MSc Economics, 2014
“I chose to attend LSE because it offers one of the top MSc programmes in economics. At the completion of my undergraduate studies, I wanted an opportunity to pursue graduate level studies in economics without committing to the four to seven years typically required for a PhD in the United States. The international mix at LSE and the chance to live in London were also factors in my decision to attend.
I currently work as a postgraduate economist with Deloitte’s Economic Consulting practice based in London. I have worked primarily in the Telecommunications, Media and Technology (TMT) space but have also had an opportunity to work across Economics Consulting’s other industry groups. Our team exclusively hires individuals that have studied economics at a graduate level, so I would not have been able to get this specific opportunity without my time at LSE. Deloitte Economic Consulting looks for graduate level economists because our team members need to have both a fluency in economics theory and an ability to take on more sophisticated technical projects in areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics.
I found the resources that LSE makes available to its students rich and varied to help accommodate for different learning styles. That said, there is no one holding your hand through the MSc process, so students need to ensure that they are fully aware of what services they have available to them and how to best use them. LSE continues to offer excellent public guest lectures throughout the year which I do my best to attend. They also offer a lot of alumni events and opportunities for professionals and academics.”