The Admissions Procedure

Selection criteria

The University of Strathclyde Graduate School of Business attracts talented professionals from a wide range of academic, business and cultural backgrounds. The following guidelines will help you through the application process.

Managerial capability

To assess your suitability we need the following:

• a completed application form
• two personal references, one from your current employer or a colleague who knows you well. The second is an academic reference and should ideally be from someone who has taught you at university or college. We realise in certain circumstances that this may not be feasible and therefore ask that referees are able to testify to your academic and professional capabilities

A candidate's managerial potential is evaluated through the application form which includes essay style questions covering personal aspirations and suitability for the course.

We assess each candidate's aptitude for intensive learning and consider the following:

• achievements in the context of personal and professional opportunities and constraints
• how you perceive your own performance, progress and potential and how these are perceived by others
• leadership qualities
• the ability to work within groups

A formal interview will be required, irrespective of your chosen study route, and you are strongly encouraged to visit us at the Business School.

Qualifications and experience

For entry to the MBA programme you must:

• hold a degree from a UK university or equivalent academic qualification from a comparable non-UK institution. Professional qualifications will also be considered
• be at least 24 years of age
• have a minimum of three years' postgraduate management experience

Diploma entry may be offered to applicants who:

• Hold non-degree/professional qualifications plus at least five years' varied management experience
• have no formal qualifications but extensive and varied management experience (10 or more years)
• are exceptional graduates with a minimum of two years' relevant experience (minimum age 24) - available only to candidates applying to routes other than full-time

Degree transcript

Please submit a copy of your degree transcript if you studied for your undergraduate degree at a non-UK institution.

Competence in English

The MBA programme is highly interactive and therefore requires a high level of competence in English speaking, writing, reading and understanding. A TOEFL or IELTS test will be required for applicants whose first language is not English.

For more information on taking the TOEFL or IELTS tests please visit www.ets.org or www.ielts.org

Computer competence

In order to undertake the Diploma/MBA you will need to be competent in word processing, the use of spreadsheets and in report writing.