{"id":230,"date":"2024-03-11T18:08:25","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T22:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/tim\/?page_id=230"},"modified":"2025-06-18T11:24:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T15:24:24","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/tim\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-max  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n                    \n                    \n            \n    <div class=\"cu-wideimage relative flex items-center justify-center mx-auto px-8 overflow-hidden md:px-16 rounded-xl not-prose  my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 bg-opacity-50 bg-cover bg-cu-black-50 py-24 md:py-28 lg:py-36 xl:py-48\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/tim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2024\/03\/pexels-leeloo-the-first-5428836-scaled.jpg); background-position: 50% 50%;\">\n\n                    <div class=\"absolute top-0 w-full h-screen\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.750);\"><\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"relative z-[2] max-w-4xl w-full flex flex-col items-center gap-2 cu-wideimage-image cu-zero-first-last\">\n            <header class=\"mx-auto mb-6 text-center text-white cu-pageheader cu-component-updated cu-pageheader--center md:mb-12\">\n\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold mb-2 text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto after:left-px\">\n                        Frequently Asked Questions\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                            <\/header>\n        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component-updated\">\n        \n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-are-the-minimum-requirements-to-be-considered-for-admission-to-the-tim-program\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What are the minimum requirements to be considered for admission to the TIM program?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-are-the-minimum-requirements-to-be-considered-for-admission-to-the-tim-program\">\n            \n\n<p>TIM admission requirements are a GPA of B+ or higher (both graduate and undergraduate GPAs are calculated) as well as a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience. TIM accepts students with degrees related to Science, Engineering, Technology and Business. Students with an academic background outside these fields may be considered if they have significant technical work experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A copy of&nbsp;transcript(s)&nbsp;from all post-secondary institutions you have attended. <a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.carleton.ca\/apply-online\/required-documents\/#anchor-4\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/graduate.carleton.ca\/apply-online\/required-documents\/#anchor-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for more information about transcripts.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A current&nbsp;CV\/Resume. <a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.carleton.ca\/apply-online\/required-documents\/#anchor-6\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/graduate.carleton.ca\/apply-online\/required-documents\/#anchor-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for more information about resumes.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A two-page&nbsp;Statement of Intent. <a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.carleton.ca\/apply-online\/required-documents\/#:~:text=Your%20Statement%20of%20Intent%20allows,can%20satisfy%20your%20own%20interests.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for more information about the Statement of Intent.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact information from two&nbsp;references&nbsp;\u2013 academic references preferred. <a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.carleton.ca\/apply-online\/required-documents\/#anchor-5\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/graduate.carleton.ca\/apply-online\/required-documents\/#anchor-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for guidelines about referees.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If applicable, a copy of your&nbsp;English Language Proficiency Test&nbsp;(proof of language proficiency). <a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.carleton.ca\/international\/english-second-language\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/graduate.carleton.ca\/international\/english-second-language\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for more information on the English Language Proficiency Test.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A WES ICAP Document-by-Document evaluation from&nbsp;World Education Services (WES Canada)&nbsp;(this is only required if an applicant receives a conditional offer of admission). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wes.org\/ca\/partners\/carleton-university-faculty-of-graduate-and-postdoctoral-affairs-fgpa\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.wes.org\/ca\/partners\/carleton-university-faculty-of-graduate-and-postdoctoral-affairs-fgpa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for more information about the WES evaluation.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.carleton.ca\/application-faq\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/graduate.carleton.ca\/application-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to review the Application&nbsp;FAQs.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-i-did-my-degree-outside-of-canada-how-can-i-tell-if-i-am-eligible-to-apply\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    I did my degree outside of Canada, how can I tell if I am eligible to apply?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-i-did-my-degree-outside-of-canada-how-can-i-tell-if-i-am-eligible-to-apply\">\n            \n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.carleton.ca\/international\/admission-requirements\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/graduate.carleton.ca\/international\/admission-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to refer to the guidelines for&nbsp;minimum admission requirements of relevant country.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-when-can-i-start\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    When can I start?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-when-can-i-start\">\n            \n\n<p>Students can join the program starting in the Fall or Winter term. Applications for Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 intake are open now.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/tim\/apply-today\/\" href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/tim\/apply-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to Apply Now!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-long-does-the-tim-program-take\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    How long does the TIM Program take?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-how-long-does-the-tim-program-take\">\n            \n\n<p><strong>Students can complete the TIM program in as fast as 4 terms (16 months).<\/strong>&nbsp;TIM courses run through the Fall, Winter and Summer terms. Some students choose to take a break in the summer, however, the program must be completed within 2 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The TIM program designates the summer term as a regularly scheduled break. Therefore, international graduate students will maintain registration for immigration purposes as long as they resume full-time studies in September<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/isso\/immigration-support-2\/breaks-from-studies-and-leaves-of-absence\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/isso\/immigration-support-2\/breaks-from-studies-and-leaves-of-absence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to visit the website of the&nbsp;International Student Services Office.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.carleton.ca\/grad\/gradprograms\/technologyinnovationmanagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for more information about the program requirements for each pathway.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-is-there-an-option-to-study-online\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Is there an option to study online?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-is-there-an-option-to-study-online\">\n            \n\n<p>The TIM courses are designed to be attended in-person in an informal, face-to-face university setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the TIM program is fully equipped to deliver the courses online to students all over the world. This means that students participate in the same way, no matter where you are in the world. Due to study permit delays, it is common for students to begin their studies from outside Canada and join us \u201cin person\u201d in their second or third term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of our instructors hold online office hours specifically for students that are attending remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-are-the-tuition-fees-for-the-tim-program\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What are the Tuition Fees for the TIM Program?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-are-the-tuition-fees-for-the-tim-program\">\n            \n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/central.carleton.ca\/prod\/pkg_online_fee_assess.p_main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to calculate the cost of the program with the Tuition Fee Estimator.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select your chosen TIM degree pathway: Master of Science, Master of Technology, Master of Entrepreneurship, Master of Business Analytics or Master of Digital Transformation &amp; Entrepreneurship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then select Full Time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuition fees vary slightly from term to term. Most TIM students take between 4 and 6 terms to complete their degree.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-do-i-pay-tuition-fees\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    How do I pay Tuition Fees?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 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href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/studentaccounts\/faq\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/studentaccounts\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for Student Accounts FAQs.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-is-the-tim-program-offered-on-a-part-time-basis\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Is the TIM Program offered on a part-time basis?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-is-the-tim-program-offered-on-a-part-time-basis\">\n            \n\n<p>The TIM Program is designed for full-time study, and most classes will be offered Monday to Friday during the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/dl>\n\n\n    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