Career Direction
The programme integrates general management concepts that familiarise students with the knowledge required to be employed in numerous sectors in international organisations and environments.
The MBA programme suits applicants who seek to make a change in career or industry and require a relevant and up-to-date knowledge base in order to proceed. Students with entrepreneurial aspirations will benefit from any number of the MBA specializations, each offering a specific, industry relevant curriculum to support new business ventures.
LSBF programmes are reviewed frequently to ensure content is industry-relevant and accurate in a constantly changing business world. The MBA programme allows students to continue to work for the duration of study with flexible study options including part time study or LSBF's online platform. The programme benefits individuals with less relevant work experience and allows for a change in industry earlier on in their career.
Networking Opportunities
Students will benefit from remarkable networking opportunities by having access to both academic and corporate networks through LSBF.
London School of Business & Finance offers a Career Surgery and Career Development service equipped with expert career advisors committed to helping students to find their career path after graduation. LSBF's corporate networks enable students to be exposed to top-ten companies and employers.
As an LSBF student you can take advantage of the innovations that keep our postgraduate programmes at the cutting edge of business education. You can also increase your marketability by studying your MBA as a Dual Programme alongside a professional qualification like ACCA, CIMA, CIM and CFA®.
Salary Expectations
Based on a survey of 315 UK MBA graduates from 2004 - 2009*:
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Average Base Salary |
Average Sign-On Bonus |
Average Year-End Bonus |
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World Wide Mean |
£57,180 |
£15,438 |
£14,308 |
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Asia |
£52,162 |
£15,508 |
£11,126 |
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Europe (Outside UK) |
£58,987 |
£12,666 |
£12,515 |
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Middle East |
£75,540 |
£12,792 |
£22,558 |
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USA/Canada |
£56,996 |
£15,549 |
£12,873 |
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Latin America |
£60,411 |
£9,838 |
£9,070 |
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United Kingdom |
£55,928 |
£16,968 |
£15,997 |
*Note— the above salary figures are based upon students' optional reporting of their personal details and may not be indicative of future results.
Specialisation Career Direction
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E-BusinessRead moreCollapse
Job Titles – E-Commerce Consultant, Research Consultant, Digital Marketing Executive.
Aspirations to develop an online business, consulting existing businesses streamline processes and maximize sales online, or restructuring how a business functions online are all possible options with this specialization.
Knowledge of how business owners and consumers make the most of latest technology is growing to be a highly sought-after skill.
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Finance and Investment ManagementRead moreCollapse
Job Titles – Finance director, Investment Specialist, Regulatory Compliance Manager, Equity Analyst.
Graduates will find opportunities as financial executives/consultants/ treasurers/cash managers/etc. for a wide range of fields within any number of global organisations.
Both private and public sectors need help to create and balance budgets and finding new sources of income. Jobs in the financial sector will always be in demand as you will aid in the maximization of profits and capital management.
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Marketing ManagementRead moreCollapse
Job Titles – Business Development Executive, Brand/Product Manager.
Career opportunities within this specialization include Market Research analysts, brand/product managers, PR director and marketing communications manager, all on a global scale.
Consulting firms often hire MBA (Marketing) graduates as customer segmentation specialists and new market developers.
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Risk ManagementRead moreCollapse
Job Titles – Business Assurance Officer, Monitoring Officer, Compliance Consultant.
Graduates with this specialization often secure positions in brokerage, consulting, corporate risk management and insurance company management. Knowledge of management and business along with the specialization in risk management make graduates a desirable commodity in the job market among international organizations.
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HR ManagementRead moreCollapse
Job Titles – HR Advisor, Human Resources Generalist.
Human Resources is an integral part of the success in any organisation, both local and international. This specialization prepares graduates for assuming an effective leadership role, able to oversee operations including hiring, training, and payroll. Knowledge of effective and efficient HR processes are valuable skills to any organization and graduates are always in high demand.
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Project ManagementRead moreCollapse
Job Titles – Client Project Manager, Programme Manager, Technical Project Consultant.
Project managers are needed in a wide variety of fields and graduates will often find it easier to employment in their chosen industry than those with highly specialized degrees. Project managers will coordinate employees and manage resources to ensure efficiency and budget constraints. This specialization is highly desirable among corporations all over the world to ensure efficiency in every aspect of a project, from project planning and structure to implementation.
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Financial ManagementRead moreCollapse
Job Titles – Project Director, Financial Reporting Manager, Finance Analyst.
This specialisation is restricted to those with ACCA and CIMA qualified students and will therefore benefit those with a financial background who want a more in depth and up-to-date understanding of general business practises to move further in the financial field. The management of financial departments ensures the success and further stability of the enterprise and this programme will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of current methods and techniques being used by successful organisations globally.
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Global BusinessRead moreCollapse
This specialisation gives you a thorough understanding of conceptual and analytical tools that will help you implement global marketing strategies successfully. You will gain an insight into the positives and dangers of marketing a product/service in a foreign country. All key areas are covered, including global information systems and market research.
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Islamic Finance and BankingRead moreCollapse
Due to increasing demand for professionals who are knowledgeable on the foundations of Islamic finance, this specialisation is highly desirable. You will learn how the absence of interest makes it unique and the difficulties of constructing Islamic financial products. Demand for experts is likely to rise, as banks adapt to the needs of Islamic banks.
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Undergraduate degree or equivalent
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English Proficiency: *
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IELTS 6.5 – (or equivalent)
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TOEFL – minimum score of 93 (internet-based), 240 (computer-based), or 587 (paper-based)
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PTE 59 – (or equivalent)
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GMAT is not an obligatory requirement, but is considered an advantage and may be required for some applications. (Target score 550)
*Students who do not satisfy the fluency in English requirement can apply for the LSBF School of English Postgraduate Preparation Programme.
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London
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Birmingham
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