POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2021/22 To make a bigger impact requires Confidence. It will shape you as a Henley graduate, along with Choice, Community, Context and Curiosity – our 5Cs. These values help us to bring business to life. 2 3 I know that you’re keen soto I’ll keep get my welcome on brief. Professor George Alexandridis, Head of Pre-experience Postgraduate Programmes. 4 5 CONFIDENCE Henley graduates have the confidence that comes from self-awareness, knowledge, reflection and applied intellect – so they feel empowered We knew to make brave decisions. that you‘d read this CURIOUS CONTEXT CHOICE COMMUNITY Henley graduates are curious, continuously They recognise the need for When they make a choice, they consider They are aware of the need for exploring new possibilities and applying this context and understand the subtle their obligations to society and the community. They network, and make thirst for knowledge to the achievement instinctive changes in approach business’ future as much as the a conscious effort to develop their of personal and organisational success. required in different situations. long-term gain. peers as well as themselves. Listen to our podcast series, ‘The unexpected Henley Live is our community Check out our courses. world of business’. for alumni and supporters. Take a look. 6 7 APPROACH TO LEARNING The Henley approach to learning is a highly respected blend of academic theory and practical application. It is designed to nurture emotionally intelligent graduates. Depending on A your chosen course, we use a range of teaching and learning activities which may include: • Lectures by internationally-recognised faculty members • Visiting industry leaders partner • Seminars, workshops and tutorials At Henley many of our courses offer an international study • Access to a virtual learning environment experience which offer a combination of real and virtual • Group projects international study, however, • Dissertation guidance and support if national or international public health or travel risks are involved • Developing effective presentation skills these are offered via virtual international study teaching for the and learning. Read our blog on the postgraduate field trip challenges experience. youTEACHING EXCELLENCEface now in PERSONALthe SUPPORT future. We have made significant investments in strengthening the quality of our teaching, Our students are highly motivated and determined people but postgraduate study student experience and in creating a positive learning environment that helps all our can be a challenging time. We understand that university life at this level can bring students to achieve their best. new challenges so we offer support in the following areas: Henley Business School is part of the University of Reading — a campus university with & • Academic • Study skills • Languages • Career advice over 19,000 students. Henley itself is triple-accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB with teaching staff organised into six specialist areas: • Personal and professional development • Student programme handbook • Administration procedures • Business Informatics, Systems & Accounting • International Business & Strategy We will ensure that you get as much as you can from your time at Henley. • Finance (ICMA Centre) • Leadership, Organisations & Behaviour • Marketing & Reputation • Real Estate & Planning 8 9 MASTERS IN MANAGEMENT The £25 million Business School is one of the most visually impressive RANKED buildings on campus. It houses a 250-seat conference-standard Placing in the UK top 10 and world top 70, lecture theatre, seminar rooms, Management Masters dedicated research space, a popular by the Financial Times café and visitor area, and the specialist in 2019. CampHenley Business School Library. Next door is the ICMA Centre IN THE UK building, home to our Finance Masters programmes. It incorporates three Source: Financial Times Global Masters in Management ranking 2019 state-of-the-art dealing rooms equipped with more than 100 8 Refinitiv Eikon supplied terminals. We were the first business school in Europe to introduce dealing rooms and remain the only university with us a facility on such a scale. MASTERS IN FINANCE RANKED UK TOP RANKED Up 3 places from HENLEY BUSINESS THE UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD 2018, when the IN EUROPE Up 5 places in the top 40 ranking was last Up 3 places in the top 40 finance Masters by the published finance Masters by the SCHOOL LIBRARY LIBRARY The Henley Business School Library, exclusively The University has invested £40 million in to Financial Times in 2020 Financial Times in 2020 for the use of Henley students, provides an ideal the central library refurbishment. The Library 36Source: Financial Times Global5 Masters in Finance ranking31 2020 place for private and group study and easy access website gives you free 24/7 online access to many to specialist publications, journals and reports, thousands of subscription and peer-reviewed electronic databases and resources. e-journals, e-books and databases. SPORTS CULTURE AND FAITH STUDENTS’ UNION Our on-campus SportsPark offers excellent The University is a welcoming community SOCIETIES Reading University Students’ Union (RUSU) sports facilities for your health and wellbeing. for people of all faiths and none. There’s more to university life than provides places to eat, drink, shop and socialise With a range of indoor and outdoor facilities just studying. With over 150 clubs when you aren’t studying. Our 3sixty nightclub – you’ll be able to find something that suits you. and societies there’s something which has recently received £2.9m of investment To find out more about what facilities and for everyone. Click to see the – is at the heart of the Union, where students come memberships we offer, click here. societies and sports webpage. together for club nights, special events and more. 10 11 Accommodation Your home at university is a place to live, study and play. It might be your chance to discover CULTURE independence for the first time. Our halls provide Reading Festival is one of the best known in the you with a home away from home, where you will UK, with over 105,000 fans in 2019 flocking be part of a supportive community. to see some of the biggest names in music every year. But it’s not the only festival in town. Our halls offer a wide range of accommodation for Reading also hosts jazz, real ale and comedy postgraduate students (including mature students, festivals throughout the year, and even has its own couples and families). We offer both catered and fringe event. It also boasts a range of arts, drama, self-catered accommodation, located either on the comedy, music venues and a 10-screen cinema. main Whiteknights campus or a short walk away. The halls have regular security patrols and CCTV is constantly monitored. Each group of halls has a staffed reception. NIGHTLIFE Reading is packed with a range of pubs, bars and clubs, so you can chill out ROOM FOR ONE with a cocktail, watch an Accommodation costs will vary depending open mic night or hit the on the type of room you choose and how dance floor. long you are staying in halls. Included in your accommodation fees are: • All utility bills (heating, electricity and water) • Internet access • Basic contents insurance • Welfare support • Maintenance and cleaning of communal areas FAMILIES AND COUPLES We also offer houses with converted rooms, self-contained flats and purpose-built studio rooms. Family accommodation has many benefits: There’s even a popular international food market • All-inclusive rent (all utility bills included) and fruit and veg market • Great location every Thursday. • Low up-front payment, no hidden agency fees • Furnished • Safe and secure • 24/7 halls hotline • Communal cleaning (please note the cleaning of kitchens within studios and self-contained Click for more about flats is the responsibility of the resident) accommodation. ADVICE SERVICE This free service covers housing, money, academic and welfare advice. 12 13 living Everyday Take a virtual tour Around the of the campus. world & around the corner Bicester Village Henley is an international business school with campuses Oxford worldwide; over 150 academics from 18 countries teach London a curriculum with a truly global perspective. Paddington Bath Reading Heathrow Gatwick The ultimate location to further your ambitions. Our great location is one of the many advantages of studying at Henley. The Whiteknights campus is only a short distance from Reading town centre, WHITEKNIGHTS CAMPUS which has some of the best retail and entertainment facilities in the UK. Our beautiful parkland campus at We have 130 hectares of green parkland Whiteknights was voted one of the best surrounding a central hub of key London Paddington is just 22 minutes from Reading by train open spaces in the UK and awarded the buildings, so you’ll find plenty of places prestigious Green Flag in 2019 for the to relax during the day. The campus Direct links with both London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports ninth consecutive year, recognising is at the centre of University life and it as one of Britain’s top green spaces. provides a special sense of community. Oxford ‘the city of dreaming spires’ is just 25 minutes by train If you prefer the countryside to city life then there are plenty of attractive riverside towns and villages to discover along the beautiful Thames Valley, as well as country walks in the Chiltern Hills. Plus, Bicester Village – the designer outlet shopping centre – is just an hour away by car. Whiteknights campus is a beautiful green oasis, The town has a proud history of welcoming people from across the globe, with its distinctive woodland walks, conservation and international students often comment on the warm atmosphere and meadows and large lake. Its appeal stems from both multicultural vibe found here. the natural beauty of the landscape to the University’s architectural diversity. 14 “ Green Flag Award 15 Truly Now All international students are made to feel welcome NEED A VISA? international.on campus.