Masters in Management 2017

Language requirement of the MiM programme

 

This is the third year that languages are a core requirement of the MiM programme. The requirement is that all graduating students have a minimum basic understanding of a second language.

 

You will need to reach the level equivalent to that of an A2 (this is using the EU standard system) which is the equivalent of having an A or A* at GSCE level.

Our rationale for this is two-fold. Predominantly, we believe that learning a different language even at foundation level enables new perceptions and insights across cultures. This fosters vital skills that you will require as an aspiring global business leader as well as upholding London Business School's value of being Eclectic. 

Secondly, the language requirement aligns us with European Masters in Management programmes, which already require a second language making us more competitive with recruiters and in business rankings.
 

Please complete the Language Survey which will help us assess your language level by Monday 22nd August

http://forms.london.edu/form.asp?id=20080

 

On entry to the programme, if you do not meet the language requirements, you will be notified by Monika.

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What if you meet the language requirements but still would like to learn a language?

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If you are interested in taking a language class alongside your studies, we are pleased to provide you with the following recommendations: 

 

• Citylit:  www.citylit.ac.uk  - This offers 19 different languages from beginner to advanced + various ‘alternative learning experiences’ (karaoke in Japanese, for example) for days, evenings, weekends and intensive courses​.

 

• Kings:  www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums/depts/mlc/evening/eveindex.aspx- The modern language centre offers part time evening language courses at all levels.

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• SOAS:  www.soas.ac.uk/languagecentre - This is for African and Asian languages at all levels.

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• Regents University:  http://www.regents.ac.uk/study/short-courses/foreign-language-courses/evening-language-course.aspx#tab_course-content  Just across the park, Regents University offers 9 different languages at different levels over 8 – 10 week terms in the evenings.

 

• Imperial:  Imperial offers intensive courses in May and June:  http://www.imperial.ac.uk/evening-classes/may-june-courses/  Make sure they know you are from LBS for the ‘internal rate’!

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• Alliance Francaise:  http://www.alliancefrancaise.london/  Alliance Francaise offers French in many different formats and levels.

 

• Instituto Cervantes:  http://londres.cervantes.es/en/courses_spanish/spanish_courses.htm   Instituto Cervantes offers Spanish.

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