Master of Business Administration (MBA) - University of Oxford
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
The Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford is offering a one-year, top-ranked MBA course comprising an intensive series of stimulating lectures, energetic seminars, and small group work, which can take students anywhere in the world.
At Oxford, the full-time MBA program will equip you to think logically, laterally, and independently in a year of intensive, immersive, and challenging experiences.
The Saïd Business School offers a challenging and thought-provoking degree through an engaged community of faculty. MBA students also engage with faculty from the wider University, practitioners/industry experts, and other student groups during the electives. As part of this full-time program you will complete the GOTO (Global Opportunities & Threats: Oxford) course, a school-wide community of learning to which MBA students, Executive MBA participants, alumni, and faculty are invited to participate in a process of critical engagement with a fundamental and emerging global theme.
Admission Requirements
- Strong professional experience
- Background in varied and multicultural environments
- Exceptional maturity and outstanding leadership
- Ability to make insightful contributions to your class, based on your professional and personal experience
- Strong academic foundation
Also, you will need:
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent
- Written supporting statement
- Online assessment
- Either a GMAT or GRE score
- Professional experience with a minimum of two years of work experience
- An understanding of your career goals
- English capability:
- IELTS (A minimum score of 7.5/ Minimum score required on each component 7.0)
- TOEFL (A minimum score of 110/ Minimum score required on each component: Listening - 22; Reading - 24; Writing - 24; Speaking - 25)
- Cambridge C1 Advanced (A minimum score of 191/ Minimum score required on each component 185)
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency (A minimum score of 191/ Minimum score required on each component 185)
- Two references, either professional or academic
- One page CV
*For more detailed information about the program requirements, visit the Application Requirements page on the Oxford University website.
Course Structure
The Oxford MBA is an intense, one-year program designed to empower you to lead with purpose. Commencing in September, you will experience an exciting launch period helping you to get to know your fellow classmates, assimilate into life at Oxford Saïd, and begin learning fundamental leadership skills.
Following the wider University of Oxford’s three-term structure, the Oxford MBA year is divided into modules, allowing you to focus on your core courses and chosen electives. The program's curriculum has been developed to incorporate and prepare you for the world-scale challenges shaping today’s business environment.
Core courses
The core courses will allow you to examine the foundation of business. The first term will immerse you in the modern enterprise – from the economic theory of the firm to the valuation of businesses and the choice of strategy and management skills. The goal of these core courses is to provide a breadth and depth of knowledge that will allow you to approach any business situation with confidence and understanding.
Elective courses
You will be offered the opportunity to choose from a wide range of subjects that will enhance your CV for certain career avenues or may just interest you intellectually. Courses are often taught by academics and industry practitioners working in partnership to ensure that cutting-edge research is combined with relevant real-life applications. Electives on offer are subject to change from year to year depending on demand.
Entrepreneurship project
By completing the entrepreneurship course and project you will develop a complete business plan and present it to a panel of invited venture capitalists and other practitioners.
Internship
As an MBA student, you have the option to undertake a summer internship for credit towards your MBA. As an intern, you can develop knowledge and competencies related directly to your career goal and potentially secure a full-time job offer.
Tuition Fees
The annual tuition fees for international students registered at the MBA program at the University of Oxford are around $89,664.
Deposits:
If your application is successful, you will be asked to pay a deposit against your course fees at the application stage as a condition of your offer. The deposit amount is $12,180 and the payment must be made approximately 30 days after an offer is made (Stage 6 candidates have only 2 weeks after an offer is made)
Living Costs:
Living costs for the academic year are estimated to be between $1,663 and $2,402 for each month you are in Oxford.
Scholarships:
The University of Oxford expects to be able to offer around 1,000 full or partial graduate scholarships across the collegiate University in 2022-23. You will be automatically considered for the majority of Oxford scholarships if you fulfill the eligibility criteria and submit your graduate application by the relevant December or January deadline. Most scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or potential.