PhD in Economics and Management

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Gain the skills to conduct pioneering research on managerial economics on this rigorous, interdisciplinary training programme. You’ll study a range of topics, from organisational economics to personnel economics, entrepreneurship and political economy. The curriculum includes comprehensive methodological training, with an opportunity to specialise in your chosen field. We have expertise in entrepreneurship, insurance markets, supply chains, firms and trade in developing countries, and behavioural economics. You’ll begin on the master of research degree and move on to the PhD (subject to satisfactory progress). Drawing on our interdisciplinary strengths, you’ll have the chance to complete work that makes an original contribution to the field. LSE is a globally renowned university ranked sixth in the world for social sciences and management. As a research-led department, we have a vibrant community of academics and students pursuing research in varied fields of management. We offer a limited number of studentships on this programme. We're also ranked second in the UK by percentage of overall four and three stars in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).

Economics