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Program Requirements
The Lazaridis Master of Business Administration (MBA) general program formats require the completion of 15 half-credit courses, consisting of a combination of required and elective course offerings.
The university's academic calendars are the official sources for course progression and program requirements. When checking the Graduate Academic Calendar, please noe that you should follow the program requirements for your year of entry into the program.
The Admissions and Student Success Specialist is available for advising appointments for questions related to your program progression.
Waterloo Full-time
Term 1: BU601, BU602, BU603, BU605, BU609
Term 2: BU604, BU607, BU610*, plus 2-3 electives
Term 3: BU610*, plus remaining electives (6 electives total)
Waterloo Full-time with Co-op
Term 1: BU601, BU602, BU603, BU605, BU609
Term 2: BU604, BU607, plus 3 electives
Term 3: Co-op Work Term
Term 4: Co-op Work Term
Term 5: BU610*, plus 3 electives (6 electives total)
Part-time Evenings
Program Design
2.3 years (7 academic terms). Although the program is designed to be completed in 2.3 years, our flexible class schedules allow you to graduate as quikcly as 20 months - or extend your studies up to 4 years.
Fall Term - Term 1
Take two of:
- BU601
- BU604
- BU607
Winter Term - Term 2
- BU603
- BU609
Spring Term - Term 3
- BU602
- BU605
Fall Term - Term 4
Take remaining of:
- BU601
- BU604
- BU607
and
- 1 elective
Winter Term - Term 5
- 2 electives
- BU610
Spring Term - Term 6
- 1 elective
- BU610
Fall Term - Term 7
- 2 electives
Program Design
2.3 years (7 academic terms). Although the program is designed to be completed in 2.3 years, our flexible class schedules allow you to graduate as quickly as 20 months - or extend your studies up to 4years.
Winter Term - Term 1
- BU603
- BU609
Spring Term - Term 2
- BU602
- BU605
Fall Term - Term 3
- BU601
- BU604
- BU607
Winter Term - Term 4
- 1 elective
- BU610
Spring Term - Term 5
- 1 elective
- BU610
Fall Term - Term 6
- 2 electives
Winter Term - Term 7
- 2 electives
Program Design
2.3 years (7 academic terms). Although the program is designed to be completed in 2.3 years, our flexible class schedules allow you to graduate as quickly as 20 months - or extend your studies up to 4 years.
Spring Term - Term 1
- BU602
- BU605
Fall Term - Term 2
Take two of:
- BU601
- BU604
- BU607
Winter Term - Term 3
- BU603
- BU609
Spring Term - Term 4
- 2 electives
Fall Term - Term 5
Take remaining of:
- BU601
- BU604
- Bu607
and
- 1 elective
Winter Term - Term 6
- 2 electives
- BU610
Spring Term - Term 7
- 1 elective
- BU610