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Executive MBA Curriculum

Curriculum


Executive MBA (EMBA) students take 23 courses over four terms that span the entire 13 months.

Note: This is the tentative schedule for the Executive MBA Program and is subject to change.

EMBA Course Calendar

Pre-course work offered throughout the program.

Term 1
(September – December)
Term 2
(January – April)
Term 3
(May – August)
Term 4
(September – October)
RSM5001H – Strategy IRSM5006H – Corporate GovernanceRSM2619H – Power & InfluenceRSM5009H – Topics in Strategic Management: Building Sustainable Ventures
RSM5101H – Economics IRSM5202H – Accounting IIRSM5002H – Strategy IIRSM5011H – Capstone Project
RSM5201H – Accounting IRSM5301H – Finance IRSM5302H – Finance IIRSM5023H – Strategic Change and Implementation
RSM5600H – Personal LeadershipRSM5401H – Business OperationsRSM5501H – Marketing IRSM5102H – Economics II
RSM5610H – Inner ChangeRSM5601H – Organizational LeadershipRSM5602H – Negotiations
RSM5801H – Quantitative Reasoning for ManagementRSM5603H – The Business Environment: Ethics
RSM5614H – EMBA Leadership Development Practicum

Term Dates and Academic Schedule


In addition to four one-week residential modules, you will be in class online on Thursday evenings and in-person Fridays and Saturdays every other week for 13 months.

Note: This schedule is subject to change.

Course Selection


Students are automatically enrolled in courses prior to the start of the program. Due to the integrated nature of the EMBA curriculum, courses must be taken in the sequence outlined in the program curriculum. All EMBA courses are mandatory. Students who experience difficulty with the course load or a particular subject should consult the Associate Director for advice.

Leave Policy


Students registered in the EMBA program may apply for a leave during their program of study. Please see here for additional details and information.

Graduation Requirements


Students must complete 23 courses, including the set of 14 core courses, in order to meet the graduation requirements of the Executive MBA program. When all requirements for the MBA degree have been fulfilled, the School is required to submit a degree recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies indicating that the program has been satisfactorily completed by the student.


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