OpenFieldMaster of Business Administration (MBA) in Community Economic Development
Canada's premier MBA focused on regional resilience, Indigenous business partnerships, cooperative enterprise models, public policy, and local economic development.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate bachelor's degree with minimum 75% average and 2 years of professional work experience
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 each band) or TOEFL 80
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GMAT waived for applicants with qualifying GPA and experience
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed statement of interest on cooperative business models or regional economic revival
- Recommendation letters
- Three reference letters (academic and professional)
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Nova Scotia Graduate Leadership Award (CAD $10,000) + community consulting stipends
- Application fee
- CAD $120
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $24,500 full program
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Fall 2027 intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Cape Breton University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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