Business Administration, MBA

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Business Administration, MBA cost?

  CAD 4,686 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  1 year, 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: 70% (stated range 70-72%). Programme-specific requirements: Completion of a four-year undergraduate degree1 from a university or college with an average of at least B- (70-72%) in the last two years of study, or completion of an approved pre-master's program.2 Applicants who are graduates of a 4-year undergraduate business degree (Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Administration or equivalent) or who hold a professional designation (e.g., CPA, CFA, PMP) may be eligible for a waiver of certain program requirements, at the discretion of the MBA Program Coordinator. Work experience requirements: To participate in the online completion pathway for working professionals, applicants must demonstrate a record of prior work experience, typically involving three or more years of supervisory and managerial responsibility. For the in-person completion pathway, prior work experience is not required, but preference will be given to applicants with a · 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: Required by some departments; the Graduate Calendar states that where the GRE or GMAT is required it is listed with the programme's own admission information. · Application fee: CAD 150.00 (non-refundable, payable to OUAC)

• Is there a scholarship?

  Scholarships and Funding: Entrance Scholarships Lang Graduate Executive Programs Entrance Scholarship Selected recipients (2) will receive $20,000 which is awarded over three semesters beginning in the summer. Eligibility Criteria: Students entering the MBA program in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics Executive Programs with demonstrated leadership, academic and professional excellence. Canadian Resident Loans For details on provincial student aid (such as OSAP for Ontario residents), please contact Student Financial Services for personalized support and guidance. This program is OSAP-eligible. For details, please visit the official Ontario Student Assistance Program website. International Students International students may research the NAFSA web page. Students have been successful in obtaining loans through these organizations, specifically if they have a United States resident who is willing to co-sign with them. Why should you secure pre-approval? Get ahead by submitting your tuition loan pre-approval alongside your application. While credit approval does not guarantee admission into the University of Guelph’s Lang MBA program, early financial planning streamlines your journey and positions you for success. View all scholarships available at Lang 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)