Graduate Diploma in Global Metals and Minerals Management (GMM) Admission Requirements

Graduate Diploma in Global Metals and Minerals Management (GMM) Admission Requirements

GMM Requirement Checklist

The general admission requirements for the GMM Diploma are listed below. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission, as space in each program is limited. A holistic approach is taken during the application review process and all components of the application are thoroughly reviewed.

1. MBA or business focused master’s degree
2. Work Experience
   • 5 to 10 years of full-time work experience
   • For applicants with a master’s degree in non-business-related fields, 5 to 10 years of full-time work experience plus an additional 3+ years of managerial, full-time work experience may be considered.
   • For applicants without a master’s degree, 3+ years of full-time work experience plus an additional 7+ years of managerial, full-time work experience may be considered.

3. Completion of the online application which requires:
   • Essays (2 written, 1 timed written, 2 video)
   • An up-to-date resume and cover letter outlining interest in the GMM Diploma and suitability for being admitted into the program.
   • Two references
   • Unofficial copies of transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions*

*Official copies of these documents will be required if an applicant receives an offer to the program

4. Proof of English language proficiency if studies were not completed in English.
   

   Accepted Tests	Minimum Score
   IELTS (Academic Test)	7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 on each dimension)
   TOEFL	100 iBT (minimum 23 on each dimension) Schulich’s TOEFL code is B710 with Department Code 02

   • • Applicants who have completed at least two years of full-time study at an accredited university in a country (or institution) where English is the official language of instruction are not required to submit an English proficiency test.

* Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is NOT REQUIRED
* Exceptions to the above requirements may be made on a case-by-case basis and which may require that the candidate be interviewed by the GMM Diploma director or designate/faculty member.

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Deadlines

Application deadlines for GMM February 2025 entry is below.

Application deadlines for GMM June 2025 entry is below.

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