Masters

in Finance
Masters
in Finance

Contents

Masters in Finance Full-time 4

Masters in Finance Part-time 6

Programme elements 8

Flexibility and customisation 10

Your next career move 12

Faculty and research 14

Beyond the classroom 16

Start your journey now 18

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Make a 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
unique, this degree is for experienced finance
professionals with ambition.
Excellence
Our finance faculty is world renowned.
At the forefront of global research and
teaching on the hottest industry topics,
its research shapes the sector. You’ll learn
from and collaborate with diverse and
dynamic faculty members who all feature
in prominent accounting, finance and
economics publications, and represent
over 30 nationalities across the globe.
Spirit
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.
Our MiF 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.
Impact
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. Of our
2019 full-time graduates, 88% accepted
a new role within three months of
graduation.
Global
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.
Masters in Finance
Part-time
(22 months)
Tailor this powerful and dynamic
programme to your current
commitments. With 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.

KEY DETAILS
Starting: Mid-August
Duration: 10–16 months
Location: London
Format: Full-time learning
experience
Fast-forward your 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. 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.
Setting the stage for success
The diversity of nationalities, backgrounds,
sectors and job functions among
your classmates opens your eyes to a
kaleidoscope of opportunity.
You can complete the programme in as
little as 10 months and get right back to
business, or extend your experience to
16 months with a fourth term – including
a summer internship, an international
exchange and/or additional electives.
A world-class network
While on the MiF you will build your
network, studying alongside a diverse mix
of fellow finance professionals. You’ll also
have lots of opportunities to connect with
students across our Masters programmes,
such as the MBA, MiF Part-time, Executive
MBA and Masters in Financial Analysis.
And upon graduating, you’ll join a
powerful network of more than 46,000
alumni around the globe.

Nationality by region
4%
United
31%
17%
North America South East/
Kingdom
8% East Asia
Europe (excl. UK)

8%
South

20% 12% Asia

Africa/Middle East
South/Central America
(incl. Caribbean)

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MiFFT2021 class profile

123 34% 39 2-12

students female nationalities years of work experience
(5.5 years mean)

* All nationalities are self-declared.

Industry pre-programme
22%
Investment Banking/Brokerage
18%
Investment Management
13%
Central Banks/Ministries/Regulation/Public Finance
13%
Diversified
10%
Consulting
9%
Commercial Banking/Project Finance
7%
Private Equity
4%
Other Finance
2%
Accounting Services
2%
Technology

0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Please note, programme statistics have been rounded to the nearest whole number.

Programme structure

PRE-PROGRAMME TERM ONE TERM TWO TERM THREE OPTIONAL FOURTH

AND ORIENTATION TERM
August September–December January–March April–June

Pre-programme Core courses: Core courses: Summer break:

modules: ž Accounting ž The Purpose of › Internship or
ž Accounting ž Data Analytics for Finance Business Project
ž Data Analytics Finance ž Personal Assessment
ž Personal Assessment and Development
and Development
ž Career Readiness ž The Purpose of › Full-term International Exchange
Finance
ž Other preparatory
ž Financial Accounting ž Electives
work
and Analysis
ž Investments › Practitioner courses
ž Orientation Week
ž Corporate Finance
and Outdoor
and Valuation
Away Day › Professional and Technical Skills workshops

ž Electives from › Block week exchange opportunities

December

› Events including Finance@Work and Up Close with Faculty

ž Career Centre curriculum and support

Key: Calendar-check Mandatory calendar-plus Optional

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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.

KEY DETAILS
This programme is designed to give you Total flexibility
instantly applicable skills for your job,
Starting: Mid-August whether you wish to excel in your current Because we understand the demanding
role, are considering a more specialised path, schedules of part-time MiF students, we
Duration: 22 months
or want to diversify your finance toolkit. have designed the programme with a
Location: London core of finance courses, accompanied by a
Your learning experience will transform
Format: Year One broad range of electives and the option to
not just how you work, but who you are.
Friday evening + Saturday plot your own course through your degree.
The confidence you gain from a renewed
every other weekend Choose a concentration – in Investments,
sense of direction and a vastly expanded
Risk, Corporate Finance or CFO – to fit
Year Two skillset translates into career acceleration
around your commitments, or take a
Weekend, block week or in any context.
general track and build your own path.
evening format electives
A global community Inspiration for leaders
Take advantage of an unparalleled
Fast-forward without pausing network: there are more than 46,000
To be a global financial leader, you
need the very latest finance tools
Put your new-found knowledge and LBS alumni all over the world, a large
and techniques. Our excellence lies in
skills into action right away – without number of whom are key players in the
the combination of academic theory
interrupting your career – with London finance industry. In your part-
and practical application. Our faculty
this globally acclaimed Masters for time MiF classes – made up of high-
members conduct ground-breaking
experienced finance professionals. achieving professionals from London and
research and blend that knowledge with
other centres of industry – you will forge
their own experiences – consulting and
bonds for life.
practising at major global organisations –
to deliver the teaching that has made LBS
Europe’s number one business school for

Nationality by region five years running (Financial Times).

United Kingdom
South East/
25% Europe (excl. UK) East Asia
25%
North America
7% 20%

4% 6%
South
South/Central America Asia
(incl. Caribbean) 13%
Africa/Middle East

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MiFPT2022 class profile

83 24% 32 2-18
students female nationalities years of work experience
(7 years mean)

* All nationalities are self-declared.

Industry pre-programme
20%
Investment Management
18%
Investment Banking/Brokerage
16%
Consulting
11%
Commercial Banking/Project Finance
10%
Accounting Services
7%
Diversified
7%
Other Finance
6%
Private Equity
4%
Technology
1%
Central Banks/Ministries/Regulation/Public Finance

0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Please note, programme statistics have been rounded to the nearest whole number.

Programme structure

PRE-PROGRAMME TERM ONE TERM TWO TERM THREE YEAR TWO

AND ORIENTATION
August September–December January–March April–June

Pre-programme Core courses: Core courses: Core courses: ž Your choice of

modules: ž Accounting ž Investments ž The Purpose of electives
ž Accounting ž Data Analytics for Finance
ž Data Analytics Finance ž Corporate Finance › Full-term and block
ž Personal Assessment and Valuation week International
and Development ž Personal Assessment Exchange
ž Career Readiness opportunities
ž The Purpose of and Development

ž Other preparatory Finance

› Professional and Technical Skills workshops
work ž Financial Accounting
and Analysis

ž Orientation Week › Practitioner courses

and Outdoor
Away Day ž A selection of electives from December

› Events including Finance@Work and Up Close with Faculty

ž Career Centre curriculum and support

Key: Calendar-check Mandatory calendar-plus Optional

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Programme elements
What goes into the most dynamic and global finance programme?

The synergy between

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

EXCELLENCE

LBS’s global reputation as a leading light in financial academia is unmatched. 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, 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 and statistics – prepares you for the intense and stimulating environment that awaits.

Core courses 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 and Financial
Accounting and Analysis
Accurately assess an organisation’s
prospects with these underpinning
core courses.
● Investments
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 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 MiF
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 10 – in
weekend, weekday, evening and block-
week formats.
london.edu/mif/electives
Up Close with Faculty
Our faculty members 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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 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 a 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 the real world
experience of a supervising member with new friends and your growing
of faculty while you dive deep into LBS network. Find out more on page 16.
your topic.
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, Morgan
Stanley, American Express, Blackstone,
Citibank and Bank of America Securities.

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 LBS’s close links to the global finance
industry, your perspective is boundless. The opportunities for international travel – through exchanges and trips – allow you
to experience global finance first-hand, creating a truly unequalled Masters programme.

Global Immersion Elective International Exchange

This elective sees you immersed in
two global locations for one week,
exploring the financial challenges and
opportunities that exist in two dynamic
cities. Previous locations have included
Boston and New York, and Frankfurt
and Paris. This elective is optional and
subject to an additional fee.*
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. Part-time students – and
full-time students who decide to
take a fourth term – can choose a
full-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.

*Our ability to offer this opportunity may be affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Flexibility and customisation
Your life, your career, your MiF.
Duration
Full-time
Extend the experience to
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.
Part-time
We understand that our part-time
students are busy professionals.
The part-time programme is
specifically designed to allow
you to carry on working full-
time while you gain your MiF.
The content is the same as
the full-time programme, but
you complete your degree in
22 months.
Electives
● Advanced Corporate Finance
● Behavioural Finance
● Corporate Communications and
Investor Relations
● Corporate Valuation
● Credit Risk
● Data Mining for Business
Intelligence
● Distressed Investing
● Elements of Machine
Learning for Business
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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 advance to a CFO position, responsible for
financial stewardship, strategic partnering and value creation
● Corporate Finance – targets advisory and strategic planning roles in
companies and financial institutions
● Investment Management and Analysis – focuses on fund management,
through managing investment portfolios or researching investments
● Risk Management and Derivatives – for those pursuing careers in treasury
and management roles in companies.
Practitioner
● Equity Investment Management courses
● Financing the Entrepreneurial
● Business of Asset
Business
Management
● Fintech
● Business of Corporate Finance
● Fixed Income Securities
● CFO
● Negotiation and Bargaining
● Mergers and Acquisitions
● Real Estate Finance
● Risk Management
● Value Investing and Derivatives
Plus 30 others... ● Theory and Practice
of Regulation
london.edu/mif/electives
*Choice is dependent on timetables.
 Up Close with Faculty
Previous examples:
● Alex Edmans on socially
responsible investing.
● Christopher Hennessy on
non-passive statistical inference.
● Ian Cooper on the home bias
in equity portfolios.
Finance@Work
Previous examples:
● An investment-focused
discussion on ESG with a panel
drawn from private equity,
endowment funds and a
family office.
● A presentation from a successful
alum and founder of a fintech
company, giving an overview
of the industry landscape
and speaking about funding
new ventures.
Business project
Previous examples:
● Blockchain technology and
cryptocurrencies.
● Infrastructure in Latin America:
the role of institutional investors
for agency costs and conflict
ofinterest.
● Desirable future of fintech
regulation in Korea.
● The theory of credit cycles and
practical implications for BAML.

● A discussion with a leading CFO, ● Applying machine learning for

learning about his role, his career stock selection.
path and how the finance world ● Valuation benchmarking of
is evolving. the banking and insurance
industries.

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

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

● global acumen ● programming

● emotional ● successful CV and
intelligence covering letters
● consultative ● mock interview
selling training Global experiences
● modelling ● working with ● Global Immersion Elective
● networking skills recruiters
● International Exchange

*Choice is dependent on timetables.

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Your next career move
Our experienced Career Centre professionals have the knowledge and
experience to guide your professional development strategies and work
with you to reach your career goals, now and in the future.

The specialist skills and experience gained on this programme as part of

the career curriculum, along with your previous work experience, will help
Specialist career advisors
maximise your career potential and enable you to achieve your career The Career Centre comprises more than 45
goals. LBS’s solid finance reputation and connections to key institutions permanent staff, many of whom have real-world
mean we have forged strong relationships with top recruiters in London finance experience to help students achieve
and around the world. their career goals. Team members include:

A comprehensive Career and Professional Development Programme is Christian Dummett

delivered through a blended learning approach to support your career accumulated more than 20
transition and career progression. We offer a combination of online years of finance experience
resources, interactive in-person group workshops and one-to-one in banking and private equity
tailored career coaching on topics such as exploring career options, before joining LBS in 2013.
networking skills, creating job search plans, tailoring your CV and cover Christina Georgalla is a
letter, interview skills and developing career resilience. You will also have qualified career coach with
access to a wide range of recruitment and sector-specific networking over 20 years people experience
events and at company sites to gain market insights and broaden your in finance recruitment, talent
professional network. acquisition and human resources.
If you are on the part-time programme, and in full-time work, a dedicated Richard Bland joined LBS
career coach is available to assist you with your personalised career plan in 2009, having spent more
at specific times outside working hours. than 20 years in the finance
industry, including 10 years as
a rates trader.

Alexandra Leahu has 10

Our expertise includes: years’ experience in M&A,
financial communications,
● sector recruitment managers and coaches to help you plan and business development.
your career goals
● online job resources with sector insights and employer profiles Tim Mann has more
than 20 years’ experience
● one-to-one coaching, group training and online resources
as an equities investor
● advice on CVs, applications and interviews at leading investment
● mock interview training management firms.
● practical networking skills Raquel Santos is a chartered
● advice on working with headhunters accountant with three years’
audit experience and eight
● student/recruiter events on campus
years’ experience as a financial
● alumni Career Centre support. due diligence advisor at PwC.

“I was looking for a world-class MiF in a format that would enable me to
stay in touch with what was going on in the world on a day-to-day basis.”
Kerttu Külasepp (Estonian), MiFPT2018, Manager, zeb consulting

“The part-time MiF not only gave me that possibility, but because of the applied dynamic of the programme, I was able
to put what I was learning into practice straight away, while being challenged and encouraged to reflect deeply on the
what and the why of things I do in my everyday job.”

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MiF2019 full-time graduate stats

88% £66,689 £21,194

accepted an offer basic salary other guaranteed compensation*
within three months of (mean) (mean)
graduation
*Other guaranteed compensation includes sign-on and end-of-year bonus where we have sufficient data.

Job location post-programme

46% 8%
Europe (excl. UK)
United Kingdom 28%
Asia

6%
USA/Canada

6% 6%
Latin America
(incl. Caribbean)
Africa/Middle East

Top employers

“The Career Centre at LBS was integral in helping me land my current role. I
knew I wanted to combine my interest in impact investing with my experience
in the energy and finance sectors, and the interview advice shared by the
Career Centre helped me convey this in a really meaningful way to Inkia.
I also learnt how to improve my LinkedIn profile, which actually led to Inkia
Energy reaching out to me via LinkedIn and offering me an interview.”
Daniel Rojas Pineda (Colombian), MiFFT2019, Business Development Associate, Inkia Energy

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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 faculty who routinely
consult for financial institutions,
companies and government
agencies, ensuring relevancy in
everything we do.

Suleyman Basak Inna Abramova Christopher Hennessy

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.
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Expertise: Corporate governance;
boardroom networks; investor attention;
labour and industrial organisation
in auditing.
Experience: With a PhD in Acconting
from MIT, Inna’s recent research focuses
on the importance of human capital for
M&A in the audit market and municipal
financial reporting. Her work has been
published in The Accounting Review.
James Dow
Professor of Finance
Expertise: Corporate finance incentives
and communication; integrating financial
markets and corporate finance; executive
compensation; and leadership.   “The School does
Experience: James has consulted for
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.
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.
an amazing job of
empowering both men and
women. My experience on
the MiF programme has
given me a unique view of
the finance industry.”
Shira Giat (Israeli/French), MiFFT2020,
Associate, Banyan Tree

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 “I love how professors here
encourage you to see things in a
new way. Dr Chris Higson made
the accounting class practical
and interactive, with real life case
studies and current examples;
some of which were also
simultaneously being covered in
the Financial Times.”
Prince Ilboudo (Burkinabé) MiFPT2020, Equity Trading, Capital Group

Chris Higson Narayan Naik Stephen Schaefer

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 was 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.
Professor of Finance
Expertise: Hedge fund investing; hedge
fund benchmarking; performance
evaluation of long-only managers; tail-risk
hedging; 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.
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 Private Equity at LBS

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.
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.

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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 running 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 Sloan Fellows, expands
your horizons and enhances your
experience exponentially. Visits
to the world’s most successful
finance organisations – most of
which are on our doorstep – are yet
another benefit of learning in the
heart of a global financial capital.
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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 3,000 members
interested in all aspects of the field. Recent events featured Canter PE
and L.E.K. Private Equity Consulting. 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
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.
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.
Student-led clubs
Below is a small selection of over 80 student-led clubs that cover a range
of professional, sporting, regional and social interests. Find out more at
london.edu/clubs
● Art and Business Club ● LatAm Club
● Business and Government Society ● Out in Business (LGBTQ+ network)
● Emerging Markets Club ● Private Equity and Venture
Capital Club
● Energy and Environment Club
● Real Estate Club
● Entrepreneurship Club
● Tech and Media Club
● Finance Club
● TEDxLBS Club
● Retail and Luxury Goods Club
● Women in Business Club
● Investment Management Club
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Start your journey now
LBS provides an unparalleled springboard for finance professionals. Find out
more about applying for and financing your degree.
Explore our website
Discover the facts about the School,
MiF, faculty and alumni community:
london.edu/mif
Meet us around the world
Attend an event hosted at our London
campus or internationally to connect with
us and our alumni. See our website for the
latest information on dates and location.
london.edu/events
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
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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.
london.edu/ambassadors
Financial aid
Business school is a big investment.
Spend a little time using our funding
search tool to find scholarships and
loans that could make your investment
a little easier.
london.edu/financialaid
Information for partners
Visit the Partners Club website or send
an email:
london.edu/clubs/partners
partners_clubs@london.edu
The application
process
Complete your application
online.
You will need to supply
the following:
● completed online
application form
● essay questions
● CV
● a copy of your university
transcript(s)
● your GMAT/GRE score (if you
are not granted a waiver)
● proof 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.
Talk to us
The Recruitment Team can
help you discover which
programme is right for
your career ambitions.
+44 (0)20 7000 7505
mif@london.edu
For the latest programme
dates and fees visit
london.edu/mif
Our programmes
London Business School can boost your capabilities and potential at every
stage of your career.
Years of experience 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20+

Early Career
Masters in Management

Global Masters in Management

Masters in Analytics and Management
Masters in Financial Analysis

Mid Career
MBA
Masters in Finance (Full-time)
Masters in Finance (Part-time)

Leadership (Senior)
Executive MBA
EMBA-Global Americas & Europe
EMBA-Global Asia
LBS Sloan Masters

Executive Education
■ Range of work experience in class ■ Key target range of work experience ■ Average class work experience

Early Career Mid Career Leadership (Senior)

Masters in Management MBA Executive MBA

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
of 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
of postgraduate work experience who
are targeting a career in business and
data analytics.
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 while
still working.
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
& 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.

Masters in Financial Analysis LBS Sloan Masters in

12–16 months | Full-time | London Leadership and Strategy
For recent graduates with up to two years of 12 months | Full-time | London
full-time postgraduate work experience who Designed to prepare experienced senior
are looking to embark on a career in finance. managers for their next career challenge.

Find out more Masters Programmes Executive Education

+44 (0)20 7000 7500 +44 (0)20 7000 7390
masters@london.edu execinfo@london.edu

All admissions decisions are taken in accordance with best equal opportunities practice.
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