Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for consideration, each applicant to a graduate management degree or program must meet the general admission criteria outlined below.
Academic Background :
An undergraduate degree from a recognized university with at least a B average in the last two full years (or equivalent) of academic work.
GMAT Score:
An acceptable score on all four measurements of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
Work Experience:
Two years of relevant full-time work or life experience post degree.
English Proficiency :
The Schulich School of Business operates entirely in English. The pace of study is rapid, and it is essential that students have high oral and written proficiency in English.
Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of English proficiency, with the exception of those who have studied for at least two years in a University where English is the language of instruction
The Schulich School of Business will accept one of the following tests as evidence of English proficiency:
TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language – Minimum score: 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based) or 100 (internet-based)
IELT : International English Language Test – Minimum score: 7
YELT: York (University) English Language Test – Score Required: 1
It is essential that students be able to participate fully in class and contribute to small group discussions and analysis, and therefore a test that includes oral proficiency is preferred. The IELT does test oral proficiency. TOEFL does not test oral ability, and therefore, applicants may be required to be interviewed in person or by telephone.
In special circumstances, admission to Schulich may be conditional upon taking an intensive English language course.
Computer Skills
All applicants are expected to be computer proficient and have access to computing equipment that can interface with the Schulich network through a plug-in connection. A good working knowledge of a word processing program and a standard spreadsheet program (e.g. enter data into a spreadsheet; manipulate data using simple functions; print out a formatted report; insert spreadsheet output into a text file).