MBA
in New Zealand - Application Procedure
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This section explains the process of applying to New Zealand
universities for an MBA programme.
Application Forms
Eligibility
Application Requirements
- University Academic Transcripts
- Evidence of Graduation
- Standardised Tests
- Work
History
- Letter of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
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Send enquiries at least 15 to 18 months before the proposed
date of admission. There are three ways to get application forms.
- Requesting Application Forms via email : You can
request application forms from the universities website. Most universities have a form on
their website which can be completed online to request application material.
- Requesting Application Forms via Air Mail : The other
way is to send a request by airmail for application material. The request should contain a
brief description of your educational background, academic objectives, source of financial
support, English proficiency and standardized test scores.
- Downloading from the Net : Many universities have a
downloadable and ready to print versions of their application forms on the net. They can
be used for applying.
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Most
New Zealand universities accept the three-year graduation
system for entry into the MBA programme. So, if you have a
three-year bachelor degree like Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of
Commerce (BCom) or Bachelor of Science (BSc), this is acceptable
as it is considered equivalent to a New Zealand Bachelor
(Ordinary) Degree.
However,
some universities may require an Honours degree. This is usually
equivalent to B.Com. (H), B.Sc. (H) or a four year degree course
like B.E.
For
most good business schools in New Zealand, a good first degree
from a leading university in India or its equivalent is essential.
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Full details of your education including your course
subjects and grades are required in the MBA applications. Transcripts or official records of
your previous academic qualifications are crucial for your MBA application.
Students applying for admission to MBA programmes are required to submit an official transcript
from each college or university that they have attended after secondary school with
complete details of the subjects, credits involved and other details like correspondence
courses, diplomas etc.
Most universities ask for the transcript to be sealed in an
envelope and signed and attested across the seal by the registrar. This procedure is to be
done for each and every college that you have attended. Some universities may ask for more
than one transcript but most require only one.
If the originals are not in English, copies and a good English translation must be
enclosed.
Documents may be certified as true copies by a justice of the peace, or a notary
public, or a solicitor, or a commissioner of oaths, or an official of the institution that
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Most business schools in New Zealand would require copies of your first degree
certificate as evidence of your graduation. The certificate should either be in original
or as a certified true copy.
Documents may be certified as true copies by a justice of peace, or a notary
public, or a solicitor, or a commissioner of oaths, or an official of the institution that
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International students are also required to take one of the
two English Language tests, either TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS
(International English Testing System). Every university has its own minimum scores with
respect to these tests.
GMAT : This test is required for admission to
many MBA
programs in New Zealand.
TOEFL : This test is mandatory for International
students applying to a University in New Zealand. The minimum score required by most
universities for admission is 577 (Paper-based test) or 240 (Computer-based test).
IELTS : For most courses and
universities, International students are required to take IELTS (International English
Language Test) which is regularly administered by the British Council. A minimum score of
6.5 is usually required by most universities.
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| Most MBA
programmes in New Zealand require a minimum full-time work
experience of three to five years for admission. Part-time work
experience does not hold so much value.
Most NZ business schools are pretty strict about
the work experience criteria.
A detailed R�sum� is an important part of your application. It should include all
information of professional work experience along with the details like positions held,
achievements and range of work.
| Find R�sum�s a Problem? Check
out our R�sum� Section for tips and sample R�sum�s |
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Letter of reference or recommendation letters play a very
important part in MBA admissions. It should be from someone who has taught you in some
course or should be from your employer.
It should list your positive and negative qualities, strengths and other such information.
The author must indicate his/her position, how long he/she
has known the applicant and in what capacity. He/she should briefly discuss the need,
importance and usefulness of the study the applicant proposes to undertake.
Employers and teachers are
usually asked to rank applicants in their letters of recommendation, which helps admission
officers to interpret the academic credentials of foreign students.
Students should obtain
letters of recommendation (often on the prescribed forms sent by the institutions) from
teachers who know them as a person as well as a student. You may like to request your
author to give concrete examples that may show your qualities and help your
case for admission to the MBA programme.
Note : Even if not mentioned, it is advisable to
include at least two letters of recommendation in your applications as they increase your
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The personal essays, and/or statement of
purpose, also play
a very important role in the process of evaluating your application for admission
to the MBA programme. It gives the admission officers assessing your application their most
significant impression of you as an individual.
A personal statement
should include your reasons for choosing the MBA programme, the suitability of your
education and experience for an MBA, your personal interests and career goals.
You
should also mention the reason for selecting the particular business
school and university.
| Find more details and tips on
personal essays, Check out Essays/SOP |
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