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HOW TO
APPLY

How To Apply

Thank you for your interest in MBSC. We encourage you to review the enclosed information as you prepare your application for submission:

  • Review the Application Checklist and Application Requirements below as well as the Important Dates and Deadlines.
  • Create Your MBSC Master in Finance Application
  • Plan a Visit: Visiting campus is a great way to experience MBSC.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Your application to MBSC should include:
  • Professional Resume
  • One required Personal Statement
  • Two recommendation, one from a former faculty member and one from your present employer or previous, an evaluation to be sent from MBSC Admissions Office
  • Transcript(s)
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Any other relevant documents indicated in the application form
  • Receipt for non-refundable application processing fee of SAR 1,000.
In addition, the following are strongly recommended, but not required:
  • GMAT 550 or higher (highly desirable and recommended for a Merit Scholarship) – Executive Assessment 150 or higher

BACKGROUND & PRIOR EXPERIENCE

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in any discipline with a substantial quantitative component, such as one in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or business.

Do you require work experience?

All Master in Finance applicants do not require work experience.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Who should I ask to provide my letters of recommendation?

You should seek recommendations from two people capable of commenting on your academic, ambitions, and intellectual capabilities. The most useful evaluations are from people who are able to testify to your professional and leadership skills. Examples include a former faculty member or an employer If you are currently employed we recommend that one of your recommendations come from your direct supervisor.

Will my recommenders need to submit a paper form or answer questions online?

When completing your online application, you will be prompted to provide contact information for your referees. He or she will be contacted via email and invited to submit recommendations in a format that we will email directly to him/her.

How many recommendations must I submit?

You are required to submit two, with at least one from each of the two categories a) a former faculty member or direct supervisor, and b) other influential member of your network.

IMPORTANT DATES

October 1, 2023 – Admissions Opens
January 31, 2024 – Free Application Period Ends
January 31, 2024 – End of Round 1 (Highest Scholarships offered)
June 30, 2024 – End of Round 2 (Competitive Scholarships offered)
July 31, 2024 – End of Round 3 (Limited Scholarships offered)

We continue accepting and reviewing applications until the program is filled to capacity.

August 1, 2024 – Admissions Closes
August 1, 2024 – English Test Submission Deadline

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Will I need to take an English language exam?

All applicants to the MBSC MiF programs must demonstrate proficiency of English language and can do so via prior academic degree, and/or an English Language Proficiency Exam.

If you have not earned a University Degree in English, scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam are required.

TRANSCRIPTS

Do I need to submit transcripts from every college or
university I attended?

Yes, we require all of your transcripts. When completing your online application, you will be prompted to upload unofficial copies of your transcript(s). If you are offered admission, you will be required to submit official attested copies of your transcript(s). Offers of admission are not binding until we verify your official academic records and test scores.

Do I need to convert my GPA into a 4.0 system?

Students reporting grades from institutions that do not evaluate academic performance on a 4.0 GPA scale should NOT convert their scores to a GPA. Report your scores or grades as your university lists them in your official transcripts. Keep in mind that we are familiar with international grading methods and will evaluate your grades accordingly.

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