Master Of Business Administration (Accelerated)

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Master of Business Administration (Accelerated) program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Applicants must have completed a four-year Bachelor’s degree with an overall cumulative grade point average of a “B” which is equivalent to 8.0/12 on Carleton’s scale. The CGPA calculation will be based on all four years of study.
• Two academic recommendations from professors are required unless the candidate meets the work experience criteria, in which case professional references may be substituted.
• The Sprott School requires that all applicants submit a GMAT Exam result with a minimum score of 550, a GMAT Focus Edition with a minimum score of 515, or an equivalent GRE (Graduate Record Exam) score.
• Statement of Intent is required, and applicants will have access to the ‘three’ Statement of Intent questions once the online application process begins.
• A professional resume must be submitted.

For international students, the following additional details apply:

• Applications must be received no later than March 1 for a September start date.
• International applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early enough to allow sufficient time to secure a student visa if offered admission to the program.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

It is advisable to contact LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support regarding the application process.

Language Requirements

The language of instruction at Carleton is English. For admission into Carleton’s graduate programs, you will need to demonstrate that your knowledge and use of English are strong enough for graduate studies at an English-language university.

If your first language is not English, you can demonstrate your language proficiency by:

• Presenting one of the official Language Proficiency (ESL) test scores as defined in the table below;
• Showing that you have completed ESLA 1900 or ESLA 1905 at Carleton University with a final grade of B- or higher; or
• Presenting official certification (transcripts) that you have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a university in any country in which the primary language is English, where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was English, and the language of instruction in their most recently completed undergraduate or graduate degree was English.

Applicants who present their most recent degree and transcripts from a Canadian institution are exempt from language proficiency requirements, unless otherwise required by an individual program.

Note: Letters from your universities stating the medium of instruction is English are not acceptable.

Minimum Language Proficiency (ESL) test score requirement:

* IELTS One-Skill Retake is accepted

TOEFL MyBest Scores is accepted

Please note that some graduate programs may require a higher level of understanding of the English language and will have higher ESL requirements. It is your responsibility to review and meet the minimum requirements of the program to which you are applying. The Graduate Studies reserves the right to require further documentation or additional testing if they feel it necessary to demonstrate the required level of English language proficiency.

Carleton University is committed to ensuring that all students have fair access to English Language testing, including those students who require accommodations to complete the test. All tests accepted by Graduate Studies offer accommodations to students who require it, including but not limited to students with disabilities, and nursing mothers. Please note that arranging accommodations for an ESL test may take up to six weeks.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.