Waiver eligibility (January 2025 Entry)
To request a GMAT/GRE waiver, applications must be submitted in full including all supporting documents (unofficial documents uploaded to your account) by October 1, 2024. Important note: Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and applications submitted later in the cycle may be in a waitlist as we have limited spots for the PMBA program.
To be eligible, applicants are required to submit a statement of qualification* and meet one or more of the following requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum academic average of B+ or equivalent, two or more quantitative courses with a minimum academic average of B+ or equivalent; Or,
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A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum academic average of A- or equivalent, and a minimum of 7 years of full-time work experience after completion of Bachelor degree; Or,
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Master’s degree with a minimum academic average of B+ or equivalent, and a minimum of 7 years of full-time work experience after completion of Bachelor degree; Or,
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Level II CFA pass and a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a minimum academic average of B+ or equivalent; Or,
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A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.
To apply for a GMAT/GRE Waiver
*Submit a Statement of Qualification:
In one page, demonstrate how you are eligible through academic courses taken or professional work that you have done with quantitative methods and why you could be eligible for a GMAT/GRE waiver based on the requirements above. It is important to be comprehensive in your statement to help expedite the review process. Statements of qualification that are do not outline specifically how you meet the requirements of the GMAT/GRE waiver policy will delay your application review and or you will have your request for a waiver refused. The document should be in Word or PDF format and uploaded to the documents section of your application.
GMAT/GRE waivers are not guaranteed, and approvals are made on a case-by-case basis. If a waiver cannot be granted, applicants will receive a notification that a GMAT or GRE test will be required for their application to move forward, hence the importance of being specific and detailed in your GMAT/GRE waiver Statement of Qualification.
The statement of qualification also has to be submitted in our portal no later than October 1, 2024.
Additional Notes:
- If an applicant has two or more degrees, at least one degree must meet the minimum academic average requirement listed above.
- CPA certificates will not be considered.
- LSAT certificates will not be considered.
- Test scores expire before December 31, 2024 will not be accepted.
- For academic average equivalency per country, please click here.
Want to learn more? Connect with us at pmba@sauder.ubc.ca if you have any questions.
