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05 Mar 2021, 08:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: Early Careers Application Tips |
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By Maria Busz, MAM Recruitment Associate When submitting your application for one of the Early Careers programmes there are a couple of things to keep in mind. Below are a few helpful hints and tips to get you started. Research Choosing to do a postgraduate degree is a big commitment and an investment in your future. Therefore, doing thorough research first is hugely important. Reaching out to our Student Ambassadors and large Alumni network via our website, is a good way to connect with people who are doing, or have done, the programme that you’re interested in. Our Student Ambassadors are always happy to help and can answer any queries you have. Additionally, our online events are a great way to hear more about life at LBS and the student experience. After researching and deciding which programme at LBS is right for you, you can submit your CV for a review via our website. A member of our Recruitment and Admissions team will assess your eligibility for your programme of interest, and will support you through the application process. As part of the application process we will need proof of your GPA, GMAT/GRE and English proficiency, so having these documents to hand ahead of time can expedite the application process. References In order for us to get a better understanding of who you are we require one professional and one academic reference. For these it’s a good idea to ask someone who knows you well and knows how you work, to give our Recruitment and Admissions team a better idea of why LBS is the right place for you. Your referees don’t need to provide a traditional reference letter, we will simply ask for their contact details and send out a form to fill out at their earliest convenience. It’s best to let them know early enough so that they can submit their references in time. Essay questions Essay questions are another important part of the application process, as they allow your personality and experiences to shine through. It’s also an opportunity to explain why your chosen programme is important to you, and what you can bring to that programme and the wider LBS community. Take your time to research, reflect, and tailor your answers to portray your skills, knowledge, aspirations, and personality so they are relevant to the programme of your choice. The first essay question focuses on your personal reasons for applying for the programme. Our candidates come from various backgrounds and hold different bachelor’s degrees, therefore their career goals will be different. Your ideal career journey is unique to you. What you wish to gain from the programme, your knowledge about its benefits and how it will support your career, is personal. The second question focuses on how you will contribute to the LBS community as a student or alum. This is where doing prior research on the LBS community will be beneficial to your answer. It’s great to have an idea of what you wish to bring and contribute to the school as well – these can be new ideas for events or clubs. Your contributions can also be related to supporting others or bringing something new from your background or culture to the school. There is no limit to what you can bring to the table! For Global Masters in Management (GMiM) candidates, there is a third essay question that is focused on what you are looking to gain from your second year at Fudan University in Shanghai. The GMiM programme is ideal for those of you who are looking to gain international exposure in the Asian markets, so it is important that the Asian culture is close to your heart. The essay is a perfect opportunity to highlight this interest in Asian culture in your answers. There’s also a third essay question for Master in Analytics and Management (MAM) candidates. Part of the MAM curriculum focuses on applying data to business, and this is reflected in the essay as we ask you to describe a professional or academic data driven project you have been involved with. It is important that you are able to demonstrate a project you had worked on that has allowed you to apply data knowledge into practice. We do not expect you do be data experts however we are looking for demonstration of those skills, such as programming knowledge. The post Early Careers Application Tips appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
17 Mar 2021, 07:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: MiF: From Cairo to London Business School |
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By Omar Taha, MiF2021 Growing up as the son of a financier instilled in me a profound understanding of how finance can have a far-reaching impact on our lives. The stark contrast between Egypt and other economically developed countries of the world, sparked my curiosity to learn more on the subject matter from an early age and a desire to be a part of the change towards the country’s development. As I was getting ready to graduate from high school, protests were erupting all over the country to culminate in the January 25 Egyptian Revolution. These events deeply affected my view of the world, the state of our country and the devastating effects of failed economic and financial policies, ultimately driving me to pursue a career in finance.  The Masters in Finance (MiF) programme at LBS offered the exact toolkit to compliment the skill set I’ve been keen to develop. The MiF offered me a well-rounded, multidisciplinary approach to finance that I needed to achieve my career goals. The unique nature of the programme covers areas often overlooked in other programmes, such as the personalized learning experience coupled with an extensive variety of electives. I found that LBS offered a more hands-on learning experience, as you are taught about the financial challenges of real-life businesses and other case-studies. Not only is the programme taught at a globally leading institution, but it’s also located in one of the world’s most prominent financial, political, and cultural capitals in the world. LBS’s stature as one of the world’s leading academic institutions and its diverse environment has created the perfect place for any finance professional who wants to grow their professional network. My application process at LBS was seamless. The admissions team at LBS supported me and ensured that I was always informed throughout the whole process with frequent calls and emails; they have been very easy to talk with and speaking with the admissions team made me feel more confident throughout the application process. I was awarded with the Qalaa Holding Scholarship, which helped me to invest more in my studies and words cannot express how thankful I am to have been chosen as a scholarship recipient. My education has always been of upmost importance to me, and to be rewarded in this way is very humbling. I was impressed by the high level of professionalism that I received from Qalaa Holding Scholarship Foundation team during the application process. To speak to our MiF Recruitment and Admissions team about the programme, please contact mif@london.edu. The post MiF: From Cairo to London Business School appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
17 Mar 2021, 07:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: Building an International Admit Community with Meet LBS |
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By Rachel McConnell – London Business School’s Meet Project Lead Every year we admit thousands of high-calibre candidates from across the world to our eleven Masters programmes. The first rounds of admits receive their offers as early as November which is nine months ahead of their programme start date. These admits are strangers to each other. They’re full of questions, expectations, and excitement. How can we answer their questions, help to integrate them into the LBS community, and empower them to share their experiences and create a community with each other? Most Schools rely on an assortment of Facebook or LinkedIn Groups to help admits make their first introductions. Admits then rely on a disconnected ecosystem of group chats using https://gmatclub.com/chat, https://gmatclub.com/chat, WeChat, or Slack to build the foundation of their community through ongoing conversations. These self-organised communication groups start long after admission (last year’s MBA admits’ chat did not start until April), are challenging for them to self-police (invite links get leaked – who’s this stranger that just joined?) and promote (who do we share the link with?), aren’t inclusive (how do I know my whole class is here?) and are difficult to keep track of (I need to check https://gmatclub.com/chat for X, but https://gmatclub.com/chat for Y, and Facebook for Z). We wanted to do better. Enter, Meet LBS.  This year we’ve offered all of our admits a new virtual campus which provides one space for networking, group chat communications, and events across programmes. Here, admits can find and connect with their classmates, current students, and admin teams, as well as having a secure space where they can speak privately and build an admit-led community. Since we launched three months ago (straight after first round offers were made), thirty admits have volunteered to lead the community-building for their classes. They’ve been busy self-organising over 50 events and getting to grips with what Meet LBS has to offer. Meet’s CEO, Matthew Brooke-Hitching, and I sat down with our admit community builders to talk about their experiences so far. How are you finding your admit experience so far? They were all surprised to have been immersed into the community from the start: “Meet LBS has been amazing. I was expecting no engagement from LBS for 6/7 months so it’s been really awesome to be greeted with a platform with so much organisation and intention behind it […] it’s been phenomenally easy to connect with people on Meet – I’ve got friends even before I’ve sorted my visa!” – Neha (MBA2023) “Honestly, I’m loving it. My friends are still waiting for replies from their universities and I’ve spoken to 80 people, maybe more, and not just people from Early Careers, even the MBAs. I’m loving my experience so far and I can’t imagine what more LBS has in store for me going forward.” – Suryansh (MiM2022) “Meet has been a phenomenal platform for us to be a part of. Getting to know each other as admits is a massive advantage and the events are so fun and engaging. It’s been really easy on Meet to interact and look for people based on similar interests, where they’re working, or where they’re based. I’ve seen the experiences at other colleges and they don’t come close to the experience I’m having.” – Aaryaman (MFA2022) “You completely raised the standard. I am definitely more integrated into the LBS community than I expected – I didn’t see it coming.” Divyendu (MiM2022) What’s been your personal highlight? Our admits have utilised their new LBS community to clarify their professional direction after business school:  “I’m someone who is extremely confused about post-MBA plans. Through Meet I was able to get in touch with a number of colleagues who gave me insights into consulting, data analytics, finance roles, people who work in investment banking… getting perspectives from people through one-to-ones and ‘Ask Me Anything’ events has been great!” Jai (MBA2023) “The professional direction events have really helped me understand where I can go next. I’m still doing my undergrad but talking to people in consulting or investment banking with real experience is really useful to understand the work culture. I have a much better idea of what I want to work towards than I did when I applied.” – Suryansh (MiM2022) They’ve been exposed to London Business School’s 90+ clubs and societies: “I wasn’t expecting to be so immersed in LBS so early – it’s almost as if I’m there already. I feel like I’m part of the Black in Business (BiB) club. They even asked me to volunteer at the Women in Business conference! I attended one great BiB event with the head of a multi-asset investment strategy firm and the President of BiB offered to pass on my CV to him after I asked a question.” – Nicolette (MIFFT2022) They’ve loved having direct access to their Admissions Team and the Visas and Financial Aid team: “Another highlight has been the ‘Ask the Visa Team’ huddle. I’ve seen people just dropping their questions and they know they’ll get an answer quickly where before a meeting would have to be scheduled. Whatever questions you have you can simply drop in that huddle and you’re sure you’ll get an answer.” – Shwetabh (MIFFT2022) Mostly, they have loved getting to know each other and have found their housemates, started building their support systems, and met people from across programmes and from all over the world: “Yesterday I was talking to a fellow admit about my experience within the Big 4 and we had a 2 hour chat. Meet has allowed us to start building those relationships and breaking the ice. It’s tremendously important to do at the beginning. It’s a head start before arriving.” Matteo (MiFFT2022) “I think it’s been great to be able, to meet people, especially in a virtual environment. It’s helped me create connections from happy hours to consulting case interview prep. It’s nice to have the professional development opportunities as well as the social. I feel like it’s really hit both of those marks really well.” – Zach (MBA2023) “Of the 250 [MBA candidates] admitted, I would say that I have an acquaintance level with over 75 people already which wouldn’t have been possible without Meet. Without Meet my circle would have been restricted to Mumbai, maybe Delhi, but Meet has really helped me to connect more internationally and with people outside my geographical network – I’m really grateful for that – being able to connect internationally is really wonderful.” – Jai MBA2023 “I have created two huddles, one for accommodation for MiFs and one for admits with partners. The partners group has been especially rewarding as I have been able to connect with people from all over the world in my situation and share my personal experience. I have already created a support system with other admits which has been really nice.” – Tania (MiFFT2022) “I’ve met so many people. I was anxious I wouldn’t be able to interact with people because I’m not very good at connecting with people virtually. I already feel a part of the LBS community and I’ve made a lot of good friends across different programmes and geographies. That’s been my highlight!” – Gargi (MiM2022) You’ve been organising events for your class, can you tell us about that?  LBS provided our admit representatives with Zoom accounts and backend access to their shared calendar to empower their self-organisation and promotion of events to each other through Huddles. They’ve loved the independence and trust which has helped them meet people, work on projects together, and get to know the wider LBS community. They’ve even volunteered to run an admit-led welcome week to bring the new admits into their community in April: “The fact we’ve been given independence and granted access to organise events for our community is amazing, I’m planning loads of events now. Two weeks from now I’m hosting a consulting event and no one is stopping me, there’s no red tape, it’s amazing!” – Heenaa (MBA2023) “Having the ability to have a shared calendar and a student-led ecosystem is fantastic. I was talking to a friend at another top business school and she was flabbergasted by the interactions I’ve already had. Where most Schools only start networking when they arrive on campus the LBS experience started in mid-December. That is extremely powerful. Your business school experience starts at the point of admission that is the biggest highlight of meet for me.” – Jai (MBA2023) “The events have been amazing. Being a part of the admit rep group is such a highlight of my experience. I already feel empowered that I’m already helping to build the community before starting at LBS is just amazing. I’m able to reach out to members of the LBS community and bring them in as a guest for a huge event… that is just great!” – Ishita (MiM2022) “Through hosting events I have improved my public speaking skills and after the event we received lots of positive feedback. The people who attended told me they found it meaningful and fun for them. I’ve made friends and learned new skills.” Cindy (MiM2022) It’s now been three months since our first admits joined Meet LBS and we’re excited by what’s been achieved in such a short space of time. As the next rounds join us and we get closer to the programme start date we know the community will continue to flourish. The word is getting out: “I spoke to someone who said they felt they’ve really lost out by not applying in an earlier round. The later round admits will miss a lot. I’ve participated in 30 events – I join everything I can!” – Matteo (MIFFT2022) From an LBS admin point of view, Meet has reduced email traffic, helped us consolidate our information and events, made us more accessible, and allowed us to empower our community of admits to effortlessly establish relationships with each other. A big thank you to our fantastic admit reps for all they’ve done to build the community and for taking the time to answer our questions and give us ideas for how we can make the Meet LBS experience even better. The post Building an International Admit Community with Meet LBS appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
18 Mar 2021, 06:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: An insight into LondonLAB |
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By Alex Hurd – MiM & GMiM Student Recruitment Associate ‘Can you tell me about LondonLAB?’ is often asked by aspiring MiM applicants. I got in contact with Dominic Hughes, an Experiential Learning manager at LBS to shed some light on the project and find out if you actually go anywhere near a lab. Overview Dominic sums up LondonLAB at LBS in a simple sentence, “It’s a student group consulting project with a real client.” Running for ten weeks from April to June, students use the learning from core courses in the earlier terms and put these skills to use in a real client facing scenario. Dominic explains, “Our students get to put those learnings into context and have a genuine impact on clients. Our students can also build their network and start to really get their name out there.” The ten weeks on the project act as a real eye-opener to life as a consultant, and student findings develop into real business decisions for the clients. MiM2020 LondonLAB was a great success with clients including:
The projects are separated into three key focus areas: New Markets and Products, Responding to and Managing Change and finally Improving Performance and Growing Market Share. These project categories allow students to choose an area that interests them or potentially could benefit their future recruitment choices. The LondonLAB team then do their best to ensure students are working on a project most aligned to their objectives and preferences. Diversity Dominic adds that the project allocation doesn’t just stop there: “We try and allocate students their top choices whilst also maintaining diverse working groups; that’s diversity in terms of nationality, gender and also educational background. For example, we look at their undergraduate degree subjects to help balance the teams out.” The idea behind this is to have groups of 6 that represent the strong diversity values of LBS and allows teams to flourish with members having a range of strengths to contribute to the team. Work or Assessment? LondonLAB is not just for work experience and the project is assessed by faculty as a core module. LBS support the students during the course as they have a number of consultations with a supervising faculty member. The faculty will essentially act as a critical trusted advisor to the students, and they will be constructively challenging their thinking and also guiding them in the right direction. Some faculty members are former senior consultants and have substantial client-facing experience, so they are able to get the best out of the students and make an accurate assessment of their performance. These projects can be challenging for students, but as faculty often note, the harder the project, the greater the learning experience. LondonLAB in Covid Times Pre-Covid students would have had an in-person introductory meeting with the clients and be shown around the office, thus meeting the key stakeholders within their organisational environment. Dominic explained how the adjustments to the project due to Covid do have their advantages: “These are some of the first students to do a full consulting project remotely, which could be a real distinguishing point for them when they move into recruitment process in the near future.” So, there you have it, a real insight into what you will be doing in the LondonLAB. You won’t be stepping into any laboratories, but you could be gaining experience helping London based clients make their next strategic business moves. LondonLAB Student Feedback You can read MiM2020 Echo Wang’s Case Study of her LondonLAB Experience here. MiM2020 Student Feedback “The client challenged us and supported us to produce a strong recommendation. It was great to work with them and understand the way their firm thinks about investment.” “I actually enjoyed working with a more NGO-type organisation, and think it really opened my eyes to an industry I hadn’t really considered before.” “The Faculty supervisor brought a very pragmatic approach to our LondonLAB project which helped the team maintain a focus on adding value instead of being distracted by unrealistic recommendations that we might have given to the client.” “I enjoyed the entire course from the virtual to working with my team on an actual project with a real company to the sessions with my Faculty supervisor. Overall, one of my favourite experience at LBS!” “Working with a client as a team alone and without the direct supervision of faculty. I think it is an important learning experience to be on your own in client meetings and having to sort out client issues as a team. At all times, however, I knew we could fall back on the qualified support of faculty and the LondonLAB team and never felt left alone. I very much appreciated that!” The post An insight into LondonLAB appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
22 Mar 2021, 08:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: From Economics to Sake…kicking off our inaugural virtual Global Experience in Tokyo |
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[b]By Giri Kesavan, MBA2021 [/b] Giri is the Co-President of The Tech & Media Club at London Business School. An MBA2021 student, he also chairs the degree & careers wide Technology Sector Steering Committee, working with the school, faculty, industry, alumni and Careers Centre on Technology education & careers. Over his time at LBS he has been interested in experiential learning at the school, including coordinating student-led physical and virtual treks to connect students to industry, from London to the world. One of the key highlights of the [b][url=https://www.london.edu/masters-degrees/mba]MBA[/url][/b] programme at London Business School is the Global Business Experience (GBE). A critical part of the programme, the GBE allows us to consolidate our MBA learnings from classroom to industry across a whole variety of international destinations. Despite COVID-19, the concept of experiential learning remained a key part of our degree programmes at LBS. Today was a particularly historic day, when we kicked off our first ever GBE in Tokyo, connecting LBS students to Japan. LBS has a great network in Japan and an active Japanese alumni club as well as connections to several companies who sponsor LBS students – we will be hearing from many of these people throughout the week! The week aims to cover lots of topics – everything from Venture Capital to macroeconomic themes, right through to robotics and Japanese business culture. Over the next 5 days, I’ll be live blogging the key themes and learnings from our virtual visit to Japan! We kicked off this morning with an introduction to the Macroeconomic climate from our faculty for the GBE: [b][url=https://lindayueh.com/]Professor Linda Yueh[/url][/b]. One of our professors of Economics, I actually listened to a fantastic speech by Linda at the very start of our MBA at LBS…all the way back in August 2019! Coming full circle, it was great to learn about some of the key themes of the week that we would be covering: [img]https://admissionsblog.london.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/mba-tokyo-richard-graphic-march-2021.jpg[/img] [list][*]Economic Stagnation – What are the causes of the ‘lost decade’ for Japan? [/*][*]What role(s) do Monetary Policy, Fiscal Policy and Structural Reforms play? [/*][*]The importance of technology & robotics [/*][/list] Following on from Linda’s intro, we were privileged to be joined by Richard Koo, The Chief Economist at Nomura. Pioneering the concept of Balance Sheet Recessions, Richard outlined how differing levels and attitudes towards spending and saving across key sectors (Government, Private Sector and Households) has critical implications towards economic health. Indeed, for me this was rather a unique insight. We talked about how, with the private sector focusing on ‘repairing’ their balance sheet, there’s a lack of investment, and governments essentially are forced into a role of ‘borrower of last resort.’ Paying down debt (it’s usually a good thing right?) on the private sector can actually cause stagnation through reduced investment by businesses. It was great to start off with a key economic concept – something to bear in mind through the rest of the week as we interact across a multitude of companies across the region. [img]https://admissionsblog.london.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake-1024x623.jpg[/img] The next session was all about Sake! In a session by LBS alumni, we kicked off by learning all about Sake, it’s cultural and economic importance to Japan, the export market and all about the industry. Always fantastic to connect with our recent Alumni and see the innovative new businesses that are emerging from LBS – in this case, [b][url=https://www.instagram.com/thesparklingsakebrewery/?hl=en]The Sparkling Sake Brewery[/url][/b]. Our day closed off with a fantastic virtual city tour of Tokyo. Streamed live from Japan by Hidesada Shimazaki, we spent the afternoon taking in all the key sights of Tokyo. It’s amazing how even in a virtual context, we’re able to leverage global connectivity to feel as if we’re in the region. I hope you enjoy this blog series documenting LBS’ first experiential learning course in Japan! See you tomorrow! The post [url=https://admissionsblog.london.edu/from-economics-to-sake-inaugural-virtual-global-experience-tokyo/]From Economics to Sake…kicking off our inaugural virtual Global Experience in Tokyo[/url] appeared first on [url=https://admissionsblog.london.edu]Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School[/url]. |
23 Mar 2021, 09:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: Tokyo GBE Day 2: Womenomics, Financial Services, Doing Business in Japan…and a robotic pet seal? |
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By Giri Kesavan, MBA2021 Giri is the Co-President of The Tech & Media Club at London Business School. An MBA2021 student, he also chairs the degree & careers wide Technology Sector Steering Committee, working with the school, faculty, industry, alumni and Careers Centre on Technology education & careers. Over his time at LBS he has been interested in experiential learning at the school, including coordinating student-led physical and virtual treks to connect students to industry, from London to the world.  Our second day of the Tokyo GBE kicked off with a fantastic panel discussion on Doing Business in Japan, the role of women in Japanese society and the cultural changes when looking at business in Japan. We were joined by Leroy Yue (MBA1998), Dr Yumiko Oda and Sayuri Daimon. I thought the following key themes really provided food (yes…more on this later!) for thought:
In the afternoon, we then delved into the Financial Services industry in Japan, and was privileged to be joined by Mr. Shinsuke Toda, EMEA Head at Mizuho Bank. A broad ranging discussion on the financial services market in Japan, we spoke about how Japanese culture is very distinct in the industry. Mr Toda articulated how the core values at Mizuho drive a client-centric focus, building long term value as opposed to short-term gains. An LBS Alumni, Mr Toda talked about the key learnings from his time as LBS, in particular the interpersonal skills, multi-cultural and global network that we build during our degree programmes.  Today we also kicked off our business challenge for the week…presenting a go-to-market approach and solving key problems for a robotic seal. Yes…you read that correctly! We were joined today by the founder of Paro, a pioneering Japanese product, essentially a cute (and very fluffy!) robotic pet seal – focusing on assistive technology to provide companionship and therapeutic benefits to a range of end-users, most importantly for us including Japan’s rapidly ageing population. It was inspiring to learn from the founder about how animal therapy has met with robotics to create an amazing and unique product. Much more to follow on Paro later on in the week…! Wrapping up the day, we had a fantastic cultural session talking about food in Japan, covering key foods such as Wagashi, Sushi, Tempura, ramen and Wagyu. It’s great that even in the virtual context, we’re able to get the cultural elements of the experience embedded into the programme throughout the week. We all logged off Zoom for the day keen to cook (or order in!) some Japanese cuisine! Missed the first entry in the Tokyo GBE series? You can catch-up here. The post Tokyo GBE Day 2: Womenomics, Financial Services, Doing Business in Japan…and a robotic pet seal? appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
24 Mar 2021, 03:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: EMBA-GLOBAL: THOUGHT LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS MARCH 2021 |
World-class thought leadership faculty and research from London Business School and Columbia Business School      The post EMBA-GLOBAL: THOUGHT LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS MARCH 2021 appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
24 Mar 2021, 08:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: Tokyo GBE Day 3: The VC Scene in Japan, Energy & Environment…and connecting LBS Alumni across 30+ years |
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By Giri Kesavan, MBA2021 Giri is the Co-President of The Tech & Media Club at London Business School. An MBA2021 student, he also chairs the degree & careers wide Technology Sector Steering Committee, working with the school, faculty, industry, alumni and Careers Centre on Technology education & careers. Over his time at LBS he has been interested in experiential learning at the school, including coordinating student-led physical and virtual treks to connect students to industry, from London to the world.  Halfway through the Tokyo GBE already! Another bright and early start today. By 7.15am we were well into the Venture Capital industry in Japan, with a fantastic panel headed up by JVCA (Japan Venture Capital Association). We discussed the key emerging themes when it comes to the Japanese VC market:
Thank you to Shin Shiraki (MBA2004) for your insights from an alumni perspective into the VC ecosystem in Japan! Our next set of organisational visits during the day covered key topics around Energy and the Environment. We were thrilled to be joined by the folks at Shizen Energy Group – talking about how feed in tariffs have ignited (no pun intended…) the energy market and created incentives for green energy production. One of the highlights of the day was to round off the afternoon with an informal networking session between The Japan Alumni Club and current students. Bringing together MBA, Sloan and EMBA students across 30 years of degree programmes at London Business School, it was a fantastic opportunity to connect and build relationships across Tokyo. With candid insights on life in Japan, the value of the MBA in Japan and the lifelong connection to LBS, it was an eye-opening session as we ourselves look towards being part of the alumni community at LBS in a few months! Onto Day 4, where we’ll be focusing on Tech, as well as having some group work time to build a strategy for our lovely robotic seals (see the Day 2 blog!) and how they can capture the market. Missed the previous entries in the series? Read about day one and day two of the Tokyo GBE. The post Tokyo GBE Day 3: The VC Scene in Japan, Energy & Environment…and connecting LBS Alumni across 30+ years appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
25 Mar 2021, 05:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: Tokyo GBE Day 4: Into the wonderful world of Robotics… introducing Pepper |
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By Giri Kesavan, MBA2021 Giri is the Co-President of The Tech & Media Club at London Business School. An MBA2021 student, he also chairs the degree & careers wide Technology Sector Steering Committee, working with the school, faculty, industry, alumni and Careers Centre on Technology education & careers. Over his time at LBS he has been interested in experiential learning at the school, including coordinating student-led physical and virtual treks to connect students to industry, from London to the world.  Into the second half of the GBE! While a lot of our focus in the coming few days is focused on our Business Challenge and Debate (more on this tomorrow), this morning we kicked off the day with a virtual visit to Softbank Robotics and had a chance to talk to Pepper (that’s a robot – not human…). A friendly robot that detected and responds to emotions, it was remarkable to see first-hand how ‘human’ Pepper actually is, with natural movements, responses and even natural blinking! With over 35,000 Pepper robots deployed across 70 countries, we had a first-hand glimpse into the key use cases of robotics in collaboration with humans. It was also interesting to learn how the cultural differences in a Japanese multi-national are handled when interacting with global teams:
Thank you to Softbank Robotics for an eye-opening session into the future of robotics! As we wrap up the Global Business Experience, our group is now focused this afternoon on preparing for our final assessments tomorrow! Working backwards from the customer (the Amazon way!), we’re currently drafting a set of FAQs, to highlight the key concerns and questions that end consumers might have in adopting assistive robots. Consolidating our learnings from the week, we’re also preparing a UK Parliament style debate on the future of robotics and the Japanese economy – much more on this in the wrap up blog tomorrow…! Missed the previous entries in the series? Catch-up from Day 1 of the Tokyo GBE. The post Tokyo GBE Day 4: Into the wonderful world of Robotics… introducing Pepper appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
26 Mar 2021, 07:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: Tokyo GBE Day 5 – Wrap Up: Reflections on our first ever virtual global experience in Japan |
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By Giri Kesavan, MBA2021 Giri is the Co-President of The Tech & Media Club at London Business School. An MBA2021 student, he also chairs the degree & careers wide Technology Sector Steering Committee, working with the school, faculty, industry, alumni and Careers Centre on Technology education & careers. Over his time at LBS he has been interested in experiential learning at the school, including coordinating student-led physical and virtual treks to connect students to industry, from London to the world. Experiential Learning is a central theme of our MBA programme at London Business School. Bringing what we learn in the MBA classroom to industry, from London to the world, is a key element of the MBA. This central value of the MBA was at risk when the COVID-19 Pandemic hit. With the inability to travel internationally…the key question was…what would happen?  I’m so proud of LBS for not taking the easy way out. It would have been easy to simply cancel such key programmes that added huge value to our MBA experience. Instead, students, staff, faculty and alumni came together to develop a new kind of virtual global experience – connecting students with different cultures and economies in a virtual context, with all the safety and security that’s needed in these tricky times for international travel. I’ve had the privilege this week to be part of a unique new virtual global experience in Tokyo along with Professor Lina Yueh, Lara Chambers, Avgi Chatzimpalioti and 22 MBA2021 classmates. Ranging from Robotics, Economics, Technology, VC, Cultural Challenges and much more, we had an amazing virtual week in Tokyo that highlighted how, even though we couldn’t physically be together – we can create truly global experiences in a virtual context. Our Tokyo GBE wrapped up this morning with key debates on the prevailing themes of the week, focusing on the Robotics sector in Japan, as well as the key challenges to alleviate the issues surrounding a stagnating economy. Check out the previous entries in the blog series for deep dives on these themes! On a personal note, this was actually my final course at LBS for the MBA programme. What a fantastic way to consolidate the MBA learnings into a truly global context, working collaboratively with the Experiential Learning Team, Faculty, Staff, our amazing alumni and a whole host of industry partners. It’s really come full circle. I hope you have enjoyed reading about our virtual week in Japan, and a huge thank you to our Experiential Learning team at LBS for creating world-class global experiences even in such a challenging environment. Missed the previous entries in the series? Catch-up from Day 1 of the Tokyo GBE. The post Tokyo GBE Day 5 – Wrap Up: Reflections on our first ever virtual global experience in Japan appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
29 Mar 2021, 07:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: Introducing the Skills Programme for MFA candidates |
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By Callum Charman – MFA Recruitment Associate At LBS we strive to have a profound effect on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. As the future of global business, our Masters in Financial Analysis (MFA) students require the necessary skills to adapt and thrive in a changing global setting. Alongside their comprehensive core and elective modules, MFA students complete a set of Skills Programmes, which look to improve intrapersonal, numerical and digital literacy skills. These are split into two courses, which run alongside core and elective modules:    Deepak Guneja is a Student Ambassador for the Master in Financial Analysis programme. Now at the midway point of the MFA, he was able to offer valuable insight into the practical benefits of both the Personal & Leadership and Business & Technical Skills courses. For Deepak, the Skills Programme has helped him to excel in job interviews, both in terms of providing practical advice and industry specific information. “I chose Corporate Finance because I want to go into that industry. This helped me in interviews, because if I’m applying for Investment Banking, there are technical rounds, which are very practical. The lecturer started from scratch on how to build a financial model and what are the different processes involved. These processes were directly asked about in the interviews.” With the growing importance of remote communication, the interview process has evolved. As part of the Business and Technical Skills Development course, students are taught how to present themselves to potential employers, including how to utilize zoom for interviews: “It really helped me; where to put my laptop so I’m halfway visible, so that my actions are visible to the interviewer. These are just minute details, but something that an interviewer will observe. It also helped me with video recordings I had to make.” Running alongside core and elective modules, the Skills Programme is designed to compliment all aspects of the MFA programme. For Deepak, this was most evident during London Business Challenge Week, an immersive experience designed to give students real world business exposure: “I was able to apply skills I learnt in the Personal & Leadership module, which really helped me. We were taught how to persuade, how to build a story in front of someone and how to present it. It taught me how to prepare presentations, how to start, how many points to use etc. These are non-verbal communications that you really want to have with your audience, and this really helped in London Business Challenge Week. We needed to pitch something to the client. You’ve done your research, but now you need to make it impactful” The Personal and Leadership course also provides the opportunity to work on key skills such as improving focus and reducing distractions: “We had to write a report on time management, which was really helpful. It was about things we knew, but we didn’t know how to get rid of those bad habits. We were shown the problems, then given the practical steps to solve them. I can’t say I’ve been able to implement them all in my life, but I am working on them!” The post Introducing the Skills Programme for MFA candidates appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
31 Mar 2021, 06:00
06 Apr 2021, 07:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: Masters in Finance Part-time: Our study group experience |
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By Ross Barnes, MiFPT2022 Hi I’m Ross Barnes from the UK, and I’m a student on the Masters in Finance (MiF) Part-Time programme. I decided to study the MiF at LBS because the school has an outstanding international reputation, and its MiF programme has repeatedly been ranked as the best of its kind in the world. I specifically wanted to study the MiF as opposed to an MBA, as I wanted to broaden my finance knowledge and deepen my expertise in finance. I was keen to apply an academic lens to the work I do to broaden my thinking and analysis. The Part-Time programme was ideal as I wanted to study but keep working and apply my learning in my role. I would like to tell you a bit about my brilliant study group, as it’s been a key highlight of my time so far. Highlights of my study group experience If you were to combine Italy, Cyprus, Japan, America, South Africa and Watford, they would create the wonders that are Study Group 11. For those curious about Watford, I will tell you that it is one of England’s top tourist destinations, and a place that everyone has to visit, the Harry Potter museum is not to be missed! I am overjoyed that I am able to experience the rich diversity of LBS and only have to travel 19 miles from my home. The diversity of our group not only enriches our experience but contributes to the way we think about various subject areas. The ultimate goal of any master’s programme is to challenge ones thinking, and it has been a pleasant surprise to have this come from other students and not just my professors. The benefits of my study group are endless. Without Masaya (quantitative market and credit risk expert) we would all be lost when it comes to fixed income securities. Without Tin (a fellow chartered accountant) there would have been fewer debates regarding whether it is more or less appropriate to deduct lease payments from EBITDA during our accounting project. I have gained from my fellow students’ expertise in technical areas such as fixed income and portfolio management. Equally, as a chartered accountant I was able to contribute a lot to the financial accounting and analysis course. Without further ado, it’s my pleasure to introduce you to Study Group 11… Tin Mangwiro is South African & Zimbabwean and works in corporate finance for BDO UK LLP: “My study group has been great! We have collaborated well and shared insights, leveraging our many years of experience in different areas of finance. The most exciting aspect of working with my study group is how we have managed to be efficient, and yet still be light-hearted when working on tasks and assignments. This is important to me, as I have a very demanding job and therefore limited time.” Kristiana Tsingi is from Cyprus and works as Chief Operating Officer for Aristeus Financial Services: “Our study group functions very well, everybody pitches in, we all do the work and keep each other’s interest and the whole group’s interest in mind. Sometimes the weight falls to different members, depending on the project and the expertise necessary to complete the assignment. A big advantage of the study group was learning how to efficiently and productively work with other people.” Luca Fiume is Italian and works in asset management for JP Morgan: “My study group is simply amazing! We are totally different students coming from 6 different countries. Each of us studied different subjects (accounting, economics, law…) and we do not work in the same industry. However, we have great synergy and have been able to help each other in an effective way.” Masaya Komaki is Japanese and works in risk management as VP for Mizuho International Securities: “A highlight of working in my study group was during the Purpose of Finance core module where we discussed how finance evolved, how financial innovation benefited society, and the implications of the global financial crisis. This assignment required philosophical discussion and having everyone share their views on the benefits and limitations of financial innovations, which allowed us to reach a good conclusion. With regards to the Investments course, though it was challenging, we worked together intensively and got a good score in the assessments.” Patrick Rooney is American and works for First Trust as Regional Sales Manager: “Diversity is the spice of life. Meeting people from different backgrounds, cultures and points of view is what makes for a great university experience. Our group has just this as we represent America, Britain, Cyprus, Italy, Japan and Zimbabwe. As a result, we have not only had a lot of laughs and gotten to know one another, but also learnt about life outside of our own.” Advice to prospective MiF students: Kristiana Tsingi “I do not think there is even a comparison with other schools, as LBS has an unquestionably top programme, an impeccable reputation in the work market, a unique community feeling, and a diverse student body. Anyone would be lucky to be accepted for any programme at LBS. As someone who has more work experience than most of my cohort, I could have chosen to do a more general degree like the MBA. I didn’t as I felt that the MiF would offer me more real and substantial knowledge. The MiF gives students the educational experience necessary to respond to the demands of the business world, while keeping the whole picture in mind. The course is an absolute balance of science and theory.” Luca Fiume “I would suggest that applicants think about their plan and what they want to achieve. The MiF is a real investment in terms of time and money, and you need to be prepared to balance your job and study obligations. However, to achieve great results you have to be prepared to make sacrifices and dedicate time towards what you want, and ultimately this will be worth it.” Patrick Rooney “The LBS MiF is ranked #1 for a reason. The professors have been excellent, the subjects thought provoking, and the interaction with classmates fulfilling. The diversity of our class is also quite extraordinary, and even though we haven’t had as much time together in person as we would have liked, we have become close friends. As they say, the proof is in the pudding, and not only do my classmates boast impressive resumes, but we have helped each other through the tough times of being isolated over the past 6 months. I couldn’t think of a better option than what I’ve experienced so far.” Would like to hear more about the programme? [url=https://www.london.edu/masters-degrees/student-alumni-and-ambassadors#sort=%40profilesurname%20ascending&f:programme=[Masters%20in%20Finance%20full%20time,Masters%20in%20Finance%20part%20time]&f:profileisambassador=[Ambassadors]]Speak with our current students[/url]. For a review of your fit for the MiF submit your profile here. The post Masters in Finance Part-time: Our study group experience appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
07 Apr 2021, 09:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: Learn more about the LBS Board Fellows Programme |
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Sarah Page (EMBAL2021) shares her experience of an action-packed year as President of the LBS Board Fellows Programme. Before joining LBS, I had been an Investor Relations Manager for various companies, spanning multinational banks to private equity. I started my career as an accountant, which came in handy when I transitioned to IR. Although I enjoyed IR, I want to take on multi-faceted senior leadership positions in the future as I want to go much further in my career. My decision to go to LBS was simple, go for the best and in the UK. The consistently high global rankings and distinguished list of alumni say it all. LBS also has a vibrant student community with over 70 clubs, so you can choose how involved you want to be and in what. I found signing up to clubs I didn’t know much about helped me learn about possible new career paths. There are so many talks by senior leaders in the industry to hear from; it makes you feel very special to be a part of LBS. There have been many highlights at LBS. My study group has been amazing, and I have made friends for life with them and with my cohort. I feel I’ve become part of the “LBS Family”, and I love that there is an unwritten rule that we help each other out.  EMBA Ladies Dinner, October 2020 The LBS brand opens up a lot of doors. It has allowed me to meet people I would not have otherwise crossed paths with. For example, through the LBS Board Fellows Programme, I have met numerous CEO’s in the non-profit sector, and I have built relationships with the Leadership Institute, which has opened up opportunities to meet board-level executives. At LBS, I found that the more you put in, the more you get out, as everyone is approachable and genuinely willing to help. I recently organised a Q&A session with a prominent Non-Executive Director and book author. I also had a chance to hone my pitching skills to win funding for the Board Fellows to grow our operations. I’ve signed up to be an EMBA Ambassador to welcome new students, and I’ve already made a few great connections. I want to help LBS students give back to the community by applying their knowledge from their LBS degrees. I feel this a huge benefit the Board Fellows can give the students in addition to them studying at LBS. This experiential learning will help students in their future career, if they decide to pursue board roles. Students get to learn about Corporate Governance while they shadow the board. At the same time, charities appreciate the students’ volunteering efforts. Specifically, as President, my role is to be an Ambassador, set the strategy and lead the team so that when I graduate, I leave a strong legacy for the next President and future LBS students. Since July 2020, the team has more than doubled in size. We have expanded into Dubai and are currently really ramping up our charity pipeline to place more Fellows than ever before. I have a fantastic team who are very ambitious and are pushing the Board Fellows to new heights. Susan Yu and her team are doing a great job at bringing new charities on board. Meanwhile, Gigi Jia has put a lot of work into the London Ops and Marketing teams to scale us up. Also, Asih Wulansari has been amazing with our Dubai activities. The Board Fellows Programme wouldn’t be where it is today without everyone’s hard work and many hours of dedication that they have put into helping their fellow students and charities. I’ve learnt a lot about myself through the Organisational Behaviour subjects. They have given me insights into my strengths as a leader, friend and colleague. Most of all, the experiences at LBS have given me incredible confidence in myself, my abilities and to pursue whatever I put my mind to. I’ve discovered exciting opportunities through the invaluable connections I’ve made, and that’s the power of the LBS network. Students, staff and faculty sincerely endeavour to foster a collaborative community, which doesn’t stop when you graduate. The post Learn more about the LBS Board Fellows Programme appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
08 Apr 2021, 01:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: London Business Challenge Week 2021 |
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By Callum Charman, MFA Recruitment Associate London Business Challenge Week (LBCW) is the Master in Financial Analysis’s exclusive experiential learning module, that allows students to immerse themselves in a live project for one intensive week. Working with mentors from London-based companies, many of whom are LBS alumni, students will have the opportunity to apply learning from their programme to provide a fresh perspective, analyse specific company/market issues and develop solutions that have real-world impact. As part of the project, students form their own teams of 6-7 people, which they remain part of for the whole experience. The company project champion and mentor present the project brief, clarifying scope, objectives and expected deliverables of the project on Monday, with a final presentation and live feedback on Friday, where all team members participate. Peer evaluation plays a key role, with students giving feedback on each team member’s contribution at the end of the project. Previous companies have included:  With the future of work a topic of much discussion, this year’s LBCW enabled students to leverage and develop their skills in a virtual setting. With many students looking to pursue careers in investment banking and consulting, skills such as how to collaborate with an external client virtually and deliver a clear message, were essential. Additionally, building relationships with clients and team members in a virtual setting were a key skill needed for effective collaboration across time zones. The London Business Challenge Week allows students to develop the skills that employers will be looking for, through immersion in a pressured environment. Students can build on their academic learning and gain insight and exposure into how companies work, whilst also developing their networking skills and improving their virtual presence. “It’s great to see the proactiveness from LBS students and I don’t think that should be taken for granted. It’s obviously a great aspect of the community.”  Erkka Salo is a student ambassador for the Master in Financial Analysis programme. Having recently completed this year’s LBCW, he was able to offer some insight into his experience with The Raine Group and the impact it has had on his career ambitions. “We were working on the growth equity side, trying to find companies in the tech industry that they could invest in. We had to come up with three companies, pitch it to them and try and convince them to invest.” Preparation is key for a successful experience and the formation of the team played a key role. “I got contacted by one of my friends who took the lead. He contacted me we very quickly had a group of seven. It’s great to see the proactiveness from LBS students and I don’t think that should be taken for granted. It’s obviously a great aspect of the community.” With the help of an LBS alumni, Erkka and his team were well supported during the project. “My experience was amazing and I’m not saying that just to sound positive! Our mentor was an alumnus who did the MFA programme last year. He had a personal insight into what the London Business Challenge Week is, so that was great, but on top of that he was extremely nice and supportive.” For Erkka, the experience was a great opportunity to explore a new industry. “I have a finance background, but I got extremely interested in tech. It really broadened my perception of that market, which is super relevant nowadays. It made me more interested in an industry which I didn’t have much knowledge of.” The LBCW is a great way to network with potential employers, something the team were able to harness during their final presentation. “It was a real-life situation and something I will always remember. They really grill you! We all did really well, and they actually invited all of us to interview.” Interested in the MFA programme? Submit your CV or LinkedIn profile to have an informal chat with our team. The post London Business Challenge Week 2021 appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
12 Apr 2021, 04:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: Empowering Women – Leadership Programmes at LBS |
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By Natasha Trivedi – Senior Admissions Manager, Sloan & EMBA-Global programmes London Business School has transformed the careers of women all over the world. Increasing the number of women in top management positions has long been a global priority and we are proud that we have been able to empower women to embody this powerful shift. We are fortunate to have a school community that embraces collaboration, celebrates differences and explores opportunities to drive change. Find out more at our upcoming event, Empowering Women – Leadership Programmes. Our extensive leadership portfolio, which includes our Executive MBA, EMBA-Global and LBS Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy programmes all provide the skills essential to lead change and boost organisational performance. In addition to this, soft skills such as self-motivation, networking and confidence building are all part of the programme features which really set you apart. We are committed to supporting more women through their leadership journey. See more about Women at LBS. Meet the Alumni Panel for our upcoming Empowering Women – Leadership Programmes at LBS event:     The post Empowering Women – Leadership Programmes at LBS appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
13 Apr 2021, 07:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: Masters in Finance: Application Hints and Tips |
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[b]By Lucky Singh, MiF Recruitment Manager[/b] As we are close to our final [b][url=https://www.london.edu/masters-degrees/masters-in-finance-full-time]Masters in Finance Full-time[/url][/b] application deadline on Tuesday 27th April, and near our last [b][url=https://www.london.edu/masters-degrees/masters-in-finance-part-time]Part-time[/url][/b] application deadlines on Tuesday 18th May and Tuesday 8th June, we wanted to provide you with useful information to help guide you through the application process. The most important thing before starting your application is to do your research. Get a thorough understanding of the MiF by visiting our website and [b][url=https://www.london.edu/download-a-brochure?itemId=557e20b2-4bd4-4140-9270-3831b8753123&servicePageReferer=557e20b2-4bd4-4140-9270-3831b8753123]downloading our brochure[/url][/b]. Learn more about the student body and career impact by [b][url=https://www.london.edu/download-a-class-directory?itemId=557e20b2-4bd4-4140-9270-3831b8753123&servicepagereferer=557e20b2-4bd4-4140-9270-3831b8753123&FormMode=class_directory]downloading our class directory[/url][/b] and [b][url=https://www.london.edu/download-an-employment-report?itemId=557e20b2-4bd4-4140-9270-3831b8753123&servicepagereferer=557e20b2-4bd4-4140-9270-3831b8753123&FormMode=employment_report]employment report[/url][/b]. Develop your awareness of the MiF student experience by speaking to our [b][url=https://www.london.edu/masters-degrees/student-alumni-and-ambassadors#sort=%40profilesurname%20ascending]current students, student ambassadors and alumni[/url][/b]. Have your questions answered live during one of our many [b][url=https://www.london.edu/events/calendar#sort=%40eventstarts%20ascending]events[/url][/b]. We in the MiF Recruitment Team are here to support you across the research and applying stages. You can email us with any of your questions at [b][email=mif@london.edu]mif@london.edu[/email][/b]. You can [b][url=https://www.london.edu/submit-cv?itemId=557e20b2-4bd4-4140-9270-3831b8753123&servicepagereferer=557e20b2-4bd4-4140-9270-3831b8753123]submit your profile for review[/url][/b], and we will informally assess your eligibility for the programme. We also host one-to-one consultations, where we answer your questions and provide you with tailored application support. Once you have completed your research, the next step is to [b][url=https://www.london.edu/apply?programmeApplyOnlineParameterValue=5&apply=true&itemId=557e20b2-4bd4-4140-9270-3831b8753123&servicePageReferer=557e20b2-4bd4-4140-9270-3831b8753123]start your application[/url][/b]. You will be required to fill out our online application form, which includes submitting; a GMAT or GRE score, two essay questions, a one page CV, your academic transcripts and two professional references. Applications are reviewed holistically, therefore all aspects of your application are measured equally by the MiF Admissions Committee. Below is an explanation of the individual application requirements in more detail. [b]GMAT/GRE[/b] So we can assess your quantitative ability to ensure you can keep up with the rigour of the programme, we require a GMAT or GRE score. We have no preference between GMAT or GRE. A strong GMAT score is 650 or above, and for GRE we look for around 160 in the quantitative section, and 155 in the verbal section. You can also submit your application in advance of GMAT or GRE as we do make conditional offers. We currently accept online test scores. [b]GMAT/GRE waiver[/b] For a small number of candidates, we waive the GMAT/GRE requirement. If you have CFA L2 then you will automatically receive a GMAT/GRE waiver. We also grant GMAT/GRE waivers to candidates with strong grades at undergraduate and postgraduate level, especially those who have studied quantitative subjects, and who have outstanding professional finance work experience. Professional qualifications like CFA Level I, FRM, CPA and ACCA will increase your chances of getting a waiver. To apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver, please share your CV and your undergraduate and postgraduate transcripts with us at [b][email=mif@london.edu]mif@london.edu[/email][/b]. [b]Two essay questions[/b] Our two essay questions are focused on why you are interested in studying the Masters in Finance at LBS, and how will you will contribute to our community. Remember, there is no right or wrong answer. Use the essays to tell us your story, and to highlight your personality. Demonstrate your leadership potential, your global mind-set, and showcase your academic capabilities. [b]CV and transcripts[/b] You must include a one page CV [b][url=https://www.london.edu/-/media/files/programme-files/master-courses/mif/cv-template-and-notes_mif_apply.docx?la=en]in our recommended CV template[/url][/b] and your academic transcripts. We require transcripts from your undergraduate and any postgraduate degrees. If your transcripts are not in English, they will need to be translated. [b]References[/b] We require two references from you, and these should ideally be professional i.e. by someone you have worked with and who knows you very well. The seniority of your referee does not matter as much as the quality of your reference. Please note that these need to be submitted before we can start reviewing your application. You should give your referees sufficient time to prepare and submit the reference, and spend time explaining your motivations to them, so that they can complete the reference thoroughly. [b]Interview[/b] Once you have submitted your application, the Admissions team will inform you about whether you have been selected for interview. This is conducted by our alumni. For more information regarding the interview stage, take a look at our blog [b][url=https://admissionsblog.london.edu/interviewing-for-the-mif-everything-you-need-to-know/]here[/url][/b]. [b]Further information[/b] For more information, you can watch our [b][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYS-JDSRH70]latest webinar[/url][/b] where Peter Johnson, MiF Senior Admissions Manager, and myself discuss all of the above in more detail. If you require any further information, please contact us at [b][email=mif@london.edu]mif@london.edu[/email][/b]. We wish you the best of luck with your application! The post [url=https://admissionsblog.london.edu/masters-in-finance-application-hints-and-tips-2/]Masters in Finance: Application Hints and Tips[/url] appeared first on [url=https://admissionsblog.london.edu]Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School[/url]. |
14 Apr 2021, 07:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: My Masters in Finance Part-time Experience: Kristiana Tsingi |
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Why did you choose to study the Masters in Finance Part-time programme at London Business School? I work in a single-family office that handles financial assets for the family members and trust accounts. I was promoted to COO of the organisation in 2019 and my employers were kind enough to offer me moral, practical and financial support in any educational endeavours I was willing to engage in, to enable me to be best equipped to handle my new role and responsibilities. My undergraduate degree was in finance, but since graduating I had never worked in the front office side of business. Though I have a substantial amount of experience in back and middle office related fields, I wanted more exposure to investments and markets. I wanted to do this to adequately comprehend what we decide to do in our Asset Allocation Committee, why we do it, and how to best execute all AAC decisions as this is my main responsibility. I chose to study at LBS as it offers one of the best programmes internationally. To add to that, my principals i.e. the family members who serve as directors of the operation, are LBS alumni.  How have you adapted to working and studying at the same time? Have you been able to apply the MiF to your role? While my employer is very understanding and is financing me and supporting me in this endeavour, work does not stop and my duties are not to be taken lightly, as I basically execute all the decisions for the family and report back to them. I have been able to apply my learning from the MiF. We are currently trading intensively and we have bi-weekly Asset Allocation Committee meetings. During these meetings we discuss the markets and particular investments, and I can not only understand these conversations, but I am also able to provide my input because of my MiF curriculum. Tell us about your study group. How have you found this experience so far? Our study group functions very well, everybody pitches in, we all do the work and keep each other’s interest, and the whole group’s interest in mind. Sometimes the weight falls to different members, depending on the project and the expertise necessary to complete the assignment. A big advantage of the study group was learning how to efficiently and productively work with other people. Our study group is pretty diverse, but we all have some experience of each other’s culture, and everyone is respectful of one another. All discussions are warm and considerate, and humour is by no way absent from our communications and meetings. Even though the pandemic has made it difficult for most of us to meet in person, we meet via Zoom or https://gmatclub.com/chat and this doesn’t inhibit our cooperation. We are lucky enough to be in a group full of warm and friendly people, and we’re looking forward to grabbing some drinks together in London, once all of this is over and everyone is safe. What advice would give applicants considering the Masters in Finance programme at London Business School? I do not think there is even a comparison with other schools, as LBS has an unquestionably top programme, an impeccable reputation in the work market, a unique community feeling, and a diverse student body. Anyone would be lucky to be accepted for any programme at LBS. As someone who has more work experience than most of my cohort, I could have chosen to do a more general degree like the MBA. I didn’t as I felt that the MiF would offer me more real and substantial knowledge. The MiF gives students the educational experience necessary to respond to the demands of the business world, while keeping the whole picture in mind. The course is an absolute balance of science and theory. To learn more about our Masters in Finance Part-time (MiFPT) programme, please visit our website. The post My Masters in Finance Part-time Experience: Kristiana Tsingi appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
20 Apr 2021, 02:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: How the Executive MBA can take you further |
 Our Executive MBA (EMBA) is designed for professionals that want to take their career to the next level, without pausing their career. Meet our alumna Athina Argyriou (EMBA2019) who discusses why she chose the EMBA programme to take her career to the next role. Why did you choose London Business School to further your education? “I researched various executive programmes in France and around the world. What I found is that the multicultural, geographical and student diversity, as well as the global reach, makes LBS one of a kind. The opportunity to acquire a new set of skills, in such an interactive and international environment with people sharing similar aspirations was particularly compelling to me. Given my professional experience in the last 20 years in an international environment, I learned to understand and appreciate the importance of seeing and resolving issues from different perspectives.” What was it about the EMBA that made it the right programme for you? “When I decided to enrol in the EMBA at LBS, I was at the stage in my professional career where I became conscious of the need to move out of a comfortable pattern of working life, seek new challenges and realise my full potential. The most predictable route to expand my professional progress would be to seek another form of employment. This would be an easy and temporary way out. Instead, after much consideration, I set my sights on a more ambitious path and make the leap to change. I can say without a doubt that exploring one’s ambitions is an intensive process. If done thoroughly, the exercise brings about great clarity. My clarity has manifested in my commitment to invest in the attainment of a higher level of education that will advance my career.” Is there one EMBA experience that stayed with you? “I believe that an MBA starts well before the first day of class. For me, it began with an honest assessment of my skills and accepting that I have areas of improvement. Ambition has also been part of my journey. For, in addition to the core courses, I was particularly attached to the leadership curriculums, designed to focus on each individual’s personal potential. This approach offers the opportunity for each participant to maximize his or her distinctive leadership style. For me this meant enhancing my core leadership assets, learning about the ones I didn’t not know about and developing others so I can be an effective leader.” Are you still in touch with your classmates? “EMBALJ2019 is a above all a solid global community, It reflects a lifetime bond and commitment. We exchange regularly and keep informed about our career evolutions, business opportunities, world matters, as well as family and personal events. We are all looking forward to getting together post pandemic crises.” How did the EMBA help you with your career? “Post EMBA, the LBS brand and network, not only gave me the confidence to venture into different directions but above all gave me the means to exercise a real choice in my ambition of advancement to a senior management position. I used my new knowledge, ideas, people and skills and assurance gained through the programme and obtained a senior leadership role in risk management and competitive intelligence.” To learn more about our Executive MBA London and Dubai programmes please visit our website. The post How the Executive MBA can take you further appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
21 Apr 2021, 03:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: Career Conversations with Masters in Management Alumni |
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By Malak Hammoud, Recruitment Manager – MiM, GMiM, MFA I sat down with four Masters in Management (MiM) alumni to get insights into how the programme and LBS experience helped shape their careers, and learn more about their experiences with the Careers Centre. Preston Bloskas (MiM2017) – Strategy and Operations Manager at Amazon Catherine Jonan (MiM2020) – Project Specialist at Boston Consulting Group Zoé Teyssier (MiM2018) – E-commerce Manager at Diageo GB Ricarda Roller (MiM2018) – Senior Consultant at Kearney Was there anything in particular that you wanted to improve through the MiM programme? How was the programme aligned with your careers goals? Zoé Teyssier (MiM2018) “Fun fact was that I actually didn’t want to apply to LBS. I knew the school was great but I had just completed my undergrad in London and kind of wanted a change in scenery but, at the same time, I kept my options opened and still applied. I went through the process and during my interview my interviewer highlighted that between all the schools I was considering LBS was the best choice. What he stressed most was the fact that I was focusing more on the cities rather than the actual schools and what they offer. Out of all the ones I was considering, LBS had the strongest network. Before joining, I had no idea what I wanted to do except for the fact I wanted to be in consumer goods. I was surprised to learn that there was a strong community of graduates who went into consumer goods later down the line in their careers, which I didn’t expect. I initially applied because it was the best school in London and later discovered the strong network that was going to help me get to where I wanted to be.” Ricarda Roller (MiM2018) “I also wasn’t sure on exactly what I wanted to do. I just knew I didn’t want to stay in Germany because the teaching there is quite theoretical. What I really liked about LBS was how it was very hands-on. There’s smaller classes, you work with your study group on case studies and you’re actually working with your classmates throughout the year on projects rather than studying on your own for exams at the end of each term. Those were the factors that made me choose LBS in terms of style of teaching. Once I was a student they really helped me shape the idea of where I want to go in my career. It’s very easy to get overwhelmed by all the career choices available and most people at that age don’t even have a clue what they can actually do – LBS gave the structured overview of the different options I could explore and possibilities out there.” Catherine Jonan (MiM2020) “I was looking to improve my business sense. I came from a very social sciences background. I had done a few internships but felt like there was an entire world in terms of the network and number of companies I could be working for. Being at LBS and having the support of the network, Careers Centre and seeing the number of potential possibilities and geographies which I could be a part of after graduating, was what I wanted and that was what I got from the experience.” Preston Bloskas (MiM2017) “The oxymoron in my case was I was transitioning from finance – investment banking. I wanted to transition into tech so the most reasonable thing to do was to probably go to a school in California as opposed to going to a school halfway across the world. I had realised at the time that I didn’t want to pursue an MBA and I wanted to transition much faster than what an MBA would allow. I applied to a variety of schools both in the US and abroad and what really sold LBS for me was the alumni network and there was a very clear, tangible difference between alumni of other schools and alumni at LBS. I reached out over LinkedIn and asked to hear about their experiences, as they were working at companies that I wanted to work at; doing things that I wanted to do. I asked if they liked what they were doing, if I’m making a mistake transitioning from finance into tech. The LBS alumni were far more helpful, friendly and always available to offer support – that’s what cinched it for me. I found the alumni network so helpful before I even signed on the dotted line which told me that there’s something very special about the school. I’ve been paid back dividends by choosing LBS. Just recently, I finished a variety of different negotiations with other companies and I tapped into the Careers Centre on how to evaluate private equity versus public equity and how to handle negotiations that involve that, and even now, having graduated years ago, I’m still reaping the benefits.” We know that the Careers Centre has so much to offer in terms of support and opportunities to students, but was there anything in particular that you found stuck with you until now in your career or that helped you at the time? Do you look back and think something was particularly useful? Zoé Teyssier (MiM2018) “For me, there’s not a single doubt that it was the practice interviews. When I joined LBS, I was so rubbish at interviews you wouldn’t believe it. I completed around 10 -15 mock interviews with Kira Hugh’s who prepped me for group assessment centres and individual interviews. From all the practice I did, I could feel the improvement before I even started the recruitment process properly. I didn’t get that at LSE. The kind of tailored one-to-one coaching had a big impact. Even the practice with other students was great. Especially because I was interested in a diversified sector where there’s potentially less students applying. So I was like is anyone interested in the alcohol sector? Apparently they were interested but only for parties and not as a career! So I really feel I took advantage of those one-to-one practice interviews and I don’t think I would have managed to secure a role if it wasn’t for that help.” Preston Bloskas (MiM2017) “The bulk of students in early careers at the time wanted to go into either finance or consulting – from the recent stats I can see there’s much more of a growing interest in tech in recent years. So tech back then wasn’t always the popular choice. In my experience the Careers Centre was so useful in helping me understand exactly what I was walking into when I go for an interview. Tech interviews can be all over the map – you can get a McKinsey style case study or a group interview and how do I answer the dreaded googleyness question when I interview with Google? In my experience the tech and media experts at the Careers Centre were always helpful in refining my story and making sure it’s compelling enough to warrant additional questions that dive deeper into my background, and in my case that was something my undergrad couldn’t do. They were spectacular in providing a lot of value with my initial conversations with companies.” Was it difficult to stick to the sector you were interested in rather than following the crowd into the more popular consulting career? Preston Bloskas (MiM2017) “Yes, that’s very interesting because Tech in the United States is a little different, so when a role is posted they want that position filled within 2 weeks. So when you’re going through a graduate programme and you see your friends getting job offers from McKinsey and Goldman Sachs you do start to think and question yourself if you could really do this. If you were to ask David Morris who was the head of Technology and Media Careers at the school he would tell you I was at his office weekly asking what am I doing, how do I manage this stress and am I doing everything correctly? Yes, it was intimidating to stick to my guns and making sure I upheld my interest but the school was very supportive and it worked out!” For those of you who were interested in consulting what was the journey like for you? Catherine Jonan (MiM2020) “It was a very supportive community within the students but as well the Careers Centre support is unlimited. You are supported by your peer leaders who are MBA or Executive MBA students. You also have industry experts who literally walk you through what to expect and what consulting is really like – they help you debunk all your worries! In the first 2 weeks, I found the Careers Centre really helpful and special. They will go through your CV with your peers and really make sure that your CV is ready for any interview at any company and that is what I think makes LBS special. Having your CV go through 40 people, from your peers to career leads and experts within the Career Centre, is what makes your CV so sellable.” For many applying students the content and academic experience of the programme is very important. Was there any class or project that you found particularly useful or you felt supported you in your careers? Zoé Teyssier (MiM2018) “Ricarda mentioned one earlier on how practical the mandatory classes are. Having done my bachelors in Management, I can tell that LSE were preparing me for a PhD and I was like, that’s not what I want! Then at LBS they were saying, let’s prepare you for real life, so this is the theory but let’s apply it straight away. In terms of classes that prepared me the most I thought the electives were of great value. The fact that you can choose what you want to learn and focus on according to the type of skills you were looking to develop. My negotiation skills were about as low as my interviewing skills so I chose a negotiation elective which was absolutely incredible. With the benefit of being mixed with students from other programmes, and some who are more senior in their experience, you really learn a lot from them. The fact that I got to do that at school made me rethink the whole definition of school. I also had a similar course when I started working so it’s definitely something that’s stuck with me and supported me in my career.” Preston Bloskas (MiM2017) “The elective that stuck with me the most was the Strategy and Entrepreneur elective. It was a course where you had to essentially come up with an entrepreneurship idea and basically build a product and pitch it to an actual panel of venture capitalists. Stating why this product deserves to be built. The class would then divide into the products that were voted as successful. So if you weren’t part of a successful product you select a product that you thought was and you put a whole semester’s work behind it to bring that product to market. There were a lot of start-up companies that were created out of that class which I thought was phenomenal. It’s interesting because it’s something that I still use today. We had to write a BRD (Business Review Document) and pre FAQ which is a questionnaire list for any internal stockholder teams to build something. From how do you market the product to how do you process it? Did you price it correctly? How are you going to sell it? Do you need an engager sales team? It’s literally from start to finish on building a product. I’ve tapped into that at my current team at Amazon and that’s something that I didn’t expect. I still keep in touch with the students that I met in that class and keep the book on standby that was recommended by my professor just in case I need it in the future.” Could you share some of your involvements with the Clubs or Student Led activities that supported you career-wise or in terms of personal development? Preston Bloskas (MiM2017) “The MiMs and all the Early Careers students get to join the same clubs as the MBAs, Executive MBAs and LBS Sloans. That is spectacular for a variety of reasons. You get to network and mingle with students across the entire school who have a variety of experiences and who more than likely have taken on a project or worked in a sector that you’re interested in joining once you graduate – so you could really tap into them as a resource. I was the Vice President of the Tech and Media Club – just a fancy way of saying I was on the executive committee and I was working alongside a lot MBAs who were also trying to network their way into tech. We worked on a variety of projects. A lot of clubs facilitate their own trips and through the Tech and Media club we organised trips to China, America and Europe. I was also part of the Foodie’s Club which is exactly what it sounds like. It was an opportunity to showcase the food from your culture. I’m from Dallas, Texas so I brought a lot of barbeque, tacos and salsa – it was a fun club to learn about different cultures of the world that you don’t really expect. There’s a variety of professional clubs, sports clubs and fun clubs that add value to the overall experience that you can be part of depending on your interests.” If you’re interested in hearing more from our MiM alumni network on the impact the programme has had on their careers, register to attend our upcoming Careers Conversations events [url=https://www.london.edu/masters-degrees/events-for-prospective-students#first=12&sort=%40eventstarts%20ascending&f:programme=[MIM]]here[/url]. The post Career Conversations with Masters in Management Alumni appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
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