MBA full time » Admissions
Admission Procedure
Applying to our MBA is very simple and it can be done almost entirely online. Currently we are accepting applications for the class of September 2008. Our MBA has a rolling admissions policy.
Right from the start, with your very first inquiry about the programme, we strive to give you personal treatment. We are very pleased to answer your questions immediately and guide you through the application steps. To facilitate the application process for participants from all regions, additional documentation can be sent electronically or by fax, although originals must be presented upon enrolment.
Admission to the MBA full time is based on both academic achievement and the commitment to learning how to pursue a successful career in business. Aspects taken into account during the admission process include: the candidate's intellectual abilities, professional potential, maturity, motivation and ability to work as part of a team. We are very flexible when considering what constitutes professional experience. Therefore, one of the criteria we value most in a candidate is his/her potential. We welcome all information that can help us assess these criteria.
Application Requirements
Applications must be made on the MBA full time application form. These should be accompanied by:
Evaluation can start before we receive the last two documents but they are required before you can be admitted to the programme. Applications must be sent by email or postal mail to:
MBA Admissions Office Balmes, 132-134 08008 Barcelona, Spain
Please note:
Admission Process
The purpose of the admission process is two-fold: firstly to identify the best candidates for the programme, and secondly to determine whether the programme is the best choice for the candidate.
Each candidate is initially assessed by a member of the Admissions Committee. As a result, the candidate can be rejected or considered for admission. This process can start before we receive the second letter of recommendation, the GMAT score and the English language accreditation, but all these documents are necessary before a firm offer can be given.
If the application is accepted, the candidate will have a personal interview with another member of the Admissions Committee. This will be in Barcelona or by telephone. After the interview, the Admissions Committee will make the final assessment of the application.
Applicants will receive notice of the decision on admission within three weeks of the MBA office receiving a full application. All candidates will be notified of the decision by post and electronic mail.
Please consult the Fees and Funding section for details about programme costs and financial opportunities.
Buddy Scheme
This is an informal and optional channel of communication where your buddy - who is a current MBA participant - and you get in contact before and during the first module of the MBA programme to make your introduction to life in Barcelona as smooth as possible.
Objectives
How it works
Upon enrolment, the MBA admissions officer will put future students in contact with participants already in the programme. As the Buddy Scheme is on an informal basis, we do not set guidelines, but rely on our participants to find out how they can best help each other.
GMAT admission test
UPF code is 0VC-2M-35 for GMAT. Information on the GMAT may be obtained from:
GMAT
Educational Testing Service
CN 6103
Princeton, NJ 08541, USA
English Language Accreditation
In the case of the MBA full time, a high level of English is a must. The following qualifications or certificates are accepted as proof of the level of English required:
Right from the start, with your very first inquiry about the programme, we strive to give you personal treatment. We are very pleased to answer your questions immediately and guide you through the application steps. To facilitate the application process for participants from all regions, additional documentation can be sent electronically or by fax, although originals must be presented upon enrolment.
Admission to the MBA full time is based on both academic achievement and the commitment to learning how to pursue a successful career in business. Aspects taken into account during the admission process include: the candidate's intellectual abilities, professional potential, maturity, motivation and ability to work as part of a team. We are very flexible when considering what constitutes professional experience. Therefore, one of the criteria we value most in a candidate is his/her potential. We welcome all information that can help us assess these criteria.
Application Requirements
- A recognized university degree (Spanish Licenciatura, American Bachelor Degree or equivalent)
- Sufficient level of English
Applications must be made on the MBA full time application form. These should be accompanied by:
- Certified true copy of your degree certificate
- Photocopies of complete university transcripts (bearing the official stamp)
- CV (one page)
- Photocopy of passport or ID card
- Two passport photos
- Two letters of recommendation
- Photocopies of diplomas accrediting other courses you want taken into account
- GMAT admission test (see information below)
- English Language Accreditation (see information below)
Evaluation can start before we receive the last two documents but they are required before you can be admitted to the programme. Applications must be sent by email or postal mail to:
MBA Admissions Office Balmes, 132-134 08008 Barcelona, Spain
Please note:
- You are welcome to send your Curriculum Vitae via e-mail to the following address: imba@idec.upf.edu
- Academic Transcripts must be submitted in an offical sealed envelope
- Letters of Recommendation must be forwarded directly to MBA Admissions Office by the recommender
- The ETS should send your TOEFL and GMAT/GRE scores directly to MBA Admissions Office
Requirements for foreign degrees
Admission Process
The purpose of the admission process is two-fold: firstly to identify the best candidates for the programme, and secondly to determine whether the programme is the best choice for the candidate.
Each candidate is initially assessed by a member of the Admissions Committee. As a result, the candidate can be rejected or considered for admission. This process can start before we receive the second letter of recommendation, the GMAT score and the English language accreditation, but all these documents are necessary before a firm offer can be given.
If the application is accepted, the candidate will have a personal interview with another member of the Admissions Committee. This will be in Barcelona or by telephone. After the interview, the Admissions Committee will make the final assessment of the application.
Applicants will receive notice of the decision on admission within three weeks of the MBA office receiving a full application. All candidates will be notified of the decision by post and electronic mail.
Please consult the Fees and Funding section for details about programme costs and financial opportunities.
Buddy Scheme
This is an informal and optional channel of communication where your buddy - who is a current MBA participant - and you get in contact before and during the first module of the MBA programme to make your introduction to life in Barcelona as smooth as possible.
Objectives
- To provide you with support and additional information at the beginning of your stay.
- To help you get in contact straight away with the participants already on the programme.
How it works
Upon enrolment, the MBA admissions officer will put future students in contact with participants already in the programme. As the Buddy Scheme is on an informal basis, we do not set guidelines, but rely on our participants to find out how they can best help each other.
GMAT admission test
UPF code is 0VC-2M-35 for GMAT. Information on the GMAT may be obtained from:
GMAT
Educational Testing Service
CN 6103
Princeton, NJ 08541, USA
English Language Accreditation
In the case of the MBA full time, a high level of English is a must. The following qualifications or certificates are accepted as proof of the level of English required:
- TOEFL, minimum 220 cbt and 82 ibt. This qualification is only considered valid if it was obtained less than two years before starting your masters programme. TOEIC is also accepted. ( Register for the TOEFL )
- IELTS, with 6.5 points or over. This qualification is only considered valid if obtained less than two years before starting your masters programme.
- CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED ENGLISH (CAE) issued by Cambridge University. This qualification is considered valid only if it was obtained less than three years before starting your masters programme.
- The LONDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY EXAM "fluency" level. This exam must have been obtained less than two years before the start of your masters programme.
- A University Degree in English
- A pass certificate for level five English from La Escuela Oficial de Idiomas (Spain). This qualification must have been obtained less than four years before starting your masters programme.
- Certificate and transcripts to prove that the candidate has attended a university course in an English-speaking country for a period of at least three years.
