BSL students possess specific identifiable personality characteristics
including: 
| a creative imagination | 
| individuality | 
| a determination to succeed | 
| high motivation |
They have the capacity for hard work and appreciate that making calculated
mistakes is part of the learning process.
We recommend an interview.
This allows the school and the student to get to know each other before
making a commitment.
The academic year is divided into four, ten week
terms.
MBA in
one year.
The full-time MBA takes four terms (one year); a total of 18 subjects are
studied, each for 30 hours; students must submit an MBA Management Report
before the end of the studies.
You will need: 
| a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or
institution in a business related area | 
| a curriculum vitae showing relevant working
experience | 
| letters of recommendation from employers | 
| English at TOEFL level 550 (for non-English mother
tongue) |
For non-business graduates,
BSL has a Pre-MBA programme. The idea is to bring the business knowledge to
such a level that the student can derive maximum benefit from the MBA
programme. The duration of the Pre-MBA will be six to twelve months,
depending upon the academic and working experience of the student.
Entry into the BBA and MBA programmes is possible in Autumn
and Spring terms.
Latest dates for applications are as follows: 
| Autumn term - September: 1 July | 
| Spring term - February: 1 December |
Candidates who apply late may not receive the course material on time. Extra
costs incurred because of late registrations e.g. Courier charges, will be
invoiced to the candidate.
Candidates who need a
Study Visa should make sure that their Applications are received at
least three months before they wish to join the programme. |