Dual Programmes from LSBF offer a unique opportunity to study your Master's degree alongside a recognised professional qualification. A pioneering approach to business education, the Dual Programmes give you an unrivalled blend of academic excellence and tangible workplace skills, giving you a competitive edge and enabling you to excel in a professional capacity.
At LSBF we're committed to developing programmes that provide students with a combination of theoretical and practical learning. We work closely with our network of corporate and educational partners to ensure that our programmes reflect the needs of modern business and that you graduate with a skill set that modern employers are keen to attract.
You can combine your MSc in Finance with a range of professional qualifications including the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) qualification, adding a professional context to your postgraduate degree. While the MSc in Finance will give you a firm grasp of the core concepts of modern international finance, a professional finance qualification will develop your practical skills. Following a Dual Programme will raise your profile with a wide range of employers and help you progress your career to the next level more quickly.
Which Dual programmes does LSBF offer?
MSc Finance + ACCA
The global body for professional accounts The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification is a globally recognised qualification and a powerful tool in your career development. LSBF holds Gold status as a provider of the ACCA qualification and combined with your MSc in Finance it offers a strong combination of business theory and practical financial skills.
The MSc Finance + ACCA Dual Programme includes an accounting practice placement, giving you practical experience while earning points towards your final ACCA qualifications, and the combination of academic excellence and professional expertise will raise your profile with a much wider range of employers.
MSc Finance + CIMA
As a certified quality partner LSBF is perfectly placed to offer the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and alongside the MSc Finance, this Dual Programme route offers a comprehensive financial base of theoretical and practical learning.
CIMA prides itself on the commercial relevance of its syllabus, which is continually enhanced to reflect the latest business developments. The qualification is based on three core pillars of Management Accounting, Business Management and Financial Accounting and as a management – focussed qualification; it complements the academic development of the MSc Finance.
MSc Finance + CFA®
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) qualification is regarded as the benchmark of quality in the global investment community. An internationally respected qualification, CFA® has been described as 'the gold standard' by The Economist.
Coupled with the MSc Finance from LSBF*, this Dual Programme route provides a potent combination of an internationally respected academic degree with a professional qualification that will open up a broader range of potential employment opportunities.
MSc Finance + CIM
In the modern global economy, marketing is more omnipresent, more sophisticated and more essential than ever before. Combining your MSc Finance with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) professional qualification adds extra depth to your career skill set, offering employers a combination of financial expertise and marketing awareness.
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the world's largest professional marketing association and aims to maintain professional standards, improve the skills of marketing practitioners and enabling them to deliver exceptional results for their organisations.
The Pearson Test of English (PTE) course
For international students wishing to meet the English Language Requirements to extend their student visa, The Pearson Test of English (PTE) course is perfect to improve English language. The course is worth £505 (including tuition and exam fee), however LSBF will cover the full cost if you book your dual programme with us – don't miss out on this amazing opportunity and find out more here!
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent
- 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 our Pre-Masters programme.
Next Intake
- January 2012
Campuses available
- London
- Manchester
- Birmingham
Duration
Duration for our MSc Finance Dual Programmes will vary depending on the study mode and professional qualification selected.Fees
Click here for the latest fees.Click here for the 2012 Bursaries and Scholarships
Application
To apply for this programme or for further information –Call: + 44 (0)207 823 2303.
MSc Finance Fact Sheet
