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Admission Process

Your Application Advisor will work with you to ensure that your application is not only complete, but presents you and your qualifications in the best possible light.

There is no fee to apply to Smith's Accelerated MBA program.

Admission Requirements

  1. An undergraduate degree in business, commerce or a related field with a minimum B average and completion of the following prerequisite business courses with a B or better grade.
    • Accounting
    • Finance
    • Macroeconomics
    • Microeconomics
    • Statistics
    • Marketing
    • Organizational Behaviour
    • Operations
    • Strategy
  2. A minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.

Step One:
Preliminary Assessment

Application Advisors will work with you through every step of the application process. Begin your preliminary assessment by completing the online application form and attaching a scanned copy of resume and your transcripts (if available).

An Application Advisor will review and contact you (normally within 2-3 business days) and suggest helpful ways to strengthen your file. To speak with an Application Advisor, call toll-free 1.888.393.2622.

Step Two:
Complete your Application File

Applications for admission to the program must include:

  • Application Form
    To be completed online.
  • Resume
    A current resume that includes academic experience, work experience, memberships in professional associations, and volunteer and community activities.
  • Official Transcripts
    An official transcript from each post-secondary institution you have attended.
  • Cover Letter
    A cover letter outlining current responsibilities and assignments, career accomplishments, reasons for applying to the Accelerated MBA Program and your professional and personal goals.
  • Two References
    Referees will be provided a link by your Application Advisor.
  • Personal Interview
    An interview with the Program Director, either in person or by Skype, upon completion of your application.

Applicants will be evaluated on the depth of their work experience, academic background and management/leadership skills. In some cases, the GMAT may be recommended as a way to strengthen your application file.

Please send original transcripts to:
Accelerated MBA, Admissions Committee
The Stephen J.R. Smith School of Business
Goodes Hall, Queen's University, Room 330
Kingston, Ontario
Canada K7L 3N6

We hold all application materials in complete confidence.