Admissions FAQs
1. Do I need an undergraduate degree in business to apply?
No. There are a broad mix of educational disciplines represented in the program.
2. Do I need an undergraduate degree to apply?
Yes. The minimum admission criteria for both the Daytime MBA and Evening MBA include a 4 year undergraduate degree.
If you do not hold a 4 year undergraduate degree from an accredited institution you may be eligible to apply for either the Alberta-Haskayne Executive MBA or Global Energy Executive MBA.
3. Do I need to complete the GMAT?
Yes. Our minimum GMAT score, assuming a 3.0/4.0 GPA, is 550; in addition to the overall score, we review the individual components of the GMAT.
If your GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0 (out of 4.0) please contact our Admissions Team to discuss the minimum required GMAT score which will be accepted.
If you hold an undergraduate degree in business with a GPA of 3.2/4.0 or higher from a Canadian university, you may be eligible to apply for a GMAT waiver.
4. How long is my GMAT score valid?
We accept GMAT scores within 5 years of the test date.
5. Can I submit the GRE instead of a GMAT?
Yes. Please contact the admissions team to confirm the required score on the GRE.
6. What type of references are preferred?
Ideally, we would prefer at least one of the references to come from an individual to whom you have directly reported. Both references should be well-placed to comment on your strengths, areas for development and leadership potential.
7. Should I submit more than two references?
There is no need to submit more than two references; we will accept a third reference if you deem it necessary.
8. If I fulfil the minimum criteria for admission, what are my chances of being accepted?
Of the 300 applicants each year,120 are admitted. Whilst we review applicants holistically, the vast majority of the students admitted meet or exceed our minimum criteria.
9. When should I apply?
The Evening MBA admits students and awards scholarships on a rolling basis. Therefore please apply as early as possible to maximize your chances of being successful.
10. What is the application deadline?
The application deadlines are as follows:
Fall Entry
Final deadline: June 1
Winter Entry
Final deadline: November 26
11. Will my application file be reviewed if some supporting documents are missing?
If the only outstanding items are supporting documents (e.g., missing original transcripts but have copies) the admissions committee may choose to review your application file. However, if you are successful, your admission to the program will be conditional upon receiving all of the required documentation.
12. How do I apply for the Accelerated MBA program? The only options on the application site are for daytime or evening.
There is no separate application for the Accelerated MBA program. Please apply to either daytime or evening. We monitor all applications and once we receive your transcripts and confirm your eligibility, we will move your application into the Accelerated MBA stream.
13. I’m not sure if I want to apply for the Evening or Daytime program. Can I apply to both programs at the same time?
No, please only apply to one program (daytime or evening). Select the option that is the best fit for you at the time of applying. Please make a note on your application form that you are considering both evening and daytime, and then contact our office after you have submitted your application at mba@haskayne.ucalgary.ca.