How The Program Works

A Truly National Executive MBA Program

Queen’s Executive MBA is offered in most major cities across Canada, creating a unique national perspective that is not available in other executive MBA programs. Watch our Learning Model Video.

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.

Teams function just as they would in the workplace, drawing on the skills and experience of each team member. Team members work together on assignments and projects, greatly enhancing the learning experience. This approach provides valuable opportunities for each participant to develop and hone critical team and leadership skills while in the program. Furthermore, it provides the opportunity to learn not only from your professors, but also from your teammates and classmates.

Queen’s provides dedicated Team Facilitators who work with the teams, leading them through team-building and teamwork enhancing exercises. They maintain close contact throughout the program to ensure that teams continue to operate efficiently and effectively.

On Campus Sessions

There are three on-campus sessions during the program – the Opening Session at the beginning of the program, the Creativity & Innovation Session in January and the Strategic Electives Session in August.

These sessions are held at the Donald Gordon Conference Centre near the Queen’s campus. Comfortable, private guestrooms, outstanding food, exceptional customer service, and a breadth of amenities are the hallmarks of the Centre.

On-campus sessions are intense and productive, providing excellent opportunities for networking. Our program staff organizes numerous events and activities to ensure that your experience includes a healthy blend of work and play.

Interactive Boardroom Sessions in Your Home City

The balance of your class time will be spent in your Boardroom Learning Centre, conveniently located in your home city. These class sessions are held all day Friday and Saturday morning, every other week. The classes are delivered via real-time, interactive videoconference technology.

Queen’s has been utilizing and perfecting this technology for more than 14 years. Multi-point videoconference is used to link Learning Teams in major cities across the country. Professors lead the class from purpose-built studios on the Queen’s campus. Participants are able to communicate directly with the professor and with the other teams.

Each Boardroom Learning Centre is equipped with two plasma screen monitors, a tabletop microphone, and a remote controlled camera. The experience is highly interactive, in a classroom that literally spans the country. Additionally, a mute button allows teams to carry on internal conversations without disrupting the class. At any time, you may signal the professor that you have a question or comment. Our participants consistently tell us that they actually prefer the Boardroom Learning approach to that of a traditional classroom. We are confident that you will too.

The Boardroom Learning approach also provides unparalleled flexibility. The program is offered in most major cities across Canada. This means that when business takes you on the road, you may attend class in the city you are visiting, and should you be required to relocate during the program, you may be able to join a team in your destination city. Should you have to miss a class, all classes are recorded and are made available for review on the program portal.

Global Perspective

Queen’s Executive MBA prepares you manage effectively in the global economy. You will receive a solid grounding in the fundamentals of global business, including global economics, international trade, international partnerships and cross-cultural management.

Leadership Experience

Queen’s teaches you to think like a leader. The program curriculum provides the latest thinking in leadership and management techniques, insights into your personal management style, and many opportunities to put your learning into practice while in the program.

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.