Program Overview
The Global Executive MBA for Healthcare and the Life Sciences (GEMBA-HLS) is an intensive 15-month program designed for working professionals in the healthcare and life sciences industries. The program immerses students in key healthcare and life sciences clusters around the world. By learning from leading faculty and experienced sector leaders, students gain the knowledge and skills needed for success. While exploring current and future best practices globally, students are guided through an in-depth assessment of their own capabilities with a view to becoming more impactful leaders.
The program leverages the strengths of the Rotman School of Management, as well as relationships with the University of Toronto and the global healthcare and life sciences communities. Located on the edge of Toronto’s medical discovery district, Rotman is uniquely positioned to play a leading role in the management innovations taking place in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, medical technology, medical informatics, telemedicine, insurance, patient engagement, long-term care, and health system design.
Quick Facts
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| Application deadline | MBA (GEMBA-HLS): Fall 2026 entry Round 1 – May 7, 2026 | MBA (GEMBA-HLS): Fall 2026 entry Round 1 – May 7, 2026 |
| Minimum admission average | MBA (GEMBA-HLS): A minimum GPA of 3.0 or a mid-B average in the final year of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent. | MBA (GEMBA-HLS): A minimum GPA of 3.0 or a mid-B average in the final year of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent. |
| Program length (full-time only) | MBA (GEMBA-HLS): 15 months, starting in January. | MBA (GEMBA-HLS): 15 months, starting in January. |
| Are any standardized tests required/recommended? | MBA (GEMBA-HLS): Applicants must obtain either a satisfactory score for the Executive MBA Diagnostic Tool (EDT), the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE; General Test). Applicants who hold the following designations may be exempt from the admissions test requirement: CPA, CFA II, CFA III, P.Eng., ACIA, FCIA. | MBA (GEMBA-HLS): Applicants must obtain either a satisfactory score for the Executive MBA Diagnostic Tool (EDT), the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE; General Test). IELTS/TOEFL (if required). Applicants who hold the following designations may be exempt from the admissions test requirement: CPA, CFA II, CFA III, P.Eng., ACIA, FCIA. |