Master Of Business Administration - General

Academic Requirements

For the Master of Business Administration - General program, applicants must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Honours Undergraduate Degree: A minimum of 2 years of work experience and a B+ GPA or equivalent.
• Other Undergraduate Degree: A minimum of 2 years of work experience and a B+ GPA.
• Bridging Courses: If you do not hold a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), or equivalent business degree, you may be required to complete two bridging courses:
  • Quantitative Methods for Business
  • Introduction to Business
• International Students:
  • If the official language of instruction in the undergraduate degree was English and the student achieved a minimum of a B+ GPA, an official foreign undergraduate degree transcript is required.
  • If the language of instruction was not English, proof of proficiency in English is required, along with the official transcript and results of the English Language Proficiency Test.
• Mature Students: Mature students can apply directly to the MBA program, and their applications will be considered individually. They may need to complete prerequisite subjects.
• Transfer Students: Applicants may apply for admission based on previous studies completed in good standing at an accredited postsecondary university. A minimum of a B+ GPA is required.

All applicants are required to submit the following documents:

• A completed online application form
• Official transcripts for all previous undergraduate studies (if applicable)
• A CV detailing work experience, skills, voluntary engagement, and interests
• A Statement of Purpose of approximately 1000 words
• Reference letters (minimum of 2)

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

At International Business University (IBU), all courses are conducted in English, and it is essential for applicants whose first language is not English to demonstrate their proficiency. To ensure that all students can succeed in their studies, IBU requires evidence of strong English language skills through standardized tests. The following English Language Proficiency Tests are accepted, along with their required minimum scores:

• 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.

All test results must be sent directly from the test provider to IBU and should be taken within 2 years of the start of the term of admission.

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.