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Masters Finance
London experience. World impact.
 Make an immediate and lasting impact
on the world of finance
The London Business School (LBS) Masters in Finance (MiF) is consistently
ranked as the world’s best post-experience programme by the Financial Times.
Customisable, immersive and truly unique, this degree is for experienced finance
professionals with limitless ambition.

Academic excellence London spirit

Our finance faculty are world renowned. At the forefront
of global research and teaching on the hottest industry
topics, their research shapes the sector. You’ll learn from
and collaborate with a diverse and dynamic faculty who
all feature in prominent accounting, finance and economics
publications, and represent over 30 nationalities
across the globe.
Your career-defining experience will take place in the
world’s leading financial hub: London. LBS’s links with
London’s financial industry, its global reputation as a centre
of excellence in finance, and the thousands of LBS alumni
who are now finance professionals in the city, make London
the only location from which to take your next step on your
journey to the top.

Career impact Global mindset

Whether you want to supercharge your current finance
career, transition to a new area of expertise or switch
location, the MiF’s impact is both instant and lifelong.
Our Career Centre team – many of whom have worked
in the top echelons of the finance industry – are there
to work with you to achieve your career goals. Out of
our 2017 full-time graduates, 93% accepted a new role
within three months of graduation.
As one of the world’s consistently top-ranked
business schools, we’re valued by leading
employers and our graduates. The diversity
of our student body and faculty gives you a truly
international experience and the ability to
do business in any context.

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Our Masters in Finance is a specialist,
technical, full or part-time masters
that can be tailored to suit your career
goals. Two formats, one life-changing
programme. Choose from:

■■ Masters in Finance Full-time

(10–16 months)
Immerse yourself in the world’s number one post-
experience programme in the global capital of finance,
with a cohort of experienced financial professionals from
the broadest range of nationalities, sectors and functions,
world-class faculty, specialist research centres and
representatives from top international finance organisations.

■■ Masters in Finance Part-time

(18–22 months)
Tailor this powerful and dynamic programme around your
current commitments. With flexible exit points and a wide
range of electives, concentrations and choices, you can
gain a world-leading qualification, enhance your London 
network and connect with leading organisations
while continuing your career.

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 Masters in Finance Full-time
Advance your career and build an international network with a fully immersive,
customisable finance programme for experienced professionals.
Fast-forward your
finance career
Get immediate and future success
with this top-ranked, life-changing
programme for successful
finance professionals.
LBS’s long-established reputation as a
world-leading financial and academic
institution, alongside its connections
with industry, recruiters and esteemed
practitioners, makes it the only place
for the brightest financial minds to take
this most pivotal step.
The power of our MiF lies in its fusion
of academic prowess with real-
world experience. This, along with
its multitude of options in electives,
concentrations and experiences, a
global cohort and faculty, and a full
immersion into the world of finance
both on and off campus, gives you
everything you need to exceed
your goals.
Your ambition,
your journey
The MiF’s core curriculum grounds
you with a rock-solid understanding
of finance as a whole. A wide range of
finance electives, and options from the
wider LBS portfolio – such as strategy,
or organisational behaviour – broaden
your learning. Take a specific direction
by choosing a concentration – in
Investments, Risk, Corporate Finance
or CFO – or steer your own course by
building your own programme.
www.london.edu/mif-ft
Email: mif@london.edu
Tel: +44 (0)20 7000 7505
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Setting the stage Key details
for success
Starting: Mid-August
The diversity of nationalities,
backgrounds, sectors and job functions Duration: 10–16 months
among your classmates opens your
eyes to a kaleidoscope of opportunity. Location: London
You can complete the programme in as Format: Full-time learning
little as 10 months and get right back to experience
business, or extend your experience to
16 months with a fourth term – including
a summer internship, an international
exchange and/or additional electives. Paras Bakrania
(British) MiFFT2016
A world-class network Associate,
While on the MiF you will build your AQR Capital
network, studying alongside a diverse Management
mix of fellow finance professionals.
You’ll also have lots of opportunities
to connect with students across our
masters programmes, such as the “The MiF at LBS is unique.
MBA, MiF Part-time, Executive MBA You won’t find anything like
and Masters in Financial Analysis. And it anywhere else in the world.
upon graduating, you’ll join a powerful
network of more than 44,000 alumni It’s a one-year course with
around the global. many of the opportunities
of a two-year MBA. And
fantastic recruiters come
to the School because of its
reputation and connections.
That’s an incredible
resource.”
 Class profile

MiFFT2019 Nationality by region Industry pre-programme

126 students 35% female

5.5 39 ■■Asia47%
■■Latin America (incl. Caribbean)21%
■■Central Banks/Ministries/
Regulation/Public Finance
Investment Banking/Brokerage
19%
19%
■■Europe (excl. UK) 15% ■■
Years of work Nationalities ■■Africa/Middle East 7% ■■Investment Management 18%
experience (mean) ■■US/Canada6% ■■Consulting11%
■■Oceania2% ■■Accounting Services 8%
■■UK2% ■■Commercial Banking/
Project Finance 7%
2 to 15 ■■Corporates6%
■■ Private Equity 6%
Please note, programme statistics have been
■■ Other Finance 5%
Range of work experience (years) rounded to the nearest decimal point. ■■ Technology1%

Programme structure

Pre-programme Term One Term Two Term Three Optional

and Orientation September–December January–March April–June Term Four
August

Pre-programme Core Summer break:

Core
modules courses Electives Internship or
course
Business Project
■■ Prep Accounting The Purpose
■■ Accounting Up Close ■■

Data Analytics of Finance Electives

with Faculty
■■
■■ Finance
for Finance
■■ Data Analytics
■■ Personal Assessment
Global Immersion
■■ Career Readiness Up Close
and Development Elective: Boston Electives
with Faculty
■■ Financial Accounting & New York
and Analysis
Orientation Week Practitioner Up Close International
■■ Investments
and Away Day courses with Faculty Exchange
■■ Corporate Finance

Career Centre ■■ The Business

Practitioner
orientation of Finance Finance@Work Practitioner courses
courses

Electives Professional
(December) Finance@Work Finance@Work
Development Skills

Up Close Professional
with Faculty Technical Skills
Development Skills

Finance@Work Technical Skills

Presentation Skills

Career Centre support and student-led activities

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 Masters in Finance Part-time
Apply the expertise and skills gained on the programme for an immediate
and lasting impact. Further your career while still working, with this highly
customisable programme.
Accelerate your finance
career while still on
the job
Put your new-found knowledge and
skills into action right away – without
interrupting your career – with this
globally acclaimed masters for
experienced finance professionals.
This programme is designed to give
you instantly applicable skills for your
job, whether you wish to excel in your
current role, are considering a more
specialised path, or want to diversify
your finance toolkit.
Your learning experience will transform
not just how you work, but who you
are. The confidence you gain from a
renewed sense of direction and a vastly
expanded skillset translates into career
acceleration in any context.
A network for life
Take advantage of an unparalleled
network: there are 44,000 LBS alumni
all over the world, a large number of
whom are key players in the London
finance industry. In your part-time MiF
classes – made up of high-achieving
professionals from London and other
centres of industry – you will forge
bonds for life.
www.london.edu/mif-pt
Email: mif@london.edu
Tel: +44 (0)20 7000 7505
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Flexibility as standard Key details
Because we understand the demanding
Starting: Mid-August
schedules of MiF part-time students, we
have designed the programme with a
Duration: 18–22 months
core of finance courses, accompanied
by a broad range of electives and the Location: London
option to plot your own course through
your degree. Choose a concentration – Format: Year One – Friday
in Investments, Risk, Corporate evening + Saturday
Finance or CFO – to fit around your every other weekend
commitments, or take a general track
Year Two – weekend,
and build your own path.
block week or
Learning for leaders evening format
electives
To be a global financial leader, you
need the very latest finance tools and
techniques. Our excellence lies in
the combination of academic theory
Sean Garman
and practical application. Our faculty (Australian) MiFPT2015
conduct ground-breaking research and
Associate Director,
blend that knowledge with their own Securitised
experiences – consulting and practising Products Group,
at major global organisations – to Lloyds Banking Group
deliver the teaching that has made LBS
Europe’s number 1 business school for
three years running (Financial Times). “I didn’t want to press pause
on my career so I opted for
the part-time programme. It’s
absolutely helped my career,
and on a personal level the
programme has enabled me
to challenge assumptions
and rewire my inbuilt biases
with people and situations.
It provides an intellectual
framework to deal with
issues and helps me to get
through difficult times.”
 Class profile

MiFPT2020 Nationality by region Industry pre-programme

75 students 24% female

7 30 ■■Europe (excl. UK)

■■UK23%
34% ■■Investment Banking/Brokerage 24%
■■Investment Management 17%
■■Asia20% ■■Diversified14%
Years of work Nationalities ■■Africa/Middle East10% ■■Consulting12%
experience (mean) ■■US/Canada8% ■■Commercial Banking/Project
■■Latin America (incl. Caribbean) 4% Finance8%
■■Oceania1% ■■Accounting Services 7%

2 to 19
■■Other Finance 7%
■■ Central Banks/Ministries/
Regulation/Public Finance 4%
Please note, programme statistics have been
■■ Technology4%
Range of work experience (years) rounded to the nearest decimal point. ■■ Private Equity 3%

Programme structure
Pre-programme Term One Term Two Term Three Year Two
and Orientation September–December January–March April–June
August

Orientation Week
Core courses Core course Core courses Electives
and Away Day

Data Analytics ■■ Prep Accounting

■■ Corporate Finance Up Close
■■ Investments
for Finance ■■ Financial Accounting
■■ The Purpose of Finance with Faculty
and Analysis
Personal Global Immersion
■■ The Business
Assessment and Electives Electives Elective: Boston
of Finance
Development & New York
Career Centre Electives Up Close Up Close International
orientation (December) with Faculty with Faculty Exchange

Up Close Global Immersion

with Faculty Elective: Boston Practitioner courses Business project
& New York

Finance@Work Practitioner Practitioner

Finance@Work
courses courses

Professional
Finance@Work Finance@Work
Development Skills

Professional
Technical Skills
Development Skills

Technical Skills

Career Centre support and student-led activities

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 Programme elements
What goes into the mix for this most dynamic and global of finance programmes?

The synergy between theory and academics with an applied and practical learning experience, combined with instruction in
a range of crucial skills, create a powerful recipe for success in the world of finance. International experiences expand your
horizon and perspective to bring all of it together.

Academic excellence
LBS’s global reputation as a leading light in financial academia is unmatched. Combined with our links to leading
financial institutions, and our 36 full-time finance and accounting faculty members who are constantly pushing
boundaries with new frameworks and theories, this means there is no better place in the world for the brightest
financial minds to shine.
Our pre-programme modules make sure you hit the ground running. This upfront, online learning – including
modules in accounting, statistics and finance – prepares you for the intense and stimulating environment
that awaits.

Core courses Investments Electives

The core MiF courses ensure you
have the rock-solid foundation of
fundamental concepts you need
to expand and diversify your
financial knowledge.
Personal Assessment
and Development
Get a competitive edge by
developing the stand-out skills and
attributes you need in the global
business environment.
Data Analytics for Finance
Sharpen your interpretation and
analysis of financial statistics.
Prep Accounting & Financial
Accounting and Analysis
Accurately assess an organisation’s
prospects with these underpinning
core courses.
Get an unshakeable understanding
of the principles and practice of
financial management.
Corporate Finance and Valuation
Know why firms make the
corporate investment and financing
decisions they do.
The Business of Finance
Interact with leaders in the
profession to understand exactly
how global finance works.
The Purpose of Finance
Explore the ‘why’ of finance: its
challenges, its past and its future.
You know where you want to go.
We’ll make sure you get there with
the greatest choice of electives of
any Masters in Finance programme.
You’ll study with people from all
LBS programmes – including MBA,
EMBA, MFA and LBS Sloan Masters
students – in mixed classes. It’s as
eye-opening as learning can be.
Out of 40 electives, choose a
minimum  of eight – up to a
maximum of ten – in weekend,
weekday, evening and block-
week formats.
www.london.edu/mif/electives
Up Close with Faculty
Our faculty are much sought after
in many industries because of their
forward-thinking research areas.
This series of intimate events
showcases their thought leadership.

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 The skills for success
It takes more than knowledge and experience to make it to the top of global finance. Designed for the
relentlessly ambitious, whatever their career path, our professional skills workshops on topics such as
managing change, consultative selling, resilience, personal impact, and influencing and persuading, equip
you with the confidence and expertise to make a powerful impression.

Planning for progress Digital dexterity Support at every step

You will map your own path to
success with a personal action plan.
Various tools, including personality
traits test and a 360˚ survey, build
your awareness of your strengths,
areas for development and preferred
ways of working with others.
In the age of big data, digital
know-how is essential for financial
leaders. On the MiF, you will learn
the terminology, broad principles,
programming languages and digital
trends to commission and manage
digital projects with authority.
Whatever your goal, our faculty,
industry practitioners, Career Centre
team, trained coaches and other
specialists are here to help you get
there. Fill the gaps in your career
profile to gain the full arsenal of
tools and techniques you need to
exceed in the ever-shifting world of
international business.

Applied learning
Ground your learning in reality. Real business issues and challenges from the world’s top organisations await
your expertise.

Practitioner courses Business Project Student-led activities

Our practitioner courses link
academic learning to the challenges
of real life business. Top finance
professionals equip you with insights
and practical tools, exposing
you to the issues, challenges
and experiences of front-line
global finance.
Finance@Work
Get up close to our alumni,
practitioners and faculty at these
exciting and interactive events where
you’ll get the true inside view on the
issues rocking global finance today.
What complex business problem Our range of ever popular finance-
do you want to solve? Choose your related student activities allow you
issue and mine the knowledge and to apply your learning to real life
experience of a supervising member with new friends and your growing
of faculty while you dive deep into LBS network. Find out more on
your topic. page 16.
Internships
Full-time students taking the
fourth term can bolster their new
toolkit and network on an 8-10
week internship at their choice of
organisation. Previous internships
have taken place at Goldman Sachs,
Credit Suisse, Nomura, Deutsche
Bank, HSBC, Citibank and Bank of
America Merrill Lynch.

Global experience
The MiF is global to the core. Based in arguably the most international city in the world, with more than
130 nationalities represented in the student body, international case studies and our close links to the global
finance industry, your perspective is boundless. The opportunities for international travel – through exchanges
and trips – to experience global finance at first hand, create a truly unequalled masters programme.

Global Immersion Elective International Exchange Part-time students – and full-time

This brand-new elective sees you
immersed in the business worlds of
New York and Boston for one week,
exploring the financial challenges
and opportunities that exist in these
two dynamic cities.
Want to experience business school
in Asia, Europe or North America?
Take an international exchange and
see the world of finance from yet
another angle.
students who decide to take a
fourth term – can choose a whole-
term exchange. All students have
the option to do a one-week block
exchange to our campus in Dubai
or apply for a week at Columbia
Business School.

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 Flexibility and customisation
Your life, your career, your Masters in Finance.

Programme length
Whether taking the full or part-time programme,
flexible exit points enable you to customise the
programme to your schedule.

Full-time: extend the experience to Part-time: 18-month fast-track

16 months with a fourth term
The optional fourth term allows you
to access the international exchange
options or to take more electives.
Gain more experience with a summer
internship or work on a business project
with a company of your choice.
We understand that our part-time
students are busy professionals. That’s
why we have introduced a fast-track
option to enable further flexibility within
your professional schedule. You don’t
need to commit to the fast-track until
you are on the programme, giving
maximum flexibility.

Concentrations
Choose a general track, or choose a concentration:
a specialist study route according to your career
goals. Build your programme from a range of electives
and practitioner courses under one or more of our
four concentrations:
CFO – supports those seeking to Investment Management and Analysis
advance to a CFO position, responsible – focuses on fund management,
for financial stewardship, strategic through managing investment
partnering and value creation. portfolios or researching investments.

Corporate Finance – targets advisory Risk Management and Derivatives –

and strategic planning roles in for those pursuing careers in treasury
companies and financial institutions. and management roles in companies.

Electives
Advanced Corporate Finance Equity Investment Management
Behavioural Finance Fintech
Corporate Communications Fixed Income Securities
and Investor Relations
Negotiation and Bargaining
Corporate Valuation Project and
Credit Risk Infrastructure Finance

Data Mining for Value Investing

Business Intelligence Wealth Management
Distressed Investing and Islamic Finance

Elements of Machine Plus 25 others...

Learning for Business
www.london.edu/mif/electives

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Practitioner courses
Business of Asset Mergers and Acquisitions
Management Risk Management
Business of Corporate and Derivatives
Finance Theory and Practice
CFO of Regulation

Finance@Work Business project

Examples: Examples:
nn An investment-focused discussion on ESG with a nn Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
panel drawn from private equity, endowment
nn Infrastructure in Latin America: the role of
funds and a family office.
institutional investors for agency costs and
nn A presentation from a successful alum and conflict of interest.
founder of a fintech company, giving an overview
nn Desirable future of fintech regulation in Korea.
of the industry landscape and speaking about
funding new ventures. nn The theory of credit cycles and practical
implications for BAML.
nn A discussion with a leading CFO, learning about
his role, his career path and how the finance nn Applying machine learning for
world is evolving. stock selection.
nn Valuation benchmarking of the
banking and insurance industries.

Internships Organisations our MiF students have interned at during the programme include:

Up Close with Faculty Global experiences

Examples: Global Immersion Elective
nn Alex Edmans on socially responsible investing
(Boston & New York)
nn Francesca Cornelli on private equity, value creation and persistence
International Exchange
nn Ian Cooper on the home bias in equity portfolios.

Skills
Develop a range of professional, technical
and career skills, including:

Managing change Resilience Successful CVs and cover

letters
Personal impact Networking
Mock interview training
Consultative selling Programming
Working with headhunters
*Choice is dependent on timetables.

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 Your next career move
Our in-house Career Centre has the financial knowledge and practitioner experience
to guide your professional development strategies and give you the opportunity to
explore a range of career options.

The specialist skills and experience
gained on this programme, along with
your previous work experience, will
further raise your standing as a great
candidate for senior finance roles.
LBS’s solid finance reputation and
connections to key institutions mean we
have forged strong relationships with
top recruiters in London and around
the world. Students from our 2017 MiF
intake are now working in 24 countries.
Comprehensive support from the Career
Centre team is available throughout the
programme and includes CV and cover
letter workshops, recruitment fairs,
networking events and interview
coaching for specific finance sectors.
Richard Bland, Head of Finance in
the Career Centre, explains, “We give
students the fundamental building
blocks for their career by helping them
maximise their skills and contacts, and
encouraging them to take ownership of
their job search.”
There is also a real focus on identifying
transferable skills so that you are
confident in articulating your unique
value to prospective employers.
If you are on the part-time programme,
and in full-time work, a dedicated career
coach is available to assist you with your
personalised career plan at specific
times outside working hours.
Our expertise includes:
■■ Sector recruitment managers and
coaches to help you plan your
career goals
■■ Online job resources with sector
insights and employer profiles
■■ One-to-one coaching, group
training and online resources
■■ Advice on CVs, applications
and interviews
■■ Mock interview training
■■ Practical networking skills
■■ Advice on working with headhunters
■■ Student/recruiter events on campus
■■ Alumni Career Centre support.
Guillaume Marion
(Canadian) MiFFT2014
Chief Financial Officer,
Diagram Ventures
“HSBC came to campus to
meet students at the start of
my programme and I decided
to apply for a role there in
investment banking. As a
result, very shortly after
starting the programme I had
already secured full-time
employment. I’ve since
moved to the startup world
as CFO of Diagram Ventures,
a fintech venture capital
fund. Now, prospective and
current students contact me
directly to ask my opinion
about my experience, or to
obtain advice about careers,
and I try as much as possible
to help them.”

Specialist career advisors

The Career Centre comprises more than 45 permanent staff, many of whom have real-world finance experience
to help students achieve their career goals. Team members include:

Christian Jessie Zhu Richard Bland Ki Kuganesan Alexandra Tim Mann

Dummett has 13 years joined LBS in joined LBS in Leahu has 10 has more
accumulated of experience 2009, having 2013, having years’ experience than 20 years’
more than 20 across investment spent more started his career in M&A, financial experience as an
years of finance banking and career than 20 years in hedge fund communications, equities investor
experience in development. in the finance and investment and business at leading
banking and Jessie is a industry, management development. investment
private equity MiFPT2011 including executive search. management
before joining alumna. 10 years as a firms.
LBS in 2013. rates trader.

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 2017 full-time
graduate stats

93%
accepted an offer
within three months
of graduation

£65,555
basic salary
(mean)

“The advisors have had successful careers

£25,834 in the finance industry before coming to
other guaranteed
compensation*
LBS – they know what they’re talking about
(mean) and have the right connections.”
Rocio Pineda (Mexican), MiFFT2018
Summer Associate, Real Asset Partners
*Other guaranteed compensation includes sign-on and
end-of-year bonus where we have sufficient data.

Top employers

Job location post-programme

Pippa Johnson
(British) MiFFT2014

4% 41% 5%
Senior Manager
Corporate Strategy and
Business Development,
US/Canada UK Europe The Walt Disney
(excl. UK) Company

“The MiF has helped me

onto a path that involves
getting the wider industry
29% experience I was looking for
when I started, and I have
Asia
no doubt that it will benefit
me in future. The course

16 % 4% itself and the wealth of

global and professional
Africa/ diversity in the alumni
Latin
America
Middle East
1% community means that there
are lifelong opportunities
Oceania
in terms of professional
outcomes and learning.”

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 Faculty and Research
Our globally recognised faculty includes industry innovators, practitioners and
thought leaders who bring their unique perspective, academic rigour and expertise
to every learning experience.
With one of the largest finance and
accounting faculties in the world,
LBS is acclaimed for its cutting-edge
academic research, thought leadership
and innovation. The FTSE 100 stock
market index emerged here, designed
by leading finance professors Elroy
Dimson and Paul Marsh.
This is a selection of our much larger
MiF faculty who routinely consult
to financial institutions, companies
and government agencies, ensuring
relevancy in everything we do.
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Suleyman Basak
Professor of Finance and winner of
the Best Teacher (Masters in Finance)
Award 2017 and 2018
Expertise: Asset pricing and asset
allocation; risk management; market
imperfections; international finance;
and financial innovation.
Experience: With a PhD in financial
economics from Carnegie Mellon
University, Suleyman was Assistant
Professor of Finance at the Wharton
School and Visiting Professor at
the Graduate School of Business,
University of Chicago. He has
consulted for Goldman Sachs and
is Associate Editor of the Review of
Finance and Mathematics.
João Cocco
Professor of Finance
Expertise: Household finance; banking;
corporate governance; asset allocation;
real estate finance and pensions.
Experience: João has held several
consulting posts. He is a member of
the Editorial Board of Economic Policy,
of The Review of Financial Studies and
of the Journal of Pension Economics
and Finance.
“Suleyman Basak is a
genius – his course on
Fixed Income was so
entertaining. Private
Equity, taught by
Professor Eli Talmor,
gave us an in-depth
understanding of the
subject alongside
cutting-edge concepts.”
Florian Meyer (German) MiFFT2013
Associate, Goldman Sachs
Francesca Cornelli
Professor of Finance
Expertise: Corporate governance;
private equity; privatisation;
bankruptcy; initial public offerings;
and innovation policy.
Experience: Francesca has taught
at world-leading institutions including
Wharton and the London School of
Economics. She is a research fellow
of the Center for Economic and
Policy Research and has published
numerous papers in the leading
finance and economics journals.
She is also an editor of The Review
of Financial Studies and Private
Equity Findings.
James Dow
Professor of Finance
Expertise: Corporate finance
incentives and communication;
integrating financial markets and
corporate finance; executive
compensation; and leadership.   only managers; tail-risk hedging;
Experience: James has consulted to
leading companies and governments
on corporate financial and regulatory
policy, and commercial arbitration
cases. He is former editor of The
Review of Economic Studies. Other
academic posts include Professor of
Economics and head of the economics
department at the European
University Institute.
Christopher Hennessy
Professor of Finance
Expertise: Corporate financial
management; and valuation of
financial securities.
Experience: Recent work has
focused on hybrid debt, taxation
and the design of financial contracts.
Christopher has won three Brattle
Prizes for outstanding corporate
finance research published in
The Journal of Finance and is the
author of numerous publications
(jointly) covering debt structure
and capital structure.
Chris Higson
Associate Professor
of Accounting Practice
Expertise: Financial statement
analysis; valuation of information
and intangible assets; financial
governance; private equity; and
macroeconomic determinants of
company performance.
Experience: Chris has taught on all
the School’s major programmes and
earned his doctorate here. He is also
a faculty member of the Coller Institute
of Private Equity. A regular advisor
to financial institutions, industrial
companies and UK and overseas
governments, he previously worked
for Deloitte.
Narayan Naik
Professor of Finance
Expertise: Hedge fund investing;
hedge funds benchmarking;
performance evaluation of long-
life settlements-longevity risk; and
market microstructure.
Experience: Narayan has designed,
and taught tailor-made courses
in corporate finance, investment
management, Islamic finance and
hedge funds for investment banks and
financial institutions. He has consulted
for the World Bank, sovereign wealth
funds in the Middle East, and private
corporations in the UK, US, Middle
East and Far East.
Stephen Schaefer
Professor of Finance
Expertise: Credit risk; derivative
instruments; investment management;
asset pricing theory; portfolio
selection; capital markets; financial
regulation; and term structure of
interest rates.
Experience: Stephen is a member
of Moody’s Academic Advisory
and Research Committee and an
independent board member of the
Securities and Futures Authority. He
has written extensively and broadly on
credit risk, and teaches at Stanford,
and at the universities of British
Columbia, Cape Town, Chicago,
Berkeley and Venice.
Major research centres
Research lies at the heart of the
School’s academic prowess.
We have seven research centres
and institutes, two of which are
dedicated to finance.
AQR Asset Management Institute
London is Europe’s asset
management capital. As Europe’s
top business school, LBS is uniquely
placed to mine the information
asset managers need to tackle
the challenges of today’s volatile
business environment.
Our partner, AQR Capital
Management, is a pioneer in research-
driven investment management and
has deep connections to the global
academic community. Our combined
forces of financial expertise, strategic
thinking and practical know-how
make the AQR Asset Management
Institute a growing world-player in
asset management research.
The institute sponsors a number
of generous monetary prizes
each year for future stars of the
investment industry.
Private Equity at LBS
From venture capital to private equity,
this research centre examines the
field from a variety of stakeholder
perspectives, producing academic
papers, case studies and applied
analysis, with one ultimate goal: to
profoundly impact the way the world
does business.
Other research centres
The Leadership Institute provides
pioneering research, teaching
and events to raise standards in
global leadership.
To respond to the world’s most
urgent economic and social
problems, the Wheeler Institute for
Business and Development gives
teaching and immersive experiences
to inspire and empower future
leaders to make a positive impact.
The Institute of Innovation and
Entrepreneurship equips and
inspires entrepreneurs, innovators
and leaders.
The Centre for Corporate
Governance provides research and
recommendations to drive forward
the corporate governance debate.
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 Beyond the classroom
Your MiF doesn’t start and end with the curriculum. Pursue your
professional and personal passions through the many exciting forums,
clubs and social activities on and off campus. Here’s a taste of the
wider LBS community in action.
London is teeming with LBS alumni
who work in the highest echelons of
the finance industry. From forums and
clubs to social activities and trips,
their expertise and generosity means
finance-related social and networking
opportunities abound.
The vast number of LBS alumni who
work in the finance sector in London
provide the School with an endless
stream of speakers for our events,
giving you an opportunity to nourish
your career, interests and ambitions
through introductions and networking.
Connecting with them and your
fellow students from other finance
programmes, as well as MBAs, MiMs
and Sloans, expands your horizon and
enhances your experience exponentially.
Company visits to the world’s most
successful finance organisations – most
of whom are on our doorstep – are yet
another benefit of learning in the heart of
a global financial capital.
Finance clubs
The brightest lights from the finance
world share their insights and
experience with members of our
finance clubs. Our highly active Private
Equity and Venture Capital Club
boasts more than 4,000 members
interested in all aspects of the field.
Recent events featured Canter PE
and LEK Private Equity Consulting.
Student-led clubs
Below is a small selection of our 80 student-led clubs that cover a range of professional,
sporting, regional and social interests. Find out more at www.london.edu/clubs
Private Equity and
TEDxLBS Club
Venture Capital Club
Emerging Markets Art and Business
Club Club
Tech and Media
Energy Club
Club
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The Investment Management Club
manages a portfolio of US$200,000
(£150,000) of donated funds and also
runs an annual Stock Pitch event, where
members pitch their stock ideas to
fund management professionals.
The number and range of events on
offer ensure you pick up insights and
improve skills highly relevant to your
particular finance sector.
Other student-led clubs
Professional clubs can take you to the
banking world of New York or to study
microfinance in Ghana. Why not explore
the Real Estate Club, Turnaround
Management and Restructuring Club,
Tech and Media Club or Art and
Business Club? You can join a football
or women’s touch-rugby team, taste
wine or perform Shakespeare – the
choice is endless.
The Women in Business Club – one
of our largest and most active clubs –
celebrates and advances women’s
leadership through a flagship conference,
events, networking, development,
recruitment and mentoring.
There are regional clubs – such as the
LatAm Club, Africa Club or ANZ Club –
to represent nearly every region in
the world, enabling students to forge
and strengthen links to people and
organisations in their home country.
Investment
Management Club
Entrepreneurship Business and
Club Government Club
Industry Club
Career treks
Meet a potential employer on a career-
focused trek to business hubs around
the world. Arranged by students with the
help of the Career Centre, you’ll meet
leading companies and organisations,
get a better understanding of an
industry or sector, build connections
within local firms and explore tangible
career opportunities. Recent treks to
Singapore and Hong Kong included
meetings with Credit Suisse, Nomura,
Goldman Sachs and Bain & Company,
focusing on asset and private wealth
management, hedge funds and
private equity.
Social trips
Students come from every corner of the
globe and enjoy sharing the highlights of
their home country. Popular trips include
skiing in the Alps, the Paris Marathon
and InterRailing around Europe. Who
knows where you’ll go!
Families welcome
All partners of our MiF students are
welcomed by the Partners Club, a
supportive network run by and for
partners and their children across the
School. It organises regular events such
as London walks, language classes,
job-hunting workshops and children’s
playgroups, as well as theatre and pub
nights, which perfectly illustrates our
community spirit.
Women in
Finance Club
Business Club
Real Estate Club
LatAm Club Out in Business
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 Start your journey now
LBS provides an unparalleled springboard to new opportunities for finance
professionals. Find out more about applying for and financing your degree.

1 Explore our website

Discover the facts about the School, MiF, faculty
and alumni community:
The application
www.london.edu/mif process
2 Meet us around the world Complete your application online.
You will need to supply the following:
Attend an event hosted at our London campus or
internationally to connect with us and our alumni. ¢¢ Completed online application form
See our website for the latest information on
dates and location. ¢¢ Essay questions

www.london.edu/events ¢¢ CV

¢¢ A copy of your university transcript(s)

3 Read our blog
Get updates, tips and useful information on the
applications process from our Recruitment and
Admissions teams, and read about the programme
experiences of our students.
admissionsblog.london.edu
4 Connect with an ambassador
There is no better way to understand the benefit
of something than to ask someone who has gone
before you. Our student ambassadors are happy
to answer your questions.
www.london.edu/ambassadors
¢¢ Your GMAT/GRE score
¢¢ P
roof of proficiency in English. We accept
IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge CPE, CAE or PTE if
you haven’t been taught in English
¢¢ Two referees.
You can apply at any of our application deadlines
but an early submission is advised. The sooner you
apply, the sooner you can be considered for the
next intake and the closer you will be to launching a
successful business career.

5 Financial aid
Business school is a big investment. Spend a
little time using our funding search tool to find
Contact us by telephone or email
scholarships and loans that could make your The Recruitment Team can help you discover which
investment a little easier. programme is the right one to help you achieve your
career ambitions.
www.london.edu/financialaid
mif@london.edu | +44 (0)20 7000 7505
6 Information for partners
www.london.edu/mif
Visit the Partners Club website or send an email:
www.london.edu/clubs/partners
Email: partners_clubs@london.edu

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Our programmes
London Business School can boost your capabilities and potential at every stage of your career.
Early Career
Years of experience
Course
Masters in Management
Global Masters in Management
Masters in Analytics and Management
Masters in Financial Analysis
MBA
Masters in Finance (Full-time)
Masters in Finance (Part-time)
Executive MBA
EMBA-Global Americas and Europe
EMBA-Global Asia
LBS Sloan Masters
Executive Education
Years of experience
Range of work experience in class
Masters in Management
12–16 months | Full-time | London
For recent graduates with up to two
years of full-time postgraduate work
experience who want to kick-start a
career in business.
Global Masters in Management
24 months | Full-time | London and
Shanghai
For recent graduates with up to two
years’ full-time postgraduate work
experience. Strong interest in Asia
and knowledge of Mandarin highly
recommended, but not mandatory.
Masters in Analytics
and Management
12–16 months | Full-time | London
For recent graduates with up to
two years’ postgraduate work
experience, who are targeting
a career in business and data
analytics.
Masters in Financial Analysis
12–16 months | Full-time | London
For recent graduates with up to
two years of full-time postgraduate
work experience who are looking to
embark on a career in finance.
Find out more
All admissions decisions are taken in accordance with best equal opportunities practice.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Key target range of work experience
MBA
15–21 months | Full-time | London
For individuals who are looking
to make a vertical shift in their
career path, change industry
or job function, or develop an
entrepreneurial toolkit.
Masters in Finance (Full-time)
10–16 months Full-time | London
For experienced financial
professionals wishing to advance
their career or change their area
within finance.
Masters in Finance (Part-time)
22 months | Part-time | London
For experienced financial
professionals looking to further their
career whilst still working.
Masters Programmes
Telephone +44 (0)20 7000 7500
Email masters@london.edu
Mid Career
Leadership (Senior)
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20+
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Average class work experience
Executive MBA
20 months | Part-time | London
or Dubai
Designed for those who want to
accelerate their career into general
management or move beyond their
technical or functional specialism.
EMBA-Global Americas and Europe
20 months | Part-time | London
and New York
For dynamic, mid-career managers
and professionals who are highly
ambitious and have, or aspire to
have, transnational responsibilities.
EMBA-Global Asia
20 months | Part-time |
Hong Kong, London and New York
For dynamic, globally-focused
executives and managers wishing
to deepen their understanding
of western and eastern business
practices.
LBS Sloan Masters in Leadership
and Strategy
12 months | Full-time | London
Designed to prepare experienced
senior managers for their next career
challenge.
Executive Education
Telephone +44 (0)20 7000 7390
Email execinfo@london.edu
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