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STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING:AN INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONS RESEARCH METHODS
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
London School of Economics
Program(s)
Summer at London School of Economics
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Mathematics
UCEAP Course Number
106
UCEAP Course Suffix
S
UCEAP Official Title
STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING:AN INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONS RESEARCH METHODS
UCEAP Transcript Title
DECISION MAKING
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.70
Course Description

This course provides an essential toolkit for solving real-world problems that arise in various industries, such as the financial and tech sectors, healthcare, manufacturing, and planning. Through an engaging set of lectures and classes, students develop problem-solving and modelling skills, and learn insights necessary for strategic decision-making.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ME205
Host Institution Course Title
STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING: AN INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONS RESEARCH METHODS
Host Institution Campus
The Strand
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Mathematics

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PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
London School of Economics
Program(s)
London School of Economics
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
118
UCEAP Course Suffix
Y
UCEAP Official Title
PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE
UCEAP Transcript Title
PRINCIPLES/FINANCE
UCEAP Quarter Units
12.00
UCEAP Semester Units
8.00
Course Description
The course examines the theory of financial decision-making by firms and examines the behavior of the capital markets in which these decisions are made. Topics include the theory of capital budgeting under certainty in perfect and imperfect capital markets, portfolio theory, equity and bond markets, the capital asset pricing model, efficient markets, derivative pricing, sources of funds, basic theory of capital structure and the cost of capital, company dividend decisions, and financial markets and institutions.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
FM212
Host Institution Course Title
PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
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Host Institution Department
Finance

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INTERNATIONAL LABOR STANDARDS
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
London School of Economics
Program(s)
London School of Economics
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
119
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INTERNATIONAL LABOR STANDARDS
UCEAP Transcript Title
CORP SOC RESPONBLTY
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description

This course critically evaluates Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), focusing on firms’ attempts to prevent labor standards violations in their supply chains. Students begin by analyzing the rise of CSR, setting it in the context of global value chains, international labor standards, and emerging private forms of regulation. They then analyze topics such as the impact of CSR on corporate financial performance; whether CSR is an effective means of raising labor standards; theories of CSR; and how to embed CSR within the firm and comparative CSR. The course includes examples of how large firms are dealing with the ethical challenges posed by global supply chains. The course will include one lecture from a CSR professional.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
MG210
Host Institution Course Title
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INTERNATIONAL LABOUR STANDARDS
Host Institution Campus
The Strand
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Management

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CHINA AND THE GLOBAL SOUTH
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
London School of Economics
Program(s)
London School of Economics
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science Geography
UCEAP Course Number
160
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
CHINA AND THE GLOBAL SOUTH
UCEAP Transcript Title
CHINA&GLOBAL SOUTH
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description

This course focuses on the substantive role that China plays in the Global South where its preponderance of material power and putative developing country status confers upon it a dominant position in bilateral and regional political economies.  China's economic position, coupled to an astute use of finances flowing from its mercantilist policies, has enabled it to become the leading trading partner and a significant investor in the developing world.  Moreover, the Global South is increasingly figuring in Beijing's expanding security interests and soft power provisions.  Interpretations embedded in prevailing academic discourses like socialisation, threat and peaceful rise take on new meaning when studied through the lens of ties with developing countries.  Understanding how dynamics in this relationship are impacting upon a host of global and contemporary issues (BRICs, multilateralism, peacekeeping, the environment) is crucial to the shape of the 21st century.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
IR373
Host Institution Course Title
CHINA AND THE GLOBAL SOUTH
Host Institution Campus
London
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
International Relations

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SCIENCE OF PEOPLE IN WORKPLACES
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
London School of Economics
Program(s)
London School of Economics
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Psychology Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
112
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SCIENCE OF PEOPLE IN WORKPLACES
UCEAP Transcript Title
PEOPLE IN WORKPLACE
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description

This course helps students gain a science-based understanding of some of the most intriguing phenomena in the workplace and society. Students develop analytical skills that are crucial for both academic and industry careers. Students who are interested in understanding the Asian business environment are especially encouraged to take this course. It draws upon scientific research from various disciplines, including psychology, sociology, history, and anthropology, to critically examine topics such as creativity and innovation, emotions at work, leadership, cross-cultural differences, and management in an Asian context

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
MG312
Host Institution Course Title
SCIENCE OF PEOPLE IN WORKPLACES
Host Institution Campus
London
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Management

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INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
London School of Economics
Program(s)
London School of Economics
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Philosophy
UCEAP Course Number
38
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTRO TO LOGIC
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description

The course begins with a simple system called sentential or propositional logic, which despite its simplicity captures a significant range of important arguments. The course then focuses on (first-order) predicate logic, which is much more powerful and provides the logical basis for analysing a great variety of arguments and theories.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PH111
Host Institution Course Title
INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC
Host Institution Campus
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Host Institution Department
Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method

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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
London School of Economics
Program(s)
London School of Economics
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
114
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
UCEAP Transcript Title
OPERATIONS MGMT
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description

This course introduces students to key concepts and techniques used in operations management, and their practical applications. The course covers a range of topics related to manufacturing and service operations such as operations strategy, sustainability, process design and analysis, supply chains, inventory management, lean operations, and quality control.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
MG104
Host Institution Course Title
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Host Institution Campus
London School of Economics
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Management

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ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND LEADERSHIP
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
London School of Economics
Program(s)
London School of Economics
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
136
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND LEADERSHIP
UCEAP Transcript Title
ORG BEHAV&LEADRSHIP
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description

This course introduces students to social science theories, research, and application related to understanding human behavior in the workplace. This course considers "the people side" of business and management. Topics include personality and performance, managerial decision-making, motivating others, fairness in organizations, the multicultural workplace, power and influence, the adaptive leader, and team leadership.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
MG105
Host Institution Course Title
ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND LEADERSHIP
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Management

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RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND SOCIETY
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
London School of Economics
Program(s)
London School of Economics
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Russian
UCEAP Course Number
40
UCEAP Course Suffix
Y
UCEAP Official Title
RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND SOCIETY
UCEAP Transcript Title
RUSSIAN LANG & SOC
UCEAP Quarter Units
12.00
UCEAP Semester Units
8.00
Course Description

This course develops beginner to intermediate Russian language skills in a dynamic and communicative way. The course develops all four language skills (i.e. speaking, listening, reading and writing) through individual and group work, topical discussions, and authentic and web-based multi-media materials. The focus is on accuracy as well as communication that advance students’ language competence, transferable skills, and cultural awareness.

Language(s) of Instruction
Host Institution Course Number
LN101
Host Institution Course Title
RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND SOCIETY
Host Institution Campus
London
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Language Centre

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DATA FOR DATA SCIENCE
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
London School of Economics
Program(s)
London School of Economics
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Statistics Political Science
UCEAP Course Number
124
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
DATA FOR DATA SCIENCE
UCEAP Transcript Title
DATA SCIENCE
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description

This course teaches students how to collect and handle date in a hands-on manner. The first few weeks of the course cover theoretical concepts through traditional lectures, but then the format shifts to a practical approach. Live coding demonstrations are used to guide students through the material, which can be followed in real-time. Python is the primary programming language used in staff-led lectures and classes, but students are also permitted to use R for their assignments if they prefer.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
DS105A
Host Institution Course Title
DATA FOR DATA SCIENCE
Host Institution Campus
London
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Data Science
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