Global application process

Next intake: July 2013
Application deadline: 28 May 2013

1. Please ensure that you have read and meet the Global MBA admissions requirements

2. Check the application deadlines and prepare your application documents

3. Complete the Global MBA application form (save a PDF copy to your preferred location)

Fill in your application form directly, save as you progress, and then finally submit. Email the reference links to your referees.

Download application form


Note: Open the application in versions of Acrobat Reader, Standard or Professional greater than 7.0. Older versions are no longer supported.

4. Submit your application documents online

After successfully submitting the application form online, you will receive an automated acknowledgement to your email account with your Application Receipt ID. The acknowledgement will provide a link to your personal MBA application centre where you can upload your application documents online and check that your references have been submitted.

5. Manchester Admissions Test (MAT)


Further Details PDF

The test is normally taken after you complete and submit the application form. After submitting the form you will receive an email with your personal ID number to take the test.

Take the test

6. Check your application is complete

It is your responsibility to ensure that your application is complete; including application documents, admissions test and references, by the application deadline. Your application will be reviewed when complete.

Check your application

Decision process

We will review your application when it is complete, including your application form and documents, and Manchester Admissions Test. If successful you will be offered a place or invited for an interview. Decisions are made by the consensus of the MBA Admissions Committee.

Admission support

Our MBA Admissions team aims to provide a friendly and professional service. We will advise you through every stage of the admission process. We can also put you in contact with current MBA students and alumni ambassadors.

If you have any questions during the application process please don't hesitate to contact us by email: global@mbs.ac.uk or telephone: +44 (0)161 275 7212.