Business Administration - Sustainable Innovation (MBA)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Business Administration - Sustainable Innovation (MBA) cost?

  CAD 14,476 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  2 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Program specific requirements - minimum 5 years of work experience If you do not have an undergraduate degree, but have more than 15 years of professional experience we will consider your application. For more information, please email the MBA office . Application submission requirements We assess candidates holistically based on their education, work and life experiences, personal submissions, references and Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) and Executive Assessment (EA) scores, if required. As part of your application, you must also submit: Résumé/CV Your résumé/CV should outline your work experience and other experiences that may be of interest to the committee, including volunteer and community involvement. There's no page limit. Your resume can be as long as needed to convey your relevant experiences to the admissions team. Please make sure you include the following details for each experience: - start and end dates, including month and year (i.e., Nov. 2019 - Aug. 2020) - whether the position was full-time or part-time - whether the position was ongoing, an internship or a co-operative education experience Personal submissions Your personal submissions are a chance for you to introduce yourself and define what sustainable innovation means to you. We encourage you to use examples from your professional life, academic accomplishments, community engagement, travels and other key events and activities in your life. This is a chance to provide insight into your leadership and teamwork skills, creative thinking, values and how you collaborate with others. 1. Career road map (written) Tell us about your career goals and how the UVic MBA will help you achieve them. - connect these goals to what you have already accomplished in your life, and what impact you hope to make in the future - provide specific examples - must be a standard written document, 500-700 words in length 2. Sustainable innovation video Tell us why the UVic MBA in Sustainable Innovation is a good fit for you and why you are a good fit for our program. Show us your understanding of the values and culture of the UVic MBA. Give us insight into who you are and what contributions you will make to the program. This video submission must: - be 3 minutes in length - include you speaking - be submitted by uploading it as an "unlisted" video to YouTube or... Ensure you meet the minimum graduate school admission requirements . You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend UVic. Learn about language requirements , including allowable exemptions and tests. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no section less than 6.0 (Academic IELTS only, test centre or online; IELTS Academic One Skill Retake accepted); TOEFL iBT for tests taken after 21 January 2026: 4.5 overall with no section less than 4.0; for tests taken before 21 January 2026: 90 overall with no section less than 20 (iBT test centre or Home Edition; MyBest Scores accepted); PTE 65 with no skill less than 60; CAEL 70 with no component below 60; MET 64 with no section less than 60; Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 180 with no component below 170. Test scores more than two years old are not accepted. Individual departments may set a higher standard. (Source: UVic Graduate Admissions, Language proficiency.) · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Requirement already met if English is your primary language, you hold a degree from a designated English-speaking country, or you hold a degree from a recognized institution at which the language of instruction is English. Applicants who cannot provide proof may still be considered and complete UVic's University Admission Preparation (UAP) course with a grade of at least 80%, provided the prospective academic unit is willing to admit on that condition; UAP is a 12-week program offered in January, April and September, and in an intensive four-week summer format. UVic does not accept university English preparation courses from other institutions. · GRE/GMAT: Program specific requirements - minimum 5 years of work experience If you do not have an undergraduate degree, but have more than 15 years of professional experience we will consider your application. Application submission requirements We assess candidates holistically based on their education, work and life experiences, personal submissions, references and Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) and Executive Assessment (EA) scores, if required. · Application fee: CAD 187.00 if any documents originate outside Canada; CAD 145.25 if all documents originate within Canada (payable online by credit card; the application is not processed until payment is received). Source: UVic Graduate Admissions, How to apply.

• Is there a scholarship?

  Graduate students admitted to a graduate degree programs are automatically considered for a fellowship, based on a qualifying GPA. Individual fellowship amounts may vary depending on the program. UVic Fellowships - $0-$20,000 per year (master's and PhD) Eligibility - The minimum requirement for UVic fellowship consideration is a B+ average on the last two years of course work - To receive your payment, UVic fellowship holders must be registered in a minimum of 1.5 units of graduate level courses - Full-time registration for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is 1.5 units You can also join the co-op program or work as a research or teaching assistant . Funding opportunities

• Is it accredited?

  Business school accreditation — AACSB (institutional quality mark, NOT a licence to practise): AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business); Business school accreditation — EQUIS (EFMD; institutional quality mark, NOT a licence to practise): EFMD Global (EQUIS - EFMD Quality Improvement System)