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26 May 2021, 07:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: Masters in Finance Part-time Late Application Process |
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By Peter Johnson – Senior Recruitment and Admissions Manager, MiF The Round 7 deadline for applications to the August 2021 MiF Part-time intake is 8 June (at 13.00 BST). If you wish to be considered for a late application after this, you must email your request to mif@london.edu, titled Late Application Request, with the following information:
We will then contact you to approve or decline your request to submit a late application. Late applications are not automatically permitted. If you wish to submit a late application, and are approved to do so by the Recruitment & Admissions Team, you should satisfy all of the following criteria:
Please note that you will need to have your funding in place very quickly and that scholarships are not available to late applicants. It is imperative that you act quickly if you wish to submit a late application. You need to be ready and committed to start this year; we are not allowing deferrals for late applicants. Applications for the August 2022 intake will open in August 2021. We expect the application deadlines to be similar to the 20/21 year. The essays are unchanged. The first application deadline will be on 28 September 2021 (at 13.00) with the final deadline in early June 2022. MiF Recruitment & Admissions Team mif@london.edu The post Masters in Finance Part-time Late Application Process appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
26 May 2021, 07:12
27 May 2021, 04:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: MiF Student Perspective: What makes the Masters in Finance a unique experience? |
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[b]By Lucky Singh, MiF Recruitment Manager[/b] The [url=https://www.london.edu/masters-degrees/masters-in-finance-part-time]Masters in Finance (MiF)[/url] programme at LBS is distinguished from other programmes as it is designed for finance professionals with at least 3 years of work experience, and includes: 6 comprehensive core courses, over 40 electives to choose from, 4 concentrations, practitioner courses, professional and technical skills workshops and access to career coaching sessions. As a result, the MiF gives you the knowledge, training and network you need to thrive in your finance career. I asked our fantastic Student Ambassador[b] [url=https://www.london.edu/masters-degrees/student-alumni-and-ambassadors/ana-hidalgo-manzano]Ana Hidalgo Manzano (MiF PT 2022[/url]) [/b]about what she thinks makes the MiF a unique experience, and how she is finding the programme so far. [img]https://admissionsblog.london.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/MiF-PT-blog-post-Aana.jpg[/img] [b]Why did you decide to study the MiF at LBS[/b][b]? W[/b][b]hat makes the MiF unique? [/b] “I joined the MiF to sharpen my finance skills, advance my career and enhance my professional network while working. LBS is the best platform as it offers a wide range of options that allows me to tailor my experience to achieve my goals. This unique value proposition is not available in any other executive education institution.” [b]What has surprised you about the MiF so far? [/b] “Besides the impressive number of resources that the School offers (career coaches, sector advisors and technical skills workshops etc), I think the most valuable asset so far is the quality of my cohort. They are really smart people in their fields and the professional and cultural diversity of the class is very enriching for all of us.” [b]What has been your favourite aspect of the MiF? [/b] “I personally enjoy the practitioner courses. I find them very practical, as they provide an insightful perspective about the industry, the challenges as well as the opportunities. In addition, they always bring amazing guest speakers to the table, and the sessions are very interactive.” [b]What clubs have you got involved in and how have they benefited you? [/b] “I am part of the Executive Committee of the Foodie Club, in the Marketing team. Besides getting to know people from other programmes (including MBAs and MiMs), I am learning about how to articulate a marketing strategy. I am now more conscious about the effort that all of the clubs put in behind the scenes to make things happen for the LBS community. In addition, the Investment Management Club and the Women in Business club have an amazing agenda of events that I always make time for.” [b]What advice would you give prospective MiF students to help prepare them for the programme and business school experience? [/b] “You will be starting your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it will be over in the blink of an eye so, make the most of it! Find out what you want to get out of the MiF and use the LBS resources to get yourself into that. Make sure you speak to current Students and Alumni. Network as much as you can and make sure you have fun along the way!” [b]To discover more about the Masters in Finance, [/b][url=https://www.london.edu/download-a-brochure?itemId=557e20b2-4bd4-4140-9270-3831b8753123&servicePageReferer=557e20b2-4bd4-4140-9270-3831b8753123][b]download our brochure here.[/b][/url][b] [/b] [b]To speak to our Student Ambassadors, [/b][url=https://www.london.edu/masters-degrees/student-alumni-and-ambassadors#sort=%40profilesurname%20ascending][b]click here.[/b][/url] The post [url=https://admissionsblog.london.edu/mif-student-perspective-what-makes-the-masters-in-finance-a-unique-experience/]MiF Student Perspective: What makes the Masters in Finance a unique experience?[/url] appeared first on [url=https://admissionsblog.london.edu]Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School[/url]. |
27 May 2021, 07:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: Welcoming the EMBA-Global class of 2023! |
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We are delighted to welcome the newest edition to our LBS family, the EMBA-Global class of 2023! We recently accepted 98 Executive MBA Global students, who kicked off their studies in May 2021. Orientation was a huge success. Our EMBA-Global partner school campuses hosted students in London, New York and Hong Kong simultaneously during their first block week. We are pleased with our impressive latest intake and thought it was worth sharing some stats on how this class is made up.  EMBAG Class profile Among the class of 98 students, we have 40 Nationalities represented with students commuting from various regions within Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America, and even Australia. Some of the singly represented Nationalities in this class are from Syria, Austria, Azerbaijan, Cameroon, Croatia, Egypt, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Brazil, Australia, and Peru. This class is so internationally experienced that nearly 60% of the class do not consider English as their mother tongue, 8% hold dual nationalities, and they are currently based in 61 different cities all over the world. We are proud that we have 30 remarkable women on the programme making up 31% of the class. The EMBA-Global students this year range from 28-49 years old with 36 being the average overall age, and with 12 years of experience. Although we may accept candidates with less than 12 years of experience, these candidates are exceptional in terms of leadership competence, academic excellence, and responsibility held in previous roles. The spread of industries is very broad this year, though finance still dominates the group at 25%. We also welcome students from the Defence and Military services, Aviation, Film/TV/Radio, Pharmaceuticals, Education, Renewable Energy, Automotive, Construction, Metals/Mining, Non-profit, IT and the Luxury Goods sectors. Many bring experience from Manager, Consultant, C-Suite, Founder, and Director roles. Some notable companies represented in this class are SAP, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Salesforce, Otis, Vodaphone, and INDITEX (Zara) amongst multiple Global banks, Consultancy firms, Start-Ups and renowned family businesses. Ready to start your journey? There is no better way to grasp the benefits of studying the Executive MBA Global than to listen to our alumni experiences and hear about their motivations, prospects and successes. Click here to find out more. The post Welcoming the EMBA-Global class of 2023! appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
27 May 2021, 10:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: MiF Part-time Programme Insights: How our students are able to achieve work life balance |
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[b]By Lucky Singh, MiF Recruitment Manager[/b] As we are towards the end of recruiting for the [url=https://www.london.edu/masters-degrees/masters-in-finance-part-time][b]Masters in Finance (MiF) Part-time programme[/b][/url] and close to our last official application deadline, Tuesday 8 June 2021, I thought it would be good to shed light on the programme, and answer some of the key questions we get from prospective students. The Masters in Finance Part-time programme is for finance professionals with at least 3 years of post-graduate work experience, who would like to remain in employment whilst studying and accelerate their career. The programme is taught in person at our London campus close to Regent’s Park, and classes in the first year are held on Friday evenings and Saturdays and take place every other week. The majority of our Part-time students are based in London, however we do have some who commute from Europe. Many prospective students ask me how our students manage the balance between working full-time and studying the MiF. They are also curious about how the Part-time class connects and socialises with each other and how our students make the most of the wide range of student-led clubs we have on campus. I reached out to some of our fantastic MiF Part-time Alumni and Student Ambassadors and asked them to give us a glimpse of what life is like for a MiF Part-time student at LBS. [b]Advice on managing the work-life balance as a part-time student[/b] [img]https://admissionsblog.london.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/image-11.png[/img] [b]Vartan Indjeian (MiFPT2021)[/b] “Staying organised, making the most of every hour of the day, and blocking times on weekends and evenings to unwind and enjoy time with friends and family without having to think about work or school has helped me immensely in making sure I stay balanced and enjoy the experience of being in school.” [img]https://admissionsblog.london.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/image-8.png[/img] [b]Sandra Ragues Fernandez (MiFPT2021)[/b] “I am a driven individual who loves working and working out. At the beginning, I was a bit worried about the work-life balance and I know it is hard to change daily habits. Therefore, I gradually started to change my schedule as I work and learn best during the evening. I moved my gym workout to the morning two months prior to the start of the MiF to get used to it. It’s key to start adapting your time around your study and do it before the course starts. The brain and the body needs some time to adjust. After a while, the changes implemented become part of your routine.” [b]C[/b][b]onnect[/b][b]ing[/b][b] and [/b][b]develop[/b][b]ing[/b][b] friendships [/b][b]on[/b][b] the Mi[/b][b]F[/b] [b]Vartan [/b][b]Indjeian[/b][b] (MiFPT2021)[/b] “What surprised me the most about the part-time programme was that there was an immediate social connection and bond formed between the group. In my opinion, it was largely driven by how all of us were aware of the challenge of studying a part-time programme, but we were all looking forward to learning and getting the most out of the experience. The group is also incredibly diverse, not just in the fields of finance that we work in, but also in our backgrounds and life experiences. The commitment of the group to enjoy social time together, whether for drinks after a Saturday class, or by organising social events, has helped our group become very close. I can definitely say that I have made numerous life-long friends from my group.” [b]Getting involved [/b][b]in[/b][b] s[/b][b]tudent clubs at LBS[/b] [img]https://admissionsblog.london.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/image-9.png[/img] [b]Andrew Yeo (MiFPT2020)[/b] “I was involved in the Squash Club, and People Strategy Club. My role as the treasurer was quite flexible because I could still fulfil my responsibility remotely. I was able to engage on WhatApp and Google Hangouts. I tried to go to the school campus frequently to attend events, so on the weekdays I was there I let my fellow Executive Committee members know that we could meet if necessary.” [img]https://admissionsblog.london.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/image-10.png[/img] [b]Tim Bekenov (MiFPT2020)[/b] “I was VP of Speaker Series at the Investment Management Club and organised events with high profile speakers on hot topics like quantitative investing and EM investing. I believed this was certainly one of the best and most active clubs on campus. It was a great way to meet with like-minded people, share knowledge and have a drink while discussing investment ideas. Being a club officer while working full-time was challenging, you need to be honest with yourself and other club executives about how much time you can dedicate to it. I set the expectations clear from the beginning but also demonstrated the value I could bring to the club and it worked out pretty well.” [b]If you have any questions about the Masters in Finance programme you can reach out to me by emailing [/b][email=mif@london.edu][b]mif@london.edu[/b][/email][b] or calling at +44(0)207007505. [/b] [b]You can also submit your CV[/b][b] for an informal review of your profile and fit for the programme [/b][url=https://www.london.edu/submit-cv?itemId=557e20b2-4bd4-4140-9270-3831b8753123&servicepagereferer=557e20b2-4bd4-4140-9270-3831b8753123][b]her[/b][b]e[/b][b].[/b][/url][b] [/b] [b]To get more insight into the MiF student experience and programme content you can connect with our Student Ambassadors [/b][url=https://www.london.edu/masters-degrees/student-alumni-and-ambassadors#sort=%40profilesurname%20ascending][b]here.[/b][/url] The post [url=https://admissionsblog.london.edu/mif-part-time-programme-insights-how-our-students-are-able-to-achieve-work-life-balance/]MiF Part-time Programme Insights: How our students are able to achieve work life balance[/url] appeared first on [url=https://admissionsblog.london.edu]Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School[/url]. |
28 May 2021, 03:00
03 Jun 2021, 08:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: How to use LinkedIn to elevate and amplify your Personal Brand |
 Ever wondered how to use LinkedIn effectively to promote your personal brand? LBS were delighted to be joined by LinkedIn & Brand Consultant, Laura Fox, who shared a practical three step approach to using the platform, and provided actionable tips on how to create a ‘Best in Class’ profile. With 19 years in the Marketing & Advertising industry, and specialising in employer and personal branding, Laura’s insight is invaluable. In the webinar, Laura highlighted key reasons and themes as to why people use LinkedIn, and shared her tips everyone should be aware of when using it:
In the second half of the webinar Laura also interviewed Charlotte Smith, Senior Global Recruitment Manager at LBS, to ask what business schools look for on LinkedIn to find out more about prospective students or applicants; Charlotte “What’s key here is that every business school is different. Every school you’re looking at or approaching will have a different approach to their recruitment and admissions processes. What you need to do before applying to any business school is research the business schools you’re interested in, and get to know what they’re looking for or how they’re looking for prospective students. That will tell you so much about the type of school you’re looking at, the community they’re proud of and whether or not it’s a community you want to be a part of. At LBS, we are community first in everything that we do, we are very proud of our global and diverse community, and we are always looking to get to know the whole person. Whether that’s at prospective student level (before you’ve submitted an application) or at application stage. Our application process is very holistic; you’ll see in our application forms there are mini-essay questions that are just around you as a person. At LBS we don’t use LinkedIn in the application process but we do view it before the application process to advise and make sure the programme you’re choosing is the right route for you.” The final part of the webinar was a Q&A in which Laura aimed to give specific insight into LinkedIn and the myths around how it’s used. This involved answering questions around connection requests, posts and content, and approaching senior members of businesses you are interested in. Watch the full webinar below to learn more about how to use LinkedIn to elevate your personal brand, and how it can help you when applying to business schools. The post How to use LinkedIn to elevate and amplify your Personal Brand appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
04 Jun 2021, 04:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: MBA Application Tips & Tricks |
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By Giri Kesavan, MBA2021 One of the most rewarding parts of being involved with LBS as an alumni is the ability to talk to excited (and equally nervous!) applicants to our MBA programme. Over the past few years, I’ve had the chance to speak to hundreds of applicants to the MBA at LBS. As we look towards building another fantastic class – I wanted to share some key tips that I wish I knew when I applied for the MBA!
Above all, really think about your own personal and professional journey and be yourself in the application. Don’t try and be different just for the sake of being different. Think holistically about your experiences, what you hope to get out of the MBA experience and what you can bring to our lifelong community. Good luck with GMATs & Applications in the run up to MBA2024 applications, andget in touchif you need any advice! The post MBA Application Tips & Tricks appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
04 Jun 2021, 07:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: Late Applications to the MiF Part-time programme |
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For our Masters in Finance (MiF) Part-time programme due to commence on 16th August 2021, our last application deadline has passed. However, we understand that deciding to do the Part-time MiF is a huge personal and financial commitment and researching and deciding on which programme to choose can sometimes take longer than anticipated. Therefore, we do still accept a small number of late applications from very strong applicants who meet all of our late application criteria. Late application criteria If you wish to submit a late MiF Part-time application, and have reached out to the MiF Recruitment and Admissions team who have approved this, you should satisfy all of the following criteria:
If you meet the above criteria and wish to be considered for a late MiF Part-time application, you must email your request to mif@london.edu titled Late Application Request, with the below information:
We will then contact you to approve or decline your request to submit a late application. Late applications are not automatically permitted. If we approve your late application request you will then need to start your application. 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. You can watch our webinar on how to submit a strong application here. Next steps Once you have submitted your application, the MiF Admissions team will inform you as to whether you have been selected for interview. This is conducted by our MiF alumni. For more information regarding the interview stage, take a look at our blog here. After interview, your application will go to the Admissions Committee who will be making the final decision. Please remember if you wish to submit a late application it is imperative you act quickly. This will increase your chances of being successful. You need to be ready and committed to start this year; we are not allowing deferrals for late applicants. We in the MiF Recruitment Team are here to support you throughout your late application. You can email us with any of your questions at mif@london.edu. We also host one-to-one consultations, where we answer your questions and provide you with tailored application support. Best wishes, The MiF Recruitment and Admissions Team The post Late Applications to the MiF Part-time programme appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
08 Jun 2021, 03:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: In conversation with our MBA Student Ambassadors: LBS – A journey full of surprises |
When embarking on the LBS MBAthere are many aspects of the programme and LBS experience that you’ll prepare for during your research in the early stages of your application. However, there are many wonderful experiences that you’ll enjoy which will be surprising and unexpected. Our MBA Student Ambassadors highlight some surprising moments during this LBS journey so far, which they didn’t anticipate when first joining the school. Pedro Azcarraga, MBA2022 “LBS presents every student with an overwhelming number of opportunities and activities. Looking back, it should not have come as a surprise because I was told about it multiple times. However, I never imagined just how many things LBS and the community had on offer. I did not expect to have such a packed schedule. Between classes, projects, career events, workshops, competitions, recruiting, clubs, social events, sightseeing and meeting people, I found that days didn’t have enough hours. You won’t find a better course on trade-offs than the MBA. Everyone seems to be doing everything. It can be rigorous, which is even more surprising because I’ve been here during the pandemic. The best part about it: the options are unlimited, and you get to choose what to focus your time on and (for the most part) when.”  Sarah Ellena, MBA2022 “While I had heard of the strong sense of community at LBS, witnessing this first-hand in my first months into the MBA was one of the biggest surprises. Every classmate I’ve met has been incredibly supportive and kind, which has made me realise how much I can learn from my peers. The breadth of professional experiences and cultural backgrounds is truly an advantage for LBS – I’ve met people with incredible stories and perspectives, such as a policy director who oversaw 350 people, an impact consultant with 7 years of working experience in Africa and a doctor who used to be on the NHS pandemic frontline. In difficult times, the importance of having such a strong and vibrant community is even more evident. Looking back prior to joining LBS, I remember worrying about how Covid-19 would affect my ability to meet and form meaningful relationships with classmates, professors and other school members, which is clearly one of the key elements of any MBA programme. Luckily, everyone has been putting a lot of effort to connect and stay in touch as we all go through the same unusual experience.”  Gal Levi, MBA2022 “The thing that I found as the most surprising was that despite a global pandemic and all the restrictions posed by the governments, I still managed to meet and connect with classmates, attend classes (virtually) without any difficulty, and push my career forward even stronger. In every crisis lies an opportunity, and I think LBS has been able to adjust to the situation in the best possible way. Classes are running seamlessly on zoom, and the level of teaching has not deteriorated as a result. Active class participation works perfectly, and the professors have demonstrated impeccable abilities to lecture and operate three different screens at a time. These efforts taken by the school just show how important it is to choose the right school.”  Tanuj Srivastava, MBA2022 “The sense of collaboration and community embodies the spirit of LBS – something I had read about but never truly understood until I actually felt it. The beauty of bringing people together from all over the world into one classroom is truly amazing. LBS is a place where everyone looks out for each other – like a close-knit family – and cheers you on as you follow your dreams. And, since we spend 2 years being a student but 40 years being alumni, we are only just getting started.” If you’re interested in learning more about our MBA programme, then please visit our website. To read the first instalment of our MBA Student Ambassador series, click here. The post In conversation with our MBA Student Ambassadors: LBS – A journey full of surprises appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
15 Jun 2021, 04:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: Early Careers 2020 Class Statistics |
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With the 2021 intake now closed, and our Recruitment & Admissions team preparing for the 2022 intake, we wanted to share some statistics to show you where a Masters programme at LBS could take you. Masters in Management (MiM) & Global Masters in Management (GMiM) The MiM is suitable for individuals with a diverse profile seeking to hone their management skills. For those seeking greater understanding of how businesses operate in the Asia region, our GMiMwill provide you with the learning and confidence to embark on this path. Within the combined MiM and GMiM 2020 class, 96% of our students accepted a job offer within 3 months of graduating. The students also achieved their aspirations of securing employment within their preferred sector: 44% within consulting; 30% in financial services; 12% in technology; and 14% within the diversified sectors. The jobs were global with 40% in the UK, 34% in Europe, 18% in Asia, 5% in Middle East and 3% in the Americas Masters in Analytics & Management (MAM) The MAM provides students with a strong management foundation combined with skills in data analytics. A MAM graduate will be able to communicate and translate technical information to management in a compelling manner, as well as make data-driven commercial and strategic decisions. 96% of the MAM students received an offer within four months of graduating. Once again, our students were successful in securing positions within their preferred sector: 40% joined consulting firms, 32% in technology, 20% in financial services and 8% within diversified sector. Location of the jobs ranged from Asia (36%) to UK (34%), to Europe (18%), Middle East (7%), North America (3%) and Africa (2%). Our MAM graduates secured a variety of positions within Technology, ranging from Business Strategy Analyst to Data Scientist Manager. Companies are positioning data analytics at the centre of many roles, having a solid foundation within this area prepared our graduates well for them. Masters in Financial Analysis (MFA) The MFA is designed to give you the solid grounding in Financial tools, Financial Markets and Global Business understanding to take your career forward. It balances both theory and practice, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to launch your career in International Finance. 91% of the MFA graduates secured employment within 3 months of graduating. 74% joined the Finance sector and 26% chose roles in Consulting, Technology and Diversified sectors. Job locations were global, and UK remained strong with 65% securing their positions here, followed by Asia (19%), Europe (10%) Rest of the World (6%) Start your LBS journey with us on one of our Masters programmes. To speak with us about our programmes, get in contact with the relevant Recruitment & Admissions team below: MiM & GMiM – mim@london.edu MAM – mam@london.edu MFA – mfa@london.edu With best regards, Early Careers Recruitment The post Early Careers 2020 Class Statistics appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
16 Jun 2021, 04:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: Where are our Early Careers 2020 graduates now? |
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With the 2021 intake now closed, and our Recruitment & Admissions team preparing for the 2022 intake, we wanted to share some statistics to show you where a Masters programme at LBS could take you. Masters in Management (MiM) & Global Masters in Management (GMiM) The MiM is suitable for individuals with a diverse profile seeking to hone their management skills. For those seeking greater understanding of how businesses operate in the Asia region, our GMiMwill provide you with the learning and confidence to embark on this path. Within the combined MiM and GMiM 2020 class, 96% of our students accepted a job offer within 3 months of graduating. The students also achieved their aspirations of securing employment within their preferred sector: 44% within consulting; 30% in financial services; 12% in technology; and 14% within the diversified sectors. The jobs were global with 40% in the UK, 34% in Europe, 18% in Asia, 5% in Middle East and 3% in the Americas Masters in Analytics & Management (MAM) The MAM provides students with a strong management foundation combined with skills in data analytics. A MAM graduate will be able to communicate and translate technical information to management in a compelling manner, as well as make data-driven commercial and strategic decisions. 96% of the MAM students received an offer within four months of graduating. Once again, our students were successful in securing positions within their preferred sector: 40% joined consulting firms, 32% in technology, 20% in financial services and 8% within diversified sector. Location of the jobs ranged from Asia (36%) to UK (34%), to Europe (18%), Middle East (7%), North America (3%) and Africa (2%). Our MAM graduates secured a variety of positions within Technology, ranging from Business Strategy Analyst to Data Scientist Manager. Companies are positioning data analytics at the centre of many roles, having a solid foundation within this area prepared our graduates well for them. Masters in Financial Analysis (MFA) The MFA is designed to give you the solid grounding in Financial tools, Financial Markets and Global Business understanding to take your career forward. It balances both theory and practice, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to launch your career in International Finance. 91% of the MFA graduates secured employment within 3 months of graduating. 74% joined the Finance sector and 26% chose roles in Consulting, Technology and Diversified sectors. Job locations were global, and UK remained strong with 65% securing their positions here, followed by Asia (19%), Europe (10%) Rest of the World (6%) Start your LBS journey with us on one of our Masters programmes. To speak with us about our programmes, get in contact with the relevant Recruitment & Admissions team below: MiM & GMiM – mim@london.edu MAM – mam@london.edu MFA – mfa@london.edu With best regards, Early Careers Recruitment The post Where are our Early Careers 2020 graduates now? appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
17 Jun 2021, 03:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: 10 things I love about the MBA |
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By Tobi Ogunsanya, MBA2022 “Tobi – how do you fancy starting your MBA during one of the worst global pandemics in 100 years meaning that you won’t be able to meet all your classmates in person, will have to take (some) lectures over zoom and…ahem…you aren’t allowed to travel abroad for a year?”  If you had asked me this question a few years ago, it is quite obvious what my answer would likely have been. Now, having lived through the experiences I’ve had as an MBA2022, I would respond with challenge accepted! To introduce myself briefly – I’m a British Nigerian who was born and raised in the UK and spent my pre-MBA life as a Strategy Consultant helping Clients leverage technology to transform their business. My motivations for pursuing an MBA were driven by my passion for technology and entrepreneurship exploring opportunities in either tech-focussed PE or VC funds, Big Tech, and start-ups with platform business models. Now 10 months into my journey at LBS – I want to share 10 things with you that I believe reflect the hidden benefits of the MBA that enable me to reflect back on why I would have gladly accepted the challenge of being part of the MBA “COVID generation”. In shaping this top 10 list, I’ve consulted 10 classmates who embody the rich diversity we have at LBS to ensure this list is as representative as possible of the wider student body. 1 – Different experience, same social interactions Clearly we haven’t been able to take advantage of gallivanting around Europe and beyond in the typical MBA fashion but arguably our cohort has been able to form strong bonds quicker than the norm, due to the intimacy of the countless dinner parties and trips around the UK we have done as government restrictions eased. 2 – Zoom interviews are less stressful! We all prefer networking in person but having been forced to do this over zoom has yielded some hidden benefits that could not have been anticipated – firstly, the ability to network with more people in a productive way through targeted 30-minute calls without the need to commute. Secondly, interviewing over zoom means you have greater control of your external environment which actually made the whole process feel less stressful being sat in your own home than in an impersonal office – I genuinely believe that all of this played a small part in the internship offers I received from Bain & Company, Amazon and Google. 3 – Global community, shared purpose Prior to the starting the MBA, it was hard to imagine how the wider LBS community would react to the evolving macro landscape. However, it has been incredible to witness how Students across programmes and the faculty body have really come together to strive as best we can to restore some normality in a world of chaos – the hybrid learning model was a great example of this with our professors adapting to this new mode of working in innovative ways – one professor even utilised a green screen set-up in his home whilst lecturing so he could present in a way that was not distracting over zoom with his “bobbing” head in the foreground of the slides. 4 – There is no such thing as the typical MBA Experience One thing to focus on when you join the MBA is to run your own race and not that of others. Arguably, one of the greatest experiences about the MBA is the personal transformation that everyone goes through unique to their story – I have had friends start a family becoming fathers and mothers in order to be there for their babies in those important early days whilst also assessing what to do next in their careers. One lesson the last year has taught us is that time is not a luxury anyone has, so really see the MBA as an opportunity to achieve as much as you can from participating in clubs, going for a walk with a classmate in the parks of London and networking with companies to land your dream job. 5 – Plans are nothing, but planning is everything The more introspective you can be in the early months of starting the MBA, the better. These months are crucial in shaping your overall experience for the next 15, 18 or 21 months. The unanimous advice provided by those I consulted was – have a direction you are aiming for (even if not fully formed), focus on this and execute aligned to your goals. Many of us came into the MBA with a lot of indecision and uncertainty about what career paths we wanted to pivot into but taking the time to explore this by attending the different events organised by the Student clubs and the Career Centre has been invaluable. Invest the time upfront, be curious and you will see the benefits later in the year. 6 – You learn as much (maybe more) outside the classroom as you do inside it The MBA gives you the resources, flexibility and confidence to explore your interests outside of the classroom to discover if and how they can fit into your career moving forward. You can dive into everything from entrepreneurship to learning about investing and make this experience completely your own! The breadth of experiences is truly impressive; and it translates to the diverse perspectives that everyone brings into life at LBS. For many of us, we have been pleasantly surprised at how much we have learnt from the out-of-class activities. From learning about how to be an effective ally supporting our LGBTQ+ classmates to raising a record amount of money for charity during Movember, to being inspired by classmates who had never ever run a mile before yet completed a self-organised marathon for the first time under the tutelage of another classmate who spent 8 years in the Israel military to coffee chats with students who have started, scaled and sold successful businesses…the MBA empowers you to know that the world is full of possibilities and options that you never thought possible. 7 – Partners are just as part of the MBA experience as students themselves One of the differentiators of LBS compared to other schools is the way in which Partners are very much part of the wider community. In our experience this can really help elevate your MBA experience – one of the most common myths we all heard before the MBA was the horror stories of people separating (which does unfortunately happen) but conversely there are many more stories you hear and see of partners who are very involved and integrated into the MBA and form their own deep and lasting relationships which makes the MBA experience so much richer. Some Partners even hold leadership positions in major clubs such as the Women in Business club so LBS really does cater to your other halves too! 8 – Diversity is a way of life A lot of MBA programmes talk about diversity but very few in our opinion live and breathe it. The LBS MBA is one of the most diverse in the world in terms of culture, gender and the past lives people led prior to the programme. The diversity of our class and the differences amongst us allow us to learn from each other and grow as individuals. It has been amazing at how quickly we have been able to bond with individuals from all types of backgrounds and walks of life, and form friendships that will last a lifetime. Despite this diversity and differences, there is an underlying understanding which connects us all to one another and allows us to learn from each other. In the words of one of my classmates – talking to people across the MBA programme is a low-cost way of exploring the world learning about the different cultures, politics, beliefs, and cuisines in the 60 countries represented on the MBA. 9 – The UK has some amazing locations Despite living in the UK for over 25 years, I hadn’t quite appreciated some of the amazing locations that existed in the UK and within London itself. It has been a great experience creating memories and exploring places like Edinburgh, Brighton, the Lake District, to name a few, and also finding out about hidden corners of London such as rooftop bars in Tobacco Docks or watching the sunset over London in Primrose Hill with the MBA cohort. 10 – Do not fear failure but be fearful of regret We round off this list with probably the most important advice based on those I spoke to, and that is to take risks and try new things. There is no time like the present and as world economies recover from the pandemic, the MBA has been an amazing outlet to engage in student clubs cultivating familiar and new interests, learn new things over coffee chats with people from unconventional backgrounds, such as former Doctors & Lawyers, and just being open-minded to what the future may hold in the crazy journey that is the MBA. A big thanks to my classmates who helped contribute to this article – Dami, Sarthak, Marileni, Kasia, Hector, Anson, Peggy, Byron, JP and Luli. Please do reach out if you want to discuss anything and everything. If you are interested in learning more about our MBA programme, please visit our website. The post 10 things I love about the MBA appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
17 Jun 2021, 08:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: Sustainability strategy and innovation – experiential learning, direct from Sweden! |
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Lara is a Senior Manager within London Business School’s Experiential Learning Team. Lara specialises in global experiential learning, having led Global Business Experiences to South Africa, India, Peru and Myanmar in a pre-Covid world. Since the pandemic, Lara has designed and facilitated several virtual global experiences and has also led the Digital for Impact pilot course from idea to implementation. Lara is passionate about LBS continuing to have a responsible, sustainable, social global impact. Lara previously worked as a management consultant for Deloitte, specialising in organisational transformation. She is also a fully qualified translator and TEFL teacher. [img]https://admissionsblog.london.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/image-1.png[/img] This week has seen the launch of London Business School’s inaugural virtual Global Business Experience (GBE) in Stockholm, Sweden. Led by Professor Ioannis Ioannou, 73 of our current students, from across various degree programmes (MBA, MAM, MiM, MFA) have gathered together online for a week-long journey through the vibrancy of the sustainability ecosystem in Stockholm, and in Sweden more broadly. We are mid-way through the experience and wanted to share what we have been up to, why its so important and what we will be doing next! [b]Why Stockholm? [/b] Stockholm has long been praised for its commitment to sustainability: it was the first ever city to be named by the EU Commission as the [url=https://ec.europa.eu/environment/europeangreencapital/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Stockholm-First-European-Green-Capital-.pdf]‘European Green Capital’[/url] all the way back in 2010 and what is more, according to [url=https://www.environmentalleader.com/2013/08/sweden-most-sustainable-country-in-the-world/#:~:text=Sweden%20is%20the%20most%20sustainable,report%20by%20sustainability%20investment%20firm]some rankings[/url], Sweden has ranked as the most sustainable country in the world. It seems like there is a lot of knowledge to be shared! We have been looking at the culture, opportunities, resources and attitudes in Stockholm that make it so unique and will be asking the question: What can we replicate in our own countries? [b]Why sustainability? [/b] We kicked off our programme with our guest speaker Mattias Frumerie, Swedish Head of Delegation to the UNFCCC, to give us not just a Swedish perspective, but an insight into the multi-national negotiation and collaboration. From the very first day of our programme we were also exposed to the science behind climate change – hearing from researchers from the Stockholm Resilience Centre (the people behind the latest [url=https://www.stockholmresilience.org/research/research-news/2021-04-30-new-netflix-documentary-brings-the-planetary-boundaries-to-the-world.html]Netflix documentary[/url] with David Attenborough). We have come to understand our “Planetary Boundaries” and the importance of a whole systems approach to tackling the climate crisis. The scientific evidence makes it clear what the challenge is and why it’s so important – so we moved on to hear from several organisations, to learn about how they are responding to this. Students have been critically evaluating and deeply engaging with this multiplicity of organisations and executives who are diligently working towards integrating greener and more socially responsible practices into their business models and overall strategy. We heard from larger companies such as Volvo and H&M about their strategies, and also from organisations such as Norrsken who support and invest in entrepreneurs and small companies with impact too. [b]What have we done so far this week?[/b] Over the past few days we have also engaged with guest speakers and panel sessions comprising VC Funds investing in innovative startups who will change the way we live, consultancies advising decision makers for the policies of tomorrow, to global giants who are rethinking the way they operate with environmental and social impacts in mind. We also heard from the private equity perspective and we spoke to asset managers that seek to redefine the role of finance on the path towards a sustainable future. All of this has highlighted what an important issue sustainability is in the current business world, exposed where the business community can do better and gave us food for thought as we think about future business models and strategies. Students have been exposed to the challenges businesses face when they try to integrate environmental and social issues into their core strategy and in doing so, have come to understand how companies try to meet the diverse demands and expectations of not only their local but also their global, diverse and complex set of stakeholders. Prof Ioannis has encouraged everyone to critically evaluate how businesses translate sustainability into profitability while at the same time, synergistically, how they contribute towards the resolution of the world’s most urgent social and environmental challenges. [b]What next?[/b] It has been a whirlwind of information so far – exposing the true complexity of the sustainability ecosystem and encouraging us to look at the whole system as well as its component parts. Over the next couple of days we will be hearing from the all important NGO and Governmental perspectives, including the thoughts of Gustaf Landahl from the City of Stockholm who will speak to us about the city initiatives in this space. We will examine the roles these institutions play in legitimising and accelerating corporate efforts towards sustainability innovation and broader integration. We will also be exploring climate activism and the role it plays as well as looking at the role of cross-sector collaboration – working together and looking at how our opinions have formed over the course of the week and the actions we can take ourselves on a personal and professional level! The post [url=https://admissionsblog.london.edu/sustainability-strategy-and-innovation-experiential-learning-direct-from-sweden/]Sustainability strategy and innovation – experiential learning, direct from Sweden![/url] appeared first on [url=https://admissionsblog.london.edu]Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School[/url]. |
17 Jun 2021, 08:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: In conversation with our MBA Student Ambassadors’: The London Experience |
London has long been considered a global hub for business, but what is it actually like to study in this vibrant city, and even uproot your life to live here whilst studying? MBA Student Ambassadors give their insight into what life in London is like whilst studying our MBA programme. Coral Kratenstein, MBA2021 “There are many great things about living in London:
When I chose LBS, I didn’t necessarily think that LBS was an integral part of the London community, not only geographically but also because of the extensive involvement and activities. Thanks to LBS being so central, it is almost effortless to organise events, invite external speakers, and organise in-person coffee chats with your local network. You can always find someone from London to talk with about the company you target, which is a huge advantage, and personally helped me build my network and make progress towards my career goal.”  Soufian Zitouni, MBA2021 “When making the decision about where to study, location of the school was one of the factors that was right at the top of the list. I wanted to make sure I would study and live in a big city that would offer great career opportunities for my partner and I. Also, I wanted to make sure to be in a place where I could eventually develop an international career. Finally, I also wanted to be in a city that embraced diversity and was fun to live in. I was extremely happy with my choice to come to LBS, as London has been an amazing city to study in, especially before the pandemic. Studying at one of the leading business schools in the world, and being located in a major economic hub like London, gives you direct access to all the major companies. A lot of them will come to recruit directly on campus or will be aware of LBS when you reach out and network with industry professionals. That proximity was invaluable during my recruitment efforts. A couple of times in the first year, I would send emails to meet with people from firms I was interested in and they would reply to me that they just had a meeting cancelled and see if we could meet for coffee in the next hour or so. My appreciation of the city has also changed during the pandemic. Before the lockdown, I enjoyed London because there was always something to do and something new to see. During the past year, however, I’ve been able to appreciate all the greenery and parks the city has to offer, but also the quality of the restaurant takeaways in the city! I think the thing that surprised me the most about London was how diverse, open-minded and approachable of a city it was, even during the pandemic. Living in London has been great and I look forward to starting the next chapter of my career here.”  Lucia Donnangelo, MBA2022 “London definitely contributed to my decision of why I chose LBS. Undoubtedly this city and its eclectic nature is bound to make an MBA experience even more meaningful. LBS is embedded in one of the most important, dynamic, and cosmopolitan cities in the world. Likewise, one of the world’s tech and financial hubs, two sectors that I am especially interested in. The mix of LBS and London offers great opportunities. Opportunities to explore different internships and projects, to interact with prestigious speakers and acclaimed professors, and to get to know a big part of the alumni community. At a personal level, I am thrilled to live in a vibrant city that is home to amazing cultural and art expressions, enormous green parks, historical spots, diverse cultures, varied neighbourhoods and restaurants. I will need more than two years to discover it all!” If you are interested in learning more about our MBA programme, please visit our website. To read previous instalments in this MBA series, click here. The post In conversation with our MBA Student Ambassadors’: The London Experience appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
18 Jun 2021, 07:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: MiF Part-time student perspective: How to submit a strong late application |
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Though the last deadline for the Masters in Finance (MiF) programme has now passed, we are still accepting a small number of late applications from strong candidates. If you’re considering still applying, you can read more about the process of submitting a late application here. We got in touch with our fantastic Masters in Finance Part-time students Carrie Cheung and Ben Coombs to get their advice on submitting a strong late application, and hear about their MiF experience so far. Tell us about you, your background, professional experience, and interests.  Carrie Cheung, MiF PT 2021 “I grew up in Hong Kong and moved to Canada when I was thirteen. I completed an undergraduate degree in the ‘French part’ of Canada with a major in accounting. I started my career as a public accountant and relocated to the UK four years ago on an international secondment. I fell in love with London, and never looked back! Outside of work and the MiF Part-time, I am a big adventure seeker, and you can always find me hopping onto my next flight.”  Ben Coombs, MiF PT 2021 “I am British-American and grew up in London before doing my undergraduate degree in the US. I started my career as a Management Consultant at Oliver Wyman, but soon after starting the MiF, transitioned to working as an independent consultant for tech start-ups. Starting in October I will be complementing the MiF with a full time MSc in Computer Science at Imperial, after which I’ll be looking for a position in a seed-stage Climate Tech firm in strategy, product, or operations.” Why did you decide to apply to the MiF Part-time programme? Carrie: “My career as a chartered accountant has allowed me to establish a foundation of financial knowledge and transferrable skills, which has been largely accounting focused. I was looking to develop a deeper understanding of the more specialised and technical aspects of finance. I also wanted to use this as an opportunity to expand my professional network.” Ben: “At the time I was considering both MBA and MiF programmes. After a few years of consulting, I felt that the technical knowledge and skills of a MiF would be more complementary to my experience than an MBA. I knew that I didn’t want to work directly in financial services, but finance expertise is at a deficit and therefore highly valued in many other industries, particularly in start-up tech. The mix of consulting and finance allows me to bring ‘the whole package’ to new professional opportunities. While learning these skills, I also wanted to dedicate most of my time to professionally engaging in the climate tech world to build the content expertise and specific network needed for a long-term career. The MiF Part-time meant I didn’t have to choose, I can develop the technical skills I want, while having the flexibility to work and dedicate time to non-finance learning & networking.” What advice would you give to prospective MiF students considering submitting a late application? Carrie: “Don’t panic, it is not too late! Take time to reflect on your career to date and what you want out of the programme. I also encourage you to speak to as many MiF Alumni and Students as possible to gain their perspectives and their personal motivations – this helped me immensely in setting my own objectives for my application. Lastly, make sure you devote sufficient time to review and refine your application.” Ben: “Make the decision to apply quickly, but don’t do it casually. Start having conversations with your manager or employer before hearing back from the Admissions Team, because once you hear back the ball starts rolling extremely quickly. Try to also speak to current or former students to fully understand the challenges and benefits of the course before signing up. The course will be impacting your life for 2 years, so make sure you fully think through and discuss the time commitments – not just Saturdays, but also full weeks off work for orientation and certain electives. Include questions like: are you thinking of changing job or getting promoted in the next year? Getting married or having a kid? Relocating to a different city or country? This is not a course for falling into accidentally, so when you get to applying, clearly identify your reasons for applying and the balance you expect to have. How does the MiF fit into your 2-5 year plan? That’s the key question to answer in a clear, structured, and rigorous way, both for yourself and the Admissions Team.” How has your MiF PT experience been so far? What has been your highlights, challenges, and surprises? Carrie: “My MiF PT experience so far has been nothing short of fulfilling. One of my biggest highlights is meeting and getting to know my MiF cohort – I am humbled by how much they have taught me both inside and outside of the classroom. I also really enjoyed meeting other students outside of the MiF through my role on the Executive Committee for the Snow Club and the Women in Business Club. The biggest challenge I have faced is the constant juggling act to manage between my school and work commitments. It can feel overwhelming at times, but I had a lot of comfort in knowing that my classmates are going through the same thing. I am also very fortunate to have a very supportive team at the office who has been flexible around my personal schedule. I would say that my biggest surprise is how quickly time flies – it felt as though it was yesterday when I received my offer at LBS!” Ben: “The MiF experience has been great so far! The highlight for me has been Financial Accounting, which introduces accounting principles with practical experience reading and analysing financial statements. For non-accountants the experience is tough – financial statements are messy, complicated, and riddled with loopholes, technical considerations, and historical aberrations. To me it was a rare learning experience where I felt like I learned ‘how the world really works’. It’s not something I ever could have studied independently, and I benefited hugely from my accountant classmates and the professors’ guidance and expertise.” How have you balanced work and study? Carrie: “Planning ahead is key! As an undergraduate student, I often found myself cramming a few days prior to an exam, but this strategy does not work when you are trying to deliver both at work and at school. I plan at least a few weeks ahead, taking into account work deadlines, assignments and exam dates to make sure I allocate sufficient time to complete each task. I also ensured that I budgeted in time for ‘fun’ – spending time with friends, doing yoga and being outdoors were important in helping me regroup and refocus on the next task ahead.” Ben: “Balancing work and study is certainly a challenge. What is critical is having a consistent and clear view of what I want to get out of this degree. If your professional life is particularly bad for multiple weeks, maybe a lower focus and weaker grade is acceptable for a core class that falls outside your interests. Conversely, if there is a campus event or networking session that is highly applicable to your career goals, maybe work does not need to be a priority for a night. As any mediocre self-help book will tell you, don’t conflate what is important to you with what is urgent, or important for others.” Tell us about your class and study group? Carrie: “My cohort are an extremely talented, smart, and fun group of people. We all come from very diverse professional and cultural backgrounds, and I have learnt a lot just by listening in and participating in classroom discussions with them. As for my study group – I cannot stress enough about the instrumental role that they all played in supporting me through the past year. Despite very different personalities, we complemented each other and worked seamlessly as a team.” Ben: “My study group has been great, and I’ve been consistently impressed by their intelligence, professional ability, and drive. There is a wide mix of backgrounds from across the financial services industry, so different folks have their ‘day in the sun’ during different electives and topics. I learn as much from them as the teachers or materials. Due to being abroad for much of the pandemic I have spent less time with my classmates than you will yours, and for that I’m very jealous! There is significant diversity of experience, nationality and goals that keep the group interesting. Particularly for folks looking to work long-term in London or Europe, this is a group in which every financial institution and role is represented. Add in the networking opportunities with MBAs and others, and you have an unparalleled pool to tap into in the future.” Final thoughts/advice? Carrie: “For myself personally, one of my biggest worries before applying for the programme is whether I would be able to juggle a demanding career and school commitments. Although it is challenging, I can now confidently say that it can be done. You will find yourself being stretched academically in the best way possible, meet and learn from a great group of fellow students and all the while still having fun along the way.” Ben: “Don’t obsess too much over specific electives you want to take, and certainly don’t measure your experience by e.g., just taking Advanced Corporate Finance. Similar to knowing what is important in work/study above, think through what the initial must-haves are, but otherwise keep yourself open to new experiences! For example, this year I took Financial Engineering, which applies stochastic calculus to asset pricing. I am personally extremely unlikely to become a quant and use this in my day-to-day, but the class was fun, helped me understand something I hadn’t known existed, and I’m certain there are small titbits that will help me in the future in unknowable ways. That’s the fun part of a masters like this – don’t just fill in the known unknown but scope the unknown unknown as well!” To enquire about a late MiF Part-time applications, please email mif@london.edu with your cv. You can connect with our Masters in Finance Student Ambassadors [url=https://www.london.edu/masters-degrees/student-alumni-and-ambassadors#sort=%40profilesurname%20ascending&f:programme=[Masters%20in%20Finance%20part%20time]&f:profileisambassador=[Ambassadors]]here.[/url] The post MiF Part-time student perspective: How to submit a strong late application appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
23 Jun 2021, 04:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: The Women in Business Club |
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By Maria Busz, MAM Recruitment Associate LBS offers many ways in which women can feel supported and encouraged to step into the still male-dominated world of business. The Women in Business Club offers support for aspiring female leaders. We teamed up with Isabel Moreno Sanchez, MAM2020 graduate, to discuss her experience with Women in Business club as well as her experience as a woman at LBS in general. When did you join Women in Business club? What was your motivation for it? “I joined the Women in Business (WIB) club as soon as I started LBS. I knew from before my programme that I wanted to form part of a women’s professional network as a source of both professional and academic support. I had connected with a couple of women that had been part of the Executive Committee at the club the previous academic year and decided that I wanted to be involved as a Consulting Lead. In this role, I co-planned external events with consulting firms, organised in-house consulting coaching sessions, and pushed formal and informal mentoring opportunities between first year and second year students.” What was something that surprised you about the club? “I was surprised by the level of camaraderie among club members. While many of us were applying to the same jobs, I never felt a sense of competition. Rather, I was overwhelmed by support and encouragement from my peers. For example, I met second year WIB members for coffee to hear about their previous work experience and received case coaching from my VP.” What have you learned since joining the club? “I’ve learned that while women tend to lack confidence when applying to jobs, this trait is coachable. Small changes in presence and communication go a long way.” What was your experience at LBS as a female student? “Entering the male-dominated Masters in Analytics and Management programme, which is only 39% female, I felt both nervous and excited. I saw my time at LBS as an opportunity to learn how to differentiate myself in a male-dominated field like data science. Simultaneously, I’ve learned about the power of surrounding myself with female support and leveraging my own standing to prop up my fellow female peers. Women are in the best position to pull other women up because they understand the gender challenges present in the workplace.” Are there any other ways in which LBS supports female students? “First and foremost, LBS makes a concerted effort to encourage women to apply to their programme, to increase the diversity of the student body. Second, there are specific scholarships available to female students to ease the financial burden of the programme. Finally, there are both formal and informal career coaching sessions from the career centre and peers to support female students.” What would be a piece of advice that you’d like to share with female candidates applying for one of our programmes? “Don’t ignore sex; treat it as an empowering difference or similarity.” What are your plans for the future, short-term and long-term? “My short-term goal is to hone my business and analytics acumen in my current consulting role. I hope to leverage my past analytics education to drive strategic decision-making. My long-term goal is to make a significant contribution to the sustainability field through climate analytics.” If you are interested in learning more about the Women in Business Club, you can visit their website here. To learn more about the MAM, please visit our website. The post The Women in Business Club appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
24 Jun 2021, 02:00
| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: Beginning my EMBA journey with Columbia and London Business School |
By Priyanka Gill, EMBA-Global Americas & Europe Going back to school has always been a long-cherished goal. Despite my experience as the Founder & CEO of POPxo-Plixxo, or maybe because of it, the idea of reinforcing what I have learnt on my start-up journey through trial and error as a first-time entrepreneur is exciting. The pandemic made 2020 memorable in so many ways for all of us. For me, personally, it was a watershed year. I began the new year all set to close the Series C funding for POPxo-Plixxo only to have the investor pull out at the last moment. It is tough spot to be in for sure — but when it happens at the end of the company’s financial runway and a global pandemic is then unleashed —the situation escalates to the textbook definition of dire straits! To cut a long and stressful story short (and much to my relief), POPxo-Plixxo merged with MyGlamm. In August 2020, I joined MyGlamm as Co-founder & President. In September 2020 I moved back to London. After all, work-from-home can be done as easily out of my dining table in London — I just need to wake up at 5.30 AM to begin the work day. This early schedule opened up the second half of my day. I began to explore my options. Hussein Kanji of Hoxton Ventures has been pivotal to my journey as an entrepreneur. He brought up studying at his alma mater – London Business School for an Executive MBA. As it is a part-time programme I could continue in my current role (a full-time job is one of the requirements of the programme). This opened up the vast and wonderful rabbit-hole of EMBA schools and MBA prep. Choosing the right EMBA programme After much googling and countless hours on the Gmat Club website and app, I settled on my first and only choice: The EMBA — Global Americas and Europe, jointly offered by London Business School and Columbia Business School. The first reason was proximity — I currently live 10 minutes away from the LBS campus. And paradoxically, the second reason to chose the global programme was the opportunity it afforded of flying to New York every other month. A key attraction for me was the concentrated format. This programme is offered in a ‘block-week’ format, which means that you are on-campus for one week every month. And it goes without saying that both London Business School and Columbia schools are both top business schools. But mostly — I was looking forward to meeting a wide cross-section of interesting and accomplished people from London, New York and pretty much all over. After 20 months, one (hopefully!) ends up with a lot of interesting connections and friends, an MBA degree from LBS and one from CBS with alumni status in both schools. By late December 2020, my mind was made up and I began researching the application process. Writing my Resume First came, the challenge of the resume — in my case — I had none. Over the past 15+ years, I have worked as a journalist & editor, an investor and charity-event organizer. I then became the founder of two companies which then merged with a third! All in all it was a very eventful decade and half — but I had no formal resume to show for it. I had never before applied for a job so I didn’t really need one. I tried to write mine but with no worthwhile results. Thanks to Google I chanced upon Leah Derus of fxMBA Consulting. She is a specialist in what she calls the ‘story-resume’ and I began working with her to help write mine. It was a cathartic process in many ways. Over a series of calls, we began to unpack my journey and Leah painstakingly got to the crux of my non-traditional story and for the first-time in my life — I had a resume. Preparing for the Executive Assessment Exam Parallel to this I had to cross the big hurdle — the Executive Assessment exam. It is similar to the GMAT (minus the geometry section) — with three sections: Quantitative reasoning, Critical reasoning and Verbal reasoning. For my Bachelor’s degree in English from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi, standardised testing was not a requirement. Plus, mathematics has never been my strong suit. To begin the EA prep, I ordered the entire set of GMAT books — one glance at them and I realised I really needed help. This time LinkedIn came to the rescue and I connected with Aditya Kumar. Over weekly online lessons, he patiently explained the mathematical principles and drilled into me that the EA was a reasoning test — not a test of pure mathematical ability. This prep was reinforced with weekly worksheets to practice apply concepts I had learnt. It was hardwork — flashbacks of my high-school mathematics class were strong. I supplemented this by watching all the videos on the Magoosh app — they were really helpful. I took the EA practice tests and finally sat for the online EA exam. Much to my relief, my EA score met the threshold for the programme and I was one hurdle down. Writing the Essays and totalling the costs… Three essays make up the bulk of the application. Leah helped me polish them. Having a sympathetic and experienced editor really helps — even if you are a decent writer yourself. Writing the essays helped me clarify my motivation for signing up for 20 months of intensive work, on top of my challenging job. The EMBA is not an inexpensive undertaking. I had a long, forever-evolving and detailed list of pros and cons. This list was supplemented by a continuous internal monologue which did not stop till I pressed send on the application pack! The interview and the wait! As an entrepreneur — I am used to being interviewed for PR. But I had never been interviewed for a job. And as Leah pointed out to me — I was far more comfortable talking about our accomplishments at POPxo-Plixxo-MyGlamm than talking about my own self. Telling my own story does not come naturally to me and I did have to practice to make it both concise and coherent. Ultimately, I actually enjoyed my interview with Brett Hunter, Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Leadership programmes at LBS. This was just before Easter and after 10 days or so — I had my offer letter — on April 1!  The EMBA journey begins… I am excited for what lies ahead. I will try and chronicle my experiences at Columbia and London Business School. Here’s hoping that it’s going to be a productive and fun experience. The post Beginning my EMBA journey with Columbia and London Business School appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
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| FROM LBS Admissions Blog: 46 days in the desert: In conversation with MBA World Summit award-winner, Chloe Burles MBA2021 |
 Fresh from winning the Tim-Eisenmann Award for best speaker at the 2021 MBA World Summit in Frankfurt, Chloe Burles MBA2021 tells us how her tale of adventure took the top spot. The MBA World Summit is an annual event set up in 2014, that brings together 100 MBA students and alumni from business schools around the world. The Tim-Eisenmann Award, named after its first recipient, recognises MBA students who exemplify leadership through their presentation, with the winner nominated and voted for by the Summit’s attendees. Out of more than 3,000 applicants, I was lucky enough to be one of 20 MBA students selected to speak at the event, which is hosted by Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. In 2016, I became the youngest ever Brit to cross the Gobi Desert on foot at just 24-years-old. My speech – ‘46 Days in the Desert’ – was a reflection on that life-changing experience and the challenges I overcame during the journey. A lot of people think I just woke up one day and walked 1,600km across the biggest desert in Asia. In reality, I’d been training for it through other extreme expeditions for years. I’d previously overcome altitude sickness on Mount Kilimanjaro in 2014 and frostbite on Russia’s Mount Elbrus in 2015. These experiences helped me stay calm when things weren’t going to plan in the desert. In one instance, my maps were wrong and I ran out of water – I ended up drinking dirty water from a stream. I also suffered from terrible blisters and had to wear a trainer on one foot and a flip flop on the other, rotating them to ease the rubbing. I even brushed past a snake, but luckily didn’t get bitten; it was a truly surreal moment. I knew I was prepared for the Gobi Desert, but I was still surprised by what I was capable of. At the beginning of the trek, I was averaging 30km a day; over time this increased to 40-50km, which I’d never dreamed of doing before I started. There were days when I was in immense pain, but continuing on was my only option. It’s during these moments that you push past your limits and surpass your own expectations. It was an honour to share my story at the MBA World Summit, which is an amazing opportunity to meet like-minded people. Despite being held remotely, there was an incredible atmosphere, with 100 students from different business schools sharing their experiences and learning from each other. I’ve always pushed myself to have new experiences, because I believe there’s nothing more valuable than getting people from all walks of life together. As a result, the diverse perspectives and conversations I found myself a part of left me feeling truly inspired. Winning the Tim-Eisenmann Award was, more than anything, a huge surprise. There were so many extremely accomplished speakers taking part, with so many engaging stories. I hoped that by sharing my story, I could inspire other MBA students to take on their most daunting challenges. Personally, I’ve found the MBA truly transformative. Prior to LBS, I was working in banking at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. I’ve since learnt a lot about different aspects of business, such as strategy and marketing, but my most important takeaway is that you should always try to make a real impact in whatever you do. My long-term goal is to apply this through entrepreneurship and eventually start my own business. With life becoming more unpredictable than ever, now is the time to use our skills to achieve the unachievable and have a positive effect on society. As for my next challenge? I guess I’ll wait and see. Learn more about our MBA programme. The post 46 days in the desert: In conversation with MBA World Summit award-winner, Chloe Burles MBA2021 appeared first on Student and Admissions Blog - London Business School. |
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