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A unique and dynamic educational institution, London School of Business and Finance offers specialised programmes, developed pro-actively and in keeping with global market trends. LSBF attracts the highest quality candidates from over 140 nationalities worldwide. With an international perspective in mind, LSBF has developed a portfolio of undergraduate degrees, Masters degrees and professional qualifications that can be individually tailored to your specific career aspirations.
The Master of International Business offered at LSBF is delivered and awarded by Grenoble Graduate School of Business, one of the world’s leading business schools, and is triple accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. Students will be working towards a top-ranked degree (5th in the world by Financial Times) in the heart of the vibrant and challenging city of London, in close proximity to leading blue-chip companies, investment banks and consultancy firms.
Designed to provide core knowledge in all functional areas of business, the MBA programme will provide graduates with the critical thinking and analytical skills necessary to develop effective strategies for the world’s leading organizations. The one year taught programme (plus one year dissertation, during which students can work full time) will include 9 core modules, an optional language module, and a comprehensive dissertation designed to immerse students in their field of choice.
The Master of Science in Finance prepares students for careers in corporate finance (as opposed to financial markets) and in financial management. This unique programme, taught and awarded by Grenoble Graduate School of Business (GGSB), has been specially designed for those who relish the challenge of working at the highest level in international corporations.
The course covers the fundamentals of finance, as well as advanced topics in financial management, corporate finance, and financial markets. It provides students with a foundation in the principles and practice of finance, and the tools to make sound financial decisions at a managerial level, in an international environment.
The MSc in Investment Banking and Securities equips you for a wide range of careers in top investment banks, financial conglomerates, hedge funds and multinational financial institutions to name but a few.
The course syllabus includes financial markets, financial regulation, analysis and valuation of securities, options and futures, traditional lending, credit derivatives, bridge financing, asset management, trading foreign exchange and securities, derivatives and structured products, securities custody, retail services, etc. The international emphasis of the programme connects directly with the increasingly global nature of business and commerce.
The programme modules are designed to develop practical skills, including hands-on sessions using Bloomberg Terminals, one of the most widely used trading systems in investment banks.
Name of the school: London School of Business and Finance
Campuses: London, Grenoble
Ranking: MIB 5th (Global ranking), MBA - 25th in Europe, and 87th Globally,
Accreditation: AMBA (UK), EQUS (European), and AACSB (USA)
Number of Faculty: 55
International Faculty: 40%
Graduates employed: 80%
Subjects of Masters Study:
MIB - Global Trade Environment, Intercultural Management, Management People and Organisations, Marketing, International Business, Mgt Technology, Int Financial Mgt, Int Business Law, Accounting, Finance and Economics, Business Info Systems, Strategic Management, Foreign Language
MSc in Finance – Fundaments of Finance (3 subjets), Mastering Financial Mgt (3 subjects), Advanced Finance ( 3 subjects), Capstone Course (International mgt project, financial strategy and integrated case study)
MSc in Investment Banking and Securities - Markets and Maths ( 2 subjects), Fixed Income Products and Derivatives (2 subjects), Equities ( 2 subjects) and Regulation and Emerging Markets ( 2 subjects)
Finance & Accounting – ex. MSc in Finance (Full time)
MSc in Investment Banking and Securities, MSc in M&A and Corporate Re-estructuring, MSc in Pension Fund Management, MSc in Investment Management and Finance
Marketing & Communication – ex. Masters in Digital Marketing (full time) and MSc in Marketing (full time)
Business & Strategy - MBA and MIB
Management & Organisation - MBA and MIB
Courses held in: English
Length of Courses: 12 to 15 months depending of the study mode
Starting Dates : October/ February
Application Deadlines: 4 weeks prior commencement of the programme
International Exchanges: China (Sun Yat-Sen University) and France (Grenoble Graduate School of Business)
Internships: Compulsory for some master
Average Class Size: 35
Percentage of International Students: 70%
Number of Incoming exchange students: 5%
University degree : 2:1 (higher second- UK system) or 6 GPA (USA), ideally not less than a high second class degree. Student’s transcripts will be evaluated individually.
Prior educational background – MIB ( flexible), MSc’s ( strong quantitative background) otherwise pre-master will be advised.
Tests required and level: GMAT also not compulsory, will be taken into account with the admissions board
Specific Languages tests: IELTS 6.5, Toefl 93 internet based, 587 paper based. TOEIC 800
Languages fluency: English Fluent
References: 2 (either professional and academic)
Application fees : €75
Range of Tuition fees : MIB €13,812.64; MSc in Finance €14,860.87, MSc in Inv Banking and Sec €11,640.00
Instalments : upon discretion (max with 3 instalments excluding deposit)
Estimate for accommodation/living costs, insurance per year : €12000
Scholarships availabilities: Emerging Markets, Diversity, Women in Business,
Address: 9 Holborn, ECN1 2LL, London, UK
Telephone: 0207 8232303
Contact Information: 0207 8232303
Masters programmes director : Andy Wright
Website: www.lsbf.org.uk