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You are not just a student in a classroom.
You’re a business leader making a difference.

When you walk through the doors of our Telfer Executive Campus, you’re never a number or an anonymous name on a page. We get to know you personally and do everything we can to make sure your Executive MBA degree helps you to achieve the growth, success, and impact that you signed up for. Whatever your goals, our faculty and staff are here to support you on your leadership journey.

Receive the white-glove, personalized service from our dedicated staff

From your first application question to the latest alumni event, our team is committed to supporting you and helping you succeed with high-touch support and individualized service. Meet the team.

Tailored Admissions Assistance

We meet with you one-on-one, give you a personalized evaluation, and are available to answer any questions you have as you navigate the application process. 

Accessible and Responsive

We have an open-door policy and make sure our management and staff are readily available in person and through our online platform to address any questions, concerns, or issues personally and immediately. 

Logistics Management

Whether it’s ordering your books (and mailing them to you), providing food while you’re in class, or coordinating your international client consulting trips, our program staff take care of the details so you can stay focused on your learning. 

Personalized Support

Our commitment to you is not just professional but personal. We get to know you individually and take an active interest in your progress and achievements, celebrating your milestones and providing encouragement throughout your journey. Our aim is to be more than just a support system; we strive to be your partners in success. 

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The program surpassed my expectations in many ways. The curriculum was comprehensive and current, delivered by expert faculty who ensured that individual learning needs were met for our diverse and experienced cohort. Several faculty members were practising executives and aligned their content to contemporary industry needs and practices. The program staff's support was personal, omnipresent, and generous. Did the program return value for money? It gave me great education, good friends, fabulous memories, and a guaranteed warm welcome on each visit after graduation. A lifetime of value!

— Shishir Ramsay, EMBA 2023
Manager, Marine Policy and Operations
Port of Halifax

Learn from our world-class faculty

Our diverse team of faculty bring a blend of research and industry expertise to our classrooms, linking theory with the application of knowledge and skills in real-world business environments.

Our professors guide and mentor you through a series of experiential learning projects as you hone your skills and work on relevant business opportunities with your clients.

Pavel Andreev

Abdoulkadre Ado

Course:

Global Business Strategy

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Cathy Lewis

Paul Butler

Course:
Management Consulting
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Jonathan Calof

Dr. Jonathan Calof

Courses:
  • Market Insights
  • International Business Consulting
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Dr. Tyler Chamberlin

Dr. Tyler Chamberlin

Course:
Economics
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Cathy Lewis

Craig Dowden

Course:
Leadership Development
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Cathy Lewis

John Fielding

Course:
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Pavel Andreev

Sean Finn

Course:

Governance, Risk and Compliance

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Dr. Sarah Hajmohammad

Dr. Sarah Hajmohammad

Course:
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
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Pavel Andreev

Timonthy R. Hannigan

Course:

Artificial Intelligence for Executives

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Hal Hilfi

Hal Hilfi

Course:
Supply Chain and Operations Management
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Pavel Andreev

Charlotte Karam

Course:

Executive Leadership

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Pavel Andreev

Julien Leclair-Dionne

Course:

Negotiations Strategies

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Pavel Andreev

Jacline Nyman

Course:

Digital Marketing Strategy

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Sanabel El-Rayes

Sanabel El-Rayes

Course:
Change Management
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Pavel Andreev

Gregory Richards

Courses:
  • Strategic Analysis
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Dr. Umar Ruhi

Dr. Umar Ruhi

Course:
Digital Organizations
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Cathy Lewis

Brad Smith

Course:
Talent Management
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Marc Tassé

Marc Tassé

Courses:
  • Financial Accounting Information and Decisions
  • Managerial Accounting Information and Decisions
  • Forensic Accounting: Detection and Prevention of Financial Misconduct
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