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programs/mba/durham-university-business-school-qs-mba
Salary & Career
avg salary$109,200
employed at 3mo86%
Program Info
duration1 year
tuition$51,000
formatFull-time
teachingMix of lectures, seminars, case studies, and experiential learning including the Boardroom Exercise and a Business Project.
Class Profile
class size51
avg age29
avg work experience6 years
women %36%
international %96%
Rankings
QS rank#90
tierIII
Admissions
GMAT Range
600-700
TOEFL Min
92+
IELTS Min
6.5+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 15, 2024
round2January 15, 2025
round3April 15, 2025
round4June 15, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Accounting, Finance and EconomicsLeading and Managing PeopleMarketingOperations and TechnologyStrategic ManagementSustainability and EthicsInternational Business in ContextThe Boardroom Exercise
Elective Areas
EntrepreneurshipConsultancyTechnology
Concentrations
EntrepreneurshipConsultancyTechnology
Top Recruiters
AmazonDeloitteEYHSBCPwCGoogleMicrosoft
Top Industries
ConsultingFinanceTechnology
Exchange Programs
EBS Business SchoolEMLyon Business SchoolCATÓLICA-LISBON School of Business and EconomicsUniversity of Stellenbosch Business School
Program Highlights
  • -Experiential learning
  • -Personalised career support
  • -Global networking opportunities
ROI
total cost$51,000
program typeFull-time
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for MBA
deadline:
Oct 15, 2025
[!] Deadline passed remaining
progress:0/25 tasks
what_ready:
# reminders:
- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately
- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining
- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now
- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice
TIMELINE BREAKDOWN
[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation
# Study and take standardized test
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 15, 2025 (-414 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 15, 2025 (-322 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
MBA
gpa (0-4.0):
>
gmat (200-800):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
admission_probability:
60%
[target]
[+]gpa: strong
[~]test: average
[~]exp: average
recommendations:
- Seek leadership opportunities in current role
# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.
data: Financial Times & QS 2025
vlocal(2026-09-02)