General entry requirements
Executive DBA applications are welcomed and will be considered from well qualified graduates, who would typically hold a UK first or 2:1 class first degree or equivalent, in a relevant subject.
In addition, applicants must have:
- MBA/Masters in business and/or management (or a related discipline)
- At least 5 years of significant experience working at senior level within an organisation or as a consultant
English language entry requirements
All applicants must demonstrate their competency in the use of the English language and satisfy the University’s requirements.
If you do not already hold a valid English Language test, English Language will be included as a condition of your offer. This will be noted as an IELTS requirement, although other English Language tests are accepted, as below.
| IELTS Academic requirement - SELT and non-SELT | Overall 7.0 no band below 6.5 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT requirement | Minimum 100 overall with L 21 R 21 W 21 and S 23 |
| C1 Advanced CAE requirement | Overall 185 with no less than 176 in any paper |
| PTE Academic requirement | 69 with minimum scores of 61 in each component |
| Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE II) | ISE II with an overall pass with merit in components |
| Cambridge IGCSE as a First Language | Grade C |
| Cambridge IGCSE as a Second Language | Grade B |
| Cambridge English Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (Proficiency) | Overall 185 with 176 in components |
| Cambridge English Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (Advanced) | Overall 185 with 176 in components |
| Cambridge English Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Advanced) | Overall 185 with 176 in components |
If you are submitting an English Language qualification that is not IELTS, you must still meet the IELTS equivalent requirement.
Please, contact the Admissions Team to clarify what this is if you are unsure.
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