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Postgraduate Application Form

Instructions for Applicants
Thank you for your interest in London School of Business & Finance.
We look forward to welcoming you onto one of our Postgraduate Programmes at LSBF. Please read through the
following information carefully. If you have any further queries regarding the application process, feel free to
contact your programme advisor in person or over the phone.
Instructions for Applicants
STEP 1
Complete the application form.
STEP 2
Enclose the following supporting documents as a part of your application form:
An English language copy of your CV/rsum (not more than 2 sides of A4).
Copies of all your degrees and professional qualifications: certificates and transcripts (with certified translation
when required)
Proof of English proficiency, when required (recognised test of English results e.g. IELTS)
Two reference letters (academic/professional). Please ensure that reference letters are on letterhead paper,
stamped and dated (not older than 6 months)
A copy of your passport and all previous UK visas (when applicable), and a recent passport-sized colour
photograph (jpeg, 150*150 pixels)
STEP 3
Please send a completed copy of your application to your programme advisor. Note that you have the option of
either sending it by email to: Admissions@LSBF.org.uk or through the post. In either case, you are required to
attach copies of the relevant documents listed in this application.
Students applying through the post must complete the application form in BLOCK CAPITALS, using black ink. Once
you have completed the form, please send it to the following address:
London School of Business and Finance
Postgraduate Admissions Department
8/9 Holborn
London, EC1N 2LL
United Kingdom
STEP 4
Upon receipt of the application form, all your documents will be submitted for consideration by the Admissions
Board. The Board, which consists of senior academics at LSBF, meets weekly, and assesses your suitability for
your chosen programme using the highest academic standards.
After careful consideration you will receive one of the following offers:
An unconditional offer means that you have successfully met all the requirements and have been accepted
onto your chosen programme with LSBF.
A conditional offer means that you have been accepted onto the programme but we may need further
information from you before you can proceed with your course.
No offer means you will not receive an offer if the Admission Board does not consider you are ready to pursue
this particular course of study. If you do not receive an offer, you may still be able to study at LSBF by increasing
your qualifications through an alternative programme.
In each case, your individual Programme Advisor will contact you to explain this in more detail.
Application deadlines
Due to a high demand for our Postgraduate Programmes, places are limited. We therefore advise that you apply
as early as possible, taking into consideration the deadlines for scholarships, where appropriate.

SECTION 1: Selecting your postgraduate programme

1.1 LIST OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Please note that you are only able to select one course per category.

Postgraduate Programmes

MBA
MBA Global (On Campus)
MBA Global (Online)

Global MBA* Specialisations

Applicants are permitted to select 3 specialisations, indicated in order of preference. If applicants are pursuing a general
pathway, please leave the specialisation selection section blank and indicate within the box below.
Please note that students are not required to select specialisations at time of application. Students are advised to
first discuss options with career services and tutors before confirming specialisation pathway. All specialisations are
available, subject to student demand.
If applicants intend to pursue a specialisation, choose 3 specialisations of interest, from 1 to 3 in order of preference.
Subject Specialisations*

Industry Specialisations*

Financial Management

Entrepreneurship

Investment Banking

Carbon Management

Marketing Management

Management Consulting

HR Management

Oil, Gas and Energy Management

Project Management

Luxury Brand Management

Sales Management

Knowledge Management

Risk Management

Hospitality, Sport and Leisure Management

International Business

Innovation and Technology Management

Islamic Banking and Finance

*All specialisations are available subject to student demand.
Intake and Mode of Study
Full-time (15 months)

Part-time (24 months)

Online (15-36 months)

September
March
June

September

September
March
June

Marketing
MA in Strategic Marketing (Campus)
MA in Strategic Marketing (Online)
MA in Strategic Marketing* Specialisations
Applicants are permitted to select 3 specialisations, indicated in order of preference. If applicants are pursuing a general
pathway, please leave the specialisation selection section blank and indicate within the box below.
Please note that students are not required to select specialisations at time of application. Students are advised to first
discuss options with career services and tutors before confirming specialisation pathway. All specialisations are available,
subject to student demand.
If applicants intend to pursue a specialisation, choose 3 specialisations of interest, from 1 to 3 in order of preference.
Global Marketing

Sales Management

Digital Marketing and Social Media

Luxury Brand Management

Integrated Marketing Communication

*All specialisations are available subject to student demand.
Intake and Mode of Study
Full-time (15 months)

Part-time (24 months)

Online (15-36 months)

September
March
June

September

September
March
June

Finance
MA in Finance and Investment (Campus)
MA in Finance and Investment (Online)
MA in Finance and Investment* Specialisations
Applicants are permitted to select 3 specialisations, indicated in order of preference. If applicants are pursuing a general
pathway, please leave the specialisation selection section blank and indicate within the box below.

Please note that students are not required to select specialisations at time of application. Students are advised to first
discuss options with career services and tutors before confirming specialisation pathway. All specialisations are available,
subject to student demand.
If applicants intend to pursue a specialisation, choose 3 specialisations of interest, from 1 to 3 in order of preference.
Accounting and Financial Management

Retail Banking and Money Markets

Investment Banking and Capital Markets

Risk Management

Mergers, Acquisitions and Private Equity

Islamic Finance and Banking

*All specialisations are available subject to student demand.

Intake and Mode of Study
Full-time (15 months)

Part-time (24 months)

Online (15-36 months)

September
March
June

September

September
March
June

1.2 COMBINED PROGRAMMES [optional]

Please note that you are only able to select one course combination category.

Dual Programmes
Our Postgraduate Dual Programmes combine our postgraduate degrees with highly relevant professional qualifications. As
an LSBF student, you can complement your degree with a choice of carefully selected industry standard qualifications, helping
you to develop the practical skill sets that employers really value.
I want to study following professional qualification alongside my main course of study:
Accounting

Finance

Marketing

ACCA [Association of Chartered

Certified Accountants]

CFA [Chartered Financial Analyst

Institute]

CIM [Chartered Institute of

Marketing]

CIMA [Chartered Institute of

Management Accountants]

SECTION 2: Completing the LSBF Postgraduate Form

Please complete the following form to the best of your knowledge.

2.1 PERSONAL INFORMATION

Surname:
First Name:
Title:
Permanent Address:

Preferred Name:
Gender: M

Date of Birth:

Mailing Address:

Postcode:
Daytime Contact No:
Evening Contact No:
Email address:

Postcode:
Fax:
Mobile No:

Nationality:
Country of Birth:
Country of Permanent Residence:
If holder of a UK entry visa please state type:
Date of arrival into the UK:

2.2 EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

a. Higher Education
Please state the most recent qualifications first, and attach any relevant copies of certificates and transcripts.
Institution

Award

Exams to be taken or results pending:

Specialisation (if any)

Average
Grade

Date
Started

Date
Awarded

b. English Language (Applicants whose first language is not English)

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide relevant proof of your level of your proficiency.
Please indicate to us which test/tests you have completed, or have registered to take (see prospectus for details
of acceptable applications).
Institution

Award

Specialisation (if any)

Average
Grade

Date
Started

Date
Awarded

c. Additional Languages
Native Speaker

Spoken/Beginner

Expert

d. Professional Qualifications
Title of Qualification

Date Awarded

Direct Exam or Exemption (please

state which)

2.3 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Please provide us with brief details of any previous employment or work placements. List these in chronological
order, displaying the most recent position first.
Dates From/To
Name & Address of Employer
Title of Position
(DD/MM/YY)

You are required to submit a FULL Curriculum Vitae (CV) with this application form.
I have enclosed my CV

2.4 STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION

Please give further information in support of your application. This must include the reasons for your choice of programme,
and what you feel that you can contribute to our course.
Explain why you wish to apply for your course/degree and include specific reasons why this programme fits in with your
future career plans and motivations.
Summarise relevant knowledge and skills you have acquired through any work placements or previous qualifications
Outline challenges you have faced during your studies or personal career development
Describe work experiences and/or personal developments which have been most important to you
Share your long term career goals and how your course with LSBF will allow you to achieve them
You may continue on separate sheet if required

2.5 DECLARATION OF A CRIMINAL RECORD

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
You are required to state whether you have any criminal convictions, excluding spent sentences (as defined by the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974), by ticking the appropriate box on the application form.
Have you ever had a criminal conviction?
Yes
No

2.6 STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEED(S)

The information you provide, will be held in confidence, and will not be seen by, nor made known to any sector. It
will be used only to monitor the operation of our Equal Opportunity Policy, and for normal academic and
administrative purposes in accordance with the principles set out in the 1998 Data Protection Act.
a.

LSBF is committed to ensuring that every student is as comfortable as possible during their time with us.
Do you have any medical conditions (including pregnancy) that may require special examination
arrangements or may affect your attendance on the course and the taking of examinations?
Yes

No

If Yes, please describe your condition(s):

b.

Taking in account the condition(s) that you described in (a.) above, do you have any special
requirements with regard to the materials that we will be providing in support of your studies (for
example, large print or Braille transcripts)?
Yes

No

If Yes, please describe your condition(s):

2.7 CREDIT TRANSFER CLAIM

Do you wish to claim for a credit transfer? Please tick the relevant box.
Yes

No

If Yes, please provide details and attach all relevant documentation as a part of your application.

SECTION 3: TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Before completing this form, please ensure that you have read the full LSBF General Terms and Conditions, as well as and the Key Terms and
Conditions for our Postgraduate Programmes; displayed on our website: www.lsbf.org.uk/terms-and-conditions.html.
Registration on an LSBF postgraduate programme constitutes full and irrevocable acceptance to these Terms and Conditions.
e)
In the circumstance where notification under clause 5 d) will be
1.
Student Warranties
a)
b)

2.
a)
b)
c)

impossible, a student may be asked to waive their right to apply for a

refund by completing a Waiver Form before they enrol on any course.
For the avoidance of doubt, where a Waiver Form is completed, the
student agrees to waive their right to a refund

The student warrants that all documents and information supplied are
true, authentic and correct.
Where the student has supplied incorrect, fraudulent or misleading
information, the student will automatically be withdrawn from the course
and will not be entitled to a refund of any fees paid.

6.

Student on a Visa

Students on a visa must adhere to the Attendance and Immigration

Regulations.
Students must familiarise themselves with Home Office regulations and
at all times abide by the conditions of their visa.
Students must inform LSBF and/or UNINETTUNO immediately of any
change to their immigration status.

3.

7.

Disclosure to the Home Office

8.

Programme Fees

To book a place on a course, payment of the full fees or a minimum

deposit of 3,500 (price at time of publishing and may be subject to
change) is required. All deposits received are for the sole purpose of
reserving a course place and are non-refundable, save as provided
otherwise in these Terms and Conditions.
b)
All accepted students are required to pay the FULL tuition fees 30 days
prior to the start date of the programme.
c)
If LSBF has approved an instalment plan with a student an
administrative charge of 50
d)
per instalment will be payable by the student.
e)
Students who have not paid on time will not be granted access to
LSBF and/or UNINETTUNO.
f)
Tuition fees are subject to change.
g)
An administration charge of 150 will be payable by students for all
dishonoured payments.
h)
Students may request to defer their place on a programme by up to one
academic year, subject to payment of a deferral fee of 150. Any request
to defer to be made in writing.
i)
Non-payment of fees LSBF and/or UNINETTUNO reserves the right to
suspend and dismiss any student, at any time, for non-payment of fees
or breach of student contract. No fees will be refunded for any student
dismissed under this clause.

5.

b)

c)

d)

Access to Online Resources

LSBF and/or UNINETTUNO do not guarantee availability of the online

resources and other added-value services due to reasons beyond
LSBFs control, including technical faults and limitations.

9.

a)

a)

Dates of Programmes

LSBF and/or UNINETTUNO reserve the right to alter start dates of

programmes. All course timetables are subject to change.

LSBF and/or UNINETTUNO reserve the right to disclose a students

details, including academic progress and attendance rates to the Home
Office.

4.

Published Programmes

LSBF and/or UNINETTUNO reserves the right to alter published

programmes, course dates, timetables, change tutors, course
specifications, the content of lectures and/or study materials and
locations. The availability of all programmes is subject to student
demand.

a)

b)

10.
a)

b)

Refunds Policy

Once the letters have been issued confirming full-time status, no refunds
or course transfers are permissible, other than in the instance of visa
refusal subject to the terms and conditions of this section.
Subject to (c) below, if a students visa application has been refused,
then fees paid will be refunded less an administration charge of 150
(plus any courier and transfer changes) on production of the following
documents: (1) Copy of the visa refusal letter (APP200) (2) Copy of the
students passport showing both a photograph and signature, and (3)
where the payee was not a student, an original authority letter from the
student authorising repayment to the payee.
If a visa application is refused on the grounds that the student was
unable to provide the necessary documents, demonstrate adequate
financial support, or for other reasons for which the student is
accountable ( for example including failure to supply a TB certificate if
applicable), LSBF and/or UNINETTUNO accept no responsibility to
refund under this section. The student is held responsible if the visa
application has been made late and their LSBF and/or UNINETTUNO
enrolment has already been processed.
All applications for refunds, must be made in writing at least 15 days
before the commencement date of the course (published date). Students
may be entitled to a full refund if a course is purchased and paid for
online or over the telephone; and if the School is notified in writing of
their desire to cancel within 7 days of registration and payment of the
course. For the avoidance of doubt this clause applies only if the student
is not physically present at any time throughout the conclusion of the
sale. Students will not be entitled to a refund if they cancel their course
after the 7 day period stipulated above.

b)

Attendance

Students are expected to attend 100% of their classes and must provide
documentary evidence to excuse any absences due to ill health or
personal circumstances.
Students will be expelled from the programme and will not be entitled to
any refund if they (i) do not adhere to the attendance requirements (ii)
fail to start the course as scheduled without prior notification to LSBF
and/or UNINETTUNO (iii) are in breach of their visa conditions.

11.
a)

Code of Conduct

Students are expected to conduct themselves, at all times, in a manner

which demonstrates respect for LSBF and/or UNINETTUNO and its staff,
fellow students, members of the public and LSBF and/or UNINETTUNO
Property. Breaches of the student code of conduct may constitute gross
misconduct, which may lead to expulsion from LSBF and/or
UNINETTUNO.
LSBF and/or UNINETTUNO reserve the right to report offenders to the
authorities, including the Home Office.

Withdrawal

The student agrees that he/she cannot change, defer or withdraw from
the programme without prior consent from LSBF and/or UNINETTUNO.
Any failure to start the course as scheduled, without prior notification of
the schools authorities, will lead to expulsion from the course. No
refunds will be given.
Where a student has withdrawn from the programme without prior
consent from LSBF and/or UNINETTUNO, LSBF and/or UNINETTUNO
reserve the right to pursue the student for outstanding fees.

12.

Exclusion

To the extent permitted by law, we, other members of our group of

companies and associated parties exclude all conditions, warranties and
other terms which might otherwise be implied by statute, common law or
the law of equity

13.

Registration on Course

Registration on the course constitutes registration as a student with the

London School of Business and Finance and with UNINETTUNO.
Students agree to be bound by the Universitys Academic Regulations,
the Schools Code of Conduct and Terms and Conditions of Registration.

14.

Data Protection

Your enrolment on a course of study (including the issue of a

Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies CAS) requires sharing of
personal information about you (including Sensitive Personal
Information) between LSBF and UNINETTUNO. You give your express
permission for the sharing of information for the purposes of managing
your application, enrolment, academic achievement, fees management
and related activities. All information will be held and processed in
accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

15.

Regular Updates

LSBF Terms and Conditions are subject to change. We communicate

changes through updates to our websites. It is advisable to regularly
check for updates.

3.2 INTERACTIVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Registration on an InterActive postgraduate programme constitutes full and irrevocable acceptance to
these Terms and Conditions:
1.

Programme Fees
a)

b)

c)
d)

e)

f)

g)

h)

i)

2.

Unless an instalment plan has been approved and

a student pays in full the deposit and first
instalment amount, full payment is required prior to
dispatch of study materials or release of online
user IDs and passwords. Students who have not
paid will not be granted access to the InterActive
platform.
Where and a student pays any amount by
instalment, an administrative charge 50 per
instalment will be payable by the student.
Tuition fees are subject to change.
Non-payment of fees InterActive reserves the
right to suspend and dismiss any student, at any
time, for non-payment of fees or breach of student
contract. No fees will be refunded for any student
dismissed under this clause.
InterActive reserves the right to charge interest at
10% per annum on overdue amounts, which will
be charged on all accounts more than 7 days
overdue.
All fees exclude amounts payable to any
professional bodies for student registration,
exemptions and examination entries, which are
payable by the students (and/or their sponsors, as
applicable)
and
InterActive
accepts
no
responsibility for this.
Certain packages which include hard-copy study
manuals may incur shipping charges which are
additional to the course fees. In case of
international delivery, the student is solely
responsible for any customs, duties and local
taxation which may be imposed.
Funds received but not utilised or refunded in
accordance with these Terms and Conditions will
be forfeited to InterActive.
Course registration and fees, login credentials and
course materials are non-transferable between
students.

Refunds Policy
a)

b)

c)

Any refund made by InterActive will be paid to the

original payee via the original method of
payment(s).
Students may be entitled to a full refund if they
notify InterActive in writing of their desire to
cancel within 7 days of registration and payment.
This provision is subject to the student not using
the online study platform for more than 30
minutes.
All Applications for refunds must be made via our
online channel. Students must submit a ticket at
http://livesupport.lsbf.org.uk. Applications
for
refunds which are not submitted in accordance
with the above will not be considered.

3.

Published Programmes
InterActive reserves the right to alter published
programmes, course dates, timetables, change tutors,
course specifications, the content of lectures and/or
study materials and locations. The availability of all
programmes is subject to student demand.

4.

Dates of Programmes
InterActive reserve the right to alter start dates of
programmes. All course timetables are subject to
change.

5.

Access to Online Resources

a)

b)

6.

InterActive does not guarantee availability of the

online resources and other added-value services
due to reasons beyond their control, including
technical faults and limitations.
Fair usage policy applies to access of study
material, including study videos. InterActive
reserves the right to restrict access based on
operational requirements (including bandwidth
consumption) to ensure fair access to all students.

Regular Updates
InterActive Terms and Conditions are subject to change.
We communicate changes through updates to our
websites. It is advisable to regularly check for updates.

7.

Exclusion
To the extent permitted by law, we, other members of
our group of companies and associated parties exclude
all conditions, warranties and other terms which might
otherwise be implied by statute, common law or the law
of equity.

SECTION 4: DECLARATION
Application checklist
Before you submit your application form, please make sure you have enclosed all the necessary information.
Note that applications cannot be processed without the specified documents.

Have you included the following?

A completed application form
Certified copies of your qualifications, certificates and transcripts
A copy of your passport
An English language copy of your CV/rsum
Two reference letters (academic/professional). Please ensure that reference letters are on letterhead paper,
stamped and dated (not older than 6 months)
A scanned copy of a recent passport sized colour photograph (jpeg, 150 * 150 pixels)
Proof of English proficiency
A valid email address
The name of your LSBF programme advisor
Courier Charge (If delivery of documents by courier is required, GBP 25)

Declaration
a) I have read the above and I certify that the information provided and the statements made by myself
are, to the best of my knowledge, true and accurate.

b) I hereby agree, if admitted as a student at LSBF, to observe and comply with all Terms & Conditions,
policies, procedures and guidelines.

c) I agree to LSBF processing my personal data contained in this form, as well as other personal data
that LSBF may obtain from me, or from other people connected to my studies. I agree to the retention
and disclosure of such data for normal academic and administrative purposes, in accordance with the
principles of the 1998 Data Protection Act.
I accept. [by ticking this box I agree to all of the above statements and give my consent to the above terms].
Date

Signature