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Preparation for Graduate School Application (PGSA)

The PGSA program is a unique program provided by Dorset College. This program provides students with an opportunity to improve their English skills while preparing students for entrance into a graduate program.


Upon successful completion of this program (8 courses) with sufficient GPA and other requirements, it will be eligible to enter the MBA program.

Learn about Dorset College – Edwards School of Business, Saskatchewan.


Please note: This program is not eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) offered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Students enrolled in this program will not qualify for a PGWP upon completion.

For more information on PGWP eligibility, visit:
🔗 IRCC – Work After Graduation


All applicants must

(1) provide proof of high school graduation or equivalent and

(2) meet one of the minimum language standards listed below:

• IELTS: Overall 5.5 with no band under 5.0

• TOEFL: 46/120 iBT, PBT 457/677

• English Grade 9-11 with minimum of grade of C (from country with principal language as English).

• Completion of 2 years at post-secondary level accredited institution, English as mode of instruction.

• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) with overall score of minimum score of 40.

• CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) with level 5

• Dorset College English Proficiency Exam with minimum score of 60%

Or any academic standard English proficiency test (including PTE Academic, Duolingo) equivalent to IELTS overall 5.5.

Term 1

ENGL 100 Writing Skills

ACCT 200 Financial Accounting

CMNS 100 Oral Communication I

CABS 100 Canadian Business

Term 2

ENGL 150 Writing & Research I

GMAT 100 GMAT Preparation

CMNS 150 Oral Communication / Presentation II

SBMG 100 Entrepreneurship/ Small Business Management

8 Months