Finance

Finance is one of the most critical pistons driving business and economies in our globalised world. Understanding the mechanisms of finance is a critical differentiator in your future professional success, whatever career path you choose to pursue. At LSE Summer School, we offer a spectrum of Finance courses for students. All of our courses leverage the thought leadership and globally renowned faculty of the LSE Department of Finance, which ranks amongst the most prestigious in the world.

Whether you opt to study entrepreneurial or corporate finance, risk management or derivatives pricing – whether you opt for foundational level or advanced courses, Finance at LSE Summer School will expose you to some of the finest minds in today’s academic arena.

You will build a deep understanding of the concepts that underpin each discipline and the practices at play in real-world scenarios. Working alongside students from a diversity of backgrounds, culture and experience, you will translate theory into practice through group activities and faculty-led discussion. You will build the kinds of insights into real-world, critical issues – as well as the hands-on skills, competencies and tools – to accelerate your future career in whichever industry or sector you choose.

Finance courses at LSE Summer School are suited both to students with previous experience or understanding of the field and newcomers with genuine curiosity about the world of finance. 

LSE ranked #3 university in Europe and #8 in the world for Finance in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.