Pre-Masters of Business Administration (Pre-MBA) Program
The Pre-MBA Program is full-time, intensive, non-credit program offered by Saint John College and UNB Saint John's Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Program and is designed to help international students bridge the gap between their undergraduate education, work experience, and the entry requirements of UNB Saint John's MBA Program.
Who should take the Pre-MBA Program?
International students who have been conditionally accepted to the UNB Saint John MBA Program but who need to increase their level of English language ability and/or gain work experience before beginning the MBA Program.
What are the English language test score requirements for UNB Saint John's Pre-MBA and MBA Programs?
In order to meet the English-language requirements of the UNB Saint John MBA Program, students are required to do one of the following:
- achieve an IELTS score of 7.0 (or an equivalent score on other standardized tests of English, like TOEFL or CAEL)
- successfully complete the Pre-MBA Program at Saint John College
Students must have an IELTS score of 6.0 in order to enter the Pre-MBA Program.
How long is the Pre-MBA Program?
The Pre-MBA Program is an 8-month (2-semester) full-time program and is divided into two (2) Modules (I and II).
When does the Pre-MBA Program begin?
Students can enter the Pre-MBA Program in January and September of each year.
What courses are included in the Pre-MBA Program?
The Pre-MBA Program includes a combination of English-second-language development courses and introductory business courses. In Module I, students take five (5) courses and focus primarily on improving and increasing their academic English language skills as well as becoming familiar with Canadian business language and culture.
In Module II, students take six (6) courses and focus on improving their knowledge of core business concepts in areas such as Economics, Organizational Behaviour, Accounting, Math and General Business. Module II of the Pre-MBA Program also includes a GMAT Preparation course for students who are required to achieve a GMAT score of 550 or higher as a condition of their acceptance to the UNB Saint John MBA Program.
What is the cost of the Pre-MBA Program?
The total cost of the Pre-MBA Program is $14,950* CAD. This fee includes language placement testing and a GMAT Preparation course. This price does not include the cost of health insurance or required textbooks for the program.
*All fees are subject to change without notice.
Does Saint John College provide accommodations and student services?
Residence accommodation is available to international students who study at Saint John College. For more information about living on campus at UNB Saint John, please visit UNB Residence and Conference Services.
Saint John College has a Student Advisor on staff to assist its students with academic, personal, social and/or cultural challenges they may face. The Student Advisor is fluent in Arabic.
How to apply to the Pre-MBA Program
In order to join the Pre-MBA Program, students must apply and be conditionally accepted to the UNB Saint John MBA Program. To apply to the MBA Program, click here.
The application deadlines for the Pre-MBA Program are:
September start = June 15
January start = October 15
