MPhil in Management

Apply using the Applicant Portal

The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.

An application is only complete when:

1. you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
2. you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
3. your referees have provided their references.

If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.

Selection Process

You should make a formal application via the Applicant Portal. The MPhil in Management Admissions Committee considers complete applications, including all supporting documentation, on a gathered field. The earliest decisions on applications can be expected in January 2025, with the majority of decisions finalised by the end of April 2025 after all received applications have been considered by the admissions committee of the MPhil in Management programme.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an online interview, normally via a video-conference call,  Teams or Zoom.

Further information on How To Apply

Things You'll Need

In order to apply for this course you'll need to think about getting a few things ready before you apply.

• Two academic references  
• Transcript  
• CV/resume
• Evidence of competence in English  
  If required - you can check using our tool
• Reasons for Applying (1500 characters) (mandatory)
  A summary of the reason you have chosen to apply to the MPhil in Management and how you feel the programme can help in your future career. Note that there is a 1,500 character limit set up for this field.
• Teamwork
  As a management conversion programme, beyond individual assignments, the programme draws on group class discussions, group interactions, group consulting work, and other interactive activities that involve teamwork. Describe a time when you acted as a leader and explain how your peers in the programme will benefit from your active engagement in teamwork. Note that there is a 3,000 character limit set up for this field.
• Quantitative Skills
  Some modules in the programme are quantitative and make use of basic algebra, equations, calculus (basic differentiation rules), graphs (linear, quadratic, logarithmic, exponential), as well as introductory probability and statistics. A summary of how you meet this level or what means you can access to acquire the necessary level of quantitative skills required by the programme ahead of the programme starting. Note that there is a 2,000 character limit set up for this field.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:

• Gates Cambridge Reference  
• Research Proposal (PhD applicants only)

See Gates Cambridge for more information.