The program information below was valid for the fall 2019 term (September 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019). This is the archived version; the most up-to-date program information is available through the current Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

The Graduate Studies Academic Calendar is updated 3 times per year, at the start of each academic term (January 1, May 1, September 1). Graduate Studies Academic Calendars from previous terms can be found in the archives.

Students are responsible for reviewing the general information and regulations section of the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

  • Admit term(s) 
    • Fall
  • Delivery mode 
    • On-campus
  • Program type 
    • Master's
    • Professional
  • Registration option(s) 
    • Full-time
    • Part-time
  • Study option(s) 
  • Minimum requirements 
    • Applicants who complete an honours degree at a Canadian institution require a minimum overall average of 75% (or equivalent) over 4 years or a minimum overall average of 75% (or equivalent) over the last 2 years for admission. All other applicants require a minimum overall average of 75% (or equivalent) over 4 years in the applicant’s previous honours degree program for admission.
    • Normally have at least one year of prior work experience obtained either through cooperative work terms as part of an undergraduate academic program or through post-graduate work experience.
    • As part of the admissions process, an interview is required. Applicants who are unable to come to campus for a personal interview will be interviewed by telephone.
  • Application materials 
    • Résumé
    • Supplementary information form
    • Transcript(s)
  • References 
    • Number of references:  3
    • Type of references: 
      • at least 1 academic
      • at least 1 professional
  • English language proficiency (ELP) (if applicable)

    Coursework option:

  • Graduate Academic Integrity Module (Graduate AIM)
  • Courses 
    • Students must complete the following 9 graduate-level courses (0.50 unit weight):
      • BET 600 Applied Business Leadership Skills for Entrepreneurs
      • BET 601 Strategically Managing the Entrepreneurial Organization
      • BET 602 Marketing Strategies for New Technology-based Ventures
      • BET 603 Entrepreneurial Finance for the Technology-based Enterprise
      • BET 604 New Technology-based Venture Creation
      • BET 605 Essential Accounting for Entrepreneurs
      • BET 607 Managing Technological Innovation
      • BET 608 Business Model Validation
      • BET 620 Social Entrepreneurship
  • Link(s) to courses
  • Graduate Studies Practicum
    • Students must complete a commercialization practicum.