Waiver eligibility (August 2025 Entry)
FTMBA GMAT/GRE Waiver

Eligibility:
To be eligible, candidates are required to 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,
- A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum academic average of A- or equivalent, and a minimum of three years of full-time work experience after completion of Bachelor degree; Or,
- Master’s degree with a minimum academic average of B+ or equivalent, and a minimum of three years of full-time work experience after completion of Bachelor degree; Or,
- Level II CFA pass and a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a minimum academic average of B+ or equivalent; Or,
- A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.
Additional Notes:
- If an applicant has two or more degrees, at least one degree must meet the minimum academic average requirement listed above.
- CPA and LSAT certificates will not be considered.
- Test scores expire before July 31, 2025 will not be accepted.
- For academic average equivalency per country, please click here.
How to submit:
Applications must be submitted in full, including a Statement of Qualification* and all supporting documents:
- At least two references
- Unofficial transcripts
- Degree certificates
- English test score that meets the admission requirements (If applicable, uploaded to your application).
Application Deadline:
- Canadian and permanent residents: May 6, 2025
- International applicants: March 11, 2025 * extended from January 10, 2025
Approval process
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.