MG417      Half Unit
Extended Essay

This information is for the 2025/26 session.

Course Convenor

Prof Rocco Macchiavello

Availability

This course is available on the MSc in Economics and Management. This course is not available as an outside option to students on other programmes.

Course content

Students will undertake an extended essay which should normally be based on one of the two option courses taken. Students can, with special permission, base this piece of work on one of the compulsory courses.

Teaching

A supervisor will be allocated to individual students based on the essay title chosen and will provide students with supervision for this piece of work.

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.

Assessment

Essay (100%, 6000 words)

Extended essay of no more than 6,000 words to be submitted the week before Spring Term commences.

Essay topics are expected to be related to the broad subject area of the programme. For detailed assessment information, including all deadlines and timings, please see the relevant course Moodle page. Assessment timings will be available at the start of each term. 


Key facts

Department: Management

Course Study Period: Autumn Term

Unit value: Half unit

FHEQ Level: Level 7

CEFR Level: Null

Total students 2024/25: 32

Average class size 2024/25: Unavailable

Controlled access 2024/25: No
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