Is work experience required for admission to the MBA program at the University of Calgary?
06 Aug 2026 · Answered by Gangadhara N S · 1 min read
Yes, the University of Calgary's Full-time MBA program requires at least two years of professional work experience after graduation.
You’ll also need:
- Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 in your last two years of undergraduate study
- GMAT score 550+ (or equivalent GRE score)
- English proficiency: TOEFL 97 (iBT) with 20+ in each section, or IELTS 7.0 overall (no section below 6.0)
- Application materials: current résumé, two professional references, and responses to two essay questions
These requirements are subject to change.
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