BSc Business and Management (study online)
Understand how organisations work, respond to change and make effective decisions in a global business environment. The online BSc Business and Management degree combines management theory, quantitative analysis and LSE’s distinctive social science perspective.
Explore strategy, marketing, finance, operations and organisational behaviour while developing the analytical and problem-solving skills to approach real-world management challenges.
Key information
- Qualification: Undergraduate Degree (BSc)
- Duration: 2 - 6 years (Graduate Entry) | 3 - 6 years (Standard Entry)
- Type of study: Online
- Intakes: February, May, August & November
- Awarding body: University of London
- Academic direction: The London School of Economics and Political Science
Why choose LSE Global Programmes?
- Access a world-class education – wherever you are
Ranked #1 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2027) and #5 globally for social sciences and management (QS World University Rankings 2026), LSE is a world-leading university, specialising in social sciences. - Study online on your terms
Complete your undergraduate degree flexibly over 2 to 6 years, allowing you to balance your learning with work and other personal commitments, all without the added expense of relocating. - Earn a globally respected qualification
Your degree is awarded by the University of London (UoL), recognised internationally by employers and graduate schools. Many graduates progress to master’s study at LSE and other leading institutions. - Gain skills for real-world impact
Build analytical thinking, global perspectives, and problem-solving skills to tackle complex challenges across sectors and borders. Join a global alumni community driving change worldwide.
Start your journey with LSE Global Programmes – wherever you are
Interested in learning more or starting an application? Complete the form below and a member of the team will provide further information about studying this course online.
Why study Business and Management?
Organisations operate within rapidly changing economic, technological, political and social environments. This degree helps you understand both how organisations work internally and how they respond to the wider forces shaping business.
- Understand organisations and management
Explore how organisations are structured, governed and managed, and how people, processes and organisational cultures influence performance. - Develop analytical and quantitative skills
Build knowledge in economics, statistics, accounting and data analysis to support evidence-based management decisions. - Think strategically about business challenges
Apply management theories and frameworks to areas such as strategy, marketing, finance, operations and human resources.
The programme examines three connected areas: organisations, the external environment and management, helping you analyse business issues from a range of social science perspectives.
Academic direction from LSE
LSE Global Programmes are all UoL qualifications. LSE is a federation member of UoL and provides academic direction for the Global Programmes portfolio. This means that LSE is responsible for:
- Planning the structure and content of each programme
- Developing and writing the study materials
- Setting assessments and marking
- Determining the academic regulations
Your final degree will be from UoL and will identify LSE as having developed the syllabus and curriculum and provided assessment.
Meet the Programme Director
Dr Nilesh Dattani is an Associate Professor (Education) of Management at LSE and Programme Director for Management within LSE Global Programmes. His expertise includes international business strategy, global capitalism, deglobalisation, public sector management and regional economic integration.
Nilesh has extensive experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in the UK and internationally, as well as delivering executive education and teaching across a range of management and strategy topics.
Programme structure
The BSc Business and Management degree is available through the Standard Route or Graduate Entry Route.
| Route | Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Route | 12 full courses | 360 credits |
| Graduate Entry Route | 9 full courses | 270 credits |
Students are advised to study around three full courses, or 90 credits, per academic year. The maximum registration period is six years, although students are encouraged to complete the programme within three to four years.
Students aiming to finish in three years should plan to take four full courses or equivalent each year.
The curriculum combines management, economics and quantitative methods, developing the analytical skills needed to understand organisations, evaluate business challenges and make informed management decisions.
The table below shows a suggested sample course sequence for students taking the programme through the Standard Entry Route over three years.
| Year One | Year Two | Year Three |
|---|---|---|
| MN1178 Business and Management in a Global Context | MN2177 Core Management Concepts | MN3212 Strategy |
| ST104A Statistics 1* | MN2196 Data Analysis for Management Decision-Making | Open Choice (any level)** |
| MT105A Mathematics 1* | Choose two: MN3197 Operations Management; MN3211 Human Resource Management; MN3141 Marketing Management; IS2184 Information Systems Management; FN2191 Principles of Corporate Finance | Choose two: MN3197 Operations Management; MN3211 Human Resource Management; MN3141 Marketing Management; IS2184 Information Systems Management; FN2191 Principles of Corporate Finance |
| AC1025 Principles of Accounting | ||
| EC1002 Introduction to Economics |
For more detailed information about individual courses, including course content and assessment, please visit the Course Information Sheets.
* Half course
** Open choice courses: Choose one 100-, 200- or 300-level course, or two half courses, from the Programme Specification, or two LSE Summer School courses.
You will study through a combination of flexible online learning, live interactive classes and academic support.
- Your digital campus
Access study materials, reading lists and peer discussion areas through the Virtual Learning Environment, as well as e-books and journal articles through the Online Library. - Live interactive classes
Join live online sessions to collaborate with class teachers and peers, evaluate ideas and solve problems together. - Comprehensive support
Receive academic guidance from class teachers, progression advice from a Student Success Advisor and tailored employability support through the Careers Service.
Programme specification
View the BSc Business and Management Programme Specification for full details on programme structure, learning outcomes, assessment and regulations.
Course outcomes
By the end of the BSc Business and Management degree, you will have developed analytical, quantitative and management skills for understanding organisations and addressing complex business challenges.
You will be able to:
- analyse business and management issues from different social science perspectives
- develop logical arguments about management issues
- critically evaluate management ideas and evidence
- apply management theories and models to practical situations
- use data analysis and quantitative methods to support decision-making
- understand organisational structures, processes and management practices
- evaluate how economic, technological, political and social factors affect organisations
- communicate and assess different viewpoints effectively
Entry requirements
For access to the BSc Business and Management degree, you will usually meet the following criteria:
- Age 17+ by 30 November in the year of registration.
- Satisfy our General entrance requirements (see below).
- Demonstrate competence in mathematics at least equivalent to UK GCSE/GCE O-level at Grade C or equivalent.
We accept qualifications from around the world. To check your country equivalent, please contact our enrolment advisors.
If you do not already hold the relevant mathematics qualification, you may wish to consider completing LSE Maths Essentials. A mark of 50 per cent or above will fulfil the mathematics requirement for this programme.
If you already hold qualifications with similar learning outcomes to our degree modules, you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Your entry requirements may vary depending on your age and previous qualifications:
- Age 20 or younger: you will usually need qualifications equivalent to three UK GCE A-levels at grades EED or above, or one year of university-level study.
- Age 21–26: you may qualify through Reduced/Mature Entry with one UK GCE A-level at Grade C or above, or an acceptable equivalent. Relevant work experience may also be considered.
- Age 27 or older: you may qualify through Reduced/Mature Entry with one UK GCE A-level at Grade E or above, or an acceptable equivalent. Relevant work experience may also be considered.
We accept qualifications from around the world. To check your country equivalent, please contact our enrolment advisors.
You need to demonstrate a good level of English to be admitted to our programmes. We accept a range of evidence, including proficiency test scores. If you don’t have evidence but believe you can meet the standard, we may consider your case. View English language requirements.
You may apply for Graduate Entry if you hold an acceptable undergraduate or postgraduate award. The awarding programme must be full time, at least one year in duration and considered at least comparable in level to a UK undergraduate degree. We will consider other undergraduate, postgraduate, professional membership and professional qualifications on an individual basis. You must also satisfy English language and mathematics requirements for your chosen degree.
We set minimum basic computer requirements because your study resources are accessed via the Student Portal and it is vital that you can access this regularly. For this degree, you will also need to be able to view video material and a media player (such as VLC) to play video files.
Tuition fees
The following fees apply to the August 2026, November 2026, February 2027 and May 2027 registration windows.
| UK residents* | Non-UK residents | |
|---|---|---|
| Half module/course fee (10 weeks) | £740 | £1,100 |
| Full module/course fee (20 weeks) | £1,470 | £2,190 |
| Indicative total programme fee | £17,640 | £26,280 |
The indicative total programme fee is based on completing 12 full modules/courses in the minimum study period without resits. Fees may be subject to an annual increase of up to 5%.
*UK residents include those eligible for UK Tuition Fee Loans from Student Finance England on the same basis as UK nationals.
How to apply
Applications to our online degree programmes are made online, through the University of London's application portal. Applications are specific per programme, and separated into standard and graduate entry.
View application linksYou can view the application deadlines for upcoming intakes in the table below.
| Intake | Application deadline |
|---|---|
| 9 November 2026 | 2 October 2026 |
| 1 February 2027 | 1 January 2027 |
| 24 May 2027 | 23 April 2027 |
If you have any questions about the application process, you can contact our team via email at online.degrees@lse.ac.uk.
Careers
The BSc Business and Management degree develops management, analytical and quantitative skills that can be applied across a wide range of organisations and sectors. Graduates may go on to careers and further study in areas including:
- Business
- Banking
- General Management
- Accountancy
- Management Consulting
- Marketing
The programme can also provide a foundation for postgraduate study in business, management or related fields.
Dedicated career support
- Careers service: Access tailored employability support, online resources, expert-led webinars and employer and alumni events whether you are starting, developing or changing your career.
- Global alumni network: Automatically join a lifelong community of more than one million University of London graduates across 180+ countries.