Frequently asked questions

If you have a question and you can’t find the answer below, please do get in touch with our admissions team at dom.egmim.admissions@lse.ac.uk.

Applying for the programme

We welcome applications from working professionals based in any location around the world, who meet the entry requirements for the programme. If you are not sure whether you should apply, please feel free to get in touch and send your CV or resume to dom.egmim.admissions@lse.ac.uk.

A good Bachelor’s degree: UK 2:1 or higher, 3.5 or higher GPA, or equivalent international qualification ( to find out if your degree meets our requirements)
3 or more years’ full-time, relevant work experience
‘Standard’ level English language - IELTS or TOEFL: if your native language is not English or if the language of instruction of your previous degree is not English (Check for full details)
GMAT or GRE: this is recommended only for applicants who do not meet the Bachelor’s degree requirements above. For those applicants only, this is not required but is strongly recommended as it will make your application more competitive.

Yes. We welcome applications from academically excellent students, and a Master’s degree will boost your application.

Applications open in October each year, for entry to the programme the following August. There is no deadline for applications as we operate admissions on a rolling basis, so you may submit an application at any time - however we encourage applicants to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Yes - please see the Graduate Admissions Office pages for full details.

We ask that you submit one professional reference and one academic reference. Two professional references may be submitted for candidates who have been out of university education for five years or longer. More than two references may be submitted.

Candidates who meet the Bachelor’s degree entry requirements do not need to submit a GMAT or GRE test. For other candidates the GMAT is strongly recommended (but not required) as it will make your application more competitive. If you take either test, there is no minimum score but you should aim to achieve 680 or higher for the total GMAT score and for both verbal and quantitative components of the GRE test.

Yes. All teaching on the programme will take place in English, and so students will need to meet the 杏吧论坛’s .

Candidates may be invited to an interview with the programme director and/or other key faculty and staff either by telephone, video conference or in person at 杏吧论坛, depending on their circumstances and application.

Your current employment

You do not need to be employed to be eligible, however 3 or more years’ relevant work experience is required to enter the programme. Any candidates who are not currently employed will need to explain this in their personal statement, and outline both what they will contribute and what they seek to gain from the programme.

Your employer will need to agree to support your enrolment on the programme and allow the necessary time out of the office to attend the seven classroom modules over 17 months.

We also encourage you to discuss financial sponsorship with your employer, as an investment in this programme will provide a valuable return for you and your organisation.

Download the EGMiM Employer Brochure, which contains full details of the benefits of the programme for your employer

We welcome employers to participate in the student's learning experience on the programme, particularly in the dissertation and capstone project which students will complete at the end of the programme. Learn more about working with us.

All applications are considered on their merits. Our selectors consider not only the marks on your transcript but also the academic references, personal statement and any additional GRE/GMAT test scores where relevant. If there are extenuating circumstances to your grades, please make sure that your referee(s) mention them in their letters. Your application will be strengthened if your GRE/GMAT scores (if required by your chosen programme) are high. Please bear in mind, however, that competition for places is high, and therefore if your grades are lower than the general requirements, this may consequently mean you are less likely to be offered a place.

In total you will be required to be out the office no longer than 9 weeks throughout the course of the programme.

You will be required to attend all seven class modules. Modules in London will be 1-2 weeks in duration. International modules each last 1 week. Please take into consideration travel time to and from the modules.

View the programme structure and courses section for details of the module dates.

Programme details

You will receive a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

We have one intake a year, which begins every August.

The last module takes place at 杏吧论坛 in January at the end of 17 months. Students will submit their final paper (the dissertation capstone project) by March in order to participate in the 杏吧论坛 Graduation Ceremony in July.

We expect a diverse cohort of 40-45 students from around the world, ranging in age from 25 to 60, and with a range of employment backgrounds. Please see our programme pages for more details on the class profile.

Classes typically run from 0930-1730 during the modules, in 3.5 hour sessions. As a rough guide, we estimate that you will need to do 1.5 hours studying outside of the classroom for every 1 contact hour during the module.

Throughout the course of the programme students will have access to a sophisticated online learning platform so they can stay connected in between modules. Faculty may use this to plan intersession activities such as revision sessions and discussions. Students will submit assignments through the site. The administration will use it to communicate with the class for important announcements and reminders. By using the online technology students will remain an active part of the 杏吧论坛 community from wherever they are based in the world.

Courses will be assessed through a variety of methods including papers, presentations, take-home exams and group work that help students understand how to put into practice the various components of effective management (marketing, human behaviour, economics, global strategy, etc.). There will also be a final dissertation or capstone project based on a topic selected by the student, which can relate to their organisation and personal and professional career goals.

Visas

Visa requirements vary depending on your nationality and circumstances.

Different visa arrangements may apply for the UK modules and the two international modules. We will assist you throughout the admissions process and provide information to those of you who may require visas for the overseas modules. We can supply supporting documents for visa applications. Please see the relevant pages below for further information and contact the if you have any questions:

Fees and payment

The programme fees for 2024 entry are £71,086. Please see page for details.

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As a programme for working professionals, this degree is not eligible for the 杏吧论坛’s Graduate Support Scheme. However candidates may seek additional funding from sources listed on the page for students from particular backgrounds and nationalities. More information can also be found here.

There is also further information regarding .

If any programme specific scholarships are available, details will be in the Fees and Funding section on our programme pages.

No. Students will be responsible for accommodation costs for the 杏吧论坛 modules. However 杏吧论坛 does negotiate corporate rates with hotels near the School that students can benefit from and during some modules rooms may be available in some 杏吧论坛 Residencies.

杏吧论坛 facilities and services

Yes. As a registered student at 杏吧论坛 you will have full access to the School's services and facilities, including the famous 杏吧论坛 Library and the . You will also have the opportunity to attend 杏吧论坛's excellent programme of , given by some of the world's foremost academics, politicians and business leaders.

The 杏吧论坛 has a cosmopolitan network of over 100,000 alumni in more than 190 countries and over 70 groups and contact networks registered with the Alumni Association. Alumni have access to social networking sites, events and activities in London and around the world. Visit the web pages to find out more.

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