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INTAR
Joined: 30 Sep 2007
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MBA in Canada without GMAT
Mon Oct 01, 2007 12:22 PM
I am looking for an MBA in Canada which does not require GMAT score and lasts not longer than 18 months.
Does anybody know such programs?

I have more than 5 years of work exeperience related to administration and marketing, BBA degree and LLDiploma.

[Edited by INTAR on 01 Oct 2007]
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juanito

Joined: 22 Jun 2007
Posts: 49
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Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:04 PM
Here some Canadian MBAs which meet your requirements:
- Brock University - St. Catharines, ON, Canada
- Université Laval - Québec, Canada (as far as I understand, please chek. its all in French..)
- Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo Campus:
GMAT may be waived under certain strict circumstances:
see: www.wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=356&p=3410

[Edited by juanito on 03 Oct 2007]
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INTAR
Joined: 30 Sep 2007
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Thu Oct 04, 2007 06:43 AM
Thank you!
The list is not very long. I hope that there are more programs meeting the reqirements.
I also found Malaspina University College.
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juanito

Joined: 22 Jun 2007
Posts: 49
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Fri Oct 05, 2007 09:00 PM
There are some more. I didn't have more time yesterday to look them up for you.

But I must say your request limits que choice quite a lot. Especially the good MBAs require alll the GMAT. Also, it's more typical for Canada to offer 2 year MBAs, like in the US. But about one school out of two has a one year version too
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maite

Joined: 22 Sep 2007
Posts: 19
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Sat Oct 06, 2007 04:02 PM
I confirm what Juanito writes, Most MBA programs require GMAT, and that`s not a Canadian specialty at all.

I would even say that you should be suspicious about unknown programs NOT requiring GMAT - that can mean that they don`t attract enough people, and that they accept everyohne, even those who have a bad profile - not a good place to study then.

In fact, the school has to measure somehow the capacities and qualification of the candidate. That`s why top programs sometimes are fine with other prooves than GMAT if the student establishes that he/she is far, but very far beyond average.

[Edited by maite on 06 Oct 2007]
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maite

Joined: 22 Sep 2007
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Sat Oct 06, 2007 04:18 PM
So, taking into account the above and what Juanito stated, its normal that out of the 40-50 MBA programs in Canada only a small list corresponds to what you are looking for.

Here some more information that might be interesting for you:

The admission section of the MBA at University of New Brunswick it says: "students with a GPA of 3.2/4.3 or higher may be eligible for a GMAT waiver"

If you speak French, you might have a have a look also at:
Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM) MBA - AND
Université de Sherbrooke (Québec)
I did not find any mention of GMAT

Hope that helped?
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INTAR
Joined: 30 Sep 2007
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Mon Oct 08, 2007 09:28 AM
Thank you!
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Deep_mishra
Joined: 14 Oct 2007
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Wed Oct 24, 2007 06:59 PM
What are the options for 1 year MBA with GMAT in Canada.
I apologise if I am diverting from the topic of discussion
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maite

Joined: 22 Sep 2007
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Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:59 PM
Not at all, we kind of finished the above discussion, anyways MBAs not requiring GMAT is a very specific, marginal request.

Regarding your question, there are quite a few one year programs in Canada. From my personal research I got the impression that the general model in Canada is the 2-year version like in the US, but a lot of schools offer both.

I started my research going through the FIND MBA Canada section, where I went through the programs one by one. It's only 5 pages, some 40 MBAs, very well feasible.
But I think you can even narrow your research with specific parameters using the reseach function (head of this page on the right side, button: "Search MBA")
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maite

Joined: 22 Sep 2007
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Thu Oct 25, 2007 01:31 PM
I just did this research out of curiosity, you have 20 one-year MBAs in Canada!
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Deep_mishra
Joined: 14 Oct 2007
Posts: 13
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Thu Oct 25, 2007 02:37 PM
Thanks a lot Maite. I appreciate your effort.
Let me give you an overview of my background.
I am an IT professional (expertising in database systems) with 4 years of work exp. I would like to stick to the filed of IT and use my MBA to excel in my existing field.
First of all, does that make sense ?
Well, what specific courses would help me in my purpose. Are there any specific courses for tecnical graduates with work exp (like IT finance etc).
The sole purpose of 1 year MBA is its pace. .

Thanks again for your effort
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maite

Joined: 22 Sep 2007
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Fri Oct 26, 2007 05:10 PM
I understand, one year is quicker, and also far lower in costs.

As for your profile, I can't help you I'm afraid, since I have a law beackground, I studied law and economics and don't know about IT. Sorry for that :-(

But generally speaking you can either stick to your field, or chose a general MBA if you head more for positions of management of a company specialised in the field. That depends n your personal preferences. You sound more like wanting to specialize in your field, that's fine.

For the courses, I don't understand very well, do you mean something outside an MBA or in the MBA program?
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Deep_mishra
Joined: 14 Oct 2007
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Mon Oct 29, 2007 06:14 PM
I am looking for something within MBA. but i understand i dont have much of options. ;-)
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amitteehal

Joined: 29 Oct 2007
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Tue Oct 30, 2007 09:02 AM
Ya Deep..dat makes sense n you r not alone.
I think there are some courses like IT (Fin/Mktng)..but u have to shed some sweat to search.. ;-(
You can go for MIS( Management in Information Systems).
SO..best of luck..;)
Chao..
Amit
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amitteehal

Joined: 29 Oct 2007
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Tue Oct 30, 2007 09:10 AM
Hi Maite,
Wats the scope of MBA in Canada?
I've read that there is a problem to find jobs in Canada esp. for international students.
Also, m worried abt ROI.
Pls help me if possible.
If you knoe any source that can help on these issues or in general on MBA in Canada.. Pls fwd to me.

Regards,

Amit Teehal
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Deep_mishra
Joined: 14 Oct 2007
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Tue Oct 30, 2007 07:29 PM
Ya Deep..dat makes sense n you r not alone.
I think there are some courses like IT (Fin/Mktng)..but u have to shed some sweat to search.. ;-(
You can go for MIS( Management in Information Systems).
SO..best of luck..;)
Chao..
Amit



Thanks Amit. Well I dont think there is much of career prospects in MIS. It with financeor marketting sounds good tome. Do you have any details on it ?
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amitteehal

Joined: 29 Oct 2007
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Wed Oct 31, 2007 06:04 AM
Thanks Amit. Well I dont think there is much of career prospects in MIS. It with financeor marketting sounds good tome. Do you have any details on it ?



M afraid I don't have anything right now..
If I come across anything.. will let l u know..

:)
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nazeel
Joined: 15 Dec 2010
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MBA in Canada without GMAT
Thu Dec 16, 2010 12:21 PM
I want to pursue a career in media mangement..I am en Electronic and communication engineer ,but works in IT field.
I am looking for a MBA that will enhance my leadership quality and will help me to get into a media mangement profile.I love to manage talenetd people like singers,musicians and all.I see MBA in york univ with an elective in arts management.
Please help.
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Sunshine
Joined: 10 Jan 2011
Posts: 2
MBA in Canada without GMAT
Tue Jan 11, 2011 03:26 PM
Hi

I am having 5 yrs of work experience in HR in one of the Top MNC. I want to do MBA majoring in HR and without GMAT. I will have my IELTS exam soon. Which uni or country would be suitable for me? I am a single mother and I cant afford much. But really want to get the degree from a reputed uni. and would also like to work/settle there. Can anyone suggest? Really need the info
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sydney123
Joined: 15 May 2011
Posts: 1
MBA in Canada without GMAT
Mon May 16, 2011 01:42 PM
Worth having a look here
www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/international
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Malia
Joined: 24 Sep 2006
Posts: 188
MBA in Canada without GMAT
Mon May 16, 2011 07:34 PM
Why do you post a link to a school that does not offer an MBA at all?

[Edited by Malia on 16 May 2011]
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amydecia
Joined: 21 Feb 2011
Posts: 27
MBA in Canada without GMAT
Tue Jun 21, 2011 08:49 AM
No that irrelevant links according to content. Due to high demand of MBA. Every college want to start for their own business
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sam1972
Joined: 31 Jul 2011
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MBA in Canada without GMAT
Mon Aug 01, 2011 02:44 PM
Hi all. I have a question . I have 16 years of experience with a BBA degree.I am immgrating to canada and hopefully will start living in 2012 onwards on PR . I have plan to work and study MBA . My question is if I have to clear GMAT + IELTS for getting admission in a reputed B school ? I am from India. ???????
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Manish7490
Joined: 17 Nov 2012
Posts: 2
MBA in Canada without GMAT
Sun Nov 18, 2012 04:27 AM
Hi Seniors i need some help.
I have done my graduation i.e Bachelors of Management studies back in India. finished in 2012. and i am in canada on student visa for marketing course PGDM in geroge borwn coll. but now i know that it doesnt have much recognition as its a college. So i want to study in a University. So according to my profile can i get admision in a university for MBA i dont have GMAT score. And Ielts is 7.5 Please i need help badly cause am planning to go back to india and do MBA there. Please help.
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ezra

Joined: 27 Jul 2011
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MBA in Canada without GMAT
Mon Nov 19, 2012 11:30 AM
There are very few MBA programs in Canada that would be worth the investment that don't require the GMAT. The good schools like UBC Sauder, Concordia Molson, and York Schulich - all require you to take the GMAT.

Additionally, each of these schools and similar ones require you to have at least two years of work experience, which it doesn't sound like you have.
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