Academic background: Minimum Second‑Class Honours Grade I (2.1) in a Level 8 bachelor’s degree in a business‑related subject, including Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Info Systems, etc., or in a quantitative discipline (e.g. Maths, Statistics, Engineering, Science, Computing). Indian GPA equivalency: Generally a 70–75% aggregate (approx. 2.1 equivalent). A GPA around 3.25 / 4.0 is acceptable. Candidates with 2.2-class degrees may be considered via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if they have relevant professional experience or strong quantitative skills.