Military at LBS

Military in Business Club

The LBS Military in Business Club is a community in which veterans of all nationalities can connect. The club engages in a range of activities, including CV and cover letter workshops; focused veterans’ networking events with top firms like McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Goldman Sachs, and Amazon; social gatherings; and service events aimed at supporting local veterans’ charities.

Hear from our members

In this podcast, three of our Military in Business members discuss their decision to pursue an MBA at London Business School as part of their transition to civilian roles. Why an MBA? And why London Business School? Listen here:
Recent networking events
- Resume & cover letter reviews
- Introductory talk from Tim Fox (experienced in Investment Banking & FinTech) on how to re-frame military experience for the civilian world
- Case interview workshops and sessions
- Veterans’ networking events with companies, including: Bain, McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Amazon and MetLife
- Veteran tour of an Amazon Fulfilment Centre (recruitment for Amazon Pathways)
Recent social events
- Regular socials (pub nights)
- U.S. Marine Corps birthday ball
- Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London
Recent community & volunteering events
- Participating in London Poppy Day collection at Baker Street station
- Remembrance Day ceremony at Marylebone Town Hall
- McKinsey-sponsored pro-bono consulting project for a veterans charity
Contact the club

militaryinbusiness@london.edu

"If I’d left the military and gone straight into a random job I guarantee I’d have had to move around a lot before finding my niche. I’ve ended up where I want to spend the next 20 years of life – I couldn’t have asked for anything more from my MBA than that. "

Oliver Craven

MBA2016, British

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"I left the Navy ready to make the transition to civilian life and I needed the time and space to reflect on what I had and what I still needed, having no experience in the corporate sector. I chose LBS because of the international dimension of the School."

Andi Frkovich

MBA2020, American

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"I love the global aspect of LBS; I’ve lived in Germany and Bermuda and served in Afghanistan and South Korea. I’m drawn to international business and learning from other cultures."

Brady Dearden

MBA2019, American

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"Enrolling on London Business School’s Executive MBA was the most efﬁcient way to convert my military experience into a business context. I chose LBS because of the reputation the business school has in the ﬁnancial sector."

Natalie Pietrobon

EMBA Dubai 2019, Australian

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London Business School Military Scholarship

London Business School recognises the positive impact and value of military experience within the school community and offers this LBS scholarship to support candidates who have been employed in a full-time military role in their career so far. Find out more here.
UK Military scholarship

The UK Military scholarship is funded by Ian Hannam MSc17(1984), a former captain in the Territorial Army, in which he served 20 years. He is the founder of Hannam & Partners, a leading independent investment bank, and was formerly Chairman of Global Capital Markets at J.P. Morgan.

Given that he started in the military and has successfully set up his own investment bank, through the scholarship he wants to support candidates from a similar background to him as they transition from military to the private sector. Find out more.
US Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits

If you are a Veteran, or Veteran’s dependent, who is entitled to Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits under the GI Bill then you will be able to claim those benefits whilst studying at LBS on a full-time programme. You will be required to supply our financial aid team with your VA Certificate of Eligibility to confirm the level of support you are eligible to receive.
Further scholarships and loans

There are many ways to finance your studies beyond military specific opportunities – from loans to scholarships, grants and sponsorship. Find out more here.