Mark McGlade
Surrey MBA
Having had over 25 years managerial experience in various roles with both global multinationals and start-ups, I wanted the opportunity to broaden the scope of my practical experience and fill in some of the gaps in the theory behind these practical skills.
I chose the Surrey MBA as it was a really innovative programme. I was impressed with the staff, the campus and the programme structure. At the time when I embarked on the MBA I was in the process of starting up my new company (Ingenia Technology) so it was actually very beneficial to me. I was able to use the knowledge and applications from the MBA for creating new
business plans, engaging with consultancies, financial institutions and governments, as well as developing a strategy of where to take the company.
The action learning case study was one of the highlights of the programme. We were given the opportunity to select a live company that had registered with the University and shared with them a particular problem. As a team we investigated the problem and put forward our recommendations. It was a great reflective learning experience and the company asked us for additional help outside of the case.
Going forward I think more and more companies will be looking for an MBA qualification. Its a great all-round qualification to have and its never
too late to learn. Its a great opportunity to learn outside of your traditional comfort zone and work alongside some great talent!
| % Female Students | 33% |
| % International | 70 |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 5 |
| Avg. Students' Age | 30 |
| Avg. GMAT | 600 |
| Accreditations | AACSB, AMBA, |
| Established Date | 2000 |
| Start Dates | October, |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 12 |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | 17500 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based |
| Avg. Base Salary captured for 2010 | 60000 |
| Avg. Bonus captured for 2010 | GBP0 |
| Percentage of students employed within three months in 2010 | 80% |
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | Yes |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on | , Undergraduate Academic Merit, Work Experience, |
| Application Deadline | Rolling, |
| Min. GMAT | N/A |
| Min. TOEFL (paper) | 600 |
| Min. TOEFL (computer) | 250 |
| Accept IELTS | Yes |
| Min. IELTS | 6.5 |
| Min years of work experience | 3 |
| Essay | No |
| Interview Req. | No |
| CV References | Yes |
| Resume/CV | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Transcripts | No |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | USD0 |
| % Female Students | 30% |
| % International | 10 |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 8 |
| Avg. Students' Age | 34 |
| Avg. GMAT | 600 |
| Accreditations | AACSB, AMBA, |
| Established Date | 1991 |
| Start Dates | January, October, |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 24 |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | 19500 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based |
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | Yes |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on | , Undergraduate Academic Merit, Work Experience, |
| Application Deadline | October, |
| Min. GMAT | N/A |
| Min. TOEFL (paper) | 600 |
| Min. TOEFL (computer) | 250 |
| Accept IELTS | Yes |
| Min. IELTS | 6.5 |
| Min years of work experience | 5 |
| Essay | No |
| Interview Req. | No |
| CV References | Yes |
| Resume/CV | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Transcripts | No |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | USD0 |
| % Female Students | 60% |
| % International | 100 |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 12 |
| Avg. Students' Age | 35 |
| Avg. GMAT | 500 |
| Accreditations | AACSB, AMBA, |
| Established Date | 2000 |
| Start Dates | September, |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 24 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based |
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | No |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on | , |
| Application Deadline | September, |
| Min. GMAT | 500 |
| Min. TOEFL (paper) | 600 |
| Min. TOEFL (computer) | 250 |
| Accept IELTS | Yes |
| Min. IELTS | 6.5 |
| Min years of work experience | 3 |
| Essay | No |
| Interview Req. | No |
| CV References | Yes |
| Resume/CV | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Transcripts | No |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | USD0 |
| % Female Students | 10% |
| % International | 10 |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 1 |
| Avg. Students' Age | 24 |
| Avg. GMAT | 500 |
| Accreditations | None, |
| Established Date | 2000 |
| Start Dates | September, |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 24 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | No |
| Application Deadline | September, |
| Min. GMAT | 500 |
| Min. TOEFL (paper) | N/A |
| Min. TOEFL (computer) | N/A |
| Accept IELTS | Yes |
| Essay | Yes |
| Interview Req. | Yes |
| CV References | Yes |
| Resume/CV | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Transcripts | Yes |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | USD0 |