What are the entry requirements for an MBA degree?

The main focus of MBA degrees are on mature, talented adults with proven academic ability. These are highly motivated people with business experience. Students with the capacity for personal and professional development are chosen most often.

Mancosa MBA requirements:

Can anyone do an MBA? Can you do an MBA without a degree? These are questions that our advisors are often asked by prospective students. We can confirm the following when it comes to who can study an MBA?

• students to be older than 25,
• have at least three year’s working experience,
• be fluent in English
• have a Bachelor Honours degree, postgraduate diploma or a Bachelor’s degree equivalent based on relevant work experience.

Other institutions require a 4-year degree or a 3-year degree plus a post-graduate diploma. Another entry requirement is a level of competence in mathematics equivalent to the requirements of the SA matriculation certificate.

MBA Entrance Requirements

Applicants can also be required to obtain a score of 550 on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). The GMAT is a 3½-hour standardized exam designed to predict how you will perform academically. Graduate business schools use the score to make admission decisions.

Some institutions require you to write an NMAT or APIL test, for similar competency scores. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) candidates are usually required to write the NMAT test.

Various business schools have additional MBA requirements such as

• essays about your life experience
• goals
• attitudes and values, or
• referee evaluations

Your admission can also depend on whether you will contribute to the programme and benefit from it.

What documents do you need to apply for an MBA?

You will need the following documents when applying for an MBA:

• a clear copy of your degree certificates
• a transcript showing the symbol or percentage obtained for each module
  original documentary proof of at least three years’ managerial or professional work experience on a letterhead
• a recent Curriculum Vitae and a clear copy of your identity document or passport

In addition to which, you will also need to complete an essay motivating why you want to study for a Master of Business Administration. A recommendation letter from your employer which supports your application and acknowledging your study obligations may also be necessary.

Register your interest for an MBA with MANCOSA

For the MANCOSA online MBA, the minimum admission requirement is a relevant Bachelor Honours Degree or a relevant Postgraduate Diploma. It is also possible to gain entry to the programme on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more by visiting our information page and you can register for an MBA online.