Over the years, studying MBA in Canada has become increasingly popular. Canada has also emerged as the most desirable place for immigrants and has consistently been ranked atop by UN as the best country to live in. It is one of the world’s most diverse and multicultural nations. Known for its high quality education system, Canada is also home to renowned B-schools like HEC Montreal amongst others. The country is recognized for its high standards of living, low crime rate, good education and health care system and beautiful landscapes.
HEC Montréal is the independent affiliated B school of the Universite de Montreal, and the second oldest Management School in Canada. The full name of HEC Montreal was École des Hautes Études Commerciales; the school was renamed HEC Montréal in 2002. The university is located in Montreal-one of the safest and most affordable cities in North America.
HEC Montreal is one of Canada’s first and best B schools and one of the two schools in North America to hold triple accreditation in management education. HEC Montreal holds accreditations from AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. It is one of the top 50 business schools worldwide. Today HEC is active worldwide and almost 34% of the class is made up of international students. HEC has over 78000 alumni since its inception in 1907.
HEC Montreal: Admissions Application Open
HEC’s MBA program starting from the end of April 2016 has invited applications and last date to apply for international candidates is October 15, 2015. Although the final deadline is Jan 15, 2016 international students must submit their applications by Oct 15, 2015. This is due to immigration and visa process that international candidates should apply 3 months prior to programme start date to get student visa in time.
MBA 2016: 4 Rounds of Application Deadlines
There are 4 rounds of application deadlines at HEC Montreal. However, candidates must apply by Oct 15, 2015 as mentioned on HEC Montreal website. Below are given the round wise Application deadlines for MBA at HEC Montreal.
Round 1 Deadline: June 1, 2015
Round 2 Deadline: Sept 1, 2015
Round 3 Deadline: Oct 15, 2015 (deadline for international candidates)
Round 4 Deadline: Jan 15, 2015
International Students to observe deadline: Oct 15, 2015
As mentioned strictly on HEC Montreal website, international students must apply by Oct 15, 2015. In order to maximize chances of admissions international candidates must apply in the first two rounds. Please do not wait till the last date.
Applying to HEC Montreal
A student must have a minimum 3 years full time work experience to explore admission opportunity at HEC Montreal. The aspirant should login to the HEC admission portal and upload required documents with the online application form as mentioned below.
1. Online Application Form
2. Resume
3. Academic qualification – transcripts and certificates
5. Two letters of recommendation: You will provide the email addresses on the online application form for two professional/personal references who can comment the strength of your character and work ethic. Each referee will then receive a link to an online form. Once completed, the form will be automatically uploaded to your application.
6. GMAT/GRE scores; (GMAT code: OBB-12-60; GRE code: 7384)
7. Essays
About 750 words per question:
- Describe your strengths and weaknesses and explain how you manage these personality traits in your everyday life.
- Why are you interested in obtaining an MBA and why have you chosen the HEC Montréal MBA program?
- Describe a personal achievement that allowed you to distinguish yourself and explain why you are proud of this achievement.
8. TOEFL/IELTS scores
9. Copy of birth certificate with your place of birth, and your father’s and mother’s full names
10. Application fee for international students is $263.57
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