123 Short courses offered by the university

Business needs government to harness local comparative advantages and national competitiveness; and governments need business to create wealth, jobs, and economic prosperity. London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Industrial Policy - Leading the Green and Digital Transitions programme.

As our world becomes more complex, global and interconnected, the demands on you as a leader, manager and employee become increasingly challenging. London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Leadership in Organisations programme.

The departure of the UK from the EU and political debates surrounding the election of important leaders including Trump in the US, are important reminders of the role ideas and political leaders have in shaping the global order. London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Great Thinkers and Pivotal Leaders - Shaping the Global Order programme.

Competition law aims to make markets work better in order to deliver greater benefits to consumers.It involves the use of legal tools to control the acquisition and exercise of market power by firms so as to protect the competitive forces within the market. London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Competition Law and Policy - Contemporary Challenges in a Global Market programme.

The financial industry increasingly relies on large volumes of numerical data as financial products become more complex. London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Computational Methods in Financial Mathematics programme.

International organisations are created and expected to provide solutions whenever governments face transnational challenges, such as international and civil wars, London School of Economics and Political Science's International Organisations - The Challenges of Global Governance in a Divided World will teach you more about this. 

AI is now embedded in our day-to-day lives, influencing who we date, the new stories we read on our social media feed, how we invest in financial assets, our community’s exposure to the police, the goods we consume online, and the tasks we do at work. London School of Economics and Political Science offers the The Ethics of Data and Artificial Intelligence programme.

Globalisation has seen the integration of world markets. Goods made in Asia can be sold in Europe at a fraction of the cost and technology has allowed activities to be outsourced for greater efficiency. London School of Economics and Political Science offers the International Economics programme.

Organisations operate in an increasingly complex environment, where change is a constant feature of business life. The impact of not managing change in an effective way can be devastating for small and large businesses alike. London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Leading Organisational Change in the Age of Generative AI programme.

We live in a time of ‘culture wars’ and increasing polarisation: political debates about topics such as climate change, gender identity, or abortion are frequently conducted in a shrill and unproductive manner. London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Law, Society and Morality - Contemporary Controversies in the Courts programme.

Learn to maximise opportunities and mitigate risk stemming from global events with expert commentary and insights from LSE thought-leaders. London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Business, International Relations and the Political Economy programme.

Some of the most complex problems in global politics exist at the nexus between international trade, development and environment. London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Trade, Development and the Environment programme.

Microeconomics seeks to make sense of the behaviour of individuals, households and firms. It aims to answer questions such as: if incomes rise, how will individuals spend their surplus income, and on what? London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Introductory Microeconomics programme.

Enhance your understanding of data and technology within the HR department and take your organisation to the next level. London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Digital Transformation in HR programme.

Gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to make more informed real estate investment decisions. Learn more at the Real Estate Economics and Finance programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Companies must take risks if they are to survive and prosper. The risk management function plays a critical role in understanding a company’s current exposure to risk and the risks it plans to take in the future. London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Analysis and Management of Financial Risk programme.

Digital platforms—like those owned by Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, Baidu, or Tencent—now shape and manipulate our everyday digital (and non-digital) lives. London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Digital Platforms - Power, Politics and Resistance programme.

Gain holistic business and leadership skills to become a better manager, with this essential toolkit for the contemporary business environment. London School of Economics and Political Science offers the MBA Essentials programme.

Explore machine learning techniques to optimise your data analyses for informed business decision-making. London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Machine Learning - Practical Applications programme.

In today’s competitive world, effective performance measurement and management are essential for business success. Firms must assess financial performance, navigate industry challenges, and identify opportunities for innovation. London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Managerial Accounting and Financial Control programme.