Exclusive: Global Business School LSBF to Establish Physical Hub in Delhi

The London School of Business and Finance (LSBF), part of Global University Systems (GUS), is preparing to open a physical centre for learning in New Delhi, India. This initiative, announced by Rathakrishnan Govind, LSBF’s global CEO, will provide in-person academic instruction to students.

Current Operations and New Centre Plans

LSBF currently operates an admissions office in India led by Sunil Gideon. This office assists Indian students with enrolling in LSBF’s international campuses and online courses.

Govind clarified that the new centre will not be a full-scale campus like some foreign universities that are establishing branches in India. Given the substantial capital required for full campuses, LSBF is opting for a flexible, hybrid model. They aim to open the centre within the next year.

Innovative Academic Pathway for Indian Students

The centre will support a unique multi-country ‘immersion and progression pathway.’ This allows Indian students to begin specialised coursework locally and complete their education at LSBF campuses in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, or London.

Specialised Programs and Industry Partnerships

Sunil Gideon highlighted that LSBF’s academic offerings focus on corporate valuation, technology management, and advanced risk frameworks tailored for working professionals.

LSBF has partnered with KPMG India to offer specialised professional certificates in data science, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. These programs include industry-recognised co-certifications from technology organisations such as NASSCOM and Palo Alto Networks.

To address the increasing mergers and acquisitions activity in India’s banking sector, LSBF is preparing students for the Chartered Valuer and Appraiser (CVA) Programme. This programme was developed in coordination with the Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS), and ACRA.

Context Within India’s Education Market

LSBF’s expansion in India aligns with a broader trend of global institutions entering the Indian education market under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Recently, the University Grants Commission (UGC) approved campuses for UNSW Sydney in Bengaluru, and the University of Bristol and University of York in Mumbai.

While these foreign universities focus on traditional multi-year degree programs, LSBF’s new hybrid centre in Delhi offers a flexible and cost-effective option to meet the evolving needs of India’s corporate workforce.

Key Takeaways

  • LSBF plans to open a physical learning centre in New Delhi within the next year.
  • The centre will follow a hybrid model, focusing on flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
  • It supports a multi-country pathway allowing students to start locally and complete studies abroad.
  • Specialised programs in technology, corporate valuation, and risk management target working professionals.
  • Partnerships with KPMG India and major tech organisations enhance industry-relevant certifications.
  • LSBF’s move reflects the growing presence of global institutions in India’s education sector under NEP 2020.