The Lang MBA

Academic Requirements

• A four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university
• A minimum B– average in the final two years of your undergraduate degree.
• Applicants who are graduates of a 4-year undergraduate business degree (Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Administration or equivalent) or who hold a professional designation (e.g., CPA, CFA, PMP) may be eligible for a waiver of certain program requirements, at the discretion of the MBA Program Coordinator.

Work Requirements

• Applicants to the 2-year online MBA for working professionals must demonstrate a record of prior work experience, typically involving three or more years of supervisory and managerial responsibility.
• The one-year in-person MBA for recent graduates does not require prior work experience. However, preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated record of relevant work experience and/or experiential learning activities (e.g. co-op, internships, consulting projects).

English language Requirements

• If an applicant’s first language is not English, or their undergraduate degree was not taught at an English-language institution, an English Language Proficiency test will be required.

Advanced Standing

The University of Guelph gives advanced standing for students who have completed graduate-level courses. A maximum of two courses will be considered for advanced standing credit. For more information, please see the University of Guelph's Graduate Studies website.