The blended course format consists of two on-site courses and courses taken one at a time that use both synchronous and asynchronous methods. The courses run for six weeks long and are offered Wednesday nights at 6:00 PM EST. Course sequence and instructors are subject to change. For a detailed program schedule, see the MBA Academic Calendar.
Students enrolling in the collaborative MBA through CMU can choose to participate via the online stream or the residential stream.
A four-year baccalaureate degree from a recognized university or college with a minimum GPA of 3.0 ('B'). For full admission requirements, see the Admissions Requirements and Deadlines page.
Students in the residential stream will live in Winnipeg, attend all classes in a classroom on CMU's campus and will connect to the collaborative MBA classrooms via synchronous online videoconferencing. In addition to the courses offered in the collaborative stream, students in the residential program will complete two non-credit seminar courses, which will add to the academic depth of the program and will broaden the student's knowledge of research and writing.
Students enrolled through the residential stream:
International students coming to Canada on a study permit are required to enroll in the residential stream.
Graduation Requirements
36 credit hours fulfilling the program requirements as specified below:
A passing grade in all courses presented for graduation and a minimum grade point average of 3.0 ("B") in 36 credit hours
Residency Requirement
30 credit hours
Curriculum Requirements
36 credit hours including:
Notes
1. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 ('B') to remain in the program and to graduate.
2. Courses are delivered primarily through the use of synchronous online video conference technology with complementary asynchronous learning activities as deemed appropriate by the course instructor.
3. Two on-site courses are required for the program: one located in North America and one located in a developing country. The North American on-site course is at the beginning of the program and the location rotates between the four schools. The site of the course in a developing country varies by cohort with specific information on location available prior to the beginning of any new cohort.
4. The program normally takes between 22-24 months to complete. The maximum time for completion is 4 years.
Students enrolled through the online stream will participate in the courses primarily through the use of synchronous online videoconferencing technology with complementary asynchronous learning activities. Students may participate via the online stream from home, wherever that may be, or while travelling.
Students enrolled through the online stream:
Students in both the online and residential streams will begin the program with a North American on-site course and will participate in a one-week international on-site course during the program.
Graduation Requirements
36 credit hours fulfilling the program requirements as specified below:
A passing grade in all courses presented for graduation and a minimum grade point average of 3.0 ("B") in 36 credit hours
Residency Requirement
30 credit hours
Curriculum Requirements
36 credit hours including:
Notes
1. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 ('B') to remain in the program and to graduate.
2. Courses are delivered primarily through the use of synchronous online video conference technology with complementary asynchronous learning activities as deemed appropriate by the course instructor.
3. Two on-site courses are required for the program: one located in North America and one located in a developing country. The North American on-site course is at the beginning of the program and the location rotates between the four schools. The site of the course in a developing country varies by cohort with specific information on location available prior to the beginning of any new cohort.
4. The program normally takes between 22-24 months to complete. The maximum time for completion is four years.
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