Admission is open for the one-year full-time MBA program at the University of Surrey with the course beginning on October 2020. The application deadline is August 31, 2020. 

The University says more than changing your career prospects, the program aims to provide “a transformational learning experience’.  This is sought to be achieved through the interplay of theory and practice, supported by up-to-date management theory and engagement with industry practitioners.

Admissions open for One Year MBA 2020 at University of Surrey, Apply by August 31

Eligibility Criteria

You should have a minimum of 2:2 UK honors degree, or a recognized equivalent international qualification. You must also have at least three years of postgraduate experience in a managerial role.

Candidates without a degree or less than 2:2 will be referred to the MBA Program Director, as they may be accepted under exceptional circumstances where work experience is deemed to make up for the lack of academic qualification.

Non-English speakers will have to present IELTS Academic scores of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element. In addition, a range of national qualifications providing they are your most recent study of the English language.

These include Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) English 4: 70% in 12th board exam English from CBSE/ISC boards and 80% in 12th board exam English from the majority of Indian state boards; KCSE at grade B from Kenya;  Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), 1119 Advanced English C; Singapore/Cambridge O-level English at grade C; Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement), English at grade C (Standard Grade) or grade E (Higher Grade) in South Africa; WAEC English Language at grade C/6 in West Africa.

How to Apply

The application is to be filled in and submitted online. You will have to create an account and log in.  Before filling in the particulars, you could also view the PDF checklist for full details of the documents you will need to supply to complete your application as also CV writing guidelines available in PDF format.

If your supporting documents are under 2MB, you can upload them along with your application form. Larger documents are to be emailed at [email protected] or sent by post.

You should indicate in your application whether you wish to be considered for a scholarship.

Once you submit the application, you will receive an acknowledgment. All eligible applicants will be contacted for an interview (face-to-face, Skype or telephone) within ten days of receiving the application. Your eligibility for a scholarship will also be assessed during the interview.

If you are successful at interview, you will receive an offer to study with us along with confirmation as to whether we are granting you a scholarship. This offer will be sent by email and in the application portal. You should confirm and accept your place electronically within 28 days of an offer.

Fees & Other Expenses

The fee for the one year full-time MBA program for UK/EU and overseas students will be £24,700. While there are no associated costs for this program, those wishing to participate in the optional international study tour will have to spend £2,500 approximately. Various scholarships and funding opportunities are available for deserving candidates.

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