Business Administration and Law (Combined Program)
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBus, Juris Doctor | On-Campus | find out | find out | find out | find out | find out |
About Business Administration and Law (Combined Program), MBus - at University of Alberta
Award: Master of Business, Juris Doctor
The Faculty of Law offers programs of graduate study leading to the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and a Master of Laws (LLM). The Faculty also offers programs of joint study with the Faculty of Business leading to a combined MBA-JD program.
Please note that an LLM degree does not entitle the holder to practice law in Canada.
Entrance Requirements
For the LLM, the Faculty's minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate JD or LLB degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.
For the PhD, the Faculty's minimum admission requirements are an LLM degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.
Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency (refer to English Language Requirement). Any one of the following is acceptable:
- a minimum TOEFL score of 100 (Internet-based, with at least 25 in each section), or equivalent
- an IELTS (Academic) score with a minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 6.0 on each band,
- a PTE (Academic) overall minimum score of 68
Applicants are also required to submit the following
- Chronological resume or curriculum vitae
- Three reference forms and letters of recommendation completed and submitted by the referees
- a Statement of Motivation. Please follow the Statement of Motivation Instruction Form.
- a Research Proposal. See Admissions on the Department website for further information.
The deadline for all applications to be submitted is December 1.
Entry requirements
Contact University of Alberta to find course entry requirements.
Why study at University of Alberta
- Ranked among the top 4 universities in Canada and top 100 in the world
- Guaranteed Tuition model, meaning your tuition does not increase during your program
- Each year, 25 students are awarded the President’s International Distinction Scholarship, worth up to CAN $120,000
- Co-op and paid work experience opportunities in many programs
- Guaranteed place in residence for first year students who apply by 30 April
- Graduates can apply for the three year Post-Graduation work permit, which allows you to work in Canada for up to 3 years
- Top 100 in the world for Graduate Employment outcomes