Having tutored GMAT for 15000+ hours since 2007 to help hundreds of students gain admissions into Top Business Schools, GMAT Prep Expert is now providing one-on-one GMAT Prep in the UK. An option to conduct online lessons is available. GMAT Prep Expert can guide you to navigate through the difficult process and problem areas of the GMAT.
Guilding students on how to study, rather than relying strictly on memorization.
Building confidence and providing direction at each step so that students believe in their abilities to achieve the goal.
Identifying areas in which students are struggling and coming up with a personalized plan for each student.
GMAT Prep Expert is heavily invested in the accomplishment of students and devotes a lot of time to planning for every session so that the students have a good grasp of all the material covered in the lessons.
In the past, GMAT Prep Expert's students have completed their MBA from the UK based business schools such as London Business School, Judge Business School (University of Cambridge), and Said Business School (University of Oxford). Further details of the GMAT tutoring in London are available at GMAT Prep Course in London.
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During the first lesson, Sam designed an effective study plan to help me meet the tight application timeline. Despite the short deadline, Sam's GMAT prep course moved at the right pace. It allowed me to gradually develop confidence by appropriately learning the concepts and strategies. Sam's patience to explain a concept in multiple ways ensured that I understood it well. His flexibility to work around my busy work schedule and a genuine desire to help me succeed were unmatched.
Sam's expertise and experience in conducting GMAT lessons reflect during the lessons. He constantly provided me with constructive feedback to help me improve during my practice tests. His test-taking strategies and tips to perform under pressure were helpful on the test day.
I am happy with the help that I received for the GMAT and for the application process.
Audra F.
MBA Alumni: Said Business School
The University of Oxford
The United Kingdom (the UK) is located in north-western Europe. The United Kingdom consists of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. In 2021, the GDP of the UK was over US$3 trillion. The UK has an important place in the global economy due to its size, global linkages, and history.
Major cities of the UK include The City of London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, and Leeds. The UK has transitioned via various unions, annexations, and separations of constituent countries. The adjoining graph exhibits the GDP of the UK during the last 200 years. During this time, the UK became the first industrialized country in the world.
London started gaining importance as a major financial center in the world shortly after the Dutch Republic collapsed under the impact of the Dutch democratic revolution and invading French armies in 1795.
The industrial revolution in the UK started with textile industry, and gradually heavy industries such as mining, shipbuilding, and steel also started participating. At the peak around 1920, the British Empire constituted about 25% of the global landmass and over 30% of the global population. Today, the UK has considerable economic, cultural, military, scientific, and political influences on the world.
As per the 2011 census, the Greater London area consists of 33 districts. These include The City of London, 12 Inner London boroughs (including the City of Westminister), and the 20 Outer London boroughs.
Areas such as Knightsbridge, West Brompton, Kensington, Chelsea, and The City of Westminister have a rich history. Businesses have increasingly been located in Shoreditch, London Bridge, Waterloo, Farringdon, and Soho.
London metropolitan area, Paris metropolitan area, Moscow, and Istanbul continue to remain among the most populated metropolitan regions in Europe. Based on 2011 census, the resident population of Greater London and those counties including the Metropolitan Green Belt was over 18.8 million.
As exhibited in the adjoining table, London contributes a significant proportion of the country's GDP. During 2019, London accounted for around a quarter of the GDP of the UK. London has five major business districts: Canary Wharf, the City, Westminster, Camden & Islington, and Lambeth & Southwark.
Services account for the largest proportion of the GDP of London. The city's largest industry is financial services. London is home to over 480 overseas banks, the largest in any city in the world. Over 70% of the Fortune 500 companies have offices in London.
Abundance of offices of reqputed companies in these districts provides ample employment opportunities to MBA graduates.
Birmingham is a major city in England's West Midlands region. Major industries in Birmingham include healthcare, medical technology, life sciences research, tourism, and retail.
Greater Manchester is another industrialized city. Key industries in Manchester are finance, business and legal services, biotechnology, digital and creative, and tourism.
Both Birmingham and Greater Manchester offer lucrative employment opportunities to MBA graduates.
London has a well-diversified presence of industries. Banking and financial services industry is primarily located in two major business districts: Canary Wharf and the City of London. The Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) has consistently ranked London's financial markets as among the most competitive in the world. Financial services is the largest industry in London. Exports of banking and financial services contribute a major share in the UK's balance of payments. The city is estimated to have over 500 international banks. London is the global center of currency trading. The City of London is home to globally important financial institutions such as the London Stock Exchange, the Bank of England, and Lloyd's of London insurance market. The presence of a well-developed institutional framework provides a significant opportunity for MBA graduates to advance their careers in London.
The port of London is the second largest in the UK and directly employs over 30,000 employees. London is also a major international air transport hub and has six airports in the city's airport system. Heathrow airport has been among the busiest airport for international traffic. Gatwick Airport and Stansted Airport have busy traffic to international locations including European countries. London has a well-developed network of utility companies including SGN, National Grid plc, and UK Power Networks. A robust port and airport infrastructure, and utility ecosystem contribute to better productivity of London.
The media and media distribution sector is London's second-largest industry. Historically many national newspapers operated on Fleet Street in London. The city is home to publishing houses and many newspapers are edited in London.
East London Tech City is the upcoming cluster of high-tech companies similar to Silicon Valley in the US. Many national and international companies have invested in Tech City. Academic institutions, universities, local and national governments, and financial and professional services providers have partnered to support the development of the cluster. Upon further development, Tech City is expected to be a major source of employment for MBA graduates.
Tourism is among the largest industries in London. Various estimates indicate that the industry employs over 0.5 million trained professionals and contributes over GBP 40 billion to the economy of the UK. Iconic destinations such as British Museum, National Gallery, Natural History Museum, Southbank Centre, Tate Modern, Victoria and Albert Museum, and National Portrait Gallery cumulatively attract over 50 million visits per year. The vibrant travel and tourism industry has led to the development of anciliary industries such as hotels, restaurants, rail, road, riverboat, and aviation.
Prominent industries in London such as banking and financial services, media and media distribution, and travel and tourism are service oriented, therefore employ a large number of trained professionals. For MBA graduates, service-oriented industries in London offer ample opportunities in finance, marketing, operations, consulting and strategy, technology, and operations.
Major employers of MBA graduates in Birmingham and the West Midlands region of England include Sainsbury's, Mondelez (Cadbury & Trebor), Royal Bank of Scotland, Whitebread, Specialist Computer Centres, Next, and Jaguar. MBA graduates interested in academics could seek employment at The University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University, and Aston University.
Manchester is centrally located and provides quick access to major cities in the UK. Manchester airport is a transit hub for international cargo flights. Trafford park in Manchester is among the largest planned industrial estates in Europe. Trafford Park EuroTerminal, a rail freight terminal and container depot, is located in Trafford Park. The Headquarters of many domestic and international companies are located in Manchester. These companies include The Co-operative Group, The Bank of New York Mellon, Umbro, PZ Cussons, Well Pharmacy, and The Peel Group. MBA Graduates could extensively network with these companies to explore employment opportunities. Due to its central location and well-developed infrastructure, Manchester is the European headquarters of many companies and is the distribution hub for global companies. MBA graduates, who prefer to build a career in academics could seek employment at The University of Manchester, The Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Salford, and The University of Bolton.
The economy of Leeds is among the most diverse and fastest growing in the UK. Leeds has well-developed legal, financial and insurance sectors. Over 30 domestic and international banks are located in the city. Leeds also has an advanced manufacturing sector. Consistent growth in food processing, chemicals, engineering, medical technology, construction, creative and digital industries have contributed to robust economic growth in Leeds. Major employers of MBA graduates in Leeds include Asda Group, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, First Direct, Centrica, BT Group, Yorkshire Bank, Tetley's Brewery, and Direct Line Group. MBA graduates inclined toward academics can seek employment at The University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University, and Leeds Trinity University.
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and has among the strongest regional economies in the UK. Major employers of MBA graduates in Edinburgh include NHS Lothian, City of Edinburgh Council, NatWest Group, Lloyds Banking Group, and Standard Life. Major industries that employ a significant part of the workforce in Edinburgh include health and social work, retail, education, financial services, hospitality and food services, and professional, scientific and technical services. Edinburgh is among the most prosperous cities in the UK. MBA graduates, who prefer to build career in academics could seek employment at The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier University, and Heriot-Watt University.
Bristol is located in South West England and is connected by sea ports. Historically, Bristol has been the hub for aeronautics, car manufacturing, coal mining, and shipbuilding industries. Over the last few decades, media, information technology, and financial services sectors have been thriving in the city. Bristol-based major employers of MBA graduates include Imperial Brands, Hargreaves Lansdown, Airbus UK, Bailey of Bristol, Vertical Aerospace, and Mitie Group.
All three cities offer significant opportunities for quality employment and work-life balance to MBA graduates. The presence of a well-developed economy provides MBA graduates with greater employment mobility among different locations.
In addition to these cities, Glasglow, Tyneside, Sheffield, Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, Liverpool, Milton Keynes, Belfast, and Bradford have the presence of niche industries, and tourism and allied sectors. MBA graduates have the option to engage in active networking to assess employment opportunities if they choose to experience the regional cultures of these cities.
Financial services sector has strong linkages with other sectors in the UK. Such linkages result in supporting other businesses by creating jobs and buying the services of other sectors. Office for National Statistics has estimated that over 3% of the total jobs in the UK have been created by financial services sector.
Allied professional services, which include legal services, accounting, and management consulting play a key role in enabling other businesses in the economy of the UK. These sub-sectors create jobs by buying the services of other sectors. Office for National Statistics estimates that about 4% of the total jobs in the UK have been created by the professional services sector.
GMAT Prep Expert has prepared the video to help students ascertain the suitability of The United Kingdom to pursue an MBA. The video provides details of the courses offered by the schools located in the United Kingdom and a list of prominent alumni of each school.
(1) London Business School, University of London, London
(2) Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, Cambridge
(3) Said Business School, University of Oxford, Oxford
(4) The London School of Economics and Political Science, London : Doesn't offer an MBA.
(5) Warwick Business School, The University of Warwick, Coventry
(6) Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester, Manchester
(7) Imperial College Business School, Imperial College, London
(8) Bayes Business School (former name: Cass Business School), City University of London, London
(9) Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, UCD University College Dublin, Dublin
(10) Durham University Business School, Durham University, Durham