FAQ
- Does the JMSB School of Business MBA program having rolling admissions?
- How much are the MBA tuition fees?
- How do I apply for a student visa?
- What information can you provide me about housing?
- Can I transfer credits from another MBA Program?
- Do I need to complete an application if I only want to take courses as an independent or visiting student?
- How much is the MBA application fee and how can I pay it?
- What are the differences between the full-time and the part-time MBA program?
- When are MBA courses scheduled?
- Would I be able to work in Canada as an International student?
- Do I need a Commerce background?
1. Does the JMSB School of Business MBA program having rolling admissions?
Yes. Our MBA Admissions Committee reviews completed files on an ongoing basis. Applicants who meet all of the minimum application requirements can expect to receive a letter of recommendation for acceptance within three to four weeks after their file has been evaluated by the Committee.
2. How much are the MBA tuition fees?
INTERNATIONAL FEES
The total cost of a JMSB MBA for an International student is approximately $26,000 CDN. This amount, divided into six equal instalments, is based on the assumption that the student will complete the program requirements in two years. These fees are current for the 2007-2008 academic year and are subject to change. These amounts include tuition, student fees, registration fees, and other annual fees, such as association fees and health insurance.
CANADIAN FEES - QUEBEC RESIDENT AND NON-QUEBEC RESIDENT
Tuition for Canadian and permanent resident students is based on a "per term" billing structure. The total cost of the degree is divided over the number of terms a typical student requires to complete their degree. Depending on the student's status (full-time or part-time; Quebec resident or non-Quebec resident), the amounts will vary. Full-time student fees are divided over six billing terms. Part-time student fees are divided over 10 billing terms. These fees are current for the 2007-2008 academic year and are subject to change. These amounts include tuition, student fees, registration fees, and other annual fees, such as association fees and health insurance (optional).
3. How do I apply for a student visa?
You may only apply for a student visa once you have been admitted to a program and received an official letter of acceptance. Once you are accepted to our program, you will receive an official letter of acceptance from the Dean, School of Graduate Studies, Concordia University, along with complete information on immigration procedures and how to obtain an entry visa. For more information on studying at Concordia as an international student, please visit the International Office's website.
4. What information can you provide me about housing?
Montreal offers safe, convenient and affordable housing. Once you arrive, you can visit Concordia's Off-Campus Housing Office website or contact the office via e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can also check in with our International Student Office at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
5. Can I transfer credits from another MBA Program?
Transfer credits cannot normally exceed one-third of the total credit requirements of our program. Typically, application for transfer credits is a separate process and is carried out only once an applicant has been accepted to our program. To have credits transferred from another recognized MBA program, the grades obtained must meet our university's admission standards. Thus, transfer credits are permitted only for courses in which the final mark is equivalent to a "B" or higher. It should be noted that while transfer credits may be approved, they are for academic and not financial credit.
6. Do I need to complete an application if I only want to take courses as an independent or visiting student?
To be eligible to take MBA courses as an independent or visiting student, you must have a minimum of a master’s degree or currently be registered in a graduate level program. If this is the case, you may contact the MBA office to arrange for an appointment to register for courses. You will be asked to provide a recent graduate transcript and a current resume. Students who are currently registered in a master’s program at Concordia University should contact their department's program coordinator.
7. How much is the MBA application fee and how can I pay it?
The application fee for the JMSB MBA Program is $75.00 CDN and may be paid online by credit card.
What is the difference between an MBA and a Master of Science in Administration degree?
The MBA program aims to develop generalist managers that can integrate information to make strategic business decisions. The M.Sc. program is a research-oriented program that seeks to develop specialists that are experts in a particular field.
8. What are the differences between the full-time and the part-time MBA program?
The program is the same for both part-time and full-time students. What distinguishes part-time students from full-time students is the number of courses for which they are allowed to register in any given term. The current minimum number of credits for a part-time student is 12 credits per calendar year. A part-time student may not, without permission, register for more than six credits in each of the fall and winter terms. Part-time students may accelerate their progress in the program by taking courses in one or both of the summer terms.
9. When are MBA courses scheduled?
All core courses are scheduled during the day and evening, typically, Monday through Thursday. In the summer, MBA courses are scheduled only in the evenings, from 5:45 to 8:15 pm or from 8:30 to 11 pm, twice per week, over a condensed term of six weeks. View list of MBA course schedules
10. Would I be able to work in Canada as an International student?
Immigration regulations allow full-time international students to accept employment on the campus of the educational institution where they are registered, provided they hold a valid Student Authorization. Students are not required to apply for an Employment Authorization, as long as their employment is on-campus.
11. Do I need a Commerce background?
No. The JMSB MBA is a general management degree designed to provide a broad overview of business administration to students with non-commerce backgrounds. While there are students with BComm and BAdmin degrees, our students come from a variety of backgrounds, most notably in Engineering, Law, Medicine and the Arts.
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