Master of Business Administration
Program Application

Admission to the MBA program occurs three times each year. Application deadlines are June 15 for a fall start, October 15 for a winter start, and February 15 for a spring start.

Applicants must provide:

• a completed application form;
• a detailed resumé demonstrating appropriate management experience;
• three letters of reference, preferably two business and one academic. References from personal friends or relatives will not be accepted. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify his or her references that, in accordance with the Province of Alberta's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information contained in the letter of reference is not considered to be confidential. The applicant, upon request, may view the information;
• a 1,000 word personal essay;
• official transcripts of post-secondary education and/or professional designation(s) sent directly to the Faculty of Business, Athabasca University, from the respective institution(s). Applicants with degrees obtained outside of North America may be required to have educational qualifications assessed independently (see International Transcripts);
• a $200 non-refundable application fee.

Upon acceptance to the program, students must pay the required non-refundable admission fee.

For detailed information on applying to the program, visit the MBA program website.