London Business School

We operate a four stage admissions process. This means that places are awarded at the end of each of the stages. You can apply for the MBA beginning August 2010 at any time between now and 21 April 2010. We encourage candidates to apply as early as possible.

The admission dates for the MBA beginning August 2010 are as follows. All application deadlines are 17.00 UK time. Stage One references may be submitted up to one week after the 07 October application deadline: by 17.00 on 14 October 2009.

Educational background
You should have a good undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification. If you do not have a degree we may still consider your application if you have worked in a position with a high level of responsibility.

Work experience
Our current MBA students have on average 5.3 years of postgraduate work experience and a good performance record. The range of work experience within the class is between 2 and 12 years. If you have less than three years' work experience you will need to show superior academic credentials or evidence of outstanding performance.

Personal motivation and maturity
You must be reflective, energetic, mature and realistic as well as ambitious and highly motivated.

Team skills
We place particular emphasis on working in multicultural groups. You must be able to aid the development of your fellow students and contribute to the learning environment of the School.

International exposure
Our MBA attracts students from around 60 countries. We select students with an international outlook, and/or those who can build on existing international exposure.

When you complete your online application form, you will be asked to attach:

• your application essays
• a one-page CV/resume
• names and details of two referees
• copies of your university transcript

You also need to arrange for us to receive:

• your GMAT score (self-reported scores are sufficient at the time of application)
• proof of your English Language ability
• your application fee of £150
• an original transcript of grades from each university you have attended if you are made an offer

The section on transcripts below explains how you should send us this information

Please download and complete the MBA essay template.

The essays form an important part of your application, and you should spend a significant amount of time on them.

Attach the completed template to the online application form.

Your CV must be no more than one page long.

If you have any significant gaps in your employment history, give your reasons on a separate sheet.

Attach your CV to the online application form.

You need to ask two people to be your referees. They should be

• your current employer (if you don't want to ask your employer to be a referee, a colleague is acceptable)
• someone else who knows you well in a work context, eg a former employer or long-standing client.

You should only select someone who taught you at university if you have remained in close contact.
 
After you input your referees' details into the online application form we will send them an email with log-in details for our online reference system.

London Business School reserves the right to contact your referees for further information in connection with your application.

• Download further information on references for applicants and referees (download PDF document, 29.90kb)

You must send us transcripts of grades from all colleges, universities and professional schools you have attended. Copies are sufficient at the application stage and can be attached to the online application form. Originals will be required at the point of offer and should be sent to Full-time MBA Admissions, London Business School, Regent's Park, London NW1 4SA, United Kingdom.

These must include:

• a list of courses completed
• grades
• degree class
• class ranking (if available)

If the original transcript is not in English then you must provide a certified or notarised English translation.

If you do not wish to submit your original transcript then we will accept copies that have been certified by a lawyer or Notary Public.

If you don't have a copy of your transcript, use this form to request one from your university or school: (It is not necessary to submit this form to us)

• Transcript request form (download Word document, 39.50kb)

Please note that we strongly advise that you only send us copies of your official transcripts at application stage. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to return transcripts or certificates.

Before you apply you must take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). You must ensure that your GMAT score is still valid on 01 September for the year you will be matriculating.  GMAT scores are valid for five years from the date you take the test. For example, for the class beginning in 2010, we will only accept GMAT scores obtained since 01 September 2005.

Register to take the GMAT

Please arrange for your score to be sent directly to the School. Our GMAT code number for the Full-time MBA is Z11-J7-50.

Your GMAT score is just one of the criteria we assess you on. A below-average score doesn't automatically rule you out.

Our TOEFL institution code is 0898.

If English is not your native language, you must send us your score in a recognised English test taken within the last two years.
We accept these tests:

• TOEFL Internet-based Test
• IELTS
• CPE
• PTE (Pearson Test of English) 

You do not need to submit your test score if:

• your undergraduate or postgraduate degree was conducted entirely in English or in an English-speaking country (degrees must be two years or longer)
• you have lived or worked in an English-speaking country for at least two years since graduating from university.

Your English will be continually assessed during the admissions process.

The application fee for the MBA is £150.

You must pay online by credit card after submitting your online application. Your application will remain incomplete until we receive the correct fee.

There is no fee for London Business School alumni or graduates of the University of London.  University must be a current UOL college.

Please produce your transcript as proof of graduation