FAQs
Application: General
Application: Essays
Application: Work Experience
Application: Recommendations
Application: Interview
Application: Follow-up
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Financing your MBA
PIMR Learning Model
Student Life
Events and Networking Opportunities
Application - General
Application: General
Q. What is the timeline for applying?
PIMR has application deadline dates. currently admissions are open for sessions beginning from January 2009 and July 2009 and Jan 2010
Q. How will my application be evaluated?
Each application received is reviewed in depth by the Admissions Board. When selecting students we put an emphasis on leadership potential, strong academic ability, and personal qualities and characteristics. To find out more, read about our admissions criteria.
Q. In which part of the application may I enter additional information, including special circumstances?
Please enter important information that you want the Board to know in the Additional sheet along with the application.
Q. How do I add new information if I have already submitted my application?
Once the application has been submitted, the Admissions Board is unable to accept application updates other than contact updates. If invited to interview, applicants may inform the Board of updates at that time.
Q. Does the reputation/history or my undergraduate institution or company affect my chances of being accepted?
Our goal is to admit a class that offers a variety of perspectives. Therefore, we carefully consider individuals from a wide spectrum of academic and work experiences.
Q. When I print the application in PDF format or word format, parts of the application appear truncated, unclear and/or do not appear at all. Are these parts seen by the Admissions Board?
The Admissions Office receives the entire application in appropriate format and all fields are viewed clearly by the Board. The document that the applicant views is an un-formatted version of the final document.
Applications - Essays
Q. How closely do I need to adhere to the word limit?
Please respect the word limit specified for each essay question.
Applications - Work Experience
Q. What is the desired length of work experience you wish to see in candidates?
PIMR does not require a minimum number of years' work experience prior to entering the MBA program, and it is important for you to assess your own readiness when deciding to apply. Successful candidates have the ability to demonstrate strength in our criteria regardless of the number of years of their work experience. We believe our MBA Program can be impactful for students with as little as 2-3 years of work experience.
Q. What constitutes work experience?
Work experience includes opportunities in which students have been able to develop their professional and leadership skills.
Q. Are there specific types of work experience that will make me a more attractive candidate?
Rather than focus on specific categories of work experiences, applicants should focus on their roles, responsibilities, and what they have learned from the types of work experiences that they have been involved in. The Admissions Staff will look at the nature of the applicant's work experience when evaluating the applicants' ability to handle the academic rigor of our MBA program.
Q. I just completed my graduation degree, am I eligible for applying MBA?
Yes, you are eligible to apply.
Applications - Recommendations
Q. Who should recommendations come from?
The Admissions Board requests that of the two recommendations, one come from professional references. Of these one recommendation should come from a current or recent supervisor or friend. Recommenders should be individuals who know the candidate well and who can attest to the candidate's leadership ability.
Q. What is the process for recommenders ?
Candidates enter recommenders' names and email addresses into their online application. Recommenders then receive an email with a link to their recommendation. The recommendations are submitted separately from the candidates' application and will automatically be included in the application upon submission. Applicants should not wait for recommenders to submit their recommendations before submitting their applications.
Q. Is the recommendation deadline the same as the application deadline?
Applicants should submit their applications as soon as they feel ready. Recommendations are submitted separately by the recommenders. Please bear in mind that it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all two recommendations are submitted by the deadline date for the round in which the applicant is applying.
Applications - Interview
Q. When should I expect an invitation for an interview?
Interview invitations are extended on a rolling basis throughout the course of each application round. The timing of your interview does not imply anything about the status of your application nor does it impact your candidacy. Invitations to interview may be extended up until the notification date and are a positive indicator no matter when you receive them.
Q. What should I expect for my interview?
Your interview will last approximately 30 minutes and will be conducted by a member of the MBA Admissions Board or one of our Interviewers. Interviews may take place in-person or over the phone.
Q. How can I best prepare?
The purpose of the interview is to better understand you as an MBA candidate for our program. We encourage candidates to relax and be ready to talk about themselves.
Applications - Application Follow-up
Q. Who should I contact if I have a question regarding my application status?
Any questions you have should be submitted to us preferably via email.
Q. When and how can I expect to hear back from PIMR?
Notification dates
are set according to each round.
Q. Will PIMR provide feedback for students who have been rejected?
Due to the large number of applications, we unfortunately cannot accommodate requests for personalized feedback on your application but we shall do our best to inform you the status. Also, please understand that the decision of the Admissions Board is final, and we cannot advise you on whether or not you should reapply in the future.
Q. How long can I defer my acceptance?
Candidates should submit applications only for the year they plan to enter the MBA program. Postponements and deferrals are rarely granted and are considered on a case-by-case basis. We may grant deferred admission to a limited number of college seniors who we feel would benefit from and contribute to the MBA Program after some full-time work experience.
Financial Aid:
Q. What is the estimated cost for one year at PIMR?
To help you understand
the costs associated with your education, the student budget for the class
entering in Terms I and II are currently available with admission office.
While living expenses vary from student to student, the Financial Aid
and Fellowship Board uses the standard student budget in determining financial
aid awards.
This budget assumes a moderate student lifestyle.
While the standard budget does not include the cost of a personal computer
required for the MBA Program, you may finance your computer purchase with
a loan.
Your tuition and Program Support Fee will remain constant during your
time at PIMR.
Other fees may increase. For more information, please refer to the cost
summary page.
Case Method:
Q. What makes the PIMR case method successful?
The case method prepares
students for the challenges of leadership in the real world. Through the
demanding, engaging, and proactive learning environment, it develops the
knowledge, skills, and confidence to face the variety of difficult decisions
that students will undoubtedly face throughout their careers. To learn
more, you can watch Inside the PIMR Case Method, read about the PIMR
Case Method in Action or schedule a class visit.
Sections:
Q. How is the curriculum structured?
Students spend their first two terms completing the Required Curriculum with a "section" of students to which they are assigned. This group of students takes all their first-year classes together and becomes an intellectual and social circle. During the second year, students choose up to five courses per semester from a list of course offerings to build their elective curriculum of choice.
Academic Environment:
Q. Should I expect a more collaborative or competitive environment?
PIMR encourages collaboration amongst students through organized learning groups, such as the section and learning teams. The learning teams consisting of six to seven students who work together on graded projects and as a study group throughout their first year. PIMR assigns these groups during orientation to immediately start cultivating an important sense of camaraderie.
Academic Environment:
Q. Is it possible to cross register with other universities?
Yes. PIMR students are able to cross register at IVH University, Florida, USA
Student Life
Q. What are the extracurricular activities available?
PIMR will be home to many industry, regional, sports, and other student interest clubs. The Student Association offers leadership positions through which students can serve as liaisons between the MBA student body and the faculty and administration. Additionally, students will have access to wide range of speakers events, conferences, multiple career treks, and various social activities scheduled throughout the school year.
Q. What percentage of students lives on campus?
We anticipate a large
% of PIMR students will live in campus. These residence are comfortable
and suitable for studies.
What are my transportation options?
The campus will be accessible at walking distance and it is not necessary
to own a vehicle while living in the area because of the convenient distance.
Q. What social opportunities do PIMR offer?
PIMR offers ample opportunities for students to take part in social and entertainment activities.
Events and Networking Opportunities
Q. How can I sign up for a campus tour?
There is no need to sign up for a campus tour. Just arrive at the Admissions Office.
Q. How can I sign up for a classroom visit and is there a limit to how many I can attend?
To schedule a class visit please advise one to two weeks prior to your expected arrival date. To attend, be sure to bring your class visit e-mail confirmation. Due to the high volume of class visit requests, you may only schedule one class visit. On any day a class visit is held, you are also invited to take part in our lunch program, during which MBA students will join you for an informal lunch.
Q. As a student, will I have the opportunity to network with alumni through
organized events?
Absolutely. has many
networking events and networking tools available to it students. For example,
many student clubs organize treks to economic hot spots throughout the
world, giving students unparalleled opportunities to network and learn
about internship and job possibilities. Also, student clubs will hold
career-related events for specific areas of interest. Finally, students
have the opportunity to network to all students to help them explore career
opportunities. To learn more about our networking offerings visit Your
Career.