Masters in Financial Analysis

Application essays are your opportunity to tell us more about yourself and detail your interests, values and goals. We are interested in what motivates you, evidence of leadership and teamwork, why you are looking to pursue a Masters in Financial Analysis and what you will bring to the LBS community.

Essays are a vital part of your application and we recommend you spend a significant amount of time on them. They must be specific to the current application and personal statements will not be accepted in lieu of the essays.

You must take either the GMAT / GMAT Focus, GRE or CFA Level 1 certification before you submit your application. If you have not received your official score report by the time you submit, we do accept the unofficial score report as evidence. We have no minimum score but recommend you apply with a GMAT score of 600 or above.

Our institution codes are:

• GMAT = Z11-J7-92
• GRE = 1242These tests are important tools which allow the Admissions Committee to assess your aptitude for graduate management study. With our incoming class drawn from different undergraduate disciplines and education systems around the world, they help us assess your ability to succeed academically.

We suggest you use our CV template where possible. Please follow the instructions within our online application form to attach the CV to your application.

All applicants are required to have one reference submitted on their behalf.

Our preference is that you choose a current or previous employer who is able to provide insight into your character and abilities, please choose someone who knows you well. If you are unable to provide a current (or previous) employer e.g. if you work for a family business or are an entrepreneur, you can choose someone you have collaborated with, such as a supplier or client.

You are only permitted to submit one reference, who must submit their reference via our online system. We do not accept pre-written letters of recommendation.

If you are not a native speaker national of a majority English-speaking country, you will need to submit an IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge CPE, CAE, PTE Academic or Duolingo English Test score. Other tests will not be accepted. Please make London Business School the score recipient for your test score so we can verify your scores electronically.

Our TOEFL institution code is 0898.

At the discretion of the Admissions Committee, the requirement to submit an English language test score may be waived.

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Transcripts should include a comprehensive record of completed courses, grades and class of degree received and, if possible, class ranking. If it is not in English, you must provide a certified or notarised English translation.

If you have not yet completed your degree you will need to request a transcript that is current at the time of applying. Admitted students are required to provide original copies prior to the programme starting.