Rank 1: London Business School
Blending the old with the new, with panache and substance, and making new forays into a new world business scenario is the London Business School. It has taken a place amongst the best in the world, with its illustrious history and modern approach. The best in the business of business education in the UK, if not in Europe, LBS has a rolling admission process, which makes for all year admissions. LBS wants to know your background, experiences, uniqueness and basically wants you to divulge everything interesting or extraordinary which ever happened to you- so tell them and what do you know? You might just get an admit card into this prestigious institute.Deadlines
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 2011 at any time between now and 20 April 2011. We encourage candidates to apply as early as possible.
The admission dates for the MBA beginning August 2011 are as follows. All application deadlines are 17.00 UK time. The application stage in which your application will be considered is determined by when your application is complete (including supporting documentaton, except references), not by when the application form is initially submitted.
| Stage | Application deadline | Interview decision sent on | Admissions decision sent on |
| 1 | 06 October 2010 | 05 November 2010 | 15 December 2010 |
| 2 | 05 January 2011 | 08 February 2011 | 24 March 2011 |
| 3 | 02 March 2011 | 08April 2011 | 20 May 2011 |
| 4 | 20 April 2011 | 27 May 2011 | 21 July 2011 |
Essay Topics
Please do not write more than the specified word limit for each essay. Any extra words or essays may be disregarded. You should complete just one essay for Question 5, choosing option 5a or 5b.
1. (750 words)
- Give us a brief assessment of your career progress to date.
- In what role do you see yourself working in immediately after graduation and what is your longer term career vision?
- How will your past and present experiences help you to achieve this?
- How will the London Business School MBA Programme contribute to this goal?
- Why is this the right time for you to pursue an MBA?
- Give a specific example of when you have had to test your leadership and team working skills. Given this experience what role will you play in a first year study group?
- Student involvement is an extremely important part of the London Business School MBA experience and this is reflected in the character of students on campus. Please describe how you will contribute to student clubs and the community and why?
- London Business School offers a truly global and diverse experience. Describe any significant experiences outside of your home country or culture. What did you gain and how will your experience contribute to London Business School?
- Please choose ONE of the following options.
- a) (150 words)
- You have decided to stand for the role of Student Association President. Announcing your campaign to the London Business School community for the first time, please describe your manifesto.
- OR
- b) (150 words)
- What is your most substantial achievement to date and why?
- Is there any other information that you believe would help the MBA Admissions Committee when considering your application?
- How has your candidacy for the London Business School MBA improved since your last application? Have your views of London Business School or the MBA programme changed since you last applied?
Website: http://www.london.edu/programmes/mba/applying.html
