Any student enrolled in the MBA program may apply to study abroad on a part-time (3-7.5 SSB credits) basis.

To be eligible for a short term exchange abroad, students must:

• Complete all 5000-level required courses prior to departure and a minimum of 24 credits at Schulich. Students with advanced standing should consult the MBA Program Handbook for eligibility requirements.
• Attain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 5 (B) on those 24 credits.
• Complete the application process and be offered a space at one of our partner schools.

Students wishing to apply for a short exchange term abroad during the Winter 2023, Summer 2023 or Fall 2023 terms, should attend an Exchange Information Webinar Session. Please refer to the Grad Blog in late September for upcoming dates and times.

Step 1

Complete the online application form and upload the following documents with your application*:

• Your answer to the Graduate Exchange Application Question
• A Proposed Study Plan form for each school listed on your application listing the courses you wish to take on exchange
• Resume

*Please note: paper applications will not be accepted.

The application deadlines to apply for a short exchange abroad is:

Imperial College Business School: October 7, 2022, 4:00pm

All other short exchanges: November 16, 2022, 4:00pm.

Step 2

All eligible candidates will meet with the Exchange Selection Committee for a 20-minute interview.
Students are matched to a partner school based on their response to the application question and their interview. The Exchange Selection Committee is looking for the student’s rationale for the school, in combination with their professionalism and ability to be an ambassador for Schulich.

Step 3

The selections will be announced shortly after.

Confirmation Process

Students will be sent an email informing them as to the school they have been matched. They will be given approximately two weeks to confirm their acceptance of the offer.

Partner School Nominations

Once confirmed, the Graduate International Program Coordinator will nominate student(s) to the partner school at which time, the exchange school will contact the student to begin setting up the exchange. The student will be required to submit the requested documentation to the exchange school.

Prior to Departure

Students changing their status to/from full-time or part-time, must submit an Enrolment Status Change Form prior to registering for the exchange term.

Students are required to attend a pre-departure session and it is recommended that students make an appointment with the International Program Coordinator prior to their departure.

Students must submit the following information electronically to the International Program Coordinator for approval prior to departure:

• A copy of the Final Study Plan Form (as a Word Document)
• One copy of each courses’ syllabus/outline
• Course offering information provided by the school

Register in the appropriate number of EXCH 6900-level courses through Passport York

Submit the online Emergency Contact Form and Risk & Responsibility Waiver Form

Confirm your Final Study Plan with the International Program Coordinator:

1. Send an email confirming that this study plan has not changed or
2. Update the study plan with the changes and email it with the course descriptions to exchange@schulich.yorku.ca.
3. Update your EXCH course enrolment through Passport York if your credits on exchange have changed.

If course code enrollment listed on your study plan form and York enrollment do not match:

• You can risk not getting credit for the courses you completed on exchange if you have not registered in the corresponding number of credits on Passport York
• If you register in too many exchange credits on Passport York and not enough on exchange, you may receive F grades for not fulfilling the credits on Passport York.

Students are required to submit an Exchange Report & Testimonial.

Exchange grades (recorded as a pass or fail on the Schulich/York transcript) will be posted once the following are received:

1. Exchange report
2. Social media requirement
3. Official transcript sent directly from the partner school
4. Apply for a Schulich Exchange (travel) Bursary. Contact finaid@schulich.yorku.ca for more information.

For any additional questions or concerns, feel free to contact a member of the International Relations Team