Master of Business Administration MBA: Entry requirements
What you need to apply for this course
The Kingston MBA is a generalist programme, which will appeal to the young professional looking to enhance their career prospects or change career direction. The executive programme will appeal to those preparing themselves for a more senior or board level position or owners of small businesses who are looking to grow and expand their offering. It is designed for individuals from the corporate, public and not-for-profit sectors.
Specific MBA admissions criteria
We want your experience on the Kingston MBA to be challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding. Our criteria are defined to help ensure that you can successfully complete the MBA, and that each cohort of students has a strong ethos of team learning.
| Area | Requirement | You need to provide: |
|---|---|---|
| Academic |
First degree or recognised equivalent from a professional body. |
Certified copy of your degree, transcripts, or letter of award. |
| We also consider applications from individuals with considerable management experience but no first degree. | Evidence of alternative professional development and achievement. Subject to individual assessment, a GMAT result (we would usually look for a score of 600 or above). |
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| Work experience |
Minimum of three years' relevant work experience for the full-time programme or five years' managerial experience for the executive programme. |
Two letters of reference from employers or from an employer and an academic source. |
| English proficiency | Very proficient written and spoken English. | Applicants whose first language is not English are expected to meet our requirements for English language proficiency (see below for details). |
| Motivation | The MBA is a big commitment. We need to know you have thought about the opportunity and the consequences of studying. | Personal statement (750 words maximum) within application form. Interview to discuss the suitability of the MBA for you. |
Admissions process
We consider every application for the criteria identified above, and require all evidence to be provided. Once we have considered your application form, we are likely to wish to conduct an interview with you, either in person or by telephone. This can be done at Kingston Business School or at MBA, British Council or postgraduate study fairs which we attend. In some cases, where we are concerned about your ability to complete the course successfully, we may ask you to complete a numerical test or ask for a GMAT score (we would usually look for a score of 600 or above).
It can take longer than you think to get organised to start your MBA so we advise that you apply as early as possible. We operate our admissions system all year round, so you can join the next available group of students when you are ready.
International students
All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with special conditions in all elements. Please make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements, which includes details of other qualifications we'll consider.
Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.
Applicants from one of the recognised Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.
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- flexible modes of attendance
- a convenient location close to London
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