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LBS Profile

Our LBS profile will supply you with the basic information you need when considering applying to LBS. Our Admission Consultants are happy to help you decide if LBS is the right school for you.

Application Deadlines

Stage: Application Deadline: Interview Decision Sent On: Admissions Decision Sent On:
1 October 4, 2012 November 2, 2012 December 13, 2012
2 January 3, 2013 February 8, 2013 March 28, 2013
3 February 28, 2013 April 9, 2013 May 16, 2013
3 April 17, 2013 May 29, 2013 June 28, 2013

Application Questions

Question 1 (500 words)

In what role or sector do you see yourself working immediately after graduation? Why? How will your past and present experiences help you achieve this? How will the London Business School MBA Programme contribute to this goal?

Question 2 (200 words)

Where do you see your career progressing five years after graduation and what is your longer term career vision?

Question 3 (300 words)

Give a specific example of when you have had to test your leadership and / or team working skills either professionally, or outside of work. What role will you play in your first year study group?

Question 4 (300 words)

Student involvement is an extremely important part of the London MBA experience and this is reflected in the character of students on campus. What type of student club or campus community events will you be involved with and why? How will you contribute?

Question 5 (150 words)

London Business School offers a truly global and diverse experience. Describe any significant experiences outside of your home country or culture. What did you gain and how will your experience contribute to the School?

Question 6 (300 words)

Give an example of a person who, in your opinion, has made a profound impact on the way the world does business. How will this person influence your contribution to your MBA Programme at London Business School?

Question 7 (300 words)

This question is for re-applicants only

How has your candidacy for the London Business School MBA changed since your last application?

Additional Information

This question is optional

This is not a compulsory essay but please complete if you would like the opportunity to clarify or expand upon any information submitted in your application.


Admissions

Full-time Class of 2013

Total Enrollment: 404
Applications: Not Published
Percent Admitted: 13%
Yield: Not Published
GMAT Average: 700
GMAT Score Range: 600-780
Average Age 29
Average GRE Q Not Published
Average GRE V Not Published
Average GPA Not Published

Pre-MBA Career

Industry: Percent:
Corporate Sectors: 41%
Finance: 30%
Consulting: 29%

Post-MBA Career (Class of 2011)

Industry: Percent:
Consulting 36%
Strategy 30%
Full Service 3%
Other 3%
Finance 34%
Investment Banking 14%
Investments - Private Equity/Venture Capital 7%
Investments - Asset Management/Hedge Funds 6%
Banking – Retail and Commercial 4%
Investments – Private Wealth Management 1%
Public Sector (Central Banks, Ministries, Regulation) 1%
Sell Side Research 1%
Corporate Sectors 30%
Industrial Products 5%
Financial Services/Credit Cards/Insurance 4%
TMT - Media 4%
TMT – Information Technology 3%
Energy 2%
FMCG 2%
Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals 2%
Retail / Luxury Goods 2%
TMT – Internet 2%
TMT – Telecommunications 2%
Charities/Not-For-Profit/National Governmental Organisations 1%
TMT – Marketing/PR/Advertising %

Career Hiring

Class of 2008 2009 2010 2011
Accepted Offer 3 months out Not Published 81% 91% 93%
Median Base Salary $120,408 $107,272 $105,284 $114,724
Median Signing Bonus - Co $30,171 $28,144 $24,100 $24,584

Class of 2012 Profile

Female 31.4%
International 89%

Region
Africa 3%
Asia 28%
Europe 36%
North America 15%
Latin America and the Caribbean 12%
Oceania 6%
Dual Citizenship 15%

Experience

Mean Work Experience 67 months
Mean Age 29

Enrollment

Total 2,072
Full-Time MBA 805
Executive MBA 728
PhD Program 73

School Ranking

Business Week 5

Program Costs

Resident $84,623.00
Nonresident $84,623.00

Alumni

Total Living Alumni 9,924