SMA Admission Process for MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Students seeking admission to the Masters program should hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized educational institution. If you do not hold a University degree, then entry is via regulation (b) "Admission with Equivalent Status" or AES ( i.e. being of the same status as a graduate). This avenue is usually interpreted as having the equivalent of three years successful tertiary study. We will consider completed non-degree qualifications such as diplomas, professional qualifications and other tertiary-level achievements. All MBA candidates must have a sound command of the English Language, spoken and written.
All candidates must have appropriate working experience (around three years or more) to fully participate in, and contribute to, the MBA learning process. As much as 40% of your learning will be from other class members so it is important that you have a significant experiential contribution to make. The final decision concerning the acceptance into the MBA program rests with the admission board of SMA Swiss Management Academy.
How to Apply?
Applicants must provide the following documentation:
- Apply Online.
- Complete Curriculum Vitae indicating professional experiences
- Certified copy of bachelor's degree(s) and official academic transcripts.
- A promising GMAT Score or SMA admission test (If applicable).
- Two references letters (professional or academic)
- Non-refundable application fee of Kshs. 5500
- Six passport-sized photographs.
TOEFL exam is required for non-native English students. Minimum required TOEFL score: 550, 213 for computer based TOEFL.
When to Apply
Study places can be obtained on continues basis. We need less than one week to evaluate a candidate's credentials. We use eleven main points of reference:
- The conclusion reached by the interviewer,
- Reasons for whishing to attend the MBA course at SMA,
- Academic and professional qualifications,
- Test scores,
- Business career to date (if applicable),
- References' opinions,
- Motivation for undertaking the degree
- Having sufficient time to devote to the course
- Evidence of a balance in life
- Personality and attitude
- Admission board's judgment of maturity of applicant. Academic transcripts or results notification
Graduation Requirements
- In order to graduate, students should meet the following criteria:
Complete all the courses subject to the degree equivalent within 15 months ( equivalent to 17 block seminars).
- Maintain a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0 which is equivalent to a “B”.
Practical Information
When a place can be offered, SMA Swiss Management Academy asks you to decide promptly whether or not to accept the offer. An acceptance fee of Kshs. 155,500 is payable at this time to ensure enrolment in to the program. The acceptance fee will be offset against the tuition fees later on. More detailed information is available from the admissions office. |
