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Dear Executive MBA Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA Program. Please read this booklet
thoroughly and retain a copy for future reference. The booklet contains all the information and
materials you need to complete a formal application to the Kellogg-Schulich EMBA Program.

Introduction to the Program Application Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Checklist of Items Required for Application to the Program . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Instructions for Completion of the Program Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Program Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Financing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Application Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Confirmation of Acceptance to the EMBA Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

MAIL The program application forms and all supporting documentation

can be sent to:

Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA Program

Schulich School of Business
Executive Learning Centre, Suite X212A
York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M3J 1P3

EMAIL emba@schulich.yorku.ca

FAX 416.736.5427
INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM Following the interview, successful candidates will be
APPLICATION PROCESS invited to apply. Although this is not a guarantee of
Your formal program application will be reviewed by the admission, it is a positive step that will permit you to
Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA Admissions Committee. approach your employer with confidence. You will also be
When reviewing applications, the committee evaluates advised as to what additional steps will be necessary to
candidates on their: complete your application. This may involve presentation
of satisfactory scores on the GMAT and/or the IELTS or TOEFL.
• ability to do graduate-level coursework;
In addition, invited applicants will have the opportunity
• potential to apply the knowledge gained to their work to attend a class and meet EMBA students or graduates.
environment;
• experience and expertise that will contribute to the CHECKLIST OF ITEMS REQUIRED FOR
learning of the class; APPLICATION TO THE PROGRAM
• demonstration of management achievement and A completed Application Form.
potential; The application fee of CDN $150 (non-refundable).
• future career advancement potential; Official transcripts from all postsecondary
• willingness and ability to meet program requirements. institutions attended.
An up-to-date résumé.
Pre-application Interview
Current position data.
All qualified candidates applying to the Kellogg-Schulich
Essay questions.
Executive MBA Program will be interviewed. Please note
that admission to the program is competitive and therefore Two letters of reference.
meeting the minimum admission requirements does not Company Letter of Support for sponsorship for the
guarantee admission to the program. Further, since there are time commitment to do the program (at a minimum)
far more candidates than available space in the program, and for the cost of the program (if applicable).
the Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA Program reserves the Or a third letter of reference if you are self-employed.
right to select only the candidates with the most
Candidate Letter of Intent for the time commitment
competitive profiles.
to do the program and the financial obligation for
the program.
Although original transcripts from postsecondary
institutions attended are required for completion of Official GMAT results (if applicable).
the formal program application process, it is permissible Official proof of proficiency in English –
to use copies for the Pre-application Interview. Prior IELTS or TOEFL results (if applicable).
to your interview, please forward the documents listed
below by e-mail to emba@schulich.yorku.ca or by fax to
416.736.5427:
• An up-to-date résumé.
• Transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended
(if available).
• Official GMAT and/or IELTS (International English
Language Test System) or TOEFL (Test of English
as a Foreign Language) results, if applicable and if
already written.

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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION Current Position Data and Organization Chart
OF THE PROGRAM APPLICATION Describe the organizational unit for which you are
Application for Admission Form responsible and relate it to the total organization in terms
Please complete all sections of the Application Form. of size, scope and autonomy of responsibility. What
Sign and date the forms as indicated. Be sure to use the human resources (number and level of employees),
same combination of spelled-out first names, initials and budget, and capital investment are you responsible for?
surnames on all forms. To what position(s) do you report?

Application Fee Essay Questions

A non-refundable application fee of CDN $150 is required. The essay question component allows you to provide
Cheques should be made payable in Canadian funds to additional information about your background.
York University. Credit card payment is processed by
calling the office at 416.736.5486. Please answer each of the following questions on
the application form. Each essay should be limited to
Official Transcripts from all 500 words in length.
Postsecondary Institutions Attended • Please outline your career strategy and objectives and
One full set of official transcripts from all postsecondary how you hope to apply the knowledge gained from the
institutions attended is required. Transcripts must cover Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA Program to achieve them.
all postsecondary work, including post-baccalaureate • Describe a situation at work that best illustrates
studies, whether a degree has been earned or not. An how your direct contribution has had a strategic and/or
official transcript must clearly indicate course grades for lasting impact on your organization.
each semester/year of university-level study or equivalent. • Describe a professional situation that turned out
The academic requirement for admission is the equivalent unsuccessfully. How did you resolve it? What did you
of a Canadian university Bachelor’s degree (in any field of learn from it?
study) with at least a B average or equivalent from an
accredited institution. Transcripts must be sent directly Letters of Reference
from the academic institution to the EMBA Program office.
If the institution provides transcripts in a language other Two recommendations are required. Each submission
than English, a certified English translation is required. must include a completed Reference Letter Form.
Photocopies or faxes of translations may be used in the Each recommendation should be from an individual
Pre-application Interview, but originals are required for who can comment on your professional qualifications,
your formal application to the EMBA Program. academic promise and suitability for the program.
Peers or co-workers and direct reports are not eligible
Note: The Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA Program admits referrers. Additionally, personal references are ineligible.
a small number of mature students who do not possess an The referrer may wish to comment on the factors the
undergraduate degree but have had extensive business EMBA Admissions Committee will consider, including the
experience. These applicants will be asked to present an following questions:
acceptable GMAT score. Non-degree applications may • Does the referrer believe that the applicant has
require additional time for processing. outstanding promise and leadership potential?
• Does the applicant have a position of responsibility that
Up-to-date Résumé
makes the program of value in furthering his or her career?
A detailed résumé of work experience since university
• Does the applicant have both the time and the
graduation must be submitted with the application.
motivation to make an 18-month commitment to attend
Clearly identify the names of firms, locations, positions
classes and prepare assignments?
held, responsibilities and dates of employment. You
should also outline your participation in volunteer work or
community organizations, as well as any other information
you feel would help your candidacy, such as publications,
inventions or other creative work.

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Each Letter of Reference must be submitted directly to Proof of Proficiency in English (If Applicable)
the EMBA Program office by the referrer. The letters of Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English is
reference are part of your application and remain required in the Kellogg-Schulich EMBA Program as
confidential. The EMBA Program office reserves the right participation in classes and small group work require
to contact your referees for further information about strong language skills. Applicants whose first language is
your application. not English must provide evidence of English proficiency,
with the exception of those who have completed at least
Sponsorship Letter and Letter of Intent two years of undergraduate or graduate studies where
classes were conducted in English. A test that includes
The Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA Program should be
oral proficiency is preferred, such as the IELTS. The TOEFL
viewed as part of a career development process. In
does not test oral ability, and therefore, applicants will be
general, applicants are mid-career managers and executives
required to be interviewed in addition to providing a
who have at least eight years of work experience. This TOEFL score.
includes substantial management experience, which may
be management of people, budgets, projects, or as a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
successful entrepreneur. A limited number of somewhat www.toeflgoanywhere.org
Minimum score requirement: 250 on the computer
less experienced applicants are also admitted each year.
adaptive test (CAT), 600 on the paper-based test with a
These individuals are viewed by their employers as stellar
minimum 5.0 on the test of written English (TWE) or
performers with exceptional promise and careers that have
100 on the Internet-based test. TOEFL scores must have
already shown outstanding development.
been written within the two years prior to application to
Every applicant, including those who are self-sponsored, the EMBA Program.
must include an Employer Sponsorship Letter for the time IELTS (International English Language Test System)
commitment to do the program (at a minimum) and for www.ielts.org
the cost of the program (if applicable). Regardless of your Minimum score requirement: 7
situation you will need to submit a Candidate Letter of IELTS scores must have been written within the two years
Intent that addresses both the time commitment and the prior to application to the EMBA Program.
financial obligation that the program requires.
PROGRAM FEES
For the self-employed or entrepreneurs, the Sponsorship The program fee for the 2017 – 2018 class is CDN
Letter should be replaced by a third letter of reference. $120,000*. This fee is payable in instalments and
includes: tuition; books and course materials; organized
Official GMAT Results (If Applicable) meals during class weekends at the Schulich School;
organized meals and accommodation during the
The Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA Program does not residential Schulich Live-in Week; airfare**, organized
require the GMAT of candidates who satisfy all the meals and accommodation for the required off-site
admission requirements: acceptable academic modules. These off-site modules are the following: the
achievement, management experience, satisfactory Kellogg Live-in Weeks; a Global Strategy Project trip and
references and a successful Pre-application Interview. the Kellogg Electives Module. Students have the
opportunity to personalize the program for their individual
A limited number of candidates who do not hold an career objectives by attending a Global Electives Module
undergraduate degree or do not satisfy the minimum at a partner school location. Students also have access to
academic requirements may be accepted if other elements one-on-one executive coaching while in the program to
of their file are outstanding. A satisfactory GMAT score leverage their personal branding effectively.
will be required of such applicants to improve their
* subject to government approval
competitive position. ** based on a travel allowance
The GMAT is available year-round at test centres throughout
the world. For a complete listing of the locations where
the GMAT computer-adaptive test is offered in your area
and for registration procedures, we recommend that you
visit the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)
at www.gmac.com. Another Web site with a wealth of
information about the GMAT and about MBA programs in
general is www.mba.com. The GMAT score must be
reported directly to the Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA
Program by the Educational Testing Service. GMAT scores
must have been written within the five years prior to
application to the EMBA Program.

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 FEE PAYMENT* (LLP). This plan permits you to make tax-free
1. Confirmation Deposit of CDN $10,000 (non-refundable withdrawals from your RRSPs of up to CDN $20,000
and non-transferable): over the duration of the program to help finance
• CDN $2,500 due upon admission to the program with your studies. The Canada Revenue Agency Website
your Letter of Confirmation of Acceptance. (www.cra-arc.gc.ca) is an excellent source of
• CDN $2,500 due by December 2, 2016. information on the details of tuition tax credits as
• CDN $5,000 due by January 2, 2017. well as the LLP.
2. CDN $65,000 – billed in three installments due February, – Most banks offer a tuition loan. Please check with
April and June, 2017*. your financial institution to find out what options may
3. CDN $45,000 – billed in three installments due January, be available to you.
March and May, 2018*.
• Scholarship Program: A limited number of scholarships
* a full payment schedule is provided upon acceptance into are available to qualified applicants. They are
the program awarded on the basis of the quality of the applicant's
professional profile, merit and need.
Payment by tele-banking, online banking or wire transfer is
recommended. However, cheques are also accepted and
APPLICATION DEADLINE
should be made payable to York University. All payments
Please note that the Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA
should be in Canadian funds.
Program is offered annually and begins each January.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with the
FINANCING OPTIONS
following submission deadlines for the January 2017 intake:
The program fee should be viewed as an investment in
you and your future. • Spring Round of Admissions ends on June 17, 2016
• Fall Round of Admissions ends on September 23, 2016
There are several ways to finance your EMBA Program: • Final Round of Admissions ends on December 2, 2016
• Company Sponsorship: Some EMBA students receive We will still accept applications after the last deadline,
sponsorship from their employers who recognize the subject to space availability. However, it is strongly
value of sponsoring their most promising executives to recommended that applications be submitted well before
this program. They may require you to complete a the deadline date as space cannot be guaranteed.
business case to illustrate how the EMBA experience Further, candidates who apply after the deadline date
applies to them. In making your case for sponsorship, cannot be considered for a scholarship.
you should be aware that your employer may be eligible
to claim a tax deduction for the tuition portion of the CONFIRMATION OF ACCEPTANCE
overall fee. The Canada Revenue Agency Web site TO THE EMBA PROGRAM
(www.cra-arc.gc.ca) is an excellent source of information Due to the limited size of the Kellogg-Schulich Executive
on the details of tax deductions for tuition. MBA Program, the program office must receive your
To help you receive support, there are some useful form for the Confirmation of Acceptance to the EMBA and
points for a business case found on our web site the initial payment of the Confirmation Deposit 15 days
(www.emba.schulich.yorku.ca/emba/faq). This will allow after you have received the EMBA Program’s offer of
you to illustrate to your employer the benefits of doing admission letter. Failure to confirm your acceptance of
the program. We would also be pleased to provide you the offer of admission and to secure your seat in the
with feedback on a draft of your business case prior to program with the initial payment of the Confirmation
you submitting it to your employer. Deposit within the required time frame may result in a
withdrawal of the offer.
• Self-sponsorship: Every year, the program welcomes
individuals who, for a variety of reasons, have chosen
The EMBA Program office must receive your initial deposit
to sponsor themselves (in whole or in part). In all
of CDN $2,500 along with your Letter of Confirmation
cases of self-sponsorship, it is recommended that you
of Acceptance. Please see Fee Payment for details on the
consult a professional financial planner to determine
payment schedule for the Confirmation Deposit. This
the course of financing that would be best for you.
deposit is not refundable nor is it transferable, but it
There are several avenues open to you to make this
will be credited against your program fees. Payment
option more attractive:
can be made by tele-banking, online banking or wire
– Individuals who pay part or all of the program fee transfer. Cheques are also acceptable and should be
may claim a tax credit on the tuition component of made payable to York University. All payments should
the overall fee. be in Canadian funds.
– You may be eligible for the Lifelong Learning Plan

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