Imperial MBA: Everything You Need to Know
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Imperial MBA Overview
Imperial College London’s one-year Full-Time MBA, offered by a global top-10 university, equips students with essential business and management knowledge alongside cutting-edge technological insights. Set in London—a global business hub and Europe’s start-up capital—the programme immerses students in a dynamic ecosystem of innovation, addressing real-world challenges through case studies and practical skill development.
The MBA offers a balanced curriculum of core modules, personalised learning pathways, and global leadership experiences, positioning graduates for leadership roles across industries. Completion of the programme opens doors to international opportunities and long-term career impact.
Imperial MBA Programme Content
The Imperial MBA is designed to be highly customisable, allowing students to tailor the programme to their individual career goals. The one-year structure includes pre-study and core modules that establish a strong foundation in business fundamentals. Flexcore and elective modules offer the flexibility to shape the learning journey, while optional concentrations allow students to specialise in areas of interest and demonstrate expertise to employers.
Students may also opt for an extended 16-month format, enabling them to undertake a longer work placement or global exchange. This extended pathway offers valuable professional experience, international exposure, and additional academic credit. Please note that the extended option incurs an additional tuition fee.
Programme content may be subject to change.
Programme preparation
Through a combination of online pre-study modules and an intensive induction week, students are well-prepared to begin the Imperial MBA. This initial phase equips them with the foundational knowledge and readiness needed to navigate the academic rigour of the programme and make the most of the learning experience from day one.
Induction week
On campus | Early September, compulsory
The Full-Time MBA induction takes place over two weeks at Imperial’s South Kensington campus in London, beginning in early September. During this period, students meet their cohort, faculty, and programme staff, laying the groundwork for strong academic and professional relationships. A highlight of the induction is the climate change away day—an engaging off-campus experience designed to foster collaboration and team-building among classmates.
Pre-study modules
Online | Pre-September
You will be expected to complete online pre-study modules before the start of your programme. These will be delivered via The Hub, our bespoke virtual learning environment. These include primers in key areas including accounting, careers, corporate sustainability, data analysis, finance, maths, plagiarism awareness, and social innovation and ethics.
Please note that some modules are compulsory while others are strongly recommended.
Core modules
Business Analytics
Business Problem Solving
Corporate Finance 1
Financial and Management Accounting
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Managerial Economics
Marketing
Organisational Behaviour
Strategy
Flexcore
Personalise your MBA and deep dive into a specialist area with flexcore modules. You will take two or more flexcore modules, depending on your choice of electives.
Data Analytics and Visualisation for Business
Design Thinking: Solving Complex Problems Through a Disruptive Mindset
Corporate Finance II
Macroeconomics
Operations
Electives
Imperial offers over 40 elective modules, available in both on-campus and online formats. Most electives are open to all MBA students across the School, allowing participants to broaden their network within the wider MBA community. Full-Time MBA students select six electives in total, enabling personalisation of their learning experience. Elective offerings are subject to change.
Analytics and Marketing
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Finance
Leadership and Organisation
Strategy
Concentrations
With optional concentrations, you can develop your expertise in a primary area, and craft the MBA to align with your goals. Depending on your company or career path, a concentration can give you an edge in a competitive job market.
Analytics & Operations
Strategy and Digital Transformation
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) and stakeholder impact
Finance
Global Experiences
As a UK-based MBA student, you will experience life in London—one of the world’s most dynamic and desirable cities. The programme also offers international opportunities, allowing students to travel, explore new cultures, and gain firsthand insight into global business practices. These experiences foster both personal growth and a broader understanding of how businesses operate across different markets.
Global Experience Week
IB Glocal Electives
Global Exchanges
Leadership experience
Leadership development is a core element of the Imperial MBA. Throughout the programme, students receive ongoing support to build their leadership capabilities, with a strong focus on self-awareness, ethical decision-making, societal impact, and inclusivity. Multiple leadership components are integrated across the year, helping students understand and refine their personal leadership style and its influence on business decisions.
Personal Leadership Journey
LEADS (Leadership, Ethics, Awareness, Diversity, Society)
Applied learning
The Imperial MBA offers many opportunities to apply what you’ve learnt in the classroom to real-life scenarios. Gain greater confidence in your abilities and put your leadership skills to the test.
Imperial Innovation Challenge
Careers Week
Global Insights Speaker Series
Full-Time MBA Capstone
Projects
Over the spring and summer terms, you will select one group project. You will choose between the Entrepreneurial Journey, Strategic Consulting Project, Analytics Project or Finance Project. In July and August, you will also complete an individual project. You will have the choice of a Business Project or internship.
Entrepreneurial Journey
Strategic Consulting Project
Analytics Project
Financial Consulting Project
Business Project
Internship
Extended Work Placement
Imperial MBA Class Profile
Imperial MBA Career Impact
Careers support at Imperial College Business School is world-class and tailored to each student’s individual career aspirations. It forms an integral part of the MBA programme, offering a range of personalised services before the programme begins, throughout its duration, and even after graduation. This comprehensive support helps students secure roles in their chosen sectors and contributes to long-term career success.
The employment outcomes referenced below relate to graduates from the MBA Class of 2023.
