Your London
business advantage
Dynamic. Global. Studying in London gives you a business advantage like no other.
Fast-growth start-ups flourish in London, making it the perfect place to launch your tech career. Major tech conferences and events are routine: London Technology Week sees highlights like the AI Summit and the Blockchain for Business Summit; unicorns like Deliveroo, Revolut and AimBrain abound; and major tech giants such as Facebook, Google and Microsoft all have headquarters here.
From driverless cars and Amazon Go to 5G, London is blazing the high-tech trail. Make the most of our recruiter links and start your tech career here.
London’s finance centre
Over 500 banks resident in London - the City has more Japanese banks than Tokyo and more American banks than Manhattan.
London boasts financial advantages most other cities can only dream of. An extraordinary and well-regulated marketplace that is home to hedge funds and private banks, it is a pivotal financial centre. Over 40% of total global foreign exchange transactions are made in the City - a total of £2.1 trillion per day - and it draws more financial investment than any other global centre. 15% of all foreign companies choose the London Stock Exchange to list their shares and raise capital to finance growth.
Benefit from London’s well-entrenched commercial culture and boost your finance career. LBS has close links with all the top global banks in London, and our students attract numerous internship and full-time offers from the likes of Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and more.
London’s consulting advantage
Forward-thinking strategy. Operational advantage. From BCG to PwC, London is home to almost every consulting firm you can think of.
Grab a piece of the consulting pie. The UK’s management consulting market is currently estimated as being worth more than £7 billion.
With a scope covering everything from cybersecurity to engineering to Brexit, consulting remains one of the most sought-after business school career tracks. London is home not just to the famous ‘MBB’ and ‘Big 4’ universal consulting firms, but also to specialist boutique organisations reaping the benefits of London’s dynamic commercial environment.
We host or support more than 120 events annually, either on campus or at company offices. Put our close consulting connections to work for you.
London’s diversified industry advantage
Retail, pharma, healthcare and real estate. Media, oil & gas, energy and luxury goods. London offers unparalleled access to every sector you can imagine.
London stands at the heart of the UK and global economies. Greater London showcases over half a million listed businesses, ranging from micro-organisations to the largest multinationals. Over 100 of Europe's 500 largest companies are headquartered here alongside 75% of Fortune 500 companies. Alongside the booming tech and fintech sectors, there is strong growth in our incredibly diverse and vibrant creative industries, which generate more than £100bn annually.
London’s entrepreneurial edge
Are you an ambitious entrepreneur? London is the UK’s #1 centre for entrepreneurs and innovators.
More than 37% of the country’s high-growth companies are located here and prospective entrepreneurs are highly valued for the talent and ideas they contribute to the economy.
The city hosts hundreds of exciting entrepreneurial meetups each year, including Entrepreneurs in London and Silicon Roundabout (London’s answer to Silicon Valley).
London is a true global hub offering unparalleled access to organisations and institutions both in the City, across the UK, and abroad.
Fly to 224 cities from London’s Heathrow Airport alone or connect by fast train to Europe’s other business capitals. Use our central time zone to best advantage, doing business with Asia in the morning and the Americas in the evening. Engage with the leading industry speakers who regularly visit our central London campus to debate topical issues and share the insights and trends affecting today’s fast-paced global business environment.
Make London your campus
Whether you're looking to kick-start or accelerate your career, we offer a masters course to suit your career needs.
