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Pre-Master's programs in the USA and Canada for international students

Specialized pathway to master's degrees at universities in North America: Pre-Master's Programs that both qualify international students for graduate-level study and prepare for the GRE or GMAT, as well as improve academic English proficiency.

Long Island University master's students in New York Long Island University in New York

International student preparation for graduate school success
Graduate preparation programs for international students are available for both academically qualified and non-qualified students:

When you are accepted on these programs, you are admitted as a full-time student and receive your immigration documents from the university.

Master's qualifying programs

These qualifying 'academic bridge' programs are designed for international students with 3-year undergraduate degrees or non-business degrees.

  • Pre-MBA Program at Long Island University PDF file icon
    The established admissions criteria for master's programs in the USA includes 4 years of equivalent study beyond secondary school level. The Pre-MBA equates 3-year bachelor's degrees to 4-year US bachelor's degrees, allowing international students to earn additional credits through pre-requisite coursework, prior to formal MBA admission.
  • Pre-Master's for Management degrees at Royal Roads University
    Regardless of a student's academic background, this program orients international students towards 'business think' to better acclimate them to studying a management degree in Canada. The program focuses on critical thinking and team skills. It is appropriate for students with non-business undergraduate degrees.

Master's program choices
After completing these Master's qualifying programs, you can progress to the following master's degrees in the USA or Canada:

University Requirements for
qualifying program 		Master's degree programs available on completion
Long
Island
University		 GMAT 400+,
GPA 3.0,
TOEFL 85iBT 

AACSB-accredited MBA
Royal
Roads
University		 2 years work
experience, GMAT
not required, GPA
3.0, TOEFL 68iBT*

Master of Global Management

Masters of Arts in Tourism Management

Pre-Master's Programs

The Pre-Master's Program (PMP) is for qualified students who have met the academic entry requirements for graduate study at Roosevelt University or Widener University but who do not have the required English level and/or a GRE or GMAT score. The program is a mix of English for Academic Purposes, study skills for graduate studies, and orientation into the US university system.

University Requirements for
pre-master's program 		Master's degree programs available on completion
Roosevelt
University

GPA 2.7
For MBA, GMAT/GRE not required
only if GPA 3.0 or above
TOEFL 60iBT*

MBA Business Administration (15 concentrations)

MS Integrated Marketing Communications

MPA Public Administration
- Health Services Management
- Government Management
- Nonprofit Management
Widener
University		 GRE or GMAT not required
until degree progression,
GPA 2.8,
TOEFL 60iBT*

MBA (AACSB-accredited)

MS Taxation and Financial Planning

MEng Biomedical Engineering

MEng Chemical Engineering

MEng Civil Engineering

MEng Electrical Engineering

MEng Engineering Management

MEng Mechanical Engineering

* An official TOEFL or IELTS score is not required. You can take our English Language Test to qualify for entry. Contact us for details.