Haskayne School of Business is the University of Calgary- Business School faculty located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. With an acceptance rate of around 56%, the school has a total enrollment of 5,300.

Haskayne School of Business offers degrees at the undergraduate, graduate, doctorate level, and more than 20 programs in Executive Education, which are available in both full-time and part-time study options. Some of the popular programs offered are Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, MSc in Sustainable Energy Development, and Doctor of Business Administration.

  • The Haskayne School of Business has a selective admission policy and it accepts applications for Fall and Winter sessions.
  • The school charges a non-refundable application fee of CAD 145 from all its international applicants.
  • The school accepts admissions in multiple intakes round the year and application deadlines are set program-wise.
  • Due to the impacts of COVID-19 on international applicants, The Haskayne School of Business is now accepting Duolingo and TOEFL Special Home Tests as an approved form of English proficiency for January 2024 admissions.
  • The school supports its students through financial aid in the form of scholarships, bursaries, and awards.

Highlights

Application Portal Student Admission
Application Fee (non-refundable) CAD 145
Acceptance Rate 56%
Student: Faculty Ratio 23:1
Mode of Program Full time, Part-time
Academic Calendar Semester-based
English Proficiency Tests Duolingo, TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE
Intake Seasons Fall and Winter 
Financial Aid Scholarships and awards available
Admission Helpline Phone: 403.210.7625, 1.855.246.7625 Fax: 403.220.0762
Email: international.advice@ucalgary.ca 

Haskayne School of Business Admission Deadlines

Haskayne School of Business accepts admissions in multiple intakes round the year, similarly, the application deadlines are set program-wise. International students willing to study in Canada are advised to submit their applications and the supporting documents before the program-specific deadlines mentioned below:

Program Deadlines
Undergraduate Programs  Application Deadline - March 1
Document Deadline - March 15
Daytime and Evening MBA Round 1 - November 15 Round 2 - January 15 Round 3 - March 1 
Executive MBA September Admissions: March 1
January Admissions: November 15 
Accelerated MBA September Admissions: April 15
January Admissions: November 15
Thesis MBA September Admissions: March 1
Master of Management Round 1 - November 15 Round 2 - January 15 Round 3 - March 1 
MSc in Sustainable Energy Development May Admissions: December 31
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) January Admissions: August 15
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) September Admissions: January 15
B.Com: Fall Admission
Sessions Deadlines
Application opens October 01
Transcript submission deadline February 01, 2023
Application deadline March 01, 2023
Document Deadline March 15, 2023
Acceptance Deadline May 01, 2023
Document Deadline for transfer applicants June 01, 2023
Final Document Deadline August 01, 2023
[MBA (Thesis-based Program):
  • Canadian permanent residents: June 01
  • International students: March 01
Master of Management:
Sessions Deadlines
Round 1 (decision by December 20) November 15
Round 2 (decision by February 20) January 15
Round 3 (decision by April 01) March 01 (final round for international applicants)
Round 4 (decision by July 01) June 15 (final round Canadian and Permanent residents)

Haskayne School of Business International Admissions

Haskayne School of Business accepts international applicants, based on their completion of High School and Bachelor’s Education with the college preparatory curriculum, their minimum grade point equivalency, required official academic records, adhesion of the appropriate deadlines, and verified financial support for the required academic year.

Application Portal: Student Admission

Application Fee: CAD 145

International applicants are required to fulfill the requirements mentioned below:

  • Official Transcripts from all previous institutions attended
  • English Language Proficiency Test Scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or Duolingo)
  • Standardized test scores like GMAT/ GRE (if applicable)
  • Statements of Purpose or Essays
  • The country-specific academic requirements for graduate programs are mentioned below:
Country Master's Minimum Admission Requirements Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements
India 4-year Bachelor's Degree - First Class Division, or 8/10 (or 7.5/10 for IIT's only). Students with a 3-year Bachelor's Degree must also hold a Master's Degree. Master's Degree - First Class Division, or 8/10 (or 7.5/10 for IIT's only)
Bangladesh 4-year Bachelor's degree or 3-year Bachelor's degree with a Master's degree - First Class/Division Master's Degree - First Class/Division
Nepal At least 4 years of study (Bachelor's) - First Division Master's Degree - First Division
Bhutan First Class/Division - 60% Master's Degree - First Class/Division - 60%

Haskayne School of Business English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

The Haskayne School of Business is currently also accepting Duolingo and TOEFL iBT Special Home Tests as equivalencies for English Language Proficiency Test Scores. International applicants may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:

Test  Requirements 
Duolingo A minimum score of 115-120 (depending upon the program requirements)

TOEFL (iBT)

A minimum score of 86-97 with no less than 20 in each component (depending upon the program requirements)
IELTS A minimum score of 6.5-7.0 (depending upon the program requirements)
PTE A minimum of score of 59-68 (depending upon the program requirements)

Haskayne School of Business Visa Process for International Students

International applicants require a study permit and a temporary residence visa for studying at the Haskayne School of Business which is issued by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) when students are accepted by the school. The admission notifications are later sent through official emails.

Application Portal for Study Permit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/apply.html

International applicants are required to fulfill the mentioned requirements before applying for the Study Permit and Temporary Residence Visa:

  • A Letter of Acceptance from The Haskayne School of Business
  • Application Form and Fee
  • Valid Passport
  • Two photos meeting IRCC specifications
  • Transcript and diploma from previous academic institutions
  • Biometric Data
  • Evidence of Financial support

Transcripts should be sent directly from the registrar of that institution to the Haskayne School of Business.

See Also: How to prepare for your visa interview process

Haskayne School of Business Undergraduate Admissions

The Haskayne School of Business offers a four year Bachelor of Commerce program in 16 concentrations like Accounting, Real Estate, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and more.

Application Portal: Student Admission

Application Fee: CAD 145

The admission process and requirements for this program are given below:

  • High School transcripts and other academic records
  • English proficiency test score
  • High School transcripts and other academic records
  • LORs (optional)
  • Statement of Purpose or Essay
  • Resume or CV (optional)

Haskayne School of Business Graduate Admissions

Haskayne School of Business offers programs at master’s, and doctorate level, and more than 20 programs in Executive Education, which are available in both full-time and part-time study options.

The programs offered at master’s, and doctorate level are:

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    • Daytime MBA (Course-based)
    • Evening MBA (Course-based)
  • Master of Management (MMgmt)
  • MSc in Sustainable Energy Development
  • Diploma in Data Science and Analytics
  • Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
  • PhD

Application Portal: Student Admission

Application Fee: CAD 145

Here are the specific academic requirements for some of the popular graduate programs offered by the Haskayne School of Business:

Requirements Master of Management (MMgmt) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Executive MBA MSc in Sustainable Energy Development
Application Fee CAD 145 CAD 145 CAD 145 CAD 145
Transcripts Required  Required Required Required
Application Deadlines (September Admissions)
Round 1 - November 15
Round 2 - January 15
Round 3 - March 1 
(September Admissions)
Round 1 - November 15
Round 2 - January 15
Round 3 - March 1 
(September Admissions) March 1
(January Admissions) November 15
(May Admissions) December 31
English Language Proficiency Test Scores TOEFL iBT score of 97 or higher with a minimum score of 20 in each section,
IELTS score of 7.0 or higher with a minimum score of 6.0 in each section or PTE score of 68 or higher
TOEFL iBT score of 97 or higher with a minimum score of 20 in each section,
IELTS score of 7.0 or higher with a minimum score of 6.0 in each section 
TOEFL iBT score of 97 or higher or an IELTS score of 7.0 or higher TOEFL iBT score of 86 or higher with a minimum score of 20 in each section,
IELTS score of 6.5 or higher with a minimum score of 6.0 in each section or
PTE score of 59 or higher
Standardized Test Scores GMAT (conditionally required) Minimum GMAT Score of 550  Minimum GMAT score of 550 or minimum GMAC Executive Assessment Score of 140 Not required
Work Experience 2 years  2 years  7 years  2 years
Resume/CV Optional Required Required Required
Statements 2 Application Answers Required Essay Required Essay Required Letter of Intent Required
References Not required  2 LORs 2 LORs 2 LORs
Interview By invitation only By invitation only By invitation only Not required

All the required official documents should be sent electronically through certain secure electronic delivery services, or be mailed to the Admissions Office. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the Study Permit as early as possible (at least 3-4 months before their desired Start Term), after receiving the Letter of Acceptance from The Haskayne School of Business to allow enough processing time for admission and visa or study permit applications. Official transcripts must be sent from the applicant’s school or government agency directly to the Admissions Office before the final transcript deadlines for finalizing their admission offers.

FAQs

Ques. Is an undergraduate degree in Business mandatory for admission to the MBA?

Ans. No, it is not mandatory. There are multiple disciplines represented in the program.

Ques. Does Haskayne accept GRE and GMAT both for MBA?

Ans. Yes, both GRE and GMAT are accepted for admission to MBA.

Ques. Can I take admission to B.Com from High School?

Ans. Yes, there is a direct entry program available for High School applicants. Direct-entry applicants study Business courses in the first year of the program.

Ques. When should I submit my application for B.Com admission?

Ans. Applicants can start submitting applications from October 1.