Master's in Management

Ready to take your first step into management? Think Boldly. Lead fearlessly.

Our one-year programme has been designed to help you master the fundamentals of managing people and organisations while exploring the economic factors that influence global business. Our contemporary curriculum covers career skills in high demand by employers, including:

• business analysis
• marketing
• financial management
• people management
• leadership and strategy.

Taking an in-depth analytical approach, you’ll critically assess the latest trends and theories in management and examine the social, economic and political forces that impact organisations worldwide. Our core courses will help you develop your skills in business analysis, marketing, financial management, people management, leadership and strategy.

LSE is ranked sixth in the world for social sciences and management so you’ll be studying in a globally renowned learning environment. Equipped with a top-rated management degree, you’ll stand out from other graduates, with the adaptability and resilience to take on any challenge in a fast-moving business world. The LSE Master’s in Management was ranked 14th in the world by QS Business Master's Rankings in 2026.

You'll have an opportunity to be exposed to real-world business scenarios on two key projects:

1. The London Consulting Project where you will collaborate with a corporate partner.
2. International Immersion Week is a week-long field trip with a corporate partner (location TBC).

Career preparation is embedded into your learning journey and you'll have the opportunity to:

• boost your employability with our professional development course
• add an optional professional work experience pathway to your degree certificate
• access careers service support and LSE resources
• join the Department of Management global alumni network with over 20,000 members
• expand your network through 50+ events.

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

For further insight into the subject areas, we suggest looking at the following books:

• Statistics: Statistics: Anderson, D., Sweeney, D., Williams, T., Freeman, J., Shoesmith, E. (2009). Statistics for Business and Economics (2nd edition), Hampshire: Cengage Learning.
• Huff (1991). How to Lie with Statistics. Penguin.
• Quantitative Skills: Hammond, P. and Sydsaeter, K. (2002). Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis. Prentice Hall; and Jacques, I. (2010). Mathematics for Economics and Business. (7th edition), Pearson.
• Writing skills: Wallace, M. and Wray, A. (2011). Critical Reading and Writing for Undergraduates (2nd edition), London: Sage."

GRE/GMAT requirement

Prior undergraduate study of quantitative subjects isn't required, but applicants with a UK degree without a post-16 qualification in maths (eg, A level or IB higher level or equivalent) may like to submit a GMAT or GRE score as evidence of ability to engage with quantitative topics such as statistics, accounting and finance.

The GMAT or GRE is a requirement for applicants who do not have a UK undergraduate or graduate degree.

More information on GMAT/GRE

Introductory course (non-assessed)

Students are required to attend an introductory course - Introduction to Mathematics and Data Analysis for Managers - starting early September, before the beginning of the programme.

This course will provide the necessary basic pre-requisites to succeed on the programme and its core courses and will provide additional professional and personal development opportunities to set you on your chosen career path.

Compulsory core courses (four units)

You'll take courses to the value of four units during the Autumn and Winter Terms.

Optional elective courses (one unit)

In addition to the programme's core courses, you'll also have the chance to select up to two optional elective courses during the Winter term of the programme. This will allow you to tailor the programme to your own interests and career goals.

Elective courses are available in a range of topics relevant for managers today.

Examinations and assessment

In the Winter and Spring Terms, you'll sit examinations for the courses above.

The MSc in Management is a multidisciplinary programme. Students will be assessed in various ways to test their knowledge and skills. For detailed information about individual assessments please visit the course guides linked below.

Post-Spring Term

The programme will continue after the Spring Term with the final teaching block with MiM Capstone Course (including the study trip). Students should plan to be in attendance full time in London until the end of July, after which you'll work on your final project. This teaching is mandatory and no alternate options are available.

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.

Department of Management

Who's who

Professor Connson Locke

Programme Director

Department of Management

Dr Tan Gan

Course leader

Department of Management

Dr Cristina Scherrer

Course leader

Department of Finance

Professor Alnoor Bhimani

Course leader

Department of Accounting

Dr Heather Kappes

Course leader

Department of Management

Professor Noam Yuchtman

Course leader

Department of Management

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 always many more applications than places available at LSE and possession of the minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee that you'll be offered admission. We recommend applying 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 consider all the information included on your application form, such as your:

• academic achievement (including predicted and achieved grades)
• statement of academic purpose
• two academic references
• CV - indicate your level of maths on your CV and the grade achieved.
• GRE/GMAT - applicants without a post-16 qualification in maths (eg A-level or IB higher level or equivalent) may like to submit a GMAT or GRE score as evidence of ability to engage with quantitative topics such as statistics, accounting and finance.

See further information on supporting documents and check if you're exempt from taking the GRE/GMAT.

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

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, we run one-to-one Zoom chats on a weekly basis for prospective students and offer holders:

• Book a one-to-one session (prospective students)
• Book a one-to-one session (offer holders)

Contact us

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

If you have any queries which are not answered on the website, please contact the Programme and Admissions Team at dom.msc.admissions@lse.ac.uk.

Master’s in Management 2024/25 cohort statistics:

• 26 nationalities across five continents
• Average age of 22 years old
• 51 per cent women and 49 per cent men
• 61 per cent completed their undergraduate degree in the UK, 13 per cent in India, seven per cent in USA, five per cent in China, four per cent in Italy, four per cent in Turkey, two per cent in France, two per cent in Germany, one per cent in Singapore and one per cent in Taiwan
• 25 per cent of the cohort aspired to work in accountancy and financial management, banking and investment, business or consultancy.

Join a diverse, global cohort, hone your cross-cultural management skills and expand your international network.

The programme is designed for recent graduates at the start of their career. Most students have around three months' experience (for example, an internship) as a minimum. Work experience isn't a requirement and we welcome outstanding students with no prior work experience. Open to all academic backgrounds: from business graduates aiming to accelerate their career and to those transitioning from other fields.

Read more about the LSE student experience on our student blog, The Student Lens.

Applications for this programme are considered on a rolling basis. This means that applications will close once the programme is full.

There is no fixed deadline. However, if you’d like to be considered for any funding opportunities, you must submit your application (and all supporting documents) by the funding deadline. See the fees and funding section below for more details.

For this programme, all students pay the same tuition fees, regardless of their fee status.

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.

International field trip

This programme includes an international field trip. You should expect to cover the costs of travel in the UK to and from UK airports, visa costs, and food whilst you're on the trip. Otherwise, the flights, accommodation and internal travel at the location are covered by your student fees.

For this programme, all students pay the same tuition fees, regardless of their fee status.

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.

International field trip

This programme includes an international field trip. You should expect to cover the costs of travel in the UK to and from UK airports, visa costs, and food whilst you're on the trip. Otherwise, the flights, accommodation and internal travel at the location are covered by your student fees.

Half-unit courses can be assessed by two hour unseen examinations, coursework assignments, class participation or group/individual project work.

You can view indicative details of hours and assessment for all courses listed in the online Programme Regulations.

You will graduate equipped to navigate and lead through complex business challenges with confidence. Combining these capabilities with your real-world experience and the backing of a world-class management degree, you will stand out in the job market as a leader ready to make a difference. Whether you have existing training and experience in business and management or you wish to transition into management and leadership from another background, this programme will give you the platform to transform your career.

Graduate destinations

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

The top five sectors graduates have gone onto work in* include:

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

Examples of organisations that graduates work in* include:

• Deloitte
• Accenture
• Amazon
• Boston Consulting Group
• Goldman Sachs.

We're also proud of what the impact of studying on the Master's in Management brings to our graduates' careers, with the median salary 15 months after graduating* being £38,000.

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

Find out more about the graduate destinations for this programme and the HESA Graduate Outcomes survey.

Our Careers Alumni and Employer Relations (CAER) team support you in preparation for whichever path you choose to follow beyond LSE.

We work alongside you each step of the way; from researching different sectors and opportunities available, to identifying internships, jobs or further study, and then navigating the application and interview process.

You can take advantage of one-to-one careers appointments (that continue when you're a graduate), complemented by a wide range of events and engagements throughout the duration of your programme, including:

• industry-focused alumni panels
• alumni and employer networking evenings
• employer skills seminars
• business projects
• office visits
• mock assessment centres/interviews
• careers skills boot camps.

All Department of Management students have access to the services of our team in addition to the support of the central LSE Careers team, who support the wider university.