Admissions
The admissions requirements for all IBA academic programs can be found below, and also are listed in each program page.
IMPORTANT: The minimum of 18 years of age is required when studying in UK.
Students with High School Diploma:
Completed full time high school education. A minimum age of 18 at enrolment
All Candidates without English as a first language must show competency in English with a level equal to IELTS 5.5 as minimum
Students with a Diploma or Transfer Student:
Completed full time high school education and Level 5 Advanced Diploma or equivalent. A minimum age of 18 at enrolment
Completed Bachelor Degree or equivalent
All Candidates must hold at least IELTS 6.0 or other proof of competency in English equal to this level (please see note below)
Student profile evaluation:
IBA MBA admission policy for non-business graduates:
Prospective students who are not from the field of Business at a prior educational level will need to provide a CV that indicates a minimum of 3-5 years working in the field of business OR related to business field. In addition, participation in business seminars, short courses and training courses are also credited into admission prerequisites.
Interviews will be conducted to evaluate the prospective student’s Business knowledge and working experience.
For students who cannot prove prior study or work in the field of business IBA offers 2 solutions:
A project-based PRE-MBA course to ensure the prospective student studies various subjects of the business field. The specific subjects are evaluated on a one-to-one basis.
The Registrar will follow the student’s progress and will evaluate the student’s grades and if any of the grades fall below D in any subject a personal plan will be developed in collaboration with the COO to assist the student in achieving the required knowledge and grade.
Completed Master’s Degree or equivalent
All Candidates must hold at least IELTS 6.5 or other proof of competency in English equal to this level (please see note below)
Student Profile Evaluation:
IBA DBA admission policy for non-business graduates:
Students who are not from the field of Business at prior educational level will need to provide a CV that indicates a minimum of 5-10 years working in the field of business OR related to business field. In addition, participation in business seminars, short courses and training are also credited into admission prerequisites.
Interviews will be conducted to understand the background of applicants better and evaluations are to access the student’s Business command.
For students how cannot prove prior study or work in the field of business IBA offers 2 solutions:
A project-based PRE-MBA course to ensure the prospective student studies various subjects of the business field. The specific subjects are evaluated on a one-to-one basis.
The Registrar will follow the student’s progress and will evaluate the student’s grades and if any of the grades fall below D in any subject a personal plan will be developed in collaboration with the COO to assist the student in achieving the required knowledge and grade.