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GMAT
The GMAT is not required, but if it was taken, it cannot be older than 5 years.
Work Experience
A minimum of 3 years of postgraduate management experience is needed. Exceptional graduates may have a minimum of 2 years of experience. Those without degrees but with professional qualifications must have at least 5 years’ experience. Those with no qualifications and no degrees must have 10+ years of work experience.
Interviews
Interviews are required, and can be done in-person or over the phone.
Essays
There are a series of 3 essays that involve personal goals and motivation towards intense education.
Examples of essay prompts previously used by Strathclyde:
Question 1.
Discuss an event or process from your work experience which has contributed to your personal/professional development, under the following headings:
Briefly describe the event or process.
How were you involved and how did you respond?
What were the outcomes?
What did you learn that you could realistically apply in the future?
(Please limit your answer to 500 words)
Question 2.
What are your aims for your future career development?
How will the Strathclyde MBA assist you in achieving your aims?
(Please limit your answer to 500 words)
Question 3.
Describe how your work experience could be used as a source of information for your learning and for contribution to group discussions.
(Please limit your answer to 500 words)
Recommendations
Two references are needed, one from an employer/coworker and the second from an academic source such as a college professor whom the applicant has trained under.
Other Requirements
The admissions committee looks at the applicant’s achievements in the face of obstacles and benefits. Confidence in one’s own potential is another factor. No one under 24 years of age will be considered. English proficiency is a must, and a TOEFL score no older than 2 years must be shown for ESL applicants. It is strongly advised that applicants submit their applications as soon as possible.
Process
The admissions committee accepts applications and processes them on a first-come first-served basis. Only qualified applicants will be offered an interview. They strongly advise that one visits the school for the interview, but interviews by phone are available. Decisions are made within 4 weeks of applying.
Financial Aid/Scholarships
This school offers a variety of scholarships. They are determined based on merit and need. All applications are automatically considered for scholarships.
For expert help with your application, check out our MBA Admissions Consulting.
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