London Business School Overview

The MBA program at London Business School is a full-time program with a rigorous and intensive curriculum designed to provide students with a broad and deep understanding of business fundamentals, as well as specialized knowledge in a variety of fields.

The program is offered in a full-time format, with students expected to complete the program in 15 to 21 months. There are no part-time or online options available.

The length of the program is between 15 and 21 months, depending on the student’s chosen pathway.

 

• Year 1 (August – June):
  • Pre-Term: Online preparation
  • Term One: Core courses including Accounting, Finance, and Statistics
  • Term Two: Electives and tailored core courses
  • Term Three: Electives and continued tailored core courses
  • Summer (July – August): Internships or Entrepreneurship Summer School
• Year 2 (September – July): Entirely tailored by the student with flexible exit points at 15, 18, or 21 months.

https://www.london.edu/masters-degrees/mba/programme-content

London Business School offers a variety of specializations and concentrations, including finance, entrepreneurship, strategy, marketing, and leadership.

The program includes study trips, international exchanges, and global business experiences. Students have opportunities to study with one of LBS’s 30 academic partners worldwide.

 

London Business School has a strong focus on entrepreneurship and innovation, with a dedicated center for entrepreneurship and a range of initiatives aimed at fostering entrepreneurship among students, including the LBS incubator (https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/institute-of-entrepreneurship-and-private-capital/opportunities-and-resources/scale/incubator-programme ).

London Business School has several research centers and institutes, including the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development (https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/wheeler-institute-for-business-and-development ) and the Centre for Corporate Governance (https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/centre-for-corporate-governance ).

1. QS Global MBA Rankings: London Business School’s MBA program is ranked 4th globally in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2024​​.
2. Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking: London Business School is ranked 2nd among business schools in Europe​​.
3. QS European MBA Rankings: London Business School has been ranked as the best MBA program in Europe​​.

These rankings reflect the high esteem in which the London Business School’s MBA program is held on both a global and European scale, underscoring its reputation for excellence in business education.

London Business School has strong partnerships with leading companies and organizations around the world, providing students with access to a range of networking opportunities and industry connections. The school also has a Career Centre (https://www.london.edu/masters-degrees/career-centre ) dedicated to helping students achieve their career goals.

Strategy and Entrepreneurship, author of several books including “Reinventing Management”. https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/b/birkinshaw-j

– Organizational Behavior, his research has been presented at leading international conferences and published in top international journals. https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/s/sivanathan-n

Professor of Marketing; Tony and Maureen Wheeler Chair in Entrepreneurship; Academic Director, Wheeler Institute for Business and Development, his current research lies at the intersection of business and development.

https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/c/chandy-rk

Professor of Economics, expert in the economics of an ageing society and long-term investing, his book, The 100-Year Life, has been published in 15 languages.

https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/s/scott-a

• Round 1

  • App Deadline: Friday, 8 September 2023
  • Interview Decision: Thursday, 12 October 2023
  • Final Decision: Thursday, 30 November 2023

• Round 2

  • App Deadline: Wednesday, 3 January 2024
  • Interview Decision: Tuesday, 6 February 2024
  • Final Decision: Wednesday, 27 March 2024

• Round 3

  • App Deadline: Monday, 25 March 2024
  • Interview Decision: Thursday, 25 April 2024
  • Final Decision: Friday, 7 June 2024

• Completed online application form
• One-page CV
• Transcripts from all universities attended
• GMAT or GRE scores
• Proof of English language ability (if applicable)
• One professional recommendation
• Application essays:
  1. What are your post-MBA goals and how will your prior experience and the London Business School program contribute towards these? (500 words)
  2. (Optional) Is there any other information you believe the Admissions Committee should know about you and your application to London Business School? (500 words)
• Interview (by invitation only)
• Application fee: £200

• Average GMAT Score: Around 700
• Work Experience: Average 5.5 years
• English Language Tests: TOEFL or IELTS, etc.
• Tuition: Please refer to the LBS website for the latest fee structure.
• Financial Aid Options: Range of scholarships, loans, and bursaries available. More details here.
• Class Size: Approximately 500 students
• Faculty to Student Ratio: Approximately 1:5
• Student Demographics: Students from over 70 countries, with diverse backgrounds.
• Student Clubs and Organizations: Over 80 student clubs. More details here.
• Housing Options: Assistance provided for off-campus housing. More details here.

London is a vibrant and culturally rich global financial center, offering a plethora of cultural attractions, restaurants, and entertainment options.

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