imperial college business school - full-time mba brochure

Full-Time MBA

Imperial means Intelligent Business

Inspiring visionary leaders to unlock opportunities through the fusion of intelligent business and technology.


03 Welcome

07 The Imperial advantage

11 London: a city of opportunity

17 Class profile

Full-Time MBA – programme details

21 Programme structure

23 Programme content

25 Practical learning

29 Global opportunities

31 Build your network

The Full-Time MBA experience

37 Faculty: our world-renowned experts

39 Building your career

41 Career outcomes

43 A lifelong community

45 Admissions

47 Meet us

Contents

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Professor G. ‘Anand’ AnandalingamDean of Imperial College Business School

“We live in challenging times, facing pressures of rapid technological innovation, increasing globalisation, dwindling natural resources and the need to generate economic growth which delivers greater well-being for society. At Imperial College Business School, we tackle global business problems through innovative technology and pioneering leadership.

Imperial is consistently ranked amongst the top 10 global universities. By combining the highest academic standards with the very latest business practice, Imperial College Business School gives graduates the edge in a complex and competitive environment. Situated in London, one of the world’s most influential financial and cultural centres, we shape and inspire visionary leaders, giving them lifelong access to a diverse network of brilliant minds.

At Imperial we equip the next generation of business leaders with the skills required to help shape the future of society.”

Welcome to Imperial College Business School

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Dr Katja AhoniemiProgramme Director and Principal Teaching Fellow

“Embarking on an MBA is a decision to be the best in business that you can be, and I am delighted to introduce you to our world-class programme for exceptional business professionals.

Whatever your ambitions, this intensive, one year programme is the perfect starting point in your career transformation. Honing your current skill set, core modules will expand your knowledge whilst electives give you an opportunity to specialise in a particular area of business. Your analytical, innovative and entrepreneurial skill set will be challenged and stretched, and a selection of exciting projects will give you the chance to apply your learning in real-world situations. Outside of the classroom our career service, developed specifically for MBA students, will ensure that you are equipped with the tools vital to securing your ideal role as a business leader.

Throughout the programme you will learn from, and alongside, brilliant business minds from varied sectors and nationalities. We are ideally located in London, one of the world’s business capitals. Imperial’s connections attract senior business leaders as speakers and visiting lecturers, giving you a great opportunity to extend your strong international network.

The Imperial MBA will equip you with the tactics, resilience and confidence required to lead within today’s exciting and dynamic business climate. There has never been a better time to invest in yourself and rise to the challenge.”

Imperial College Business School is renowned for innovation and our MBA is consistently ranked in the top 10 worldwide for entrepreneurship.

Ranking in World

Ranking in Europe

Ranking in UK

Business Week Full-Time MBA Ranking 2014 Ranked 23rd globally (non-US schools)

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Financial Times Full-Time MBA Ranking 2015(published in January)

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At Imperial College Business School we drive global business and social transformation through the fusion of business, technology and an entrepreneurial mindset. Our programmes inspire intelligent and creative minds from a diverse range of backgrounds to be the world’s future leaders.

A top global university Imperial College London is one of the world’s top 10 universities, with a reputation built on solid principles and practical expertise. Studying with us will open doors across the world and give you access to the very latest research in business, technology, science, engineering and healthcare.

The Imperial advantage

Financial TimesEuropean Business School Ranking 2014We are 3rd in the UK and 13th in Europe *

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* excluding multi-campus programmes

Triple accreditedWe are among just 1% of business schools worldwide to achieve triple accreditation from AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS. This is in recognition of the excellence of our degree programmes and proves our position as one of the world’s elite business schools.

top 1%

QS World University Ranking 2014–15 Imperial College London is ranked 2nd globally

Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2014–15Imperial College London is ranked 9th globally

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A world-class educationImperial College Business School is at the centre of this world-leading university and our high standard of teaching and research is evidenced by our achievements.

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The fusion of business and technologyUndertaking your MBA here will transform you into a business executive who has the analytical skills, passion and confidence to tackle global business problems.

Unlike other business schools, our pioneering research and expertise does not stop with business. Our connections and partnerships with Imperial College London’s outstanding Engineering, Medicine and Natural Sciences faculties offers you a unique experience, making you attractive to employers from every sector.

Our highly practical, paperless programmes make your learning relevant for today’s competitive job market and keep you up-to-date with the latest developments in your chosen field.

A faculty of leading expertsOur faculty members combine an understanding of current best practice in global business theory with an immersion in the practical issues of today’s global corporations through their research and consultancy projects.

From classroom lectures to seminars and informal chats, faculty members and students work together to expand the boundaries of business knowledge and practice.

Tailored career and professional development service We have a dedicated Careers team for the exclusive use of Business School students. Your personal career coach will work with you to help identify your career and professional goals, and equip you with the tools to achieve them. A range of services are on offer, including unlimited bespoke one-to-one consultations, group workshops, skills sessions and corporate presentations.

Access to cross-disciplinary institutionsBeing a postgraduate student at Imperial gives you access to a number of cross-faculty centres and institutes throughout the College.

These include:

Data Science Institute – conducts research that pursues world-class data-driven innovation

Grantham Institute for Climate Change – drives forward climate and environment related research

KPMG Centre for Advanced Business Analytics – focuses on developing fresh approaches to working with and harnessing the power of big data

Brevan Howard Centre for Financial Analysis – enhances expertise in financial economics

Institute of Global Health Innovation – works to support the identification, development and widespread diffusion of healthcare innovation

Energy Futures Lab – works to tackle the broad range of energy challenges that the world faces

Innovative learning environmentImperial nurtures innovation and entrepreneurship, and initiatives throughout the year encourage students to take a proactive approach.

These include:

Imperial Launch Pad – gives our students direct access to a wide range of incubators, hubs, accelerators, thinking spaces, and other dynamic organisations working in the capital’s start-up scene

Imperial Create Lab – an innovation community and pre-accelerator that imparts real innovation skills and offers our students the chance to move their project ideas into a viable career path

Imperial College Advanced Hackspace – offers students a new way to turn their project ideas into physical prototypes through access to workshops, like-minded individuals and labs around Imperial

Social Enterprise Academy – supports students who want to use their entrepreneurial talents to make a difference

Althea-Imperial Programme – provides support for developing the leadership and entrepreneurial skills of our talented female students

“The Imperial College brand is recognised all over the world. I wanted that on my CV.”

Angelo SorrentinoFull-Time MBA 2014–15

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Leading firms from every major sector are based in the UK’s capital, alongside Europe’s largest start-up community. In a city with a mindset that embraces innovation, you will also have access to the skillsets of a huge network of passionate innovators and entrepreneurs.

London offers unparalleled access to real-world experience and Imperial’s proximity to the City, the capital’s financial and business hub, gives you a unique opportunity to visit and learn from top global organisations. Imperial’s partnerships and networks amongst London’s business world are extensive and our Employer Relations team brings this community to you within the Business School. Our industry connections also give you direct access to business experts

as they join you on campus, sharing their wealth of experience as guest speakers and lecturers.

With 300 languages spoken and 37% of inhabitants coming from outside the UK, London is a world in one city. Whether it’s people, food or entertainment, the diversity here is unrivalled and Imperial is situated in South Kensington, in the heart of cultural London. Right on our doorstep alone, you have access to some of the world’s most famous museums, art galleries, parks and restaurants.

Just a short walk from the Business School is one of the world’s most famous venues, the Royal Albert Hall, where your time at Imperial will come to a spectacular close at your graduation ceremony.

Vibrant, diverse and well-connected, studying in London means studying in one of the world’s greatest cities. London’s reputation as a global centre for business and finance attracts the brightest business and creative minds, making it the perfect place to forge lifelong professional relationships and networks.

London: a city of opportunity

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* Office of National Statistics

In 2014 184,671 companies were born in London - that’s one new business every three minutes

3rd best student city in the world according to the QS Best Student City Ranking 2015

With 99% of all business activity occurring in time zones that overlap with London’s working day, London attracts more European headquarters than any other city

Over 150 public parks contribute to London being 40% green space - that’s about 173 square kilometres

Interesting things to know about London

Serpentine Gallery A popular contemporary art gallery located a short walk away.

Royal Albert Hall A world famous concert hall and the venue of your graduation.

Imperial College The Business School is based on Imperial’s campus in South Kensington.

Hyde Park One of the largest of London’s Royal Parks, right on our doorstep.

National Gallery Over 2,300 paintings are held here, including many famous masterpieces.

Regents Park This Royal Park is the largest grass area for sports in central London.

Buckingham Palace The Queen’s official London residence. The State Rooms are open to visitors every summer.

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British Museum Dedicated to human history and culture. The most popular UK attraction.

Big Ben & Houses of Parliament One of London’s four UNESCO World Heritage sites and an iconic London building.

London Eye An observation wheel that showcases a spectacular 360-degree view of the city.

Tower of London Established in 1066, this historic castle played a prominent role in English history.

St Paul’s Cathedral A magnificent working cathedral and venue, sitting at the top of the highest point in London.

Tower Bridge Arguably one of the most famous structures in the world.

Tate Modern Britain’s national museum of modern and contemporary art from around the world.

1 Canada Square Located in the major business district of Canary Wharf.

30 St Mary Axe Known fondly as “The Gherkin”, a dramatic landmark in London’s main financial district.

The Shard At 306 metres high, the Shard offers breath-taking views across the city.

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White City

Shepherd’s Bush

Hammersmith

Earl’s Court

Fulham

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Mayfair

Belgravia

Battersea

Kensington

Chelsea

Fitzrovia

Holborn

Clerkenwell

Southbank

Lambeth

City

Shoreditch

Southwark

Whitechapel

Mile End

Stepney

Shadwell

Wapping

Docklands

Westminister

Russell Square

Covent Garden

Bethnal Green

Soho

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The capital welcomed over 17.4 million international visitors in 2014*. It is home to four UNESCO world heritage sites, 173 museums, 857 art galleries and over 100 theatres

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Female

Male

Nationality by region

Class profileFull-Time MBA 2014–15 students

24% UK

15% Europe (excl. UK)

14% Americas

3% Africa/Middle East

44% Asia/Pacific

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31%

Class size

Average years’ work experience

Average age

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Our reputation as a world-leading university attracts high calibre students from across the world. You will find yourself studying alongside a community of exceptional individuals, learning about various cultures and gaining insight into different global business practises.

21% Banking/Finance

14% Energy/Utilities

13% Consumer goods/Retail

13% Consulting/Professional services

10% IT/Telecoms/Technology

8% Engineering/Manufacturing

6% Pharma/Healthcare

5% Not for Profit

3% Real estate

7% Other

Employment by sector pre-MBA

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Equipping a new generation of business leaders with an analytical, innovative and entrepreneurial skill set.

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Online pre-study modules

Perspectives on Practice

Individual Project

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Internship

Capstone

Programme structure

Core 1 modules

– Business Economics – Accounting – Organisational Behaviour – Decision Analytics

Leadership and team building day

Strategic Problem Solving

Careers Week Challenge

Careers

– Interview a Leader – Personal Leadership Journey – One-to-one coaching – Professional skills workshops – Careers clubs – Alumni mentoring

Core 2 modules

– Marketing – Corporate Finance – Strategy – Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Ethics and Values

Core 3 modules

– Operations – Macroeconomics – Investments and Risk Management

– Design Thinking and Innovative Problem Solving

European Networking Trip

Imperial Innovation Challenge

Group Consulting Project

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Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Design Project

Elective pathways

– Finance – Innovation and Entrepreneurship

– Strategy and Management

– Analytics and Digital Marketing

Global Experience Week

Exchange opportunities (optional)

ExamsExams

↓ September ↓ November ↓ December ↓ January 2017 ↓ March ↓ April ↓ June ↓ September↓ Pre-Sept 2016

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Core modulesThe core modules will build rapidly on your previous experience, while introducing new and challenging disciplines. You will cover the general functions of management, explore essential business topics and acquire the skills to be an effective and inspiring leader.

Additional modulesThese compulsory modules are designed to evolve you into a well-rounded, responsible leader, ready to face the business challenges of the future.

Ethics and Values The integrity of big businesses is often questioned, particularly since the recent financial crisis. This module explores the ethical dimensions of modern corporate life and how they relate to your aspirations in business.

Strategic Problem Solving This module will provide you with the key techniques you need to complete your MBA successfully. It will equip you with a number of practical and analytical toolkits commonly used by top consultancy firms and sought after by employers.

The Imperial MBA is a transformational experience to shape you into one of tomorrow’s leaders. Joining an intimate class of students, your experience is tailored to your own career objectives, combining your aspiration and vision with our unique learning experience.

Programme content

On this one year programme you will study core modules to build your foundation in business, and then shape your own elective and project portfolio to suit your personal academic and career ambitions.

Online pre-study modulesPre-study modules ensure that all students have the knowledge and skills required for the start of the programme. You will be able to access modules covering mathematics, accounting and career and professional development from three months prior to the start of the programme.

Leadership and team building day To kickstart your journey we offer a leadership and team building day which allows you to explore how individual characteristics affect leadership styles, as well as spending time in your syndicate teams.

ElectivesElectives allow you to specialise in areas of particular interest, developing your expertise with your future career objectives in mind.

Supported by our own experienced faculty, many of the electives include guest lecturers from industry and other academic institutions who impart their unique insights and real-world experience to the class.

There is a wide range of elective options, from which approximately 20 are run each year depending on student interest. Many focus on the development of skills and expertise, while others focus on the application of ideas to sector-specific challenges. You will choose six electives and can apply to sit in on a further two, for which you will not be assessed.

The electives also offer you the chance to interact with new classmates that closely mirror the workforce. Shared across the MBA programme portfolio, you will have the opportunity to work together with the Executive MBA and Global Online MBA classes. If you are looking to enter financial services after graduation, you can opt to take finance electives alongside MSc students on our Finance programmes.

MBA electives usually run over four days during the spring or summer terms and are offered over weekdays or weekends.

Whatever you want to achieve from the electives, the Careers team, MBA team and faculty members are available to advise and help guide your choice.

Elective portfolio

Finance

Behavioural Finance

Advanced Corporate Finance

Mergers and Acquisitions

Private Equity

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Managing and Valuing Intellectual Property

Venture Capital Finance

Design Management

Clean Technology/Investment

Strategy and Management

International Business

Breakout Strategy

Hi-tech Strategy

Business Strategy, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability

Managing Negotiations

Managing Infrastructure Projects

Globalisation

Management Challenges in Healthcare

Leadership

Analytics and Digital Marketing

Brand Management

Pricing Strategy

Social Media

Consumer Behaviour

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An MBA allows you to develop the skills and qualities necessary to be a true business leader. Alongside your core modules and electives, the Imperial MBA includes a variety of activities designed to develop your communication and presentation skills, team work and awareness of the business world and the nature of leadership.

Practical learning

Imperial Innovation Challenge This project links the Business School with the expertise of other Imperial faculties such as Natural Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to take on global grand challenges in health, energy, environment and the digital universe. Your goal in this intensive, one week learning laboratory is to apply innovative thinking to complex international issues and generate new, exciting business solutions.

Group projectTeamwork will be a valuable asset whatever your intended career path, and the group projects within your MBA will naturally develop your skills. You will be able to choose between two three month projects:

Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Design Project This project allows you to build your own multi-disciplinary team to explore the key challenges of introducing products and services to market. Collaborating with key researchers and practitioners in the field, you will investigate the commercial potential for your own idea, or one being developed by one of our project partners, including Imperial Innovations and the Royal College of Art. By the end of the journey you will have explored the process of preparing a start-up and be experienced in how to exploit the power of design and innovation to transform ideas into a new product or service.

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Consulting Project This project will see you working with an external organisation on a real-world consulting project. Building on your innovative thinking and entrepreneurial abilities, you will work together to produce recommendations that will be presented directly to the client.

A wide range of organisations have taken part and recent clients have included Cisco, Shell, GSK and Thomson Reuters. This project is a perfect opportunity to prove your talent in front of business professionals, putting into practice what you’ve learnt in the classroom.

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“We had a great opportunity to work with other people outside the Business School. During the Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Design project, we worked with Imperial College Engineering faculty and the Royal College of Art where we explored the many great engineering innovations. This is something you can't find in any other Business School.”

M. Zaki KamardinFull-Time MBA 2014–15

Perspectives on PracticePerspectives on Practice is an individual, self-directed part of the programme that lets you make your own choice about the direction of your MBA. Reflecting on your MBA learning as you near the end of your studies, you will choose to undertake either an internship or an individual project.

Internship If you choose to undertake an internship, you will be supported by our Careers team to organise one with a company that you are interested in. You’ll be able to continue developing your practical skills while forming useful industry relationships. At the end of your internship you will submit a project based on your work.

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Individual Project Alternatively, you may pick a client of your choice and conduct an independent project. This will allow you to develop your ideas on a topic of interest, most likely relevant to your own practice, by considering the implications of current thinking within an applied context.

CapstoneTailored to the interests and career aims of each class of MBA students, your capstone experience will round off your learning and reunite you with your classmates.

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Global opportunities

Today’s markets are no longer localised. Competition is on a global scale and our teaching reflects this. Whilst studying on the MBA, you will explore global business by taking part in two international trips; one in Europe to expose you to European business and policy, and one to expose you to international markets. These are an integral part of the Full-Time MBA programme, with costs included in your tuition fees.

European Networking Trip During this visit to a key European city you will have the opportunity to explore business in a European Union context. Previous students have visited the EU’s capital city, Brussels, and had a chance to visit the European Commission and learn more about the EU’s business practices.

Global Experience Week The Global Experience Week allows you to immerse yourself in the business environment of another country. Together with the rest of your class, you will travel to explore business in an international context. Through a combination of visits to top local companies, as well as international companies based in the country, you will learn more about business from top executives. For example, the 2014–15 class went to China and met with companies as diverse as supermarket Tesco, internet search giant Baidu, Shanghai General Motors and advertising agency Wieden + Kennedy.

Exchange opportunitiesSelect students will be able to take part in our exchange programmes, giving you the opportunity to study abroad as part of your MBA.

Foreign language classesWith business taking place on an increasingly global scale, foreign language skills are highly sought after. You can complete one foreign language course, at no additional cost, alongside your MBA study. Classes available include: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Japanese and Mandarin.

“Our class spent a week in China which was absolutely brilliant. We travelled to Beijing and Shanghai and visited Western companies operating in China. Visiting the companies allowed me to see for myself the importance of business to China. I can feel the impact each day when I read the news and speak to colleagues and friends about China and its future.”

Nicole SpitalieriFull-Time MBA 2014–15

Studying in a highly international class, you will be encouraged to adopt a global perspective.

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Build your network

Your time at Imperial offers you an unrivalled opportunity to make long-lasting contacts that will prove vital in your future career. You can expect to mix with fellow students, alumni, world-leading faculty and senior business professionals – all with the potential to enrich you, both professionally and personally.

Speaker series Throughout the year, key business figures join us at the Business School to speak at our stimulating speaker series. These talks are a valuable opportunity to learn from and network with senior leaders.

Recent talks exclusive to our MBA students include:

Paul WillmottDirector, McKinsey Big data

Luc BardinGlobal Head of Marketing, BP Creating strategic partnerships in global marketing

Professor Domenico SiniscalcoVice Chairman, Morgan Stanley Eurozone 2018: what should we expect ten years after the Lehman Brother’s collapse

Richard WilliamsGroup Managing Director, Mott MacDonald Risk management: when management get it wrong

Dian GomesGroup Director, MAS Holdings Leadership and being the ‘cornerman’ for your team

Heather TownsendAuthor, FT Guide to Business Networking Improve your professional networking

Imperial Business InsightsThe Imperial Business Insights speaker series explores the key challenges faced in the business world today. Our speakers are at the forefront of business thinking – they’re sector leaders who shape and influence global trends. These talks are open to all staff and students at Imperial College Business School.

Recent Business Insights speakers include:

Graeme PitkethlyExecutive Chairman, Unilever The U in Unilever

Andrew OwensChief Executive, Greenergy Novel sources of funding for entrepreneurial companies: the Greenergy experience

Colin ByrneChief Executive Officer – UK & EMEA, Weber Shandwick Digital communication – changing landscape for the future of business?

Michael LiebreichChairman of the Advisory Board, Bloomberg New Energy Finance Investment strategy in renewable energy and financial challenges in the energy industry

Ashok VaswaniCEO, Barclays Personal and Corporate Banking Rebuilding trust in the banking industry

“Having a small cohort gives us lots of opportunities to network whenever there is an event, and as Imperial is located in London there are a lot of professionals from different industries visiting us throughout the year.”

Alan MaFull-Time MBA 2014–15

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Student careers clubsThe School supports a number of student-led careers clubs which bring together MBA and MSc students with similar areas of career interest or professional backgrounds. The clubs run a number of events throughout the year that give you the opportunity to network with other students, learn from alumni and professionals and build relationships with companies.

Companies that have presented at careers clubs, events recently include Deloitte, EY, Accenture, Microsoft, Google, Mitsubishi, Singapore Airlines, Diageo and IDEA Pharma, and Imperial College NHS Foundation Trust.

Work, study, life balanceSocially, you’ll have the chance to take part in clubs and sport, giving you the chance to meet students from across Imperial College London.

You’ll also receive free membership of Ethos, our sports centre, while nominated student representatives from the Business School organise a wide variety of social events.

More information on student clubs can be found at imperialcollegeunion.org

The Business School careers clubs are:

Asia Business club

BioPharma and Healthcare club

Business Lab (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

Business School Consulting club

Marketing and Digital society

Private Equity and Venture Capital club

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Giving you lifelong access to a diverse network of brilliant minds.

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Faculty: our world-renowned experts

Our world-class faculty are leaders in the field of business practice. They combine theoretical knowledge from their cutting-edge research with the latest practical insights from their extensive work with industry and government. Their experience of advising companies and tackling business challenges brings theory to life.

Dr Ileana StiglianiAssistant Professor in Design and Innovation

Dr Ileana Stigliani’s research focuses on how material artifacts and practices influence cognitive processes – including sensemaking and sensegiving , categorisation, and perceptions of organisational and professional identities – within organisations. She received her PhD in Management from Bocconi University, Milan. Dr Stigliani is Assistant Professor in Design and Innovation at the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Group.

Professor Franklin AllenExecutive Director of the Brevan Howard Centre and Professor of Finance

Professor Franklin Allen’s main areas of interest are corporate finance, asset pricing, financial innovation, comparative financial systems and financial crises. He received his doctorate from the University of Oxford and spent over 30 years at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was the Nippon Life Professor of Finance and Co-Director of the Wharton Financial Institutions Center.

Professor Jonathan HaskelChair in Economics

Professor Jonathan Haskel’s main research interests are productivity, innovation, intangible investment and growth. His current research includes study of how much firms invest in “intangible” or “knowledge” assets, such as software, R&D and new business processes, how much such investment contributes to economic growth as a whole, and what public policy implications there might be, especially for science policy. Professor Haskel has just finished eight years as a Member of the UK Competition Commission, including serving on the panel investigation into The British Airports Authority.

Professor Andreas EisingerichProfessor in Marketing

Professor Andreas Eisingerich focuses a large proportion of his studies and teaching on the concept of innovation. He earned his master’s and doctorate from the University of Cambridge, Judge Business School. Much of Professor Eisingerich’s research on innovation has been widely published and translated into several languages. He also acts as a reviewer for a number of marketing journals and is best known for his work on consumer engagement and communication strategies, brand management and service innovation.

Faculty belong to three research departments:

Department of Finance

Department of Management

Department of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2015Ranked (joint) 2nd for the percentage of international faculty (90%)

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Dr Annabelle GawerAssociate Professor in Strategy and Innovation

Dr Annabelle Gawer is an expert on digital platforms and innovative business ecosystems. Her research on platforms is highly cited and has been featured in many top international journals as well as The Economist and The Wall Street Journal. She has also published two landmark books, Platform Leadership, and Platforms, Markets and Innovation. Dr Gawer teaches digital platforms, high-tech strategy, and strategic management to MBA students and Executive Education clients.

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Building your career

From the moment you accept your offer of a place on the Full-Time MBA, you will benefit from the support and guidance available from our Career and Professional Development Service. Whether you are looking to progress within your organisation, are seeking a new challenge, want to gain further insight into a family business or start your own entrepreneurial venture, we will help you take an active approach.

Career and Professional Development ServiceAn MBA is about advancing your career and we’re here to help you achieve your goals from day one. The career and professional development element is a central benefit of undertaking an MBA, and as such, forms a significant part of your journey to become a future leader.

One of the many benefits of a small MBA cohort is having access to a highly personalised career service throughout your year at the Business School. Your own dedicated career coach will work closely with you in formulating your post-MBA career strategy, guiding you through the career management process we have developed specifically for MBA students.

Employer relationsOnce you have been through the career strategy and self-awareness elements of the Personal Leadership Journey, the Employer Relations team will work with recruiters and alumni to source suitable roles for you to apply to, or will share your CV with them directly. The team also supports your access to networking opportunities with businesses on campus throughout the academic year, as well as contacts you may wish to approach for your project or internship.

Careers Week ChallengeA dynamic team challenge will give you the chance to step out of your comfort zone, increase your self-awareness and gain a better understanding of your abilities in many of the soft skills so crucial to business success. The feedback you’re given on your performance, both as a group and as an individual participant, will help you to adapt and excel in your career.

“The Personal Leadership Journey at Imperial College was one of the reasons I decided to come to the School. I had the opportunity to really develop a personal relationship with my career coach, making the most out of my time and all the resources available.”

Maria Ximena GuzmanFull-Time MBA 2014–15

You will also have access to:

Personalised one-to-one coaching

Psychometric tests

E-resources

Online job board

Skills workshops

Alumni mentoring

CV and Profile books showcasing our MBA students to partner organisations

Personal Leadership JourneyThe Personal Leadership Journey will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and take charge of your development path. You will address your professional development areas through a range of activities including workshops, reflective exercises and one-to-one meetings. Through these activities you will be taught vital skills to help prepare you for your post-MBA career.

The Personal Leadership Journey emphasises three main and interconnected elements:

Career strategy – Develops a clear foundation for your individual career strategy by mapping out your career, personal and leadership objectives.

Self-awareness – Identifies your strengths, both as an individual and a team member, and your professional and leadership development areas. This feedback will perform the basis of your bespoke Personal Development Plan

Professional development – A range of workshops on offer will address the identified development needs from within your Personal Development Plan

The Personal Leadership Journey also prepares you to put your best foot forward when interviewing with prospective employers, networking with senior alumni who influence hiring decisions, and building your own networks through the Imperial MBA projects and internships.

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2014 graduates post-MBA:

employed three months after graduation

made a functional change

made an industry change

started own business

changed location

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63%

67%

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Career outcomes

The Imperial MBA will enable you to increase your value and improve your chances of achieving your career goals, whether that means promotion, a change of sector or starting your own business. Just as our students come from a diverse range of backgrounds and countries, the destinations of our students are equally as broad.

Employment by sector

29% Consulting

24% Banking/Finance

10% Consumer/Retail

7% Engineering/Construction

7% IT/Telecoms/Tech

7% Start-up

5% Marketing

2% Energy

2% Law

2% Pharma/Biotech/Healthcare

2% Private equity

2% Real estate

Employment by location

65% UK

18% Asia

8% Americas

4% Europe (non UK)

4% Middle East

2% Africa

Recent recruiters include:

Accenture

AECOM

Babcock

Barclays

BP

Capco

CSC

Deloitte

Deutsche Bank

EBRD

Emerson

EY

Financial Conduct Authority

GE

Hamilton Bradshaw

Imperial Innovations

Infosys

KPMG

McKinsey

Morgan Stanley

onefinestay

PA Consulting

PayPal

Sony Music

Strategy&

Technology Strategy Board

Technopolis

Thomson Reuters

Carlos VitoriaFull-Time MBA 2012–13

Nationality: Spanish Pre-MBA employment: Project and Programme Manager, IRIDIUM Infrastructure Concessions (ACS Group) Post-MBA: Sungevity Europe, Strategy Consultant and Deloitte MCS Management Consultant

“The knowledge and soft skills that I acquired at the School made me a much more well-rounded and versatile business person. The MBA was fundamental for my career change from project management and civil engineering to management consulting. My year at the School also gave me exposure to other industries, such as renewable energy, that I had not worked in before.”

Jenny YaoFull-Time MBA 2004–05

Nationality: Chinese Pre-MBA employment: Manager, Liaocheng Neurosurgery Hospital, China Post-MBA: Director, KPMG China

“The MBA programme helped me to build my strengths in a number of areas, not only management theory and tools but also teamwork and people skills. After the MBA I worked in a number of change management, strategic and operational roles at hospitals in the UK, before moving back to China in early 2013 to take up new challenges as a partner and Head of Healthcare Consulting at KPMG China & HK. What I have achieved after my MBA is something I never imagined I could. It is definitely worth the investment as the MBA programme helped me to have a new career in a new country.”

Hear from our alumniFind out from some of our graduates how their careers have been transformed by the Imperial MBA.

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Your international networkGraduation is not the end of your relationship with Imperial. As an alumnus of the Business School and Imperial College London, you’ll be part of a vibrant alumni network with over 170,000 members worldwide in more than 190 countries, and with links into virtually every business sector. As a student and alumnus of the Business School, you will have lifelong access to leading business professionals, thinkers and decision makers across all industry sectors.

Continuing professional development and networkingYou’ll have access to a wealth of opportunities to develop your professional and business networks after you graduate. These include inspiring professional development events, as well as professional interest networks, guest lectures and presentations, and the opportunity to participate in electives alongside current Business School students.

We also offer the chance to build business and personal networks with like-minded professionals through a range of events organised across the globe in conjunction with our active international network.

Stay involvedThere are many ways you can continue to play an active role with the Business School and ensure we remain a world-class teaching institute with a strong global community. No matter where you are based or how much time you have available, you can contribute to the School, the student experience and the continuing growth of an engaged alumni network.

As a member of the alumni network, our Career and Professional Development Service offers you the ongoing support you need as you develop a successful and fulfilling career.

Find out more: imperial.ac.uk/business-school/alumni

A lifelong community

Our alumni network offers you access to a wide range of practical benefits and connections that will be invaluable to you while you are at Imperial, and during your subsequent career.

Benefits on offer to our prestigious alumni network include:

Invitations to events around the world

Discounts on evening classes, gym membership and more

Exclusive access to an alumni lounge and meeting space

Ongoing career support and access to electives

“Staying connected to the alumni network is important for several reasons. You can tap into the alumni network for help or guidance in specific matters. The network is a strong source for future job or business opportunities and it gives you access to a strong pool of talent if your company needs to hire. Also, having access to different views on what is going on in your industries of interest is always enriching.”

Carlos VitoriaFull-Time MBA 2012–13 student

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Admissions

Entry requirementsA First or Second Class Honours degree (or international equivalent) from a recognised university, or an acceptable professional qualification.

Minimum GMAT score of 600

Minimum three years’ relevant postgraduate work experience

A full list of entry requirements for this programme is available online: imperial.ac.uk/business-school/ full-time-mba/entry-requirements

English language requirementAll applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. Students who are not native speakers of English, or were not awarded their degree in a qualifying English speaking country, must demonstrate their proficiency by completing an approved English language qualification (including GCSE English, IELTS or TOEFL) at the required level.

Full English language requirements and accepted standards are available at: imperial.ac.uk/business-school/english-language-requirement

How to applyOur Full-Time MBA has one intake each year in September. As the programme is highly competitive we recommend that you apply as early as possible.

All applications are made online. As part of your application you will be required to provide the following:

A three-minute video pitch

Two professional references

Complete degree transcripts

GMAT results

Personal statement

CV

Career planning essays

English language test results (if applicable)

To submit an application you will need to pay a non-refundable application processing fee of £100.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview before a final decision is made by the Admissions committee.

Application deadlines

Application deadline

Admissions decision issued

Round 1: 13 November 2015

11 December 2015

Round 2: 29 January 2016

26 February 2016

Round 3: 11 March 2016

22 April 2016

Round 4: 20 May 2016

17 June 2016

Fees and funding£45,000 | September 2016

The fee shown above is provisional and may be subject to change. Please see our website for confirmation.

ScholarshipsSignificant scholarship funding is available to the most talented applicants for the September 2016 intake. All self-funded candidates will automatically be considered for a scholarship.

Full information about all available scholarships is available online: imperial.ac.uk/business-school/full-time-mba/scholarships

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Attend an information sessionA great way to find out more about the Imperial MBA is to attend one of our information sessions, either on campus or online. These are held throughout the year and give you an opportunity to meet staff, current students and alumni.

International fairsWe also attend a number of international fairs each year, where you can meet our Recruitment team.

Please visit imperial.ac.uk/business-school/programmes/meet-us for a full list of upcoming events.

Request a personal consultationIf you would like a personal meeting, we are happy to arrange individual consultations to discuss our MBA programme in detail, assess your suitability and answer any questions you may have.

These can take place in a way that’s convenient to you, whether it’s on the phone, via Skype or in London at our campus. Simply email a copy of your CV and preferred appointment time to [email protected] to arrange a meeting.

Contact a current student or alumnusYou may find it helpful to get in touch with a current student or alumnus to hear about their experience on our Imperial MBA.

Attend a lectureJoining an MBA lecture gives you the opportunity to experience our teaching first-hand, explore the Business School and meet our current students.

To be connected with a student or alumnus, or to attend a lecture, please contact our Recruitment team on [email protected].

Meet us

We understand that applying for an MBA is a big decision. There are many ways that you can find out more about the programme before submitting your application.

Follow us on social media:

facebook.com/imperialbusiness

@imperialbiz

linkedin.com/edu/school?id=42089

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Find out more:T: +44 (0)20 7594 9206

E: [email protected]

W: imperial.ac.uk/business-school/mba

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Disclaimer: While all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the information in this publication is correct, matters covered by this publication are subject to change. Some electives are run subject to student interest and availability and not all combinations of electives may always be possible. Imperial College Business School reserves the right to withdraw or replace an elective and accepts no liability for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions.

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