Marketing and Consumer Studies, MSc

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Marketing and Consumer Studies, MSc cost?

  CAD 20,513 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  1.3 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Completion of an undergraduate honours degree or equivalent from a recognised university with a grade average of at least 70% (B-) in the last four semesters (normally the last two years) of full-time study. Two referee assessment forms and transcripts from every post-secondary institution attended are required. Programme minimum admission average: 73%. Programme-specific requirements: To be considered for admission to this program, applicants must: Hold a four-year undergraduate degree (from a college or university) or its equivalent with demonstrated coursework and/or training in Marketing, Economics, General Business, Math, Statistics, Psychology, or Social Science, with a minimum average of at least B (73%) in the last two years of study. Coursework and training in these aforementioned areas are expected to provide a strong foundation in business theories and relevant study methodologies. All applicants are required to submit GRE or GMAT scores. However, students may be eligible for a waiver of this requirement if they complete their 4-year business degree from a Canadian University or demonstrate their writing skills with a writing sample or published work, and/or their communication skills through performance during interviews. This decision will be made at the d · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 89; PTE Academic 60; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Certification is required only where the applicant's first language is not English. Other accepted tests: CAEL 70 overall; MELAB 85; Oxford English Language Level Test (ELLT) 7. The advanced level of the University of Guelph English Language Certificate Program (ELCP) satisfies the requirement; admission may also be offered on condition of completing the Graduate Preparation Program (GPP, two semesters). · GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT referenced in the programme's own admission requirements - see entry_requirements. · Application fee: CAD 125.00 (non-refundable, payable to OUAC)

• Is there a scholarship?

  Tuition and funding: Domestic Tuition - $31,500; International Tuition - $39,375; The Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies typically provides funding support to most admitted MSc students in the form of departmental scholarships and graduate teaching assistantship positions. Funding levels vary based on students’ academic achievements, qualifications, and overall merit. Students are encouraged to plan their finances accordingly. We strongly encourage all students to apply for additional funding opportunities in advance of joining the program. There are a number of additional resources available for students in the form of loans, bursaries and scholarships, including the Milad Ghasemi Ariani Memorial Scholarship. Click here for information regarding tuition of the MSc Marketing and Consumer Studies program. Click here for more information regarding financing your degree with the Student Financial Services. Source:. University-wide international awards Guelph names for graduate students: International Doctoral Tuition Scholarships (up to four years) and International Master's Tuition Scholarships "for both course-based and thesis-based programs", plus the Ontario Graduate Scholarship and tri-agency awards. Source View scholarship page

• 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)