What are the eligibility criteria required for Guglielmo Marconi University’s (GMU) MBA?
Learners wishing to be admitted to the MBA program should satisfy the following requirements.
- 1. Possess a bachelor’s degree in any subject
- 2. If you are not a native speaker, you should have an appropriate English proficiency level, e.g. an IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent in all bands or possess a bachelor’s degree delivered and assessed in English, or proof of work experience in an English-speaking environment.
- 3. Applicants without a bachelor’s degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis if they have relevant managerial experience of not less than 3 years.
What are the documents required for admission to GMU’s MBA?
All applicants are required to upload the following documents in order to be eligible for admissions:
- 1. Proof of having earned a Bachelor’s Degree - such as a Degree Certificate. If the documents are not in English, official translations should be submitted.
- 2. The final transcript of Bachelor’s Degree.
- 3. A copy of the government-issued photo identity card.
- 4. If you do not have a Bachelor’s degree, you can still apply through the mature entry route. You will have to upload an updated resume along with the relevant work experience letters issued by your employer/s. You may also be contacted by our faculty for a telephone interview in order to ascertain your eligibility for the program.
How long can I use the free trial and what can I access during the trial period? What happens after the trial period?
Once you register for the course, you will have access to the learning resources of the first module (or “course” in the American system) where you can access the learning materials and the e-library. Your access to these learning resources will end after 7 days of registration and you will need to enrol for the program by paying fees for the first module. In order to be eligible for admission, you must upload all the eligibility-related documents on the learning portal and subsequently must have received an ‘Offer of Admission’ letter.
How will I learn?
The core resources of the program are video classes and related reading material. Each module is divided into about 50 easy-to-assimilate videos to make your study easier. The video lessons provide you with adequate knowledge to understand the module content.
Apart from the video classes and reading material, you will be given access to live, interactive online classes where you will be able to attend a virtual classroom and communicate with instructors and your fellow students. This is an opportunity for students to clarify their doubts and get a clear understanding of how to work on the assigned project.
Additionally, You will also be learning from webinars, online library, participation in the discussion boards, additional learning materials and case studies curated by faculty.
How do I access online live classes?
Upcoming live-classes will be listed under the “Online Classes” section, where you will be able to register for those classes that are convenient to your schedule.
Once you register for the live class, you must log in to the learning portal 5 minutes prior to the class start time. You will see an option to launch the class; just click on “Launch Class” and attend the virtual class from any smart device. You may be asked to download “E-lecta” software when connecting for the first time and you will also need to allow popups within your browser for our website. If you are unable to attend these classes, a recording of all such past classes will be available to you in the “Online Classes” section.
Do you provide Student Support?
Each program has one Module leader and you can email him/her to clear any doubts you may have about the program. If you experience technical issues, you can report them through our live ‘Chat’ facility on the website or email us at itsupport@schneideit.com. At this time we do not provide placement support to our learners due to geographic limitations.
What is the course structure of an MBA?
This MBA program consists of 8 modules and on successful completion of these modules, you will be working on a dissertation (also known as a ‘Thesis’ in the American system). The European Union requires that all students need to achieve 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits to achieve a Master’s Degree and on successful completion of all the 8 modules and the dissertation, you will have earned these credits to qualify for the MBA. The MBA will be issued by Guglielmo Marconi University, Italy, which is an accredited university by the Ministry of Education, Italy. The program is regulated by governmental agencies and is recognized globally.
Below is a list of all the modules in the MBA program:
- 1. Marketing Management
- 2. International Human Resource Management
- 3. Sustainability and Business
- 4. Operations and Project Management
- 5. Strategic Management
- 6. Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- 7. Strategic Leadership and HR Practices in Organisations
- 8. Research Methods & Dissertation
How do the Exams and Assessments work?
There are no written exams for this MBA program. All the modules are assessed based on the module-specific project. Once you are enrolled in the module, you will be able to access the assignment brief under the ‘Project Details’ section in the learning portal. Apart from the assessment brief, you will be given the learning outcomes and performance criteria to know what is expected in the project from the learner. If you still have questions concerning the assignments, you can seek the support of the faculty during the live classes for the module. We are here to give you the help you need.
As soon as you are enrolled in a module, you will have 90 days to submit the assignment. However, submissions will be accepted from the 21st day of enrollment. You can choose to submit anytime during this 21-day to the 90-day timeline and immediately proceed to the next module. You can use this time to go through all the videos, read all the case studies and articles, and ask questions as you begin to write your assignment. Once submitted, you will not be able to make any changes.
After you have submitted the assignment, the faculty will evaluate and provide feedback, including results (your grade), within 21 days of your submission. If you fail, you will be given feedback on the assignment stating the reasons for failure. You will have to rework the project according to the feedback provided by the assessor. You will need to rework only the areas where you failed and not on the entire project. You will have to resubmit the assignment within 21 days of the publication of the result (grade). There are no additional fees for the resubmission.
Dissertation Guidance and Process
Once you move to the dissertation (thesis) stage, you will be assigned a Dissertation guide who will support you through the Research and Dissertation project. The Guide normally has 4 meetings with the student: first, the proposal meeting, then a first review, a second review and lastly, a final review.
A dissertation will have about 10,000 words. We will be conducting Dissertation guidance classes every month which you need to attend to get a clear understanding of dissertation work and what is expected out of your research. This is in addition to the Dissertation guide meetings. Once you submit the final dissertation, then you may be called for a “viva” to defend your dissertation depending on the decision of the assessor. The result will be published within 30 days of submission of the dissertation; if you fail the dissertation, then you will have an opportunity to resubmit the work as per the feedback provided by the assessor and the corrected work should be submitted within 30 days of publishing the results.
If you fail on your resubmission, then you may have to pay the dissertation fee again and you will need to start over on a new project.
Once you have enrolled for the Dissertation, you need to submit the final work within 6 months of enrollment. In case of failure of submission, an extension fee will be applicable. The shortest time allocated to submit the dissertation submission is 90 days.
Will I be eligible for further studies?
Yes, the MBA is awarded by Guglielmo Marconi University (GMU) approved by the Ministry of Education, Italy as well as ENIC NAARIC (National Recognition Information Centers of the European Union), hence it is globally accepted. However, different countries have different requirements, so they may enforce their own regulations on their educational institutes. Hence you are expected to check with the individual university you are interested in further studies before you apply with us.
Where can I see the course outlines
The Learning Outcomes of each module are given on the website under the ‘Course Outlines’ section
How do I check the accreditation status of the program?
To see our accreditation with Guglielmo University, https://www.gmuonline.org/en/partnerships/collaboration-agreements
What if I want to exit the program in between?
Under any unforeseen circumstances, if you want to withdraw from the program, you may apply for an Early Exit Award. Based on the credits earned and modules completed, you might receive a credit statement or a diploma or an extended diploma by paying the certification fee. You will be able to resume the course at a later date by re-enrolling and may resume from where you stopped, depending on the availability of that particular course at the time of re-enrollment.
Will there be a Graduation Ceremony?
Successful learners will be able to attend the annual graduation ceremony conducted in Italy. GMU will provide an invitation letter to all such learners which can be used for processing your visa for this purpose.
What is the Minimum and Maximum Course Duration
Once you have registered for the MBA program, the maximum time allowed to complete the program is 36 months. If you are unable to complete the course within 36 months, you may apply for an extension of 12 months by paying a Course Extension fee of USD 500.00 ($500).
The minimum duration of the course is defined as 9 months though some exceptions may apply.
What is the Minimum and Maximum Duration of Modules
What is the Minimum and Maximum Duration of Modules
FAQs about Admission, Fee and Other Charges
What are the applicable fees for the MBA course?
The following fees will be applicable for the MBA module:
| Description |
Amount |
Total Units |
Total Amount |
| Module Fee |
USD 300.00 |
8 Modules |
USD 2400.00 |
| Thesis Guidance |
USD 500.00 |
1 Unit |
USD 500.00 |
| Thesis Assessment |
USD 500.00 |
1 Unit |
USD 500.00 |
| Certification |
USD 1000.00 |
1 Unit |
USD 1000.00 |
|
|
Total |
USD 4400.00 |
What are the documents required for admission to GMU’s MBA?
All applicants are required to upload the following documents in order to be eligible for admissions:
- 1. Proof of having earned a Bachelor’s Degree - such as a Degree Certificate. If the documents are not in English, official translations should be submitted.
- 2. The final transcript of Bachelor’s Degree.
- 3. A copy of the government-issued photo identity card.
- 4. If you do not have a Bachelor’s degree, you can still apply through the mature entry route. You will have to upload an updated resume along with the relevant work experience letters issued by your employer/s. You may also be contacted by our faculty for a telephonic interview in order to ascertain your eligibility for the program.
What is the admission process for GMU’s MBA program?
Follow these steps to formally enrol into the Master of Business Administration program by GMU
- Register on Athena Global Education for a free 7-day trial.
- Upload all the documents as required under the ‘Eligibility Criteria’ to the learning portal by clicking on ‘Enrol Now’ on the learning dashboard.
- The academic panel will then review your documents and if found to be eligible, send you an ‘Admission Offer Letter’.
- On receiving the ‘Admission Offer Letter’, you can pay for one module (or one “course” if you are an American).
- You can pay for multiple modules together if you like. However, you will be given access to subsequent module content only after completing the previous module.
- Once your payment is confirmed, you will be sent an official ‘Admission Letter’ along with a receipt for the amount paid. You will also get access to the Assignment related documents in the ‘Project Details’ section.
If you are unsure about your eligibility or if you do not have a Bachelor’s degree, then contact us at support@athena.edu and attach the relevant documents in your email. You won’t be asked to make a payment until we determine you are eligible to be admitted.
Are there any extension fees?
Once you have registered for the MBA program, the maximum time allowed to complete the program is 36 months. If you are unable to complete the course within 36 months, you may apply for an extension of 12 months by paying a Course Extension fee of USD 500.00 ($500).
The minimum duration of the course is defined as 9 months though some exceptions may apply.
Each module must be completed within 90 days of the enrollment date. The shortest time allowed for submission of the assignment is 21 days from the date of enrollment.
If you fail to submit the assignment within 90 days of the enrollment date, you can request an extension of not more than 30 days and pay a fee of USD 100.00 ($100)
If you do not resubmit the failed assignment within 21 days of the published results, you may request an extension of not more than 30 days by paying USD 100.00 ($100).
If you fail again on your RE-submission, you may apply for a Re-Take by paying USD 150 ($150). You will have another 90 days of access to the resources and will need to submit the assignment within these 90 days from the retake date. The process then restarts as mentioned above.