The programme is divided into three sections.
Part 1 comprises three academic modules:
Module 1: Global Business Dimensions enables participants to understand how the global economic, commercial and financial system developed from the end of World War II to the present.
Module 2: Marketing Communications: A Global
Perspective offers a solid foundation in sociology of consumption and media studies. In this way, students will be able to understand the key problems around the constantly changing field of marketing and communication.
Module 3: Economics in Global Public Policy is split into two sections. The first part will provide an introductory glance at issues in International Political Economy, with an emphasis on Latin America. The second part aims to provide a wide-ranging, up-to-date analysis of the modern world for professionals.
In addition, you will be able to attend the LSE Public lectures. Past speakers include:
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Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Chairperson of the National League for Democracy in Myanmar, on ‘The Rule of Law’
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Professor Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Prize Winner, on ‘Social Business: A Way to Solve Society’s Most Pressing Problems’
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Professor Dani Rodrik of John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, on ‘The Future of Economic Convergence’
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Dr Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the Federal Reserve System; Professor Lawrence Summers, President Emeritus of Harvard University and Professor Sir Mervyn King, Governor of the Bank of England, on the financial crisis
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Lord Heseltine, former Deputy Prime Minister, on ‘The Future of the Union’
Each week, you will either undertake two external visits, for example to Bloomberg or the Mayor’s Question Time at the Greater London Assembly, or attend private guest sessions with expert speakers such as:
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Sir John Bourn, Ex-Comptroller and Auditor General, National Audit Office
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Professor Maurice Fraser, Former Advisor to UK Government
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Professor Emeritus Ian Gordon, Spatial Economics Research Centre
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Dr Simona Milio, European Institute
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Dr James Morrison, Department of International Relations, LSE
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Professor Paul Preston, Principe de Asturias Professor of Contemporary Spanish Studies, LSE
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Dr Marco Scalvini, Department of Media and Communications, LSE
Part 2 will focus on two modules in which you will apply your knowledge and gain practical skills to prepare you for your professional career.
Module 4: Business Project Analysis is designed to develop your skills in research, evaluation, team work and presentations. The students will be split into seven groups and asked to analyse key infrastructure projects in the UK.
Module 5: Professional Development is designed to develop your employability skills, which are crucial to completing your internship module as well as giving you the skill set needed for your future career. During this interactive module, you will learn that teamwork, communication and presentations can all be acquired, developed and improved.
Part 3 will focus on providing you with work experience in a London firm. You will be placed in a full time internship for 12 weeks.
See the 2017 programme flyer