IX. Graduate Programs
Business Administration
MBA Program
The MBA course of study is based on the application of contemporary management concepts and strategies to industries where the University of Guelph has distinctive capabilities. Upon admission, participants choose an industry focus for their program. Currently, the industry specializations available to students include Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Food and Agribusiness Management and Sustainable Commerce. Other industry concentrations are being discussed for future development.
The Guelph program involves a core group of courses that build and develop key managerial skills, courses that allow students to apply concepts and skills to management situations in their chosen industry, and course work is followed by industry-related research culminating in a major project or thesis. Case studies are widely used. Program prerequisites include relevant experience in the participant's chosen industry.
Admission Requirements
A four-year undergraduate degree or its equivalent (from a recognized university) with an average of at least a B-(70-72%) in the last two years of study and:
-
At least three years of industry related experience including supervisory and managerial responsibility OR
-
A mandatory GMAT for applicants who do not have the relevant three years work experience.
Alternate admission may be offered to applicants with a three year General degree, diploma and/or an acceptable professional designation AND having completed at least five years of relevant work experience.
Degree Requirements
MBA Online
The University of Guelph Executive Master of Business Administration (Online) program operates on a full cost recovery basis delivering a highly successful distance learning program that is a combination of electronic coursework and three residential periods.
Guelph’s MBA program offers specializations in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Food and Agribusiness Management and Sustainable Commerce and requires completion of twelve courses and a major research project or fourteen courses
Online courses are offered as 8-week modules that require approximately 20 hours of study per week. With internet service you can study anywhere, anytime with the flexibility that enables you to balance family, career and study priorities.
The three residential components are held at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada in the summer of each year.
Core Courses
Participants complete nine core courses, which provide a foundation for graduate management education. These courses build and develop key managerial skills applicable in the private and public sectors of the economy. The core program is specifically geared to today’s manager- leader, team player, decision maker and coach:
| AGBU*6700 | [0.50] | Special Topics: Agribusiness Management |
| BUS*6180 | [0.50] | Financial and Managerial Accounting |
| BUS*6200 | [0.50] | Financial Management |
| HTM*6050 | [0.50] | Management Communications |
| HTM*6110 | [0.50] | Foundations of Management Leadership |
| HTM*6140 | [0.50] | Foundations of Human Resource Management |
| HTM*6150 | [0.50] | Research Methods for Managers |
| HTM*6800 | [0.50] | Operations Management |
| or | ||
| AGBU*6070 | [0.50] | Research Methods for Managers |
| HTM*6700 | [0.50] | Strategic Management & Business Game |
| or | ||
| AGBU*6400 | [0.50] | Strategic Management & Business Game |
Specializations
Food and Agribusiness Management
The Food and Agribusiness Management specialization is designed to prepare graduates for advanced careers in the food, agribusiness and production agriculture sectors.
Working with faculty from CBE participants complete three advanced courses related to the food and agribusiness sector:
| AGBU*6100 | [0.50] | Food and Agribusiness Economics and Policy |
| AGBU*6120 | [0.50] | Food and Agribusiness Marketing |
| AGBU*6510 | [0.50] | Managing Price Risk |
| HTM*6800 | [0.50] | Operations Management |
Hospitality and Tourism Management
The Hospitality and Tourism Management specialization is designed to prepare graduates for advanced careers in the accommodation, food service and tourism industries.
Working with faculty from the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, participants complete three advanced courses related to the hospitality and tourism sector:
| HTM*6510 | [0.50] | Hospitality and Tourism Revenue Management |
| HTM*6300 | [0.50] | Hospitality and Tourism Marketing |
| HTM*6550 | [0.50] | Managing Service Quality |
In addition, the program allows participants to choose to complete the requirements for the MBA degree by two additional courses or by the completion of a major research project.
Sustainable Commerce
The Sustainable Commerce specialization is designed to prepare graduates for advanced careers in which sustainability is a key business objective
Working with faculty of CBE and the Department of Geography, participants complete three advanced courses related to sustainable commerce sector:
| BUS*6300 | [0.50] | Business Practices for Sustainability |
| GEOG*6281 | [0.50] | Environmental Management and Governance |
| AGBU*6120 | [0.50] | Food and Agribusiness Marketing |
| OR | ||
| HTM*6300 | [0.50] | Hospitality and Tourism Marketing |
| HTM*6590 | [0.50] | Organizational Theory and Design |
In addition, the program allows participants to choose to complete the requirements for the MBA degree by additional two elective courses or by the completion of a major research project.
Major Research Project
The major research project is comprised of developing a research proposal, researching an applied management problem and requires data collection, analysis and the ability to link understanding of the problem with an appropriate body of literature.
Degree Requirements
MBA Online
The University of Guelph Executive Master of Business Administration (Online) program operates on a full cost recovery basis delivering a highly successful distance learning program that is a combination of electronic coursework and three residential periods.
Guelph’s MBA program offers specializations in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Food and Agribusiness Management and Sustainable Commerce and requires completion of thirteen courses and a major research project or fifteen courses.
Online courses are offered as 8-week modules that require approximately 20 hours of study per week. With Internet service you can study anywhere, anytime with the flexibility that enables you to balance family, career and study priorities.
The three residential components are held at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada in the summer of each year.
Program Time Commitment and Duration
Participants normally complete the Online MBA within two years. Courses are completed in sequence and are typically two months in length. Students are expected to devote 20 to 25 study hours per week to participate in the program.
MBA On Campus
Please note that this program is not accepting applicants at this time.
The MBA on-campus program is designed for people who wish to complete the MBA in one intensive year of study.
The MBA on campus program also requires completion of twelve courses and a major research project or the program may be completed entirely by coursework by completing fourteen courses.
The courses are completed on campus at the University of Guelph. Participants complete required coursework in three consecutive semesters beginning annually in May finishing with the capstone course the following May.
Computer Systems Requirements
On-Line MBA: Equipment Requirements
MBA Online participants are required to have Microsoft Office software and adequate peripherals to support the learning system, which must include DVD capability and a sound card. A basic level of computer literacy is strongly recommended for the MBA program. High speed internet access is required.
Online MBA participants are solely responsible to arrange for purchase/maintenance of recommended computer systems and software, and should have a contingency plan in the event of system failure. Participants may be required to upgrade minimum hardware/software based on rapidly changing industry standards and continuous development of state-of-the-art learning tools.
For information pertaining to the computer requirements contact our program administrative staff or visit our MBA web site: http://www.mba.uoguelph.ca/
On Campus MBA: Equipment Requirements
It is recommended that all On Campus MBA participants have access to a laptop computer equipped with Microsoft Office software.