Developed by academics at LSE, this diploma provides a strong grounding in the principles of management and helps you develop critical skills for a wide range of real world professional situations.

It is designed for graduates looking for either a standalone qualification in management or a foundation for postgraduate study in management.

Studying this degree, you will gain:

address both foundational and contemporary management issues, either public or private according to the units chosen by the student
analyse issues from the perspective of a number of disciplines
formulate and develop arguments on management issues in a logical manner
critically to evaluate claims made on a range of management issues
understand aspects of business and sociology management relevant to managing organisations effectively.

Assessment

Each module is assessed by an unseen written exam, which is usually held in May or June. You can sit your exams at any approved centre around the world. These centres charge a fee for hosting the exams.

Your exam is set and assessed by academics at LSE, ensuring that your degree is of the same standard as those studying on-campus in London.

Career opportunities

This diploma will help to prepare you for careers in management, management consultancy and financial management if your first degree is in a different field. It could also help you to gain entry to master’s programmes in this field.

Graduate Diplomas will help you to question and analyse information, develop arguments, and boost your analytical and communication skills – all of which is valued in management-related roles.