Develop Stronger Economic Ties
Our communities are the threads that tie our country together. From helping to build a strong economic engine, to facilitating the cultivation of our healthy food, each community plays an important role in the development of our society. The Cape Breton community, although small in size, is big in opportunity. Here, you’re free to explore a welcoming island with warm people who see the same potential in you as you do in them.

The MBA in CED offers a leading edge curriculum that includes all business subjects found in traditional MBA programs, with an emphasis on economic development, leadership, governance and management of change. The program resonates with people who aspire to play leadership roles in the private, public and community sectors.

There are many MBA programs around the globe. However, the program found here at Cape Breton University is the only one in Canada that includes community economic development at its core. It’s for people who want to make a difference where they live and work. Here, we teach the lessons that inspire students to make a positive change wherever they go. The MBA in Community Economic Development has been offered by the Shannon School of Business at CBU since 1997.

Why study at CBU?
As one of Canada’s youngest and most ambitious post-secondary institutions, Cape Breton University is focused on creating some of the most relevant, progressive and innovative programs in the world. Our MBA in Community Economic Development is the only program of its kind in North America. This degree delivers advanced business knowledge and skills to make a difference in the local and global community. In addition to being offered in Sydney, Nova Scotia, the program is delivered on weekends in six locations in face-to-face classes with acclaimed faculty from across Canada. Off-site venues include: Brandon, Edmonton, Saskatoon and Toronto.

Accreditations
CBU is a Canadian public university, established by legislation in the Province of Nova Scotia, and accredited by Nova Scotia’s Department of Education and the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission. It is a fully accredited member of:

The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
The Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU)
The Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents (CONSUP)
Additionally, CBU’s MBA in CED is accredited by:

The Campus Alberta Quality Council
The Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities
The Saskatchewan Higher Education Quality Assurance Board
This program is offered with the written authorization of the Minister of Advanced Education effective July 1, 2020. This authorization was provided after the program proposal underwent a quality assurance review and was found to meet the standards established by the Minister. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs.

What skills will I gain from this program?
Advanced analytical and strategy skills
Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
Advanced research skills
Application of an international perspective to risks and opportunities in managerial decisions
Integrated knowledge through interdisciplinary approaches
Management of change, growth, and new opportunities
Strategic leadership
Understanding of the role of business and community in affecting the economy, quality of life, health, and the environment
Understanding of community economic development and business

Possible Career Paths
General Management
Executive Director
Policy Analyst
Consulting