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
Program Costs
| Resident |
$84,623.00 |
| Nonresident |
$84,623.00 |
Alumni
| Total Living Alumni |
9,924 |