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.

Typically, students entering the MMA program are:
People with an undergraduate degree in business and strong aptitudes and backgrounds in mathematics looking for more analytical training. OR
People with a degree in mathematics, engineering or science students looking for applied, management-oriented, analytics training. OR
IT professionals with strong mathematics backgrounds aiming to broaden their knowledge of emerging analytics applications.
Requirements
  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited university in mathematics, business, computer science, economics, engineering or science. Including at least one mathematics or statistics course that covers hypothesis testing, linear regression, and their applications.
  • Relevant work experience; Exceptional applicants without work experience may be considered.
  • GMAT score of 650 or more. This requirement may be waived for exceptional candidates.
  • 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.
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:

TOEFL
IELTS
MELAB
PTE
Admission Process

Complete the online application for the program of your choice: MMA - Toronto or Global MMA. Once received, a Smith School of Business Application Advisor will review it and will contact you to suggest ways to strengthen your file.

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You can connect with our Admissions Team before submitting a program application.

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