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There’s no better place in the world for you to study Finance than at London Business School. We have an outstanding global reputation for teaching this specialist subject and strong links with financial institutions, recruiters and practitioners.

London has long-held its position as the international financial capital of the world, and with our campus located at its heart, you’ll find yourself at the thriving epicenter – able to build connections in the City while learning alongside some of the world’s finest financial minds.

#1 post-experience Masters in Finance

Financial Times 2022

£10trn+ in assets managed in the UK

the largest asset management centre in Europe.

$25bn raised via London IPOs over the last three years

approx. one-quarter of all European IPOs by value.

£37.5bn PE & VC funding

was secured by UK financial services firms in 2021.

A finance education suited to your experience level

We see finance professionals gain successful admission to programmes across our Masters portfolio. However, for those with a concentrated interest in finance, there are two programmes that have been created specifically for those at a pre- or post-experience stage in their careers.

Masters in Financial Analysis (MFA)

Our MFA is for recent graduates with up to 2 years’ experience. It gives you a solid base in finance, accounting, data analysis, financial modelling and world economy. You also gain knowledge of the very latest financial software and exposure to financial markets and institutions. It’s an applied programme that will ensure you complete your studies equipped with exceptional analyst-level skills that are in demand.

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Masters in Finance (MiF)

Consistently ranked as the world’s best post-experience programme by the Financial Times, the MiF is ideal for experienced finance professionals who are striving to expand their network and secure long-term success. The MiF is available in full- or part-time format, to fit around your personal and professional commitments.

Download the MiF Brochure

Tailor your learning experience

Gain global exposure

Depending on the programme you choose to study there are opportunities to take your experience global via a Global Experience or a Global Immersion Elective.

Led by expert faculty, Global Experiences follow one of the following themes: Finance, Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Luxury or Sustainability & Social Impact. You will spend an intensive, immersive week, gaining an in-depth view of a country’s business culture via company visits, expert panels, workshops and guest speakers. You’ll interact meaningfully with major corporations, micro-entrepreneurs, faculty, alumni and others in the LBS global community. Debate the risks of doing business in a frontier market, support a micro-entrepreneur with a business plan or help a tech start-up tackle a pressing business issue.

Students on our Masters in Finance programme can pursue the Global Immersion elective, an exciting week-long trip specifically focusing on the asset management and banking industries. Deepen your understanding of the financial sector on this faculty-led trip built around guest speakers and organisational visits. Recent locations include Boston/New York, and Paris/Frankfurt.

Customise your classes

Electives are a key part of the learning experience across all of our Masters programmes. They allow you to tailor your learning across subject areas such as Economics, Management Science and Operations, Marketing, Organisational Behaviour and Strategy and Entrepreneurship. We have an extensive elective offering, recent courses on offer have included:

Value Investing
Private Equity and Venture Capital
Real Estate Finance
The Economics of a Crisis
Equity Investment Management
Financial Analysis of Mergers

Students on our Masters in Finance can also choose one of the following concentrations which support specific interest areas and career goals:

CFO
Corporate Finance
Investment Management and Analysis
Risk Management and Derivatives

Student-led learning

There are over 80+ clubs to be found at LBS, and between them over 1000+ events and initiatives are hosted annually. Our strong links to the sector make it easy for the brightest and best in the finance world to share their insights and experience. LBS’s finance clubs serve one of the largest professional communities on campus and cater to a wide variety of finance-related interests including:

Private Equity and Venture Capital
Investment Banking (Finance Club)
Investment Management
Real Estate
Infrastructure
Turnaround

Each club offers students a platform to connect with those with similar interests and cement a network outside your immediate cohort. Key student-led initiatives include:

Treks: 20+ finance treks around the world run annually.
Conferences: several exclusive club run conferences covering Investment Management, PEVC, Women in Business, Real Estate and more.
Competitions: including Stock Pitch, Private Equity Case and Venture Capital Investment competitions.

With such a breadth of events on offer, there’s no shortage of opportunities to engage with new insights, improve your skills and strengthen your network.

Career Centre

Richard Bland

Head of Finance Careers at London Business School

Experience

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Finance is a core strand of our School and we are fortunate to have one of the most respected finance faculties in the world. With two pre-eminent finance programmes and more than a quarter of our MBA class, in total, more than 40% of all London Business School’s full-time students go on to pursue a career in finance post-graduation. We work closely with companies, offering a suite of options to connect to students, whether that is coming on campus to present, attending a careers fair, hosting office events or simply posting a job to the appropriate community.

Since the global financial crisis, we have seen a significant growth in Buy Side careers for students, with a tripling of the number of students entering private equity annually over the last decade. Our annual Buy Side Networking Evening, held each spring, brings together alumni from asset management, hedge funds and private equity to network with each other and to meet current students. The Finance Careers team also facilitate upwards of 20 treks a year, focusing on different sectors or geographies, which are regularly supported by our alumni community. These are a great chance to hear from investment professionals about recent investments and develop a network.

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Employment reports

Download our employment reports to explore the industries, salaries, destinations and much more of our most recent graduates.

Download the MiF employment report

Download the MBA employment report

Download the MFA employment report

Download the MiM/GMiM employment report

Download the MAM employment report

Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital

The IEPC is an unparalleled centre for education, policy shaping and events covering all aspects of entrepreneurship, from idea generation to financing, and private markets investing. The IEPC helps create and finance the companies of the future and shape the people who will lead them.

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AQR Asset Management Institute

The AQR Asset Management Institute harnesses the School’s academic excellence, global perspective and London experience. A pioneer in research-driven investment management, our approach to research is interdisciplinary, encompassing strategy, organisation and management as well as finance, economics and accounting.

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Community, faculty and research spotlight

Explore other career options

Our graduates accept job offers across a broad range of sectors. Discover endless opportunities to propel your career to new heights and find out how our Career Centre experts can help you achieve your goals

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Related Programmes

Finding the right programme for your experience level

Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Take a look at our recommended programmes or explore our full range of Masters degrees to help you determine which could be right for you.

Masters in Financial Analysis

Stand out from the competition with the Masters in Financial Analysis (MFA) for new graduates. Developed in consultation with the world’s leading financial organisations, this highly practical programme will equip you with the skills, knowledge and networks essential for a successful career in finance. Study full-time over 12 months in London – the capital of global finance – and learn from the world’s top academics and practitioners.

Masters in Finance Full-time

This full-time, highly specialised programme is designed for ambitious and experienced finance professionals. Strengthen your global view of finance with a programme that can be tailored to suit your career goals. There’s an extensive range of specialist electives to choose from, as well as practitioner courses, industry-focused events and international experiences.

MBA

Join the London Business School MBA and be rewarded with a life-changing learning experience and untold career options. Develop an international mindset, build a global network and take yourself to a market eager for your skills and outlook. Leave this transformational programme as a well-rounded global leader ready to thrive and succeed in today’s business environment. Your ability to achieve and act – both independently and as a member of a multicultural team anywhere in the world – is what will make you stand out.

Explore our full programme portfolio