What do I need to get into a master's in luxury management abroad, and what IELTS or TOEFL score is expected?
Master's luxury management programs abroad typically ask for a bachelor's degree in any discipline with 50 to 60% marks, and some prefer 2 to 6 years of work experience, varying by programme. English benchmarks are IELTS 6.5 to 7.5 overall, TOEFL iBT 80 to 100+, or Duolingo 105 to 115+.
For a master's in luxury management abroad, you typically need a bachelor's degree in any discipline with around 50 to 60% marks. English benchmarks usually sit at IELTS 6.5 to 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 80 to 100+. Marks, work experience and test scores vary by programme, so check your shortlist.
Academic requirements by programme level
| Programme level | Typical requirements |
|---|---|
| Master's (MBA or MA) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, around 50 to 60% marks, 2 to 6 years of work experience preferred by many universities, and CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT or GMAT where applicable |
| Executive programmes | Bachelor's degree, Statement of Purpose and 2 to 3 Letters of Recommendation |
| Bachelor's (BBA or BA) | 10+2 from a recognised board in any stream, plus an entrance test or interview where applicable |
English language benchmarks
| Test | Common minimum |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 to 7.5 overall |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 to 100+ |
| Duolingo English Test | 105 to 115+ |
Some institutions may waive the English test if your earlier education was completed in English. Applications usually also include transcripts, a CV, a Statement of Purpose and 2 to 3 recommendation letters where required.
My Advice
Aim for the upper end of the range if you are targeting well-known schools, and check whether your target programme wants a GMAT or work experience before you book any test. Ask each university in writing whether an English-medium degree can replace the language test.
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