Executive MBA Vietnam — Admissions Overview
- Application deadline: Jul 01, 2010
- Interviews: Scheduled once application is complete
- Official program kick-off with a Residence Weekend Retreat: Oct 15, 2010
- Application form
- Bachelor's degree
Must have completed 4 years of accredited or recognized university degree.
- TOEFL Score of 500 or IELTS Score of 5.0
At least TOEFL Score of 500, or TOEFL iBT 61, or IELTS 5.0 for the program entry. Test scores must not be older than two years from the test date. The TOEFL/IELTS is waived for native English speakers and may be waived for undergraduates from an English speaking institution. Any admitted student who does not earn above a 600 TOEFL or TOEFL iBT 100 or IELTS equivalent of 7.0, will be required to take the two English courses offered in the Executive MBA – Vietnam by the University of Hawaii’s English Language Institute (ELI).
- Minimum five years of post-baccalaureate, full time work experience
- Two letters of recommendation
All MBA applicants must submit two letters of recommendation by using the letter of recommendation form. The letters may be written by the applicant's current employer or by one of the applicant's previous professors. The letters should be written on company/university letterhead and sent in sealed envelopes.
Only printed hard copies will be accepted by mail or drop-off. Letters of Recommendation may NOT be submitted electronically or via email.
- Application fee of US$60.00
- Personal interview and essay
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Admissions Process
Step 1: Apply Online
Please fill out and submit the online Application Review form to begin the process. Our Admissions Team will contact you and help you complete the application procedures.
Step 2: Submit Supporting Documents & Application Fee
Official Degree Certificate(s) and Transcripts
A) Degrees from Vietnamese institutions or other non-English speaking institutions:
- 1 notarized copy of the native language degree certificate(s) and transcript(s)
(Please note that transcripts of each year or stage are required.)
- 1 notarized copy of the English translation of the degree certificate(s) and transcript(s)
B) Degrees from English speaking institutions:
- Official transcript(s) must be sent directly from the issuing institution(s) to:
Toni Kruse Mingo
Assistant Director for Degree Programs
Shidler College of Business
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2404 Maile Way A-303
Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
- 1 copy of your TOEFL or IELTS Scores
Most applicants whose native language is not English are required to take either the TOEFL or the IELTS. A Minimum TOEFL score of 500/173/61 (paper/computer/internet) or IELTS of 5.0 must be met to be eligible for admission to the program. Test scores cannot be more than two years old. TOEIC is not acceptable. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) code for UHM is 4867. The official score must be received by July 2009 and sent directly to:
Toni Kruse Mingo
Assistant Director for Degree Programs
Shidler College of Business
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2404 Maile Way A-303
Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
Step 3: Attend an Interview and Submit an Essay
After receiving your complete application, we will invite you to our office in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City for a personal interview. At this time, we will also ask that you complete a short essay.
Unless otherwise specified, all supporting documents and application fee should be submitted to:
Ho Chi Minh City Office:
Mr. Phan Ngoc Thanh
Director of Marketing & Recruitment
Executive Education Center
Shidler College of Business
University of Hawaii
35 Le Thanh Ton Street
District 1, HCM City, Vietnam
Tel: +84 (8) 3825-6330
Fax: +84 (8) 3825-6399
Mobile: +84 (0) 91-851-5031
Email: eMBAhcmc@hawaii.edu
Hanoi Office:
Mr. Tuan Le Anh
Manager of Admissions Department
Admissions Department
Hanoi School of Business (HSB)
Vietnam National University, Hanoi
144 Xuan Thuy Street, Cau Giay District
Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: +84 (4) 3754-8456
Fax: +84 (4) 3754-8455
Email: eMBAha@hawaii.edu