Master’s Degree Requirements:

Hold a recognized bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (note: higher diplomas do not qualify)

Minimum bachelor’s CGPA of 3.0/4.0

English proficiency demonstrated by one of the following (valid for up to 2 years):

EmSAT: English ≥?1400

TOEFL: 550 PBT / 79 iBT / 213 CBT

IELTS Academic ≥?6.0

Conditional admission is possible if certain criteria aren’t met. Conditions may include obtaining required English scores, achieving minimum CGPA in the first term, or completing remedial courses within a defined timeframe—otherwise, dismissal may follow.

If your bachelor’s degree is in an unrelated field:

You must provide two reference letters (academic/employer)

Submit a professional plan or career statement

Attend an interview with the Program Director

If admitted, complete three remedial courses (45 contact hours) and achieve minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 to continue

PhD Requirements:

Hold a master’s degree in a business field from a recognized university with at least CGPA 3.0/4.0

Preferably have minimum three years of professional or teaching experience.

English proficiency:

For non-English medium master’s degrees: submit IELTS ≥ 6.0, TOEFL 550 PBT / 79 iBT.

The PhD program does not offer conditional admission.

Up to 25% of credit hours may be transferred from previous doctoral studies—if transferring.

Applicants must not have been dismissed previously from other programs.