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

Program Overview

The Development Management 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 Development Management 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 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, China

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Development Management 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. Development Management
  2. Accounting in the Global Economy
  3. Poverty
  4. Population and Development: An Analytical Approach
  5. Environmental Problems and Development Interventions
  6. Global Environmental Governance
  7. African Development
  8. Complex Emergencies
  9. Global Health and Development
  10. Global Political Economy of Development
  11. International Institutions and Late Development
  12. Managing Humanitarianism
  13. Global Civil Society
  14. China in Developmental Perspectives
  15. The Informal Economy and Development
  16. Human Security
  17. African Political Economy
  18. Key Issues in Development Studies
  19. Technical Change, Paradigm Shifts and Global Development
  20. Money in an Unequal World
  21. Information Communication Technologies and Socio-economic Development
  22. Economic Development Policy I: Applied Policy Analysis for Macroeconomic Development

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Minimum entry requirement: Good 2:1 in social science, or a degree in another field with relevant work experience

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

Tuition fees: GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,112 (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
  • Start Date 2017-09-21
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months