THE IMPERIAL EXECUTIVE MBA WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND FORMATS, ENGINEERED AROUND YOU
Imagine innovate inspire I am delighted to introduce you to a world class Executive MBA programme, designed for a new generation of business professional.
Imperial College Business School is consistently ranked amongst the top 10 global universities with a reputation for excellence across several disciplines including science, technology, engineering and medicine. Distinct from other business schools, we are able to deliver our cutting-edge research and expertise not only in business, but across all of these fields to create a truly interdisciplinary learning experience.
Our Executive MBA is designed to provide you with real flexibility. The option of Weekday and Weekend study modes allows you to choose a format which Professor Dorothy Griffiths best complements your personal and professional Programme Director commitments. Choosing the Weekday format will enable more regular interaction and collaboration with your cohort of senior professionals in the London area. Our innovative Weekend format offers the opportunity to study with a diverse, international cohort, many of whom commute from Europe and beyond.
Ranked in the world’s top 10 for both salary increase and career progression*, the Executive MBA will equip you with the tools and confidence to realise your leadership potential.
Embarking on the Imperial Executive MBA is a decision to be the best in business that you can be.
*Financial Times Executive MBA rankings 2012
2 [email protected] On the Imperial Executive MBA, you will harness the creative, aspirational spirit within you. We will help you learn how to bring your ideas to life and make them happen. With cutting-edge thinking and enhanced leadership skills, you will energise others and lead organisational change.
Imagine By opening your mind to the global challenges facing the world today, you will be able to identify and capitalise on the business opportunities of tomorrow. We will stimulate your imagination, encouraging you to reflect on your experiences and redefine your career goals.
Innovate Learn how to focus and apply your talent in modern business. We will provide you with the practical tools and experience to analyse the market, an instinctive grasp of the latest technology, and the ability to develop and implement innovative strategies to affect positive change.
Inspire Ranked in the world’s top 10 for both salary increase and career progress, the Executive MBA will give you the toolkit to become a multi- functional leader and the confidence to meet business challenges head-on. With our lifelong support, you will learn how to influence others and inspire those around you to realise their true potential.
imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 3 THE MBA EXPERIENCE
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weekday Executive MBA weekend Executive MBA 28 74 students students % WHICH STUDY MODE 18 % SUITS ME BEST? international 69 international PAGE 14
WEEKDAY WEEKEND NATIONALITY BY REGION 24 MONTHS 21 MONTHS OF CURRENT STUDENTS
WEEKDAY Executive MBA WEEKEND Executive MBA (Inner) (OUTER) 82% UK 31% UK 11% Europe (excluding UK) 34% Europe (excluding UK) 3.5% Asia/Pacific 22% Asia/Pacific 3.5% Africa/Middle East 4% Africa/Middle East 9% Americas
London is the greenest city of its size in the world. Almost 40% is green space.
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London is regularly ranked amongst The Executive MBA is ranked the world’s top start-up ecosystems. in the world’s top 10 for salary increase and career progress (Financial Times Executive MBA rankings 2012)
Imperial College Business School is among the 1% of business schools worldwide to be accredited London has four UNESCO world heritage sites: Tower of London, Maritime by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB Greenwich, Westminster Palace and Kew’s Royal Botanic Gardens. Imperial College London is ranked in the top ten universities globally (8th in the world, THE World University rankings 2012‑13; 6th in the world, QS World University rankings 2012)
London has hosted the Olympic Games three times – more than any other city in the world.
student clubs and societies
Alumni network of over 140,000 London is Europe’s largest city and the sixth richest in the world.
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imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 5 The Imperial MBA is redefining leadership in a changing world. Drawing on the networks and interdisciplinary expertise of Imperial College London, our MBA programme will enable you to develop solutions to emerging global business challenges; to imagine, innovate and inspire. Collaborative, relevant and cutting‑edge, the Imperial Executive MBA combines your aspiration and vision with our unique learning experience.
What you will gain from the Executive MBA programme:
1 A tailored programme 6 Ongoing career guidance
The programme is constructed to give you flexibility. From the moment you accept a place on the MBA You will tailor the components of your MBA to most programme, you will be assigned a dedicated careers directly benefit your chosen career path. coach who will support your aspirations and ambitions with detailed guidance, coaching and continuing constructive feedback. 2 A truly global outlook
Studying in a highly international cohort, you will be 7 Cutting-edge learning encouraged to adopt a global perspective. Today’s markets are no longer localised, competition is on a Our MBA programme uses paperless delivery, global scale and our teaching reflects this. reflecting changes in the business world and representing a leap forward in the learning and communication process. 3 A practical programme
Built on a strong theoretical base, practical activities 8 A faculty of leading experts – including in-class discussions, live case studies and simulations – will apply the teaching to form a Our highly-rated professors are all experts in their foundation for your future career. field and have strong links with business and industry. Imperial College Business School is joint 1st for the percentage of research activity assessed as world- 4 A city like no other leading or internationally excellent in the latest UK Research Assessment Exercise (2008). One of the best connected cities in the world and host to global companies and world class attractions, London is the ideal location in which to study your 9 Lifelong global networking and support MBA. In ‘Albertopolis’ – the cultural gem created by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in the heyday of As part of the Imperial College London community, you Victorian London – Imperial is situated in a location will have access to our international network of over long associated with innovation and learning. 140,000 distinguished alumni who include influential individuals across all sectors, CEOs of leading companies and world leaders. 5 Global Exposure Week
This week-long study tour allows you to immerse 10 A TRULY INTERDISCIPLINARY EXPERIENCE yourself in the business environment of a specific country. The tour takes you on an intensive exploration Unlike other business schools, our cutting-edge of a country’s business practices, challenges and research and expertise does not stop with business. cultures, using company visits as the ideal setting for Our intersection with our outstanding science, practical case studies, which allow you to apply what technology, engineering and medicine faculties offers you’ve learnt in an international context. you a truly interdisciplinary learning experience.
6 [email protected] The focus on innovation at Imperial was a great match for me and I really made up my mind after attending an event and experiencing the warmth of the Business School and passion to drive change. This really resonated with my previous experience in change management.
Vivian Sowho Weekend Executive MBA 2013-15
imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 7 Your cohort at a glance NATIONALITY BY REGION OF Current STUDENTS Europe (excluding UK) 11% Weekday 34% Weekend
UK 82% Weekday 31% Weekend
Americas n/a Weekday 9% Weekend Africa/Middle East 3.5% Weekday 4% Weekend
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND OF COHORT
WEEKDAY WEEKEND WEEKDAY (Inner) (OUTER) 29% Arts/Humanities/Social Science 12% Arts/Humanities/Social Science 18% Business/Economics/Finance 33% Business/Economics/Finance 28
14% Science/Medicine 15% Science/Medicine students 14% Engineering 20% Engineering 14% IT/Computing/Technology 13% IT/Computing/Technology 7% Environment/Geography 3% Law 74 WEEKEND 4% Law 4% Other
8 [email protected] Weekday Weekday 12 35 Average Years’ AVERAGE Work Experience Age 10 34 WEEKEND WEEKEND
Pre-MBA employment by sector
Banking/Finance 14% Weekday 22% Weekend
Consulting/Professional Services 18% Weekday 8% Weekend
Engineering/Manufacturing 11% Weekday 12% Weekend
Healthcare/Pharma 11% Weekday 9% Weekend
Asia/Pacific IT/Technology 3.5% Weekday N/A Weekday 22% Weekend 18% Weekend
Energy/Mining 7% Weekday 4% Weekend
Entertainment/Leisure 7% Weekday 4% Weekend
Education 7% Weekday 3% Weekend WEEKDAY WEEKDAY FMCG/Retail 3% Weekday % % 5% Weekend 29 18 Real Estate Female International 7% Weekday students Students N/A Weekend
Telecomms % % N/A Weekday 16 69 5% Weekend WEEKEND WEEKEND Other 15% Weekday 10% Weekend
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STADIUM OLYMPIC E15 11 The Imperial Executive MBA programme is designed for ambitious individuals wishing to accelerate their career whilst continuing to excel in a demanding job.
Taking an MBA is a life-changing and demanding Online pre-study courses experience, so we offer flexibility and choice through two formats: the Weekday study mode and Weekend study Pre-study courses ensure that all students have the mode, allowing you to choose the option which best suits basic knowledge and skills required for the start of you, your career and your commitments. the programme. All MBA students access the following courses from three months prior to the start of their Whichever study mode you choose, you will graduate with a thorough knowledge of all the essential business programme: disciplines to make the successful transition from management to leadership. Accounting primer
The programme content is the same across both Mathematics primer study modes: Quantitative methods 7 core courses An online tutor works in tandem with programme 5 elective courses faculty to support your study outside the classroom, monitoring progress and performance in quizzes, and Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Design (IE&D) course providing guidance.
Global Exposure Week
MBA Final Project Foreign Language Classes
Imperial College London’s Humanities Department Cutting-Edge Learning provides the opportunity for MBA students to learn a foreign language. Classes are available in French, Our award-winning* Educational Technology Unit make German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Japanese strategic use of technology throughout the Imperial and Mandarin**. MBA to add real value for students, complementing our outstanding face-to-face teaching. **Students can complete one foreign language course at no cost and additional courses for a fee. Classes available are subject to change. The Imperial MBA is entirely paperless, reflecting the way we work in today’s globalised world. Teaching materials are delivered electronically on iPads, allowing students to edit, annotate and share files quickly. Receiving feedback from tutors and collaborating with classmates is simple Action-based learning is a key with our interactive learning tools. component of the Executive MBA. In-class technology You work and learn together by
Your learning will take place in a technology-enhanced tackling real issues and collectively classroom that uses audience response systems and automated lecture capture, allowing you to access reflecting on your actions, which lecture recordings and review topics when it suits you. guides future action and improves You will also use simulations and online tests to apply your learning in a structured environment. performance.
*Sloan-C Effective Practice Award 2011
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imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 13 WEEKDAY STUDY MODE
timetable (january 2014 intake)
Jan MON 20 tue 21 wed 22 thu 23 fri 24 The Weekday Executive MBA programme has been designed FEB Fri 7 Fri 21 with interactivity in mind. You’ll Mar Fri 7 Fri 21 attend classes every fortnight, studying with enthusiastic and Apr Fri 4 Fri 25 motivated individuals, who May Fri 9 Fri 23 contribute their own particular experience and insights. Jun Fri 6 Fri 20 2014 You will attend on alternate Fridays, plus a five- Jul Fri 4 Fri 18 day block in January and three-day blocks in both September and December. AUG thu 14 Fri 15
You’ll work collaboratively and test out new ideas and Sep wed 3 thu 4 Fri 5 Fri 19 theories in a supportive environment where you can reflect on what you’ve learned. You can then take new OCT fri 3 Fri 17 Fri 31 ideas back to your organisation where you apply them and then feed back your experiences in the classroom NOV fri 14 Fri 28 on a regular basis. DEC wed 10 thu 11 Fri 12 You may find the weekday Jan thu 8 Fri 9 programme suits you if: 2015
You are located in London, or within commuting distance
You have a supportive employer who will allow you to attend lectures on a weekday
You are not able to attend classes at weekends due to professional or personal commitments
You benefit from testing out ideas in a supportive environment before applying them in your organisation
You want more regular interaction with your faculty and peers
Induction Campus attendance Examinations A total of 33 days’ attendance in the first teaching year is required. Attendance in the second year varies according to choice of electives and project. Imperial College Business School reserves the right to make changes to the above timetable at any time.
14 [email protected] Typically, lectures are followed by group work that develops our presentations for the class and consolidates our learning. The Weekday programme has given me the confidence and skills to achieve my goals at work. I now have the frameworks to ensure that I ask probing questions that get to the heart of the issue.
Michael Windmill Weekday Executive MBA 2012-14
imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 15 WEEKEND STUDY MODE
timetable (April 2014 intake)
The Weekend Executive MBA programme has been designed with flexibility in mind. You’ll attend classes over one long weekend per month, studying with our internationally diverse cohort, Apr THU 10 Fri 11 Sat 12 Sun 13 who will offer their own unique May THU 15 Fri 16 Sat 17 Sun 18 viewpoints and experiences. Jun THU 19 Fri 20 Sat 21 Sun 22 You will attend one long weekend a month from April 2014 to January (Thursday afternoon, Friday, Saturday and Jul THU 17 Fri 18 Sat 19 Sun 20 Sunday morning), studying in the day and networking with your MBA colleagues and Business School staff at AUG THU 14 Fri 15 dinner each evening. Sep THU 11 Fri 12 Sat 13 Sun 14 The format of the programme allows students to travel from around the world, giving a truly global Oct THU 9 Fri 10 Sat 11 Sun 12 perspective to your MBA. Nov THU 6 Fri 7 Sat 8 Sun 9 In addition to time spent at the Business School, you’ll have to cover a lot of material independently outside Dec THU 4 Fri 5 Sat 6 Sun 7 the classroom. Online learning tools help you stay in touch between weekends, so you still have support. Jan THU 8 Fri 9 Sat 10 Sun 11 However, you’ll need the confidence to take concepts into the workplace and test them out before covering FEB them in the classroom. Mar 2015 You may find the weekend programme suits you if: Apr
You would like a London-based programme without May the need to relocate
You do not want to take time away from work every Induction fortnight Campus attendance You are able to attend classes at the weekend Examinations Each block runs from 13.15 on Thursday, throughout You enjoy studying independently and want to Friday and Saturday, and concludes on Sunday at 13.15. consolidate your learning by sharing thoughts and Students will attend campus on 38 days in the ideas with your classmates first year (including part days on Thursdays and Sundays). Attendance in the second year varies You have the confidence to grapple with quantitative according to choice of electives and project. material outside the classroom Imperial College Business School reserves the right to make changes to the above timetable at any time.
16 [email protected] The Weekend format packs intensive learning into a long weekend each month, starting on Thursday afternoon and concluding Sunday lunchtime. I have made many lifelong friends from this intensive collaboration and I know the Imperial networking opportunities will extend far beyond graduation.
John Tabeart Weekend Executive MBA 2012
imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 17 COre Courses
The core courses 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 in whatever career you choose.
pre-study Courses Core Courses
The online pre-study courses will ensure you have the The core consists of seven carefully designed courses. basic knowledge and skills required for the start of Each course provides you with a solid grounding in the programme. You will complete these courses in business theory and practice. The emphasis is on advance of joining us. applied learning, giving you a chance to test your understanding through case studies and simulations. Students are placed in diverse syndicate groups; these Accounting primer groups consist of students from a variety of cultural and industry backgrounds to ensure that you gain This primer course will introduce the basics of financial maximum perspectives from the experience. accounting, including how to interpret financial statements such as balance sheets, profit and loss, as well as cash flow. It will enable you to appreciate the Corporate Finance usefulness and limitations of the information provided by these statements for evaluating the performance of This course provides a framework for analysing financial a company. markets and showing how they interact with the key decisions of firms. It enables you to understand the role of assets, pricing, and the interaction between the Mathematics primer economy and financial variables. The objective of this course is to ensure that you have a grasp of the mathematics you will encounter Financial and Management Accounting on your MBA programme, particularly for the more quantitative courses. This course aims to contribute to your managerial potential by explaining the techniques of financial management accounting and examining the relevance to broader Quantitative methods issues of decision-making and organisational control. This course introduces you to the most frequently used quantitative methods for analysing data and making business decisions.
18 [email protected] All the subjects offer a different perspective on business. Together, these really help you understand the health of an organisation and how it functions. You always leave at the end of the day feeling that you’ve learned a lot and picked up additional skills.
David Simpson Weekday Executive MBA 2013-15
Global Macroeconomics Organisational Behaviour
This course provides a basic framework to help you This course provides a framework for understanding understand how macroeconomics explains global organisations and managing some of their key events. At the end of the course, you will appreciate processes. It will also provide an opportunity to think how business, government and the global economy about yourself as a leader and how you can develop interact, which will give you the understanding required your leadership skills. to make more informed managerial decisions. Strategy MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS Strategy is shaped by the underlying market conditions This course introduces basic economic concepts and the resources available to management. This of practical value in business life, providing a course is intended to give you a holistic view of the conceptual framework for assessing the interaction firm, to develop your ability to think beyond the between firms and markets, and identifying the ways day‑to‑day business activities and challenge you to in which profit opportunities arise in markets and can ask the right questions about its future. be effectively exploited.
Marketing Management
Marketing is the primary contact point between a business and its customers. Appreciating customer needs and how to marshal the resources of an organisation to meet those needs are crucial skills in today’s business world. This course develops a general management viewpoint in planning and evaluating marketing decisions, from both strategic and tactical perspectives.
imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 19 The MBA elective portfolio consists of approximately 20 courses across a number of subject areas. Electives provide you with the opportunity to specialise in an area of particular interest or to explore new avenues.
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.
The elective portfolio includes:
Entrepreneurship Strategy & Leadership
Managing & Valuing Intellectual Property Breakout Strategy
Private Equity: Growth Capital Finance Business Strategy, Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Venture Capital Finance Leadership Finance & Economics Managing Negotiations Advanced Company Valuation Managing Organisational Change Advanced Corporate Finance Sector-specific Behavioural Finance Entrepreneurship in Renewable Energy Derivatives Hi-Tech Strategy Mergers & Acquisitions New Ventures in the Healthcare Sector Private Equity: LBO, Mezzanine, High Yield, Securitization & Infrastructure Finance Students are able to choose five electives and can apply to sit in on an additional two, for which they will not be assessed.
Marketing Each elective runs over four days during the spring and Brand Management summer terms. Electives are offered in two formats to fit into your schedule: Consumer Behaviour 1. Two-week – Monday and Tuesday (week 1), Pricing Strategies & Policies Thursday and Friday (week 2)
2. Weekend – Thursday afternoon, Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning
Whatever you want to achieve from the electives, the MBA team are available to advise and help guide your choice.
Electives run subject to sufficient demand and are shared between Executive MBA students from both Weekday and Weekend streams, and the Full-Time MBA cohort.
20 [email protected] In the second year of your Executive MBA programme, you get to choose your elective options from a diverse portfolio. This worked for me as I wanted a well‑rounded experience that would expose me to sectors and industries that I had never come across before.
Evita Zanuso Weekend Executive MBA 2012-14
imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 21 This course offers a unique opportunity to build your knowledge, skills and experience in innovation, entrepreneurship and design. You will embark on a live entrepreneurial journey that provides insights into the challenges of introducing products and services to market.
Operating as part of a self-selected, multi-disciplinary By the end of the IE&D course, you will have explored team, you will explore the latest developments in science, the process of preparing a start-up and will be able to technology and business, and collaborate with key exploit the power of design and innovation to transform researchers and practitioners in the field. You can choose ideas into a new product or service. to investigate the commercial potential for your own idea or work on a project being developed by one of our partners, including Imperial Innovations and the Royal IE&D Business Plan Competition College of Art. If your completed project presents a realistic The Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Design (IE&D) course investment, you may have the opportunity to take is not only of benefit to students interested in innovation part in the IE&D Business Plan Competition. roles or in starting their own business, but it is also an exciting and challenging project that will provide you with Participants in the competition will present business the skills to build a strong client-consultant relationship cases to a judging panel of investors, IP experts, and deliver value. It will help you adopt a structured industry innovation managers and entrepreneurs approach to market research and industry analysis, to compete for seed capital of £10,000. and as a result, you will be able to perform in a multi- disciplinary team under time pressure.
MATOPY AnANAS ANAM
It’s time for the web to speak Changing the world leaf by leaf
Matopy is the brainchild of Sam Jewell, Research Ananas Anam was created seven years ago in the Associate at the Helen Hamlyn Centre at the Royal Philippines by Carmen Hijosa, a design consultant with College of Art, and was brought to market by a multi- vast experience in the leather goods industry. Highly disciplinary team of four MBA students. aware of the harmful effects of leather production on the environment, Carmen went on to explore new Matopy aims to revolutionise the way people materials that could address these concerns. Research interact with the web by applying speech and sound into tropical fibres led Carmen to the discovery of the technologies and a more innate way of accessing online innovative new material Piñatex, composed of fibres content. Matopy turns websites into audio, making them extracted from the waste leaves of the pineapple easy to understand and navigate through listening. By plant. The new leather alternative is applicable to the using different voices, music and sound effects, the footwear, accessories and furniture industries. audio experience becomes as rich as the colours, fonts and layouts of the visual web. The product is of great The final business plan was developed by a team of value to individuals with visual impairment. five MBA students and a Design London fellow. Ananas Anam was awarded the Social Entrepreneurship prize Matopy was one of eight projects entered into the at the 2012 Business Plan Competition. 2012 Business Plan competition and was awarded the first prize of £10,000.
22 [email protected] I was looking for a business school with a strong focus on innovation as I believe key opportunities for businesses in the next decade lie in technology, healthcare and emerging markets. At Imperial, the talent and eagerness of the faculty and students to make a difference in these areas is overwhelming.
Linus Hinzmann Weekend Executive MBA 2013-15
imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 23 Through integrated courses focusing on your personal development, we will help you to identify your future goals and achieve them. We provide you with practical development tools and the opportunity to reflect upon your experiences and devise a plan for your future.
Final project Recent project clients include:
The Final Project is a valuable opportunity to put the Amnesty International theory you learn on the MBA into practice. This project will enable you to develop specialised expertise by ASDA working on a business problem either in a consulting capacity or by taking a more academic approach. BT
The project can be sponsored by companies, so you Bupa may choose to do yours in conjunction with your own organisation. Alternatively, you can bid for a Ernst & Young project sourced by the Business School, or find your own project, which provides a great opportunity to Jaguar Land Rover approach potential employers or organisations that are of particular interest to you. Microsoft Research
The final project consolidates your MBA experience Pfizer and exposes you to career-enhancing opportunities. It will equip you with: Royal Bank of Scotland
Consulting and strategy experience Shell
An improved ability to apply the models, theories and frameworks learned throughout the programme to real-world business problems
A deeper critical understanding of selected industries and markets
Development of technical expertise
A better understanding of, and performance in, the process of research
Improved career prospects and social capital
24 [email protected] PERSONAL LEADERSHIP JOURNEY Professional Development offers a range of workshops that, with support from your coach, will The Personal Leadership Journey will help you to help you address the development needs identified identify your individual strengths and areas for in your Personal Development Plan. development in terms of both your leadership skills and wider professional effectiveness. This in turn will enable you to produce a Personal Development Plan Global Exposure Week to meet your specific needs. The Global Exposure Week is an extraordinary Using this plan, you will engage in a range of opportunity for you to see business in action in an professional development activities including emerging market. workshops and practical exercises designed to help prepare you for the managerial and leadership An integral part of the Executive MBA programme, challenges you’ll face in your post-MBA career. with costs included in your tuition fees, the experience allows you to immerse yourself in the business The course aims to further help you formulate your environment of a specific country. This will take you on career strategy, addressing both short-term and a journey of discovery to countries with different and long-term objectives. Our Careers team will work exciting business cultures such as Brazil or China. with you closely throughout your MBA to identify not only sectors and functions relevant to your future You will embark on an intensive exploration of a career path, but also to equip you with the skills and country’s business practices and challenges, using knowledge required to effectively market yourself for talks by top executives and company visits as the basis a wide range of opportunities. for practical case studies.
The course emphasises three main and interconnected elements: STUDENT CLUBS AND LEISURE
Careers Strategy will provide a clear foundation on The Imperial MBA enables you to form networks and which to formulate your individual career path, whether friendships that last a lifetime. The programme’s you’re looking to change career, accelerate your current social club regularly arranges events that families trajectory or pursue entrepreneurial interests. and partners are welcome to join, such as sporting occasions, social gatherings and trips. These, along Self-Awareness comprises a range of reflective with the annual MBA ball, will add to your exciting and exercises specifically designed to identify your strengths diverse MBA experience. as an individual and team member, as well as areas for development in terms of your leadership capability and You will have the opportunity to take part in wider professional effectiveness. You will be supported student clubs and sports. You will also receive free by trained executive coaches who will facilitate personal membership of Ethos, our state-of-the-art sports reflection and feedback. This feedback will form the centre, which is ideally located just across the road basis of your Personal Development Plan, a bespoke from the Business School. action plan you will create to address your own specific development needs.
imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 25 Our world class faculty are leaders in the field of business practice who combine theoretical knowledge from their cutting‑edge research with the latest practical insights from their extensive work with industry and government.
Our faculty’s experience of advising companies and tackling business challenges brings theory to life. Faculty members work closely with students to expand the boundaries of business knowledge in formal lectures and informal discussions. The ideas and findings from your own projects stimulate research activity, which in turn influences the business you study.
26 [email protected] PROFESSOR GERRY GEORGE PROFESSOR NELSON PHILLIPS DEPUTY DEAN AND DIRECTOR OF CHAIR IN STRATEGY AND THE RAJIV GANDHI CENTRE ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
Gerry is the current editor of the Academy of Nelson has published more than 75 articles in Management Journal, the flagship empirical journal publications such as the Academy of Management in the field of management; he is the first editor from Journal, Academy of Management Review, Management outside the US. Gerry is an award-winning researcher, Science, Sloan Management Review, and Organization teacher and author whose work investigates Science. He is very active in programme design and business models and organisational design, and their delivery for a wide range of businesses such as Allen implications for innovation and entrepreneurship in & Overy, The Royal Society, Telefónica, BT, Atkins, Shell multiple settings. and Laing O’Rourke.
PROFESSOR BART CLARYSSE PROFESSOR JAMES SEFTON CHAIR IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHAIR IN ECONOMICS
Following his PhD studies, Bart was an advisor in James works in academia as Professor of Economics and technology policy at the European Commission and previously worked in industry as a Senior Quantitative still consults on innovation and technology matters Analyst at UBS, where he specialised in understanding for various European governments and agencies. Bart asset pricing anomalies and equity investment strategies. has over 50 publications to his name and has been an James has published widely in areas as varied as executive teacher for several multinationals such as computable general equilibrium modelling, national KLM, USG People and Johnson & Johnson in corporate accounting, portfolio management and econometrics. venturing and innovative turnaround strategies.
Recent Notable speakers include:
Bronwyn Curtis, Head of Global Research, HSBC: The vision for women’s leadership in 2020
Andy Mitchell, Programme Director, Crossrail: The challenges of managing the Crossrail project
Ric Parker, Director of Research and Technology, Professor Carol Propper Rolls-Royce Group: Technology investment creates Chair in Economics shareholder value
Carol’s research focuses on the design and Joanna Shields, Chief Executive, Tech City Investment consequences of incentives within the public Organisation: Entrepreneurship and its importance to the sector and the boundary between the state and economic growth of the UK private markets. Carol was awarded the 2010 International Health Economics Association’s Ignazio Visco, Governor of Banca d’Italia: Arrow Award for the best paper in Health The financial sector after the crisis Economics. She has also received a CBE for her services to social science, in recognition of her David Wood, Embedded Mobile Industry Advisor, research into the economics of healthcare. Accenture: Digital platforms – successes and failures
imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 27 employer Benefits By sponsoring you on the Not only will they benefit from your learning, but your organisation will also gain: Executive MBA programme at Imperial College Business An injection of the latest thinking and business skills
School, your organisation will Access to Imperial resources and events be nurturing and developing an employee who will add increasing Insight into a specific problem or business opportunity value to their business. Electives tailored to address the needs of the modern organisation
You will immediately apply your learning to your organisation by using new and innovative solutions to solve business problems, benefiting from our cutting‑edge business research. The collaborative, discussion‑based format of our classes stimulates networking and idea-sharing that will have a direct impact on your business.
Your organisation will also benefit from your access to a rich and diverse events programme, and a coaching service designed to ensure that both student and employer gain the maximum benefit from the MBA.
The MBA provided me with a better grasp of the strategic issues that my company and sector faced. The nature of the course and the learning environment was challenging, which in turn led me to challenge the strategic direction of my company and our positioning in the marketplace.
Chris Symons Weekday Executive MBA 2003
28 [email protected] One of the great things about the Executive MBA is that I can apply it straightaway in my daily job, experimenting with different techniques and solutions to enrich my personal development.
Sarah Fortuna Weekend Executive MBA 2012-14
imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 29 Career outcomes Whether you are looking for a new challenge or want more insight into opportunities within your current organisation, the Career and Professional Development Service helps you to take an active approach.
Just as our students come from a diverse range of backgrounds and countries to join the Executive MBA, the destinations of our students are equally as broad.
Employment by Sector Weekday (Inner) 33% Pharmaceuticals/Healthcare/Medical 22% IT/Internet/Technology 19% Energy/Utilities/Mining 11% Media/Entertainment/Publishing 7% Banking/Finance 4% Consulting/Professional Services 4% Telecommunications
weekend (OUTER) 29% IT/Internet/Technology 17% Energy/Utilities/Mining 14% Engineering/Manufacturing 8% Telecommunications 8% Pharmaceuticals/Healthcare/Medical 8% Consulting/Professional Services 6% Consumer/Retail/FMCG 6% Media/Entertainment/Publishing 4% Other
The MBA was instrumental in my move into a management consulting role. I hadn’t even considered this option before. The experience gave me the knowledge I needed to move from an engineering position into business development. This is a big career change for me, with a completely different scope, and I get to use my MBA skills fully.
Marta Lema-Garabatos Weekend Executive MBA 2010
30 [email protected] Working as Vice President in a smaller organisation, I am really enjoying the ‘pull your sleeves up and get stuck in approach’. It allows me to put into practice many of the skills and techniques I took on during my MBA.
Andrew Bayode Weekday Executive MBA 2002
Recent recruiters include:
Accenture Jefferies
A.T. Kearney Johnson & Johnson
Amazon KPMG
Bacardi McKinsey & Company
Boxwood NHS
BP Nissan
Canon Nokia
Capgemini PA Consulting Group
Coca-Cola Pfizer
Corporate Citizenship Qatar Airlines
Deloitte Reckitt Benckiser
Ericsson Rolls-Royce
Ernst & Young Schlumberger Business Consulting
Google Simon-Kucher & Partners
Groupon Technology Strategy Board
Houlihan Lokey Vodafone
IBM
imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 31 Alumni Connections
Our alumni network offers you a wide range of practical benefits and connections that will be invaluable to you while you are at Imperial and during your subsequent career.
The power of networking through our CV database, online career resources and career development webinars. Whatever stage you are Your time at Imperial offers you an unrivalled at on your career path, we can offer valuable support. opportunity to make long-lasting contacts that will prove vital in your future career. You’ll mix with fellow Supporting the School students, alumni, adjunct professors and visiting lecturers – all with the potential to enrich you both There are also many ways you can give back to the professionally and personally. Business School London and ensure we remain a world class teaching institute which continues to Socially, you’ll have the chance to take part in clubs attract the best students. We manage a range of and sport. You’ll also receive free membership volunteering options for alumni, meaning that no of Ethos, our state-of-the-art sports centre, while matter where you are based or how much time you nominated student representatives from the Business have available, there are ways you can contribute to School organise a wide variety of social events. More the School, the student experience and the continuing information on student clubs can be found at growth of a dynamic global alumni network. imperialcollegeunion.org An international community
Alumni network As an alumnus of the Business School and Imperial College London, you’ll be part of a vibrant alumni network Our alumni network offers you a wide range of with over 140,000 members worldwide in more than practical benefits and connections that will be 150 countries and with links into virtually every business invaluable to you while you are at Imperial and during sector. You’ll be encouraged to play an active part in this your subsequent career. prestigious network and, as a student and alumnus of the Business School, to make good use of your lifelong Continuing professional access to leading business people, thinkers and decision development and networking makers across all industry sectors.
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 sector specific interest groups, guest lectures and presentations, and the opportunity to participate in electives alongside current Business School students. When you have a challenging question or you’re looking to bounce We also offer the chance to build business and personal networks with like-minded professionals through a ideas off someone in a different range of social events organised across the globe in conjunction with our active international network. industry, the alumni network is great. A lot of business connections Keep your career on track happen faster through this network. Our Career and Professional Development Service offers you the ongoing support you need as you Alexander Dietrich develop a successful and fulfilling career. This includes Weekend Executive MBA 2010 one-to-one career consultations, exposure to recruiters
32 [email protected] Left to right: Prof. Derek Bell, Michael Barker, Weekday Executive MBA 2002, Dr. Mark Ashworth and Dr. Suraj Bassi, MSc International Health Management 2009
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.
MICHAEL BARKER MALTE JAENSCH WEEKDAY EXECUTIVE MBA 2002 WEEKEND EXECUTIVE MBA 2012 Nationality: British Nationality: German Pre-MBA: Consultant Physiotherapist, Guys and St. Pre-MBA: Chief Engineer and Co-Founder, Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust EVO Electric Ltd Post-MBA: Founder, Saffron Steer Ltd Post-MBA: Senior Manager, Porsche Engineering
Emma Stanton IGNACIO PEREYRA Weekend Executive MBA 2009 WEEKEND EXECUTIVE MBA 2012 Nationality: British Nationality: Argentine Pre-MBA: NHS Doctor Pre-MBA: Business Development Manager, Post-MBA: Commonwealth Fund Harkness Fellow Maxtrack Europe in Health Care Policy and Practice, Post-MBA: Director of AIN Brazil at Angel Investment Harvard University Network Ltd
Marta Lema-Garabatos ADRIAN IBRAHIM Weekend Executive MBA 2010 WEEKDAY EXECUTIVE MBA 2013 Nationality: Spanish Nationality: British/Trinidadian Pre-MBA: Senior Project Development Engineer, Pre-MBA: Associate Director, Business Management, Air Products Cancer Research Technology Ltd Post-MBA: Management Consultant, BASF Post-MBA: Head of Business Development and Technology Transfer, Wellcome Trust Tamar Ghosh Sanger Institute Weekend Executive MBA 2012 Nationality: British DAVID KEENE Pre-MBA: Head of Global Funding, VSO WEEKDAY EXECUTIVE MBA 2013 Post-MBA: CEO and Founder, Nationality: British Tamarind Healthcare Enterprises Pre-MBA: Vice President Global Competitive Intelligence, SAP Post-MBA: Head of Google Enterprise Marketing, Google
imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 33 Entry requirements Fees and start dates
Minimum 5 years’ relevant postgraduate work experience WEEKDAY EXECUTIVE MBA
Good undergraduate degree, or recognised £42,000 | January 2014 professional qualification WEEKEND EXECUTIVE MBA English language test score: £43,500 | April 2014 IELTS: a minimum score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.5 in writing and speaking, or Fees are payable in either one, two or four instalments.
TOEFL internet-based test: a minimum score of 100, with a minimum score of 24 in writing and speaking. Scholarships
A number of scholarships of up to £10,000 are How to apply available for self-funded candidates with outstanding leadership potential. All applications are made online. As part of your application, you will be required to provide the Scholarships are awarded based on a scholarship following: essay as well as information supplied in your original application and during your interview. A three-minute video pitch Scholarship holders will be expected to carry out Online application ambassadorial duties and support the MBA Recruitment and Marketing team at the Business School. Two professional references All scholarships will be allocated at the discretion of the Scholarships Board. Official degree transcripts
English language test results (if applicable)
Application fee
Once you have completed and submitted your application, we will contact you to request further documents if required. If you meet the entry requirements, we will invite you to attend an academic interview and will inform you of the final admissions decision within a week of your interview. We aim to complete the admissions process within 2-4 weeks of receiving a completed application.
We are available to help you through the application process, and are happy to answer any questions you may have. For further information, please visit our website.
34 [email protected] Ways to meet us and find out more
Information Sessions
We hold information sessions on-campus throughout the year, as well as online events, where you can meet staff, alumni and current students. Please visit our website for a list of upcoming events.
International Fairs
Throughout the year, we attend a number of international fairs. Please visit our website for a full list.
Attend a Lecture
Join an MBA lecture to experience our teaching, explore our facilities and meet our current students and faculty.
Contact a current student or alumnus
You may find it helpful to speak with a current student or alumnus from a similar background to get a student’s perspective of their experiences on the programme.
One-to-one consultations
We are happy to arrange a personalised consultation to discuss the programme in detail, assess your suitability and answer any questions you may have.
Email your CV to us at [email protected] to attend a lecture, contact a current student or alumnus, or arrange a one-to-one consultation.
Left to right: Husni Salieh, Full-Time MBA 2013 and Folley Ogundele, Weekend Executive MBA 2012-14
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