Requirements

Thank you for your interest in applying for Dalhousie’s Corporate Residency MBA program (full-time). If you have any questions as you complete your application, please contact the Corporate Residency MBA admissions team at mbacr@dal.ca or 902.494.1814.

Is the Corporate Residency MBA the right choice for you? Our selection requirements include:

  1. A Bachelor’s degree, in any discipline, recognized by Dalhousie
  2. A Grade Point Average of B (or 3.0) or better in the final two years (20 credits)
  3. GMAT score of 550 or better
  4. For candidates who have a degree from a non-English-language university, whose native tongue is not English: Minimum TOEFL score of 580 (paper-based) / 237 (computer-based) / 92 iBT. (Please note that the following tests will be accepted in place of the TOEFL, with the following minimum scores: MELAB 90, IELTS 7, CanTest 4.5.)
  5. A personal interview to assess career interests and future employability
  6. Official transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended
  7. A personal essay
  8. Two letters of reference
  9. Current résumé
  10. A profile
     

No full-time work experience is required; the Corporate Residency MBA is designed to accelerate preparation for career entry. Relevant work experience would be an asset; however, those with extensive backgrounds are encouraged to consider programs such as the MBA Financial Services or MBA Natural Resources, which are intended for mid-career professionals.