Career Direction
The MSc in Finance is a forward-thinking degree that prepares graduates for career success in a wide variety of professional careers. The programme delivers a core understanding of international finance in the modern global marketplace, and because London School of Business & Finance works closely with its corporate and educational partners, the program remains at the cutting edge of modern business education.
LSBF graduates are represented in every area of finance in a wide variety of industries including financial services, the public sector, and consulting. This pathway offers a well-rounded approach to understanding the current financial industry, leading to increased earning potential and greater career mobility.
Typical employers for MSc in Finance graduates:
Deloitte employs over 11,000 staff in the UK and around 150,000 employees worldwide. There are graduate opportunities in management consultancy, tax, accountancy, IT and corporate finance.
Ernst & Young has offices in 700 locations in 140 countries. Opportunities exist in audit, tax, corporate finance and business advisory. Ernst & Young recruits approximately 750 graduates per year.
KPMG has 22 offices and more than 10,000 staff. The merger of the UK firm with other member firms in Europe in 2008 created KPMG Europe LLP.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) is one of the world's largest professional services firms with an enviable range of clients and career opportunities. It has offices in 150 countries and is the largest recruiter of graduates in the UK.
MSc in Finance graduates can also consider careers in the following professions:
Retail banking - covers the financial services provided by the high-street banks for individual customers and small businesses through their branch network.
Investment banking - covers the provision of dedicated financial services and advice to industrial, commercial and government clients.
Private banking - specialist banks offering services to high net-worth individuals. The range of financial services offered is vast and can be customized to the needs of the customer, e.g. asset management, estate planning.
Mergers and acquisitions - buying, selling or combining different companies.
Actuarial - concerned with long-term financial planning in areas such as insurance and pensions. Property insurance.
The LSBF Careers Service partners with all MSc in Finance graduates in helping identify individual career paths.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent
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English Proficiency: *
- IELTS 6.5 – (or equivalent)
- TOEFL – minimum score of 93 (internet-based), 240 (computer-based), or 587 (paper-based)
- PTE 59 – (or equivalent)
- 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.
Next Intake
- 27th February 2012
Campuses available
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester*
Duration
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Full Time
(12-15 Months) - Part Time (24 Months)
- Online (12-60 Months)
*Only available to study part-time and online
