Study Your Way
Table of Contents
03 Why UFred
• About UFred
• Benefits
• Studying online at UFred
• What your studies will look like
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Your studies
– Master of Business Administration
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Life as a student
• Student testimonials
• Career prospects
• Making time for your studies
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Joining UFred
• How to apply
• Award-winning education
About UFred
Education reimagined.
Welcome to UFred, Canada’s leading university for flexible, industry needs and offer you the most value: more profes-
personalized learning that puts your needs at the centre. sional opportunities and more personal growth.
Since opening our virtual doors in 2005, our mission has As a UFred student, you’ll be part of a community of learners
been to reimagine the educational landscape for professionals working to reach their full professional and personal poten-
in Canada. At UFred, we believe that your education should tial. Our goal is to help guide you through this process, and
match your profile: that you – your background, experience provide you with everything you need to achieve your goals.
and ambitions – should be the biggest drivers for how you We’ve created an educational system that fits the needs of
study. busy professionals, so we can help all learners achieve their
goals without compromising on other areas of their lives.
We want to help you write your own success story. Our pro-
grams offer a variety of fully online, flexible learning options, UFred offers a modern education model that matches your
that combine the best elements of both independence and life, allowing you to study your way. Apply today, and see for
guidance. Each program was carefully created to match real yourself how we can help you reimagine your professional life.
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Why Study at UFred?
Because of our Because of who Because of
commitment: you’ll study with: what you’ll get:
• To academic excellence • Professors with real industry • The freedom to study from anywhere
• To results-driven education experience • Knowledge and skills you can apply
• To personalized learning experiences • Students across a range of immediately
• To student support professional experiences, levels, • Networking opportunities
• To helping you reach your career and industries • Credentials that match your ambitions
goals • Staff with a proven track record in • The ability to take a professional leap
online education
Everything we do at UFred is a result Our programs were created with one
of these commitments. Our faculty, UFred was established to offer a solu- goal in mind: to provide real value to
curricula, student support services, and tion for professionals who don’t have students. Studying at UFred can help
academic oversight process all have time for on-campus studies. By offering you unlock new roles, secure a promo-
one goal: ensuring we help our stu- our programs fully online, we can offer tion, or earn a salary increase. Every-
dents succeed. you high-quality education that doesn’t thing you’ll learn is designed to develop
compromise on academic standards, your professional skillset.
led by a team committed to online edu-
cation success.
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Why Study Online?
Open more doors
Interact with your professors and fellow students on an on-
going basis; ask questions, participate in discussions, and col-
laborate on projects – all digitally, through our online campus.
As an online student at UFred, you’ll have access to more
opportunities, with fewer obstacles like time and distance
restraints standing in your way to greatness.
Forward-thinking programs
Learn the most up-to-date, industry-relevant knowledge as
part of our innovative online programs. As an early adopter of
online education, we’re dedicated to making the most of new
technologies.
Your chosen program will give you the best tools to succeed in
tomorrow’s job market, with a strong emphasis on digital skills
and adaptability.
Freedom & flexibility
Have more control over your schedule, even as a student: our
programs don’t require any travelling, not for classes or even
exams. Everything takes place 100% online.
This way, you don’t need to put a stop to your life or career
to pursue higher education. Study alongside your career and
family obligations and reach your full potential.
Dedicated support
With nearly 20 years of online education experience, we’ve
developed a strong understanding of online students’ needs.
Our services and staff are dedicated to guiding and assisting
you throughout your learning journey at UFred.
Plus, you can take full advantage of your online campus and
interact with peers from all over Canada: build a professional
network that will support you throughout your studies and
beyond.
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What Your Studies
Will Look Like
Orientation
To ensure a smooth start to your studies, we offer an online
orientation event where we introduce the tools and processes
that will be a part of your academic journey. If you’ve chosen
to study a program that offers a virtual classroom, you’ll have
a chance to meet your fellow students during this event.
Planning a schedule
Most of our programs are offered on a term-based model.
You can choose if you want to take 1 or 2 courses each term,
and you’ll either have virtual classes to build your learning
schedule around, or the freedom to learn independently (while
making sure to meet course deadlines), depending on the
program.
Using your network
Most of your learning will be done independently each week,
but you’ll have ample chances to interact with other students,
our student support services and your professors or instruct-
ors, who offer regular virtual office hours. Collaborate on
coursework to make the most out of your university experi-
ence, and develop your collaborative work skills – a crucial
asset for any business student.
Staying on track
Managing your studies can be challenging, especially when
combined with work and family commitments. Thankfully, with
close to 20 years of online education experience, we’ve de-
veloped ways to help our students successfully navigate these
challenges. Our team is always available to offer the support
you need to reach your goals and graduate.
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Master of Business
Administration (MBA)
Courses Tuition fees Specialty stream
14 $27,033 • Global Leadership
(paid one course at a time) • Consulting Leadership
• Innovation Leadership
Course length • Human Resource Leadership
11 weeks Time commitment • Social Enterprise Leadership
15–20 hrs (per week per course) • Health and Safety Leadership
Duration • Business Analytics Leadership
2 years (full-time, 2 courses Model • Professional Selling and
Leadership
at a time)–3.5 years (part-time, Instructor-led
• Artificial Intelligence Leadership
1 course at a time) (virtual classroom sessions)
• Marketing Leadership
• Finance Leadership
Format Class size
Online 25 students max
Become the leader you aspire to be
Our MBA program is designed for early/mid-career profes- Use the knowledge you acquire and implement it to see
sionals and managers of companies who aspire to lead their immediate changes in your organization, and build a strong
organizations towards higher performance. network across multiple industries.
Advance your career and the growth of your business, with
a flexible degree program that you can combine with your
everyday work.
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What you’ll learn
• How to oversee and manage company finances • Strategic planning in marketing, HR, information systems
• Navigating the global economy and operations
• Thinking in organizational design terms • Specialized knowledge in one of 9 fields per your preference
• Driving change
How you’ll learn
You’ll start your studies with 10 foundational courses, span- own schedule, but you’ll have plenty of opportunities to work
ning 11 weeks each. Once completed, you’ll move on to the alongside your professors and fellow students.
specialty stream courses of your choice. You’ll then work on a
capstone project before successfully graduating. Through the online campus, you’ll be able to track your
grades, engage with your fellow students, and stay up to date
You’ll attend recurring virtual classroom (vClass) sessions, regarding your program.
once per week. The rest of your studies are done on your
Curriculum
Core courses
MBA 5005 Leadership Theory and Practice MBA 5031 Systems Thinking & Organizational Design
MBA 5010 Financial and Managerial Accounting MBA 5035 Strategic Marketing Planning
MBA 5015 Managerial Finance MBA 5040 Strategic Operations Planning
MBA 5020 The Global Economic Environment MBA 5045 Strategic Human Resources Planning
MBA 5025 Leadership in Change Management MBA 5050 Strategic Information Systems Planning
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Speciality stream
Global Leadership Business Analytics Leadership
• Strategic Sustainability Planning • Principles of Analytics
• Global Strategy and Structure • Introduction to Prescriptive and Predictive Analytics
• Leading Effective Global Teams • Leading Effective Global Teams
Consulting Leadership Professional Selling and Leadership
• The Consultant and the Consulting Process • Consultative Selling
• The Consulting Cycle Applied • Strategic Selling
• Consulting with your Client • Sales Enablement
Innovation Leadership Artificial Intelligence Leadership
• Developing Innovation Skills • Fundamentals, Ethics, and the Role of Leadership in
• Leading Innovation in Organizations Organizations
• Innovation for Scalable Growth • Managing AI Development and Infrastructure
• Policies, Procedures, and Processes to Manage Artificial
Intelligence
Human Resource Leadership
• Compensation Management
• Training and Development Marketing Leadership
• Selection and Performance Marketing • Online and Social Media Marketing
• International Marketing
• Digital Analytics
Social Enterprise Leadership
• Introduction to Social Enterprise
• Current & Emerging Tools for Financing the Social Enterprise Finance Leadership
• Social Enterprise and Public Policy • Financial Modeling for Decision Makers
• International Finance
• Financial Innovations and Fintech
Health and Safety Leadership
• The Business Case for OHS Change
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Essential Communication and Interpersonal Skills for
H&S Leaders
Admission requirements
Applications for the online MBA are reviewed for consideration • if your degree was completed outside of North America, you
by the Admission Review Committee and official notification is may have your degree evaluated by World Education Servi-
sent to the applicant via email. The candidate’s full application ces (WES) or International Credential Assessment Services
package is reviewed for consideration to include education of Canada (ICAS). Those reports can be sent directly to us
and work experience. or you can have them notarized by a lawyer.
Individuals wishing to be admitted to the MBA program must A candidate’s full application package will be reviewed and
present the following minimum admission requirements: consideration may be offered for work and life experience:
• an undergraduate degree from a recognized and accredited • one or more years of full-time work experience;
university; • one year practicum graduation requirement may be substi-
• cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 grade scale; tuted for work experience;
• international applicants must be qualified for university or • Prior Learning Assessment (PLA); and
college admission in their home countries and transcripts • English proficiency (may require a TOEFL).
must show superior performance on the basis of the coun-
try’s grading scheme; and
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Planning Your Week
as a Student
Not sure you can fit studying into your busy schedule? You you’ll get the skills, knowledge and credentials that will push
can use these recommended guidelines to assess how much your career upwards.
time you’ll need for your courses each week. If you’re still not
sure about how to match your studies to your other commit- Here are two weekly schedules shared with us by students,
ments, get in touch, and we can offer more tips on this topic. that detailed how much time they spend on studying each
week – and how:
Choosing to study is a commitment that requires time and ef-
fort. But it pays dividends, because, with the right education,
An EMBA student: An MBA student:
Monday 2 hours Reading, reviewing the syllabus Monday 2 hours Reading, reviewing the syllabus
and class schedule and planning and class schedule and planning
the week the week
Tuesday 3 hours Reading, work on papers and Tuesday 4 hours Reading, vClass, then a group
projects meeting and project planning
Wednesday 3 hours Work on papers and projects Wednesday 2 hours Reading, work on papers and
projects
Thursday 3 hours Reading, vClass, group meeting
and project planning Thursday off
Friday off Friday 2 hours Work on papers and projects
Saturday 4 hours Research for assignments, work on Saturday 4 hours Review plan for the week, finish up
papers and projects anything outstanding
Sunday 3 hours Review plan for the week, study Sunday off
for upcoming quizzes and exams,
finish up anything outstanding
Weekly total 18 hours Weekly total 14 hours
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Write Your Own
Success Story
“The connections I developed through the
program have been amazing and will remain
indefinitely.”
Laura Fleming
MBA Alum
“I highly recommend this program to anyone
considering an MBA. It is so much more than
accounting and business training.”
Jeffrey Underhill
MBA Alum
“UFred was able to teach me how different
cultures communicate and provide me with
knowledge on how to work effectively with
teams globally.”
Amanda Incognito
MBA Alum
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“With my newly acquired knowledge, I have
been able to help and connect with my
employees on another level by educating,
teaching, and practicing what I have learned.”
Saul Gabriel Merino
COHSES Alum
“(The program) has given me the ability
to look at my work from the standpoint of
safety, and I now have the ability to better
recognize what is a hazard, and what is
not just ‘part of the job’.”
Cindy Lindberg
CHSEP Alum
“I joined the health and safety committee
at my workplace and have been able to apply
the things I learned in the program.”
Philippe Lang
COHSES Alumnus
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What Your Future
Career Can Look Like
There are plenty of roles you could pursue as a business professional ambitions, here are the potential roles you can
or occupational health & safety graduate. Depending on pursue.
what you choose to study, your level of experience, and your
For business graduates:
• Business General Manager (median salary – $89,939) • Management Consultant (median salary – $82,992)
• Product Manager (median salary – $109,990) • Human Resource Director (median salary – $105,996)
• Corporate Sales Manager (median salary – $109,990) • Director of Technology Management (median salary –
• Business Management Analyst (median salary – $82,992) $115,190)
For occupational health & safety graduates:
• Occupational Health and Safety Officer (median salary – • Occupational Health Services Director (median salary –
$73,843) $96,000)
• Occupational Hygiene Officer (median salary – $73,843) • Ergonomics Specialist (median salary – $76,800)
• Disability Management Specialist (median salary – $69,907)
For technology graduates:
• Software Developer (median salary – $89,993) • Technical Support Engineer (median salary – $89,057)
• Data Analyst (median salary – $82,602) • Director of Information Technology (median salary –
• Cybersecurity Analyst (median salary – $92,001) $123,455)
• Systems Manager (median salary – $123,455) • Cloud Engineer (median salary – $105,007)
Our Program Advisors can help you choose the right study program for your dream role. Get in touch with us to discuss the
courses and specialty streams (where applicable) that fit your professional direction.1
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Making Time for Your Studies:
Tips from Our Students
“Construct a flexible schedule. Write on a calendar the days and
hours of the week you will commit to your studies, and stick to it!
Allow a few hours a week for self-care. Remember life happens –
allow for fluidity in your calendar.”
Andrea Floyd
“I break my work into smaller pieces and try to get as much done
before the load of laundry is ready. It’s almost like a contest to see if
I can get bigger sections finished each time.”
Dionne Quintin
“I currently try and focus on my studies in the morning hours. I am
an early riser and work best when my household is quiet. So I get
up around 5 a.m. every day and work on assignments. I usually take
a break and address any commitments I have as going on as soon
as businesses open.”
Chantalle Chiasson
“I found the textbooks are often available in audio format. I used
this to my advantage and would listen to a chapter as I cleaned the
house, took my dog for a walk, or worked out at the gym.”
Jessica Flynn
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How to Apply
The first step towards becoming a UFred student is choosing
your program. This document contains all of the information
you need to make an informed choice:
• Course contents
• Admissions requirements
• Tuition fees
• Program benefits and outcomes
You’ll then need to submit an online application form. There
are no application fees, and the form takes just 5 minutes to
complete.
Then, you’ll need to provide your application documents. Con-
sult the admission requirements section of your desired study
program to see exactly what you need to submit. Once you’ve
completed the application form, we’ll send you a personal link
to upload your documents.
Once everything is submitted correctly, our Admissions
Committee will review your eligibility and give you an answer
in 2 weeks.
If you’ve been accepted to the program, you can start your
studies on your chosen starting date. Your online campus
login details will be sent to you via email.
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UFred Stands for
Accredited Online Education
UFred is an accredited, degree-grant- The EMBA and MBA programs offered The Accreditation Board for Engineering
ing university. Our degrees are granted through UFred’s School of Business are and Technology (ABET) accreditation
under Section 3 of the Degree Granting accredited by the Accreditation Coun- provides assurance that our Associate
Act of the Province of New Brunswick in cil for Business Schools and Programs Degree in Occupational Health and
Canada. (ACBSP) and have been fully accredited Safety (AOHS) program meets the qual-
by the Province of New Brunswick since ity standards of the profession.
2007. The ACBSP accreditation stands
in addition to the provincial accredit- The ABET Accreditation process is
ation. carried out by four accreditation com-
missions. This stamp of approval means
graduates are learning exactly what’s
required to succeed in safety-focused
careers.
Award-winning programs: approved by students and experts
We’re committed to academic excellence and take great Course Compare has highlighted UFred
strides to ensure you’ll have industry-relevant, high-quality in five academic ranking categories for
educational content as a UFred student. 2025, including its best online universi-
ties list.
Our focus is on your success: we know that studying is a big
commitment, and it needs to pay off. With that in mind, our
aim is to offer you a personalized, flexible educational format
that gives you the best chances to fulfill yourself.
Thanks to the success of our alumni over the years, we’ve
been recognized by some of the most trusted and reputable QS World University Rankings awards
media sources in Canada: UFred with a five-star rating for online
learning, the first Canadian institution to
Maclean’s Magazine regularly highlights UFred in its yearly receive this honour.
MBA guide.
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Ready to take the next step in your career?
Join thousands of UFred students and alumni – apply today.
Have any open questions? Our Program Advisors will be happy to provide the answers.
Contact us now:
Phone: 1-877-454-6232 ext. 1 Monday to Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm EST
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