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2004 FULL-TIME MBA PROFILE
University of London
London Business School
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PROGRAM BASICS & REQUIREMENTS
Core MBA curriculum last revised
| 2004 |
| Accelerated MBA program offered? | Yes |
| Average number of students in a core class | 74 |
| Average number of students in an elective class | 53 |
Graduation requirements:
- Students are required to complete international experience
- Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
- Students are required to be fluent in more than one language by graduation
- Students must complete a company-specific project and present results to relevant parties
- -Shadowing Project: Students are required to shadow an individual in an organizational setting.
-Students must participate in soft skills training.
-Students must maintain an acceptable level of academic performance.
TEACHING METHODS
Teaching Methods:
| Case study | 33% |
| Distance learning (videoconferencing, Web-based learning) | 5% |
| Experiential learning | 10% |
| Lecture | 33% |
| Simulations | 5% |
| Team projects | 14% |
| Other | n/a |
| Description: The learning experience is made up or a range of diverse methods. Many classes use case studies from around the world to bring cutting edge theory to life. Class participation and lively debate are also key elements of the London Business School MBA.
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SCHOOL CONCENTRATIONS
Full-time MBAs may concentrate in the following subjects:
Change Management
Entrepreneurship
Finance
General Management
International Business
Manufacturing and Technology Management
Marketing
Strategy
AREAS OF STUDY & ELECTIVES
The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Entrepreneurship
Finance
International Business
Marketing
Strategy
Number of elective courses (not multiple sessions of same course) available in the past academic year: 62
New electives added in the past academic year:
Global Marketing
Hedge Funds
Marketing Performance Assessment and Planning
The New Rules of Strategy
Trading and Financial Market Structure
Electives course catalog
JOINT-DEGREE PROGRAMS
Joint-degree programs offered to full-time students:
n/a
OTHER B-SCHOOL DEGREE PROGRAMS
Other degree programs offered through the B-school:
Master of Finance
Sloan Fellowship
B-SCHOOL FACULTY
| Full-time faculty in residence over past academic year | 92 |
| Adjunct or visiting faculty in residence over past academic year | 35 |
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| Tenured professors | 42 |
| Of those, what percentage are: |
| | Female | 2% |
| Underrepresented minorities: 1 | n/a |
| Members of company boards/ directors of boards of advisors | 45% |
| Have owned a business | n/a |
(1) Defined as U.S. citizens who are African American, Hispanic American, and Native American. Asian
Americans are not included in the minority percentage.
STUDENT LIFE
Editor's note: While the B-school may not have an active club in an area that interests you, the greater university system may.
B-school has active professional clubs in the following areas:
Biotech/Health care
Consulting
Corporate Social Responsibility/NetImpact
Energy Club; Real Estate Club
Entrepreneurship
Environmental
Finance
High Tech
India Business Forum
Investment Banking
Marketing
Media & Entertainment
New Media
Nonprofit
Student Investment Fund
VC/ Private Equity
B-school has active networking clubs in the following areas:
Film Club; London 2012 Club
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual
Hispanic Student Organization
International Club
North America, France, Israel, Middle East, Spain, Asia, Italy, Korea, Africa, Latin America
Partners/Family
Public Speaking; Regional clubs: Germany/Switzerland/Austria, India, Japan, Central Asia
Volunteer
Wine
Women in MBA
Religious organizations active on campus:
n/a
Active intramural sports teams:
Basketball
Chess; Meditation; Sailing; Salsa; Squash
Cricket
Golf
Outdoor Activities
Rowing
Rugby
Running/Track
Ski
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis; Ultimate Frisbee
Women's Soccer & Touch Rugby; London Business School Summer Camp
| Event | Month | Location |
MBA games or sports contests against rival B-schools:
Soccer tournament
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Mar. |
New Hampshire: Dartmouth |
Rugby tournament
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Apr. |
North Carolina: Fuqua |
MBAT (European MBA Tournament)
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June |
Paris: ISA |
Sailing regatta
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July |
Southampton, UK |
TECHNOLOGY
| Wireless network in main B-school buildings | Yes |
| University's investment in technology within the B-school over the past three years | $7,350,000 |
Technology changes made over the past three years:
Investment emphasis in technology infrastructure focuses on the creation of a resilient, robust & flexible infrastructure to provide a platform for delivery of services 24x7 to our extended community. Portal is available to students, faculty, staff and alumni, provides secure access to an extensive range of services including library databases and networking tools, such as discussion boards, address book and clubs functionality. Portal also hosts "Courses Online" (materials/learning tools).
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