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The MBA15-21 months, full-time

London experience. World impact.

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We choose the very best, and make them better. Join our global classroom for a life-changing experience.

We’re flexible, we’re global and we’re in LondonBy now you are probably some way towards understanding what you need, and want, out of your MBA. You recognise that success in today’s business environment relies on the ability to thrive in an increasingly complex world. You know that reputation matters and that learning from world-class professors and an exceptional peer group is critical.

You realise the very real advantages of belonging to a global student body and alumni network. You also know that doing an MBA will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience so you need a programme that’s right for you.

Make your MBA count. London Business School has the only MBA programme that combines a truly flexible curriculum with a truly international community in a truly global business centre. Add to this an outstanding faculty, a reputation for academic excellence and leadership and we believe there is simply no better place to study.

We’re flexible

Everybody has different learning styles, different needs, different goals, and different pressures whilst studying. That’s why our MBA is one of the most flexible in the world.

With exit points at 15, 18 and 21 months, our intensely practical programme provides a unique structure for learning. Core courses offer grounding in the key skills and frameworks of general management, after which you can experiment with wide-ranging elective options offered in a distinctively flexible format. We don’t expect you to know which route you will take before you start; you can make the decision on how to structure your MBA during your first year, once you’ve explored the opportunities available. Summer options, international exchange, waivers, languages, plus the ability to flex programme length and tailor the number of electives you take – from the word go you can customise our programme to suit your requirements.

We’re global

Fact: 1,800+ degree students from 80 countriesFact: 31,500+ alumni across 130 countriesFact: 59 languages spoken in a single MBA classFact: 90% international students in MBA2011Fact: 150+ faculty from more than 30 countries.

The international mix of students and faculty at London Business School is astonishing. You will gain a truly global network which will provide real benefit in today’s competitive marketplace. And of course, the world-class professors and visiting business speakers on campus include the very best thought-leaders from around the globe today. Our MBA plugs you into a phenomenal network of global business contacts, expanding your personal network, and ensuring you maximise your investment.

With the right connections you can create, and take, the opportunities life throws at you. At London Business School, when we say we’re global, we mean it.

And we’re in London

London is one of the best cities in the world in which to study business. Completing your MBA at London Business School enables you to use one of the most powerful business centres in the world to your advantage. With direct flights to 530 destinations worldwide from London’s five international airports and high-speed rail services to Paris and Brussels, your travel opportunities are endless. Every leading financial institution on the planet is represented in London, a third of the world’s largest companies are headquartered in London and a quarter of businesses here are foreign-owned. In addition, 175 of the UN’s 192 member countries have embassies in London and it is the gateway to the European Union’s 27 member states; the biggest single market in the world.

Then there’s the fact that London is one of the most exciting, vibrant and entertaining cities in the world in which to live. Our MBA is a lot of hard work, but it’s also a lot of fun. So, whether you want to take advantage of the 75% of Fortune 500 companies located here, or enjoy the abundance of culture, sport, nightlife and parks, or whether you simply want the opportunity for your spouse to work, London is the place to be.

The London Business School MBA. It all starts here.

“The London Business School MBA overloads you – with readings, classes, commitments, social events and more. But it’s only by operating at what you think are your limits that you understand you can go beyond them.”Aurelio de Carolis (Italian) MBA2000 Commanding Officer - Aircraft Carrier Cavour, Italian Navy

Why London Business School?

It’s a big decision. An MBA is a significant investment that demands substantial return. Choose London Business School, and make sure your investment pays off.

London Business School is a leader in the field of business education. We choose the very best, and make them better. Our MBA is consistently ranked amongst the best in the world and offers a unique combination of benefits to help you develop the capabilities and connections you need to succeed in global business today.

Join our global classroom for a life changing experience. Be inspired, achieve excellence and make your dream become your future.

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“I wanted to attend a business school where I would have great opportunities to succeed and the chance to work in a truly international environment.”Edouard Jozan (French)MBA2008Chief Investment Manager, Allianz Fireman’s Fund

Ready for a new challenge? Throw together a Spanish Relationship Manager from BNP Paribas, an Israeli Offshore Implementation Manager from TTI Telecom, an American Associate from McKinsey & Company, an Indian Managing Director from Technology Holdings, a Portuguese Project Manager from Corporacao Industrial do Norte and a Turkish Associate from Goldman Sachs, then ask them to work together to produce 50% of their first year grade. Tough? Yes. Life-changing? Yes. A typical London Business School study group? Yes. Meet Study Group C12, class of MBA2011.

It’s no longer enough just to be business-savvy on your home turf – to succeed in today’s environment you need to be able to eat, sleep and think globally. You must be able to differentiate yourself by your ability to create success, either independently, or as part of a multi-cultural team, anywhere on the planet. Our MBA gives you the global business capabilities to achieve this success and provides you with a life-changing learning experience along the way.

It’s not just our student body that’s international. Our entire community – including faculty, alumni, staff and corporate partners – is truly global. London Business School brings together smart and talented people from all over the world, from astonishingly different backgrounds, with markedly differing opinions and who speak numerous languages. The numbers say it all. Make the diversity of our MBA work for you. Go global.

Studying at London Business School places you in the midst of a truly international culture. You will benefit from unrivalled networking opportunities and gain exposure to a broad range of new business perspectives.

We’re global

Regional background (MBA2011)

Africa 1%Australia 4%

Europe (excluding UK) 31%

Asia 21%USA / Canada 16%

Latin America 12%

Middle East 5%

UK 10%

“It is both immensely enjoyable and highly inspiring teaching at London Business School. Students hail from every corner of the globe, and the breadth of backgrounds and perspectives that they bring with them to the classroom fuels lively discussion and creates a uniquely engaging learning experience.

The School is hugely diverse, yet fosters a strong sense of community and collaboration that underpins the MBA experience both inside and outside of the classroom. This provides an environment that challenges students and inspires them to achieve their highest potential.”

Michael Hay BA DPhil (York) Sloan Fellow (London Business School) Professor of Management Practice in Strategic and International Management and Entrepreneurship, London Business School


You hate your job, and the thought of staying in that same industry until you retire is driving you crazy. You’re destined to take over the family business but aren’t quite convinced you have the necessary skill set. You’ve enjoyed a career in the armed forces but now want to make a shift into business. You work for a multinational that is sponsoring its fast-track high achievers to graduate school. You have a start-up already, but want to understand how you can grow your business more successfully.

The reasons for doing an MBA are many and varied. Whatever your motivation and wherever your aspirations take you, make sure that the reputation and global reach of the London Business School MBA is behind you.

“My London Business School MBA (or MSc as it was then) gave me the confidence to see new possibilities, and was a great springboard for my entrepreneurial interests. The curriculum gave me a sound grounding in business fundamentals, both at a theoretical and a practical level, and I’m delighted to see that as the School has continued to grow, a focus on entrepreneurship remains key. I graduated from the School in 1985, and co-founded Capital One Financial Services in 1994. The company has grown very quickly since then, from an industry fledgling to a highly successful business. Sales in 2004 reached $10 billion, with more than $19 billion in market capitalization – earnings growth rate and return on equity has exceeded 20 percent each year since 1995. The company is also heavily involved in corporate philanthropy and has received several awards in this area, including the prestigious National Outstanding Corporate Community Involvement Award from the Points of Light Foundation. The strong sense of community at London Business School has ensured that I’ve stayed involved with my alma mater. As well as being a School Governor, I visit campus regularly for guest lectures. If you are interested in starting your own business, and want a really global MBA to help you do it, then this is the place for you.”

Nigel Morris (British) MSc19 – 1985 Managing Partner, QED Investors and Co-founder, Capital One Financial Services

“Life at London Business School was awesome, absolutely fantastic. It was a very intense, life-changing experience, and I would recommend it to anybody. My second-year project was writing the business plan, together with three fellow students, for a not-for-profit organisation to make the world a greener place. I was also co-president of the Entrepreneurship Club. We aimed to be ambassadors for entrepreneurship, bringing interesting, inspiring people to speak at events and showing students all the resources the School has for them. The first thing we did was to have a ‘good idea competition’ two weeks before new students actually started the MBA, so that when they first arrived they had lots to talk about. Two businesses now in operation started from that competition!

The School also has a network of business ‘angels’, who were very happy to mentor starting entrepreneurs. I took two ten-week internships while I was on the MBA. The first one was with Bain & Co. I really enjoyed it, I learned a huge amount, and I got an offer of full-time employment at the end of it. The second internship was with Google. It was also a very interesting experience and a huge opportunity to see how things are done at Google.”

Emmanuel Coucke (Belgian) MBA2009 Strategy Consultant, Bain & Company

You aren’t progressing up the promotional ladder quite as fast as you want to. You have a once in a lifetime business idea which won’t let you sleep at night, and a burning desire to know how to put it into practice. You love your job, but think you could do it better armed with a more strategic perspective.

Read the thoughts of our students as they experience the programme via our student blog. http://blog.students.london.edu

Who does our MBA?

“The MBA was the best two years of my life. I have taken all of the friendships and all of the learning from the programme with me into my current job.”Dana McNabb (Canadian)MBA2007 Marketing Director Global Brands, General Mills and Nestlé

Consulting 27%

Manufacturing / Engineering 8%

IT / Technology 7%

FMCG / Retail 5%

Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals 4%

Automotive / Aerospace 4%

Energy 2%

Public Sector / Not-for-Profit 2%

Law / Legal Services 2%Defence / Military 2%

Travel / Tourism 1%

Marketing / Publishing / Media 4%

Industry prior to MBA (MBA2011)

Finance / Accounting 31%

Real Estate 1%


“London Business School was an obvious choice for me. I wanted a top ranked school with high international exposure and strong alumni links. London Business School provided both, opening the door to opportunities that previously I would never have had access to.”Dan Saunders (British)MBA2009 Director, Decarbon

The London Business School MBA is all these things. Our curriculum supports individual development needs through increased choice, flexibility and speed. With three exit points to choose from – at 15, 18 or 21 months – you can front-load your study, waive out of a core course, take advantage of flexible credit options, keep your curriculum choices broad or choose a concentration, complete as early as December in your second year or take advantage of the full two year programme. Whatever your specific study needs, we enable you to tailor your MBA by putting our truly versatile and hugely practical programme to work for you.

Your first yearLeadership is at the core of everything we do. At orientation, the popular Global Leadership Assessment for Managers (GLAM) kicks off the early Leadership Module. This course helps you bridge the gap between understanding new countries and cultures and the ability to lead others in culturally sensitive ways. GLAM identifies key interpersonal and teamwork skills needed in successful global business management, and enables you to develop a personalised MBA action plan.

The remainder of the first year develops core knowledge and skills. The core courses are designed to give a thorough grounding in business frameworks and general management concepts and to help you begin to make connections between and across the subjects that you study. They are academically rigorous, stimulating and practical. In addition to lectures, students work very closely in small and carefully selected study groups, with peers who are internationally diverse and from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. Working together to achieve around 50% of your first year grade means you will have a steep learning curve, but one that is invaluable in today’s global workplace.

Get details on all our core courses here: www.london.edu/mba/core/

We believe the experience of learning a second language is a vital part of becoming a truly global business leader and managers who are fluent in one or more languages are an increasingly important asset to their companies. Our MBA Language Programme requires every London Business School MBA graduate to achieve competency in one language other than English by graduation.

Find out more about our language requirement, including what languages you can learn on campus: www.london.edu/mba/languages/

Discovering Entrepreneurial Opportunities

In addition to more established core courses, we also offer the ground breaking and extremely popular course Discovering Entrepreneurial Opportunities. This class builds the mindsets, tools, and frameworks to discover new and previously latent opportunities for innovation. This is often a central challenge for newly graduated MBAs as they are thrown into a troubled or stagnant division, a new initiative, or an uncertain market. This course places students in decision making case settings that require a whole-firm perspective. The aim is to build students’ real-world business sense and provide preparation for entry into the entrepreneurial world.

Field Trips

Field trips are an essential part of our Operations Management core course, giving students the opportunity to gain an awareness of operational issues in real-life situations. Recent field trips have included visits to the factories of Ducati, Porsche, BMW, Jaguar and Land Rover.

A successful MBA is academically outstanding. It challenges its students throughout, and provides practical opportunities to implement classroom learning. It provides easy access to a first-class recruiter base, both through its location and its business connections. It utilises its alumni network fully, as part of a strong and energetic community and it is flexible enough to fulfil your personal requirements in the most effective way possible.

Our flexible curriculum

“The key benefits of the programme on a professional level can be summarised in three words: development, opportunity and network, and on a personal level I have been able to immerse myself in just about anything going.”Kathryn Farmer (British) MBA2011


Your summer breakThere are three ways in which you can choose to spend your summer break. Most students do a summer internship, many with the aim of securing a post-graduation job offer before they return to campus. The 8-12 week paid placement gives you the chance to try out a new industry or job function, or to pursue a specialist interest. Six or seven students each year are selected to work as a team for the London Business School Consulting Team, while others learn what it takes to turn a great idea into a fundable business as part of the Entrepreneurship Summer School.

Investigate your summer options: www.london.edu/mba/summer/

Your second yearIn year two the flexibility of our MBA really comes into its own. You can choose a minimum of nine and a maximum of 12 electives from a large and varied portfolio. You can study electives that run for a full term, or load up on courses taught in our demanding block week format. You can also choose elective streams that run in the mornings, afternoons or evenings. This versatility gives you the ability to plan your second year around one of three completion dates – particularly useful if you have a job offer with the potential for an early start. Students are also able to take advantage of science and technology electives at University College London. You can keep your subject study broad, or specialise in an area of particular interest – current concentrations include Entrepreneurial Management, Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Technology Management, International Business, Private Equity and Change Management.

Read more about our varied and flexible elective portfolio: www.london.edu/mba/electives/

This type of elective flexibility is excellent if you are one of the many students who choose to study a term abroad on our International Exchange Programme. Over one third of our MBA class take advantage of this superb opportunity each year, travelling as far afield as China, India, South Africa and Australia. With over 30 institutions to choose from we offer one of the biggest exchange programmes in the world. Your choice of location may depend on anything from elective availability at the exchange school, a specific second language immersion experience, or a desire to move your career to a particular country post-graduation.

See how our hugely popular International Exchange Programme could work for you: www.london.edu/mba/exchange/

The Second Year Project

The Second Year Project is the culmination of your degree, giving you the opportunity to apply in practice the knowledge acquired in the classroom. Offering valuable commercial experience, students work in pairs on a paid consulting basis. Projects are extremely wide-ranging, but all participating organisations must have a tangible business issue.

Learn more about the Second Year Project: www.london.edu/mba/projects/

MBA2010 Summer Internships (Geography) Median weekly salary: £960

“The opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship and apply this to my own start-up has been invaluable, and the School community has been extremely supportive. I’m now planning on building my fashion retail start-up.”Cheryl Mainland (American)MBA2011

“The second year project was one of the most valuable programme experiences. It allowed me to develop my client management skills and gave me the experience of working independently without supervision.”Marijn Bijnen (Dutch)MBA2010Associate, Booz & Company

“The London Business School MBA has opened so many different doors and possibilities – not just for pursuing job opportunities all over the world, but meeting so many different and diverse people, and reflecting on their experiences to help me grow.”Erik Wilterding (American)MBA2010 Consultant, Monitor


UK 73%

Asia 6%

USA / Canada 4%

Africa 1%Middle East 2%

Latin America 2%


London Business School is abuzz with opportunities to be inspired. It’s a place where exciting things happen.

Learning from leaders

Conferences, forums, lectures, summits, speaker series – the list of events on campus is endless. Our reputation and location bring some of the most inspirational and thought-provoking leaders in the world through our doors. Our students and alumni listen to, learn from and are challenged by speakers from industry, government, finance, and media. They forge global business contacts which will last them for life. And nowhere is the dynamism and energy of our School community more evident than in the passion with which our students initiate, run, and participate in more than 70 professional, cultural and sporting clubs.

Esprit de corps. A pride in belonging to something. Belong to one of the most vibrant and pro-active business school communities in the world.

Previous speakers include:

And speaking on campus recently:

Andrew WittyCEO, GlaxoSmithKline

Tony WheelerCo Founder, Lonely Planet

George SorosInvestor, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur

Xavier RoletCEO, London Stock Exchange

Evan DavisPresenter, BBC Radio 4’s Today programme

Ravi KantVice Chair, Tata Motors

Peter VoserCEO, Shell

John ConnollyGlobal Chairman, Deloitte

Jasmine WhitbreadCEO, Save the Children

Vittorio ColaoChief Executive, Vodafone

Paul BulckeCEO, Nestlé

Jon SnowChannel 4 News presenter

Anshu JainHead of Global Markets, Deutsche Bank

David CameronShadow Prime Minister, UK

Jack WelchFormer CEO, General Electric

Barbara CassaniChair, London 2012

Honorable Al GoreFormer US Vice-President

Rt. Hon. Gordon BrownChancellor of the Exchequer, UK

Greg DykeDirector General, BBC

Bill GatesCEO, Microsoft

Sir Richard BransonFounder, Virgin Group

Baroness HoggChairman, 3i

Bill ClintonFormer US President

Rt. Hon. Alistair DarlingChancellor of the Exchequer, UK

Sir Martin SorrellChairman, WPP

Steve BallmerCEO, Microsoft

Rt. Hon. Tony BlairPrime Minister, UK

Boris Johnson MPMayor of London

Jeff ImmeltChairman and CEO, General Electric

Lord Davies of AbersochUK Minister for Trade, Investment and Business

Stephen HesterCEO, Royal Bank of Scotland

Mark ThompsonDirector General, BBC

Bill RoedyChairman, MTV

NB: Speaker titles reflect positions at the time of their London Business School visit.

“Student clubs constitute the lifeblood of the School. From day one, I was impressed by the constant activity and buzz that they create. There are always events and activities taking place both on and off campus, so much so that it’s impossible to attend everything.”Karl Naim (Lebanese / French)MBA2011

“21st century leadership is going to be different. We need to explore what that means and work on what we want the next generation of leaders to stand for.”

Jeff ImmeltChairman and CEO, General Electric

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LondonLondon Business School. Get the London advantage

“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.”Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)

27million visitors each year

43%global share in ‘over the counter’ derivativesmarket

300+languages spoken

249foreign banks

230+nightclubs

155public parks

90+major carnivals and festivals

80local markets

75%of Fortune 500 companies

53different national cuisine styles

17%of the global foreignequity market

40%non-British population

200+museums and galleries

40,000 +shops

150+theatres

13professional football teams

5international airports

6World Heritage sites

2012Olympic Games host city

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It’s no wonder our graduates are sought after. They are flexible, creative, ambitious and have global business perspective and experience. London Business School MBA graduates seek, and find, careers that will transform their working lives.

Career Services supports you in developing the skills you need to be exceptional candidates for world-class recruiters. You will benefit from online learning resources, tailored workshops and one-to-one sessions provided by expert finance, consulting and industry advisors, entrepreneurs, alumni and career coaches.

We provide a team of dedicated and experienced sector recruitment advisors to source high quality job opportunities, and our career coaches and sector advisors help you prepare for making applications and attending interviews. We offer close links with MBA recruiters in finance, consulting and industry.

To download the latest MBA Employment Report visit: www.london.edu/mba/careers/

Salary information (MBA2009) Median base salary £63,700Median sign-on bonus £16,700Median year-end bonus £13,700

“Given the specificity of my career goals, I knew that I would need all the support I could get. London Business School offered the right mix of skills training, attracted the right calibre of recruiters and supported me through the recruitment process. Career coaching sessions with the team helped me recognise my priorities and the right industries to focus on. Networking skills that I developed at the School helped in making the best contact with people at Johnson & Johnson which started conversations that led to identifying the right opportunity for me.”

Gbenga Olatunji (Nigerian)MBA2007 Market Development Manager, Johnson & Johnson

What our recruiters have to say

“London Business School students are top calibre – they bring varied backgrounds and experiences which we find a fantastic fit with our entrepreneurial culture in General Mills International. They possess a unique world view. They understand the global marketplace and how they can succeed by leveraging the many skills they have developed to date.”

Lynsey Wherry Human Resources Manager, General Mills International

“London Business School has always provided a strong pool of talent for our offices world-wide and BCG considers it one of its top priority MBA programmes. The diversity of high calibre students combined with their experiences at London Business School provides them with an excellent background and skill set to embark on a successful career in consulting. They typically have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and can fit easily into BCG and into our clients’ teams. This enables BCG to offer them an exciting and enriching career.”

Sukand Ramachandran (Indian)MBA99 Partner and Managing Director, London office, The Boston Consulting Group

“London Business School continues to differentiate itself by its strength of brand and reputation, as well as diversity and quality of student body. The depth and breadth of experience of the MBA class and their world-class faculty reaffirms the School’s positioning as a premier institution in the academic and business landscape. Working closely with the Career Services and Corporate Relations team has paved the way for a fruitful relationship for Deutsche Bank.”

Faye Woodhead UK Graduate Recourcing Manager, Deutsche Bank

Financial Services 36%n Investment Banking 24%n Asset Management 5%n Retail and Commercial

Banking 2%n Private Equity and

Venture Capital 2%n Central Banks / Ministries

Regulation / Public Finance 2%n Insurance 1%

Management Consulting 31%n Management 25%n Full Service 3%n Other 3%

Global Industry 33%n FMCG 5%n Healthcare /

Pharmaceuticals 5%n Energy 4%n Media 4%n Technology /

Telecommunications 4%n Internet 3%n Manufacturing 2%n Agriculture 1%n Minerals / Mining 1%n Not-For-Profit / Public Sector 1%n Real Estate 1%n Logistics 1%n Other 1%

A reputation for excellence. A global learning environment. A curriculum that adapts to your individual requirements. An unrivalled location that puts one of the largest recruiter bases in the world at your doorstep.

Your career development Job sector breakdown (MBA2009)

Job location post-MBA by region (MBA2009)

UK 51%

Asia 7%

USA / Canada 8%

Africa 1%Australasia 2%

Middle East 3%Latin America 4%


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Management Consulting 31%

Global Industry 33%

Financial Services 36%

“On a professional level, London Business School is unparalleled in its access to top recruiters and business leaders. No other business school has sole access to a business centre as vibrant as London.”Nick Reid (Australian / Irish)MBA2011

Top recruiters in 2009

Financial ServicesBank of America Merrill LynchBarclays GroupCitiCredit SuisseDeutsche BankFidelityGoldman SachsGrupo SantanderHSBCNomura

Global IndustryAbbott LaboratoriesAmazonAmerican ExpressEli LillyElsevierGeneral MillsJohnson & JohnsonRolls-RoyceSamsungThomson Reuters

Management ConsultingAccentureA.T. KearneyBain & CompanyBooz & CompanyThe Boston Consulting GroupKPMGMcKinsey & CompanyParthenonPricewaterhouseCoopersZS Associates

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Learn more in personMeet us at one of our many events held at our London campus and in other key locations across the globe. Visit our website for the most up to date information: www.london.edu/mba/events/

Learn more by telephone Speak with a Client Services Officer to learn more:Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7500Email: [email protected]

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Course details and other information provided in this brochure are correct at time of going to print. London Business School reserves the right to make changes at any time.


“As soon as I visited London Business School, I knew it was the place for me, I visited seven or eight schools in all, but this was by far the most positive experience – everyone I met was very open and welcoming, and eager to know me – students, staff and faculty.

There are two highlights of my experience at the School. The first is the people you meet – you can’t put a price on that. Business school is an amazing bonding experience, and the friends you make are friends for life. The second is that you really gain confidence to take any job in a new career, in a new industry, with a new job description. I can take a big leap and do something different from what I had done before.”

Stella Harman (American)MBA2009 Associate – Commodities, Barclays Capital

Financing your MBA

Remember – an MBA is a big financial investment, so we advise you to research all avenues of funding as early as possible. The London Business School scholarship portfolio has some outstanding scholarships available to help offset fees. In order to be considered for these awards, we strongly encourage you to apply in Stages 1, 2 or 3. Current donor-funded scholarships include large awards from Deutsche Bank, Citi, Style Research, Vodafone Group Foundation, Santander, Goldman Sachs and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. We have a number of regional scholarships, including awards for British, North American, Latin American, Indian, Israeli, German, Chinese, Australian / New Zealand, sub-Saharan African, Arab, Swedish, Thai and Japanese students. Specific awards are available for students with military or engineering backgrounds, and a number of awards exist for women. London Business School also offers a number of Financial Needs Bursaries of up to £20,000 each to deserving students who would not otherwise be able to participate in the programme.

In addition to our scholarship portfolio there are some excellent loan schemes available. Students accepted to the London Business School MBA programme are eligible to apply for the HSBC-London Business School Loan Scheme, which allows borrowing of up to £50,000. Please note that this is not a guaranteed loan, and the bank will expect to see some personal financial contribution to your study costs. US citizens and residents have access to the Stafford loan system, and can also apply for private MBA top-up loans.

There are a number of other external country specific loans and scholarships listed on our website, but students should investigate all possibilities in their country of origin.

For a complete list of London Business School scholarships and more information on loans, please see our website: www.london.edu/mba/financing/

We are looking for talented achievers seeking to immerse themselves in a rigorous and challenging MBA. We expect our applicants to demonstrate first-class intellectual capacity, a track record of success, leadership potential, energy and integrity, and a global outlook. In return we offer a top-ranked academic programme with a world-class reputation, a truly international community and curriculum, superb links to recruiters and an extraordinary business school experience in one of the finest cities in the world.

What should I do now?

“I’m a more integrated person as a result of the many different experiences I’ve had during my time at London Business School – I feel enriched and very fortunate.”Rebecca Otto (Canadian)MBA2010 Consultant, Monitor


Masters in Management Masters in FinanceRecent graduate Early career Mid career Senior manager Recent graduate Early career Mid career Senior manager

The unique and specialist Masters in Finance provides a thorough grounding in the principles and practice of finance, and is widely regarded as the pre-eminent postgraduate qualification for finance professionals.

The programme provides a strong foundation in the principles and practice of finance, as well as new skills, analytical tools and perspectives. The Masters in Finance is available in both full-time and weekend formats, with an extensive range of electives and concentrations.

Executive MBA portfolio

Offered in a choice of study formats and primary study location, these programmes allow you to balance a demanding career and personal commitments with intensive study and professional development.

The Executive MBA programmes develop your global business capabilities, giving you the knowledge, practical skills and networks you need to operate confidently wherever your career takes you. Taught by world-renowned faculty, you benefit from the diverse perspectives of peers from a wide variety of nationalities, job functions and industry sectors.

Executive MBA (London)

This rigorous programme is designed to transform ambitious mid-career managers into global, multi-skilled business leaders. The programme provides a solid foundation in all areas of business and management, and the flexibility to specialise. Core courses are taught on Fridays and Saturdays of alternate weeks to accommodate a diverse community of busy executives, many of whom commute. Students then undertake electives and an international assignment.

Executive MBA (Dubai)

This dual-campus programme is designed for mid-career professionals, executives and entrepreneurs who are passionate about business opportunities in the Gulf region and beyond. The programme begins with an orientation week in London followed by 10 core courses, which are taught in a four or five-day block each month in Dubai. Students

then undertake electives, which are primarily offered in London, and an international assignment. Two additional core courses take place in London.

EMBA-Global Americas and Europe

The EMBA-Global Americas and Europe programme offers the expertise of two leading business schools – London Business School and Columbia Business School. It is designed for highly ambitious international professionals who have global managerial responsibilities or aspire to take on such responsibilities in their organisations. Twelve core courses are taught in four or five-day class weeks, which alternate each month between London and New York. Students then undertake electives of either or both schools and complete an international assignment.

EMBA-Global Asia

EMBA-Global has expanded to Asia with a pioneering programme based in the three cities that drive global business: London, New York and Hong Kong. This programme is designed for high potential, globally-focused executives and managers who are seeking to deepen their understanding of both western and eastern business theory and practice. Fourteen core courses are taught in four or five-day class weeks once a month; core courses are taught primarily in Hong Kong, with blocks also taking place in London, New York and Shanghai. Students then undertake electives from the portfolios of any of the three schools and complete an international assignment.

London Business School’s top-ranked Executive MBA programmes allow you to gain an internationally recognised qualification without interrupting your career.

Recent graduate Early career Mid career Senior manager

Masters in Management

Start date September

Duration 11 months

Format Full-time

Primary study location London

Degree awarded MSc in Management

Average work experience <1 year

Is GMAT required? Yes

Typical number of nationalities represented

40

Masters in Finance Full-time Weekend

Start date August September

Duration 10 months 22 months

Format Full-time Weekend

Primary study location London London

Degree awarded MSc in Finance MSc in Finance

Average work experience 6 years 7 years

Is GMAT required? Yes Yes


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Executive MBA programmes Executive MBA (London) Executive MBA (Dubai) EMBA-Global Americas and Europe

EMBA-Global Asia

Start date(s) January, September January, September May May

Duration 20 months 20 months 20 months 20 months

Format Study whilst working full-time

Study whilst working full-time



Primary study location(s) London Dubai London and New York Hong Kong

Degree awarded MBA MBA MBA from both London and Colombia Business Schools

MBA, jointly awarded by London, Colombia and HKU Business Schools

Average work experience 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years

Is GMAT required? Yes Yes Yes Yes


33 18 20 15Find out more Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7573Email: [email protected]: www.london.edu/mim/

Find out more Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7575 Email: [email protected] Website: www.london.edu/mif/

We offer a wide portfolio of world class Masters and Executive Education programmes to suit your development needs at each stage of your career.

Other programmes available at London Business School

This programme is designed for outstanding individuals with less than one year of full-time postgraduate work experience.

Developed in consultation with graduate recruiters, the programme provides students with the business knowledge, capabilities and skills required to forge successful careers with the world’s leading companies and organisations.

Find out moreTelephone: Email: Website:

+44 (0)20 7000 7514 [email protected] www.london.edu/emba/

+44 (0)20 7000 7514 [email protected] www.london.edu/emba/

+44 (0)20 7000 7514 [email protected] www.emba-global.com

+44 (0)20 7000 7514 [email protected] www.emba-global.com


Masters in Management11 months / Full-time / London

For recent graduates with less than one year of full-time postgraduate work experience.

MBA15 - 21 months / Full-time / London

For individuals who are looking to make a vertical shift in their career path, change industry or job function, or develop an entrepreneurial toolkit.

Masters in Finance10 or 22 months / Full-time or weekend / London

For individuals wishing to advance their career or change their area within finance.

Executive MBA20 months / Study whilst working full-time / London or Dubai

Designed for those who want to accelerate their career into general management or move beyond their technical or functional specialism.

EMBA-Global Americas and Europe20 months / Study whilst working full-time / London and New York

For dynamic, mid-career managers and professionals who are highly ambitious and have, or aspire to have, transnational responsibilities.

EMBA-Global Asia20 months / Study whilst working full-time / Hong Kong

For dynamic, globally-focused executives and managers wishing to deepen their understanding of western and eastern business practices.

Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy12 months / Full-time / London

Designed to prepare experienced senior managers for their next career challenge.

Executive EducationOur Executive Education portfolio comprises both open enrolment and company specific programmes. Open programmes range from two days to four weeks in length and span general management, finance, HR, leadership, strategic marketing and strategy.

Recent graduateDuration / Format / Primary study location

Early career

Mid career

Senior managerSloan Masters in

Leadership and Strategy Executive Education Recent graduate Early career Mid career Senior manager Recent graduate Early career Mid career Senior manager

London Business School’s Executive Education programmes empower individuals and organisations to perform at their very best.

Founded on cutting-edge thinking and the latest business practice, these highly practical programmes equip you to have an immediate impact on your organisation’s bottom line. You will gain access to the very latest thought leadership that will develop your knowledge in key business areas and experience diverse learning methods that inspire you in many different ways.

Flexible learning solutions

Our wide range of two-day to four-week open enrolment programmes cover general management, finance, HR, leadership, strategic marketing and strategy. In addition, we also create custom programmes - bespoke training solutions designed to match the strategic challenges facing individual organisations.

Find out moreTelephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7390 Email: [email protected] Website: www.london.edu/execed/

All admissions decisions are taken in accordance with best equal opportunities practice.

This full-time Masters degree is designed to shape today’s senior managers to become the effective leaders of tomorrow.

Focusing on strategy, leadership and change, and globalisation, this programme hones the knowledge and skills of experienced managers who already have established, successful careers.

The London Business School programme portfolio

Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy

Start date January

Duration 12 months

Format Full-time

Primary study location London

Degree awarded MSc in Leadership and Strategy

Average management experience 15 years

Is GMAT required? Yes


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Find out more Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7511Email: [email protected]: www.london.edu/sloan/

Other programmes available at London Business School

Find out moreFor more information on our programmes and advice on the best solution for your professional development, visit www.london.edu/programmes/ or contact:

Masters ProgrammesTelephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7500 Email: [email protected]

Executive EducationTelephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7390 Email: [email protected]

London Business SchoolRegent’s ParkLondon NW1 4SAUnited KingdomTel +44 (0)20 7000 7000Fax +44 (0)20 7000 7001www.london.eduA Graduate School of the University of London

Documents

LBS MBA+Brochure 2010 Web Version