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Course closed:

Strategy, Marketing and Operations is no longer accepting new applications.

Apply using the Applicant Portal

The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.

An application is only complete when:

  1. you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
  2. you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
  3. your referees have provided their references.

If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.

Interviews will be held via video conference, or in person, if the applicant is in Cambridge already.

You must attend an online mathematics and statistics pre-sessional course starting on 2 September 2024 and complete it by 29 September 2024.  We shall assume that, by accepting this offer, you are also confirming that you will complete this course. You do not need to be on campus for the course.

Further information regarding the online pre-sessional will be provided by the department in due course.

For further information about your offer conditions please see the Offer Booklet.

Selection Process

Applications are considered in stages as part of a gathered field, and the earliest decisions on applications can be expected in January 2024, with the majority of decisions finalized after all received applications have been considered following the application deadline of 22 February 2024.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an online interview, normally via a video-conference call such as Teams or Zoom.

Further information on How To Apply


Things You'll Need

In order to apply for this course you'll need to think about getting a few things ready before you apply.

  • Two academic references  
  • Transcript  
  • CV/resume
  • Evidence of competence in English  
    If required - you can check using our tool
  • Reasons for applying (5000 characters)
    We recommend a maximum of 800 words (note that there is a 5,000 character limit set up for this field).
  • Statement of research interest
    We recommend a maximum of 800 words (note that there is a 5,000 character limit set up for this field).

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:

  • Gates Cambridge Reference  
  • Research Proposal (PhD applicants only)

See Gates Cambridge for more information.

Key Information


9 months full-time

Study Mode : Taught

Master of Philosophy

Judge Business School

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Dates and deadlines:

Applications open
Sept. 4, 2023
Application deadline
Feb. 22, 2024
Course Starts
Sept. 2, 2024

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Course Funding Deadline
Dec. 5, 2023
Gates Cambridge US round only
Oct. 11, 2023

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas 2024, Lent 2025 and Easter 2025.


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