Dear Sir, Iam feeling great satisfaction due to your answers. I have another question about MBA. 1- Please tell me between TOEFL and IELTS, which test will be easier and can be scored well for admission into MBA in UK(I prefer London). What is the difference between CBT and IBT. 2- Please tell me what is the difference between Post graduate certificate and masters? I want to do MBA in UK, So is it Post graduate or Masters. Please tell me that which branch (other than software and hardware) should be selected in MBA in UK so that i will feel comfortable while doing MBA and simultaneously i can get a good job in UK. 3- Is it compulsory to give GMAT for me to get admission in UK for doing MBA. Please give me a list of colleges that do not require GMAT score for admission. 4- Please tell me what will be the total cost for doing MBA in UK currency.

Asked by Abhijit Biswal on 20 September 2008 at 6:51 PM.

Answered by Studyplaces Counsellor UK Scotland

The TOEFL test is the most widely accepted test to evaluate your English-language skills. This test can help you get admission in most of the colleges/universities across the globe. It tests your English speaking, listening and comprehending, reading, and writing skills. For details: TOEFL. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is conducted jointly by the British Council, the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (known popularly as the Cambridge ESOL) and IELTS Australia, which is the sub-division of IDP, the leading educational organization of the country of Australia. IELTS measures Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking skills of the candidates in English. For details: IELTS. Both the tests are good & you can look for any one to get admission to MBA in UK. The TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. The TOEFL CBT is no longer offered. 2. Post Graduate Certificate is a certificate programme which is 6 months duration while Masters degree is a degree programme having 1 year duration. MBA is Masters degree. For doing Specialisation in any stream for MBA, you need to have good Bachelors degree with minimum 2-3 years experience in similar discipline. According to Post Student Worker Scheme, International students are allowed to work for 2 years after completion of Masters degree in UK. There are various Job Shops from where you can look for Jobs. Depending on your overall academics, you can look for Jobs in UK. 3. GMAT is NOT Compulsory in UK, some of the universities ask for GMAT score to get admission to MBA. You can look for MBA from: Click here. 4. Fees for MBA varies from University to University, its approx 8000-46,000 pounds(for international students).