Master Of Science - Management - (Research Project)

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Master of Science in Management program at Lakehead University, applicants must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Applicants must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement is required.
• A four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second class standing (B) based on the last 20 half courses or equivalent is necessary.
• For applicants from countries that follow a British-patterned grading system:
  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average.
  • A minimum grade of B, or Second Class, Upper Division, is required.
  • The National Diploma and Higher National Diploma are not recognized for admission to a graduate-level program.
  • Include a copy of your institution grading scale when uploading your transcripts.
  • An applicant holding a degree other than one in the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered based on courses taken and academic standing.
• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. All applicants will be advised by the Office of Graduate Studies in writing of their admission status.

In addition to the general Academic Requirements, the following program-specific requirements apply:

• A four-year business degree or a four-year degree in a related field, or a three-year business degree plus five additional FCEs (10 half-courses at the second year level or higher in the field of study; a minimum of six must be in business at the third or fourth year level).
• GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition with a recommended minimum score of 500, or a GRE General Exam with a recommended minimum score of 300. In-person tests are preferred.
• A short outline (approximately 500 words) of the intended area of research investigation.

Note: Graduates of the Lakehead University Faculty of Business Administration with an excellent academic record may be considered for a waiver of the GMAT/GRE requirement.

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

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate they can cope with the language demands of an English language university and will be required to present proof of English language proficiency. Lakehead University may consider the following as proof of English language proficiency:

1. Language Tests:

To satisfy Lakehead University's English language proficiency requirements, applicants can complete one of the following recognized language tests with the required minimum scores:

• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) or CAEL CE (Computer Edition) or CAEL Online - Minimum Score: 60
• Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - Minimum Score: 176 (no individual score less than 169)
• Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
• Michigan English Test (MET) - Minimum Score: 85
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum Score: 58 (no component score less than 50)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT): 80 (no component score less than 19)

2. Medium of Instruction:

Applicants may meet the English language requirements by completing a certain number of years of study at a school where English is the language of instruction:

• One year of full-time undergraduate/graduate-level study at a university where English is the language of instruction.
• Two years of full-time diploma level study at a college where English is the language of instruction.
• Three years of full-time study at a high school where English is the language of instruction.

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.