MSc courses Nottingham life Our location
Time to travel Getting here is easy. Nottingham Contents is less than two hours from London, with excellent transport links to the capital and the rest of the UK. Nottingham life 2 East Midlands Airport, one of Why study with us? 4 the UK’s fastest growing airports, is only 40 minutes from the city Career and professional 10 centre via a 24-hour bus service. development Edinburgh Birmingham International Funding 12 Airport is less than one hour from Nottingham by car. Our courses 13 Frequent rail services run from Related courses 22 Nottingham to major UK cities, including London every 30 International campuses 24 Belfast minutes. The Eurostar connection at St Pancras International in Entry requirements 26 Manchester — Nottingham 2 hours by train London allows you to travel from Applying 27 Nottingham to Paris or Brussels Manchester in just a few hours.
East Midlands Nottingham Birmingham Nottingham — London A city with a 1 hour 45 minutes by train
With excellent London pioneering spirit transport links, Cardiff Nottingham is The city of Nottingham is a great place to work well connected and study. Home to the world-class University of to the rest of the Nottingham, it is a culturally diverse and thriving UK and wider world city with a strong sense of community.
Both Jubilee and University Park Campus are close to the centre of Nottingham, which is the commercial and cultural capital of the East Midlands. It is home to several major UK employers, including Walgreens Boots Alliance, Experian, Capital One, E.ON and the Named one of Inland Revenue. the best and Many large blue-chip companies and prominent organisations have offices in and safest places for around the city and the Business School has strong links with many of them, including Rolls-Royce, based nearby in Derby. The city’s Creative Quarter is a thriving hub of a night out in entrepreneurial business that has catalysed Nottingham’s growth. the UK, winning Music lovers can take their pick from the world-famous Rock City, Motorpoint Arena 8 Purple Flag or one of the smaller gig venues for a more intimate live show. If you enjoy shopping, there are independent boutiques and vintage shops as well as high street names in our awards large shopping centres. The city is also a hotspot for dining, with a mix of chain and independent cafés, restaurants and delis on offer. It also offers world-class sports facilities such as Trent Bridge cricket ground and the National Water Sports Centre. Nottingham is an old city with a rich history – you can explore the ancient caves Ranked as a beneath your feet, or take a relaxing walk through Wollaton Park and visit its imposing Elizabethan Hall. Nottinghamshire’s more well-known attractions include Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest and the historic Goose Fair, held every October. world top 100 university 2 QS World University 3 nottingham.ac.uk/nottinghamlife Rankings 2019 Why study with us?
University of Outstanding Nottingham University Nottingham teaching and learning Business School At the University of Nottingham, we deliver Teaching Excellence exceptional teaching, led by research that Framework (TEF) 2017; solves global challenges. one of eight Russell Group Based on the University’s Our Business Schools in Nottingham, China and universities to attain TEF Gold, Malaysia are EQUIS accredited by the European award-winning Jubilee Campus, Foundation for Management Development and We are International and Sports University of the Year, according to The which measures undergraduate accredited by the Association of MBAs – the world’s Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019, and consistently teaching Nottingham University Business leading accrediting bodies for business schools. ranked among the world’s top 100 universities by QS. School offers one of the most We are an international leader in finance and Research at Nottingham generates discoveries, many of which have management education and a research pioneer in profound social, economic and cultural benefits. The latest Research modern and beautiful study entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability. Excellence Framework ranked us 8th in the UK for research power. Our cutting-edge facilities, leading academics and industry connections offer environments in the UK. We are ranked 6th in the UK for research power in opportunities to develop your potential. the latest Research Excellence Framework, which reflects the quality and influence of our research. As a postgraduate student, you will be supported academically and personally. Our experienced staff can advise you on issues ranging from your course to finances, wellbeing and career planning. Once you have completed your studies, you will become part of a global network of 280,000 alumni. You will be invited to exclusive events and will also benefit from lifetime access to our Careers and Employability Service.
Our academic staff are leading 46,000 researchers in their fields and our students teaching is underpinned by their across all our distinctive research. With students campuses and staff from more than 150 countries, we offer a unique international experience with opportunities to establish valuable business relationships with global peers. 97% of our research is internationally recognised Research Excellence Framework, 2014
An inspiring research portfolio worth over
4 £799m 5 Why study with us? The Business School is based on the innovative Jubilee Campus, which has won awards for its environmentally friendly design. Why not take a Unlock your potential virtual tour?
nottingham.ac.uk/ We can help equip you with the skills needed to secure senior virtualnottingham positions in industry, commerce, and the public sector, while providing a solid foundation for PhD research. Innovative courses Inspirational location The Business School offers a large selection of MSc Praised for its innovative architecture and courses. Our academic staff are leading researchers environmentally friendly technology, Jubilee Campus in their fields and our teaching is underpinned was first opened in 1999 by Her Majesty the Queen. by their distinctive research. We offer a unique Built on a former industrial site close to Nottingham city international experience with opportunities to establish centre, the campus has impeccable green credentials valuable business relationships with global peers. and is a leader in sustainable development. University Park Campus is just a mile away and you can easily get Globally connected there on one of our free Hopper buses. At Nottingham, you will develop an international Jubilee Campus covers 65 acres and includes the outlook. We pride ourselves on international diversity YANG Fujia Building, home to the Office for Global in the classroom and currently have students from Engagement, a sports centre, the Amenities Building, almost 50 countries across our MSc courses, which with a restaurant and multi-faith centre, and a scheme ensures you will learn from different perspectives. designed by Ken Shuttleworth (architect for the iconic If you study part of MSc International Business at Swiss Re building in London) that includes Innovation the University’s campuses in China or Malaysia Park, the Aerospace Technology Centre, Energy you can gain international experience that Technologies Building, and the UK’s tallest freestanding employers value. MSc Business and Management work of public art, Aspire. students also have the opportunity to study at the University’s Malaysia Campus. World-class facilities Facilities on Jubilee Campus include a Business School Research-led teaching library and Student Service Centre, study rooms, In the latest Research Excellence Framework, computer labs, restaurants, cafés, Students’ Union shop, the Business School ranked 6th in the UK for the Centre for English Language Education, and financial research power. You will be taught in small, diverse and business data systems – Bloomberg, Datastream, classes by academic and industry experts. Bankscope, and Financial Times. The Global Centre for Banking and Financial A support network built around you Innovation (GCBFI) is a leading centre for teaching We offer a network of services such as academic and research in financial services, risk, and insurance support, funding advice, and health and counselling – its staff teach MSc Banking and Finance. services. Find out more at The Haydn Green Institute for Innovation and nottingham.ac.uk/studentservices Entrepreneurship (HGI) is the University’s centre of The University offers a range of additional support excellence in the development of enterprise and services for international students. For more information, entrepreneurial skills, and sits among Europe’s leading visit nottingham.ac.uk/international centres in the field. MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management is HGI’s flagship course, offering you the opportunity to develop your entrepreneurial skills no matter what your background is.
6 nottingham.ac.uk/business 7 Why study with us?
Network on Connect with business
a global scale We offer a variety of ways for Dissertation projects It may be possible to focus your dissertation research you to meet and network with on a particular issue or challenge faced by a business. business representatives, gain Support is available to explore this option and help you More than 19,000 Business identify and source appropriate projects. practical experience, and put School alumni connect you to business theory into practice. Volunteering a powerful global network of Our postgraduate volunteering programme, Cheese Matters, involves our students working with local business contacts. Business experience businesses to deliver financial education to secondary The Business School works closely with a range school students. You will have the opportunity of placement schemes, community engagement Alumni often visit the school as guest speakers and to train and deliver sessions alongside company initiatives and organisations to maximise your act as mentors and advisers to prospective students. representatives to raise financial awareness among opportunities to gain experience and exposure Others offer work experience and dissertation young people. There are a variety of volunteering to business practice. projects at their companies or organisations. opportunities that will be open to you through Shaping the world We have partnered with the UK Department for the Business School, the University’s community You can benefit from our alumni network when International Trade on their Postgraduates for engagement programmes and the Students’ Union. making decisions about applying for our degrees and for the better International Business initiative. This connects local accepting offers to study at the Business School. We After graduating from MSc Entrepreneurship, businesses with students who can offer language skills can put you in touch with alumni who can talk to you Innovation and Management, Scott Rosenberg and in-country knowledge to support overseas market about their experiences and help answer any questions launched an innovative app to help families caring entry and development. you have about living and studying in Nottingham. for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. The Javoo app provides an exclusive private social network The University’s Graduate School offers short, for family members to help make their lives easier. part-time placements with local businesses that fit Scott won a University Student Enterprise Award around your studies. Unitemps is the University’s for the Javoo app and was a top 10 finalist in the student recruitment agency offering part-time work Postgraduate Ingenuity prize which also provided opportunities. Eligible students can apply for casual funding to further develop the app. Scott and the and part-time roles both on and off campus. Javoo team are working with MindTech, part of the pioneering Institute of Mental Health.
“The Business School presented me Speaker series with the incredible opportunity to Top business people share their expertise and experience with students through our Business Leaders Series. We have hosted pursue my MSc course by offering me talks with experts from a range of fields, including: a full scholarship. Studying without Sir Paul Smith, renowned fashion designer Willie Walsh, Chief Executive Officer, International Airlines having to worry about my tuition was Group not only life-changing but also very Rob Johnson, Purchasing Director, Jaguar Land Rover inspiring and motivating. Without Andrew Griffith, Group Chief Operating Officer and Chief financial help I would not have had Financial Officer, Sky the opportunity to study at a top UK Maurice Benisty, Chief Commercial Officer, Demica (pictured) Ashish Kumar Chauhan, Managing Director and Chief Executive business school.” Officer, Bombay Stock Exchange Experts working in finance-related roles also give talks on a variety Elitsa Nacheva, from Bulgaria, MSc Management of current topics through our Financial Minds Series. Management Consultant, Financial Services, Guest speakers often take part in our modules and we also offer Accenture field trips, with previous companies including Walgreens Boots Alliance, JCB and Bloomberg. These sessions will provide case studies and practical insights on how your learning relates to 8 nottingham.ac.uk/businessalumni their business. 9 Career and professional development
It starts here, where it goes is up to you Recent graduate destinations include: Recent graduates have developed careers in a wide Bank of China, Barclays, China Everbright Bank, range of areas such as management consultancy, Dell, Deloitte, Ericsson, EY, HSBC, KPMG, Nestlé, investment banking, financial services, public relations, Procter & Gamble, PricewaterhouseCoopers, operations management, corporate responsibility, Rolls-Royce, Société Générale, Volkswagen, sustainability and marketing. Self-employment and United Nations 86% further study are also popular choices. of MSc graduates from Technology 6% Nottingham University Consulting 11% Business School secured Retail 4% work, self-employment Real estate 4% Consumer packaged or further study within goods 6% six months of graduation*
Energy 3%
Other 18% Accelerate your career
Through a combination of your academic studies Media/entertainment 1% and the careers support we offer, you will be in an Manufacturing 6% excellent position to make your next career move. Financial services 35% Your career, your way During your course, you will benefit from: Healthcare 1% Our in-house Postgraduate Careers Team our Accelerated Career Leaders Programme which Government/ provides expert advice and guidance so is an integral part of our MSc courses non-profit 5% that you can make an informed decision skill development sessions delivered by experienced professionals about the right career path for you. exclusive careers events, networking opportunities As soon as you have accepted your offer, and a variety of work experience options such as we can begin working with you to support short-term projects and part-time work your career planning needs. You can take part in pre-course careers discussions one-to-one expert guidance with career planning, and take advantage of remote and online applications, selection processes and professional skills support through Career Leader, an access to online resources and alumni networks to ensure online assessment tool which helps you you have information on working in a variety of countries “From day one, I had a to measure your business interests and motivations before starting your course. vacancy alerts to keep you up to date with the latest feeling that this journey was job opportunities going to be full of exciting psychometric assessments to increase your self-awareness and provide an insight into the tests used in experiences. I knew I would recruitment processes take these experiences talks from legal experts to support international students’ understanding of the latest regulations on working in the UK with me wherever I go and that they would equip me Our support doesn’t end there. As an alumnus we will stay in touch with you to track your career progression and with the skills necessary you will still be able to access many of our services. to succeed in any career I wish to pursue.” Rawan Abu Ishira from Palestine, MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation * Known destinations of full-time MSc graduates from Nottingham University Business School 2016/17. and Management 10 nottingham.ac.uk/business/careers 11 Funding Our courses
Funding your Accredited courses
studies Many of our MSc courses are accredited by professional bodies. This offers you opportunities to gain additional qualifications Nottingham University as well as your postgraduate degree. Business School has a significant amount of scholarship funding available for MSc students. Our scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic MSc Finance and Investment MSc Human Resource merit and vary between 20–100% of the total tuition fee. has been accepted into the Management and Organisation Academic and sporting excellence Chartered Financial Analyst Institute is accredited by the Chartered If you have attained or are expected to attain a very Institute of Personnel and high grade in your undergraduate degree, you will be considered for the Business School Dean’s Scholarship Development, offering you for Excellence and, if successful, will be awarded exemption from their either a 75% or 100% scholarship. In addition, we offer advanced diploma scholarships for those wishing to study an MSc who have shown sporting excellence. You will automatically be considered at the point of offer and there is no separate application process. However you must submit your MSc application by Friday 31 July 2020 to be considered for one of these scholarships. Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/business/msc/scholarships
Alumni scholarships MSc Banking and Finance MSc Marketing UK, EU and international alumni automatically qualify holds Chartered Banker Institute is accredited by the Chartered for a scholarship award. This will be a contribution towards the MSc tuition fee and will be awarded Centre of Excellence accreditation Institute of Marketing – you will shortly after any offer is made to study with us. – the gold standard for banking receive a degree and a professional International scholarships professionals qualification, which can give you a The University offers a wide range of international competitive edge scholarships, which are specific to countries or regions. For more information, visit nottingham.ac.uk/go/masters-scholarships Guidance for international students For guidance on living costs in the UK, managing your budget, how to open a UK bank account, and information for sponsored students, please visit nottingham.ac.uk/go/international-finance
MSc Risk Management is recognised by the Chartered Insurance Institute – the world’s leading professional body for insurance and financial services
For more information about our courses, please visit 12 nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/funding nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy 13 Our courses
Accounting Banking Entrepreneurship
MSc Accounting and Finance MSc Banking and Finance and innovation
This specialist course is designed to further your The Business School is a world leader in banking Are your entrepreneurial skills sufficiently well existing knowledge of accounting and finance education and our research has been awarded developed to create your own new venture or to add Cross-disciplinary courses by building on the theory and application of Centre of Excellence status by the Chartered value to an existing business? accounting principles. Banker Institute. Led by The Haydn Green Institute for Innovation and A series of cross-disciplinary entrepreneurship It will suit you if you studied a business-related This course aims to bring you the latest knowledge Entrepreneurship (HGI), our entrepreneurship courses courses are available across the University, subject as an undergraduate and want to focus on about banking, financial markets and risk in the will help you develop an innovative and entrepreneurial administered by other schools and departments in financial accounting as a distinct career path. financial sector. You will be joined by leading approach and give your thinking a creative edge. industry experts who will share their experiences conjunction with the Business School. Engaging with current debates in the field, you of the financial world. will have the opportunity to enrich and broaden These programmes offer an exceptional opportunity your understanding and appreciation of important This course is ideal for those wanting to pursue a MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation to develop the business and entrepreneurship skills topics within accounting and finance while career in the financial markets department of an and Management that employers are looking for. This includes the engaging in current debates in the field. international bank before moving into a high-level ability to develop opportunities, bring innovation to an managerial position. organisation and to work creatively, while developing You will take five core modules across two the specialist knowledge from your core discipline. semesters and a summer dissertation. Optional It will enable you to develop skills in the analysis This course is designed for those interested in modules allow you to tailor your degree to suit of financial institutions and instruments, markets, working entrepreneurially, whether that is in your MSc Applied Biopharmaceutical Biotechnology your interests and career aspirations. consumer demands and competition. You will develop own business, a family business, an SME, a large and Entrepreneurship provides you with scientific a conceptual and theoretical grounding in current multinational, or as business consultant or analyst. research skills and the business knowledge to convert scientific discoveries into inventions and concepts and techniques in banking, policy, economics The HGI’s programme showcases our approach to commercial products and risk management and associated areas. entrepreneurship and innovation education that blends You will also be introduced to a range of empirical theory with practice. Throughout the year, you will MSc Communication and Entrepreneurship Finance techniques enabling you to analyse industrial dynamics, engage with passionate academics, entrepreneurs presents an exciting opportunity to investigate the impact of innovation on performance, and the and other practitioners who will guide your learning communication in the context of entrepreneurship impact of regulation and policy interventions on journey. and business banking and finance in corporations. The modules you This MSc encourages you to think creatively in our MSc Cultural Industries and Entrepreneurship MSc Finance and Investment will take consider international aspects of banking and Ingenuity process in the Entrepreneurial Creativity aims to provide you with a critical understanding of finance and you will be able to analyse a country of your module. You will also deploy the knowledge and skills cultural studies, its principles and practices, and the choice in your dissertation. you will develop through a live consultancy project with skills to explore various models for the development On this course, you will learn from one of the largest a growing business, which culminates in pitching your of creative enterprises groups of finance experts in the UK, bringing ideas about new opportunities to that business. MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering and you some of the most up to date knowledge and This entrepreneurship project is frequently cited as the Entrepreneurship will help you to acquire the skills techniques in their fields. highlight of the course. Throughout the course, you will to develop and commercialise new technologies in It will provide you with a solid foundation in modern cover core subjects in modules such as Launching New electrical and electronic engineering finance and investment and prepare you for a career in Ventures, Entrepreneurship in Context, and Leading MSc Sustainable Energy and Entrepreneurship investment banking, financial management or further Entrepreneurial Growth. The summer semester is an is designed to equip you with advanced skills in postgraduate study in a related subject. opportunity to develop your own business plan, or to renewable energy technology and business undertake a dissertation on an entrepreneurship topic. You will study a variety of modules across two semesters as well as a summer dissertation. The taught As a member of HGI, you will join an active entrepreneurial ecosystem devoted to supporting component consists of five core modules plus two The Global Centre for Banking and options from a wide range of modules including topics you to pursue your career aspirations, whatever they in corporate finance, capital markets, and financial Financial Innovation may be. security valuation. You will also develop a thorough The course is delivered by staff from our grounding in research methods for finance and have the Global Centre for Banking and Financial opportunity to study behavioural finance. Innovation who are world leaders in risk research and thought leadership. They work This course has a distinct quantitative focus and closely with colleagues in industry and advise includes both theoretical concepts as well as their governments in key policy development. The The Haydn Green Institute for applications. You will benefit from real-time access to centre is an inclusive, collaborative research Innovation and Entrepreneurship our Bloomberg Terminal and you will learn to utilise data group in the Business School and as an MSc The HGI has one of the longest traditions of to analyse financial instruments and help make student you will have access to its resources entrepreneurship education in the UK. It is effective decisions. and leading international research. Find the University’s centre for the development of out more at nottingham.ac.uk/business/ enterprise and entrepreneurial skills, innovation and businesscentres/gcbfi understanding the commercialisation of research. Nottingham is one of four University Enterprise Zones across England, where universities and businesses work together to increase local growth and innovation. Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/enterprise 14 15 Our courses
MSc Human Resource Management MSc International Business Business and and Organisation Focusing on the major aspects of international If you have not had much exposure to human business, you will study subjects such resource management but recognise the importance as the principles of accounting, business management of acquiring knowledge in the recruitment, economics, managing people and the motivation, retention and development of people, essentials of international marketing. You will then this CIPD-approved course is designed for you. analyse the changing international business environment and strategy in real depth. Our portfolio of courses caters for a variety It provides a theoretically grounded It will benefit you if you want to acquire skills to pursue of graduates from different backgrounds. coverage of key conceptual and practical a high-level career involving managing employment You will be able to tailor your course with a variety developments across a wide range of relationships in the private, public or not-for-profit of modules enabling you to focus on your career If you have student management at undergraduate business and management disciplines. sectors, as well as getting the best out of people you aspirations. In addition, you will be provided with level, you can further develop your skills through employ in your own business. a rigorous grounding in research methods and will MSc Business and Management. If you have little You will cover such areas as corporate financial undertake a dissertation allowing you to utilise the or no previous experience of management or strategy, managerial economics and managing You will sharpen your understanding of the importance knowledge and understanding you have gained and human resource management, MSc International people and organisations, along with behavioural of having the right mix of people with the appropriate use this as a springboard to your career. Business, MSc Management, or MSc Human and human resource aspects of management. This sets of skills and competences, the significance Resource Management and Organisation could course is designed to nurture the development of and role of leadership, change management, the You will be taught by staff with international reputations be the right choice for you. key skills in business and management through development and retention of talent, the challenges of for excellence in research, particularly on emerging small group projects and a research-led dissertation. managing people in multicultural and global contexts, markets, and guest lecturers who are successful These courses offer you the opportunity to learn and strategic human resource management. entrepreneurs and have international experience in from experts in a range of subjects including Recent graduates have entered careers doing business in challenging political, economic and organisational behaviour, human resource in major UK and international business Two key features of this course are its multi-disciplinary cultural environments. The combination of various management, strategy, economics, marketing, and management consultancies. nature, and its engagement with contemporary debates in theory and actual practice. You will have approaches, such as lectures, case studies, and group entrepreneurship, accounting and finance. the opportunity to learn from world-class experts, work will enhance your learning experience. and to participate in interactive lectures, workshops, case study analyses and blogs. You will also engage MSc Business and Management MSc Global Management in rigorous research and learn from practitioners, applying theory to practical organisational contexts that you will encounter in your working life. On this course, management is brought to life as We are planning to launch this full-time a vibrant and important area of business expertise programme for high-potential students seeking a in modern organisations. global career in business. Our teaching is practically focused and It will develop fundamental and practical grounded in the latest ideas and principles in knowledge in the main disciplines of management, management science. We work with prominent as well as key skills for personal development. organisations and industry to ensure that While students will be based at our UK campus, MSc Management MSc Sustainable Business teaching remains relevant to employers. study includes a semester at our Ningbo campus in China, and two weeks at our Malaysia campus. This course is flexible and provides you with the scope to tailor it to your needs and career interests The programme will offer: This course will help shape your leadership and This course allows you to engage in a – developing any relevant experience that you management skills by embracing innovation and study of organisations, their management a global student experience already have in business and management. change, offering you the opportunity to think and the changing international external a focus on employability in the creatively and put your newly acquired knowledge environment in which they operate. into practice. It will help you follow a career in contemporary business environment Studying sustainability in business has never been management to leadership level in a variety of areas. integration of ethical and sustainability more important, as business leaders around the world considerations in every module You will be encouraged to work in groups and will are looking for ways to solve the economic, social and be taught by staff and visiting speakers who are environmental challenges that pose a threat to their Please check the website for more information: leaders in their fields. This course will challenge future. nottingham.ac.uk/business/programmes/msc and inspire you to think differently about the key disciplines of management. On this course, you will gain a theoretical and practical “I have developed my critical thinking and grounding in sustainability processes and the key issues It includes core modules in strategy and leadership, around them. You will also gain the ability to initiate and problem-solving skills on business and business economics, principles of accounting, and manage positive change within an organisation, and managing people and allows you to tailor the course to management related scenarios. During address ethical dilemmas, corporate social responsibility your requirements with a selection of optional modules. my course, I had the opportunity to be Teaching includes lectures, case studies, seminars and and sustainability issues. a part of the Nottingham Consulting individual and group project work. You will undertake modules in the Foundations of Sustainability and Strategies for Responsible Challenge which gave me experiential Business, as well as choosing from a range of optional insights into project management. Modules modules to suit your interests such as Business Ethics, Globalisation, Business and Development, or Launching also boosted my confidence to pursue an Entrepreneurial Business. challenging business needs.” Karen Amissah from Ghana, MSc Business and Management
16 nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy 17 Our courses
Marketing Analytics Operations
MSc Marketing MSc International Tourism MSc Business Analytics management Management and Marketing Do you want to learn how to turn data into business insights at This course will develop your understanding of key a state-of-the-art teaching facility led by international experts? Any of these closely related operations areas in consumer behaviour and consumption, This course will provide you with a solid grounding Are you interested in discovering analytics using real-world management courses will suit you if you have marketing management, strategy, analytics and in international business, along with knowledge datasets, developing both your career and consultancy skills? qualitative and quantitative skills and want to critical marketing. of management and marketing specific to the pursue a career in operations management. tourism industry. This cutting-edge MSc course has been developed by N-LAB in You will be able to tailor your studies by choosing from collaboration with multinational business in order to provide the They explore the decisions made to tackle a wide array of marketing modules and will undertake a You do not need to have prior knowledge in these exact skillset that they are looking for. management problems in business, industry dedicated module in research methods for marketing. areas, as the course will cover the theories, concepts and the public sector. They look at the and techniques of tourism and international business. As well as learning to harness big data tools, data science This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute methods, models and techniques that are techniques and manage analytics projects, you will benefit from of Marketing (CIM), which is the leading professional This course will enable you to develop an used to resolve organisational difficulties. significant industry engagement. body for marketers worldwide. We offer students appreciation of the forces affecting global markets These courses integrate management techniques the opportunity to complete the CIM Diploma in and consumer behaviour in tourism management N-LAB’s partners span the world, and currently include: with the technologies they control. They will Professional Marketing alongside their MSc at no and marketing, along with an understanding of equip you with the analytical skills to understand Tesco extra cost. This means that you will graduate with two key challenges facing the industry, including the complexity of operational management Walgreens Boots Alliance internationally recognised professional qualifications. sustainability. You will also develop key cognitive, challenges in business as well as fostering your IBM Research problem-solving, research and group working skills. creative thinking to generate potential solutions. Our teaching is practically focused and grounded in World Bank the latest ideas and principles in marketing practice. Tigo Mobile Depending on your chosen course, you will We work with prominent organisations and industry to NHS undertake modules in management science ensure that teaching remains relevant to employers. Dunnhumby for decision support; managing contemporary After graduating, you can choose to continue your Ipsos operations, and supply chain planning and studies with the CIM and, with appropriate experience management in semester one. During semester In addition to guest lectures, coursework will be based on real- two, you will be able to develop in-depth in a marketing-related role, gain full member status and world datasets, providing hands-on practical experience in the become a Chartered Marketer. knowledge and skills in your chosen course and techniques businesses are looking for, as well as required skills will be able to choose from a variety of options in managing practical business analytics projects. in order to focus on your career aspirations. Please note, due to the extensive use of lab sessions this course is limited to 30 students and so early application is advised. MSc Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
MSc Information Systems and N-LAB Operations Management Analytics courses are delivered by N-LAB, a centre “This course has taken me on an amazing of excellence for international business analytics at MSc Logistics and Supply Nottingham. N-LAB provides state-of-the-art research, developmental journey and provided me data visualisation and teaching facilities. Chain Management with the fundamental theories, tools and Its teaching focuses on real-world problems, reflecting techniques underlying marketing practice. the lab’s research momentum. The lab now has projects MSc Supply Chain and all over the globe, thanks to grants from Bill & Melinda Operations Management Studying at a top-ranked university has Gates Foundation, Innovate UK, Engineering and made me push myself to limits that I never Physical Sciences Research Council, Economic and Social Research Council, Department for International thought I would be able to reach.” Development and Newton Funds. While undertaking a course with N-LAB, you will Dung Đoàn from Vietnam, become an extended part of our research family, MSc Marketing which includes an expert team of staff and PhD students. In tandem with global partner companies, N-LAB is designing from the ground up, to meet the ever-increasing demand for graduates with in-depth analytics knowledge and management skills – both in theory and in practice. Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/n-lab
18 nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy 19 Our courses
“You get a real affiliation with the Business School. It’s not just the people that you study with, but the whole alumni network.”
Rachael Lamb from the UK, Risk Thinking of Executive MBA
MSc Risk Management an MBA?
On this course, we will help you develop understanding and knowledge of risk analysis, Whether you are looking to progress in risk and society, corporate risk, quantitative risk management, and the strategic use of insurance your career or widen your professional in risk management. network, an AMBA-accredited You will undertake research methods and a dissertation tailored towards risk management. qualification from Nottingham University This course provides you with everything Business School can help you realise you need to establish your career path to a chief risk officer position in the areas of your potential. healthcare, aviation, law, engineering, oil and gas, health and safety, and insurance. By working and studying with fellow MBA students from all This course is endorsed by the Chartered over the world, you will develop an international outlook on Insurance Institute, the world’s premier business, discover your own leadership style and open up professional body for insurance and financial new career opportunities. services. In addition, graduates from this course can subsequently apply for affiliate membership Applicants who demonstrate exceptional academic merit and/or of the Institute of Risk Management. experience can benefit from Business School scholarships covering up to 30–100% of tuition fees.
MBA
Ranked in The Economist Which MBA Top 100 2018, our Master of Business Administration (MBA) course can be studied full-time over one year. It offers you the opportunity to study specialisms that align with your career goals, learn from research- active academics and industry experts, and connect with our global network of alumni. “Learning is a life-long journey Applicants require a 2:1 (or international equivalent) in any discipline; and I’ve had an amazing year. relevant professional qualifications may also be considered. In Lectures were delivered by “Completing my postgraduate course has addition, you will typically be expected to have at least 3–5 years of provided me with a valuable knowledge full-time work experience with a management dimension, preferably sophisticated professors gained since graduating from your undergraduate degree. tool-kit to utilise in my future career. who provided us not only Thanks to the overall experience and the with knowledge but also an enjoyable learning experience. careers team during my time at Nottingham Executive MBA University Business School, I have been Meeting students from diverse Our Executive MBA allows you to balance your current work and backgrounds made it more able to gain a place on a graduate scheme life commitments while developing your skills, applying at a large European defence and space high-level business management education to your current role fascinating. Doing group work with flexible study options. company.” with them helped me learn Designed to prepare you for the challenges of organising and how to cooperate with people managing complex healthcare services, our Executive MBA George Shearing from the UK, Healthcare has been appointed by the NHS Leadership Academy. with different mindsets and MSc Risk Management Applicants require a 2:1 (or international equivalent) in any personalities. Now, our cohort discipline; relevant professional qualifications may also be seems like a family and I really considered. In addition, you should have at least five years of management work experience. love them!” Jiang WU from China, MBA
Leadership Academy
20 nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy nottingham.ac.uk/business/mba 21 Related courses
Become a Take a Distance leading force psychological learning
for change perspective MSc Workplace Health and Wellbeing There is growing recognition that Are you looking to advance your MSc Work and This part-time course will help you develop the addressing environmental and career in occupational psychology, Organisational Psychology knowledge to advise organisations on effective sustainability challenges requires management, consulting, human ways to improve employee health and wellbeing. a unique combination of During this course, you will learn how to apply As a distance learning course, it can be studied resources or research? psychology to the workplace to improve the anywhere in the world. There are also opportunities fundamental knowledge, practical performance of organisations and individuals. to study at the University through intensive With the School of Medicine, you can develop the skills to design workshops. and improve the way an organisation selects, develops and This course could be for you if you have a 2:1 (or problem-solving skills and If you are involved in the management of manages people. international equivalent) in psychology or a related contemporary issues in employee health and interpersonal competencies. subject, which isn’t accredited by the BPS. The course All three courses give you the opportunity to obtain an additional wellbeing, or aspiring to be, this could be the curricula mirrors MSc Occupational Psychology. European Test User qualification in occupational ability and course for you. This may, for example, include personality testing. MSc Environmental Leadership Potential career paths include working for industry in occupational hygiene, therapy, health and/or safety, In the summer term, you will undertake an applied research the areas of training, selection, human resources, or nursing and human resources. and Management careers in consulting, research and academia. project, which is a piece of real-world research that can be carried Find out more at out in any part of the world. nottingham.ac.uk/go/mscworkplacehealth Led by the School of Geography, this course is designed to develop environmental leaders who are equipped to drive and direct change in organisations, in order to address the profound environmental MSc Occupational Psychology MSc Management Psychology challenges of our time. It is ideal if you aspire to be a leader who can generate positive change for the environment. This course’s Accredited by the British Psychological Society This course will enable you to design or improve dual focus on scientific and people skills will prepare (BPS), this course will develop your knowledge of the way an organisation selects, develops and you to deliver practical environmental solutions selection, training, leadership, employee wellbeing manages people. in roles that include sustainability management, and organisational change. environmental consulting, green policy development An organisation is only as good as its people, and and environmental entrepreneurship. If you have a 2:1 (or international equivalent) in the quality of its people depends on how well psychology which meets the graduate basis for they are managed and led. This course focuses You will be able to: chartership, this could be the course for you. on the contribution of applied psychology to our understanding and practice of strategic management engage with experienced environmental leaders from You will achieve the first set of requirements for and workplace diversity. industry and commerce professional practice as an occupational psychologist specialise in a specific area of environmental and gain some experience toward the second set If you have a 2:1 (or international equivalent) in a challenge that aligns with your career aspirations, of requirements through workshops and practical discipline other than psychology, this course could such as climate risk, water resources, urbanisation or exercises. Recent graduates have secured roles in prepare you to apply psychological principles to a sustainable ecosystems industry, consultancy firms, research and teaching, practical, organisational context, whether as a line civil service and prison service, as well as the NHS and manager, human resources manager or consultant. gain a Level 5 Certificate from the Institute of Ministry of Defence. Leadership and Management, alongside your MSc Applicants typically require a 2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline. For more information, please contact the Programme Director, Dr Chris Ives, at [email protected]
22 nottingham.ac.uk/go/elm nottingham.ac.uk/go/workpsymastersnottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy 23 Graduates from its range of MSc courses are highly sought-after International campuses by leading Chinese and international companies. Business School MSc Business Analytics MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management China MSc Finance and Investment MSc International Business Nottingham University Business School China MSc International Management is located in Ningbo, one of China’s most MSc Marketing entrepreneurial and business-orientated cities. MSc Professional Accounting
Study in China www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/business or Malaysia
The University has campuses in China and Malaysia, offering you the opportunity to undertake a postgraduate degree and experience living and studying in a different country.
All courses are taught in English to the same teaching assessment standards as the University of Nottingham in the UK, so you can be assured that your degree will be recognised by employers and universities worldwide. The business schools on all three campuses are EQUIS accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development. Both campuses are purpose-built, and feature teaching and IT facilities, accommodation, a sports centre and food outlets within easy reach. How to apply Its range of MSc courses and MBA programmes can help prepare you for a career in a range of industries. International students can apply for part-time and full-time Business School courses at our Malaysia Campus, and full-time courses at our MSc Business and Management China Campus. You must hold a valid visa for the programme MSc Finance and Investment you want to study. Applications should be made directly to the campus that you wish to study at. Malaysia MSc International Business Qualifications from all our campuses are recognised equally. MSc Professional Accountancy However, please be aware that courses accredited by external MBA Master of Business Administration bodies in the UK may not be accredited in the same way at our Established in 2000, Nottingham international campuses. University Business School Malaysia MBA Finance provides unique insights into Asian www.nottingham.edu.my/business business growth and development.
24 nottingham.ac.uk/campuses 25 Entry requirements Applying
Course requirements and fees How to apply
Tuition fees We aim to make the application Home from home Degree title Entry requirements UK/EU International We guarantee all new postgraduate students process as simple and efficient University-arranged, single-occupancy accommodation Accounting as possible. for one year to help make your move to Nottingham 2:1 in a relevant discipline which must include a substantial as simple and stress free as possible. To qualify for MSc Accounting and Finance £12,960 £29,970 amount of accounting For detailed information, see our step-by-step guide at the guarantee, you must accept a place on one of our MSc courses and apply for accommodation by the Banking nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/how-to-apply date specified on our website. Find out more about our 2:1 in accounting, business, management, finance, economics, Entry requirements accommodation, including details of our guarantee at or econometrics; outstanding degrees in any discipline also nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation considered Our MSc courses typically require a 2:1 (or international equivalent), plus a personal statement. Applicants who MSc Banking and Finance Applicants must have a strong quantitative/mathematics £12,960 £29,970 Equal opportunities policy background and in their final two years of study have achieved have not yet completed their undergraduate degree may The University aims to create the conditions whereby a 2:1 (60%) in two modules covering at least two of the following also need to provide a list of modules being studied in their subjects: mathematics, statistics, quantitative research methods, final year. For details of specific subjects, see page 26. students and staff are treated solely on the basis of their finance, computational finance and econometrics merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, race, Meet us colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, socio- Finance economic background, disability, religious or political We make regular visits to national and international 2:1 in accounting, business studies, economics, operations beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, agents and masters fairs. To find out more, visit management, finance, mathematics, physics (or any other sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction. natural science), computer science or engineering management nottingham.ac.uk/business/events
MSc Finance and Investment Applicants must have a strong quantitative/mathematics £12,960 £29,970 background and, in their final two years of study, have achieved EU and international applicants a 2:1 (60%) average in module(s) covering at least two of the Our global community is made up of staff and students following subjects: mathematics, statistics, quantitative research from more than 150 countries. Staff regularly travel to meet methods, finance, computational finance and econometrics prospective students, hosting events in China, Ghana, Funding your studies Business and management India, Malaysia and more. Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/go/countryevents Business School MSc scholarships covering up to MSc Business and Management 2:1 in business, economics or management £12,465 £24,975 20–100% of tuition fees are available for UK, EU and If you need a visa to study, the University can provide all international students. For more information, see 2:1 in any discipline, excluding UK specialist degrees in human MSc Human Resource Management and Organisation £12,960 £29,970 the information and advice you need. Find out more at resource management and/or organisations page 12 or visit nottingham.ac.uk/go/student-visa nottingham.ac.uk/business/msc/scholarships MSc International Business 2:1 in any discipline, excluding business and/or management £12,465 £24,975 For country-specific information including entry MSc Management requirements, contact details and representatives, see nottingham.ac.uk/go/yourcountry MSc Sustainable Business 2:1 in any discipline £11,465 £21,465 A wide range of international scholarships are available Entrepreneurship and innovation for specific countries and regions. Find out more at MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management 2:1 in any discipline £12,465 £24,975 nottingham.ac.uk/go/masters-scholarships Marketing English language requirements 2:1 in any discipline, excluding degrees with a substantial amount MSc Marketing £12,960 £29,970 For applicants whose first language is not English, we of marketing require IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element), other MSc International Tourism Management and Marketing 2:1 in any discipline £12,465 £24,975 than MBA, Executive MBA, and Executive MBA Healthcare, which require IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element). Analytics For more information and a list of the alternative English 2:1 in any discipline; applicants should not have previously language requirements we accept, see studied a significant amount of business analytics, but must nottingham.ac.uk/go/alternativerequirements MSc Business Analytics have achieved a 2:1 (or equivalent) in quantitative modules at £12,960 £29,970 degree level with a significant amount of mathematical/statistical content Academic English preparation
Operations management and support The University's Centre for English Language Education MSc Industrial Engineering and Operations Management provides high-quality preparation and support. It is MSc Information Systems and Operations Management accredited by the British Council for the teaching of 2:1 in a business, engineering or science-related discipline £12,465 £24,975 English in the UK. Our presessional courses take your MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management English language and academic skills to the level you need MSc Supply Chain and Operations Management to progress to postgraduate study without taking IELTS or equivalent again. Specialist five and 10-week business and Risk management courses are also available. Find out more at MSc Risk Management 2:1 in business, economics or management £12,465 £24,975 nottingham.ac.uk/cele
For details of entry requirements and fees for related courses offered by other schools, seenottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy
26 nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/how-to-apply 27 For MSc enquiries contact: Student Recruitment Support Hub This publication is available +44 (0)115 951 5559 in alternative formats: nottingham.ac.uk/contact +44 (0)115 951 5559 UoN.NUBS @NottmUniBSchool nottingham.ac.uk/business/msc
This brochure has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this brochure is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publication and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check our website for any updates before you apply for the course by following nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy. Where there is a difference between the contents of this brochure and our website, the contents of the website take precedence. © University of Nottingham 2019. All rights reserved. Printed August 2019.