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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,008 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Political Economy of Late Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Operations and Managerial Economics
- Business Fundamentals
- Principles of Marketing
- Marketing Analytics I: Consumer analysis Fundamentals
- Marketing Action Learning Project
- Marketing Analytics II: Analytics for Managing Innovations, Products and Brands
- New Media Marketing: Managing Online and Social Media
- Strategy and Innovation in a Global Context
- Business in the Global Environment
- Leadership in Practice
- Business Analysis
- Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship II
- Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship I
- Understanding Social Problems for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Social Innovation Design
- Dissertation: Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Contemporary Topics in Organizational Behaviour
- Micro Organisational Behaviour in Organisations (\x91M-OB\x92)
- Corporate Social Responsibility and International Labour Standards
- Reward Systems: Key Models and Practices
- Globalisation and Human Resource Management
- 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
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
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