Master Of Business Administration (MBA)

Academic Requirements

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

• Four-year Bachelor’s degree with an overall cumulative grade point average of a “B” which is the equivalent of 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 (applicants will have access to the ‘three’ Statement of Intent questions once the online application process begins).
• Professional Resume.

Notes:

• For applicants to the Business Analytics concentration, transcripts should indicate strong general quantitative skills.
• Students with two or more years of professional work experience may apply to be exempted from the internship once in-program.

Applications are considered on a rolling basis for as long as space remains. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Only completed applications will be considered.

For international students, 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. For any clarification and support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

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 check with our team for more details.

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.