Business School Review
Royal Roads University
NORTH AMERICA
School Statistics
Programme Type:
R
oyal Roads University’s MBA program enables program is our cohort model whereby learners enter, and
Full Time MBA
people to work full-time and earn their degrees move through the program together. This networking
Distance Learning MBA
at the same time. All of our MBA specializations take and collaboration is considered an invaluable part
Executive MBA
two years to complete and combine Internet-based of the learning experience and provides support and Specialisation by Function:
online learning with three, three-week residencies. interaction throughout the distance portions.
Executive Managment: Specializations in
Leadership and Managment Consulting
Residencies are held on our campus in Victoria, British
Human Resource Management
Columbia. Learners may choose to complete their Royal Roads University is the only public
Public Relations and Communications
Digital Technologies
final residency in Grenoble, France at an extra cost. university in Canada exclusively devoted to meeting
Residency attendance is a mandatory component of the immediate needs of working professionals. We Full Time Course Information
the MBA. pioneered the best model of learning by combining
Start Dates:
May, November
short on-campus residencies with team-based online
Royal Roads’ MBA program is designed for learning to enable you to maintain your life and get Programme Duration:
learners who have extensive workplace experience and ahead in your career.
24 months
a management background. A key strength of the MBA
Tuition Fee:
USD ($) 34,370 / Total Program Cost (domestic)
Student Profile
Entry Requirements:
Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score: 240
The MBA at Royal Roads University typically program hovers in the late-30s. We do see applicants
Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score: 570
Min. IELTS: 6.5
attracts applicants who have acquired significant in their late-20s along with those in the mid-career Min. Years of Work Experience: 7
experience in their career industry, along with their ages, and we greatly value the diversity of experience,
Application Fee:
education (both post-secondary and professional education, and skills that all applicants bring to the
USD ($) 100.00
designations included). The average number of years program.
of work experience that an applicant brings is currently Applicants come from a wide range of industry
Contact:
Ms. Donna March, MBA Program Manager
16, although we have participants with both the sectors, including (but not limited to): oil and gas, Royal Roads University
minimum number of years (seven) and many years foresty, health-care, public sector, not-for-profits, sales
2005 Sooke Road
Victoria, British Columbia, V9B 5Y2
over the average. and marketing, education, technology management,
Canada
As such, the average age of learners in the MBA and public relations.
Tel: 01 (250) 391-2611
Email:
donna.march@royalroads.ca
Web:
www.royalroads.ca
Isenberg School of Management,
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Programme Type:
Full Time MBA
T
he Isenberg School of Management at the
Part Time MBA
University of Massachusetts Amherst is ranked Distance Learning MBA
#1 among public MBA programs in the Northeast,
Joint Degree Programs:
and #3 Greatest Opportunities for Women.
MBA Only
MBA + MS Sport Management
MBA + MS Civil Engineering
UMass Amherst offers one of the greatest values
MBA + MS Environmental Engineering
in graduate business education. Over 80% of Isenberg
MBA + MS Industrial Engineering
full-time MBA students apply for and receive full
MBA + MS Mechanical Engineering
MBA + MS Hospitality & Tourism
assistantships covering tuition, fees, comprehensive MBA + MS Public Policy Administration
health and dental insurance, and a stipend. The
Full Time Course Information
estimated cost of the program for those with a two- completing courses evenings, weekends, or entirely
Start Dates:
year assistantship is approximately $3,500 per year. online - there is no on-campus residency requirement September
UMass Amherst graduates entered the job force with for the online program.
Programme Duration:
the 2nd least school-related debt in the nation.
20 months
The Isenberg full-time MBA is a 55-credit, 2-year Quality of Life: Amherst, Massachusetts
residential program. The first-year MBA curriculum Amherst is conveniently located in the beautiful
Tuition Fee:
USD ($) 25000 / Per Year
emphasizes the core business knowledge necessary Five College area of Massachusetts. With the major
for success in a summer internship, a key step cities of Boston, New York, and Hartford are nearby,
Entry Requirements:
Min. GMAT Score : N/A
between first and second years of the program. The as are the scenic mountains and coastlines of New
Min. TOEFL Internet Based Score : 100
second year allows students to focus on specific areas England.
Min. Years of Work Experience : 3
of professional interest such as marketing, finance,
Student Profile
Contact:
operations, or outside the immediate realm of business 305 Isenberg School of Management
in areas such as education, public health, or computer Isenberg MBAs bring diverse backgrounds and
University of Massachusetts Amherst
121 Presidents Drive
science. In addition, students obtain valuable real- professional interests to the program. We look for Amherst, MA 01003
world experience during a semester-long consulting strong academic abilities and meaningful professional
Tel: 413-545-5608
project. experience. Additionally, we strive to build a class of
Fax: 413-577-2234
The part-time and online programs are designed students who demonstrate leadership potential and a
Email:
gradprog@som.umass.edu
Web:
www.isenberg.umass.edu/mba
for working professionals who need the flexibility of commitment to professional growth.
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