How The Program Works

Queen's Executive MBA is offered anywhere in Canada, creating a unique national perspective that is not available in other executive MBA programs.

Team-Based Learning

Queen's uses a team-based learning approach to create a highly supportive and collaborative learning experience - both inside and outside the classroom. Learning Teams are formed at the beginning of the program and remain together for the duration. Each team is comprised of 6 to 8 members, with an emphasis on diversity of background.

On-Campus Sessions

There are three on-campus sessions during the program:

Opening Session at the beginning of the program
Creativity & Innovation Session in January
Strategic Electives Session in August.

These sessions are held at the Donald Gordon Conference Centre, near the Queen's campus. Comfortable, private guest rooms, outstanding food, exceptional customer service, and a breadth of amenities are the hallmarks of the Centre.
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Boardroom Learning Team Sessions in Your Home City

The balance of your classes takes place with your Boardroom Learning Team. These classes are delivered by multi point, interactive videoconference, all day Friday and Saturday morning every other week. Depending on your geographic location, there are 2 options.

Option 1

In Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto, Mississauga, Markham, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver

If you live in one of the nine cities listed above, the balance of your class time is spent in your Boardroom Learning Centre, conveniently located in your home city.
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Option 2

In all other parts of Canada

If you live outside of the nine cities listed under Option 1, the balance of your class time will be spent in your home or office. You will be part of a virtual boardroom team that draws its members from across Canada and other countries. You will experience the same level of real-time connectivity as the participants attending class in their Boardroom Learning Centres. Queen’s provides all the software, tools and Team Coaching you will need to create a high-performance virtual team.
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"Living in Peterborough, Ontario, it never occurred to me that I would have the opportunity to enroll in the Queen's Executive MBA program, so I was excited to hear about the new virtual boardroom option. I have found the technology to be seamless and highly interactive. I feel truly connected to my teammates and the rest of the class across Canada. This is a wonderful opportunity."

Tim Caddigan
Director
Cogeco Cable Canada

Electronic Community

ExecMBA Online is a customized portal and electronic network used to communicate with professors and your classmates outside of class. The network allows you to use your time more effectively. You will be able to download course notes, e-mail, chat or upload assignments from anywhere at any time.