MSc Management, Strategy and Economic Analysis at London School of Economics and Political Science

An advanced one-year master’s programme designed to develop a rigorous analytical toolkit for understanding how organisations operate and compete. The MSc in Management, Strategy and Economic Analysis (MSEA) combines the analytical rigour of economics with the practical focus of management, equipping you with the tools to understand and respond to emerging global strategic challenges faced by organisations across the private, public and non-profit sectors. Taught by internationally recognised, research-active faculty whose work shapes contemporary thinking in management, economics and strategy, you’ll learn how economic forces shape organisational behaviour, markets and competition, and how data-driven insights can inform effective strategic decision-making.

Department: Department of Management  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

four compulsory core courses, covering firms and markets, management in the global economy, and metrics for management; up to three elective courses in areas such as management, behavioural strategy, finance and a range of other topics from leading academic departments across LSE, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests and career goals; case-based learning, helping you to develop the skills to analyse complex challenges and propose effective solutions; alumni networking, offering insights into potential career paths; participation in research and business roundtables with world leading academics and industry experts; a dissertation during Spring Term, giving you the opportunity to explore a topic of your choice in depth. Compulsory and core courses include Research and Business Roundtables, Firms and Markets, Strategic Competitive Analysis, Managing in the Global Economy, Metrics for Management, Dissertation: MSc Management, Strategy and Economic Analysis.

Career pathways

The programme combines management, strategy and economic analysis, providing opportunities to explore contemporary organisational and market challenges through quantitative and evidence-based approaches. Alongside academic study, you'll develop experience working with data, analysing complex problems and presenting evidence-based arguments.

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