MBA Programmes

The Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is considered to be a prestigious qualification by the international business community. The holder of an MBA can expect to see their career prospects and employment opportunities greatly increased in relation to those of a similar employment profile that do not hold such a degree.

Entry requirements for an MBA programme often vary in relation to the ranking of the university offering the course. Most, although not all, universities require MBA applicants to have at least two to three years work experience with managerial responsibilities. All MBA programmes require international applicants to have achieved an IELTS score of between 6.5-7.0 or a TOEFL score of 575-600+ for paper and 233-260 for the computer based test. Some of the higher placed universities require MBA applicants to have taken the Graduate Management Assessment Test (GMAT) and to have achieved a score ranging from 600 to 550. In addition most MBA programmes require applicants to have a good first degree (lower-second and above) although many will give consideration to mature applicants with a number of years senior managerial experience.

The Pre-Masters course at David Game College offers an excellent foundation for those wishing to study for an MBA. In addition to IELTS we offer preparation courses for the GMAT test. In addition the integration of Academic Skills and Research Methods throughout the course will prepare potential MBA students to research, write and present their academic work in the correct manner required by British Universities. In particular the Guided Research Project, that is a part of the second semester of the Pre-Masters course, is an essential preparation for the final dissertation required to complete an MBA.

The Top Fifteen Global Global Ranked United Kingdom MBA Courses

(Source Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2010)

Global rank in brackets

1.London Business School (1)

2.University of Oxford, Said Business School (16)

3.University of Cambridge, Judge Business School (21)

4.Lancaster University Business School (24)

5.Cranfield School of Management (26)

6.Imperial College Business School (32)

7.Manchester Business School (40)

8.City University, Cass Business School (41)

9.Warwick Business School (42)

10.University of Strathclyde Business School (51)

11.Aston Business School (73)

12.Durham Business School (74)

13.Birmingham Business School (75)

14.University of Bath School of Management (87)

15.University of Edinburgh Business School (89)