LSE runs a smaller, more specialised MBA (the Global Executive MBA, delivered in a modular format across multiple international campuses) rather than a large full-time cohort programme. GMAT is accepted alongside GRE for most of LSE's business-adjacent master's.
Does LSE Require the GMAT?
| Programme | GMAT Requirement |
|---|---|
| LSE Global Executive MBA | Accepted; frequently waived for senior professionals |
| MSc Finance | Sometimes accepted as supplementary evidence, GRE also common |
| MSc Management | Not typically required |
| MSc Accounting and Finance | Not typically required |
LSE Global Executive MBA — GMAT Context
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Typical candidate profile | Senior professionals, 8–15+ years of experience |
| GMAT requirement | Often waived given seniority and demonstrated leadership |
| Where submitted, competitive range | 650 – 700 |
LSE's Executive MBA format targets an older, more senior candidate pool than a typical full-time MBA — GMAT plays a smaller role here than career trajectory and organisational impact.
GMAT vs. GRE at LSE
For LSE's finance and quantitative master's programmes, GRE is at least as common as GMAT (see our LSE GRE Requirements guide) — LSE does not show a strong preference between the two tests across most programmes.
GMAT Is Separate From English Proficiency
A GMAT score does not satisfy LSE's English language requirement. International applicants still need IELTS or TOEFL:
| Requirement | LSE Policy |
|---|---|
| GMAT | Accepted, often waived for Executive MBA; 650–700 where submitted |
| IELTS | Required — see our LSE IELTS Requirements guide |
| TOEFL | Required — see our LSE TOEFL Requirements guide |
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