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Admission requirements

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following abilities through their application and essays, the two references and the compulsory face-to-face interview. Please note that only short listed candidates will be interviewed, and selection for interview is at the discretion of the Admissions Team.

Intellectual Capacity

We require a good undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification. However, we may consider candidates who do not have a degree if they have worked in a position with a high level of responsibility. The GMAT is just one of several admission criteria that will be considered in your application. A high score does not guarantee admission, and a below average score does not eliminate a candidate.


Management Potential

We want people who can assume global leadership roles, not people who simply know about business disciplines. We therefore ask for work experience and consider your past performance when assessing your suitability as a future leader. Students in our current class have an average of five years postgraduate work experience. However, please note that admission may be granted to candidates with less than three years work experience if they can present superior academic credentials and evidence of truly outstanding leadership, through their professional and personal experiences.


Personal Motivation & Maturity

The MBA is a demanding experience which can change your life. We look for evidence that participants will be reflective, energetic, mature and realistic as well as ambitious and highly motivated.


Team Skills

We place particular emphasis on working in multicultural groups. We need to be certain that candidates will share in the development of their fellow team members and contribute to the learning environment of the School.


International Exposure

Our MBA is a truly global programme with students from over 70 countries. The students who benefit most are those with an international outlook, or those who can build on existing international exposure.


Language Ability

Our MBA Programme is taught in English. If English is not your native language you will need to take the TOEFL iBT, IELTS or CPE. Please note: this requirement is not compulsory for applicants who have lived in an English speaking country for a minimum of two years, or who have completed a degree conducted exclusively in English for a minimum of two years. Our TOEFL institution code is 0898.