I suspect that the tangible information that you gain from the top business schools is quite similar, but the networks that you make during your study and the intangible input that you gain from your fellow students sets a truly international environment like London Business School apart from the rest.--strategy
I enjoyed the LBS experience. For me the classmates were extraordinary and one of the most important assets. I learned from them and kept some of them as friends. In academic terms, the first year was a very good shake-up. A lot of business issues started to have more sense and I ended up with good tools to use immediately in my decisions. During the second year the focus on the electives helped me to readdress my vision and set my new 5-year business objectives.--Operations
Given that I work in the London area, LBS is the best program available. Also, the international profile of the program was very appealing vs. a purely "U.S.-centric" degree had I attended a school in the U.S.--Finance
The London Business School is not just about receiving and digesting information. It is instead about intellectual stretch and, with that, the enjoyment and satisfaction of achieving goals alongside colleagues undertaking the same journey in an intellectually exceptional environment.--Strategy
It's an investment in future and one should not look only at immediate job prospects but providing a lifelong edge over the competition and standing out from the crowd.--Other
High quality of recruitment meant that I learned as much from my fellow students as I did from the program itself. Exorbitant fees and a high GMAT requirement are pretty good at "self-selection." An alternative program may not have the same quality of participants. Also, I think in the long term, the reputation of the school is paramount.--Supply Chain
London Business School is truly international not only in its student-body but also in its approach to teaching. A great education from an academic perspective and a wonderful life-enriching experience.--Marketing
[Faculty strengths/weaknesses?] Strengths included ability to manage group dynamic and bring out the best comments from fellow students while teaching key areas. The main weakness was the lack of experience of some faculty of teaching to larger groups including students with significant knowledge and experience.--Finance
[Faculty strengths/weaknesses?] Some had more relevant industry experience than others, which added to the richness of classroom discussions. Others (a minority) were from a purely academic background and as such, found it difficult sometimes to relate to practical applications of theory. In general, EMBA instructors understand the unique pressures that EMBA students experience through divergent work, family, and study commitments, but this is not always the case. --Marketing
[Faculty strengths/weaknesses?] The instructors at London Business School were the same professors as in the full-time program. They really seemed to enjoy teaching, particularly the EMBAs, and were very accessible. Essentially what made them unique was that they really cared about us as people and students.--Accounting
[Faculty strengths/weaknesses?] They were generally good at synthesizing large amounts of information into digestible chunks; managed class participation brilliantly, which is of enormous value in executive MBAs, given the backgrounds of the students. Only a couple were being too academic, but that was for the "drier" subjects.--strategy
[Changes to program?] I think more debates in class would help people to speak out. I can't overestimate how important it is to convey and discuss ideas in public for middle and senior managers. The school puts special effort on leadership, but I think some workshops may be helpful.--Operations
[Changes to program?] Some faculty appeared to assign reading for the sake of it whereas others would prescribe "essential texts" with optional background reading, which I think was more appropriate for the EMBA program where workload varies according to the combination of work and school.--Supply Chain
[Corporate support] At my current company, I have received little benefit and no increase in salary as a result of the program and there has been little interest in, or support of, what I have been doing. This is a shame as it means I will have to leave a company I like to get the full benefit.--Other
Amongst other things, an EMBA is about gaining a comprehensive understanding of many different aspects of business to broaden a students horizons and lessen their reliance on advisors. Above all it should help to build a network that will enable the graduate to outperform in their chosen career and that will endure... an EMBA is for life.--Strategy
LBS provided an excellent program that vastly exceeded my expectations. The two compulsory field-study weeks were a superb way to experience working in teams under pressure, working in a different cultural environment, and putting a lot of the business skills learnt during the program into practice.--Marketing
Overall an excellent program with leading faculty, good resources, and a dedicated team of support staff. I would readily recommend the LBS EMBA program to personal friends and colleagues.--Finance
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