MBA entry requirements

We are looking for applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. You will need good written and spoken business English language skills and a mix of educational qualifications and work experience.

Educational qualifications

A Bachelor degree, UK Lower Second, 2.2 or above, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised British or overseas university.

If you don’t have a degree you may still be eligible if you have:

• A relevant professional or training qualification
• At least six years managerial experience

You may also be asked to undertake the GMAT exam.

Professional experience

For the full-time MBA programme you will need at least three years post-graduate work experience including some managerial, supervisory or leadership responsibilities.

For the Executive MBA you will need at least five years relevant post-graduate work experience with managerial or leadership responsibilities.

English language requirement

If English isn’t your first language you will normally be required to have IELTS 6.5 or above or an equivalent qualification.

We may ask applicants to undertake the GMAT exam.
If you aren’t sure if you meet our entry requirements please contact Anuradha Acharya, MBA Admissions and Recruitment Administrator

T: +44 (0)1483 689654
F: +44 (0)1483 686346
a.acharya@surrey.ac.uk