London School of Business and Finance
Vocational school in London, The United Kingdom
London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) is a business school in London, part of the Global University Systems (GUS) group. It was established in 2003 as a college focused on professional qualifications and now also offers executive education and online degrees. LSBF has campuses in the UK and Singapore, with its London campus at 2 Bunhill Row (Moorgate), and delivers many programmes entirely online. Its former Toronto campus has been rebranded as Toronto School of Management.
- Online bachelor's degrees: BSc (Hons) Business Administration and BSc (Hons) Financial Management
- Online master's degrees and MBAs in marketing, finance and business management
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- ACCA professional qualifications, online and on campus
- Executive education and corporate training
The bachelor's degrees are awarded by London School of Business & Finance (Malta) and, according to the school, are recognised as Level 6 qualifications under the Malta Qualifications Framework. Bachelor's programmes start in January, May and September, and applicants need English at B2 level (IELTS 5.5). LSBF's Executive Education division has been accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) since 2016.
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Programmes
LSBF offers two online bachelor's degrees, awarded by London School of Business & Finance (Malta):
- BSc (Hons) Financial Management: 42 months full-time or 72 months part-time
- BSc (Hons) Business Administration
- BSc (Hons) Business Administration Top-Up and BSc (Hons) Financial Management Top-Up: 18 months full-time or 36 months part-time
Programmes start in January, May and September. Students with Level 4 or Level 5 qualifications (such as an HNC or HND) may enter year 2 or year 3.
Graduate programmes
Postgraduate programmes are delivered online:
- Master of Business Administration (Global) - Global MBA
- MBA in Business Innovation and Change Management
- Master of Science (MSc) Finance and Investments
- Master of Science (MSc) Strategic Marketing
- Master of Public Health
- Postgraduate Certificate in Finance
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
An ACCA + Global MBA combination is also offered.
Admission
For the bachelor's degrees, applicants need the equivalent of 240 UCAS points at GCE A/AS Level, assessed by LSBF Malta country by country; students with Level 3 international qualifications can be admitted directly to the first year. Applicants with Level 4 or Level 5 qualifications may enter year 2 or 3. A mature route requires at least two years of work experience, two letters of reference and a CV. Master's and MBA applications are made through an online application form.
Language requirements
Bachelor's applicants need English at B2 level: IELTS 5.5 with at least 5.5 in all components, or equivalent. Secondary school or a bachelor's degree completed in English, or two years of work experience in an English-speaking environment (subject to approval by the admissions board), are also accepted. Applicants without an official test may be assessed for an exemption by the Academic Board in an interview.
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Accreditation
Subjects taught
- Business
- International Business
- Business Management
- Global Executive MBA
- Fashion and Design Management
- Business Studies
- Finance
- Finance
- Financial Management
- Philology, Languages, Literature
- Philology and Linguistics
- Modern Languages
- Business English