Manchester Business School

DEADLINES

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Apply by

1 Oct 2012

1 Nov 2012

3 Dec 2012

4 Jan 2013

1 Feb 2013

1 Mar 2013

1 April 2013

1 May 2013

3 Jun 2013*

8 July 2013**

Interview notification*

31 Oct 2012

30 Nov 2012

17 Dec 2012

31 Jan 2013

28 Feb 2013

29 Mar 2013

30 April 2013

31 May 2013

17 Jun 2013

31 July 2013

* The final deadline for international non-European Union applicants

** The final deadline for UK and European Union applicants

ESSAYS

1.Tell us about your company, your current position and responsibilities. What have been your greatest achievements and contribution to your department/company strategy (quantify if possible)? How do you influence decision making? (350-600 words)

2. Please describe and comment on your career progression to date. Please provide the dates of any promotions and details of any increased responsibility and salary? (350-600 words)

3. Highlight elements of your career that have included the following: (350-600 words)

- Colleague and/or client management

- Financial/budgetary responsibility

- Project management/leadership

- International Exposure

4. What will your post MBA career look like, in 5 years, in 10 years? Which aspects of your previous roles will form the building blocks of your new career and how you will develop the additional skills to shape your ideal role? (250-400 words)

5. Tell us about yourself outside the work environment. What inspires and motivates you? What are the successes and achievements you are most proud of? Tell us about any significant personal involvement in social entrepreneurship. Tell us about your hobbies, sports and social activities. Also tell us about any significant personal challenges you have undertaken or overcome. (350-600 words)

Test Scores

Comments concerning GMAT- optional (200 words maximum)

Comments concerning English language score- optional (200 words maximum)

Education

Comments concerning degree [Bachelor Degree]- optional (200 words maximum)

Comments concerning degree [Postgraduate or Professional Qualification- optional (100 words maximum)

Please list any other professional qualifications you have obtained. Included completion dates and results. (Word limit not specified)

Work Experience/Career History

If you have left the job described above (your current or most recent position), please explain why (200 words maximum)

Why did you leave your previous position? (100 words maximum)

Your other post-graduation positions should be listed on your CV. If you have any gaps in your CV/resume, please explain them here (150 words maximum)

Business profile