Selection criteria

Selection criteria

The School seeks to admit candidates to the MBA (Professional) who can demonstrate the following:

  • An ability to meet the academic requirements of the program. Specifically, the Committee will take into account your undergraduate degree and GMAT score.
  • An ability to contribute to class learning in the program and to add value to the student experience. Specifically, the Committee will take into account your work experience and your responses to the personal statements.
  • An ability to benefit from the learning experience and evidence that the MBA (Professional) will add value to an already successful career. Specifically, the Committee will consider your referees’ reports and your responses to the various personal statements.
  • Throughout the application process, the Selection Committee will be looking for evidence of your managerial and leadership potential, your interpersonal and communication skills and your maturity and motivation.
Successful applicants

MBS understands that awaiting the decision of the Selection Committee can be stressful. We therefore respond to applications as quickly as possible – usually within two weeks of a completed application being sent to the Selection Committee. A formal Letter of Offer is sent to successful applicants setting a deadline by which it must be accepted. The deadline is normally about two weeks from the date of the Letter of Offer.

Unsuccessful applications

Unsuccessful applicants are notified in writing. The School appreciates that considerable time and effort are required to apply for a place in the program and that it is disappointing to submit an unsuccessful application. However, the School regrets that it is not able to comment on specific factors that may have led to the final decision of the Selection Committee.

Information sessions

A program of sessions is run throughout the year. Click here for details.

School visits: Admissions Office staff are available to meet with prospective students throughout the year. Please call the Admissions Office on +61 3 9349 8483 for an appointment time.

Interviews

Interviews of prospective students are often a requirement of the application process at MBS. If the Selection Committee requests an interview you will be advised by staff from the Admissions Office.

Alternatively, if after attending an Information Session you would like to meet with a member of the Admissions team for further discussion please contact the Admissions Office on +61 3 9349 8483.