Bachelor Of Commerce (Honours) - Business Management

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Business Management program, applicants must meet specific Academic Requirements. Here’s a detailed overview:

High School Applicants:

• Must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• Recommended minimum average of 70% in six courses at the 4U or 4M level, including:
• Grade 12 English (ENG4U level or equivalent)
• Grade 12 Math (U/M level)
• Four other Grade 12 courses at the U/M level
• Required documents include:
• Official high school transcripts*
• A completed online application form

Mature Students:

• Aged 19 or older on or before the commencement of the program.
• Must not have achieved an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent and not engaged in formal education for at least 2 years before applying.
• Required documents include:
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended*
• A completed online application
• Resume

International Students:

• Must provide official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended*
• Detailed course descriptions if applying for transfer credits
• A completed online application form

International students will require a valid study permit. It is important to note that transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For any clarification and support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. We are here to help you navigate through the admission process!

Language Requirements

At International Business University (IBU), all courses are conducted in English, and it is essential for applicants whose first language is not English to demonstrate their proficiency. To ensure that all students can succeed in their studies, IBU requires evidence of strong English language skills through standardized tests. The following English Language Proficiency Tests are accepted, along with their required minimum scores:

• Cambridge Assessment English C1: Advanced and/or C2: Proficiency - Required score: minimum 175 overall with no component below 170.
• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Required score: minimum 70 overall with no band below 60.
• International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS) - Required score: minimum 6 overall with no band below 6.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Required score: Overall 60.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language, internet-based (TOEFL iBT) - Required score: minimum 83 overall with no individual scaled score below 20.
• Canadian Language Benchmarks score - Required score: minimum score of 7.
• Post-secondary level English for Academic Purposes program accredited by Languages Canada - Required Level: minimum equivalent of B Standing.
• Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) - Required score: Level C1 or higher.
• Michigan English Language Reading Battery (MELAB) - Required score: Minimum 76.
• Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST) - Required score: 4.5 in Reading and Listening and 4.0 in Writing.
• Duolingo - Required score: Minimum score of 105.
• Canadian Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) - Required score: Overall 7, with no band less than 7.

It is important that test results are sent directly from the test provider to IBU and that they are taken within 2 years of the start of the term of admission.

 

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.