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Challenge yourself. Impress the world’s top financial recruiters with our Masters in Financial Analysis.
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Join exceptional people from quantitative backgrounds and diverse cultures, all with one goal: to make a mark in the world of finance.
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Our programmes shape business and transform careers. Applications for the Masters in Financial Analysis 2022 class are now open.
Start your applicationOur finance-savvy graduates secure roles across the world, with 91% of our most recent MFA class accepting an offer of employment within 3 months of graduating. Over half (52%) of the recent class took up roles in the UK, with the remaining 48% accepting roles in 17 different countries worldwide, showcasing their truly global outlook.
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A strong GMAT or GRE score helps us assess your ability to succeed on the programme.
Practice the GMAT with our online simulator"Through LBS, I picked up some great shortcuts and real-world insights that I now use in my job everyday."
Alice Schenato
Current job: Analyst, Blackstone
Programme: MFA2019
Nationality: Italian
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One year. Rigorous, intense and highly applied. Our new Masters programme offers a uniquely integrated learning experience that combines the applied data analytics skills recruiters demand with our world-class expertise in general management.
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Invest in your future with one of the world's top-ranked business schools. Kick-start your career with a Masters in Management (MiM) degree from London Business School. Located in the heart of London, you gain unparalleled opportunities to build business connections and shape your career. Global recruiters recognise London Business School MiM graduates as those capable of hitting the ground running with the skills and mind-set to take on the challenges of the fast-moving business world.
Place yourself in a thriving business hub. Trade with Asia in the morning and America in the evening.
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It was said that 'when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.' Immerse yourself in a city brimming with history, cultures and cuisines.
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The Masters in Financial Analysis (MFA) is aimed at recent graduates who have graduated within the last two years, with a maximum of two years of postgraduate work experience. You should be committed to a career in finance and have a strong quantitative skill set - gained through existing work experience or your degree.
The MFA provides graduates a deep knowledge of the theory and practice of finance necessary for investment banking, investment management, PE, corporate finance, sales and trading, or fintech.
See the most recent MFA Employment Report.
Core courses in investment fundamentals, asset management, corporate finance, accounting, financial markets, data analytics and world economy form the backbone of the MFA, supported by a wide range of electives in everything from financial engineering to emerging markets.
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See our how to apply page or submit your CV for review. A member of our Recruitment Team will then be in touch to discuss eligibility and next steps.
Only work experience gained post-graduation is considered towards the two-year limit requirement. Internships taken during your studies don’t count, even if you’ve done several.
Please view the deadline information on the how to apply page.
Currently, if you are not a national of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you need a visa to study in the UK. Applying for a UK visa to study at LBS is a straightforward process. For more information, please visit our visa requirements.
We hold many events throughout the year where you can find out about LBS, our programmes and our community. Due to Covid-19 we are currently delivering all recruitment and admissions events online. If you'd like to join us, please register to attend an upcoming event.
You can also explore a virtual tour of the school here.
LBS offers several financing options to support your graduate studies, including merit funds and bursaries. Around 20% of the Early Careers class each year receives funding from one of the School’s scholarships, which are supported by the School, alumni and external donors. In addition to our own scholarship portfolio, there are also external loan options that admitted students can apply to, including Prodigy and Future Finance.
For additional information on financial aid, please visit our fees, financing and scholarships page.
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