Athabasca University's MBA program currently has over 1,000 students who interact with instructors and other students over the Internet, making it the largest executive MBA program in Canada. Overall, the University has 25,000 students completing courses and credentials, all studying at a distance.
Students complete assignments using textbooks, reference materials, computers, and the Internet.
The flexibility of online learning allows students to complete courses and programs while remaining employed. Athabasca University is Canada's largest and fastest growing distance education university. Founded in 1970, Athabasca University now offers more than 500 Individualized Study and Grouped Study courses, bachelors and masters degrees, university certificates, and diplomas, all through online learning and other distance delivery methods.