Business Administration: Master's Degree (MBA)

Admission Requirements: Admission is competitive with a limited number of seats, so meeting the minimums does not guarantee a place. Requirements: a university bachelor's degree in any discipline, business or otherwise; a minimum "B" average across the final two years of that degree; a letter of introduction explaining how the MBA fits your career plans; a resume covering education, work and volunteer experience; two letters of recommendation from past employers or professors; and at least one year of work experience. No GMAT score is required. English: if your degree comes from a country where English is not the primary or official language, and from a university that did not teach in English, you must satisfy one of the English standards VIU sets for its graduate programmes. International applicants additionally supply a certified copy of every educational document — one copy in the original language, plus a certified English translation where the original is not in English. Flexible admission: in exceptional cases VIU will admit an applicant with lower formal qualifications where they hold significant professional experience relevant to the proposed area of study. That route asks for evidence of relevant prior learning, including training and certification from professional or employment bodies, and an interview in person or online; in some cases VIU may also set qualifying courses or ask for further documentation. Indigenous applicants may apply for reserved seats through the Access Initiative for Indigenous Students form.