Definition of a Mature Student Applicant
Mature Student means an applicant aged twenty-five (25) years or older on or before the commencement of the program, who has not achieved an undergraduate degree or its equivalent and has not engaged in formal education for at least two (2) years prior to applying.
For the purposes of MBA admissions at IBU, a Mature Student applicant is an individual who:
- Does not hold a recognized undergraduate degree; and
- Possesses significant professional experience at a managerial, supervisory, entrepreneurial, or executive level; and
- Demonstrates readiness and potential for success in graduate-level academic work.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Meet IBU’s standard English language proficiency requirements, if required.
- Submit all required application materials.
- Provide detailed documentation of professional experience.
- Demonstrate substantial managerial-level work experience (typically 5+ years preferred, with significant leadership responsibility).
- Submit a 3–5 page academic essay outlining:
- Motivation for pursuing the MBA;
- Professional accomplishments;
- Evidence of leadership and decision-making responsibility;
- Academic readiness;
- Long-term career objectives.
Extensive work experience and volunteer leadership experience are expected.
Academic Readiness Assessment
Applicants may be assessed through:
- Review of professional certifications or executive education;
- Evaluation of prior post-secondary coursework or training;
- Assessment of quantitative and analytical preparedness;
- Additional documentation as required.
Bridging Requirements
Where appropriate, applicants may be required to complete up to two Bridging Courses prior to or during the early stages of the MBA program.
Successful completion of Bridging Courses may be required as a condition of continued enrolment.
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Make your application and include the documents listed below.
Application Form
Once your application is completed, the Admissions team at International Business University will submit your file for consideration. They can only evaluate applications with the following documents included:
- Official Transcripts of all secondary and post-secondary institutions attended.
- Letter of Intent.
- International Business University may request foreign transcripts to be evaluated by an IBU-approved international credentialing service such as WES, ICAS.
- English proficiency test score results, i.e., IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, etc. (See detailed list of accepted tests on our website). Score - must be within two years.
- GMAT or GRE Score (applicable for MBA program only)
A decision will be made and communicated to you from the IBU Registrar’s Office. If accepted, you need to pay your deposit to receive the final Letter of Acceptance and begin your studies.
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Once you have received your Letter of Acceptance, you need to work towards paying the balance of your remaining tuition fees.
It should be noted that as an IBU student, you are obliged to pay each term’s tuition fees before the start of each term.
International Business University will look forward to welcoming you on campus for your studies.
This institution has been granted consent by the Minister of Colleges and Universities to offer this program for a five-year term starting April 4, 2023. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions.)