Sobey School of Business - Saint Mary's University

Executive Doctorate of Business Administration (EDBA)

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Program Information

School:Sobey School of Business - Saint Mary's University
Faculty:Sobey School of Business
Degree:Doctorate
Field of Study:Business Administration and Management, General
Description:A first for Atlantic Canada, the full-time Sobey EDBA brings the possibility of development and support for senior leaders using evidence-based approaches to conduct practice-oriented research. Designed for seasoned executives, the program offers an impressive credential that will not only distinguish their value in the job market but also reward them with critical knowledge and skills to succeed in today's complex business environment.

  • EDBAs are distinct from PhD-style programs, focused on both academic rigour and knowledge transfer/mobilization.
  • EDBA graduates learn an evidence-based approach that applies a problem-solving framework to overcome assumptions and ground analysis in objective criteria.
  • The EDBA educates business and organizational leaders to create, conduct, and disseminate applied research to their organization, industry sector, profession, and/or government policy.
  • Upon completion of a non-credit CEBM 4-week online module, students are awarded a certificate and become a member of the Center for Evidence-based Management.
URL:Executive Doctorate of Business Administration (EDBA) at Sobey School of Business - Saint Mary's University
Thesis Based:Yes
Length:3 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $75,000

To be paid in nine installments, three times per year. Fees are subject to change.

Admission Requirements

Test Scores:
  • Graduate Management Admission Test
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 84] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.0]
Application Notes :

  • An MBA degree or equivalent master-level degree (eg., Master of Public Administration) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.3 scale)
  • A strong GMAT score would be considered an asset and may be required by the admissions committee
  • We prefer a candidate to have approximately 15 years of senior managerial and/or executive work experience.
  • If your first language is not English, you must submit an official TOEFL iBT or IELTS. Tests cannot be more than two years old. We require an overall IELTS score of 7.0 with no band below 6.5.
  • You must provide a letter of intent and be available for an interview if required.
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Research Interests

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on April 11, 2022