Admissions

Admission requirements

  • An MBA degree or equivalent master-level degree (eg., Master of Public Administration) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.3 scale) 
  • A strong GMAT score would be considered an asset and may be required by the admissions committee
  • We prefer a candidate to have approximately 15 years of senior managerial and/or executive work experience.
  • If your first language is not English, you must submit an official TOEFL iBT® or IELTS. Tests cannot be more than two years old. We require an overall IELTS score of 7.0 with no band below 6.5.
  • You must provide a letter of intent and be available for an interview if required.

Application deadline

Next intake September 2026. Applications are now open.

Program Tuition

Canadian students: $75,000

International students: $75,000

(To be paid in nine installments, three times per year.)

Fees are subject to change.

Studying in Canada

As an international student, you are required to obtain a study permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada before you arrive in Canada. You may apply once you receive your official letter of acceptance from Saint Mary’s University by email. Apply early for your permit as processing times can vary.

International students are permitted to work part-time (on or off campus) while studying in a full-time degree program. Additionally, international students may qualify for up to a three-year post-graduate work permit in Canada as part of the Canada Experience Class. The Saint Mary’s University International Student Centre can assist you with the work permit process.

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