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Our doctoral program immerses students in academic research while connecting them with top-tier faculty right from the start. Candidates can focus their studies on one of ten specialized fields. Through intensive research training, personalized mentorship, and expert guidance, we provide the essential building blocks for career success. Beedie's PhD financial support ranks among the most competitive in Canadian business education.
In general, a minimum GMAT score of at least 650 or a GRE score of at least 320 and a master's degree CGPA of at least 3.50/4.33 or a bachelor's degree CGPA of at least 3.67/4.33 are required. However, all exceptional applicants will be considered.
Those who have already done graduate study in business, or a related field may request to be exempt or to substitute some of the course work in consultation with the director of the PhD program.
English Language Requirements:
Internet-based TOEFL: 93 with minimum of 20 in each category
Paper-based TOEFL: 580 and TWE 5
IELTS (academic): overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section
CAEL: overall 70; minimum 60 in each section
Pearson Academic (PTE): overall 65; minimum 60 in all of their sections
Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced - minimum score of 193; C2 Proficiency - minimum score of 200
Duolingo English Test (DET): Provisionally through the Fall 2026 admission cycle - Duolingo English Test (DET) 130 overall with a minimum of 120 in each section.