Graduates from CIST’s Pre-MBA certificate program may be eligible for direct admissions into Cape Breton University’s (CBU) Masters of Business Administration program.  Admission is dependent on the student’s CGPA at CIST, as well as their Admissions exam score.

Cape Breton University's MBA in Community Economic Development is the only MBA program in the Americas that aims to deliver advanced business knowledge and skills in the context of the community and the world.

The curriculum includes all business subjects found in traditional MBA programs, and covers economic development, leadership, strategy, governance and management of change.

The MBA in CED aims to develop a new generation of leaders who have strong business management capabilities, well developed collaborative and interpersonal skills, and deep knowledge of accountability, social responsibility, and development issues and practices. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to make a difference in leading organizations in an increasingly global community and economy.