THE IMPERIAL EXECUTIVE MBA WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND FORMATS, ENGINEERED AROUND YOU

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1 THE IMPERIAL EXECUTIVE MBA WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND FORMATS, ENGINEERED AROUND YOU Imagine innovate inspire

2 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. Professor Dorothy Griffiths Programme Director 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 best complements your personal and professional 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 emba@imperial.ac.uk

3 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 multifunctional 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

4 THE MBA EXPERIENCE PAGE 8 weekday Executive MBA weekend Executive MBA 74 students students % international 69 % international WHICH STUDY MODE SUITS ME BEST? PAGE 14 NATIONALITY BY REGION OF CURRENT STUDENTS WEEKDAY 24 MONTHS WEEKEND 21 MONTHS WEEKDAY Executive MBA (Inner) 82% UK 11% Europe (excluding UK) 3.5% Asia/Pacific 3.5% Africa/Middle East WEEKEND Executive MBA (OUTER) 31% UK 34% Europe (excluding UK) 22% Asia/Pacific 4% Africa/Middle East 9% Americas London is the greenest city of its size in the world. Almost 40% is green space. PAGE 10 4 emba@imperial.ac.uk

5 PAGE 12 London is regularly ranked amongst the world s top start-up ecosystems. The Executive MBA is ranked in the world s top 10 for salary increase and career progress (Financial Times Executive MBA rankings 2012) London has four UNESCO world heritage sites: Tower of London, Maritime Greenwich, Westminster Palace and Kew s Royal Botanic Gardens. Imperial College Business School is among the 1% of business schools worldwide to be accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB Imperial College London is ranked in the top ten universities globally (8th in the world, THE World University rankings ; 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. PAGE 32 imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 5

6 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 The programme is constructed to give you flexibility. You will tailor the components of your MBA to most directly benefit your chosen career path. 2 A truly global outlook Studying in a highly international cohort, you will be encouraged to adopt a global perspective. Today s markets are no longer localised, competition is on a global scale and our teaching reflects this. 3 A practical programme Built on a strong theoretical base, practical activities including in-class discussions, live case studies and simulations will apply the teaching to form a foundation for your future career. 4 A city like no other 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 MBA. In Albertopolis the cultural gem created by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in the heyday of Victorian London Imperial is situated in a location long associated with innovation and learning. 5 Global Exposure Week This week-long study tour allows you to immerse yourself in the business environment of a specific country. The tour takes you on an intensive exploration of a country s business practices, challenges and cultures, using company visits as the ideal setting for practical case studies, which allow you to apply what you ve learnt in an international context. 6 Ongoing career guidance From the moment you accept a place on the MBA programme, you will be assigned a dedicated careers coach who will support your aspirations and ambitions with detailed guidance, coaching and continuing constructive feedback. 7 Cutting-edge learning Our MBA programme uses paperless delivery, reflecting changes in the business world and representing a leap forward in the learning and communication process. 8 A faculty of leading experts Our highly-rated professors are all experts in their field and have strong links with business and industry. Imperial College Business School is joint 1st for the percentage of research activity assessed as worldleading or internationally excellent in the latest UK Research Assessment Exercise (2008). 9 Lifelong global networking and support As part of the Imperial College London community, you will have access to our international network of over 140,000 distinguished alumni who include influential individuals across all sectors, CEOs of leading companies and world leaders. 10 A TRULY INTERDISCIPLINARY EXPERIENCE Unlike other business schools, our cutting-edge research and expertise does not stop with business. Our intersection with our outstanding science, technology, engineering and medicine faculties offers you a truly interdisciplinary learning experience. 6 emba@imperial.ac.uk

7 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 imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 7

8 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 (Inner) 29% Arts/Humanities/Social Science 18% Business/Economics/Finance 14% Science/Medicine 14% Engineering 14% IT/Computing/Technology 7% Environment/Geography 4% Law WEEKEND (OUTER) 12% Arts/Humanities/Social Science 33% Business/Economics/Finance 15% Science/Medicine 20% Engineering 13% IT/Computing/Technology 3% Law 4% Other WEEKDAY 28 students 74 WEEKEND 8 emba@imperial.ac.uk

9 Weekday 12 Average Years Work Experience 10 WEEKEND Weekday 35 AVERAGE Age 34 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 3.5% Weekday 22% Weekend IT/Technology N/A Weekday 18% Weekend Energy/Mining 7% Weekday 4% Weekend Entertainment/Leisure 7% Weekday 4% Weekend WEEKDAY 29 % Female students 16 % WEEKEND WEEKDAY 18 % International Students 69 % WEEKEND Education 7% Weekday 3% Weekend FMCG/Retail 3% Weekday 5% Weekend Real Estate 7% Weekday N/A Weekend Telecomms N/A Weekday 5% Weekend Other 15% Weekday 10% Weekend imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 9

10 WANDSWORTH BRIDGE LONDON: A CITY LIKE NO OTHER For anyone seriously considering a future in business, London should be your first choice. The commercial capital of Europe, with unrivalled transport links, it is a fantastic place to forge strong professional relationships that will benefit you for a lifetime. It is no coincidence that London is a base for most global players in finance, consulting, IT and professional services. Imperial College London is located in South Kensington, one of the most fashionable, vibrant and cosmopolitan parts of London. It is one the world s most important cultural centres, boasting major institutions such as the Royal College of Art, the Royal College of Music and the Royal Albert Hall, all within five minutes of the Business School campus. We also enjoy close proximity to the Serpentine Lake and Gallery, just across Hyde Park, our very own neighbourhood garden. If you want urban chic or bustle, the fabulous stores of Knightsbridge and some of the best restaurants and bars in the city are just down the road. OLYMPIA HEATHROW AIRPORT THE NATIONAL THE ARCHIVES LONDON WETLAND CENTRE BARNES KEW GARDENS RICHMOND WEMBLEY STADIUM RICHMOND PARK W11 LADBROKE GROVE NOTTING HILL KENSINGTON HIGH STREET SCIENCE MUSEUM KENSINGTON NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM EARL S COURT ROYAL ALBERT HALL SHEPHERD'S BUSH HAMMERSMITH PUTNEY BRIDGE WIMBLEDON WIMBLEDON COMMON EXHIBITION ROAD PUTNEY VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM PORTOBELLO ROAD THE WESTWAY KENSINGTON PALACE PADDINGTON KENSINGTON GARDENS IMPERIAL COLLEGE BUSINESS SCHOOL MAIDA VALE SOUTH KENSINGTON ROAD HYDE PARK SW7 CHELSEA FULHAM PUTNEY VILLAGE KING S ROAD PADDINGTON ST JOHN S WOOD ST JOHN S WOOD LUTON AIRPORT M BAYSWATER OXFO THE SERPENTINE KNIGHTSBRIDGE SW10 SLOANE SQUARE PRIMRO REG HAMPSTEAD HEATH BELGRA SW3 LO MARBLE ARCH SPEAKER S CORNER GR BUC ST W V SW BATTER 10 emba@imperial.ac.uk

11 ALBERT BRIDGE CHELSEA BRIDGE BLACKFRIARS BRIDGE MILLENNIUM BRIDGE SOUTHWARK BRIDGE SE HILL ENT S CANAL NDON ZOO BOATING LAKE ARYLEBONE REGENT S PARK RD STREET MAYFAIR PARK LANE REGENT S STREET PICCADILLY CIRCUS EEN PARK VIA THE MALL ST JAMES S KINGHAM PALACE JAMES S PARK ESTMINSTER ICTORIA PIMLICO 1 THAMES SEA BRIDGE BATTERSEA PARK CAMDEN TOWN AND LIBRARY SOHO N7 ISLINGTON ANGEL NW1 HOXTON BT TOWER EUSTON KING S CROSS BLOOMSBURY FARRINGDON BARBICAN TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD EC2 DALSTON RUSSELL CLERKENWELL MUSEUM BRITISH SQUARE HOLBORN COVENT BANK OF GARDENENGLAND LEICESTER THE STRAND THE CITY SQUARE PICCADILLY EC4 BANK THE GHERKIN CHARING ST TRAFALGAR CROSS PAUL S SQUARE WHITEHALL MILLBANK TATE BRITAIN BIG BEN BATTERSEA POWER STATION BATTERSEA NATIONAL GALLERY VAUXHALL BRIDGE KING S CROSS ST PANCRAS WESTMINSTER BRIDGE LAMBETH BRIDGE LONDON EYE SW8 WANDSWORTH CLAPHAM GATWICK AIRPORT WATERLOO BRIDGE TATE MODERN SOUTH BANK SOUTHWARK BOROUGH SE11 WATERLOO KENNINGTON VAUXHALL ELEPHANT & CASTLE OVAL SILICON ROUNDABOUT SE5 CAMBERWELL BRIXTON SW2 LIVERPOOL STREET TOWER BRIDGE LONDON FIELDS HACKNEY VICTORIA PARK SHOREDITCH BRICK LANE THE SHARD STANSTED AIRPORT BETHNAL GREEN E2 SPITALFIELDS MARKET ALDGATE STEPNEY WHITECHAPEL MILE END PARK E3 SHADWELL LIMEHOUSE WAPPING LIMEHOUSE BASIN ST KATHERINE S DOCK SE1 LONDON BRIDGE ROTHERHITHE BERMONDSEY SOUTHWARK PARK CANADA WATER SURREY QUAYS SE14 BOW OLYMPIC PARK MILE END CITY AIRPORT ISLE OF DOGS MUDCHUTE PARK CANARY WHARF TOWER ISLAND GARDENS STRATFORD E15 OLYMPIC STADIUM CANARY WHARF O2 ARENA DEPTFORD BURGESS MARITIME MUSEUM PARK NEW SE15 CROSSGREENWICH GREENWICH LAMBETH PARK LEWISHAM PECKHAM imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 11

12 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 experience, so we offer flexibility and choice through two formats: the Weekday study mode and Weekend study mode, allowing you to choose the option which best suits you, your career and your commitments. Whichever study mode you choose, you will graduate with a thorough knowledge of all the essential business disciplines to make the successful transition from management to leadership. The programme content is the same across both study modes: 7 core courses 5 elective courses Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Design (IE&D) course Global Exposure Week MBA Final Project Cutting-Edge Learning Our award-winning* Educational Technology Unit make strategic use of technology throughout the Imperial MBA to add real value for students, complementing our outstanding face-to-face teaching. 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 with our interactive learning tools. In-class technology Your learning will take place in a technology-enhanced classroom that uses audience response systems and automated lecture capture, allowing you to access lecture recordings and review topics when it suits you. You will also use simulations and online tests to apply your learning in a structured environment. Online pre-study courses Pre-study courses ensure that all students have the basic knowledge and skills required for the start of the programme. All MBA students access the following courses from three months prior to the start of their programme: Accounting primer Mathematics primer Quantitative methods An online tutor works in tandem with programme faculty to support your study outside the classroom, monitoring progress and performance in quizzes, and providing guidance. Foreign Language Classes Imperial College London s Humanities Department provides the opportunity for MBA students to learn a foreign language. Classes are available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Japanese and Mandarin**. **Students can complete one foreign language course at no cost and additional courses for a fee. Classes available are subject to change. Action-based learning is a key component of the Executive MBA. You work and learn together by tackling real issues and collectively reflecting on your actions, which guides future action and improves performance. *Sloan-C Effective Practice Award emba@imperial.ac.uk

13 JAN Year ONE Weekday Executive MBA starts Final Project Personal Leadership Journey OCT APR Weekend Executive MBA Global Exposure Week CORE COURSES Corporate Finance Weekend Executive MBA starts Financial & Management Accounting JUL IE&D Course ELECTIVES Global Macroeconomics Managerial Economics Marketing Management Organisational Behaviour Strategy JUL APR Weekday Executive MBA Global Exposure Week OCT JAN Year Two imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 13

14 WEEKDAY STUDY MODE timetable (january 2014 intake) The Weekday Executive MBA programme has been designed with interactivity in mind. You ll attend classes every fortnight, studying with enthusiastic and motivated individuals, who contribute their own particular experience and insights. You will attend on alternate Fridays, plus a fiveday block in January and three-day blocks in both September and December. You ll work collaboratively and test out new ideas and theories in a supportive environment where you can reflect on what you ve learned. You can then take new ideas back to your organisation where you apply them and then feed back your experiences in the classroom on a regular basis. You may find the weekday programme suits you if: Jan MON 20 tue 21 wed 22 thu 23 fri 24 FEB Fri 7 Fri 21 Mar Fri 7 Fri 21 Apr Fri 4 Fri 25 May Fri 9 Fri 23 Jun Fri 6 Fri 20 Jan 2014 Jul Fri 4 Fri 18 AUG thu 14 Fri 15 Sep wed 3 thu 4 Fri 5 Fri 19 OCT fri 3 Fri 17 Fri 31 NOV fri 14 Fri 28 DEC wed 10 thu 11 Fri thu 8 Fri 9 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 emba@imperial.ac.uk

15 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 imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 15

16 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, who will offer their own unique viewpoints and experiences. You will attend one long weekend a month from April to January (Thursday afternoon, Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning), studying in the day and networking with your MBA colleagues and Business School staff at dinner each evening. The format of the programme allows students to travel from around the world, giving a truly global perspective to your MBA. In addition to time spent at the Business School, you ll have to cover a lot of material independently outside the classroom. Online learning tools help you stay in touch between weekends, so you still have support. However, you ll need the confidence to take concepts into the workplace and test them out before covering them in the classroom. You may find the weekend programme suits you if: Apr May Jun Jul AUG Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan FEB Mar Apr THU 10 THU 15 THU 19 THU 17 THU 14 THU 11 THU 9 THU 6 THU 4 THU 8 Fri 11 Fri 16 Fri 20 Fri 18 Fri 15 Fri 12 Fri 10 Fri 7 Fri 5 Fri 9 Sat 12 Sat 17 Sat 21 Sat 19 Sat 13 Sat 11 Sat 8 Sat 6 Sat 10 Sun 13 Sun 18 Sun 22 Sun 20 Sun 14 Sun 12 Sun 9 Sun 7 Sun 11 You would like a London-based programme without the need to relocate May You do not want to take time away from work every fortnight You are able to attend classes at the weekend You enjoy studying independently and want to consolidate your learning by sharing thoughts and ideas with your classmates You have the confidence to grapple with quantitative material outside the classroom Induction Campus attendance Examinations Each block runs from on Thursday, throughout Friday and Saturday, and concludes on Sunday at Students will attend campus on 38 days in the first year (including part days on Thursdays and Sundays). 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. 16 emba@imperial.ac.uk

17 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

18 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 basic knowledge and skills required for the start of the programme. You will complete these courses in advance of joining us. Accounting primer This primer course will introduce the basics of financial 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 usefulness and limitations of the information provided by these statements for evaluating the performance of a company. Mathematics primer The objective of this course is to ensure that you have a grasp of the mathematics you will encounter on your MBA programme, particularly for the more quantitative courses. Quantitative methods This course introduces you to the most frequently used quantitative methods for analysing data and making business decisions. The core consists of seven carefully designed courses. Each course provides you with a solid grounding in business theory and practice. The emphasis is on applied learning, giving you a chance to test your understanding through case studies and simulations. Students are placed in diverse syndicate groups; these groups consist of students from a variety of cultural and industry backgrounds to ensure that you gain maximum perspectives from the experience. Corporate Finance This course provides a framework for analysing financial 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 economy and financial variables. Financial and Management Accounting This course aims to contribute to your managerial potential by explaining the techniques of financial management accounting and examining the relevance to broader issues of decision-making and organisational control. 18 emba@imperial.ac.uk

19 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 Global Macroeconomics This course provides a basic framework to help you understand how macroeconomics explains global events. At the end of the course, you will appreciate how business, government and the global economy interact, which will give you the understanding required to make more informed managerial decisions. MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS This course introduces basic economic concepts of practical value in business life, providing a conceptual framework for assessing the interaction between firms and markets, and identifying the ways in which profit opportunities arise in markets and can be effectively exploited. Organisational Behaviour This course provides a framework for understanding organisations and managing some of their key processes. It will also provide an opportunity to think about yourself as a leader and how you can develop your leadership skills. Strategy Strategy is shaped by the underlying market conditions and the resources available to management. This course is intended to give you a holistic view of the firm, to develop your ability to think beyond the day to day business activities and challenge you to ask the right questions about its future. 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

20 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 Managing & Valuing Intellectual Property Private Equity: Growth Capital Finance Venture Capital Finance Finance & Economics Advanced Company Valuation Advanced Corporate Finance Behavioural Finance Derivatives Mergers & Acquisitions Private Equity: LBO, Mezzanine, High Yield, Securitization & Infrastructure Finance Marketing Brand Management Consumer Behaviour Pricing Strategies & Policies Strategy & Leadership Breakout Strategy Business Strategy, Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Leadership Managing Negotiations Managing Organisational Change Sector-specific Entrepreneurship in Renewable Energy Hi-Tech Strategy New Ventures in the Healthcare Sector Students are able to choose five electives and can apply to sit in on an additional two, for which they will not be assessed. Each elective runs over four days during the spring and summer terms. Electives are offered in two formats to fit into your schedule: 1. Two-week Monday and Tuesday (week 1), 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 emba@imperial.ac.uk

21 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 imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 21

22 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 team, you will explore the latest developments in science, technology and business, and collaborate with key researchers and practitioners in the field. You can choose 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 College of Art. The Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Design (IE&D) course is not only of benefit to students interested in innovation roles or in starting their own business, but it is also an exciting and challenging project that will provide you with the skills to build a strong client-consultant relationship and deliver value. It will help you adopt a structured approach to market research and industry analysis, and as a result, you will be able to perform in a multidisciplinary team under time pressure. By the end of the IE&D course, you will have explored the process of preparing a start-up and will be able to exploit the power of design and innovation to transform ideas into a new product or service. IE&D Business Plan Competition If your completed project presents a realistic investment, you may have the opportunity to take part in the IE&D Business Plan Competition. Participants in the competition will present business cases to a judging panel of investors, IP experts, industry innovation managers and entrepreneurs to compete for seed capital of 10,000. MATOPY AnANAS ANAM It s time for the web to speak Matopy is the brainchild of Sam Jewell, Research Associate at the Helen Hamlyn Centre at the Royal College of Art, and was brought to market by a multidisciplinary team of four MBA students. Matopy aims to revolutionise the way people interact with the web by applying speech and sound technologies and a more innate way of accessing online content. Matopy turns websites into audio, making them easy to understand and navigate through listening. By using different voices, music and sound effects, the audio experience becomes as rich as the colours, fonts and layouts of the visual web. The product is of great value to individuals with visual impairment. Matopy was one of eight projects entered into the 2012 Business Plan competition and was awarded the first prize of 10,000. Changing the world leaf by leaf Ananas Anam was created seven years ago in the Philippines by Carmen Hijosa, a design consultant with vast experience in the leather goods industry. Highly aware of the harmful effects of leather production on the environment, Carmen went on to explore new materials that could address these concerns. Research into tropical fibres led Carmen to the discovery of the innovative new material Piñatex, composed of fibres extracted from the waste leaves of the pineapple plant. The new leather alternative is applicable to the footwear, accessories and furniture industries. The final business plan was developed by a team of five MBA students and a Design London fellow. Ananas Anam was awarded the Social Entrepreneurship prize at the 2012 Business Plan Competition. 22 emba@imperial.ac.uk

23 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 imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 23

24 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 The Final Project is a valuable opportunity to put the theory you learn on the MBA into practice. This project will enable you to develop specialised expertise by working on a business problem either in a consulting capacity or by taking a more academic approach. The project can be sponsored by companies, so you may choose to do yours in conjunction with your own organisation. Alternatively, you can bid for a project sourced by the Business School, or find your own project, which provides a great opportunity to approach potential employers or organisations that are of particular interest to you. The final project consolidates your MBA experience and exposes you to career-enhancing opportunities. It will equip you with: Consulting and strategy experience Recent project clients include: Amnesty International ASDA BT Bupa Ernst & Young Jaguar Land Rover Microsoft Research Pfizer Royal Bank of Scotland 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 emba@imperial.ac.uk

25 PERSONAL LEADERSHIP JOURNEY The Personal Leadership Journey will help you to identify your individual strengths and areas for development in terms of both your leadership skills and wider professional effectiveness. This in turn will enable you to produce a Personal Development Plan to meet your specific needs. Using this plan, you will engage in a range of professional development activities including workshops and practical exercises designed to help prepare you for the managerial and leadership challenges you ll face in your post-mba career. The course aims to further help you formulate your career strategy, addressing both short-term and long-term objectives. Our Careers team will work with you closely throughout your MBA to identify not only sectors and functions relevant to your future career path, but also to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to effectively market yourself for a wide range of opportunities. The course emphasises three main and interconnected elements: Careers Strategy will provide a clear foundation on which to formulate your individual career path, whether you re looking to change career, accelerate your current trajectory or pursue entrepreneurial interests. Self-Awareness comprises a range of reflective exercises specifically designed to identify your strengths as an individual and team member, as well as areas for development in terms of your leadership capability and wider professional effectiveness. You will be supported by trained executive coaches who will facilitate personal reflection and feedback. This feedback will form the basis of your Personal Development Plan, a bespoke action plan you will create to address your own specific development needs. Professional Development offers a range of workshops that, with support from your coach, will help you address the development needs identified in your Personal Development Plan. Global Exposure Week The Global Exposure Week is an extraordinary opportunity for you to see business in action in an emerging market. An integral part of the Executive MBA programme, with costs included in your tuition fees, the experience allows you to immerse yourself in the business environment of a specific country. This will take you on a journey of discovery to countries with different and exciting business cultures such as Brazil or China. You will embark on an intensive exploration of a country s business practices and challenges, using talks by top executives and company visits as the basis for practical case studies. STUDENT CLUBS AND LEISURE The Imperial MBA enables you to form networks and friendships that last a lifetime. The programme s social club regularly arranges events that families and partners are welcome to join, such as sporting occasions, social gatherings and trips. These, along with the annual MBA ball, will add to your exciting and diverse MBA experience. You will have the opportunity to take part in student clubs and sports. You will also receive free membership of Ethos, our state-of-the-art sports centre, which is ideally located just across the road from the Business School. imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 25

26 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 emba@imperial.ac.uk

27 PROFESSOR GERRY GEORGE DEPUTY DEAN AND DIRECTOR OF THE RAJIV GANDHI CENTRE Gerry is the current editor of the Academy of Management Journal, the flagship empirical journal in the field of management; he is the first editor from outside the US. Gerry is an award-winning researcher, teacher and author whose work investigates business models and organisational design, and their implications for innovation and entrepreneurship in multiple settings. PROFESSOR NELSON PHILLIPS CHAIR IN STRATEGY AND ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR Nelson has published more than 75 articles in publications such as the Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Management Science, Sloan Management Review, and Organization Science. He is very active in programme design and delivery for a wide range of businesses such as Allen & Overy, The Royal Society, Telefónica, BT, Atkins, Shell and Laing O Rourke. PROFESSOR BART CLARYSSE CHAIR IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP Following his PhD studies, Bart was an advisor in technology policy at the European Commission and still consults on innovation and technology matters for various European governments and agencies. Bart has over 50 publications to his name and has been an executive teacher for several multinationals such as KLM, USG People and Johnson & Johnson in corporate venturing and innovative turnaround strategies. PROFESSOR JAMES SEFTON CHAIR IN ECONOMICS James works in academia as Professor of Economics and previously worked in industry as a Senior Quantitative Analyst at UBS, where he specialised in understanding asset pricing anomalies and equity investment strategies. James has published widely in areas as varied as computable general equilibrium modelling, national accounting, portfolio management and econometrics. 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 Professor Carol Propper Chair in Economics Carol s research focuses on the design and consequences of incentives within the public sector and the boundary between the state and private markets. Carol was awarded the 2010 International Health Economics Association s Arrow Award for the best paper in Health Economics. She has also received a CBE for her services to social science, in recognition of her research into the economics of healthcare. Ric Parker, Director of Research and Technology, Rolls-Royce Group: Technology investment creates shareholder value Joanna Shields, Chief Executive, Tech City Investment Organisation: Entrepreneurship and its importance to the economic growth of the UK Ignazio Visco, Governor of Banca d Italia: The financial sector after the crisis David Wood, Embedded Mobile Industry Advisor, Accenture: Digital platforms successes and failures imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 27

28 employer Benefits By sponsoring you on the Executive MBA programme at Imperial College Business School, your organisation will be nurturing and developing an employee who will add increasing value to their business. Not only will they benefit from your learning, but your organisation will also gain: An injection of the latest thinking and business skills Access to Imperial resources and events Insight into a specific problem or business opportunity 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 emba@imperial.ac.uk

29 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 imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 29

30 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 emba@imperial.ac.uk

31 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 A.T. Kearney Amazon Bacardi Boxwood BP Canon Capgemini Coca-Cola Corporate Citizenship Deloitte Ericsson Ernst & Young Google Groupon Houlihan Lokey Jefferies Johnson & Johnson KPMG McKinsey & Company NHS Nissan Nokia PA Consulting Group Pfizer Qatar Airlines Reckitt Benckiser Rolls-Royce Schlumberger Business Consulting Simon-Kucher & Partners Technology Strategy Board Vodafone IBM imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 31

32 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 Your time at Imperial offers you an unrivalled opportunity to make long-lasting contacts that will prove vital in your future career. You ll mix with fellow students, alumni, adjunct professors and visiting lecturers all with the potential to enrich you both professionally and personally. Socially, you ll have the chance to take part in clubs and sport. You ll also receive free membership of Ethos, our state-of-the-art 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 Alumni network 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. 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 sector specific interest groups, 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 social events organised across the globe in conjunction with our active international network. Keep your career on track Our Career and Professional Development Service offers you the ongoing support you need as you develop a successful and fulfilling career. This includes one-to-one career consultations, exposure to recruiters through our CV database, online career resources and career development webinars. Whatever stage you are at on your career path, we can offer valuable support. Supporting the School There are also many ways you can give back to the Business School London and ensure we remain a world class teaching institute which continues to attract the best students. We manage a range of volunteering options for alumni, meaning that no matter where you are based or how much time you have available, there are ways you can contribute to the School, the student experience and the continuing growth of a dynamic global alumni network. An international community As an alumnus of the Business School and Imperial College London, you ll be part of a vibrant alumni network with over 140,000 members worldwide in more than 150 countries and with links into virtually every business sector. You ll be encouraged to play an active part in this prestigious network and, as a student and alumnus of the Business School, to make good use of your lifelong access to leading business people, thinkers and decision makers across all industry sectors. When you have a challenging question or you re looking to bounce ideas off someone in a different industry, the alumni network is great. A lot of business connections happen faster through this network. Alexander Dietrich Weekend Executive MBA emba@imperial.ac.uk

33 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 WEEKDAY EXECUTIVE MBA 2002 Nationality: British Pre-MBA: Consultant Physiotherapist, Guys and St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust Post-MBA: Founder, Saffron Steer Ltd Emma Stanton Weekend Executive MBA 2009 Nationality: British Pre-MBA: NHS Doctor Post-MBA: Commonwealth Fund Harkness Fellow in Health Care Policy and Practice, Harvard University Marta Lema-Garabatos Weekend Executive MBA 2010 Nationality: Spanish Pre-MBA: Senior Project Development Engineer, Air Products Post-MBA: Management Consultant, BASF Tamar Ghosh Weekend Executive MBA 2012 Nationality: British Pre-MBA: Head of Global Funding, VSO Post-MBA: CEO and Founder, Tamarind Healthcare Enterprises MALTE JAENSCH WEEKEND EXECUTIVE MBA 2012 Nationality: German Pre-MBA: Chief Engineer and Co-Founder, EVO Electric Ltd Post-MBA: Senior Manager, Porsche Engineering IGNACIO PEREYRA WEEKEND EXECUTIVE MBA 2012 Nationality: Argentine Pre-MBA: Business Development Manager, Maxtrack Europe Post-MBA: Director of AIN Brazil at Angel Investment Network Ltd ADRIAN IBRAHIM WEEKDAY EXECUTIVE MBA 2013 Nationality: British/Trinidadian Pre-MBA: Associate Director, Business Management, Cancer Research Technology Ltd Post-MBA: Head of Business Development and Technology Transfer, Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute DAVID KEENE WEEKDAY EXECUTIVE MBA 2013 Nationality: British Pre-MBA: Vice President Global Competitive Intelligence, SAP Post-MBA: Head of Google Enterprise Marketing, Google imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 33

34 Entry requirements Minimum 5 years relevant postgraduate work experience Good undergraduate degree, or recognised professional qualification English language test score: IELTS: a minimum score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.5 in writing and speaking, or TOEFL internet-based test: a minimum score of 100, with a minimum score of 24 in writing and speaking. How to apply All applications are made online. As part of your application, you will be required to provide the following: A three-minute video pitch Online application Two professional references Official degree transcripts Fees and start dates WEEKDAY EXECUTIVE MBA 42,000 January 2014 WEEKEND EXECUTIVE MBA 43,500 April 2014 Fees are payable in either one, two or four instalments. Scholarships A number of scholarships of up to 10,000 are available for self-funded candidates with outstanding leadership potential. Scholarships are awarded based on a scholarship essay as well as information supplied in your original application and during your interview. Scholarship holders will be expected to carry out ambassadorial duties and support the MBA Recruitment and Marketing team at the Business School. All scholarships will be allocated at the discretion of the Scholarships Board. 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 emba@imperial.ac.uk

35 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. your CV to us at emba@imperial.ac.uk 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 imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 35