Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
Program Overview
The Rotman School of Management offers a suite of programs including:
- the Master of Business Administration (MBA), available in full-time and extended full-time (Morning and Evening) formats; please note that the full-time registration option has recently approved a new requirement for an internship placement with an experiential course. See more on details on the internship.
- an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA), a one-year format designed for senior managers;
- the Global Executive Master of Business Administration (GEMBA), an alternative to the EMBA for executives wanting to participate in an internationally focused business program.
Other areas, including international business, are available for selection in Management.
- The Combined Degree Program in Law, Juris Doctor / Master of Business Administration is a four-year program offered by the Faculty of Law and the Rotman School of Management for students who wish to combine graduate training in management with a degree in law.
- The Combined Degree Program in Management, Master of Business Administration / Master of Global Affairs is a three-year program offered by the Rotman School of Management and the Munk School of Global Affairs for students who wish to combine graduate training in global affairs and management. This combined degree program will provide students with an opportunity to integrate a truly international approach and perspective into their study of business and bring a business perspective to the study of global affairs.
- The Combined Degree Program in Pharmacy, Doctor of / Master of Business Administration is a five-year program offered by the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy and the Rotman School of Management. This program, unique in Canada, provides graduates with unparalleled opportunities for leadership within the health-care and pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors. Students would earn both degrees in less time than it would take to complete them separately.
- The Jeffrey Skoll Combined Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering / Master of Business Administration established by the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering and the Rotman School of Management provides a fast track for students to earn their bachelor’s degree in engineering and an MBA in six years and eight months.
Quick Facts
| Domestic | International | |
|---|---|---|
| Application deadline | MBA (EMBA): Fall 2023 entry Round 1: November 21st, 2022 Round 2: March 20th, 2023 Round 3: July 31st, 2023 | MBA (EMBA): Fall 2023 entry Round 1: November 21st, 2022 Round 2: March 20th, 2023 Round 3: July 31st, 2023 MBA (EMBA):International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than the 2nd round. |
| Minimum admission average | MBA (EMBA): 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 (EMBA): 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. |
| Direct entry option from bachelor's to PhD? | MBA (EMBA): N/A | MBA (EMBA): N/A |
| Is a supervisor identified before or after admission? | MBA (EMBA): N/A | MBA (EMBA): N/A |
| If a supervisor is identified after admission (as per question above), is admission conditional upon securing a supervisor? | MBA (EMBA): N/A | MBA (EMBA): N/A |
| Is a supervisor assigned by the graduate unit or secured by the applicant? | MBA (EMBA): N/A | MBA (EMBA): N/A |
| Are any standardized tests required/recommended? | MBA (EMBA): Applicants must obtain either a satisfactory score for the Rotman Executive MBA Diagnostic Tool (EDT), the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE; General Test). | MBA (EMBA): Applicants must obtain either a satisfactory score for the Rotman Executive MBA Diagnostic Tool (EDT), the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE; General Test); IELTS/TOEFL (if required). |
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