MSc Management, Organisations and GovernanceA challenging degree programme for exceptional students, exploring the management of organisations, with a particular focus on governance, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Welcome to the Department of Management

An academic community within the LSE

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The Department of Management is a fully-integrated academic unit within a world-leading social science university, ranked #2 in the world in this field (QS World University Rankings 2013). As such, it is a core part of the LSE’s academic community, and develops and delivers the School’s degree programmes in the

field of management, as well as being the centre of academic study of management and organisations. Faculty and students in the department benefit from close collaboration and cross-disciplinary links with the other departments across the School. Its teaching is fully integrated into the School’s overall teaching programme,

which is delivered by more than 20 academic departments, including core business disciplines with the Department of Finance, the Department of Accounting, and a full range of other social science disciplines from social policy and government to philosophy and anthropology.

TeachingThe Department provides a place for academically gifted students to boost their social science knowledge and managerial problem-solving talents so that they are well prepared to contribute to organisational success and social betterment in any place, within any sector, and on any scale.

The Department offers an undergraduate degree (BSc Management), a portfolio of 9 Master’s degrees, and an outstanding PhD programme. Its Master’s portfolio includes a two-year Master’s in Management (the only UK programme to be integrated with the CEMS Master’s in International Management), as well as business-oriented Master’s degrees with economics as the unifying discipline, and a range of one-year specialist Master’s degrees. It also contributes to the LSE Summer School, LSE Executive Summer School, University of London International Programme, and the TRIUM Executive MBA.

ResearchThe Department’s faculty aims to produce outstanding scholarly research about organisations and management as well as use research methods and knowledge to address problems in business, government and society. The main subject areas of research within the Department are employment relations and human resource management, information systems and innovation, managerial economics and strategy, marketing,operational research, organisational behaviour, and public management. Faculty in the Department publish their research in leading academic journals for these various subject areas. Many faculty are engaged in work directed at using social science research methods to inform issues faced by organisations and policymakers in all sectors and around the world.

The LSE is a world-leading social science university,

The Department’s faculty aim to produce

as well as use research methods and knowledge to address problems in business, government and society.

The Department offers an undergraduate degree (BSc Management), a portfolio of 9 Master’s degrees, and an outstanding PhD programme.

ranked #2 in the world

outstanding scholarly research about organisations & management

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Academic community

The Department of Management is an internationally diverse academic community located in the heart of London, with strong links to academia, industry and government across the globe.

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20 professors

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Student societies: Graduate Management Society, Management & Strategy Society, Human Resources Society, Information Systems Society, LSE CEMS Club

Student publications: iSChannel (student-produced journal in Information Systems), MiMPact (student-edited magazine)

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50.4% (722) full-time MSc, 24.0% (344) BSc, 7.4% (106) incoming exchange students, 15.1% (216) Executive MSc/MBA, 3.1% (62) PhD

Number of nationalities: Top industries: Management Consulting (21%), Financial Services (11%), Information Technology and Services (6%), Human Resources (6%), Banking (4%), Higher Education/Academia (4%)

Top job functions: Consulting (13%), Finance (9%), Research (8%), Programme and Project Management (4%), Human Resources (4%), Business Development (4%)

The Department of Management is located in the New Academic Building on the LSE campus, in the heart of central London, on the doorstep of global industry, government and culture.

The building was opened in 2008 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, and provides a cutting-edge setting for research and teaching.

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Research areas: employment relations and human resource management, information systems and innovation, managerial economics and strategy, marketing, operational research, organisational behaviour.

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Meet our Programme Director

Dr Lourdes Sosa, Programme Director

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How does the programme contribute to the LSE’s core philosophy, ‘understanding the causes of things’?

I see our programme as a great example of the LSE’s core philosophy. It is in understanding the most fundamental meaning of our most theoretical concepts that insights for the most practical problems of our times arise. By understanding the causes of things, we can design effective solutions to current limitations. That is precisely the combination that we aim for in the MOG programme.

How does this programme differ fundamentally from other similar degrees, such as an MBA?

The MOG has a clear view towards understanding organisations of different types. This is not a degree focused on mainstream management alone, as our Master’s in Management programme would offer, but rather a degree looking at market-leading firms, newly born enterprises, non-profit organisations and public agencies.For this purpose, the MOG programme includes a core curriculum that combines mainstream management with enterprise development, along a strong emphasis on innovation. In the end, the programme allows students to build a personal view on the drivers of success for organisations of different types, whether that is the pursuit of maximum profits or of highest public awareness. A view of that entire panorama allows students to tailor their careers towards the interaction of these diverse organisations differently from the way a specialisation in mainstream management would. The interactions of different organisational forms require significant creativity and thus, innovation is a distinctive feature in the MOG programme.

What would you say to a prospective student thinking of applying to join the programme next year?

If you are interested in understanding the dynamics of organisations of different shapes and forms, profit or non-profit, established or newly formed, private industry or public agencies, and are keen on innovation in organising, this is the programme for you. You will receive a strong foundation in management, innovation and enterprise development. You will also enjoy freedom to tailor your curriculum through our elective portfolio. Through the combination of strong foundations and open-ended choice we aim to help you make the most of your year at the LSE and help you seize it as a stepping stone in a long-lasting career that will help us improve our society and economy together.

What are the core learnings your students will take away from the programme?

The Management, Organistations and Governance (MOG) programme prepares students for leadership positions in the management and consulting of all types of organisations, including not only profit-making established firms and start-ups, but also non-profit organisations, dual-objective organisations (such as social enterprises) and public agencies. By extension, our graduates are also well prepared for managing and advising roles in the rising number of intersections of these organisational forms, including partnerships between profit and non-profit organisations and alliances between established and newly formed firms, to name a few. It is with this purpose that we include innovation in the core curriculum of the programme, to promote creativity in new ways of organising. Our aim is to immerse students in understanding the dynamics of organisations of different types so that they will envision how to shape each of them and their interactions in our global economy and society.

What is your strategic vision for the programme, and where do you see it in the next 5 years?

The key differentiator of an education at the LSE is the combination of a deep understanding of both the theoretical foundations of the latest knowledge and their practical implications for our global economy and society. I see our programme evolving along with the advance of our theories of organisations and the socioeconomic trends involving organisations of different types. For this purpose, we will continue to strengthen our connection to the most rigorous academic research and enhance our involvement with active organisations.

Programme overview

If you’re ambitious and talented, with keen analytical skills and a goal to pursue a top-level career in management and leadership, our MSc Management, Organisations and Governance will be ideally suited to you.

The programme propels graduates into leading roles in business, government and the not-for-profit sector. It provides

a rigorous approach to analysis of the key issues facing modern organisations, particularly in relation to governance, innovation and entrepreneurship. It mixes teaching and learning styles, and includes a unique opportunity to develop your own business idea as part of a small team.

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Key featuresPOSTGRADUATE MASTER OF SCIENCE

FULL-TIME

12 MONTHS

60 PER CLASS

FEES £23,976 (academic year 2015/16)

rigorous training

in-depth understanding of management practice, entrepreneurship and innovation

grasp of wider social, economic and technological context

exceptional career opportunities

85% of students in work/further study after 6 months

median salary £45,000

BENEFITS

MG426 Organisations in the Economy and Society (1.0 unit)

MG427 Innovation in Organisations (0.5 unit)

MG428 Enterprise Development (0.5 unit)

MG416 Research Project/Dissertation (0.5 unit)

COMPULSORY COURSES (2.5 UNITS)

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE COURSES

(1.5 UNITS)

Programme structure

No traditional business school offers a comparable syllabus, taking a strongly academic, multidisciplinary approach to the management of organisations. There are three compulsory courses, a 6,000-word research project/dissertation, and up to three elective courses; plus the unique opportunity to develop your entrepreneurial skills by developing your own business idea. You can customise your programme to your genuine interests by choosing from the LSE’s leading range of social science courses – making your studies as relevant and engaging as possible.

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Profiles

The classOur MSc Management, Organisations and Governance is designed for exceptional, astute and ambitious students. Students of different ages, from all over the world, with varied experiences make up each cohort – creating a stimulating classroom environment. The programme is particularly suited to applicants with around two years’ work experience.

StudentsMeet two of our MSc Management, Organisations and Governance students, Iva IIieva and Katharine Greve.

Iva Ilieva (Bulgaria), MSc Management, Organisations and Governance

Katharina Greve (Germany), MSc Management, Organisations and Governance

What attracted me initially to MSc Management, Organisations and Governance at the LSE is the unique combination of an immaculate academic programme, world-class teaching quality and an impressive alumni network. From a pragmatic perspective, the programme presents not only a chance for a head start in a consultancy career but it could pave the way to future research work in the field of management.

While I had certain expectations related to the rigorous schedule, intellectually stimulating readings and the opportunity to meet inspirational people from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds, the LSE experience has definitely exceeded my expectations. With the amazing experience of attending talks delivered by world-renowned guest lecturers, selecting to sign up for societies out of 220+ choices, being at the academic hub of cutting edge research and meeting exceptional people from more than 20 nationalities, I couldn’t have made a better choice regarding where to do my Master’s degree.

Just seven weeks into Michaelmas Term, I am already a student representative for my course, I do pro-bono consulting for a charity as a consultant at the LSE student-run Cognoscere Consulting, I participate in Widening Participation projects as a Student Ambassador and I am more than happy to attend most of the daily occurring career-related networking events.

The LSE has proved to be much more than a superb academic experience, since it offers the environment, the people and the perfect location for a year of immense personal growth and brand new perspectives on one’s own capabilities and options.

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I selected the LSE because I wanted to strengthen my skills, deepen my knowledge and gain experience at an institution that has proven itself as one of the world’s most renowned universities.

Studying within an internationally diverse environment together with the best students, and learning from academics that are world leaders in their fields is not only stimulating, but inspiring for me as an individual. The LSE boasts a great network of high profile people from various industries all over the world. I believe a degree from the LSE does not only open doors; it also furnishes me with the important contacts, access and opportunities to networks I would not be able to attain anywhere else.

The management programmes at the LSE are absolutely fantastic because of the number of electives on offer in fields ranging from Accounting, Human Resource Management, Innovation to Marketing give everyone the opportunity to tailor their programme exactly to their needs and interests. I selected the MSc Management, Organisations and Governance programme because of its integrative approach to different social science disciplines which improves my understanding of how organisations operate at a micro and macro level in a social, environmental and political context. This knowledge plus the ability to apply principles and techniques that I study in a very entrepreneurial course such as Enterprise Development give me the cutting edge to turn ideas into a venture with the necessary theoretical grounding.

Last but not least, the LSE attracts many famous and interesting guest speakers that are stimulating for our professional career path. I regularly attend these events and as an active person, I also joined five out of more than 200 societies and sport clubs. In a nutshell, my LSE experience is very enriching and helps me to grow on a personal and professional level.

Outlook

Your careerYou will accelerate and transform your career with the MSc Management, Organisations and Governance. Our graduates quickly and confidently secure senior management roles with top global firms and organisations. The entrepreneurial aspect of the programme also means many go on to set up their own successful businesses. 85% of our students are in work/further study after six months, with a median salary of £45,000*.

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How to applyApplications are open between mid-October and June. Decisions are made on a rolling first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. To apply, please visit our website: www.lse.ac.uk/mog

Application code: N2U5Apply by April to be considered for a Graduate Student Support (GSS) scholarship.

Entry requirements 1st or good upper 2nd class bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent), preferably in social science

GRE or GMAT score for graduates from non-UK institutions

indication of professional experience (the programme is well-suited to students with two or more years’ work experience, however applicants with less experience are also welcome)

IELTS for non-native English speakers without proof of a degree taken in English

a personal statement, resume, official academic transcripts, official test scores and two academic references

Contact usIf you have any specific questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Email: dom.mog@lse.ac.ukTel: +44 (0)20 7955 7342

The following message contains some very important information. Please read it before you use this brochure. This brochure was published in September 2014. It contains information on the Master’s programme that the Department of Management intends to run for students who are planning to join in the 2015-16 academic year. The Department has made every effort to ensure that the information provided is both helpful and accurate, and that it is kept as up-to-date as possible – however, this information is subject to change. Some circumstances (such as staff changes or resource limitations over which the Department has no control) or the level of demand for a particular course may result in the Department having to withdraw or change aspects of the programme detailed in this brochure. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught, and the facilities provided to deliver the programme. Prospective candidates should note that, in the event of such circumstances occurring, the Department cannot accept liability for any claims for costs or damages made by a student resulting from any change to, or withdrawal of, a programme/module that he/she had intended to study. For this reason it is particularly important that you should check the website for updates (www.lse.ac.uk/management) or contact the Department using the contact details provided within this publication.

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