London Business School

Overview

The London Business School (LBS) is a globally renowned business school and a constituent college of the federal University of London. Established in 1964, LBS offers postgraduate programmes in finance and management, including the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive MBA, Sloan Fellowship for Leadership and Strategy, and Masters in Finance. The school also offers a range of executive education programmes, including the Senior Executive Programme and the Essentials of Leadership Programme.

A modern architectural building of London Business School

History

The London Business School was established in 1964 by an initiative of the British government, which felt there was a need for a business school that could compete with the best American schools. The school's first director was Dr. Arthur Earle, a former Dean of the Harvard Business School. The school was modelled on its American counterparts, with a strong emphasis on case method instruction—a teaching method that was pioneered by Harvard.

Programmes

London Business School offers a comprehensive range of programmes, including degree programmes, executive education, and research degrees. The school's flagship programme is its full-time MBA, which is consistently ranked among the best in the world. Other degree programmes include the Executive MBA, Masters in Finance, Masters in Management, and the Sloan Fellowship for Leadership and Strategy. The school also offers a PhD programme, which is focused on developing rigorous researchers in the field of management.

Campus

The main campus of the London Business School is located in London's Regent's Park. The campus comprises a number of historic buildings, including the Old Marylebone Town Hall, Sussex Place, and the Taunton Centre. In addition to its London campus, the school also has a Dubai campus, which offers the Executive MBA and a range of executive education programmes.

Research

Research at the London Business School is conducted by a team of over 150 faculty members, who are organised into seven subject areas: accounting, economics, finance, management science and operations, marketing, organisational behaviour, and strategy and entrepreneurship. The school's research output is prolific, with faculty members regularly publishing in top-tier academic journals.

Rankings

London Business School consistently ranks among the top business schools in the world. In 2021, the school's full-time MBA programme was ranked 1st in the world by the Financial Times, and its Executive MBA programme was ranked 2nd in the world by the Economist. The school's Masters in Finance programme was also ranked 1st in the world by the Financial Times in 2021.

Alumni

The London Business School has a global network of over 45,000 alumni, who are spread across more than 155 countries. The school's alumni include a number of notable business leaders, including CEOs of major corporations, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the public and non-profit sectors.