SHL or GMAT selection test
All MBA applicants have to write a selection test. In some cases a selection interview and/or additional tests may also be required. The USB accepts the SHL or GMAT selection test. Both tests measure language skills, verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning and learning potential. Both tests are recognised internationally.
More about the GMAT test
- Who should take the GMAT test? Students who hold a diploma (three years) recognised by the USB, or equivalent qualification, as well as candidates who apply for MBA admission under the USB's Assessment and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy approach.
- Duration of test? About 4 hours.
- Where? Foreign students: Contact the Regional Registration Centre in The Netherlands on 0931 320 239 593. SA students: Contact Pearson VUE Professional Centre in Johannesburg on +27 (0)11 784 3093 or at justin.jacobs@pearson.com. Or go to www.gmat.org; www.gmac.com or www.mba.com.
- Costs: $250
More about the SHL test
- Who should take the SHL test? Students who hold a degree recognised by Stellenbosch University.
- Duration of test? About two and a half hours.
- Where? Applicants may do the SHL test, by appointment, at the USB on the dates in the table below. The SHL test is completed online. Contact the Careers Office at usbcom@usb.ac.za to make an appointment on one of these days. The SHL test may be completed at other centres in the country.
| Thursday |
22 July 2010 |
08:30 |
| Thursday |
5 August 2010 |
08:30 |
| Thursday |
12 August 2010 |
08:30 |
| Thursday |
19 August 2010 |
08:30 |
| Thursday |
16 September 2010 |
08:30 |
| Thursday |
23 September 2010 |
08:30 |
| Thursday |
30 September 2010 |
08:30 |
| Thursday |
21 October 2010 |
08:30 |
| Thursday |
28 October 2010 |
08:30 |
| Thursday |
4 November 2010 |
08:30 |
| Thursday |
11 November 2010 |
08:30 |
| Thursday |
25 November 2010 |
08:30 |
| Thursday |
2 December 2010 |
08:30 |
| Thursday |
9 December 2010 |
08:30 |
- Costs: R1 600
- More information: USB Careers Office at usbcom@usb.ac.za. Or go to www.shl.co.za (click on Practice Tests to complete test examples and exercises).
Download PDF about SHL information on MBA selection in SA [62KB]
Download PDF about SHL Research on MBA selection in SA [171KB]
Further information
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