Admission requirements

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

At GIBS we have a rigorous selection procedure to admit the best possible class from the large applicant pool and to ensure that our students are likely to succeed.

In order to qualify for the full-time MBA, the following criteria must be met:

A minimum of a degree or equivalent qualification. Occasionally GIBS accepts a few non-degreed applicants who have exceptional career records, have completed any other tertiary qualification and achieved above average scores on our selection test. Non-degreed applicants must provide copies of their Matriculation certificates
Submission of a mini business plan for the entrepreneurship track
Leadership potential (your experience, letters of reference and application essays should all reveal that you can assume a leadership role in the world of work)
Good English language skills to actively participate in academic debate
A minimum of three years work experience
A minimum of Matriculation certificate-level competence in mathematics
Competence in the use of a scientific or financial calculator
Competence in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a web browser
Postgraduate level of intellectual ability (as assessed via the GIBS Entrance Test or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
Not in full-time employment for the duration of the MBA
A high level of passion, energy and ambition to launch and grow a new business or
Display a high level of passion, energy and ambition to grow your own management skill.

You meet the GIBS MBA requirements, what’s the next step?

Once you have examined the full-time MBA admission requirements and feel qualified to apply for the full time MBA degree, you can begin the application process.

Be sure to read through the application process before you complete any forms or book your entrance test. We advise that you prepare your application essays before you start filling out the application form. The essay topics can be found on the application process page.

If you meet the requirements for the full-time MBA, you will need to fill in the online MBA application form , supply all the required and relevant information, and follow the application process correctly. In order to qualify for the GIBS MBA, you must complete the GIBS Entrance Test or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). You will also have to ask your referees to complete the electronic reference forms which they can submit directly to GIBS.