HEC Montreal MBA Admissions Tips

GMAT

Required. If the candidate has not yet taken the test, they may submit the dates they expect to take it and take the test before the deadline.

Work Experience

Three years of work experience are required for the MBA program. For the EMBA program, a minimum of 10 years of work experience with 5 years in management positions is required.

Interviews

For the MBA program, certain candidates may be invited for an interview, but it is uncertain whether or not interviews are required. For the EMBA program, interviews are required.

Essays

Examples of essay questions previously used by HEC Montreal:

  1. Describe yourself, emphasizing your strengths and weaknesses and the major influences that have shaped your personality.
  2. How can an MBA from HEC Montreal help you achieve your career goals?
  3. Besides work, what passions are you driven by?
  4. Describe a personal accomplishment you are proud of and explain the part you played in it.

Recommendations

Two letters of reference are needed.

Other Requirements

For the MBA program, candidates typically have 7 years of work experience. Engineering degrees are held by 34% of students, administration degrees by 26%, health/pure/applied sciences by 25%, and humanities by 15%. Proof of one’s professional titles is needed if applicable. For the EMBA program, company sponsorship forms are needed if the person is not self-employed. English and French language tests may be required for certain applicants (the admissions committee will contact those for whom it is necessary). An undergraduate degree is not necessary if there are other exceptional qualifications.

Process

For the MBA program, there is a quota, meaning that not all eligible candidates will be accepted. The admissions committee looks at everything, including work experience and how well the candidate’s objectives relate to the program’s parameters. There is a strong emphasis on leadership, socialization and ethics. After being accepted, students must respond in a timely fashion. For the EMBA program, potential candidates are to email a CV to info@embamcgillhec.ca. Those who are qualified will receive an invitation to apply.

Admissions Rates

The yearly acceptance rate is 250 for the MBA program.

Financial Aid/Scholarships

For the MBA program, scholarships are based mostly on merit. For the EMBA program, loans are available from the Royal Bank of Canada. They also have the Lifelong Learning Program, which allows tax-free withdrawals of up to $20,000 over a period of several years. Finally, this school offers scholarships for those working in the non-profit sector. 

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