Your skills in any industry
Virtually all industries need strong independent thinkers with managerial decision-making abilities. For many of our graduates the traditional pathway is very enticing, banking and financial sector positions, to HR and consultancy roles, you will have a taste of every industry and you will be able to better position yourself and your career once you find an area you are truly passionate about.

You as an entrepreneur
If traditional corporate business isn’t what you’re looking for, we give you the tools and help develop your entrepreneurial mindset to give you the passion and ability to start your own business venture, or embark on a more creative journey, be that in non-profit, data management or a leadership role.

You as a graduate student
The great thing about a business degree is that it opens the doors to many different industries, while giving you a strong foundation at the undergraduate level, should you wish to pursue a graduate degree. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to business and with a business degree you can take the path less travelled and find your niche on your career journey. Knowing strong business and management skills are an asset to almost any position in a profitable company, and great leaders and strategic thinkers are in great demand across all sectors.

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study

The minimum requirements to the Faculty of Graduate Studies are outlined below. Applicants are reminded that individual graduate programs may impose additional admission requirements.

To be considered for admission, applicants must present the following minimum requirements:

A four-year baccalaureate degree, a combination of a three-year baccalaureate degree followed by a second baccalaureate requiring the former degree or its equivalent, or a graduate degree from a recognized institution. Individual graduate programs may recommend applicants as qualifying/probationary students (e.g., those with only three-year degrees).
An admission grade point average (AGPA) of 3.0 (on Concordia University of Edmonton’s 4-point scale) or equivalent on the most recent attempted 60 credits of undergraduate (or graduate) study including up to 15 credits of CR/NC grades. The AGPA is calculated using the most recently attempted credits, including failing marks, but excluding CR/NC grades. Normally, courses completed in the spring and summer session immediately preceding the term of admission are not calculated in the AGPA.

English is the principal language of instruction at Concordia University of Edmonton. To ensure that graduate students have the best opportunity to achieve academic success, all applicants whose first language is not English (regardless of citizenship or country of origin) are required to demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission, in one of the following ways:

Applicants who have a baccalaureate degree from a recognized college or university where English is the primary language of instruction and the principal language of the country meet the English language requirement.
Applicants who have a baccalaureate degree from a recognized college or university and are in the process of completing an additional degree at the same or next level and have earned a minimum of 15 credits where English is the primary language of instruction and the principal language of the country meet the English language requirement.
Applicants who demonstrate that they have a baccalaureate degree from a recognized college or university and that English was the primary language of instruction may be exempt from providing an English language proficiency exam score.
A satisfactory score on one of the following approved English language proficiency examinations, taken within the last two years, as described below:
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) Assessment. The minimum satisfactory overall score is 60, with at least 60 on each subtest.
Successful completion of Concordia University of Edmonton’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program EAP Tier 1 and EAP Tier 2 or EAP Tier 2 with a minimum score of C or higher in each tier satisfies Concordia University of Edmonton’s broader English Language Requirement for admission to Concordia University of Edmonton’s Graduate Degree programs. Successful EAP performance is considered one component of an application to any academic program; admission requirements and competitiveness (if applicable) to any degree program is still required.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) academic module. The minimum satisfactory overall score is 6.0, with no individual band below 6.0.*
Pearson Test of English (Academic). The minimum satisfactory score is 54. The Pearson Test is not accepted for admission to the Psychological Assessment programs in the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery). The minimum satisfactory score is 85.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). The minimum satisfactory score is 550 (PBT) or 80 (iBT). We do not accept MyBest Scores for admission purposes. When requesting that official TOEFL test scores be sent to Concordia University of Edmonton of Edmonton, students should indicate Concordia University of Edmonton’s institution code, 0916.
Successful completion of Pathway III offered through International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC).