This exclusive, competitive program offers you the opportunity to begin your undergraduate studies in any of our 20 Bachelor of Arts majors with a conditional offer of admission to the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics' full-time MBA program. Starting with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) provides a solid foundation in critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills, all of which are essential for excelling in an MBA program. The diverse perspectives and knowledge gained from an Arts degree enrich your understanding of complex business challenges and enhance your ability to approach problems creatively. Throughout your undergraduate career, you will receive personalized mentoring to build the experience and background necessary for success in graduate studies and your future career. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 82 to 100 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Ontario High School Admission Requirements - Average admission range: low 80s
- English at 60%
To qualify for admission to the MBA portion of this program, you must: - Meet all of the requirements of your undergraduate program;
- Achieve a minimum GPA of 9 in the final year of your undergraduate program; and
- Complete BU205: Introduction to Applied Statistics (or an equivalent course) with a final grade of at least B+
Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart. This chart will show you what courses from your province are equivalent to the admission requirements listed under the Ontario High School Admission Requirements section.
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum must present the following: - Average admission range: low 80s
- Senior or grade 12 English at 60%
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to [email protected]. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 59] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or DuoLingo [min. 120]
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | If you've completed studies at another college or university, you may be eligible to transfer into Wilfrid Laurier University's Arts Degree (BA) + Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. Admission requirements vary depending on your academic background and the number of postsecondary courses you've completed.
To find out if you can transfer into this program, we encourage you to: - Review our transfer admission requirements to find the criteria that applies to your unique situation, including information about transfer credits and academic requirements.
- Explore our transfer pathway opportunities to see how your previous studies may count toward this program.
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.