Application Checklist for MSc programs | Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics

Application Checklist for MSc programs


The following items are required to complete the application:

  • Apply online. *Please note once this is submitted you will be given a University of Guelph login to upload the remaining documents.
  • transcript from each post-secondary school institution attended.
  • Two reference letters from individuals familiar with your most recent academic work.  Referees will be sent an e-mail once the application is submitted with instruction to complete the reference. 
  • If English is not the first language TOEFL or IELTS assessment is required.  School code:  TOEFL: 0892-02
  • Supporting documentation - Applicants statement of research and CV  
  • GRE or GMAT test scores.  These can be sent electronically using the school code:  GMAT BHN-71-75  GRE - 0892 (applicants are not able to upload this document, it must be sent to the University directly).

When writing the statement of research, applicants are encouraged to research faculty CVs and publications to find whether there is alignment.  Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate strong synergies with faculty within their statement of interest.  Hence, it is advised that applicants identify the faculty by name, and then detail how the applicant's interests align with the faculty's research stream.



Mailing address:  Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies, Macdonald Institute, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1 CANADA