Entrance Requirements - Alberta School of Business - University of Alberta

3/19/2016
Entrance Requirements - Alberta School of Business - University of Alberta
Alberta School of Business

Alberta MBA
Entrance Requirements
The Alberta MBA Program is an intensive program. Success requires high scholastic aptitude, a
superior command of English and strong time-management skills. Admission to the Alberta MBA
Program is highly selective. We seek motivated, bright, articulate individuals who have a strong
standard of personal ethics. No formula is employed in admission decision-making. Rather, each
candidate is evaluated individually to assess compatibility between the applicant and the program.
The following sets out the entrance requirements in more detail:
Undergraduate Degree
Work Experience
GMAT or GRE
English Language Proficiency
Letters of Reference
Statement of Intent
Undergraduate Degree
Admission to the Alberta MBA Program requires a strong, broadly-based undergraduate degree.
Since we value the diversity of backgrounds, we accept students from all disciplines. To be
considered, an applicant should hold a four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized institution
with a minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 (see international equivalents).
In completing the online application,You will be required to scan and upload each page (front and
back) of your most up-to-date official academic documents in PDF version:
Transcripts or Marksheet in Original Language
Marksheet in English Translation (if original is not in English)
Degree Certificate in Original Language
Degree Certificate in English Translation (if original is not in English)
Once you have received your official letter of admission, official academic documents must be sent
directly from the institution to the Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research. If the transcripts and
degree certificates are in a language other than English, official translated copies are also required.
For applicants with a degree from India, we also require official marksheets.
Work Experience
The admission committee gives strong consideration to professional experience and early career
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accomplishments, including potential for career growth and advancement. Applicants will ideally
possess at least two years of full-time work experience after completion of an undergraduate degree.
Alberta MBA students possess an average of five years of work experience.
In your application, you need to include a rsum with sufficient details of your professional work
experience including months and years for each term of employment, full-time or part-time hours of
work, and a brief description of employment duties. Education, volunteer experience(s),
accomplishments achieved at work, and any extracurricular activities should also be highlighted. You
do not need to use the generic CV form.
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)

The GMAT is a standardized assessment required by top MBA schools to evaluate applicants. The
exam measures your verbal, quantitative, analytical writing, and integrative reasoning skills. The
GMAT is a good predictor of academic success in the MBA program. The GMAT is a requirement for
all applicants and we will not consider applications without a GMAT score. Ideally, applicants will
submit a minimum GMAT score of 550. It is recommended that you review the material prior to
writing the test.
More information on the GMAT can be found here.
The Faculty of Extension at the University of Alberta currently offers a GMAT test preparation
course. More information on the course and availability is available on the Faculty of Extension
Website.
We are also able to accept a Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) score. The minimum score we
would look for is an overall score at the 50th percentile. Our GRE institution code is 0758.
English Language Prociency (ELP)

The language of instruction at the University of Alberta is English. Applicants who do not hold an
undergraduate degree from a recognized institution in which the language of instruction is English
are required to provide an official result from a test of English language proficiency. A list of ELP
exempt institutions is available through the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Successful applicants will have demonstrated their English language proficiency by achieving the
following minimum scores:
TOEFL: 600 (paper-based test), or 100 (internet-based test)
IELTS (Academic): Overall band score of 7.0, with at least 5.5 on each band
PTE (Academic): Overall score of 68
CAEL: Overall minimum of 60, with at least 60 on each subtest
MELAB: minimum of 85
Letters of Reference
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Candidates are required to submit three letters of reference. These assist the School in evaluating the
candidate's managerial, administrative, and academic skills. Letters of reference should be obtained
from current or past supervisors. In the online application system, you will need to supply the names
and email addresses for your referees. They will be emailed instructions on how to submit their
reference into the online application system. Referees are asked to complete our standard referee
form available through the online application system and the link below:
MBA Reference Letter Template
Statement of Intent
The statement of intent introduces you to the Admissions Committee as an individual, and not only
showcases your personality but how you are unique as compared to other applicants with a similar
profile. It is recommended that the statement of intent be approximately 1 to 2 pages in length, and
should outline details around but not limited to the following:
Why you want to enter the program

What your career goals are
How the strengths of the program match your career goals and will support you in achieving
them
What you will contribute towards the program
Ultimately, the statement of intent reveals important information about which candidates will
contribute to and benefit the most from the program.
Admission Interview
By invitation only, the Admission Interview is the last step of the application process. The interview
provides an opportunity for the MBA Admission Committee to get to know you and is your chance to
demonstrate your soft skills.
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