Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Thesis-based - Management

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Thesis-based - Management cost?

  CAD 17,502 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Letter of intent Three letters of reference (at least two academic references); Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English; A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units); GMAT Score of 550 or equivalent GRE*; A four-year degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, or a three-year first cycle undergraduate degree, in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, from an institution that meets the criteria set forth in the Bologna Declaration, will be acceptable as the equivalent of an undergraduate degree; Note that students pursuing a finance specialty must have at least 6 U of S equivalent credit units (1 year) of Statistics, 6 equivalent credit units of Economics (1 year), and 3 U of S equivalent credit units (1/2 year) of Calculus. For more information on language proficiency requirements, see the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies for more information. Each applicant package will be reviewed holistically to assess their skills, personal attributes, background, and experiences, and how these relate to success in the MSc program. An interview may be included as part of this review. *While a minimum GMAT score of 550 is required, the GMAT requirement may be waived if: An applicant has successfully completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Edwards School of Business within this last 10 years and achieved an average of 75% in their last two years of full-time study (60 credit units) An applicant has successfully completed an undergraduate business degree from an accredited Canadian business school (i.e.: AACSB or EQUIS) and has a converted entrance average of a minimum of 80% in the last two years of full-time study (60 credit units) An applicant has significant Canadian research experience, which could include the successful completion of an extensive research project for an advanced undergraduate course, or a minimum of one year working as a research associate for a research group or firm. | College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum: for a master's, a four-year undergraduate degree (or a three-year first-cycle degree from an institution meeting the Bologna Declaration criteria) in a relevant discipline and a cumulative weighted average of at least 70% in the last two years of full-time study (about 60 credit units); for a Ph.D., a master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least 70%; for a postgraduate diploma, a four-year degree with at least 65% in each of the final two years. Applicants must apply to receive an official credential evaluation and grade conversion. Source: https://grad.usask.ca/admissions/admission-requirements.php · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 86; PTE Academic 63; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: No English test is required where the applicant has completed a minimum of three consecutive years of full-time study, or a graduate degree, at a recognised post-secondary institution whose exclusive language of instruction and examination is English (the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies publishes the list of eligible institutions at https://grad.usask.ca/admissions/english-countries-institutions.php); or has completed English for Academic Purposes Level 4 at the University of Saskatchewan Language Centre, or EAP 100 and EAP 101 at the University of Regina. Approval of a study-based waiver is at the discretion of the academic unit, which may still require an official test. Source: https://grad.usask.ca/admissions/admission-requirements.php · GRE/GMAT: GMAT Score of 550 or equivalent GRE* · Application fee: CAD 145.00 (non-refundable, international applicants; CAD 125.00 domestic) · Deposit: The University states: "USask may require that you confirm your admission offer and pay a deposit of $1,000 CAD, which will be applied toward your tuition when you enrol in classes." Deposits are non-refundable, with exceptions considered only in limited circumstances, and are posted to the student account on 2 September (Fall), 6 January (Winter), 4 May (Spring) or 2 July (Summer). Payments from outside Canada must be made through Flywire. Source: https://students.usask.ca/money/tuition-fees/international-student-deposit.php

• Is there a scholarship?

  The College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies administers over CAD 14 million in scholarships a year and states that a majority of USask Ph.D. programmes offer a guaranteed funding package of CAD 20,000 per year for four years to newly admitted Ph.D. students. Many entrance awards are managed by the academic unit, so applicants are told to contact the programme's graduate chair or administrator. 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)