Pre-Assessment
“Please feel free to schedule some time with me so that we may discuss the suitability of our program options with you in greater detail.”Catherine Statton, Manager of Recruitment and Operations, Executive Programs
Admission Requirements
Standard admission requirements to both the MBA and MA Leadership programs are:
- A four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university with at least a B- average in your last two-years of full-time study
- A minimum of three years relevant work experience
If you do not meet the above requirements, you may still be admitted to the program if you possess the following;
- A three-year degree (with at least a B- average in your last two years of study) or a professional designation (such as CPA etc.)
- A minimum of five years work experience in a related field showing progressive increases in responsibility.
A GMAT is not required for admission.
International Students
While the MBA and MA (Leadership) program is full-time, students are not required to maintain full-time residency in Canada in order to complete their degree. We understand that both programs do not meet Canadian Immigration and Citizenship’s eligibility criteria for international students to obtain a study permit, as the majority of the courses are delivered online. International students should apply for a visitor’s VISA to attend each of the residential periods; two, 7 day periods for the MA (Leadership) and three on-site periods for the MBA (26 days over a two year period).
Advanced Standing
The University of Guelph gives advanced standing for students who have completed graduate level courses. A maximum of two courses will be considered for advanced standing credit. For more information, please see the University of Guelph's Graduate Studies website.
Tuition
The tuition for both the MA Leadership and MBA program covers everything you need to successfully complete the program, including:
- Tuition for all courses, both online and during your residential periods.
- Meals and beverages during your residential periods.
- Textbooks and course materials.
- Supporting materials.
The fee for the MA Leadershp program is $31,394.99.* Below is a comprehensive schedule for your tuition fees.
| Schedule of payments | 1st instalment - May | 2nd instalment - September | 3rd instalment - January | 4th instalment - May | 5th instalment - September | Total |
| Domestic | $7,215.60 | $5,654.60 | $7,215.60 | $5,654.60 | $5,654.60 | $31,394.99 |
| International | $8,159.80 | $6,598.80 | $8,159.80 | $6,598.80 | $6,598.80 | $36,115.99 |
*Each semester you are registered as a full-time student there will be an additional Graduate Student Association Fee of approximately $37.85. All costs include tuition, course materials, and residential stays (excluding transportation). This schedule and fees are guidelines and may be subject to change. The semester payment deadlines will be announced by Student Financial Services shortly. Payment deadlines are posted on the Student Financial Services web site as well as on your Account Summary in WebAdvisor.
The fee for the MBA program is $44,450.30.* Below is a comprehensive schedule for your tuition fees.
| Schedule of payments | 1st instalment - May | 2nd instalment - September | 3rd instalment - January | 4th instalment - May | 5th instalment - September | 6th instalment - January | Total |
| Domestic | $10,687.85 | $5,489.90 | $7,719.90 | $8,234.85 | $5,489.90 | $6,827.90 | $44,450.30 |
| International | $12,062.90 | $6,406.60 | $8,636.60 | $9,609.90 | $6,406.60 | $7,744.60 | $50,867.20 |