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"The School gave me an amazing group of friends – having a strong network both here in London and globally is a huge asset for ambitious people."
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Nodar Daneliya, Co-founder, Open Query

Masters in Financial Analysis 2018

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Designed with your career success in mind

An unparalleled global learning environment, innovative thinking and a dynamic classroom experience, all in the international finance capital of the world.

Engage in action-oriented learning activities that build knowledge, analytical understanding and the decision-making skills to tackle real-world challenges.

  • Study groups and assignments. Step outside your comfort zone working with peers from more than 40 different countries. Maximum study group diversity means maximum international exposure.

  • Faculty. The finest thinkers in business and finance, faculty use a range of techniques including case studies, lectures and guest speakers. Empower yourself to manage complexity, solve problems and make sound decisions.

  • Case studies and simulations. Negotiate the challenges found in a typical analyst role. Use the latest financial software and a deepening knowledge of financial markets to find – and defend – workable solutions to real-world problems.

40

nationalities

in the current MFA class

Global Experiential Courses

Our Global Experience courses challenge you to apply your learning in new and unfamiliar contexts, and to have responsible real-world impact. For one intensive, immersive week, you will expand your global mindset and network. Alongside your peers in Graduate Masters, MBA and Leadership programmes, travel to destinations such as Austin, Cape Town, Medellin and Paris.

Each Global Experience is led by expert faculty and explores a topical theme, offering an in-depth view of a country's business culture. You will have the opportunity to interact meaningfully with members of the local business ecosystem, faculty, alumni, fellow students and others in the LBS global community.





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Experiential Learning at LBS

We challenge our students to apply their learning through transformational experiences and to have responsible, real-world impact. What’s your legacy? What impact do you choose to have?

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London Business Challenge Week

Apply and integrate your learning with real-world impact - a core skill in high demand with employers. London Business Challenge Week is your opportunity to get hands-on in an authentic, fast-paced setting. Working in teams, you'll consult for London-based financial organisations - developing implementable solutions that address a live strategic challenge.

 

  • Gain in-depth industry insight
  • Apply your business and consulting knowledge
  • Practice leadership and teamwork skills
  • Create value for dynamic, London-based organisations





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Fast-track your career



Use our outstanding global business network to get ahead.




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Where do your ambitions lie?

Our students also find fulfilling careers in finance roles across numerous companies in the finance, professional services and corporate world, including Blackstone, Bloomberg, Deloitte, Fosun Group, PwC and L’Oreal.

Looking to a career in consulting? We offer opportunities to connect with McKinsey and Oliver Wyman.






The right skills to deliver immediate business impact

Developed in close collaboration with international recruiters, the Skills Programme defines the core skills employers want. Develop a raft of competencies customised to meet your personal development needs and objectives, and get a successful start in business.

  • Interpersonal: critical skills for long-term career success, including effective team-building, influencing, negotiating and communicating with impact

  • Numerical: showcase strong numerical skills in Excel and modelling

  • Digital literacy: gain extra training in core programming languages like Python and R and receive solid training in data management and data visualisation and storytelling.

Learn another language as part of your Personal Development Programme. Competency in a second language is an MFA exit requirement - gain skills invaluable for building successful relationships and exploring new perspectives and cultural insights.

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