Economics and Strategy for Business
Prepare for a successful career in specialist economic and management consultancies and financial services.
Gain the knowledge you need to shape global strategy, your career starts here
Gain hands-on, invaluable industry experience
Learn from faculty immersed in leading edge research and business practice
Course key facts
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Qualification
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MSc
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Duration
1 year
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Start date
August 2025
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Study mode
Full-time
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Fees
£42,500
Extended placement: £44,000 Home£42,500
Extended placement: £44,000 Overseas
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Delivered by
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Location
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South Kensington
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Minimum entry standard
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First or 2.1 in a discipline such as Economics, Business or Finance
Course overview
MSc Economics and Strategy for Business is a unique one year, full-time programme which integrates cutting edge strategic analysis with contemporary economics. Prepare yourself for a successful career in specialist economic and management consultancies or financial services.
On this interdisciplinary programme, you'll be taught by faculty immersed in leading edge research and business practice in global strategy, economics, digital applications, innovation and risk management.
You will also have the chance to apply the core disciplines in real world situations, via challenging lectures, data analysis, immersive business simulations, real world consultancy projects and work placement.
Our London location and ongoing relationships with major employers will give you the opportunity to meet and network with leading global organisations, allowing you to present yourself with confidence to the world’s top companies.
You also have the option to complete a four-six month work placement (internship) as part of your programme, extending the programme to 16 months and graduating with 120 ECTS. Please note that additional tuition fees apply.
Structure
This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.
Find out more about potential course changes.
Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.
Before the programme begins you will complete online pre-study modules delivered through The Hub, Imperial College Business School’s virtual learning environment.
These modules will be available to students who have accepted an offer of admission from July onwards, and are designed to give you a basic knowledge of areas which will be covered by the programme throughout the academic year.
MSc Economics & Strategy for Business will teach you to combine the rigour of analytical thinking with a strategic focus.
The core modules cover essential knowledge in finance, strategy and economics in the Autumn term, building up to more applied modules in the Spring term.
- Business and the Macroeconomy
- Business Economics
- Corporate Finance
- Corporate Strategy
- Digital Businesses and Marketplaces
- Economics and Strategy for Innovation
- Global Business
- Financial Risk, Markets and Instruments
- Quantitative Data Analysis
Tailor your experience by choosing two specialist electives and two management suite electives.
Electives
- Business Sustainability
- Big Data, AI & Machine Learning
- Co-creating Innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robots
- Economics and Banking
- Economics of Healthcare
- Economics of Public Policy
- Energy Business
- Finance for Net Zero
- Motivation, Incentives and Contracts within Business
- Responsible Digital Innovation: Ethics at Work
- Sustainable Finance
- Consumer Behaviour
- Design Thinking for Innovation
- Family Business
- Geopolitics
- Leading Social Innovation
- Leadership
- Management, Strategy and Innovation in Fintech
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Negotiating Through Differences
- Private Equity
- Project Management
- Python for Finance
- Strategic Marketing
- Strategic Sales Management
- Venture Capital and Growth Finance
In the summer, you will get the chance to integrate and apply your knowledge in the Corporate Strategy and Economics Simulation.
You will also have the opportunity to gain practical experience by completing a Consulting Project, Work Placement or Case Study.
- Corporate Strategy and Economics Simulation
- Case Study
- Consulting Project
- Individual Research Project
- Work Placement
- Extended work placement
If you wish to take a longer (four-six month) internship as part of your programme, you can take an extended work placement with the approval of the Academic Director. This is particularly relevant for (but not exclusive to) internships in France, Germany, and other European countries that require students to have student status for the duration of their internships. Please note that additional tuition fees apply.
Professional accreditation
We are among a handful of business schools worldwide to achieve triple accreditation:
- Association of MBAs (AMBA)
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
We have also been recognised for our work in tackling gender inequality in higher education with a Bronze Athena SWAN award.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching and learning methods
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Case studies
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Presentations and seminars
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Group work
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Lectures
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Virtual learning environment
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Lecture recordings
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Practical classes and fieldwork
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Workshops
Assessment methods
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Case studies
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Continuous assessments
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Essays
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Formal presentations
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Multiple choice tests
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Participation
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Reports
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Written exams
Entry requirements
We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.
How to apply
Apply online
If you are applying to the Business School, you may be considered for one course per admissions cycle.
Application deadlines – Round 2 closes on Thursday 9 January 2025
We operate a staged admissions process with several deadlines throughout the year. This programme is highly competitive, so early application is advised.
Apply by 23.59 (UK time) on the closing date of an application round, to ensure you receive a response on your application by the relevant decision date.
Round 1
- Closing date: 26 September 2024
- Decision by: 28 November 2024
Round 2
- Closing date: 9 January 2025
- Decision by: 6 March 2025
Round 3
- Closing date: 13 March 2025
- Decision by: 8 May 2025
Round 4
- Closing date: 1 May 2025
- Decision by: 19 June 2025
Scholarship deadlines
- Round 1: 26 September 2024
- Round 2: 9 January 2025
References
If you have submitted your application to meet an application round, it is not necessary for us to receive your references by the closing date, although we would expect to receive them shortly afterwards. Please note that the selection committee reserves the right to assess your application on the basis of the documents that have been received at the time of the assessment.
Visit our Admissions website for details on the application process.
If you are applying for a taught Master’s course, you will need to pay an application fee before submitting your application.
The fee applies per application and not per course:
- £100 for all MSc applications to Imperial College Business School
- £150 for MBA applications to Imperial College Business School
There is no application fee for MRes courses, Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas or research courses, such as PhDs and EngDs.
If you are facing financial hardship and are unable to pay the application fee, we encourage you to apply for our application fee waiver.
An ATAS certificate is not required for students applying for this course.
Tuition fees
Tuition fee
2025 entry
£42,500 12 months
Extended work placement option
2025 entry
£44,000 16 months
If you're a UK national, or EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from the UK government, if you meet certain criteria.
For courses starting on or after 1 August 2024, the maximum amount is £12,471. The loan is not means-tested and you can choose whether to put it towards your tuition fees or living costs.
The loan is not means-tested and you can choose whether to put it towards your tuition fees or living costs.
Students taking the optional extended work placement must pay a fee of £1500, in addition to the standard course fees.
How will studying at Imperial help my career?
Prepare for a successful consulting and finance career by integrating strategic analysis and contemporary economics.
Get an advanced understanding of digital and energy economics, business, innovation, and finance to boost your career.
With specialised knowledge, you'll be highly sought after in a range of sectors.
Finance, consultancy and technology are just some of your options.
Other potential career paths include energy, telecom, energy, luxury, and marketing.
Further links
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- Telephone: +44 (0)20 7589 5111
- Email: business.school@imperial.ac.uk
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