Becoming a Degree-Awarding Institution: What’s Next for LBBS

In recent months, London Bridge Business School (LBBS) has drawn attention across global networks for its executive education programmes and honorary recognitions. Known for spotlighting accomplished professionals and supporting leadership development, LBBS has operated as a UK-registered institution offering non-academic, high-impact learning experiences.

Now, it is preparing for a major milestone: the transition toward becoming a fully accredited degree-awarding institution.

Here’s what that means for the school, its community, and the future of executive education.

A Natural Step Forward

LBBS has always focused on practical learning — designed for high-performing leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers. Its honorary doctorate awards have celebrated global figures across business, governance, and philanthropy.

But as demand for academic progression has grown, the institution has responded by laying the groundwork for something bigger. Learners have asked, “Can LBBS offer formal qualifications too?” And now, the answer is in motion.

While staying true to its executive education roots, LBBS is working towards offering recognised academic programmes that align with global standards and serve the evolving needs of professionals worldwide.

What Academic Accreditation Involves

To award formal degrees, an institution must meet a series of standards set by accrediting and regulatory bodies. This involves a detailed review of its academic structure, curriculum quality, governance, and compliance with higher education regulations.

LBBS has already begun strengthening its academic framework. From engaging with external accreditation partners to expanding faculty oversight, the journey toward full degree-awarding status is actively underway.

What’s Coming Next

In the coming months, LBBS plans to introduce a suite of academic programmes, including:

• Executive diplomas and certificates
  
• Postgraduate leadership development programmes
  
• And eventually, fully accredited business degrees
  

The aim is not to become a traditional university, but to create a forward-thinking, globally respected institution that blends academic depth with practical relevance.

What This Means for You

If you’ve received an honorary award from LBBS, this development doesn’t change its nature. Our honorary doctorates remain symbolic recognitions, reserved for those who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and social impact.

For students, partners, and future collaborators, this marks a new opportunity to engage with LBBS through formally recognised qualifications — with the same integrity, standards, and commitment to excellence that have defined the school’s journey so far.

Staying Transparent

As LBBS progresses on this path, we’ll continue to share updates openly. All announcements regarding programme approvals, accreditation status, and degree eligibility will be published on our website and communicated directly to our learning community.

Looking Ahead

Becoming a degree-awarding institution is not simply a formality — it’s a meaningful evolution of LBBS’s mission to equip global leaders with the tools, confidence, and credentials to lead change.

Whether through symbolic recognition or formal education, our goal remains the same: to honour excellence, amplify leadership, and build a global platform for transformational learning.