Originally, the Saint Mary University of Faculty of Commerce was established in 1934, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The School was later renamed as the Frank H. Sobey Faculty of Commerce and then the Sobey School of Business. The Sobey Building was opened in the year 2000. The School offers a respectful Bachelor of Commerce Program, with a wide choice of specialties from which one can choose a field of their own interest.
Popular subjects of study at Sobey School of Business includes entrepreneurship, finance, accounting, computing and information systems and human resource management and industrial relations. For the Graduate-level programs, the School offers a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Finance, a Master of Applied Economics, a Master of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and of course the esteemed Ph.D. program.
The School has an enrolment of 3,200 students around 50% are International students, from around 80 countries. This makes it a very multicultural and accepting place for non-Canadian students. Sobey School of Business is among the best in the field of business education for those who wish to study in Canada.
Rankings
The School is ranked in the top universities by different organizations.
- QS ranked Sobey’s MBA program is placed in the top ten in Canada.
- Corporate Knights also placed the University on 8th rank in 2018 and on 10th in 2022.
Highlights
| Type | Public Business School |
| Campus | Urban |
| Intake Season | January, May, July and September |
| Website | www.sobey.smu.ca |
| Courses offered | Bachelors, masters and Ph.D. |
| Location | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Residence | Vanier House, Loyola Residence, Edmund Rice Residence |
| Application Fee | Undergraduate Program- 40 CAD Graduate Program- 110 CAD |
| Acceptance Rate | 60-70% |
| International Admissions | 30% |
Campus
- The University is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, one of the four Atlantic Provinces on Canada’s East Coast.
- The Atlantic region keeps students in an environment where they are close to nature, surroundings filled with forests, fresh and saltwater beaches, salt marshes and lush orchards and fields.
- Also centrally located in the region is the Bay of Fundy, which boasts the highest tides in the world. The cities of the region offer a rich heritage of history, arts and culture to the students.
- As a student of the School, one can join a society or student group, compete or participate in skill-building events, manage money (join investment ventures for the students) and learn from the community leaders.
- The area has convenient, reliable public transit, and in the tree-lined area surrounding the university, one finds comfortable accommodations, cafes, shopping, movie theatres, pubs, a large wilderness park and a beach, all within a 20 minutes walk.
Residence
- The residence complex is home to over 1,000 students. It is composed of three buildings: Vanier House, Loyola Residence and Edmund Rice Residence.
- The University offers plenty of accommodation options to its students, one can choose which suits them best considering the location, convenience and expenses.
- Students who live in the residence are able to enjoy a number of conveniences located on campus which includes:
- ATMs/ Bank Machines
- Homburg Centre for Health and Wellness (membership required)
- Residence Laundry rooms (in Loyola Residence & Henn Alley)
- The C-store
- Tim Horton’s
- Barber shop & Beauty Salons
- Easy access to Halifax Transit Buses Routes
- The Dockside Dining Hall
- Student Centre Food Court
- Atrium Café
- The Gorsebrook Lounge
- Patrick Power Library
- Campus Bookstore
- Health Services
- The Counselling Centre
- The Dauphinee Centre/Arena
- All residence fees include wireless internet, telephone service, voicemail, and cable television service. Computers, televisions, patch cords, and coaxial cable are not included.
Single and Double Rooms
| Vanier and Loyola North | Room fee per 8-month academic year |
|---|---|
| Single room | 7,455 CAD |
| Double room | 5,995 CAD |
Rice Apartment Fees
| Rice apartment | Per Academic Year |
|---|---|
| Double room apartment | 6,230 CAD |
| Single room apartment | 7,670 CAD |
| Super Single apartment | 7,900 CAD |
Senior Apartment Fee
| Loyola South & Vanier | Per Academic Year |
|---|---|
| Single room (Shared bath and kitchen) | 7,670 CAD |
| Super Single room (Shared bath and kitchen) | 7,900 CAD |
| Single room (Private bath, with mini fridge and microwave) | 7,570 CAD |
Programs
- A number of undergraduate and graduate programs are available at Sobey School of Business.
- At the undergraduate level the School offers a 4-year Bachelor of Commerce degree, with 10 different majors and option to add a certificate course.
- The majors include: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, etc. For the certificate courses, one can opt for a Financial Instruments Analysis Certificate or an HR Management Certificate.
- Sobey offers graduate courses like MBA, Masters and PhD degrees as well as professional certifications for applicants with previous education and work experience.
- The certificate courses are offered both online and offline and the duration of each course varies. The certificate programs can be pursued along with the full-time courses at the institute.
- As stated by the institute, the selection of candidates is based on the entrance requirements of specific programs. In general, the following are taken into consideration:
- Academic Record
- Work Experience/ volunteer experience/ reference letters
- Test results
Admission Process
Applying to the school’s various courses needs additional requirements from international applicants. Admission to Sobey School of Business] requires:
- Application Portal: University Website
- Application Fee
- For undergraduate program- 40 CAD
- For the graduate programs- 110 CAD
- Supporting Documents:
- Indian Nationals applying to the School are required to submit their Higher Secondary School Certificates with minimum grades A, B and C.
- Official transcripts
- Obtaining study permit from the IRCC
- Proof of English Proficiency- IELTS (6.5)
- TOEFL (80 iBT &550 PBT)
- Proof of Financial Statements
- Intake Seasons: January, May, July and September
Cost Of Attendance
- For the undergraduate program, the tuition and fees for the International Students for the year 2023-2024 is
| Course Type | Arts | Commerce | Science and Technology | Co-op |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fee in CAD | 1,781 CAD | 1,977 CAD | 1,921 CAD | 681 CAD |
- For the graduate program, the tuition fee is the annual fee, divided into three equal instalments due in September, January and May. The fee for some courses is as given:
| Course | Annual Tuition | Mandatory fee | Medical and Dental | Total costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD Business Admin | 14,607 CAD | 934 CAD | 1,103 CAD | 16,644 CAD |
| Master of Applied Economics | 20,600 CAD | 934 CAD | 1,103 CAD | 22,637 CAD |
| Master of Finance | 45,724 CAD | 934 CAD | 1,103 CAD | 47,761 CAD |
Financial Aids
- The department raised more than 75,000 CAD to fund the start-up for three scholarships. With this early success, and additional contributions expected from alumni and friends, the goal of 100,000 CAD for a permanent endowment fund is well within reach.
- The University offers different Scholarships and awards during the program and even after one has completed their programs like the Entrance award and the Undergraduate NamedAward.
- The financial aids are to financially support students to pursue the programs which are selected on the basis of the Merit and the need of the students.
Alumni
The notable Alumni of the School includes
- Robert P. Kelly- CEO of The Bank of New York Mellon (former)
- Wilfred P. Moore- Canadian Senator, Nova Scotia
Placements
- The Sobey connects different recruiters to their students using different routes, which are:
- Free job posting through Careers360.
- Campus Information System
- Campus Table and Interview Room Bookings
- Opportunities to join the School as guest panellists or presenter
- A booth at their career fairs
- Connections to student association and alumni
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Sobey School of Business Scholarships
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship | Scholarship per student$33,115 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Adobe Women in Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Bhajan Lal Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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Sobey School of Business Admissions
Application Portal: https://www.smu.ca/academics/sobey/mba-how-to-apply.html
Fall Deadlines
Important Date: April1 (Application deadline)Important Date: July30 (Application results)
Attendance Cost
The table shows average yearly cost of attendance for international students. Amount may vary with the course opted, nature of accommodation, and personal spending habits of a candidate.Check Program wise Fees
Sobey School of Business Campus Location
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- Airport
- Hospital
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- Shopping Mall
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