MBA for TELUS

The MBA for TELUS is an award-winning, custom MBA in Strategic Leadership. The Gustavson School of Business developed this program for telecommunications client TELUS.

Students in cohort 4 of the MBA for TELUS

Purpose

We designed this program for emerging TELUS leaders. The goal is to offer an incredible educational opportunity to team members. The program also builds a culture of innovation and an internal leadership pipeline for TELUS.

You’ll learn alongside a cohort of TELUS team members from across Canada. Get ready to accelerate your career!

This is a custom program. TELUS selects and nominates participants to UVic.

Format

The MBA for TELUS is a 2-year, part-time program for TELUS team members. It has a series of residencies in Victoria, BC and one as part of an international trip. This format allows you to keep working full-time while staying connected with your cohort and faculty members. Residencies take place in person every 4 months, with 7 in total.

You'll learn through case studies, assignments and capstone projects built with TELUS in mind.

Each cohort begins in October (in years when the program runs).

Recognition & milestones

2015: MBA for TELUS welcomes 1st cohort
2017: additional cohorts committed
2018: 1st cohort graduates
2018: program named one of AACSB’s Innovations that Inspire
2018: European Foundation for Management Development – Excellence in Practice, silver award
2018: QS Reimagine Education Bronze award for Best University - Employer Partnership
2025: 6th cohort begins

Participant perspectives

The MBA for TELUS exceeded my expectations by consistently giving me opportunities to apply new frameworks and concepts directly to work each day. This allowed me to retain these valuable skills and also influence others in the organization through sharing my learnings. Additionally, the MBA for TELUS allowed me to grow my network of leaders across the organization which has allowed for strong career and social connections that will boost my leadership long into the future.

Committed to developing talent

A custom MBA helps organizations build leadership capacity. It supports growth, professional development and specialized knowledge across the workforce.

Custom MBAs help organizations develop talent. They also help foster a culture of innovation and lifelong learning. Employees gain the hard skills they need to lead. They also learn the industry-specific knowledge needed to excel.

Organizations see benefits in innovation and applied learning across all areas of work.