Admission Open at Cass for MBA Program Starting in September 2018

Admission is open for the full-time one-year MBA program starting in September 2018 at the Cass Business School of the City University of London.

The School says the teaching will be in a truly global context with fellow students providing a key knowledge base of international business practices. The cohort will also have an experience working abroad during the International Consultancy Week.

The students will gain first-hand exposure to challenging environments such as China, Dubai, Silicon Valley, and South Africa and more through the International Electives offerings.

Program Details

Students will develop their basic skills in business and management through the Core General Management Program from September to April. It has a large number of modules that will cover all areas of business and management.

Block 1 comprises Strategy and Organisations; Block 2: Financial Environment; Block 3:  Creating Management Advantage; Block 4: Knowledge and Policy. This will be followed by a Strategy Project and International Consultancy Week.

April to September, the students will undertake a tailored program of electives and a Business Mastery Project.

Throughout the year, they will have opportunities for professional development along with MBA Networking Events. There is also a one-to-one career coaching.

The Elective modules cover Consulting and Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, General Management and Marketing.

The international modules include a UAE International Study Tour, China International Study Tour and Strategic Marketing in Action: Exploring Location Brands.

If English is not your first language you will require a minimum, well- balanced IELTS score of 7.0. In some cases, this requirement can be waived. Due to changes in the UKVI’s list of SELTS TOEFL will not be accepted as evidence of English language for those requiring a CAS as of April 2014.

You will run two projects alongside the core and elective modules – one Strategy Project in the first half of the MBA program, followed by a Business Mastery Project in the latter half.

The program is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Eligibility Criteria

A minimum of three years’ full-time professional experience, gained after graduation. A good university degree (upper second class honours degree (2:1) or above) or appropriate professional qualification, or at least six years’ relevant business experience if you don’t have a degree.

All applicants to the Full-time MBA are required to take either GMAT or GRE. You should aim for a well-balanced minimum GMAT score of 600 (the average score is 653) and for an equivalent minimum score in GRE.

All applications are considered on an individual basis. A high GMAT or GRE score doesn’t guarantee admission. You can apply before you take either test if you provide your confirmed test date on your application form – you must send the test booking confirmation together with your application.

Applicants will have to fill in the Personal statement and supporting questions in the online application form.

If English is not your first language you will require a minimum, well- balanced IELTS score of 7.0. In some cases, this requirement can be waived. Due to changes in the UKVI’s list of SELTS TOEFL will not be accepted as evidence of English language for those requiring a CAS as of April 2014.

Two supporting references from suitable sources are to be given. These can either be from your current employer, university tutor or from a previous employer.

Although your referees will receive an electronic request, they respond more quickly if the candidate also sends the link to the online reference form directly to them.

Fees & Other Expenses

The Full-time MBA tuition fee (September 2018 start) is £41,000. Self-financing students are allowed to pay tuition fees in two installments. The first installment is half fees less deposit (paid at registration) and the remaining to be paid in the second installment in January following the start of the program. The Application fee is £100 and Deposit of £5,000.

Class Profile

The class of 2017-18 comprises 73 students with an average age of 30. The class has 32% female representation. Comprising 29 nationalities, the students have an average work experience of 7 years and an average GMAT score of 653.

The majority of 42% of the students are from Asia followed by 19% from North America. The UK and Europe are 15% each, Africa and the Middle East 5% and Australasia 1%.

In work background, Finance tops at 23% followed by Education/Not for Profit 11%, Retail/FMCG 12%, Engineering/Manufacturing 10%, Consulting and IT/Telecoms 8% each, Energy/Utilities, Marketing/PR, Pharma/Healthcare and Media 4% each Supply Chain/Shipping 3% and Professional Services 1%.