Canadian MBA School Profiles

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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, Energy & Environment, 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, FastTrack MBA and Executive MBA offered.

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First-Year Class Size:

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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:

120-130 [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; Joint Degrees: MBA/JD, MBA/MAPPS, MBA-CMA

Application Deadline:

Canadian Citizens:
September Priority Deadline (Round 1): May 1 [$105]
September Final Deadline: August 1
January Final Deadline: November 15
April Final Deadline: March 30
International Students: September start: March 1 [$100 fee]

January start: August 1
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 [$90]
June 15 for January entry [$90]

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: March 15 [$70 fee]
International applicants: December 3 [$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 three 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; Joint degrees in: Managerial Accounting/MBA and Business Government Regulations/MPA; 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]; 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 1 [$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, resume, 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.

Exception: 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.  
Average GPA: B+ / 75% [cumulative; minimum GPA: B / 70%]
Average GMAT: 615 [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 and Part-time studies offered; Option to take Certified Management Accountant certification simultaneously with MBA program.

Application Deadline:

Round one: November 19
Round two: February 4
Round three: March 18

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: 652 [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 and accelerated MBA programs offered; Joint degree: JD/MBA.

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First-Year Class Size:

MBA/MMSc - Management of Innovation and Technology: 60 full-time, and 60 part-time

Program Length:

Admissions:

Undergraduate degree, two letters of recommendation, one of which should be from a former instructor at the post-secondary level, and the other from a current or recent employer. An English language proficiency score for applicants who have degrees from universities in which English is not the language of instruction or examination, statement of interest, a minimum of two years full-time post-graduate work experience.  

Average GPA: A minimum B range average in the final half of an undergraduate degree

Average GMAT: 617 [minimum GMAT: 550]

Strengths and Special Programs:

Flexible study options are offered by the Ryerson MBA which is located in the heart of Canada's financial district at Bay and Dundas Streets. The program offers customized career placement and coaching. It has Ontario's only technology focused MBA and MMSc. A wide range of unique specialization options are available: general (non-specialization), International Business, Human Resources, Marketing, Retail and Commercial Development.