MBA Program Structure

Schedule overview - Sobey MBA Program

View the Saint Mary’s Academic Calendar for specific information on courses.

Program Overview

This is a structured academic program that spans 16 months and includes 18 courses (totaling 54 credits). Out of these, 6 are electives. The program is divided into two years, with terms in Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring.

Pre-Program (Summer – Online Prep Modules)

Before the official start of the program, students complete three online preparatory modules:

  • Mathematics for Managers
  • Accounting
  • Economics

Year 1

Fall Term:

  1. Marketing Management (MKTG 6571)
  2.  Business Statistics (MGSC 6506)
  3. Accounting for Decision Making (ACCT 6548)
  4. People in Organizations (MGMT 6585)
  5. Responsible Leadership I (MGMT 6590)
  6. Professional Development (SMBA 6010)

Winter Term:

  1. Information Systems & Success (MISA 6521)
  2. Global Economy (ECON 6502)
  3. Strategic Operation Management (MGSC 6515)
  4. Business Finance (FINA 6561)
  5. Sustainable Change Leadership (MGMT 6591)
  6. Professional Development (SMBA 6020)

Spring Term:

  • One Elective
  • One Elective or Major Research Project (MRP) Initiation

Summer Term:

  • International/Intercultural Experience (SMBA 6500)

Year 2

Fall Term:

  1. Three Electives
  2. Strategic Management (MGSC 6789)
  3. One Elective or MRP Completion