2. Imperial means
Intelligent Business
Inspiring visionary leaders to unlock
opportunities through the fusion of
intelligent business and technology.
Imperial means Intelligent Business
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
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3. Professor G. ‘Anand’
Anandalingam
Dean 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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4. Dr Katja Ahoniemi
Programme 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)
34th
11th
4th
23rd
Financial Times Full-Time MBA
Ranking 2015
(published in January)
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5. 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 Times
European Business
School Ranking 2014
We are 3rd in the UK and
13th in Europe *
3rd
* excluding multi-campus programmes
Triple accredited
We 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
2014–15
Imperial College London is
ranked 9th globally
2nd
9th
A world-class education
Imperial 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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6. Thefusionofbusinessandtechnology
Undertaking 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 experts
Our 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
institutions
Being 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
InstituteofGlobalHealthInnovation–
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 environment
Imperial 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 Sorrentino
Full-Time MBA 2014–15
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7. 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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8. * 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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Maida Vale
Paddington
Marylebone
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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9. Female
Male
Nationality by region
Class profile
Full-Time MBA 2014–15 students
24%
UK
15%
Europe
(excl. UK)
14%
Americas
3%
Africa/
Middle East
44%
Asia/
Pacific
69%
31%
Class size
Average years’
work experience
Average age
62
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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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10. Full-Time MBA –
programme details
Equipping a new generation of business
leaders with an analytical, innovative and
entrepreneurial skill set.
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11. Online
pre-study
modules
Perspectives on Practice
Individual Project
or
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
or
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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12. Core modules
The 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 modules
These 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 modules
Pre-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.
Electives
Electives 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
ManagementChallengesinHealthcare
Leadership
Analytics and Digital Marketing
Brand Management
Pricing Strategy
Social Media
Consumer Behaviour
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13. 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 project
Teamwork 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.
or
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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14. “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 Kamardin
Full-Time MBA 2014–15
Perspectives on Practice
Perspectives 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.
or
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.
Capstone
Tailored 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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15. 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 opportunities
Select 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 classes
With 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 Spitalieri
Full-Time MBA 2014–15
Studying in a highly international
class, you will be encouraged to
adopt a global perspective.
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16. 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 Willmott
Director, McKinsey
Big data
Luc Bardin
Global Head of Marketing, BP
Creating strategic partnerships in
global marketing
Professor Domenico Siniscalco
Vice Chairman, Morgan Stanley
Eurozone 2018: what should we
expect ten years after the Lehman
Brother’s collapse
Richard Williams
Group Managing Director,
Mott MacDonald
Risk management: when
management get it wrong
Dian Gomes
Group Director, MAS Holdings
Leadership and being the ‘cornerman’
for your team
Heather Townsend
Author, FT Guide to
Business Networking
Improve your professional networking
Imperial Business Insights
The 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 Pitkethly
Executive Chairman, Unilever
The U in Unilever
Andrew Owens
Chief Executive, Greenergy
Novel sources of funding for
entrepreneurial companies: the
Greenergy experience
Colin Byrne
Chief Executive Officer – UK EMEA,
Weber Shandwick
Digital communication – changing
landscape for the future of business?
Michael Liebreich
Chairman of the Advisory Board,
Bloomberg New Energy Finance
Investment strategy in renewable
energy and financial challenges in the
energy industry
Ashok Vaswani
CEO, 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 Ma
Full-Time MBA 2014–15
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17. Student careers clubs
The 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 balance
Socially, 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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19. 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 Stigliani
Assistant 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 Allen
Executive 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 Haskel
Chair 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, RD 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 Eisingerich
Professor 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 2015
Ranked (joint) 2nd for the
percentage of international
faculty (90%)
86 faculty members
2nd
86
Dr Annabelle Gawer
Associate 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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20. 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 Service
An 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 relations
Once 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 Challenge
A 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 Guzman
Full-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 Journey
The 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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21. 2014 graduates post-MBA:
employed
three
months after
graduation
made a
functional
change
made an
industry
change
started own
business
changed
location
91%
63%
67%
11%
35%
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 Vitoria
Full-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 Yao
Full-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 alumni
Find out from some of our graduates how their
careers have been transformed by the Imperial MBA.
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22. Your international network
Graduation 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 networking
You’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 involved
There 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.
Asamemberofthealumninetwork,our
CareerandProfessionalDevelopment
Serviceoffersyoutheongoingsupport
youneedasyoudevelopasuccessful
andfulfillingcareer.
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.
Benefitsonoffertoourprestigious
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 Vitoria
Full-Time MBA 2012–13 student
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23. Admissions
Entry requirements
A 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 requirement
All 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 apply
Our 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.
Scholarships
Significant 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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24. Attend an information session
A 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 fairs
We 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 consultation
If 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
mba@imperial.ac.uk to arrange
a meeting.
Contact a current student or alumnus
You 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 lecture
Joining 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
mba@imperial.ac.uk.
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
instagram.com/imperialbiz
Find out more:
T: +44 (0)20 7594 9206
E: mba@imperial.ac.uk
W: imperial.ac.uk/business-school/mba
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