Procedures  I  Deadlines  I  Checklist

Procedures

A complete application with supporting documentation consists of the following:

• A completed application form.  This can be completed in one of two ways:
  • Online: Complete the Online Application Form at the College of Graduate Studies and Research website.
  • Paper Application: Download the GSR 100 - Application for Admission Form and send this completed form along with the rest of your registration materials
• A $75.00 application fee (in Canadian funds). This is a non-refundable fee.  Acceptable methods of payment are credit card, cash, cheque, or money order.
  • For credit card payments, please pay via the Online Application Form
  • For cash, cheque or money order payments, please send this payment along with your completed application package. If paying by cheque or money order, make it payable to: University of Saskatchewan
• An official transcript of your academic record is to be sent directly from each institution attended. Transcripts from the University of Saskatchewan do not need to be sent, but are required from all other institutions. In certain cases, an attested copy of each transcript may be accepted. From countries where degree certificates are issued, they must also be sent.
  Three confidential letters of recommendation, from professors or others acquainted sufficiently with your training and experience to express an opinion on your ability to undertake graduate training. Two of these must be academic references and one professional. These recommendations must be sent directly from each referee, using the following form: GSR 101 - Confidential Letter of Recommendation Form. A personal letter from the reference may also accompany the form.
• Current Resume detailing positions held and a description of responsibilities.
• Letter of Intent describing future career plans related to achieving a U of S MBA.
  All applicants must take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). A minimum score of 500 is recommended. This test can be written at major centres throughout the world. For information on test centre locations, the nature of the exam, and scoring procedures, please visit the GMAT website or phone 1-800-717-4628. GMAT scores are valid for five years from the date the test is taken. Please request that the testing centre send your score directly to our institution. Our GMAT Program code is XNF-2N-24.
• Applicants whose first language is not English, must provide proof of proficiency in English by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based) or 97-100 (internet-based) is required. For information on test centre locations, the nature of the exam, and scoring procedures, please visit the TOEFL website. TOEFL scores are valid for two years from the date the test is taken. Please request that the testing centres send your scores directly to our institution. Our institution code is 0980. The IELTS is also accepted with a score of 6.5. For a list of countries from which students do not need to provide English language proficiency, please see http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/english.html.
• An application is to be submitted to the MBA Director. Applicants will be advised of the School's decision. If the Edwards School of Business recommends acceptance, the application is referred to the College of Graduate Studies and Research for further action. Successful applicants receive a letter of acceptance signed by the Admissions Officer of the College of Graduate Studies and Research. Any special conditions pertaining to the student's admission are noted in the letter.

The application form, application fee (cheque or money order made payable to: University of Saskatchewan) and all supporting documents must be mailed or delivered to:

Deadlines

Candidates commence studies in August of each year. The early admissions deadline for applications is April 30. However, space permitting, applications will be accepted unti May 31st.

Apply early. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and are evaluated in the order in which they are completed. Therefore, it is to your advantage to submit your completed application as early as possible, as competition is strong and enrollment is limited. The admission process is competitive and later applications will be at a disadvantage.

The selection process for admission scholarships will begin after the early admission deadline date of March 31st. Availability of financial assistance is limited. Students should be prepared to finance their education. For further information on financial assistance - Click Here

International Applicants: The deadline to submit completed applications for the program is March 31 to allow admitted international students to secure a Canadian Study Visa.

Checklist

A complete application will include all of the following. When complete, the application package and all other materials listed below must be mailed to:

  Application Form

A completed Online Application Form at the College of Graduate Studies and Research website. If your application form is completed online, you will not have include this with your application package.

If you wish to submit a paper application, please download the GSR 100 - Application for Admission Form and send this completed form along with the rest of your registration material.

  Application Fee

A $75.00 application fee (in Canadian funds). This is a non-refundable fee.  Acceptable methods of payment are credit card, cash, cheque, or money order:

For credit card payments, please pay via the Online Application Form

For cash, cheque or money order payments, please send this payment along with your completed application package.  If paying by cheque or money order, make it payable to: University of Saskatchewan

  Official Transcript

An official transcript of your academic record is to be sent directly from each institution attended.  Transcripts from the University of Saskatchewan do not need to be sent, but are required from all other institutions.  In certain cases, an attested copy of each transcript may be accepted.  From countries where degree certificates are issued, they must also be sent.

  Three Confidential Letters of Recommendation

Download and print the (GSR 101 - Confidential Letter of Recommendation Form)

Three forms must be completed and sent directly to the university by professors or others acquainted sufficiently with the applicant's training and experience to express an opinion on the applicant's ability to undertake graduate education. Two of these should be academic references and one professional.

  Official GMAT Score

Visit the GMAT website for Information on writing the GMAT.

After writing the GMAT and attaining a minimum score of 500, have an official copy of the score sent directly to our office. Please note that attaining the minimum score does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

  Official TOEFL Score

For applicants whose first language is not English, the TOEFL test must be completed. Information on writing the TOEFL can be found on their website. After writing the TOEFL and attaining a minimum score of 600 on the paper based test, 250 on the computer based test, or 97-100 on the internet-based test, have an official copy of the score sent directly to our office.

  Resumé

Applicants must submit a current resumé with positions held and responsibilties outlined.

  Letter of Intent

Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent describing future career plans related to achieving a U of S MBA.

*Students may be required to provide additional information not included in this checklist.