MBA Admission Information
The Alberta School of Business admits exceptional students from a wide range of backgrounds to the MBA program. Applicants who can demonstrate strong leadership qualities, unique backgrounds, work experience and the initiative and motivation to succeed in academic and professional pursuits are prime candidates for the Alberta MBA.
In assessing a candidate's academic and professional qualifications, the following criteria are used:
- Recognized undergraduate degree with GPA of at least 3.0 (see international GPA equivalents)
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score (see entrance requirements for possible exemptions)
- English Language Proficiency for Non-native English speakers (see exemptions)
- Professional work experience
- Statement of Intent letter
- Two letters of reference
- Admissions interviews
See entrance requirements for more information about our admission criteria.
Applicants are required to apply on-line through the Faculty of Graduate Studies website. The application fee of $135 can be paid on-line. In completing the on-line application, MBA (CRSE) is our standard MBA program.
All supporting documents can be uploaded directly into the online application system. Once you have received your official letter of admission, official academic documents must be submitted.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research (FGSR) plays a key role in providing final admissions approval for all graduate students across the University of Alberta. There are a number of key points to be aware of with respect to the admission process and the unique roles the Business Master's Programs Office and FGSR plays within it:
- Shortly after you have completed the final admissions interview stage, you will receive communication from the Master's Programs Office Admissions Committee regarding the decision for admission.
- If favorable, the Master's Programs Office will send a request to FGSR to formally admit you to the program.
- If any documents are missing or outstanding from your application, a member of our office will contact you.
- FGSR may take up to four weeks to render a decision, so it is important to factor in this time frame when applying to the program.
- Once approved by FGSR, an admission letter will be uploaded on the online application portal.
- You will subsequently receive an admission letter via email from the Master's Programs Office that will outline more specifics and details regarding the program.
The Alberta MBA is an investment in your future. We appreciate the commitment required to pursue your MBA and have both financial aid and scholarships available to help you achieve your goals.