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MER frequently asked questions

If you are a current graduate student, the School of Graduate Studies may be the best place to start to find answers to your questions.

If you are a prospective student, many questions concerning the application process may be immediately answered by reviewing this FAQ, or you may contact us.

Admissions

Application processes and acceptance rates

Language requirements                                                              

Tuition

Program structure and study options

Admissions

What are the admission requirements?

Applicants to the MER program must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree with an overall B average, from an institution recognized by Senate.

Applications that don’t meet these requirements won’t be considered. Under exceptional circumstances, a person without a degree may be admitted. For more details, .

Am I guaranteed admission if I meet the minimum requirements?

Admission to the program is limited and competitive. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the program. We receive over 150 applications annually and typically accept 24 to 30 students each year.

Can I apply if I am currently completing my undergraduate degree or one of the required courses?

Yes. We will consider your application as long as your current degree average is equivalent to a minimum B standing.

Does my undergraduate degree need to focus in a specific area?

The MER program is inter-disciplinary in nature. We accept students with a broad range of undergraduate degrees. Our students have undergraduate degrees in arts, business, engineering, science, education, nursing, music and more.

Do I need to write the GRE or GMAT?

No. We don’t require a GRE or GMAT score.

Application processes and acceptance rates

When are applications due?

Applications for the Fall (September) semester are due by Feb. 15. Please note, there is no Spring or Winter intake.

How do I apply?

Click here or visit the School of Graduate Studies.

Language requirements

What are the language requirements?

Regardless of your nationality or immigration status, the MER requires a higher English proficiency requirement than baseline, as noted on /become/graduate/apply/. You can use one of the following methods to prove your English proficiency:

  • Medium of Instruction (MOI) – completing either (a) secondary school or (b) a baccalaureate or post-graduate degree, from a recognized English-medium school/university/institution. If you completed this outside Canada or the United States, you can provide proof in the form of a medium of instruction letter (or similar document) from that school/university/institution.
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – a minimum aggregate score of 92 on the old TOEFL 0-100 scale, or 4.5 on the new TOEFL 1-6 scale.
  • International English Language Testing Service (IELTS Academic) – a minimum average band score of 7.0.
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) – a minimum aggregate score of 125.
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) – a minimum score of between 50 and 60 in each of the four bands, with at least 2 band scores of 60.
  • Michigan English Test (MET) – a minimum score of 59%.
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-Academic): minimum scores of 58.
  • Intensive English Program at Grenfell Campus (IEP-G): if you are thinking about completing the IEP-G and then requesting to be considered for conditional admission to MER on that basis, please contact the program director to discuss first.

Tuition

What is the cost of the program?

Click here for tuition information.

Program structure and study options

Can I take the MER program by full- or part-time studies?

We accept both full- and part-time students. The application deadline is Feb. 15. (fall semester). Please note, there is no Spring or Winter intake.

Can I complete the MER online?

No. While some required business and elective courses can be completed online, the full degree cannot be completed through online studies.

What is the length of the program?

Full-time students are expected to complete all program requirements within two years. Part-time students normally take more than two years (three to four years) to complete the program.

Can I switch from full- to part-time (or part-time to full-time) status?

Students can apply to change their degree status once they have started the program. Changing status may affect the duration of the student's program. Students are advised to consult with the MER Director before changing their part-time/full-time status.

I work full-time. When are classes held?

Some courses are only offered once a year. Given that many people in our program are part-time, we try to ensure that the majority of courses are offered, at the very least, every two years and after 4 p.m.