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Master of Business Administration
The Sobey School of Business brings together top-notch teaching, a diverse student body and first-class facilities in one dynamic and challenging MBA Program. The Sobey School of Business has earned its rank among the top MBA schools by providing a solid academic foundation, applied learning opportunities, and an array of diverse electives. Students gain a deeper appreciation of the business context through a variety of student-to-business events. As an MBA student, you will be amazed by the strengths and competencies you will gain at every step in the program.
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The Frank H. Sobey Faculty of Commerce offers a range of MBA Programs that meet the needs of different groups
The Full-Time MBA - focuses on those who are seeking exciting opportunities in private and public sector. The program is 10 credits in length, and will take 16 to 20 months to complete. Students come from various Canadian provinces and several foreign countries.
The Sobey Accelerated MBA - designed for those students with a solid undergraduate academic background in Business Administration or Commerce. The accelerated program can be completed on an either full-time or part-time basis.
MBA-CMA - designed for students with a strong accounting background and with working experience in that area. Students typically have four or more years of experience. This program is designed for accounting experts who are seeking senior management, leadership and consulting roles. This program is a partnership with CMA Nova Scotia.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the MBA program is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. The following are required for consideration for admission:
Degree: An undergraduate degree in any discipline with at least a "B" average. Official transcripts must be sent from each post-secondary institution attended by the applicant.
GMAT: A satisfactory GMAT score (average in the last two years has been 600, with 550 usually as the minimum). We use GMAT to evaluate both quantitative and verbal skills. A minimum competency in both areas is expected. GMAT essay scores should not be below 5.0. GMAT score must be less than five years old.
English Language Proficiency: The MBA program is fast-paced with much reading, report writing and team work. Strong English language proficiency is important for success in the program. Students whose native language is not English must submit either a TOEFL score, a CanTest score or a IELTS score. A TOEFL score of at least 237 in the Computer-Based TOEFL (or 580 in the paper-based TOEFL) and a TWE score of at least 5.0 are required. Alternatively, applicants can submit CanTest scores of at least 4.5, with no individual component score (oral communication, listening, reading and writing) below 4.0. IELTS scores must be 6.5 with no band below 6.5. TOEFL, CanTest or IELTS scores must be less than two years old.
Work Experience: Full-time students are preferred to have relevant post-degree experience. Co-op, internships and part-time experience will be given consideration. Part-time applicants are preferred to have at least four years of relevant post-degree experience. A resumé detailing work experience, duration in each position, nature of responsibilities and contribution made to the employer is required.
Motivation and Leadership Potential: Through a combination of academic work, previous experience and extra-curricular activities, applicants must demonstrate a high level of motivation for success and leadership potential.
Test scores and undergraduate marks are evaluated for academic ability. The admissions committee will also look for leadership and managerial potential. In addition to evaluating the application, essays, test scores, reference letters and transcripts, the admissions committee may require a personal or telephone interview before a final decision is made.
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