Global Business (MGB)

Program-specific requirements

You must demonstrate a level of maturity, motivation and potential consistent with the demands of a professional management program and a successful career in international business. We assess these characteristics based on your resumé, references, personal statements (essays), extra-curricular activities, personal and professional accomplishments, awards, recognitions, etc.

• The MGB program is a pre-experience master’s program. You should have no more than 5 years of post-graduation work experience.
• You have earned the equivalent of at least a B average over the last 2 years (or equivalent of 30 UVic units) of your degree.
• You have completed, or are about to complete an acceptable Bachelor's degree (or recognized equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Victoria). We ask that all applicants complete the following 5 business fundamental courses with a minimum grade of B- in each individual course:
  
  • Finance
  • International business
  • Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Organizational behaviour/human resource management

• GMAT score is not required.
• Work experience is preferred but not required.

Additional application information

1. Current résumé

• you must demonstrate your professional experience, motivation and international management potential

• any work experience that you've had since graduation or during your studies should be highlighted in your résumé or by other documentation

2. Assessment reports

• assessment reports are required from at least 3 references (more are encouraged) who are familiar with your work
• at least 2 of your references should be academic

• your references should be individuals who can provide a candid assessment of your abilities

• contact your references before providing their name and email address in the online application to confirm their willingness to provide an assessment
• a letter of reference may be supplied in addition to the assessment report
• additional paper/hard-copy assessment documents are not required

3. Two personal submissions

1. Written submission

   • share your preferred path choice and explain the reasons for your preference
   • this should be in a standard written format, approximately 500-700 words in length
     
     

2. Video submission

   • must be 3 minutes in length
   • must include you speaking
   • give us insight into who you are, and what contribution you will make to the program and to your preferred path cohort.
     • tell us: 
       • About your personal journey so far—how does the MGB play into your next steps and future goals?
       • What nuances or features are most appealing to you about the MGB program?
       • What do you hope to get out of the MGB program?

   • submit your video by uploading it as an "unlisted" video to YouTube or another digital platform

   • include the access link to your video as a pdf document in your application