From the enriching networking opportunities within the cohort to the anticipation of tapping into the vast alumni network, every moment at LBS holds promise and possibility. Here, Scott Riswold (EMBALJ2025) shares insights into his journey so far, the challenges of balancing studies with existing commitments, and the transformative impact of embracing new perspectives on business […]
By Daniela Boquete Tudesco (EMBALS2025) What made you decide to do an EMBA? For the past decade, securing a graduate degree from a top-tier business school has been my dream. Beyond personal fulfilment and career growth—mastering the art of running successful and ethical businesses—achieving this goal would be a source of immense joy and pride […]
By Alina Ursachi, MBA2023 Navigating Complexity: Taking on the Challenge of Leading Three LBS Clubs In my second year at LBS, I embarked on an exhilarating challenge – leading not just one, but three clubs! You might already be wondering whether I would recommend this to anyone… That’s a bit of a story, so let […]
As part of the recruitment and admissions team, we often receive questions about how electives work, the bidding system, course selection, and attendance. Luckily, Roli Majiyagbe (SLN2023), who recently completed her elective portfolio and the Sloan programme, has generously offered to provide an in-depth overview of the elective process, format, and preferred course choices. Her […]
We are continuing our series on the Global Experience week with one of our European destinations: Paris. Svetlana Yachevskaya, one of our SLN2023 graduates with significant notoriety and merits, has highly portrayed the luxury and finesse of this cultural-rich learning experience which is once in a lifetime. Could you please tell us a little bit […]
Scary news is you are on your own now, but the cool news is you are on your own now! Moving abroad all by yourself and adapting to a new chapter in your life can be quite daunting, yet fun at the same time. As an introvert, initiating conversations with strangers has always been a […]
EMBA Global offered by London Business School in partnership with Columbia Business School is an intense programme that requires an exemplary plan and balance between studies, work and personal commitments. If you are not currently used to having a routine in your life, this is one of the many skills that you will excel at […]
By Suraj Sridhar, MBA2024 The experiential learning opportunities offered by the LBS MBA are without doubt among its most distinguishable aspects. Whether it is London CAP or a pro-bono consulting project with the Impact Consulting Club, I have really enjoyed applying classroom learnings in the real world and have felt noticeable personal growth in the […]
By Freya Svedberg-Keating (MBA2024), Ryan Owens (MBA2024) and Winston Kortenhorst (MBA2024) FREYA SVEDBERG-KEATING, MBA2024 When I chose to leave the lab and academic research to start an MBA I had a clear goal in mind of pivoting my career and moving into life sciences investing, more specifically venture capital. I came into the programme knowing […]
Our EMBAG2023 alum – Yasmine Ghorayeb – believes that the EMBA Global programme ‘is the ideal platform to provide globally-focused executives with the multidimensional viewpoints, proficiency, vision, and networks to effectively navigate the world of business and evolve into better leaders, across the globe’. Let’s check her story below. I was born and grew up […]