The LBS Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy

Sloan FAQs

• Why is the programme named Sloan?

  The LBS Sloan Masters challenges and prepares experienced senior managers moving towards leadership positions to realise their global leadership ambitions. It is a 12-month, full-time degree programme leading to an MSc in Leadership and Strategy.

  The curriculum combines core courses in leadership and strategy with a choice of electives, and includes a Global Business Assignment. The Sloan Masters programme began at MIT in 1931. It was the brainchild of Alfred P Sloan Jnr, Chairman of General Motors, who believed that the best kind of leader was one who had a cross-functional understanding of management, and that this was best acquired after some years' real-world experience. Today’s Sloan Fellows share a breadth and depth of expertise gained in senior positions worldwide.

  Three world-class business schools offer programmes that share this great heritage: Stanford, London Business School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). LBS Sloan Fellows join a powerful international network. The LBS Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy is the only specialist masters of its kind in Europe.

• Should I apply to the LBS Sloan Masters or the MBA?

  The full-time MBA is a general management degree aimed at people who are at a relatively early stage in their career. The LBS Sloan focuses on leadership and strategy and has been designed for senior executives with significant management and strategic experience, who would like to study with a group of peers with similar depth and breadth of experience.

• What degree will I receive?

  When you graduate you will receive a Masters in Science (MSc).

• Can I apply for more than one programme at the School?

  You can only apply to one masters programme at LBS or our partner schools at once during the same academic year. You cannot re-apply to the same programme within the same academic year.

• I have a question relating to covid-19

  For all covid-19 questions, please visit our coronavirus FAQs page.

• Do I need a visa to study in the UK?

  Please see visa requirements for more information.

• What level of work experience do I need?

  As a successful LBS Sloan applicant you will need to demonstrate significant levels of achievement in your career and experience of decision-making at strategic levels. Sloan Fellows are typically executives, professionals and entrepreneurs with an average of 18 years’ experience with extensive management responsibilities.

• I have read the information on the website. How do I find out more about the programme?

  Once you have reviewed the website and the LBS Sloan brochure, we recommend you attend an on-campus information session in London or book a place on an information session. We are also happy to answer any questions you may have, and/or to arrange a visit to the School. Simply email us at sloan@london.edu.

• I can't attend an information session as I'm not based in the UK. How can I find out more?
  • You could attend a global information session - we organise regular events around the world. To see the cities we visit, and to reserve a place at an event, see our events page.
  • We can have a telephone conversation with you. Either call us at a convenient time on +44 (0)20 7000 7500 or email us at sloan@london.edu with the number you would like us to call you on.
  • We can put you in touch with current students or alumni. If you would like to speak directly with students or alumni, send your CV to sloan@london.edu so that we can match you with a suitable contact. We are unable to put you in touch without viewing your CV.
  • Any other questions? Email us at sloan@london.edu.