Online Business Administration Degree :: Accredited Universities

Today, the AU MBA is Canada’s largest executive MBA program, and has earned a place among the top MBAs in the world.
Our powerful collaborative learning environment has stood the test of time. The AU online Executive MBA helps you develop the comprehensive advanced management skills you need for success in any sector—without putting the rest of your life on hold.

Entry Requirements

• You have an undergraduate degree from an accredited university plus at least THREE years of managerial experience, OR
• You hold an accepted professional designation and at least FIVE years of managerial experience OR
• You have at least EIGHT to TEN years of progressively responsible managerial experience.
• Applicants must be proficient in the English language and confirm access to a computer system that meets the program's requirements.

Successful completion of a degree program at an accredited post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction; proof that the instruction for the degree was in English may be required;
A grade of 70% or higher in an Athabasca University undergraduate or equivalent level English course that is recognized by the faculty/centre;
Successful completion as a non-program student of a number of Athabasca University courses as determined by the faculty/centre;
Most recent official score, taken within the last two years, of any of the following:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and obtain a minimum score of 550 (on the written test) or 80 (on the Internet-based test);
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and obtain a minimum score of 6.0;
Michigan English Language Battery (MELAB) test and obtain a score of 80;
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) and obtain a minimum score of 60.

Other Fees

• $200 Application fees

• $800 Admission fees

• $350 Course withdrawal processing fee

• $250 Comprehensive examination fee (repeats)

• $100 Program transfer fee

• $13 AU Graduate Student Association Fee (per credit)

• $250 Per Course Western Deans' Agreement administration fee (non-AU visiting students)

• $250 Transfer Credit Evaluation Fee

• $500 Continuation fee

Notes

Application package requires:
• RESUME
• REFERENCES
• ESSAY
• TRANSCRIPTS
• ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
• APPLICATIONS FEES

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The Doctorate in Business Administration focuses on researching practical business and managerial issues through knowledge building, critique, and the systematic application of relevant theories and research to management practice. It is designed for those who want to make direct impact on their organizations, industry and communities through improved management practice. It is a research-based qualification with the same level of rigor and scholarship expected of any doctoral program.

Entry Requirements

• An MBA or equivalent master’s degree from an accredited university
• Five or more years of significant management and/or professional work experience
• An acceptable university level course in statistics
• English language proficiency
• GMAT score
• An expression of research interests (1,000 – 1,500 words)
• Three reference letters, preferably two business and one academic, but three business references are acceptable
Applicants must have successfully completed an English Language Proficiency Test unless they have received a high school diploma or university degree from one of the following countries:
• Canada
• Australia
• Ireland
• New Zealand
• U.S.
• United Kingdom
• English-speaking West Indies
• Successful completion of a degree program at an accredited post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction; proof that the instruction for the degree was in English may be required;
• A grade of 70% or higher in an Athabasca University undergraduate or equivalent level English course that is recognized by the faculty/centre;
• Successful completion as a non-program student of a number of Athabasca University courses as determined by the faculty/centre;
• Most recent official score, taken within the last two years, of any of the following:
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and obtain a minimum score of 550 (on the written test) or 80 (on the Internet-based test);
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and obtain a minimum score of 6.0;
• Michigan English Language Battery (MELAB) test and obtain a score of 80;
• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) and obtain a minimum score of 60.

Other Fees

• $13 Graduate Student Association fees (Per Credit)

• $400 surcharge applies to students residing outside of Canada

• $200 Application fees

• $800 Program admission fee

• $200 Transfer Credit Evaluation Fee

• $500 Continuation Fee

• $100 Program transfer fee

• $250 Per course Western Deans' Agreement administration fee (non-AU visiting students)

• $350 Course withdrawal processing fee

Notes

Application package requires:
• RESUME
• THREE LETTERS OF REFERENCE
• AN EXPRESSION OF RESEARCH INTERESTS
• TRANSCRIPTS
• GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSIONS TEST (GMAT) RESULTS
• DEMONSTRATION OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

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Laurentian University’s online MBA program has been developed for CGAs and senior CGA students. The unique partnership between the Certified General Accountants Association and Laurentian provides CGAs and students with access to an affordable MBA that can be completed in as little as 15 months.
Laurentian University’s online MBA program is being offered through an exclusive arrangement with the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC). This unique opportunity will provide CAIB or CPIB designation holders who are in good standing with their IBAC member association with access to an affordable MBA that provides the flexibility needed to balance education, career and family life.

Entry Requirements

CGA MBA Admission Requirements

All candidates must be CGAs or senior CGA students in good standing with the Certified General Accountants Association. Through the provincial/territorial/regional CGA affiliate or international program office, an applicant must submit the following documentation:
• Completed Application for Admission form and a $60 application fee payable to Laurentian. This fee is non-refundable;
• A curriculum vitae outlining prior post secondary academic and professional education and a detailed description of work experiences, including description of duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments;
• Official transcripts for all post secondary education and a CGA professional studies transcript which will be provided by your regional association (Important notice: International transcripts must include the original transcript and the translated version. Laurentian University also requires proof of graduation with each international transcript (degree certificate in original language and translated version). An application with missing educational transcripts and proof of graduation will not be processed in the session applied for);
• Three letters of reference on a standardized form; and
• A letter of application (between 500 and 1000 words).

Admission to the MBA program is competitive and will be based on the Laurentian University Admission Committee’s relative rankings of applications. The Committee will review each application individually and assess each applicant’s own combination of prior education, work experience and unique strengths in determining the applicant’s ability to successfully undertake the MBA program.
Generally, the following admission requirements apply:
• Completion of Levels 1-4 of the CGA program or equivalent
• Minimum two years of work experience
• A recognized undergraduate degree or equivalent
• 70% or a B average in prior post secondary and professional education

Applicants without an undergraduate degree can be considered for admission provided they have achieved significant work experience at a senior management level and have demonstrated a strong academic aptitude

IBAC MBA Admission Requirements:

All candidates must be a member in good standing with an IBAC member association and hold the CAIB or CPIB designations. An applicant will be required to submit the following documentation with their application:
• Completed Application for Admission form and a $60 application fee payable to Laurentian University. This fee is non-refundable;
• A curriculum vitae outlining prior post secondary academic and professional education and a detailed description of work experiences, including description of duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments;
• Official transcripts for all post secondary education;
• Three letters of reference on a standardized form; and
• A letter of application (between 500 and 1000 words).

Admission to the online MBA program is competitive and will be based on the Laurentian University Admission Committee’s relative rankings of applications. The Committee will review each application individually and assess each applicant’s own combination of prior education, work experience and unique strengths in determining the applicant’s ability to successfully undertake the online MBA program.

Generally, the following admission requirements apply:
• A recognized 4-year undergraduate degree (in any discipline) or equivalent;
• 70% or a B average in prior post secondary or professional education; and
• Minimum two years of work experience.

Applicants without a 4-year undergraduate degree may be considered for admission provided they have achieved a minimum of 10 years of work experience at an intermediate management level and have demonstrated a strong academic aptitude (e.g., other post-secondary studies, GMAT score).

Other Fees

• $662.62 Incidental Fees

• $636.19 AEF Association des étudiants francophones incidentals

• $684 University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP)

• $65 Admission Deferral Fee – International Students

• $50 Application Fee

• $210 Auditing Fee (6 credits) (Domestic students)

• $840 Auditing Fee (6 credits) (Foreign students)

• $45 Deferred Exam

• $43 Installment Fee

• $60 Late Registration

• $54 Late Payment fee

• $25 Letter of Permission

• $54.60 Material Fee (per each Envision course)

• $42 Returned Cheque

• $47 Supplemental Examinations

• $262 Withdrawal Fee

Notes

Completion of the CGA designation and/or presentation of a GMAT score are not required for admission but will strengthen an application.

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As an MBA graduate, you will be prepared to act as an effective leader in global contexts. You will be able to take on complex business challenges, apply pragmatic problem-solving methods, communicate persuasively and make informed, responsible decisions that drive organizational success.

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree program at a recognized university, with a grade of 70% (or equivalent) or better average in the last year of their program or a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) or better;
OR

Applicants who have not completed a recognized baccalaureate degree may be considered for admission of they can demonstrate a significant depth and breadth of business/management experience, or a combination of education and experience, to be successful in the MBA program. Applicants in this category of admission must:
Be over twenty-one (21) years of age on or before the first day of classes, and
Demonstrate at least five (5) years of professional or management experience with evidence of career progression and relevant education and/or training.

GMAT/GRE Requirement:
An acceptable score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or equivalent score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). The Admissions Committee will look for scores that indicate strengths in the verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing assessment portions of the exams. The score must be no more than five (5) years old.
Wavier of GMAT/GRE Requirement: Applicants may apply for a waiver of this requirement if they possess one or more of the following:
An appropriate professional designation (e.g., CA, CMA, CGA, CHRP, P.Eng.);
Completion of a graduate degree or higher credential at a recognized university; OR
A minimum of five (5) years documented professional or management experience with evidence of career progression and relevant education and/or training.
All applicants to the MBA program must submit:
A completed application form;
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended;
Official documentation confirming professional designations, where applicable;
Two (2) letters of academic reference attesting to readiness for graduate studies; For those without recent academic experience, letters from employers attesting to management level experience and writing and analytical skills will be acceptable;
A detailed chronological résumé clearly outlining educational achievements, work experience and progression, and other related experience; and
A Letter of Intent (LOI) that clearly explains why the applicant is applying and outlines the student’s academic intentions.
Applicants who completed undergraduate studies outside Canada must also submit:
Documentation confirming their degree was awarded, if not already indicated on official transcripts;
A credential evaluation from a recognized service confirming equivalency if the applicant submits a credential from an unrecognized institution or if additional analysis is required by the Admissions Committee; and
Proof of English language proficiency.

English Language Proficiency for International Students
English is the language of instruction at University Canada West. If a student’s first language is not English, one of the following must be submitted:
English 12 or equivalent from a Canadian high school, with a grade of 65% or better
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 233 (computer-based test) or 86 (internet-based test)
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of 6.5 or better
LPI (Language Proficiency Index) score of 5 or better
Applicants must arrange for the testing agency / institution to send these scores directly to the Registrar’s Office at University Canada West.

Other Fees

Student Activity & Alumni $1/credit/term

Library & Technology $4.50/credit ($13.50/course)

Fees for Additional Services

Appeal to Academic Council $100 (refunded if appeal is successful)

Appeal to Dean $50 (refunded if appeal is successful)

Audit Fee 50% of tuition

Course Challenge 50% of course tuition

Duplicate credential $25

Duplicate tax receipt $25

Evaluation of International Credentials 2 Provided by ICES or WES

Financial hold release 3 $75

Graduation fee 4 $150 (includes gown)

Late graduation application fee $50

Letter of Confirmation $25

NSF fee for returned cheques $30

PLAR $500 per portfolio

Program Transfer fee $50

Readmission fee 5 $100

Reregistration following withdrawal $150

Student ID Card replacement $25

Supplemental Exam fee $100 on campus

Transcript 7 $10 / $8.00

Transcript (RUSH) $25 ( 2 hour service)

Wire transfer fee $25

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The bachelors of business administration online is designed for adult learners who have earned some college credits and seek to finish their bachelor’s degree and enhance their business management knowledge.
The program also prepares professionals for various career paths that require excellent business, communication and critical-thinking skills. A bachelor’s degree in business is a must-have credential for individuals who seek to integrate management, administration and strategy theory into their current or future career. Our online courses are the exact same courses as those delivered on campus.

Entry Requirements

Students applying for entry into King University bachelor’s programs must meet the following requirements:
• A minimum of a 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale and the equivalent of 60 semester hours or an associate degree.
• Students with less than a 2.2 GPA may be considered and accepted on a conditional basis provided they are able to demonstrate a significant rationale as to why they feel they will succeed in the program.
• A completed “Plan of Study” to document how those students who need extra courses to meet the required 124 credits for graduation will earn additional credits. Students with 45 to 60 hours may apply for admission; however, they must meet with a King University Student Support Specialist to develop a specific written plan that outlines how they will complete the program. This plan must be in place prior to registration of classes.

Other Fees

Books = $1,340

Miscellaneous = $3,182

Technology Fee: $100 fee per course (included in the Total Tuition).

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