University of Oxford 1+1 MBA 2017–19

Welcome

The Oxford 1+1 MBA is a unique opportunity to combine a Master’s degree from one of several Oxford University departments with the Oxford Saïd one-year MBA.

You will become a dynamic leader, able to use management practices to translate specific knowledge into practical applications with wide-reaching impact.

As the business environment becomes increasingly complex and interconnected, this powerful combination allows you to gain deep knowledge and expertise in your field of choice as well as experience.

This unique approach is redefining business education and providing a rich and unrivalled learning experience for strong leaders of the future. The combination of the two spheres of learning and the creative ways in which they reinforce each other, will prepare you well for successful and impactful careers, addressing the issues that will challenge us far into the future.”

Peter Tufano Peter Moores Dean, Saïd Business School

As a 1+1 MBA student, you will spend your first year completing a Master’s degree in your chosen discipline before joining the MBA in your second year. As soon as you start the 1+1 MBA, you will become an integral part of Oxford Saïd’s diverse community, developing strong relationships with current MBA students, international alumni, prominent academics and expert practitioners. You will have full access to the career and professional development resources of Oxford Saïd throughout your time in Oxford.

• You will be trained across disciplines, drawing upon the resources of a world class university.

• You will have the opportunity to develop complementary networks of peers and alumni through Oxford’s collegiate experience.

• Employers will appreciate your detailed subject knowledge, combined with highly developed management skills.

Key benefits of the Oxford 1+1 MBA

The Oxford1+1 MBA at a glance

School of Geography and the Environment

• MSc Biodiversity, Conservation and Management

• MSc Environmental Change and Management

• MSc Nature, Society and Environmental Governance

• MSc Water Science, Policy and Management

Department of Social Policy and Intervention

• MSc Comparative Social Policy

• MSc Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation

School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies

• MSc Contemporary Chinese Studies

• MSc African Studies

• MSc Japanese Studies

• MSc Latin American Studies

• MSc Russian and East European Studies

School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography

• MSc Social Anthropology

• MSc Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology

• MSc Migration Studies

• MSc Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology

Department of Education

• MSc Education (Child Development and Education)

• MSc Education (Comparative and International Education)

• MSc Education (Higher Education)

• MSc Education (Learning and Technology)

Blavatnik School of Government

• MSc Public Policy

Oxford Internet Institute

• MSc Social Science of the Internet

Department of Sociology

• MSc Sociology Faculty of Music

• MSt Music (Composition/Musicology/Performance)

Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine

• MSc International Health and Tropical Medicine

Department of Computer Science

• MSc Computer Science

Centre for Criminology

• MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice

Faculty of History

• MSc Economic and Social History

Success in today’s rapidly changing and

complex global business environment requires a unique set of skills and

knowledge. We teach our students to see

the big picture and to appreciate the implications

and opportunities for organisations and new

enterprises. We want people who are curious. People who are really thirsty to find new

solutions to difficult problems."

Kathy Harvey

Associate Dean, MBA and Executive Degrees

A wide selection of Master's degrees to pair with the MBA

Thirteen University departments have committed to linking their Master's degrees with the MBA as part of the 1+1 MBA so far, with more degrees being added to the list each year.

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Tackling world-scale issues

Throughout your time in Oxford, you will be given many opportunities to attend thought-provoking events and to participate in debates at the Oxford Union which relate to the diverse themes explored in your chosen Master and your MBA. Oxford Saïd alone hosts on average over 300 events every year.

The Oxford Saïd MBA is built around three cross-cutting themes that relate to the world-scale challenges shaping today’s business environment: Global Rules of the Game, Entrepreneurship and Responsible Business. You will focus on these themes in three taught integrative modules, but you will also see how they resonate within other parts of the programme, and indeed with guest speakers, non-programme events and student-run conferences and competitions.

Joining a unique institution

The Oxford 1+1 MBA is a once in a lifetime experience. Students spend two years within the University of Oxford, the oldest University in the English-speaking world. As a collegiate university, its departments and colleges each have different roles to play in student life. Your membership to one of its 44 colleges and halls may become the heart of your Oxford experience. Focused on student welfare, they provide the opportunity to meet students with different backgrounds studying other subjects and to be part of clubs and associations outside the department administering your degrees. You will spend two years interacting with a large, internationally renowned and interdisciplinary community, and upon completion of your course, you will be part of a Global Alumni Network.

An interdisciplinary approach

The University curricula draw upon cutting edge research and knowledge from various disciplines. The Oxford 1+1 MBA programme naturally promotes an interdisciplinary approach by enabling students to combine the depth of their chosen Master’s degree with the breadth of the MBA.

Students will also find a diversity of subjects within each programme. During the MBA in your second year, we introduce approaches to thinking about the human condition, leadership and the broader business environment from a range of perspectives, drawing from philosophy, literature, politics, law, sociology, computer science and more.

Global Opportunities and Threats Oxford (GOTO) is also an inherently interdisciplinary endeavour, providing its audience with expert perspectives on world-scale challenges such as big data, demographic change and water scarcity.

A world-class education

University departments define the content of the courses, organise lectures and events and provide facilities and services needed for the student education. All students also have access to the Bodleian Libraries, the largest university library system in the United Kingdom which includes the Sainsbury Library – Oxford Saïd's own dedicated resource.

Oxford 1+1 MBA students are uniquely placed to reap the benefits of belonging to two different departments. Faculty known as world experts in their fields will not only teach you but also collaborate with you. Their first-hand experience and knowledge creates a dynamic learning environment, notably in the MBA classroom, often spilling over into lively debates and discussions outside of class. The exchange of ideas and knowledge make the experience at Oxford truly transformative.

A transformative experienceOne of the most striking things about the world today is how interconnected it is. Business, politics, technological change and society do not exist in isolation but are perpetually influencing each other. We have sought to reflect this in the Oxford 1+1 MBA by integrating a range of different skills, ideas and approaches, and by inviting students to explore different subjects.

We think that the power of studying business inside a university as amazing as Oxford will produce tremendous results. Not only will we become better business people, but also collectively we can help change the world.”

Peter Tufano Peter Moores Dean, Oxford Saïd

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The Oxford 1+1 MBA road map

MBA Launch Focus on self-awareness and readiness for the year ahead in a three-week orientation

Michaelmas term Acquire the foundations of business knowledge in your core courses, undertake the first part of your studies in Entrepreneurship and form project teams

Hilary term Get your Entrepreneurship Project off the ground

Trinity term Customise your Oxford Saïd MBA with elective courses

Summer Further develop your knowledge or your experience

or

Capstone and farewell events Celebrate the end of your MBA

GOTO Introduction

Core modules

Consulting Careers Programme*

Electives

Entrepreneurship Project

Oxford Saïd Finance Lab* VIEW*

Integrative modules

MBA Launch

GOTO

Talent development

Capstone

Summer Project

Electives

December* Co-curricular activities

Year 2

Broaden your skills with the Oxford Saïd MBA

Year 1

Deepen your knowledge with an Oxford Master’s degree

Oxford Master’s degrees typically require students to undertake one year of study. The exact composition of the degree will vary according to the course but will often comprise a range of core and optional modules, supported by teaching in the form of lectures and seminars. Assessment is by a combination of course assignments

(in many cases including a dissertation of around 10,000–15,000 words) and written examinations.

Your first year schedule will vary according to the Master’s degree you will have chosen. Please refer to the relevant University department for further information.

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The Oxford Saïd MBA is a top-ranked one-year programme mixing stimulating lectures, energetic seminars, intensive small group work and team project work. A key aim of the programme is to develop your ability to think logically, laterally and independently. Please refer to the schedule below for an overview of the programme and to the next pages for further content details.

Before embarking on your MBA you can prepare by logging into the private, pre-arrival area of our website. This contains an introduction to the School, reading lists, workbooks and study suggestions. There are also self-evaluation questionnaires to help you assess your current level in some of the technical subjects; when term begins you may opt for a support course or advanced level study in some areas.

Core knowledge and integrative modulesMBA programme outline

Core modulesEight core modules in fundamental business areas will provide you with a secure foundation and the knowledge to be able to approach any business situation with confidence and understanding.

• Business Finance• Analytics• Accounting• Strategy• Firms and Markets• Leadership Fundamentals• Technology and Operations Management• Marketing

We are increasingly using common case studies across our core courses. Most business situations and decisions entail some elements of trading-off between the interests of different parts of the organisation, so taking an interdisciplinary approach to case analysis will become particularly useful in situations you are likely to experience after graduation.

Case learning on the Oxford Saïd MBA is enhanced by class-based participation assessment, which gives students an opportunity to work closely with faculty to hone the ability to effectively communicate and influence debates and decision making situations.

Support coursesSupport courses are run during Michaelmas and Hilary terms to provide extra assistance, if you need it, in Business Finance, Firms and Markets, Accounting and Analytics. They are led either by the lecturer or by a post-doctoral fellow.

Global Opportunities and Threats, Oxford (GOTO)You will join Oxford academics, Executive MBA students and alumni in this action-oriented community focused on developing solutions to major global problems. GOTO’s central feature is a dynamic multimedia platform hosting videos from experts and practitioners, infographics, images, and curated content relating to two major topics each year. Working in groups, and guided by your tutor, you will be expected to generate, critique, and defend ideas and action plans.

Integrative modulesThe Oxford Saïd MBA’s major cross-cutting themes are explored explicitly in three integrative modules during the University terms.

Global Rules of the Game This theme is about the unwritten rules, the norms and the laws that shape the global economy. You will examine international institutions and agreements as well as differences and disputes between countries that can influence business opportunities.

You will focus on topics such as trade and tax laws, intellectual property laws, anti-corruption agreements and national laws, and trade agreements. Through exploring this theme, you will gain insights into institutions that are essential for the development of entrepreneurial ventures and for creating solutions to world-scale challenges such as those considered in GOTO.

Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship is not just about launching a start-up business; it has a role as a distinctive business approach. Broadly speaking, entrepreneurs find and put together resources (ideas, people, things) in new ways to solve complex problems and to create new opportunities. This means that you can have entrepreneurs within organisations as well as those who create organisations. Entrepreneurship is by its nature collaborative and depends on being able to make unusual and innovative connections.

Responsible Business The Responsible Business module will look at two broad areas: the design and purpose of the corporation itself, and the ethical decision-making of business leaders.

Students will be required to think critically about the role of the corporation in society, including its relationships with stakeholders and its responsibilities towards them and to society at large. The discussion will build on topics that students are exploring in other parts of the programme (in GOTO, and the Accounting and Strategy courses, for example) such as the implications of the current challenges of modern capitalism, corporate responsibility and the motivations of social entrepreneurs. You will explore the issues through a variety of mechanisms such as participating in simulations and discovering the impacts of different decisions, through making and discussing presentations, and through developing a business plan or feasibility study.

The module also focuses on the individual, on the nature of ethical dilemmas and decision-making, and on how business leaders can recognise and respond to issues with a moral dimension. This builds on the leadership skills that students develop throughout the programme, particularly in the Leadership Fundamentals course and potentially during the executive coaching component of the programme.

As a 1+1 student, I have full access to the business school infrastructure, its resources and

the community. [...] Walking around the business school, I have never

felt like an outsider. [...] I take this as a successful marker of the 1+1 programme, where students

are seamlessly integrated into the business school community

from the very first year. With my MSc coming to a close soon, I am excited to start my ‘second’ MBA

in September."

Niyati Gupta Oxford 1+1 MBA, MSc in Education

(Learning and Technology)

and co-curricular activitiesElectives, projects MBA programme outline

ElectivesYou will take a total of seven to nine electives in Hilary, Trinity and summer terms, choosing from a menu of typically 30 to 40 courses on a range of topics. These are often taught by academics and practitioners in partnership, so that you can see how research is applied effectively in the workplace. Increasingly we are introducing electives that have been developed jointly with other University departments. Please check our website for the most recent list of elective courses.

Entrepreneurship ProjectThe Entrepreneurship Project is taught and assessed in conjunction with the integrative module on entrepreneurship. Working in a group you will develop a full business plan and “pitch” it to a panel of invited venture capitalists and other practitioners. The Entrepreneurship Project is supported by a range of activities run by the Entrepreneurship Centre and the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship.

Summer ProjectIn the summer term, you can opt to undertake a team Strategic Consulting Project, working for six weeks with a corporate sponsor and faculty supervisor. These projects take place all over the world and for all kinds of organisations, including companies, charities, non-profits and start-ups. Another option is for students who have demonstrated advanced work on their entrepreneurship projects to develop a specific project proposal to further these initiatives.

You may also take up an internship during the summer. You’ll then be expected to produce a report reflecting on your internship experience and presenting a strategic view of how your sponsoring organisation could transform the way it works.

Selected co-curricular activitiesThe Oxford Saïd Finance Lab The Oxford Saïd Finance Lab is a unique offering for Oxford Saïd MBA, MSc Financial Economics and MSc Law and Finance students wishing to pursue a career in financial services. It is a collaboration between our expert finance faculty, Private Equity Institute and the Career Development Centre that helps students put into practice the financial modelling and valuation skills required for entry and success in investment roles. It is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

Finance Lab is designed for those interested in M&A, Leverage Finance, Project & Infrastructure Finance, Distress & Restructuring, Valuation, Equity Research, Capital Markets, Asset Management, Private Equity (Growth Capital, LBO, Distress, Infrastructure).

The Oxford Saïd Finance Lab comprises approximately 100 hours of intensive training with three essential components:

• Teaching (modelling)• Case Studies and networking with banks and funds• Challenges with a minimum of one of the following:

Bridgepoint (Private Equity), Centreview (M&A), Hermes GPE (Investment Management) and Rothschild (Financial Advisory).

Venture Idea Exploration Workshop (VIEW) VIEW is a new start-up workshop run by the Entrepreneurship Centre at the School. The workshop has been developed and is run by a team of start-up experts and University professors. The objective of the programme is to provide hands-on learning, allow students to explore their entrepreneurial ideas, and accelerate the start-up process. The programme consists of five sessions where participants are given instructions, tools, guidance, and are expected to set and reach milestones. Each venture team is part of a small cohort of fellow teams that are led by a coaching team. In addition, each team is paired with a mentor to help guide and accelerate the progress of their start-up.

The Oxford Saïd Consulting Careers Programme The Oxford Saïd Consulting Careers Programme, in its inaugural year in 2016/17, is designed to provide students with skills and insight relevant to the Consulting industry and is based around the hiring processes of consulting employers globally. It connects theory with practice through a series of practical workshops, employer-led case studies and access to online resources and tools. The programme links to consulting recruiter events and networking sessions that provide opportunities to connect with practising consultants from a variety of firms.

The programme starts with summer pre-arrival preparation, and continues with regular weekly workshops run in-house, with external speakers, and employer events, through Michaelmas Term until the middle of Hilary Term.

At Oxford, you are interacting everyday with people who move and shake the world. When you are with them, you are in that category also… once you realise that, you realise that any idea you have, and any approach you take, can be utilised to create social change that is real and impactful.”

Sue Altman Oxford 1+1 MBA, MSc Education (Comparative and International Education)

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The Oxford Saïd MBA communityOur MBA students come from diverse backgrounds and experiences and are part of a world-class community of faculty, staff, students and alumni who share a passion for ideas and learning and who aspire to make a difference.

• 1% Central Asia

• 2% Eastern Europe

• 2% Middle East

• 3% South East Asia

• 5% Africa

• 6% Latin America & the Caribbean

• 6% Oceania

• 11% Western Europe

• 13% East Asia

• 25% South Asia

• 26% North America

MBA class nationality breakdown

Oxford Saïd MBA class of 2015/16

95%International students

7Global Shapers

337 Class size

50%GMAT score of 700 or above

5.5 yrsAvg work experience

31%Female students

191+1 MBA students

28Average age

54Countries represented

67Scholars

Oxford Business Networks (OBNs)OBNs are student-led clubs which exist to promote the exchange of ideas and knowledge (with a business application) surrounding an industry, interest or geographical region. Participation in OBNs allows students to create opportunities to explore their professional interests beyond the curriculum. The focus of OBNs changes slightly each year to reflect the interests of the cohort at that time.

The following OBNs ran in 2015/16:

• Africa• Art and Business• Asia Pacific• Consumer and Marketing• Energy, Environment and Resources• Entrepreneurship• Family Business• Finance• Global Business, Government and Politics• Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals• India• Latin America• Management Consulting• Media, Design and Entertainment• Middle East• Private Equity• Real Estate• Social Impact• Technology• Women’s Leadership

At Oxford Saïd, you will have full access to the career and professional development resources of the School during both years of the 1+1 MBA.

after the Oxford 1+1 MBACareer advancement Talent development

The talent development programme offers you the opportunity to design your own personal and professional development provision around a series of workshops, events and activities focused on raising self-awareness, teamwork and communications skills. These include personal leadership and skills based workshops which are designed to align with the teaching and career development provision.

We also offer a mindfulness in business programme; The Working Mind, a unique in-depth training in mindfulness where you can develop your own personal practice and learn the most effective techniques for incorporating mindfulness into the workplace and your daily lives.

You will also have an opportunity to apply for the coaching programme which enables you to work individually with an executive coach who can help you reflect on your development in a supportive environment.

Career developmentOur careers advisors specialise in all major sectors, including finance, consulting, diversified industries and social impact. We support students seeking a traditional business career and those taking a non-traditional path in a variety of destinations around the world. Ultimately, what you will gain out of your time in Oxford depends on your goals, ambitions and previous experiences as well. Our careers team is here to offer guidance, support and inspiration every step of the way.

Individual guidance Experienced careers advisors and sector experts provide one-to-one guidance to students throughout the programme.

Access to coaching and expertise Students are able to meet a range of industry advisors from a variety of backgrounds, including consulting, finance, retail, marketing, social impact, entrepreneurship, energy, healthcare and technology. The Careers Development Centre runs a series of workshops and seminars to help students develop their understanding of various careers options, as well as delivering personal and professional development seminars as part of the leadership development programme.

Online support The Careers Development Centre also provides access to a range of online resources to help students in their careers search – including Careers@Saïd, the School’s careers portal, as well as sector-specific tools to assist in case-study preparation, financial modelling and general industry knowledge.

Support for entrepreneurs The Oxford Launchpad and the Careers Development Centre work together to provide students interested in entrepreneurship with opportunities to access relevant expertise and networks. Flagship events such as Emerge and the Social Impact Careers Day offer students the unique ability to meet leading practitioners in these fields and can often lead to interesting job opportunities.

Recent employersExamples of employers who recently hired our Oxford Saïd MBA graduates:

• Acumen Fund• Amazon• American Express• Apple• Bain & Company• Barclays • Boston Consulting

Group• BP• CDC Group• Deloitte• Deutsche Bank• Eli Lilly• Exane BNP Paribas• EY• Facebook• Google

• HCL Technologies• Heinz• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA• HSBC• Johnson and Johnson• L.E.K. Consulting• McKinsey & Company• Microsoft• Mizuho Bank• Palladium• PowerGen Renewable

Energy• Prudential• PwC• Uber• Wells Fargo• Worldpay

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Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships

Every year, the Pershing Square Foundation awards up to five scholarships to support exceptional individuals on the Oxford 1+1 MBA.1 The scholarship provides funding for tuition, college fees and a contribution towards living expenses for both years of study.

Pershing Square Scholars also benefit from opportunities for mentorship and networking with inspirational individuals and organisations that are part of the Pershing Square Foundation’s community.

Criteria• Academic achievement

• Leadership potential, demonstrated through experience and motivation

• Strong personal character, integrity and commitment

• Commitment to address world-scale social challenges in your career, either in an existing organisation or through development of a new enterprise

• Ability to envision how to achieve scalable and sustainable solutions to these challenges

• Detailed understanding of how the Oxford 1+1 MBA will allow you to fulfil your objectives

• Submission of an additional essay addressing the following question: ‘How do you intend to change the world? What does this tell us about you as a person?’

Global trekPershing Square Scholars are also invited every spring to take a ‘trek’ to New York City hosted by the Pershing Square Foundation, during which they participate in meetings and workshops with leading innovators and change makers.

How to applyTo be considered for the Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship you must apply to the both your chosen Master’s degree and the MBA by 17 March 2017. Please note that some partner Master's degrees close their applications in January 2017.

Mentorship for Pershing Square scholarsThe Advisory Board at the Pershing Square Foundation Scholarship plays a crucial role mentoring Pershing Square scholars. Current members include:

• William Ackman (The Pershing Square Foundation)• Sir Ronald Cohen (Big Society Capital)• Cheryl Dorsey (Echoing Green)• Paul Farmer (Partners in Health) • Louise Richardson (Vice-Chancellor, Oxford) • Wendy Kopp (Teach for All)• Linda Rottenberg (Endeavor)• Peter Tufano (Saïd Business School)• Andrew Youn (One Acre Fund)

Enquiries about the Pershing Square Scholarship should be directed to

ps.scholars@sbs.ox.ac.uk

1 Exceptionally, candidates already successfully admitted to or undertaking MSc, MSt or DPhil programmes within the University of Oxford that are not presently within the Oxford 1+1 MBA scheme may be eligible for consideration.

Ndakuna Fonso Amidou (Cameroon) MSc Social Science of the Internet, Oxford Internet Institute MBA, Oxford Saïd

Ndakuna’s aim is to expand the availability of high-quality affordable healthcare across his native Cameroon by utilising technology and the internet to scale his already successful clinic model.

Islom Nazarov (United Kingdom) DPhil in Systems Approaches to Biomedical Science, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division MBA, Oxford Saïd

Through his extensive experience in biomedical research and practical business training, Islom plans to ensure more beneficial scientific discoveries are available to the consumer market by fostering relationships between academia and industry.

Ashley Thomas (United States) MSc Water Science, Policy and Management, School of Geography and the Environment MBA, Oxford Saïd

As a water engineer, Ashley has delivered clean water technologies in seven countries across Africa. Her goal is to create tangible on-the-ground solutions that will achieve large-scale impact by drastically improving water and sanitation services for the world’s poor.

Davidson Edwards (Dominica) MSc Computer Science, Department of Computer Science MBA, Oxford Saïd

Davidson’s goal is to drive economic growth and the advancement of the Caribbean software industry by developing high-quality, innovative tools for the region’s industries, governments and small businesses.

Meet recent Pershing Square Scholars

Ndakuna Fonso Amidou, Islom Nazarov, Ashley Thomas, Davidson Edwards, Dean Peter Tufano

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How to apply to the Oxford 1+1 MBA

Candidates applying for the 1+1 MBA must meet the entry requirements for both the Oxford Saïd MBA and their chosen Master’s degree. 1+1 MBA applicants must submit two separate applications to both the Master’s degree and the MBA, by the relevant departmental deadlines. Please note that some partner Master’s degrees close their applications in January.

Master's degree Choose from the Master's degrees listed on page 5

Start your Master's degree in September 2017 Start your MBA in September 2018

The application process remains the same each year

Oxford Saïd MBA

Successful applicants will receive an offer for the Master's degree

Successful applicants will receive an offer for the MBA

Successful applicants will be interviewed

Apply for your chosen Master's degree by January

• All Master's degrees have different deadlines, please check and apply by the given deadlines

• You have to meet all application requirements

Start 1+1 MBA application

Admission to the 1+1 MBA

Applying to the partnering Master’s degree of your choiceEach of our partnering Master's programmes has its own application form, deadlines and requirements. Deadlines are scheduled in November, January and March, but not all programmes accept applications for all three deadlines.

More information on individual Master’s deadlines and application requirements are available on each department’s website.

If you wish to be considered for a University scholarship during the first year of your Oxford 1+1 MBA, your application must be submitted by your Master programme's January deadline.

Applying to the Oxford Saïd MBAWhen applying for the MBA you should complete the online application form ensuring you select 1+1 MBA under the programme of interest.

MBA requirements

• A good undergraduate degree. As guidance, you should have a 2.1 (3.5 GPA) or its equivalent.

• At least two years of full-time work experience. We look for evidence of career progression, international exposure and leadership potential.

• A GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) or a GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) score. As guidance, we consider a GMAT score of 650 competitive.

• A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Test Scheme (IELTS) or a minimum of nine-month full time studies taught in English, at a recognised institution. Minimum scores for language tests:

- TOEFL iBT: 110 (Minimum required on each component: Listening 22, Reading 24, Writing 24, Speaking 25)

- IELTS: 7.5 (Minimum required on each component: 7.0)

• Two references (either academic or professional) highlighting your character, skills and achievements, and demonstrating your leadership abilities and your suitability for the 1+1 MBA.

• Two essays on the topics outlined in the online application form.

• One additional essay on the topic outlined in the online application form for the 1+1 MBA.

Fees for the Oxford 1+1 MBACosts for the 1+1 MBA include tuition and college fees for the partnering Master's programme of the student’s choosing, plus tuition and college fees for the MBA.

Tuition fees for the partnering Master's programmes for the academic year 2017/18 vary between £6,550 and £21,500, depending on the programme and department. Students are also responsible for a college fee of £2,933 during their Master's year.

Please refer to our website for further details on the application process, fees and funding.

The MBA fees for 2017/18 are £52,000. This includes course tuition, college fees and a life-long membership to the Oxford Union. There will be a small increase in MBA fees for the 2018/19 academic year.

Application Deadline Interview Decision on Final Decision on

Stage 1 9 September 2016 23 September 2016 14 October 2016

Stage 2 28 October 2016 18 November 2016 9 December 2016

Stage 3 6 January 2017 27 January 2017 3 March 2017

Stage 4 17 March 2017 7 April 2017 28 April 2017

Stage 5 5 May 2017 19 May 2017 9 June 2017

Stage 6 9 June 2017 23 June 2017 7 July 2017

MBA deadlines

Apply for the MBA between stages 1-6

• To apply for the Pershing Square Scholarship, apply between stages 1-4

• You have to meet all application requirements

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Next steps

Connect with our Recruitment teamThe Oxford Saïd MBA Recruitment team can provide advice on your suitability for the Oxford 1+1 MBA programme. Please complete our online assessment form and we will let you know if you are the kind of candidate we are looking for.

We can also assist with any specific programme related queries and support you through the School’s application process. This can often involve GMAT prep support, connecting you with our Oxford community, or identifying the key traits that Oxford looks for in a candidate.

Join us at a global event The MBA recruitment team hosts around 80 events for prospective students in cities around the world. For event locations, visit: www.sbs.oxford.edu/mba

Meet us in Oxford Join one of our open days at the School. These events give prospective students insights into our faculty, the student experience and details of our programme.

Connect with our alumni We have a number of volunteer alumni who are willing to speak to prospective students about their time at Oxford. Contact us to find out more.

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BA in Economics and Management

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Oxford Scenarios Programme

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Corporate Affairs Academy

Oxford Strategic Marketing Programme

Oxford Programme on Negotiation

Corporate Reputation and Executive Leadership Programme

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