Masters in Management

Expand your thinking. Increase your choices. Fast-track your career. www.london.edu/mim/

Choosing the MiM programme has been the best decision of my life: the international network, the professional development and the fun we had here are unique features of London Business School.
Peter Holman (Hungarian) MiM2011 Destination post-programme: Solon Management Consulting

Invest in yourself with a degree from one of the worlds top business schools
In todays continuously changing business landscape, graduates are finding it increasingly difficult to differentiate themselves. You may have the potential to excel, but how do you compete without the necessary business skills? London Business Schools Masters in Management is a unique experience that will last a lifetime and get you noticed.
Your journey will be intensive. Expect to be pushed to perform to your highest potential from day one, studying with individuals whose high intellectual ability, enthusiasm and passion match your own. By the end of the programme, you will be equipped with the practical skills, academic knowledge, business acumen and flexibility needed to perform confidently in any business career. The Masters in Management programme adopts a distinctive applied teaching philosophy. It provides you with a thorough grounding in business fundamentals and covers core topics such as marketing, the global macroeconomy and financial accounting. You learn from world-class faculty, all of whom combine groundbreaking research and extensive classroom experience with real-world knowledge gained through advising governments and businesses. Our close relationship with the business community also incites relevant programme updates like our Entrepreneurial Management module and Global Immersion Field Trips. Classes are highly interactive and throughout the programme you are challenged and stimulated by high-calibre classmates across study groups, case discussions and simulations in lectures and seminars. Learning alongside peers from more than 38 countries is, in itself, a masterclass in diversity, and one that prepares you to engage in todays global market with a set of lifelong friends. During your Masters in Management journey, our Career Services team support you in discovering your strengths, making sure you have the job search skills to maximise your potential upon graduation. And, with leading companies regularly presenting on campus, our students continue to secure a broad range of positions within high-performing enterprises. Studying in London Business Schools eclectic, close-knit community presents an unparalleled global networking opportunity. Whether receiving mentoring from an MBA student, joining a professional club or interacting with our 35,000-strong global alumni network, you build enviable contacts while living in one of the worlds greatest cities. Were looking for candidates with dynamism, drive and leadership potential. So regardless of whether your current specialism is languages or law, if you are set on making a difference in the world of business, we want to hear from you.

Julia Marsh Executive Director, Early Career Programmes Masters in Management

Your Masters in Management experience

London Business School is a leader in the field of business education and is one of the top-ranked business schools in the world. Our central London campus, extensive range of student and alumni clubs, and superb faculty all combine to complement and enrich your Masters in Management experience.

Learn from world-class faculty Our world-renowned faculty come from more than 30 countries and produce highly respected, ground-breaking research, with many also consulting for financial institutions, corporations and government agencies. This experience, combined with our proximity to the City of London, means they remain closely in step with current business developments, forming valuable insights to pass on to you in the classroom. For the latest faculty insights, please visit: www.london.edu/bsr/ Gain insights from our international community London Business School stands out in the global market for its famously international and multicultural profile. Our faculty, students and executive participants hail from more than 130 countries, creating a stimulating and dynamic classroom experience. Masters in Management students also have the opportunity to participate in the MiM-MBA Mentorship Programme. This scheme matches you with a current MBA student based on industry or geographical preference, and is a great way to expand your network and gain valuable career advice in preparation for future roles.

Make the most of London The Masters in Management offers you the chance to study in London, a global hub of finance and business. Our location in the heart of this major capital city gives you superb access to recruiters from international banks, top consulting firms and major industry players who regularly visit campus. London also provides you with excellent transport links to continental Europe. In addition to its outstanding business credentials, London is a wonderful city to live in. A great cosmopolitan centre, there is no better place to enjoy world-class theatre, operas, museums and galleries, as well as a wide range of entertainment and sporting events. Life among its rich cultural and social diversity is hugely rewarding.

The network that London Business School provides is just Create opportunities for yourself Student clubs offer some of the most memorable, interesting and amazing. You can find almost enjoyable aspects of your student experience, so we encourage you to any target company through get involved early on. Covering professional interest areas, cultural and social activities and popular sports, there are clubs for everything from the student directory and you industry to art, finance to snowsports, and sailing to regional clubs such as the French, Asia and Africa clubs. will be inspired and amazed Whether you participate in events or become an official representative, clubs provide you with the opportunity to form new friendships and network by these intelligent people and with other students and alumni. Take advantage of case studies, workshops, speaker events and trips, and get involved in activities such as: their genuine willingness to Learning how to crack a case with the Consulting Club share and help. I only wish I Playing tournaments abroad with the Rugby Club Joining the Healthcare Club trek to Switzerland had talked to more of the LBS Organising the annual Media Summit community! Sitting on the Student Association Executive Committee
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Joining the Summer Ball and Yearbook Committee Attending exclusive networking events with the Energy Club.

For more information about the student clubs, please visit: www.london.edu/sa/

Qin Su (Chinese) MiM2011 Destination post-programme: Deloitte

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Your future class

London Business Schools Masters in Management programme is for high performers who have the capacity and desire to forge a successful career in business, whether your aspirations are to join a top global company or a leading entrepreneurial venture.

Marketing / Media / Tourism 4%

Law / Politics / International Relations 3%

Who is the programme for? As a recent graduate, you have less than one year of full-time postgraduate corporate work experience or have spent less than two years in a non-traditional business role although you may have undertaken a number of internships whilst studying. You may have an eclectic array of hobbies, or have excelled in or have an interest in nontraditional business subjects, and your undergraduate degree can be from any study discipline. Our current and previous classes have included, amongst others, graduates from engineering, languages, mathematics, history and economics. You may also have excelled in non-academic areas such as sports or the arts, or shown your leadership potential in community activities. You are a dynamic, open-minded individual who thrives on putting new ideas into practice. Open to learning about new ways of doing things, you enjoy collaborating with a diverse and challenging peer group and are happy to share your own experiences. You have your sights firmly set on a business career and are keen to explore the opportunities that the Masters in Management can make available to you.
Class profile* Class size: Average age: Nationalities: Female class percentage: Average GMAT score: 144 22.5 38 33% 685

Undergraduate study discipline

Social Sciences 6% Marketing / Media / Tourism 4% Liberal Arts 6% Management / Business 30% Law / Politics / International Relations 3%

Liberal Arts 6%

Social Sciences Accounting / 6% Finance 10%

Management / Business 30%

Accounting / Finance 10% Mathematics /

Sciences 12%

Economics 15%

Engineering / IT 14% Mathematics / Sciences 12% Economics 15%

Engineering / IT 14%

Nationality of students
Africa / Middle East 4% Eastern Asia 9%

*Profile based on the graduating class of 2012

Africa / Middle East 4% Americas 11% Eastern Asia 9%

Alumni have been immensely helpful throughout my job search and its great to know that this huge global network is there for me for life.
Jeroen Scholte (Dutch) MiM2012

Americas 11% UK 11%

Europe (excluding UK) 52%

UK 11% South Asia 13%

Europe (excluding UK) 52%

South Asia 13%

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At London Business School, I finally found the kind of stimulating environment I had been looking for. Rubbing shoulders with exceptional students from around the world made me redefine my career ambitions and helped me to land the job of my dreams.
Sebastiaan De Boe (Belgian) MiM2011 Destination post-programme: Blackstone

Your programme structure

The Masters in Management is driven by a philosophy of integrated and practical learning, which is reflected in our teaching methods.

TERM 1
Financial Accounting Provides an understanding of the financial reporting process, with particular emphasis on compiling and interpreting financial statements. Management Analysis and Systems An introduction to the five topics essential to effective management of enterprises: information management and business modelling, optimisation models, managerial statistics, decision analysis, and simulation modelling and analysis. Leadership in Organisations Designed to enhance your personal and leadership skills, focusing on the social science of organisations, and managing your career and company successfully. Career Skills Programme Commencing prior to your arrival on the programme and continuing through to graduation, specific modules focus on the individual career skills that you will need to stand out in a competitive job market. These include writing a winning CV and cover letter. Personal Development Programme Delivered across all three terms, workshops focus on developing the essential skills needed in the workplace, including business communication, presentations, Microsoft Office programmes, networking and creative thinking.

TERM 2
The Global Macroeconomy This course 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. Finance Develop a solid grounding in the principles and practice of financial management. Emphasising a technical approach, 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. Marketing Learn the practical tools required for entry-level marketing, consulting and analyst positions. Perform customer analysis through simulation, and integrate your insights into a marketing plan. Business Immersion Week Broaden your business experience through company visits where speakers explore a range of issues such as company culture, leadership challenges, economic influences and their relationships to the broader business community.

TERM 3
Applied Microeconomics Analysing real world problems, this course explores the basic concepts of microeconomics for use in business settings, including supply and demand, fixed cost, marginal cost, average cost, opportunity cost, profit maximisation, expected utility, incentives and game theory. Strategic Analysis This course focuses primarily on technical strategic analysis. Undertake an in-depth analysis of an industry structure, learn the pros and cons of different strategic positions and make a diagnosis of the sources of competitive advantage. Introduction to Management Accounting While 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. Entrepreneurial Management Identify and pursue opportunities upon which entrepreneurial ventures may be built. This course brings together all the knowledge you have gained on the programme by showcasing a venture or product developed in the classroom at a trade show. Global Immersion Field Trips Network with peers and faculty from other leading business schools, engage with local business leaders, broaden your cultural experiences, build your business knowledge of a particular market, and deepen your classroom learning.

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Your faculty
London Business School is internationally renowned for its world-class faculty, hailing from more than 30 countries. Our faculty are at the forefront of global business research and teaching, with business and government leaders, professionals and the media turning to them for the latest business thinking.

Faculty delivery is designed to initiate debate and is based on cuttingedge research; as a result, you will begin to apply academic knowledge through real-life examples, simulations and case studies, and obtain a range of practical skills required for business success. Faculty teaching on the Masters in Management programme include: Alexander Gorbenko, Assistant Professor of Finance Ben Hallen, Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship Bruce Hardie, Professor of Marketing Hlne Rey, Professor of Economics Lourdes Sosa, Assistant Professor of Strategic and International Management Irem Tuna, Associate Professor of Accounting To find out more about the London Business School faculty and read faculty profiles, please visit: www.london.edu/faculty/

The teaching style here is extremely interactive. Our lecturers use everything from computer software to role-play to get the point across theres never a dull moment.
Mostafa Allam (Egyptian) MiM2011 Destination post-programme: Booz & Company

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Your career path

Our comprehensive Career Services support provides you with the tools to get yourself noticed where it matters. Last year, 96% of our Masters in Management students secured employment within three months of graduating.

With a London Business School degree on your CV, you already have a distinct competitive advantage over your peers. We are an internationally recognised brand, and our position at the heart of the business world gives you immediate access to a wide variety of global recruiters offering you graduate schemes or entry-level roles. The Masters in Management has a strong career focus and a dedicated Career Services team to enhance your employment prospects. Career Skills Programme Careful attention to recruiter feedback means we offer a comprehensive and tailored Career Skills Programme, which starts prior to your arrival on campus. Following our online modules and preparing your CV in advance prepares you for the fast-paced recruitment process. Once at the School, specific modules focus on the individual career skills you need to stand out in a competitive market. These include everything from writing a winning CV and cover letter, to mastering interviews and standing out at assessment centres. Delivery is tailored to suit different learning styles and is also highly practical, with e-learning modules, workshops and group activities that help you make the most of your recruitment opportunities. In addition, your dedicated Masters in Management Career Services team, together with sector specialists, will be on hand to provide a personalised approach. Recruiters have high expectations from London Business School candidates. You will need to work hard to ensure you meet their requirements, and preparing thoroughly before you arrive at the School will give you a distinct advantage in the marketplace. Many of our students have already completed internships in organisations similar to those they desire to work in, demonstrating to recruiters their passion

for a specific sector while accruing first-hand industry experience. A proactive approach will demonstrate to employers your skill, passion and drive to join their industry, and ensure that you stand out from other graduates. Additionally, throughout your Career Skills Programme you will be continually researching the sectors and roles that you are interested in. Keeping abreast of what is occurring in the marketplace is essential in order for you to relate your academics to the roles you are applying for. Initiatives such as Career Week, on-campus presentations, networking events and student club activities also expose you to a wide range of industries and roles. These events help you build relationships with employers, and understanding the specifics of various roles means you can tailor your research, applications and interview preparation. Our MiM2011 survey revealed that 75% of postgraduate opportunities were sourced through the School community.

Career Services did a fantastic job of ensuring Im wellequipped with the tools for any future job hunt.
Chido Munangagwa (Zimbabwean) MiM2012 Destination post-programme: J.P. Morgan Securities

Major recruiters of Masters in Management graduates include:

Accenture Apple A.T. Kearney Bain & Company Barclays Capital BlackRock Blackstone Booz & Co. The Boston Consulting Group Citi Credit Suisse Deloitte

Deutsche Bank dunnhumby Ernst & Young Goldman Sachs Google Houlihan Lokey HSBC J.P. Morgan KPMG L.E.K. Consulting London Stock Exchange McKinsey & Company

Morgan Stanley Nomura Oliver Wyman Parthenon Roland Berger Rothschild Royal Dutch Shell Solon Management Consulting Sony UBS Unilever

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Your journey begins here

We are looking for talented recent graduates with the motivation and desire to build a strong foundation for a successful career in business.

Attend an event We host regular information events both on our London campus and online. In addition, our Admissions Team attends recruitment events across the globe. For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.london.edu/mim/events/ Learn more online Interested in whats going on in the Masters in Management? You can follow our students online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/LBS_MiM/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/LBSMIM/ Student blog: www.london.edu/blog/ Speak with a student To gain a first-hand insight into life on the Masters in Management or to ask a question relating to a specific aspect of the programme, you may wish to contact one of our Student Ambassadors. They are happy to answer your queries on the application process, the GMAT, their job search and life at London Business School. To contact one of our Student Ambassadors, please visit: www.london.edu/mim/ambassadors/ Speak with our team Speak with our Admissions Team to find out more about your eligibility, the programme and application process: Email: mim@london.edu Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7573 Financing your Masters in Management The Masters in Management is a substantial financial investment, so we advise you to research your funding options as early as possible. London Business School has a limited number of partial scholarships available for Masters in Management students to help with fees. Additionally, our website provides information on a number of external and country-specific loans and scholarships. We also recommend that you investigate all possibilities in your country of origin. To find out more about fees and financing, please visit: www.london.edu/mim/fees/

The application process Early application is advisable, particularly for those applicants who require a visa to study in the UK.

Step 1
Apply online All applications to London Business Schools degree programmes are completed online. In order to apply for the Masters in Management, you will need to supply the following:
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Completed application form Essay questions CV U  ndergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2:1 or above (or expected grades if your degree is not yet completed) GMAT (range of 600-800) I ELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge CPE or PTE academic score if you have not been taught in English or it is not your native language Two references (academic or professional)

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To start your application, please visit www.london.edu/mim/

Step 2
Interview If selected, you will be interviewed by a member of the Admissions Committee, or by an alumnus / alumna of London Business School. The interview is predominantly competency based and will take approximately 60 minutes.

Step 3
Final decision The Admissions Committee review your application in full, make a final decision and notify you of the result.

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

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Other programmes available at London Business School

We offer a wide portfolio of world-class Masters and Executive Education programmes to suit your development needs at each stage of your career.
Recent graduate Early career Senior manager

Duration / Format / Primary study location

Mid-career

Masters in Management
12 months / Full-time / London
For recent graduates with less than one year of full-time postgraduate corporate work experience or with less than two years in a non-traditional business role.

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

10-16 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 while working full-time / London or Dubai

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

EMBA-Global (Americas and Europe or Asia)

20 months / Study while working full-time / London, New York and Hong Kong
For dynamic, mid-career managers and professionals who are highly ambitious and have, or aspire to have, transnational responsibilities.

PhD

Four years / Full-time / London

This PhD programme gives you access to world-class teaching and faculty at the forefront of cutting-edge research. If your ambition is to excel in academia, a PhD at London Business School is the ideal first step.

Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy

12 months / Full-time / London
Designed to prepare experienced senior managers for their next career challenge.

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 Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7500 Email: masters@london.edu Executive Education Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7390 Email: execinfo@london.edu PhD Programme Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 8969 Email: PhD-Info@london.edu

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

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London Business School

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