The Cambridge MBA

One year that will last you a lifetime

The Cambridge MBA at a glance

• Duration: 12 months

• Delivery: On-campus, full-time

• 4 projects: two consulting with real clients

• 3 terms consisting of: core courses, intensive careers programme, c.45 elective courses and 8 Concentrations to tailor your learning, plus various summer activities to choose from

• Tuition fees for 2012/13: £36,000

• Average college membership for 2012/13: £2,358

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“The Cambridge MBA is an intense and rewarding experience: your 12 months in this special city will remain with you for life, through the people you’ll meet, the skills you’ll learn and the opportunities you will create for yourself. We look forward to discussing our world-class programme with you.”

Dr Jochen RundeMBA Director

“The Cambridge MBA genuinely puts an emphasis on collaboration and creates a stimulating learning environment, while Cambridge itself is such a beautiful and enriching place to live. I had a lot of fun and made fantastic friends.”

David SabelNational Theatre Cambridge MBA alumnus

What impact will the Cambridge MBA have on you?

• Transform – you will use your new skills to take your career in new directions.

• Advance – you can accelerate your career progression with your new skills and networks.

• Gain a global perspective – our students come from around 40 countries and will provide insights into business in different parts of the world.

• Network – you will join a special group of Cambridge alumni, a group of support in your professional and personal lives.

• Innovate – use your skills to innovate within your chosen path, or even start your own business.

Quick Facts Data from MBA class of 2009/10 88% employed three months out 88% switched location, function or industry Average base salary: £66,000 39% employed in Industry 28% employed in Consulting 25% employed in Finance 8% employed in NGO/Non-Profit/Public Sector Working in 29 countries

Why Cambridge?

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What makes Cambridge unique?• Personalised learning – through our unique

Concentrations, you’ll delve deeper into a business sector which interests you. You’ll also undergo a range of elective courses, practical projects and career sessions, aiming to develop expertise, build exposure, and forge connections to work toward future career goals.

• More practical projects – few programmes give the same emphasis to practical project work that we do. This focus on team work and frequent access to real clients from around the world means you can fast-track to new career opportunities after your MBA.

• The Cambridge experience – no other business school has such a rich and revered intellectual setting, and no other MBA programme has such a holistic approach to business, drawing on disciplines and expertise from around the University. A stand-alone business school cannot offer such breadth of learning.

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“ The Cambridge MBA gave me fresh ideas, re-motivated me and expanded my horizons. I have become a confident entrepreneur, with my own company, in just one year!”

Abel Ureta-Vidal Founder, Eagle Genomics Cambridge MBA alumnus

“Everyone wants their career to move to the next level after their MBA, but at Cambridge there is so much more on offer, which makes the experience unique. I tailored my MBA to secure my dream job.”

Bud SambasivamAccenture Cambridge MBA alumnus

Why Cambridge?

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• Entrepreneurship and innovation – our local region is remarkable for the intensity of innovation and start-up activity, attracting high levels of venture capital and talent. The business school is at the heart of this and as an MBA you’ll have access to this network to seek advice, guidance and career opportunities.

• Access to visionaries, space to explore – our flagship Cambridge Leadership Seminars bring the most successful leaders from a diverse range of sectors to pass on insights to our MBA class. You’ll also have access to professionals via mentors and coaches for consulting projects and concentrations, and faculty weave involvement from practitioners into many courses. This brings new insights and a valuable, exclusive network.

• Fewer, more varied, working closely together – with c.150 in the MBA class each year, you’ll form close bonds with your classmates, which you’d find hard to achieve in business schools with hundreds of MBAs. The size and quality of the cohort will allow you to benefit more fully from the diversity and collaborative ethos we promote.

• 12 month duration – why take longer? – our programme is intensive and fast-paced. With our blend of tailoring, practical projects and high levels of interaction with practitioners, our MBAs make a smooth transition back into working life after they graduate, and are impressed at the return on their investment after just 12 months. So why take longer?

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“ The people in my class at Cambridge could describe how business is being done in Japan, Chile, Germany, South Africa, Vietnam, etc. I wanted the world perspective and I definitely got it.”

Valerie Fitton-Kane OxfamCambridge MBA alumna

“The Cambridge MBA experience has given me so many new options; the new knowledge I’ve acquired and the networking opportunities I’ve had have been invaluable.”

Janine George Vice President Barclays Bank plc Cambridge MBA alumna

Why Cambridge?

Quick Facts Concentrations you can choose from are: Beyond Profit, Cultural, Arts & Media

Management, Energy & Environment, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Health, International Business, Strategy & Marketing Consulting.

Four practical projects (two live consulting projects) Opportunity for internships, dissertation, study-abroad trips Over 45 elective courses, as part of eight Concentrations

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What will you learn?• Skills – you will gain a thorough grounding in the

broad skills of business. World-class faculty will lead courses, and influential business leaders will deliver seminars and workshops. You will also learn from your classmates, who will have a proven track-record of achievement in their chosen career.

• Practical learning – you apply the lessons you learn in the classroom through projects such as the live Global Consulting Project and the year-end Capstone Project.

• Personalised learning – you can customise your learning through our unique Concentrations, blending courses and projects to fit your interests. We will help you draw up a tailored personal development programme that, through the course of your MBA, will give you the skills to become life-long managers of your career.

Why Cambridge?

Highlights of the MBA programme• Orientation – the first 2 weeks to meet, familiarise,

and set the tone for the coming months

• The Cambridge Venture Project – the first group consulting project, working with start-ups and small ventures

• Global Consulting Project – small teams work with international clients on a live project for 4 weeks, sometimes overseas

• Concentrations – your chance to tailor your learning by combining courses, projects and networking events which match your interests

• Capstone Projects – the summation of your concentration learning

• Summer activities – flexible learning – study abroad, internships, dissertation, language courses and more

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“The consulting projects gave me an understanding of what it would be like to work with Google and they gave me the vital contacts to help with my post-MBA career move. Now I work with Google on projects I am passionate about”.

Paula Olivari Google UKCambridge MBA alumna

“A key Cambridge MBA differentiator is the leadership seminars, which are world class. Having dinner with the world’s top business leaders in an ancient Cambridge College is an experience that no other business school can match.”

Sam Mottaghi, Oliver Wyman Cambridge MBA alumnus

Who will you meet?• Achievers – we admit talented people with

leadership potential and a strong record of achievement.

• Expect the unexpected – your classmates will be an inspirational, diverse group of people, from many professional and cultural backgrounds. Everyone has an exciting story to tell. You will form long-lasting friendships with your classmates.

• A wide network – you will build valuable networks outside of the classroom, through the global Cambridge alumni network, project clients and external supporters of the MBA.

• Potential employers – through our careers programme, through practical projects and the courses you choose, you’ll have opportunities to make contact with companies you’d like to work for.

Why Cambridge?

Quick Facts c.150 in the MBA class each year 197,000 Cambridge University alumni 4914 Cambridge Judge Business School alumni

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Who are we looking for?• Work experience: Minimum 3 years (very

strong candidates with less experience are also invited to apply)

• GMAT: Current class average – 684 Mid 80% – (640-740) A balanced score is required

• English proficiency: Fluency or IELTS or TOEFL – see online for score details required

• Undergraduate academic achievement: 1st or 2:1; or top 25%; or GPA of at least 3.3

• Two references: From a peer and a supervisor

More details and online application form at www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/mba/apply

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