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Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Management Program.

I. Undergraduate Degree

A 4-year baccalaureate (40 semester course) degree in Management, Commerce, Business Administration or its equivalent is required, with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 point scale) on the last 20 graded university-level semester courses. A baccalaureate degree or its equivalent in disciplines other than Business or Management will be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants are strongly encouraged to select the major where they have the strongest foundational knowledge.

Are you applying as an international student? You should note admission requirements for your country.

II. Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

A standardized graduate achievement test is normally required. Although the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is preferred, the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) will be considered where circumstances merit the substitution. The GRE Comparsion Tool is used to predict GMAT total score. A minimum test score of 550 and 4.0 in the Analytical Writing section on the GMAT/GRE is required to be considered for admission. GMAT requirements will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for applicants who already have a graduate degree.

Students with an excellent academic record may qualify for a Special Case GMAT Waiver.

Students qualifying for a Special Case GMAT Waiver must:

• have a University of Lethbridge Bachelor of Management degree or its academic equivalent from another recognized degree-granting institution, in the discipline of interest or in a closely cognate discipline. The University of Lethbridge reserves the right to determine whether degrees completed elsewhere are equivalent to University of Lethbridge baccalaureate degrees.
• have a minimum grade point average of 3.70 or equivalent (based on a 4.00 scale) on the last 10 graded university-level semester courses.

A Special Case GMAT Waiver does not guarantee admission to the M.Sc. (Mgt.) program.

III. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Applicants whose first language is not English and who are graduates of universities where English is not the language of instruction must submit their most recent TOEFL scores. The minimum requirement is a paper-based score of 580, a computer-based score of 237, or a computer based iBT TOEFL of at least 93.

Application Documentation and Procedures

Students must apply online at our website by the February 1 deadline. To be considered for acceptance into the Master of Science in Management Program, the following documents must be uploaded to the online application system.

Academic Transcripts

Upload a scanned copy of your transcript for each post-secondary institution previously or currently attending. For degrees in progress, please provide a list of courses currently registered in and/or any courses not listed on the transcript provided. If admitted to the program, applicants must arrange for the submission of official transcripts from the issuing institution directly to the Admissions Office. International students are encouraged to make arrangements at the time of application to avoid delays. Through ApplyAlberta, the Admissions Office will obtain these transcripts on your behalf where the institution(s) attended is a member.

Curriculum Vitae

Current curriculum vitae (a resume of qualifications and experience) must be included.

Letters of Reference

Within the online application supply three names and professional email of referees who will articulate your background preparation and suitability for graduate work. The referees chosen should be able to speak to your ability and aptitude for graduate studies.

Letter of Intent

A 500-word Letter of Intent, outlining your interest in pursuing graduate studies, career goals, and research interest within the selected management major.

GMAT Results

Make arrangements for the testing centre to send official results to the University of Lethbridge, code: MT6-XZ-64. You may upload a copy of your GMAT results for the review process and official results can follow.

TOEFL or IELTS Results (if required)

Your copy may be uploaded for review, and official results must be sent to the University of Lethbridge from the testing centre.

Application Fee

A (non-refundable) application fee of $100.00 (Canadian) must be paid by credit card to submit your online application