Hello friends,
I am planning to apply for the MGA and linked programs this year at UofT, Carleton, Ottawa and UoBC. I have a few queries (former students, please do help):
a) I have an MBA, a PG Diploma in Journalism and media experience, dealing with international affairs, of more than seven years. All my education was in India. My UG, which was in Business Administration, was a while back and my net score in that was about 66. However, in PG, I had a CGPA of 8.34 and in diploma my grade was A-. Hope that does not disqualify me from any of the programs?
b) Do universities keep a specific age group in mind while selecting applicants? And do organisations coming for placement look for Canadian experience before selecting students?
c) The MGA program, as pointed out by many, is expensive and funding opportunities are few. The other programs are relatively affordable. Could anyone please tell me how different the programs are qualitatively?
d) Do GRE, IELTS scores make a difference when it comes to the application process?
e) What other prime components do universities look for while making the selection (I know good CGPA scores and a strong Statement of Intent is necessary but I would also like to know about other parameters of evaluation)?
Please chip in friends. I need all the help you can offer me :).