COURSE CURRICULUM

Cape Breton University's MBA in Community Economic Development program, students embark on a comprehensive journey that blends core business education with community-focused insights. Courses include MBAC5101 Business & Community Development I, which introduces the foundational concepts of community-based economic development, and MBAC5103 Fundamentals of Accounting, where students gain a solid grounding in financial reporting and analysis. MBAC5104 Fundamentals of Marketing explores the strategic role of marketing in both business and community contexts, while MBAC5105 Organizational Behaviour examines how individuals and groups interact within organizations to enhance performance and innovation. MBAC5107 Economic Geography provides students with a global perspective on how geographical factors influence economic activities and development strategies. In the subsequent term, students continue their progression with MBAC6101 Business & Community Development II, building on earlier concepts to deepen their understanding of sustainable economic initiatives. MBAC6103 Fundamentals of Finance equips students with practical financial tools for planning and decision-making, and MBAC6106 Leadership Training enhances their leadership capacity through experiential learning and self-assessment. MBAC6107 Comparative Development offers a global comparison of development models and outcomes, encouraging students to critically examine economic systems and their societal impact. Students also choose one MBA elective, allowing them to tailor their learning to personal interests or professional goals. This first-year structure ensures a balanced mix of academic knowledge and real-world application, preparing graduates to lead transformative change in communities and organizations by integrating business acumen with a commitment to social and economic progress.