Said Business School is the business school of the University of Oxford, the world’s second oldest university. Although business education at Oxford University dates back to as early as 1965, Said is relatively a new business school established in the year 1996. Back then it was the Oxford Centre for Management Studies which was responsible for business management education. Top ranked and world renowned, Said Business School is 2nd best in UK and 22nd best in the world by the Financial Times Ranking 2015. Bloomberg BusinessWeek ranks it as 7th while Forbes states that the Oxford MBA is 5th among non-US business schools.
Oxford MBA – Admissions Open
The Oxford MBA is a one year full time programme. As a member of Oxford University, Said offers world-class research and academic excellence. With more than 10,000 members living in 129 countries, the Oxford Business Alumni Network provides students with an important connection to the wider business alumni community during their time spent at Said and even thereafter.
Students at Said B-School experience a unique way to form strong relationships with faculties and peers from diverse backgrounds within the entire Oxford community. The Oxford MBA is academically rigorous and is an intensive series of lectures, seminars, group work and team project work. All MBA students are offered professional coaching and a range of optional courses to help them develop their communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Facts and Figures – Snapshot
Class Size: 230
International Students: 95%
Nationalities: 45
Female Students: 33%
GMAT score: 692
Work Experience: 5 years
6 Admission stages: MBA commences September 2016
The admission round for 2016/2017 is now open. Oxford University MBA has 6 stages of admission. MBA abroad aspirants must apply by Round/Stage 3 for smooth visa process.
Stage 1: September 11, 2015
Stage 2: October 30, 2015
Stage 3: January 8, 2016
Stage 4: March 18, 2016
Stage 5: May 6, 2016
Stage 6: June 10, 2016
Check Your eligibility before you apply
To apply to the MBA programme at Oxford University you must meet the following criteria
1. A bachelor’s degree
2. Atleast 3 years full time work experience
3. GMAT or GRE score
4. TOEFL/IELTS score for international students from non-English speaking countries
Fees and Scholarships
The fees for Oxford MBA 2016/2017 is £50, 200 which includes course fee, college fee and long life Oxford Union Membership
Scholarships
Large numbers of Said Business School scholarships and Oxford University scholarships are available to deserving candidates. Education loans and external scholarships are also available.
Funding options for Indian students
Students from India may look into the following options for external grants – Aga Khan Foundation, J.N. Tata Endowment, K.C. Mahindra Education Trust, Sahu Jain Trust and The Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship program.
List of banks recommended by Oxford – Said B-school
- Allahabad Bank
- Bank of Baroda
- Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Canara Bank
- Credila
- Indian Bank
- State Bank of India
- State Bank of Travancore
- Syndicate Bank
Who hires Oxford graduates?
More than 80 employers visited the School in the previous year for recruitment and panel discussions. Some top recruiters who hired Oxford university MBA graduates were Accenture, Deutsche Bank, Shell Foundation, United Nations and London Stock Exchange among others.
MBA abroad aspirants from India who are desirous of gaining the Oxford University MBA must prepare with their applications and try to submit them by the recommended deadlines.
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