Teaching & assessment

Teaching methods

Most teaching takes the form of structured lectures and case discussions, sometimes in conjunction with either tutorials or workshops. The lecturing style tends to be participative, and lectures frequently incorporate case analysis and discussions.

Computer and other simulations are used. Skills teaching will often involve role-playing or video learning work.

There is a strong emphasis on group work. Throughout the first year students work in study groups of six or seven people for all of their core group assignments. In the second year students form groups themselves, often with participants from other London Business School programmes.

Assessment

Much of the assessment is group and project based with either study groups or self-selected teams working together for a shared grade. Most courses (and all core courses) include an individual element, which in the case of the core must be successfully completed in order to pass the class. This may be in any number of formats, such as a formal exam, a case write-up, or a take home exam.  Additionally, class participation is frequently included in the overall grade.

Award of the degree

In order to successfully complete the MBA, students must have failed no more than two courses and have passed the Second Year Project, the Career and Skills Development Programme and the language exit requirement.

IT requirements

All participants must have access to a suitable personal computer. The School uses Microsoft Office, and it is recommended that students become familiar with all of the packages available with this suite before joining the programme. While we do not require that students have lap top computers, they are recommended.