How to apply

Successful applicants typically have an average of 15 years of work experience and at least 5 years of managerial experience, which includes managing teams, projects, budgets and/or resources.

Applicants are usually required to hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification. If you do not have a degree, we may still consider your application depending on the quality of your experience to date and any other qualifications you hold.

You should be proactive and driven with strong leadership potential and the ability to set and achieve goals.

You should demonstrate strong career progression during your employment history.

We want to understand your motivations for applying to the Executive MBA and how you feel the programme will help you fulfil your career objectives.

The Executive MBA attracts students from approximately 40-50 countries. We select students with an international outlook, and/or those who can build on existing international exposure. You should demonstrate your ability to work with people from different backgrounds and in cross-cultural teams.

We place particular emphasis on working in teams. You should demonstrate flexibility and respect for different approaches. You must be able to aid the development of your fellow students and contribute to the lifelong learning environment of the School.

Executive MBA students normally have an undergraduate degree from a recognised university; however, we do occasionally consider non-graduate candidates. We would expect such candidates to have alternative professional qualifications and/or outstanding work experience. We would also look at the GMAT or Executive Assessment more closely as an indicator of academic ability.  

There is no minimum score requirement. The test is just one of several pieces of information used by the School to assess a candidate's suitability, and just as a high score does not guarantee admission, a lower score does not eliminate a candidate. 

In making an admissions decision, we consider all aspects of a candidate's background, knowledge and experience as demonstrated throughout the application process.  

If you are concerned about your test score, please contact a member of the admissions team at emba@london.edu or telephone +44 (0)20 7000 7512 (UK) or +971 440 193 01 (Dubai). 

Only applicants with exceptional work experience or a quantitative background will be considered for a waiver and all requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Some eligibility criteria include: 

• Candidates with C-level experience in a heavily quantitative role from a medium/large organisation 

• An academic qualification in a quantitative field 

• Relevant professional qualifications i.e. CFA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA 

Please note that decisions will be made using a holistic approach. If you feel you are suitable for a waiver, please email the EMBA London or EMBA Dubai recruitment team with a copy of your CV and the reason why you feel you meet the waiver eligibility criteria. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be reviewed by the admissions team. 

Our GMAT reporting codes are Z11-J7-23 for London and Z11-J7-36 for Dubai. 

We would advise you to wait for the committee’s feedback, on whether or not you need to take an English language proficiency test. 

The application fee is £180. You can pay the fee online as part of your online application or by downloading the application fee payment form.

Your reference should be from your immediate line manager. This will also give us an indication of their awareness of your time commitment to the programme. 

Candidates are required to submit academic transcripts from their undergraduate or graduate educational institutions. If the original transcripts are not in English, you must also provide certified translated copies. 

Our preferred format for receiving applications is via our online portal.