Programme portfolio

London Business School is recognised as a global powerhouse in management education, consistently ranking among the top institutions in the world. Building on the extensive resources available for LBS, each degree programme is structured to deliver transformative professional and personal growth. What follows is a detailed breakdown of the LBS portfolio across six core pillars: the academic journey, the class profile, flexibility as a design, admissions process and costs, applied learning opportunities, and the career engine and outcomes.

The academic journey

The programme begins with a rigorous Business Fundamentals core in the first year, covering essential leadership tools in strategy, operations, economics and marketing. Students then transition to a Tailored Core, allowing them to double down on specific areas such as Finance or the newly launched Sustainability Concentration, which covers ESG investing and international development. In the second year the journey is fully customisable with over 100 electives.

Class profile

The Class of 2027 consists of 514 students representing 66 nationalities. The cohort is intensely international (90%), with a balanced gender representation of 44% women. On average students arrive with 5.5 to 6 years of work experience, though backgrounds range from traditional finance and consulting to non-traditional roles including doctors, military personnel and professional athletes.

Flexibility as a design

LBS calls this the world's most flexible MBA because students choose their own pace, with exit points at 15, 18 or 21 months. This design allows candidates who have already secured roles to return to work early, while career switchers can stay longer to pursue multiple internships or international exchanges.

Admissions process and costs

Admission is highly competitive (~25% selectivity), requiring a strong undergraduate degree, GMAT/GRE scores (average ~702–710), two references and two mandatory essays. The process includes an alumni-led interview and a video submission. Tuition for the 2026 intake is £123,950, which remains the same regardless of the chosen exit point.

Applied learning opportunities

A signature component is LondonCAP, a 10-week practical consulting project solving real-world challenges for London-based organisations. In the second year students participate in a Global Business Experience (GBE) — a week-long immersion in cities such as Mumbai, Johannesburg or Tel Aviv to study local markets.

Career engine and career outcomes

LBS is a major engine for professional pivots: 45% of the Class of 2025 changed sectors and 44% changed geographic locations. Employment rates are high, with 88% of graduates accepting offers within three months. Top sectors include consulting (40%), finance (25%) and tech (24%), with a mean base salary of approximately $123,373 (£91,928).

The academic journey

Designed for those with a pre-existing business foundation, the 11-month curriculum skips introductory material to focus on advanced, contemporary challenges. The core consists of 10 applied courses across three themes: Rethinking Corporate Purpose, Navigating the New Business Environment, and Individual Agency. It serves as a testing ground for AI-first education, embedding tools such as ChatGPT and modules on the economics of AI.

Class profile

The inaugural cohort is small (33 students) to ensure high-intensity discussions where there is no place to hide. The class is diverse, representing 24 nationalities from regions including North America, Africa and the Middle East. Candidates typically have a minimum of 3 years of experience.

Flexibility as a design

This programme is built for professionals who want the LBS brand and network without taking two years out of the workforce. Electives are shared with the broader LBS ecosystem and are offered in various formats, including weekdays, evenings and intensive block weeks.

Admissions process and costs

The strict prerequisite is a Masters in Management (MiM) or equivalent from an accredited institution. The application mirrors the full-time MBA but requires more clarity on career goals from the outset. Tuition is set at £75,000.

Applied learning opportunities

Remarkably for an 11-month programme, it includes both the LondonCAP consulting project and a Global Business Experience (GBE), ensuring students gain the same practical highlights as the 21-month cohort.

Career engine and career outcomes

The programme features an accredited Career Management course that begins online before the term starts. While designed for career accelerators or those making slight pivots, graduates hold the same MBA qualification and access the 500+ global recruiters that target LBS.

The academic journey

This 20-month programme is designed for mid-to-senior career professionals who apply classroom insights to their current roles in real time. The curriculum balances leadership development with strategic mastery, focusing on a holistic assessment of the candidate's professional trajectory.

Class profile

Students bring an average of 12–13 years of work experience. The cohort is exceptionally diverse, often featuring unique profiles such as neurosurgeons, fighter pilots and C-suite executives.

Flexibility as a design

The programme is structured to allow students to continue working. The London stream meets bi-weekly on Fridays and Saturdays, while the Dubai stream meets in monthly four-day blocks. Students often cross-pollinate through elective block weeks available at both campuses.

Admissions process and costs

Admissions seek candidates with professional maturity and high leadership potential. Tuition for the London stream is £125,000 and the Dubai stream is $150,000.

Applied learning opportunities

The EMBA emphasises immediate application; students are encouraged to use their own companies as living cases for project work.

Career engine and career outcomes

The focus is on senior leadership transformation or entrepreneurship. Students become part of a lifetime global network of 53,000+ alumni, facilitating board-level transitions and global mobility.

The academic journey

Consistently ranked first in the world for post-experience finance, the MiF is highly technical and specialised. The curriculum avoids general management to focus deeply on advanced financial modelling, securities analysis and global markets.

Class profile

The cohort (average 132 students) consists of finance practitioners with an average of 6 years of experience, with a minimum of 2 years.

Flexibility as a design

Offered in full-time (10–16 months) and part-time (22 months) formats. A significant benefit is the automatic GMAT/GRE waiver for candidates who have passed CFA Level II or above.

Admissions process and costs

The process includes 5 application rounds. Tuition is £62,500.

Applied learning opportunities

Students engage directly with London's status as a financial capital, using industry-standard software and interacting with faculty who are active consultants to global firms.

Career engine and career outcomes

The MiF is the premier degree for those staying within the sector, specifically targeting advancement in investment banking, private equity and asset management.

The academic journey

These 12–16 month programmes provide a foundation for those with 0–2 years of experience. MiM: general management for non-business graduates. MFA: targeted at investment banking, with a GMAT waiver for CFA Level I holders. MAM: for data scientists translating technical skills into business strategy.

Class profile

Cohorts range from 87 students (MAM) to 294 (MiM). Students come from diverse undergraduate backgrounds, including the humanities, sciences and engineering.

Flexibility as a design

The Global MiM offers a dual-degree track where the second year is spent at Fudan School of Management in Shanghai.

Admissions process and costs

Admissions focus on academic aptitude and early leadership potential. Tuition is approximately £47,500.

Applied learning opportunities

Includes skill-based masterclasses and away days shared with the full MBA cohort to foster early networking.

Career engine and career outcomes

Serves as an elite launchpad into top-tier corporate strategy, banking and tech roles for high-potential recent graduates.

The academic journey

A 12-month full-time immersive fellowship for accomplished leaders. The curriculum encourages unrestricted thinking, helping fellows discover their true purpose for the next stage of their lives.

Class profile

Senior executives with an average of 18 years of work experience.

Flexibility as a design

A high-intensity year focused on board-level strategy and global impact.

Admissions process and costs

GMAT waivers are available selectively based on the candidate's senior profile. Tuition is £93,500.

Applied learning opportunities

Fellows collaborate with faculty who advise major governments and multinational corporations on complex global issues.

Career engine and career outcomes

Graduates typically transition into global board roles, C-suite leadership or high-level social impact ventures.