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: NoCourse selection videos
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