The 2015 edition of the QS World University Ranking by Subject released in April 2015 features a new ranking of world’s top universities for business and management. According to the latest release, London Business School is the No 1B-school for business and management.
The QS ranking features the world’s top universities in 36 individual subjects, based on academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact. Accordingly the overall institution is ranked, rather than an individual programme. The ranking features top 100 business schools and puts London Business School at the first place followed by Harvard Business School at the second place and INSEAD at the third position.
About London Business School (LBS)
London Business School is one of the world’s most renowned and elite business schools and is the only non-US business school to be highly ranked in the world for the full-time MBA programme. LBS is located in London which is home to 12000 firms, 264 foreign banks, 618 legal firms and over 75% of the global companies based in the city. London is a global hub for commerce, finance, science, the arts and media. A rich heritage and multiculturalism in London makes it an ideal location for business and management education.
London Business School MBA
An MBA from London Business School is a life changing experience. The LBS MBA is a flexible programme which can be completed in 15, 18 or 21 months and can be customized to meet your individual career needs. The internationally acclaimed LBS MBA was attended by students from 65 nationalities last year. You get the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, learn a foreign language, connect to the real London business experience, and immerse yourself in a global business experience and much more through the London Business School MBA.
LBS Highlights
- International Exchange
- Summer Consulting Programme
- Entrepreneurship Summer School
- Global Business Experience
- Flexibility and Custom Designed Programme
- Internship opportunities at major companies in London
- Scholarships for Indian nationals ; separate scholarships for Indian women
LBS MBA Programme
The MBA programme at London Business School is made up of core and elective courses, global business learning, international exchange and other simulating modules. The programme is highly flexible and customization is included. The first year prepares candidates to face professional challenges they are most likely to face as a general manager. The 2nd year is built around global business experiences and studying electives.
Learning Experience at London Business School
Faculty –led lectures, Study Groups, company visits to London based organizations, Guest speakers and individual preparation, are key features of the learning method at London Business School. Group study helps building team spirit and can prepare you for challenges facing while working in a team. Company visits are a core part of the programme. Such visits help you understand real business challenges and how the companies approach the challenges. Past company visits include Amazon, Coca Cola, Bank of England among others.
Global Business Experience (GBE)
The GBE is a unique highlight of the programme. MBA students are pushed to unfamiliar locations to get a better understanding of different cultures and industries. Locations of past GBE include India, Turkey, South Africa, China and USA. The GBE week consists of guest speakers, faculty lectures, site visits, workshops and much more.
International Exchange
The international exchange is only available to students completing the programme in 18 or 21 months. This module gives you the opportunity to grow your global network, know a different culture, develop global business perspective and much more. London Business School’s global exchange partners are located in Europe, Asia and Australia, USA and Canada and Latin America. Some popular schools involved in global exchange with students from LBS are HEC Paris, IESE Spain, IIM Bangalore, ISB, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, CEIBS China, NUS Singapore, MIT USA, Wharton USA, Rotman Canada, IAE Argentina.
Learn a new language
MBA students at London Business School are allowed to take up a foreign language course to hone their linguistic skills. You can choose from among 15 different languages including Hindi, Mandarin, Hebrew, Spanish and many more. For students already having knowledge of a second language, grab the opportunity to learn a third or a fourth language.
Internship
Internship opportunities are available to the students and majority of the students have access to a large number of companies and organizations through the London Business School’s Career Services Team. Almost 91% accepted job offers with the employers they interned in the last session.
Electives at London Business School
Choose a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 12 subjects from among 70 electives that will prepare you for a solid career ahead. You can select electives from different subject areas according to your career needs. Few popular electives include Securities Analysis and Financial Modelling; Global Capital Markets and Currencies; World Economy: Problem and Prospects; Credit Risk; International Finance; Supply Chain Management; Project Management; Managing Healthcare; Social Media and Internet marketing; Negotiation and Bargaining; Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets and many more.
Class Profile
Class Size: 411; Female Students: 36%, Average GMAT: 700; Non-UK students: 88%; Average Work Experience: 5 years
Eligibility for Admission
An undergraduate degree; 3 years bachelor’s degree from India accepted
A minimum 2 years of work experience which includes strong managerial and leadership expertise required
Admission Deadline
Gear up for the admission for the upcoming intake. Admission notifications will be announced shortly.
Fees and Scholarships
Tuition Fees for the MBA starting in August 2015 is £67,750. Fees are subject to change for the next intake.
Wide varieties of scholarships are available and are awarded to candidates who apply in the early rounds. Some popular scholarships are London Business School Fund Scholarship, The Monica and Navin Valrani Scholarship for Indian women and The Vodafone Group Foundation Scholarships for residents of India and Asia-Pacific.
Careers
93% of MBAs from London Business School accepted job offers within 3 months of graduation. Highest number of recruits were seen in the corporate sector (40%) which includes Internet/E-Commerce, Healthcare, Retail, Energy etc. 32% of the graduates were placed in the consulting sector and 28% of the recruits were seen in the finance sector. With almost 75% of the top global companies located in London, majority of the students (48%) were placed in UK in 2014.Mean base salary of a LBS graduate was recorded to be USD 119,225 (approx INR 76 lakhs)
Major recruiters include McKinsey and Company, The Boston Consulting Group, Amazon, Bain & Company and Citi.
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