Unique Online Study Experience

London School of Business & Finance (LSBF) has invested over £7m to develop a unique online learning platform – InterActive - to guarantee an unrivalled distance learning experience for students wishing to gain a professional or postgraduate qualification.

Studying has never been easier
Studying online through the InterActive platform allows you to study whenever you want, wherever you want. No matter where you are in the world, you have the freedom to fit your studies into your lifestyle. With our unique approach you secure the same quality of tuition with the same lecturers, syllabi and assessment, as if you were sitting on our London campus.

The InterActive platform from LSBF offers true flexibility of study for anyone who seeks to gain an internationally recognised professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA), pursue an MBA or specialised Master’s degree in Finance or Marketing through a leading UK business school. Learn more about available Online MBA and Masters programmes here.

What does it mean to study with InterActive?

  • Study in the most diverse, global and innovative environment using cutting edge technology
  • Gain access to a single unique learning portal that meets all your learning needs
  • Access a comprehensive collection of studio-quality lectures showcasing the same lectures and featuring the same tutors from our London campus.
  • Video lectures cover the entire course syllabus and you have the opportunity to view the lecture more than once
  • Interact with lecturers and fellow students around the world in real-time via the Live Global Classroom
  • Be a part of a global online learning community where you can communicate with tutors, mentors, advisors and fellow students. Use our Virtual Information Centre which gives you access to case studies from Harvard Business Publishing and over 700 podcasts from top business leaders as well as access to a comprehensive online library
  • We adopt a personalised approach. Your progress is closely monitored and you will be supported by our dedicated academic team
  • Receive 24 hour student support

Find out more about InterActive


Undergraduate Programmes at LSBF – Foundation for Success

London School of Business & Finance (LSBF) has a history of offering innovative, tailor-made programmes in business, finance and marketing. Our undergraduate degrees are designed to provide you with a solid foundation of business concepts. Academic in nature, yet providing necessary practical preparation, the programmes lead to enhanced job prospects for our students.

As a part of our quest for excellence, LSBF has partnered with one of Europe's leading triple accredited and highly ranked Business Schools - Grenoble Graduate School of Business (GGSB) to deliver a world-class Bachelor in International Business (BIB) in the heart of London.

Learn more about BIB programme here

Understanding current and future market needs, LSBF is developing an extremely flexible and industry relevant Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) degree with multiple specialisations, scheduled to begin in early 2010.

LSBF Professional Short Programmes in Finance and Management

LSBF’s Professional Short Programmes in Finance and Management are designed to reflect today’s global business climate. By uniting corporate managersfrom various nations and cultures and engaging them in a highly- charged interchange of knowledge, insight, and experience, these courses produce outstanding results.

Each year, we update our programmes to meet the changing needs of participants and to address worldwide trends and innovations.

Students come to our campus to learn; they leave ready to conquer real-life business challenges. Our broad spectrum of core courses provides them with concrete, actionable ideas they can take back to their companies and implement successfully.

Our short courses can be customised to address the specific needs of companies and individuals.

MBA in Financial Services Online

Use your professional qualification to gain exemptions and to manage your career to new levels.

The MBA in Financial Services Online is the world’s first and only MBA designed specifically for ACCA and CIMA students and finalists, available online on theInterActive platform.

  • “’Case-in-Point™” case studies from Harvard Business Publishing
  • No. 1 International Course in the UK
  • 700 videos of global business leaders, through Fifty Lessons
  • Free books authored by leading faculty, including Phillip Kotler
  • Expert Faculty
  • Global Classroom – interact in real-time with fellow students and leading tutors from around the world

Structure and Delivery

The MBA in Financial Services Online is composed of 4 modules and a dissertation. The programme is offered fully online, using the InterActive Classroom Online Navigation (ICON) learning environment, and taught by top UK tutors.

The programme consists of four modules and a management dissertation which counts as a 60 credit module.

The modules are:

  • Marketing Planning
  • Strategic Planning*
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Operations Management
  • (Research Methodology – part of the Management Dissertation Module)


*Students who have completed ACCA P3 (formerly 3.5) or CIMA P6 can apply for an exemption (subject to your ACCA/CIMA curriculum and work experience) from the Strategic Planning module.

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MBA for ACCA and CIMA

The MBA in Financial Services programme is now available from LSBF by coming to our campus and studying part-time or full-time. We are also pleased to be able to offer this programme to students who wish to study independently and balance their studies around their work and personal commitments. The online platform is presented via revolutionary technology and brings a new meaning to distance learning. To find out more click the following links:

Professional Accountancy, Finance and Marketing Courses

London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) offer intensive programmes leading to professional qualifications in accountancy, finance and marketing: ACCA, CFA®, CIMA, ICAEW, IMC and CIM.

Our innovative programmes are designed to help you distinguish yourself from other accounting, finance and marketing professionals – by providing not only a professional qualification, but also the practical skills that employers search for. You will be able to take advantage of a wide range of high quality study support and resources, all geared to rapidly accelerate your professional career. At LSBF you will benefit from:

  • World class lecturers who understand the subjects
  • Personal coaching to bring out the best in you
  • Additional workshops to tackle difficult areas, and provide increased insight into the subject
  • Full access to our Business School Career Service, including referrals to companies, open days and recruitment fairs
  • Small study groups to help you understand all aspects of the subject
  • Free revision courses with revision notes and questions and answers
  • Mock examinations to prepare fully for the examinations

Courses available:

Accountancy Courses


Finance Courses


Marketing Courses

Dual Programmes

London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) is a pioneer and the only UK based institution to offer groundbreaking Dual Programmes combining internationally renowned postgraduate degrees:

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master in International Business (MIB)
  • MSc in Finance
  • MSc in Marketing

with world’s leading professional qualifications:

  • ACCA (Association of Charted Certified Accountants)
  • CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
  • CFA® (Chartered Financial Analyst)
  • CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing)

Our approach offers students the fastest route to gain both professional and academic qualifications. Unlike most other institutions, LSBF does not make students wait to complete one programme before starting the other - Dual Programmes at LSBF are taught at the same time. Therefore, your study time is significantly shortened.

These unique combined programmes are also designed to help our students stand out from the crowd, and createpowerful career opportunities. They offer a comprehensive and practical curriculum, designed to give you the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a competitive business environment – today and tomorrow.

LSBF is committed to bringing leading businesses and decision makers into contact with students. An optional internship means you can gain valuable professional experience in the industry of your choice – whether that’s in your current role, or a completely new context. Our network of partner companies and institutions is rapidly growing, enabling you to explore new areas of expertise, meet new people, and showcase your skills.

The dual courses offered by the LSBF are:

MBA Dual Programmes

MIB Dual Programmes

MSc in Finance Dual Programme:

  • MSc in Finance + ACCA
  • MSc in Finance + CIMA
  • MSc in Finance + CFA®

MSc in Marketing Dual Programme:

  • MSc in Marketing + CIM