Overview
Introduction
Ready to take your first step into management? This one-year programme offers the perfect preparation.
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.
You’ll gain hands-on experience through a business project and an international study trip (recent examples include Berlin and Essen) – developing practical management and analytical skills for your future career.
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.
Alumni destinations include careers in consulting, communications and marketing, finance, and start-ups. Companies whom our alumni now work for include Accenture, Amazon, Bloomberg, and Google.
Read more about the LSE student experience on our student blog, The Student Lens.
Preliminary readings
- 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."