Executive MBA FAQ 
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Application
The Executive MBA program welcomes applications each year during the first three weeks of June. For the 2009-2010 academic year the application period is from June 1, 2009 to June 19, 2009. Only those applications received during this period are considered for admission.
Yes, there is. The application fee for our program is determined by the Bogaziçi University Senate each year in May. The candidate should include the payment slip with the application material (s)he submits.
No, students are admitted to the program only once a year. Applications are only accepted during the first three weeks of June.
Yes, we believe that the presence of students with other undergraduate majors in our Executive MBA Program enriches our curriculum.
You can, if you have graduated from a school approved for equivalence by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).
No, no transfer students are accepted to this program.
No, the students should enroll in and attend all courses required for the degree.
No, no special students are admitted to the program.
No, visitors are not allowed to attend classes.
Applicants are required to submit all application materials within the application period. Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission. The only exception is missing English language test scores, which the applicant may provide after the application period.
No, we cannot accept academic references; the letters should be from people who know you in a business setting.
At the end of the application period, all applicants are reviewed by the program's Executive Committee according to their academic and business-related qualities. Those who meet the basic requirements are invited for an interview. Those candidates who are successful in the interview are admitted to the program. The Program
Executive MBA is a program that specifically targets the needs of those managers / prospective managers who have a minimum of three years of full-time work experience. Because it is designed for people with full-time jobs, the classes are held in the evenings and on weekends. It is 11 months long and requires a tuition payment. Regular MBA is a program usually attended by recent graduates who are admitted regardless of the extent of their work experience. The classes are held during daytime. The program lasts two academic years. Both of the programs are "Master's program without thesis".
No, we do not have preparatory courses for students who hold non-business undergraduate degrees.
Professors from the Management Department of Bogaziçi University teach the courses. Team work, laboratory work, and visiting lecturers from the business world are also part of the teaching process, depending on the nature of specific courses.
Yes, but we are also aware that our students have jobs. Students' work-related excuses for absence, such as business meetings and/or travel required by their current jobs, are accepted. We believe that attendance to classes is also important for adding value to our students' education.
No, the students must be enrolled in each course for each term.
The number of students to be admitted is announced each year in May. Our student quota for the 2008-2009 academic year was 50 people. We had 50 people enrolled and had two sections with 25 people each.
The tuition and the payment methods are announced by the University's Board of Directors each year in May.
There is no financial aid provided by the school for Executive MBA students.
No, the same tuition amount applies to all students.
No, all applicants who meet the requirements for the program are treated equally.
The diploma earned upon graduating from this program is the "Executive Master of Business Administration" diploma. With this degree, you can apply to doctorate programs. Work Experience
No, we do not accept applications from recent graduates. We believe it is important that participants have professional work experience both for the richness of the program and for the benefit of the participants.
No, we expect our candidates to have a minimum three years of professional work experience. We only consider work after graduation as valid professional experience.
Yes, but we should note that we prefer candidates with at least three years of professional experience. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY, BUEPT / TOEFL / IELTS Examinations:
" BUEPT exam is administered by the Bogaziçi University School of Foreign Languages three times per year in January, June, and August. To learn more about the dates and application process for this exam, please visit http://www.yadyok.boun.edu.tr " Bogazici University is an authorized test center for TOEFL (IBT). You can obtain information about the Bogazici University TOEFL Center at the web site http://www.transint.boun.edu.tr/toefl/ or by phone at +90 212 263 02 36 / +90 212 359 73 78. Another test center for TOEFL in Istanbul is BILMERK. You can reach BILMERK through http://www.bilmerk.com or through the phone number +90 212 230 66 00. " IELTS exam is administered by the British Council. For information about this exam you can visit http://www.britishcouncil.org/tr/turkey-learning-exams-ielts.htm. British Council Istanbul's phone number is +90 212 355 56 57.
No, proficiency in English is mandatory to apply to the Executive MBA program and there are no preparatory language classes.
Yes. BU graduates are exempt from the proficiency test during the two years following their graduation. Those who have graduated more than two years ago need to take one of the tests acknowledged by the university senate (BUEPT / TOEFL / IELTS).
Yes, you still need to bring acceptable scores from one of the three tests mentioned above (BUEPT / TOEFL / IELTS).
Yes, you can apply conditionally. If you are accepted, you must take one of the three exams mentioned above and obtain a satisfactory score by the end of the registration period. You will lose the chance to register to the program if you cannot bring proof of your knowledge of English.
Yes, you can apply conditionally. If you are accepted, you must bring proof of your proficiency in writing by the end of the registration period. In that case, you can either take only the TWE section of BUEPT examination, whose score -if satisfactory- will be combined with your TOEFL score of 213 (79); OR you can take a full IELTS / TOEFL test again to obtain passing score for each component of the test.
Yes, you can apply conditionally. If you are accepted, you must bring a satisfactory score by the end of the registration period, else you will lose the chance to register to the program.
No, TOEFL / IELTS test scores are valid for 24 months. You may present an older score only for information purposes and apply conditionally. However, once you are accepted, you must bring recent proof of your proficiency. LES / GMAT Examinations
Each candidate who has obtained at least 45 on the equally-weighted score for LES is welcome to apply. However, higher LES scores are preferred when selecting among candidates.
The lowest acceptable score on GMAT is 550.
No, you need to have already taken either LES or GMAT and have obtained a satisfactory score. You cannot apply otherwise.
No, we do not accept GRE results. You need to obtain a satisfactory score in LES or GMAT.
Yes, you can use the print out of your score as presented on the internet. However, the official score document will be needed for registration if you are accepted.
If you believe your LES score is low, it may be helpful to take the GMAT examination. The lowest score on GMAT that we may accept is 550.
No, you cannot apply with a result that has already expired. LES scores are valid for 24 months. |