Economics and Management

Entry requirements

First class honours (1st) degree or equivalent in Economics.

GMAT or GRE is required from all applicants except those with (or expecting) a UK undergraduate or master's degree (GRE is preferred).

Months of entry

August

Course content

About the MSc programme

The MSc Economics and Management programme is a specialist multidisciplinary degree taught jointly by the Department of Management and the Department of Economics - one of the largest and most esteemed Economics departments in the world, renowned for its research and contributions to the development of the subject area.

The programme is aimed at students with a strong analytical and quantitative background, and offers an unparalleled experience to challenge your perspectives on the way firms and markets operate, and to develop lifelong skills as a talented and innovative manager and economist. Combining an exceptional level of analytical training in economics with the more applied scope of a management degree, this is a unique programme.

The curriculum aims to develop your intellectual understanding of business strategy management, econometrics, and markets in the global contexts in which they operate. This well-balanced training as a manager and economist will enable you to graduate with the ability to tackle complex decisions, deal with unknown changes in today’s rapidly changing world, and champion new ideas to drive innovation in firms and markets.

This programme will provide you with an exceptional foundation to progress either to PhD-level study or to employment opportunities in your chosen career path.

Department of Management and Department of Economics

The Department of Economics is one of the largest and most esteemed Economics departments in the world, renowned for its research and contributions to the development of the subject area.

The Department of Management ranks #3 in the world for social sciences and management (QS World University Rankings 2022).

Information for international students

LSE is an international community, with over 140 nationalities represented amongst its student body. We celebrate this diversity through everything we do.

If you are applying to LSE from outside of the UK then take a look at our Information for International students.

Fees and funding

Fees

Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme. Visit the website for more information about the fees.

Funding

The School recognises that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.

This programme is eligible for needs-based awards from LSE, including the Graduate Support Scheme, Master's Awards, and Anniversary Scholarships.

Selection for any funding opportunity is based on receipt of an application for a place – including all ancillary documents, before the funding deadline.

In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas.

Find out more about financial support.