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UK MBA: Essential information
One major advantage of U.K. MBA is its duration which is one
year as compared to the two years system in US and Canada. Also, unlike those
in other countries, most UK universities recognize the system of 3 year bachelor
degree.
1. Eligibility
1.1. Bachelor Degree:
Most UK universities accept the three-year graduation system for entry into
the MBA programme. So, if you have a three-year bachelor degree like Bachelor
of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) or Bachelor of Science (BSc), this
is acceptable as it is considered equivalent to a British Bachelor (Ordinary)
Degree.
However, some universities may require an Honours degree. This is usually equivalent
to B.Com. (H), B.Sc. (H) or afour year degree course like B.E. For most good
Universities, a good first degree from a leading university in India or its
equivalent is essential.
There are some universities that accept students for the MBA without a bachelor
degree if they have considerable work experience and significant professional
achievements.
1.2. Work Experience:
Most UK universities require a minimum of two to three years of work
experience. This is essential.
AMBA Accredited MBA Programs: All AMBA accredited MBA programmes require
a minimum of three years of full-time work experience.
No Work Experience: There are around five to six UK universities that accept
students who have no experience for direct entry into the MBA programme.
There are many colleges in UK that offer University affiliated MBA programs.
They are much cheaper than University MBA Programs. However, they have very
small campuses and very limited resources and faculty. It may be a good idea
to research these institutes well before you apply to ensure that you do not
end up applying to schools that are not recognized.
1.3. GMAT:
GMAT is accepted and recommended by many universities. However, most UK universities
are flexible about this criterion and this is not a mandatory requirement for
most UK business schools. So, unless, you aiming for schools like London Business
School or Manchester Business School, you need not worry about the GMAT.
1.4. TOEFL/IELTS:
You need to take either the TOEFL or IELTS for admission to an MBA program in
U.K. This is required for almost all universities. This mandatory for most schools
even if you have studied in English medium throughout.
Some schools waive this criteria after a personal interview.
2. Application procedure
Go through this website and ask for more details and prospectus for a particular
university. Better start your enquiries at least 12 months before the proposed
date of admission. You can either ask us to help you or contact university directly
for the prospectus. Following documents are essential when you sending your
application form to the university or to us:
2.1. Academic transcripts & Mark list:
Full details of your education including your course subjects and grades are
required in the applications. Transcripts or official records of your previous
academic qualifications are crucial for your application. Students applying
for admission are required to submit an official transcript from each college
or university that they have attended after secondary school with complete details
of the subjects, credits involved and other details like correspondence courses,
diplomas etc.
Most universities ask for the transcript to be sealed in an envelope and signed
and attested across the seal by the registrar. This procedure is to be done
for each and every college that you have attended. Some universities may ask
for more than one transcript but most require only one.
If the originals are not in English, copies and a good English translation must
be enclosed. If your undergraduate qualification or university is unknown to
the admissions tutor, the British Council would be able to advise
2.2. Standardized test score reports:
(1) IELTS : For most courses and universities, International students
are required to take IELTS (International English Language Test) which is regularly
administered by the British Council. Some universities may accept TOEFL as an
alternative. You need to send your IELTS or TOEFL score report with your application
package. Some Universities may waive IELTS if you have been
studying in English medium throughout and they are convinced that you are proficient
in English.
(2) GMAT : For most management courses, International students are required
to take GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). You need to send your GMAT
score report with your application package.
2.3. Work History:
Most MBA programs require at least a few years of work experience for admission.
Most UK Business Schools are pretty strict about this.
A detailed Résumé is an important part of your
application. It should include all information of professional work experience
along with the details like positions held, achievements and range of work
2.4. Reference Letter:
Letters of reference or recommendation letters play a very important part in
your admission to a good MBA program. A recommendation letter is a signed statement
from a person who knows you well professionally or has taught you in a subject
that is related to the course you are applying to. It should list your positive
and negative qualities, strengths and other such information.
The author or teacher must indicate his position, how long he/she has known
the applicant and in what capacity. He/she should briefly discuss the need,
importance and usefulness of the study the applicant proposes to undertake.
Authors are usually asked to rank applicants in their letters of recommendation,
which helps admission officers to interpret the academic credentials of foreign
students. Students should obtain letters of recommendation (often on the prescribed
forms sent by the institutions) from teachers who know them as a person as well
as a student. You may like to request your author to give concrete examples
that may show your qualities and help your case.
Many universities have their own format and questions that have to be answered
by the person who is giving the letter of recommendation on your behalf. Letters,
which do not give enough information, can jeopardize a candidate’s chances
of selection. Even if not mentioned, it is advisable to include at least two
letters of recommendation in your applications as they increase your chances
of getting admissions.
2.5. Statement of purpose:
The personal application essays, and/or statement of purpose, also play a very
important role in the process of evaluating your application for admission to
the MBA program. It gives the admission committee assessing your application
their most significant impression of you as an individual.
A personal statement should include reasons for choosing this particular course,
your area of interest, the suitability of your education and experiential background
for this course and your personal and present future goals.
Most business schools have a set of questions that they would like the students
to answer. These include questions about your achievements, leadership activities
and the reasons for seeking an MBA.
We recommend you to spend as much time as possible in this part of your application
as this could make or break your application.
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