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Program overview

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Program overview

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Program overview

The Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) is a unique entrepreneurship master's program tailored for graduate student entrepreneurs. This program empowers ambitious innovators to transform their ideas into real ventures by blending business education with hands-on experience in venture creation, commercialization, and corporate innovation. Students will engage in an immersive, experiential learning environment, collaborating with like-minded peers, mentors, and founders within Canada’s vibrant startup ecosystem. Whether launching a new business or driving innovation within an organization, MBET equips students with the necessary tools, mindset, and network to lead change effectively.

Program structure

The MBET program is designed to accommodate various student needs and is offered in two formats:

Full-time program: Completed in one year.
Part-time program: Completed in three years.

This flexibility allows students to choose a path that best fits their personal and professional commitments. The program is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurship, enabling students to experience venture creation in its many forms. The curriculum is designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring that students are well-prepared to tackle real-world challenges in the business landscape.

Featured Experiences

Hands-on experience in venture creation and commercialization.
Collaboration with mentors and founders in a dynamic startup ecosystem.
Opportunities to engage in corporate innovation projects.
Networking with like-minded peers from diverse academic backgrounds.
Immersive learning experiences that enhance entrepreneurial skills.

Career Options

Entrepreneur: Start and manage your own business, bringing innovative ideas to market.
Business Development Manager: Identify growth opportunities and develop strategies to expand a company's market presence.
Product Manager: Oversee the development and marketing of products, ensuring they meet customer needs and business goals.
Innovation Consultant: Advise organizations on how to foster innovation and improve their processes and products.
Corporate Strategist: Develop long-term strategies for businesses to enhance competitiveness and drive growth.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

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Program overview

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Most applicants must meet the following minimum admissions requirements to be considered for the MBET program.

Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate applicable experience and goals in venture creation or launching new initiatives in organizations to enhance the company's value proposition. Experience and passion for creating new non-profit organizations, charities or social movements is also viewed favourably.

MBET is a professional, course-based program, so you do not need to secure a supervisor. We encourage you to apply early as admission is competitive and space for the program is limited.

ACADEMIC

Academic requirements apply for both the full-time and part-time MBET options. The minimum academic requirement is based on an undergraduate degree.

We do not require a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

If you completed an honours degree at a Canadian institution, you're required to have a minimum overall average of 75% (or equivalent) over 4 years or a minimum overall average of 75% (or equivalent) over the last 2 years for admission.
If you are an international applicant or new Canadian citizen or permanent resident and obtained your undergraduate degree outside of Canada, you are required to have a minimum overall average of 75% (or equivalent) over 4 years in your previous honours degree program for admission.

Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) provides a guideline on international admission equivalencies. Look up the country from where you obtained your undergraduate degree for a guide on equivalency to the minimum requirement above.

You will need to provide digital copies of your (unofficial) transcript and degree(s) documents for your online application. Transcripts and degree documents for all formal, post-secondary education should be included.

WORK EXPERIENCE

A minimum of one year of full-time work experience obtained either through co-operative work terms as part of an undergraduate academic program or through post-graduate work experience.

On average, MBET students (both in the full-time and part-time options) have approximately five years of work experience. You will need to provide a copy of your Résumé/Curriculum Vitae (CV) for your online application.

REFERENCES

We require two references; at least one academic and one either academic or professional.

References are collected electronically through the online application system. You will be required to provide the name, title and official/formal email address for all of your referees. Referees will automatically receive an email from GSPA with instructions to complete a reference scoresheet and return it.

We will not accept emails from generic, consumer domains such as gmail.com, or hotmail.com. You do not have to collect reference letters yourself, but it is recommended you notify referees in advance.

Please review the Graduate Studies Reference Guidelines for complete details on who qualifies as a reference.

LETTER OF INTENT

A 500-word letter of intent (Supplemental Information Form/SIF) is required for admission to help determine your fit for the program and should state the following:

Why are you interested in the Masters of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology degree rather than a standard MBA?

How will the MBET program help you accomplish your goals?

Support the answers above by connecting them to your previous academic, work, business, or venture-creation experience.

VIDEO INTERVIEW

Applicants who meet all the minimum requirements (as listed above) and who we believe are a good fit for the program will be invited to participate in an asynchronous video interview.

Video interview questions are designed to better understand applicants' abilities, attitudes, and aspirations.

Video interviews are the last stage of the application process and are reviewed by the MBET program director who makes all final admission decisions.

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.

Language Requirements

THE SCHOOL'S ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS ARE:

A score on one of the following tests meets the University of Waterloo's English language requirement:

TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language): 90 overall, with 25 in writing and 25 in speaking.
IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System): 7.0 overall, with 6.5 in writing and 6.5 in speaking.
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): 85 overall, with 80 per section and 3 in speaking.
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment): 70 overall, with 60 per band, 70 in writing, and 70 in speaking.
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English): 63 overall, with 65 in writing and 65 in speaking.
English for Academic Success (EFAS), offered by Waterloo's English Language Institute: 75% overall in level 400, with at least 75% in writing, oral and academic skills.

Not meeting the minimum language requirements?

You may still be able to apply!