Bachelor Of Commerce (Honours) - International Management And Technology

Academic Requirements

For the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in International Management and Technology program, applicants must meet specific Academic Requirements. Here’s what you need to know:

Applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

• High School Students: Must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with a recommended minimum average of 70% in six courses at the 4U or 4M level, including:
  • Grade 12 English (ENG4U level or equivalent)
  • Grade 12 Math (U/M level)
  • Four other Grade 12 courses at the U/M level
• Mature Students: Applicants aged 19 or older without an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) must have not engaged in formal education for at least 2 years. They will be evaluated based on post-secondary courses or proficiency assessments.
• Other Post-Secondary Institutions: Students may enter after completing a two- or three-year college/university program and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

All applicants are required to provide:

• Official high school transcripts*
• A completed online application form

International students must also provide:

• Proof of English proficiency if required**
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

The application deadline for students with valid study permits is September 18th, 2023. The program starts on September 19th, 2023. It is advisable to apply as soon as possible to ensure your place in the program.

For any clarification or support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

To ensure the success of all admitted students at International Business University (IBU), applicants are required to provide evidence of strong English language written, oral, and comprehension skills. If your first language is not English and you completed fewer than 4 consecutive years full-time in an approved Canadian secondary school, you must provide test results from one of the following English Language Proficiency Test providers. The test must have been taken within 2 years of the start of your term of admission, and your test results must be equal to or greater than the minimum scores listed below.

Test results must be sent directly from the test provider to IBU. The tests accepted by IBU and their required minimum scores are:

• Cambridge Assessment English C1: Advanced and/or C2: Proficiency - Required score: minimum 175 overall with no component below 170.
• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Required score: minimum 70 overall with no band below 60.
• International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS) (not general test) - Required score: minimum 6 overall with no band below 6.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Required score: Overall 60.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language, internet-based (TOEFL iBT) (not Super Score Test and not Home iBT test) - Required score: minimum 83 overall with no individual scaled score (writing, speaking, reading, listening) below 20.
• Canadian Language Benchmarks score - Required Score: minimum score of 7.
• Post-secondary level English for Academic Purposes program accredited by Languages Canada - Required Level: minimum equivalent of B Standing.
• Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) - Required Score: Level C1 or higher.
• Michigan English Language Reading Battery (MELAB) - Required Score: Minimum 76.
• Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST) - Required Score: 4.5 in Reading and Listening and 4.0 in Writing.
• Duolingo - Required Score: Minimum score of 105.
• Canadian Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) - Required Score: Overall 7, with no band less than 7.

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.