Asper MBA

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Asper MBA cost?

  CAD 26,910 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  1 to 6 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  To qualify for admission to the Master of Business Administration program, you must have a minimum of: A three-year bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0* (on a 4.5 scale) in the last 60 credit hours or 2 years of study (GPA of minimum 2.5 may be considered in some circumstances) * International student GPA calculation Two years of full-time work experience is typically required. Minimum GMAT (10th edition) (or equivalent GMAT Focus Edition or GRE) score of 550. See below for GMAT exemption qualifications. One of the following English language proficiency test scores, if applicable: AEPUCE: 85% if entering AEPUCE with an IELTS of 6.0 IELTS: 7.0, with no band less than 6.0 PTE Academic: 65 TOEFL- iBT: 100, with a score of 20 in each of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Accepted until January 2028. TOEFL - IBT 26: 5 - Minimum score of 4 is required in each of reading, writing, listening, and speaking categories A GMAT score is valid for five years, while the English language test scores are valid for two years. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies . Each year, the program admits a small number of highly experienced and gifted individuals who do not hold a baccalaureate degree or whose GPA falls below 2.5. These individuals have significant professional background and a strong GMAT score. Preference in filling these limited spaces is given to local applicants. GMAT exemption based on GPA High GPA applicants may be eligible for entry via an alternative assessment process. If you have an admission GPA of 3.3 or above (based on a 4.5 scale, in the last 60 credit hours or two years of study), you may consider this alternative assessment path which either consists of a Skills Assessment or GMAC’s Business Fundamentals. Skills Assessment The Skills Assessment is a recorded video assessment that will test the skills typically found on the GMAT, including verbal communication, reasoning, logic, and quantitative skills. This 30-minute assessment consists of five separately timed open-ended questions, two of which test your ability to reason and solve problems with quantitative methods. Process: Can be requested up to the application deadline. Additional details and study resources will be sent by email after applying. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you’ll receive an invitation link. You will have 3 days to complete the assessment in one sitting once the link is provided. Length: 30 minutes. Preparation: We recommend preparing in advance. You can refer to the study resources and sample questions from GMAT to help prepare for the quantitative section. Exemption requirement: The assessment is scored and must receive a passing grade for the exemption to be granted. Cost: No cost. GMAC’s Business Funda · English: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 65; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Exempt if the applicant holds a high school diploma or university degree from Canada or a country on UM's English Language Proficiency Test Exemption List. Conditional admission is available via the English Language Centre's Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP) Level 5/AEPUCE. Source: https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/admissions/requirements · GRE/GMAT: As an occasional student applicant, you do not need to submit your resume, references, nor a GMAT score – you must only complete your online application to occasional studies and submit past academic transcripts (you must hold a university degree to apply as an occasional student). · Application fee: CAD 130.00 (international applicant fee; domestic CAD 100.00) · Deposit: CAD 2000.00

• Is there a scholarship?

  International Excellence Entrance Scholarship: one award of CAD 25,000 and two awards of CAD 10,000 each year for international high school graduates entering first year full-time (minimum 80% course load) with a minimum 90% admission average over five senior-level courses; application deadline December 1. Source:. Further international awards 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)