If you talk to the students of Kaplan Business School (KBS) located near London Bridge they will tell you that it does.  KBS students study for University of London degrees via the University of London International Programmes. The close physical proximity of KBS to the member colleges of the University of London allows KBS students to utilise their libraries and learning facilities, together with taking an active part in the social scene.  Throw into this the British Library and its vast resources and KBS students are really spoilt for choice.

Opportunities in London

Though many great business schools exist outside London, there is something special about studying at a London-based business school.  The location offers unrivalled opportunities for students to immerse themselves in business and to take the pulse of the UK economy. KBS students only need to walk for around 10 minutes before they will find themselves in the heart of the City, having passed the Bank of England and the Mansion House.

Big business

Around 45% of all financial services activity (by gross value added) takes place in London, with the City and Canary Warf making a significant contribution here.  Being so close to so many firms offers excellent opportunities for students to undertake placements with internationally renowned companies whilst undertaking their studies.  This opens up the opportunity to both work and study at the same time.

The political centre

Students interested in government and its role in the economy have unparalled opportunities.  Where else but London could a student watch the Prime Minister and Chancellor in person at the House of Commons announce economic policy and then debate it with the fellow students in seminars in the afternoon.  For students at KBS the Houses of Parliament are just a short tube ride away on the Jubilee Line.  Students at business schools in London really are the heart of the UK both economically and politically.

Food and culture

On a purely practical note students are only seconds away from Borough market and all of the gastronomic delights that it offers.  It would be a hard student to please who could not find something to eat in the market.  More generally London offers a diverse cultural and social experience that is difficult to match elsewhere in the UK.

Unique location

London is unique in the United Kingdom for the way in which it brings together the heart of the UK economy with its key political and economic institutions. Superimposed on this is a rich academic and cultural infrastructure that offers unbridled opportunity for learning and experience.  To the minds of many London is the only location for a business school.  KBS students, based at London Bridge, are well placed to experience all that London offers.

Dr. Tim Harris, Dean of Kaplan Business School