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Department of Management

Global Master's in Management

Accelerate your management career with our customisable two-year programme. Specialise your studies or pursue global pathways via the CEMS MIM or MBA Exchange.
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Overview

Introduction

A global master’s for future business leaders

Step into a world-class two-year master's programme designed for ambitious graduates ready to lead with purpose. Based in the heart of London, this programme blends academic excellence with global exposure - preparing you to tackle the real challenges of modern management.

The two-year format allows you time to explore, learn, specialise, travel, expand your global network, do a full-time internship in the summer, and uncover what you are truly passionate about.

Year One

Start by developing the analytical and strategic thinking essential for a successful career in business. You'll delve into core subjects such as:

  • managerial economics
  • organisational behaviour
  • managerial finance.

These courses give you a strong grounding in how organisations operate across borders and industries.

Year Two: choose your path

Tailor your second year to match your career goals and interests. Expand your global network learning from diverse industries and cultures. Select one of three distinctive routes:

  1. CEMS MIM: join the prestigious CEMS Global Alliance. Spend a term abroad at a partner school and graduate with a double degree.
  2. MBA Exchange: with relevant work experience, apply for a term abroad at one of our 10 top-tier partner schools in the US or Asia, such as Yale, Kellogg, Fuqua, Guanghua, or Booth.
  3. LSE Pathway: stay at LSE and customise your experience with a wide range of electives. Specialise in areas like finance, strategy, or sustainable business.

LSE is ranked sixth in the world for social sciences and management. So, you’ll be studying in a globally renowned learning environment with world-leading academics.

Read more about the Global Master's in Management student experience on our student blog, Beyond theory: LSE’s Global Master’s in Management programme.

Entry requirements

  • First or upper second-class bachelor's degree or international equivalent in any discipline.
  • Prior formal study of quantitative subjects isn't required, but students must come prepared to engage with quantitative topics such as statistics, accounting and finance.
  • Work experience isn't required. Students with experience (from three months to more than five years) are welcome - please detail any relevant experience in your application.
  • GMAT or GRE is required for applicants without a UK undergraduate or graduate degree (see more information below under "Additional tests").
  • English language requirements - English language waivers may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Successful applicants will receive an offer for the two-year Global Master’s in Management. Switching to the one-year Master’s in Management isn't possible once you begin this programme at LSE. Therefore, please ensure you choose the programme you apply for carefully, as there won't be any opportunity to transfer.

Select your country from the dropdown list below to find out the entry requirements that apply to you.

Overseas

English language requirements

The English language requirement for this programme is Standard. Read more about our English language requirements.

Competition for places at LSE is strong. So, even if you meet the minimum entry requirements, this doesn't guarantee you an offer of a place.

However, please don’t feel deterred from applying – we want to hear from all suitably qualified students. Think carefully about how you can put together the strongest possible application to help you stand out.

Programme content

Curriculum overview

Year 1:

  • Develop a strong understanding of core business disciplines – such as finance, strategy, marketing and organisational behaviour – needed for a successful career in management.
  • Sharpen your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Go beyond learning how management works and begin to explore why it matters. Examine the deeper purpose and impact of business in society.
  • Management in Action: Engage directly with senior leaders from global organisations such as Accenture, AstraZeneca, Bain & Company, EY, Google and UNICEF. Through interactive sessions, reflect on leadership challenges and learn how to enhance your own effectiveness as a future manager.

Year 2:

  • Choose between one of three tracks to match your career goals. Spend a term abroad at a top business school on a CEMS MIM or MBA exchange, or stay at LSE and explore a huge range of electives, with options to specialise in your area of interest.
  • Business project: Apply your classroom learning to a real-world business challenge. Past projects have been sponsored by leading companies including: Google, Bayer AG, Siemens, Healthineers, Cartier, Kearney, European Space Agency, Hilti GB, Grow Movement, Richemont, Merlin Entertainments, Kellogg’s, EL Cami, Colgate-Palmolive and Kids Matter.
  • Dissertation: Develop your research skills and specialise in a topic of your choice if you choose the LSE pathway in your second year.

Year 1

Introductory course

Starting in early September, students undertake an introductory course (MG4A1). Here you'll meet your fellow GMiM community and take part in pre-sessional activities focusing on:

  • team building
  • kick-starting your career journey
  • personal impact
  • data analytics and maths for economics (pre-requisite learning)

Year 1: Foundation

This first year provides an in-depth training in the core foundations of general management, covering the same topics as a traditional MBA programme, but taking a more critical and rigorous approach to those topics.

You'll complete the Foundations of Management I course, considering challenges like designing positive and collaborative workplaces, structuring an organisation, and creating a competitive advantage.

The summer vacation offers time to undertake an internship (compulsory for the CEMS MIM pathway). We encourage students to undertake an internship to help apply their learning and gain practical experience.

Note: Students with previous knowledge in marketing and economics can apply for an exemption from Marketing Management and Managerial Economics. If you demonstrate the required knowledge, you may take an elective course with the course leader's approval.

MG4A1
Non-credit bearing

Introduction to Studying for GMiM

MG434
Half unit

Organisational Behaviour and Leadership

MG458
Half unit

Foundations of Management I: Organisations and Management Theory

MG431
Half unit

Managerial Economics

MG4E2
Half unit

Marketing Management

FM474
Half unit

Managerial Finance

AC493
Half unit

Financial and Management Accounting for Managerial Decision Making

MG488
Non-credit bearing

Management in Action

MY451
Half unit
Introduction to Quantitative Analysis
MY465
Half unit
Intermediate Quantitative Analysis
MY452
Half unit
Applied Regression Analysis

Select a course to the value of half a unit from our electives list

Browse your options

For the latest list of courses, please go to the relevant School Calendar page.

A few important points you’ll need to know:

We may need to change, suspend or withdraw a course or programme of study, or change the fees due to unforeseen circumstances. We’ll always notify you as early as possible and recommend alternatives where we can.

The School is not liable for changes to published information or for changing, suspending or withdrawing a course or programme of study, due to developments in teaching practice, regulatory requirements that require us to comply, lack of demand, financial unviability of a course, or due to circumstances beyond our control, such as the loss of a key member of staff or where a location or building becomes unavailable for use.

Places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific entry requirements so we cannot therefore guarantee you a place.

Changes to programmes and courses may be made after you’ve accepted your offer of a place – normally due to developments in the discipline or as a consequence of student feedback. We may also make changes to course content, teaching formats or assessment methods but these are made to improve the learning experience.

For full details about the availability or content of courses and programmes, please take a look at the School’s Calendar, or contact the relevant academic department.

Some major changes to programmes/courses are posted on our updated graduate course and programme information page.

Why study with us

Discover more about our students and department.

Meet the department

Our mission

Welcome to the Department of Management. Our mission is to inspire superior management practices by fostering a comprehensive understanding of individuals, teams, organisations, and markets, along with the psychological, social, political, and technological contexts that influence them.

By studying with us, you'll gain access to a world-leading centre for education and research, uniquely positioned within a world-class social science institution at the heart of a truly global city.

The environment

Join a vibrant intellectual community comprising of world-renowned faculty, astute students, dedicated and responsive professional services staff, and high achieving alumni. Through pioneering research and high-level teaching, you'll receive comprehensive, intensive, and rigorous methodological training to help you become an expert in your specialist fields.

The rich and culturally diverse learning environment at LSE’s Department of Management, won't only enrich your experience through developing a broad perspective and understanding, but also unlock an invaluable network of global peers.

Create a better world

We go beyond the boundaries of a traditional business school by integrating diverse disciplines such as economics, marketing, data, and analytics. Our comprehensive approach ensures that students gain a profound and multifaceted understanding of the business world, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to excel in a dynamic global environment.

Join us in our vision to create a better world, where a profound understanding of management drives positive change in both business and society.

Discover more about our programmes and research.

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Who's who

Dr Rebecca Campbell
Programme Director
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Dr Christine Côté
CEMS and MBA Exchange Academic Director
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Dr Jose P. Vasquez
Course leader
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Dr Emma Soane
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Dr Niranjan Janardhanan
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Nadia Millington
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Dr Xu Li
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Your application

Overview

Your application will be considered on its academic merits. An offer of a place may be conditional on attending additional courses and/or passing qualifying examinations at a suitable standard, in addition to your degree. There are more applications than places available at LSE and possession of the minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee an admission offer. We recommend that you apply as early as possible.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified prospective students. At LSE, we want to recruit students with the best academic merit, potential and motivation, irrespective of background.

We carefully consider each application, and all the information included on your application form, such as your:

  • academic achievement (including predicted and achieved grades)
  • statement of academic purpose (see further information below)

Write a short statement about why you want to do the programme. This might cover, for example, what you'll bring to the cohort and what are your strengths. There's no fixed word limit, but we expect your statement to be between 1,000 - 1,500 words.

  • two academic references
  • CV
  • GRE/GMAT

See further information on supporting documents.

You may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency. See our English language requirements.

Statement of academic purpose: specific requirements

Your statement should be a maximum of two pages long, and highlight why you want to do the programme. Make sure you address the following points:

  • details on your suitability for the programme
  • your motivations for choosing this programme in particular and what you hope to get out of it
  • any career highlights to date, in particular any leadership or international experience
  • future career objectives and how you think the programme will help you achieve them
  • what you think you can bring to the classroom learning environment that makes you stand out from other applicants.

Speak to an admissions specialist

If you have any queries which are not answered on the website or would like to chat with an admissions specialist, book a one-to-one Zoom chat. These occur on a weekly basis for prospective students and offer holders:

Contact us

For questions related to your application or the admissions process, check our admissions frequently asked questions page.

If you have any queries which aren't answered on the website, contact the Department of Management Programme and Admissions team at dom.msc.admissions@lse.ac.uk. Please note that we're only able to assist with enquiries relating to the Department of Management.

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Fees and funding

The table of fees shows the latest tuition fees for all programmes.

You're charged a fee for your programme. At LSE, your tuition fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It doesn't cover living costs or travel or fieldwork.

Home

£42,100

Home student fee (2026/27)

Students are charged for both first and second year of their studies. The second year fee is £41,900 (2027/28, provisional).

For this programme, the tuition fee is the same for home and overseas students.

Deposit

To secure a place on the programme offer holders will be required to pay a deposit of 10% of the tuition fee within six weeks of receiving their offer.

At LSE, your tuition fees, and eligibility for any financial support, will depend on whether you’re classified as a home or overseas student (known as your fee status). We assess your fee status using The Higher education (Fee Limit Condition) (England) Regulations 2017.

Further information about fee status classification.

Fee reduction

Students who have completed and passed an undergraduate degree at LSE and are beginning taught graduate study at the School are eligible for a 10 per cent tuition fee reduction.

Students who have completed and passed two or more Summer School courses are eligible for a five per cent reduction.

If you meet the eligibility criteria for both discounts, the higher 10 per cent discount rate will apply.

Find out more about the LSE alumni discount.

Scholarships and other funding

We recognise that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town/city or country and we provide generous scholarships to help both home and overseas students.

We offer some needs-based awards for this programme, including the Graduate Support Scheme. Competition for these awards and scholarships is strong. To apply for an award, you must have an offer of a place and submit a Graduate Financial Support application before the funding deadline.

The funding deadline for needs-based awards from LSE: 23 April 2026.

In addition to our needs-based awards, we offer scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for certain subjects.

You can’t apply for a Graduate Support Scheme or LSE scholarship once you’ve joined the School.

Please note: we do expect students who register for a programme to have sufficient funds for the duration.

Government tuition fee loans and external funding

The UK Government offers a postgraduate loan for eligible students studying for a first master’s programme. This is designed to help with fees and living costs. Some other governments and organisations also offer tuition fee loan schemes.

Find out more about tuition fee loans.

Further information

Learn more about fees and funding opportunities.

Learning and assessment

How you learn

The curriculum is designed to challenge your view of the world, and of management as a discipline.

You'll be asked to read the latest research to understand the underlying reasons why today’s business world exists as it does, and the practical implications for your future career as a manager.

You'll critically assess trends, conflicts and patterns in management and business practice, and form your own opinions to defend and debate with your classmates in seminars.

You'll learn how to develop and communicate well-reasoned arguments, and to tackle complex decisions and problems in the context of the real socioeconomic and geo-political architecture in which businesses operate across the globe.

Courses are taught in lecture and class or seminar format. Lectures introduce the core theoretical and technical concepts whilst their associated classes allow students to discuss and apply these concepts through exercises and in-depth study.

Seminars allow for the focused study of key concepts in a more informal style and often involve presentations by students on selected course materials. Many teachers adopt a variety of teaching methods to deliver their courses such as class exercises, team presentations, individual or group work, or case study discussions.

Given the high level of academic performance expected from students, a significant amount of independent study and preparation is required to get the most out of the programme.

Academic mentor: you’ll meet with your academic mentor regularly to discuss your work. Your mentor can provide advice and guidance on academic issues and, where appropriate, personal concerns.

Other academic support: at LSE, we offer lots of opportunities to extend your learning outside the classroom.

The Learning Lab is the place to discover and develop the skills you’ll need to reach your academic goals at LSE.

Through the Learning Lab, you can:

  • attend practical workshops and one-to-one sessions on essay writing, conducting research, and on managing your reading lists, workloads, and deadlines
  • develop your academic writing, reading, and critical-thinking skills to meet degree-level expectations
  • work in study groups to strengthen collaboration, cross-cultural communication, and teamwork skills in a supportive environment.

Disability and Mental Health Service: we want all LSE students to achieve their full potential. Students can access free, confidential advice through our Disability and Mental Health Service. This is the first point of contact for students.

Graduate destinations

Overview

Career development

By building a strong foundation in Year 1 and a chosen specialism in Year 2, the programme is designed to develop a deep understanding and a well-rounded portfolio of skills and knowledge that can support your career.

The Management in Action course is intended to provide opportunities to apply your learning and gain first-hand insight into the environments in which companies operate.

The programme also aims to develop practical and professional management skills, including communication and presentation, teamwork, cultural intelligence and client management.

Graduate destinations

Graduates from the Department of Management have gone on to successful careers in a range of industries and leading organisations worldwide.

Top business sectors where our graduates work include:

  • financial and professional services
  • accounting and auditing
  • consultancy information, digital technology and data
  • FMCG, manufacturing and retail.

Example organisations where our graduates work include:

  • Barclays
  • Deloitte
  • Bain & Company
  • KPMG
  • EY
  • Boston Consulting Group
  • McKinsey & Company
  • Accenture.

We're also proud of what the impact of studying on the Global Master's in Management brings to our graduates' careers, with the median average salary range across streams being £37,000 - £48,000.

Further information on graduate destinations for this programme.

* Data collected by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) and supplied to LSE as part of the 2018/19 - 2021/22 Graduate Outcomes Surveys.

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