Global Online MBA January 2017 entry Global Online MBA

Contents

02 Welcome 04 The Imperial advantage 08 Benefits of the Global Online MBA 10 Class profile 12 Programme structure 14 Programme content 16 The Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Design module 18 Final Project 20 The Hub virtual learning experience 22 Unique career support 26 Faculty of world-renowned experts 28 A lifelong global community 30 Admissions 33 Contact us Imperial means Intelligent Business

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Welcome to Imperial College Business School’s Global Online MBA

Dr Paolo Taticchi Global Online MBA Programme Director

“At Imperial College Business School Upon completing the programme you will we find innovative solutions to global hold a prestigious qualification from a highly challenges and drive business advantage respected institution. The primarily online through the fusion of business and format of the Global Online MBA enables technology. us to deliver this MBA experience to those who are unable to come to our campus on I am immensely proud to be the director a regular basis, or who require a greater of this innovative degree programme degree of flexibility. which aims to help ambitious executives such as yourself further your career goals We have put a great deal of effort into and make a significant positive impact on creating the very best online experience business and the world around us. possible. You will study using high quality materials which reflect the research The Global Online MBA offers a fully- conducted at the Business School, complete fledged MBA experience and all the varied and engaging activities, attend weekly advantages of our MBA programmes live sessions and interact frequently with taught on campus. You will: the staff and students. You will also meet - gain detailed knowledge of the core everyone face-to-face on campus in London functions of business administration and at regional events around the world. and leadership Throughout the programme you will have - develop skills in specialist areas specific the opportunity to apply what you learn to to your personal goals your work, and reflect upon the challenges and successes you encounter. - receive significant personalised career counselling I hope you enjoy getting to know a little more - become a member of an empowering about Imperial College Business School and community of Imperial MBA staff, our Global Online MBA programme. I look students and alumni. forward to seeing you on campus in 2017.” 2 3 Global Online MBA

The Imperial advantage

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 business leaders.

A top global university Imperial College Business School is at the centre of Imperial College London, 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.

Reuters Top 100 Innovative Universities 2016 2nd Imperial College London is ranked 2nd in Europe

Times Higher Education (THE) World University 8th Rankings 2015-16 Imperial College London is ranked 8th globally

4 A world-class education The Business School’s high standard of teaching and research is evidenced by our achievements.

Financial Times European Business School Rankings 2015 3rd We are 3rd in the UK and 12th in Europe*

Financial Times Full Time MBA 2016 Rankings 4th We are 4th in the UK and 11th in Europe

Triple-accredited We are among just 1% top of business schools worldwide to achieve triple 1% accreditation from AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS.

This is in recognition of the excellence of our programmes and proves our position as one of the world’s most elite business schools.

“I decided to do an online global MBA because of the flexibility. Plus it’s Imperial, so it’s a global brand, a worldwide- recognised organisation.” Glyn Estebanez Global Online MBA, 2016-17 Surgeon, Health Sector

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A multi-disciplinary experience A faculty of leading experts Unlike other business schools, our Our international faculty combine pioneering research and expertise an understanding of current best does not stop with business. practice in global business theory Our intersection with Imperial with an immersion in the practical College’s outstanding faculties of issues of today’s global corporations, Engineering, Medicine and Natural through their research and Sciences offers you a unique, consultancy projects. multi-disciplinary experience. From lectures to seminars and Our highly practical, paperless informal chats, faculty members and programmes make your learning students work together to expand the relevant for today’s global boundaries of business knowledge business environment and keep and practice. you up-to-date with the latest Tailored career and professional developments in your sector. development service We provide a dedicated Careers team for the exclusive use of Business School students. Our team of specialist careers coaches, who have strong links to employers across a wide range of sectors, will work with you to advance your career progression and guide you towards achieving your goals.

The Careers team offers a range of services, including bespoke one-to-one consultations, group workshops, skills sessions, and corporate presentations. 6 Access to cross-disciplinary Innovative learning environment institutions Imperial encourages you to take a Being a postgraduate student at proactive approach to innovation Imperial means you will benefit and entrepreneurship. from having access to, and learning Initiatives include: from, professors who are involved in research centres and institutes Imperial Innovations – that collaborate with leading a technology company that academics and industry partners. commercialises opportunities arising from leading UK academic research These include: Imperial Launch Pad – get direct Data Science Institute – access to a selection of incubators, conducts research that pursues accelerators and other private world-class data-driven innovation and public initiatives that support Grantham Institute for Climate entrepreneurs Change – drives forward climate and Future By Imperial – an events series environment-related research which hosts leading academics from Imperial Business Analytics with around the College to present and KPMG – focuses on developing fresh discuss scientific challenges from approaches to working with and a business perspective, helping harnessing the power of big data transmit the Imperial DNA to our Business School students Brevan Howard Centre for Financial Analysis – enhances expertise in Imperial Create Lab – an innovation financial economics community and pre-accelerator that offers you the chance to move your Institute of Global Health Innovation – project ideas into a viable career path works to support the identification, development and widespread Imperial College Advanced diffusion of healthcare innovation Hackspace – offers you a way to turn your project ideas into Energy Futures Lab – works to tackle physical prototypes through the broad range of energy challenges access to workshops, like-minded that the world faces individuals and labs around Imperial College London 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

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Benefits of Our Global Online MBA programme offers a uniquely flexible, part-time the Global format that places engagement and Online MBA technology at the forefront of your learning.

By combining Imperial’s world-class Connected teaching and research with the The latest software and integrated latest technology, Imperial College social media platforms connect you Business School is transforming the to an inspiring global community. You MBA experience. can collaborate with other students and communicate with your tutor In today’s globalised world, business wherever you are in the world. leaders require access to the latest thinking without slowing the pace of Innovative their busy lifestyles. On our Global The Imperial Global Online MBA Online MBA programme, you will uses the latest online teaching unleash your leadership potential tools to deliver a blended learning through online lectures, projects experience to suit today’s busy and peer-learning, on-par with any working professional. campus programme yet at a time Global that suits you. Study in a truly international The Global Online MBA brings online community and gain the Imperial community to you exposure to global business wherever you are based in the practices and perspectives. world, welcoming you into a Practical network of high-calibre students, The practical curriculum alumni and corporate partners. will accelerate your learning through business simulations, case studies and projects.

The Global Online MBA brings the Imperial community to you wherever you are based in the world.

8 “I value the mix of people, ideas and world-class faculty members. For a person who wants the flexibility, a modern MBA programme and the ability to interact on an online platform, using this new technology, I would recommend the Global Online MBA programme highly.”

Joti Giri Global Online MBA, 2016-17 Independent Business Consultant FMCG sector 9 Global Online MBA

Class profile Global Online MBA 2016-17 students

13% Europe (excl. UK)

23% UK

12% Americas

94 Cohort size

32% Female students 28% Africa/ Middle East 35 Average age

Nationalities Average years’ 40 represented 10 work experience

10 Pre-MBA employment by sector

18% Energy 16% Engineering 16% Banking/Finance 12% Consumer/Retail 11% Pharma/Biotech/Healthcare 7% IT/Tech/Telecoms 6% Consulting 2% Public Sector 12% Other

24% Asia/ Pacific Our students are based in the following countries:

Algeria Malaysia Angola Malta Australia Mauritania Austria Mexico Botswana Netherlands Chile Nigeria China Qatar Colombia Singapore Côte d’Ivoire South Africa Ecuador South Korea France Sri Lanka Germany Sweden Ghana Switzerland Hong Kong Thailand India Uganda Ireland United Arab Emirates Kenya United Kingdom Latvia Nationality by region United States

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Programme The Global Online MBA bridges the gap between theory and practice, and allows structure you to gain core business knowledge and skills while having the flexibility to follow your individual interests.

Example timetable

Year 1 Core 1

Pre-study modules Financial and Exams Accounting Primer Induction Management Accounting Mathematics Primer Break Quantitative Methods Organisational Behaviour Foundations for Career Success

January April

Innovation, Year 2 Entrepreneurship Electives Break and Design

12 You can apply your newfound The teaching materials incorporate knowledge and skills immediately various forms of multimedia, and back in the workplace, fast-tracking the applications we use allow you the learning process. to download, edit, annotate and share files and notes in a simple and We are revolutionising the way effective way. Crucially, this enables we teach our students at Imperial access to faster and more frequent College Business School. Our feedback from tutors. The new tools MBA programmes are paperless, enhance teamwork with classmates, providing a rich and dynamic as you’ll be able to continuously share learning experience. research and take part in discussions in an interactive way.

Core 2 Core 3

Marketing Exams Corporate Finance Exams Management Break Strategy Break Managerial Economics

August December

Electives Break Final Project

“It’s always been my desire to have an MBA. I want to take my business to a global stage. I feel a global MBA like the Imperial MBA would equip me to do that.”

Julie Somorin Global Online MBA 2016-17 13 Business owner, Media sector Global Online MBA

Programme The Global Online MBA consists of pre-study modules, core modules, content electives and a final project.

Each core and elective module lasts for 10 weeks. You will need to devote a minimum of 15 hours each week to study.

Pre-study modules

You will complete online pre-study There are six core modules, carefully modules before you join us on designed for online learning. Each campus. These modules ensure module provides you with a solid that all students have the knowledge grounding in business theory and and skills required for the start of the practice. The emphasis is on applied programme. learning, giving you a chance to test your understanding through case Accounting Primer studies and simulations. Mathematics Primer Students are placed in diverse Quantitative Methods syndicate groups. These groups Foundations for Career Success consist of students from a variety of cultural and industry backgrounds Core modules to ensure that you gain the widest possible perspective from your MBA Core modules build rapidly on experience. your previous experience, while Financial and Management Accounting introducing new and challenging disciplines. You will cover the general Organisational Behaviour functions of management, explore Marketing Management essential business topics and acquire Managerial Economics the skills to be an effective and inspiring leader. Corporate Finance Strategy

14 Electives Elective portfolio Finance Electives provide you with the opportunity to specialise in an area Advanced Corporate Finance of particular interest or to explore Private Equity new avenues. Mergers and Acquisitions The Global Online MBA elective portfolio consists of 14 modules Banking and FinTech: Strategies and Challenges across a number of subject areas which have been newly-developed Marketing for online learning. You can choose five electives from the portfolio which Brand Management you will study in the second year of International Business the programme. Pricing Strategy Supported by our own experienced faculty, many of the electives include Entrepreneurship guest lecturers from industry and other academic institutions who Entrepreneurship impart their unique insights and Venture Capital Finance real-world experience to the class.

As a Global Online MBA student, Strategic management you can also attend up to two Advanced Strategy face-to-face electives from our Digital Business on campus portfolio, where not offered online. Leadership Managing Negotiations Operations Management Strategic Problem Solving Electives to 14 choose from

6 Core modules

Pre-study 4 modules

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The Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Design module (IED)

This module provides you with a practical opportunity to apply and integrate what you’ve learnt in Year 1 and enables you to think more strategically when faced with the challenges of bringing new ideas to market.

IED is an exciting and challenging The module breaks down the module where the knowledge and entrepreneurial journey into four skills you gain are highly transferable stages which you will explore to whatever career you pursue. with the help of the IED Toolbox, a comprehensive online resource of Alongside a series of lectures on articles, web links, slides, videos and the topics of innovation, design and more. You will also receive coaching entrepreneurship, you will take part sessions provided by a professional in a unique business simulation team of coaches and academics where you will analyse the innovative throughout the module. needs of a large multinational and develop a business case for the During this two-week project at company to grow. This business case the start of your second year, you is as relevant to someone exploring will work on campus in groups of innovation within an organisation as students with complementary it is if you are planning to start your skills and personalities. own business.

The knowledge and skills you gain during this module are highly transferable to whatever career you pursue.

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Final Project

This module allows you to put the theory This project is an essential part of taught on the MBA into practice. You’ll develop the Global Online MBA experience. It requires you to submit a report specialised expertise by researching a real of up to 15,000 words for assessment. business issue and influence real commercial Your report must have a critical, outcomes, if your recommendations are evaluative or analytical element, implemented by a sponsoring organisation. and add value by creating something new in terms of method, application, ideas and knowledge.

Projects range from consultancy assignments to theoretical analyses and are often sponsored by companies. You may choose to do your project with your own organisation.

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The Hub virtual learning experience

You can access The Hub, your “The e-learning platform is absolutely virtual learning environment, phenomenal. It is easy to work from wherever you are, on through. It has interaction with the whatever device you want lecturer so you don’t feel that you’re to use. just reading notes - you’re watching clips, you’re contributing, you’re We have invested heavily to create having to do quizzes. It’s almost as the online learning technology that if you’re sitting in the classroom! we use on the Global Online MBA, adopting many of the technologies we all already use in our working lives. For me the greatest thing is the fact that I can learn anywhere and All these technologies are connected via The Hub, our purpose-built anytime. I could be picking my kids virtual learning platform. The Hub up from an extracurricular activity has been designed and developed and be able to log into The Hub and over a number of years by our award- get through a certain section I’m winning Edtech Lab. studying.”

Khilona Radia Global Online MBA 2016-17 Business Owner, Health sector Benefits of The Hub

Simple to use Convenient access to programme materials Access any time it suits you Connect with your peers and tutors Track your progress

20 Newsfeed Personalised notifications The newsfeed is central to The Hub. The Hub gives you personalised This is how faculty will communicate notifications each time you log in. with you. From the homepage you This includes new documents added can quickly view, reply and swipe to your courses, new communications through these communications via from Faculty or fellow students, the intuitive interface. assignment grades and feedback.

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Unique Through integrated courses focussing on your personal development, our dedicated Career career and Professional Development service will support help you to identify and achieve your future goals. We will provide you with practical development tools and the opportunity to reflect upon your experiences and devise a plan for your future.

22 Personal Leadership Journey Career resources We think it is important for you We have a wealth of online resources to develop your leadership and available to help you identify roles professional skills in addition to the and industries that really interest you, more technical skills and knowledge as well as research companies and that the MBA encompasses. industries to maximise your chances Therefore the Personal Leadership of securing a job if you are looking Journey is an integral part of your for a career change. MBA experience. It aims to equip You will have access to subscription you with the tools you will need resources such as Hoovers, to meet the leadership challenges Workmaze, MBA Exchange, Vault, you will face post-MBA. Going Global, Wetfeet, 10 Minutes This course will enable you to With, PayNegotion and E-Visors identify your strengths and areas (where you can have a consultation for development in terms of your with someone in the industry you are leadership capability and wider looking to enter). professional effectiveness. You will then address your development areas through a range of professional development activities, including workshops, The Personal Leadership practical exercises and one-to-ones. Journey aims to equip We will also work with you to help you with the tools you formulate your post-MBA career will need to meet the strategy and equip you with the skills required to effectively market leadership challenges yourself for future opportunities. you will face post-MBA.

“Having the Imperial name on my CV is a stamp of approval. It’s a sign of recognition that I’ve accomplished something and that I’m qualified to conduct work, not only the technical side, but the financial side too. I feel that it will be important for moving up to higher positions.”

Cameron Snow Global Online MBA 2016-17 Petroleum Geologist Oil and gas sector

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The Global Online MBA provides you with a real insight and practical solutions for the future, driven by research excellence.

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Faculty of world- renowned experts George Yip Associate Dean

Professor Yip is the Associate Dean for Executive Programmes and is one of the world’s leading authorities on global strategy and marketing, managing global customers and internationalisation. Our faculty are world-class leaders Previous academic positions include Professor of Strategy and Co-Director of the Centre on China in their chosen fields of business Innovation at China Europe International Business practice. They combine deep School, Dean of Rotterdam School of Management theoretical knowledge from their - Erasmus University, and positions at Harvard, cutting-edge research with the latest UCLA, Cambridge Judge and London Business practical insights from their extensive School. He is the former Lead Senior Fellow of the UK’s Advanced Institute of Management Research work with industry and government. and is on the Editorial Advisory Board of MIT Sloan Management Review. Previous business positions Their combination of published include Vice President and Director of Research & research and consultancy work Innovation at Capgemini Consulting, senior manager for commercial clients means our at Price Waterhouse (USA). academic staff use the real challenges of current business situations to provide up-to-date practical illustrations of the latest thinking and theory.

Professor Jonathan Haskel Chair in Economics

Professor Haskel’s main research interests Faculty belong to three are productivity, innovation, intangible research departments: investment and growth. His current research includes the study of how much firms invest Department of Finance in ‘intangible’ or ‘knowledge’ assets, such as Department of Management software, R&D and new business processes, Department of Innovation and how much this investment contributes to Entrepreneurship 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 26 into the British Airports Authority. Professor Andreas Eisingerich Professor James Sefton Professor in Marketing Chair in Economics

Professor Eisingerich focuses a large Professor Sefton has published widely proportion of his studies and teaching in areas as varied as computable on the concept of innovation. He general equilibrium modelling, national earned his Master’s and Doctorate accounting, portfolio management and from the University of Cambridge, econometrics. He received his PhD Judge Business School. Much of in Systems Theory from Cambridge Professor Eisingerich’s research on University. Professor Sefton previously innovation has been widely published worked in industry as a Senior Quantitative and translated into several languages. Analyst at UBS, where he specialised in He also acts as a reviewer for a number understanding asset pricing anomalies of marketing journals and is best known and equity investment strategies. for his work on consumer engagement and communication strategies, brand management and service innovation.

Dr Mark Kennedy Dr Paola Criscuolo Associate Professor Associate Professor

Dr Kennedy’s research focuses on the Dr Criscuolo is Deputy Head of the emergence of new markets and industries Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the more basic building blocks of Department. Paola’s research focuses organising - categories, identities, forms, on the transfer of knowledge across both strategies, practices, reputation criteria and so individuals and firms, on open innovation on. Within this broad topic, he pays particular and on the strategic use of patents. attention to meaningful construction Her research has been published in processes, often by using text mining international academic journals including techniques to extract and analyse patterns of the Academy of Management Journal, association among actors, ideas and objects Organization Science and Research as they appear in conventional and new social Policy, and in practitioner journals such media. He is also the Director of the KPMG as California Management Review and Centre for Advanced Business Analytics. MIT Sloan Management Review.

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

Be part of an international network Stay connected Graduation is not the end of your There are many ways you can relationship with Imperial. As an continue to play an active role in alumnus of both the Business the Business School beyond your School and Imperial College graduation, and help us to ensure London, you’ll be part of a vibrant we remain a world-class teaching alumni network with over 180,000 institute with a strong global members worldwide in more than 190 community. No matter where you countries, and with links into virtually are based or how much time you every business sector. This means, have available, you can contribute you will have lifelong access to to the School, the student experience leading business people, thinkers and the continuing growth of an and decision-makers across all engaged alumni network. industry sectors. Current opportunities include We also offer the chance to build mentoring current students, business and personal networks with giving guest lectures, providing case like-minded professionals through studies and consulting opportunities a range of social events organised to students, connecting with the across the globe in conjunction with Careers team to advertise jobs at our active international network. your company and promoting our programmes to prospective students. Keep your knowledge up-to-date You’ll have access to a wealth Find out more: of opportunities to develop your imperial.ac.uk/business-school/ professional and business networks alumni after you graduate. These include inspiring professional development events, as well as sector-specific interest groups, guest lectures and presentations, webinars, and the opportunity to participate in electives alongside future Business School students.

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Admissions

Entry requirements How to apply

Academic requirement All applications are made online. Normally a First or Second Class As part of your application, you will Honours degree (or international be required to provide the following: equivalent) from a recognised Two professional references university, or an acceptable professional qualification Complete degree transcripts Work experience Personal statement Minimum five years’ relevant CV postgraduate work experience Career planning essays The programme is highly interactive and you will be encouraged to English language test results contribute the experiences and (if applicable) insights you’ve gained during A three-minute video pitch (optional) your working life To submit an application, you will English language requirement need to pay an application All applicants must demonstrate processing fee of £100. English language proficiency. Shortlisted candidates will be Students who are not native invited to an online interview speakers of English, or were not before a final decision is made awarded their degree in a qualifying by the Admissions committee. English speaking country, must demonstrate their proficiency by Intakes completing an approved English The Global Online MBA programme language qualification (including has two intakes in a year - January GCSE English, IELTS, TOEFL) at and September. the required level. The next Global Online MBA intake is A full list of entry requirements are in January 2017. As the programme is available online at: imperial.ac.uk/ highly competitive, we recommend business-school/programmes/ that you apply as early as possible. global-mba/entry-requirements

30 For the latest application and scholarship deadlines, visit our website. imperial.ac.uk/business-school/ programmes/global-mba/application- process Fees and funding

£34,000 | January 2017 TBC September 2017

Scholarships Scholarship funding is available to outstanding candidates. All self- funded candidates will automatically be considered for a scholarship.

We also offer two scholarships to exceptional female candidates undertaking the Global Online MBA.

Full information about scholarships is available online: imperial.ac.uk/business-school/ programmes/global-mba/fees-and- funding

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32 Terms and Conditions

The information given in this printed brochure may change following publication.

In particular (without limitation) the following details may change:

The College may make changes to the programme where the College (acting reasonably) feels this is necessary.

Examples may include: due to staff availability, new research, feedback from students, examiners or professional or regulatory bodies or due to circumstances beyond the control of the College.

Electives may not all run every year, including due to staffing, timetabling or lack of student demand.

Please check the relevant pages of the Imperial College Business School website available at imperial.ac.uk/business-school/programmes/ global-mba/

Terms and conditions and regulations

All students of the College are required to comply with the full terms and conditions and regulations of the College.

Please see imperial.ac.uk/students/termsand- conditions/ for the full terms and conditions and regulations that apply to students of the College.

Data protection

The College processes the personal data of applicants in order to manage the admissions process. The personal data of registered students is processed for administrative purposes. Any processing of personal data will be made in accordance with the College’s Data Protection Policy and the Data Protection Act 1998.

Find out more imperial.ac.uk/admin-services/legalservices-office/ data-protection/our-policy/

Published September 2016.

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Student featured on front cover: Barbara Tam Global Online MBA, 2016-17

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