Learning experience

Get outside of your comfort zone. Work with peers from more than 35 countries with different approaches to problem-solving and team work, and different undergraduate degrees – in carefully selected study groups. We maximise the diversity so you can gain insights into what it’s like working with people from across the globe.

Orchestrating the classroom experience is LBS faculty. Some of the finest thinkers in business and finance, faculty are experts in developing in-depth theoretical understanding together with business-ready skills to tackle real-life challenges. Using a range of techniques from case studies to simulations, faculty will empower you to manage complexity, solve problems and make sound decisions.

In the safety of your classroom environment, learn how to navigate the sorts of challenges you will come up against in a typical analyst role post-programme. Using the very latest financial software and your deepening knowledge of the financial markets, you will find – and defend – workable solutions to real-world problems. And build the analytical and decision-making skills and the confidence to secure your graduate job.

Your ability to build relationships and deliver powerful presentations that connect with your audience will be critical to your success – no matter which direction you take your finance career in. Customise your personal development plan to build the self-awareness, confidence and critical workplace skills finance recruiters look for. From workshops teaching you to make an impact online to networking and presentation skills, you’ll tailor your plan each term, for maximum personal impact.

A second language is an important route to success in today’s global business environment. Take advantage of this superb opportunity to boost your skills with a new language.

Deepen your understanding of how business is done in different cultures. Global International Field Trips and career treks to strategic hubs around the world expose you to business practice in situ; giving you the opportunity to translate class theory into real-world practice and gain first-hand experience of grappling with dynamic challenges in diverse settings.

There’s no substitute for experience. And your London Business Challenge Week gives you immersive experience, working with a leading London-based organisation to tackle real-world ambiguity and complexity in an authentic, fast-moving setting. You come away equipped with real-life understanding and skills to hit the ground running when you graduate.

Gain expert insight into how our complex global business world operates, its challenges and the innovative business practices that differentiate top performers. Inspirational leaders from business, politics and the arts have included Gregor Andrade of AQR Capital Management, Ana Paula Harris from State Street Global Advisors, Gertjan Vlieghe who is a member of the Monetary Policy Committee and Franck Cazaubieilh Head of Strategic Equity Derivatives, BNP Paribas London.

Take advantage of mentoring from MBA and Masters in Finance students and alumni working in finance. Mentors support you with job applications, build your global network and offer advice throughout the programme.

The introduction of a fourth term expands your eligibility to apply for more internship opportunities. For companies recruiting on a strict penultimate year policy, you will now be able to apply for summer internships commencing at the end of your core course work, then return to campus in the autumn term for additional electives. Students are required to source their own internship opportunities.

Our central London location and exceptional reputation gives you the chance to connect with global recruiters, including representatives from top global banks such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, Bank of America, Citi, Credit Suisse, Nomura, Macquarie, Standard Chartered and Itaú.

In addition to the large global investment banks we welcome on campus, our students have also found fulfilling careers in finance roles across a variety of companies in the finance, professional services and corporate world such as Bloomberg, Fosun Group, Cargill, Deloitte, Estee Lauder, Amazon, General Atlantic, PwC, KPMG, Louis Dreyfuss, Pictet, Virgin Green Fund and Yorkville Advisors.

And for those with a focus on careers in consulting there are opportunities to connect with McKinsey and Oliver Wyman.