By David Alade, MiFPT2027
The Masters in Finance (MiF) application process is a collaboration between applicants and the Recruitment and Admissions Team at LBS.
The Masters in Finance process stands apart. I can say this confidently having researched various graduate school application processes, both personally and while supporting others. What makes it exceptional is its structure: it’s not just about submitting documents and waiting for a verdict, but rather engaging in a meaningful, two-way dialogue between the applicant and the Recruitment and Admissions Team.
For me, the journey began with uncertainty…was I even qualified to apply for the MiF programme? Was it worth applying if I might not stand a chance? It’s a feeling many prospective applicants share, and frankly, nothing is guaranteed until you give it a shot.
So, I took the obvious first step in the admissions process: I submitted my CV through the LBS Portal where the Recruitment Team reviewed it to assess my fit for the programme. I found this incredibly reassuring – and frankly, brilliant! Within just a few days, I received confirmation that my profile aligned well with the programme. This immediately eliminated some of my doubts. If you have similar concerns, I encourage you to make use of the CV review opportunity.
The next step starting your application. The MiF Recruitment and Admissions Team is there to support you every step of the way. Once you’ve received a positive CV review and started your application, you can discuss your questions in a 1-2-1 consultation or on campus over a coffee. Or you can contact the MiF Recruitment Team via email (mif@london.edu), both options are efficient, and the response times are truly impressive.
Looking back, I realised I didn’t need to rely on anyone else to navigate the application process. The support from the MiF Recruitment and Admissions Team was more than enough. That’s how collaborative and accessible they are. Whenever you have any questions – anything at all – they are incredibly responsive and approachable. In my case, I reached out so often that we practically became friends.
By the time I attended a MiF Class Visit, I already felt like part of the LBS community.
The Masters in Finance programme – especially the Part-time (MiFPT) cohort – is competitive. That’s why understanding whether your profile is a strong fit for both the programme and the School is emphasised throughout the application process. One way LBS helps you determine this is through the MiF Class Visit, an invitation-only opportunity to attend a live class alongside current MiFPT students.
The MiF Class Visit serves two purposes: first, to help you evaluate whether the programme aligns with your career aspirations and expectations; and second, to give you the chance to connect with current students and start building your LBS network before your studies even begin.
This experience was incredibly valuable for me, and I strongly encourage you to take full advantage of it if you’re invited. It is especially convenient if you are based in the UK.
I experienced moments of doubt whilst working on my MiF application. One of the biggest being timing. I couldn’t submit until Round 5, and I was concerned: would I still stand a chance of being admitted? I scheduled another call with the Recruitment Team, and their reassurance put me at ease. They encouraged me to focus on submitting the strongest application possible, rather than rushing through it. Of course, applying the final round brought other worries. What if spaces were already filled? What if someone with a similar profile had already been admitted? While everything worked out in the end, my advice to future applicants is simple: be prepared and apply as early as you can to maximise your chances.
After deciding that studying a Masters in Finance was the right choice for me the next question was which school to choose. From my very first interaction with the MiF Recruitment Team, I was struck by how collaborative and personal the process felt. That initial experience set the tone. I quickly realised it would be London Business School this year or I’d wait until the next year. It became an easy decision.
Reflecting on my entire admissions journey from applicant to admit to student, I can see that this spirit of collaboration isn’t limited to the Recruitment and Admissions process. It is at the heart of the LBS community itself. That, more than anything, gave me confidence that the Masters in Finance Part-time programme at London Business School is the right choice for me.