Masters in Management

Expand your thinking.

Increase your choices.
Fast-track your career.
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“The Masters in Management was
an intense experience combining
academic rigour, a strong emphasis on
career placement and the development
of interpersonal skills, with plenty of
fun along the way as well.”
Carlos Sanz Esteve (Spanish)
MIM2010
Destination post programme: Deutsche Bank
Invest in your future
with one of the world’s
top business schools
In an increasingly competitive job market, it can
be hard to stand out from the crowd. You may
have the ability, but how do you compete without
the necessary work experience and skills? London
Business School’s Masters in Management will
get you noticed.
In today’s climate, graduates are finding it increasingly hard to differentiate
themselves and to compete without evidence of the necessary skills and
knowledge to excel in business. In response to an increasing demand from
the graduate market, London Business School has created the Masters in
Management programme. It aims to provide the academic knowledge and
practical skills required for success in a business career.
Developed using the experience gained by our world-class faculty on our
successful portfolio of programmes, the Masters in Management uses an
applied teaching philosophy to provide you with a thorough grounding in
subjects including market analysis, the global macro economy and financial
accounting. You will apply academic knowledge through real-life examples,
simulations and case studies to gain the range of practical skills that major
recruiters look for, whilst our Career and Professional Development modules
ensure that you have the job-search and business skills to maximise your
potential upon graduation. With leading companies and international banks
on our doorstep, and top industry players visiting our campus, we offer you
the best possible opportunities to get noticed by the corporate world.
Studying in London Business School’s truly international environment is a
unique, global networking opportunity which we encourage you to embrace.
Whilst living in one of the world’s greatest cities, you will make life-long
friends with a diverse mix of classmates and will benefit from the unrivalled
networking opportunities presented by the School’s 31,500 global alumni.
However, three things you will have in common with your peers are your
high intellectual ability, your enthusiasm and your passion to succeed in
business. You can expect to be pushed to perform to your highest potential
from day one.
We’re looking for candidates with dynamism, drive and evidence of
leadership potential, so whatever your current specialism, we want to
hear from you.
Launch your business career with a Masters in Management from London
Business School and set yourself up for a fulfilling and dynamic future in
your chosen sector.
Julia Marsh
Executive Director,
Masters in Management
 The London advantage

27 17%
The Masters in Management experience million visitors each year of the global foreign
equity market

London Business School is a leader in the field of business education and one
of the top-ranked business schools in the world. The Masters in Management
43%
global share in ‘over the 40%
provides you with a range of professional and personal benefits and equips you counter’ derivatives market non-British population

with the foundations for a successful career in business.

300+
languages spoken
200+
museums and galleries
Benefits of the programme The world’s leading centre for business

249 40,000+
n  he Masters in Management is a transformational experience. You
T The Masters in Management offers you the chance to study in London, a
will develop knowledge and skills in key areas of business, and the global hub of finance and business. For the 20th year running, London
self-awareness and sense of perspective to make smart choices has been voted as the top European city for doing business*. Our
foreign banks shops
about your future.

 heory is balanced with applied and practical content. Upon

T
location in the heart of this major capital city gives you superb access to
recruiters. International banks, top consulting firms and major industry “It’s an incredible financial and
230+ 150+
n
graduation you will have gained essential knowledge and business
players are regular visitors to campus, and our location allows easy
access to continental Europe. commercial capital. I would not
skills easily transferable to a working environment.

n  he programme has been developed in consultation with faculty

T Living in a global capital nightclubs theatres have had all the opportunities to
and recruiters, and emphasises the specific skills that are in high Despite London’s outstanding business credentials, the city isn’t all
visit top companies and attend
demand. These are delivered through academic lectures and
seminars, Professional Development and Career Training and
Development programmes.
work, and there is no better place to enjoy life than in one of the world’s
great cosmopolitan centres. London boasts world-class theatres, opera,
museums and galleries, as well as entertainment and sporting venues.
155
public parks
13
professional football teams
interviews if I’d been based
n  he programme’s dedicated Career Services team provide you with
T
Living among its rich cultural and social diversity is hugely rewarding. anywhere else.”
90+ 5
opportunities to meet top graduate employers.
“I was looking for a programme focused on the practical application of Christopher Saul (British)
n  our fellow students will be high achievers from around the world,
Y MIM2010
business knowledge, and I was attracted by the interactive learning and
giving you an international learning experience and global networking major carnivals and festivals international airports Destination post programme: KPMG
career preparation provided by the Masters in Management. London
opportunities. This is a strong element of all London Business School
Business School’s renowned brand and international faculty were also
programmes.

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key attractions.
n  s a Masters in Management student, you will gain exposure to the
A The commitment to diversity is an obvious and important characteristic
London Business School experience and to our alumni network, and of the programme. I had already had quite an international education,
graduate with our world-respected brand on your CV. local markets World Heritage sites
but nowhere in the world have I found myself studying with people from
so many different countries, with such diverse educational backgrounds

Learn from world-class faculty
Our world-renowned faculty come from more than 30 countries and
produce ground-breaking research. Many are consultants to financial
institutions, corporations and government agencies. Such experience
combined with our proximity to the City enables faculty members to be
75% 175
and unique personalities. By working together in study groups we learnt
to communicate, coordinate and cooperate - all necessary skills for the
business world. In addition, the focus on career preparation gave us an
insight into numerous industries and companies, and provided valuable
of Fortune 500 companies UN member country embassies
guidance and support during the application process.

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attuned to developments in the business world. From this our faculty
Above all though, the network of people I have met has been the greatest
form valuable insights which they then pass on to you in the classroom.
asset of the programme. From Masters in Management students, to
MBA students, alumni and School staff, I look forward to meeting these different national cuisine styles Olympic Games host city
Gain insights from a truly international community
people again in the future and sharing advice, support, and perhaps even
London Business School stands out in the global market for its investment opportunities with them.

international and multicultural profile. Our faculty, students and
executive participants hail from over 130 countries resulting in a
dynamic classroom experience that stimulates and benefits everyone.
1
From the practical skills and knowledge I have learnt, the global business
insights I have gained, and the group of brilliant, interesting, and fun-
loving classmates I have met, the Masters in Management has given me a career-launching Masters in Management
year in London I will never forget.”

Jeffrey Lui (British / Canadian / Chinese (Hong Kong))

MIM2010
Destination post programme: Accenture

*European Cities Monitor, October 2009

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 The London Business School community
London Business School is home to a number of active student and alumni
clubs that will enrich your Masters in Management experience.

Outside of academic excellence, an important aspect of life at London
Business School is the highly active student community. The many
student clubs and associations offer some of the most memorable,
interesting and enjoyable aspects of your student experience, and
Masters in Management students are encouraged to play an active
role in these.
The clubs cover professional fields, world regions, social activities, and
popular sports, ranging from finance to snow sports, Japan to sailing,
and industry to the art world.
Whether you participate in club events, or go a step further and become
a club representative or committee member, student clubs provide
you with the opportunity to forge new friendships, network with other
students and alumni, and learn more about a specific field of interest
through a variety of case studies, workshops, speaker events and trips.
Examples of club involvement from students in the Masters in
Management graduating class of 2010 include:
n Learning how to crack a case with the Consulting Club
n Playing tournaments abroad with the Rugby Club
n Joining the Healthcare Club trek to Switzerland
n Organising the annual Crossroads Art exhibition
“The general business knowledge and the interpersonal skills that I have
developed will help me start my business career. Apart from that, the
London Business School network, both in terms of my fellow students
and also the alumni community, is an extremely valuable asset that I will
be able to draw upon throughout my career. I have already made some
important business contacts through this channel and I plan to keep doing
so in the future.
Additionally, the active campus community and all the activities that
arise from it have been one of the most special and enjoyable features
of studying at London Business School. The numerous professional,
sporting, social and regional clubs organise a huge number of events and
presentations. Two of my highlights of the year were meeting with the CEO
of BP and attending Santa’s Pub Crawl, a night on which 450 students
conquered London in Santa costumes. The great diversity of opportunities
to do more than just study is unique to London Business School and has
made my year here a tremendous success.
The Masters in Management represents a year full of challenging learning
experiences, but is also packed with fun activities and opportunities to
excel in almost anything you would like to.”
Brenden Jongman (Dutch)
MIM2010
Destination post programme: Studying for a PhD

n Organising the annual Media Summit

n Singing in the School Band

n Sitting on the Student Association Committee

n Organising the Spanish trek

n Joining the Summer Ball and Yearbook Committee

n Attending exclusive networking events with the Energy Club

“London Business School attracts and
recruits amazing people from a huge
array of fields. Everybody has unique
experiences and skills that give a rare
power to the School community.”
Matteo Schuerch (Swiss)
MIM2010
Destination post programme: Solon Management Consulting

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 Is the Masters in Management
right for me?
London Business School’s Masters in Management programme is for
high performers with the capacity and desire to forge a successful
career with the world’s leading companies and organisations.

Marketing / Social Sciences 4%

Media / Tourism 4%

Who is the programme for? Liberal Artsstudy

Undergraduate 5% discipline
Engineering / IT 23%
Law / Politics /
As a recent graduate, you will have less than one year of relevant, full- International
time post graduate work experience, although you may have undertaken RelationsMarketing
8% / Social Sciences 4%
Media / Tourism 4%
a number of internships whilst studying. Your undergraduate degree
Liberal Arts 5%
could be from any study discipline. Our current class includes graduates Engineering / IT 23%
Law / Politics
Accounting / /
from engineering, pathology, mathematics, history and economics to
“I felt that there was no degree
International
Finance 8%
name but a few. Relations 8%

You are dynamic, motivated and keen to build a strong foundation in

business at a top business school in one of the greatest cities in the Mathematics / Economics 20%
other than the London Business
Accounting /
world. You might have excelled in non-academic areas such as sports or
the arts, or shown your leadership potential in community activities.
Sciences
Finance 8% 9%
School Masters in Management that
Class profile* would really help to prepare me for
working in top tier companies.”
Mathematics / Economics 20%
Class size: 140 Sciences 9%
Management / Business 19%
Average age: 22
Nationalities: 39 Andreas Lubbe (German)
Female class percentage: 36% MIM2010
Average GMAT score: 688 Management / Business 19% Destination post programme: McKinsey & Company
*Profile correct as at August 2010

“Many universities say that Nationality of students

they have a diverse student Africa / Middle East 5% Australia / New Zealand 1%

body, but here everybody really Americas 11%

is different. When London Africa / Middle East 5% Australia / New Zealand 1%

Business School say diversity, Americas 11%

UK 11% Europe (excluding

they mean it.” UK) 44%

Saira George (British)

MIM2010 UK 11% Europe (excluding
UK) 44%
Destination post programme: Simon Kucher & Partners
South Asia 13%

Eastern Asia 15%

South Asia 13%

Eastern Asia 15%

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 What will I learn on the
Masters in Management?
The Masters in Management is driven by a philosophy of integrated
learning which is reflected in our teaching methods.

Programme schedule The programme emphasises interactive learning and includes:

n Faculty-led lectures
TERM 1 – Autumn
n Group seminars
September – December n Lectures and development workshops

n  anagement Analysis
M n Professional
 Development n Computer simulation exercises
and Systems Programme n Company site visits
Financial Accounting
n  Career Training and
n 

Development Programme n Group work and assignments

Leadership in
n 

Organisations Career Week

n  n Individual preparation

n Guest speakers

TERM 2 – Spring
“London Business School’s
January – March
Masters in Management
 he Global Macroeconomy
T Professional
 Development
was the most hands-on
n n

n Finance Programme

and practical programme

n 
Career Support
n Market Analysis and
Planning Business Immersion Week
n 

available in the market.”

Yi-Chen Hsieh (Taiwanese)
TERM 3 – Summer MIM2010
Destination post programme: Blue Hive (WPP)
April – July

n  trategic Analysis
S n Business and Society
Applied Microeconomics
n  Professional Development
n 

n 
Introduction to Programme
“I chose London Business Management Accounting Career Support
n 

School because I was drawn

to its diversity, its interactive
learning style and its exclusively
postgraduate environment.”
Flora Yu (Chinese (Hong Kong))
MIM2010
Destination post programme: Currently considering job offers

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Core courses
The Masters in Management curriculum encompasses a wide range of fundamental
knowledge and skill areas. During the core courses our world-leading faculty challenge you
to apply new theories and concepts to real-life business situations. Meanwhile, both the
Career Training and Development modules and the Professional Development programme
provide you with ongoing support in your job search throughout the year.
Curriculum
Applied Microeconomics
Explores the basic concepts of microeconomics for use in business
settings, including supply and demand, fixed cost, marginal cost,
average cost, opportunity cost, profit maximization, expected utility,
incentives and game theory. You carry out an in-depth analysis of real
world problems that highlight the practical use of these concepts.
Business and Society
Gain a broad understanding of contemporary business issues and topics
including corporate social responsibility and sustainability, and the legal
and ethical environment of business.
Finance
Develop a framework for financial decision making and gain a solid
grounding in the principles and practice of financial management. The
emphasis is on a technical approach and topics covered include fixed
income, options, forwards and futures, stock return statistics, portfolio
theory, capital asset pricing model, project appraisal methods and
effective investment decisions, leverage and value, the opportunity cost
of capital, and valuing companies.
Financial Accounting
The purpose of the Financial Accounting course is to provide you with
an understanding of the financial reporting process, with a particular
emphasis on how financial statements are put together. In addition,
you will also be equipped with the capability to analyze and interpret
company financial statements.
Introduction to Management Accounting
Whilst management accounting concepts are typically used by more
senior managers in companies, this shorter course provides you with a
flavour of management accounting to aid your future development and
assist you when interviewing for jobs.
Leadership in Organisations
The goal of this course is to enhance your personal and leadership
skills. You focus on the social science of organisations and learn how to
manage a firm successfully. Practical applications of your knowledge are
developed during smaller group seminars.
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Management Analysis and Systems
Provides an introduction to the five topics essential to effective
management of enterprises today: information management and
business modelling, optimization models, managerial statistics, decision
analysis and simulation modelling and analysis.
Market Analysis and Planning
This course provides you with the practical tools required for entry-
level marketing, consulting and analyst positions. You learn to perform
analyses and integrate your insights into a marketing plan. Simulation
work focusing on customer analysis is also integrated into the course.
Strategic Analysis
The focus of this course is primarily technical strategic analysis. You
undertake an in-depth analysis of an industry structure, the pros and
cons of different strategic positions, and a diagnosis of the sources of
competitive advantage. Issues of strategy implementation and decision
making under uncertainty are also covered.
The Global Macroeconomy
Explores the fundamental concepts of macroeconomics for open
economies. You focus on current world economic issues and the
practical implications of real world data, and undertake your own data
analysis.
In addition to the academic content, the programme will transform
your understanding of yourself and the career options you are
considering. This is delivered through the Career Training and
Development module and the Professional Development programme.
“The programme will serve as a quality seal
Career and professional development workshops and lectures ensure
that the programme emphasises skills as well as concepts. The on my CV, and in my future career I will
workshops and lectures have been designed with extensive input from
many top recruiters to attract graduates who are highly competitive be able to leverage the unique and high
in the job marketplace. The workshops provide you with intellectual
skills such as strategic problem-solving, professional skills such as quality network I have developed during
business communications, and career skills including networking and
interviewing. my time at London Business School.”
Michael Kohlhaas (German)
MIM2010
Destination post programme: KPMG
Programme overview
A full-time programme, the Masters in Management runs for 11 months
from September through to July and is taught over three terms.

The Masters in Management programme is intensive and the days are As part of the London Business School community, you will also gain
full, offering complete immersion in the programme content. When not access to our wide range of facilities. These include:
in class, you have access to Laing House, the dedicated Masters in
n Portal, the School’s online network
Management space on the London Business School campus. There,
you can work on group projects, engage in self-directed study, and relax n Library and databases
with your classmates.
n  itness centre with gym, swimming pool, sauna, spa, beauty and
F
You are taught and participate in wider student activities on and off health treatments
campus, providing you with many opportunities to network with students
n Various catering outlets including a restaurant, coffee bar and cafés
from other London Business School programmes during academic,
sporting and social events.

Masters in Management term dates

Term One: September – December
Term Two: January – March
Term Three: April – July

Fees and Financing

For the most up-to-date information on tuition fees for the Masters in
Management programme, including full details on available scholarships,
please visit www.london.edu/mim/fees/

This is an example of a typical schedule for Term One of the Masters in Management:

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Lecture / Workshop:
Lecture: Management Lecture: Financial Seminar: Financial Seminar: Management
Career Training or
Analysis and Systems Accounting Accounting Analysis and Systems
Professional Development

Lunch break and Student Club Activities

Lecture: Leadership in Seminar: Leadership Student Clubs and Student

Study Group work Study Group work
Organisations in Organisations Association activities*

Lecture / Workshop:
Career Training or
Guest speaker or
Sundowners*
“I discovered new interests, met
on-campus presentation*
Professional Development
great people and engaged in
*Indicative of a typical Masters in Management week; may vary
activities that provided fun,
focused and valuable learning.”
Irina Turcan (Moldovan)
MIM2010
Destination post programme: Nomura

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“The Masters in Management provides an
important opportunity for students without work
experience to gain the fundamental skills and
expertise to excel in the business world.”
Johana Hayes (Czech)
MIM2010
Destination post programme: Solon Management Consulting
Career impact
The Masters in Management provides you with the experiences
and opportunities to get noticed.
With a London Business School degree on your CV, you already Some of the major recruiters of Masters in Management
have a distinct competitive advantage over your peers. Our brand is graduates in 2010 include:
internationally recognised and we are positioned in London at the heart n Accenture
of the business world, giving you access to top global recruiters.
n Bain & Company
The Masters in Management has a strong career focus and a dedicated
Career Services team to enhance your employment prospects. Career n Barclays Capital
and Professional Development teaching is integrated throughout the n BlackRock
programme to assist you with career skills preparation, job search and
professional skills development. n The Boston Consulting Group
You will start your learning prior to arriving at London Business School by n Citi
reading our on-line modules and preparing your CV in advance in order n Deutsche Bank
to enable you to react quickly to fast-paced recruitment processes. Once
on campus, you will receive practical training from Career Services with n Dunnhumby
mock interviews and CV, cover letter and assessment centre workshops. n Ernst & Young
Throughout the year, career fairs and company presentations enable n Goldman Sachs
recruiters to market their opportunities to you and build relationships
with you. In addition, the programme includes dedicated Career and n Houlihan Lokey
Business Immersion weeks, where a number of top companies come n HSBC
to campus and you also have the opportunity to visit organisations. The
aim is to allow you to actively build relationships with employers and n KPMG
to understand the specifics of various roles within that company, so n McKinsey & Company
that you are able to tailor your research, applications and interview
processes. Companies involved in this year’s Career and Business n Nomura
Immersion weeks include Accenture, L’Oreal, Nomura, BlackRock and n Royal Dutch Shell
GlaxoSmithKline.
n Solon
Once a career strategy is in place, you will be taught the key
employability skills sought by companies, such as improving n Sony
communication and presentation skills, the ability to work in teams n UBS
and project management.
n Unilever
“London Business School is especially well
equipped to help students look for jobs,
and the support and networks that the
professional clubs offer is amazing.”
Prou Liptapanlop (Thai)
MIM2010
Destination post programme: McKinsey & Company
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 Other programmes available at
Your journey begins here London Business School
We are looking for talented recent graduates with the motivation and We offer a wide portfolio of world class Masters and Executive Education
desire to build a strong foundation for a successful career in business. programmes to suit your development needs at each stage of your career.

Recent Early Mid Senior

Duration / Format / Primary study location graduate career career manager
Masters in Management
Financing your Masters in Management The application process 11 months / Full-time / London
For recent graduates with less than one year of full-time postgraduate work experience.
The Masters in Management is a substantial financial investment, so We run a staged admissions process throughout the year. Places on the
we advise you to research your funding options as early as possible. programme are limited and we recommend that you apply early to avoid
London Business School has a limited number of scholarships available disappointment. MBA
for Masters in Management students to help offset fees. Additionally, our 15 - 21 months / Full-time / London
website also provides information on a number of external and country
specific loans and scholarships, and we recommend that you also Step 1 For individuals who are looking to make a vertical shift in their career path, change
industry or job function, or develop an entrepreneurial toolkit.

investigate all possibilities in your country of origin. Apply online

Masters in Finance
Visit www.london.edu/mim/fees/ for more information on financing. All applications to London Business School are completed online. 10 or 22 months / Full-time or weekend / London
In order to apply to the Masters in Management you will need to For individuals wishing to advance their career or change their area within finance.
Learn more online supply your:
For further information on the programme and the application process, Completed application form
please visit www.london.edu/mim/
n
Executive MBA
n Essay questions 20 months / Study whilst working full-time / London or Dubai
By visiting our website, you will also be able to read the thoughts of our Designed for those who want to accelerate their career into general management or move
n CV beyond their technical or functional specialism.
current students on the London Business School blog, and follow the
Masters in Management via Facebook and Twitter.  ndergraduate grades (or expected grades if
U
n
EMBA-Global Americas and Europe
your degree is not yet completed) 20 months / Study whilst working full-time / London and New York
Learn more in person
For dynamic, mid-career managers and professionals who are highly ambitious and have,
n GMAT (range of 600-800)
Meet us at one of our many events held at our London campus and in or aspire to have, transnational responsibilities.

other key locations across the globe. Visit our website for the most up to n IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge CPE or PTE Academic score if you have
date information and dates: www.london.edu/mim/events/ not been taught in English or it is not your native language EMBA-Global Asia
20 months / Study whilst working full-time / Hong Kong
n Two references (academic or professional)
Contact us For dynamic, globally-focused executives and managers wishing to deepen their
understanding of western and eastern business practices.
Speak with our client services team to find out more: To start your application visit www.london.edu/mim/
Email: mim@london.edu Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7573
Step 2 12 months / Full-time / London
Designed to prepare experienced senior managers for their next career challenge.
Interview
If selected, you will be interviewed by a member of the admissions
committee or by a member of London Business School’s alumni
Executive Education
Our Executive Education portfolio comprises both open enrolment and company specific
community. The interview is predominantly competency based and will programmes. Open programmes range from two days to four weeks in length and span
general management, finance, HR, leadership, strategic marketing and strategy.
take approximately 60 minutes.

Step 3 Find out more

For more information on our programmes and advice on the best solution for your professional
Final decision
development, visit www.london.edu/programmes/ or contact:
The admissions committee will review your application in full and make
a final decision, at which point you will be notified via email. Masters Programmes Executive Education
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7500 Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7390
For more information on the application process email Email: masters@london.edu Email: execinfo@london.edu
mim@london.edu, visit www.london.edu/mim/
or call +44 (0)20 7000 7573
Course details and other information provided in this brochure are correct at time of going
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