UBC MSc in Business Administration

How to apply

Instructions

Ensure that you have read and understood the admissions requirements.
Confirm that you will meet the appropriate deadline.
Prepare the necessary information for completing the application.
Complete the online application (within two weeks of beginning the application).
Retain a printed copy of your application for your records.
Ensure that you receive an application number and confirmation letter.
Submit all supporting documentation.

Preparing to Complete the Application

Considerable preparation time is required to complete the application. We encourage you to compose the required information first in a word processing program such as Word or Notepad, and then cut and paste it into the appropriate fields in the online application. Since the online application supports plain text only, avoid formatting such as specifying fonts and font sizes, bold, italics, underline, bullets, centering and justifying. In particular, avoid using tabs.

Important notice for prospective applicants: We will only be admitting a small number of students who are qualified for and interested in a research oriented master's degree program in each of the specialized areas.

Message from the director

Robert H. Lee Graduate School

Deadlines

GMAT*: December
GRE*: December
TOEFL/IELTS/MELAB: December

International: December 31
Canada and USA: December 31

September

_{*To ensure that positions are available in the program all applicants are strongly encouraged to take the GMAT or GRE by December. December is the last acceptable test date for international candidates who may require more than three months to secure a visa.}

The application process

Review the Application Requirements and ensure you understand the components of the application.

1. Apply online

You may complete this application any time within two weeks of beginning the application. Your work is saved when you click the 'Next' button at the bottom of the each page. After successfully completing the Personal Information on page 3 of 12 and moving to the next page, the system will assign you an Access Code. You may then login again to complete the application any time within the allowed two week period. Applications that are not fully completed and submitted within two weeks are deleted from the system.

Please use the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application and select Master of Science in Business Administration as the degree program. If you apply online, you can pay the application fee using our secure server. Payment may be made using either Mastercard or Visa.

Downloadable forms

Reference Forms for Referees - PDF Format (27k)
Reference Forms for Referees - Word Format (573k)
Supplementary Application Form - PDF Format (24k)
Supplementary Application Form - Word Format (567k)
MSc Checklist (PDF, 35k)

These files require Adobe Acrobat Reader. To download this free plug in, visit the Adobe website and follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Submit documentation

It is your responsibility to ensure that all supporting documents are received by the UBC PhD and MSc Programs office within 14 days of completing your electronic application.

GMAT/GRE
Transcripts
Letters of recommendation
English Proficiency Exam

Admission files are only reviewed upon receipt of all required application materials including the transcripts, referee letters, GMAT (or GRE if MSc applicant) and TOEFL/IELTS/MELAB (if required). Applications received or completed after the deadlines will be considered only if space is available.

If you have applied to our programs within the last two years, it is not necessary to submit new letters of reference and new transcripts unless you have undertaken further academic studies, as we retain all documentation for a two-year period.

3. Confirm application

When you click 'Submit this Application' at the end of the application process, you will receive an eight-digit application number and confirmation letter. It is your responsibility to ensure that you successfully receive this confirmation.