MG469      Half Unit
Extended Essay for Management

This information is for the 2024/25 session.

Teacher responsible

Dr Jonathan Liebenau MAR 5.30

Availability

This course is available on the Global MSc in Management (CEMS MIM) and Global MSc in Management (MBA Exchange). This course is not available as an outside option.

Pre-requisites

Students must have taken either 'Introduction to Quantitative Analysis (MY451A / MY451W)', 'Applied Regression Analysis (MY452A / MY452W)' or 'Intermediate Quantitative Analysis (MY465)'.

Course content

Students will undertake an extended essay which should normally be based on previously studied courses. It will not involve any primary research.

Teaching

1 hour of lectures in the AT. 2 hours of lectures in the ST.

In its Ethics Code, LSE upholds a commitment to intellectual freedom. This means we will protect the freedom of expression of our students and staff and the right to engage in healthy debate in the classroom.

Formative coursework

Students will be required to submit a short outline of their proposed topic in week 8/9 of Winter term in order for a supervisor to be allocated. The supervisor will provide “light touch” supervision.

Indicative reading

  • Wray, Alison and Mike Wallace (2006). Critical Reading and Writing for Postgraduates. London: Sage
  • Booth, Wayne C., Gregory G. Colmb and Joseph Williams (2008). The Craft of Research. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
  • Ridley, Diana (2008).  The Literature Review: A Step-by-step guide for students. London: Sage.
  • Tharenou, Phyllis, Ross Donohue, and Brian Cooper (2007).  Management Research Methods. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  • Gill, John and Phil Johnson (2010) Research Methods for Managers (3rd edition). London: Sage
  • Easterby-Smith, Mark, Richard Thorpe, and Paul Jackson (2012). Management Research (4th edition). London: Sage.

Assessment

Essay (100%, 6000 words).

Key facts

Department: Management

Total students 2023/24: 67

Average class size 2023/24: Unavailable

Controlled access 2023/24: No

Value: Half Unit

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Personal development skills

  • Self-management
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Application of numeracy skills
  • Commercial awareness
  • Specialist skills