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Cambridge Judge Business School The Cambridge MBA A unique proposition 3 At-a-glance 5 University of Cambridge 7 Curriculum overview 8 Developing leaders 10 Practical learning 12 Global impact 14 Diverse perspectives 16 Career Accelerator Programme 17 Career outcomes 19 Launching tomorrow s entrepreneurs today 22 Who are we looking for? 25

1 Cambridge Judge Business School is in the business of transformation of individuals, of organisations and society. Outstanding The Cambridge MBA is consistently ranked in the top ten one-year programmes by the Financial Times and The Economist. 97% of our research is deemed world-leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised by the independent body Research Excellence Framework (REF). Our rankings report high student satisfaction amongst our MBA class.

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The Cambridge MBA A unique proposition: 3 An MBA where: global citizens become future leaders An MBA that comprises: a rigorous 12 month study period to enable personal and professional transformation An MBA that allows: customisation of your programme learning An MBA delivered by: an extraordinary university with a legacy of innovation An MBA that: brings together the most diverse range of professionals An MBA where: you will know every classmate s name An MBA that is located: in the dynamic start-up capital of Europe Cambridge An MBA that gives: access to global corporations and practical learning opportunities within them An MBA where: collaboration is fundamental An MBA that demands: full participation and commitment to self-development

4 There are many practical opportunities to deploy your learning from the core modules such as Management Practice. Kira Li MBA alumna Lamoda

The Cambridge MBA At-a-glance 5 Duration 12 months Delivery On-campus, full time Four projects: Two consulting projects with real clients Three terms, consisting of: Core courses Intensive careers programme c.50 elective courses Eight concentrations to tailor your learning Summer activities phase includes: Work placement Individual projects Tuition fees for 2014/2015 (including college membership fees) 44,960 Class size c.150

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The Cambridge MBA University of Cambridge 7 Founded: 1209 Nobel Prize winners: 90 Colleges: 31 Overall number of students at the University: 19,000+ Size of alumni network: 200,000+ The University of Cambridge is surrounded by the Cambridge Cluster: A network of companies with the largest investment per capita in Europe Follow on funding raised by University portfolio companies: 1.2bn+ MBA s take advantage of the Cambridge Experience no other business school exists in such a rich and revered intellectual setting as that provided by the wider University of Cambridge, and no other MBA programme has such a holistic approach to business, drawing on disciplines and expertise from around the University. Simon Learmount Director of the MBA

The 8 Cambridge MBA Curriculum overview Term 1 Michaelmas Foundation Analytical tools and problem framing Term 2 Lent Business Models Decision-making Leadership Cambridge Leadership Seminars > > > Practical learning Cambridge Venture Project Global Consulting Project Core modules including: Corporate Finance Management Practice Core modules including: Managing Innovation Strategy Customised learning Electives c. 50 options including: Creativity & Innovation Management Mergers & Acquisitions Career Accelerator Programme 1-to-1 coaching Practical

9 Term 3 Easter Global application Vision in macro context Summer phase Individual transition to post-mba career Leadership in Action > > > See pg 10-11 Capstone Project Summer Project See pg 12-13 Core modules including: Leadership in Action Macroeconomics Strategic Brand Management Asian Capital Markets Financial Market Trading Simulation Concentrations Choose one from: Finance Strategy and Marketing International Business Health Strategies Entrepreneurship Culture, Arts and Media Management Social Innovation Energy and Environment sessions Recruitment events See pg 17

10 Leadership guests have included: Urs Rohner, Chairman of the Credit Suisse Group; Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy & Mather UK and Peter Löscher, President and CEO of Siemens

The Cambridge MBA Developing leaders 11 Developing leadership practice runs through all teaching elements throughout the MBA. We believe leadership skills are difficult to teach in isolation; leadership is about the every day, the way you work with others, the way you articulate ideas and build supportive teams and networks. We also think that listening to those who have done it and can relate the challenges first-hand is vital hence our comprehensive series of leadership speaker events: Cambridge Leadership Seminars This flagship series of seminars is unique to the Cambridge MBA, drawing in experienced and respected leaders from international organisations to share their insights with our MBA class. Students not only hear our guests in a lecture style setting, but are also able to join the guest speakers for networking dinners in intimate college settings. University of Cambridge Speaker Events There are a host of University-wide leadership events MBAs are invited to attend including the annual Magdalene College Investec Lecture in Business. Leadership in Action This course is hosted by a group of specially selected senior executives. Through a series of informal group discussions, MBAs are given the unique opportunity to discuss matters around leadership with these high calibre individuals. City Speakers Series MBAs are also able to attend this series of talks, hosted by the Master of Finance (MFin) programme.

The Cambridge MBA Practical learning Our core focus is on team work. MBAs gain frequent access to real clients from around the world, opening doors to career opportunities after the programme. The Cambridge Venture Project (CVP) In term one you will work in teams to consult for one of the entrepreneurial firms in the Cambridge area. The CVP will give you first-hand experience of some of the challenges faced by innovators in high-risk, highpressure environments. Teams are allocated a Mentor and also have input from Cambridge Judge Business School faculty. The Global Consulting Project (GCP) In the second term, you will form your own teams and consult with blue-chip multinational corporations or international organisations on location, on a particular aspect of their business. The GCP is a highlight of the Cambridge MBA for many, providing a valuable opportunity to apply your learning, experience new sectors or roles and build global networks with a view to your post-mba career goals.

13 The Capstone Project The Capstone Project uses a real life case study to explore international business theory. It rounds off the subjectspecialist Concentration work done, bringing together all the learning from the MBA curriculum in the sector area you will have chosen. The projects include: creating business plans, pitching for investment, or presenting analysis of business problems to client panels. Summer Activities This period of study allows you the flexibility to pursue your own goals, whether through an internship or individual project. There are also a number of intensive courses on offer, including the Entrepreneurship Boot Camp, and the Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Project a powerful management improvement tool. The summer period presents another opportunity to link up with our network of business contacts going forward into your post-mba career.

The Cambridge MBA Global Impact Having previously worked in the US and only worked remotely with international colleagues and clients, being able to interact with people from all over the world and travel to do project work on-location has been a great opportunity for me Rob Hall MBA Alumnus Expedia Inc. Internationally diverse class We select a nationally diverse class to ensure the dynamic exchange of ideas and business cultures. See pg 16. MBA Global Consulting Project Students consult in teams for prestigious global clients-on location, anywhere in the world. Previous clients have included: Gulftainer, UAE; SAB Miller, South Africa and Google, Ireland. See pg 12.

15 World leading faculty Our faculty are at the top of their game in terms of impactful, globally relevant research. Cambridge Judge Business School recently founded the Cambridge-China Advisory Council and The Middle East Leadership Research Centre (MELRC). Global employment outcomes Our students undergo global transitions during their MBA, enabling a more international career and often re-location around the world. See pg 19.

The Cambridge MBA Diverse perspectives Our high-achieving students come from a huge variety of industries and locations, giving insight into a range of different business methods. Overview of the 2014-15 class Size of the 2014 class: 145 Average work experience: 6.5 years Nationalities: 39 Industry: 43% Finance: 27% Consulting: 18% Other: 12% Average GMAT score: 680 Female: 30% Average languages spoken: 3 Industry breakdown

The Cambridge MBA Career Accelerator Programme 17 The size of our cohort allows for a highly personalised career development programme. Individual coaching In-depth, individual coaching sessions with Career Development Managers and specialist consultants are given throughout the academic year, designed to debrief your skills audit and identify your career goals. Practical sessions There is a broad range of practical skills sessions throughout the year, given online or in workshop-style, using alumni, external sector consultants, and coaches. Sessions include: Case or competency interview practice Networking strategy Offer negotiation advice Recruitment events Throughout the year we run a variety of events hosted by leading name employers. They also post roles on our online platform, contact students directly having identified them as potential candidates from our Profile Book, and work one-to-one with careers staff to inform us of job opportunities Special Interest Groups MBA s can join student-led groups which represent the various industry sectors. These are supported by the Careers team in pinpointing employability opportunities: conferences, speakers, contact with alumni and visits to companies. Current Special Interest Groups include: Finance Women in Business Entrepreneurship

18 I knew coming in to the MBA that a career change to Asia was going to be the right choice for me, and I really felt that the Cambridge MBA helped enable and empower me to make that transition. Damon Sununtnasuk MBA alumnus Samsung Electronics

The Cambridge MBA Career outcomes 19 Cambridge MBA graduates use their experiences to take their career in new and exciting directions. Outcomes of the Employment Report 2014 Employed three months out 90% Switched location, function or industry 89% Average package salary 84,925 Countries worked in 25 Top employers Amazon, Bain & Company, McKinsey & Company, EY, Microsoft, Samsung Post-MBA sector employment Consulting (25%) Finance (29%) Industry (43%) Public sector/ngo (3%)

I wanted to develop myself further by exposing myself to new networks. I followed in the footsteps of many Cambridge MBA s in joining McKinsey after graduation. It was extremely helpful to have this network in place. Reinhard Höll MBA alumnus McKinsey & Company

The Cambridge MBA Your lifelong network 21 Your diverse and influential network will develop from the following communities, both as a student and subsequently as alumni. Practitioners and corporates MBA peers Who will you meet? Leading faculty University of Cambridge alumni Quick facts Number in the MBA class each year c.150 Number of Cambridge Judge Business School alumni 4,914 Number of University of Cambridge alumni 200,000+ The bright minds of the wider University of Cambridge Number of University of Cambridge alumni groups worldwide 400+

The Cambridge MBA Launching tomorrow s entrepreneurs today So you want to be an entrepreneur? The Cambridge MBA takes the brightest individuals on the path to realising their entrepreneurial goals. Bring your determination and ideas the MBA will add the practical and analytical skills as well as the network of experts to guide you. Me + ideas Me + the MBA entrepreneurial toolkit Master the theory Core MBA modules: teach the fundamentals across business functions. Entrepreneurship electives: understand the theory behind starting and growing a business. Develop the skills Cambridge Venture Project: work with small companies to help them grow. Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning: participate in courses and attend skills and networking events. From start-up to SME and beyond! Cambridge Cluster +1500 companies with combined revenues of 12bn thrive in the surrounding business environment and Cambridge MBAs sit at the centre of it all. Global university network VC funding invested in University of Cambridge spin-offs is higher than in any other UK or European university

Cambridge Judge Business School Unrivalled internal and external networking opportunities are available at CJBS, as part of a world-renowned research university. 23 University of Cambridge The University of Cambridge Entrepreneurs Society is the #1 most popular university society. Me + idea + team = start-up Craft my ideas The MBA Entrepreneurship Concentration: taught by expert coaches; learn how to apply the theory to your own business ideas. Cambridge Networks: share ideas with successful entrepreneurs working within the surrounding Silicon Fen. Find my team Find your team within the MBA classroom, the Collegiate Network or the peer-led Entrepreneurship Special Interest Group. Make it last Benefit from your global Cambridge networks to take your business from start-up to SME and beyond. Get funding Accelerate Cambridge is the start-up incubator that helps launch and grow new ventures. Ideation@CJBS weekends help develop ideas, while pitch days give access to investors. Test my idea MBA Entrepreneurship Summer Programme: develop your business plan and get feedback from experienced entrepreneurs and faculty staff.

24 Application Deadlines There are five application rounds for entry in September 2015: Round 1 deadline: 19 September 2014 Round 2 deadline: 24 October 2014 Round 3 deadline: 9 January 2015 Round 4 deadline: 6 March 2015 Round 5 deadline: 1 May 2015 Apply now at: http://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/ programmes/mba/apply/

The Cambridge MBA Who are we looking for? Who are we looking for? Show us: Ambition, confidence, creativity, intelligence, a global outlook, your career progression to date, and the ability to collaborate with others Work experience: 3 years full-time work experience after completion of your undergraduate degree GMAT: (GMAT current class average 680) Mid 80% (640-740); A balanced score is required Valid GRE scores also accepted English proficiency: English as your native language or TOEFL is 110 - with no element below 25 or IELTS - 7.5 with no element below 7.0 Undergraduate academic achievement: 1st or 2:1; or top 25%; or GPA of at least 3.3 One reference: From a supervisor

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