Master's in Management

Ready to take your first step into management? This one-year programme offers the perfect preparation.

Taking an in-depth analytical approach, you’ll critically assess the latest trends and theories in management and examine the social, economic and political forces that impact organisations worldwide. Our core courses will help you develop your skills in business analysis, marketing, financial management, people management, leadership and strategy.

You’ll gain hands-on experience through a business project and an international study trip (recent examples include Berlin and Essen) – developing practical management and analytical skills for your future career.

LSE is ranked sixth in the world for social sciences and management so you’ll be studying in a globally renowned learning environment. Equipped with a top-rated management degree, you’ll stand out from other graduates, with the adaptability and resilience to take on any challenge in a fast-moving business world.

Alumni destinations include careers in consulting, communications and marketing, finance, and start-ups. Companies whom our alumni now work for include Accenture, Amazon, Bloomberg, and Google.

Read more about the LSE student experience on our student blog, The Student Lens.

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GRE/GMAT requirement

Prior undergraduate study of quantitative subjects isn't required, but applicants with a UK degree without a post-16 qualification in maths (eg, A level or IB higher level or equivalent) may like to submit a GMAT or GRE score as evidence of ability to engage with quantitative topics such as statistics, accounting and finance.

The GMAT or GRE is a requirement for applicants who do not have a UK undergraduate or graduate degree.

More information on GMAT/GRE

Introductory course (non-assessed)

Students are required to attend an introductory course - Introduction to Mathematics and Data Analysis for Managers - starting early September, before the beginning of the programme.

This course will provide the necessary basic pre-requisites to succeed on the programme and its core courses and will provide additional professional and personal development opportunities to set you on your chosen career path.

Compulsory core courses (four units)

You'll take courses to the value of four units during the Autumn and Winter Terms.

Optional elective courses (one unit)

In addition to the programme's core courses, you'll also have the chance to select up to two optional elective courses during the Winter term of the programme. This will allow you to tailor the programme to your own interests and career goals.

Elective courses are available in a range of topics relevant for managers today.

Examinations and assessment

In the Winter and Spring Terms, you'll sit examinations for the courses above.

The MSc in Management is a multidisciplinary programme. Students will be assessed in various ways to test their knowledge and skills. For detailed information about individual assessments please visit the course guides linked below.

Post-Spring Term

The programme will continue after the Spring Term with the final teaching block with MiM Capstone Course (including the study trip). Students should plan to be in attendance full time in London until the end of July, after which you'll work on your final project. This teaching is mandatory and no alternate options are available.

Our mission

Welcome to the Department of Management. Our mission is to inspire superior management practices by fostering a comprehensive understanding of individuals, teams, organisations, and markets, along with the psychological, social, political, and technological contexts that influence them.

By studying with us, you'll gain access to a world-leading centre for education and research, uniquely positioned within a world-class social science institution at the heart of a truly global city.

The environment

Join a vibrant intellectual community comprising world-renowned faculty, astute students, dedicated and responsive professional services staff, and high achieving alumni. Through pioneering research and high-level teaching, you'll receive comprehensive, intensive, and rigorous methodological training to help you become an expert in your specialist fields.

The rich and culturally diverse learning environment at LSE’s Department of Management, will not only enrich your experience through developing a broad perspective and understanding, but also unlock an invaluable network of global peers.

Create a better world

We go beyond the boundaries of a traditional business school by integrating diverse disciplines such as economics, marketing, data, and analytics. Our comprehensive approach ensures that students gain a profound and multifaceted understanding of the business world, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to excel in a dynamic global environment.

Join us in our vision to create a better world, where a profound understanding of management drives positive change in both business and society.

Discover more about our programmes and research.

Department of Management

Who's who

Connson Locke

Programme Director

Tan Gan

Course leader

Cristina Scherrer

Course leader

Shoshana Dobrow

Course leader

Alnoor Bhimani

Course leader

Julia Morley

Course leader

Heather Kappes

Course leader

Your application will be considered on its academic merits. An offer of a place may be conditional on attending additional courses and/or passing qualifying examinations at a suitable standard, in addition to your degree. There are always many more applications than places available at LSE and possession of the minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee that you'll be offered admission. We recommend applying as early as possible.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified prospective students. At LSE, we want to recruit students with the best academic merit, potential and motivation, irrespective of background.

We carefully consider each application and consider all the information included on your application form, such as your:

• academic achievement (including predicted and achieved grades)
• statement of academic purpose
• two academic references
• CV - indicate your level of maths on your CV and the grade achieved.
• GRE/GMAT - applicants without a post-16 qualification in maths (eg A-level or IB higher level or equivalent) may like to submit a GMAT or GRE score as evidence of ability to engage with quantitative topics such as statistics, accounting and finance.

See further information on supporting documents and check if you're exempt from taking the GRE/GMAT.

You may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency. See our English language requirements.

Speak to an admissions specialist

If you have any queries which are not answered on the website or would like to chat with an admissions specialist, we run one-to-one Zoom chats on a weekly basis for prospective students and offer holders:

• Book a one-to-one session (prospective students)
• Book a one-to-one session (offer holders)

Contact us

With questions related to your application or the admissions process, please check our admissions frequently asked questions page.

If you have any queries which are not answered on the website, please contact the Programme and Admissions Team at dom.msc.admissions@lse.ac.uk.

Top students from around the world join us to study in the Department of Management each year, and the Master's in Management programme brings together a cohort of diverse academic backgrounds and perspectives. This variety amongst your classmates is designed to enhance your learning experience on the programme, bringing fresh perspectives to business issues, and developing your cross-cultural management skills by working with diverse international teams to compete assignments and projects.

We select students from any prior academic discipline, including both those with a previous background in business and management wishing to accelerate their career, as well as those wishing to make a transition into this area from another field.

The programme is designed for recent graduates at the start of their career. Most students have around three months' experience (for example with an internship) as a minimum, but work experience is not required and we also welcome outstanding students with no prior work experience.

Read more about the LSE student experience on our student blog, The Student Lens.

Applications for this programme are considered on a rolling basis. This means that applications will close once the programme is full.

There is no fixed deadline. However, if you’d like to be considered for any funding opportunities, you must submit your application (and all supporting documents) by the funding deadline. See the fees and funding section below for more details.

For this programme, all students pay the same tuition fees, regardless of their fee status.

Deposit

To secure a place on the programme offer holders will be required to pay a deposit of 10% of the tuition fee within six weeks of receiving their offer.

International field trip

This programme includes an international field trip. You should expect to cover the costs of travel in the UK to and from UK airports, visa costs, and food whilst you're on the trip. Otherwise, the flights, accommodation and internal travel at the location are covered by your student fees.

For this programme, all students pay the same tuition fees, regardless of their fee status.

Deposit

To secure a place on the programme offer holders will be required to pay a deposit of 10% of the tuition fee within six weeks of receiving their offer.

International field trip

This programme includes an international field trip. You should expect to cover the costs of travel in the UK to and from UK airports, visa costs, and food whilst you're on the trip. Otherwise, the flights, accommodation and internal travel at the location are covered by your student fees.

Half-unit courses can be assessed by two hour unseen examinations, coursework assignments, class participation or group/individual project work.

You can view indicative details of hours and assessment for all courses listed in the online Programme Regulations.

You'll graduate from the Master's in Management with a well-rounded portfolio of managerial and leadership skills. You'll also gain a unique in-depth understanding of real business challenges in today's rapidly-changing international environment, which isn't a feature in the curriculum of many traditional graduate business degrees. We believe this unique approach to the discipline of management, grounded in a real-world business context, will set you apart in the job market upon graduation as a strategic, innovative and adaptable manager.

In addition to developing your intellectual strength as a manager, the programme will provide practical learning with team projects and opportunities to develop your communication and presentation skills.

Whether you have existing training and experience in business and management, and you're looking for the knowledge, skills and networks to accelerate your career, or whether you wish to transition into management and leadership from another background, this programme will give you the platform to transform your career.

Graduate destinations

Graduates from the Department of Management have gone on to successful careers in a range of industries and leading organisations worldwide.

Here are some examples of the companies and organisations which our alumni now work for:

• Accenture
• Air France
• Amazon
• Barclays
• BBC
• Boston Consulting Group
• Bank of China
• Bloomberg
• Chevron
• Christian Dior
• Coca Cola
• Deliveroo
• Deloitte
• Google
• HSBC
• Jaguar Landrover
• KPMG
• Nestle
• PwC
• Unilever
• UBS

Our Careers Alumni and Employer Relations (CAER) team support you in preparation for whichever path you choose to follow beyond LSE. Complementing your academic programme, we engage you with our 24,000 strong alumni community and connect you with CEMS corporate and social partners such as Gartner, Accenture, Merlin Entertainments, Grow Movement and European Space Agency.

We work alongside you each step of the way; from researching different sectors and opportunities available, to identifying internships, jobs or further study, and then navigating the application and interview process.

Take advantage of one-to-one careers appointments (that continue when you're a graduate), complemented by a wide range of events and engagements throughout the duration of your programme, including:

• industry-focused alumni panels
• alumni and employer networking evenings
• employer skills seminars
• business projects
• office visits
• mock assessment centres/interviews
• careers skills boot camps.

All Department of Management students have access to the services of our team in addition to the support of the central LSE Careers team, who support the wider university.