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Undergraduate courses in
Economics,
Management,
Finance and the
Social Sciences
2017–2018
The World Class: studied
anywhere, valued everywhere.
Academic direction by:
londoninternational.ac.uk/lse
Join the World Class
1 A mark of excellence
Gain a degree from the University of London, a mark
of excellence, respected worldwide since 1858.
2 Study without relocating
Study wherever you live and gain a prestigious
qualification. With no travel, relocation or
accommodation costs, studying through the University
of London International Programmes is much more
affordable than coming to London to study on campus.
3 Quality of learning
The programmes in this prospectus are developed by
academics at LSE, a member institution of the University
of London and one of the world’s leading social
science universities.
4 Employability
Develop employment skills such as problem solving,
analysis and self-motivation which are sought after by
top employers worldwide.
5 Join the World Class
On graduation join our global community of
influential alumni, from leaders in business
and industry to Nobel prize winners.
2 Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
“In the increasingly
competitive
environment of
worldwide access
to higher education,
the University of
London International
Programmes
continue to offer
a guarantee of
quality, value and
intellectual rigour.”
Professor Sir Adrian Smith FRS
Vice-Chancellor, University
of London
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Your prestigious University of London qualification About your qualification When you graduate with a degree, diploma or certificate from the University of London you will receive two important documents – your Final Diploma (the parchment you receive on graduation) and a Diploma Supplement. The Final Diploma • Indicates that you were registered with the University of London and awarded a University of London degree, diploma or certificate. • Gives the name of the London School of Economics and Political Science as the member institution that developed the syllabus and provided assessment. • Features the University of London crest and the Vice- Chancellor’s signature. The Diploma Supplement • Describes the nature, level and content of programme you successfully completed. • Includes the transcript of courses taken, marks achieved and overall classification. • States the role of the London School of Economics and Political Science and the method of study. 4 Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
Contents
Introduction
Key dates Join the World Class 2
Your prestigious University of London qualification 4
Application deadline for
BSc and Graduate Diploma World-class academic direction from LSE 6
programmes: Introduction to the awards 8
1 October in the year before you How you study 9
intend to sit your examinations
Further your study at LSE 10
Registration deadline for Online resources 11
BSc and Graduate Diploma Fast track to professional accreditation 12
programmes: The route around our programmes 14
30 November
Programmes
Application deadline for BSc degrees 15
the Certificate of Higher Education
Accounting, Banking and Finance programmes 16
in Social Sciences:
You must apply directly to BSc Accounting and Finance 17
an institution with Certificate BSc Banking and Finance 19
teaching status. Please contact Business and Management programmes 20
them for their application
BSc Business and Management 21
deadline: londoninternational.
ac.uk/teaching-institutions/ BSc Management and Digital Innovation 22
teaching-institutions Development programmes 24
BSc Development and Economics 25
Registration deadline for
the Certificate of Higher Education BSc International Development 26
in Social Sciences: Economics programmes 28
31 October BSc Economics 29
BSc Economics and Finance 30
Study materials
Available soon after completing BSc Economics and Management 31
registration and payment BSc Economics and Politics 32
Examinations BSc Mathematics and Economics 33
May and June Social science programmes 34
BSc International Relations 35
BSc Politics and International Relations 36
Joint Laws programmes 38
Graduate Diplomas 39
Graduate Diploma structures 42
Certificate of Higher Education in 44
Social Sciences (CHESS)
Reference
Additional educational support 46
Selection groups 50
Application and registration process 54
Fees 55
Further information 56
londoninternational.ac.uk/lse 5
World-class academic
direction from LSE
The University of London About LSE It can provide opportunity for further
study at undergraduate and master’s
International Programmes level, and will also provide you with an
LSE is one of the member institutions
was established in 1858 to of the University of London and a excellent foundation for a wide variety
of careers ranging from accounting,
give students around the world-leading social science institution.
banking and information systems to the
The School’s academic profile spans
world the opportunity to the broad range of social sciences – media, civil service and journalism.
study with one of the most disciplines that reflect how we interact
prestigious universities with one another and with society. Is this the right
in the UK. This makes the LSE academics come from all over the
world and from many social, educational
programme for me?
University of London the and ethnic backgrounds. They are in Ask yourself these questions:
world’s oldest provider constant demand as commentators and
analysts in the media, act as advisors 1. Do I want the challenge of developing
of degrees by distance to governments, and are seconded to more than one way of thinking about
and flexible learning. national and international organisations. the social world?
LSE research benefits society and 2. Do I want to work cooperatively with
informs policymakers across the UK others to share my ideas and learn how
and the world. Current areas of research to develop this important skill for the
and expertise include globalisation, world of work?
human rights, risk and business 3. Do I want to link ideas from all the
management, new communications disciplines I study to create new ways of
technologies, urban and regional thinking about issues in the real world?
policies and new forms of governance.
4. Do I want to develop a questioning
Our programmes outlook and be critical of my own work?
If you answer yes to all of the above,
Studying on one of our Economics, then you could benefit from studying
Management, Finance and the Social one of these programmes.
Sciences (EMFSS) programmes will
encourage you to think critically Whatever stage you have reached in
and creatively and increase your your education you can use the table
understanding of how and why modern on page 8 to see which study path and
societies, institutions and economic qualification is the right one for you.
systems function in the way they do.
6 Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
“The course material of
these University of London
Fast facts qualifications are carefully
devised, and monitored,
by senior academics at the
36 18
LSE was founded in LSE to ensure academic
1895
quality and rigour. Each
course focuses on the
essential core skills and
World Leaders Nobel Prize winners techniques required for
It has now grown to become (past and present) have taught a serious understanding
one of the foremost social or studied at the LSE of the subject which,
science universities in the world in turn, can support
further graduate study
50+ 25
or professional work.”
Professor Richard Jackman
Academic Director, University
of London International
LSE academics are responsible for Graduates of the University of London Programmes at LSE
the academic direction, content and International Programmes are
assessment of the EMFSS degrees and currently undertaking postgraduate
diplomas offered via the University of study at LSE in London
London International Programmes
“The Master’s
degree at LSE is
University of London International Programmes – a global reach with: very demanding
50,000+ 180
and if I did not
take the University
of London
International
Programme as my choice
back then, I would definitely
students spanning be struggling right now.”
countries worldwide Darrell Lua
BSc Accounting and Finance,
Singapore
LSE MSc Finance and Private Equity,
United Kingdom
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Introduction
to the awards
Award/Level Why consider this? Courses Cost ¤ Duration
If you do not currently meet the entrance requirements for our degrees
Certificate If you can attend one of the teaching institutions with permission to 4 £1,930▲ 1–5 years
of Higher teach the programme and you wish to: (if completed
Education in in one year)
• get on to the degree programme and may not meet the entrance
Social Sciences
requirements for the degree.
(FHEQ Level 4)
• gain a stand-alone qualification that will admit you into the second
year of the BSc programmes listed in this prospectus and degrees at
many universities in the UK, USA and Australia.
If you meet the entrance requirements for our degrees
BSc Standard • To gain a world-class degree through flexible study. 12 £5,238 3–8 years
Route (FHEQ (if completed
• If you have previously studied similar material to a comparable level in three years)
Level 6)
and depth you can apply for accreditation of prior learning (APL) from
up to four full 100 courses.
If you already have a first degree (Bachelor’s degree)
BSc Graduate If you hold a full first degree and want a flexible way to gain a 9 £3,855 2–8 years✝
Entry Route second degree, you may be able to complete a shorter than usual (if completed
(FHEQ Level 6) study programme (a minimum of two years for most degrees). in two years)
Graduate If you hold a full first degree in any discipline but, for professional 4 £2,018 1–5 years
Diplomas or personal reasons, wish to secure a stand-alone qualification (if completed
(FHEQ Level 6) in a named discipline in the fields of Economics, Management, in one year)
Finance and the Social Sciences. You may also use the diploma as
a basis for progression into postgraduate study in a related area.
Entrance requirements for:
Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences see page 45
BSc degrees (Standard and Graduate Entry Route) see page 15
Graduate Diplomas see page 40
There are many other qualifications, from the UK and overseas, that the University accepts as satisfying the
entrance requirements.
¤ Cost refers to the combined fees payable over the minimum study period relevant to each award
taking into account annual increases. Fees are subject to annual revision and typically may increase
by up to 7% each year. The full list of annual fees for the programmes will be published on the
Student Fees web page once confirmed, please visit: londoninternational.ac.uk/fees
▲ ertificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences (CHESS) students will need to pay fees to a local institution. If
C
you choose to attend an institution while studying for other awards you will need to pay their fees in addition
to University of London fees. If you successfully complete the CHESS you can transfer to, and complete, a BSc
degree in a further two years paying continuing registration fees. You will need to pay additional fees.
✝ The BSc Development and Economics, BSc Economics and Finance, BSc Economics and Politics, and BSc
Management and Digital Innovation have a three-year minimum registration period.
8 Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
How you study
Study support
The University does not provide personal
tuition to International Programmes
students, although staff can help you
with administrative queries. If you have
any questions of an academic nature
you will be able to contact the LSE
office, but please remember (especially
if you intend to study independently)
that LSE staff cannot engage in active
or regular contact or tuition. You can
choose to pay for additional educational
support at a local independent
institution, please see pages 46–49.
Examinations
You are assessed by unseen written
Am I ready to study? study independently or pay for face-to-
face tuition at a local institution, where
examinations. You do not have to enter
for examinations every year: you decide
A University of London qualification is available. Please note that students when you are ready. Examinations are
highly regarded worldwide. Given the taking the Certificate of Higher Education set and marked by our academics to
academic rigour of our programmes, in Social Sciences must attend an ensure your work is assessed to the
to achieve good results requires a high institution with Certificate teaching status same standard as LSE-based students.
degree of self-motivation. But your hard (please see the list on pages 46–49). They are held once a year, in May/June,
work will be worth it in the end, as you at local centres in over 180 different
will join an expanding community of Study materials countries as well as in London. For most
courses you sit a three-hour paper (or
alumni with excellent career prospects.
a two-hour paper for each half course).
Your study materials are available
For some courses a project/coursework
Am I eligible? through the Student Portal and
are specially written by academics
also counts towards your assessment.
appointed by LSE. The cost of your
Library support
You can take advantage of the wide
range of entry points, including a fast study materials is included in your initial
track route for those who already hold and continuing registration fees.
a degree. If you are not eligible for Depending on the course, materials LSE library
the degree, you may be eligible for are likely to include a Student guide Registered students may have access
the Certificate of Higher Education in to the International Programmes and to the main LSE Library for reference
Social Sciences (please see page 45). the Programme handbook; subject only. See: lse.ac.uk/library
guides for each course studied; past
Flexible study examination papers and Examiners’
commentaries; and, Programme
Senate House Library
regulations containing full details of Registered students are entitled to use
You can manage your studies to fit in syllabuses, programme structures Senate House Library. See: ull.ac.uk
with your own schedule. As a guide, and degree classification criteria.
you should dedicate at least 35 hours
per week for approximately 34 weeks of
the year if you intend to complete the Books
maximum of four courses in any one year.
Our programmes provide an opportunity You will need to purchase your own
to obtain a prestigious qualification at books. We ensure all key books are widely
a reasonable cost. You can choose to available either from internet bookshops
or by mail order. For more information see:
londoninternational.ac.uk/booksonline
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Further your study at LSE
LSE Summer School
LSE runs a nine-week programme of
Summer School sessions, each of which “I truly had a wonderful summer
are three weeks in duration. The Summer
School runs from late June to mid-August
abroad at the LSE Summer School.
each year. This is a unique opportunity I gained the desired global
for students of the University of London
International Programmes to experience
experience and learnt a subject
the LSE in-person, and to engage which I would be happy to pursue
directly with its world-class faculty.
my career in.”
More than 80 academically rigorous
courses are available across a range
of subjects and levels. They are Ishaan Ghai
all led by full-time LSE academics, BSc Business and Management Graduate,
and are suited to undergraduates,
postgraduates and professionals.
Singapore Institute of Management, 2016
EMFSS students and alumni also benefit
from a 15% discount on tuition fees. If you
successfully complete two Summer School
courses, you may gain APL for one 100
course. Visit: lse.ac.uk/summerschool
Spend a year at LSE
Students who have completed at least four
courses from the degree are able to apply
for admission to the LSE General Course and
claim credit for the successful completion of
relevant courses. The General Course is an
opportunity for International Programmes
students to experience life at LSE, attending
lectures and classes for the period of a full
academic year of study (October–July).
For more information visit: lse.ac.uk/
study/UOLIP/transfer_change.aspx
Scholarships to study
at master’s level at LSE
Scholarships for MSc study are awarded
annually to students who have successfully
completed one of the EMFSS degrees
as International Programmes students,
and who have also been accepted
for postgraduate study at LSE.
To qualify, students will normally have, or
expect to have, a first class honours degree
from the University of London International
Programmes. These scholarships normally
cover full fees and maintenance.
10 Economics, Management, Finance and the Social SciencesOnline resources
The Online Library
The Online Library holds thousands of
journal articles which you will be able
to access free of charge. Many of the
courses on the EMFSS programmes make
use of journal articles in the essential
reading lists. The Online Library with its
state-of-the-art search engine, Summon,
is accessed via the Student Portal.
For many students, using an Online
Library and reading journal articles are
new skills. We provide support and
guidance on the best way to approach
journal resources and a range of materials
are available designed to improve your
reading and information skills. A dedicated
helpdesk is also available if you have any
difficulties in finding what you need.
Student Portal material. Forums on many of the larger
courses are supported by an LSE course
You are required to confirm on your moderator, who can contribute to
application form that you have (or will discussions and provide feedback.
have) access to the internet so that you • Videos: Recorded academic
are able to make use of resources which introductions to many subjects;
are only available online. As soon as interviews and debates with academics
you have registered we will send you who have designed the courses
a University of London username and and teach similar ones at LSE.
password which will allow you to log in
to the Student Portal. Once logged in, you • Audiovisual tutorials and solutions:
can also access your University of London For some of the first year and larger
email account. All of the online resources later courses, such as Introduction to
available to students can be accessed via Economics, Statistics, Mathematics and
the Portal. Principles of Banking and Finance, audio- “The learning technology
visual tutorials are available to help you team, based here at the LSE
work through key concepts and to show
The Virtual Learning the standard expected in examinations. in London, is responsible
for the online course
Environment (VLE) • Self-testing activities: Allowing you
content delivered through
to test your own understanding
By supporting your studies and helping of subject material. the VLE. We create new
you feel part of a community, the VLE • Study skills: Expert advice on and engaging resources,
forms an important part of your study getting started with your studies, in collaboration with
experience with us. It provides: preparing for examinations and LSE academic authors,
• Electronic study materials: developing your digital literacy skills. and ensure that existing
All of the printed materials which you
receive from the University of London
• Students registered for Laws content remains up-to-
courses also receive access to
are available to download, to give you the dedicated Laws VLE.
date and relevant.”
flexibility in how and where you study. Dr Steve Bond
• Student discussion forums: Learning Technology
An open space for you to discuss Manager, LSE
interests and seek support from your
peers, working collaboratively to
solve problems and discuss subject
londoninternational.ac.uk/lse 11Fast track to
professional accreditation
Thinking ahead BSc Accounting and BSc Accounting and
Finance graduates Finance graduates
Graduates of the BSc Accounting
and Finance, BSc Accounting with BSc Accounting with BSc Accounting with
Law, and BSc Banking and Finance Law graduates Law graduates
degrees who wish to continue to
professional accreditation may be able
BSc Banking and
to get exemptions for certain modules
from five professional bodies. This Finance graduates
means you can gain your professional
accreditation more quickly.
• Eligible to receive up to eight
BSc Accounting and exemptions from the CPA
Finance graduates Australia Programme • Eligible to qualify for the Singapore
Qualification Programme
BSc Accounting and Finance and BSc
Accounting with Law graduates are Graduates of the above programmes
eligible to receive up to eight exemptions who pass certain courses as specified by
from the CPA programme. Graduates the Singapore Qualification Programme,
• Eligible to claim credit for up to achieving exemptions could progress with a mark of 60% or more, are eligible
six Professional Stage modules directly to the Professional Level of to apply for exemptions from a number of
the programme. Please check the the Core Syllabus Areas of the Singapore
Students study for the full ACA accredited courses page on the CPA QP Academic Base. More details about
qualification while in full-time Australia website for more details. Further the Singapore Qualification Programme
employment. BSc Accounting and information: cpaaustralia.com.au are available at: singaporeqp.com
Finance graduates can claim credit for
up to six Professional Stage modules
required for qualification, depending
upon the options chosen and grades BSc Accounting and
achieved. Details can be found on Finance graduates
their website: icaew.com/careers
BSc Accounting with
Law graduates
BSc Banking and
Finance graduates
• Eligible to receive up to five
exemptions from CIMA’s Certificate
in Business Accounting and CIMA’s
Operational Levels for P1 and F1
Graduates who have passed the
required specified EMFSS courses are • Eligible for exemption from
eligible to receive exemptions for CIMA’s certain ACCA modules leading
Certificate in Business Accounting to professional qualification
(exemptions being granted for C01–
C05) and also CIMA’s Operational Levels Graduates from the above programmes
for P1 (Performance Operations) and who have passed combinations of
F1 (Financial Operations) that count courses on these degrees are eligible for
towards CIMA’s Diploma in Management exemption from certain ACCA modules
Accounting: cimaglobal.com leading to professional qualification.
Further information: accaglobal.com
12 Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Scienceslondoninternational.ac.uk/lse 13
The route around
our programmes
The FHEQ framework Course codes • in your final year of study, you may
take five new courses in order to
The UK’s Quality Assurance Agency for The six-character course code is made complete your 12 courses, provided
Higher Education (QAA) established up of three separate elements: the you are not carrying a failed course
the FHEQ as a framework for all further subject area, the course level and the • you may take a maximum of five courses
and higher education qualifications. unique course designator, respectively. at any examination period, in any
Providing an important reference point, combination of new courses and resits
the FHEQ is based primarily on the Example • you may take an individual course in
concepts of levels and comparability. AC1025 Principles of accounting your final year, provided you do not
It helps providers of higher education take more than four other courses
to: maintain academic standards; AC denotes the subject
inform international comparability • in your first year of study, you may
area (Accounting). only take 100 courses, unless you
of academic standards; ensure
international competitiveness; and 1 indicates that this is a 100 have received APL and are therefore
facilitate student/graduate mobility. course (2 indicates a 200 course, permitted to take 200 or 300 courses
3 a 300 course). • to be eligible for the award of a
Within the context of higher education
awards, the FHEQ levels are: Level 4, 025 is the unique degree, you must attempt all 12
Level 5 and Level 6. Levels 1–3 refer to course designator. courses of the study programme
pre-University education, while Level 7 is and pass a minimum of 11
Masters-level. For ease of reference, we • for the Graduate Entry Route degree
have adopted the following terminology: Rules of progression programmes, you must successfully
• 100 courses (equivalent to FHEQ Level 4) for BSc degrees pass all nine courses to be eligible
for the award of degree.
• 200 courses (equivalent to FHEQ Level 5)
Courses are taken at three levels,
• 300 courses (equivalent to FHEQ Level 6) representing the nominal three-year Programme structures
By assigning each course to the period of study. In your first year of study
appropriate FHEQ level and presenting you must demonstrate the capacity to All of the programme structures
programme structures in terms of levels, succeed at Level 4 (100) courses before given in this prospectus are subject
comparisons can now be drawn more advancing to Level 5 (200) or Level 6 (300) to confirmation in the 2017–2018
easily across the suite of BSc awards. courses, unless you have received APL. Programme regulations. The regulations
In terms of your progression through the also contain full details on the rules
Standard Route degree programmes, that govern the choice of any course.
the following rules apply:
• you can take up to four full
new courses in a year
14 Economics, Management, Finance and the Social SciencesBSc degrees
Who are they for? Choosing your courses Entrance
The BSc degree programmes provide an For most degrees you have a certain Requirements
excellent foundation for a wide variety amount of choice in the courses that you
of careers ranging from accounting, take. In the structures you will see that you BSc degree (Standard Route)
banking and information systems to can choose from a variety of Selection
the media, civil service and journalism. groups. You have control, within certain You must:
All of the programmes can act as a guidelines, over the number and choice • normally* be aged 17 or above
stepping stone to further study at of examinations you take each year. by the 30 November in the
undergraduate and master’s level. year of registration and
You can gain a world-class degree Accreditation of • meet our General Entrance
prior learning (APL),
through flexible study, while being Requirements and
encouraged to think critically and
• demonstrate competence in
creatively. The programmes will
also enable you to increase your
Standard Route only Mathematics at least equivalent
to UK GCSE/GCE O level at
understanding of how and why modern
You may apply for APL from up to four Grade C or above** and
societies, institutions and economic
full 100 courses. APL is awarded on an
systems function in the way they do. • meet our English language
automatic or discretionary basis. You are
requirement. We may require a
advised to apply as early as possible if
Degree structures
test of proficiency in English.
you want to claim APL from a course.
BSc degree (Graduate Entry Route)
BSc degrees consist of 12 courses
when taken through the Standard
Classification You must:
Route and nine courses through the • hold an undergraduate degree from
Degrees are awarded with the following
Graduate Entry Route. Courses are an awarding institution acceptable
classifications: First Class Honours, Second
classified as either 100, 200 or 300. to the University of London and
Class Honours (divided into Upper Division
and Lower Division), Third Class Honours. • demonstrate competence in
Mathematics at least equivalent
to UK GCSE/GCE O level at
Grade C or above and
• meet our English language
requirement. We may require a
test of proficiency in English.
*Applications will be considered from
applicants who do not meet the
normal minimum age requirement
for admission. Each application will be
considered on an individual basis, and
the decision taken at the discretion
of the University of London.
**Applicants applying to the BSc
Mathematics and Economics degree
must demonstrate competence in
Mathematics at least equivalent to
UK GCE A level at Grade E or above.
For full details on how to meet our
entrance requirements, including further
information on our General Entrance
Requirements, UK GCSE/GCE O level
equivalents, UK GCE A level equivalents
and English language requirements
you should visit: londoninternational.
ac.uk/courses/search
londoninternational.ac.uk/lse 15Accounting, Banking
and Finance programmes
These qualifications provide a strong
foundation in quantitative, economic,
Programmes offered LSE Academic
accounting and finance subjects. You in this area Coordinators
then progress to specialised courses in
areas such as investment management, Degrees Dr Libon Fung
auditing and corporate finance. Dr Libon Fung is
• BSc Accounting and Finance Lecturer in
On completion of three of our
• BSc Accounting with Law Accounting and
BSc degrees (BSc Accounting and
Finance at Birkbeck,
Finance, BSc Accounting with Law, • BSc Banking and Finance University of
BSc Banking and Finance) you will
• BSc Economics and Finance London, and Guest
become eligible to apply for a fast
Teacher in the Department of
track route to five professional bodies.
Diplomas (see page 42) Accounting at LSE. He has published
Please see page 12 for details.
on topics including the analysis of
• Graduate Diploma in Accounting ‘rational speculative bubbles’ and
• Graduate Diploma in Banking capital asset pricing theory.
• Graduate Diploma in Finance Dr Vicente Cuñat
Dr Cuñat is
Where can it lead? Associate Professor
in the Department
of Finance at LSE.
• Accounting professions
A former winner
• Investment and commercial banking of the Young
Economist Award, he began his studies
• Consulting
at the University of Valencia in Spain
• Commercial banking before undertaking doctoral research
at LSE. Dr Cuñat’s research interests
• Investment analysis and management include corporate finance, applied
• Trading theory and econometrics and
labour economics.
• Sales
• Risk management
• Financial management
• Further academic study
16 Economics, Management, Finance and the Social SciencesBSc Accounting
and Finance
Programme overview Standard Route
100 courses
‘This degree gives you an understanding of accounting 1 EC1002 Introduction to economics
and finance that will be useful throughout your career.
2 ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) and
This means that we do not simply teach accounting
MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course)
techniques and focus on computational skills with
the aim of immediate application, but to enable you 3 FN1024 Principles of banking and finance
to evaluate their usefulness in different contexts. 4 AC1025 Principles of accounting
We encourage you to adopt a critical and flexible
viewpoint and to look at the subject from a variety of 5 One course (or two half courses) from
perspectives, including the international dimension.’ Selection groups F1 or F2
200 and 300 courses
Dr Libon Fung
6 MN3028 Managerial economics or
EC2066 Microeconomics
7 AC3059 Financial management or
Features of the degree FN3092 Corporate finance
8 AC3091 Financial reporting
• A thorough grounding in accounting and finance within 9 AC3093 Auditing and assurance
a strong social science framework.
10 AC3097 Management accounting
• An international flavour, developed in consultation 11 One course from Selection groups E or M
with academics and professionals throughout
Southeast Asia as well as the UK. 12 One 200 or 300 course (or two half
courses) from any Selection group
• The degree has been developed by LSE academics
within the Departments of Accounting and Finance, Graduate Entry Route
both of which enjoy preeminent reputations for 100 courses
the excellence of their teaching and research. 1 EC1002 Introduction to economics
• BSc Accounting and Finance graduates can take 2 ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) and
advantage of ‘fast track’ agreements with certain MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course)
professional bodies (please see page 12).
3 AC1025 Principles of accounting
200 and 300 courses
4 MN3028 Managerial economics or
“Being from a prestigious EC2066 Microeconomics
international programme 5 AC3059 Financial management or
has given me an edge, FN3092 Corporate finance
especially in the accounting
6 AC3091 Financial reporting
and finance industries, where
talent comes from all over 7 AC3093 Auditing and assurance
the world. And it’s this global 8 AC3097 Management accounting
reach I’ve gained from the
University of London that really 9 One course from Selection groups E or M
adds value to my future endeavours.”
Lai Ke Xin,
BSc Accounting and Finance, Malaysia
Originally from Perak, Malaysia, Ke Xin graduated
from SIM GE with First Class honours in 2015. She now
works at Crowe Horwath LLP in Singapore, which
specialises in auditing, taxation and risk management.
londoninternational.ac.uk/lse 17“I chose to study with the University of London because I had very positive feedback from people who had done the course before, and they had told me about how the standards were very similar to the standards at LSE… it was definitely my first choice.” Shana Shwetangi BSc Banking and Finance, Singapore LSE MSc Accounting and Finance, UK 18 Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
BSc Banking
and Finance
Programme overview Standard Route
100 courses
‘This degree provides you with an understanding of the 1 EC1002 Introduction to economics
way in which financial intermediaries and institutions
2 ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) and
operate and the structure and functioning of financial
MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course)
markets. You will learn about the pricing of financial assets
and why and how corporations choose and issue various 3 FN1024 Principles of banking and finance
types of assets. The banking courses provide information 4 AC1025 Principles of accounting
on precisely how financial intermediaries operate, both
on a domestic level and in the international arena’. 5 One course (or two half courses) from
Selection groups F1 or F2
Dr Vicente Cuñat
200 and 300 courses
6 FN3092 Corporate finance
7 EC2020 Elements of econometrics or
Programme specifics EC2065 Macroeconomics or
EC2066 Microeconomics
• You begin with a strong foundation in quantitative, 8 FN2029 Financial intermediation
economic, accounting and finance subjects. 9 FN3023 Investment management
• You progress to a core of compulsory 200 and 300 10 One 300 course from Selection groups A or B
courses in finance, banking and risk management.
11 One 300 course (or two half courses)
• You can choose optional courses in related areas from any Selection group
which complement the core courses to give well- 12 One 200 or 300 course (or two half courses)
rounded coverage of the major issues and areas from any Selection group
of modern financial theory and practice.
Graduate Entry Route
• BSc Banking and Finance graduates can take
advantage of ‘fast track’ agreements with certain 100 courses
professional bodies (please see page 12). 1 EC1002 Introduction to economics
2 ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) and
MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course)
3 FN1024 Principles of banking and finance
4 AC1025 Principles of accounting
“The University of London
is recognised worldwide by 200 and 300 courses
employers and has a good, 5 FN3092 Corporate finance
reputable alumni network. I
6 EC2065 Macroeconomics or
had the flexibility to choose
EC2066 Microeconomics
subjects that suited my future
career and interests. Units such 7 FN2029 Financial intermediation
as Investment Management 8 FN3023 Investment management
taught me how financial systems
work and how investors manage their portfolio, 9 One 300 course (or two half courses)
which are very relevant to my current role.” from any Selection group
Lim Yun Yi
BSc Banking and Finance, Singapore
Lim Yun Yi was an inaugural recipient of an HSBC-
SIM Retail Banking and Wealth Management
Scholarship in 2013. She is now employed by the
bank as a Senior Personal Wealth Manager. Read
more at London Connection: bit.ly/yun-yi
londoninternational.ac.uk/lse 19Business and Management
programmes
About the Programmes offered LSE Academic
programmes in this area Coordinators
These qualifications will prepare you Degrees Dr Jörn Rothe
for the demanding and competitive Dr Rothe was
world of business and management. • BSc Business and Management appointed Lecturer
They combine a study of the core • BSc Management and Digital in Management in
social science methodologies with Innovation 1997 and is now
technical skills such as data analysis Director of Studies
and presentation as well as providing • BSc Management with Law at the Managerial
practice-oriented knowledge. Economics and Strategy Faculty Group.
Diplomas (see page 43) He began his studies at the Universities
You will learn about the political,
• Graduate Diploma in Management of Regensburg and Bonn in Germany
social and cultural aspects of
before undertaking postgraduate
the business and management
research at LSE. He specialises in
environment and acquire the ability
to critically assess and challenge
Where can it lead? the economics of strategy and
competition, managerial economics,
discourse and ideas which will be
• Accountancy and game theory.
beneficial throughout your career.
• Business
If you study the BSc Business and Dr Steve Smithson
Management degree you can choose • Banking Dr Smithson is
from a number of optional courses Senior Lecturer
• Consulting
including managerial economics, in Information
organisation theory and strategy. • General management Systems for the
Department of
• Information and innovation
Management at
management
LSE. He specialises in e-commerce and
• Marketing the use of information systems within
organisations, and has published
• Management consulting regularly on information systems
• Further academic study since the 1980s.
20 Economics, Management, Finance and the Social SciencesBSc Business
and Management
Programme overview Standard Route
100 courses
‘This degree programme prepares you for the 1 EC1002 Introduction to economics
demanding world of business and management. It 2 MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) and
looks at business and management issues analytically ST104A Statistics 1 (half course)
and critically. The degree provides you with a
knowledge and understanding of a number of issues 3 AC1025 Principles of accounting
in international management, while allowing you to 4 MN1178 Business and management in a global context
learn from issues and experiences relevant to your 200 and 300 courses
local environment. Most importantly, you will acquire
the ability to think independently about business and 5 MN2177 Core management concepts
management decisions, and gain a degree which will 6,7,8,9 Four courses from the following:
be valued by employers looking for people who can • FN3092 Corporate finance or
demonstrate logical and quantitative reasoning.’ • AC3059 Financial management
Dr Jörn Rothe • IS2136 Information systems and organisations
• MN3028 Managerial economics
• MN3032 Management science methods
• MN3075 Human resource management
Programme specifics • MN3119 Strategy
• MN3127 Organisation theory:
• Gain the ability to analyse business and management issues an interdisciplinary approach
from the perspective of various social science disciplines. • MN3141 Principles of marketing
• Critically evaluate claims made on a range of • SP2079 Elements of social and applied psychology
management issues.
10,11 Two 300 courses from Selection group M
• Address foundational and contemporary 12 One 100, 200 or 300 course (or two half courses)
management issues, either public or private from any Selection group
according to the courses you choose.
Graduate Route
• Develop problem-solving skills by applying theory 100 courses
and theoretical models in practical situations.
1 EC1002 Introduction to economics
2 MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) and
ST104A Statistics 1 (half course)
3 AC1025 Principles of accounting
“This programme has been
an exceptional tool for my 4 MN1178 Business and management in a global context
future. The academic approach 200 and 300 courses
challenges me to manage my
5 MN2177 Core management concepts
time efficiently and to think
analytically and critically 6,7,8 Three courses from the following
– skills that are of utmost (you must choose at least two 300 courses):
importance in today’s world. • FN3092 Corporate finance or
This programme has helped • AC3059 Financial management
me to be a more determined woman who is • IS2136 Information systems and organisations
always aiming higher. I strongly recommend it
to anyone wishing to broaden their horizons.” • MN3028 Managerial economics
• MN3032 Management science methods
Victoria Osores Gil
BSc Business and Management, Uruguay • MN3075 Human resource management
Victoria is studying for the BSc Business and • MN3119 Strategy
Management alongside a degree in International • MN3127 Organisation theory: an
Business at Universidad de Montevideo. interdisciplinary approach
• MN3141 Principles of marketing
• SP2079 Elements of social and applied psychology
9 One 300 course from Selection group M
londoninternational.ac.uk/lse 21BSc Management and
Digital Innovation
Standard Route
Programme overview 100 courses
‘Information and communications technology (ICT) 1
IS1060 Introduction to information systems
is the main driver of innovation in today’s world. 2
MN1178 Business and management in a global context
Digital infrastructures, e-business and social media
3
IS1181 Digital infrastructures for business
are transforming markets and everyday life across the
globe. They are providing opportunities for start-ups Plus one of the following courses:
to develop and for traditional organisations to make • MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) and
huge gains in efficiency while moving closer to their • ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) or
customers. New mobile services have fundamentally
changed the way that we work and how we spend our • AC1025 Principles of accounting or
leisure time. New business models, based on digital • FN1024 Principles of banking and finance or
4
platforms and their eco-systems provide the tools for
• SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age
entrepreneurs to create new businesses and for managers
in a variety of industries to improve productivity and 200 and 300 courses
profitability. These applications are now migrating to 5 MN2177 Core management concepts
health and other public sector areas where citizens
require responsive, low-cost and efficient services. 6 IS2184 Information systems management
7 IS2182 Innovating digital systems and services
New waves of innovation, based on data analytics and the
Internet of Things, offer unprecedented scope for change 8 IS3183 Management and social media
in the future. This degree studies digital innovation and 9 IS3159 Research project in information systems
information systems as management, business and social
phenomena. It provides the skills needed by managers to 10 IS3167 Management and innovation of e-business
grab business opportunities and to solve organisational 11 One 300 course from Selection group M
problems using ICT, as well as providing an understanding 12
One 100, 200 or 300 course chosen from any of
of the wider social impact of the technology.‘ the Selection groups
Dr Steve Smithson Graduate Entry Route
100 courses
1
IS1060 Introduction to information systems
Programme specifics 2
MN1178 Business and management in a global context
3
IS1181 Digital infrastructures for business
• A focus on how ICT offers new business models and 200 and 300 courses
digital innovations while also providing the underlying
4
One 300 course from Selection group M
infrastructure for business and public sector organisations.
5
MN2177 Core management concepts
• The knowledge needed to take advantage of the
fast-changing technologies that are impacting 6
IS2184 Information systems management
every area of business and management. 7
IS2182 Innovating digital systems and services
• An opportunity to demonstrate your practical 8
IS3159 Research project in information systems
business and creative skills through coursework.
9 IS3167 Management and innovation of e-business or
IS3183 Management and social media
Additional information
Through the Graduate Entry Route the degree
takes a minimum of three years to complete.
22 Economics, Management, Finance and the Social SciencesProfessor Leslie
Willcocks
Department of
Management, LSE
‘Business and Management
is central to operating in
the modern business world.
As a student, you will find
understanding and analysing
international business and
making managerial judgements
full of fresh challenges. You
will also find that the study of
Business and Management
not only provides insights, but
also gives you the analytical
equipment and knowledge to
actually begin to perform in a
business that operates globally.
As an LSE professor, my role in
the course has been to write
the subject guide, and act as an
examiner. I teach Global Business
Management on the full-time
courses at LSE, and research and
publish in the areas of global
sourcing, strategic management,
managing information
technologies, organisational
change and digital business.’
“As a student,
you will find
understanding
and analysing
international
business
and making
managerial
judgements full of
fresh challenges.”
londoninternational.ac.uk/lse 23Development programmes
About the Programmes offered LSE Academic
programmes in this area Coordinator
These are exciting, relevant and Degrees Professor Tim
useful subjects to study. They reflect Forsyth
our everyday lives and the world we • BSc International Development Tim Forsyth
inhabit. Everyone is aware that the is Professor of
world has been shaken in recent times • BSc Development and Economics Environment
by the consequences of great natural and International
disasters on human populations. Diploma (see page 43) Development at
• Graduate Diploma in International LSE. His work focuses on understanding
Development is the process of social
Development contested science and risk within
and economic change that allows
environmental governance. Fluent
more and more people to reach their
in Thai, he has conducted research in
potential. Development studies uses
various disciplines to give students
Where can it lead? Thailand and the surrounding region
for over 15 years. He has written on
insights from economics, politics,
• Teaching climate change governance, forest
social theory and geography. The
policies in Asia, and social movements
main focus is on economic growth, • Public service professions
and local governance.
poverty eradication and political
• Town planning in local authorities
reform at the global level, and in the
developing world in particular. • Environment agencies
In these programmes you will study • International development
the fundamentals of economics
• Government development agencies
and sociology and learn key
statistical skills. You then go on
to specialise in courses which
focus on aspects of development,
economics, or environment.
24 Economics, Management, Finance and the Social SciencesBSc Development
and Economics
Standard Route
Programme overview 100 courses
‘Do you want to know more about international 1 EC1002 Introduction to economics
development and the causes and solutions to global 2 ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) and
inequality? If so, this degree may be for you. Studying MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course)
this degree will provide you with analytical and
3 DV1171 Introduction to international development
communication skills that are valued by employers
and institutions. Perhaps more importantly, it gives 4 SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age
you the chance to gain knowledge from a wide variety 200 and 300 courses
of sources that will demonstrate the importance of
development, and give you the chance to understand 5 EC2065 Macroeconomics
more about what is happening in the world today’. 6 EC2066 Microeconomics
Professor Tim Forsyth 7 GY2109 Geographies of development
8 EC3044 Economics of development
9 One 300 course from Selection groups D or E
10 One 300 course from Selection group D
Programme specifics 11 One 300 course from Selection group D
12 One 100, 200 or 300 course (or two half courses)
• An opportunity to study aspects of development such as from any Selection group
urbanisation, housing and infrastructure, poverty and social
Graduate Entry Route
exclusion, environmental concerns and issues of gender.
100 courses
• A thorough grounding in the fundamentals of
economics, sociology and human geography subjects 1 EC1002 Introduction to economics
whose literature demonstrates links with the process 2 ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) and
of development. Key mathematical and statistical MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course)
skills are acquired in the early stages of the degree.
3 DV1171 Introduction to international development
• Case study material is drawn widely from 4 SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age
Southeast Asia, Latin America and Africa. However
you can also use your own knowledge of the 200 and 300 courses
development process wherever you live. 5 EC2065 Macroeconomics
6 EC2066 Microeconomics
7 GY2109 Geographies of development
8 EC3044 Economics of development
9 One 300 course from Selection groups D or E
Additional information
Through the Graduate Entry Route the degree takes a
minimum of three years to complete.
londoninternational.ac.uk/lse 25BSc Standard Route
100 courses
International
1 DV1171 Introduction to international development
2,3,4 Three courses chosen from:
• EC1002 Introduction to economics
Development
• GY1009 Human geography
• IR1011 Introduction to international relations
• SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age
• ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) and
• MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course)
Programme overview 200 and 300 courses
‘The field of International Development is the attempt 5 DV3165 Development management
to understand and to shape processes of social and 6 GY2109 Geographies of development
economic change in order to reduce poverty and to 7,8 Two courses chosen from:
create a better life for poorer people, and the countries
where they live. It combines social science approaches • EC2065 Macroeconomics
from disciplines such as economics, politics, sociology • EC2066 Microeconomics
and demography. It also requires an understanding • DV2169 Economic policy analysis
of global processes of economics and politics as well in international development
as more local, national and sub-national processes.
Typical themes of International Development include • GY2164 Economic geography
poverty alleviation, economic growth; aid and assistance; • IR3026 International political economy
the management of local and global environmental • SC3160 Population and society
problems and the political economy of social change.‘
9,10 Two courses chosen from:
Professor Tim Forsyth
• EC3044 Economics of development
• DV3162 Complex emergencies
and humanitarian responses
• DV3166 Global environmental problems and politics
Programme specifics 11 One 300 course from Selection groups D, E, G, IR or S
12 One course (or two half courses)
• A wide-ranging training in diverse social science skills, from any Selection group
and in the subject matter of international development.
Graduate Entry Route
• You will gain experience in themes of economic, 100 courses
political and social analysis, as well as related
fields through optional courses. 1 DV1171 Introduction to international development
2, 3, 4 Three courses chosen from:
• The degree connects different approaches to
development and addresses real-world problems relating • EC1002 Introduction to economics
to economic growth, politics, humanitarianism, poverty, • GY1009 Human geography
environment and governance in poorer countries.
• IR1011 Introduction to international relations
• SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age
• ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) and
“The International • MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course)
Programmes not only gave 200 and 300 courses
me the opportunity to study 5 DV3165 Development management
at my own rhythm alongside
my job, it offered me the 6 GY2109 Geographies of development
chance to learn from the LSE Two courses chosen from:
7,8
teachers who provide very • EC2065 Macroeconomics
high quality courses.”
• EC2066 Microeconomics
Malorie Cornier
BSc International Development, France • DV2169 Economic policy analysis
in international development
Since graduating from the BSc International
Development, Malorie has moved to New • GY2164 Economic geography
York to pursue her career ambitions. • IR3026 International political economy
• SC3160 Population and society
9 EC3044 Economics of development or
DV3162 Complex emergencies and humanitarian
responses or
DV3166 Global environmental problems and politics
26 Economics, Management, Finance and the Social SciencesDr Margaret Bray
Department of Economics, LSE
‘Economics opens up your
understanding of the world. You
are engaging with economics
every time you buy or sell, make
decisions at work, or debate
and form public policy.
Your journey through economics
in the EMFSS programme starts
with Introduction to Economics
EC1002. This introduces you to
the two fundamental branches
of economics, microeconomics
and macroeconomics.
Microeconomics studies
the factors that shape the
decisions of individual firms
and households. What are
the possibilities, rewards
and penalties? How do
households and firms interact
in different types of market?
Macroeconomics looks at the
behaviour of entire economies,
with a focus on the determinants
of output, employment,
inflation and economic
growth. Both microeconomics
and macroeconomics raise
questions of public policy.
Economics is exciting and always
developing. It will challenge
you. It is in facing that challenge
that you will grow, both
professionally and personally.’
“Economics
is exciting
and always
developing. It will
challenge you.”
londoninternational.ac.uk/lse 27Economics programmes
LSE Academic
Coordinators
Dr Eiko
Thielemann
Dr Thielemann is
Associate Professor
in Political Science
and Public Policy in
the Department of
Government and the European
Institute. His research focuses on EU
and comparative European policy-
making, with particular focus on issues
such as asylum and immigration,
multi-level governance and regional
About the Programmes offered and state aid policy.
programmes in this area Dr Jörn Rothe (see page 20)
What do economists study? You will Degrees Dr Margaret Bray
look at a wide range of questions Dr Bray is Reader in
from how much of its income a • BSc Economics
the Department of
household chooses to save and what • BSc Economics and Finance Economics at LSE,
goods it chooses to buy, to how all specialising in
the households and businesses in • BSc Economics and Management
portfolio theory as
the country interact to determine • BSc Economics and Politics well as agency
national output, the balance of problems in financial markets. She is an
payments, inflation and employment. • BSc Mathematics and Economics
Associate of the Financial Markets
The degrees listed on this page Group as well as a Theory Group
Diploma (see page 42)
have the same core courses which Associate for STICERD (the Suntory and
provide a thorough foundation • Graduate Diploma in Economics Toyota International Centres for
in economics, mathematics and Economics and Related Disciplines).
statistics. Subsequently you may
choose from a range of more
Where can it lead? Professor Martin
specialised options covering economic Anthony
• Industry Martin Anthony
applications, policy or further theory.
• Finance is Professor of
If you opt for the BSc Economics Mathematics at
and Finance you will go on to take • Government LSE. He received
specified courses in finance subjects an LSE Education
• International organisations
which will develop the quantitative Excellence Award in 2016 and was
skills and institutional knowledge • Management consultancy also listed as one of the 1,000 most
required by financial economists. influential people in London by the
If you choose BSc Economics and • Banking
Evening Standard. His research interests
Management you will study courses • Accountancy include how mathematics evidences
which help you to understand machine learning, as well as Boolean
key issues relating to the effective • Risk or fund management
and pseudo-Boolean functions.
management of organisations. • Further academic study
Dr Vicente Cuñat (see page 16)
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