THE IMPERIAL EXECUTIVE MBA

THE IMPERIAL EXECUTIVE MBA THE POWER OF INNOVATIVE THINKING IMAGINE INNOVATE INSPIRE

Welcome to the Imperial College Business School Executive MBA programme; a world-class programme for highly successful executives, who aim to leverage their leadership experience, business acumen and the potential of their networks to step up their role in the global business environment. Truly successful careers are fuelled by a profound sense of social responsibility, coupled with creative innovation and an undivided focus on sustainable business thinking. These principles permeate our research and our syllabus. Imperial College is consistently ranked amongst the top 10 universities globally. Our Executive MBA students contribute to, and benefit from, Imperial College s reputation for excellence in research and teaching across several disciplines including business, science, technology, engineering and medicine. Imperial College Business School drives business advantage through the fusion of business and technology. We help you to tailor your Executive MBA around your experience and aspirations. At Imperial, you will study alongside rigorously selected peers from diverse professional backgrounds, creating unlimited opportunities for you to learn from other business leaders, and apply this learning to further your own career. As an Imperial alumnus, you will benefit from lifelong access to our global network. 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, while our innovative Weekend format offers the opportunity to study with a diverse, international cohort, many of whom commute from Europe and beyond. Embarking on our Executive MBA is a decision that will fully unleash your potential. You will enhance and leverage your skills to boost your career and benefit business and society through the power of innovative thinking. 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 innovative thinking and enhanced leadership skills, you will energise others and lead organisational change. Imagine Pioneering practical solutions driven by research excellence will stimulate your imagination, encouraging you to reflect on your experiences and redefine your career goals. You will learn to harness the entrepreneurial spirit that unlocks business opportunities. 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 15 for both salary increase and career progression*, the Executive MBA will help you to become a sought-after leader, who inspires confidence in any business challenge. With our lifelong support, you will learn how to influence others and inspire those around you to realise their full potential. Dr Marco Mongiello Programme Director *Financial Times Executive MBA rankings 2013 2 emba@imperial.ac.uk imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 3

THE MBA EXPERIENCE PAGE 6 London is regularly ranked amongst the world s top start-up ecosystems. The city s business conditions enable companies in both the private and public sector to flourish. The Executive MBA is ranked in the world s top 15 for salary increase and career progression PAGE 8 (Financial Times Executive MBA rankings 2013) weekday Executive MBA 37 students 27 % international 36 NATIONALITY BY REGION OF CURRENT STUDENTS weekend Executive MBA 47 students % international WEEKDAY 24 MONTHS WHICH STUDY MODE SUITS ME BEST? PAGE 18 WEEKEND 21 MONTHS Home to world-leading finance, marketing, consulting and technology firms, London is the perfect location to develop your business connections. 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 (10th in the world, THE World University rankings 2013 14; 5th in the world, QS World University rankings 2013) WEEKDAY Executive MBA (Inner) WEEKEND Executive MBA (OUTER) London s creative industries, including design, fashion, film, theatre and music are a thriving part of the city s economic and social landscape. 73% UK 17% Europe (excluding UK) 64% UK 21% Europe (excluding UK) student clubs and societies 5% Asia/Pacific 5% Americas 9% Asia/Pacific 6% Africa/Middle East Alumni network of over 140,000 London is the greenest city of its size in the world. Almost 40% is green space. Rich in history and culture, London has four World Heritage Sites and over 300 languages are spoken in the city. PAGE 10 PAGE 28 4 emba@imperial.ac.uk imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 5

Drawing on the networks and interdisciplinary expertise of Imperial College London, our MBA programme will enable you to develop practical solutions to emerging global challenges; to imagine, innovate and inspire. Collaborative, intelligent and pioneering, the Imperial Executive MBA combines your aspiration and vision with our unique learning experience. We aim to benefit business and society through the power of innovative thinking and an intelligent approach to business. InspIrIng BrILLIAnt MInDs to Be the WorLD s FUtUre BUsIness LeADers. 1 THE FUSIOn OF TECHnOLOgY And BUSInESS Unlike other business schools, our pioneering research and expertise does not stop with business. Our intersection with our outstanding science, technology, engineering and medicine faculties offers you a unique experience during which you will learn to benefit business and society through the power of innovative thinking. 2 A TAILOREd programme The programme is constructed to give you flexibility. You will tailor the components of your MBA to directly benefit your chosen career path. 3 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. 4 A practical programme 6 global EXpERIEnCE 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. 7 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 ambition to become a future business leader, with detailed guidance, coaching and continuing constructive feedback. 8 InnOvATIvE LEARnIng Our MBA programme uses paperless delivery via a bespoke online learning portal, reflecting changes in the business world and representing a leap forward in the learning and communication process. A world renowned academic institution in a class of its own, Imperial offers a flexible way to study with realistic timetables that fit well to ensure work-life balance. the Ie&D course was particularly attractive and proved to be a fulfilling and boundary-breaking experience. 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. 5 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. 9 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). 10 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. sumithra Maheswaran Weekday Executive MBA 2013-2015 6 emba@imperial.ac.uk imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 7

Your CLASS at a glance NATIONALITY BY REGION, 2014 COHORT Europe (excluding UK) 17% Weekday 21% Weekend Average Years Work Experience 11 WEEKDAY 11 WEEKEND AVERAGE Age 34 WEEKDAY 35 WEEKEND UK 73% Weekday 64% Weekend Pre-MBA employment by sector Banking/Finance 5% Weekday 19% Weekend Consulting/Professional Services 24% Weekday 9% Weekend Americas 5% Weekday N/A Weekend Africa/Middle East N/A Weekday 6% Weekend Asia/Pacific 5% Weekday 9% Weekend Energy/Mining 5% Weekday 13% Weekend Engineering/Manufacturing 11% Weekday 4% Weekend Entertainment/Leisure 11% Weekday 2% Weekend Consumer Goods/Retail 5% Weekday 13% Weekend Healthcare/Pharma 19% Weekday 17% Weekend ACADEMIC BACKGROUND OF COHORT IT/Technology 5% Weekday 9% Weekend WEEKDAY (Inner) 28% Arts/Humanities/Social Science 25% Science/Medicine 19% Engineering 14% Business/Economics/Finance 11% IT/Computing/Technology 3% Law WEEKEND (OUTER) 26% Arts/Humanities/Social Science 19% Science/Medicine 17% Engineering 13% Business/Economics/Finance 21% IT/Computing/Technology 4% Law Number of students 37 WEEKDAY 47 WEEKEND Female students 41 % weekday 30 % WEEKEND International Students 27 % Weekday 36 % WEEKEND Telecomms 5% Weekday 4% Weekend Other 10% Weekday 10% Weekend 8 emba@imperial.ac.uk imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 9

REGENT S STREET LonDon: A CItY LIKe no other once you re in London, with so many different ideas and people coming together, you feel immediately connected to the multicultural hub of activity around you. Malte Jaensch Weekend Executive MBA 2011 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 expand your business network and 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 of the world s most important cultural centres, with the Victoria and Albert, Natural History and Science Museums 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 RICHMOND PARK LADBROKE GROVE NOTTING HILL KENSINGTON HIGH STREET SCIENCE MUSEUM KENSINGTON NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM THE NATIONAL THE ARCHIVES LONDON WETLAND CENTRE WEMBLEY STADIUM EARL S COURT ROYAL ALBERT HALL EXHIBITION ROAD SHEPHERD'S BUSH HAMMERSMITH BARNES KEW GARDENS RICHMOND WIMBLEDON WIMBLEDON COMMON VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM KENSINGTON PALACE PORTOBELLO ROAD THE WESTWAY PADDINGTON KENSINGTON GARDENS IMPERIAL COLLEGE BUSINESS SCHOOL MAIDA VALE PADDINGTON BAYSWATER ROAD HYDE PARK THE SERPENTINE KNIGHTSBRIDGE CHELSEA PUTNEY OXFORD STREET REGENT S PARK GREEN PARK BELGRAVIA THE MALL SLOANE BUCKINGHAM PALACE SQUARE ST JAMES S PARK SOUTH KENSINGTON WESTMINSTER VICTORIA PIMLICO FULHAM PUTNEY VILLAGE KING S ROAD HAMPSTEAD HEATH LUTON AIRPORT MARBLE ARCH SPEAKER S CORNER MAYFAIR PARK LANE PRIMROSE HILL REGENT S CANAL LONDON ZOO BOATING LAKE MARYLEBONE PICCADILLY CIRCUS TOWN CAMDEN ISLINGTON ANGEL FARRINGDON BARBICAN BRITISH RUSSELL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SQUARE HOLBORN COVENT BANK OF SOHO GARDENENGLAND LEICESTER THE STRAND SQUARE BANK TRAFALGAR CHARING ST CROSS PAUL S SQUARE THAMES WHITEHALL MILLBANK BT TOWER EUSTON KING S CROSS BLOOMSBURY TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD TATE BRITAIN BIG BEN NATIONAL GALLERY BATTERSEA BATTERSEA PARK POWER STATION KING S CROSS ST PANCRAS LONDON EYE BATTERSEA WANDSWORTH CLAPHAM GATWICK AIRPORT DALSTON LONDON FIELDS HACKNEY VICTORIA PARK HOXTON THE CITY THE GHERKIN TATE MODERN SOUTH BANK SOUTHWARK BOROUGH WATERLOO ELEPHANT & CASTLE KENNINGTON VAUXHALL OVAL SILICON ROUNDABOUT CAMBERWELL BRIXTON LIVERPOOL STREET STANSTED AIRPORT SHOREDITCH BRICK LANE THE SHARD LONDON BRIDGE ROTHERHITHE CANADA WATER SURREY QUAYS SOUTHWARK PARK BURGESS PARK PECKHAM DEPTFORD OLYMPIC PARK CANARY WHARF TOWER ISLE OF DOGS MUDCHUTE PARK ISLAND GARDENS STRATFORD BETHNAL GREEN BOW SPITALFIELDS MARKET MILE END ALDGATE STEPNEY CITY AIRPORT WHITECHAPEL SHADWELL LIMEHOUSE WAPPING LIMEHOUSE BASIN ST KATHERINE S DOCK BERMONDSEY LAMBETH MARITIME MUSEUM CANARY WHARF O2 ARENA GREENWICH NEW CROSS GREENWICH PARK LEWISHAM OLYMPIC STADIUM 10 emba@imperial.ac.uk imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 11

programme structure The Imperial Executive MBA programme is designed for ambitious individuals wishing to accelerate their career whilst continuing to excel in a demanding job. The programme is designed to inspire brilliant minds to be the world s future business leaders. 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 that 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 manager to a global business leader. Year One Year Two Jan Apr Jul Oct Jan Apr Jul Oct Weekday Executive MBA starts Weekend Executive MBA starts Weekday Executive MBA Global Experience Week Weekend Executive MBA Global Experience Week Pre-study courses Accounting Primer Mathematics Primer core courses Corporate Finance A framework for analysing financial markets and showing how they interact with the key decisions of firms. Financial & Management Accounting This course explains the techniques of financial and management accounting and examines the relevance to broader issues of decision making and organisational control. Global Macroeconomics This course helps you understand how macroeconomics explains global events and how business, government and the global economy interact. Managerial Economics This course introduces basic economic concepts of practical value in business life for assessing the interaction between firms and markets. Marketing Management This course develops a general management viewpoint in planning and evaluating marketing decisions, from both strategic and tactical perspectives. Organisational Behaviour This course provides a framework for understanding organisations and managing some of their key processes, providing an opportunity to think about yourself as a leader. Strategy This course is intended to give you a holistic view of a 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. Electives Innovation & Entrepreneurship Design Management Managing & Valuing Intellectual Property Finance Advanced Company Valuation Advanced Corporate Finance Behavioural Finance Derivatives Private Equity Finance Risk Management Venture Capital Finance Marketing Brand Management Consumer Behaviour International Business Pricing Strategies & Policies Social Media Supply Chain Management Strategic Management Breakout Strategy Business Strategy, Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Globalisation: Challenges & Opportunities Leadership Managing Negotiations Managing Organisational Change Mergers & Acquisitions Sector-specific Entrepreneurship In Renewable Energy High-Tech Strategy Management Challenges In Healthcare Managing Infrastructure Projects Strategic Consulting Skills Support Courses Quantitative Methods, Writing Skills, Case Analysis Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Design course A live entrepreneurial journey that provides insights into the challenges of introducing products and services to market. See page 14 for further information. Final Project Work on a real-world business problem in a consulting capacity, or by taking a more academic approach. See page 17 for more information. Personal Leadership Journey Careers Strategy, Self-Awareness, Professional Development Foreign Language Courses Classes available include: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Japanese and Mandarin. Students can complete one foreign language course at no additional cost. 12 emba@imperial.ac.uk imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 13

The IE&D 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, multidisciplinary 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. Read about two of the previous competition winners, Droplet and Matopy, below. I really liked how the programme tested knowledge developed through the core modules in team projects, electives, the Final project and in the Ie&D course. the Ie&D course, which is unique to Imperial, is a great way to understand how to apply core business concepts to establish a real fledgling business. David simpson Weekday Executive MBA 2013-15 DropLet MAtopY InnOvATIng WATER Droplet integrates key principles of innovative design, smart application of technology and community capacity-building to deliver clean, safe, drinkable water to school children in Kenya. The team sought to address a global problem with new, innovative solutions in a sustainable way with local sector experts. With more innovative, creative and partner-led solutions across developing markets and local communities, the team conducted detailed local research. They clarified the problem definition, elaborated the design and refined the Droplet solution, ultimately choosing to collaborate with local schools to leverage existing, positive community infrastructure. The final business plan was developed by a team of five MBA students and two Royal College of Art students and won first prize in the 2013 Business Plan Competition. 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. 14 emba@imperial.ac.uk imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 15

Santiago, Chile. Global Experience Week 2014, Weekend Executive MBA. 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. Electives 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. For a full list of electives, see pages 12-13. 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. PERSONAL LEADERSHIP JOURNEY The course aims to further help you formulate your career strategy, addressing both short-term and longterm objectives. Our Careers team will work closely with you 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 EXPERIENCE WEEK The Global Experience Week is an extraordinary opportunity for you to see business in action in an emerging market. 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 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 Recent project clients include: Amnesty International BT EY Microsoft Research Development of technical expertise A better understanding of, and performance in, the process of research Improved career prospects and social capital ASDA Bupa Jaguar Land Rover Pfizer STUDENT CLUBS AND LEISURE The Imperial MBA enables you to form networks and friendships that will 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 one or more of the three hundred student clubs and sports across Imperial. 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. Cutting-Edge Learning Our award-winning* Educational Technology Unit makes strategic use of technology throughout the Imperial MBA to add real value for students, complementing our outstanding face-to-face teaching. Through The Hub, our purpose-built virtual learning platform, you have convenient access to all programme materials and remain connected with your peers and tutors throughout the course. The Imperial MBA is entirely paperless, reflecting the way we work in today s globalised world. Teaching materials are delivered electronically, 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. 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. 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 a country with a different and exciting business culture such as Argentina, 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. Royal Bank of Scotland Shell *Sloan-C Effective Practice Award 2011 16 emba@imperial.ac.uk imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 17

WeeKDAY study MoDe timetable (JAnUArY 2015 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: 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 JAn FeB MAr Apr MAY JUn JUL AUg sep oct nov DeC JAn 2015 2016 MOn 19 FRI 6 FRI 6 FRI 10 FRI 8 FRI 5 FRI 3 THU 13 WEd 2 FRI 2 FRI 13 WEd 9 THU 14 TUE 20 FRI 20 FRI 20 FRI 24 FRI 22 FRI 19 FRI 17 FRI 14 THU 3 FRI 16 FRI 27 THU 10 FRI 15 WEd 21 THU 22 FRI 23 FRI 4 FRI 30 FRI 11 FRI 18 Managing a full-time role and study meant learning to use my time productively. Collaborating and networking with other students became second nature through social tools. the Weekday executive programme allowed me to find the balance to maximise my returns from both my studies and my working life. 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 simon Copsey Weekday Executive MBA 2014 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. 18 emba@imperial.ac.uk imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 19

WeeKenD study MoDe timetable (AprIL 2015 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 2015 2016 THU 16 THU 14 THU 18 THU 16 THU 13 THU 10 THU 8 THU 5 THU 3 THU 14 FRI 17 FRI 15 FRI 19 FRI 17 FRI 14 FRI 11 FRI 9 FRI 6 FRI 4 FRI 15 SAT 18 SAT 16 SAT 20 SAT 18 SAT 12 SAT 10 SAT 7 SAT 5 SAT 16 SUn 19 SUn 17 SUn 21 SUn 19 SUn 13 SUn 11 SUn 8 SUn 6 SUn 17 the Weekend MBA format was appealing as it suited my study and learning style, which is balanced between family and work. the quality of the faculty, the depth of knowledge and experience of the cohort, added with the focus on entrepreneurial and innovative thinking, made my MBA journey complete. You would like a London-based programme without the need to relocate Lamé verre Weekend Executive MBA 2013-15 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 13.15 on Thursday, throughout Friday and Saturday, and concludes on Sunday at 13.15. 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. 20 emba@imperial.ac.uk imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 21

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. PROFESSOR FRANKLIN ALLEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE BREVAN HOWARD CENTRE AND PROFESSOR OF FINANCE Franklin s main areas of interest are corporate finance, asset pricing, financial innovation, comparative financial systems and financial crises. He received his doctorate from Oxford University and spent over 30 years at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was the Nippon Life Professor of Finance and Co Director of the Wharton Financial Institutions Center. PROFESSOR 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 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 RICHARD GREEN HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSOR OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BUSINESS Richard has been studying and publishing on the economics and regulation of the electricity industry for over 20 years. His recent work focuses on the impact of low-carbon generation (nuclear and renewables) on the electricity market, and the business and policy implications of this. 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. Recent Notable speakers include: Bronwyn Curtis, Head of Global Research, HSBC: The vision for women s leadership in 2020 Jane Griffiths, Company Group Chairman, Janssen EMEA: Challenges (and opportunities) in healthcare a regional industry perspective Pierre-Yves Gerbeau, Former Chief Executive, X-Leisure: Turnaround at the Millennium Dome Nigel Swycher, Chief Executive, AISTEMOS: Intellectual property value and risk Ashok Vaswani, CEO, Barclays Personal and Corporate Banking: Rebuilding trust in the banking industry Michael Harper, Chairman, BBA Aviation: Management and leadership in large organisations 22 emba@imperial.ac.uk imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 23

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. Sponsorship can range from financial, in the form of tuition fee support, to travel costs or to time with extra allocations for study aside from holiday allowance. Investing in an employee undertaking the MBA can bring multiple benefits to your organisation. Jointly collaborating on projects allows for cost savings by keeping talent and knowledge in house rather than bringing in external management consultants. You will also gain 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. Creating pools of talent through sponsorship of an MBA student enables the transfer of knowledge, skills and experience to take advantage of, and manage through, uncertainty in an ever-changing marketplace. David pullinger Careers Consultant, Former HR Director and Talent Manager one of the great things about the executive MBA is that I can apply it straight away in my daily job, experimenting with different techniques and solutions to enrich my personal development. sarah Fortuna Weekend Executive MBA 2014 24 emba@imperial.ac.uk imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 25

Career outcomes The destinations of our students are just as diverse as the backgrounds from which they come. Whether you are looking for a new challenge or development within your current organisation, our Career and Professional Development Service will help you to take an active approach to maximising your career potential. Our Executive MBA is ranked in the world s top 15 for both salary increase and career progression.* Having a dedicated coach during the first year of my Executive MBA really helped me to clarify my career goals. I was then able to devise an approach to meet my objective of securing a really creative and high-impact role. Sylke Grootoonk Weekend Executive MBA 2009 Employment by Sector Weekday (Inner) 31% Pharmaceutical/Healthcare/Medical 18% Engineering/Manufacturing 12% Consulting/Professional Services 12% Banking/Finance 6% IT/Internet/Technology 6% Government 3% Energy/Utilities/Mining Recent recruiters include: A.T. Kearney Houlihan Lokey 3% Education 3% Consumer Goods/Retail 3% Media/Entertainment/Publishing Accenture Amazon IBM Infosys 3% Not-for-Profit/Charity Babcock Jefferies weekend (OUTER) Bacardi Johnson & Johnson 11% Pharmaceuticals/Healthcare/Medical Boxwood KPMG 11% Engineering/Manufacturing 17% Consulting/Professional Services 22% Banking/Finance BP Canon McKinsey & Company NHS 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. 9% IT/Internet/Technology 5% Energy/Utilities/Mining 2% Education 5% Consumer Goods/Retail 7% Media/Entertainment/Publishing 2% Transport/Distribution 2% Legal 7% Telecommunications Capgemini Coca-Cola Colt Technology Services Deloitte Ericsson EY Financial Conduct Authority GE Healthcare PA Consulting Group Pfizer Qatar Airlines Reckitt Benckiser Rolls-Royce Schlumberger Business Consulting Simon-Kucher & Partners Sony Marta Lema-Garabatos Weekend Executive MBA 2010 Google Groupon Technology Strategy Board Vodafone *Financial Times Executive MBA rankings 2013 26 emba@imperial.ac.uk imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 27

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 COnTInUIng professional development And networking You ll have access to a wealth of resources to develop your professional networks and business skills after you graduate. These include inspiring professional development opportunities, as well as sector specific interest groups, guest lectures and presentations, and the option 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 guidance. SUppORTIng THE SCHOOL There are also many ways you can continue your involvement with the Business School and ensure we remain a world-class teaching institution 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. our links to the Business school as alumni are a springboard for enabling us to expand on mutually beneficial existing networks. sandra Headlam Executive MBA 2004 COnSTAnTIn BILBOR WEEKEnd EXECUTIvE MBA 2013 Nationality: Romanian Pre-MBA: Senior Project Manager, Johnson Controls Post-MBA: Global Innovation Lead, Johnson Controls prabhu SUBRAMAnIAn WEEKEnd EXECUTIvE MBA 2013 Nationality: Indian Pre-MBA: Management Consultant, Prabhu Consulting Post-MBA: Founder and CEO, CoLearnr RICHARd RIng WEEKdAY EXECUTIvE MBA 2013 Nationality: American Pre-MBA: Client Services Executive / Technical Account Manager, Sungard Post-MBA: Global Head of UL NET, Ullink pierre CAMpBELL WEEKdAY EXECUTIvE MBA 2013 Nationality: British/French Pre-MBA: Senior Medical Claims Handler, The MDU Post-MBA: Head of Underwriting, The MDU Michael Barker Weekday Executive MBA 2002 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. MIRAndA HAYWARd WEEKdAY EXECUTIvE MBA 2010 Nationality: British Pre-MBA: National Account Manager, Vestel UK Post-MBA: Sales Director, Evotel Holdings Ltd JULIE SpEIRS WEEKdAY EXECUTIvE MBA 2007 Nationality: British/French Pre-MBA: Assistant Director Strategy, EY Post-MBA: Senior Manager Energy Consulting, EY EdWARd newman WEEKdAY EXECUTIvE MBA 2005 Nationality: Irish Pre-MBA: SAP Consultant, SONY World Bank Post-MBA: Senior Risk officer for Equities Trading London, Frankfurt and Hong Kong, Citi KAMAL RAZA WEEKdAY EXECUTIvE MBA 2004 Nationality: British Pre-MBA: Product Manager Data Centres (EU), Level 3 Communications Post-MBA: Principal Consultant, PA Consulting For further details, please visit: imperial.ac.uk/business-school/alumni 28 emba@imperial.ac.uk imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 29

entry requirements Minimum 5 years relevant postgraduate work experience A First or Second Class Honours degree (or international equivalent) from a recognised university, or a recognised professional qualification English language proficiency: GCSE, IGCSE, GCE O Level English or equivalent at grade B or above Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) at grade B or above IELTS (academic): A minimum overall score of 7.0 with a minimum score of 6.5 in writing and speaking International Baccalaureate (IB) English at grade 5 or above 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 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. Fees AnD start DAtes WEEKdAY EXECUTIvE MBA 43,000 January 2015 WEEKEnd EXECUTIvE MBA 44,500 April 2015 Fees are payable in either one, two or four instalments. scholarships Scholarship funding is available to the most talented applicants for the 2015 intakes. Self-funded candidates will automatically be considered for a scholarship, provided interest in scholarship funding is indicated on the application form. Scholarships will be allocated at the discretion of the Scholarships Board. Recipients will be expected to carry out ambassadorial duties. 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 emba@imperial.ac.uk to attend a lecture, contact a current student or alumnus, or arrange a one-to-one consultation. 30 emba@imperial.ac.uk imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba 31

The diverse Imperial MBA cohort, set within a world-class university, makes for rich, challenging discussions inside the classroom, and excellent networking outside it. The opportunity to work together on a live business project within the IE&D programme is especially rewarding. Tom Gray Weekend Executive MBA 2013-15 Imperial MBA Recruitment Team Imperial College Business School Tanaka Building South Kensington Campus London SW7 2AZ United Kingdom T: +44 (0)20 7594 1758 E: emba@imperial.ac.uk W: imperial.ac.uk/business-school/emba facebook.com/imperialbusiness @imperialbiz linkedin.com/company/imperial-college-business-school Connect with us: imperial.ac.uk/business-school/social-media Disclaimer: While all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the information in this publication is correct, matters covered by this publication are subject to change. Imperial College Business School accepts no liability for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions, howsoever caused. Published August 2014.