Masters in Management

& Global MiM

12 months in London full-time
24 months in London and Shanghai full-time
A unique experience.

Invest in your future

Kick-start your career with a Masters in Management
from London Business School. Its location in the heart of a
global business capital, offers unmatched opportunities to
shape your career.
As a recent graduate, you may already have career goals
set out in your mind. Or perhaps you are still considering
what route, role and environment will best suit you in the
business world. Either way, global recruiters will recognise
those candidates who can hit the ground running with the
skills and mind-set primed for leadership and the fastmoving business world.

Contents
Time to aim high
Designed for world-class candidates
The Masters in Management experience
Power your learning
Set your career path
Beyond the classroom
Introducing the Global MiM
East meets West
The Global MiM experience
The alumni view
Take the next step
Our programmes

Connecting art and business

The dynamic artwork in this brochure was created by students at

Camberwell School of Arts for the Find Your Voice competition, launched
by London Business School to represent visually the embodiment of the
Schools aim: to give every student a voice and the opportunity to make
their mark on the world. From the works submitted, 30 were selected by a
joint panel of judges to be exhibited at London Business Schools
Regents Park campus, and used across its communications.
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London Business School is a leader in the field of

business education; top-ranked for its programmes by
Bloomberg Businessweek and the Financial Times; with a
faculty acclaimed for its academic excellence and industry
experience; a student body drawn from all continents; a
campus alive with student and alumni clubs, professional
and social events that will build your network and enrich
your world view and personal development.
Prepare yourself for an ambitious and fulfilling future. The
12 months you spend on London Business Schools
Masters in Management will be one of the best
investments you ever make.
New in 2015: Global MiM
Launching in September 2015, this two-year double
degree programme is delivered jointly by London
Business School and Fudan School of Management. Gain
exposure to Western and Eastern business practices and
power your learning through a unique combination of core
and elective courses, taught in London and Shanghai (see
page 16 for more information).

See London open up

The view along the
River Thames takes in the
citys consumer centre
to the west and financial
heartland to the east.

Time to aim high

London Business Schools academic excellence,
real-world connections, global diversity and pivotal
location give you outstanding advantages

Like the city of London itself, the more

you put into the Masters in Management,
the more you get back. Both are fertile
grounds for discovery. This culturally
diverse capital is home to more than
300 nationalities, its where 75% of the
worlds top 500 businesses have a base
and where top recruiters come to find the
most accomplished candidates. It affords
unparalleled access to all kinds of business
environments, from global corporations
to start-ups, in every field imaginable.
Combined with the learning experience
and campus life of London Business
School, theres no better place to shape
your career and your future.
Our Masters in Management is a
one year, practice based degree taught
in a postgraduate business school,
with a professional atmosphere. On
campus, youll encounter high-achieving
students and alumni at every stage of
their career, providing you with unique
networking opportunities.
Flexible, practical learning
First, the fundamentals. We equip
you with the frameworks, tools and
techniques you need to build your
business skill set in the key areas
of accounting, economics, finance,
marketing, leadership, strategy, and
management analysis and systems.

Surrounding your core studies is a host

of complementary activities. You benefit
from a mentoring scheme provided by
MBA and MiF students and alumni
working in the worlds top organisations.
Its an invaluable way for you to hear from
those with more career experience, about
particular industries and roles. School
events are largely student-organised, with
conferences attracting globally recognised
speakers from politics and finance to sport
and entertainment, who share their insights
on business, success and leadership. The
many social and professional clubs add yet
another dimension of thriving School
activity, where you can meet enthusiastic
students from other programmes.
Our Career Centre are there to support you
as you define your goals and prepare for
your job search. Youll take forward a plan
for your personal development that gives
you the practical and soft skills you need to
succeed in business. Career events
throughout the year attract leading
recruiters and global companies, such as
American Express, Google, McKinsey &
Company and Amazon.

London is an incredible financial and

commercial capital. I would certainly not have
had all the opportunities to visit top companies
and attend interviews if I had been based
anywhere else.
Christopher Saul (British), MiM2010, Strategy Analyst, Avios

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London Business Schools

Masters in Management is a life-changing
journey that will transform your future career.

Through tutorials, lectures, group work,

case studies and in-the-field experience,
you acquire not just sound academic
knowledge but perspective and context,
too.

Leila Guerra, Executive Director, Early Career Programmes,

Masters in Management

75%

Meet the world

on your Masters
in Management

of top 500 global companies based in

the city

100%
of leading financial institutions
represented

41

300+
languages spoken

nationalities on the programme

15.5m

40%

visitors each year

Learn from world-class faculty
Our acclaimed faculty is drawn
from more than 30 countries and
produces highly respected, groundbreaking research. Many consult to
financial institutions, corporations and
government agencies. Their experience
keeps them closely in step with business
developments, which they share and
further illuminate with students in class.

female intake

95%

international students

31

countries represented by
our faculty

40,000+
alumni across 150 countries

A London rsum

Business and study experiences

Within a few kilometres of the campus
is the City and its incredible business
diversity. We make full use of this, taking
you inside companies such as Google,
Blackstone and Universal Music Group,
to find out what makes them tick and
hear from key personnel. Overseas trips
offer another academic angle focusing on
various business themes, in destinations
such as Silicon Valley, Milan, Munich,
Shanghai and Paris.

A capital city for students

Life in London never stops. Whatever your
interests, you are brilliantly served here
with galleries, theatres, concert venues,
bars and restaurants. The city is home to
13 professional football teams. Its made
up of historic and urban enclaves, is open
to new influences, offers you countless
cuisines, parks in every locale, and easy,
direct transport links to the rest of the
country, Europe and beyond.

1000+
tech start-ups formed every month

264
foreign banks

80%
of the worlds metal trading

4
UNESCO World Heritage sites

240+
museums and galleries

180+
theatres

150+
public parks

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Where do you come from?

Class of MiM2015 intake.

5%

5%

UK

North America

Designed for
world-class
candidates

50%
Europe
(excluding UK)

2%

Latin America

Our Masters in Management attracts the

highest performers from around the world
with the energy, drive and capability to make
a difference

20%

2%
Africa/
Middle East

Eastern Asia

15%
Southeast Asia

The business world is expanding. Social

enterprise, emerging markets, new
industries, roles and specialisms; the
opportunities in which to find a niche
and make an impact are immense, the
prospects thrilling.

Certain qualities mark you out as an ideal

candidate: youre dynamic, open-minded,
thrive on putting new ideas into practice,
can collaborate with a diverse, enthusiastic,
questioning peer group and are willing to
share your own experiences.

As a recent graduate, with less than one

year of postgraduate business experience
or fewer than two years in a non-traditional
business role, youre on the cusp of your
first career move. Youre after a fast-track
environment that will propel your abilities
and ambitions to a new level.

Wide-ranging backgrounds
Our Masters in Management students
come from diverse study disciplines
including business administration,
engineering, languages, mathematics,
history, neurobiology, literature,
economics, law, and music. Their
professional experience has spanned
entrepreneurial, not-for-profit and
international corporate sectors. As you
might expect from this student body,
such diversity fuels lively debate.

This programme will dare and challenge

you, take you out of your comfort zone and
help you fulfil your potential.

Undergraduate study
discipline
Our students come from hugely
diverse career backgrounds
Management / Business 25%
Accounting / Finance 21%
Economics 19%
Engineering / IT 18%
Mathematics / Sciences 5% 
Social sciences 5% 
Languages 3%
Arts 1% 
Law 1% 
Other 2%

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If you have a business background, you

may be seeking more in-depth knowledge
of how theory applies to the real world.
Or, if youre lacking business experience,
you may want a degree that helps you
transition into that world with greater
confidence and knowledge.
The combination of academic rigour and
practical context offers you the tools to
develop as a capable business practitioner,
team leader and motivator. This
programme will, without doubt, impact
your career path. Youll catch the eye of
top global recruiters and prospective
employers and put yourself on track for a
truly rewarding long-term career.

1%

Australia/
New Zealand

Without doubt, the diversity of my peer group has been the

defining experience. Everyone here represents a different
viewpoint and background, and Ive been privileged to interact
with students on other, more senior programmes as well.
Jeroen Scholte (Dutch) MiM2012, Associate Managing Consultant, MasterCard Advisors
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Cross-continent classes
With more than 40 nationalities and
49 languages spoken in a typical intake, the
exposure you have to a global environment
at London Business School is unique.
Learning like this, you absorb the cultural
nuances and alternative perspectives of
a globally diverse group a vital skill for
anyone wanting to succeed in international
business.
Wherever your first graduate role takes
you, give yourself the best chance of
success with the knowledge, networks,
outlook and ongoing support that London
Business School can provide.

The Schools
renowned
brand and
international
faculty
were key
attractions.

The
programme
exposed me
to business
in practice it
makes all the
difference.

Jeffrey Lui (British / Canadian / Chinese)

MiM2010, Consultant, Accenture

Henriette Mller (German) MiM2012,

Consultant, McKinsey & Company

After studying economics at university, I

had a solid understanding of theories but
no way to apply them in the real world.
I wanted a Masters qualification that
would give me the practical application of
business knowledge. The Schools focus
on interactive learning, career preparation,
its renowned brand and international
faculty were key attractions.

New languages and cultures have always

been part of my life, but the Masters in
Management has enabled me to meet and
work with people from all over the world.
It exposed me to business in practice,
because the faculty is tightly linked to the
global business community. Anybody can
read a text book, but real world experience
makes all the difference.

The
programme has
encouraged me
to trust my
instincts and
experiment with
new ideas.
Aaron Ganz (American) MiM2013, Senior
Financial Planning Analyst, Fox International
Channels
My career goal has always been to work in the
entertainment industry. I applied to the
Masters in Management to develop the
necessary business skills for a financial
position in this highly competitive field. The
programme has encouraged me to trust my
instincts and to experiment with new ideas
particularly in the entrepreneurial course.

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Those who thought they could ignore trends in the

global macroeconomic environment have been badly
hurt since 2007. My Masters in Management students
have the practical knowledge and analytical skills to
ensure they wont make that mistake.

The Masters in
Management experience

Hlne Rey, Professor of Economics, London Business School

Around the core courses of this programme are unique opportunities to broaden your
business experience, on campus, in London and overseas. Heres how it all fits together
Orientation and
foundations

MBA and MiF

mentoring

Accounting

Core courses
Accounting Learn fundamental concepts
behind financial accounting and how
accounts can be prepared, understood
and interpreted. Then see how they are
used in the corporate world for
shareholder equity and intercorporate
investment. Develop an overview of key
aspects and uses of management
accounting: understanding short-term
decision-making; allocating costs for
determining profitability; performance
measurement and compensation systems.
Each new concept is worked through with
practical case studies.

Marketing

V ISIT
OR
Business
Immersion
Week

Career skills

Leadership in
organisations

Economics

Core
Courses
Global
Immersion
Field Trips

Management
analysis and
systems

Strategic
analysis

Congregation

Finance

Personal
Development
Programme

Student clubs

Orientation and foundations

Begin by getting to know your classmates
and developing your teamworking skills.
Reach new heights on an outdoor
leadership programme and discover
London by visiting cultural and business
landmarks.

Economics Study the drivers of global

macroeconomic development through
the topics of national wealth, banking
structure, monetary markets, regulation
and financial crises. Look at the market
mechanics of microeconomic business
scenarios such as supply and demand,
power and pricing strategies, and
segmentation and capacity.
Finance Build technical and theoretical
know-how by understanding the
foundations of finance, with an emphasis
on applications. Discuss many of the
major financial decisions corporate
managers make, both within the firm
and in their interactions with investors.
Essential in this decision making is
the process of valuation, an important
emphasis of the course. Topics include
criteria for making investment decisions,
valuation of financial assets and liabilities,
relations between risk and return,
derivative securities (options) and mergers
and acquisitions.

Leadership in organisations Gain a global

view of the key aspects of corporate culture:
change management, working with diverse
cohorts, group and individual dynamics,
conflict, influence and negotiation. Through
practical and interactive exercises and
working with business coaches, explore
the dynamics of your study group, develop
objective viewpoints and understand how
individual behaviour can impact a team.
Marketing View business situations from
a marketing angle, important not just for
a career in marketing or consulting, but
for those in general management and
finance roles who need to understand
drivers of value and marketplace context.
Learn essential concepts, terminology,
frameworks and data analysis skills. A key
component of the course is MarkStrat,
a computer simulation which gives you
experience in developing and executing
marketing strategies. Compete in
company teams against classmates,
using long-term strategic thinking about
targeting, positioning, product design,
distribution, pricing, advertising and sales.
Management analysis and systems
Using interactive lectures and case
studies, learn and relate concepts to
real settings. Topics cover managerial
statistics including distribution and error
handling, modelling systems for financial
and operational issues, decision-making,
product mixes and capacity analysis.
Finally this course looks at portfolio
diversification, decision analysis, risk
management and hedging.
Strategic analysis Learn to use analytical
frameworks and concepts to assess
the current and future prospects of
a business by examining a range of
internal and external factors. Use different
concepts and frameworks to inform your
evaluations. Speakers, case studies
and seminars ensure understanding is
embedded in both academic principles
and practical application.

Faculty excellence
builds confidence
Arriving at London Business
School, you may have
little business experience,
but a lot of potential. Our
faculty aims to bridge that
gap through a balance
of in-depth theory and
analytical skills with practical
experience of the corporate,
government and finance
worlds.
It means students not only
learn to use technical
business tools with
confidence, but also
understand the context
and culture, and are thinkon-your-feet solution finders.
Interactive learning is one of
the most powerful ways to
take in and apply knowledge.
Youll encounter the following
teaching techniques on
this programme:
faculty-led lectures
study groups and
assignments
lectures and development
workshops
computer simulation
exercises
company site visits
individual preparation
guest speakers
discovery project
live strategy cases, working
with a company.

I built a strong foundation in business concepts and good

commercial awareness. Through involvement in clubs and events,
I was able to meet people who have accomplished great things.
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Power your learning

Electives
Masters in Management students take
two electives from the Schools main
portfolio. Electives are a highlight of
the postgraduate degree programme
and provide a diverse range of subject
areas to allow you to broaden your
understanding of the business world, or
concentrate your sphere of knowledge.
This is your opportunity to begin to
customise your degree and build the
foundations of your future career.
Elective subject areas cover Accounting,
Economics, Finance, Management
Science and Operations, Marketing,
Organisational Behaviour, and Strategy
and Entrepreneurship.

The scope, teaching and intensity of this programme make it a

masterclass in business management. Here are some highlights

Business Immersion Week

Broaden your knowledge of diverse
business environments by spending time
at contrasting organisations to understand
their sectors, cultures and structures, how
they add value, the challenges they face
and how they address them.
Visit consultancies, brand management
firms, investment banks, media empires,
entertainment multinationals and retail
giants to meet with senior managers (often
School alumni) for a company
presentation, Q&A or discussion. In teams,
you work on projects devised by the
companies and are mentored through
them by executives on our senior degree
programmes to hone a practical,
professional approach. Teams then
present their projects to the host
companies, mentors and faculty. Recent
visits include Google, Deloitte, BBC
Worldwide, CNN, Universal Music Group,
Accenture, London Stock Exchange,
Blackrock, M&C Saatchi and Canon.
Languages
An important route to success in a global
business environment is through speaking
another language, which brings with it new
perceptions and cultural insights. Therefore
a second language is an exit requirement
of the programme.
Our diverse elective options include:

Strategies
for Growth

Mergers,
Acquisitions
and Alliances

World
Economy
Problems and
Prospects

Strategic
Innovation

Personal Development Programme

Tailor a personal development plan that
builds self-awareness and improves your
skills in important non-academic areas.
Our programme aims to transform how you
see yourself as a business professional.
Workshops help develop the critically
important skills you need in the workplace:
making an impact online; good networking
and presentation skills; technical
Excel skills; creative thinking and time
management. Youll create an individual
plan for your personal development, which
is updated each term.
Career Week
This on-campus initiative allows you to
network with a wide range of recruiting
companies and businesses. Youll have
the chance to meet representatives from
companies such as JP Morgan, Nomura
and Morgan Stanley, as well as blue-chip
companies including Amazon, Facebook
and Google, and consultancies such as
McKinsey and BCG. Through the week,
career advice panels offer in-the-field views
of diverse organisations such as Sony and
LOral.

Corporate
Finance
and Capital
Markets

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Fixed
Income
Securities

Financial
Modelling

Project
Finance
Real Estate
Finance

Energy:
Markets,
Models and
Strategies

Supply Chain
Management

While we will strive to match students with their first choice of electives, we cannot guarantee it.

Financial
Engineering
and Risk
Management

Global Immersion Field Trips

These stimulating trips complement your
academic and programme experience.
Network with peers and faculty from
leading institutions in Silicon Valley, Paris,
Milan, Munich, Mumbai and Shanghai.
Meet business leaders, visit innovative,
successful companies and extend your
understanding of how business cultures
differ around the world. There are company
visits, simulations, lectures and
masterclasses, as well as cultural visits,
dinners and city tours.

You learn alongside students from other

degree programmes, in itself a valuable
opportunity to hear the views of those
with years of experience in different
business disciplines. Electives are taught
by School faculty, many of whom are
thought leaders in their field, and who
give you an inside track on the latest
areas of research and trends. Delivered
in practical and academic formats, the
elective portfolio showcases the depth
and quality of faculty research.

MBA and MiF and alumni mentoring

scheme
Advice, networking and reality checks
are readily available via this informal
and invaluable scheme. Mentors can help
you with job applications and you are
encouraged to make contact with alumni
working in your target companies to get to
know more about their working world.

Two electives have been specifically

designed for Masters in Management
students:
Entrepreneurial Management
An exciting opportunity to make your
dreams of entrepreneurship a reality.
You bring an idea and our faculty (and
other students) help you to develop, test
and trial a concept. Many of our faculty
are experienced entrepreneurs in their
own right and bring other successful
entrepreneurs to speak in class. Students
at the School have launched businesses
during their time with us, and you could
be next.

Brand
Management
Advanced
Competitive
Strategy

Credit Risk

Pricing
Strategy

Behavioural
Finance

International
Finance

Corporate Finance and Capital Markets

Corporate finance is an integral part of
any growing business, no matter what
industry you decide to pursue. Master the
world of investments and capital markets
and gain the practical skills to kick-start
your career with this elective. Perfect if
you are looking for a stepping stone into
an advanced finance elective.

Entrepreneurial
Management

Equity
Investment
Management
Pick Me Up by Sylvia Moritz
Life often depends on the decisions we make, the
paths we choose to follow, the doors we dare to open
and stairs we need to climb. London Business School
is a place for people from around the world to meet,
work and grow. The illustration represents that maze
of exploration.
Read about the Find Your Voice art project on p2

Corporate
Finance
and Capital
Markets*

Masters in Management
graduates stand out from
their peers because of their
strong analytical skills,
business acumen and
commercial awareness.

Set your career path

Rosemarie Ng, Vice President,

Graduate Recruiter, Nomura

Our Career Centre help you to find the role that fits your skills,
values and ambition, and get you noticed where it matters

The career move you make after this

programme is crucial. Our Career Centre
offer a comprehensive programme giving
you the tools you need to make your job
search focused and effective. We instil
these skills through coaching and mock
interview sessions, lectures and online
training.
In term one, on and off campus
presentations by retail and investment
banks provide opportunities to meet
with representatives to get a flavour
of their brands and their ethos. The
Schools specialists provide information
on the market and help you target your
applications. MBA and MiF students
assist with applications, covering letters
and CVs and youre encouraged to make
contact with alumni working in your target
companies to get to know more about
their working world.

Its been two years since I graduated from

LBS and I use the technical knowledge
and more particularly the soft skills I
gained during my time at LBS every day.
The School really prepared me for a career
in consulting and I absolutely love my
work. Without LBS I wouldnt be doing as
well as I am today.

employed within three months

of graduation

65,514
highest salary

36,295
mean salary

Job sector post-Masters in Management

UK 53%

Corporate sectors 35%

Europe (excluding UK) 24%

Finance 34%

Asia 15%

Consulting 31%

The Americas 2%
Australasia 1%

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Filip Nemeth (Slovakian) MiM2012,

Consultant, KPMG Advisory

97%

Africa/Middle East 5%

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The School
really
prepared me
for a career in
consulting.

Masters in
Management
2013 stats

Job location post-Masters in Management

Chido Munangagwa (Zimbabwean)

MiM2012, Analyst, JP Morgan Securities
The Career Centre do a great job of
ensuring that, when you do get that
interview, youre well prepared and
equipped with the tools to succeed.
Throughout the year I made use of the
career development programmes run by
student clubs, to sharpen my interview
technique and make sure my CV stood out.

Training in problem solving

Mock interview training and technical
interviewing skills for the consulting,
investment banking and asset
management industries
Training in effective networking with the
School community, alumni and beyond
Advice on visa and immigration for
working in different locations.

Our job search expertise offers:

Help to define your career goals
E
 xperienced career coaches and sector
professionals to guide you through the
job search and recruitment process
H
 elp developing a winning CV and
powerful cover letter
A
 dvice on the application and interview
processes
A
 ccess to recruiters from the consulting,
finance and industry sectors

The Career
Centre team
ensures youre
well equipped
to succeed at
interview.

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

Top recruiters
Accenture
AMR International
Analysys Mason
Apple
Ardian
Arla Foods
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Barclays
Bloomberg
BNP Paribas
Citi
Deloitte
Delta Partners Group
Fidelity Worldwide Investment
Fiksu
Google
Goldman Sachs
Integration Consulting

J.P. Morgan
KPMG
LOral
Lothar Bhm Associates
Louis Dreyfus
McKinsey & Company
Medallia
Morgan Stanley
Oliver Wyman
Porsche
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Roland Berger Strategy
Consultants
Tata Group
The Boston Consulting Group
UBS
Vodafone
Warner Bros.

Alumni start-ups
The practical approach of the Masters in
Management encourages you to
experiment with new ideas and develops
your entrepreneurial drive. Heres a
snapshot of successful start-ups founded
by our alumni:

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We had a passion to
create a new club the
Automotive Society.
Our idea generated a
lot of enthusiasm in
the community and
attracted students
from all programmes.
The former CEO of
Aston Martin, the CFO
of Bentley and the
Managing Director of
Top Gear all visited
campus to speak to
society members.

Life on- and off-campus.

The Schools global
community of students
provides a unique
learning environment.
Career Treks introduce
you to opportunities in
other business hubs. On
campus, hear thought
leaders talk about the
latest organisational trends
and enjoy a diverse choice
of professional and
social events.

Beyond the
classroom

The city of London will surprise you with its diversity.

Our Masters in Management will inspire you with new
ideas. And extracurricular life at School will make you
wish for more hours in the day. Heres a taste of the
wider student community in action

Thibaut Balayet (French) MiM2014,

Analyst, Integration Consulting
Take a bright and enthusiastic group of
School students with a thirst for discovery
and an array of professional and personal
passions, and you have the perfect alchemy
for vibrant campus life. The astonishing
range of activities on offer is largely studentgenerated, overseen by the Student
Association Executive Committee and
enthusiastically supported by our alumni.

As an example, the Energy Club has more

than 3000 members with diverse career
backgrounds across the energy sector.
Students develop links between the
School and the industrys key players who
attend conferences and share their ideas
and knowledge. The Consulting Club lets
you sharpen your ability to crack a case
study. Help organise the summer ball,
perform Shakespeare, swim, even climb
Everest (it has been done). And if your
particular interest isnt catered foryou
can always start a new club!

Student clubs
The heart of campus life revolves around
our clubs, which are run by students,
and exemplify the spirited and creative
thinking that runs throughout the School.
More than 80 clubs offer an exceptionally
broad and rewarding opportunity to
extend your outlook, meet and collaborate
with extraordinary contributors, and polish
your organisational, presentation and
communication skills.

Conferences, summits and forums

An unbelievable 1400 events were
organised by students in 2014-15.
Speakers and alumni visit the School to
offer their experience and insights, and
highlight trends shaping the business
landscape. These events put you in

Top speakers
Al Gore, former US Vice-President
Anthony Robb-John, Managing
Director of easyGroup
Baroness Hogg, Chairman, 3i
the company of participants across other
programmes and are a great networking
opportunity. A small sample of School
events includes the China Business Forum,
Global Energy Summit, Tech Media Summit,
Private Equity Conference, Sports Business
Conference, Asia Business Forum, Art
Investment Conference and Middle East Day.

Recent career treks include:

Swiss Industry trek with visits to: Nestl,
Schindler, Amcor, BOBST, Kuehne &
Nagel

Some of our
student clubs
Marketing
Club
Women in
Business Club
Latin
America
Club

Sailing
Club

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Asia
Club
Investment
Management
Club

Energy
Club

Film
Club

Finance
Club

Industry
Club
Entrepreneurial
Club

Retail & Luxury

Goods Club
Technology
Club

Career treks
These invaluable trips, organised by
students with the support of the Career
Centre, take you to less familiar business
cultures and environments. Explore new
industries as you visit companies and
institutions, and ask the questions youve
always wanted.

Paris Retail and Luxury Goods trek

with visits to: IFM, Carrefour, LOral,
LVMH, Fast Retailing, Galeries Lafayette,
Total, Alstom, GE, Schneider
Dublin Tech trek with visits to: Google,
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
Italian trek with visits to: Ferrari, Barilla,
Campari, Gucci, Bulgari.

Military in
Business
Club

Global voices, inspiring minds

The most dynamic speakers from around
the globe come to London Business
School (see box for previous speakers).
Through lectures, forums, conferences
and summits, you boost your learning
with insights from inspirational leaders
from the world of business, politics
and arts. Recent guest speakers have
included Pascal Cagni, former General
Manager and Vice President at Apple
and Dame Amelia Fawcett, former
Banking Executive at Morgan Stanley and
current Non-executive Chairman for The
Guardian.

Dame Amelia Fawcett, former

Banking Executive at Morgan Stanley
and current Non-executive Chairman
for The Guardian

Social trips and events

With a student body that represents the
world, trips to home countries are a
favourite activity. What better way to
discover the charms of a place than with
an insider guide? Annual fixtures include
skiing in the Alps and the MiM Cup
sporting event. On campus, Tattoo is a
lively carnival celebrating the international
make up of the School, with performances
and cuisines themed to each country. In
December, the traditional Santa Pub Crawl
(with students in Santa Claus costumes) is
an unforgettable Christmas get-together.

Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever

Herman De Bode, Former Managing

Partner, McKinsey & Co, Belgium
Kelly Leach, Managing Director of
Dow Jones & Company
Michael Bolingbroke, COO of
Manchester United
Pascal Cagni, former General
Management and Vice President,
Apple

Ravi Kant, Vice Chair, Tata Motors

Richard Hytner, Deputy Chairman
Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide and
Adjunct Associate Professor of
Marketing, London Business School
Steve Ballmer, CEO, Microsoft
Ursula Bulcke, CEO, Xerox
Corporation

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Introducing the Global MiM

New in 2015, our Global MiM offers you an unparalleled
insight into international business challenges and
prepares you for the opportunities of tomorrow.
Youre ambitious and looking to develop the skills that
will allow you to excel in todays fast-moving business
world. You have an interest in Asia and understanding
how East meets West, and are curious to explore new
cultures.
Kick start your international career and develop a two
world mind-set with the new Global MiM. This two-year
double degree programme delivered jointly by London
Business School and Fudan School of Management
provides unparalleled exposure to both Western and
Eastern business practices.
Expand your knowledge with a unique combination of
core and elective courses, taught in London and
Shanghai. Collaborating with innovative companies, you
experience business in the classroom and on
international projects, Business Immersion Weeks and
Global Immersion Field Trips, across two hemispheres.
Take the first step of your global journey with us.

Shanghai is a city like no other; a melting pot combining China of

the past, China in the process of modernisation and China of the
future. There is no other way to know Shanghai apart from being
there and experiencing it yourself.
Caryn Tan (Australian), current LBS student and former exchange student at Fudan University

Visiting Shanghai on
a Global Immersion
Field Trip was a very
practical experience.
As a Westerner with
some exposure, but
not a full understanding
of China, this helped
me see where the
country is and where it
is going.

East meets West

Prepare for global mobility and continue your
learning journey in the epicentre of Chinas
economic capital, Shanghai

Joshua Buttenhoff
(American) MiM2014,
Student, Tsinghua University, China
Our Global MiM is a two-year, practicebased degree delivered jointly by
London Business School and leading
Chinese institution, the Fudan School of
Management. Gain a two world mindset and spend one year studying in
London, followed by a further 12 months
in Shanghai. You are awarded both a
Masters in Management from London
Business School and a Masters in
International Business from Fudan School
of Management.
As one of the worlds fastest growing
economies there is no better place to build
your awareness of Asian business and
culture. Acquire vital knowledge of the
global business landscape and develop a
deep understanding of Asias business
practices.
Learn how to portray the right business
image and build your global business
perspective. Immerse yourself in a new
culture, gain unprecedented access to
Chinese companies and networks, and
experience how eastern and western
businesses forge powerful working
partnerships.
Fudan School of Management
As one of Chinas leading business schools
Fudan boasts 148 faculty members, all
of whom are outstanding leaders in their
fields of academic research. Build on the
skills you have learned in year one and
develop your global outlook of Asias
business landscape.

Benefits to you
The unique combination of core
courses and electives enables you to:
Deepen your business knowledge
and gain a unique two-world
perspective in both Europe and Asia.
Apply theory to practice in todays
fast-moving international business
environment.
Learn in London the worlds
pre-eminent business capital and
Shanghai Chinas financial hub.
Hone your skills and shape your
thinking with insights from our
world-class faculty.
Achieve the merit of a qualification
from two world-class business
education institutions.
Immerse yourself in the Chinese
market and understand the cultural
context, and legal and ethical
implications of doing business in
China.

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Why London?
75% of the worlds top 500 businesses
are based in London. With unparalleled
access to a diverse range of industries,
London Business School couldnt be
better located to connect you.
Why Shanghai?
China is one of the worlds leading
economies and Shanghai is its economic
capital. Build your Asian academic and
professional experience, gain sensitive
cross-cultural communication skills and
enhance your global vision at the Fudan
School of Management.

A Shanghai rsum
24m
population

90%
of Fortune 500 global companies
based in the city

1200+
financial institutions

215
foreign banks

6m+
overseas visitors every year

5th
Fudans School of Management is already a
leader in its field across China. Our partnership
with London Business School will draw out the
best of the management systems employed in
the East and West, aiding the development of
more capable leaders.
Dean Lu Xiongwen
Fudan School of Management

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Requirements
A strong interest in Asia.
The desire to forge a truly successful
global career.
Knowledge of Mandarin highly
recommended, but not mandatory.
Less than one year of postgraduate
corporate experience or less than
two years of non-traditional business
experience.
An undergraduate degree equivalent
to a UK 2:1 or above from any study
discipline.

tallest building in the world Shanghai

World Financial Centre

122
public parks

14
metro lines

30+
universities and colleges

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Global
Immersion
Field Trips

The Global MiM experience

Core
courses

Career
development

TERM TWO

Further your studies at Fudan School of Management and

develop the skills you need to thrive in a rapidly changing world
Project
TERM ONE

Year one:
Masters in Management

Year two:
MSc in International Business
Summer
internship

Languages

Summer internship
How you spend your summer
break between degrees
could define your career, so
make it count. During JulySeptember, you have the choice
to complete an internship.
Whether you want to build on
your existing experience, try
out a new industry, or develop
skills in a particular area, a
voluntary internship will make
your summer professionally
rewarding.

zones, and build best practice

negotiation skills to use in an
array of cultural environments.

Year two:

Business law and ethics

Deepen your understanding
of the legal and ethical
implications of doing business
in China. Through lectures,
case studies and in-depth
class discussions you take a
hands-on approach to start
solving business problems
you may face in your career.
Focus on the legal and
ethical environment, business
organisation law, FDI law and
trader law.

Core courses
Cross-culture management
Communicate successfully
in culturally diverse work
places at home and abroad.
Gain sensitive cross-cultural
writing and speaking skills,
learn how to communicate
through body language, eye
contact, personal space
and silence across different
cultures, interact effectively
with individuals in different time

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Global business
management
Gain a global perspective on
the operations of business.
Focus your learning on the
international dimensions of
strategy and apply a framework
for formulating successful
strategies in an increasingly
complex environment.

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Thesis and
defense

Electives
In addition to the two electives
you complete in your first
year, you study a further three
electives at Fudan School of
Management.
Entrepreneurship and
innovation
Technological innovation
is increasingly the source
of sustainable, competitive
advantage for firms around the
world. However, building an
organisation to successfully
and repeatedly bring
technological innovations
to market is a daunting
managerial challenge. On this
elective, you focus on the
practices and processes that
managers use to accomplish
innovation effectively.
Advanced marketing
This elective reflects on newly
emerged practical activities,
as well as research on
service marketing, customer
relationship management and

digital marketing. Develop

your knowledge of the
immature market, Chinas
fast-changing marketing
environment, and analyse
its nature and features. In
addition to this, deepen your
understanding of consumer
behaviours and learn how to
provide guidelines for strategic
decisions.
Managing the digital firm:
information systems, big
data & e-commerce
Enhance your global vision and
local knowledge of the internet
technology sector. Designed
to deepen your understanding
of the evolution and integration
of information technology in
individual life and organisations.
You gain the skills to effectively
use information technology
strategically and competitively.
The elective also addresses
the emerging e-commerce
market and various business
innovations taking place in
China.

Supply chain and logistic

management
Globalisation of the economy
and electronic commerce
has heightened the strategic
importance of supply chain and
logistics management. This
has led to new opportunities
for using supply chain and
logistics strategy, and planning
as a competitive tool. Through
practical exercises and case
studies, you formulate and
analyse supply chain and
logistic problems and learn the
importance of supply chain
finance in co-ordinating and
managing global supply chains.
Luxury brands management
This introductory elective
on fashion and luxury brand
management provides you
with a deeper insight into
the worlds fashion and
luxury industries. Develop an
understanding of the types of
business within these thriving
industries and begin to forge
your career in this field.

Electives

Language classes
Competency in Mandarin
greatly facilitates your second
academic year at Fudan
School of Management, as well
as your future career in China.
In term one you have the
opportunity to study Mandarin
at an intermediate level.
Project
The Fudan business project
lab provides you with an
experiential and dynamic
learning environment.
Working in a team you solve
business problems based on
companies needs. You may
be challenged with developing
an internationalisation
strategy, analysing a new
market entry, creating a new
business model, reviewing
sales and strategies or
organisational structure plans,
providing commercialisation
recommendations or assessing
the competitive landscape.

Global Immersion Field Trips

During the second semester,
travel to either Thailand
or Singapore on a Global
Immersion Field Trip. Corporate
visits, on-site seminars with
local corporate employers and
alumni, and academic visits
to a local university provide
yet another opportunity to
gain exposure to a different
business and cultural
environment. Meet local
students, exchange ideas and
build on your existing global
network.
Thesis and defense
Apply what you have learned
in practice to your thesis.
Working closely with mentors
you complete a thesis as part
of a company project. Your
thesis is written in English but
requires an abstract in Chinese.
Appropriate evidence is
required for the defense.

Career development
Building on your career
skills from the Masters in
Management you develop a
strong understanding of the
Asia-Pacific market and the
way business professionals
work. Keep pace with the most
recent management ideas,
macro-economic situations
and industry highlights through
forum communications with
outstanding entrepreneurs,
senior executives, scholars
and professionals from around
the world to prepare you for
the fast-moving business
world. Industry experts
facilitate individual/group
mock interviews and provide
guidance on how to negotiate
terms of job offers.

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In less than
a year, Ive
been able to
lead a global
FMCG client
project.

The alumni view

Where does a London Business School Masters in Management lead?
Well let our graduates tell you

Sandra Marichal (French), Business

Administration, EPSCI ESSEC Business
School (France) MiM2010, Strategy Director
- Business Development and Marketing,
Futurebrand.

Henry De Bennetot (French), BSc

(Hons) Management, Warwick Business
School (UK) MiM2013, Founder and
CEO, SunEos

One of the great things about this

programme was how it helped me
become responsible for my own
development. It combines highly practical
aspects with a curriculum aimed at
improving hard and soft skills in a
progressive and natural way.

Alexis Garavel (French) Engineering

Diploma, Aerospace, ISAE (France)
MiM2013, Co-founder and COO,
SunEos
Company Biography
SunEos is a FinTech venture focusing
on contactless solutions using NFC
technology. The concept offers
contactless payment in the form of a
wristband that fuses concert ticket,
cloakroom token and wallet, and allows
event-goers to pay for food and drink
without the need for cash or cards.
How did the concept for SunEos
emerge?
Henry Prior to joining the MiM I had
spent some time working in Hong Kong
where I was introduced to the local
Octopus pass. This simple travel pass
allows access to the underground and
is used to pay for food and drink in
numerous outlets. Its a fast, simple and
handy form of contactless payment and
there was definitely scope for something
similar in Europe. I needed a safety
net though, and Jurek Sikorski, LBSs
Entrepreneur in Residence, convinced
me to apply for the Incubator.
Alexis When Henry outlined his idea
it immediately struck home Id lost
credit cards and wallets at festivals
and concerts over the years, and the
wristband concept is so simple. Given
my engineering background, the fact it
was a revolutionary technical innovation,
was also very exciting.
How has LBS helped in your
entrepreneurial journey?
Henry Without the Incubator I dont
think wed have pursued the idea
there were just too many risks. The
experience has been invaluable. We

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Alexis

have office space in central London,

which would be prohibitively expensive
otherwise. The network is amazing,
the alumni and wonderful mentors
including Jane Khedair, who drafted
workshops for us on how to incorporate
a company, create a business plan, and
so on.
Alexis Its fantastic having faculty
members and guest speakers, including
Ben Hallen, the entrepeneurship
speaker, easily accessible. We
also benefitted from the support of
MBA students who helped with our
presentations.
What have you learned from starting
your own business?
Alexis Starting your own company is
probably the most exciting challenge,
but its not always fun, theres a
lot of paperwork! One tip for new
entrepreneurs dont be afraid. You
can be overwhelmed by the amount of
tasks ahead but just take that step and
go for it.
Henry Running your own business
offers you freedom to choose what

Henry

to pursue and provides access to

the strategic decisions that drive a
business, something I would have
probably waited many years to do in the
corporate world. Plus youre always on
the run, looking for new ideas, adapting
the product and getting feedback. Its
very exhilarating!
Whats next for SunEos?
Henry Weve been commissioned
by LBS to pilot SunEos Campus, a
new attendance monitoring system for
students. Its the beginning of a new
product diversification, made entirely
possible by the MiM programme
office. LBS has been essential in the
development of SunEos, and were
delighted and proud to give something
back.
Alexis Were also aiming to bolster
our business activities throughout the
university market and the events sector.
Building a company from scratch has
been hugely exciting we dont know
yet where we will go from here, but we
know LBS will definitely be part of its
future.

Building a company from scratch has been

hugely exciting we dont know yet where
we will go from here, but we know LBS will
definitely be part of its future.

I have learned the tools to perform my job

with confidence, and London Business
School gave me the credibility to be
taken seriously. After less than a year
at Futurebrand, I am leading my own
global FMCG client projects and have
been promoted to consultant level. It has
boosted my professional reputation and
has opened up a world of opportunities.

The
Masters in
Management
really
evolved my
aspirations
and goals.
Helen Ling (Chinese) Economics, The
London School of Economics and
Political Science (UK), MiM2014
The Masters in Management really evolved
my aspirations and goals. With the
assistance of the Career Centre I applied
for a wide range of jobs, and during that
process I discovered more about myself
and what I really wanted to do. I started out
being interested in retail and came to
understand that my skill set matches better
with private banking. I now work at Pictet,
a Swiss wealth management bank.
The main takeaway for me was the sense
of community. I gained so much from the
wonderful people I met. And with ongoing
programmes including the MBA mentor
scheme, the School encourages us to
build upon the strong community feeling. I
know Ill carry that with me forever,
whatever my career holds.

Take the next step

Apply now and

start the journey,
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summary
September
start date (Masters in Management
and Global Masters in Management)

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build the foundations of a successful and exciting career
at London Business School. Find out more about the
School, application process and financing your degree

duration in months (Masters in

Management)

24
duration in months (Global
Masters in Management)

24

Take a tour online

 Explore more of the School,
the Masters in Management
programmes and requirements for
application, our faculty and alumni
community www.london.edu/mim
www.london.edu/globalmim
Hear from others
Our students are avid bloggers and
are happy to answer your questions.
Get in touch with our Masters in
Management ambassadors at
www.london.edu/programmes/
studentambassadors.html
Read more student experiences at
www.london.edu/studentblog
Visit our Facebook page
www.facebook.com/LBSMIM
Meet us around the world
C
 ome to one of our many London
and international events, hosted
by our Admissions Team. See our
website for the latest information on
dates and locations
www.london.edu/mim/events
Contact us by telephone or email
T
 he Recruitment Team can answer
specific and general questions:
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7503
Email: mim@london.edu or
globalmim@london.edu
Read our admissions blog
 Find updates, tips and useful
information on the applications
process from the London Business
School admissions team.
www.london.edu/admissionsblog

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The application process

Complete your application online.
You will need to supply the
following:
Completed application
Essay questions
CV
Proof of undergraduate degree
in any subject, equivalent to a
UK 2:1 and above
Your GMAT/GRE score (range
600-800)
Proof of proficiency in English.
We accept IELTS, TOEFL,
Cambridge CPE, CAE or PTE
if you have not been taught in
English
Two references (academic or
professional).
Start your application:
www.london.edu/mim
If you are a Chinese national
wanting to apply for the Global
Masters in Management,
please contact Fudan School of
Management directly.
Telephone: +86 21011000 ext. 4567
Email: gmim@fudan.edu.cn
Website: www.fdsm.fudan.edu

Full-time

Financing a Masters in
Management

format

Pursuing your postgraduate studies is

a big financial commitment and many
funding sources have strict deadlines,
so begin your research early. Living
expenses should be budgeted for
too, and we can advise on how you
can prepare. Accommodation costs
in particular can vary. We do not have
student accommodation on campus but
offer a number of places in student halls
around London.

12 months

Awards and bursaries

We offer a number of scholarship awards
to help offset fees for candidates.
Awards are made at the discretion of
the Scholarship Committee and we
offer scholarships both to support star
students with strong academic and
extracurricular achievements, and to
those with financial need. In addition to
merit awards and bursaries there are also
awards for women, UK residents, and
Global MiM students.

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Donor-funded scholarships
The Santander Scholarships are awarded
to candidates who are ideally residents
of countries within the Santander
Universidades scheme: Argentina,
Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia,
Germany, Ghana, Mexico, Peru, Poland,
Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Singapore,
South Korea, Spain, United Arab
Emirates, Uruguay, UK and USA, and
Venezuela.
www.london.edu/programmes/msc/
feesandfinancing

average work experience

688
average GMAT (range 600 800)

163
average GRE quants

average GRE verbal

Natasha Jain (Indian)

Dip. Economics, Econometrics,
Corporate Finance and Management,
University of London, External
Programme (India) MiM2010,
Manager, KPMG

My experience on
this programme
was unparalleled in
terms of expanding
my skill set and
contact list.

I chose this programme because I

knew it would expand my exposure to
global business. Being part of such an
international network at the age of 22
appealed greatly. When interviewing
for my current job, I reached out to the
Schools community to help me prepare
for the modelling-based first-round
interview, and was lucky enough to
be coached through the process by a
student who had recently been recruited
into the same company.
With the job market so competitive,
the support from the Career Centre
was invaluable. I improved my CV

writing and networking technique by

attending on-campus recruiter events,
and took sessions in technical areas I
needed to improve in, such as Excel.
These skills serve me daily in my
current role and I have been promoted
twice in two years. The Leadership
class taught me a lot about teamwork,
really preparing me for my work
environment.
My experience on this programme was
unparalleled in terms of expanding my
skill set and contact list. I know that
alumni will be a benefit that I tap into
for the rest of my career, and I still use
the Schools intranet service to ask
for advice or find out about events in
London. My expectations were high
to start with given that I was going to
London Business School, and I reap
the benefits every day.

Our programmes
London Business School can boost your capabilities and potential at every stage of your career
Duration / Format / Primary study location

Years of work experience

1

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

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Masters in Financial Analysis

12 months / Full-time / London
For recent graduates looking to embark upon a career in finance.

For more information on our programmes

and advice on the best solution for your
professional development, visit
www.london.edu/programmes
or contact:
Masters Programmes
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7500
Email: masters@london.edu

Masters in Management
12 months / Full-time / London
For recent graduates with less than one year of full-time
postgraduate corporate work experience or with less than two
years in a non-traditional business role.

Executive Education
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7390
Email: execinfo@london.edu

Global Masters in Management

24 months / Full-time / London and Shanghai
For recent graduates with up to two years full-time postgraduate
work experience. Strong interest in Asia and knowledge of
Mandarin highly recommended, but not mandatory.

PhD Programme
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 8969
Email: phd@london.edu

MBA
15-21 months / Full-time / London
For individuals who are looking to make a vertical shift in their
career path, change industry or job function, or develop an
entrepreneurial toolkit.
Masters in Finance (full-time)
10-16 months / Full-time / London
For individuals wishing to advance their career or change their
area within finance.

Masters in Finance (part-time)

22 months / Study while working full-time / London
For individuals wishing to advance their career or change their
area within finance.

Executive MBA
20 months / Study while working full-time / London or Dubai
Designed for those who want to accelerate their career into
general management or move beyond their 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 Executive Education portfolio comprises both open enrolment and
company-specific programmes. Open programmes range from three
days to four weeks in length and span general management, finance,
HR, leadership, strategic marketing and strategy.
Key:

Range of work experience in class

Key target range of work experience

Average class work experience

Find out more

For more information on our programmes and advice on the best solution for your professional development, visit www.london.edu/programmes or contact:
Masters Programmes
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7500
Email: masters@london.edu

Executive Education
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7000 7390
Email: execinfo@london.edu

All admissions decisions are taken in accordance with best equal opportunities practice.

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Note Taking by Megan Jones

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variety of people at London Business
School. The typography depicts the
jotting down of notes and ideas, and the
words depict the qualities that different
individuals have. I want potential
students to identify with these qualities.
Read about the Find Your Voice art
project on p2

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