Application process

We are committed to building a culture of inclusion - one where students’ vision and leadership are celebrated. 

Through our admissions process, we curate a cohort with a variety of viewpoints and academic, professional and personal experiences. We welcome all applications to our PMBA program. In assessing and prioritizing applications and building each cohort, we strive for diversity and assess your candidacy through the following domains:

Your previous education: we examine your area of study and levels of degrees, specialized professional training and certifications attained.

Your professional experience: we consider the types of organizations/industries you’ve worked in and the specific roles you’ve held.

Your volunteer/community/advocacy/activism experience: we look at the ways in which you have contributed to the betterment of your community and society at large.

Your geographic regions of academic and professional experience: we take into account the location in the world where you have studied or worked.

Your motivation: we assess your unique contributions, managerial and leadership potential, maturity, ambition, drive, alignment with UBC Sauder values and how realistic your career goals are through your essay questions, resume, professional references and interview.

Your program & career knowledge: we assess the depth of your understanding of the program and career to which you aspire.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed holistically. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee your admission into the UBC PMBA. Further, competitive requirements may change within one admissions cycle from deadline to deadline, depending on how many seats are left in the cohort, the composition of the applicant pool, and the composition of the cohort to date.

Create an account

Before you start your application, you are required to create an account. Soon afterwards, you will receive an automated email from us with a link to verify your account. This link will expire within 48 hours. If you are unable to verify your account to continue on to your application, please contact us at askrhl@sauder.ubc.ca

Start your online application

Once you have created an account, you can start a new or continue an existing application. Our online portal will walk you through the entire application journey including your work history, references, GMAT/GRE requirements, video essay and more. You can save your progress and continue where you left off at any time. Once we receive your application, including required supporting documents, you will be automatically considered for our merit based scholarships, so we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Submit your documents

Applications are reviewed by the admissions committee when the following documents are submitted: unofficial transcripts/degree certificates/translations, two references, official GMAT/GRE, and official English Proficiency Exam (if applicable).

• All applicants being considered for admission will be contacted for an interview either in person or by video call.
• If your application is successful, you will receive a letter of admission from UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School.
• Accept your offer! Get ready to join the class, starting in January.
• If you are an international applicant, you are required to apply for any necessary visa to enter Canada for the in-person professional residencies.