Graduate Programmes Information

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Executive Master of Business Administration

Lok Jack GSB MBA Brochure (2MB)

Welcome

Congratulations on your decision to continue your education in management. We offer an accredited, rigorous academic programme worthy of the special commitment it takes to earn an MBA degree while maintaining a high level of managerial responsibility. The Lok Jack GSB's MBA for Executive Programme (EMBA) is specifically designed to provide the senior manager and executive with the integrated education needed to succeed in today's business environment.

If you are re-thinking your business, the competition, resources and opportunities, this EMBA addresses your challenges. You learn to go beyond the usual analysis and seek out the larger set of opportunities each business situation may offer.

You build strength in the business essentials of management, finance, accounting, marketing and strategic decision-making in the first year. The second year builds on this foundation though courses offering expanded insights into both domestic and international analyses and management practices.

The Graduate School of Business has grown during the past 15 years into one of the nation's largest and most respected business schools. We have attracted faculty of the highest caliber giving you the latest information in global competition, entrepreneurship and managing change.

The issues you will discuss in the classroom and in small study groups will help you deal successfully with the ever-changing business environment we face today. The friends you'll make during our two-year programme will be one of the most effective business networks you'll ever have - providing you with personal access into a broad range of industries and professions.

Please contact the Academic office for an appointment to further explore the exciting learning opportunities our EMBA programme offers. Thanks again for considering the Lok Jack GSB for your graduate education.

Accreditation

The Graduate School of Business holds international accreditation for the EMBA & EMBA degrees from the Association of MBA's (AMBA) in the UK. It is the only business school in the region to achieve the stamp of quality. To date, only 84 other business schools in the world hold AMBA accreditation.

Admission Process

We currently offer five (5) post graduate academic programmes, including our two (2) Master of Business Administration programmes which have been accredited by the Association of MBAs. You can make your selection from the side menu.

Admission Criteria

Steps to Admission

The Admissions process at the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business is designed to ensure that only the best applicants will be selected to pursue post graduate education at the Business School.   The process provides valuable feedback to the candidate with respect to his/her competencies and potential for leadership, innovation and ethical conduct.  
By selecting the right applicants we will be able to guarantee you a postgraduate experience with a high calibre of student engagement that will challenge you to exceed your known limits in addition to locating your career within a network of “Next Generation” leaders and innovators.

  1. Apply online (via http://sta.uwi.edu/postgrad/admissions.asp ) and print the confirmation receipt and any other required forms (such as the Programme Specific Information Form) upon completion of the online application.  The following documents (where applicable) must be submitted along with your confirmation receipt:-

Documents may be submitted:

No application fee is required when applying online.  

  1. All completed applications with all supporting documents are reviewed at the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business and qualified applicants are recommended for interviews. (1 week after receipt of completed application)
  1. Once the applicant meets the qualification and experience criteria he/she will be invited to the Innovation, Leadership and Ethics Assessment (ILEA) phase of the selection process. This phase will comprise:

a)   A competency assessment
b)   A case analysis exercise
c)   An interview

The ILEA will be approximately three (3) hours long and will be scheduled upon payment of a non-refundable fee of TT$1,000.00 or US$160.00

  1. Following the Innovation , Leadership and Ethics Assessment, the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business will notify the applicant of his/her recommendation for entry into the programme (provisional recommendation into the program) (1-2 weeks after the ILEA process).
  1. The selection recommendations will be sent to the Office of Graduate Studies & Research at UWI St. Augustine for approval (2 weeks after the ILEA process)
  1. The School for Graduate Studies & Research at UWI St. Augustine will send a formal offer letter via email to all successful applicants within 3 weeks of receiving recommendations from the Lok Jack GSB.  Unsuccessful applicants will receive a letter from the School for Graduate Studies and Research in the mail.
  1. All successful applicants will be advised via email as to what steps need to be taken for orientation and registration (including applying for GATE).  UWI’s offer letter contains details about UWI’s medical form and the Lok Jack GSB’s registration information outlines the rest of the process for new stludents.

http://www.sta.uwi.edu/postgrad/apply.asp#online

 

Please contact us for further information:
Ayanna Jospeh
email:  a.joseph@gsb.tt
Telephone: (868) 662-9894 Ext 109

FAQs

Why an MBA?

Is an MBA worth the investment of your time, effort and money? According to Business Week, the Wall Street Journal and a majority of corporations worldwide, the answer is a resounding "yes". This is true whether you are an undergraduate thinking about a career in business or an executive seeking upward mobility and career options.

Whatever your current standing in the business world, your future success will depend on your ability to plan, organize, direct and control the use of the firm's human, financial, material and information resources in effectively and efficiently to achieve organizational goals. An MBA will provide you with the knowledge to help you build more successful business relationships, analyze financial data and manage both material and information better. In short, an MBA will give you the tools to improve your decision-making.

Why a Lok Jack GSB MBA?

All MBA programs are based on the premise that people can be taught to manage situations more effectively. The EMBA Programme at the Lok Jack GSB is a graduate programme with a difference. The programme is designed to accommodate a variety of student backgrounds and needs such as the liberal arts graduate who desires a business career, the business major who recognizes the growing importance of the global economy, the working professional who could benefit from part-time, continuing education in international and management studies, and the individual looking for a m id-career change.

The EMBA is structured with a strong career orientation, providing theoretical foundations and functional skills, but moving beyond the traditional MBA by integrating the international dimension of business into the programme. Students are then equipped to function effectively in the complex international business environment of the contemporary world.

The MBA Programme has three goals:

Beyond these broad goals, the EMBA Programme recognizes the needs of employers from both the corporate and public sectors, with the following more specific objectives:

We encourage you to visit our web site frequently to get more information and connect with our students, alumni and faculty.

 

Our academic staff will be happy to answer your questions.

Please contact us for further information.