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EMBA-Global Admissions Process

Are you a high potential, globally-focused executive or manager? If so, apply today for a transformative and unique educational experience.

Our rigorous admissions process is designed to ensure you’ll study alongside the brightest and the best of global executives.

Skills and experience

To be successful in your application, you will be able to demonstrate the following:

international experience and a passion for global business
an upward career trajectory over a number of years
experience of managing people, projects, budgets or other resources
motivation and a commitment to your professional development
a hunger for new ideas, perspectives and challenges
leadership qualities and the potential to progress into more senior roles
a strong academic record and fluency in English.

To submit an application, you will need to create a Columbia Business School account, even if you already have a London Business School account.

Is the EMBA-Global the right fit for you?

Send us your CV/resume and a member of the recruitment team will get back to you with personalised guidance.

Admissions deadlines

Join EMBA-Global in May 2027

Late fall
October 14, 2026

Early spring
January 12, 2027

Late spring
March 12, 2027

Final decisions are contingent upon interviews, which are scheduled on a rolling basis in London and New York.

Candidates must have completed all the requirements before an offer can be made.

Executive Assessment

What if you haven't taken the GMAT test?

If you have not yet taken the GMAT test, we encourage you to consider the Executive Assessment offered in 600 GMAT test centres worldwide. This has been developed by a consortium of top tier schools to assess your study-readiness. It is designed to be taken with minimal preparation, and reflecting the pressures on busy executives, it is 90 minutes in duration.

Company Sponsorship

Build your case for support

Having the support of your employer is essential. Support may take the form of time out of the office or it may be financial. To secure either you need to compose a detailed business case outlining your reasons for wanting to take part in EMBA-Global, and the benefits it will bring you and your company.

As you begin discussing your development plans with your employer, be sure get in contact with us on embaglobal@london.edu to share further insights on how to build a case for your employer’s support, either financial or time away from the office.

Any questions?

We look forward to helping you with your research and application for May 2027. Please contact us to schedule a discussion or see our FAQ section for more information.