Management and Strategy

Entry requirements

• Upper second-class honours degree (2:1) or equivalent in a social science, engineering or science discipline.
• Previous knowledge of economics is not needed. This programme is aimed at students with a quantitative background and some quantiatative training in elementary calculus and basic statistics.
• GMAT/GRE is required (unless you are a current student or alumni who is studying, or studied, Economics, Economic History, Management, Finance or Mathematics).
• No work experience is required, but students with work experience are welcomed.
• You may also have to provide evidence of your English proficiency, but you don't need to provide this at the time of your application to LSE.

Find out more about entry requirements on our website.

Months of entry

September

Course content

LSE's MSc Management and Strategy is a distinctive programme that trains the next top-tier managerial economists - equipping you with the tools to apply economic reasoning to complex business challenges.

You'll explore management through an economic lens, gaining both analytical depth and strategic insight to thrive in consulting, finance, and beyond.

Information for international students

LSE is an international community, home to students from over 140 countries. We celebrate this diversity through everything we do - in the classroom, through our events, and across our community.

Our 2024/25 MSc Management and Strategy cohort brought together 71 students from 14 countries. Learning alongside such a diverse, global group will help you develop cross-cultural management skills and build an international network that lasts well beyond graduate.

The Department of Management hosts a lively calendar of events to help you feel at home - from student balls and day trips to chill-out socials and sports sessions.

London is one of the most diverse cities in the world and home to over 127,000 international students, offering endless opportunities to connect and explore.

If you are applying to LSE from outside of the UK, visit our Information for International students page to learn more.

Fees and 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.