Executive Global Master's in Management

This programme reimagines the traditional MBA curriculum to better reflect real-world complexities, where issues aren't confined to separate academic subjects. You'll cover the fundamentals of business management and leadership, but our unique teaching style will also challenge your perceptions of people, teams, organisations, and the broader business landscape.

Instead of a traditional practice-focused approach, delve into the root causes of business challenges and examine the global context in which organisations operate. This hones your intellectual decision-making abilities and cultivates your talent as an innovative and adaptable global leader.

Join us to experience a fresh perspective on business education that will equip you to tackle the intricate and interconnected challenges of today’s global market.

Gain the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and outstanding global connections you’ll need to elevate your career as a business leader in an ever changing world.

Delivered in short, intensive teaching modules, the programme is taught in London and two international destinations – giving you exposure to contrasting business cultures. The modular format means you can fit your studies around your work, family and other commitments. This requires only nine weeks away from the office.

Each module is designed to be immediately applicable, enabling you to implement new insights and innovations in your workplace from day one. You can live and work anywhere in the world while participating in the programme, joining a diverse and global cohort each year. LSE is ranked sixth in the world for social sciences and management and our department is home to many world-renowned academics and researchers. So, you’ll be learning from the best. You’ll study alongside students from many different cultures and backgrounds, enriching your learning experience further. You’ll also build a global network of peers that will be invaluable in your future career.

Our graduates go on to achieve outstanding career success in management and leadership roles globally. Alumni have achieved success in consulting, technology, finance, investment banking, retail, music and creative industries, pharmaceuticals, energy, e-commerce, law, construction, and NGO/third sector organisations.

Specific course readings are shared once you have an offer, but if you're interested in general background reading for the programme, you may wish to read:

• D Kahneman Thinking, Fast and Slow (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2011)
• D Acemoglu and J Robinson Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty (Crown Business, 2012)
• M Wallace and A Wray Critical Reading and Writing for Postgraduates (Sage, 2006)
• T Buzan The Mind Map Book (Penguin, 1993)

The GMAT or GRE is recommended only for applicants who don't meet the Bachelor’s degree requirements above. For those applicants only, this isn't required but is strongly recommended as it'll make your application more competitive.

Foundations of Management, Strategy and Financial Control

A uniquely integrated course which provides an overview of the development of key management disciplines and their relationship to questions of financial control. The course sets out a framework for understanding the development of modern business that is rooted in the disciplines of economics, psychology and sociology, to place management issues and practices in their historical and organisational context. Sessions will combine lectures and case studies to provide students the opportunity to apply concepts relating to these topics, whilst also considering themes such as sustainability and social impact.

Managerial Economics

This course aims to equip you with a range of tools to analyse the behaviour of firms and consumers in markets. It'll introduce you to basic microeconomic concepts and show how a deeper understanding of how markets work can lead to making better business decisions. You'll also learn how to use these tools in practice, through case-based class discussion and assessed work, enabling you to instantly apply your learning back in the workplace.

Organisational Behaviour and Leadership

Understanding individuals, teams and organisation is fundamental in any management role. This course discusses psychological theories and considers there meaning for managers. It brings together theory and practice by using conversations, group exercises, presentations, and course work to apply the course material to business problems and embed learning. By the end of the course, you should be able to critically evaluate some of the main theories of organisational behaviour and apply those theories to issues in your organisation. In addition, we reflect upon leadership style and skills. Drawing on relevant theories, we examine your personal leadership style and its implications for working with others. Discuss the leadership skills that are critical to effectiveness, how themes such as Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and sustainability can be incorporated into this and consider how to apply these skills to build positive organisational environments. You will be asked to complete two in-depth evaluations to prepare for these sessions. Profiles will be used to guide your leadership development. An optional one-to-one meeting to discuss your leadership is included in the schedule.

Financial Management

The aim of the course is to provide a comprehensive overview of firms' financial decision making. The course is designed to provide an applied and practical approach to finance, enabling the students to address topical issues that modern corporations face. In particular, the course builds on concepts in business strategy, valuation techniques, and capital structure theories, and applies those tools in a systematic and rigorous way to real-life financial management problems. Topics such as mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings will also be covered.

Marketing Strategy

Marketing is ultimately about understanding and shaping behaviour and this course aims to provide a rigorous examination of the key analytical frameworks, technical tools, and concepts that are essential to building an effective marketing strategy. We will cover the main theories and concepts in marketing management and how to apply these in a practical setting, including looking at how machine learning techniques are changing how information on consumer preferences, their decision-making journeys, and their purchase behaviours is gathered and analysed. A key aim of the course is to develop an analytical toolkit that is applicable to a wide range of industries and functions.

Strategy, Organisation and Innovation

This course investigates central questions in strategic management, including the drivers of differences in profitability across (for-profit) firms and the frameworks with which to analyse them, Power Nodes and scenario planning to address the complexities of strategy and competition, and the challenges of implementing a new corporate strategy.

International Business Strategy and Emerging Markets

This is a course in international business and strategy. Multinational firms have been an increasingly significant aspect of the corporate environment in developed countries since the 1960s and are responsible for a high proportion of global output, exports and investment, as well as the bulk of foreign direct investment. In the past few decades their activities have been increasingly focused to developing economies, including China and India, and transition economies such as Brazil, Vietnam and South Africa. This course will analyse the emergence of firms which operate on a global scale and their current and likely future interactions with emerging markets. It will include the recent development of large-scale global business players from the emerging economies. It will also focus on how the institutional characteristics of emerging markets affect the choices and behaviour of multinational firms, both now and going forward. Teaching methods will combine lectures with in-depth case analysis, company visits and corporate speakers. Half of the course will take place during one of two overseas modules within a dynamic emerging market and further explore the way technology, entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship are evolving within this market.

Dissertation/Capstone Project

This course is a student-led independent study project where students can choose to engage in an academic dissertation or a capstone project. Both options require the student to produce a 6,000-word report that demonstrates familiarity with relevant literature and analyses original data collected by the student. The dissertation is grounded in academic concepts whereas the capstone project presents a new business idea. Through this project, students demonstrate skills in critical thinking and writing, conducting original research, and drawing conclusions from that research. It provides students with the opportunity to choose any topic in which they would like to develop their expertise and can focus on an area that is of particular interest to them and their future career objectives, or that would benefit their current organisation. Examples of previous topics have included the barriers to developing local talent in top leadership jobs, the private equity industry in Azerbaijan, women and leadership in the UAE, public sector employee motivation, creativity and commitment in sales organisations.

In today’s globalised world, successful managers and leaders are those who can navigate and adapt to diverse international business cultures and institutional structures. Our programme examines management and leadership through a global lens, offering practical learning experiences through three locations - London and two further international destinations. We address current international business issues and provide deep insights into global diversity in management practices.

London, UK

Five modules will take place at LSE’s cosmopolitan campus in the heart of London, where you'll join the School’s prestigious tradition of academic debate and our thriving student community. There is always a huge range of activities and events to choose from while you are here, including our high profile public lecture and events series, as well as a taste of London as a global centre for culture, entertainment, history, industry and government.

You'll have full access to LSE’s facilities including the famous LSE Library, and opportunities to broaden your professional and personal network with other LSE Executive Master’s students.

International modules

Two modules take place in overseas locations; previous trips have included Bangalore (India), Beijing (China), Istanbul (Turkey), Singapore and Cape Town (South Africa). Locations are selected based on the academic content of several of our core courses. The trips are designed to complement each other to give a wide-ranging view of global business.

First destination trip

The first trip focuses on an experiential reflection of the learning gained during the first year of the programme. In addition to understanding the business context in our destination country we'll visit local and international companies with a view to reflecting on the key themes covered during the first-year courses in managerial economics, organisational behaviour and leadership, the foundations of management, financial management and marketing strategy.

Second destination trip

The second trip focuses on our international business strategy and emerging markets course and is aimed at reflecting the learning on the internationalisation strategies of multinational firms investing in emerging markets. This includes gaining an understanding of how multinational firms select their markets to enter, how they chose to enter those markets (eg, through acquisitions, joint ventures, greenfield investments or exports) as well as the opportunities and challenges they face upon entry (eg, growing middle class population, competitive labour costs yet weak institutional environment in the host country, poor infrastructure, cultural or regulatory differences from their home countries and strong local competition). The module will also seek to understand the phenomenon of global firms emanating from these emerging market countries.

During each international module, students will:

• experience classroom learning combined with company visits
• be immersed in the local business culture, with visits to local and multinational companies, hearing from an eclectic mix of individuals and organisations in diverse sectors of the economy, to get a real understanding of the opportunities, challenges and issues faced in doing business in varying markets
• attend talks from prominent international industry experts
• hear from speakers from resident universities to gain insight into the local landscape
• enjoy exclusive networking opportunities with LSE’s local alumni chapters, broadening your connections and networks.

Join us to develop a truly global mindset and enhance your ability to lead and manage across borders.

Please note: the locations of the two international modules are subject to change as we're constantly adapting and improving the programme in response to student feedback and global business trends and are subject to external global developments outside our control.

Our mission

Welcome to the Department of Management. Our mission is to inspire superior management practices by fostering a comprehensive understanding of individuals, teams, organisations, and markets, along with the psychological, social, political, and technological contexts that influence them.

By studying with us, you'll gain access to a world-leading centre for education and research, uniquely positioned within a world-class social science institution at the heart of a truly global city.

The environment

Join a vibrant intellectual community comprising world-renowned faculty, astute students, dedicated and responsive professional services staff, and high achieving alumni. Through pioneering research and high-level teaching, you'll receive comprehensive, intensive, and rigorous methodological training to help you become an expert in your specialist fields.

The rich and culturally diverse learning environment at LSE’s Department of Management, will not only enrich your experience through developing a broad perspective and understanding, but also unlock an invaluable network of global peers.

Create a better world

We go beyond the boundaries of a traditional business school by integrating diverse disciplines such as economics, marketing, data, and analytics. Our comprehensive approach ensures that students gain a profound and multifaceted understanding of the business world, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to excel in a dynamic global environment.

Join us in our vision to create a better world, where a profound understanding of management drives positive change in both business and society.

Discover more about our programmes and research.

Department of Management

Who's who

Ricardo Alonso

Professor of Management

Yally Avrahampour

Associate Professor (Education) of Management

Christine Côté

Programme Director and Associate Professor (Education) of International Business

Amil Dasgupta

Professor of Finance

Connson Locke

Professor (Education) of Management

Emma Soane

Associate Professor of Management

Lourdes Sosa

Associate Professor of Management

Rebecca Campbell

Associate Professor (Education) of Management

In addition to meeting our minimum entry requirements you'll also need to submit the following with your application:

References

Two references are required: one academic and one professional, or two professional references if you've been out of university for more than five years.

Personal statement

Detail your interest and suitability for the programme, key career achievements, future career goals, what you hope to gain from the programme, and what you will contribute to the classroom.

CV

A current CV outlining your professional experience.

Employer support

Ensure your current employer supports your attendance at all classroom teaching modules.

See further information on supporting documents

Please note that programme transfers within LSE are not permitted for Executive Global Master's in Management candidates. If you've been offered a place on another graduate programme at LSE you won't be able to transfer to EGMiM, and similarly you won't be able to transfer from EGMiM to any other programme once you've been offered a place. Therefore please consider your choice carefully before submitting your application.

Programme and admissions enquiries

We encourage you to contact our programme admissions team to discuss the programme, and its suitability for your background and career goals.

Further questions? Please visit our dedicated FAQ section for more information or email us at dom.egmim.admissions@lse.ac.uk.

This programme is designed for experienced working professionals seeking to enhance their intellectual skills, global network, and practical abilities. Ideal candidates demonstrate:

• a desire to advance their career
• strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
• international experience
• people or project management experience
• ability to work and study in cross-cultural environments
• willingness to contribute to the classroom learning environment

Browse our class directory to view the diverse profiles of our current EGMiM students

Read more about the LSE student experience on our student blog, The Student Lens

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the programme start date.

There is no fixed deadline. However, we encourage you to apply early to secure your place.

The fee above is for 2025/26.

The fees for this programme cover:

• tuition, course materials and some meals and events in London and the international modules
• accommodation is covered for the two international modules.

Travel to all modules, and accommodation in London, is not included in the fees.

An instalment plan is available for self-funded students to pay fees once you're fully enrolled.

Read further information regarding the payment plan. Please contact the LSE Fees Office with any questions.

There is a pre-registration fee of £2,500 to gain early access to online programme materials (this will be deducted from the overall tuition fee).

The fee above is for 2025/26.

The fees for this programme cover:

• tuition, course materials and some meals and events in London and the international modules
• accommodation is covered for the two international modules.

Travel to all modules, and accommodation in London, is not included in the fees.

An instalment plan is available for self-funded students to pay fees once you're fully enrolled.

Read further information regarding the payment plan. Please contact the LSE Fees Office with any questions.

There is a pre-registration fee of £2,500 to gain early access to online programme materials (this will be deducted from the overall tuition fee).

Courses will be assessed through a variety of methods including essays, presentations, take-home exams and group work that help students understand how to put into practice the various components of effective management. There will also be a final dissertation or capstone project based on a topic of your choosing, which can relate to your organisation or personal and professional career goals.

Formative assessment

All taught courses include formative coursework, which is not assessed – meaning it doesn't count towards your overall final course mark. Instead, this helps prepare you for summative assessments. We use a wide range of assessment methods such as essays, case studies, reports and quizzes. Feedback on formative assessments is an essential part of the learning experience.

Summative assessment

This counts towards your final course mark and degree award. Summative assessment for courses can include essays, class participation, assignments, group projects, or a combination of these methods.

Your final degree classification will be based on your performance across all courses.

Your career accelerator

Whether you're aiming for career progression, industry change, or entrepreneurial ventures, the Executive Global Master’s in Management (EGMiM) propels your business career faster and further. Students join the programme from a very diverse range of industries and employment backgrounds each year, and who are all looking to make some kind of career transition.

Through our unique learning experience, you'll develop your intellectual and practical skills as a manager and leader. The global focus of the programme will provide a platform for international career success. You'll also join LSE's prestigious global network of over 100,000 students and alumni, connecting you to a wealth of career development opportunities, as well as a supportive network of like-minded peers and leaders in global business and government worldwide.

We understand the importance of value for money and return on your investment, and you'll start to gain benefits in your career as soon as you begin studying on the programme. Core courses allow you to apply learning directly to your workplace from day one. Many students make career transitions even before completing the programme.

Immediate career impact

EGMiM alumni have achieved career success in consulting, technology, finance, investment banking, retail, music and creative industries, pharmaceuticals, energy, e-commerce, law, construction, and NGO/third sector organisations.

If you have any specific questions or need further details, please email us to ask.

Alumni success stories

Discover how EGMiM graduates have transformed their careers across diverse industries. Their journeys inspire yours.

• Ben (USA) State Street Global Advisors
• Carolina (Colombia) CESA Business School Entrepreneurship Centre
• Elisabeth (Germany/Austria) Tata Trusts Cancer Care Programme
• Andres (Uruguay, Solfium

Executive career coaching

Your career journey is unique, and so in the second year of the programme, each student receives bespoke individual career coaching from an external Executive Careers Coach, giving in-depth support tailored to your current position and future goals. One-to-one meetings with the coach take place during the classroom teaching modules, as well as virtual sessions between modules.

LSE Careers

You will have access to LSE Careers, a resource designed to enhance your employability and help you stand out. LSE Careers maintains strong connections with top-tier employers across various industries.