Requirements
Individuals applying for degree or certificate programs must meet certain standards. These admission requirements are outlined by program:
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
The Admissions Committee reviews each EMBA program applicant's academic and work history, with special consideration given to individuals with strong professional development records. Individuals wishing to be admitted to the EMBA program must meet the following minimum admission requirements:
- An undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 grade scale;
- Five years minimum of full-time work experience, including at least two years at the management level;
- A letter of application which highlights employment history/achievements, commitment and motivation for an EMBA, and potential to contribute to the EMBA program; and
- Two strong business and/or academic reference letters from current or past senior managers.
Note: An English proficiency examination may be required if the student's undergraduate degree was not delivered in English. A score of 550 or better on the TOEFL test (213 for computer based test), score of 6.5 on the IELTS.
In addition (if necessary) an individual (or applicant) may be required to take the GMAT examination. This requirement will only apply to individuals (applicants) deemed marginally qualified by the Admissions Committee. Applicants who fulfill all other university entrance requirements without marginal conditions are not required to undertake the GMAT. Multiple criteria are used to make admission decisions. Individuals will be notified if taking the GMAT will be necessary before program admission is allowed.
International applicants must be qualified for university or college admission in their home countries. Transcripts must show a superior performance on the basis of the country's grading scheme. All records in a foreign language must include copies of the originals accompanied by certified English translations.
Exemption from the TOEFL Requirement
An applicant may be exempted from the TOEFL requirement if at least one of the following conditions applies. An applicant must have:
- Obtained a undergraduate degree from an English-language University;
- Studied in an English-speaking country for at least five years;
- Scored high on a well-known standardized English test;
- Successfully completed a well-known English language program;
- Scored a minimum grade of B on the Challenge Test (Placement test may be recommended preceding the challenge test at the discretion of the Admissions Review Committee).
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Admissions Committee reviews each MBA program applicant's academic and work history. Individuals wishing to be admitted to the MBA program must present the following minimum admission requirements:
- An undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 grade scale;
- One or more years of full-time work experience. (Requirement may be waived on the recommendation of the Admissions Review Committee. One year practicum graduation requirement may be substituted for the work experience.);
- Resume package outlining current responsibilities, awards, career accomplishments and reasons for applying to the MBA program; and
- Two strong business and/or academic reference letters indicating the applicant's likelihood of success in an MBA program.
Note: An English proficiency examination may be required if the student's undergraduate degree was not delivered in English. A score of 550 or better on the TOEFL test (213 for computer based test), score of 6.5 on the IELTS.
In addition (if necessary) an individual (or applicant) may be required to take the GMAT examination. This requirement will only apply to individuals (applicants) deemed marginally qualified by the Admissions Committee. Applicants who fulfill all other university entrance requirements without marginal conditions are not required to undertake the GMAT. Multiple criteria are used to make admission decisions. Individuals will be notified if taking the GMAT will be necessary before program admission is allowed.
International applicants must be qualified for university or college admission in their home countries. Transcripts must show a superior performance on the basis of the country's grading scheme. All records in a foreign language must include copies of the originals accompanied by certified English translations.
Exemption from the TOEFL Requirement
An applicant may be exempted from the TOEFL requirement if at least one of the following conditions applies. An applicant must have:
- Obtained a undergraduate degree from an English-language University;
- Studied in an English-speaking country for at least five years;
- Scored high on a well-known standardized English test;
- Successfully completed a well-known English language program;
- Scored a minimum grade of B on the Challenge Test (Placement test may be recommended preceding the challenge test at the discretion of the Admissions Review Committee).
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