Saïd Business School(University of Oxford)-Exe. MBA

Admissions process
The application process involves a number of steps:

Candidates should apply online via Apply Yourself. Please note that we no longer accept paper applications.
The Saïd Business School accepts applications on a rolling admissions basis. Please note that all applicants are required to pay a non-refundable processing fee of £150.
Selected applicants will then be invited to interview.
Interviews can be conducted either in Oxford, or we can conduct telephone interviews although our strong preference is for face-to-face interviews. All interviews are conducted by faculty who will be teaching the course, or senior administrative personnel.
Applicants will be notified of their results as soon as possible.

Application deadline for January 2012 entry

It is highly recommended that you apply early as we are unable to guarantee places on the course, or at colleges, later in the year. Prospective overseas students should allow sufficient time for the requisite UK "student visitor" visa to be processed. Further details available at : www.ukvisas.gov.uk

A broader choice of colleges is available to candidates applying for the early deadline.

Early deadline 31 May 2011
Final deadline 31 October 2011

Requirements
1. A good undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification

Applicants who do not hold such qualifications may be considered if they have a very strong fast-track employment history, demonstrating their ability as a high achiever.

2. Your university academic transcripts outlining the subjects studied and grades obtained.

3. GMAT score

A GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) score is highly recommended to all candidates. Please note applicants with less than 10 years management experience are required to take the GMAT.

Make sure you submit a score sheet indicating your results and abilities in the various test sections.

Candidates for the Oxford Executive MBA who have at least 10 years’ management experience and who also have roles which require a high level of quantitative and/or analytical skill may be granted exemption from the GMAT requirement. This will be at the discretion of our Admissions Committee, upon the submission of a written request together with a full application for a place on the programme. For further information please contact the Executive MBA Admissions Office for guidance.

4. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Test Scheme (IELTS)

The requirement to provide proof of proficiency may be waived, at the discretion of the School, in the following circumstances:

An applicant has studied full time at degree level for a continuous period of 3 years at a recognised institution where the medium of instruction is English.

Please note that supporting evidence will be required either in the form of university transcripts, which must state that English was the language of instruction (transcripts should be uploaded to the Academic background section of the online application form), or in the form of a confirmation letter from the university (uploaded to the TOEFL/IELTS section of the online application form)

Or

If an applicant has recently lived and worked for a continuous period of 3 years in an English speaking country, please contact us prior to application for confirmation as to whether you will be eligible for a waiver.

Please note that the TOEFL/ IELTS language test is a strict requirement. If you do not meet the above criteria, you have to sit the TOEFL/ IELTS exam.

Please note that we reserve the right to request a test of English to be taken at any time.

The institution code for ordering your official TOEFL score sheet from ETS is 0807. There is no department code, this can be left blank.
If you choose to take the IELTS you need to sit the Academic test. If you sit the TOEFL it must be the General test.
TOEFL and IELTS scores will not be valid if they are more than two years old on the application deadline for the stage in which you are applying.

                                    TOEFL iBT        TOEFL Paper                  IELTS

 Minimum Score               109                    630                                7.5




5. Significant work experience

Including at least five years' managerial experience. This experience, and its development of leadership skills and maturity through practical exposure in the business arena, is essential to making the candidate a valuable contributor to the student group and the learning experience of the Executive MBA programme. Candidates also need to have achieved management level skills before commencing the Executive MBA since they will require a certain level of authority within their organisations to implement their projects and knowledge learned on the programme.

6. Two references, professional or academic (only online recommendations can be accepted).

7. Three essays on the topics outlined in the online application form.

Please ensure your application is complete upon submission. The Admissions Committee can only consider a candidate once all supporting documentation has been received.

Spot checks on a regular basis are conducted to ensure the credibility of applicants' references, work experience and academic background. We also reserve the right to ask for supporting evidence if necessary.