Weekend MBA
South Kensington, United Kingdom
DURATION
21 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
22 Mar 2024
TUITION FEES
GBP 57,500 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* deposit: £2,875
Introduction
Propel your career with a Weekend MBA in London
Our Weekend MBA program allows you to accelerate and develop your career as a working professional. Studying at Imperial one weekend a month in one of the world’s top business hubs offers an unrivaled setting for your studies; boasting leading multinational companies, inspiring startups, and a diverse network of business professionals.
During this transformative 21-month program you will develop strong leadership skills, master key business concepts, and gain real-world business experience. You will emerge as a confident, innovative business leader, ready to shape the future of your industry, and capable of steering any organization toward success, even in the most challenging of times.
Ideal Students
What we look for in a Weekend MBA candidate
Our ideal candidates are ambitious and proactive individuals with a particular interest in the power of technology and innovation. You need to be prepared to balance your ambitions with an existing career, demonstrating leadership potential, an ability to leverage your networks, and a track record of driving innovation and collaboration.
Get ready to accelerate your career while making a lasting impact in the world of business.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Choosing to pursue an MBA is one of the most important decisions you will make and is a substantial investment in yourself.
Many of our students fund their studies through multiple funding sources. We offer a wide range of awards, including a number of full scholarships to the most talented applicants. We’ve also provided information about the different financing options available to you.
Empowering Futures: MBA Scholarships at Imperial
MBA scholarships
Imperial College Business School is pleased to offer significant scholarship funding to our most talented applicants. We’re also proud to offer a wide range of awards that support diversity. Self-funded candidates are automatically considered for all scholarship schemes as long as they meet the eligibility criteria, entry requirements, and application deadlines.
Curriculum
Program content
After an initial induction, you will attend lectures at our campus in South Kensington, London on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings approximately once a month. In the second year of study, you will then complete your electives, Capstone Consulting Experience, and Global Experience Week. You will be required to take 32-46 days out of the office in 21 months, depending on your choice of electives.
Please note, that program content is subject to change.
Programme preparation
Through a combination of online pre-study modules and induction week, you will be ready to hit the ground running when your program begins. This comprehensive preparation not only prepares you for the academic rigor ahead but also ensures you're thoroughly equipped to maximize the benefits of your program.
- Online pre-study modules
- Induction week
Core modules
Our core modules will build rapidly on your previous experience while introducing new and challenging disciplines. You will cover the general functions of management, explore essential business topics, and acquire the skills to be an effective and inspiring leader. When studying your core modules, you will spend two and a half days on campus (Friday, and Saturday and a half day on Sunday) every three to four weeks.
- Decision Analytics
- Financial and Management Accounting
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Managerial Economics
- Organizational Behaviour
- Corporate Finance
- Global Macroeconomics
- Marketing Management
- Strategy
Electives
With a choice of six electives on the Weekend MBA, you can explore your interests and develop your expertise with your career objectives in mind. Shared across the full MBA suite, you will have the opportunity to learn alongside the wider MBA community, connecting with people from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.
- Analytics and Operations
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Finance
- Leadership and Organisation
- Marketing
- Strategy
Global experiences
Our MBA programs encourage you to adopt a global perspective, offering several opportunities to immerse yourself in the business environment of another country.
- Global Experience Week
- IB Glocal Electives
- Global exchanges
Applied learning
Practical experience is an integral part of all Imperial MBA programs, ensuring our students can apply their skills to real-life scenarios.
- Independent Project
- Entrepreneurial Journey
- Capstone Consulting Experience
Rankings
A part-time MBA at a global top 10 university
- 3rd in Europe (Imperial College London, Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024)
- 6th in the world (Imperial College London, QS World University Rankings 2024)
- #1 city for students (London, QS Best Student City Rankings 2024)
- 2nd in Europe (QS Online MBA rankings 2023)
- 40 nationalities represented (class of 2023)
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Career impact
Imperial College Business School Careers provides world-class support that is tailored to your career aspirations and is an integral part of our MBA programs. Several personalized services are provided before you start your program, throughout your time at the Business School, and after you graduate, to support you both in securing a job in the sector of your choice and with ongoing career success.
- 79% changed role
- 23% accepted a role in a new sector
- 34% average increase in salary
Dedicated support for every step of your MBA journey
Imperial College Business School Careers provides world-class support that is tailored to your career aspirations and is an integral part of your Weekend MBA.
Several personalized services are provided before you start and throughout your time at the Business School to support you in securing a job in the sector of your choice. With close links to the industry and a busy calendar of events, workshops, and personal development programs, you will be prepared to enter a highly competitive recruitment market.