PMBA Admissions
Professional MBA Admission Requirements
- Four-year Bachelor’s degree with an overall cumulative grade point average of a “B” which is the equivalent of 8.0/12 on Carleton’s scale. The CGPA calculation will be based on all years of study.
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience as defined in the notes below.
- Two professional recommendations from current or past superiors.
- In lieu of the GMAT, candidates are required to complete a series of self-paced, online modules through mbamath.com and meet the minimum criteria (see the notes below) in order to be considered for admission. Applicants may substitute MBA Math criteria with either the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) with a minimum score of 550, the GMAT Focus test with a minimum score of 515 or an equivalent GRE (Graduate Record Exam) score.
- Statement of Intent – Once the online application process begins, applicants will have access to four Statement of Intent questions.
- MBA Complement Form – available once the online application process begins.
- Professional Resume
- Proficiency in English
- Those candidates who have been shortlisted may receive an invitation to participate in a video interview.
Visit the How to Apply page for additional important admissions and application information.
Notes:
- Professional experience is defined as holding positions which include managing or supervising team members and may include responsibility of a large portion of a project life-cycle; managing time, budget and resources; leading a team in developing needs assessments, processes, and delivery options; strategic and financial planning; or collaboration with key stakeholders.
- MBAmath.com: We require applicants to complete the Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics and Spreadsheet modules with an overall minimum score of 80% in each module. We encourage each applicant to complete the tutorial accompanying each module prior to beginning the coursework of each module. Although the coursework is completed at one’s individual pace, the average time for completion of all modules is normally between 20 and 40 hours.
Application Deadlines:
Domestic Students
Apply by May 1 for September entry
- Only completed applications will be considered. All documents, including test scores must be received by the application deadline.
- Winter or Spring/Summer admission is not offered at this time.
- Concentration choices are not offered within the Professional MBA program.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis and candidates are encouraged to submit complete applications prior the application deadline. Applications will only be considered after the application deadline should spa
International Students
Apply by March 1 for September entry
- International students are admitted only once per year to begin studies each September.
- Only completed applications will be considered. All documents including GMAT, GRE score must be received by the application deadline.
- Concentration choices are not offered within the Professional MBA program.
International candidates are encouraged to submit their applications early enough to allow sufficient time to secure a Student Visa if offered admission.
Tuition and Fees
The Sprott Professional MBA isn’t just a world-class program, it’s a smart investment—we offer one of the most affordable MBA degrees in Canada.
| Domestic Student Tuition | International Student Tuition |
|---|---|
| $14,000* (16 months / 4 terms) | $75,000* (16 months / 4 terms) |
*Fees are in Canadian dollars. Current exchange rates can be found at bankofcanada.ca
Tuition and other fees are based on the number of terms of study and the residency status of the applicant—i.e., domestic (Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada) or international. To estimate the fees that will apply to you, please use Carleton’s Fee Estimator* and keep the following in mind:
- The PMBA is a full-time program, consisting of four terms of course-based study (Fall + Winter + Summer + Fall).
- The University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is mandatory for international students, and covers the cost of physician/hospital medical services for students and their immediate families.
*All amounts are in Canadian dollars. Annual tuition and student fees are set by the University each year and are subject to change. Fees may also be affected by the speed at which you progress through the program.