The MBA

15-21 months, full-time

London experience.
World impact.
www.london.edu/mba/
Why London
Business School?
We choose the very best, and make them
better. Join our global classroom for a
life-changing experience.
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.
“The London Business
We’re flexible, we’re global
and we’re in London
By 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.
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
We’re global
Fact: 1,800+ degree students from 80 countries
Fact: 31,500+ alumni across 130 countries
Fact: 59 languages spoken in a single MBA class
Fact: 90% international students in MBA2011
Fact: 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.
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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.”
We’re global Edouard Jozan (French)
MBA2008
Chief Investment Manager, Allianz Fireman’s Fund
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.

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 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
Regional background (MBA2011)

It’s not just our student body that’s international. Our entire community
Australia 4% Africa 1%
– including faculty, alumni, staff and corporate partners – is truly global.
Middle East 5%
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 UK 10% Europe
(excluding UK)
numbers say it all. Make the diversity of our MBA work for you.
31%
Go global.

Latin America 12%

USA / Canada 16%

Asia 21%

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“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 Who does our MBA?
Marketing Director Global Brands, General Mills and Nestlé
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.

You hate your job, and the thought of staying in that same industry “My London Business School MBA (or MSc as it was then) gave me the
until you retire is driving you crazy. You’re destined to take over the confidence to see new possibilities, and was a great springboard for my
family business but aren’t quite convinced you have the necessary entrepreneurial interests. The curriculum gave me a sound grounding in
skill set. You’ve enjoyed a career in the armed forces but now want business fundamentals, both at a theoretical and a practical level, and
to make a shift into business. You work for a multinational that is I’m delighted to see that as the School has continued to grow, a focus
sponsoring its fast-track high achievers to graduate school. You have on entrepreneurship remains key. I graduated from the School in 1985,
a start-up already, but want to understand how you can grow your and co-founded Capital One Financial Services in 1994. The company
business more successfully. has grown very quickly since then, from an industry fledgling to a highly
successful business. Sales in 2004 reached $10 billion, with more than
The reasons for doing an MBA are many and varied. Whatever your $19 billion in market capitalization – earnings growth rate and return on
motivation and wherever your aspirations take you, make sure that the equity has exceeded 20 percent each year since 1995. The company is
reputation and global reach of the London Business School MBA is also heavily involved in corporate philanthropy and has received several
behind you. 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
Industry prior to MBA (MBA2011)
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
Energy 2% are interested in starting your own business, and want a really global MBA
Travel / Tourism 1%
Defence / Military 2% to help you do it, then this is the place for you.”
Law / Legal Services 2% Real Estate 1% Nigel Morris (British)
Public Sector / Not-for-Profit 2% MSc19 – 1985
Automotive / Aerospace 4% Managing Partner, QED Investors and Co-founder,
Healthcare / Finance / Capital One Financial Services
Pharmaceuticals 4% Accounting
31%
Marketing /
Publishing / Media 4% “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
FMCG / Retail 5%
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
IT / Technology 7%
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
Manufacturing / Engineering 8% the MBA, so that when they first arrived they had lots to talk about. Two
businesses now in operation started from that competition!
Consulting 27%
The School also has a network of business ‘angels’, who were very happy
to mentor starting entrepreneurs. I took two ten-week internships while
Read the thoughts of our students as they experience I was on the MBA. The first one was with Bain & Co. I really enjoyed it,
the programme via our student blog. I learned a huge amount, and I got an offer of full-time employment at
http://blog.students.london.edu 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

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Our flexible curriculum
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.

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.
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

Your first year entrepreneurial world.

Leadership 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.
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.

The remainder of the first year develops core knowledge and skills. The
“The key benefits of the
core courses are designed to give a thorough grounding in business programme on a professional
frameworks and general management concepts and to help you begin
to make connections between and across the subjects that you study. level can be summarised in
They are academically rigorous, stimulating and practical. In addition
to lectures, students work very closely in small and carefully selected three words: development,
opportunity and network, and
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. on a personal level I have been “London Business School was an obvious
Get details on all our core courses here:
www.london.edu/mba/core/
able to immerse myself in just choice for me. I wanted a top ranked
about anything going.” school with high international exposure
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 Kathryn Farmer (British) and strong alumni links. London Business
School provided both, opening the door to
one or more languages are an increasingly important asset to their MBA2011
companies. Our MBA Language Programme requires every London
Business School MBA graduate to achieve competency in one language
other than English by graduation. opportunities that previously I would never
Find out more about our language requirement, including
what languages you can learn on campus:
have had access to.”
www.london.edu/mba/languages/ Dan Saunders (British)
MBA2009
Director, Decarbon

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 “The opportunity to learn about “The second year project was
entrepreneurship and apply this one of the most valuable
to my own start-up has been programme experiences. It
invaluable, and the School allowed me to develop my
community has been extremely client management skills and
supportive. I’m now planning gave me the experience of
on building my fashion retail working independently without
start-up.” supervision.”
Cheryl Mainland (American) Marijn Bijnen (Dutch)
MBA2011 MBA2010
Associate, Booz & Company

Your summer break Your second year

There are three ways in which you can choose to spend your summer In year two the flexibility of our MBA really comes into its own. You can
break. Most students do a summer internship, many with the aim choose a minimum of nine and a maximum of 12 electives from a large
of securing a post-graduation job offer before they return to campus. and varied portfolio. You can study electives that run for a full term, or
The 8-12 week paid placement gives you the chance to try out a load up on courses taught in our demanding block week format. You
new industry or job function, or to pursue a specialist interest. Six can also choose elective streams that run in the mornings, afternoons
or seven students each year are selected to work as a team for the or evenings. This versatility gives you the ability to plan your second year
London Business School Consulting Team, while others learn what around one of three completion dates – particularly useful if you have
it takes to turn a great idea into a fundable business as part of the a job offer with the potential for an early start. Students are also able to
Entrepreneurship Summer School. take advantage of science and technology electives at University College
London. You can keep your subject study broad, or specialise in an area
Investigate your summer options:
of particular interest – current concentrations include Entrepreneurial
www.london.edu/mba/summer/
Management, Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Technology Management,
International Business, Private Equity and Change Management.
MBA2010 Summer Internships (Geography)
Median weekly salary: £960 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
Africa 1%
Middle East 2% students who choose to study a term abroad on our International
Latin America 2% Exchange Programme. Over one third of our MBA class take advantage
USA / Canada 4% of this superb opportunity each year, travelling as far afield as China,
Asia 6% India, South Africa and Australia. With over 30 institutions to choose
from we offer one of the biggest exchange programmes in the world.
Europe Your choice of location may depend on anything from elective availability
(excluding at the exchange school, a specific second language immersion
UK) 12%
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/
UK 73% The Second Year Project
The Second Year Project is the culmination of your degree, giving you
“The London Business School MBA has opened so the opportunity to apply in practice the knowledge acquired in the
classroom. Offering valuable commercial experience, students work in
many different doors and possibilities – not just for pairs on a paid consulting basis. Projects are extremely wide-ranging,

pursuing job opportunities all over the world, but but all participating organisations must have a tangible business issue.
Learn more about the Second Year Project:
meeting so many different and diverse people, and www.london.edu/mba/projects/

reflecting on their experiences to help me grow.”

Erik Wilterding (American)
MBA2010
Consultant, Monitor

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 “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.”
Learning from leaders Jeff Immelt
Chairman and CEO, General Electric

London Business School is abuzz with opportunities to be inspired.

It’s a place where exciting things happen.

Conferences, forums, lectures, summits, speaker series – the list of And speaking on campus recently:
events on campus is endless. Our reputation and location bring some
Andrew Witty John Connolly
of the most inspirational and thought-provoking leaders in the world
CEO, GlaxoSmithKline Global Chairman, Deloitte
through our doors. Our students and alumni listen to, learn from and are
challenged by speakers from industry, government, finance, and media. Tony Wheeler Jasmine Whitbread
They forge global business contacts which will last them for life. And Co Founder, Lonely Planet CEO, Save the Children
nowhere is the dynamism and energy of our School community more George Soros Vittorio Colao
evident than in the passion with which our students initiate, run, and Investor, Philanthropist and Chief Executive, Vodafone
participate in more than 70 professional, cultural and sporting clubs. Entrepreneur Paul Bulcke
Esprit de corps. A pride in belonging to something. Belong to one of the Xavier Rolet CEO, Nestlé
most vibrant and pro-active business school communities in the world. CEO, London Stock Exchange Jon Snow
Evan Davis Channel 4 News presenter
Previous speakers include: Presenter, BBC Radio 4’s Today Anshu Jain
Jack Welch Rt. Hon. Tony Blair programme Head of Global Markets,
Former CEO, General Electric Prime Minister, UK Ravi Kant Deutsche Bank
Barbara Cassani Boris Johnson MP Vice Chair, Tata Motors David Cameron
Chair, London 2012 Mayor of London Peter Voser Shadow Prime Minister, UK
Honorable Al Gore Jeff Immelt CEO, Shell
Former US Vice-President Chairman and CEO,
Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown
Chancellor of the Exchequer, UK
General Electric
Lord Davies of Abersoch
“Student clubs constitute the
Greg Dyke UK Minister for Trade,
Investment and Business
lifeblood of the School. From
Director General, BBC
Bill Gates Stephen Hester day one, I was impressed by the
CEO, Microsoft
Sir Richard Branson
CEO, Royal Bank of Scotland
Mark Thompson
constant activity and buzz that
Founder, Virgin Group Director General, BBC
they create. There are always
Baroness Hogg Bill Roedy
Chairman, 3i Chairman, MTV events and activities taking
Bill Clinton
Former US President NB: Speaker titles reflect place both on and off campus,
Rt. Hon. Alistair Darling
positions at the time of their
London Business School visit.
so much so that it’s impossible
Chancellor of the Exchequer, UK
Sir Martin Sorrell to attend everything.”
Chairman, WPP
Karl Naim (Lebanese / French)
Steve Ballmer
MBA2011
CEO, Microsoft

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

27
million visitors each year
155
public parks
17%
of the global foreign
13
professional football teams
equity market

43%
global share in ‘over
90+
major carnivals and festivals 40% 5
international airports
the counter’ derivatives non-British population

80 6
market

300+ local markets 200+

museums and galleries
World Heritage sites

75% 40,000+ 2012

languages spoken

249 of Fortune 500 companies

shops
Olympic Games host city

53 1 global MBA
foreign banks

230+ different national

cuisine styles
150+
theatres
nightclubs

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Your career development Job sector breakdown (MBA2009) Financial Services 36%
n Investment Banking 24%
n Asset Management 5%
Global Industry 33%
n FMCG 5%
n Healthcare /
n Retail and Commercial Pharmaceuticals 5%
A reputation for excellence. A global learning environment. A curriculum that Global Industry 33%
Banking 2% n Energy 4%

adapts to your individual requirements. An unrivalled location that puts one of Financial
Services
n Private Equity and n Media 4%

36% Venture Capital 2% n Technology /

the largest recruiter bases in the world at your doorstep. n Central Banks / Ministries Telecommunications 4%
Regulation / Public Finance 2% n Internet 3%
n Insurance 1% n Manufacturing 2%
n Agriculture 1%
Management Consulting 31% n Minerals / Mining 1%
n Management 25% n Not-For-Profit / Public Sector 1%
It’s no wonder our graduates are sought after. They are flexible, creative, What our recruiters have to say n Full Service 3% n Real Estate 1%
ambitious and have global business perspective and experience. London n Other 3% n Logistics 1%
“London Business School students are top calibre – they bring
Business School MBA graduates seek, and find, careers that will n Other 1%
varied backgrounds and experiences which we find a fantastic fit
transform their working lives.
with our entrepreneurial culture in General Mills International. They
Career Services supports you in developing the skills you need to possess a unique world view. They understand the global marketplace Management Consulting 31%
be exceptional candidates for world-class recruiters. You will benefit and how they can succeed by leveraging the many skills they have
from online learning resources, tailored workshops and one-to-one developed to date.”
sessions provided by expert finance, consulting and industry advisors, Lynsey Wherry
entrepreneurs, alumni and career coaches. Human Resources Manager, General Mills International
We provide a team of dedicated and experienced sector recruitment
Job location post-MBA by region (MBA2009)
“On a professional level,
advisors to source high quality job opportunities, and our career coaches
and sector advisors help you prepare for making applications and
“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
London Business School is
unparalleled in its access to
attending interviews. We offer close links with MBA recruiters in finance, Africa 1%
MBA programmes. The diversity of high calibre students combined Australasia 2%
consulting and industry. Middle East 3%
with their experiences at London Business School provides them
To download the latest MBA Employment Report visit:
www.london.edu/mba/careers/
with an excellent background and skill set to embark on a successful
career in consulting. They typically have strong analytical and
Latin America 4%

Asia 7%
top recruiters and business
problem-solving skills and can fit easily into BCG and into our
clients’ teams. This enables BCG to offer them an exciting and
leaders. No other business
Salary information (MBA2009) enriching career.” USA / Canada 8% school has sole access to a
Median base salary £63,700
Sukand Ramachandran (Indian)
MBA99 business centre as vibrant
Median sign-on bonus £16,700 UK 51%
Median year-end bonus £13,700
Partner and Managing Director, London office,
The Boston Consulting Group as London.”
Nick Reid (Australian / Irish)
“Given the specificity of my career goals, I knew that I would need “London Business School continues to differentiate itself by its Europe MBA2011
(excluding UK) 24%
all the support I could get. London Business School offered the strength of brand and reputation, as well as diversity and quality of
right mix of skills training, attracted the right calibre of recruiters student body. The depth and breadth of experience of the MBA class
and supported me through the recruitment process. Career coaching and their world-class faculty reaffirms the School’s positioning as a
sessions with the team helped me recognise my priorities and the premier institution in the academic and business landscape. Working
right industries to focus on. Networking skills that I developed at the closely with the Career Services and Corporate Relations team has
School helped in making the best contact with people at Johnson &
Johnson which started conversations that led to identifying the right
paved the way for a fruitful relationship for Deutsche Bank.”
Faye Woodhead
Top recruiters Financial Services
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Global Industry
Abbott Laboratories
Management Consulting
Accenture
opportunity for me.” UK Graduate Recourcing Manager, Deutsche Bank in 2009 Barclays Group Amazon A.T. Kearney
Gbenga Olatunji (Nigerian) Citi American Express Bain & Company
MBA2007 Credit Suisse Eli Lilly Booz & Company
Market Development Manager, Johnson & Johnson Deutsche Bank Elsevier The Boston Consulting Group
Fidelity General Mills KPMG
Goldman Sachs Johnson & Johnson McKinsey & Company
Grupo Santander Rolls-Royce Parthenon
HSBC Samsung PricewaterhouseCoopers
Nomura Thomson Reuters ZS Associates

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 What should I do now?
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.

Financing your MBA Take Action

“I’m a more integrated person as a result
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/
Learn more online
www.london.edu/mba/
http://blog.students.london.edu
Learn more in person
Meet 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 7500
Email: mba@london.edu
Apply
www.london.edu/mba/apply/
“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

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

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Other programmes available at Executive MBA portfolio
Recent graduate Early career Mid career Senior manager

London Business School London Business School’s top-ranked Executive MBA programmes allow you to gain an
internationally recognised qualification without interrupting your career.
We offer a wide portfolio of world class Masters and Executive Education
programmes to suit your development needs at each stage of your career. Offered in a choice of study formats and primary study location, these then undertake electives, which are primarily offered in London,
programmes allow you to balance a demanding career and personal and an international assignment. Two additional core courses take
commitments with intensive study and professional development. place in London.

The Executive MBA programmes develop your global business EMBA-Global Americas and Europe
capabilities, giving you the knowledge, practical skills and networks you
The EMBA-Global Americas and Europe programme offers the expertise of
Masters in Management Masters in Finance need to operate confidently wherever your career takes you. Taught by
world-renowned faculty, you benefit from the diverse perspectives of
two leading business schools – London Business School and Columbia
Business School. It is designed for highly ambitious international
peers from a wide variety of nationalities, job functions and
Recent graduate Early career Mid career Senior manager Recent graduate Early career Mid career Senior manager professionals who have global managerial responsibilities or aspire to
industry sectors.
take on such responsibilities in their organisations. Twelve core courses
This programme is designed for outstanding The unique and specialist Masters in Executive MBA (London) are taught in four or five-day class weeks, which alternate each month
between London and New York. Students then undertake electives of
individuals with less than one year of Finance provides a thorough grounding This rigorous programme is designed to transform ambitious mid-career
either or both schools and complete an international assignment.
managers into global, multi-skilled business leaders. The programme
full-time postgraduate work experience. in the principles and practice of finance, provides a solid foundation in all areas of business and management, EMBA-Global Asia
and is widely regarded as the pre-eminent and the flexibility to specialise. Core courses are taught on Fridays and
EMBA-Global has expanded to Asia with a pioneering programme
Developed in consultation with graduate recruiters, the programme Saturdays of alternate weeks to accommodate a diverse community of
provides students with the business knowledge, capabilities and skills postgraduate qualification for finance busy executives, many of whom commute. Students then undertake
based in the three cities that drive global business: London, New York
and Hong Kong. This programme is designed for high potential,
electives and an international assignment.
required to forge successful careers with the world’s leading companies professionals. globally-focused executives and managers who are seeking to deepen
and organisations. their understanding of both western and eastern business theory and
Executive MBA (Dubai)
practice. Fourteen core courses are taught in four or five-day class
The programme provides a strong foundation in the principles This dual-campus programme is designed for mid-career professionals,
weeks once a month; core courses are taught primarily in Hong Kong,
and practice of finance, as well as new skills, analytical tools and executives and entrepreneurs who are passionate about business
with blocks also taking place in London, New York and Shanghai.
perspectives. The Masters in Finance is available in both full-time opportunities in the Gulf region and beyond. The programme begins
Students then undertake electives from the portfolios of any of the three
and weekend formats, with an extensive range of electives and with an orientation week in London followed by 10 core courses, which
schools and complete an international assignment.
concentrations. are taught in a four or five-day block each month in Dubai. Students

Masters in Management Masters in Finance Full-time Weekend Executive MBA programmes Executive MBA (London) Executive MBA (Dubai) EMBA-Global Americas EMBA-Global Asia
and Europe
Start date September Start date August September
Start date(s) January, September January, September May May
Duration 11 months Duration 10 months 22 months
Duration 20 months 20 months 20 months 20 months
Format Full-time Format Full-time Weekend
Format Study whilst working Study whilst working Study whilst working Study whilst working
Primary study location London Primary study location London London full-time full-time full-time full-time
Degree awarded MSc in Management Degree awarded MSc in Finance MSc in Finance Primary study location(s) London Dubai London and New York Hong Kong

Average work experience <1 year Average work experience 6 years 7 years Degree awarded MBA MBA MBA from both London MBA, jointly awarded by
and Colombia Business London, Colombia and
Is GMAT required? Yes Is GMAT required? Yes Yes Schools HKU Business Schools
Typical number of nationalities 40 Typical number of nationalities 33 25 Average work experience 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years
represented represented
Is GMAT required? Yes Yes Yes Yes
Find out more Find out more
Typical number of nationalities 33 18 20 15
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7573 Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7575 represented
Email: mim@london.edu Email: mif@london.edu
Website: www.london.edu/mim/ Website: www.london.edu/mif/ Find out more
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7514 +44 (0)20 7000 7514 +44 (0)20 7000 7514 +44 (0)20 7000 7514
Email: embalondon@london.edu embadubai@london.edu embaglobal@london.edu embaglobal@london.edu
Website: www.london.edu/emba/ www.london.edu/emba/ www.emba-global.com www.emba-global.com

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Other programmes available at The London Business School
London Business School programme portfolio

Recent Early Mid Senior

Sloan Masters in Duration / Format / Primary study location graduate career career manager
Leadership and Strategy Executive Education Masters in Management
11 months / Full-time / London
Recent graduate Early career Mid career Senior manager Recent graduate Early career Mid career Senior manager
For recent graduates with less than one year of full-time postgraduate work experience.

This full-time Masters degree is designed London Business School’s Executive

MBA
to shape today’s senior managers to Education programmes empower 15 - 21 months / Full-time / London

become the effective leaders of tomorrow. individuals and organisations to perform

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

at their very best. Masters in Finance

Focusing on strategy, leadership and change, and globalisation,
this programme hones the knowledge and skills of experienced
managers who already have established, successful careers.
Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy
Start date January
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.
10 or 22 months / Full-time or weekend / London
For individuals wishing to advance their career or change their area within finance.
Executive MBA
20 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.

Duration 12 months
Flexible learning solutions EMBA-Global Americas and Europe
Format Full-time 20 months / Study whilst working full-time / London and New York
Our wide range of two-day to four-week open enrolment programmes
For dynamic, mid-career managers and professionals who are highly ambitious and have,
Primary study location London cover general management, finance, HR, leadership, strategic marketing or aspire to have, transnational responsibilities.
and strategy. In addition, we also create custom programmes - bespoke
Degree awarded MSc in Leadership and Strategy
training solutions designed to match the strategic challenges facing EMBA-Global Asia
Average management experience 15 years individual organisations. 20 months / Study whilst working full-time / Hong Kong
For dynamic, globally-focused executives and managers wishing to deepen their
Is GMAT required? Yes Find out more understanding of western and eastern business practices.

Typical number of nationalities 22 Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7390

represented Email: execinfo@london.edu Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy
Website: www.london.edu/execed/ 12 months / Full-time / London
Find out more Designed to prepare experienced senior managers for their next career challenge.
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7511
Email: sloan@london.edu
Website: www.london.edu/sloan/ Executive Education
Our 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.

Find out more

For more information on our programmes and advice on the best solution for your professional
development, visit www.london.edu/programmes/ or contact:
Masters Programmes Executive Education
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7500 Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7390
Email: masters@london.edu Email: execinfo@london.edu

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

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