• Letter of intent
• Three letters of reference (at least two academic references);
• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English;
• A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units);
• GMAT Score of 550 or equivalent GRE*;
• A four-year degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, or a three-year first cycle undergraduate
  degree, in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, from an institution
  that meets the criteria set forth in the Bologna Declaration, will be acceptable as the equivalent
  of an undergraduate degree;
  • Note that students pursuing a finance specialty must have at least 6 U of S equivalent credit units (1 year) of Statistics, 6 equivalent credit units of Economics (1 year), and 3 U of S equivalent credit units (1/2 year) of Calculus.

For more information on language proficiency requirements, see the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies for more information.

Each applicant package will be reviewed holistically to assess their skills, personal attributes, background, and experiences, and how these relate to success in the MSc program. An interview may be
included as part of this review.

*While a minimum GMAT score of 550 is required, the GMAT requirement may be waived if:

• An applicant has successfully completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Edwards
  School of Business within this last 10 years and achieved an average of 75% in their last two
  years of full-time study (60 credit units)
• An applicant has successfully completed an undergraduate business degree from an
  accredited Canadian business school (i.e.: AACSB or EQUIS) and has a converted entrance
  average of a minimum of 80% in the last two years of full-time study (60 credit units)
• An applicant has significant Canadian research experience, which could include the
  successful completion of an extensive research project for an advanced undergraduate
  course, or a minimum of one year working as a research associate for a research group or
  firm.

A minimum of 6 credit units in research methods, including the following:

Finance specialization:

• One of ECON 804.3, ECON 808.3, JSGS 803.3, or STAT 845.3 or quantitative research methods course approved by supervisor
• FIN 803.3 

Marketing & Management Research specializations:

• MGT 801.3 
• MGT 808.3 or 3 cu quantitative research methods course as approved by supervisor.

A minimum of 6 credit units at the 800-level including:

6 credit units of coursework related to area of specialization

• The finance specialization must include at least two of the following:
  • FIN 801.3 
  • FIN 802.3 
  • FIN 805.3 
    
    
• The marketing specialization must include the following:
  • MKT 802.3
  • MKT 803.3
    
    
• The management research specialization may include independent study courses

• A minimum of 3 credit units of elective coursework