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Programs

Business Administration (MBA)

Saint John campus

  • Degree Offered: MBA
  • Application Deadline: International Applicants May 30; Canadian Applicants July 15
  • Study Options: Coursework and consulting project or study abroad; or coursework and thesis
  • Length: 1 Year
  • Entry Terms: Fall Only

The MBA program provides world-class education and one of the shortest payback periods in North America for a one-year or part-time MBA. 

The program is designed to develop innovative entrepreneurial leaders, and our students enjoy small class sizes, a diverse international student body, accessible faculty and a dedicated staff. The program offers plenty of opportunities for networking, internships and study abroad to round out your educational experience and unleash your innovation and leadership potential.

Students benefit from professional development, mentorship, study abroad and internship opportunities during their program of study. We normally have around 75 students in the program.  Recent graduates have gone on to work for Irving Oil, J.D. Irving, Ernst & Young, Mariner Partners, TD Bank, RBC, propelICT and ConnexionWorks. Every year, nearly $100,000 in merit awards are given to entering students: $10,000 to candidates with a 660 GMAT and five years of post-graduate work experience or $4,000 to those with a 4.0 CGPA or a 600 GMAT and five years of relevant post-graduate work experience. Additionally, Flewwelling scholarships of at least $5,000 are awarded to one or more students per year.

Research and concentration areas

  • Business Development and Professional Sales
  • Entrepreneurship and Technology Management
  • General Management
  • International Business
  • Project Management
  • Research Option

Application requirements

  1. Applicants should hold a four year (120 credit house) undergraduate degree from a recognized university with a minimum cumulative GPA 3.0/4.3. Your official transcript will be required. 
  2. A resume detailing a minimum of two years consecutive post graduate full-time relevant work experience. 
  3. Statement of purpose highlighting how an MBA would benefit your career goals. 
  4. GMAT (550), or GRE 54th percentile; with a strong CGPA, the GMAT may be waived
  5. Applicants are required to submit a complete application, and three letters of reference including at least one academic reference
  6. International Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to submit language scores.  TOEFL IBT score of 94 or equivalent, or IELTS 7.0.
  7. If you are not sure whether you qualify or to which program you should apply, complete the pre-application form.

Contact us

For more information regarding our program please contact Sarah Craig. 

Office: Philip W. Oland Hall, Rm. 212A

Phone: 1-506-648-5746

Related: Faculty of Business - MBA

               MBA Saint John Information Sheet