University of Alberta

CMC‑Canada is proud to partner with

The Alberta School of Business at the
University of Alberta

The Alberta School of Business MBA Management Consulting Certificate Program is designed to empower graduate students with the advanced skills, knowledge, and practical experience required to excel in the dynamic world of management consulting. This comprehensive program is seamlessly integrated into our MBA curriculum, offering a unique blend of academic rigor and real-world application tailored for experienced professionals seeking to elevate their careers.

Program Highlights:

Advanced Curriculum: Our program features a carefully curated selection of graduate-level courses that cover cutting-edge trends and methodologies in management consulting, business strategy, and organizational leadership.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with successful consultants, alumni, and potential employers through regular networking events and executive speaker series, expanding your professional network within the consulting industry.

Hands-on Consulting Project: Apply your advanced skills to complex business challenges by participating in a high-stakes capstone consulting project for a major corporation or organization.

Executive Mentorship Program: Benefit from one-on-one guidance from experienced Certified Management Consultants (CMC) or Fellow CMCs (FCMC), who will help refine your strategic thinking and professional development.

Career Advancement Support: Access specialized career services tailored for experienced professionals, including executive resume workshops, case interview preparation, and targeted job placement assistance focused on senior consulting roles.

Program Outcomes:

Graduates of the Alberta School of Business MBA Management Consulting Certificate Program will be exceptionally prepared to:

• Transition into or advance within top-tier consulting firms or corporate strategy leadership roles

• Provide sophisticated insights and innovative solutions to complex, multi-faceted business problems

• Lead large-scale organizational change and drive innovation initiatives

• Contribute strategic value to the growth and global competitiveness of Canadian businesses and beyond

In partnership with CMC-Canada, the Alberta School of Business now offers students enrolled in the Master of Business (MBA) program the ability to satisfy the educational requirements necessary for obtaining the Certified Management Consulting (CMC) designation. Project Management and Essentials of Management Consulting are additionally offered as part of the MBA Management Consulting Certificate Program.

For more information, please visit the Alberta School of Business website.

Meet the CMC Educational Requirements with the following
Alberta School of Business Courses

(click here for MBA details and click course codes below for more detail)

• Essentials of Management Consulting* 

  • SEM 502 - Organization Strategy/Managing Organizations
  • SEM 627 - Strategic Consulting for Family Businesses
  • SEM 636 - Management Consulting
  • SEM 810 - The Manager as Strategist
  • SEM 870 - Corporate Strategy
  • SEM 427 - Strategic Consulting for Family Businesses

*Course equivalency requires a combination of the following:

• SEM 502 & SEM 627 & SEM 636 OR
• SEM 810 & SEM 627 & SEM 636 OR
• SEM 870 & SEM 627 & SEM 636

• Project Management

  • SEM 636 - Management Consulting
  • SEM 488 - Selected Topics in Organization Theory

• Personal/Interpersonal Skills

  • SEM 402 - Leadership Skills
  • SEM 502 - Organization Strategy/Managing Organizations
  • SEM 627 - Strategic Consulting for Family Businesses
  • SEM 652 - Leadership Skills
  • EMBA - SEM 875 - Leadership