LSBF Shortlisted for CMI Awards' HE Partner of the Year 2024

London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) is thrilled to announce that they have been shortlisted for the prestigious Higher Education (HE) Partner of the Year award at the 2024 Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Awards. This recognition highlights LSBF’s dedication to delivering outstanding management education, helping students develop crucial leadership skills in a dynamic global business environment. 

The CMI Awards, an annual event, celebrates excellence in leadership, education and development across various sectors, including higher education. The HE Partner of the Year category specifically celebrates institutions that enhance student employability by delivering innovative management programmes. These programmes often provide dual accreditation, enhancing employability by allowing students to gain both academic qualifications and industry-recognised management certifications. The award highlights institutions that actively develop students' leadership and management skills, preparing them for the modern workplace. 

Being shortlisted affirms LSBF’s dedication to student success. Through its collaboration with CMI, LSBF has consistently provided students with the leadership capabilities and practical knowledge that today’s employers value. The CMI partnership offers access to a vast range of resources, from networking opportunities to professional development support, ensuring LSBF graduates stand out in a competitive job market. 

CMI’s rigorous judging criteria evaluate institutions on factors such as student experience and employability. LSBF’s focus on blending academic learning with practical, industry-relevant skills makes it a strong candidate for this award. 

In response to the nomination, LSBF commented: "We are incredibly proud to be shortlisted for the CMI Higher Education Partner of the Year Award. Our strong partnership with CMI provides a wealth of opportunities for our students to enhance their professional development and employability, ensuring they are ready for the challenges of the modern workplace." 

The nomination serves as a testament to LSBF’s continuous efforts to lead in business education. The school's commitment to innovation in teaching and its ability to respond to the evolving demands of the business world have earned it this recognition. The CMI award nomination further cements LSBF’s reputation as a leader in equipping students for future leadership roles. 

As the only institution in the UK authorised to award Chartered Manager status, CMI holds a unique position in management education. Chartered Manager is considered the pinnacle of professional recognition for managers, and CMI-accredited institutions like LSBF play a vital role in supporting this mission. CMI partners with over 700 educational institutions worldwide, helping over 100,000 active learners annually by providing practical qualifications and leadership development opportunities. Their mission, backed by a Royal Charter since 2002, is to increase the number of professionally qualified managers in the workplace. LSBF’s partnership with CMI allows its students to benefit from this esteemed accreditation, offering them pathways to enhanced career prospects and professional growth. 

CMI’s influence stretches beyond just education. Their members include over 180,000 professionals across various industries, and their impact is substantial, with research showing that Chartered Managers contribute an additional £310,000 in revenue to their organisations over five years. CMI also focuses on promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, with initiatives supporting gender equality, race equity, and more, ensuring that leadership development is accessible to a diverse range of professionals. 

This year’s CMI Awards will be held in November, with winners being selected by a panel of industry leaders and education experts. The awards not only shine a spotlight on the institutions themselves but also on the exceptional students who benefit from CMI-accredited courses. The timeline for the award involves a series of judging stages over the coming months, culminating in the final announcement later in the year. The shortlist announcement marks the start of the anticipation, with LSBF eagerly awaiting the final results. 

However, simply being shortlisted is a remarkable achievement for LSBF, recognising its significant contribution to higher education and student success. 

For more information about the CMI HE Partner of the Year award, visit the CMI website.