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You have completed a Masters in Management or equivalent accredited by EQUIS and/or AACSB or from a University of London institution. You can see further information on what the pre-requisites are here
You have at least 3 years’ relevant work experience
You have a proactive, determined and ambitious attitude
You want to further your career through an MBA, while minimising your time away from the workplace
You want to build on your skills to solve new business challenges
You want to expand on or advance your entrepreneurial ideas or plans

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Why choose the One-year MBA?

If you’re looking to progress in your career, become an effective leader or develop an entrepreneurial mindset, you can take your learning further with our One-year MBA.

Strengthen your skills and knowledge, gaining an MBA from a world-class institution in just 11 months
Develop a deeper understanding of contemporary business issues that you can apply to real-world circumstances
Build your expertise in specific areas that are relevant to modern businesses, such as sustainability and digital transformation
Experience the London advantage – a global hub for world-class business. Access recruiters and guest speakers in the heart of the city

Learn from our highly respected faculty and experienced practitioners who consult to business worldwide and put your own skills to the test with LondonCAP
Create a network of likeminded peers as you meet with diverse minds and connect to a global community
Gain an MBA with career impact – we're consistently ranked among the top business schools in the world by the Financial Times and Bloomberg
Join our 53,000+ strong alumni community as a well-rounded global leader ready to thrive in today's complex business environment

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A strong GMAT or GRE score helps us assess your ability to succeed on the programme. Practise your skills or familiarise yourself with the exams using our online simulators.

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Women at LBS

From scholarships for women to clubs led by inspirational female leaders, we are proud to support the next generation of women at the forefront of global business.

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LGBTQ+ at LBS

We foster an inclusive environment for those within the LGBTQ+ community by empowering students and staff to access our strong network of forward-thinking leaders and campus-wide - ally supported - events.

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Black at LBS

In partnership with the recently established Black in Business club we strive to cultivate an environment that promotes the representation, wellbeing and advancement of Black professionals in business.

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What are the entry requirements for One-year MBA?
Candidates must have a qualifying masters in management obtained three or more years ago. To meet this requirement, you must have gained a Masters in Management or equivalent from a university/business school approved by the accreditation bodies EQUIS and/or AACSB, or from a University of London member institution. Candidates will have at least three years’ relevant, high-quality work experience that demonstrates a strong track record of achievement.

Candidates must have a generalist Masters in Management, or equivalent masters level degree, covering the main disciplines of business, in line with the seven subject areas of the School:

Accounting

Data analytics

Economics

Finance

Marketing

Organisational behaviour

Strategy

Candidates will need to show they have studied, in their masters qualification, a minimum of five courses from the seven disciplines of business above. These must the include the quantitative courses, specifically finance, accounting and data analytics.

If there are topics the candidate did not cover during their masters qualification, they will be expected to take relevant online courses, as recommended by London Business School, prior to joining the programme.
Who is the One-year MBA designed for?
The One-year MBA is designed for people with a deep-rooted ambition to continuously challenge and evolve their mindset and knowledge relating to contemporary business issues. You’re at a critical junction in your career path with focused career goals and recognise the transformative value of an MBA experience, but having already obtained a management masters, you want to minimise your time away from your career in pursuit of those ambitions.

The highly international nature of our programme will also appeal if you are looking for a career with global mobility. Above all, the One-year MBA prepares you for a career with a global outlook rather than a US-centric or Euro-centric one.

Do I need work experience, or will you accept graduates straight from university?
What kind of career does the One-Year MBA prepare you for?
The One-year MBA helps you boost your existing education and experience at a point critical to your career progression. The 11-month format will equip you with the knowledge and exposure to accelerate your career, while minimising your time away from the workforce.

There is, however, no one size-fits-all. The programme caters to people progressing careers across a wide range of industries – everything from finance, consulting, manufacturing, to healthcare, tech and the luxury goods industry. Some students may also use the One-year MBA to help establish their own venture or return to help run a family business.

By taking a brief step away from the demands of your current role the programme will enable you to spend a year challenging and evolving your understanding of contemporary business issues, while sharing and absorbing the experiences of your peers. You’ll complete the programme with a career-map that’s unique to you.

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