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GRADUATE PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE
Delivery: On-campus, blended, and online (varies by program)
Designed for: Career advancement, leadership, and applied research
Fields: AI & Analytics, Business, Education, Healthcare, Digital Marketing
Program Intakes: All Programs: Fall (September)
MBA Program Intakes: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring/Summer (July)
Advance Your Career with Graduate Programs That Make an Impact
As one of Canada’s youngest and most ambitious post-secondary institutions, Cape Breton University is focused on creating some of the most relevant, progressive and innovative programs in the world. Located on the beautiful Cape Breton Island, CBU provides an environment where students are empowered to explore new perspectives, collaborate with peers, and make an impact in ever-evolving fields.
From artificial intelligence and digital marketing to community economic development, healthcare leadership, and education, our master’s programs are designed for professionals, emerging leaders, and lifelong learners ready to advance. CBU’s graduate programs combine applied learning, industry relevance, and personalized support to help you lead, innovate, and create meaningful change in your career and your community.
Explore Graduate Programs
| PROGRAM | OVERVIEW | WHO THIS IS FOR |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics (MAIBA) | Develop advanced skills in artificial intelligence, data analytics and data‑driven business decision‑making. | Graduates and working professionals with quantitative backgrounds who want to develop advanced AI and analytics skills through full-time, on-campus study to support career advancement, professional upgrading or data‑driven business roles. |
| Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development (MBA-CED) | Gain advanced business and leadership expertise with a focus on community‑centred economic development and sustainability. | Working professionals seeking a flexible MBA designed to support career advancement while balancing professional and personal commitments, with a focus on leadership and community‑centred economic development. |
| Master of Digital Marketing (MDM) | Build strategic, analytical and creative digital marketing skills grounded in real‑world tools and applied learning. | Learners from a wide range of academic backgrounds seeking applied, industry‑relevant digital marketing skills through full-time, on-campus study to support career entry, upgrading or advancement in digital marketing and communications roles. |
| Master of Education in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning (MEd CTL) | Advance teaching practice through research‑informed curriculum design and instructional leadership. | Practicing educators who want to strengthen instructional practice and curriculum leadership through fully online graduate study while continuing to work in education. |
| Master of Education in Holistic School Health & Well-Being (MEd HSHWB) | Explore whole‑school approaches that support student health, well‑being and inclusive learning environments. | Educators and professionals interested in promoting student well‑being and inclusive school environments through flexible, fully online graduate learning. |
| Master of Education in Sustainability, Creativity and Innovation (MEd SCI) | Engage with sustainability, creativity and systems thinking to support innovation in education and leadership. | Educators and professionals seeking an online graduate degree focused on sustainability, creativity, and innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and leadership. |
| Master of Healthcare Leadership & Innovation (MHLI) | Prepare to lead change in healthcare systems through leadership development, systems thinking and applied practice. | Healthcare professionals and graduates seeking leadership and innovation skills through full‑time, campus‑based graduate study designed to support advancement into healthcare leadership roles. |
Research at CBU
The Office of Research and Graduate Studies (ORGS) is here to help graduate students step confidently into the world of research, whether building an independent project or collaborating with faculty and partners. Guided by CBU’s Strategic Research Plan, ORGS supports students at every stage, from navigating research ethics to identifying funding opportunities and partnerships. ORGS provides graduate students access to guidance, resources, and a dedicated team that helps transform ideas into meaningful contributions, making your research journey at CBU both supported and rewarding.
