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Build on your experience to become a leader in tomorrow's business world.

Looking to build on your masters in management? A One-year MBA from London Business School will help you to build on your management masters and apply this learning to contemporary business challenges - in just 11 months.

The One-year MBA programme has been built around our purpose: to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and how business impacts the world. This includes students building the skills and the courage to have a profound impact themselves, not just an understanding of what impact means.

You'll join a network of like-minded peers and build upon the knowledge you gained in your masters in management to develop a deeper understanding of modern business issues, such as sustainability and digital transformation. You'll learn how you can become a better leader and agent for change.

The programme also gives you the chance to connect with world-renowned leaders and organisations on a weekly basis as you'll be living in one of the best cities in the world, London.

6 years' work experience

on average

24 nationalities

in the MBA1Y2026 class

91% international students

Why join the One-year MBA programme at London Business School?

Refresh your core business knowledge and apply your learnings to topical business issues
Build your One-year MBA around your personal career goals with over 80 electives to choose from
Join a tight-knit international community of over 57,000 individuals, spanning 160 countries and countless industries
Enjoy unparalleled access to top global businesses and buzzing start-ups in London
Experience the highest standards of academic excellence through our highly respected faculty and guest speakers
Learn from seasoned industry experts in our Career Centre and catch the attention of leading recruiters

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Which MBA is right for me?

Whichever MBA you choose, you’ll receive the same world-class teaching and extensive elective options.

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You are eligible for the programme if you have graduated three or more years ago with a Masters in Management or equivalent from a university/business school approved by the accreditation bodies EQUIS and/or AACSB, UK Russell Group universities, or from a University of London member institution.

Accelerate your return to your career by completing your MBA in just 11 months
Take 10 core courses and choose from over 80 electives to shape your career
Discover how to take your career further with specialised support and coaching from our Career Centre
Immerse yourself in a week-long experiential Global Experience course to build on your existing skills and apply your learning in new and unfamiliar contexts

The tuition fees for the 2026 One-year MBA intake are £77,950. Find out more on our Fees and Financing page.

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Preparing for the GMAT or GRE

A strong GMAT or GRE score helps us assess your ability to succeed on the programme. Practise your skills or familiarise yourself with the exams using our online simulators.

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FAQs about our one-year MBA programme

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Candidates must have a qualifying masters in management obtained three or more years ago. To meet this requirement, you must have gained a Masters in Management or equivalent from a university/business school approved by the accreditation bodies EQUIS and/or AACSB, UK Russell Group universities, or from a University of London member institution. Candidates will have at least three years’ relevant, high-quality work experience that demonstrates a strong track record of achievement.

Candidates must have a generalist Masters in Management, or equivalent masters level degree, covering the main disciplines of business, in line with the seven subject areas of the School:

Accounting

Data analytics

Economics

Finance

Marketing

Organisational behaviour

Strategy

Candidates will need to show they have studied, in their masters qualification, a minimum of five courses from the seven disciplines of business above. These must the include the quantitative courses, specifically finance, accounting and data analytics.

If there are topics the candidate did not cover during their masters qualification, they will be expected to take relevant online courses, as recommended by London Business School, prior to joining the programme.
The One-year MBA is designed for people with a deep-rooted ambition to continuously challenge and evolve their mindset and knowledge relating to contemporary business issues. You’re at a critical junction in your career path with focused career goals and recognise the transformative value of an MBA experience, but having already obtained a management masters, you want to minimise your time away from your career in pursuit of those ambitions.

The highly international nature of our programme will also appeal if you are looking for a career with global mobility. Above all, the One-year MBA prepares you for a career with a global outlook rather than a US-centric or Euro-centric one.

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Get in touch with our team to learn more about the LBS One-year MBA programme, application process, and funding options now.

+44 (0)20 7000 7511

oneyearmba@london.edu

Build on your experience to become a leader in tomorrow's business world.