Program Overview
The Finance and Private Equity at London School of Economics and Political Science is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 10 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Finance and Private Equity programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 10 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 32,880 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 32,880 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Finance and Private Equity programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Corporate Finance
- Asset Markets
- Private Equity
- Forecasting Financial Time Series
- Fixed Income Securities and Credit Markets
- Topics in Portfolio Management
- Mergers, \xa0Buyouts and Corporate Restructurings
- Financial Engineering
- Risk Management in Financial Markets
- Corporate Investment and Financial Policy
- Corporate Finance Theory
- Applied Computational Finance
- International Finance
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum entry requirement: 2:1 degree in any discipline and good quantitative skills, at least to A level Mathematics (or the equivalent)
Documents Required:
- Application form
- Application assessment fee
- Two academic references\xc2\xa0
- Transcripts/mark sheets and proof of existing qualifications
- Personal statement
- CV
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test and Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 32,880 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 32,880 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 32,880 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 32,880 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact London School of Economics and Political Science directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About London School of Economics and Political Science
London School of Economics and Political Science
London, United Kingdom
The London School of Economics and Political Science, commonly known as the London School of Economics (LSE), is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 23 April 2026
- Start Date 23 April 2026
- Language English
- Duration 10 months
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