Admissions

The JMSB MBA Admissions Committee reviews every application on an individual basis. The Committee looks for students with real-world work experience, strong academic credentials, clear career objectives, strong intellectual ability and leadership potential, superior interpersonal and communication skills, motivation, maturity, and a commitment to excellence. Additional criteria, such as a record of active community involvement (although not required), may also be taken into consideration.

The selection process is competitive and thorough and candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible to the admission cycle of their choice.

Domestic Applicants

To qualify as a domestic applicant, you must be a Canadian citizen or a Canadian Permanent Resident.

Requirements for Admission

• A bachelor's degree in any discipline with a GPA of at least 3.0
• Two-years minimum full-time work experience
• A GMAT score of 580 or better
  

Required Supporting Documents

• Online application form including an application fee of $90 CDN, paid online by credit card
• Statement of Purpose
• A copy of your current resume
• Proof of Quebec residency
• All official university transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) you attended to Concordia's Enrolment Services
• An official GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). Concordia University/John Molson MBA Program Codes: Full Time: 93H-ON-72 Part Time: 93H-ON-69
• Proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residence
  all applicants must include a certified copy of their birth certificate, Permanent Resident card or Canadian Citizen card.
  
• Three academic or professional reference letters evaluating prior performance, appropriateness of the MBA degree and potential for future business leadership:
  • Your employer must submit a letter written on company letterhead and bearing an original signature. The letter must be sent directly to Concordia University from the company or sealed in an envelope with the referee’s signature across the back flap.
  • Professors must submit both the Academic Assessment form and a letter written on the institution’s letterhead and bearing an original signature. The letter must be submitted directly to Concordia University from the institution or sealed in an envelope with the referee’s signature across the back flap.
    

Application Deadlines

June 1 for September entry (Fall Term)

October 1 for January entry (Winter Term)

Submission of application documents

International Applicants

Requirements for Admission

• A bachelor's degree* in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B, 75%). (Transcripts will be converted to and evaluated according to the Canadian grading system.)
  *Total education should equal 16 years, including the bachelor’s degree accepted as equivalent by the Council for Graduate Studies
• Two-years minimum full-time work experience
• GMAT score of 580 or better
• International students who have not completed a previous degree in English or French must pass one of the following:
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a score of 600 (paper test) or 250 (computer-based test)
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a score of 7.0
    

Required Supporting Documents

• Online MBA application form including an application fee of $90 CDN, paid online by credit card
• Statement of Purpose
• A copy of your current resume
• All official university transcripts in English or French sent directly from the institution you attended to Concordia's Enrolment Services
• An official GMAT score (Graduate Management Admission Test). Concordia University / John Molson MBA Program Code: Full-Time: 93H-ON-72 Part-Time: 93H-ON-69
• An official TOEFL or IELTS score, if applicable (See above: Requirements for Admission)
• Three academic or professional reference letters evaluating prior performance, appropriateness of the MBA degree and potential for future business leadership:
  • Your employer must submit a letter written on company letterhead and bearing an original signature. The letter must be submitted directly to Concordia University from the company or sealed in an envelope with the referee’s signature across the back flap.
  • Your professor must submit both the Academic Assessment form and a letter written on institution’s letterhead and bearing an original signature. The letter must be submitted directly to Concordia University from the institution or sealed in an envelope with the referee’s signature across the back flap.
    

Official University Transcripts

Transcripts must be sent in english or french directly from the institution you attended to Concordia's Application Centre.

Certified Copies

If your University cannot provide more than one copy official copy of a transcript, you may send a certified copy of the front and back of each page. This copy must be sent directly from the certifying body to Concordia's Application Centre. If this is not possible, please have the certifying body seal it in an envelope with either an official seal or a signature across the flap before providing it to you.

Translation of Transcripts

Transcripts in languages other than english or french must be accompanied by a translation completed by a certified translator. The translation must be sent directly from the certified translator to Concordia's Application Centre. If this is not possible, please have the certified translator seal it in an envelope with either an official seal or a signature across the flap before providing it to you.

Application Deadlines

February 15 for September entry* (Fall Term)

June 15 for January entry* (Winter Term)

Applications will be accepted beyond these deadlines, provided that arrangements are made by the applicant to obtain a valid study visa.

Submission of application documents