How to Apply?
Application
Interview & Evaluation
Enrollment
General Admissions
- Each applicant must be at least 18 years of age at the time of registration.
- Each applicant must submit their undergraduate degree transcript and diploma in the English Language. Non-English language Transcripts must be translated and submitted for evaluation by the World Education Services (WES). Average GPA of 3.0 in USA and the equivalent of 85% or a “B” worldwide.
- Evidence of passing English language proficiency requirements by satisfying one of the following categories:
- Native speaker.
- Graduation from an English-speaking institution in USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, or any other country whose native language is English.;
- Graduation from an English-speaking institution worldwide (i.e. American University in Cairo).
- A GCSE or iGCSE graduate with at least a “C” grade in English.
- An IB Diploma graduate.
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).
- TOEFL iBT score of 78, with nothing lower than 17 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Equivalency Guide: (TOEFL 550/ TOEFL CBT 213/TOEFL iBT 78).
- The Admissions Committee reserves itself the right to take into consideration other proofs of English proficiency not stated above. In such event, the University might offer a conditional admission to the student providing they maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the first academic term
- Submit two professional or academic letters of recommendation.
- Complete Admission application and financial declaration forms.
- Payment of Admission Application Fee. Fees can be paid by visiting https://sawiris.agora.edu/apply/
- Successfully pass an interview with the Admissions Committee.
- Submit a letter of intent detailing your reasons for joining the program.
- All applicants must submit a Government issued Photo ID.
- All applicants must submit a passport sized photograph (in JPEG format, recent color photo, plain/white background, bright, centered/front view of full face, eyes open and visible and cropped from just above the top of the head to the collarbone
- Submit an updated Resume/CV
Agora University accepts foreign transcripts from universities officially recognized by their respective governments in their country of residence. An official stamped and sealed transcript is required from all foreign students.
Tranfer Credit
Agora Naguib Sawiris School of Business does not accept transfer credit for its Master of Business Administration program due to the modular and highly specialized focus of its courses.
Please note that Agora School of Business courses might not be transferable to other institutions. It is only at the discretion of the receiving institution to make that decision.
Interview Process
Upon submitting all required items and completing the application form, the Director of Admissions will send an email within 3 business days to schedule a Zoom Interview. Usually interviews are 20-30 minutes. The Interview Committee consists of the Director of Admissions and two other faculty/staff members. After the interview, the Committee will make a decision. Decisions may take up to 3 weeks.
Decisions
Agora will notify the applicant of its decision of the interview and application by email. This notification is usually made within 10 days of the completion of the Application and Interview Process, but it could take up to 3 weeks depending on the number of candidates being interviewed. The admission status made is either full admission or denied admission.
Full Admission
Full admission is offered to the applicant for which Agora has received all admission documentation as required or requested, no additional demonstration of qualification is needed, and the applicant appears to be the kind of student who would benefit from study at Agora.
Denied Admission
An applicant denied admission does not meet the qualifications for admission.
Enrollment
Upon receiving a Letter of Admission from Agora University, the Student will also receive an Enrollment Agreement which must be signed and returned to the University for the Admissions process to be finalized. Upon receiving the signed Enrollment Agreement, the University Registrar will enroll students in their respective courses.
1.1 NUMBER OF CREDIT HOURS
The student must complete 33 credit hours to satisfy the MBA program requirements.
TYPES AND REGULATIONS OF A LEAVE OF ABSENCE
1- Personal Leave: for students who plan to take leave for one or a maximum of two semesters for personal reasons (health, financial, work-related, etc.).
2- Military Service Leave: for students who are called to active duty with the Military. Students may leave for the duration of their military assignment in active duty.
3- Study Leave: for students who are planning to take specialized pre-approved courses at another accredited institution to supplement their studies or satisfy other academic requirements of Agora University. The duration of this leave of absence is determined and pre-approved by the Dean and cannot exceed two semesters for a master’s program and cannot exceed four semesters for the doctoral program.
It is the responsibility of students to keep the Registrar apprised of their activities and to ensure that the Registrar is aware of their enrollments and progress. Any leave of absence must be approved by the Dean and submitted to the Registrar for proper filing.
ENROLLMENT STATUS
1- Enrolled
2- On Leave (officially recognized after petitioning the Dean)
3- Withdrawn (were once enrolled but have not been for one or more semesters.
4- Dismissed (officially acted upon by the Dean)
5- Graduated (once all requirements have been met and verified by the Registrar, the Director of Finance, and the Dean)
Student with Disabilities
Students must register their disability status at the time of the admission application. If a diagnosis is received after the student has been enrolled, the student must inform the registrar of the disability status. Students diagnosed with and possessing appropriate documentation of a learning disability (or other disability impairing some aspect of distance learning) are given additional time added to the due dates of assignments and examinations without penalty.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be assessed against academic and non-academic selection criteria. Methods of assessing applications vary between courses but may include: prior and predicted academic achievement, references, personal or supporting statements, and a personal interview. Applicants may not omit any requested or relevant information, make any misrepresentation (for example, through plagiarism) or give false information at any point of the application process including after an offer is made. Should this occur the University reserves the right to dismiss the application, or withdraw an offer of admission.
Technology Requirements
This policy was established to aid in the planning of computer purchase(s) throughout the completion of the Agora University programs.
The University strongly recommends that students entering our programs have appropriate and updated mid-range consumer-grade laptop. Students should consider using a laptop that is already owned or another existing computer if possible. If you do not have access to a laptop already and must purchase a new one, we have some recommendations below. Again, please note that if you already have a laptop it does not need to meet the specifications below. These specifications are only for people who don’t already have access to a laptop and must purchase a new one. Some courses in the university may require a more robust system, so be sure to verify any class/software requirements before making a purchase. The University will update these specifications on an annual or biannual basis to match advances in software and hardware requirements.
Example minimum hardware specs:
- Intel ® Core™ i5 (4 cores recommended)
- 4GB Memory
- 256GB Hard Drive
- 15.6′′ HD Widescreen LED Display
- Wireless Network Adapter
- Microphone
- Webcam
Software Requirements:
- Operating System of Choice (i.e.. Windows or Mac)
- Word Processor of Choice (ex. Microsoft Word)
Student participation in coursework is a program level requirement. You must have access to a computer connected to the internet. If you are reading this, you probably already meet the requirements. Dial-up connections will be sufficient for accessing readings in most classes, but all courses have substantial video materials, which will display better if you have a DSL or cable connection. You may use any of the common browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari. Most of our course reading materials are in PDF format. There is a link to three free PDF readers on our public information page. The PDF pages are designed for full size computers; tablets may provide an adequate display, but the materials may be difficult to read on smaller devices. We require that you have a word processing program, such as Microsoft Word. Free word-processing programs are also suitable. We require that you also have a webcam with a microphone, for identity verification and live session participation. Your internet connection must be able to transmit video. Students cannot be admitted without these technologies available. Should they lose access, they may request an incomplete (see Incomplete Policy) or a leave of absence, otherwise they shall be dropped from the program.
Questions about Tuition Assistance Program?
Agora School of Business provides a tuition assistance program. Each application will be carefully evaluated by the admissions committee, after a decision is made, you will be notified with the amount of the award. In order to maintain your funding, you must maintain a minimum grade of (B).
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