Executive

MBA
Executive MBA

Contents

Inspiring you 4

In a class of its own 6

Executive MBA programme 8

A foundation for success 10

Your leadership journey 12

Tailored to your goals 15

Global Business Assignment 16

The broader experience 18

Managing your schedule 20

Career impact 22

Delivering value to your organisation 23

The alumni view 24

How to apply 26

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Transform your
leadership
Shape your future in an elite global network
We understand your desire to have a profound impact on everything you
do. We have it too. Maybe you want to accelerate your existing career,
transition beyond your technical area to a more senior leadership role, or
innovate and pursue an entrepreneurial path. Whatever your motivation,
invest in your future and go from experienced to exceptional.

London Business School’s (LBS’s) Executive MBA (EMBA) – divided into two
streams and delivered in two commercial and financial centres, London and
Dubai – helps you to enhance and develop the practical skills and essential
knowledge that will empower you as a leader. Over 20 months, you’ll gain
a deep understanding of yourself and learn how to lead with impact. You’ll
apply what you learn immediately, creating value in your existing role, and
setting you up for your future.

Experience the programme with a senior, talented peer group of high

achievers from wide-ranging backgrounds and industry sectors. Learn from
leading faculty and international business practitioners to add depth of
theory to real-world context.

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Inspiring you
Our academic excellence and global outlook give you the cutting edge.
Whichever location you choose, our Executive MBA will transform your vision
and career development.
London Business School is a
top-ranked institution consulted
by organisations, government
agencies and entrepreneurs, and
is recognised in leading business
publications. Our rigorous and
innovative Executive MBA gives
you outstanding academic
research, cutting-edge business
practice and connections to the
business communities of both
London and Dubai.
World-class
Studied over 20 months,
the Executive MBA provides
a grounding in all areas of
business and management. The
programme awards the London
Business School MBA degree
qualification, offering a similar
breadth of general management
disciplines as you’d expect from
an MBA programme, tailored for
executives to take their learning
straight back to the workplace.
And as an Executive MBA
alumnus, you benefit from the
School’s internationally recognised
brand and reputation throughout
your career.
Meet the world on our Executive MBA
2,000+ 28
students nationalities
across nine degree in each class (average)
programmes from more
than 100 countries
Consistently ranked among the best international business schools by Bloomberg Businessweek and the FT
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Prime locations
London and Dubai offer first-
class access to the world’s most
influential markets, organisations
and business leaders. Elect to
complete your studies in London
or Dubai. LBS faculty members
travel to both centres to ensure
a fully aligned curriculum. Your
choice is dependent simply on
your personal circumstances and
career objectives.
Convenient
To meet the needs of working
professionals, the programme
format is designed to ensure the
most effective use of classroom
time, minimising the need to be
away from work.
The Executive MBA programme
is based on the highly effective
model of learn–apply–evaluate–
adjust. Apply each new classroom
concept, theory and framework
back in the workplace and assess
its value and relevance to your
organisation. Become more
effective in your current role,
gain the ability to communicate
confidently with other business
41%
increase in salary
(three years after
graduation)
functions across industries and
cultures, and the impact on your
organisation will be immediate.
International
The School community includes
faculty from more than 31
countries and alumni from more
than 155 countries. You benefit
from lifetime membership of
this diverse and unrivalled global
network.
The latest thinking
As an Executive MBA student, you
have access to both our world-
class faculty and our cutting-edge
research centres and activities.
Centres of research excellence
include: Aditya Birla India Centre,
AQR Asset Management Institute,
Centre for Corporate Governance,
Institute of Innovation and
Entrepreneurship, Leadership
Institute, Private Equity at LBS and
the Wheeler Institute for Business
and Development.
45,000+
alumni
across 155 countries
 Advance your prospects
The Executive MBA programme
gives you access to cutting-edge
thinking and practice in two of
the world’s most exciting business
communities – London and Dubai.

“The world is becoming more globalised day by day, as countries become more interdependent
on each other. Having exposure to large networks of people from different cultural
backgrounds has already begun to push my interpersonal skills to that next level.”
Jing Liu (New Zealander), EMBA (London) 2020, Head of Operational Risk and Assurance – Europe and Americas, Westpac Institutional Bank

EMBA at a glance Executive MBA (London) Executive MBA (Dubai)

Primary study location London Dubai

Global Business Assignment options in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Buenos Aires,
International study Beijing, Mexico City, San Francisco and Athens (locations subject to change).
Elective opportunities in Columbia (USA) and Hong Kong

Duration 20 months

Two start dates January and September

Format Study while working full-time

Consecutive Fridays and Saturdays Four- or five-day modules

Core courses
of alternate weeks each month

Electives Schedule dependent on elective choice

Degree awarded MBA

Accreditation EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB, KHDA

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In a class of its own
This is an unrivalled opportunity to embrace global perspectives with fellow
professionals from almost every industry and job function imaginable.

Appreciating the opportunities and challenges of

diversity is a valuable business skill. Connecting
with people from different backgrounds, cultures
and industries encourages you to view the world “The EMBA opened my eyes to the
differently, and inspires new ways of thinking. fact that at work we set our own
Develop the knowledge and confidence to speak
restrictions and limits.”
authoritatively with senior people across all areas
of business, and the skills and insights to operate Hind bin Khirbash (United Arab Emirates), EMBA
effectively in cross-cultural teams anywhere in (Dubai) 2018, CEO, Emirates National Investment
the world.
“This realisation has carried me forward in my professional life
Diverse and high-calibre peers and inspired me to push the boundaries and really aim for
the sky.”
All Executive MBA students have a strong
professional track record and proven academic
ability, coupled with the drive and motivation to
undergo a rigorous MBA programme alongside a
demanding career. Everyone accepted onto the
programme makes a valuable contribution to the
overall richness of the learning experience, sharing “The network of LBS alumni would
insights on the obstacles they face in their role or bring more opportunities than
sector and solutions that work in their organisation. anywhere else.”
The collaborative and supportive learning
Visar Fida (Austrian), EMBA (London) 2015, CEO,
environment of the programme fosters a lifelong, Invest Macedonia
close-knit and internationally diverse network. As
you engage with the Executive MBA community, “I chose London because it’s one of the financial market capitals
your learning journey continues. The results are truly of the world. It’s an advantage for the work I do. The network
transformative and enriching, both professionally of LBS alumni would bring more opportunities than anywhere
and personally. else. The School gave me financial knowledge that I didn’t have
before – knowledge that, as a leader, I need.”

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Where do you come from?
A typical EMBA London class comprises 28 nationalities. An average EMBA Dubai class is made up of 26 nationalities.*

EMBA London

37% 5% EMBA Dubai

United Kingdom
30% 20%
Europe (excl. UK)

14% 20%
Asia

8% 10%
North America

1% 1% 2% 1%
Central/South Oceania

43%
America
8%
Africa/Middle East

Industry sector of Industry sector of

EMBA London students* EMBA Dubai students*
19% 25%
Finance/Banking Finance/Banking
12% 11%
Telecommunications/IT Professional services/Consulting
11% 9%
Professional services/Consulting Mining/Metals/Chemicals
7% 6%
Automotive/Manufacturing Telecommunications/IT
6% 3%
Public admin/Regulatory bodies Public admin/Regulatory bodies
6% 3%
Mining/Metals/Chemicals Automotive/Manufacturing
4% 2%
Construction services Property/Real estate
2% 1%
Food/Beverages/Tobacco Non-profit organisations
1% 1%
Non-profit organisations Law/Legal services
1% 1%
Travel/Tourism Transport/Distribution
1% 1%
Publishing/Electronic media Food/Beverages/Tobacco
1% 1%
Transport/Distribution Travel/Tourism
29% 1%
Other Publishing/Electronic media
35%
Other
0 10 20 30
0 10 20 30 40

* These figures are an average of two EMBA London and EMBA Dubai intakes. Admission decisions are taken in accordance with best equal opportunities practice.

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Executive
MBA programme
Surrounded by a diverse and global community, you will experience a
professional and personal transformation.
Know yourself
Using techniques such as psychometrics and 360°
feedback, you’ll explore the attributes that define you as
a leader – laying the foundations on which you’ll build
throughout the Executive MBA.
Know your context
In a world of constant change, progress depends on
being able to navigate through a shifting landscape.
You’ll learn how to assess the wider business context
and how to approach the opportunities and obstacles it
may present.
Lead yourself
The modern business environment is demanding of its
leaders, whatever their path or personality. You’ll work
on strengthening key professional skills and personal
attributes that you’ll take forward and use throughout
your career.
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Lead others
Great leaders inspire and engage. You’ll learn how to
communicate with clarity, ensuring you can always
engage the people with the power to turn your vision
into reality.
Reflect on your transformation
You’ll have time to critically reflect on what you’ve learnt,
consolidate your knowledge and consider how best to
start putting it into practice within your organisation,
while expanding your sphere of influence into your
community and society.
Continue your journey with the
LBS community
Your experience is even more powerful when combined
with the experiences of others. As you engage with the
LBS community, your learning journey continues.
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A foundation for success
Our 15 core courses provide a thorough grounding in all areas of business and
management. Become a confident and authentic leader with the courage
to shape perspectives. Deliver innovation through strategic decision-making.
Explore and seize opportunities to deliver growth and value.
Corporate Finance
Analyse the two key goals of the
financial function: to invest wisely
and to make decisions about
how best to finance a company.
Examine the investment decisions
companies make, and financial
market decisions, such as
capital structure.
Corporate Social
Responsibility and
Business Ethics
Recognise and manage ethical
and social responsibility issues
as they arise in business and
formulate standards of integrity
and professionalism. Topics
include an examination of
the ethical dimensions within
business conduct, professional
standards and responsibilities.
Data Analytics for
Leaders
Develop the managerial tools to
make informed decisions when
relying on data. With an emphasis
on concepts and reasoning,
rather than technical detail, you
learn to understand and quantify
uncertainty in a managerial context.
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Decision and Risk
Analysis
Accurately evaluate the impact of
risk on your business to improve
your decision-making and
performance, even in uncertain
times and when resources
are scarce.
Developing Effective
Leaders and
Organisations
Explore how an individual’s
personality, motivation and
managerial style affect their
working relationships. Examine
macro-organisational issues,
apply diagnostic frameworks
for organisational analysis
and test out new insights in
your workplace.
Developing
Entrepreneurial
Opportunities
Examine the unique challenges
involved in managing an
entrepreneurial venture, whether
it is a startup, small, early-stage
entrepreneurial firm, or a unit
within a larger, well-established
company. Working in teams, you
will assess the attractiveness of a
real entrepreneurial opportunity
and prepare a feasibility study.
Financial Accounting
Understand how to communicate
company results to investors,
creditors and analysts. Appreciate
the rationales behind different
accounting methods and develop
a critical view of managers’
accounting choices. Learn how
to compute and interpret basic
financial ratios, and explore the
reasons behind international
differences in reporting.
Introduction to
Management
Accounting
Examine basic accounting
techniques, accounting for
delegated decision-making
and the impact of strategic
and organisational change on
accounting information.
Executive Leadership
Develop your interpersonal
skills and your application of
core management techniques
to persuade others and drive
change. Group exercises show
you how to make the best of your
leadership potential.
Managerial Economics
Study how organisations behave
under different market structures
by exploring the logic and
language of microeconomics,
focusing on prices, markets,
incentives and optimal
decision-making.
 Marketing
Examine the tools needed to
develop and deliver customer
value. Focus on branding, brand
management, targeting and
positioning, pricing strategies and
segmentation.

Operations
Management
Identify and develop the
appropriate methods for
managing operations in changing
business environments by
focusing on productivity and
customer service.

Strategic Management
Develop your ability to think
strategically, evaluate strategic
options and anticipate and
manage strategic change.

Understanding General
Management
View your role in the wider
context of society and consider
how creating an effective working
environment benefits economic
and social progress. Highlighting
the professional challenges and
responsibilities you face, this
course delivers a framework to
draw on your own managerial
experience.

Understanding
the International
Macroeconomy
Study the forces that determine
the corporate environment and
backdrop against which firms
operate. Consider how value is
created, how technology impacts
on the economy, and the role
of trade in influencing national
wealth, corporate performance
and industrial structure.

“At LBS you’re surrounded by passionate, intelligent people and everybody is

so dedicated to the programme and to what they’re learning. Throw yourself
100% in and make sure you have support from friends and family to get the
most out of it.”
Emily Fisher (American), EMBA (London) 2019, Director, IT Business Solutions, Christie’s

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Your leadership journey
Develop the knowledge, skills and attributes for a lifetime of
effective leadership.
A great manager is not automatically a good leader. Managers
may have the skills to carry out operations and maintain the
status quo, but leaders drive change and inspire those around
them to new heights of performance. So, how will you inspire
people to follow you?
True leadership is about maximising your personal impact by
understanding your unique attributes and the difference you
can make to others. Our Executive MBA supports your individual
leadership journey through a process of continuous personal
and professional development. By understanding a series of
perspectives on leadership, and exploring leadership styles
through interactive learning, you will come to know yourself and
develop your own unique capabilities.
“The Executive MBA
programme has
definitely elevated my
thinking, changing
me from a functional
technician into a
business leader.”
George Evans (British/New Zealander), EMBA (London) 2014,
Head of Operations, Europe Arab Bank
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Executive Leadership Development
Your executive leadership development journey
begins at orientation and is grounded in rigorous
academic research. The NEO self-assessment reveals
your personality traits, while a 360° survey gives you
detailed insight into the strengths and weaknesses of
your current leadership behaviour. Both help you to
‘know yourself’ and find new and better ways of ‘leading
yourself’ and ‘leading others’. The executive leadership
programme also establishes a framework for setting
tangible, tactical goals from day one, enabling personal
and professional transformation.
Leadership Skills Workshops
We provide a range of practical skills training to
complement your transformation from effective
manager to inspiring leader. These sessions not only
give you the techniques to handle the responsibilities
of leadership, but also a deeper understanding of
how to present yourself more authentically in your
leadership role. Some of the most popular practical skills
workshops* include:
Executive business writing – understand how to
structure clear, written communications designed to
reach your audience.
Executive presentation delivery – examine
your presentation style and learn new tools and
techniques to develop and deliver presentations
with more impact.
Personal brand – learn how to communicate
your ideas effectively in both formal and informal
situations.
Engaging and inspiring others – explore how to
engage and inspire others effectively as a leader.
Coaching as a leader – learn how to create and
develop trust-based relationships with people inside
and outside your team, including how to give and
receive feedback with confidence.
The essence of leadership: listening to and
observing others – develop your ability to listen to
and to observe your colleagues and gain a better
understanding of their intent, state of mind and
unexpressed goals.
* Please note workshops are subject to change.
“What I have gained the most from
my experience is my enhanced
confidence, not only in my skills
and capabilities, but in the goals
and objectives that I set for myself.
I feel like my scope of options
and possibilities has multiplied
exponentially and virtually no goal
is unattainable.”
Danae Vassilopoulou (Greek), EMBA (Dubai) 2015, Client Development Manager,
Louis Vuitton Middle East

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Tailored to your goals
Choose from a broad portfolio of electives you can customise around your
interests and aspirations.

Electives Optional business project Our diverse elective

See the business world from all
angles. Choose from more than
70 electives to broaden or
concentrate your sphere of
knowledge. The elective portfolio
showcases the depth and quality
of our faculty research. Its diversity
allows you to customise your degree
and build foundations for your
future career.
You’ll successfully complete six
electives for your Executive MBA.
Subject areas cover Accounting,
Economics, Finance, Management
Science and Operations, Marketing,
Organisational Behaviour, and
Strategy and Entrepreneurship.
Electives may be timetabled in
intensive block weeks or spread
across a term on weekdays, evenings
and weekends. Your elective choice
may be limited by your availability to
attend classes. If you commute long
distances, or have less flexibility in
your work schedule, you may wish to
complete electives scheduled at the
weekend, in modular format. Talk to
us for advice on devising the most
effective elective schedule.
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As part of the elective portfolio,
you may choose to undertake
a business project. Apply your
learning to an issue concerning
your own or another organisation.
With supervision from faculty, this
is a superb opportunity to provide a
substantial, tangible benefit to your
company. You will demonstrate your
ability to identify and understand
general management challenges and
evaluate and implement solutions.
Entrepreneurship
Summer School
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur?
The Entrepreneurship Summer
School elective enables you to test
the feasibility of a new business
opportunity using field-based
research. Meet experienced peers
in those markets and build your
network of entrepreneurs.
An entrepreneurial mentor will be
your sounding board for new ideas
and will also provide assistance in
helping you to overcome obstacles –
as well as giving you invaluable help
to build up your contacts.
options include:
Mergers, MBOs and Other
Corporate Reorganisations
Financing the Entrepreneurial
Business
Advanced Marketing Strategy
Managing Change
Paths to Power
Strategy Lab
Pathways to Start-up Success
Capital Markets and Financing
Negotiation and Bargaining
Private Equity and Venture
Capital
World Economy: Problems
and Prospects
Project Management
Corporate Strategy
Advanced Corporate Finance
Managing Corporate
Turnarounds
Entrepreneurship in Emerging
Markets
Topics in Asset Management

“The opportunity to learn from world-class

academics in a setting that encourages reflection
and debate is rare. I had great experiences during
the core courses and as it’s an extremely flexible
programme, I was able to tailor my elective
choices to support my career goal.”
Andrew Freeman (British), EMBA (London) 2012, Manager, World Health Organization

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Global Business Assignment
Explore emerging global themes and dynamic business hubs first-hand
and consider the implications for your organisation, your industry and the
world economy.

Beijing

Expand your horizons

Designed to further your global awareness and help
you to flourish outside your comfort zone, the Global
Business Assignment is your opportunity to test and
expand your knowledge and skills in one of six key global
business locations.*

As part of one of these week-long, faculty-led courses,

you will experience the way business is conducted in
other economies and markets and develop your insights
and abilities through a combination of structured
interaction with leading practitioners, live project
work and targeted assessment deliverables. With the
ability to choose your preferred location and the option
to take part in more than one assignment as part of
your electives, this is your chance to gain knowledge
and understanding of a new location while exploring
emerging industries, products and technologies.

* Locations are subject to change.

Expand your network

The Global Business Assignment also gives you the
opportunity to work alongside students from the
EMBA-Global and LBS Sloan programmes, learn from
senior LBS faculty, and engage with local business
leaders. With so many ways to enhance your professional
network, the value of this course will go well beyond the
increased knowledge and insights you are sure to gain.

Buenos Aires Mexico City

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San Francisco

Abu Dhabi Athens

LOCATION ASSIGNMENT THEME

“The GBA in Argentina
Abu Dhabi
is the perfect mix of and Dubai
Creating a Modern City

academic enrichment, Buenos Aires Managing Through Crisis

networking opportunities
and immersion in the Beijing
Exploring the Dynamism of the
Chinese Economy

local environment. Examining Digital Innovation and

San Francisco
It’s one of the highlights Integration

of the academic Mexico City

Understanding the Implications of
Reverse Globalisation
experience at LBS.”
Athens Exploring Strategic Resilience
Iana Dimitrova (Bulgarian), EMBA (London) 2017,
Chief Executive at OpenPayd

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The broader experience
Let us open a world of opportunity to you, from hearing inspirational and
thought-provoking speakers to pursuing your interests at student
clubs and joining in our highly respected alumni community.

Whether you choose to focus
your study in London or Dubai,
you have the opportunity to form
a unique and lasting connection
with London Business School’s
vibrant community.
The School stands out in the
global market for its multicultural,
international profile. The eclectic
mix of career backgrounds of our
student body and faculty make
for an exceptionally stimulating
learning environment. On campus
you have the opportunity to
connect with students from other
degree programmes, including
our MBA, Masters in Finance,
LBS Sloan Masters in Leadership
and Strategy, Global Masters in
Management and EMBA-Global
programmes, as well as Executive
Education participants, alumni
and corporate partners.
Student clubs
More than 100 professional,
regional and sporting clubs
contribute to the campus
dynamic. Clubs provide endless
opportunities to network, to
explore your personal interests
and to develop your leadership
potential.
The London experience
Situated in Regent’s Park,
close to the city’s finance and
retail centres, London Business
School offers a comprehensively
equipped campus.
The School’s reputation and
location attract inspirational
leaders to speak on campus.
Our prestigious Leading Minds
event series brings together
international leaders from
business, government and civil
society – to share their insights
and debate the issues affecting
society, the economy and the
world of business.
The Dubai experience
Our Dubai campus is in the Dubai
International Financial Centre, a
hub of finance and banking – ideal
for connecting students with this
community.
The Gulf Association, with a
flourishing membership of 800
students, alumni and faculty, also
supports social and professional
networking initiatives in Dubai
and neighbouring countries.
A network for life
On graduation, you join an
elite alumni community which
continues to add value to your
professional development.
Supported by the Alumni
Relations team, this global
network of more than 100 alumni
clubs is a highly valued resource
of expertise and friendship.
The global alumni community,
of more than 45,000, organises
hundreds of social and
professional events worldwide, to
which speakers, faculty, industry
professionals and business
leaders are invited. Whatever the
format, you are encouraged to
embrace every opportunity to
get involved and to build your
personal network. Alumni are
also invited to London and Dubai
for reunions and to hear special
faculty lectures and workshops
that continue your learning.
Alumni share and shape the
vision of the School. They
contribute to the ongoing
development of the Executive
MBA programme by interviewing
candidates and speaking with
potential students.

“One of the great things about being on this programme is having the opportunity to spend
time with international peers and colleagues, which is an education in itself. You also see
yourself through their eyes and discover who you really are – it’s a lifetime experience.”
Lulwa AlHamdan (Saudi Arabian), EMBA (Dubai) 2016, Senior HR Business Partner, Saudi British Bank

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Guest speakers*
for Executive MBA
students have included:

Dr Josef Ackermann,
Chair,
Zurich Insurance Group
Amr Al-Dabbagh,
Chair & CEO,
Al-Dabbagh Group
Paul Bulcke,
CEO, Nestlé
Vittorio Colao,
CEO, Vodafone
Marcy Fletchall,
Senior Advisor,
Abu Dhabi Government
Mo Ibrahim,
Chair and Founder,
Mo Ibrahim Foundation
Tim Kopra,
Astronaut, NASA
Heather McGregor,
Entrepreneur, columnist
and speaker
Colm McLoughlin,
Executive Vice Chairman,
Dubai Duty Free
Chris Perry,
General Manager,
Wild Wadi Water Park, Dubai
Paul Polman,
CEO, Unilever
Peter Voser,
CEO, Royal Dutch Shell
* Position at the time of visit.

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Managing your schedule
Build a solid foundation in business and management through our core
courses. Then customise your programme with electives and a Global
Business Assignment. Here’s how it all fits together.
Part One – Core modules – 11 months
London
TERM 1 TE R M 2
Consecutive Fridays Consecutive Fridays and
and Saturdays of Saturdays of alternate
alternate weeks weeks
Orientation
in London
TERM 1 TE R M 2
Monthly four- or five-day Monthly four- or five-day
modules, usually modules, usually
Wednesday to Saturday Wednesday to Saturday
Dubai
Orientation Leadership development
Start forging lasting connections with Central to the curriculum is a focus on
your Executive MBA classmates and leadership. Prior to the programme
the wider School community at our there is a 360° assessment, the
opening session in London. The first of results of which are analysed with
two joint sessions for the London and coaches and peers. Multidisciplinary
Dubai classes, this residential week is simulation provides the insights, skills
an important step towards building and behaviours needed to become an
extended and diverse networks. Starting effective global business leader.
in either January or September, this
session is dedicated to understanding Core courses
the principles of general management
Each stream returns to its primary
and leadership. You’ll evaluate how each
location for the majority of core
programme element applies to your
courses. These are taught in London on
career, and enhance your self-awareness
consecutive Fridays/Saturdays of alternate
as you develop your leadership skills and
weeks; in Dubai in four- or five-day
recognise your needs.
monthly modules.
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TE R M 3
Consecutive Fridays and
Saturdays of alternate
weeks
TE R M 3
Monthly four- or five-day
modules, usually
Wednesday to Saturday
Electives
Choose from more than 70 electives
(see p15). These modules let you specialise
in a particular area or widen your
knowledge of business topics. The 30
hours of learning can be timetabled in
intensive block weeks or spread across a
term on weekdays, evenings or weekends.
Global Business Assignment
Test and apply your new skills and
knowledge during a week-long Global
Business Assignment and experience
the way business is conducted in one
of six global business hubs or emerging
markets (the United States, the United
Arab Emirates, China, Argentina, Mexico
and Greece). Each course presents its
own unique focus and format. You can
even opt to take a second Global Business
Assignment, at additional cost. See page
16 for more information.
 Part Two – Elective modules – 7 months
TERM 4
Format dependent on
selection of electives
Global Business
Assignment (GBA)
option(s)
TERM 4
Format dependent on
selection of electives
Finale
London and Dubai streams come
together for another residential module.
The final module prepares you for career
transitions by focusing on your lifelong
aspirations and commitment to personal
and professional development.
Private study
You can expect to set aside around
20 hours per week of individual study
time, though this will vary at different
points in the programme and depending
on your elective choices and exams.
T E RM 5 Graduation
Format dependent on
selection of electives
Finale in
Global Business London
Assignment (GBA)
option(s) Programme
Conclusion
T E RM 5
Format dependent on
selection of electives
Graduation
Study groups Committing to the experience
Your timetable is dependent on
Teams and group work are at the heart
where you choose to study and Parts
of the collaborative learning experience.
One and Two also mean making
At the start of the programme, you’re
arrangements to complete modules
assigned to a study group with five or six
such as electives and the Global
students with different backgrounds and
Business Assignment.
key strengths. Together you complete
tasks and projects. Your group’s close Support systems
bonds and camaraderie are critical in
To support you throughout this
helping you manage the demands of
intensive experience, dedicated
study, work and family life.
programme managers, based in
London and Dubai, help you benefit
Assessment
as much as possible from School
This programme is rigorously facilities and events, and ensure you
assessed using some or all of the make the most of your time – both
following tools: socially and academically.
individual projects/essays/reports The School’s intranet can be globally
accessed and offers selected
examinations
course materials, library catalogues,
class participation faculty research, discussion forums
group assignments/reports and electronic journals. It is also a
class presentations. valuable networking tool connecting
you with other members of the
School community.
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Career impact
Put your new knowledge to work and give yourself a genuine edge
from the moment you start.
Your career goals are unique. Whether your aim is
to accelerate within your existing organisation by
identifying fresh or global responsibilities, make
a career transition, or pursue an entrepreneurial
venture, the Executive MBA can help you with the
skills and confidence to succeed in managing
your career.
The Career Centre works in partnership with you
to support your professional career development.
Apply your enhanced leadership skills as you
experience increased or varied responsibilities and
become empowered to navigate your own career.
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Career Centre
We offer four key areas of support in both London and Dubai:
Executive career workshops
Refine your career skills with our executive level career workshops.
Learn the latest in leading academic theory from our subject matter
experts, and apply it practically to achieve real-world results.
Our career curriculum is designed with our Executive MBA students
in mind, catering to your most sought-after subjects. Read up on
a range of topics to unlock the newest insights from the EMBA
curriculum with our online Career Management Toolkit. From tips
on CVs, interviews and pitching, to market intelligence such as
hiring trends and advice, you’ll benefit from both online and offline
resources to further your career.
Build your network
Our calendar of leadership programme networking events,
including a Breakfast Speaker Series, alumni and general manager
panels, and an Evening Speaker Series, are all designed to give you
the chance to hear from diverse industry leaders and alumni. We
also post all our jobs by experience level on our job board with 24/7
access for students and alumni.
One-to-one coaching
We provide unlimited one-to-one career coaching support to
meet your individual needs. The in-house team delivers a bespoke
coaching experience for you based on real-world experience
combined with impressive coaching accreditations.
Labour market intelligence
Our visiting executives provide valuable, deep-dive insights into
a range of employment sectors and executive search, including
finance, consulting, healthcare, technology/media and FMCG.
Meet with them one-to-one or in small groups to enhance
your knowledge.
Alumni Career Centre
Alumni Career Centre offers all alumni continued career support,
to help you plan and manage your career, explore career options,
navigate a job search and optimise the School networks. Alumni
at any stage in their career, anywhere in the world, are welcome to
contact Alumni Career Centre for tailored support.
You’ll also benefit from confidential career coaching, workshops,
webinars and best-in-class career resources. You’ll maintain exclusive
access to the School’s job board, CV database and recruitment
events to help you connect to the market.
Delivering value to your organisation
Invest in yourself to invest in your business. Professional development might
seem personal, but the impact of your experience brings tangible benefits to
your organisation.
Having your organisation sponsor your Executive MBA
is a major investment. If you’ve been selected to apply,
have the confidence that you’re joining an elite peer
group of global senior executives who will challenge your
thinking. Your organisation will experience the impact of
your transformation, immediately.
As you grow to meet your full leadership potential, the
knowledge you bring will see you advance at speed
through your organisation. You’ll add value as you
obtain the best from the rest of the world and apply
a global perspective to the biggest challenges facing
your company.
Make your case
Ensure that your business case clearly demonstrates
how the rigorous and relevant content of the Executive
MBA programme will enable you and your organisation
to meet the key objectives and challenges facing
your business.
Executive MBA students can clearly show benefits from
the earliest stages of the programme, bringing back
knowledge and perspectives from the programme and
their fellow students. Signal to your organisation that
you are serious about your development, and highlight
how the programme’s content, the academic and softer
skills development, and the structure will enable you to
achieve this.
The case for sponsoring an employee to take the Executive
MBA is compelling. We have a sample business case for
guidance when going to your employer.
Visit london.edu/emba/fees
“The Executive MBA delivers immediate impact.
Since completing my degree I question things more,
and I’ve learnt not to accept the obvious. I think
deeply about the added value of any process.”
Ahmed Hamza (Egyptian), EMBA (Dubai) 2012, HR Director, Shell
Key benefits for your employer:
 eading management education brings powerful
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expertise and new thinking to your organisation.
Practical content brings immediate benefits as you
apply what you learn from week one.
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experiences presents insights on how to
tackle challenges, enabling greater creativity
and motivation.
You are better equipped to reach your full potential
and drive your organisation forward.
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analysis on a major challenge facing your
organisation and make recommendations through
the optional business project.
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all sponsoring organisations and their employees to
meet and discuss topical business issues with leading
faculty members.
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the School’s events and conferences are open to
guests from your organisation, alumni, corporate
partners and faculty.
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The alumni view
Where does an Executive MBA at London Business School lead?
We’ll let some of our graduates tell you.
“I knew that to be where I wanted to be, I needed to refine
my skills in the classroom, and that’s where LBS came in.”
Timothy Fox (American), EMBA (London) 2011, Trader, Moore Capital Management
“From 1997 to 2011, I was part of the US
Navy, working as a Surface Warfare
Officer – a manager at sea on small
warships like destroyers and frigates.
In that capacity I ran a variety of units
ranging from 15 to 100 people, managing
operations, navigation, weapons,
communications and propulsion
engineering systems. During that time I
had several other assignments, including
becoming a human resources manager
and studying for a master’s degree in
International Relations.
“During my final tour, I came to the
UK in 2008, arriving as an exchange
officer working at the UK’s Permanent
Joint Headquarters where I became
involved in exercise planning. That was
the window for me to have a nine-to-
five office job, whereby I could explore
my career opportunities and make the
transition into something new.
“Through a lot of networking and
building connections, I developed
the idea that financial services –
specifically the sales and the trading
side – was where I wanted to be. I had
studied engineering during my time
in the military, meaning I had strong
numerical and science skills; however,
I didn’t have specific macroeconomics
and technical finance skills. I knew that
to be where I wanted to be, I needed to
refine these skills in the classroom, and
that’s where LBS came in.
“I knew I needed to develop my technical
skills, so finance-heavy electives were a
huge part of my attraction towards the
Executive MBA programme. It really
did give me the hard skills that I didn’t
have, and that I wouldn’t have been
exposed to otherwise.
“Some of the courses that really stood
out to me were Suleyman Basak’s
financial fixed income securities
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and financial engineering. I had a “One of the most helpful things I’ve
totally different background to most taken away from my LBS experience
of the people in my class, and it was was shifting the mechanisms of
challenging for me, but Professor Basak leadership. The military has a very
was there to give me the opportunity. specific set of leadership styles and
He was enthusiastic about what I was frameworks – it’s much more intense,
doing and respected it, which really with a very high degree of expectation
gave me the sense that the School and pressure, meaning we foster a
understood and was willing to be there degree of loyalty and high-performing
to support me, even if I don’t necessarily teams in a different way.
fit the profile of what would be
“For someone with my experience,
considered a classic EMBA student. The
you don’t have the context until you
technical skills that I gained were great,
get into the world of business and
but it was also the spirit of the School’s
into the mindset of business people
willingness to support my objectives
that you actually cannot apply every
that had a lasting effect on me.
leadership tool or strategy that you’ve
“The LBS network has been fantastic used in the military into a private sector
to me. I remain to this day very close environment.
to my classmates from the markets
“I continue to be a very active mentor
side, be it asset management, sales
for transitioning military people who
or trading. Many have remained the
are embarking on programmes at LBS,
closest friends that I have and are now
and in general any military person
an integral part of my network.
who’s trying to find their way from the
“I also had the opportunity to complete uniform to the private sector.
a thesis with a classmate for our final
“Specifically, I’m an established mentor
project. He worked at Credit Suisse and
with the Military in Business (MiB)
was able to get us a project there that
club. I run annual events where I bring
they partially funded research travel
in the newest class of MBAs and talk
for. This gave me a foot in the door to
about my career journey and transition,
do a mini-internship while looking for
sharing my strategy to help individuals
other opportunities. It provided me with
think about their own unique journey
something at the top of my CV that
in finding what they want to do and
showcased what I was doing and what I
how to achieve it.
was interested in in the world of finance,
as opposed to trying to make the “One of the biggest challenges for
transition with just a Navy story to tell. military folks is that they don’t really
know what the universe of work looks
“The LBS alumni database was
like, and what the opportunities are.
another great tool that enabled me
There’s a lot of basics that sometimes
to have common ground with various
they need a lot of coaching on. I’m
individuals when attempting to find
very proud to call myself a mentor
my way into the industry. It definitely
and to contribute my personal time to
allowed me to follow more leads and
continuing to try and help veterans find
have a natural introduction – people
their way in the business world, and
were always responsive when I’d make
LBS is the platform that really helps
contact, and it was fantastic to be given
take this to the next level.”
the time of day.
 “The quality of education, the brand, the quality of
the network, the giving back through student and
alumni engagement activity, the lifelong friendships;
all contribute in their own special way.”
Evie Boustantzi (Greek), EMBA (Dubai) 2013, General Manager, b.fm

“I joined the London Business School
EMBA Dubai programme as a
manager in a management consulting
Big Four firm; by the time I graduated
from the course I was a director and
general manager within the same
industry. Then, two years ago, I was
headhunted for my current role as
the CEO of a government-owned
organisation in Dubai. Employing
over 1,900 staff across the United
Arab Emirates, I am responsible for
the vision, strategy and profit and
loss of my organisation, covering
the turnaround and growth of the
business with new service lines to
establish us as a key player within
our market.
“I decided to take on the challenge of
an EMBA whilst working full time; this
was the absolute catalyst in my career
progression over the past eight years.
The programme equipped me with the
right knowledge, tools and confidence
to pursue general management
responsibilities and to be fearless of
the challenges that come with them.
Looking back and judging by the
wealth of my knowledge right now,
coming from a technical background
with industry and professional services
experience, my career progression
would have been substantially slower.
It would also have been compromised
in terms of my performance, lacking
the vital knowledge base that makes
all that difference when it comes to
educated decision-making.
“The programme helped me to see
through the noise of human behaviour
and to focus on what matters most
when it comes to managing people,
and equipped me with the right tools,
methodologies and mindset that can
make change initiatives successful.
I learnt that being a leader is about
having the strength to selflessly
give back to your people by way of
empowering them to become all that
they can be. It’s the ability to form and
see through a clear, noble, inspirational
vision to base their effort on. There
is nothing more powerful than a
group of people driven to succeed
for a better future and to be useful
to each other while belonging to an
honourable-cause community. Above
all, the EMBA gave me the confidence
to dare to experiment, learning
through the process and moving
forward stronger and wiser.
“The network in the Middle East
consists of an exceptionally diverse
community of 1,700+ professionals,
full of intellect and promise, covering
all sectors and industries, cultures,
mindsets, dreams and aspirations.
There is immense potential in this
community as a powerful unit that
creates long-term sustainable value for
every single one of its members.
“I am President of the Gulf Association,
the official LBS alumni community
in the Middle East, and a member of
the International Alumni Committee,
serving alumni at a global level. During
graduation I was awarded by the
School for Outstanding Leadership and
Contribution for setting up the student
association for my region. Giving back
is a cornerstone of value creation for
the School and the alumni community.
The quality of education, the brand,
the quality of the network, the giving
back through student and alumni
engagement activity, the lifelong
friendships; all contribute in their own
special way. I would say, though, that the
way you leverage the network through
those special relationships makes all the
difference in the value you create for
yourself in the long term.”

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How to apply
Our rigorous admissions process ensures that you will be studying alongside
a diverse group of talented, high-potential achievers. We are looking for
people with the right balance of managerial experience, interpersonal skills
and academic ability.
Who are we looking for?
To be shortlisted for interview, you
must demonstrate the following:
 ompetency in the management
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of people, projects, budgets,
clients and/or processes over a
sustained period
exposure to international and
diverse teams, and a keen
interest in pursuing a career
with an international context
 strong motivation for
a
undertaking an Executive MBA
 n undergraduate degree
a one-page CV
awarded by a recognised
university, or other equivalent
professional qualification
a good GMAT/EA/GRE score.
Come and meet us
The Admissions Committee
looks for evidence that you have
fully researched the programme.
Attending an information event
is a great way to learn more and
to meet with staff, students and
alumni. These events include
monthly insight evenings at our
London campus, events in cities
around the world, Executive MBA
programme Q&A sessions and
Masters experience days.
If you are unable to attend an
information event or you have any
questions about the programme
or application process, please
contact us. We can also arrange
for you to speak to, or meet with,
a member of the Executive MBA
team or alumni community.
london.edu/emba
LONDON TEAM
Email: emba@london.edu
Tel: +44 (0)20 7000 7505
DUBAI TEAM
Email: embadubai@london.edu
Tel: +971 440 193 01
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The application process Once we receive all elements of
your application, we let you know
Applications are completed whether you’ve been shortlisted
online. You can save your work as for interview. Following your
you go over several sessions, to interview, the Admissions
ensure that you prepare a well- Committee reviews your entire
thought-out application. For more application. Most decisions
information and to begin your are made within six to eight
application, visit weeks of receipt of a completed
london.edu/emba/apply application.
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items ready to accompany your
completed application:
three application essays
Fees
The programme fee includes
two reference forms, tuition, course materials, essential
submitted online core course textbooks, and
hotel accommodation for the
official academic transcripts
compulsory Global Business
or certificates
Assignment and two core
GMAT/EA/GRE score
residential modules studied
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E in London. An additional fee is
(where relevant) payable for the optional second
Global Business Assignment and
application fee.
some elective course materials.
In exceptional cases, the GMAT, For full information on fees, visit
EA or GRE can be waived. london.edu/emba/fees
We will consider test waivers
for candidates whose work Funding
experience, professional status
or prior degree/training indicates Many, but not all, Executive MBA
a high level of analytical or students are fully or partially
quantitative ability. Please note funded by their employers. If you
that test waivers are rare, and are not being sponsored by your
are given only to candidates with company, you may be eligible
to apply for a scholarship. We
a suitable level of seniority. The
offer a limited number of partial
Admissions Committee decides
scholarships each year. For more
on a candidate’s eligibility for a
information on your funding
test waiver in all cases.
options, visit
There are two intakes each year london.edu/emba/fees
(January and September), and
applications are accepted on a
rolling basis, with recommended
deadlines posted online. It is vital Follow our student and admissions blog:
that you manage the timing of your admissionsblog.london.edu
application carefully as, the sooner
you apply, the sooner you receive
a decision and can plan your
schedule with your organisation,
colleagues and family.
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stage of your career.
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Masters in Management
12–16 months | Full-time | London
For recent graduates with up to two years of
full-time postgraduate work experience who
want to kick-start a career in business.
Global Masters in Management
24 months | Full-time | London
and Shanghai
For recent graduates with up to two years
of full-time postgraduate work experience.
Strong interest in Asia and knowledge
of Mandarin highly recommended, but
not mandatory.
Masters in Analytics
and Management
12–16 months | Full-time | London
For recent graduates with up to two years
of postgraduate work experience who
are targeting a career in business and
data analytics.
MBA
15–21 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 Finance (Full-time)
10–16 months | Full-time | London
For experienced financial professionals
wishing to advance their career or change
their area within finance.
Masters in Finance (Part-time)
22 months | Part-time | London
For experienced financial professionals
looking to further their career while
still working.
Executive MBA
20 months | Part-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
& Europe
20 months | Part-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 Asia
20 months | Part-time | Hong Kong,
London and New York
For dynamic, globally focused executives
and managers wishing to deepen their
understanding of western and eastern
business practices.

Masters in Financial Analysis LBS Sloan Masters in

12–16 months | Full-time | London Leadership and Strategy
For recent graduates with up to two years of 12 months | Full-time | London
full-time postgraduate work experience who Designed to prepare experienced senior
are looking to embark on a career in finance. managers for their next career challenge.

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