Canadian MBA School Profiles

Application Deadline:

Fall program: June 15 [$200 fee]

Winter program: October 15 [$200 fee]

First-Year Class Size:

Program Length:

Admissions:

Application form, resume, three letters of reference [either two business and one academic, or three business], personal essay, transcripts and either:

1) An undergraduate degree from an accredited university and at least three years of managerial experience; 

2) An acceptable professional designation and at least five years of managerial experience that may include supervisory or professional experience with management level responsibilities;

3) A minimum of eight years of substantial managerial experience.

Minimum Academic Average: no minimum given                  

GMAT Score: not required

Strengths and Special Programs:

Online MBA programs allow flexibility in both time and place of study, while offering a rigorou and challenging curriculum; Program offerings: Executive MBA, Accelerated Entry MBA for Executives, MBA for Accountants, MBA for Hockey Management, MBA for Health Leaders, MBA for Supply Chain Managers; Electives in Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, IT Management, Leadership, Strategy, Marketing, Operations Management, Finance and Governance, International Business.

Application Deadline:

[$137.50 application fee]
1^st Round: October 20, 2020
2^nd Round: January 5, 2021
3^rd Round: April 6, 2021
Final Round: May 4, 2021

First-Year Class Size:

100 students

Program Length:

16 months

Admissions:

Three- or Four-year Bachelor’s degree, or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution, online application form, official transcripts and two reference letters. Minimum of two years' full-time work experience required.

Minimum Academic Average: B+

GMAT Score:  Competitive: 650 [highest score is used; minimum: 550 with at least a 50^th percentile in each section]

GRE Score: Competitive 320+ on the combined verbal and quantitative sections; minimum score of 150 on verbal and quantitative sections (Only test scores within the last five years are accepted.)

For students whose first language is not English:

Strengths and Special Programs:

Areas of specialization: Finance, Product & Service Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Custom Career Track; Professional MBA program offered; International MBA Program offered; MBA/JD offered

Application Deadline:

There is not a set deadline for domestic admissions. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until program is full

International Students must apply at least 4-5 months prior to their desired start date.

First-Year Class Size:

Average class of 45

Program Length:

1-2 years + 4-month optional co-op placement

Admissions:

Four-year undergraduate degree, application form, transcripts, resume, three electronic reference reports, and statement of interest. Work experience is not a requirement but is considered an asset.

Minimum Academic Average: 75%  or “B” over final two years

Minimum GMAT Score: 550; highest score is used

GRE Score: in at least the 60^th percentile

For international students whose first language is not English:

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.

Application Deadline:

Daytime MBA Program: June 15 [$125 fee]

Evening MBA Program: June 15 [$125 fee]

First-Year Class Size:

50-60 in the full-time day program [200 applicants]
120 in the part-time evening program [300 applicants]

Program Length:

Approximately 20 months [1-2 years]

Admissions:

Four-year undergraduate degree, application form, two years professional work experience after graduation, transcripts, resume, two letters of reference, statement of career and learning goals. 

Minimum Academic Average:  3.0/4.0 GPA in last two years of study

GMAT Score: Minimum of 550

For international students whose first language is not English:

TOEFL:  97 IBT IELTS: 7 or higher on academic version

Strengths and Special Programs:

Application Deadline:

Canadian applicants: Fall Term: June 1 [$100 fee]
Winter Term: October 1 [$100 fee]
International applicants: Fall Term: March 1 [$100 fee]
Winter Term:  June 1 [$100 fee]

First-Year Class Size:

Program Length:

2 years

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, minimum two years full-time work experience [applicants have six years on average], online application form, transcripts, resume, three academic or professional reference letters, statement of purpose, a video interview, and proof of citizenship, where applicable. Rolling admission is used.

Minimum Academic Average:  3.0/4.3 GPA

GMAT Score: minimum of 580

For international students whose first language is not English:

Strengths and Special Programs:

Application Deadline:

Canadian and permanent residents: May 7 [$115 fee]
International applicants: March 31 [$115 fee]

First-Year Class Size:

33

Program Length:

22 months

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, transcripts, resume, letter of intent,  two academic or employment letters of reference, and admissions interview.

Minimum Academic Average:  3.0/4.3 GPA, or “B” in final two years of study

Minimum GMAT Score: 550

For international students whose first language is not English:

TOEFL: 600 PBT; 237 CBT; 100 iBT.

Strengths and Special Programs:

Application Deadline:

Canadian and Permanent Residents: May 31 [$100 fee]
International Applicants: February 1 [$50 fee]

First-Year Class Size:

Not Available

Program Length:

2 years

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, transcripts, three reference forms, curriculum vitae or resume, application form, statement of interest

Minimum Academic Average: required GPA depends on student’s GMAT score.

GMAT Score: Required GMAT score depends on students GPA or work experience.

Strengths and Special Programs:

Application Deadline:

Canadians and Permanent Residents:
Fall Term: May 1 [$100 fee]
Winter Term: October 1 [$100 fee]
International Applicants:
Fall Term: March 1 [$100 fee]
Winter Term: July 1 [$100 fee]

First-Year Class Size:

Not Available

Program Length:

1-2 years full time; up to 6 years part time

Admissions:

Minimum three-year undergraduate degree, minimum two years of professional work experience, application form, transcripts, resume, two letters of reference

Minimum Academic Average:  3.0/4.3 preferred, 2.5/4.3 minimum in last 60 credit hours.

GMAT Score: 550 preferred (minimum: 500); highest composite score used.

For international students whose first language is not English:

IELTS: 7.0 on the Academic Module (no band score less than 6)

Strengths and Special Programs:

Application Deadline:

1st Round: November 1, 2018
2nd Round: January 15, 2019
3rd Round: March 15, 2019
Canadian Permanent Residents: May 1 [$105.80 fee]
International Applicants: March 15 [$105.80 fee]                

First-Year Class Size:

70-90

Program Length:

2 years

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, transcripts, application form, Curriculum Vitae, two professional letters of reference, interviews, and minimum two years of work experience (applicants average 4-5 years’ experience), work history form, MBA essay questions,

Minimum Academic Average: no minimum, average GPA = 3.3

GMAT Score: Average 670 [no minimum GMAT score required] or equivalent GRE score

For international students whose first language is not English:

IELTS: 7.0 on the Academic Module (no band score less than 7.0)

Strengths and Special Programs:

Application Deadline:

Fall Term (September entry):

Canadian applicants: June 15 [$150 fee]

International applicants: March 30  [$150 fee]

Winter Term (January entry/accelerated studies only):

November 1 [$150 fee]

Program Length:

20 months (full-time MBA)

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, application form, transcripts, resume or curriculum vitae, two letters of reference, and minimum one year work experience for full-time and accelerated programs, KIRA online video interview

Minimum Academic Average: a competitive GPA in the final two years of undergraduate degree [considered to be a B average, or a 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA.]

GMAT Score: 600 or higher is usually competitive [highest score is used]

For international students whose first language is not English:

Strengths and Special Programs:

Programs: full-time MBA, full-time MBA with Co-Op, Accelerated MBA, Blended Learning Part-Time, Executive MBA. Specializations: Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Health Services Management, Strategic Business Valuation, Marketing; International Exchange Program

Application Deadline:

Full-time students:

Canadian students – Fall Term - May 1 [$50 fee]

International students - Fall Term - February 1 [$100 fee]

Part-time students

Winter Term (January) - October 15

First-Year Class Size:

approx. 50

Program Length:

2 years

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, minimum of 2 years work experience (applicants have an average of 5.7 years of experience), application form, transcripts, and two letters of reference (one academic and one professional).

Minimum Academic Average:   B or 2.75/4.0 GPA

GMAT Score: Minimum 550; Average 590 [highest score is used]

For international students whose first language is not English:

TOEFL: 580 PBT, 237 CBT, 92 iBT, IELTS: minimum 7.0

Strengths and Special Programs:

Course-based; Full-time and part-time options available; Experiential Learning opportunities; Small class sizes; International exchanges; MBA in Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship option; AACSB International accredited. 

Application Deadline:

September Entry: March 31 [$65 fee]
January Entry: October 31 (part-time students only)

Program Length:

20 months

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, application form, transcripts, three letters of reference (one of which must be academic), statement of purpose, resume, a prerequisite course in microeconomics

Minimum Academic Average: 3.0/4.3 GPA, “B” cumulative

GMAT Score: Minimum GMAT: 550 [highest score is used]

GMAT waiver available on written request to the Associate Dean if the applicant has a Master’s degree from a recognized university, or a UG CGPA of 3.4 or greater, and if the applicant has a B+ grade in quantitative and qualitative math and statistics as well as 3-5 years of middle-senior management level business-related work experience.

For international students whose first language is not English:

Strengths and Special Programs:

Two main campuses at Fredericton and Saint John; Small class sizes; Joint JD/MBA, MBA in Sport and Recreation Management, and concentration in Venture Commercialization, Scaling, and Investment

Domestic students: July 15 [$125 fee]

International students: June 15

Program Length:

1 year

Undergraduate degree, application form, transcripts, three letters of reference (including one academic and one professional), personal statement, resume, and minimum two years of relevant work experience.

Minimum Academic Average: 3.0/4.3 GPA, “B” cumulative  

GMAT Score: minimum GMAT: 550 [highest score is used]

GMAT waiver available if the Undergraduate CGPA is 3.2 or greater.

For international students whose first language is not English:

Strengths and Special Programs:

Application Deadline:

Foe September intake: December 15 of previous year [$76.50 non-refundable fee]
International Applicants: April 15 [$153.00, non-refundable fee]

Program Length:

21 months (or 5 simesters); Classes scheduled one weekend per month, including 2 one-week sessions in the first year

Admissions:

Application form, statement of academic interest/letter of intent, resume,curriculum vitae, official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, minimum of three years of work experience in a managerial or professional position, contact information for three referees (who may be academics, colleagues, supervisors and/or significant clients.)

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.

Minimum Academic Average: 3.0/4.3, “B” in the last two years of study

GMAT Score: GMAT score report is not required, but is accepted.

Strengths and Special Programs:

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:

Canadian and American Applicants: May 15 [$110 fee]
International Applicants: February 1 [$110 fee]   

First-Year Class Size:

Average class of 38

Program Length:

1-2 years

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, application form, curriculum vitae, minimum of three years of full-time managerial or professional work experience, transcripts, two recommendation letters, and statement of intent. A personal interview may be required.

Exceptions: a limited number of candidates may be considered for admission on the basis of substantial managerial or professional training and experience of at least 10 years.

Minimum Academic Average:  B / 70% cumulative

GMAT Score: minimum GMAT: 50^th percentile with minimum 45^th percentile in verbal and quantitative

GRE can also be used. Minimum accepted score: 310 with at least the 45^th percentile in verbal and the 40^th in quantitative.

For international students whose first language is not English:

TOEFL: 100 iBT, 250 CBT, IELTS: At least 7 on three of four categories, with at least 6 on the fourth. General training IELTS is not accepted. CANTEST: At least 14 overall, with no individual score below 4.0 and a score of 4.5 on the oral component Pearson Test of English (Academic): 68

Strengths and Special Programs:

Bilingual environment - some courses and all examinations available in English or French; Opportunity to concentrate in Consulting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Public Management, and Business Analytics; summer work internships offered, usually in Europe; Joint MBA/JD; Executive MBA program and part-time studies offered; Option to take CMA certification simultaneously with MBA program.

Application Deadline:

There is no application deadline for Canadian students. Applications are reviewed as they are received. [No Fee]
International Student Admission Deadline: September 1    

First-Year Class Size:

Program Length:

1 year

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, application form, transcripts, resume and cover letter, two letters of reference, two video questions, one written response and a personal interview.

Minimum Academic Average:  B+ / 75% in final two years of undergraduate study

GMAT Score: 

Most students have GMAT scores in excess of 600.

The recommendation is to have a GRE score of 315+ on the combined verbal and quantitative section.

For international students whose first language is not English:

TOEFL: 100 iBT; IELTS (Academic): 70

The test of facility in English is a firm requirement and admission decisions cannot be made until an acceptable score has been reported.

Strengths and Special Programs:

Specializations: Consulting, Digital Transformation, Marketing and Sales, Finance, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Management, and General Management; International exchange opportunities; Executive MBA program and Accelerated MBA program offered; Joint degrees: MBA/JD, MBA & Master of Finance, MBA & Master of Management Analytics, MBA & MSc in Healthcare Quality.

Application Deadline:

First-Year Class Size:

Program Length:

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, two reference letters (one professional, one academic), statement of interest, resume demonstrating a minimum of two years full-time professional work experience, interview. 

Minimum Academic Average: 3.0/4.33, “B” in the final two years of study

GMAT Score: Average 628 [minimum GMAT: 550]

For international students whose first language is not English:

Strengths and Special Programs:

Application Deadline:

Canadian Residents: June 30 [$110 fee]
International Applicants: April 1 [$110 fee]

First-Year Class Size:

Not Available

Program Length:

16 months (full time) 3 years (part time)

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, transcript, three letters of reference, current CV and two years of work experience preferred.

Minimum Academic Average:  3.0/4.3, “B” 

GMAT Score:  minimum GMAT: 550; GRE is also accepted

For international students whose first language is not English:

Strengths and Special Programs:

Application Deadline:

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; space permitting the deadline is June 30; Early application is encouraged

Canadian residents: June 30 [$120 fee]

First -Year Class Size:

60

Program Length:

12 months full-time; Up to 36 months part-time

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, application form, transcripts, three letters of reference, letter of intent, and resume.

Minimum Academic Average: 70% in the last two years of study  

GMAT Score:  Minimum 500 [competitive scores are 550 or higher].  

Strengths and Special Programs:

Application Deadline:

Round 1: November 27, 2020
Round 2: January 29, 2020
Round 3: April 2, 2021
Final Round: June 18, 2021

Students with Canadian transcripts: $90 fee

Students with International transcripts: $125 fee

First-Year Class Size:

Average class of 50

Program Length:

12-month academic component + 4-month work term

Admissions:

Four-year Undergraduate degree university with a CGPA 3.0, application form, transcripts, resumes, 2 years or more of post-grad full time work experience, two letters of reference, Kira video assessment, interview if shortlisted

Minimum Academic Average:  3.0/4.3, “B” cumulative

GMAT Score: Minimum 550 or GRE equivalent

For international students whose first language is not English:

Strengths and Special Programs:

Application Deadline:

Round 1: October 5, 2020 (Decision by December 11, 2020)

Round 2:  January 11, 2021 (Decision by March 5, 2021)

Round 3: March 8, 2021 (Decision by April 30, 2021)

Round 4: April 26, 2021 (Decision by June 4, 2021)

[$195 fee]

First-Year Class Size:

334 in 2018

Program Length:

2 years

Admissions:

Four-year undergraduate degree, two years full-time work experience recommended, application form, transcripts, resume, two professional reference letters, an interview, one essay, one reflection question and one video essay.

Minimum Academic Average: 3.0 in final year of degree

GMAT Score: Average 662 [no minimum GMAT; highest score is used]

For international students whose first language is not English:

Strengths and Special Programs:

Application Deadline:

Canadians and permanent residents: May 31 [$129 fee]

First-Year Class Size:

25-40

Program Length:

17-21 months

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, resume, two letters of reference, two personal essay submissions, two years of work experience required, and transcripts.

Minimum Academic Average:  B in the last two years of study

GMAT Score: Preference for at least 550 ; 620 or higher is a competitive score.

For international students whose first language is not English:

Strengths and Special Programs:

Application Deadline:

Applications are processed on a rolling basis, and both offers for admission and scholarship decisions are handed out between application deadlines.

Round 2: April 8, 2021

Round 3: July 12, 2021

Round 4: September 20, 2021

Round 5: November 8, 2021

Round 6: January 10,2022

First-Year Class Size:

161

Program Length:

12 months

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, transcripts, resume, two professional letters of reference, two essay questions, two video questions, personal profile, at least one interview, and a minimum of two years of full-time work experience.

Minimum Academic Average:  no minimum given

GMAT Score: highest score is used; or equivalent GRE score

Strengths and Special Programs:

Case-Study method; exchange abroad opportunities; Specializations in Finance, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, International Management and more; Accelerated MBA offered in eight months for Ivey HBA graduates; Joint JD/MBA

Application Deadline:

Full and part-time: June 30 [$125 fee]
International Applicants: January 15

Program Length:

1 year [2 years with co-op]

Admissions:

Four-year undergraduate degree, transcripts, application form, personal information form, minimum two years full-time work experience, three letters of reference (three professional, or two professional & one academic if you have completed any education in the last 3 years), personal statement, personal profile, and resume of academic and work experience.

Minimum Academic Average:  73%, “B” in final year of study or most recent 10 half credits

GMAT Score: Highest score is used. Minimum GMAT: 550; comparable GRE score accepted

For international students whose first language is not English:

TOEFL: 89 iBT with a minimum score of 21 on each section, PBT 573,

Strengths and Special Programs:

Part-time evening or weekend available, MBA with CMA or CPA, joint MBA/MF, Accelerated MBA; Specializations: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, International Business Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Supply Chain Management.

Application Deadline:

Canadian applicants: Recommended to start application by May 1 [$150 fee]

First-Year Class Size:

46

Program Length:

14-month integrated program

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, application form, transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference (one academic and one professional preferred, if the applicant has been out of school for more than two years, two professional references are acceptable), letter of intent, and an interview.

Minimum Academic Average: 70% based on the last 20 courses of study

GMAT Score: highest score used; minimum GMAT: 550 with a minimum verbal score of 26, minimum quantitative score of 30

For international students whose first language is not English:

Strengths and Special Programs:

Application Deadline:

Round 1: October 29, 2020

Round 2: January 29, 2021

Round 3: March 10, 2021

Round 4: still accepting late domestic applications

*International students and those interested in being considered for scholarships are encouraged to apply no later than Round 2.

[$150 Application Fee]

Program Length:

16 to 20 months full-time, 36 to 40 months part-time

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, transcripts, application form, personal resume, two letters of recommendation, essays (2 written, 1 timed written, 2 video), two years of relevant work or relevant life experience post-degree.

Minimum Academic Average: “B” in the last two years of study

GMAT Score: highest score is used, minimum 550

For international students whose first language is not English:

TOEFL: 100 iBT with a minimum of 23 on each section, IELTS: 7.0 with a minimum 6.5 on each section

Strengths and Special Programs:

Twenty-month full-time IMBA with specialization in a global trading region plus North America; Part-time study; Regular MBA allows specialization in: Accounting, Arts and Media Administration, Business and Sustainability, Business consulting, Entrepreneurial Studies, Finance, Financial Risk Management, Financial Services, Global Mining Management, Global Retail Management, Health Industry Management, International Business, Marketing, Operations Management & Information Systems,  Organization Studies, Public Sector: Business & Government,  Real Estate & Infrastructure, Social Sector Management, Strategic Management; Academic exchanges available, MBA in India; Executive MBA offered; International MBA; MBA/JD, MBA/MFA/MA.