Our selection criteria reflect the CIMBA focus on preparing students to become effective leaders. We seek the most promising applicants and base our admissions decisions on their overall application, not just one factor. We evaluate the combination of your work experience, academic background, essay, test scores, interview, and letters of reference. We also evaluate your leadership potential and personal qualities and values to learn who you are, not just what you have done, and how you will fit within the close-knit CIMBA community.

You must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. We do not have a minimum GPA requirement, but the cumulative GPA is 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. No specific major is required; past students have come to the program from different and diverse academic backgrounds.

Understanding life in the business world is necessary to get the most out of the CIMBA Italy MBA. We expect at least two years of full-time, post-baccalaureate work experience. However, strong applicants with less experience may be considered. We look for professional experiences that show your ability to succeed in the business environment.

Because our courses are taught in English, we'll need to see evidence of your English ability in order to grant admission. If English is not your first language or you did not graduate from an English-language university, you may be required to demonstrate English proficiency through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Most often, the admission interview will enable us to determine if you have sufficient English ability or if we need additional information.

As of February 2024, applicants are no longer required to submit GMAT or GRE scores. You are welcome to submit scores as part of your application. To qualify for CIMBA's GMAT/GRE scholarship, you must submit your scores.