Ravingrager
Hello, like the title says, I have an unofficial GMAT score of 740 (IR score of 5), and I am looking to finalise 5 Canadian MBA schools to send my scores to when I get the official result. For me, the top schools like Schulich, Rotman and Ivey are unaffordable. Additionally, my primary purpose to get into a Canadian MBA program is to get a Canadian PR after graduating and working for a few years.
So, the criteria I am looking for are affordability, duration (16-24 month programs, 12 month programs only get a 1 year work permit) and quality of education.
Sobey Business School (Saint Mary's University) is a school that seems to fit the bill. What other schools should I be looking at? I am unsure about applying to Quebecois schools (John Molson and HEC) because I am unsure about how hard it would be to navigate the language barrier and find employment opportunities as an English speaker.
My profile:
Undergrad 75%
5+ years work ex in HR
30yrs old
IELTS 8.0
Hello
Ravingrager,
Ideally, you should be looking at the longer programs such as UBC Sauder, John Molson, McGill, and McMaster. These will be scholarship friendly as well and that would help ease the financial burden. Yes, language in those areas is often a constraint; however, you can always move out later.
Good luck!