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London Business School
Established in
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Postgraduate Finance, Management
- Overview
- Services
- Rankings
- Accommodation
- Location
- Courses
- Scholarships
Overview
London Business School (LBS) is a global leader in business education, consistently ranked among the top institutions by Bloomberg Businessweek, Financial Times, and QS. Its faculty are renowned for academic excellence and industry expertise, and its student body represents over 130 nationalities. The campus is a vibrant hub of student and alumni clubs, professional events, and social activities that foster networking, global perspectives, and personal growth.
LBS offers a range of programmes tailored to different career stages:
- Early Career Programmes: Designed for recent graduates with less than two years of experience, these include the Master's in Management, Global Master's in Management, Master's in Financial Analysis, and Master's in Analytics and Management.
- Mid-Career Programmes: For professionals with several years of experience, LBS offers the full-time MBA and the Master's in Finance (available full-time or part-time).
- Leadership Programmes: These include the Executive MBA (EMBA) delivered in London or Dubai, the EMBA Global in partnership with Columbia Business School, and the Sloan Master's in Leadership and Strategy. A PhD programme is also available for those pursuing academic research.
Each year, over 2,000 students graduate from LBS, and more than 10,000 professionals participate in open-enrolment and customised programmes delivered by the Executive Education team.
Services
Complementing the core curriculum are a wide range of support services and extracurricular opportunities:
- Mentoring: Students benefit from mentoring by MBA and MiF alumni working in leading global organisations.
- Student Clubs: With over 80 clubs, students can engage in professional, cultural, and social activities. Many clubs host high-profile conferences featuring speakers from politics, finance, sport, and entertainment.
- Career Centre: The Career Centre offers personalised coaching, peer support, and skill-building workshops. It organises over 100 events annually, including recruitment fairs and networking evenings, helping students clarify their career goals and connect with employers across sectors.
Rankings
- 4th in Europe for MBA programmes – Bloomberg Businessweek 2025
- Top 10 globally for Business Education – QS and LinkedIn Rankings 2025
- 3rd globally for Master's in Finance – QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
- 2nd globally for Master's in Management – QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
- 1st globally for post-experience Master's in Finance – Financial Times Ranking 2024
- 5th globally for Executive Education (combined open and custom programmes) – Financial Times Ranking 2024
Accommodation
LBS does not offer on-campus accommodation. However, students have access to a wide range of housing options across London:
- Private Rentals: Many students choose to live in shared flats or studios, often with fellow LBS students.
- Peer Support: Outgoing students frequently assist incoming cohorts with housing advice and recommendations.
The campus’s central London location ensures excellent access to public transport, shops, and cultural venues.
Location
The London Business School campus is next to Regent's Park in Marylebone and overlooks a lake, allowing students to enjoy some of London's most beautiful views.
London Business School maintains several facilities, including a fitness centre, a restaurant, two cafes and a library dedicated to students' exclusive use. A privately-run pub is also attached to the campus.
Courses offered at London Business School
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