THE IMPERIAL FULL-TIME MBA GRAND CHALLENGES, GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES Imagine innovate inspire
I am delighted to introduce you to a world class programme for a new generation of business professional. Embarking on an MBA is a decision to be the best in business that you can be. Imperial College London 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. Dr Anjali Bakhru Programme Director This intensive, one-year programme will challenge you to imagine, innovate and inspire. From the moment you join us, these three words will quickly gain new relevance and meaning. You will learn from, and alongside, brilliant business minds who will expose you to new possibilities, opportunities and perspectives. You will also acquire new capabilities, complementing your existing experience and expertise, enabling you to shape your future and the future of others. The world today is radically different from how it was just a decade ago: complex, volatile and uncertain. We face grand challenges in health and healthcare, data security, energy and the environment; Imperial College Business School is committed to innovating business solutions to these key economic and social challenges. Through problem-based learning, the Imperial MBA will equip you with the tactics, resilience and confidence required to navigate through this exciting and dynamic business climate. There has never been a better time to invest in yourself and rise to the challenge. 2 mba@imperial.ac.uk
On the Imperial Full-Time 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 Expanding on your technical capabilities, we 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/mba 3
THE MBA EXPERIENCE 51 % MALE Students 49 % Female students PAGE 8 2013 Pre-mba class profile 65 % International 35% UK 31% Asia/Pacific 17% Americas 14% Europe (excluding UK) 3% Africa/Middle East London is the greenest city of its size in the world. Almost 40% is green space. PAGE 10 4 mba@imperial.ac.uk
PAGE 12 London is regularly ranked amongst the world s top start-up ecosystems. 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 2012-13; 6th in the world, QS World University Rankings 2012) Imperial College London students come from over 150 countries 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 28 imperial.ac.uk/business-school/mba 5
The Imperial MBA is redefining leadership in a changing world. Drawing on the networks and interdisciplinary expertise of Imperial College London, our MBA programme will enable you to develop solutions to emerging global business challenges; to imagine, innovate and inspire. Collaborative, relevant and cutting-edge, the Imperial MBA combines your aspiration and vision with our unique learning experience. What you will gain from the Imperial Full-Time MBA: 1 GRAND CHALLENGE Thinking The Imperial MBA equips you with the tools to solve global and social problems through the integration of business and science, leveraging our unique position at the heart of Imperial College London. 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 and ongoing constructive feedback. 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 tailored programme The programme is constructed to give you flexibility. You will tailor your MBA modules to most directly benefit your chosen career path. 4 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. 5 Global Exposure Week The Global Exposure Week 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. You will undertake practical case studies which allow you to apply what you ve learnt in an international context. 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 Imperial College Business School is ranked 4th in the world for the international diversity of its faculty* and all are experts in their field with strong links to industry. Our research is joint 1st for the percentage of research activity assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent in the latest UK Research Assessment Exercise (2008). 9 A City like no other Surrounded by global companies and world class attractions, London is the ideal city 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 aptly situated in a location long associated with innovation and learning. 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. *Financial Times Global MBA rankings 2013 6 mba@imperial.ac.uk
I wanted an intensive one-year programme at a Business School with a strong reputation. Coupled with my engineering background, this made Imperial a natural choice The networks I have developed here have played a significant role in delivering the career outcome I was seeking. Nicholas Strange Full-Time MBA 2013 imperial.ac.uk/business-school/mba 7
Your cohort at a glance NATIONALITY BY REGION 35% UK 17% Americas 3% Africa/Middle East Employment by INDUSTRY sector Pre-MBA 34% Banking/Finance 22% Consulting/Professional Services 8% Engineering/Manufacturing 6% Construction 5% FMCG/Retail 5% Hospitality/Leisure 3% Marketing/PR 3% Entertainment 3% Government 3% Energy 11% Other 65 students 8 mba@imperial.ac.uk
14% Europe (excluding UK) 31% Asia-Pacific FULL-TIME MBA, 2013 COHORT 49 % female students 8 AVERAGE YEARS WORK EXPERIENCE 30 AVERAGE AGE imperial.ac.uk/business-school/mba 9
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, a fashionable, vibrant and cosmopolitan part of London. It is one of 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 mba@imperial.ac.uk
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The programme is structured around four main cores which encompass the main taught courses. These courses deal with the many challenges facing managers across different types of business at the various stages of an organisation s life cycle. 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 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: Mathematics primer Quantitative methods primer 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. 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. *Sloan-C Effective Practice Award 2011 12 mba@imperial.ac.uk
OCT Ethics and Values Perspectives on Practice Foreign Language Classes (optional) IE&D or Consulting Project Capstone Immersion Week CORE 1 Personal Leadership Journey Strategic Problem Solving Careers Week JUL ELECTIVES CORE 4 CORE 2 CORE 3 JAN Professional Development Imperial Innovation Challenge Global Exposure Week Careers Strategy APR CORE 1 Strategic Direction CORE 2 Resourcing the Business CORE 3 OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE CORE 4 Delivering Success imperial.ac.uk/business-school/mba 13
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. CORE 1 CORE 2 STRATEGIC DIRECTION Our focus is on strategic business planning. We examine the global and international context within which firms develop their marketing and strategy. Organisations and their Environments This course will explore how firms position themselves in their broader environment. It will include frameworks for understanding the analysis of the global environment, macroeconomic and policy contexts, as well as an exposure to key industry sectors. RESOURCING THE BUSINESS Our focus is on resourcing the business to meet strategic and operational imperatives. We explore effective management of the financial and human capital of organisations. Accounting and Valuing a Business This course looks at the fundamentals of accounting and their application to real business situations. It will also address financial accounting and the complex challenges of determining value in a firm. COMPETING in a Global Marketplace This course considers how firms can compete and grow in complex global markets. You will be exposed to the fundamentals of strategy, global marketing and international business. Managing and Developing People Human capital is a key organisational resource. In this course, you will explore the challenges of recruiting, motivating, developing and retaining talent. Teaching Hours The Imperial MBA is a one year, full-time intensive programme. The normal working week is Monday to Friday. Classes will be scheduled between 8.30 and 21.00 and students should expect to attend one evening class per week. Other optional activities such as guest lectures and careers events may be scheduled in the evening. 14 mba@imperial.ac.uk
The Business School does not operate in isolation; the courses leverage the other departments of Imperial to offer a unique MBA experience. Each and every course offered a unique take on business issues and new and interesting theories to learn. John Vandoros Full-Time MBA 2012 CORE 3 CORE 4 OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE Our focus is on business operations. We explore the importance of key themes including the relationship between structure and strategy, resource allocation and leading organisational transformation. Designing INNOVATIVE Organisations Organisations that are appropriately configured are capable of achieving extraordinary results. In this course, we examine the principles of organisational design, the role of culture, business model innovation, empowering teams and leveraging partnerships. Delivering Success Our focus is on turning ideas into profitable products or services, as well as the analysis of risk for organisations in general. Bringing Ideas to Market In this course, you will engage in the entrepreneurial journey. Market analytics, consumer behaviour, market segmentation, service and product design, pricing and entrepreneurship are combined to provide a framework to understand how entrepreneurs turn ideas into profitable products and services. Financing and Operating a Business The effective creation and distribution of products and services requires an in-depth understanding of resource allocation, financial flows and logistics. This course effectively integrates the fundamentals of corporate finance, operations and supply chain management. Analysing and Mitigating Risk Uncertainty and risk are pervasive in organisational actions and transactions. The analysis of risk is often underdeveloped in organisations, but is of everincreasing relevance. This course exposes you to techniques of risk analysis and management. Leading Change and Transformation As environments change, so must organisations. This course addresses the challenge of leading organisational change and the role of transformational leaders. You will be encouraged to articulate your leadership philosophy and understand how your leadership style will affect your approach to implementing change. imperial.ac.uk/business-school/mba 15
Elective courses allow you to specialise in areas of particular interest. You will choose six electives on the Imperial MBA, developing your expertise with your future career objectives in mind. 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. There is a wide range of elective options, from which approximately 20 are run each year depending on student interest. Many electives focus on the development of skills and expertise, while others focus on the application of ideas to sector-specific challenges. Electives are shared between the Full-Time MBA cohort and Executive MBA students from both Weekday and Weekend streams. The elective portfolio includes: Entrepreneurship Managing & Valuing Intellectual Property Private Equity: Growth Capital Finance Venture Capital Finance Finance Advanced Company Valuation Advanced Corporate Finance Derivatives Hedge Funds & Global Financial Markets Mergers & Acquisitions Private Equity: LBO, Mezzanine High Yield, Securitization & Infrastructure Finance Marketing Brand Management Consuming & Adopting Innovation 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 Service Design & Innovation Students are able to choose six 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, and is 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. 16 mba@imperial.ac.uk
The electives enabled us to apply the essential skills and tools we learned during the core courses. The wide choice allowed me to tailor my electives to my interests and the exposure to work and debate with other MBA students was really refreshing. Harriet Balsom Full-Time MBA 2013 imperial.ac.uk/business-school/mba 17
A Unique Focus on Innovation Imperial College Business School is renowned for its expertise in innovation and entrepreneurship. In the Imperial MBA, we have developed strong partnerships and frameworks to ensure that you will be immersed in the latest design and innovation thinking, and a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. In the summer term, students choose to either undertake the Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Design (IE&D) Project or the Consulting Project: IE&D Project OR Consulting Project The IE&D Project allows you to build your knowledge, skills and experience in innovation, entrepreneurship and design. You will explore the key challenges of introducing products and services to market. The process is relevant whether you are examining innovation within an organisation or planning to start your own business. Operating as part of a self-selected, multi-disciplinary team, you will explore the latest developments in science, technology, design and business. Collaborating with key researchers and practitioners in the field, you will investigate the commercial potential for your own idea, or one being developed by one of our project partners, including Imperial Innovations and the Royal College of Art. 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. This practical course, builds on the theories explored in the core course, Bringing Ideas to Market. 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 present business cases to a panel of investors, IP experts, industry innovation managers and entrepreneurs to compete for seed capital of 10,000. Our students choose their own teams to carry out a live consulting project for an external organisation. The projects stem from a wide range of organisations but will typically be the type of strategic or operational question which consultants might be expected to address. For example, it could be the reorganisation of a service in a National Health Service setting to address the current financial environment, a market analysis of a new product, or a strategic review of an area of activity. Clients brief their group, provide relevant access and attend to hear the group s recommendations. Recent consulting project CLIENTS include: Amnesty International BT Bupa Ernst & Young Jaguar Land Rover Microsoft Research Pfizer Royal Bank of Scotland Shell IMPERIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE How can businesses eradicate poverty or address scarcity of natural resources? This project integrates the Business School with other Imperial faculties such as Natural Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to take on global grand challenges in health, energy, environments and data security. Our goal is to apply business thinking to social challenges. You will work in self-selected teams to identify business opportunities within these grand challenges. 18 mba@imperial.ac.uk
The Business School s bold commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship and design is hugely relevant to today s business and management needs. The MBA experience has given me the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with a diverse group of future leaders, from across the globe. Husni Salieh Full-Time MBA 2013 imperial.ac.uk/business-school/mba 19
Through integrated courses focusing on your personal development, we will help you to identify your future goals and achieve them. We will provide you with practical development tools and the opportunity to reflect upon your experiences and devise a plan for your future. 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 be able to 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. Professional Development offers a wide range of workshops in the spring and summer terms. With support from your careers consultant, these workshops will help you address the development needs identified in your Personal Development Plan. Typical workshops include Persuasion and Influencing, Media Training and Personal Impact. ETHICS AND VALUES Consideration of personal ethics and corporate values is central to the Imperial approach. During your MBA, using a combination of class-based and experiential learning, you will examine how personal ethics have implications for decision making, motivation and leadership. In addition, you will also consider how corporate values affect an organisation s culture and its approach to accountability and corporate social responsibility. STRATEGIC PROBLEM SOLVING This course will provide you with the key techniques you need to complete your MBA successfully, including problem framing and case study analysis. It will equip you with a number of practical and analytical toolkits commonly used by top consultancy firms. Self Awareness comprises an intensive threeday development centre with individual and group exercises specifically designed to identify your own individual strengths and areas for development, in terms of your leadership capability and wider professional effectiveness. You will be observed by trained executive coaches who will facilitate 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. 20 mba@imperial.ac.uk
Global Exposure Week Spending a week outside the UK, you will gain cultural immersion and appreciation of business practices of another country in the context of its operation within the global economy. This is an integral part of the Full-Time MBA programme, with costs included in your tuition fees. You will embark on an intensive exploration of a country s business practices and challenges using company visits as the ideal setting for practical case studies. You will experience a combination of site visits and talks by top executives, within the context of the core management disciplines you are studying. Perspectives on Practice Perspectives on Practice is an individual, self-directed project providing you with an opportunity to reflect on your MBA learning as you near the end of the programme. It will allow you to develop your ideas on a topic of interest, most likely relevant to your own practice, by considering the implications of current thinking by academics and practitioners within an applied context. For example, with a background in change management, you might assess why attempts at managing change are as likely to fail as succeed. Is there a gap between theory and practice? What is the latest thinking from academics and practitioners and how can the typically weak record on change management initiatives be addressed? Alternatively, you might be working for an investment bank in corporate finance focusing on mergers; you might assess and explore any merger premium differentials across different sectors or for similar sectors across different countries. Whatever your area of interest, the essence of this project is to consider how you can use both academic and practitioner perspectives to inform current practice. Capstone The opportunity to celebrate achievements and a final opportunity to integrate your MBA experiences. With a mix of case studies, poster sessions and a conference, the Capstone consolidates the MBA experience in a formal setting. 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. More information on student clubs can be found at imperialcollegeunion.org For information on Business School Careers Clubs, visit imperial.ac.uk/business-school/currentstudents/ careers/clubs imperial.ac.uk/business-school/mba 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. 22 mba@imperial.ac.uk
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 RIFAT ATUN HEAD OF THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP AND PROFESSOR OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT Rifat has worked extensively with the World Bank, WHO and the UK Department for International Development on design, implementation and evaluation of health system reform programmes. As well as leading research and consultancy projects for a number of major organisations and advising several governments, he is an Adjunct Professor of Global Health Systems at Harvard School of Public Health. 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/mba 23
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT From the moment you accept an offer of a place on the programme, our Career and Professional Development Service will work with you to help identify your career and professional goals, and equip you with the tools to achieve them. our career and professional development service All students receive highly personalised input, mentoring and guidance throughout the process. This will support you in the process of gaining your MBA and throughout your career, as it helps to maximise the return on your investment. Graduates frequently comment on this valuable aspect of the Imperial College Business School offering. Among a wide range of services, we offer career counselling and professional development workshops. Our Careers Week focuses on providing the skills and coaching necessary to achieve your career objectives, whether you re looking to change your career, accelerate your current trajectory or pursue entrepreneurial interests. Our career advisors will guide you through the following career management process we have developed for MBA students: Careers Strategy Develops the foundation for your individual career strategy SELF AWARENESS Identifies your individual leadership strengths and development areas Professional Development Addresses your development through a range of workshops We provide: Personalised one-to-one coaching A wide range of networking opportunities E-resources, CV book, online job board and psychometric tools A comprehensive website full of advice, information and guidance Professional skills workshops include: Networking skills Consulting interview techniques Presentation skills Public speaking skills Elevator pitches for business ideas and yourself Professional skills and career management workshops Personal Leadership Journey (see page 20) 24 mba@imperial.ac.uk
The MBA journey has presented me with a range of leadership opportunities, providing the reflection on my strengths and development areas I needed. I have grown immensely as a leader, equipped to turn future challenges into opportunities. Avni Vij Full-Time MBA 2013 imperial.ac.uk/business-school/mba 25
Career outcomes Whether you are looking for a new challenge or want more insight into a family business or entrepreneurial ventures, 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 Imperial MBA, the destinations of our students are equally as broad. 2012 Cohort Post-MBA Employment data 91 % Employed six months after graduation 50 % made an industry change 67 % made a functional change 33 % made a location change 14 % Setting up own business 88 % AVERAGE SALARY INCREASE Employment by Sector 20% Energy/Utilites 17% Consulting/Professional Services 14% Banking/Finance 14% IT/Telecoms/Internet 10% Pharma/Healthcare 10% Consumer/Retail 6% Real Estate 6% Public Sector 3% Media 26 mba@imperial.ac.uk
The Imperial MBA not only opened the doors for me in terms of career opportunities, and specifically the BP Future Leaders Programme, but it also gave me the tools to successfully transition into my new role. Emily Brydon Full-Time MBA 2012 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/mba 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 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 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 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. Completing the MBA, you become part of a group of people that has an enduring respect for one another. This respect has, for me, led to some lasting business relationships and close friendships. Joanne Linder Full-Time MBA 1996 28 mba@imperial.ac.uk
Left to right: Vivek Mehta, Avni Vij, Morgan Davis Full-Time MBA 2013 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. Jenny Yao MBA 2005 Nationality: Chinese Pre-MBA: Manager, Liaocheng Neurosurgery Hospital, China Post-MBA: Director, KPMG China Sagie Evbenata MBA 2010 Nationality: British Pre-MBA: Design Analyst, CNH, Fiat Group Post-MBA: Product Planner, Global Product Planning & Strategy, Ford Motor Company Naser Turabi MBA 2010 Nationality: British Pre-MBA: Management Consultant, The Matrix Knowledge Group Post-MBA: Head of Performance, Whittington Health Darlington Howland MBA 2011 Nationality: American Pre-MBA: New Media and Publicity, Market Monkeys Post-MBA: YouTube Event Marketing Manager EMEA, Google Anupreeta Sinha MBA 2011 Nationality: Indian Pre-MBA: Project Manager, JPMorgan Chase (Tata Consultancy) Post-MBA: Senior Management Consultant, Deloitte, UK Srđan Miji MBA 2012 Nationality: Croatian Pre-MBA: Chief Analyst, Intesa SanPaolo Group (Privredna Banka Zagreb) Post-MBA: Head of Barclays Business Finance Analytics, Barclays Nicholas Strange MBA 2013 Nationality: British Pre-MBA: D&M Engineer in Charge, Schlumberger Post-MBA: Energy Insights Consultant, McKinsey & Company Avni Vij MBA 2013 Nationality: Indian Pre-MBA: Financial Controller, Credit Suisse AG Post-MBA: Future Leaders Programme, BP imperial.ac.uk/business-school/mba 29
Entry requirements Minimum 3 years relevant postgraduate work experience Good undergraduate degree or recognised professional qualification Minimum GMAT score of 600. Candidates with extensive work experience (6+ years) may be considered for a waiver of the GMAT requirement 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 Two professional references Official degree transcripts GMAT results English language test results (if applicable) Application fee FEES and Start DATE 39,000 29 September 2014 The fee shown above is provisional and may be subject to change. Please see our website for confirmation. Scholarships Significant scholarship funding is available to the most talented applicants for the September 2014 intake. All self-funded applicants will automatically be considered for the open Imperial MBA Scholarship. There is no deadline for applications, but we do advise that you apply as soon as possible. In addition, we have a number of dedicated scholarships for which you can apply. For each of the following, the scholarship application deadline is 1 May 2014 and detail is available on our website. Industry-specific scholarships available to successful MBA applicants with a demonstrable track record of success in the pharmaceutical/ healthcare, energy, telecoms, science/ technology or engineering sectors. Military scholarships Women s scholarships Young talent scholarships Emerging market scholarships Imperial loyalty bursary 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. 30 mba@imperial.ac.uk
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 mba@imperial.ac.uk to attend a lecture, contact a current student or alumnus, or arrange a one-to-one consultation. Left to right: Michele Pugliese and Izzana Salleh Full-Time MBA 2012 imperial.ac.uk/business-school/mba 31
The Business School is involved in a huge number of research initiatives, and being a student at Imperial College London gives one the sense of being part of an important and significant entity that has a real impact on science, business and society. Lital Eshel Full-Time MBA 2012 (Pictured on front cover) Imperial MBA Recruitment Team Imperial College Business School Tanaka Building South Kensington Campus London SW7 2AZ United Kingdom T: +44 (0)20 7594 9206 E: mba@imperial.ac.uk W: imperial.ac.uk/business-school/mba Connect with us: facebook.com/imperialbusiness @imperialbiz linkedin.com/company/imperial-college-business-school imperial.ac.uk/business-school/gplus 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 March 2014.