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Admission requirements

We take a ‘whole picture’ approach to applications, giving equal weight to grades, professional achievements, interpersonal skills and leadership potential.

We believe that exposure to a rich variety of viewpoints makes for a superior learning experience, and pride ourselves on building diverse classes of exceptional individuals.

The program uses a rigorous set of admission criteria, based on a combination of academic ability, interpersonal skills, employment credentials and more.

Global Executive MBA

Admission criteria

The following basic criteria are used in assessing applicants. Due to the competitive nature of admissions to the program, successful candidates tend to exceed the minimum requirements.

Minimum admission requirements:

  • 5+ years of full-time work experience
  • 2+ years of mid-to-senior management experience (people, project or budget management)
  • Recognized undergraduate degree or equivalent
  • Successful completion of the GMAT/GRE or the equivalent Rotman EDT test
  • Current full-time employment
  • English language proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS score required for non-English language degrees


    We are currently accepting applications for the fall 2023 intake, and will continue to do so on a rolling basis until the cohort is full. Please reach out to our Recruitment and Admissions team to schedule a personal consultation.

    We encourage international students to apply to earlier rounds in order to allow enough time for study permit applications.

Note: To qualify for the program, you’re advised to arrange your work schedules and personal and professional responsibilities to allow you to complete the necessary class-work and self-study. You will be required to obtain your employer’s consent for the time you will spend away from work. Some students also request financial support from their employers in exchange for increased corporate performance. Please contact gemba@rotman.utoronto.ca for further guidance.



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