Admissions
23 months
£61,000
London, UK
Applying for the Weekend MBA
Are you ready for rapid progression without taking a career break? Our Weekend MBA programme allows you to accelerate and develop your career as a working professional. At Imperial, we adopt a holistic approach to admissions, attracting a diverse range of individuals with varied backgrounds to foster an enriching learning experience. Looking beyond your professional qualifications, we also consider who you are, what motivates you and how you collaborate with others.
Applications for January 2025 entry are now open.
What we look for in a Weekend MBA candidate
Our ideal candidates are ambitious and proactive individuals with a particular interest in the power of technology and innovation. You need to be prepared to balance your ambitions with an existing career, demonstrating leadership potential, an ability to leverage your networks and a track-record of driving innovation and collaboration.
Get ready to accelerate your career while making a lasting impact in the world of business.
Entry requirements
Imperial Weekend MBA students have on average seven years of work experience when joining the class. You will need a minimum of three years of continuous relevant full-time work experience after graduation to apply for the programme.
When assessing your application, we will look at your career progression through roles and responsibilities, and managing projects and people to ensure that you can contribute and engage in the classroom and share your experiences with your peers.
You will need at least a UK Second Class Honours or the international equivalent, or an acceptable professional qualification:
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Full membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in the UK or Ireland (ICAEW, ICAS or Chartered Accountants Ireland)
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Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accounting (CIPFA)
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Associateship or Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
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Full membership of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
All home, EU, and overseas applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. Students who were not awarded their degree in a qualifying English-speaking country must demonstrate their proficiency by completing an approved English language qualification at the required level. Minimum test requirements for the most popular tests are:
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IELTS (academic): A minimum score of 7.0 with minimum scores of 6.5 in all elements
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TOEFL iBT: A minimum score of 100 overall with minimum scores of 22 in all elements
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Duolingo English Test: 125 Overall with no less than 115 in any band score
More detailed information can be found on our English language requirements page.
How to apply
Start your application
- Visit the application portal
- Create an account and input your personal details
- Pay the £150 application processing fee
Submit your supporting documents
- Current resume/CV: you can view a CV template here for guidance
- Personal statement: read our blog for tips on writing your personal statement
- Complete degree transcripts with English translation if necessary (view international entry requirements)
- Contact details of two professional referees. We recommend that one is your current line manager
- Career planning questions
- English language scores, if required i.e. TOEFL, IELTS.
Complete your application
Once you have submitted your supporting documents you can complete your application. Please note: referees may respond after submission.
Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. This is the best opportunity for you to demonstrate your passion and drive, and why you want to study an MBA at Imperial.
Your interview will be held online and last approximately 30 minutes. Check our key dates and deadlines below to view scheduled interview weeks.
Admission decision
You will be notified of the outcome of your interview by the end of the corresponding decision week for the round in which you applied.
Submit outstanding documents and pay your deposit
Once you receive your offer, you may be required to submit documents to satisfy your offer conditions. The application portal is where you respond to your offer and view full details of your conditions. You will then be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of 10% of the tuition fee to secure your place.
Start your MBA journey today
Key dates and deadlines
We are still accepting late applications for the Weekend MBA starting in January 2025. Please get in touch to discuss your profile and application. Applications will close on Friday 15 November 2024.
Candidates should submit their application by 23.59 UK time on the day of the application deadline. Successful candidates will be notified by 17.00 UK time on the decision date.
Deadlines for 2025 entry
Admissions round |
Application deadlines |
Interview decision deadline by |
Interview dates |
Decision notification |
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1 |
22 April 2024 |
10 May 2024 |
6 May & 13 May 2024 |
31 May 2024 |
2 |
17 June 2024 |
5 July 2024 |
1 July & 8 July 2024 |
26 July 2024 |
3 |
12 August 2024 |
30 August 2024 |
26 August & 2 September 2024 |
20 September 2024 |
4 |
21 October 2024 |
8 November 2024 |
4 November & 11 November 2024 |
29 November 2024 |
Invest in yourself
Choosing to pursue an MBA is one of the most important decisions you will make and is a substantial investment in yourself.
Many of our students fund their studies through multiple funding sources. We offer a wide range of awards, including a number of full scholarships to the most talented applicants.
Head over to our Fees and funding page to find out more about tuition fees, scholarships and the different financing options available to you.
Join an upcoming event
Attending an event is a great way to find out more about our programmes and what it’s like to study at Imperial College Business School.
Campus | Recruitment Team One-to-Ones | MBA Programmes
Join us for an one-to-one meeting with a member of the Recruitment Team, and have any questions answered about the MBA programmes at the Business School.
Hong Kong | Recruitment & Admissions Team One-to-Ones
Register your interest for an in-person one-to-one in Hong Kong with a member of the Recruitment & Admissions Team.
Hong Kong | MBA & MSc Networking Evening
We welcome you to join our in-person networking evening to connect with our Recruitment Team and alumni and explore our MBA or MSc programmes.
Taipei | Recruitment & Admissions Team One-to-Ones
Register your interest for an in-person one-to-one in Taipei with a member of the Recruitment & Admissions Team.
Taipei | MBA & MSc Networking Evening
We welcome you to join our in-person networking evening to connect with our Recruitment Team and alumni and explore our MBA or MSc programmes.
Frequently asked questions
To be eligible to apply for the programme, you would normally require:
- Seven years’ relevant postgraduate work experience; in exceptional circumstances, we will consider candidates with a minimum of three years of continuous relevant full-time work experience
- You will need at least a UK Second Class Honours or international equivalent or an acceptable professional qualification
- English language test results (if applicable).
More information about entry requirements can be found here.
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for postgraduate study at Imperial.
We've provided general guidance in the country and region index on how qualifications awarded by public institutions overseas may satisfy our minimum academic admission requirements.
We review our requirements annually. Updates usually happen in September each year before the next academic year of entry.
If your country or region is not listed, please contact the relevant Admissions team for further information.
All applications to our postgraduate programmes are made online – we do not accept paper applications.
Please refer to the how to apply section of our Admissions page to see which documents you are required to submit with your application.
At Imperial, we work with admissions rounds. By submitting your application into an admissions round, you will be able to plan around the next steps in the process and see the timeline for decisions to be made. If you wish to be considered, please follow the dates listed on the key dates and deadlines page.
Please email the Weekend MBA Admissions team if you would like to request feedback on your application. Please note that whilst limited feedback can be provided, the decision of the academic selectors is final and it will not be possible for your application to be reconsidered.
GMAT / GRE is not required for admission to this programme.
However, if you have if you have already sat or intend to take GMAT (old or new test) or GRE, you are welcome to submit your results as a good score overall can add weight to your application – particularly if you feel that your degree performance does not reflect your academic potential.
To submit a GMAT score, you must request for it to be sent to Imperial College Business School using the code S22-7S-16.
GMAT Exam scores will remain valid for five years from your appointment date.
You will be able to take the old exam up until 31 January 2024.
A Tier 4 student visa is not required for this programme, but international students from outside the EU and EEA will be required to obtain a Short term study visa for the on-campus periods of the programme. An official letter that you will need to use to apply for this will be provided once your unconditional place on the programme is confirmed.