MSC Programmes at Imperial College Business School

MSc programmes
INSPIRING BRILLIANT MINDS TO BE THE WORLDS FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS
Contents
Welcome
WELCOME
GET THE IMPERIAL ADVANTAGE
LONDON: A CITY LIKE NO OTHER
A GLOBAL BUSINESS SCHOOL AT A GLANCE
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PROGRAMME MATRIX
12
MSc FINANCE
14
MSc FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
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MSc INVESTMENT & WEALTH MANAGEMENT
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MSc RISK MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL ENGINEERING
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MSc MANAGEMENT
30
MSc ECONOMICS & STRATEGY FOR BUSINESS
34
MSc STRATEGIC MARKETING
38
MSc INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP & MANAGEMENT
42
MSc INTERNATIONAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT
46
PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH
50
SUMMER SCHOOL
51
OUR FACULTY
52
BUILDING YOUR CAREER
54
MAKING THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS
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ADMISSIONS
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We live in challenging times, facing

pressures of rapid technological
innovation, increasing globalisation,
dwindling natural resources and the
need to generate economic growth
which delivers greater wellbeing
for society. Organisations, and
individuals within them, need
to rise to these challenges.
Imperial College Business Schools
world-class MSc programmes will
equip you with the knowledge and
skills to pursue your ambitions
and are an excellent investment
in your future. The Schools
highranking programmes reflect
the core values of Imperial College
London, which seeks to develop
socially responsible business
leaders with the capability to
manage their organisations, inspire
entrepreneurship and be innovative.
Imperial is a global top 10 ranked
university, situated in London,
one of the worlds most important
financial and cultural centres.
The Business School provides
an inspirational environment,
combining the highest academic
standards with the very latest
business practice. We drive
business advantage through the
fusion of business and technology.
You will learn the latest thinking

from world-class research faculty
and industry experts with direct
experience of major corporates,
consultancies, investment banks,
venture capitalists and public
sector organisations. The ability
to put theory into practice makes
our graduates highly attractive to
employers and you will find that
the Imperial network opens doors
for you the world over. There is no
better place to shape your future
and the future of us all. Join us.
Professor G. Anand Anandalingam

Dean
imperial.ac.uk/business-school/programmes
GeT THe IMPeRIAl

ADVANTAGe
Imperial College London is one of the worlds best universities, with a
reputation built on solid principles and practical expertise. studying with
us will open doors across the world and give you access to the very latest
research in business, technology and healthcare. You will also become a
member of our powerful alumni network, and be part of a diverse cultural
environment of highcalibre students from across the globe.
oUR MSc PRoGRAMMeS INSPIRe BRIllIANT MINDS To Be THe WoRlDS FUTURe
BUSINeSS leADeRS
1 A WoRlD-clASS eDUcATIoN
Imperial College London is ranked in the top 10
universities globally*. The Business School is a core
part of the College, which is reflected in the high
standard of teaching and research as evidenced by our
achievements:
Joint 1st in the UK for worldleading
research (RAE 2008)**
MSc Management is ranked 1st in the UK and
12th in the world (FT rankings 2013)
MSc Finance is ranked 1st in London and
16th in the world (FT rankings 2014)
We are among just 1% of business schools worldwide
to have achieved accreditation from AMBA, AACSB and
EQUIS, in recognition of the excellence of our degree
programmes and proving our position as one of the
worlds most elite business schools.
2 AcceSS To THe BUSINeSS
cAPITAl oF eURoPe
Imperial is situated at the very heart of cultural

London and close to the City, the capitals financial
and business hub. This proximity offers students at
the Business School a unique opportunity to visit
and learn from leading global organisations, with
the added advantage of attracting numerous guest
speakers from industry.
Our London location allows us to ensure that content
is highly industry relevant, meaning you will be best
equipped for the professional challenges that you may
face when you graduate.
* 10th in the world, THE World University Rankings 201314.

5th in the world, QS World University Rankings 2013
3 A TAIloReD cAReeR AND

PRoFeSSIoNAl DeVeloPMeNT SeRVIce
We provide a dedicated careers team for the exclusive
use of Business School students. They will work with
you to help identify your career and professional goals,
and equip you with the tools to achieve them. A range
of services are on offer, including unlimited bespoke
onetoone consultations, group workshops, skills
sessions, and corporate presentations. The Business
School also takes an integrated approach to career
development by strategically incorporating careers
training into your MSc programme timetable.
4 HIGHlY PRAcTIcAl,
PIoNeeRING PRoGRAMMeS
Our programmes are constructed in a practical way
using case studies, group discussions and coursework
to make your learning highly relevant for todays
competitive job market, and keep you right uptodate
with the latest developments in your chosen field.
We also help you to develop technical, practical and
professional skills, making you attractive to employers
from every sector.
Our programmes use paperless delivery, reflecting
changes in the business world and representing a leap
forward in the learning and communication process.
5 A SUPPoRTIVe leARNING
eNVIRoNMeNT
Group work is central to the way you learn at
the Business School. We believe this approach
offers a supportive environment that encourages
collaborative skills, develops confidence, generates
outstanding results, and builds your personal and
professional networks.
I chose Imperial college Business

School for its reputation and
world-leading education, its
location in an international city,
and the amazing career service.
Josep Agustin Granell
msc International Health management 2014
** The most recent RAE took place in 2008

Excluding multicampus programmes
msc programmes
imperial.ac.uk/businessschool/programmes
WIMBLEDON
COMMON
PUTNEY
VILLAGE
London is the greenest city of its size in the

world, with green space covering almost 40%.
Richmond Park is the largest of Londons Royal
Parks covering an area of 2,500 acres and is
home to 650 deer.
LONDON
FIELDS
DALSTON
OVAL
BATTERSEA SW8
WANDSWORTH
CLAPHAM
BRIXTON
SW2
BRICK LANE
STRATFORD
E15
CITY AIRPORT
SHADWELL LIMEHOUSE
WAPPING LIMEHOUSE BASIN

ST KATHERINES
DOCK
ROTHERHITHE
CANADA
WATER
SOUTHWARK
PARK
BERMONDSEY
OLYMPIC
STADIUM
MILE END
WHITECHAPEL
SE1
OLYMPIC
PARK
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BOW
SURREY QUAYS
CANARY
WHARF
CANARY
WHARF
TOWER
TOWER
BRIDGE
SPITALFIELDS
MARKET
ALDGATE STEPNEY
LONDON BRIDGE
ISLE
OF DOGS
MUDCHUTE
PARK
O2 ARENA
ISLAND
GARDENS
DEPTFORD
BURGESS
MARITIME MUSEUM
PARK
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PARK
LAMBETH
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BATTERSEA BATTERSEA
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SOUTHWARK BRIDGE
MILLENNIUM BRIDGE
ELEPHANT
KENNINGTON
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PARK
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SHOREDITCH
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BIG BEN
LAMBETH BRIDGE
BLACKFRIARS BRIDGE
NATIONAL
GALLERY
MILLBANK
WESTMINSTER BRIDGE
TOWER OF
LONDON
TATE MODERN
SOUTH BANK
SOUTHWARK
BOROUGH
WATERLOO
WHITEHALL
THAMES
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CROSS
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GREEN
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TOTTENHAM
COURT
ROAD
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TUSSAUDS
PICCADILLY
TRAFALGAR
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WIMBLEDON
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BANK OF ENGLAND
GREEN PARK
SW1
SILICON
ROUNDABOUT
BLOOMSBURY
BRITISH
MUSEUM
AND LIBRARY
VICTORIA PARK
HOXTON
FARRINGDON BARBICAN
LONDON EYE
CHELSEA
BARNES
KINGS
CROSS
CHELSEA BRIDGE
SOUTH KENSINGTON
WETLAND CENTRE
EUSTON
THE MALL
COLLEGE KNIGHTSBRIDGE
HARRODS BELGRAVIA ST JAMESS
BUSINESS SW10
BUCKINGHAM PALACE
SCHOOL
SLOANE ST
JAMESS PARK
SQUARE WESTMINSTER
SOUTH
TATE
KENSINGTON
VICTORIA PIMLICO BRITAIN
CROMWELL ROAD
ALBERT BRIDGE
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ARCHIVES LONDON
BT TOWER
PICCADILLY
CIRCUS CHINA
TOWN
REGENTS
STREET
PARK LANE
SPEAKERS CORNER
SW7
MARBLE ARCH
HYDE
PARK
THE SERPENTINE
PLATFORM 9 3/4
KINGS CROSS
ST PANCRAS
REGENTS
PARK
MARYLEBONE
OXFORD STREET
MAYFAIR
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HAMPSTEAD
HEATH
ABBEY ROAD
PADDINGTON
MAIDA VALE
PADDINGTON
KENSINGTON PORTOBELLO ROAD

PALACE THE WESTWAY PORTOBELLO MARKET
KENSINGTON
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MSc programmes
SELFRIDGES
SHEPHERD'S BUSH IMPERIAL
The Royal Albert Hall is a historic building

located next door to Imperial College and
is where we hold our annual graduation
ceremonies. Every year over 350 events take
place under its dome including live music,
theatre, dance, sport and exhibitions.
VICTORIA
& ALBERT
MUSEUM
ROYAL ALBERT HALL
EXHIBITION ROAD
AIRPORT
REGENTS CANAL
The City of London is composed almost entirely

of financial services companies and is within easy
reach of South Kensington by public transport.
The Gherkin is a skyscraper which has become an
iconic symbol of London and the business district.
St Pauls cathedral sits proudly atop Ludgate

Hill, the highest point in the City of London.
Designed by architect Sir Christopher Wren, it is
one of the most famous and recognisable sights
in London. The cathedral is a busy working
church, hosting daily services as well as high
profile events of national interest.
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STREET
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We also enjoy close proximity to Kensington Gardens

and Hyde Park, one of the greatest city parks in the
world and our very own neighbourhood garden. If you
are looking for urban chic or city bustle, the fabulous
stores of Kensington High Street and Knightsbridge or
perhaps some of the best restaurants and bars in the
city, then they are all just down the road from Imperial.
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Imperial is located in South Kensington, one of the most

fashionable, vibrant and cosmopolitan parts of London.
It is one of the worlds most important cultural centres,
often being referred to as Londons museum district
with the Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert
Museum and the Science Museum all located nearby.
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For anyone seriously considering a

future in business, London should
be your first choice. Selecting a
London-based university means
choosing to study in the business
capital of Europe, enabling you
to take advantage of Londons
corporate and financial power,
and 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.
Piccadilly Circus is famous for its vibrant

neon signs, bronze statue of Eros and electric
atmosphere. It is a bustling junction and
meeting place for visitors and tourists, as it is
close to major shopping and entertainment
areas in the West End.
Located next to Imperial College, Hyde Park is

one of nine Royal Parks in the capital. Spanning
350 acres, it has 4,000 trees, a beautiful boating
lake, cafes, horse riding and an art gallery. The
park hosts outdoor concerts by the biggest
names in rock music including Pink Floyd,
Queen and the Rolling Stones. Our students
enjoy relaxing in the park between lectures.
WEMBLEY
STADIUM
LONDON:
A CITY LIKE
NO OTHER
LEWISHAM
Canary Wharf is a major business district and

one of Londons two main financial centres
(along with the City of London) and contains
many of the UKs tallest buildings, including the
Canary Wharf Tower.
GATWICK AIRPORT
The Business School is based in a

purposebuilt building located at Imperials
main campus in South Kensington. The
building was designed by world-renowned
architect Lord Norman Foster and was officially
opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 2004.
The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place

of the UKs parliament. This impressive building
is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Big Ben is the
nickname for the great bell of the clock at the
north end of the palace. The Elizabeth Tower, as its
now officially known, holds the largest fourfaced
chiming clock in the world and is one of the most
prominent symbols in the United Kingdom.
The Shard stands 306 metres high and

is currently the tallest building in Europe.
Theglass-clad pyramidal tower has a viewing
gallery and open air observation deck on the
72nd floor, which offers breath-taking views
acrossthe city.
It is difficult not to be inspired by all the

activities london has to offer. And when
you need a break from the stimulation
of city life, there is so much greenery,
from Hyde Park to Regents Park.
Hannah edmondson
msc strategic marketing 2014
msc programmes
A Global Business
School at a Glance
Top 20 countries
NATIONALITY BY REGION OF 2014 MSc STUDENTS
Belgium
China
28% Europe
(excluding UK)
Cyprus
France
Germany
Greece
10% UK
Hong Kong
India
Ireland
Italy
Lebanon
Malaysia
Russian Federation
3% Americas
Singapore
Switzerland
Taiwan
54% Asia/Pacific
Thailand
Turkey
United Kingdom
United States
5% Africa/Middle East
97
of 2013 MSc graduates

were employed within
six months
The Business School alumni

network consists of over
12,000
125
alumni IN over
COUNTRIES
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MSc programmes
The Imperial College london

alumni network consists of over
170,000
300+
71
countries
represented by
2014 MSc cohort
student clubs
and societies
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PROGRAMME MATRIX
MSc FINANCE
MSc FINANCE
&ACCOUNTING
MSc INVESTMENT
& WEALTH
MANAGEMENT
MSc RISK
MANAGEMENT
& FINANCIAL
ENGINEERING
MSc MANAGEMENT
MSc ECONOMICS
& STRATEGY FOR
BUSINESS
MSc STRATEGIC
MARKETING
MSc INNOVATION,
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
& MANAGEMENT
MSc INTERNATIONAL
HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Pages 14-17
Pages 18-21
Pages 22-25
Pages 26-29
Pages 30-33
Pages 34-37
Pages 38-41
Pages 42-45
Pages 46-49
DEGREE
BACKGROUND
Preferably a First
Class Honours
degree (or
international
equivalent) from
a recognised
university in a
highly quantitative
subject. Relevant
backgrounds
include:
mathematics,
engineering,
economics, finance
A First or Upper
Second Class
Honours degree
(or international
equivalent) from a
recognised
university in a
quantitative
subject. Relevant
backgrounds
include: finance,
accounting,
economics,
mathematics
A First or Upper
Second Class
Honours degree
(or international
equivalent) from a
recognised
university in a
quantitative
subject. Relevant
backgrounds
include: finance,
economics,
business,
mathematics
A First or Upper
Second Class
Honours degree
(or international
equivalent) from
a recognised
university in a
highly quantitative
subject. Relevant
backgrounds
include:
mathematics,
engineering, finance
A First or Upper
Second Class
Honours degree
(or international
equivalent) from a
recognised university.
General business or
management degrees
may be ineligible.
Your degree should
not contain modules
similar to more than
one quarter of the
programme
A First or Upper
Second Class
Honours degree
(or international
equivalent) from a
recognised university
in a business-related
subject that includes
at least introductory
courses in economics
A First or Upper
Second Class
Honours degree
(or international
equivalent) from a
recognised
university that must
include courses in at
least four different
business areas; these
should normally
include marketing and
business strategy
A First or Upper
Second Class
Honours degree**
(or international
equivalent) from a
recognised university.
General business or
management degrees
may be ineligible.
Your degree should
not contain modules
similar to more than
one quarter of the
programme
A First or Upper
Second Class
Honours degree
(or international
equivalent) from a
recognised university
in medicine, health
sciences, social
sciences, physical
sciences, engineering,
informatics or another
relevant discipline
WORK EXPERIENCE
Work experience is
not essential, but
you are strongly
recommended to
undertake relevant
internships
Work experience is
not essential, but
you are strongly
recommended to
undertake relevant
internships
Work experience is
not essential, but
you are strongly
recommended to
undertake relevant
internships
Work experience is
not essential, but
you are strongly
recommended to
undertake relevant
internships
Less than two years

work experience; to
be eligible for 2015
entry, you should have
graduated in June
2013 or later
Less than three years

work experience; to
graduated in June
2012 or later

work experience; to
graduated in June
2012 or later

work experience; to
graduated in June
2012 or later
Designed for new or

recent graduates.
However, we welcome
applications from
those who have some
healthcare work
experience
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Sales and Trading,

Investment Banking
Financial Services,
Professional
Services, Accounting,
Corporate Banking
Asset Management,
Hedge Funds, Wealth
Management,
Sovereign Wealth
Funds
Risk Management,
Sales and Trading,
Hedge Funds
Management Strategy,
Consulting, Marketing,
Accountancy
Consulting,
Management Strategy,
Financial Services,
Corporate Sector
Marketing, Consulting,
Brand Management,
Digital and Social
Media
Starting your own

business, Developing
business start-ups,
Consulting
Healthcare,
Consulting,
Pharmaceutical
Industry, NGOs
September 2015
September 2015
September 2015
September 2015
September 2015
October 2015
October 2015
September 2015
October 2015
29,000
29,000
29,000
29,000
22,000
22,000
22,000
22,000
22,000
mscfinance
@imperial.ac.uk
fa
@imperial.ac.uk
investment
@imperial.ac.uk
riskmanagement
@imperial.ac.uk
mscmanagement
@imperial.ac.uk
esb
@imperial.ac.uk
mscstrategicmarketing
@imperial.ac.uk
mscinnovation
@imperial.ac.uk
health
@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 7594 9167
+44 (0)20 7594 0930
+44 (0)20 7594 9552
+44 (0)20 7594 9552
+44 (0)20 7594 0775
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+44 (0)20 7594 9608
+44 (0)20 7594 9766
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MSc PROGRAMME
INTERVIEW REQUIRED
TYPICAL CAREERS
START DATE
FEES*
CONTACT DETAILS
* Fees and payment terms for the 2015 intake will be confirmed in early 2015
** A Lower Second Class honours degree (or international equivalent) may be accepted alongside significant experience in innovation or entrepreneurship
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PRoGRAMMe TIMeTABle
MSc FINANce
Pre-study
August
Foundation
September
Autumn term
October
December
Spring term
January
March
Summer term
April June
Summer
July August
Prestudy
courses
Foundation
courses
Core
courses
Elective
courses
Project
Our MSc Finance is a

challenging one-year
programme that prepares
recent high-calibre
graduates and young
professionals for a wide
range of careers in the
highly competitive, yet
rewarding, financial
services sector. covering a broad range of topics,
this programme not only offers a solid quantitative
foundation, but underpins it using the latest
research and practical applications.
We have recently celebrated the programmes
15th anniversary. Over the past decade and a half,
MSc Finance has developed a reputation as the
most intellectually rigorous quantitative finance
programme in Europe.
The chartered Institute for Securities & Investment
(cISI) has designated Imperial college Business
School a cISI centre of Excellence in the field of
finance, and the programme was the first to be
taught in London with both cISI accreditation
and chartered Financial Analyst (cFA) partner
programme status.
The programme is highly relevant, reflecting the
strong corporate connections we have established
with leading companies in the city of London and
beyond, providing practical opportunities to build
your skills and confidence. You will receive hands-on
training, working through relevant case studies with
leading practitioners and world-renowned research
faculty. This, combined with our innovative teaching
approach and the academic and quantitative
rigour of the core courses, equips graduates with
the technical and financial tools they need to be
respected in todays financial sector.
THe PRoGRAMMe
coRe coURSeS
ELEcTIvES INcLuDE:
Before starting the programme, you will need to

undertake online prestudy courses, which may
include Introduction to Mathematics, Introduction
to Finance, Accounting Primer, and Career and
Professional Development.
Corporate Finance
Advanced Corporate Finance
Derivatives
Advanced Investments
Empirical Finance: Methods and Application
Advanced Options Theory
In September, you will study five compulsory courses

including Markets and Securities, Financial Modelling,
Application of Matlab to Finance and Business
Valuation. These courses introduce the tools of
modern finance and enhance your career development
skills. You will also attend the Finance Industry Careers
course which provides a comprehensive introduction
to the finance industry and recruitment market.
Financial Econometrics
Behavioural Investment Management
Investments and Portfolio Management
Cases in Valuation and Financing Strategies
Mathematics for Finance
Corporate Strategy and Dynamic Competition
Youll take six core courses which are the backbone of

our programme, providing you with a solid knowledge
base in each subject area. Each course builds on
previous experience while introducing new and
challenging disciplines. You will also be given the
opportunity to choose from a variety of electives and
undertake a final project.
Most students choose the Applied Project, which has

a practical focus and is designed for those who are
interested in a career in a financial institution. If you
have secured a work placement, you will be able to
incorporate this experience into your field of study.
You will also choose four electives. For the small
number of students who wish to follow an academic
career and apply to a PhD programme, we offer the
option of a 10,000 word Research Project with the
choice of three electives.
our MSc Finance

programme is ranked
1st in london and
16th in the world by
the Financial Times
FT Masters in Finance Rankings 2014
Credit Risk
PRoJecT AND elecTIVeS
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
Bloomberg and Reuters training
CFA Institute Research Challenge
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam preparation
Computing workshops, courses in C++ and Visual Basic
Financial Crises: Regulation and Ethics

Fixed Income Securities
International Finance
Mergers and Acquisitions
Private Equity and Entrepreneurial Finance
Quantitative Trading Strategies
Structured Credit and Equity Products
Venture Capital Finance and Innovation
Wealth Management and Alternative Investments
Programme structure and electives are subject to change. Electives are
run subject to student interest and availability. Not all combinations of
electives are possible. Imperial College Business School reserves the
right to withdraw or replace an elective.
Private Equity/Venture Capital/Entrepreneurship

Speaker Series
Dr lara cathcart
academic programme Director
and senior Lecturer
For further details of courses and programme structure, please visit:
imperial.ac.uk/business-school/msc-finance
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PRoGRAMMe STATISTIcS
The MSc Finance at Imperial has an

excellent reputation and is well-known
for being highly quantitative but at
the same time very practical. This
combination helps students successfully
prepare for a career in Finance.
DeSTINATIoN oF 2013
GRADUATeS BY SecToR
DeSTINATIoN oF 2013
GRADUATeS BY ReGIoN
45% UK
35% Investment Bank
34% Asia
13% Asset Management/Hedge Fund
Bao-Y van cong

msc Finance 2014
8% Corporate Finance Advisory Firm
12% Europe (excluding UK)

4% Middle East
8% Consultancy
8% Commercial/Retail Bank
5% Professional Services
5% Middle East
DeGRee BAcKGRoUND
2013/2014
5% Corporate
4% Energy/Industry/Commodities
3% Private Equity
GUeST lecTUReRS AND SPeAKeRS
GRADUATe DeSTINATIoNS
At Imperial College Business School, we are proud

to host guest lecturers and speakers alongside our
worldclass teaching faculty and visiting lecturers,
giving you industry insight and perspectives from
the modern business world.
Our MSc Finance students are working in many different

roles in a wide variety of companies, including:
Professor David Miles Monetary Policy Committee,

Bank of England
Thomas Stolper Foreign Exchange Division,
Goldman Sachs
Alexander Dunaev Strategic Transactions,
Deutsche Bank
Davide Silvestrini Executive Director, Head of
European Equity Derivatives Strategy, J.P. Morgan
Fabrizio Gallo Global Head of Equities and EMEA
Head of Global Markets, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Poppy Allonby Managing Director, Fundamental
Equities, BlackRock
Bain
Jefferies
Bank of America Merrill

Lynch
Lazard
L.E.K. Consulting
Barclays
3% Central/Development Bank
3% Ratings Agencies
2% Insurance
3% Other
DeSTINATIoN oF 2013
GRADUATeS BY Role
Lloyds Banking Group
19% M&A/Corporate
Finance
BlackRock
London Stock Exchange
14% Sales & Trading
BNP Paribas
9% Mathematics
McKinsey & Company
9% Consulting/Advisory
7% Business/Management
Citi
Morgan Stanley
Credit Suisse
Nomura
Crdit Agricole
Norges Bank
Deutsche Bank
Rothschild
7% Risk Management
5% Fixed Income/Equity Research
5% Corporate Banking
5% Finance & Accounting
5% Audit
Schroders
3% Private Equity
Peter Dixon Global Financial Economist,

Commerzbank
Fidelity
Socit Gnrale
3% Structuring
Goldman Sachs
Standard Chartered Bank
Greenhill
Torch Partners
HSBC
UBS
ICBC
J.P. Morgan
10% Engineering
9% Asset Management
European Investment
Bank
Pete eggleston Managing Director, Morgan Stanley
33% Economics
Macquarie Group
Boston Consulting Group
Matthias Scheiber MultiAsset Portfolio Manager,

Schroders
Akira Kirton Ventures Principal, BP Ventures
37% Finance/Accounting
3% Management/Strategy
3% Rotational Programme
2% Operations
1% Financial Engineering/Quant
1% Technology
6% Other
2% Computing
2% Science
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MSc FINANCE
& ACCOUNTING
Programme timetable
Pre-study
August
Foundation
September
Autumn term
October December
Spring term
January March
Summer term
April - June
Summer
July - August
Pre-study
courses
Foundation
courses
Core
courses
Elective
courses
Project
THE PROGRAMME
CORE COURSES
Electives include:

undertake online pre-study courses, which may
Advanced Corporate Finance
Cases in Valuation and Financing Strategies
Advanced Financial Accounting
Corporate Law and Corporate Tax Strategy
Corporate Finance
Taught by outstanding academics and leading

practitioners, students are provided with a thorough
grounding in the theory of finance. Built on this
solid technical foundation is an understanding
of the practical elements of the finance and
accounting industries which include advanced
techniques in corporate financial strategy,
project management, and company valuation.

including Accounting and Valuation, Markets and
Securities, Financial Modelling and Application
of Matlab to Finance. These courses introduce
the tools of modern finance and enhance your
career development skills. You will also attend the
Finance Industry Careers course which provides a
comprehensive introduction to the finance industry
and recruitment market.
Derivatives
Credit Risk
Empirical Finance: Methods and Applications
Enterprise Risk Management
Management Accounting and Corporate Strategy
Developed from the core of our highly reputable

MSc Finance programme, MSc Finance & Accounting
ensures students benefit from a unique blend of
rigour and relevance, providing an understanding
of both the financial basics, more specialist
knowledge in a chosen area and a practical
experience through electives and project work.
Youll take seven core courses which are the backbone

of our programme, providing you with a solid
knowledge base in each subject area. Each course
builds on previous experience while introducing new
and challenging disciplines. You will also be given the
Our one-year MSc

Finance & Accounting
programme will appeal
to students from a
range of business and
scientific backgrounds
looking to move into
the finance industry.
If you aspire to work in areas such as management

consulting, equity research analysis, sales in
investment banking, the treasury department of
a large corporate company, or at one of the big
four, then this programme is suitable for you.
Professor James Sefton
Academic Programme Director
and Chair in Economics
PROJECT AND ELECTIVES

Most students choose the Applied Project, which has
a practical focus and is designed for those who are
interested in a career in a financial institution. If you
have secured a work placement, you will also be able to
incorporate this experience into your field of study. You
will also choose four electives. For the small number of
students who wish to follow an academic career and apply
to a PhD programme, we offer the option of a 10,000 word
Research Project with the choice of three electives.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
Life Insurance
Mergers and Acquisitions
Programme structure and electives are subject to change.
Electives are run subject to student interest and availability. Not all
combinations of electives are possible. Imperial College Business
School reserves the right to withdraw or replace an elective.

Speaker Series
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Students looking to pursue careers in

financial services, accounting and within
the financial management functions of
large corporates are in very high demand.
This MSc programme provides tailored,
rigorous content to prepare students for
success in a wide range of job opportunities
within the city of london and beyond.
Stefano Bianchi
mazars
GUeST SPeAKeRS AND lecTUReRS
We had the following guest speakers and visiting

lecturers on our MSc Finance programme in 2013/14
and expect a similar range and quality of speakers to
be available on MSc Finance & Accounting:
We expect students on this programme to work in

a range of roles including professional services,
consulting, corporate banking, central banking,
interdealer broking, exchanges, rating agencies,
regulators, investment advisory, finance graduate
programmes in multinationals, and valuations or
operations in investment banks.

Bank of England
Goldman Sachs
Deutsche Bank
Marianne Fallon Head of Corporate Affairs, KPMG
Davide Silvestrini Executive Director, Head of
European Equity Derivatives Strategy, J.P. Morgan
Fabrizio Gallo Global Head of Equities and EMEA
Head of Global Markets, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Poppy Allonby Managing Director, Fundamental
Equities, BlackRock
Matthias Scheiber MultiAsset Portfolio Manager,
Schroders
Peter Dixon Global Financial Economist,
Commerzbank
Akira Kirton Ventures Principal, BP Ventures
Pete eggleston Managing Director, Morgan Stanley
EMPLOYErS ArE LIKELY TO INcLuDE:

Amazon
Lloyds Banking Group
Bank of England
Bloomberg
Moodys
BP
Nomura
Capco
Oliver Wyman
Citi
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Commerzbank
Rabobank
Deloitte
RollsRoyce
Ernst & Young
Royal Bank of Scotland
European Investment
Bank
Santander
Shell
Grant Thornton
Swiss Re
ICAP
Thomson Reuters
The tailored one-to-one sessions

with careers consultants, who
have many years of experience
working in the financial sector,
have helped me enormously with
job applications and interviews.
ING
Towers Watson
J.P. Morgan
UniCredit
Ka Wai liu
msc risk management & Financial engineering 2014
KPMG
Unilever
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MSc INVESTMENT &

WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Programme timetable
Pre-study
August
Foundation
September
Autumn term
October December
Spring term
January March
Summer term
April - June
Summer
July - August
Pre-study
courses
Foundation
courses
Core
courses
Elective
courses
Project
In todays world of
finance, a financier not
only requires an area of
expertise but a broad
base of finance theory and
an understanding of the
wider industry to build a
successful career.
Founded on Imperials reputation as a world-leading
technical university, MSc Investment & Wealth
Management offers a comprehensive grounding
in the theory of finance alongside the practical
application of these ideas to the business of wealth
and asset management. This approach ensures
MSc Investment & Wealth Management is highly
relevant to the current world of finance and builds
on the strong corporate connections we have
established with the City through our long-running
MScFinanceprogramme.
This cutting-edge programme comprises newly
designed courses in trading strategies, the business
of wealth management and advanced portfolio
management. MSc Investment & Wealth Management
is the only MSc programme in the UK that offers a full
range of courses in asset and wealth management,
private equity and banking.
Adapted from our internationally renowned MSc
Finance programme, MSc Investment & Wealth
Management will appeal to ambitious and
quantitative-minded students with a background in
economics, quantitative social science, maths and
science, seeking a career in asset management,
wealth management, private equity or retail banking.
Professor James Sefton
Academic Programme Director
and Chair in Economics
THE PROGRAMME
CORE COURSES
Electives include:

undertake online pre-study courses, which may
Derivatives
Behavioural Investment Management

Application of Matlab to Finance and Introduction to
Project Valuation. These courses introduce the tools of
modern finance and enhance your career development
skills. You will also attend the Finance Industry Careers
Credit Risk
Macroeconomics
Mathematics for Finance

challenging disciplines. You will also be given the
Most students choose the Applied Project, which

has a practical focus and is designed for those who
are interested in a career in a financial institution. If
you have secured a work placement, you will also be
able to incorporate this experience into your field of
study. You will also choose four electives. For the small
Project and Electives
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
General Insurance
Life Insurance
Quantitative Trading Strategies

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Imperial has leveraged its long-standing

relationships with the largest asset
management firms to develop this
insightful and relevant programme,
which meets the demand for graduates
with specific skills and interests.
Pete eggleston
morgan stanley
We had the following guest speakers and visiting

lecturers on our MSc Finance programme in
2013/14 and expect a similar range and quality of
speakers to be available on MSc Investment & Wealth
Management:
We expect students on this programme to work in a

range of roles including asset management, hedge
funds, wealth management, investment banks (asset
management analyst programmes), sovereign wealth
funds and investment advisory.

Bank of England
EMPLOYErS ArE LIKELY TO INcLuDE:

Goldman Sachs
Deutsche Bank
Martin Gilbert CEO, Aberdeen Asset Management
charles Payne Investment Consultant, Fidelity
Poppy Allonby Managing Director and Portfolio
Manager, BlackRock
Stan Beckers Managing Director and Deputy Head,
BlackRock Solutions
Federico oliva Real Estate, Blackstone
Arnaud de Servigny Head of Wealth Management,
Deutsche Bank
Mattias Scheiber MulitAsset Portfolio Manager,
Schroders
Aberdeen Asset
Management
Aviva Investors
J.P. Morgan Asset

Management
Barclays Wealth
Killik & Co
BlackRock
Lombard Odier
Blackstone
M&G
Brewin Dolphin
Man Group
China Investment
Corporation
Mirae Asset Group

Natixis
Citadel
Norges Bank
Coutts & Co
Orbis
Fidelity
Pictet
GIC
PIMCO
Goldman Sachs Asset
Management
Henderson Global
Investors
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HSBC Private Bank
Schroders
Imperial attracts exceptional

professors who not only excel
academically, but have worked in
the Finance industry for many years,
andcan therefore explain to students
how theory works in practice.
Temasek
Marilena louka
msc Finance 2014
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MSc RISK
MANAGeMeNT &
FINANcIAl eNGINeeRING
PRoGRAMMe TIMeTABle
Pre-study
August
Foundation
September
Autumn term
October
December
Spring term
January
March
Summer term
April June
Summer
July August
Prestudy
courses
Foundation
courses
Core
courses
Elective
courses
Project
VBA course
Now celebrating its 10th

anniversary, the MSc risk
Management & Financial
Engineering is a highly
quantitative programme
tailored to high-calibre
and technically-minded
graduates wanting a
deeper, more analytical
study of risk management and financial engineering
than is found in general finance programmes.
The MSc risk Management & Financial Engineering
programme is taught by a combination of our
outstanding faculty and industry practitioners
from the city, providing a good mix of the latest
research findings from the Business Schools risk
Management Lab and unique industry developments
from professionals working in the field.
The programme is accredited by the Professional risk
Managers International Association (PrMIA) and
the School offers students on this programme the
opportunity to attend PrMIA events, have access to
its resources and receive considerable discounts on
PrMIA exams.
This one-year programme ensures you benefit
from a unique blend of rigour and relevance,
providing graduates with the quantitative and
practical skills required for a successful career in
the hugely competitive, yet rewarding sector of
financial services.
Dr lara cathcart
academic programme Director
and senior Lecturer
THe PRoGRAMMe
coRe coURSeS
ELEcTIvES INcLuDE:

undertake online prestudy courses, which may
Advanced Financial Statistics
Financial Engineering
Financial Statistics
Computational Finance with C++

Application of Matlab to Finance and Mathematical
Finance. These courses introduce the tools of modern
finance and enhance your career development skills.
You will also attend the Finance Industry Careers
Credit Risk
Risk Management and Valuation
Stochastic Calculus
Enterprise Risk Management

challenging disciplines. You will also receive training
in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), choose from a
variety of electives and undertake a final project.
Most students choose the Applied Project, which

has a practical focus and is designed for those who
are interested in a career in a financial institution. If
you have secured a work placement, you will also be
able to incorporate this experience into your field of
study. You will also choose four electives. For the small
Financial Crisis: Regulation and Ethics
PRoJecT AND elecTIVeS
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
Computing workshops and courses in C++

General Insurance
Life Insurance
Numerical Finance
Private Equity/Venture Capital/

Entrepreneurship Speaker Series
PRMIA Case Study Challenge
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Imperial college Business School has

built up a strong reputation among
employers and academics, which is
demonstrated by the high calibre of
lecturers some of whom are world
renowned experts in their fields.
DeSTINATIoN oF 2013
GRADUATeS BY SecToR
43% Investment Bank
12% Asset Management
eoin callaghan
msc risk management
& Financial engineering 2014
DeSTINATIoN oF 2013
GRADUATeS BY ReGIoN
52% UK
28% Asia
10% Consulting
6% Energy
6% Middle East
4% Central/Development Bank
6% Other
4% Insurance
DeGRee BAcKGRoUND
2013/2014
4% Stock Exchange/Broker
4% Commercial/Retail Banking
2% Financial Technology, Data or Information Provider
We are proud to host guest lecturers and speakers

alongside our worldclass teaching faculty, giving you
industry insight and perspectives from the modern
business world. Recent speakers include:
Our MSc Risk Management & Financial Engineering

students are working in many different roles in a wide
variety of companies, including:
Brandon Horwitz Head of Investment Research,

Risk and Analysis, HSBC
Mark Jones Head of Client Risk Management,
Aon Hewitt
Sucheet c. Gupte Director, Standard and Poors
Sally Bridgeland Chief Executive Officer,
BP Pension Trustees
Tony Brooke-Taylor General Insurance Risk Director,
Aviva
Andrew Hitchcox Chief Risk Officer, Kiln Group,
Lloyds Market
Saul Doctor Head of European Credit Derivatives
Strategy, J.P. Morgan
Mattias Scheiber MultiAsset Portfolio Manager,
Schroders
2% Ratings Agency
2% Private Equity
2% Real Estate
5% Other
Algorithmics
KPMG
Bank of America Merrill

Lynch
Monetary Authority of
Singapore
Barclays
Morgan Stanley
20% Risk Management
Nomura Asset
Management
20% Sales and Trading
BlackRock
DeSTINATIoN oF 2013
GRADUATeS BY Role
BNP Paribas
NYSE Euronext
6% Financial Engineering/Quant
Parthenon Group
6% Corporate Banking
Capco
Citi
RBS
Commerzbank
Risk Control Limited
Credit Suisse
6% Asset Management
6% Actuarial
4% Rotational Graduate Programme
Deloitte
Risk Management
Solutions
Deutsche Bank
Schroders
Ernst & Young
Socit Gnrale
Goldman Sachs
Standard Chartered Bank
2% M&A/Corporate Finance
HSBC
Towers Watson
2% Private Equity
IMC Financial Markets
Trafigura
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UBS
J.P. Morgan
33% Mathematics
4% Technology
2% Structuring
2% Fixed Income or Equity Research
2% Finance
8% Other
14% Economics
14% Engineering
5% Computing
2% Science
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MSc MANAGeMeNT
The MSc Management programme

is highly practical which provides
students with the ideal tools to actually
work within business, as well as
understand core business theories.
emelie Haezenberghe
msc management 2014
Our MSc Management

is an intensive one-year
programme aimed at
transforming recent
non-business graduates
into highly responsible,
effective and successful
decision makers in
global business.
The MSc Management programmes distinctive
combination of business-focused learning
encompasses theory and its application to the
real world via practical case studies and hands-on
tasks involving companies and other external
institutions. Our students are inspired by the value
of creativity and socially responsible thinking,
and they leverage the richness of their teams to
devise solutions that foster innovation, financial
performance and business sustainability. Our
graduates thrive in the corporate, consulting and
entrepreneurial world.
An MSc Management from Imperial college
Business School is more than a qualification; it
is a highly effective way to shape your career and
is suitable for high-calibre, motivated, ambitious
students who want an edge in todays competitive
job market.
Dr Paolo Taticchi
programme Director and
principal Teaching Fellow
THe PRoGRAMMe
Core courses are the backbone of our programme
and give you a solid base of applied knowledge in
every subject area. Each course comprises at least
20 hours of lectures and contributes to the integrated
learning experience.
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Accounting Primer
Career and Professional Development
DIGITAl BUSINeSS PATHWAY
AuTuMN TErM (SEPTEMBEr DEcEMBEr)
This pathway explores the economic foundations for

analysing competition in digital markets and the strategic
insights necessary to succeed in digital business.
Accounting and Corporate Reporting Analysis
eNeRGY BUSINeSS PATHWAY

This pathway explores the challenges that energy
businesses face in providing secure supplies of energy at a
reasonable cost to consumers, whilst minimising damage
to the environment and making a profit.
Finance Primer
Business Economics
International Marketing
Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource
Management
MANAGeMeNT ScIeNce AND oPeRATIoNS PATHWAY
Project Management
This pathway explores advanced analytical and

computational methods to support effective and informed
managerial decision making.
SPrING TErM (JANuArY MArch)
STRATeGY AND leADeRSHIP PATHWAY

This pathway introduces advanced concepts in strategic
management and highlights the importance
of developing and implementing strategy.
This pathway examines the unique challenges faced

by family run businesses and explores strategies for
successfully leveraging the family human capital as a
competitive advantage in the business environment.
chartered Management Institute (cMI)

After graduation, you can apply for fasttrack
professional recognition at the CMI (MCMI with
three years management experience) which will
give you access to a wide range of resources and
services at a preferential rate. For more details,
visit managers.org.uk
SuMMEr TErM (APrIL JuNE)
Business Plan Competition
Business Simulation Exercise
Entrepreneurship
SuMMEr PrOJEcTS (JuNE - AuGuST)
Consulting Project oR Work Placement
Management Report oR International Study Tour
Programme structure is subject to change.
Finance
Innovation Management
Strategic Management
Digital Business Pathway oR
Energy Business Pathway oR
Management Science and Operations Pathway oR
Strategy and Leadership Pathway oR
Family Business Pathway*
* Subject to approval
The programme culminates with the Business Plan

Competition, a Business Simulation Exercise and the
Consulting Project. These enable you to fully apply your
skills and knowledge to real situations while working for
a wide variety of companies and organisations.
* Subject to approval
FT Masters in Management Rankings 2013
PrE-STuDY ONLINE cOurSES (JuLY AuGuST)
During the programme you will study nine core

management courses, while tailoring your needs through a
choice of one of five pathways:
FAMIlY BUSINeSS PATHWAY*
our MSc Management

is ranked 1st in the UK
and 12th in the world
by the Financial Times
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I chose the MSc Management

programme at Imperial college
Business School because of the
interesting course structure and its
high ranking position in the UK.
DeSTINATIoN oF 2013
GRADUATeS BY SecToR
DeGRee BAcKGRoUND
2013/2014
35% Consulting
31% Financial Services
Tian Ji Teh
msc management 2014
10% Retail
7% Power & Energy
6% Engineering/Manufacturing
4% IT/Technology & Telecoms
4% Education
2% Marketing/PR
45% Humanities
1% Other

Our MSc Management students are now working for a

wide range of companies, including:
Accenture
BP
McKinsey & Company
Martin Bosch Fixed Income Sales, Commerzbank
BSkyB
Microsoft
Jay Scalan Partner, McKinsey & Company
Citi
Nestl
crispin evans former Senior Vice President, Universal

Music Publishing Group
Deloitte
Orange
Diageo
Ernst & Young
Roland Berger
GlaxoSmithKline
Schroders
Alberto Ibeas Finance Director, GB Diageo
Google
Shell
Beau Gillette Director of Finance Malaysia, Intel
HSBC
Tata Consultancy Services
oliver Borm Advanced Performance Lead, Google
IBM
Time Warner
J.P. Morgan
Unilever
Johnson & Johnson
Universal Records
KPMG
Virgin Media
George Stevenson Associate, The Boston Consulting

Group
L.E.K. Consulting
DeSTINATIoN oF 2013
GRADUATeS BY Role
20% Management Consulting
Helmut Schuster Group HR Director, BP
Rainer Hoenig Senior Vice President, RollsRoyce
18% Engineering/Technology
12% Finance
11% Marketing/PR
11% Business Development
8% General Management/Leadership
Programme
7% Project Management
6% Audit
5% M&A
4% Strategy Consulting
2% Research/R&D
1% Graduate Training Scheme
13% Other
DeSTINATIoN oF 2013
GRADUATeS BY ReGIoN
51% UK
34% Asia
5% USA/South America
15% Economics
7% Science/Medicine
2% Arts
2% Mathematics
1% Computing
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%
oF cURReNT
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1% Middle East
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MSc ecoNoMIcS &

STRATeGY FoR BUSINeSS
The combination of fundamental

economics and strategy courses
with real work experience in our
consultancy project is outstanding.
Katharina Neuhaus
msc economics & strategy
for Business 2014
In todays rapidly
changing environment,
graduates looking to
start a career whether
in management
consultancy, policy
analysis, financial
services or the corporate
sector need to combine
the rigour of analytical thinking with a strategic
focus. MSc Economics & Strategy for Business has
been developed to address this need.
The focus of the programme is interdisciplinary,
combining advanced courses in both economics
and strategy, and is taught by leading scholars in
those areas at the intersection of organisational
theory and technological innovation. You will
be exposed to a broad range of thinking, from
corporate governance and financial risk to
energy economics, strategy innovation and
implementation.
We focus on understanding theory and its
application to business. As a recent business
graduate, with experience of studying economics
and business, you will develop your analytical skills
and strategic thinking, learning how to apply this
toolkit to a wide variety of situations.
Throughout the programme, we emphasise the
development of problem-solving and decision
making skills within an organisational setting,
while our integrated professional development
programme aims to ensure you develop the
necessary soft skills for career success.
This unique combination provides a valuable
platform for you to consider and pursue a more
generalist path in business over the course of
your career.
Dr Anjali Bakhru
programme Director
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THe PRoGRAMMe
Drawing on the strength of teaching and cuttingedge
research at Imperial College Business School,
MScEconomics & Strategy for Business (ESB) prepares
students for a dynamic career in business. Youll
learn to apply analytical techniques to the decision
making process and develop an understanding of the
relationship between strategic management and core
business activities. The programme consists of three
distinct phases:
ThE ESB cOrE
Consisting of six courses in the autumn term, the
ESB Core provides you with a broad understanding of
the tools required for economics and strategy. Youll
strengthen your understanding of the key economic
frameworks and principles in relation to both
macroeconomics and business economics.
THe coURSeS
PrE-STuDY ONLINE cOurSES
(AuGuST SEPTEMBEr)
Corporate Finance

Corporate Strategy
Data Tools and Evidence
Information, Incentives and Contracts
Strategy Primer
Risk Management and Corporate Governance
AuTuMN TErM (OcTOBEr DEcEMBEr)
Business Economics
Economics and Strategy for Innovation
Strategy Implementation
Business Simulation
Management Accounting
Digital Economics and Digital Strategy
Strategic Marketing
Energy Economics and Strategy
ThE ESB ADvANTAGE
Macroeconomics for Business
Comprised of five courses, this phase of the

programme in the spring term builds on the ESB Core
to deepen your understanding. It is designed to help
you develop your skills in strategic and innovative
thinking and your ability to consider strategic
implications for specific organisations.
Students on this programme will be offered a one

week careers workshop in London prior to the start of
the programme.
ESB APPLIcATIONS
Global Strategy
SuMMEr PrOJEcTS (JuLY SEPTEMBEr)
Consulting Project
ESB Report
In the summer term, ESB Applications provides you

with practical experience, applying theories that
you have learned to realworld cases. You will work
on a business simulation, allowing you to integrate
your learning with a focus on decision making. The
Consulting Project, undertaken for a real client, will
enable you to apply the programme material to the
solution of a live problem.
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Programme Statistics
The programme has given me

the opportunity to advance my
knowledge in economics and business
and learn how to apply these
theories to real life situations.
Destination of 2013
Graduates by sector
Degree background
2013/2014
37% Consulting
Sergey Tsoy
MSc Economics & Strategy
for Business 2014
12% Power & Energy

8% Retail
4% Marketing/PR
2% Engineering/Manufacturing
4% Other
Guest lecturers and speakers
Graduate Destinations

alongside our world-class teaching faculty, giving you
Our MSc Economics & Strategy for Business students

have gained job offers across a wide range of
companies, including:
Destination of 2013
Graduates by Role
20% Finance
Accenture
J.P. Morgan
Aker Solutions
KPMG
Bank of China
Kraft Foods
Bloomberg
Mazars
Capco
Nielson
2% Marketing and Communications
Citigroup
Robert Biggs Chief Project Engineer, Strategic

Business Development, Rolls-Royce
Corporate Value
Associates
Rule Financial
3% Other
Ajay Khindria Director, IBM Global Financing UK &

Ireland
Deloitte
Andrew Allum Partner, L.E.K. Consulting

Bob Corker former Senior Economic Policy Advisor, IMF
Vivienne Cox former Executive Vice President, BP
Richard Feasey Group Policy Adviser, Vodafone
Jonathan James Senior Strategy Advisor, Gazprom
Marketing & Trading
James Coulson Global Head of Market Compliance,

Socit Gnrale
Andrew May Head of Gas Market Analysis - UK, Statoil
Telefnica
ZS Associates
Economic Development
Board
Ernst & Young
Unilever
ExxonMobil
Zfere Capital UK
Google
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8% General Management/Leadership Programme
4% M&A
4% Research/R&D
Destination of 2013
Graduates by REGION
55% UK
25% Asia
31% Economics
2% Other
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%
of current
students are
female
98
the
average
age
of 2013 graduates
were employed within
six months
6% Middle East
2% Americas
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MARKeTING
What attracted me to MSc Strategic

Marketing at Imperial was the practical
nature of the programme, as well as the
prestige of the Business Schools name.
Junqiu (Meng) Jiang
The MSc Strategic

Marketing programme
has been developed
in response to the
increasing global
focus on marketing
as a highly strategic
management function.
Our vision is to address
the need in the market for highly trained, highly
skilled individuals who understand marketing
from a strategic perspective, in order to
influence organisational strategy and achieve
real competitive advantage. We aim to produce
graduates who will become the strategic leaders
of tomorrow.
Our MSc Strategic Marketing draws on the
expertise of both the marketing faculty and experts
in innovation, entrepreneurship and technology
to provide a uniquely Imperial view of marketing.
It is our world-class facultys own experiences and
research in areas such as mobile marketing, brand
resilience and digital marketing that have directly
informed the programmes content.
Angela Dalrymple
THe PRoGRAMMe
During the programme, you will examine marketing
fundamentals, explore a range of topics in advanced
marketing and strategy, understand the critical role of
technology as a marketing challenge and opportunity,
and apply this knowledge in the context of established
companies and entrepreneurial ventures.
Technology is an integral part of our programme.
A range of teaching innovations will enhance your
learning and bring digital media, particularly social
media, into the classroom. Your student assignments
will be undertaken in a variety of formats and youll use
digital marketing tools in a learning context.
You will be required to study 14 taught courses. Each
course comprises 20 hours of lectures and builds
on previous experience while introducing new and
challenging disciplines. In the autumn term, you
will study five courses designed to give you a broad
commercial understanding as a foundation for the
focused study of marketing. In the spring term, you will
study five courses that will equip you with practical tools
for the application of marketing strategies in key areas
such as pricing and digital marketing.
PRoGRAMMe TIMeTABle
(AuGuST SEPTEMBEr)
Branding
Accounting Primer
Contemporary Marketing Practice II
Marketing Strategy in Practice
Quantitative Skills Primer
Pricing
Technology in Marketing
Relationship Marketing
Consumer Behaviour
Contemporary Marketing Practice I
Strategic Product Management

Entrepreneurship
Corporate Strategy
Marketing Plan Competition
Digital Marketing
Marketing Analytics
Marketing Fundamentals
In the summer term, you will study how to apply

entrepreneurial strategies to marketing plan
development and implementation. You will also take
part in an exciting Marketing Consulting Project for a live
client organisation, applying knowledge from the taught
courses to the solution of a real business issue. The
Marketing Plan Competition will require you to develop
a clear multichannel marketing plan for an idea of your
choice. The final piece of assessment requires students
to write a 5,000 word unsupervised report on an applied
current strategic marketing topic.
SuMMEr PrOJEcTS (JuNE SEPTEMBEr)

Applied Strategic Marketing Report
Marketing Consulting Project
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The emphasis that Imperial college

Business School puts on teaching
the latest material and trends to its
students gives all of us a competitive
edge for our future careers.
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GRADUATeS BY SecToR
DeGRee BAcKGRoUND
2013/2014
22% FMCG
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16% Marketing/PR/Advertising
14% IT/Technology
10% Consulting
6% Media/Entertainment
6% Retail

Our MSc Strategic Marketing students are now working

for a diverse range of organisations, including:
Accenture
IBM
Tony Anderson Marketing Consultant, easyJet
Amazon
Kraft Foods
Jonathan carrier Global Product Strategy and Brand

Manager, Jaguar
Barclays
Leo Burnett
Guy Phillipson Chief Executive, Internet Advertising

Bureau (IAB)
Chrysler Group
3% Market Research
3% Professional Services
18% Marketing
2% Luxury Goods/Fashion
9% Economics
11% Other
DeSTINATIoN oF 2013
GRADUATeS BY Role
41% Marketing Role (Associate,
Manager etc)
23% Account Management
Louis Vuitton
13% Brand Management
Colgate Palmolive
Nielsen
CSC
NJoy
Danone
Ogilvy and Mather
3% Market Research
Deloitte
Pentland Brands
Bruce Daisley Commercial Director UK, Twitter
Diageo
PepsiCo
Anne Stephens Portfolio Strategy and

Segmentation Director, SABMiller
Este Lauder
Facebook
Singapore Tourism Board
GlaxoSmithKline
TNS Global
Google
Unilever
Henkel
Universal Music Group
HSBC
Vodafone
Alexandros Papaspyridis Partner Alliance Director

for Windows Phone, Microsoft
Michelle Sadlier Social Media Manager,
NETAPORTER
Matt lerner Director SMB, PayPal

Max cecchini Business Development
and Digital Director, Luxottica
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DeSTINATIoN oF 2013
GRADUATeS BY ReGIoN
44% UK
28% Asia
8% Advertising/Communications
6% Humanities
2% Science/Medicine
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MSc INNoVATIoN,
eNTRePReNeURSHIP
& MANAGeMeNT
Innovation creates
both opportunities and
challenges in the global
environment. The ability
to identify opportunities
and leverage them is as
important as the ability to
transform the challenges
into competitive
advantage. These abilities are essential for
successful entrepreneurs and champions of
innovation, and are at the core of MSc Innovation,
Entrepreneurship & Management.
This is an intensive one-year programme
combining core management courses
with advanced insight in innovation and
entrepreneurship in a highly practical syllabus. Its
aim is to create highly responsible entrepreneurs
and leaders of innovation with solid ethical values
and substantial management knowledge.
Our MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship &
Management is more than just a qualification;
it offers exciting new opportunities to
students interested in driving innovation in
any organisation or wanting to start their own
business ventures.
Kristien De Wolf
programme Director,
principle Teaching Fellow
andVenture Coach
THe PRoGRAMMe
Core courses are the backbone of our programme and
give you a solid knowledge base in every subject area.
Each course comprises at least 20 hours of lectures
and contributes to the integrated learning experience.
The programme is made up of three distinct
phases the Management Core, the Innovation and
Entrepreneurship Core and Business Applications.
ThE MANAGEMENT cOrE
The Management Core is taught in the autumn term
over five courses which will give you a broad business
understanding as a foundation for the focused study
of innovation and entrepreneurship.
ThE INNOvATION AND ENTrEPrENEurShIP cOrE
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Core is taught
in the spring term and comprises six courses which
will teach you how to create, deliver and capture value
from innovation.
The focus on entrepreneurship

and innovation, together with a
management core is extremely helpful
to build all-round business skills.
Di (Grace) Wang
msc Innovation, entrepreneurship
& management 2014
PRoGRAMMe TIMeTABle
PrE-STuDY ONLINE cOurSES (JuLY AuGuST)
Accounting Primer
Quantitative Skills Primer
AuTuMN TErM (SEPTEMBEr DEcEMBEr)
Accounting and Corporate Reporting Analysis
Business Economics
Management
Project Management
BuSINESS APPLIcATIONS
Entrepreneurial Journey Part I
Business Applications in the summer term will provide

you with valuable practical experience with handson
application of the knowledge and skills you have learnt
to real industry and entrepreneurial situations.
Entrepreneurial Journey Part II

Business Models and Intellectual Property
Entrepreneurial Journey Part II (cont.)
SuMMEr PrOJEcTS (JuNE AuGuST)
Consulting Project oR Work Placement
Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management Report
oR International Study Tour
Innovation Management
International Marketing
Management of Design
Venture Capital and Growth Finance
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The most powerful experience for

me has been working closely in a
team. I believe that the teamwork
skills I have learnt are the most
applicable part of the programme.
liinus Hietaniemi
msc Innovation, entrepreneurship
and management 2014
DeSTINATIoN oF 2013
GRADUATeS BY SecToR
DeGRee BAcKGRoUND
2013/2014
30% Consulting/Professional Services

13% Consumer/Retail
13% Startup
10% IT/Internet
8% Engineering/Construction/Manufacturing
8% Pharmaceuticals/Healthcare
7% Banking/Finance

Our MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Management

students are now working for a diverse range of
organisations, including:
Accenture
Barclays
RES Energy
Jeremy Duggan VP of EMEA Sales, AppDynamics
Design Republic
Rocket Internet
Mike Addison Innovation Consultant, formerly Global

Business Development Manager, P&G
Ernst & Young
RollsRoyce
Google
Santander
IBM
Texas Instruments
Insane Logic
The Nielsen Company
iProspect
Vivienne Westwood
McKinsey & Company
Vodafone
Nestl
YPlan
Dr Victor Higgs Founder/Managing Director, Applied

Nanodetectors
Geoff McGrath Managing Director, McLaren Applied

Technologies
Joanna Shields Chief Executive, Tech City Investment
Organisation
Matt Dixon IP Lawyer, Harrison Goddard Foote
Ved Sen Head of Mobile & Social Solutions UK &
Europe, Cognizant
Dharmesh Raithatha Head of Product, Forward
Partners
David coolegem Consultant, PA Consulting
lucie Hyde Director, Global Content, eBay
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A number of students also successfully launch their
own companies after completing the MSc Innovation,
Entrepreneurship & Management programme.
11% Other
DeSTINATIoN oF 2013
GRADUATeS BY Role
20% Business Development/Sales
18% Marketing & Communications
13% General Management/Leadership
Programme
5% Finance & Accounting
4% Other
DeSTINATIoN oF 2013
GRADUATeS BY ReGIoN
48% UK
25% Asia
4% Middle East
5% Other
34% Humanities
11% Science/Medicine
6% Arts
6% Economics
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MSc INTeRNATIoNAl
HeAlTH MANAGeMeNT
The programme delves deep into

the challenges faced by healthcare
organisations, and equips students
with the technical and interpersonal
skills to become successful
healthcare leaders ofthe future.
Andre Knuchel-Takano
msc International Health
management 2014
Our MSc International

health Management
is a unique one-year
programme which
provides the essential
skills to springboard
you into a management
career in the global
healthcare sector.
The programme combines business-focused
teaching and cutting-edge research and gives
you the chance to learn from internationally
recognised faculty at the forefront of health
management research. The programme is
specifically designed to give you an overview
of the uK health system and its application in
a global context.
We recruit a mix of recent graduates and
experienced healthcare professionals from all
over the world, giving our programme a truly
international flavour and providing you with the
rare opportunity to work with a diverse group of
people with similar aspirations and abilities.
In a highly competitive job market, you can stay
ahead of the competition by advancing your
career in healthcare management with a Masters
degree from a world-class institution.
Dr Benita cox
THe PRoGRAMMe
During the programme you will study 11 taught
courses providing you with a solid knowledge base
in each subject area. Initially the focus is on the
principles of management, moving increasingly
towards a focus on healthcare. Youll be taught
through a range of contexts lectures, syndicate
discussions, group exercises and individual case
studies and assessed through a combination of
examinations, group presentations and coursework.
In the final part of the programme, you will consolidate
and apply your understanding of the material so far,
choosing specific aspects to pursue in greater depth.
You will study Entrepreneurship and use this as a basis
for the Business Plan Competition, where you will
develop a new healthcare business opportunity into
a fullyfledged proposal to pitch to investors.
The Healthcare Sector Project is an exciting
course where you will manage a complex and
challenging consulting project in the healthcare
sector, enhancing your managerial potential by
applying knowledge and skills gained across
the whole programme. Previous collaborating
organisations include Ernst & Young, Imperial College
Healthcare NHS Trust and PB Political Consulting.
The final piece of assessment, the Healthcare
Report, comprises a 5,000 word report on a
relevant healthcare topic of your choice.
PRoGRAMMe TIMeTABle
(AuGuST SEPTEMBEr)
Accounting Primer
Preparatory Mathematics

Business Plan Competition
Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Health Informatics
Evaluating Evidence for Managerial Decision Making
Marketing
SuMMEr PrOJEcTS (JuNE SEPTEMBEr)

Management
Healthcare Report
Healthcare Sector Project
Contemporary Topics in Healthcare

Health Economics
Health Systems, Policy and Financing
Management Challenges of Healthcare Organisations
Managing Change and Innovation in Healthcare
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The company presentations were very

helpful for students to understand
day-to-day operations and what
skills are valuable to employers.
DeSTINATIoN oF 2013
GRADUATeS BY SecToR
DeGRee BAcKGRoUND
2013/2014
32% Healthcare/Pharma
Ikeoluwapo olaniran
msc International Health
management 2014
29% Consulting
9% Public Sector
6% Marketing Research
3% Research
15% Other

Our MSc International Health Management

students are now working for a diverse range
of organisations, including:
Dr Moncef Slaoui Chairman of Research and

Development, GlaxoSmithKline
Professor lord Ara Darzi Global Ambassador for
Health and Life Sciences and Chair of NHS Global
Accenture
Johnson & Johnson
Alliance Boots
KPMG
Bearing Point
McKinsey & Company
loy lobo Strategy Manager, BT Health
Bial Pharmaceutical
Group
lord Nigel crisp former Chief Executive, NHS
Boston Consulting Group
lynda Hamlyn CEO, National Blood and

Transplant Authority
Deloitte
claire Perry oBe Senior Fellow, Kings Fund and former

Managing Director, Imperial College NHS Trust
Brian lovatt CEO, Vision Healthcare Consultancy
Richard curry Scientific Advisor, Department of Health
Anna Kravets Director, Business Consulting, Planning
& Innovation, Merck
Merck & Co
National Health Forum
Novartis
PA Consulting
Ernst & Young Healthcare

Advisory
Packer Forbes
GE Healthcare
GlaxoSmithKline
SimonKucher & Partners
Global Forum for Health
UK National Health
Service
ICON
DeSTINATIoN oF 2013
GRADUATeS BY Role
57% Science/Medicine
17% Humanities
22% Analyst
13% Operations
6% Entrepreneur
6% Research/R&D
3% Strategy
3% General Management/Leadership Programme
9% Other
DeSTINATIoN oF 2013
GRADUATeS BY ReGIoN
68% UK
18% Asia
8% Other
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IMS Health
World Health Organization
Janssen Healthcare
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PRE-SESSIONAL
ENGLISH
Our Pre-sessional English courses are designed specifically for Business
School offer holders who have achieved test scores that are just below our
English requirement.
This course is run within the Business School itself,
in small classes with a friendly and supportive
learning environment. Candidates are provided with
100 contact hours of English tuition over five weeks,
academic input from subject specialists, one-to-one
consultations, regular feedback on oral and written
assignments, and support and guidance in becoming
an independent learner.
In addition to attending classes, you will be expected
to do around 15 hours of independent study each week.
The course also offers you the opportunity to settle into
your new environment early and to get to know some of
your classmates.
KEY FACTS
Course 1: Monday 27 July Friday 28 August 2015*
Course 2: Tuesday 1 September Friday 2
October 2015*
SUMMER SCHOOL
Our Summer School courses offer the opportunity to study at one of the
worlds leading universities while experiencing the best of London.
In 2015, we will offer four undergraduate courses
designed to enrich, enhance and develop your business
knowledge and practical skills. Informed by cuttingedge research and taught by world-class faculty, our
courses will make you stand out from the crowd.
Join us and make the most of your summer.
Course duration: 5 weeks
Key facts
Course dates: 29 June 17 July and
20 July 7 August 2015
Course duration: 3 weeks
Tuition fees: 2,000/2,500 (2014)*
Tuition fee: 2,100 (2014) **
Summer School Benefits
Credits: 3-4 US credits or 7 ECTS**
Open to Business School offer holders only
Study at a leading university
Attending the course does not guarantee

progression onto a postgraduate programme as
you must pass the course in order to attend.
Open to undergraduates, postgraduates and working

professionals
Gain academic credit towards your studies

Enhance your CV
Full-time study with over 70 hours of face-to-face

teaching per course
* These dates are provisional and will be confirmed on our

Pre-sessional English web pages
Experience a summer abroad in London
Courses can either be taken for credit or non-credit
** Fee and payment terms for the 2015 intake will be confirmed in
early 2015
Enjoy the lively social programme and make new friends
By successfully completing this course you will:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For details on our entry requirements, please check

our website.
Have met the English language condition for

entry to programmes at the Business School
The Pre-sessional English course is only available

to Business School offer holders who have achieved
the following:
We offer two Pre-sessional English courses; one for

students starting in September and another for students
starting in October.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Have practised the study skills you will need

to perform effectively on your MSc
Have the opportunity to make friends, settle
into accommodation and life in London, and
take part in social and cultural activities
IELTS (Academic Test): A minimum score of 7.0

overall with a score of 6.0 or better in the written
section and 6.0 or better in the speaking section
IELTS scores that are more than two years old cannot
be considered
* Fees for the 2015 intake will be confirmed in January 2015

** Your home institution will determine how much credit is awarded
COURSES
Business Strategy & Consulting
Finance
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Strategic Marketing
Please check our website for up-to-date information
on which courses will be offered in 2015.
For further details, please visit:
imperial.ac.uk/business-school/english-languagesupport
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oUR FAcUlTY
our worldclass faculty are leaders in the field of business practice
and are actively engaged in cuttingedge research. many also work
as consultants for leading international organisations, which brings
highly practical and relevant experience to the classroom.
DR lARA cATHcART
MSc FINANcE/ MSc rISK MANAGEMENT

& FINANcIAL ENGINEErING AcADEMIc
PrOGrAMME DIrEcTOr AND SENIOr LEcTurEr
Laras research interests focus on credit risk and
derivative pricing. Her work has appeared in quantitative
finance journals, such as the Journal of Computational
Finance, the Journal of Banking and Finance and the
Journal of Quantitative Finance, and in more mainstream
practitioner publications such as Risk and Professional
Investor. Lara has also consulted for several investment
banks and for HM Treasury.
DR MARco MoNGIello
MSc MANAGEMENT/MSc INNOvATION,

ENTrEPrENEurShIP & MANAGEMENT PrOGrAMME
DIrEcTOr AND PrINcIPAL TEAchING FELLOW
Marco has led Masters programmes for more than
10 years. His teaching interests lie in managerial and
financial accounting, both for specialised and non
specialised academic curricula and for the corporate
market. He has taught and researched accounting,
published many articles internationally, presented papers,
and led and contributed to editorial tasks in accounting.
DR ANJAlI BAKHRU
MSc EcONOMIcS & STrATEGY FOr

BuSINESS PrOGrAMME DIrEcTOr AND
PrINcIPAL TEAchING FELLOW
Anjalis teaching focuses on strategy and her
research has focused on resourcebased approaches
to competitive advantage. Her specific interest is in
the processes through which organisations are able to
create and develop capabilities over time. She has taught
at other institutions including Cass Business School
and Georgetown University. Earlier in her career, Anjali
structured and marketed equity derivative products for
investment banks both in the UK and overseas.
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DR ANDReAS eISINGeRIcH
ASSOcIATE PrOFESSOr OF MArKETING

Prior to joining Imperial College Business School,
Andreas managed the Center for Global Innovation
at the University of Southern Californias Marshall
School of Business in Los Angeles. Andreas is best
known for his work on consumer engagement and
communication strategies, brand management, and
service innovation. His work has been published in
numerous journals including the Journal of Marketing,
Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management
Review and the Wall Street Journal.
ANGelA DAlRYMPle
MSc STrATEGIc MArKETING PrOGrAMME

DIrEcTOr AND PrINcIPAL TEAchING FELLOW
Angela has 28 years experience in marketing strategy
and lecturing, specialising in marketing research,
market segmentation, services marketing, and the
digital economy. She has held boardlevel marketing
and lecturing roles with major business schools and
international enterprises, including AT&T, Thomson
Reuters and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Angela is also a
Senior Examiner on the exam board of the Chartered
Institute of Marketing.
PRoFeSSoR RoBeRT KoSoWSKI
ASSOcIATE PrOFESSOr AND DIrEcTOr

OF ThE rISK MANAGEMENT LAB AND
cENTrE FOr hEDGE FuND rESEArch
Robert was an Assistant Professor at INSEAD and has

worked for Goldman Sachs, the Boston Consulting
Group and Deutsche Bank, as well as serving as
Specialist Advisor to the UK House of Lords and Expert
Technical Consultant to the IMF. Robert has published
in numerous finance journals, and has received best
paper awards from Inquire Europe, Inquire UK and the
European Finance Association.
PRoFeSSoR RIcHARD GReeN
PrOFESSOr OF SuSTAINABLE ENErGY AND

hEAD OF ThE MANAGEMENT DEPArTMENT
Before joining Imperial College Business School,
Richard was Professor of Energy Economics and
Director of the Institute of Energy Research and Policy
at the University of Birmingham. He has spent time on
secondment to the Office of Electricity Regulation and
has held visiting appointments at the World Bank, the
University of California Energy Institute and MIT.
DR BeNITA coX
MSc INTErNATIONAL hEALTh

MANAGEMENT PrOGrAMME DIrEcTOr
AND PrINcIPAL TEAchING FELLOW
Benitas research interests focus on the role
of information systems in healthcare delivery
and in particular, the impact of information and
communication technologies on healthcare practice.
She is on the executive board of the UK Health
Informatics Society and an editor of UK Health
Informatics Today. She has consulted extensively in
a number of industries, including pharmaceuticals.
PRoFeSSoR JAMeS SeFToN
MSc FINANcE & AccOuNTING/ MSc INvESTMENT

& WEALTh MANAGEMENT AcADEMIc PrOGrAMME
DIrEcTOr AND chAIr IN EcONOMIcS
James works in academia as a Professor of Economics
and in industry as a Senior Quantitative Analyst at
UBS, where he specialises in understanding asset
pricing anomalies and equity investment strategies.
He has published widely in areas as varied as
computable general equilibrium modelling, national
accounting, portfolio management and econometrics.
PRoFeSSoR BART clARYSSe
chAIr IN ENTrEPrENEurShIP
Bart is a founder of several hightech startups in

businesses such as digital cinema, mobile internet and
venture incubation. He is an advisor in innovation policy
to the Flemish Government, the Belgian Government
and European Commission. His ongoing research
interests include the analysis of acquisition decisions
by established companies to enter new technological
domain or adjacent markets.
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BUIlDING
YoUR cAReeR
From day one, our Career and professional Development service
will work with you to ensure that you receive the very best support,
advice and guidance that is tailored to your own specific career
needs. every msc programme features our Career and professional
Development service as an integral part of its programme content.
oUR SeRVIce oFFeRS:

ONE-TO-ONE SuPPOrT
Youll have access to our expert consultants throughout
the year, who will work with you to identify your skills
and strengths, refine your CV, set up mock interviews
and review your overall career strategy. You can also
call upon their support once you have graduated for
ongoing help and guidance in your career.
ONLINE cArEEr MODuLES
Before you start the programme, you will have access
to a suite of online career modules. These modules
will help you develop your career strategy, understand
how to effectively market yourself and ultimately find a
career that is right for you. The modules include hints
and tips from recruiters and current students, which
will help ensure you are wellplaced to start working
with the Careers team from day one and maximise your
chance of finding your ideal job.
PrAcTIcAL cArEEr FOcuSED WOrKShOPS
You will receive guidance on preparing CVs, cover
letters and application forms in our workshops. Not
only will you be able to develop your interview and
assessment centre skills, but you will also further
your personal development through refining your
presentation and networking skills, and crossculture
team work.
cONNEcTING WITh EMPLOYErS

Our Employer Relations team bring you closer to your
potential employers by working with businesses across
the globe to increase the profile and employability
of our students. They advertise job vacancies and
maximise the opportunities for you to meet companies
oncampus through recruitment events, careers fairs,
student clubs, projects and other networking activities.
Recent examples of organisations that have supported
Imperial College Business School include:
Accenture, Bain, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BCG,
BP, British Airways, Citi, CocaCola, Deloitte, Ford, GE,
Google, IBM, Intel, J.P. Morgan, Jaguar Land Rover,
KPMG, McKinsey & Company, Morgan Stanley, NHS,
Orange, PA Consulting, Pfizer, PricewaterhouseCoopers,
Procter & Gamble, RollsRoyce, Shell and Vodafone.
cOrPOrATE ADvISOrY BOArD
To ensure that the content is highly relevant and that
you are best equipped for the professional challenges
that your career has to offer, many of the programmes
are reviewed by Corporate Advisory Boards, bringing
an industry perspective to your courses.
The career and Professional

Development Service was one of the
key factors that made me choose
Imperial college Business School.
The team helped me prepare for
assessment centres and interviews,
as well as how to network at events.
Yaowen chen
msc risk management & Financial engineering 2014
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MAKING THe RIGHT

coNNecTIoNS
our reputation as one of the worlds leading universities means
that youll live and study in a community of likeminded,
highcalibre individuals. Like you, theyll have an excellent
academic track record as well as the motivation and
commitment to succeed in a highly competitive environment.
THe PoWeR oF NeTWoRKING
KEEP YOur cArEEr ON TrAcK
Your time at Imperial offers you an unrivalled

opportunity to make longlasting contacts that will
prove invaluable in your future career. Youll mix
with fellow students, alumni, adjunct professors and
visiting lecturers all with the potential to enrich you
both professionally and personally.
Our Career and Professional Development Service offers

you the ongoing support you need as you develop a
successful and fulfilling career. This includes onetoone
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.
Socially, youll have the chance to take part in clubs

and sport. Youll also receive free membership
of Ethos, our stateoftheart 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
Youll 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 sectorspecific
interest groups, guest lectures and presentations, and
the option to participate in electives alongside current
Business School students.
As a student of Imperial college

Business School, you are invited
to countless seminars, events and
guest lectures. These opportunities
provide a fantastic platform to
network with the best of the best,
as well as gain a real insight into
the way that they do business.
Jamie Dunbar Smyth
Consultant, BTs
SuPPOrTING ThE SchOOL

There are also many ways you can continue your
involvement with the Business School and ensure
we remain a worldclass 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, youll be part of a vibrant alumni network
with over 170,000 members worldwide in more than
150 countries and with links into virtually every business
sector. Youll be encouraged to play an active part in
this prestigious network and to make good use of your
lifelong access to leading business people, thinkers and
decision makers across all industry sectors.
We also offer the chance to build business and personal

networks with likeminded professionals through a
range of social events organised across the globe in
conjunction with our active international network.
imperial.ac.uk/business-school/alumni
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Admissions
Imperial College Business School has a dedicated team available to
assist you at every stage of the admission process. Please contact us
with any queries about programme selection, entry requirements,
finding accommodation or applying for your student visa.
MSc ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
English language requirement
Academic achievement
All applicants must demonstrate English language

proficiency by meeting one of the following standards:
MSc START DATES AND FEES

Start date
Fees*
Applicants should have achieved a First or Upper

Second Class Honours degree (or international
equivalent) from a recognised university. Please
refer to the Programme Matrix on pages 12 and 13 for
degree subject requirements.
GCSE, IGCSE, GCE O Level English or equivalent at

grade B or above
MSc Finance, MSc Finance & Accounting, MSc Investment

& Wealth Management, and MSc Risk Management &
Financial Engineering
September 2015
29,000
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

at grade B or above
MSc Management and MSc Innovation,

Entrepreneurship & Management
September 2015
22,000
For the MSc Finance programme, a First Class Honours

degree (or international equivalent) is preferable.
IELTS (academic): A minimum overall score of 7.0 with

a minimum score of 6.5 in writing and speaking
MSc Economics & Strategy for Business, MSc Strategic

Marketing, and MSc International Health Management
October 2015
22,000
Applicants for MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship &

Management may be accepted with a minimum of a
Lower Second Class Honours degree (or international
equivalent) alongside significant experience in
innovation or entrepreneurship.
International Baccalaureate (IB) English at grade 5

or above
Successful completion of the Business Schools
Pre-sessional English course (refer to page 50)
Work experience
Please note:
Some of our MSc programmes have strict work

experience requirements. For further details of
the work experience requirement for each MSc
programme, please refer to the Programme Matrix on
pages 12 and 13.
Our English language requirements are applicable

to Home, EU and Overseas students.
CAREER PLANNING
Our English language requirements are higher

than the minimum standard set by Imperial
College and waivers will only be considered
under exceptional circumstances.
One of the most important elements of the application

form is the Career Planning section. You will need to
demonstrate well-researched short-term and long-term
career goals and an understanding of the sector you
wish to work in.
INTERVIEWS
Suitable applicants for MSc Management, MSc
Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Management, MSc
Strategic Marketing and MSc Economics & Strategy for
Business will be interviewed via Skype as part of the
selection process.
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MSc programmes
IELTS scores will only be valid if they are less than

two years old on the programme start date.
You may submit your application prior to receiving

your IELTS scores.
Please check our website for up-to-date details on
our entry requirements.
*Fees and payment terms for the 2015 intake will be confirmed in early 2015
HOW TO APPLY
MEET US
All applications must be made online. For more

information and to submit your application,
please visit imperial.ac.uk/business-school/
applyingonline
One of the best ways to find out about our MSc

programmes is to meet the Recruitment Team at one
of our information sessions (on-campus and online),
at a personalised admissions consultation or at one
of our international recruitment events. For further
information, please visit imperial.ac.uk/businessschool/waystomeetus
Application deadlines
Our Finance suite has a series of application deadlines
throughout the year. Please visit the How to apply
section of the website for the 2015 application deadlines.
All other MSc programmes operate on a rolling basis,
but early application is advised due to the high level
of competition.
SCHOLARSHIPS
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
The UK Government imposes a requirement on
universities to monitor the attendance of international
students, and to report to the UK Border Agency
(UKBA) any student visa holders who cease to be
in regular attendance. On joining the programme,
you will be provided with further information on the
attendance requirements and course interactions to
avoid being unnecessarily reported.
We have a limited number of scholarships available for

academic excellence. For details, please visit
imperial.ac.uk/business-school/programmes/
mscfeesandfunding
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Diane Morgan
Associate Dean of Programmes
MSc Recruitment Team

Imperial College Business School
Tanaka Building
South Kensington Campus
London SW7 2AZ
United Kingdom
T: +44 (0)20 7594 5656
E: business-school@imperial.ac.uk
W: imperial.ac.uk/business-school/programmes
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Imperial College Business School accepts no liability for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions, howsoever caused. Published August 2014.
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