Master of Business Administration Graduate Management Admission Test Registration in Thesis or Project Transfer Between Thesis and Project MBA Programs Requirements of MBA Degree Residence Requirements and Time Limits Part-Time Studies Academic Standards Convocation The Master of Business Administration program is designed to meet the needs of those students whose undergraduate education has been in academic disciplines other than business, and whose future careers are likely to involve managerial activities. Graduates of a four-year program from the College of Commerce, or equivalent, normally complete the MBA degree requirements within one year. Students whose undergraduate degree is in a discipline other than business should plan on a two-year period to complete the program. This test is given four times each year in major centres throughout the world. Information on the GMAT and its scheduling at the University of Saskatchewan may be obtained at the Information Desk of the Office of the Registrar.
Most students choose the non-thesis option.
However, a thesis option is also available. Students choosing the thesis option will be required to register in MBA 994 each year until the thesis is submitted and successfully defended. A transfer fee will apply. The Master of Business Administration Program of Studies without thesis consists of 60 credit units for students who do not hold a Commerce degree. For students with a Commerce degree the MBA Program of Studies must include a minimum of 30 credit units at 800 or 900 level and minimum of 12 credit units in electives.