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There is no maximum age. We prefer that older candidates have relevant work experience.
No, you need a minimum of 15 years of education in order to apply.
The Global MBA program is designed for candidates who have three or more years of full time work experience, which is a mandatory requirement.
Normally S P Jain selects candidates with a high academic performance only. However, candidates may still apply and the overall profile like academic records, quality of work experience, professional achievements, extracurricular activities and more will be considered.
The Global MBA is a full time program and does not permit students to work and study at the same time. Should candidates wish to pursue a part-time MBA, they may apply for S P Jain’s Executive MBA in either Dubai or Singapore.
Yes, you may re-apply for this intake if you were not selected earlier, and especially if there has been a significant change in your profile from your last application. You may apply for the same specialization, or you may opt for a different specialization from your previous application.
Though the last date to apply for the September 2013 intake is July 20, 2013, it is advisable to apply as soon as possible. Applications are received and admissions are offered to deserving candidates on a rolling basis without waiting for the final deadline.
This is strictly not allowed. Candidates should submit only one application and have the choice of applying for two specializations in a single application only. Candidates submitting multiple applications may be disqualified.
In view of the program being one, you do not need to apply separately for the three campuses; you need to send us one application only.
S P Jain requires aptitude test scores, preferably a GMAT or CAT score. If you have not taken the GMAT or CAT you must take an aptitude test conducted by S P Jain (SPJAT). We are also accepting SPJAT scores of tests held from October 2011 onwards for the September 2013 intake only. For further details, please check the
Admission Process on the website.
No. If you are shortlisted for the evaluation process, you would need to carry these for verification and if requested at the interview.
Yes. However, for the September 2013 intake, you need to have your passport in hand by July 1, 2013, as we need it to commence your visa process.
If you forgot certain details in your application, or wish to update your application, please email us at
gmba@spjain.org with the details. The admissions team will update your files. You cannot access or edit your application once it is submitted. Please do not re-apply, as this is strictly not allowed.
Yes, an interview is part of our evaluation process if you are shortlisted for admission. The evaluation process includes a case study analysis, two short essays, and a panel interview (subject to change). The panel interview may be followed by a second personal interview.
There is no one criterion for admission. We evaluate potential candidates on several factors. These are their GMAT, CAT, or SPJAT scores, their academic record, the quality of their work experience, extracurricular activities, professional achievements, leadership qualities, and more.
Fees may be paid in AED or USD. Fees are payable at our Dubai, Singapore and Sydney campuses only. No rupee payments will be accepted in India. Evaluation and aptitude test fees may be paid as follows:
- Candidates in India - in USD
- Candidates in Dubai - in AED or USD
- Candidates in Singapore - in cash only
It is rare for us to admit candidates with a GMAT less than 650, a CAT less than the 80th percentile, or SPJAT less than the 80th percentile. However, we consider the overall profile of the candidate including past academic records, relevant work experience, extracurricular activities, achievements, and so forth.
You must re-take the CAT as we accept the results declared in January 2012 and January 2013. We accept GMAT scores for tests undertaken from July 1, 2010 up to July 20, 2013 and SPJAT scores for tests undertaken from October 2011 onwards.
As the SPJAT is an internal exam, and one of several criteria used to evaluate candidates for admission into the Global MBA program, we do not declare the scores. Candidates are informed via email whether their scores meet S P Jain's requirements.
If you have already taken the test, you need to fill in your scores on the application form where indicated. If you are yet to take the test, while registering for the GMAT you may indicate that you require your GMAT score to be sent directly to us. Our institution code is CL8-BV-59.
Yes you may apply, but you need to take our internal aptitude test. We will consider the highest score from all the tests whilst evaluating your application.
You need to inform us about them via email to
gmba@spjain.orgYes, you may take our internal aptitude test. We consider the highest score from all the tests when evaluating your application.
No, we do not have sectional cut-offs. We expect the overall score to meet our standards.
The SPJAT is intended to test candidates’ IQ, mathematical ability, logic and reasoning capacity, and English reading and comprehension ability. There is also a section on general knowledge. This section is intended to test the knowledge of current events and normal business awareness. The test takes one hour. The test paper consists of about 40 to 45 questions. The format of the test may change from time to time.
The aptitude test is paper-based.
Yes, there is negative marking. Different questions may have different scales of negative marking, and this is taken into account while calculating candidates' scores.
The aptitude test is normally conducted in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Dubai, Singapore and Sydney (subject to change). For the September 2013 intake, SPJAT will be held in May, June, July 2013. Full details will be posted on the website closer to the test dates.
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Visas are valid for one year from the date of entry in the country, or until the expiration of the program, whichever is earlier.
We will process visas for Dubai and Singapore. Students need to process the Australian visa personally. S P Jain would facilitate and assist with all the documentation. Australian Visa fees would be paid by students as applicable. Students are required to demonstrate sufficient financial resources to cover their expenses towards tuition fees, living, travel and/or any other personal expenses. We recommend that students familiarize themselves of the visa requirements to ensure their eligibility for issuance of a student visa. Students are also required to demonstrate their English Language proficiency for the Australian visa by submitting either a TOEFL or IELTS score or any other test score acceptable by the Australian immigration. You are required to make your own travel arrangements.
The Australian immigration does not allow S P Jain to apply for visas on behalf of the students hence students would need to do the necessary themselves. However, S P Jain shall provide assistance in case of any information required with respect to the student visa process. Students may also log on to
www.immi.gov.au for further details.
Full details on student visas for Australia are available on
http://www.immi.gov.au/students/.
In the unlikely event of the student's Australian visa being rejected, he would have the option of re-applying for the visa and may join the next batch of the MGB/GMBA program at Sydney, after securing the same. This would enable the student to graduate from the MGB/GMBA program and avail of placement services. As students of the same specialization start from different locations for successive batches, it would mean that the program would be a two-city program for such students. In other words, if a student started in Singapore and missed his second trimester in Sydney, he could do the second trimester in Sydney with the next batch and would then go to Singapore (not Dubai) for the third trimester. The student can register for placement assistance in Singapore, with the graduating batch.
In case a student’s visa is rejected and he wishes to withdraw from the program, S P Jain would retain the Registration fees of USD 5000 and also 1/3rd of the fees paid toward tuition, accommodation, course material, cases and simulations being the expenses towards the first trimester of the GMBA program to be completed in Dubai/Singapore based on the student’s specialization and refund the balance fees paid to the School, if the Australian student visa is rejected. Costs towards visas processed and medical insurance coverage paid for by S P Jain prior to the Australia visa being rejected are non-refundable.
Applicants would be required to provide valid proof that their visa has been refused and the reason for the rejection of the visa, to receive the refund. If unable to substantiate, S P Jain has the discretion of not refunding the fees paid to the applicant.
Yes, we facilitate loans. You may apply for a loan to the banks recommended by us.
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There are approximately 15 to 40 students per specialization, varying according to the specialization. E.G., the Logistics stream might be smaller compared to the Marketing or IT stream. Hence, the total batch might have between 160 and 220 students.
The four-month crossover between the three campuses is compulsory. All students begin the program in Dubai or Singapore, depending on their choice of specialization and move to Sydney. They swap campuses in the last four months of the program.
The course begins around the first week of September 2013 (tentative). Yes, we have three intakes. The first in January, second in May and a third intake in September.
The Global MBA program is designed for executives who wish to take as little time off as possible. While some MBAs are two-year programs, ours takes fewer holidays and compresses classes into a shorter period of time. We cover the same material. The executives applying for the Global MBA are mature, intelligent, self-motivated, and ambitious. They are prepared to work hard to benefit from a one-year program.
No, you cannot take the course through correspondence. This is a full time compulsory residential Global MBA program.
This is a very subjective question. It is important to choose a specialization depending on what career you wish to pursue. Engineers are welcome to apply to any specialization. Having a background relevant to your specialization enhances your profile.
The S P Jain School of Global Management is an accredited business school in Australia with full degree granting rights. It is also licensed by the Council for Private Education in Singapore and by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, U.A.E.
The degree is a Master of Business Administration (Global) awarded by the S P Jain School of Global Management, Australia. The specialization is also mentioned. The S P Jain School of Global Management is registered as a Higher Education Provider in Australia. ‘The qualification is recognized within the Australian Qualifications Framework'. The Australian credential enhances the international acceptance of the degree, whether you wish to pursue more advanced studies or a global career.
The Global MBA is a one-year program and does not accommodate an internship. However, there have been many instances where students convert their projects as a two to three month internship with the company (after the completion of the program). They often convert the project (and subsequent internship) to a job placement, as well.
Placement assistance is provided to students:
- Who have opted to be a part of the 'placement' group.
- Despite being in the placement category, students still need to abide by the requirements of minimum CGPA, attendance, code of conduct as declared by the S P Jain management and in the Placement Conditions at the beginning of the year. The CGPA requirement (which was 3.0 on 4 for the last batch) ensures that students put in efforts round the year to excel at school while not foregoing policies on attendance and ethics.
Placements are offered not only in Dubai, Singapore and Sydney, but also in India and other countries. In the past, we have had candidates who have been placed in China, Egypt, Senegal and more. However, the focus largely remains in the Middle East, South East Asia and India.
The campus on which you complete the program has no bearing on where you will be placed. You may be placed in Dubai, Singapore, Sydney, India or anywhere else in the world, based on your preference, and the job location best suited to your needs and profile. You may also choose the location (Dubai, Singapore, Sydney, India) where you wish to settle.
Work visas are organized by the company offering employment. It is usually quite easy to get a work visa in Dubai, Sydney and Singapore.
On-campus housing is compulsory and you cannot stay off-campus. The program demands much preparation, group study, and peer learning. Staying together on-campus facilitates a smoother learning process for all students, allowing them to benefit from team work, individual talents, cross-cultural exposure, and more.
Housing on all three campuses is on shared basis. In Dubai, students are housed in apartments. In Singapore, they live in dormitories. The number of occupants per room varies depending upon the size of the room (small = 2 occupants, medium = 3 occupants, large = 4 or 5 occupants). Men and women are housed separately in the apartments or dormitories, but live in the same building. In Sydney, students will be housed in apartments located at Wentworth Point which is just a short distance from the campus.
Yes, you are allowed to bring your spouse. However, you will bear the additional cost of the spouse's accommodation.
Various meal plans are available, both on and off campus, in Sydney, Dubai, and Singapore. There is a variety of vegetarian food in all three cities.
