Full-time application process

Next Intake: 28 August 2012

1. Please ensure that you have read and meet the Full-time MBA admissions requirements

2. Check the application deadlines and prepare your test reports and application documents

3. Complete the FT 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

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 test reports and 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 supporting documents online and check that your references have been submitted.

5. 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.

Checking your application status

(assuming you have already submitted your application, and received your Application Receipt ID)

Please enter your application receipt ID

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6. Initial Decision

We will evaluate your application when it is complete and if successful you will be invited for an interview. Your application will be considered according to the application deadlines for which you applied and we will inform you of our initial decision by the date indicated. If your application is incomplete by the initial decision date, we will make a decision based on the information you have supplied.

7. Interview Stage

The interview is an important part of our assessment. The interview will explore further your professional experience, leadership/management potential, competencies, personal qualities and motivation. You are not restricted to apply at a particular application stage as we can conduct interviews on campus, through our alumni, or by Skype/telephone, however if you would like to be interviewed in person please see our Meet Us schedule to see if we will be in your country.

8. Final Decision

After the interview has been conducted a final decision is made by consensus of the MBA Admissions Committee. The Committee meets at least twice a month, therefore after the interview stage you will receive a decision quickly.

9. Accept your place

If you are offered a place we normally allow a period of four weeks to accept and confirm your place. To accept your place we require an initial reservation fee of £1,000 which will reserve your place on the MBA. A second reservation fee of £2,000 will be required by 1 May 2012 to confirm your place. If you are offered a place after 1 May 2012, you will be required to pay both reservation fees at the time of acceptance, i.e. £3,000. Payments can be made online.

10. Join MBSNet our social network for accepted candidates and current students.

Start Date for Full-time MBA: Tuesday 28 August 2012.

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, right through to settling into life in the vibrant city of Manchester. 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: mba_admissions@mbs.ac.uk or
  • Telephone: +44 (0)161 275 6365.
  • Mailing address: MBA Admissions Team, Manchester Business School, Booth Street West, Manchester, M15 6PB, UK.

Technical support

Should you require technical support with the application form, please contact NetApply2MBS@etheryl.com.