FM4T5 Half Unit
Portfolio Management - Dissertation
This information is for the 2026/27 session.
Course convenor
Dr Francesco Nicolai
Availability
This course is available on the MSc in Economics and MSc in Economics (2 Year Programme). This course is not available as an outside option to students on other programmes. This course uses controlled access as part of the course selection process. For information on controlled access courses, including eligibility, application processes, deadlines, and departmental contact details, please refer to the Controlled Access Courses webpage.
All students on a programme listed above will be given a place. This course is closed to outside students and does not permit auditing students.
Please contact finance.teachingmanager@lse.ac.uk with any queries.
Requisites
Mutually exclusive courses:
This course cannot be taken with FM445 at any time on the same degree programme.
Course content
See entry for FM445
Teaching
See entry for FM445
Assessment
Continuous assessment (30%).
Project (70%, 6000 words).
6,000 word dissertation (70%) which will be a structured empirical or theoretical project within set guidelines. The submission deadline for the project is in Spring Term, with a deadline to be set by the Department.
Key facts
Department: Finance
Course study period: Winter Term
Unit value: Half unit
FHEQ level: Level 7
Total students 2025/26: 12
Average class size 2025/26: 12
Controlled access 2025/26: YesCourse selection videos
Some departments have produced short videos to introduce their courses. Please refer to the course selection videos index page for further information.
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Application of information skills
- Application of numeracy skills
- Commercial awareness