Alberta School of Business

What Alberta School of Business does

The Alberta School of Business is the business school of the University of Alberta, a publicly funded research university headquartered at 11211 Saskatchewan Drive NW in Edmonton, Canada. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of business education programs at the undergraduate (Bachelor of Commerce with standard, bilingual, co-op, honours, and after-degree formats), graduate (Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA, FastTrack MBA, Executive MBA, Master of Accounting, Master of Management Analytics, Master of Real Estate Development, and Masters Programs in China), doctoral (PhD across five specializations), and executive education levels. The school serves approximately 4,193 current students and is supported by a 34,000+ alumni network spanning 80 countries. The current Dean is Vikas Mehrotra.

The curriculum is built around an experiential learning platform that integrates co-op work terms, case competitions, internships, career treks, international exchange programs, and student clubs. The school operates four academic departments (Accounting & Business Analytics; Finance; Marketing, Business Economics & Law; and Strategy, Entrepreneurship & Management) and runs five dedicated centres and institutes: the Alberta Business Family Institute (ABFI), the AI Centre for Decision Analytics (AI4DA), the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise (CEFE), the Cities Institute, and the eHUB Entrepreneurship Centre. Notable infrastructure includes the Business Analytics Lab, which provides student-facing analytics training, and the Business Building, which houses administrative offices on the Edmonton campus.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition from degree and certificate programs and supplemented by alumni donations and fundraising through the Giving program. The school operates under the institutional governance of the University of Alberta and does not disclose standalone financial figures. It holds AACSB accreditation — Canada's first and longest continuously held — and is ranked #1 in Canada and #30 globally in the 2022 Shanghai Academic Subject Ranking for Business Administration, and #6 in Canada in the 2025 Times Higher Education ranking for Business & Economics.

Name

Alberta School of Business

Legal name

Alberta School of Business (University of Alberta)

Website

https://business.ualberta.ca

Company type

Public

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Alberta School of Business is the business faculty of the University of Alberta in Edmonton, offering undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive business education to approximately 4,193 students, supported by 34,000+ alumni and five research centres.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Business School

NAICS

Business and Secretarial Schools (611410), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.) (EDAHALAE), Online Graduate Schools (Master’s & Doctoral Programs) (EDAHALAD), Business Law, Ethics & Compliance (Contracts, IP Basics) (EDAMAHAL)

Keywords

• Business education
• Undergraduate commerce
• Graduate management programs
• Executive education
• Doctoral business research

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Programs: Revenue from undergraduate (BCom), graduate (MBA, MAcc, MMA, MRED+), doctoral programs, and executive education offerings. Programs include Full-time MBA, Part-time MBA, FastTrack MBA, Executive MBA, Master of Accounting, Master of Management Analytics, and custom corporate programs.
2. Alumni Giving and Donations: Fundraising from alumni and donor communities to support students, research initiatives, and school programs through the Giving program

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Alberta School of Business delivers business education and applied research from undergraduate through doctoral levels. It sells a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), multiple MBA formats (Full-time, Part-time, FastTrack, Executive), specialized master's degrees (MAcc, MMA, MRED+), a PhD in Business, executive education programs, and embedded certificates. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and program fees, with supplementary support from alumni donations.

Product overview

The Alberta School of Business offers a comprehensive portfolio of business education programs across undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive education levels. The core undergraduate offering is the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) program with multiple delivery formats including standard, bilingual, co-op, honours, and after-degree options. Graduate programs include Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA, FastTrack MBA, Executive MBA, Master of Management Analytics (MMA), Master of Real Estate Development (MRED+), Master of Accounting (MAcc), and Masters Programs in China. The doctoral program offers PhD specializations in five business disciplines. Executive Education provides custom programs, the Directors Education Program, and Executive Certificate in Municipal Leadership. Embedded certificates include Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Business Fundamentals. Research is supported by five centres and institutes including the AI Centre for Decision Analytics (AI4DA). The school is ranked #6 in Canada (2025 Times Higher Education by Subject: Business & Economics) and #1 in Canada, #30 Globally (2022 Shanghai Academic Subject: Business Administration).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Four-year undergraduate commerce degree offering majors in accounting, finance, marketing, strategy, and entrepreneurship, with standard, bilingual, co-op, honours, and after-degree formats available to prospective undergraduate students.
• Full-Time MBA Intensive full-time Master of Business Administration program taught by world-class faculty, designed for career advancement with experiential learning components.
• Part-Time MBA Flexible part-time MBA program for working professionals seeking to advance their careers while continuing to work.
• FastTrack MBA Accelerated MBA program offering an intensive path to earning the MBA degree in a condensed timeframe.
• Executive MBA (EMBA) Executive education program designed for senior leaders and managers, focusing on strategic leadership and advanced business concepts.
• Master of Accounting (MAcc) Graduate-level accounting program preparing students for professional accounting careers and CPA certification.
• Master of Management Analytics (MMA) Specialized master's program focusing on management analytics, preparing graduates for data-driven decision-making roles in business.
• Master of Real Estate Development (MRED+) Professional master's degree in real estate development, combining business fundamentals with specialized industry knowledge.
• Masters Programs in China Graduate business programs delivered in China, expanding the school's international educational offerings.
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Research-focused doctoral program preparing students for academic careers, with specializations in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Operations and Information Systems, and Strategy/Entrepreneurship/Management.
• Executive Education Programs Customized executive education programs including the Directors Education Program, Executive Certificate in Municipal Leadership, and UAcademy, partnering with private and public-sector leaders across Western Canada.
• Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Embedded certificate program offered through the eHUB Entrepreneurship Centre, enhancing student skills in innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Business Fundamentals Certificate Certificate program providing foundational business knowledge to complement students' primary degrees.

Quantifiable outcome

• #1 in Canada, #30 globally - 2022 Shanghai Academic Subject Ranking for Business Administration
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Alberta Business Family Institute (ABFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute focused on business family research and education, hosting signature events and providing expertise for family enterprises across Alberta and beyond
• AI Centre for Decision Analytics (AI4DA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch centre dedicated to AI applications for business decision-making, connecting faculty, students and industry in advancing analytical capabilities
• Centre for Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise (CEFE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentre focused on entrepreneurship and family enterprise research and education, connecting academic expertise with practical business applications
• Cities InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute addressing urban business and policy challenges, bringing interdisciplinary expertise to complex city-related business issues
• eHUB Entrepreneurship CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntrepreneurship centre supporting student ventures, providing certificate programs in innovation and entrepreneurship, and connecting entrepreneurs with resources

Scale indicators6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Smith School of Business: Queen's University's business school offering BCom, MBA, and specialized masters (MAcc, MMA-style analytics). Direct competitor with AACSB accreditation, strong alumni network, and a comparable full-time MBA brand position in Canadian rankings.
• Ivey Business School: Western University's case-method business school offering HBA, MBA, EMBA, and MSc programs. Direct competitor with strong global brand, AACSB accreditation, and an active online learning arm (Ivey Online) that competes for the same flexible MBA segment.
• Rotman School of Management: University of Toronto's flagship business school offering BCom, Full-Time/Part-Time/Executive MBA, and specialized masters. Direct competitor for top Canadian MBA talent, employer recruiting, and AACSB-accredited brand premium; ranks #1 in several Canadian rankings where Alberta competes.
• DeGroote School of Business: McMaster University's business school offering BCom, MBA, EMBA, and specialized masters with AACSB accreditation. Direct competitor for mid-tier MBA applicants and corporate executive education clients across central Canada.
• Schulich School of Business: York University's business school in Toronto offering BCom, MBA, EMBA, and specialized masters (MAcc, MMA-equivalent analytics). Direct competitor with AACSB accreditation and a strong Toronto-based corporate-recruitment footprint that Alberta cannot match locally.
• Sauder School of Business: University of British Columbia's business school offering BCom, MBA, EMBA, and specialized masters. Direct competitor with strong Asia-Pacific ties and AACSB accreditation, providing an alternative destination for western Canadian and international MBA candidates.
• Asper School of Business: University of Manitoba's business school offering BCom, MBA, and specialized masters. Comparable Canadian business school competing in western Canadian rankings and AACSB-accredited program cohorts.
• Desautels Faculty of Management: McGill University's business school in Montreal offering BCom, MBA, and specialized masters with AACSB accreditation. Direct competitor with strong international student pipeline and brand strength comparable to Alberta's #1-in-Canada heritage.
• Haskayne School of Business: University of Calgary's business school offering BCom, MBA, and specialized masters. Direct competitor based in the same Alberta market, sharing employer pools, donor communities, and competing for the same domestic student pipeline.
• Telfer School of Management: University of Ottawa's business school offering BCom, MBA, and EMBA with AACSB accreditation. Direct competitor, particularly for bilingual (English/French) cohorts where Alberta's bilingual BCom option also competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ualberta
• Facebookfacebook.com/ualberta
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-alberta

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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