Calling all Said (Oxford) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2020!

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:


DEADLINES
Stage 1 7 September 2018
Stage 2 2 November 2018
Stage 3 11 January 2019
Stage 4 5 April 2019


Mandatory essays:
1. Consider a statistic or trend that shocks you. Why it is important to you and how could it be changed for the better? (Maximum 500 words)

2. Is there anything not covered in the application form which you would like the Admissions Committee to know about you? (Maximum 250 words)

3. Re-applicants only: What improvements have you made in your candidacy since you last applied to the Oxford MBA programme? * Maximum 250 words
FROM The ADCOM: Please keep to the word count, though a tolerance of +/- 10% is acceptable.

Career Goals essays (Select one of the 3 categories and answer. All questions have a character word limit)
(FOR EMPLOYMENT POST MBA)
1. Describe below your immediate plan after graduating from the MBA
2. How does your preferred sector in your preferred location recruit MBA talent and what do they look for in a candidate? Describe the research you have done so far.
3. Reflecting on your answer above, how do you meet these requirements?
4. What do you plan to do between now and starting your MBA to prepare and maximise your chances of success?
5. Should you not be successful in securing your first choice of role, what is your alternative?

(FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP POST MBA):
1. Describe your business idea including details of your business plan and the steps you have taken so far to develop or launch your business idea
2. How will the MBA help you start, or further develop, your own business?
3. What do you plan to do between now and starting your MBA to prepare and maximise your chances of success?
4. Should you not be successful in developing or launching your own business, what is your alternative?

(FOR OTHERS, SUCH AS FAMILY BUSINESS, POST MBA):
1. Describe your plan after graduating from the MBA
2. How does the MBA fit in your plans and how will it enhance your short-term direction?
3. How will you develop your career goals before starting your MBA?
4. What research have you already conducted? What further research will you do?
5. How will the MBA help equip you for the future?


Other Requirements
1. An undergraduate degree
2. Relevant professional experience detailed in a 1-page CV
3. GMAT or GRE score
4. English test (if required)
5. Two professional/academic References
6. £150 application fee