Academic Requirements

Master’s Programs

While each program has its own minimum requirements, the following will give you a guideline to determine your eligibility to submit an application.

• 4-year (honours) bachelor’s degree
• B+ or better in your major subjects
• B- or better overall

Program 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 years of study.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience as defined in the notes below.
• Two professional recommendations from current or past superiors.
• In lieu of the GMAT, candidates are required to complete a series of self-paced, online modules through mbamath.com and meet the minimum criteria (see the notes below) in order to be considered for admission.
  • Applicants may substitute MBA Math criteria with either the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) with a minimum score of 550, the GMAT Focus test with a minimum score of 515 or an equivalent GRE (Graduate Record Exam) score.
  • Applicants can apply and be considered for admission before completing the modules. However, any offer of admission will be conditional on completion of the modules
• Statement of Intent
  • Once the online application process begins, applicants will have access to four Statement of Intent questions.
• Professional Resume
• Proficiency in English (if applicable)

Visit the How to Apply page for additional important admissions and application information.

Policy on AI-Generated Application Materials

Applicants must submit original application materials to allow the admission committee to learn about the applicant’s individual experiences, motivations, and goals. While tools such as generative artificial intelligence (AI) may be used for brainstorming or minor editing, materials that are fully or partially AI-generated do not meet the standards required for admission.

Statements of Intent are essential for the admissions committee to assess an applicant’s fit for the Sprott Professional MBA program. Applicants are encouraged to use the statement to present an authentic voice, share a unique story, highlight aspirations, and explain any extenuating circumstances affecting academic or professional records.

The Sprott School of Business reserves the right to reject any application if submitted materials do not meet these standards. All decisions regarding application refusal are final.

Notes:

• Professional experience is defined as holding positions which include managing or supervising team members and may include responsibility of a large portion of a project life-cycle; managing time, budget and resources; leading a team in developing needs assessments, processes, and delivery options; strategic and financial planning; or collaboration with key stakeholders.
• MBAmath.com: We require applicants to complete the Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics and Spreadsheet modules with an overall minimum score of 80% in each module. We encourage each applicant to complete the tutorial accompanying each module prior to beginning the coursework of each module. Although the coursework is completed at one’s individual pace, the average time for completion of all modules is normally between 20 and 40 hours.

International Students

Apply by March 1 for September entry

• International students are admitted only once per year to begin studies each September.
• Only completed applications will be considered. All documents including GMAT, GRE score must be received by the application deadline.
• Concentration choices are not offered within the Professional MBA program.

International candidates are encouraged to submit their applications early enough to allow sufficient time to secure a Student Visa if offered admission.

Language Requirements

The language of instruction at Carleton University 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. 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.