School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED)

Admission Requirements

Applicants must:

• have completed a recognized four-year Honours Bachelor’s degree in a Canadian university (or its equivalent), and have a minimum of 75% overall standing in the last two years of study. *

• have at least three years of business work experience in a private, public or non-profit sector setting, either through full or part-time employment, through documented volunteer efforts, or through cooperative work terms as an undergraduate student.

• provide proof of competency in English (if applicable). A score of at least 600 is required in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A score of 250 is required on the computerized version of the TOEFL. (See Academic Regulations - English Language Proficiency Certification for other acceptable tests of English.)

• provide two letters of reference; preferably one academic and one professional.

• provide a statement of interest or purpose.

• provide a current curriculum vita.

• submit a University of Waterloo application form and official transcripts from each previous post-secondary institution.

* The School may consider applications from mature students who do not meet the regular academic admission requirements of a four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent. To be considered, an applicant who does not meet the regular academic requirements must have at least eight years of management experience and a minimum GMAT score of 550, or an equivalent score on the GRE (referencing ETS's GRE Comparison Table for Business Schools).

Students who do not meet the requirements outlined above may be considered for admission to a transitional, probationary or qualifying program depending on their academic background. (See Graduate Studies Calendar - Academic Regulations - Categories of Admission to the Master's Program.)

Degree Requirements