Electives

Electives FAQs

• How do electives fit in the programme structure?

  Elective courses offer you the opportunity to concentrate on areas of special interest and to explore new subjects. Studied in the last two terms, Executive MBA students complete between six and eight elective courses, each taught over 30 classroom hours.

• Where do I take my electives?

  The broadest choice of electives is available in London, with a selection of the most popular courses offered in Dubai. A limited number of elective opportunities are also available in New York through our partnership agreement with Columbia Business School.

• What format are the electives offered in?

  London Business School electives may be offered in the following formats*:

  
  

  Modular format

  Over a single ten week term

  Alternating weeks

  Fridays or Saturdays

  
  

  Block week format

  Typically Monday to Friday (or Tuesday to Saturday in Dubai)

  Blocks of five working days

  Taught outside term dates.

  
  

  Term class format

  Three-hour class

  Morning, afternoon, evening

  Once a week over 10 weeks

  
  

  *Please note that not all electives are offered in all formats.

• How much time do I need to allocate to each elective?

  Time spent in preparation outside of class will vary according to the course chosen and your background in the subject matter. On average, you can expect to spend approximately 10-20 hours in preparation outside of class for each course undertaken.