Accelerated MBA
Earn your MBA in half the time, at nearly half the cost.
At a Glance
Build on your business foundation. Accelerate your career.
You’re ready to take on greater responsibility or expand your career options. An MBA can help you get there by strengthening your business knowledge, managerial skills and confidence to make more strategic decisions. And if you already have a recognized business degree, the Haskayne Accelerated MBA lets you build on that foundation without starting over.
By recognizing eligible coursework from a recognized Bachelor of Commerce or Master of Management from an accredited Canadian or American university, you can reduce the number of courses required for your MBA. That means being able to complete your degree in as little as 12 months while saving nearly 40 per cent in tuition savings when compared with other Haskayne MBA pathways.
Along the way, you’ll deepen your business knowledge, strengthen your leadership and critical thinking skills, gain practical experience and expand your connections across Calgary’s business community.
It’s an MBA that meets you where you are, and helps you get where you want to go.
What’s new for 2027
Starting in Fall 2027, our Accelerated MBA will offer a more focused path to your goals:
Fewer courses | Lower cost* | Updated specializations | |
|---|---|---|---|
Now | 10 | $26,735.40 (domestic) | 5 |
Before | 11 | $29,408.94 (domestic) | 8 |
Who is the Accelerated MBA for?
The Accelerated MBA is designed for professionals with a business degree who want to build on their existing knowledge and move forward in their careers.
This pathway is right for you if you want to:
- Make your next career move with a recognized MBA credential
- Build deeper strategic and leadership expertise on your existing business foundation
- Earn your MBA faster by receiving credit for eligible previous coursework
- Keep working while you study through evening and block week courses
- Apply your learning to real business challenges and gain practical experience
- Build your professional network through connections with classmates, researchers, alumni and Calgary’s business community
The pathway brings together professionals from diverse industries and backgrounds, including energy, finance, government, technology, manufacturing, logistics and more.
MBA demographic data
*Source: MBA survey, 2024
"I’ve always wanted to do an MBA. It’s been one of my goals. I also loved the community. That’s one of the things that brought me back: the opportunity to make a difference, gain real-world experience and build meaningful connections."
Aazil Jaffer, Accelerated MBA, Class of '28
Experiential learning
Through case competitions, mentorship programs, networking events, work-integrated learning opportunities, you'll gain practical experience, expand your professional network and apply your skills in real-world settings.
Why study in Calgary?
Calgary is a leading centre for business, innovation and entrepreneurship. Its strong industry connections and growing technology sector create outstanding opportunities for learning, networking and launching your career.
Pathway details
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Admissions
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Tuition and funding
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How do the Accelerated and Full-time MBAs differ?
The Haskayne Accelerated MBA is built for graduates of a four-year undergraduate business program or Master of Management (MMgmt) from a recognized Canadian or American post-secondary institution. The pathway saves participants nearly 40 per cent in tuition cost, as well as significantly reduces their program length.
How will the Accelerated MBA impact my career?
Many students pursue an MBA to advance their careers or explore new directions. You’ll build business knowledge, critical thinking skills and connections with fellow students, alumni, researchers and Calgary’s business community.