FEATURES
Canada
is a world leader in software development, telecommunications,
aerospace, engineering, urban transport, biotechnology, mining
technology and environmental industries. As a student, you have a wealth
of research and scholars to draw upon a variety of disciplines.
Canada
spends more per capita on education than any other country in the
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Canada has a remarkably low cost of living. Its inflation rate has remained one of the lowest in the industrialized world.
The
uniqueness of Canadian colleges lies in the combination of
employer-centered Curriculum.These institutes have the primary function
of responding to the training needs of business, industry, and public
service sectors.
Application Procedure - MBA Program
This section explains the process of applying to Canadian Business Schools for an MBA program.
Application Requirements
1. Academic Record
2. Standardized Tests
3. Work Experience Details
4. Letter of Recommendation
5. Essays / Statement of Purpose
Application Requirements
1. Academic Records & Transcripts
Your
past academic record is one of the most important deciding factors in
securing admission to a MBA program in Canada. Most business schools
require you to have a reasonably good academic record.
Most
schools require a GPA of at least 3.0 - 3.5 (Approximately 70% +) in
the undergraduate degree. Each business school has its own minimum
requirement for its programs, which are flexible depending on the
candidate’s profile.
Universities in Canada have their
own marking and evaluation systems, which are considerably different
from many international systems.
It is advisable not to
convert your marks in your country's system of grading to the Canadian
Grade Point Average system or any other system since the conversion may
not be accurate.
You may attach an explanatory note
from your college to indicate your rank in your class and/or university.
The letter may also indicate your place as compared to the class and
the university average and the number of students in the class and the
number of colleges and students in the university.
You may also provide any other information or documents that you feel may help you in the admission process.
Students
applying for admission to the MBA program are required to submit an
official transcript (mark-sheets) from each college or university that
they have attended after secondary school with complete details of the
subjects/credits involved (for each year) and other details like
correspondence courses, diplomas etc.
Most business
schools ask for the transcript (mark-sheets) to be sealed in an envelope
and signed and attested across the seal by the registrar. This
procedure is to be done for each and every college that you have
attended.
Some schools may ask for more than one copy of the transcript.
If
the transcripts are in a language other than English, then they must be
translated into English only by the issuing authority or university
otherwise it may not be accepted.
2. Standardized Admission Tests
GMAT : This score is required by most universities and the minimum required ranges from 500 in some to 600 in the top universities.
TOEFL : This
test is mandatory for International students applying to a Graduate
course or University in Canada. The minimum score required by most
universities for admission ranges from 550 to 600 (Paper-based test) and
213 to 250 (Computer-based test).
Note:
Many universities in Canada have their own English proficiency tests.
These tests are conducted in many countries. For more information, check
out the websites of the business schools that you are interested in.
Some business schools in Canada accept IELTS score in lieu of TOEFL.
3. Work History
Most MBA programs in Canada require at least two to three years’ work experience.
A
detailed Résumé is an important part of your application. It should
include all information of professional work experience along with
details like position(s) held, achievements and scope of work.
4. Letters of Recommendation
Letters of reference or recommendation letters play an important role in the admission process for MBA programs.
A
recommendation letter is a signed statement from a person who knows you
well professionally or has taught you in a subject that is related to
the course you are applying to
The author or teacher
must indicate his position, how long he/she has known the applicant and
in what capacity. He/she should briefly discuss the need, importance and
usefulness of the study the applicant proposes to undertake. Authors
are usually asked to rank applicants in their letters of recommendation,
which helps admission officers to interpret the academic credentials of
foreign students.
Students should obtain letters of
recommendation (often on the prescribed forms sent by the institutions)
from employers or colleagues who know them at a professional as well as
personal level. You may like to request your author to give concrete
examples that show your qualities, strengths etc. to help your case.
Many
business schools have their own format and questions that have to be
answered by the person who is giving the letter of recommendation on
your behalf. Letters, which do not give enough information, can
jeopardize a candidate’s chances of selection
For more details on letters of recommendation, formats and tips, Please visit this website
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5. Statement of Purpose
The
personal essays, play a very important role in the process of
evaluating your application for admission because it gives the faculty
assessing your application their most significant impression of you as
an individual. This section is the key to distinguish your application
from other suitable candidates and a chance to market yourself.
A
personal statement should include your reasons for choosing the MBA
program, the suitability of your education and experience, your personal
interests and career goals.
Most Business schools have
their own essay questions and format. Others may ask for a résumé or
reasons for applying to that particular course.
Foreign Student Issues
* Accommodation
* Working while studying
* Post MBA Employment
* Health Care
Accommodation
Each
institute has its own policy for housing and may offer a range of
options for single and married students. Most common types of
accommodations are:
School-Provided Home stays: A home
stay usually consists of a Canadian family hosting a student in their
home while the student attends classes in Canada. This includes meals as
well as a private, furnished room. (Cost: CDN $ 400 - $ 800 per month)
School-Provided
Residence/Dormitory: Many schools have accommodation conveniently
located on or near their campuses. There is usually an option of either
shared or private room and dormitories. (Cost: CDN $ 3000 - $ 7500 per
year)
Off Campus Housing: Usually many students share
or rent apartments to save costs. Listings of available apartments or
homes are published weekly in local newspapers. Rents vary greatly
according to the location and time of year. (Cost: CDN $ 250 - $ 700 per
month)
Working while Studying
Employment
opportunities for international students are limited. You should not
plan on earning substantial money from a part-time job to help pay for
your studies.
On campus :
Though international students are allowed to work on the campus of any
publicly-funded, degree granting institution, these jobs are often
difficult to obtain and do not provide sufficient funds to sustain
education costs.
Practical Training :
In addition, there may be opportunities for practical training which
entail a period of authorized employment, designed to allow foreign
students to have professional work experience related to their field of
study. For further details, contact the foreign student adviser at the
university, after you are enrolled.
Post-MBA Employment
Immigration
rules in Canada are quiet easy. Many people apply for immigration for
work and get the permission. So, if you have studied in a Canadian
Institute and if you are any good, you should most likely be able to
manage a job and a permit for work.
Of course it will depend upon your own abilities and skills to get a good job.
Health Care
This
is another very important criteria for financial planning. Most
Canadian Institutes require that all students including international
students be covered by an insurance policy that will protect them
against medical, hospital bills if they get sick or are injured while
studying at the college, as health care is very expensive. Some
provinces like Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan cover
international students under their provincial health care plans.
Students studying in other provinces must arrange for private medical
coverage through private insurance companies, which approximately costs
about CDN $ 35 per month.
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application forms/documents, which are required for the admission and
Student Visa Process which will be filled with our supervision.
Our experts
check your completed application to make sure that there are no
mistakes and it is complete so that it is not held up at the university.
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