UBC JD/MBA

How to apply

JD/MBA applicants come from varied academic backgrounds and hail from all over the world. If you’re a driven, creative thinker committed to achieving academic and professional excellence, you will be a great fit for the program. Please note applicants to the JD/MBA program do not require professional work experience unlike candidates for the full-time MBA program who require a minimum of two years of experience.

Like the program itself, the admissions process for the UBC JD/MBA is comprehensive. Candidates must meet the admission requirements and deadlines for both the JD program and MBA program.

You may apply for both the JD and the MBA at the same time or, if you are already a JD student, during your first year of law.

In addition, UBC Sauder award entrance scholarships to 35-45% of every class. To qualify for scholarships, you will need to meet the merit requirements and apply by the application deadlines specified on the Scholarships, awards and financial assistance page.

Learn more about JD admission requirements, admission process and deadlines

Learn more about the MBA admission requirements and deadlines

Robert H. Lee Graduate School

Application deadlines - September 2019 entry

JD application deadline*	December 1, 2019
MBA first round	October 22, 2019
MBA second round (Canadian)	January 15, 2020
MBA final round (International)	April 07, 2020
MBA final round (Canadian)	April 28, 2020

_{*If you are applying for both the JD and MBA at the same time, please ensure you meet the deadline for both programs. If you're applying as a first-year JD student, consider the MBA deadlines only.}

_{Candidates will be guaranteed an admissions decision (for the MBA part of the application only) within 8 weeks of their complete application submission prior to April 7, 2020.}

The application process

Review the Application Requirements and ensure you understand the components of the application.

1. Apply online

Please submit your application and all supporting documents before the application deadline. Only when we receive it all, is your file considered "complete" and will be sent to the admissions committee for review. All submitted application materials, including irreplaceable documents, become the property of the UBC Sauder School of Business and will not be returned.

Note: If you have applied last year, you will need to create a new application with a new email address. Logging back into the application system with your last email address will bring up outdated application information, and your application will not be reviewed for this year's cycle.

Complete the online application and pay application fee

Try our Sample Resume to help you compose yours. Your resume can either be entered directly on your application or attached
While working on your application, you can save your changes and revisit it until you are ready to pay the fee and submit the application.
A non-refundable $143 CAD application fee (MasterCard or Visa only) must be paid for your application to be processed.

Keep records of your application

Keep a printed copy of your application for your records
A confirmation letter is emailed to you after you click 'Submit this Application' at the end of the process
You may check the current status of your application online by entering your email address and password.

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2. Submit documentation

Applications are not reviewed by the admissions committee until all of the following required supporting documentation is received in official form:

The final document deadline is May 31, 2019.

Transcripts/degree certificates/translation
Letters of reference
GMAT/GRE
English Proficiency Exam
Two passport style photographs (used for identification purposes and for the student roster. Please smile!)

Important note regarding documents:

All submitted application materials, including irreplaceable documents, become the property of the UBC Sauder School of Business and will not be returned. Applications received or completed after the deadlines will be considered only if space is available.

If you have applied to our programs within the last two years, it is not necessary to submit new letters of reference and new transcripts unless you have undertaken further academic studies, as we retain all documentation for a two-year period.

3. Screened by the Admissions Committee

The Admissions Committee carefully evaluates your entire profile as presented through academic records, Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores, essays and letters of recommendation. Each application is assessed independently from other applications.

4. Admission interviews are held

All candidates being seriously considered for admission are interviewed. Interviews take place in person or by Skype or phone. The Robert H. Lee Graduate School will contact you directly if you are selected for an interview.

5. Your offer of admission

Upon receipt of an offer of admission, you must submit a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit in Canadian currency. This deposit will be credited towards your tuition.