Admissions
What are the admission requirements for the MBA program?
Successful applicants to Memorial’s MBA program must have:
Education: The equivalent of a four-year Canadian undergraduate degree with a minimum B average, or second class standing, from a recognized university. For universities that use the 4-point grade point average, this is a minimum requirement of 2.75. Applicants with a three-year bachelor degree: Whether your degree would meet the requirement would depend upon the courses you had taken and your level of academic achievement. Your credentials would be formally assessed after you have submitted your application and supporting documents.
GMAT or GRE: An acceptable, balanced GMAT score (normally a minimum of 550) or an acceptable and balanced GRE General Test score (normally 302) is required for all applicants.
Work Experience: Two years of full-time work experience, or equivalent, deemed acceptable to the Faculty of Business Administration.
English Language Proficiency: Applicants whose prior university instruction was not in English must demonstrate completion of either the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) tests. Minimum TOEFL scores are: 580 for the paper-based test; 237 on the computer-based test; or 92 on the Internet-based test. The minimum IELTS score is an overall band score of 7.0. Applicants who have completed an undergraduate program, or a graduate program at a recognized institution where the language of instruction is English are not required to take an English proficiency test. If the institution is located outside of Canada / United States, applicants are advised to provide a document (e.g., transcript or letter) from their university stating the language of instruction as English (as “Grad Proof of English Proficiency”).
References: Two letters of reference are required. A mix of professional and academic referees is preferred.
Am I guaranteed admission if I meet the minimum requirements?
Admission to the program is limited and competitive. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the program. We receive over 150 applications annually and typically accept approximately 50 new students each year.
Can I apply to the MBA program if I am currently completing my undergraduate degree?
Yes. We will consider your application immediately after you complete your undergraduate degree as long as you meet the admission requirement of two years of full-time work experience in addition to the meeting the minimum requirement for the GMAT and for demonstration of English language proficiency.
Does my undergraduate degree need to focus in a specific area such as commerce or economics?
No. In fact, the MBA program is designed for students who have no previous business courses completed. We accept students with a broad range of undergraduate degrees. Our students have undergraduate degrees in arts, business, engineering, science, education, medicine, nursing, music and more.
I don’t have a full two years of full-time work experience. How strict is this requirement?
The admission requirement of two years of full-time work experience is never waived. The two years of full-time work experience does not have to be with the same employer. It is acceptable if you have worked several different jobs to accumulate the full two years of experience. Applicants must provide proof of this work experience in the form of letters from employers (letters must state that the work was full-time, including start dates and finish dates and the letter must be signed and on official company letterhead).