The Levene EMBA
Expand your earning potential. Transform your career.
It all starts here.
Get the edge you need to create the career you’ve always wanted.
It’s time to break through. Break through to a more senior position. Break through to days filled with high-level strategic work. Break through to become the leader you know you can be. Break through to earn the salary – and the lifestyle – you deserve.
If you’re stuck in your career, or finally ready to make that big leap, the Levene EMBA will give you the leverage you need to change what’s possible.
The Levene EMBA: You can see your future. We can help you get there.
LEVENE EMBA
Who should take the program?
Senior leaders looking to catalyze their career growth and open up new professional opportunities.
Ambitious professionals who want a performance edge and the opportunity to make big career jumps.
Anyone ready to break through career barriers and create the life they’ve always wanted for themselves.
Management professionals who do not meet the required GPA or have an undergraduate degree, but who have a minimum of eight to ten years senior level work experience may still qualify. Learn more on our admissions page.
Expect the VIP treatment in the Levene EMBA Program.
Build on your professional strengths.
The Levene EMBA will help you expand on your existing strengths. You’ll leave the program a sharper strategist and a better leader. You’ll also refine your ability to navigate the complex challenges of the modern business landscape. It all adds up to a strategic career edge that delivers the ROI you’re looking for in an EMBA program.
Experience an EMBA program that fits into your personal and professional life.
We know it can be challenging managing your personal and professional responsibilities and studying, so the Levene EMBA is designed to fit into your life. Classes are scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays every other week over three semesters. Condensed one-week classes are offered twice during the program.
Expand your professional network and business contacts.
In the Levene EMBA, you’ll get the opportunity to expand your professional network and build personal and business relationships that will last a lifetime. The program is delivered in a cohort-style environment that fosters tight connections and collaborations between you and your fellow classmates.
Reach your potential.
The Levene EMBA is built for professionals who want to do more with their careers and lives. The program will introduce you to ideas, people, and places that will push you to be your best, so when you leave the program, you’re ready to make your highest possible contribution in the role, company, or industry of your choice.
Go international. You’ll spend a week abroad on a business tour.
As part of the EMBA you and your cohort will spend from 7 to 14 days abroad, partnering with top institutions and international business stakeholders. You’ll work on a challenging consulting project, make international contacts – and enjoy more than a few memorable cultural experiences.
Benefit from an accomplished and diverse EMBA faculty.
The Levene EMBA is taught by a diverse faculty with deep experience and accomplishments across the private sector along with instructors with sophisticated academic backgrounds. Their collective blend of experience ensures the program offers a current, practical, well-rounded curriculum to enhance your personal learning and professional abilities.
Connect with business leaders across industries.
The Levene EMBA program is deeply connected to industry. Throughout the length of the program, you’ll get an opportunity to connect with senior leaders across industries, benefit from their strategic insights, and bring the learnings back to your organization.
Choose an area of professional or personal interest for your ‘Capstone’ project.
You will be given the opportunity to choose a ‘Capstone’ project in an area of personal or professional interest in the final stages of your Levene EMBA. The Capstone project is typically focused on a practical challenge or opportunity in your career or organization so you can immediately apply your learnings to address it.
You’ll be a better leader, better manager, and a better person. You will walk away a better person than when you started.”
Ready to learn more?
Speak to our team about the details of the Levene EMBA program.
The Levene EMBA:
Core courses
Classes may be offered in different order than presented below. Changes will be communicated well in advance of the affected terms. Classes will be delivered on campus, and live-streamed for anyone who wishes to join remotely.
One Week Course / Late August
(8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Mon-Fri or Tue–Sat)
Management as a System
Management as a system provides students with an introduction to the elements and processes that contribute to overall organizational effectiveness. With an emphasis on building practical knowledge of organizational systems, the course provides students with a foundation for future classes in the Levene Executive MBA Program.
Semester 1 / Sep – Dec
Six Fridays & Saturdays, every other week (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of negotiation and conflict resolution within and between organizations in domestic and global settings. The techniques learned will be applicable to many different situations and students will have the opportunity to demonstrate such skills in the course.
Accounting for Managers
Students examine accounting’s role in an organization focusing on accounting information for decision-making and performance measurement. Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts of management and financial accounting with a concentration on the use rather than the preparation of accounting information.
Management and Organizational Behaviour
This is an overview course that introduces students to the theories explaining individual and group behaviors in organizations and how they affect overall organizational effectiveness. The course takes an evidence-based approach and introduces students to research by demonstrating how research outcomes translate into effective organizational practices.
Information Technology and E-Commerce Strategy
Taking an information systems view (systems comprised of the interaction between information technology (IT), processes, people and structure) this module provides comprehensive coverage of existing and emerging IS related management and organizational issues and opportunities
Semester 2 / Jan – Apr
Six Fridays & Saturdays, every other week (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Production and Operations Management
This course deals with the principles of designing, controlling, managing and improving the operations of an organization. Potential issues include process analysis and improvement for manufacturing and service organizations, supply chain management, lean operations, and quality management.
Human Resource Management
Students will learn how Human Resources can be leveraged to gain a competitive advantage through integration with an organization’s overall strategy. Special topics include human resource issues in mergers and acquisitions, the role of Unions, HR processes and the role they play in the everyday operations of organizations.
Finance for Managers
This course will focus on the theory and practice of financial decision making, including financial performance measurement, capital budgeting, risk analysis, cost of capital, and valuation.
Change Management
In this course students will expand their understanding of how organizations are managing change. The course will provide perspectives of change strategists, change implementers, and change recipients. The objective is to learn about theory, foundations, and models for change management, and provide students with skills to plan and implement change
One Week Course / May
(8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Mon-Fri or Tue–Sat)
Perspectives on Leadership
This course examines different perspectives on leadership and the implications for leaders in a variety of organizational settings. Topics include: transformational leadership, charismatic leadership, ethical leadership, destructive leadership, strategy and leadership, and indigenous leadership
7–14 Days Abroad / Apr or May
International Study Course
This course is intended to expose students to global business techniques through a visit to a foreign country. During the one-week trip abroad, students will tour business facilities and meet with business leaders, in order to expand their appreciation for international business strategies and opportunities.
Summer break / Jul – Aug
Semester 3 / Sep – Dec
Six Fridays & Saturdays, every other week (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Marketing for Managers
Students will explore and apply marketing management practices and theories and evaluate marketing strategies leading to an understanding of the complexities of marketing. The course will focus on strategies and tactics related to the marketing mix, market segmentation, positioning, consumer analysis, pricing, promotion, distribution, global markets, technology, and current trends.
Business Research Methods
This course prepares students for the EMBA 900 Research Paper by introducing them to research methods commonly used in business. It includes an overview of secondary research and qualitative research methods (e.g., focus groups and interviews). Quantitative methods will also be discussed, including the use of data analysis software.
Business, Government, and Society
This course focuses on the complex ecosystem within which firms operate, including stakeholder relationships and the societal, political and legal arrangements and expectations that condition firm behaviour. Cases deal with governmental bodies, activists and interest groups, and other constituencies of the firm across a wide spectrum of issues and public policy.
Strategy
This course focuses on the general management perspective in the development, evaluation, and implementation of organizational strategy. Lectures and discussion on topical strategic issues will be augmented by the analysis of comprehensive cases which serve to integrate concepts and insights from other courses.
Capstone / Research Paper / Jan – Mar
Research Paper
Under the guidance of an advisor, a student analyzes a significant organizational problem using an evidence-based approach. It is a project guided by scholarly research but grounded in practice intended to generate better informed organizational decisions.
Program at-a-glance
A program for professionals ready to make big career leaps.
Ideally Suited For
Those working full-time in Canada, including:
- Senior leaders looking to catalyze their career growth and open up new professional opportunities.
- Ambitious professionals who want a performance edge and the opportunity to make big career jumps.
- Anyone ready to break through career barriers and create the life they’ve always wanted for themselves.
Location
Levene School of Business
Education Building, University of Regina.
Regina, Saskatchewan.
Note: classes are also live-streamed for remote attendees.
Program Start & Duration
Starts mid-August 2024.
Summer break July-August 2025.
Ends May 2026.
Commitment
Traditional Semesters (3 total).
6 Fridays & Saturdays per semester, every other week (8:30 am – 4:30 pm).
One week condensed course (2 total).
Mon–Fri or Tue–Sat (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Capstone project (time commitment varies).
Standard Requirements
Requirements are detailed on our admissions page.
Open to professionals with or without a degree
Management professionals who do not meet the required GPA or have an undergraduate degree, but who have a minimum of eight to ten years senior level work experience may still qualify. Learn more on our admissions page.
Tuition
$56,950
Includes full tuition for the entire program, on most campus parking, meals (breakfasts and lunches), textbooks, and international study tour. Note: your tuition can be paid either in full or over three installments. Exact tuition number may change.
Application Deadline
May 15, 2024.
The Levene EBMA program is only offered every two years. The 2024 cohort is the last program until 2026.
Your tuition covers more than you might think.
Your tuition fee covers almost everything you need to attend the program over its full length. This includes your full tuition for the entire program, all textbooks, on-campus parking for the duration of the program, the international study tour (including accommodations, flights) plus breakfasts and lunches throughout the program whether on-campus or abroad. Plus, your tuition fee can be paid in full or over three installments.
The University of Regina
Outdoor beauty meets modern metropolis. Regina, Saskatchewan – known as the Queen City – is Saskatchewan’s incredibly friendly capital city. What’s the weather in Regina like? You’d be surprised – it’s one of Canada’s sunniest cities. It can get cold, but the winters are gorgeous.
The University of Regina features a welcoming campus, a diverse and inclusive learning environment, offers exceptional academic programs, and delivers high-impact research. It’s located in Wascana Centre, one of the largest urban parks in North America.
The University of Regina is inclusive and diverse, with international students making up 17.7% of total students, and 14.7% of students self-declaring as Indigenous.
Executive MBA or MBA – which is right for you?
EMBA
The Levene EMBA is ideal for mid-to-senior level professionals working in Canada who are looking to expand their leadership and strategic capabilities. It’s a program designed to fit seamlessly into their professional and personal lives.
MBA
The Levene MBA program is ideal for anyone looking for a program with full and part-time study options, a pay-as-you-go tuition structure, or the ability to blend classroom learning with co-op program opportunities.
The Levene School has an amazing culture that sets everyone up for success. My cohort was extremely diverse with professionals from across industries and cultures.”
Unlock your full professional potential. Contact our team today.
With the Levene EMBA program, you’re in good hands. And so is the future of your career. Talk to our team about all the things that make Levene the place to accelerate your career, including:
- A practical, thorough curriculum designed to help professionals take the next steps in their careers.
- A program that fits easily into your busy work and home life.
- An accomplished and diverse EMBA faculty.
- Remarkable opportunities to build your network with your cohort, faculty and business leaders.
- A highly competitive tuition fee that delivers enormous value for cost.
- An international study tour and personally chosen ‘Capstone’ project.
Syed Kamal (he/him), Student Recruiter
Levene Graduate School of Business
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