Imperial College Business School

At Imperial College Business School, you are at the heart of Imperial College London, a world-leading university* (8th in the world, THE World University Rankings 2011) where a reputation for excellence in teaching and research attracts the best students and faculty internationally.

Internationally recognised
The Business School was awarded a joint first for the percentage of research activity assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent in the 2008 RAE assessment.

Our MSc Finance programme is ranked 1st in London and 8th in the world by the Financial Times, and the Business School is one of a limited number internationally to have CFA Institute partner status.

MSc Risk Management and Financial Engineering is a course developed with insight from Standard and Poor's, and the pioneering MSc Actuarial Finance is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

In addition, the School's MBA programmes are accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and EQUIS and our MSc Management programme is ranked 1st in the UK and 13th in the world by the Financial Times.

The Imperial Advantage
Access to the latest research: Current research is an integral part of our teaching, providing a stimulating environment and a competitive edge for our students.

Putting theory into practice: Our teaching philosophy combines demanding academic standards with hands-on practice, and we are ranked by the FT as Europe’s top business school for entrepreneurship (FT Global MBA Rankings 2011).

Faculty and students from amongst the world’s best: Our faculty are experts in their field and many are internationally renowned. Our students are of the highest calibre and come from a wide range of different backgrounds.

The business capital of Europe: As a result of our central London location, students gain a real advantage in expanding their global networks and understanding how to collaborate with others.

Lifelong connections and opportunities: With support from a dedicated careers service and a powerful alumni network, the Imperial name opens doors all over the world.

Our Programmes
The Business School offers a full range of MBA options for experienced business people and a suite of Master’s degrees aimed at recent graduates from the world’s best universities.
- Imperial MBA
- Imperial Executive MBA
- Distance Learning MBA
- MSc Actuarial Finance
- MSc Economics and Strategy for Business
- MSc Finance
- MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management
- MSc International Health Management
- MSc Management
- MSc Risk Management and Financial Engineering
- MSc Strategic Marketing
- Doctoral degree

MSc Economics and Strategy for Business – new for 2012
MSc Economics and Strategy for Business (12 months, full-time) is an exciting new programme designed for business graduates who want to understand and apply strategic economic thinking to the modern organisation. Taught by Business School faculty ranked 4th in the world for economics (FT Global MBA Rankings 2011) and experts in fields such as innovation, entrepreneurship and technology, the programme will give students a detailed understanding of the most pressing issues in business. Our approach emphasises application of theory to recognise the realities facing practising managers, to enable graduates to hit the ground running in their careers.

Focus on Careers
Imperial College Business School has one of the most extensive, imaginative and effective career development programmes of any UK business school. Our dedicated careers service team work with students on a one-to-one basis and provide valuable training in every aspect of the application and assessment process. Some of the recent recruiters of our graduates include GlaxoSmithKline, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, KPMG, Morgan Stanley and Shell.

Funding / Scholarships
A number of business school programmes have accompanying scholarships available for exceptional students. All prospective students meeting the various criteria can apply for a scholarship award.

Visit the Imperial College Business School website for more information about the availability of scholarships for MSc and MBA programmes.

Find out more
The Business School holds regular information sessions at our South Kensington campus and also online, and attends a range of international recruitment fairs.

Masters Courses