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Economics and Strategy for Business – (M.Sc.)
Imperial College London
Business School
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| Application Deadline: | we recommend that you apply by early June | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 24,148 - | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Imperial College London
The challenge of strategy is implementing it effectively. Our approach emphasises application of theory to recognise the realities facing practising managers. Course components, such as the Business Simulation and Consulting Project, teach the application of theories in the real world to enable graduates to hit the ground running in their careers.
Relevance
Dedicated modules focusing on innovation, globalisation, digital and energy economics address the most pressing issues in modern business.
Reputation
Imperial College Business School is ranked 4th in the world for economics in the 2011 Financial Times Global MBA rankings.
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.
Contents
MSc Economics and Strategy for Business draws on the expertise of Business School faculty in economics and strategy, as well as experts in innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, healthcare management, and environment, providing a uniquely Imperial view of economic and strategic thinking.
Autumn Term
The ESB core
October - December
- Business Economics
- Economics and Strategy for Innovation
- The Macroeconomic Environment
- Strategic Marketing
- Management Accounting
- Data, Tools and Evidence (online course)
Spring Term
The ESB Advantage
January - March
- Finance, Risk Management and Regulation
- Corporate Strategy
- Strategy Implementation
- Corporate Governance and Corporate Finance
- Information, Incentives and Contracts
Summer Term
ESB Applications
April - September
- Global Strategy
- Digital Economics and Digital Strategy
- Energy Economics and Strategy
- Business Simulation
- Consulting Project
- Individual Essay
- Project
The ESB Core provides a broad understanding of the tools of economics and strategy.
The ESB Advantage builds on the Core to deepen students’ understanding of business economics and strategy.
ESB Applications bring the theory together to focus on practical application, enabling graduates to really hit the ground running in their post-graduation careers.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Undergraduate achievement
- A First or Upper Second Class honours degree (or international equivalent) from a recognised university in a subject that includes courses in Economics and Strategy
New graduate
- MSc Economics and Strategy for Business is designed for new and recent graduates with no more than three years’ full time work experience
- Candidates with over three years’ work experience should consider the Imperial MBA
- Please contact the admissions team if you wish to discuss exceptional circumstances.
English language requirement
ALL applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency by meeting one of the following standards:
- GCSE, IGCSE, GCE ‘O’ Level English or equivalent at grade B
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) at grade B
- IELTS (academic): A minimum score of 7.0 with a minimum score of 6.5 in writing and speaking
- TOEFL (internet based): A minimum overall score of 100, with a minimum score of 24 in writing and 24 in speaking.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) English at grade 6 (either Subsidiary or Higher)
- Successful completion of the Business School's Pre-Sessional English Course.
Note:
- Our English language requirements are applicable to Home, EU and Overseas students.
- TOEFL and IELTS scores will only be valid if they are less than two years old on the programme start date.
- Our English language requirements are higher than the minimum standard set by Imperial College and waivers will only be considered under exceptional circumstances.
- You may submit your online application prior to receiving your IELTS/TOEFL scores.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | 3 years |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
Funding details
MSc Economics and Strategy for Business Scholarships
Imperial College Business School is offering a number of £10,000 scholarships across all Master's programmes, in the following categories:
- Academic Excellence
- Women
Who is eligible?
To qualify for a scholarship you must:
- Have demonstrated excellent academic performance in your previous degree(s)
- Have submitted an outstanding application form in full by 5 March 2012
- Have secured a formal offer of a place on a Master's programme at Imperial College Business School by 2 April 2012.
Please note: We do not accept scholarship applications from students who have not yet been made an offer of a place at Imperial College Business School.
Funding
Students normally obtain funding from the following sources:
- Imperial College Business School scholarships
- Other merit or needs based scholarships. For example, Imperial College London offers postgraduate scholarships, and The British Council offers scholarships for international students
- Self/family funding
- Employer sponsorship
- Other sources of funding may be found in these publications; Imperial College London Postgraduate Prospectus, The Grants Register (published by Macmillan), Awards for postgraduate study at Commonwealth Universities (Association of Commonwealth Universities), Study Abroad (UNESCO)
- UK residents requiring further additional information on financial assistance should visit www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or call 0800 100 900. They offer options such as the UK Department for Education and Skills Career Development Loan.
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