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Imperial College Business School
MSc Strategic Marketing
Imperial College Business School
Course Overview
Imperial College Business School is consistently ranked top 10 in the UK by FT Global MBA Rankings and #4 in the UK for Business Master's. The 1-year MSc Strategic Marketing combines rigorous quantitative marketing analytics (customer analytics, marketing experiments, attribution modelling) with brand strategy, consumer psychology, digital marketing, marketing communications, and innovation management. The programme has strong industry collaborations with Unilever, Procter & Gamble, GSK Consumer Health, LVMH, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, plus tech firms (Amazon, Google, Meta marketing teams). Imperial's South Kensington campus places students between the British Museum and the Tate Modern — global brand-marketing ecosystem.
Sri Lankan applicants — typically Business / Marketing / Commerce / Engineering Bachelor's holders aiming at Big Tech, FMCG, or strategy consulting careers — choose Imperial MSc Strategic Marketing for: (1) the Imperial brand (#2 globally per QS), (2) the strong London marketing-industry pipeline (Unilever, P&G, LVMH, Diageo, GSK all recruit heavily from Imperial), (3) the 2-year UK Graduate Route, (4) Chevening / Said Foundation funding routes, and (5) the data-quant focus that differentiates Imperial from softer marketing Master's at LBS / Cass. Returnees take Senior Brand Manager / Marketing Director posts at Unilever Sri Lanka, John Keells Beverages, Dialog Axiata, Hayleys.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree (any discipline) — minimum Second Class Upper (2:1 / GPA 3.3+).
- check_circle Strong quantitative aptitude — undergraduate coursework in statistics, mathematics, or economics preferred.
- check_circle GMAT (650+) or GRE (320+) preferred but not mandatory for all applicants.
- check_circle Personal statement (1,000 words) covering marketing interests, quantitative readiness, and career objectives.
- check_circle Two references (academic preferred).
- check_circle Video interview (Kira Talent) for shortlisted candidates.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall (min 6.5 in each band).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall (min 22 in each section).
- check_circle PTE Academic: 69 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's was conducted entirely in English at a recognised institution.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (£) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (full programme) | £43,000 | Rs. 17,200,000 |
| Living Expenses (12 months, London) | £16,000 | Rs. 6,400,000 |
| Student Visa & IHS Fee | £1,250 | Rs. 500,000 |
| Total Programme Investment | £60,250 | Rs. 24,100,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for the 2-year UK Graduate Route. Imperial MSc Strategic Marketing placements: Unilever, Procter & Gamble, GSK Consumer Health, Diageo, LVMH, plus tech (Google, Meta, Amazon, Spotify marketing teams), strategy consulting (McKinsey, BCG, Bain), and brand consultancies (Interbrand, Brand Finance). UK marketing starting salary: £42,000-58,000; senior £80,000-130,000. Sri Lankan returnees take Senior Brand Manager / Marketing Director / CMO-track posts at Unilever Sri Lanka, John Keells Group, Dialog Axiata.
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