The MBAN program delivers a dynamic blend of academic, professional, and industry-engaged experiences designed to strengthen both technical expertise and business acumen. Students engage in advanced coursework in analytics, machine learning, data visualization, and AI, complemented by applied projects that address real-world business challenges in collaboration with industry partners.
Beyond the classroom, students participate in workshops, guest lectures, and networking events with analytics professionals, enhancing their career readiness and industry exposure. The program also supports comprehensive professional development through resume coaching, interview preparation, career fairs, research symposia, and the AI Summit—creating meaningful connections with potential employers.
We highlight the Signature Events in the following:
Atlantic Canada AI Summit 2025
Health Data Analytics Symposium 2025
Health Data Analytics Symposium 2024
MBAN-CGI DataJam 2026
MBAN Bridging Academia, Industry, and Business Impact
Automating for the Future
MBAN Student Healthcare Project
MBAN Internship Success
Canada’s First XR Lab in a Business School Environment
MBAN Winning #1 and #3 Places in CGI-SMU DataJam 2026
MBAN Winning #1 Place in RBC HubHacks 2025
MBAN Winning #1 and #2 Places in RBC HubHacks 2024
Shoutout to the Atlantic AI Consortium
Chief Information Security Officer Google Cloud presenting at AI Summit 2025
MBAN MITACS Funding Announcement
MBAN-Databricks Session
MBAN-Microsoft Session
MBAN-KPMG Session
Bob Kelly Scholarship 2025 Recipients
Data with Heart: A New Pathway for Healthcare Innovators 2025
MBAN Student Project 2025
AI, Leadership and Entrepreneurship for High School Programs 2025
MBAN Supporting High School Programs in AI Summit 2025
NS Government Investment in Saint Mary’s University
MBAN Faculty and Student Project News 2023
Bob Kelly Scholarship Announcement
In addition, as a member of the Sobey School of Business community, you will be based in Atlantic Canada’s home for research excellence and knowledge mobilization. Our five active research centres explore cutting-edge topics in retail innovation, social impact measures, co-operative accounting and management, the economics of immigration and much more.
Expand your network through on-campus and virtual events with leaders from diverse fields of research and practice. Meet and learn from the Sobey School’s dynamic faculty members, who are nationally recognized industry experts and active with the local and regional business communities.
As a graduate student at the Sobey School of Business, you will have access to the Graduate Career Services Office, which offers one-on-one coaching and skill development support. We recognize that as an MBAN student, you are already a leader in your field and may not need the same career support as graduate students in other programs. Your Graduate Career Services experience can be customized to support your goals and can connect you to the industries you want to explore.