Admission Requirements for Graduate Programs

Post-Baccalaureate Programs

Completed a Bachelor degree at an accredited university.
Obtained an overall undergraduate average of B or higher, and must have included two mathematics/statistics courses with B+ grades.
International students, whose mother tongue is non-English, must also meet CBU’s English language proficiency requirements as detailed on CBU’s website (IELTS 6.5, etc).

Master of Business Administration, Community Economic Development

Canadian Students

Standard Admission

To meet MBA in CED Standard Admission Requirements, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

The application cannot be reviewed until the following documents have been uploaded to your CBU Future Student Account:

a completed online application form, with a non-refundable application fee
official transcripts for all previous post secondary study
a resume detailing employment experience, skills, community involvement, and interests
a two-page statement (approximately 500-800 words) outlining your background and interests, and why you are interested in joining the CBU MBA program – what it will do for your career, your organization, and/or your community
three references, preferably including one professional and one academic
*Note that each referee will be required to complete a secure referee form initiated by you through your CBU Future Student Account, identifying themselves and their relationship with you, and rating you on specific attributes identified on the digital form. After you have sent your request to each referee, please direct them to monitor their emails for an invite to fill out the referee form. Hard copy Reference Letters will not be accepted.
satisfactory scores on the GMAT or GRE
proof that CBU’s English language proficiency requirements have been met (for students whose native language is not English) – see CBU’s English language requirements here
satisfactory performance in an interview (if applicable)

Note regarding official documents: The Educational Testing Service must forward GMAT/GRE and English language score reports directly. Photocopies of these documents will not be accepted.

GMAT/GRE Waiver: Applicants who have completed a minimum of 2 years of undergraduate study in a North American, UK, EU, New Zealand, or Australian university with a B+ average may be provided with a GMAT/GRE waiver. Senior, experienced managers, who completed their primary and secondary education in Canada and show potential for success in a graduate program, may also qualify for a GMAT waiver. For more information on GMAT/GRE waivers, please email mba@cbu.ca.

Non-standard Admission

Candidates who do not have an undergraduate degree, and show potential or success in graduate level study, may be admitted to the MBA in CED as a non-traditional student. Outstanding career and/or volunteer experience is expected. The candidates will be assessed individually in areas such as experience and performance in a number of education/training courses.

Applicants must provide:

a completed online application form, with a non-refundable application fee
proof of significant experience in managerial/decision-making positions
official copy of a high school diploma or equivalent academic credential
official transcripts of completed post secondary study
a resume detailing employment experience, skills, community involvement, and interests
a two-page statement (approximately 500-800 words) outlining your background and interests, and why you are interested in joining the CBU MBA program – what it will do for your career, your organization, and/or your community
three references, preferably including one professional and one academic
*Note that each referee will be required to complete a secure referee form initiated by you through your CBU Future Student Account, identifying themselves and their relationship with you, and rating you on specific attributes identified on the digital form. After you have sent your request to each referee, please direct them to monitor their emails for an invite to fill out the referee form. Hard copy Reference Letters will not be accepted.
satisfactory scores on the GMAT or GRE
proof that CBU’s English language proficiency requirements have been met (for students whose native language is not English) – see CBU’s English language requirements here
satisfactory performance in an interview (if applicable)

Note regarding official documents: The Educational Testing Service must forward GMAT/GRE and English language score reports directly. Photocopies of these documents will not be accepted.

For more information about CBU’s Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development program, please email mba@cbu.ca.

International Students

To meet MBA in CED Standard Admission Requirements, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (GPA 3.2 on a scale of 4.0 or 75% aggregate in undergraduate studies) from a recognized university.

If you wish to perform a preliminary assessment converting grades into the Canadian equivalent, please use the following tool: https://www.scholaro.com/grade-conversion/

The application cannot be processed until the following documents have been received:

a completed online application form, with a non-refundable application fee
official transcripts for all previous post-secondary study
a resume detailing employment experience, skills, community involvement, and interests
a two-page statement (approximately 500-800 words) outlining your background and interests, and why you are interested in joining the CBU MBA program – what it will do for your career, your organization, and/or your community
three references, preferably including one professional and one academic
*Note that each referee will be required to complete a secure referee form initiated by you through your CBU Future Student Account, identifying themselves and their relationship with you, and rating you on specific attributes identified on the digital form. After you have sent your request to each referee, please direct them to monitor their emails for an invite to fill out the referee form. Hard copy Reference Letters will not be accepted.
Official score report showing satisfactory scores on the GMAT (minimum 500 with a balanced score) or GRE (minimum 304 with a balanced score). Test-Taker Copies will not be accepted. See note below regarding official score reports.
proof that CBU’s English language proficiency requirements have been met (for students whose native language is not English) – see CBU’s English language requirements here
work experience is not required but MBA course work will be more meaningful if you have some work experience
satisfactory performance in an interview (if applicable)

Note regarding official documents: The Educational Testing Service must forward GMAT/GRE and English language score reports directly. Photocopies of these documents will not be accepted.

For more information about CBU’s Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development program, please email mba@cbu.ca.

Master of Education, Sustainability, Creativity and Innovation (SCI)

Students must have a minimum of an undergraduate degree with a 70% average. The application package includes an online letter of intent*, an academic letter of recommendation and a professional letter of recommendation. In addition, all applicants need to complete the online general CBU application form. All post-secondary transcripts and reference letters to be sent to: Manager of Teacher Education at CBU.

*Letter of intent should 750-1000 words and should articulate your understanding of sustainability education and how you hope to improve your professional practice via this degree.

When you’re ready to apply, please email documents to teachered@cbu.ca, or fax to 902-563-1449.

Master of Education (Educational Technology)

Admissions for this program are completed by a partnering institution, MUN. Please visit their website for full details.