Admission and Application

Admissions

Announcement

Due to the COVID situation, we are currently not accepting applications for admission to MBA Japan.

Make and impact with a McGill MBA. Apply to the McGill MBA Japan program to boost your business acumen and career opportunities

STEP 1

CREATE A McGILL uAPPLY ACCOUNT

» Download the Application Help Page for September 2020 Entry to apply

» Create a user ID & password and advise the user ID to the Program Coordinator indicated in the Help Page

» Pay the registration fee

Follow the instructions on the Application Help Page

STEP 2

SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS

» Upload supporting documents

» Submit test scores

» Provide recommendation letters

The admissions office in Montreal will help guide you through the process.

STEP 3

ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW

Qualified applicants will be invited to an interview as the final step in the application process.

Admission Requirements

We are seeking applicants with strong managerial potential. Admission to the McGill MBA Japan Program is competitive and selection is holistic, based on the criteria listed below.

Admission requirements include:
• Two years of relevant, full-time work experience
• Submission of undergraduate and any graduate school transcripts
• Submission of a curriculum vitae
• Submission of a personal statement (see #1 below for additional information)
• Two letters of recommendation (see #2 below for additional information)
• Submission of GMAT/GRE scores (scores are valid for 5 years)
• English proficiency: Non-native English-speaking applicants may be required to demonstrate proficiency on TOEFL or IELTS exams (scores are valid for 2 years)
• An interview

#1 Personal Statement

The Personal Statement may be submitted as a short essay (1 – 2 pages), as described here: Demonstrate your suitability for the MBA Japan Program by outlining your career objectives and discussing how your previous experience (educational, work, extra-curricular, community involvement, etc.) is relevant to your studies. List any awards, honors, publications, or any other factors that you would like to be considered in support of your application.

#2 A Letter of Recommendation

On the application form, you must provide the name and email address of two individuals who have been directly responsible for evaluating your academic and/or managerial performance and potential. You may send this recommendation form to your referee to complete. Alternatively, the referee may write their own recommendation letter. Once your application has been submitted, McGill will automatically contact the referees and invite them to upload the reference letter.

Waivers
Waivers of certain admission requirements may be granted to exceptionally strong candidates. Contact us to learn if this could apply to you.

Rolling Applications, Rolling Acceptance

Submit application materials as they become available. Upon completing your interview, you will receive your result within approximately four weeks. We advise candidates to apply early.

Application Deadlines

For candidates residing in Japan, applications for entry for classes beginning in August 2020 are still open.

For candidates living outside Japan who will require a student visa, you are encouraged to contact our office. For general information about applications, you are encouraged to read this.

Contact Us

To find out more about applying to the McGill MBA Japan Program, register for an open house or contact the McGill MBA Japan office.
e: mbajapan@mcgill.ca