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Tuition GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,008 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline 23 April 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Political Economy of Late Development at London School of Economics and Political Science is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 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 Political Economy of Late Development 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,008 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, China

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Political Economy of Late Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Operations and Managerial Economics
  2. Business Fundamentals
  3. Principles of Marketing
  4. Marketing Analytics I: Consumer analysis Fundamentals
  5. Marketing Action Learning Project
  6. Marketing Analytics II: Analytics for Managing Innovations, Products and Brands
  7. New Media Marketing: Managing Online and Social Media
  8. Strategy and Innovation in a Global Context
  9. Business in the Global Environment
  10. Leadership in Practice
  11. Business Analysis
  12. Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship II
  13. Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship I
  14. Understanding Social Problems for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  15. Social Innovation Design
  16. Dissertation: Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  17. Contemporary Topics in Organizational Behaviour
  18. Micro Organisational Behaviour in Organisations (\x91M-OB\x92)
  19. Corporate Social Responsibility and International Labour Standards
  20. Reward Systems: Key Models and Practices
  21. Globalisation and Human Resource Management
  22. Information Systems and Organisations

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Minimum entry requirement: 2:1 in social science or humanities

English language requirements

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 627 in the paper test or 107 in the internet based test
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 7.0

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,008 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,008 (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

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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 2017-09-21
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months