How to apply

Submitting an application

We operate a rolling admissions process, with a final decision on applications usually made within six weeks. The sooner you apply, the sooner we can arrange your interview and the sooner you will receive a decision. An early decision on your application provides you with plenty of time to arrange your visas and flights, and finalise schedules with your families, colleagues and organisations.

• Application deadline
• Application processing
• Application requirements
• How to apply

Application deadline

The final deadline for EMBA-Global programme starting in May 2008 has now passed and the class has been finalised.

We will start accepting applications for the May 2009 intake in July 2008.

If you have questions or require further information, please contact the admissions team at the appropriate school.

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Application processing

Applications from candidates residing in North, South and Central America, the Caribbean, and Asia are managed by Columbia Business School.

Applications from candidates residing in Europe and the rest of the world are managed by London Business School.

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Application requirements

GMAT Score.  We recommend that you sit the GMAT before applying and submit your scores with your application. Where time is short, we will accept applications without a GMAT score providing you inform us of the date you have booked to sit the test. Please note, however, that we review applications on a rolling basis and offer places on the programme throughout the year as we receive applications. When scheduling interviews priority will be given to applicants with completed applications who have already taken the test.

When you register for the GMAT test, you should ask for your score to be sent to the school processing your application. We cannot confirm an offer of a place until we receive the original score, so it is in your interest to sit the GMAT as soon as you can. To find out more about registering for the GMAT test, visit the GMAT website.

GMAT reporting codes

Reference letters.  We require two letters of reference from current or recent superiors who can attest to your managerial abilities and academic potential.

Sponsorship endorsement.  A signed letter from an authorised sponsor stating the sponsorship agreement from the company must be submitted with your application. Candidates may be self-sponsored, but their employers are still required to support them in terms of time. Applicants must submit complete information on terms of sponsorship with the appropriate signature from an authorised sponsor. This may be the department head, president, CEO or human resources executive.

Academic transcripts.  Candidates are required to submit academic transcripts from their undergraduate or graduate educational institutions.

Application fee.  There is an application processing fee of USD$180. Cheques can be made payable to London Business School or Columbia Business School. Download the EMBA-Global online application fee form

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How to apply

Candidates for the EMBA-Global programme must apply online. Instructions and deadlines are included in the online application system. Once you have submitted your application, you are able to check your application status through the same system.

Admissions Deadline Update

The final deadline for EMBA-Global 2010 has now passed. However, we will still consider late applications on a case by case basis

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