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.

Academic rigour

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.

A world-leading programme

LSE is ranked fifth in the world for social sciences and management (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026) 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.

Practical application

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

1. International Immersion Week - a study trip with a corporate partner (location and company to be confirmed)
2. London Consulting Project - where you'll collaborate with a corporate partner.
3. Optional Work Placement Pathway – from 2026/27, you'll have the option to gain real-world experience through a summer internship during the final stage of your programme. If secured, this will be recognised on your transcript as MSc Management (Work Placement Pathway), at no additional tuition fee and without extending the standard duration of your programme.

Career preparation

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

• boost your employability with our professional development course
• 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. You can also download our interactive brochure to explore alumni perspectives on the programme and see the career destinations of our graduates.

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

July 2026 - Introductory preparation module (non-assessed)

Available from July 2026 this online, self-paced module will help you feel confident and prepared to start your studies. You'll consolidate your skills in core mathematics, statistics, accounting and finance.

September 2026 - Introductory course (non-assessed)

Starting in early September, before the beginning of the Autumn term, students are required to attend an introductory course: Introduction to Mathematics and Data Analysis for Managers. This course will provide the necessary pre-requisites to succeed in the programme and its core courses, plus additional professional and personal development opportunities to set you on your chosen career path.

2026/27 - Professional development course (non-assessed)

New for 2026/27 - Career preparation is embedded into your learning with the brand-new course, Unlock Your Potential: Essential Career Skills for Success.

September 2026 to April 2027 - Compulsory core courses (four units)

Across the Autumn and Winter Terms, you'll take courses to the value of four units. Our core courses will develop your intellectual and practical skills in the core pillars of management.

During Winter Term, you'll start your capstone course where you'll be taken to an international location to visit companies. Following this you'll work with peers on live business projects.

January 2027 to April 2027 - Optional elective courses (one unit)

In the Winter Term, you'll have the opportunity to tailor your learning to your own interests and careers goals by choosing up to two electives (equivalent to one unit). You'll choose from more than 25 elective courses available in a range of topics relevant to your career goals. Topics include:

• finance
• brand strategy
• social business
• public sector leadership.

June 2027 to August 2027 – Optional Work Placement Pathway

At the end of your programme, you’ll have the option to complete an integrated work placement. You choose which companies to apply to, supported by one-to-one guidance from the department’s Careers, Alumni and Employer Relations team. If you complete the placement, it'll form part of your programme without extending its standard duration, and can help you develop skills and experience to support your next career steps.

Examinations and assessment

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

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

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

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.

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 study trip

This programme includes an international study 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 study trip

This programme includes an international study 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 for your optional work placement pathway, 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.