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Masters in Finance Full-time

Intensive. Respected. Tailored to your needs.

There’s no better place to study Masters in Finance. Our London-based masters programme for experienced professionals, fuses academic excellence with global perspectives, and uses an applied approach. Spend 16 months learning alongside the finest financial brains and bridge the gap between theory and practice, or accelerate your return to your career with our flexible 10-month exit point.

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5 years' work experience

on average

#1 MiF in the world

ranked by the Financial Times

80% employment success

within three months of graduation

Why join our Masters in Finance programme?

Impact your career. Build on your existing knowledge. Accelerate within your current path or transition to a different area of finance
Combine academic rigour with unrivalled practical exposure
Tailor the course to suit your goals and finance career aspirations
Gain a global perspective and join a worldwide network of top finance professionals
Study at our vibrant London campus and explore all this dynamic city has to offer

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Masters in Finance full-time employment statistics

The possibilities are endless. 80% of our 2024 graduates secured employment within three months of graduation. 81% secured roles within the financial sector, typically joining banks and investment management firms. 19% joined other industries such as consulting, technology and diversified sectors.

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One degree. Two formats. You choose.

Whether you opt for the full-time or part-time Masters in Finance, you'll experience the same global content, world-class teaching and outstanding elective choice.

16 month programme with a flexible exit point at 10 months

Immerse yourself in an intensive full-time experience

Spend a year in London studying for your finance masters degree, surrounded by some of the brightest finance minds from around the world.

Progress your career with tailored support from our Career Centre

Take an internship with a view to transitioning your career

Opt for an international exchange with a fourth term.
Continue working with an evening/weekend format

Engage with an international and professionally diverse cohort of finance professionals

Impact your organisation as you gain new finance knowledge and apply your learning

Progress your career with tailored support from our Career Centre

Choose an elective schedule that best suits you.

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Masters in Finance, MBA or Masters in Financial Analysis?

Keen on finance but confused about which programme is right for you?

Masters in Finance Part-time

Our Masters in Finance Part-time programme suits ambitious finance professionals who want to make an immediate impact in the workplace.

MBA

Join the London Business School MBA and be rewarded with a life-changing learning experience and untold career options. Develop an international mindset, build a global network and take yourself to a market eager for your skills and outlook. Leave this transformational programme as a well-rounded global leader ready to thrive and succeed in today’s business environment. Your ability to achieve and act – both independently and as a member of a multicultural team anywhere in the world – is what will make you stand out.

Masters in Financial Analysis

Stand out from the competition with the Masters in Financial Analysis (MFA) for new graduates. Developed in consultation with the world’s leading financial organisations, this highly practical programme will equip you with the skills, knowledge and networks essential for a successful career in finance. Study full-time over 12 months in London – the capital of global finance – and learn from the world’s top academics and practitioners.

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Engage with faculty, alumni, and peers at webinars, open days, and information sessions to see how our Masters in Finance full-time programme can boost your leadership.

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MiF Full-time FAQs

The Masters in Finance gives you a thorough and focused training in finance. Choose the Masters in Finance if you're interested in: Advancing your career in finance; changing your role within the finance area, or; deepening your existing financial knowledge. The MBA gives you thorough training in general management. Choose the MBA if you're interested in: building a career in general management; studying specialist subjects like organisational behaviour, operations management and marketing; studying finance as part of a broader degree.
We can only process one application for one programme per candidate at any one time. If you apply for two programmes you will be asked which one you prefer. The preferred application will proceed and your second choice will be placed on hold. If your preferred application is unsuccessful, your second choice application will be reactivated. If you are shortlisted for an interview the interviewer will be happy to discuss your programme choices.

Work experience should be in finance or a closely related field (such as corporate law, finance journalism or IT in a financial institution). You will need to have experienced enough financial transactions to be able to contribute to cases discussed in class. Applicants working in IT will need to show significant exposure to finance-related products.

Our Masters in Finance is an excellent choice for people wanting to switch areas within finance or to expand and deepen their finance knowledge. This programme is not designed for people without prior finance experience who are looking for a career change into finance (for this, we recommend a general management programme like our MBA).

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Contact Us

Interested in our Masters in Finance Full-time programme? We'd love to hear from you.

+44 (0)20 7000 7505

mif@london.edu