
Fast Facts - School at a Glance
In 1916, the Alberta School of Business started from humble beginnings, with a handful of students enrolled in the Department of Accountancy at the University of Alberta. Since then it has grown to be one of the world's leading institutions of business education and research. Recognized for its leadership in research, the quality of academic programming, graduate career success and economic impact for Alberta and the world, the school fosters and supports an environment where innovation and entrepreneurial thinking is free to flourish.
*Numbers reflect the 2025/26 academic year
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#6 in Canada
2025 Times Higher Education by Subject: Business & Economics
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#6 in Canada
2025 QS Rankings by Subject: Business & Management Studies
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#6 in Canada
2025 Maclean’s Best University Business Programs
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33,000+
Alumni living in 80 countries worldwide
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4,193
Total current students
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42
Articles in peer-reviewed journals
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9
Faculty fellowships
Business Programs - Students + Graduates
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Students: 3,485
Graduates: 555
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Students: 332
Graduates: 126
PhD in Business
Students: 49
Graduates: 7
MBA Shanghai
Students: 65
Graduates: 35
MBA Shenzhen
Students: 40
Graduates: 20
Executive MBA (EMBA)
Students: 24
Graduates: 15
Master of Accounting (MAcc)
Students: 32
Graduates: 18
Master of Financial Management (MFM)
Shanghai
Students: 131
Graduates: 184
Students: 35
Graduates: 35