Master Of Science - Management - (Research Project)

Academic Requirements

For the Master of Science in Management program at Lakehead University, applicants must meet the following academic requirements:

Applicants for admission must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute and show evidence of scholarly achievement. Specifically, degree students must have a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second class standing (B) based on their last 20 half courses or equivalent.

For international students, particularly those from countries that follow a British-patterned grading system, the following points are crucial:

• Overall standings are typically reported instead of an average. The CGPA can be determined based on annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate.
• 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.
• It is essential to include a copy of your institution's grading scale when uploading your transcripts.
• An applicant holding a degree outside 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. The Faculty of Graduate Studies will advise all applicants in writing of their admission decisions once they are received from the program.

In addition to the general admission 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, and not already used for any degree considered for admission into this program).
• 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 to help the Admissions Committee determine the availability of supervisors.

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: 120 (no individual sub-score less than 115)
• 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 Overall Score: 80 (no component score less than 19)

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.