Program Overview
The University of Regina's 18-month Executive Master of Business Administration program is tailored for professionals seeking C-suite or senior positions. It involves real-world case studies, an international study course, and a capstone research project. The program emphasizes networking, personal growth, and collaboration with faculty and industry leaders. Graduates frequently secure promotions, thanks to the program's focus on developing effective decision-makers and strategic thinkers.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The University of Regina's Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program is designed for professionals seeking to advance their careers to the C-suite or senior positions. It is a 18-month program delivered in a cohort-based lockstep format, allowing students to learn while working full-time. The program targets professionals at different career stages:
- Senior leaders: Aspiring to achieve greater career goals.
- Mid-career professionals: Seeking to build upon their work experience, raise their status, be heard in the boardroom, and compete for promotions. The EMBA program emphasizes building strong connections with classmates, expanding professional networks, and working closely with a faculty advisor to develop a custom capstone research paper aligned with individual business interests.
Teaching:
The EMBA program utilizes real business case examples to teach students how to deliver effective solutions within their organizations and beyond. The program also includes a mandatory international study course, providing valuable exposure to foreign markets and global business challenges.
Careers:
An Executive MBA degree opens doors to various advanced career paths, including:
- Vice-presidents
- Presidents
- C-level positions (e.g., Chief Digital Officer, Senior Vice-president, Executive Director)
Other:
- The Levene Graduate School of Business at the University of Regina is ranked among the top 20 business schools in Canada by Maclean's.
- The program offers a cohort environment, fostering deep business connections and exposure to notable business leaders.
- The Hill and Levene Schools of Business host the Saskatchewan Regional Hub of the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH), a national network and digital platform for sharing research, resources, and strategies supporting women entrepreneurs.
- The program partners with the Canadian Association of Certified Management Consultants, allowing students to work towards their Certified Management Consultant designation while earning EMBA credits.
- The program provides networking opportunities with local, national, and international business leaders as guest speakers and CEOs leading businesses in international locations.
- The program offers programming led by the RBC Woman Executive in Residence, Rawlinson Executive in Resident on Indigenous Entrepreneurship, and Executive in Residence in Agribusiness.
- The EMBA program includes courses in strategic management, negotiation, change management, corporate finance, and information management.
- The program culminates in a capstone research project customized to the student's interests, completed independently with a faculty advisor.
- 76% of Regina Executive MBA students who received a new position after graduating considered it a promotion.
