Admission Requirements

Smith School of Business has a rolling admission policy which means applications are reviewed as they are received. Students are encouraged to apply early, as classes fill quickly.

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Requirements

Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited university, with an overall recommended B average. Degrees in mathematics, business, computer science, economics, engineering, or science are preferred.
Applicants must have completed at least one mathematics or statistics course covering hypothesis testing, linear regression, and their applications, with a minimum grade of B. Applicants from other academic backgrounds may still be considered if they can demonstrate strong quantitative ability through relevant experience, training, or additional coursework.
No professional experience is required for admission.
Two letters of reference are required, preferably one academic and one from an employment supervisor.
While not required, completing a computer science course with Python programming can strengthen your application.
Demonstrated English language proficiency for those whose first language is not English and whose undergraduate university studies were taken in a language other than English. The test of English facility is a firm requirement that cannot be waived.

Programming

Upon acceptance to the program, all applicants who are successful in the admission process will be expected to have a foundational understanding in programming languages prior to the start of the program. If you do not already have this experience, the Program Team will be able to recommend online courses you can take to increase your programming acumen in these languages.

International Students

Applicants are expected to use BorderPass immigration support to prepare and submit their study permit applications. This no-cost service, included as part of the Queen’s Commitment Package, connects you with licensed Canadian immigration lawyers and provides end-to-end guidance to help ensure your immigration process is accurate, compliant, and stress-free.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants whose native language is not English and whose undergraduate university studies were taken in a language other than English must achieve a satisfactory score on one of the accepted tests. The test of facility in English is a firm requirement and admission decisions cannot be made until an acceptable score has been reported.

Test results must be in the form of an official report sent directly by the testing centre to the Admissions Committee. Examinee’s score records, faxes or photocopies are not acceptable.

Each applicant is responsible for making arrangements to take any of these tests and for all costs that are incurred with the writing of any of the tests.

Recognized test of facility in English:

WES Assessment

All applicants whose undergraduate education was taken outside of North America will be asked to submit a WES (World Education Service) comprehensive course-by-course evaluation to ensure that their credentials are equivalent to a four year bachelor’s degree in Canada. In addition to this, this evaluation will assist the admissions team in accurately assessing performance in specific subjects to ensure that the applicant has the quantitative ability necessary to be successful in the program. This evaluation will also be used to assess your candidacy for scholarship consideration. Please note that we will accept copies of the assessment; however, will also require original degree documentation sent directly from the University that the degree was conferred.

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