The Executive MBA

Study in London or Dubai.

20 months, part-time.
A unique experience.

Make bigger plans

Contents
Inspiring you to achieve
In a class of its own
The Executive MBA programme
A foundation for success
Your personal leadership journey
Tailored to your goals
International Assignment
The broader experience
Managing your schedule
Career impact / Organisation benefit
The alumni view
How to apply / Our programmes

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Ready for a new challenge? Maybe you want to accelerate your

existing career, or develop beyond your technical specialism into
a general management or leadership role. You might want to
move into a new industry, function or geographic location; you
may have ambitions to branch out on your own; or to simply do
things differently. Whatever your motivation, now is the time to
invest in your future.
London Business Schools Executive MBA (EMBA) delivered
in London and Dubai, two of the most exciting business hubs
equips you with the skills and knowledge to propel your
career wherever you decide to take it. Over the course of 20
months, you will learn to lead with impact, create value for your
organisation and build high-performing, internationally diverse
teams. Apply all of this learning directly to your workplace and
experience the benefits from day one.
Study alongside talented, high-achievers from a wide range
of industry sectors and cultures. Learn from some of the most
stimulating faculty and business practitioners in the world and
seize business opportunities that will transform your personal
and professional networks.
Join us and start the journey...

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Advance your prospects

The Executive MBA
programme gives you
access to cutting-edge
thinking and practice in two
of the worlds most exciting
business communities
London and Dubai.

Inspiring you
to achieve

Consistently ranked
among the best
international business
schools by Bloomberg
Business Week
and the FT

Our reputation for academic excellence and global

perspectives puts you at the cutting-edge of business
thinking. Whichever location you choose, our Executive
MBA will transform your vision and career development

London Business School is a top-ranked

institution, consulting to organisations,
government agencies and entrepreneurs
the world over, and recognised in
leading business publications. Our
rigorous and innovative Executive MBA
gives you outstanding academic research,
cutting-edge business practice and
connections to the business communities
of both London and Dubai.
World-class degree
Studied over 20 months, the Executive
MBA provides a grounding in all areas of
business and management. The
programme awards the London Business
offering the same breadth of general
management disciplines as the full-time
MBA programme.
And as an Executive MBA alumnus, you
recognised brand and reputation
throughout your career.
Prime study locations
markets, organisations and business
leaders. Elect to complete your studies
in London, or Dubai and London.
London Business Schools faculty travel
to both centres to ensure a fully aligned
curriculum. Your choice is dependent
simply on your personal circumstances
and career objectives.
Convenient format
To meet the needs of working
professionals, the programme format is
designed to ensure the most effective

The Executive MBA

exposes you to the best
of both worlds a young,
vibrant city of contrasts
and the mature UK
economy. Studying in
both cities is an
unparalleled experience.
The education you get
makes you aware of
every aspect of business
and the economy.

use of classroom time, minimising the

need to be away from work.
The Executive MBA programme is
based on the highly effective model of
learn-apply-evaluate-adjust. Apply each
new classroom concept, theory and
framework back into the workplace and
assess its value and relevance to your
organisation. Become more effective
in your current role, gain the ability to
business functions across industries
and cultures, and the impact on your
organisation will be immediate.
International community
The School community includes
faculty from more than 30 countries
and alumni from more than 130
membership of this diverse and
unrivalled global network.
The latest business thinking
As an Executive MBA student, you have
access to both our world-class faculty
and our cutting-edge research centres
and activities.
Centres of research excellence include:
The Aditya Birla India Centre, the
Centre for Corporate Governance,
the Coller Institute of Private Equity,
the Energy Markets Group, the Family
Business Research Initiative, the Global
Entrepreneurship Monitor, the Hedge
Fund Centre, the Deloitte Institute of
Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and
the Management Lab.

Meet the world on

our Executive MBA

2,000+

students across nine degree

programmes from more than 100
countries

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53%

Salman Mankani (Canadian/Pakistani),

EMBA (Dubai) 2009, Senior Director,
Middle East & Africa, CEB

nationalities in each class (average)

increase in salary (three years after

graduation)

150+

faculty from more than 30

countries

37,000+
alumni across 130 countries

EMBA at a glance
Primary study location
International study

Two start dates

Format
Core courses
Electives
Degree awarded

www.london.edu/emba/

Executive MBA (Dubai)

Dubai

London

International Assignment options

Elective opportunities in London, New York, Hong Kong and Dubai

Duration

Accreditation
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Executive MBA (London)

20 months
January and September
Study while working full-time
Consecutive Fridays and Saturdays
of alternate weeks

each month

Schedule dependent on elective choice

MBA
EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB, KHDA
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In a class
of its own

26% 8%
UK

10%
9%

Industry sector
of EMBA London
students*
Finance 29%
IT/Telecoms 19%
Consulting 11%
Energy/Engineering 9%
Industry/Manufacture 7%
Leisure/Retail 6%
FMCG 3%
Medicine 3%
Advertising/Media/PR 2%
Law 2%
Pharmaceuticals 2%
Public/Not for Profit 2%
Architecture/Design 1%
E-Commerce 1%
Entertainment 1%
HR/Recruitment 1%
Military 1%

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UK

39%

North America

Appreciating the opportunities and

challenges of diversity is a valuable
business skill. Connecting with people
from different backgrounds, cultures and
industries encourages you to view the
world differently, and inspires new ways of
thinking. Develop the knowledge and
confidence to speak authoritatively with
senior people across all areas of business,
and the skills and insights to operate
effectively in cross-cultural teams
anywhere in the world.
Study with diverse and
high-calibre peers
All Executive MBA students have a strong
professional track record and proven
academic ability, coupled with the drive
and motivation to undergo a rigorous MBA
programme alongside a demanding career.
Everyone accepted on to the programme
makes a valuable contribution to the overall
richness of the learning experience, sharing
insights on the obstacles they face in their
role or sector and solutions that work in
their organisation.
The collaborative and supportive learning
environment of the programme fosters
a lifelong, close-knit and internationally
diverse network. The results are truly
transformative and enriching, both
professionally and personally.

* These figures are an average of two EMBA London and

EMBA Dubai intakes. Admission decisions are taken in
accordance with best equal opportunities practice.

18%

EMBA
Dubai
nationalities

Europe
(excluding UK)

Europe
(excluding UK)

3%

Central/
South America

Finance 22%
IT/Telecoms 17%
Energy/Engineering 13%
Professional Services 12%
Industry/Manufacture 9%
Advertising/Media/PR 6%
Consulting 5%
FMCG 5%
Architecture/Design 3%
Public/Not for Profit 3%
Leisure/Retail 2%
Pharmaceuticals 2%
Medicine 1%

Key:
EMBA
London
nationalities

North America

Our Executive MBA programme offers an

unrivalled opportunity to embrace global
business perspectives and to network
with fellow professionals from all over the
world and from almost every industry
and job function imaginable

Industry sector
of EMBA Dubai
students*

Where do you come from?

Typical EMBA London class
comprises 44 nationalities.
Average EMBA Dubai class is
made up of 35 nationalities.*

2%

Central/
South America

3%
Middle East/
Africa

42%
Middle East/
Africa

16%
20%
Asia

Asia

3%

1%

Australia/
New Zealand

Australia/
New Zealand

Follow our EMBA student blog: www.london.edu/studentblog/

London Business
School is a truly global
business school and it
attracts global talent.
Its the diversity of
the class that should
attract potential
students. Theres a
lot to be learnt from
different people and
their backgrounds.
Abdulwahab Al Betairi (Saudi Arabian),
EMBA (Dubai) 2010, Founding Partner,
The Family Office Co.

The EMBA
has been an
exceptional
experience,
both
personally and
professionally.

Its a great
feeling to
have such a
global, highcalibre group
of friends I
can call on.

The School
was all about
engaging and
exchanging
ideas,
knowledge
and cultures.

Heather Baker (South African), EMBA

(London) 2012, Founder and Managing
Director, TopLine Communications

Andrew Freeman (British), EMBA

(London) 2012, Advisor to Assistant
Director General, WHO

Amina Taher (Emirati), EMBA (Dubai)

2009, Communications professional,
Etihad Airways/Entrepreneur, Slices

The EMBA has been an exceptional

experience, both personally and
professionally. Im not from London,
so making new contacts with the local
business community has been just as
vital as linking to the Schools huge global
network. In addition, I have developed
a close group of friends who I know will
offer support and advice into the future.

The Executive MBA broadened my

perspectives. I met some inspirational
people, both in my own class and across
other programmes. A real transfer of
knowledge took place, since many of my
classmates worked in areas I had no prior
knowledge of, and vice versa. Its a great
feeling to have such a global, high-calibre
group of friends I can call on for help.

Being a mother, full-time employee,

student and entrepreneur is a challenging
yet joyful journey. My experience
with London Business School was all
about engaging and exchanging ideas,
knowledge and cultures. I found passion
and quality in every aspect of the learning
experience. I will always enjoy and continue
to be a part of this family.
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I was looking for a challenging executive programme

and the EMBA completely met my expectations. It has
greatly improved my organisational strategic management,
entrepreneurial and leadership skills and at the same time
provided a tangible framework to think outside the box.

The Executive MBA programme

Manesh Vaswani (British) EMBA (Dubai) 2009, Vice Chairman, Platinum Corporation/Stallion Group

Build a solid foundation in business and management through our core courses.
Then customise your programme with electives and an International Assignment.
Heres how it all fits together
Part One 11 months

Part Two 7 months

International
Assignment
option(s)

Electives

London

E
S
Orientation
in London

4 modules

3 modules

3 modules

Orientation
Start forging lasting connections with your
Executive MBA classmates and the wider
School community at our opening session
in London. The first of two joint sessions,
for the London and Dubai classes, this
residential week is an important step
towards building extended and diverse
networks. Starting in either January or
September, this session is dedicated to
understanding the principles of general
management and leadership. Youll
evaluate how each programme element
applies to your career, and enhance your
self-awareness as you develop your
leadership skills and recognise your needs.

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International
Assignment
option(s)

Leadership development
Central to the curriculum is a focus on
leadership. Prior to the programme
there is a 360-degree assessment,
the results of which are analysed with
coaches and peers. Multidisciplinary
simulation provides insights, skills and
behaviours to be an effective global
business leader.

Electives
Choose from more than 70 electives
(see p14). These modules let you
specialise in a particular area or widen
your knowledge of business topics.
The 25 to 30 hours of learning can be
timetabled in intensive block weeks or
spread across a term on weekdays,
evenings and weekends.

Core courses
Each stream returns to their primary
location for the majority of core courses.
These are taught in London on consecutive
Fridays/Saturdays of alternate weeks; in
Dubai in four or five-day monthly modules.

International Assignment
Apply your new skills in a week-long
International Assignment and learn to
conduct business in a key economic
destination (the United States, Dubai,
China, Argentina, South Africa and the

Finale in London
Programme
Conclusion

Dubai

Dubai

Leadership
Skills

Term Five

Core
Courses

Term Four

January or
September
intake

Core
Courses

London

6 weekends

Term Three

London

6 weekends

Term Two

Term One

7 weekends

Electives

Graduation

Understanding
General
Management

Dubai

International
Assignment
option(s)

International
Assignment
option(s)

Russian Federation). You may choose to

focus on one organisation, or opt for a
more wide-ranging study of organisational
challenges. You can even opt to take
a second International Assignment, at
additional cost.

Private study
You can expect to set aside around 20
hours per week of individual study time,
though this will vary at different points
in the programme and on your elective
choices and exams.

Finale
London and Dubai streams come
together for another residential module.
The final module prepares you for career
transitions by focusing on your lifelong
aspirations and commitment to personal
and professional development.

Study groups
Teams and group work are at the heart
of the collaborative learning experience.
At the start of the programme, youre
assigned to a study group with five or six
students with different backgrounds and
key strengths. Together you complete
tasks and projects. Your groups close
bonds and camaraderie are critical in

helping you manage the demands of

study, work and family life.
Assessment
This programme is rigorously
assessed using some or all of the
following tools:
individual projects/essays/reports
examinations
class participation
group assignments/reports
class presentations

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A foundation
for success
Core courses give you a solid grounding in the tools,
frameworks and analytical skills that can be applied both
tactically and strategically to the business world

Corporate Finance
Analyse the two key goals of the financial
function: to invest wisely and to make
decisions about how best to finance
a company. Examine the investment
decisions companies make, and financial
market decisions, such as capital
structure.

Developing Effective Managers

and Organisations
Explore how an individuals personality,
motivation and managerial style effect their
working relationships. Examine macroorganisational issues and apply diagnostic
frameworks for organisational analysis, and
test out new insights in your workplace.

Corporate Social Responsibility and

Business Ethics
Recognise and manage ethical and
social responsibility issues as they arise
in business and formulate standards of
integrity and professionalism.
Topics include an examination of the
ethical dimensions within business
conduct, professional standards and
responsibilities.

Developing Entrepreneurial
Opportunities
Examine the unique challenges involved
in managing an entrepreneurial venture,
whether they are start-ups, small, earlystage entrepreneurial firms or units within
larger, well-established companies.
Working in teams, you will assess the
attractiveness of a real entrepreneurial
opportunity and prepare a feasibility study.

Data Analytics for Managers

Develop the managerial tools to make
informed decisions when relying on data.
With an emphasis on concepts and
reasoning, rather than technical detail,
you learn to understand and quantify
uncertainty in a managerial context.

Financial Accounting
Understand how to communicate
company results to investors, creditors and
analysts. Appreciate the rationales behind
different accounting methods and develop
a critical view of managers accounting
choices. Learn how to compute and
interpret basic financial ratios, and
explore the reasons behind international
differences in reporting.

Decision and Risk Analysis

Accurately evaluate the impact of
risk on your business to improve your
decision-making and performance, even in
uncertain times and when resources
are scarce.

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I was surprised at the immediate

impact the programme had on me.
There have been subtle and intangible
differences to my overall mindset,
which I can only credit to the
experience I had on the programme.
Margaretha Van der Schyf (South African), EMBA (London) 2009
Group Head of Strategy, Barclays Africa

Leadership Skills
Develop your interpersonal skills and
your application of core management
techniques to persuade others and drive
change. Group exercises show you how to
make the best of your leadership potential.
Managerial Economics
Study how organisations behave under
different market structures by exploring
the logic and language of microeconomics,
focusing on prices, markets, incentives
and optimal decision-making.
Marketing
Examine the tools to develop and deliver
customer value. Focus on branding, brand
management, targeting and positioning,
pricing strategies and segmentation.
Operations Management
Distinguish and develop the appropriate
methods for managing operations in
changing business environments by
focusing on productivity and
customer service.

Strategic Management
Develop your ability to think strategically,
evaluate strategic options and anticipate
and manage strategic change.
Understanding General Management
View your role in the wider context
of society and consider how creating
an effective working environment
benefits economic and social progress.
Highlighting the professional challenges
and responsibilities you face, this course
delivers a framework to draw on your own
managerial experience.
Understanding the International
Macroeconomy
Study the forces that determine the
corporate environment and backdrop
against which firms operate. Consider how
value is created, how technology impacts
on the economy, and the role of trade
in influencing national wealth, corporate
performance and industrial structure.

Introduction to Management
Accounting
Examine basic accounting techniques,
accounting for delegated decision
making and the impact of strategic
and organisational change on
accounting information.

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Your personal
leadership journey
Gain the knowledge, skills and attributes required for
effective leadership that will last you a lifetime

A great manager is not automatically a

good leader. Managers may have the
skills to carry out operations and maintain
the status quo, but leaders drive change
and inspire those around them to new
heights of performance. So, how will you
inspire people to follow you?
True leadership is about maximising
your personal impact by understanding
your unique attributes and the difference
you can make to your organisation. Our
Executive MBA supports your individual
leadership journey through a process of
continuous personal development. By
understanding a series of perspectives
on leadership and exploring leadership
style through interactive learning, you will
develop your own unique capabilities.

Leadership development
Your leadership development journey
begins at Orientation and is grounded
in rigorous academic research. A
360-degree assessment gives you
detailed insight into the strengths and
weaknesses of your current leadership
behaviour.
This helps you to find new and better
ways of leading as yourself. It also
establishes a framework for setting
tangible, tactical goals from day one.
Practical skills portfolio
We provide a range of practical
skills training to complement your
transformation from effective manager
to inspiring leader. These sessions not
only give you the techniques to handle
the responsibilities of leadership, but
also a deeper understanding of how to
present yourself more authentically in your
leadership role.

Some of the most popular practical skills

workshops include:
Presenting at the Next Level tools and
techniques to plan, rehearse and deliver
presentations with more impact
Handling Conflict learn to confront and
manage conflict openly
Business Writing understand how to
structure clear, written communications
a core business skill
Performance Management practise the
skills needed for giving and processing
clear feedback
Negotiation explore proven tools,
techniques and tactics of principled
negotiation

The Executive MBA provides you

with a leadership toolkit, which you
can immediately apply to your work.
This is a clear advantage for someone
working in an industry that is constantly
developing and integrating within an
ever changing environment.
Dr. Zubair Hussain (British), EMBA (London) 2007,
Senior VP Head of Global Regulatory Affairs, Ipsen
Journey by Dominika Sroczak
This is an abstract interpretation of the journey taken by
students to find their voices. The rectangular shapes are
birds on their journey. Smaller squares form the steps a
students career path takes, and rectangular clusters of
squares suggest different career levels.
Read about the Find Your Voice art project on p2

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The learning experience on the

Executive MBA is very inclusive and
collaborative. Im now much more
confident and am able to deal with
all types of business settings
Marion Enander (Swedish), EMBA (London) 2008,
General Manager, Advice Delivery & Perpetual Plus, Perpetual Limited
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Tailored to your goals

Broaden your network and customise your learning.
Tailor the programme to your specific needs and
interests through our wide portfolio of electives

Electives
See the business world from all angles.
Choose from more than 70 electives
to broaden or concentrate your sphere
of knowledge. The elective portfolio
showcases the depth and quality of
our faculty research. Its diversity
allows you to customise your degree
and build foundations towards your
future career.
Youll complete between six and eight
electives. Subject areas cover
Accounting, Economics, Finance,
Management Science and Operations,
Marketing, Organisational Behaviour, and
Strategy and Entrepreneurship.

Our diverse elective options include:

Negotiation
and
Bargaining

Electives may be timetabled in intensive

block weeks or spread across a term on
weekdays, evenings and weekends.
Your elective choice is only limited by
your availability to attend classes. If you
commute long distances, or have less
flexibility in your work schedule, you may
wish to complete electives scheduled at
the weekend, in modular format. Talk to us
for advice on devising the most effective
elective schedule.

Optional In-company project

As part of the elective portfolio, you may
choose to undertake an in-company project.
Apply your learning to an issue concerning
your own or another organisation. With
supervision from faculty, this is a superb
opportunity to provide a substantial,
tangible benefit to your company. You will
demonstrate your ability to identify and
understand general management challenges
and evaluate and implement solutions.

www.london.edu/emba/electives/

Entrepreneurship Summer School

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? The
Entrepreneurship Summer School elective
enables you to test the feasibility of a new
business opportunity using field-based
research. Meet experienced peers in
those markets and build your network
of entrepreneurs.

Capital
Markets and
Financing

Corporate
Strategy

Entrepreneurship
Summer
School

Mergers,
Acquisitions
and Alliances

Brand
Management

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Advanced
Corporate
Finance

Financing the
Entrepreneurial
Business
Advanced
Financial
Statement
Analysis

Energy:
Markets,
Models and
Strategies

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Madhu Bhabuta (British/Kenyan), EMBA (London) 2009,

Managing Director, IO Consult

An entrepreneurial mentor will be your

sounding board for new ideas and
will also provide assistance in helping
you to overcome obstacles as well as
giving you invaluable help to build up
your contacts.

Paths to
Power

Managing
Change

The theory, practice and exposure

to global business leaders on the
Executive MBA has given me the
confidence and ability to focus
on the company I started ten
years ago. I have always had an
entrepreneurial streak, but needed
the business skills to allow my
venture to thrive. The cohort and
world-class faculty have been
a superb support in helping me
generate ideas and knowledge
for my business.

Supply
Chain
Management

Entrepreneurship
in Emerging
Markets

Achieving
Strategic
Agility

Strategic
Innovation

Build, Grow, Glow by Sylvia Moritz

Nowadays it requires more than one person to innovate,
build and change. We collaborate to share knowledge and
skills across disciplines and sectors. This glowing sphere
represents students coming to the School to get hands-on
experience and to build a community spirit of co-operation.
Read about the Find Your Voice art project on p2.

International Assignment
Explore the themes of development and globalisation first-hand
in a dynamic environment, and consider their implications for
yourself, your organisation and the world economy

Global impact
Designed to develop your skills in
managing across boundaries and
coping with ambiguity, the International
Assignment is your opportunity to
undertake a week-long project in a key
global business location.
Working as part of a group, you
experience the way business is
conducted in other economies and
markets. It tests your ability to apply skills
in an unfamiliar business environment
and provides genuine benefits to the
companies you are working with.
Expand your network
The International Assignment also gives
you the opportunity to work alongside
students from other degree programmes,
widening your professional network. With
a choice of location and the option to
take part in more than one assignment,
this is your chance to gain knowledge
and understanding of a different industry,
economy and geographic location.
Host companies arrange guest speaker
and alumni sessions. Described as
a highlight by many students, the
International Assignment is also highly
beneficial for the host organisation.

Explore different sectors

At the end of the weeks assignment,
your group presents its findings to senior
executives, a written report to the
company and an academic report to
the School.
The portfolio of International Assignments
offers a choice of theme and location.
Participating organisations have included
a mining company, government research
organisation, advertising agency, retail
bank, supermarket chain, security
company, computer manufacturer,
construction firm, a zoo, radio station
and city council.
One International Assignment is
compulsory and you have the option of
undertaking a second one at additional
cost, as part of your electives.

Dubai

Location

Assignment theme

Dubai

How do you create a

modern global hub that
delivers corporate and
national success?

China

What are the

implications for the
worlds fastest growing
economy in the global
market?

Argentina

How do businesses and

institutions adapt and
survive in this volatile
climate?

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Argentina

South Africa

South Africa Conduct an internal

communications audit
to understand how
cultural change is led.
Russian
Federation

Work with fast-growing

companies to help them
effectively develop their
businesses.

US Silicon
Valley

Explore the worlds hightech innovation hotbed

and venture fundings
role in its growth

The International Assignment was an invaluable component of the

Executive MBA programme. We had the opportunity to conduct a
communications and cultural audit on South Africas fastest growing,
privately held IT company. It was remarkable we were able to apply the
many concepts and theories we had learned to real-world issues.
Veronika Krehahn (German), EMBA (London) 2011,
Key Account Manager/Business Development, Emerging Markets at Becton Dickinson

China

Russia

Juggling work, school and having a social life

is hard, but thats part of the learning curve.
Once it works, its one of the best experiences
you will ever have. The friendships I have
made are truly priceless.
Annie Benitez Pelaez (Mexican), EMBA (London) 2009,
Senior Executive, Technology Solutions, Oracle

The broader experience

Take advantage of the many opportunities London Business
School opens up, from hearing inspirational and thoughtprovoking speakers to pursuing your interests at student clubs
and joining in our highly respected alumni community

Guest speakers* for

Executive MBA
students have included:
Peter Voser,
CEO, Royal Dutch Shell
Paul Bulcke,
CEO, Nestl
Vittorio Colao,
CEO, Vodafone
Mo Ibrahim,
Chairman and Founder,
Mo Ibrahim Foundation
Ray Milhem,
Chief Technology Officer,
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
Marcy Fletchall,
Senior Advisor,
Abu Dhabi Government
Mark Hartigan,
CEO Asia Pacific and Middle East,
Zurich International, Dubai
Olafur Grimsson,
President of Iceland
Dr Josef Ackermann,
Chairman,
Zurich Insurance Group
Paul Polman,
Chief Executive, Unilever

Whether you choose to focus your

study in London or Dubai, you have the
opportunity to form a unique and lasting
connection with London Business
Schools vibrant community.

The London experience

Situated in Regents Park, close to the
citys finance and retail centres, London
Business School offers a comprehensively
equipped campus.

The School stands out in the global

market for its multicultural, international
profile. The eclectic mix of career
backgrounds of our student body
and faculty make for an exceptionally
stimulating learning environment. On
campus you have the opportunity
to connect with students from the
full-time MBA, Masters in Finance,
Sloan Masters in Leadership and
Strategy, Masters in Management, and
EMBA-Global programmes, as well
as Executive Education participants,
alumni and corporate partners.

The Schools reputation and location

attract inspirational leaders to speak on
campus. Our most prestigious event is
the annual Global Leadership Summit,
which attracts high-calibre delegates and
board level speakers (see left) from public,
private and not-for-profit sectors.

Student clubs
More than 100 professional, regional
and sporting clubs contribute to the
campus dynamic. Clubs provide endless
opportunities to network, to explore your
personal interests and to develop your
leadership potential.
A network for life
On graduation, you join an elite alumni
community which continues to add
value to your professional development.
Supported by the Alumni Relations
team, this global network of more than
100 alumni clubs is a highly valued
resource of expertise and friendship.

*Position at the time of visit

The global alumni community, of more

than 37,000, organises hundreds
of social and professional events
worldwide, to which speakers, faculty,
industry professionals and business
leaders are invited. Whatever the format,

The Dubai experience

Our Dubai campus is in the Dubai
International Financial Centre (DIFC), a
hub of finance and banking ideal for
connecting students with this community.
The Gulf Association, with a flourishing
membership of 800 students, alumni
and faculty, also support social and
professional networking initiatives in
Dubai and neighbouring countries.

you are encouraged to embrace every

opportunity to get involved and to build
your personal network. Alumni are also
invited to London and Dubai for reunions
and to hear special faculty lectures and
workshops that continue your learning.
Alumni share and shape the vision of the
School. They contribute to the ongoing
development of the Executive MBA
programme by interviewing candidates
and speaking with potential students.
Find out more at
www.london.edu/alumni/clubs/

Communication by Ara Cho

The bright, bold colours of this illustration express the energy, intelligence and ambitions of
London Business School, where students with a global perspective interact and communicate.
Read about the Find Your Voice art project on p2

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Because the
programme
happens
around work
and life, you
never lose
context.

Managing your schedule

Peter Blair (British), EMBA (London) 2003,

Founding Consultant at Mar-aon Consulting

Our programme team, faculty and alumni guide and inspire you
throughout this highly challenging and life-changing Executive MBA

Committing to the experience

Your Executive MBA runs alongside your
work. Its a demanding schedule, requiring
commitment, drive and motivation,
especially so if family life has to be fitted
in, too. Your timetable is dependent on
where you choose to study and parts one
and two also mean making arrangements
to complete modules such as electives
and the International Assignment.
In addition to timetabled learning, you
should allow for about 20 hours of study
outside the classroom.
Support sytems
To support you throughout this intensive
experience, dedicated programme
managers, based in London and Dubai,
help you benefit as much as possible
from School facilities and events, and
ensure you make the most of your time
both socially and academically.
The Schools intranet can be globally
accessed and offers selected course
materials, library catalogues, faculty
research, discussion forums and
electronic journals. It is also a valuable
networking tool connecting you with other
members of the School community.
Global community
With excellent international transport links
and a timetable that maximises working
and learning time, our London and Dubai
locations are ideal for commuters from
Europe, the Middle East and beyond.
Approximately one third of students live
outside the UK and the UAE, and commute
to London and/or Dubai for classes.

Your schedule

LONDON

DUBAI
Part 1 Core courses

Consecutive Fridays and Saturdays

of alternative weeks

Monthly four or five-day modules

usually Wednesday Saturday

Part 2 Electives/International Assignment

Dictated by schedule/
elective flexibility

Dictated by schedule/
elective flexibility

People often ask me if it was worth

commuting from San Diego to London
Business School every other week, I feel it
was one of the most important decisions Ive
made for my career and personal growth. The
professors, classmates and course enable you
to learn, apply and make an immediate positive
impact on your company and on yourself.
Alexander Sultan (American), EMBA (London) 2007, Senior Advisor, KPMG

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It is difficult to fit an EMBA into whats

likely to be an already busy life and it
cannot be achieved without a great deal of
understanding especially from a spouse
or partner. The fact that the programme
happens around work and life, however,
means that you never lose context and it is
easy to apply the learning very quickly and
to return to class with an insight to offer.

Career impact

Organisation benefits

Give yourself a genuine edge to progress your career from

the moment you start your Executive MBA. Studying while
you work puts your knowledge to use immediately

The Executive MBA gives sponsoring organisations the

opportunity to invest in their exceptional managers and
develop their ability to navigate future challenges

Whether your goal is to progress within

your organisation, take on new or
global responsibilities, or pursue an
entrepreneurial venture, this programme
gives you the skills and confidence
to succeed. You see the evidence
instantaneously as you apply each new
skill or piece of knowledge back in the
workplace, judge its relevance to you and
your organisation and build on whats
most valuable.

Sponsoring an employee on the

Executive MBA is a major investment.
Those selected to apply will be
high-calibre individuals who have
demonstrated strong leadership skills
or potential within their organisation.

During the programme, you may well take

on more senior levels of responsibility
as your leadership and managerial
abilities are improved and refined an
empowering start to moving your career
in the direction you want.
Realise your investment
On completion of the degree, your
range of skills, approach to decisionmaking, ideas, connections and insights
ensure youre ready to make a dynamic
career shift. Representing an incredible
return on investment, London Business
School alumni achieve remarkable
success and typically increase their
salary by 53% just three years after
graduating.*
But it is more than the financial return that
resonates. Students call the experience
transformational as you continue to
benefit from the Schools reputation,
recognition and global networks well
beyond your time on campus.
Career Services
During the programme, youll work
with a dedicated coach from our
Career Services team to identify the
best possible ways to achieve your

career goals and support your career

development. Whether you want to go
further in your current organisation, or
explore alternative opportunities, we can
advise on your next steps.
A full series of workshops, lectures and
group work complement your career
coaching. Available in both London and
Dubai, the sessions equip you with:
a stronger awareness of what you want
to achieve in your career
advice on putting together an
outstanding CV
practical networking skills
increased confidence and tips for
interviewing
a good knowledge of working with
head-hunters or recruiters
a thorough understanding of how to
progress your career
As part of your career support, we offer
a valuable calendar of networking events
with students, alumni, potential recruiters
and influential guest speakers. These
events provide vital exposure to a variety
of avenues and contacts. Additionally,
you have online access to recommended
reading on all aspects of career planning
and career management, as well as a
bank of job postings.
Alumni Career Services
This dedicated service offers you
support regardless of your career stage,
circumstances or geographic location.
Whether youre actively looking for a job
or you simply want to keep in touch with
the market, the Alumni Job Board and
the Alumni CV Database are invaluable
resources for your continued professional
development.

*Financial Times EMBA Survey, 2013.

Right Up Down Left by Sylvia Moritz

There are many opportunities for students and
it may feel like a maze of confusion until they find
their own voice. Staircases and corridors show the
Schools departments and the students journey
towards their individual goals.
Read about the Find Your Voice art project on p2.

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The Executive MBA develops and

accelerates this potential with intense
focus and support and the benefits to
your organisation are immediate.
Make your case
Ensure that your business case clearly
demonstrates how the rigorous and relevant
content of the Executive MBA programme
will enable you and your organisation to
meet the key objectives and challenges
facing your business.
Executive MBA students can clearly show
benefits from the earliest stages of the
programme, bringing back knowledge
and perspectives from the programme
and their fellow students. Signal to your
organisation that you are serious about
your development, and highlight where the
programmes content, the academic and
softer skills development, and the structure
will enable you to achieve this.
The case for sponsoring an employee to
take the Executive MBA is compelling.
We have a sample business case for
guidance when going to your employer.
Visit www.london.edu/emba/fees/

Key benefits for your employer:

L
 eading management education
brings powerful expertise and new
thinking to your organisation.
P
 ractical content brings immediate
benefits as you apply what you learn
from week one.
E
 xposure to other industry players and
their experiences presents insights on
how to tackle challenges enabling greater
creativity and motivation.
Y
 ou are better equipped to reach
your full potential and drive your
organisation forward.
C
 onduct a focused analysis on a
major challenge facing your
organisation and make
recommendations through the
optional in-company project.
T
 he annual Employers Evening is
an opportunity for all sponsoring
organisations and their employees to
meet and discuss topical business
issues with leading faculty members.
B
 uild global business networks many of
the Schools events and conferences are
open to guests from your organisation,
alumni, corporate partners and faculty.
To find out more about recruiting London
Business Schools world-class talent, visit
www.london.edu/recruitourtalent/

I recently moved to a broader consulting role

and Im quite certain that the London Business
School education, combined with my prior
experience, helped recruiters to notice me.
Chris OBrien (American), EMBA (London) 2012, Manager, KMPG

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The alumni view

Where does an Executive MBA at London Business
School lead? Well let some of our graduates tell you

My role with the Executive Council in Abu

Dhabi involves performance reporting
across areas including health, education
and infrastructure. Theres also a focus on
planning; Abu Dhabi is rapidly expanding,
and managing these areas is challenging
and exciting. It was this that led me to
apply for the EMBA programme. I knew
of the Schools strong ranking and wanted
to continue working while I studied.

The programme changed my perspective.

In lectures, Id suddenly realise I could
improve my approach and start thinking
about how Id manage situations
differently in the office. I also got a huge
rush listening to guest speakers, many of
whom were successful entrepreneurs.

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Lidia Chmel (Russian),

EMBA (London) 2012,
Founder and CEO, Mamas Dream club

My career started out very differently

I was as a professional handball
player in Denmark but by the age of
25, Id decided to move towards an
entrepreneurial career path.

After 13 years in finance, I wanted a

change and I needed a broader cross
section of knowledge and skills to help
me. The confidence boost I got from
London Business Schools EMBA
programme certainly provided this.

The programme reignited my

entrepreneurial spirit. I created GoViral
which was bought five years later by AOL,
which then purchased The Huffington
Post. The CEO and founder of the title
asked me to develop a strategy to roll
out the brand internationally, and now
as CEO of The Huffington Post, I am in
the process of executing the strategy,
focusing on opening in new markets,
developing video content and verticals.

Many courses stand out, such as

Developing Effective Managers and
Organisations, which explored leadership,
decision-making and creative problem
solving. It changed how I think my
thinking is now more structured, and I find
it easier to mobilise individuals. This has
resulted in a more consistent, collective
approach that has empowered my team.

My challenge is to build great things and

help The Huffington Post to become
a global media brand, by applying the
sound knowledge and frameworks that
I gained on the EMBA programme.

The programme changed my perspective

again and again. In lectures Id realise I had
been using the wrong approach to a situation
and immediately started thinking about how I
would deal with it differently back in the office.
Zeina El Kaissi (Lebanese), EMBA (Dubai) 2012,
Senior Project Manager, General Secretariat of the Executive Council in Abu Dhabi

Id never
have had the
courage to
start my own
company
without the
EMBA.

Jimmy Maymann (Danish),

EMBA (London) 2005,
CEO, The Huffington Post

I spent five years at advertising firm Leo

Burnett, and it was during this period that
I completed the Executive MBA at London
Business School. How you work with
cases and apply the tools is a real eyeopener and extremely useful. Significant
value was gained in discovering the
fundamental dynamics of my character
I am good at deciding where to focus
my time. And with my job, family and a
huge workload, I really had to prioritise
and become laser-focused on the things
that mattered. Developing these critical
skills equipped me to progress to the next
stage of my career.

The programme has helped me develop

my leadership and change-management
skills. Studying alongside other
experienced professionals from a range of
industries was intensely thoughtprovoking, and we all contributed our
experiences and challenged each other.

Both the London and Dubai schedules

are packed with lectures, guest speakers,
coaching, and networking events and
I loved every minute. The experience
provides concrete business benefits, too;
I now have a much stronger knowledge
base across economic, finance and
accounting, so Im better equipped to
manage government budgets and
expenses. Understanding how businesses
succeed has enabled me to provide better
public sector policies and initiatives, and
to employ more efficient methodologies.

How you
work with
case studies
and apply the
tools was a
real eyeopener.

I expanded my business toolkit, but

where Id expected a solely academic
experience, I also found practical support
of my personal and career development.
Discussions and assignments made me
think deeply about my goals and values,
encouraging me to focus on the impact
that my work has.
Id never have had the courage to start
my own company without the EMBA.
Exploring case studies and hearing from
guest speakers who had founded their
own companies showed me that it was
possible to change direction and still
be successful. Understanding general
management was also a revelation.
Now I deal with a lot of third parties
and, with limited resources, I find myself
regularly referring to my Negotiation and
Bargaining course. The practical tools
and strategies I learned help me negotiate
better conditions, prices and deals for all
concerned. My skills have already saved
me lots of money in small and major deals.
Timetabled on Fridays and Saturdays,
the format allowed me to combine family,
work and other commitments. I expected
a lot from the EMBA, but the programme
delivered that, and more.

Our programmes
How to apply

London Business School can boost your capabilities

and potential at every stage of your career

The application process

1

Our rigorous admissions process ensures that you will

be studying alongside a diverse group of talented,
high-potential achievers. We are looking for people
with the right balance of managerial experience,
interpersonal skills and academic ability

Who are we looking for?

We seek people who are high-potential
achievers, with the right balance of unique
qualities and a proven track record of
managerial experience, interpersonal skills
and academic ability. To be short-listed
for interview, you must demonstrate the
following:
competency in the management of
people, projects, budgets, clients and/
or processes over a sustained period
exposure to international and diverse
teams, and a keen interest in pursuing
a career with an international context
a strong motivation for undertaking
an Executive MBA
an undergraduate degree awarded
by a recognised university, or other
equivalent professional qualification
a good GMAT/GRE score
Come and meet us
The Admissions Committee looks for
evidence that you have fully researched
the programme. Attending an information
event is a great way to learn more
and to meet with staff, students and
alumni. These events include monthly
insight evenings at our London campus,
events in cities around the world, EMBA
programme Q&A sessions and Masters
experience days. For more details, visit
www.london.edu/emba/events/
If you are unable to attend an information
event or you have any questions about
the programme or application process,
please contact us. We can also arrange
for you to speak to, or meet with, a
member of the Executive MBA team or an
EMBA alumnus.
London team
Email: emba@london.edu
Tel: +44 (0)20 7000 7505
Dubai team
Email: embadubai@london.edu
Tel: +971 440 193 01
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The Executive MBA

is as challenging as
it is rewarding, and
there will be necessary
sacrifices for you to
make. As such, it is
critical that you gain
the understanding of
your family, employer,
colleagues and
friends before you
fully commit to such a
rigorous programme.
Brett Hunter, Senior Recruitment and
Admissions Manager (London)
Fees
The programme fee includes tuition,
course materials, essential core course
textbooks, and hotel accommodation and
catering for the compulsory International
Assignment and two core residential
modules studied in London. An additional
fee is payable for the optional International
Assignment and some elective course
materials. For full information on fees, visit
www.london.edu/emba/fees/
Funding
Many, but not all, Executive MBA students
are fully or partially funded by their
employers. If you are not being sponsored
by your company, you may be eligible to
apply for a scholarship. We offer a limited
number of partial scholarships each year.
For more information on your funding
options visit: www.london.edu/emba/fees/

Applications are completed online.


You
can save your work as you go
over several sessions, to ensure you
prepare a well thought-out
application. For more information
and to begin your application:
www.london.edu/emba/apply/
 ou will need all of the following
Y
items ready to accompany your
completed application:
 three application essays
one-page CV
two reference forms,
submitted online
official academic transcripts
or certificates
GMAT/GRE score
English language certificate
(where relevant)
application fee
In exceptional cases, the GMAT or

GRE
can be waived. We will
consider GMAT waivers for
candidates whose work experience,
professional status or prior degree/
training indicates a high level of
analytical or quantitative ability.
Please note that GMAT waivers are
rare, and are only given to
candidates with a suitable level of
seniority. The Admissions
Committee decides on a
candidates eligibility for a GMAT
waiver in all cases.
There are two intakes each year
(January and September), and
applications are accepted on a
rolling basis, with recommended
deadlines posted online. It is vital
that you manage the timing of your
application carefully as, the sooner
you apply, the sooner you receive
a decision and can plan your
schedule with your organisation,
colleagues and family.

Once we receive all elements of

your application, we let you know
whether youve been short-listed
for interview. Following your
interview, the Admissions Committee
reviews your entire application.
Most decisions are made within
six to eight weeks of receipt of a
completed application.

Duration / Format / Primary study location

Recent
graduate

Early
career

Midcareer

Senior
management

Masters in Management
12 months / Full-time / London
For recent graduates with up to two years
full-time postgraduate work experience.
MBA
15-21 months / Full-time / London
For those seeking a vertical shift in their
career path, to change industry or job
function, or develop the tools for an
entrepreneurial future.
Masters in Finance
10-16 months / Full-time / London
22 months / Part-time / London
Advance or change your specialist area
within the world of finance.
Executive MBA
20 months / Study while working
full-time / London or Dubai
Accelerate your career into general
management or move beyond your
current technical or functional specialism.
EMBA-Global Americas and
Europe
20 months / Study while working
full-time / London and New York
For dynamic, mid-career managers and
professionals who are highly
ambitious and have, or aspire to have,
transnational responsibilities.
EMBA-Global Asia
20 months / Study while working
full-time / Hong Kong
For dynamic, globally focused executives
and managers wishing to deepen their
understanding of Western and Eastern
business practices.
Sloan Masters in Leadership
and Strategy
12 months / Full-time / London
Designed to prepare experienced senior
managers for their next career challenge.
Executive Education
Our portfolio offers both open enrolment
and company-specific programmes.
Open programmes range from two days
to four weeks and cover HR, general
management, finance, leadership,
strategic marketing and strategy.

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London Business School

Regents Park
London NW1 4SA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7000 7000
Fax: +44 (0)20 7000 7001
www.london.edu
A Graduate School of the University of London

London Business School

Dubai International Financial Centre
Centre of Excellence
The Gate Village
Building 2, Level 3, P.O. Box 506630
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 440 193 01
Fax: +971 440 193 30