Canadian MBA School Profiles

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First-Year Class Size:

Program Length:

Admissions:

Application form, official transcripts for all post-secondary academic programs attended, detailed resume, statement of intent, recognized undergraduate degree, three letters of reference, TOEFL or IELTS score for non-native English speakers
Average GPA: min of 3.0, B average
Minimum two years of work experience
Official GMAT Score: minimum of 550

Strengths and Special Programs:

Specializations in: Natural Resources and Energy, Leisure and Sport Management, Technology Commercialization, International Business, Public Policy& Management, Finance; Joint Degrees: MBA/Law, MBA/Masters of Agriculture, MBA/Masters of Engineering and MBA/Masters of Forestry; part-time MBA and Executive MBA offered.

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First-Year Class Size:

Program Length:

Admissions:

Strengths and Special Programs:

Online MBA programs allow flexibility in both time and place of study; Focus of programs is on key areas that make a difference to organizational performance and on the manager as decision-maker and strategic leader; Designed for the working manager; Program offerings: MBA, Executive MBA, Project Management electives, Energy electives, and Policing electives.

Application Deadline:

Applicants who graduated from a Canadian university:
Courses beginning in May: March 1 [$225]
Courses beginning in September: July 1 [$225]
Applicants who graduated from a university outside of Canada:
Courses beginning in May: February 1 [$225]
Courses beginning in September: June 1 [$225]

First-Year Class Size:

100-120 [800 applicants]

Program Length:

1 ½ years

Admissions:

Four-year undergraduate degree, online application form, official transcripts and three reference letters. Rolling admission is used.
Average GPA: 3.3 / 4.0 [GPA based on senior-level courses for Canadian and American applicants; for international applicants, GPA is based on all four years of courses.]
Average GMAT: 630 [highest score is used; minimum GMAT: 550]
Minimum two years of work experience required; each application reviewed independently.

Strengths and Special Programs:

Areas of specialization:  Finance, Entrepreneurship, General, Information Technology and Management, Marketing, Organizational Behavior and Human Resources, Strategic Management and Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability and Business; Also has 15–month MBA program which includes a paid summer internship, 25 international exchange opportunities, and a comprehensive career development program; Optional sub-specializations in International Business, Accounting, and Business Intelligence Systems; Executive MBA in Healthcare offered; Part-time MBA program offered.

Application Deadline:

Canadian Citizens:
September Priority Deadline (Round 1): May 1
September Final Deadline: August 1
January Final Deadline: November 15
April Final Deadline: March 30
International Students: September start: March 1 [$100 fee]
All applications will be considered when received until the program is full.

First-Year Class Size:

55 (159 Applicants)

Program Length:

2 years

Admissions:

Four-year undergraduate degree, application form, transcripts, resume, three letters of reference, and statement of interest.
Average GPA:  B or 75% 
Average GMAT:  600 [highest score is used; minimum GMAT: 550]
Work experience is not a requirement but is considered an asset.

Strengths and Special Programs:

Specializations in: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and Human Resources Management; International exchanges; International Student Program; Co-op and part-time studies offered.

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First-Year Class Size:

50 in the full-time day program
50 in the part-time evening program [200 applicants]

Program Length:

2 years

Admissions:

Four-year undergraduate degree, application form, at least three years of full-time work experience is recommended, transcripts, resume, two letters of reference, statement of career and learning goals.
Average GPA: 3.0 from the last 2 years or 20 half courses
Average GMAT: 620 [minimum GMAT: 550]

Strengths and Special Programs:

Areas of specialization: Global Energy Management and Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance and Marketing; International exchange program available after completing ten required courses; Executive MBA program offered; Thesis-based MBA offered; Mentorship program available with business leaders in Calgary.

Application Deadline:

Domestic Applicants:
June 1 for September entry [$90]
October 1 for January entry [$90]
International Applicants:
February 15 for September entry
June 15 for January entry

First-Year Class Size:

150-200 (600-800 applicants)

Program Length:

16 months - 2 years

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, minimum two years of full-time work experience [applicants have six years on average], online application form, transcripts, resume, three academic or professional reference letters, statement of purpose, and proof of citizenship. Rolling admission is used.
Average GPA: 3.3 / 4.0 [minimum 3.0]
TOEFL score of 600 paper test, 250 computer test or 80 iBT OR a IELTS score of 7.0 for International applicants
Average GMAT: 650 [minimum 580]

Strengths and Special Programs:

International Business focus; Hosts the Concordia International MBA Case Competition; Programs such as Executive MBA program, Investment Management MBA program, Aviation MBA, and MSc in Administration; Specializations in: Supply Chain Management, Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems, Global Business, Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurship, Investment Finance, Marketing Strategy, and Accountancy; International exchange program available; Co-op Education program available.

Application Deadline:

Canadian and permanent residents: May 15 [$70 fee]
International applicants: April 1 [$70 fee]

First-Year Class Size:

55 [505 applicants]

Program Length:

22 months

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, transcripts, resumes, two academic letters of reference, profile, interview, and personal statement.
Minimum GPA: 3.0 or B average
Minimum GMAT: 550
For candidates who have a degree from a non-English-language university, whose native tongue is not English: Minimum TOEFL score of 580 (paper-based), 237 (computer-based), 92 iBT Please note that the following tests will be accepted in place of the TOEFL, with the following minimum scores: MELAB 90, IELTS 7, CanTest 4.5

Strengths and Special Programs:

Concentrations available: Finance, International Business, Marketing; Mandatory eight-month Intern Program; International exchanges offered; Combined degree programs: MBA/LLB.

Application Deadline:

Canadian and permanent residents: May 30 [$55 fee]
International applicants: February 1 [$55 fee]

First-Year Class Size:

35 [175 applicants]

Program Length:

2 years

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, resume, application form, letter of application, at least two years of full-time work experience or a professional designation, a minimum of five years intermediate experience, completion 1-4 of the CGA program or equivalent, transcripts, and at least two letters of reference.
Minimum GPA: B / 70%
GMAT score not required, but may strengthen application.
Results from English Proficiency Test if native language is not English.
Each file comes under individual review.

Strengths and Special Programs:

Partnership with Certified General Accountants Association; Program developed for CGAs and senior CGA students focusing on obtaining senior management positions; Finance, Marketing, Organizational Behaviour, Policy, Information Systems, or Operations; Interpersonal and communication skills are emphasized.

Application Deadline:

Canadians and permanent residents:
Fall Term: May 1 [$90 fee]
Winter Term: October 1 [$90 fee]
International students:
Fall Term: January 15 [$100 fee]
Winter Term: June 15 [$100 fee]

First-Year Class Size:

50 - 60 [100 applicants]

Program Length:

1 year - 6 years

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, three years of work experience in professional or managerial position preferred, application form, transcripts, resume, two letters of reference, proof of citizenship, and interview for all short-listed candidates.
Average GPA: B / 75% / 3.4
Average GMAT: 580 [highest score is used; minimum GMAT: 500]
Weighted based on GPA = 33% and GMAT = 33% and work experience = 33%
English Proficiency Results: TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 80 iBT
Limitations in areas may be offset by other strengths.

Strengths and Special Programs:

The program offers concentrations in Finance, Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Health Administration, and General Management. Students can also design an Individual Interdisciplinary concentration, including graduate level courses in Departments outside the Asper School; Flexible scheduling; Interactive classroom environment; Networking opportunities with the associates of Asper School of Business; Part-time program offered.

Application Deadline:

Canadian residents: May 1 [$100 fee]
International residents: March 15 [$100 fee]

First-Year Class Size:

70 (450 applicants)

Program Length:

2 years (20 months)

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, personal background sheet, curriculum vitae and employment history dorm, 4-5 years of work experience.
TOEFL exam for candidates whose mother tongue is not English [minimum score of 600 for PBT, 250 for CBT, 100 for IBT]
Average GPA: 3.3
Average GMAT: 670 [Range: 560-780, 2009]
Admission based on GPA, GMAT score, proven leadership in the workforce, interview for qualified applicants, and all other submissions.

Strengths and Special Programs:

International MBA [55% international students, 33% of students trilingual]; 26 exchange programs; Specializations offered: Finance, Marketing, Global Strategy, and Technology & Innovation; Joint LAW/MBA and MDCM/MBA programs; MBA Japan; Executive MBA program and Accelerated Study option also offered.

Application Deadline:

September admissions: June 15 [$150 fee]
January admissions (part-time studies only): November 1 [$150 fee]

First-Year Class Size:

200 [120 co-op, 50 full-time, 20-30 part-time (400 applicants)]

Program Length:

Eight months (Accelerated program option); 20 months (full-time program option); 28 months (Co-op program option); Varying (part-time program option- average is four to five years, maximum is 8 years)

Admissions:

Four-year Bachelor’s degree (non-degree students with a minimum of 7 years of business experience may be considered), transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended, resume, minimum 1 year of work experience for full-time and accelerated programs [average for applicants is three and a half years of work experience], two letters of recommendation.
Average GPA: B+ / 78% [minimum GPA: B/75% (for last two years)]
Average GMAT: 630 [highest score is used]
Minimum GMAT:  600 [28 verbal, 37 quantitative]
Based on GPA, GMAT score [total requirements may change].

Strengths and Special Programs:

Specialization in second-year possible: eBusiness, Management of Innovation and New Technology, Accounting and Financial Management Services, Health Services Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Business Valuation, Strategic Marketing, and CMA-Management Accounting; Largest Co-op MBA program in Canada; Exchange Program has partnerships with 22 business schools in 14 countries; Option of studying abroad for one semester; Eight-month accelerated MBA offered; Part-time evening MBA program offered.

Application Deadline:

Full-time students:
Canadian students: May 1 [$40 fee]
International Students: March 1 [$40 fee]
Part-time students:
Winter entry (January): October 15
Spring entry (May): January 15

First-Year Class Size:

38 [105 applicants]

Program Length:

20 months

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, summary of work experience [applicants have an average of five years of experience], application form, transcripts, and three letters of reference.
Average GPA: 3.5 / 4.0 [last two years considered; minimum GPA: B]
Average GMAT: 590 [highest score is used]
Each file is reviewed individually.

Strengths and Special Programs:

Thesis and all-course options available; Students can elect to do a research project in specific areas of interest; Small class sizes; International focus and exchange programs available; Executive MBA with emphasis on petroleum offered.

Application Deadline:

September Entry: March 31 [$50 fee]
January 31 for international students
January Entry: October 30 (part-time students only)

First-Year Class Size:

35-40 [100 applicants]

Program Length:

2 years

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, application form, transcripts, three letters of reference, statement of purpose, resume, and three years of relevant work experience preferred.
Average GPA: B+ / 3.4 [minimum GPA: 3.0/ 70%]
Minimum GMAT: 550 [highest score is used]
GMAT waiver available on written request to the Associate Dean if the UG CGPA is 3.6 or greater or if the applicant has a significant amount of business-related work experience.

Strengths and Special Programs:

Two main campuses at Fredericton and St. John; Centre for International Business Studies conducts research in international business with opportunities for student involvement; Academic exchange programs available; Small class sizes; Joint LLB/MBA, MBA/Sport and Recreation Management, and MBA/Engineering Management; Double degree programs with Texas A & M International University; Student investment fund – students managing actual two million dollar portfolio.

Application Deadline:

Fall term (September entry): May 15 [$100, non refundable]
International applicants: April 15

First-Year Class Size:

25 full time students

Program Length:

18 months (not including summer)

Admissions:

Application form, statement of academic interest, evidence of post-secondary education including official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, minimum of three years of work experience in a managerial or professional position, three letters of recommendation from academics, colleagues, supervisors and/or significant clients.
A Graduate management Admission Test (GMAT) result is recommended but not required.
Demonstrated proficiency in English for those whose first language is not English.
Exceptional Admissions: Under special circumstances, candidates who lack a formal degree but who have other outstanding qualifications, such as a professional designation, may be eligible for admission. All applicants will go through a personal interview intended to assess the applicant’s need for additional course work to ensure success in their studies.

Strengths and Special Programs:

Classes scheduled one weekend per month, including 2 1-week residency weeks in the first year, primarily in Prince George; Limited class size; Program allows students to develop lifelong business networks and sharpen their management skills in preparation for a career move to senior or general management positions.

Application Deadline:

North American applicants: April 1 [$100 fee]
International applicants: February 1 [$100 fee]

First-Year Class Size:

35 full-time (English) and 35 part-time (English)

Program Length:

1 year (full-time), 2 years (part-time)

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, application form, curriculum vitae, minimum of two years of full-time managerial or professional work experience, transcripts, resume, two recommendation letters, and statement of intent.
Average GPA: B+ / 75% [cumulative; minimum GPA: B / 70%]
Average GMAT: 617 [highest score is used; minimum GMAT: 50 th percentile]
GMAT score can be used to strengthen an application.

Strengths and Special Programs:

Bilingual environment - some courses and all examinations available in English or French; Opportunity to concentrate in Marketing, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Public Policy, and International Management; summer work internships offered, usually in Europe; Joint LLB/MBA; Executive MBA program offered; Option to take Certified Management Accountant certification simultaneously with MBA program.

Application Deadline:

Round one: November 30
Round two: February 5
Round three: April 5

First-Year Class Size:

120 [400 applicants]

Program Length:

1 year

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, minimum two years of work experience, application form, transcripts, resume, three letters of reference, three short essays, and an interview; Applicants are required to write the GMAT.
Minimum GPA: B+ / 75% [last two years considered]
Average GMAT: 675 [minimum GMAT: 600 and quantitative reasoning and verbal reasoning score of 650 (most recent score)]
- consideration is made for exceptional applicants with scores below this level.
Initial review of documentation; an interview; an evaluation of potential, field specialization, experience, and potential contribution to class.

Strengths and Special Programs:

Program focuses on transformational team-based learning, integrated cross-functional thinking, personal learning pathways, and international exchange opportunities; Elective streams: Consulting and Project Management, Marketing, Finance, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship; International exchange opportunities; Executive MBA program offered.

Application Deadline:

Canadian residents: June 15 [$70 fee]
International applicants: April 1 [$70 fee]
PR of China applicants: January 31

First-Year Class Size:

70 [280 applicants]

Program Length:

16 - 20 months

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, transcripts, two letters of reference, resume and at least two years of work experience.
Average GPA: B / 75%
Average GMAT: 600 [minimum GMAT: 550]

Strengths and Special Programs:

Executive MBA offered; Flexible and accessible programs; Areas of focus available in Finance, Management Consulting, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, International Business, and Marketing; Mentorship available with local business people; Part-time studies offered; The Sobey School of Business has a unique partnership with the Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CAMC). By completing the required courses in the Program and certain specified electives, students can complete the academic requirements for the CMC designation.

Application Deadline:

Subject to availability – applicants are admitted on an ongoing basis;
Early admission: April 30 [applications will be accepted up to June 15 ($75 fee)]
International Students: March 31

First -Year Class Size:

50

Program Length:

1 year full-time; Up to 36 months part-time

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, application form, transcripts, three letters of reference, letter of intent, resume, at least three years of work experience, and interview. 
Minimum GPA:  B / 70% [average in the last two years of undergraduate study (60 credit units)]  
Minimum GMAT:  500 [most recent score is used]
Applications are considered on an individual basis.

Strengths and Special Programs:

Integrative Curriculum; Strong component of core courses; Variety of industry-based elective courses; Strong professional development program; International study tour; Focuses around team-building, leadership and business strategy; Community liaison advantage where students are partnered with industry to complete a management consulting project tailored to the industry host or an entrepreneurial-focused business plan.

Application Deadline:

September Start: April 1 [$250 fee]
Late applications will be considered subject to space.
International Applicants: February 15

First-Year Class Size:

40

Program Length:

1 year

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, application form, transcripts, five years or less of work experience, letter of intent.
Minimum GPA: 3.0 / 75%
GMAT: minimum score 550
English proficiency

Strengths and Special Programs:

MBA in Management of Technology or Biotechnology, Master of Financial Risk Management; online Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, PHD; a three-month paid internship at the end of the program; Executive MBA also offered.

Application Deadline:

April 30 [$175 fee], Early admission: November 15 to February 1
International applications accepted between November 15 and April 30

First-Year Class Size:

265 [1,200 applicants]

Program Length:

2 years

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, two years of full-time work experience, application form, transcripts, resume, two professional letters of reference, and four essays. Same criteria for part-time program except four years of full-time work experience preferred.
Minimum GPA: 3.0 / B / 75 % [calculated primarily on final year]
Average GMAT: 660 [no minimum GMAT; highest score is used]
Holistic approach where each criteria of the application is considered equally; evaluated on previous performance, personal characteristics, life experience, and professional references; at least basic algebra skills are strongly recommended; personal interviews required for all applicants being considered at the request of the Admissions Committee.

Strengths and Special Programs:

Two-year full-time program; Three-year part-time morning and part-time evening program; One-year EMBA for executives; Master of Finance, Ominium Global Executive and Rotman PhD.; Combined degrees with the Faculty of Law (JD/MBA), and Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering (Skoll BASc/MBA); Collaborative Programs in Asia-Pacific Studies and Environmental Studies; Electives offered: Accounting, Business Economics, Finance, Organizational Behavior and HR Management, Marketing; Operations Management, Strategic Management, and Independent Research.

Application Deadline:

Canadians and permanent residents: April 30 [$100 fee for those who have completed all of their education in Canada; $125 for those who have not]
International students: March 31 [$125 fee]

First-Year Class Size:

50 full-time, 10-20 part-time [400 applicants]

Program Length:

2 years

Admissions:

A four-year Bachelor’s degree, resume, two letters of reference, two personal statements in essay form, at least two years of work experience preferred, and transcripts.
Minimum GMAT: no minimum required, 550 preferred [most recent score is used]
Minimum GPA: B / 70% / 3.5 [last two years of study used]

Strengths and Special Programs:

Full-time and part-time programs offered; Highly innovative and experiential MBA mentor program; Co-op work terms; Integrated management exercises allowing students to work with sponsor companies; Ten-day international study program; Professional development course; Final consulting projects; Opportunity to participate in international exchanges; All students participate in an international study tour to Mexico or South Korea; Global MBA offered; MBA/LLP; Specializations in Service Management, Entrepreneurship and International Business; Paid co-op/work terms; MBA Executive Mentor Program offered.

Application Deadline:

Early Application Submission: May 3 [$150]
Round 1: August 16
Round 2: October 12
Round 3: December 6
Final Deadline: January 10

First-Year Class Size:

75 per cohort [two intakes per year – May and September]

Program Length:

1 year [minimum]

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, transcripts (two certified, official copies), resume, letters of reference (2 or 3), three essay questions, personal profile, at least two interviews, and a minimum two years of full-time work experience [average is five years].
Average GPA:  3.3/B+ / 78% [minimum GPA: B- / 70%]
Average GMAT: 673 [highest score is used; minimum GMAT: 620 (a slightly lower score may be considered depending on application’s quality)]
Candidates evaluated holistically; consideration given to GPA, GMAT and applicant’s potential contribution to the class; work experience is a necessity; no specific type of work experience is preferred although candidates must demonstrate strong people management, client relations and leadership skills.

Strengths and Special Programs:

12-month full-time program focused on Cross-Enterprise Leadership™; Beyond the Core program (International Study); Health Sector specialization (offered for the October cohort); Academic exchanges with MBA programs abroad; Specializations in Finance, Entrepreneurship, Health Sector, Corporate Strategy and Leadership, Marketing, and International Management; Accelerated MBA offered in eight months; Joint JD/MBA; Executive MBA program offered.

Application Deadline:

Co-op and part-time evenings in Waterloo Programs: May 1 (February 1 for international students), rolling admission [$125 fee]
Part-time Weekend Toronto Program: February 1, rolling admission [$125 fee]

First-Year Class Size:

Waterloo: 100 full-time, 50 part-time
Toronto: 100 part-time [700 applicants]

Program Length:

12 months [20 months with Co-op]

Admissions:

Bachelor’s degree, transcripts, application form, personal information form, minimum two years of full-time work experience [five years on average], three letters of reference, three essay questions, personal statement, personal profile, and resume.
Average GMAT (2009): 620;
Minimum GMAT: 600 (highest score is used)
Average GPA: A+; Minimum GPA: B

Strengths and Special Programs:

12-month full-time or 20-month full-time with Co-op program; Full-time co-op for candidates with little or no work experience; Part-time programs take between two-and-a-half and five years (very flexible); Both CMA and CFA are offered in Toronto; Accelerated part-time alternate weekend MBA can be achieved in 2.3 years (7 terms) for qualified applicants with excellent academic achievements and management work experience.

Application Deadline:

April 1 [$100 application fee]; accepts applications until program is full

First-Year Class Size:

40 [400 applicants]

Program Length:

13-month integrated program

Admissions:

Online application form, GMAT, two official post-secondary transcripts, two reference letters, resume
Average GPA: B+ (75%) in last 2 years of study;
Minimum GPA: B (70%)
Average GMAT (2009): 605; Minimum GMAT: 550 (quantitative score of 30 & verbal score of 26 required)
Resume should also describe your leadership qualities as demonstrated through extra-curricular activities, charity work and community involvement.

Strengths and Special Programs:

No work experience required; Optional interview to discuss students’ situation; Generalist program with informal concentrations possible in Management and Labour Studies, Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management Science, Marketing, International Business and Production/Operations Management; Weekend MBA for managers and professionals; MBA/LLB and Executive MBA.

Application Deadline:

Fall session: May 1 [rolling admissions; February 1 st for early admission and scholarship opportunities, $125 fee]
Winter session: October 1 [rolling admissions, $125 fee]
Summer session: February 1 [part-time Keele campus only, $125 fee]

First-Year Class Size:

40 [200 to 250 full-time, 120 part-time for the fall session; 100 full-time and 100 part-time for the Winter session]

Program Length:

1 ½ - 2 years

Admissions:

Strengths and Special Programs:

20-month full-time IMBA with specialization in a global trading region plus North America; Part-time and accelerated study; Regular MBA allows specialization in: Accounting, Arts and Media Administration, Business and Sustainability, Business Consulting, Economics, Entrepreneurial Studies, Finance, Financial Engineering, Financial Services, Health Industry Management, International Business, Marketing, Non-Profit Management and Leadership, Operations Management and Information Systems, Organization Studies, Public Management, Real Estate and Infrastructure, Strategic Management; Academic exchanges available; Executive MBA offered; International MBA.