Master’s degrees 2020/21 2 MASTERʼS DEGREES

“Your time at Cass will be a life-changing experience. Our leading academics with their links to industry means your learning has a real-world focus. Your international electives and classmates make for a truly global experience. Get ready for a rewarding career in today’s fast-moving business world.” Dr Nick Motson Associate Dean, MSc Programme MASTERʼS DEGREES 5

Masterʼs degrees with real-world focus

A masterʼs degree from Cass CONTENTS will help you to specialise AN EXCEPTIONAL OFFER and get ahead in a fiercely ■■ A wide choice of full-time, part-time and 94 Master’s degrees with real-world focus 5 competitive employment online masterʼs degrees Actuarial and master’s degrees 6 marketplace. We offer over ■■ A great location to live, study and find master’s degrees 10 20 masterʼs degrees including career opportunities Quantitative Finance master’s degrees 15 full-time, part-time and online ■■ High-quality, career-relevant teaching in stimulating, modern facilities master’s degrees 16 study options, all delivered in ■■ Proactive career support and advice Shipping and Energy master’s degrees 28 a real-world context. average throughout the course student Real Estate master’s degrees 30 Our home is the beating ■■ International elective opportunities for age Study opportunities 32 heart of a community spanning students to study abroad. Recent locations Getting into Cass 33 160 countries. Its proximity have included Dublin, , Madrid, , New York and Singapore* Full-time Part-time Online Online study 34 to the Square Mile and Tech City offers unrivalled access ■■ Superb local and global networking 23 33 31 Part-time study 36 to the best of global business opportunities through links with alumni, An outstanding place to study 40 intelligence and innovation. leading employers and institutions. Global connections 42 Benefiting from our contacts with numerous City firms, MEET US many Cass students move on to We hold regular information sessions, positions in those firms every one-to-ones and masterclasses at Cass year. Our world-leading faculty and also in cities around the world. 10% Visit: www.cass.city.ac.uk/masters/events. chose us to be part of a unique centre of academic excellence – and you can do the same. ASK A STUDENT 23% If you have any questions about the student experience, visit the website to ask one of our current students: This is extraordinary calling. www.cass.city.ac.uk/masters/ask-a-student Come and be a part of it. 67% *Limited availability, locations are subject to change.

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Overseas All degree modules in this brochure were offered Sinthujon Murugavarothayan, in 2019/20 and are examples only. Please visit our † Across the Cass masterʼs MSc in Real Estate Investment (2019) website to see what is available for 2020/21. degrees portfolio 2019/20. 6 ACTUARIAL AND INSURANCE MASTER’S DEGREES ACTUARIAL AND INSURANCE MASTER’S DEGREES 7

A real perspective

Andreas Chatzineofytou

MSc in Acturial Science (2018)

Trainee Actuary

Government Actuary’s Department Actuarial Science Actuarial Management

I wanted to pursue a career as Full-time Full-time and part-time an actuary and Cass is the only www.cass.city.ac.uk/actscience www.cass.city.ac.uk/actman school in London that offers an MSc in Actuarial Science, so it was the best choice for me. If you have strong technical ability ROUTES TO SUCCESS Cass aims to produce highly skilled In addition to the modules, you will choose As one of the finest business and an interest in solving business The actuarial profession is a small but highly actuarial professionals and this three of the following list of electives*: schools in the world, I hoped it problems, becoming an actuary is respected body whose members are among degree has been designed to meet ■■ Business Economics (CB2), Term 1 the most highly paid in the UK. Our graduates would open my career path into ■■ one of the most rewarding career work for a variety of employers, including the needs of actuarial employers and Life Insurance (SP2), Term 1 one of the major organisations choices you can make. insurance companies, consultancy firms, those from other sectors requiring ■■ Pensions and Other Benefits (SP4), Term 1 in London. and investment managers. financial risk managers. It focuses The MSc in Actuarial Science will propel you ■■ General Insurance – Reserving and Capital The teaching staff hold high into the profession by offering you a firm on developing skills in the areas of Modelling (SP7), Term 1 positions in investment MODULES OFFERED life and non-life insurance, pensions, grounding in the fundamentals of actuarial ■■ Finance and Financial Reporting (CB1), Term 1 banks and other important science, insurance, finance, investment and finance and investment. Term 1** organisations and I had the business analytics. Its fast-track study route ■■ Financial Mathematics (CM1) Cass was the first institution in the world to ■■ Health and Care (SP1), Term 2 privilege of working with many allows you to gain professional qualifications ■■ Finance and Financial Reporting (CB1) well-respected academics and before embarking on your career. develop an MSc in Actuarial Management and ■■ Finance and Investment A (SP5), Term 2 ■■ Probability and Mathematical Statistics (CS1) launch it in 1997. professionals that represent The course is accredited by the Institute and ■■ Finance and Investment B (SP6), Term 2 ■■ top firms in their industry. Faculty of Actuaries to offer exemptions from Research Methods for Actuarial The degree is accredited by the Institute and ■■ Modelling (CS2 part 1), Term 2** their Core Modelling, Core Statistics and Core Professionals Faculty of Actuaries, enabling you to study The Careers team offered me ■■ Business professional examinations (Subjects ■■ Business Economics (CB2) the key areas of actuarial practice and gain Statistical Methods (CS2 part 2), Term 2** great advice and helped me to exemptions from the Core Practices and CM1, CM2, CS1, CS2, CB1, CB2). This is just ■■ Financial Economics (CM2), Term 2** recognise my personality and over half of the examinations required for Term 2 Specialist Principles (SP1–SP8) subjects of ■■ abilities, and how they relate to Fellowship, saving you several years of study. ■■ Analytics Methods for Business the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. You General Insurance – Pricing (SP8), Term 2 may also gain exemptions from outstanding ■■ the recruitment process, which ■■ Modelling Practice (CP2), Term 2 We were the first institution in the world Machine Learning Actuarial subjects. I think helped me to secure my to develop an MSc in Actuarial Science ■■ Modelling (CS2) Term 3 current job. and introduce it in 1985. Today it remains ■■ ROUTES TO SUCCESS ■■ Business Research Project and one cutting edge, following regular reviews from Contingencies (CM1) My experience at Cass has had a Cass graduates work for a range of employers, elective tremendous impact on my career employers through our Advisory Board, ■■ Statistical Methods (CS2) and has been revamped to welcome the including insurance companies, investment OR development. I managed to fulfil ■■ Financial Economics (CM2) and retail banks, actuarial consultancies and profession’s new curriculum. ■■ Applied Research Project and three my initial goal by securing a job government and non-government organisations. electives during my MSc. Term 3 ■■ Business Research Project and one elective MODULES OFFERED Students electing to undertake either a Business OR Term 1 and 2 Research Project or an Applied Research Project will be considered for an exemption for CP3. ■■ Applied Research Project and three electives ■■ Actuarial Practice (CP1) Part I, Term 1 OR OR ■■ Actuarial Practice (CP1) Part II, Term 2 ■■ Five electives ■■ Five electives ■■ Strategic Management and Marketing, Term 1 * You are required to complete at least two SP modules from this list of electives. ■■ Research Methods for Actuarial Professionals, Term 1 ** These modules are hosted by the MSc in Actuarial Science and students on this degree will be given preference where space is limited.

Note that all core modules are subject to availability. 8 ACTUARIAL AND INSURANCE MASTER’S DEGREES ACTUARIAL AND INSURANCE MASTER’S DEGREES 9

Insurance and

Full-time and part-time www.cass.city.ac.uk/irm

A key issue for all major firms, business MODULES OFFERED risk takes many forms, including Term 1 fluctuations in currencies, interest ■■ Theory of Risk and Insurance Markets* rates and commodity prices; threats ■■ Risk Management* to physical assets from earthquake, ■■ Principles of Finance and Financial windstorm and other natural perils; Analysis man-made threats of terrorism, fraud ■■ Insurance Law and Regulation* and criminality; plus a host of further operational risks that surround all Term 2 ■■ commercial enterprises. and Financial Management in Insurance This degree explores this world of risk and the ■■ Business Organisation and Corporate growing relationship between insurance, risk Strategy in Insurance and Financial management and financial services. If you Services already hold a CII Advanced Diploma, there ■■ General Insurance* is a special fast-track January start, giving exemption from the first term of the MSc. ■■ Risk Analysis and Modelling

Term 3 ROUTES TO SUCCESS ■■ Three electives and a Business Our graduates hold positions in top companies Research Project worldwide, including major insurers and re-insurers, international insurance brokers, *Students who hold a CII Advanced Diploma are Lloyd’s of London, investment and retail eligible for a ‘fast-track’ January start and are banks, accountancy firms, management exempt from this module. consultancies and industrial corporations.

“In essence, you can obtain a masterʼs degree from a top and your professional qualification in one year, which is looked upon very favourably by potential employers.” Alexander Ubchev, MSc in Insurance and Risk Management (2011) Principal Consultant, Allianz 10 FINANCE MASTER’S DEGREES FINANCE MASTER’S DEGREES 11

A real perspective

Bo Pang

MSc in Finance (2015)

Manager, Leveraged Finance

M&G Investments Banking and International Finance Finance

Full-time Full-time I chose to study at Cass www.cass.city.ac.uk/mscbif www.cass.city.ac.uk/mscfin Business School as it is one of the most reputable schools in the UK. Its location was also a The MSc in Banking and International MODULES OFFERED If you are a flexible, high-calibre MODULES OFFERED deciding factor, as it is in the Finance is designed to equip you for Term 1 student, our MSc in Finance has the Term 1 . an outstanding career in the banking ■■ Commercial and Investment Banking potential to open up global career ■■ and Valuation The teaching on the programme and international finance sector. ■■ Financial Statements Analysis opportunities. This is because Cass ■■ Financial Reporting was very good with a practical ■■ is among the world’s most respected ■■ Statistics in Finance Over 20 nationalities are represented in Finance and Investments focus, applicable towards a typical intake, with the international ■■ Quantitative Methods for Finance business schools, meeting the needs ■■ Theory of Finance real-life situations. Many of dimension of the degree further enhanced of employers with a unique blend of ■■ Research Methods for Finance ■■ Research Methods for Finance the lecturers had previous by the backgrounds of the permanent Professionals theory and practice. The degree is Professionals experience of working in and visiting academic faculty. This global designed to fit your career aspirations, banking and finance, so they perspective adds range and depth to the Term 2 with module content regularly modified Term 2 were able to blend theory with student experience, and creates worldwide ■■ Corporate Finance and refined to reflect the most up-to- ■■ Asset Management their professional experience. networking opportunities after graduation. ■■ Fixed Income date industry practice. ■■ Derivatives and Risk Management The degree is a Chartered Financial Analyst One of the highlights of the ■■ Institute (CFA) Partner Programme and is Risk Management The MSc in Finance equips you with a broad And two of the following: programme was being able to ■■ choose electives that enabled fully accredited by the Chartered Bankers International Finance portfolio of skills relevant to the worlds of ■■ Advanced Corporate Finance Institute (CBI) and the Institute of Chartered investment and risk management and corporate me to explore the areas I was ■■ International Finance Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Term 3 finance. You will explore hedgefund strategies interested in, such as the ■■ Business Research Project and and performance and develop an understanding ■■ Fixed Income module on private equity and ROUTES TO SUCCESS one elective of corporations’ capital structure and dividend leveraged finance. Term 3 Graduates move into a wide range of careers OR payment decisions. On completion, you may ■■ My experience at Cass was in banks, as portfolio managers, in finance be eligible for exemption from professional Business Research Project and one ■■ Applied Research Project and hugely positive. I had a goal departments of industrial and service examinations from the Chartered Institute elective three electives companies, as consultants, in central banks of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the OR when I started the programme OR Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – I knew what I wanted to learn and as auditors in multinational financial ■■ (ACCA). The degree is a Chartered Financial Applied Research Project and three and what I wanted to achieve organisations. ■■ Five electives electives Analyst Institute (CFA) Partner Programme. and through the course I was OR able to achieve my goal. ROUTES TO SUCCESS ■■ Two modules (Mergers and Acquisitions Our graduates move into roles including and Trading and Market Microstructure) “Cass created a strong financial analysis, risk management and and three electives consultancy, within fields such as corporate foundation to help me finance, fund management and banking. The CFA is a programme kick-start my career. partner for our finance I chose the School for its degrees meaning that our curriculum is closely tied to reputation and Financial the practice of investment Times ranking.” management and is helpful Basma Akbar, MSc in Banking to students preparing for and International Finance (2013) the CFA exams. Chief Financial Analyst, Capital Markets Authority 12 FINANCE MASTER’S DEGREES FINANCE MASTER’S DEGREES 13

A real perspective

Thomas Kotrotsios

MSc in International Accounting

and Finance (2015)

Transaction Services Senior Corporate Finance International Accounting and Finance Associate, PwC

Full-time Full-time After completing my Economics www.cass.city.ac.uk/msccf www.cass.city.ac.uk/msciaf undergraduate degree in Greece, I wanted to move to London to pursue a career This exciting degree will develop your MODULES OFFERED The MSc in International Accounting MODULES OFFERED as a Chartered Accountant. financial expertise to the highest Term 1 and Finance offers an expertly Term 1 I wanted to study at a university level, giving you the opportunity ■■ Corporate Finance and Valuation structured degree, giving you the ■■ Applied Empirical Accounting that would equip me with the to specialise in corporate finance ■■ Financial Reporting real-world accounting and finance ■■ Finance 1: Corporate Finance and Valuation necessary knowledge and skills to exceed in my career. I chose (one of the most popular sectors of ■■ Statistics in Finance expertise that leads to a wide range ■■ Financial Reporting due to its financial services) and equipping you ■■ Theory of Finance of rewarding international roles. ■■ Strategic Cost Management with the knowledge to navigate the location, reputation, ties to the ■■ Research Methods for Finance This highly practical degree prepares you ■■ Research Methods for Finance rapidly changing global landscape City, networking opportunities Professionals for a leading role in the global investment Professionals and the quality of its staff. of corporate finance. community. It provides you with a combined Term 2 expertise in accounting and corporate finance Term 2 There were some great The degree is a Chartered Financial Analyst ■■ Topics in Mergers and Acquisitions and demonstrates how to assess performance ■■ Accounting Information and Capital networking opportunities, Institute (CFA) Partner Programme. There ■■ Advanced Corporate Finance and conduct valuation of firms using complex Markets enabling me to connect with are exemptions from some exams of financial and accounting data. ■■ representatives from major the Chartered Institute of Management ■■ Corporate Risk Management International Financial Management The degree is a Chartered Financial Analyst ■■ organisations. The Careers Accountants (CIMA) and the Association of ■■ Financial Statement Analysis Finance 2: Advanced Corporate Finance Institute (CFA) Partner Programme. There are team was very helpful, holding Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). ■■ Term 3 exemptions from some exams of the Chartered Financial Statement Analysis mock interviews and giving me ■■ Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), ROUTES TO SUCCESS Business Research Project and one Term 3 the confidence, ensuring that elective the Association of Chartered Certified I was well prepared. Their help Our graduates move into a diverse range of ■■ Business Research Project and one elective Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of financial sector careers, including investment OR played a big role in helping Chartered Accountants of England and OR banking, securities sales and trading, foreign ■■ Applied Research Project and three me to succeed in the Wales (ICAEW). ■■ exchange, hedge funds, private banking, electives Applied Research Project and three application process. asset management, credit products, financial electives OR ROUTES TO SUCCESS Cass helped me to understand and credit risk management and consultancy. OR ■■ Five electives Our graduates move into a range of careers what kind of things major in the financial sector, including roles as ■■ International Financial Reporting companies are looking for and analysts in accounting firms, corporate finance, Standards with two electives – Super enabled me to develop the auditing, regulatory bodies and consultancy. elective, earns students certification from necessary skills to secure the the ICAEW kind of job I aspired to be in. OR ■■ International Financial Reporting Standards “Cass has an excellent location in the City, CFA INSTITUTE INVESTMENT with an Applied Research Project FOUNDATIONS CERTIFICATE adjacent to the financial centre, and the OR Offer-holders planning to undertake ■■ Five electives academic staff are excellent – most of the a finance-related masterʼs degree professors have worked, or are still working, at Cass are advised to consider taking the CFA Institute Investment for major financial firms.” Foundations certificate. To find out Roger Fuchs, MSc in Corporate Finance (2014) more, visit www.cfainstitute.org/ Investment Director, Astarte Capital Partners LLP programs/investment-foundations 14 FINANCE MASTER’S DEGREES QUANTITATIVE FINANCE MASTER’S DEGREES 15

Investment Management Mathematical Trading and Finance

Full-time Full-time www.cass.city.ac.uk/mscim www.cass.city.ac.uk/mtf

The MSc in is ROUTES TO SUCCESS If you already possess excellent MODULES OFFERED founded on three principles: academic Graduates work as traders, fund managers, applied mathematical skills, this Term 1 rigour, relevant knowledge and an risk managers, security analysts, brokers degree combines academic rigour ■■ Asset Pricing and corporate treasurers. international orientation. with a strong practical dimension ■■ Derivatives to give you a solid foundation in ■■ Stochastic Modelling Methods in Finance You will acquire a sound knowledge of MODULES OFFERED Many of our students the theoretical foundations that underpin Term 1 financial mathematical theory ■■ Foundations of Econometrics move into careers in the ■■ and practice. modern investment and risk management Equity Analysis ■■ Applied Research Tools financial services sector, techniques. These principles are applied in ■■ Fixed Income This will enable you to participate fully in the where understanding practice through case studies and the use Term 2 how to use dealing ■■ Portfolio Theory ever-changing derivatives markets, where of online databases such as Bloomberg and ■■ Risk Analysis screens is a key skill. financial innovation and globalisation have simulators. The practical aspect of the degree ■■ Quantitative Methods in Investment created new investment opportunities, risks ■■ Our Eikon Trading is delivered by lecturers with significant Fixed Income Management and instruments. Room and Bloomberg industry experience and by leading industry ■■ Quantitative Trading ■■ Finance Lab complement practitioners, providing a vital link between Research Methods for Finance You will acquire a sound knowledge of ■■ Machine Learning classroom-based study theory and practice. Professionals mathematical finance, stochastic calculus, by simulating trading. derivatives valuation, financial engineering, The course is a Chartered Financial Analyst Term 2 Term 3 quantitative risk modelling, numerical Institute (CFA) Programme Partner and ■■ ■■ Business Research Project and one Alternative Investments methods and econometric techniques. is accredited by the Chartered Institute elective ■■ Structured Products for Securities & Investment (CISI), the OR Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and ■■ Advanced Financial Statement Analysis ROUTES TO SUCCESS Our graduates go on to pursue a wide range ■■ Applied Research Project and three the Chartered Alternative Investment ■■ Portfolio Management Analyst Association (CAIA). of careers in derivatives trading and risk electives Term 3 management with many of the world’s leading OR ■■ financial institutions. Business Research Project and one ■■ Five electives elective OR ■■ Applied Research Project and three electives “Studying at Cass in London gives you the OR opportunity to connect with many employers in ■■ Five electives the financial services sector, giving you a wide range of insight to different roles. Cass’s Careers “Having Cass on my CV has really helped my Service is very active and organises many career. The master’s was really intense and events, which are always beneficial to attend.” challenging but it set me up for my career.” Chiel Dupont, MSc in Investment Management (2019) Francesco Savarese, MSc in Mathematical Trading and Finance (2017) Portfolio Analyst, Minerva Investment Management Society Junior Trader, EDF Trading 16 QUANTITATIVE FINANCE MASTER’S DEGREES QUANTITATIVE FINANCE MASTER’S DEGREES 17

Quantitative Finance Financial Mathematics

Full-time Full-time www.cass.city.ac.uk/qf www.cass.city.ac.uk/fm

This degree is designed to give MODULES OFFERED This degree equips you with the MODULES OFFERED you a sound understanding of the Term 1 tools needed to undertake high- Term 1 quantitative aspects of finance used ■■ Asset Pricing quality research in both financial ■■ Asset Pricing by practitioners and academics. ■■ Derivatives and academic institutions. It is ■■ Derivatives ■■ Stochastic Modelling Methods in Finance mathematically rigorous, but ■■ Stochastic Modelling Methods in Finance It focuses on topics such as econometrics, forecasting and risk modelling and covers ■■ Foundations of Econometrics also links theory with real-world ■■ Foundations of Econometrics developments. the financial instruments and the financial ■■ Applied Research Tools ■■ Applied Research Tools theory from a mathematical and practical point You should have a general interest in learning of view. It also equips you with knowledge Term 2 the more technical and mathematical Term 2 of computer software and programming ■■ ■■ Risk Analysis techniques used in financial markets; but you Risk Analysis languages such as Matlab. ■■ Fixed Income don’t need to have a background in finance. ■■ Fixed Income ROUTES TO SUCCESS ■■ Econometrics of Financial Markets The degree focuses on stochastics and ■■ Advanced Stochastic Modelling simulation techniques and also covers Our graduates are suitable for a number of roles ■■ Numerical Methods – Applications ■■ Simulation Techniques and Financial some econometrics. in the financial industry requiring extensive and Modelling in-depth market analysis, or for a career in asset Term 3 You’ll cover a wide range of elementary and management. You will also be equipped to ■■ Business Research Project and one advanced topics in stochastics, including Levy Term 3 continue your postgraduate studies with a PhD elective processes and different simulation techniques. ■■ Business Research Project and one in any area of quantitative finance. OR elective ROUTES TO SUCCESS OR ■■ Applied Research Project and three Graduates will be equipped for roles electives ■■ Applied Research Project and three involving the development of pricing and risk electives OR management models and their testing, or for a OR ■■ Five electives career as a risk analyst or quantitative analyst. The degree also provides a solid platform for ■■ Five electives further postgraduate studies, such as a PhD in mathematical finance.

Our careers team is committed “Each lecture at Cass is very high quality and delivered to professional development, by top lecturers and professors, many of whom are working with you to increase your employability and enabling you to worldwide specialists in their field. I have also formed stand out in the job market. You valuable relationships with fellow students, professors can get help with honing your CV and professionals, which I believe will help and preparing for interviews and presentations. in my future career.” Leon Bezverkhni, MSc in Financial Mathematics (2013) Investment Banking Associate, Citi 18 MANAGEMENT MASTER’S DEGREES MANAGEMENT MASTER’S DEGREES 19

A real perspective

Ana Maria Olaru

MSc in Management (2015)

Programme Strategy and

Operations Manager YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP Management Marketing Strategy and Innovation

After finishing my BSc in Full-time Full-time Banking and International www.cass.city.ac.uk/management www.cass.city.ac.uk/msc-marketing Finance at Cass, I was considering a career in management consulting. This AMBA (Association of MBAs) MODULES OFFERED Providing an academically rigorous MODULES OFFERED I decided to stay at Cass and accredited degree is academically Term 1 and professionally relevant Term 1 take the MSc in Management rigorous and highly practical, ■■ Accounting and Finance education, this degree combines ■■ Marketing Fundamentals to broaden my perspective offering graduates from a variety ■■ Principles of Marketing and Strategy sound theoretical foundations in ■■ Marketing Strategy and Practice of how a business is built of backgrounds the opportunity to ■■ Organisational Behaviour and HRM marketing and innovation with a ■■ Creativity. Innovation. Design from the ground up. develop knowledge and skills in ■■ Quantitative Methods for Business deeper examination of key topics ■■ Essentials of Accounting and Finance One of the things that made key areas of modern management. such as brand management, digital ■■ Market Research the programme stand out was Based on an MBA-style curriculum, Term 2 marketing and consumer behaviour. that they brought in outside it provides cutting-edge knowledge ■■ Business and Managerial Economics Term 2 The MSc in Marketing, Strategy and examples of how things work ■■ Research Methods and Data Analytics ■■ Analytical Methods for Marketing in all management disciplines. Innovation is specifically tailored for students in the real world. The practical for Business with little or no prior marketing experience ■■ Consumer Behaviour focus of the programme has The degree, which is consistently highly ranked Plus any two from: and study background. It equips you with ■■ really benefited me in my by the Financial Times, focuses on the latest Brand Management and Communication ■■ Supply Chain Management the analytical capabilities needed to deal Strategies management consulting role. management tools and draws on leading-edge research from our world-renowned faculty. with complex marketing issues. It also instils I came across so many of the ■■ Leadership and Change ■■ Digital Marketing and Social Media You will also develop practical skills such as essential ‘soft’ skills – including creativity, things that I had studied – ■■ initiative, persistence, team working, group work, leadership, decision-making, Advanced Strategy Analysis Term 3 from organisational behaviour communication and leadership – required communication, managing conflict and job ■■ International Finance ■■ Two core modules (Product Innovation to pure entrepreneurship and interview techniques. to influence people and organisations. ■■ Management and Technology and even the basics of accounting Entrepreneurship Crucially, the degree enables you to harness the latest digital technology in the pursuit Marketing: Engaging the future) and maths. ROUTES TO SUCCESS Term 3 of effective solutions. followed by three electives or a My time at Cass was a great The MSc in Management is an extremely ■■ Business Research Project and three Business Research Project Your lecturers bring topics to life through experience and all the work versatile qualification and we have helped electives our graduates to pursue a wide range of interactive classes, case discussions, that I do today with the School careers in the corporate and consulting world. lectures with leading marketers and hands-on as an alumna, stems from the We also encourage students who want to innovation and communication tasks. fact I really did enjoy being a develop their own innovative business ideas, “The induction was fantastic as I met student there. or those wishing to pursue a career in their ROUTES TO SUCCESS many people from all over Cass. I family business. We are committed to creating not only excellent marketers, but also responsible leaders, and appreciated the diversity in backgrounds this ethos pervades the MSc in Marketing and everyone’s willingness to help out. It Strategy and Innovation. Exploring topics such as corporate social responsibility enables you was from this diverse set that throughout to reflect on the wider social implications of the year I was able to learn and develop marketing decisions and adapt quickly to the as a marketer and person.” tone and tempo of modern business. Luigi Ferrara, MSc in Marketing Strategy and Innovation (2018) NOTABLE EMPLOYERS Google, Interbrand, GfK, Unruly, Nestlé, Hogarth/WPP, Dunnhumby, Starcom Mediavest and Brand Union. 20 MANAGEMENT MASTER’S DEGREES MANAGEMENT MASTER’S DEGREES 21

A real perspective

Nikita Polukeev

MSc Business Analytics (2019)

Research Administrator

Strategy Insight Lab International Business Business Analytics

Full-time Full-time After graduating with a BSc in www.cass.city.ac.uk/msc-ib www.cass.city.ac.uk/msc-business-analytics Business Management, I was confident in my knowledge of business theory, but I still felt This degree equips students with MODULES OFFERED If your professional objectives include MODULES OFFERED that I lacked a more technical cutting-edge knowledge and Term 1 generating and capturing greater Term 1 background. I knew I wanted to skills required to develop a career ■■ International Business and Economics competitiveness in data-driven ■■ Leadership and Organisational Behaviour work in business analytics and in international business and to ■■ Managing People in a Global Context businesses, then the MSc in Business ■■ Network Analytics found my niche interest at Cass. undertake business across national ■■ Managerial Finance and Accounting Analytics combines academic rigour ■■ Data Visualisation From the start, Cass recognised boundaries. This is especially ■■ Research Methods and Business Analytics with authentic experience to support ■■ Quantitative Methods my past academic efforts. I pertinent in light of the backdrop your career progression. was able to throw myself into of the current globalisation or Term 2 Term 2 my studies fully thanks to Essential analytical skills and business ■■ Strategy in a Globalised World ■■ Analytics Methods for Business the financial aid I received. anti-globalisation drivers and the knowledge are prized by employers who are ■■ accelerating digital transformation ■■ Global Leadership keen to improve the operational efficiency, Machine Learning I was happy to be one of of business. business performance and strategic ■■ Revenue Management and Pricing four master’s students AND TWO OF THE FOLLOWING: management of their organisation. This awarded with a Santander ■■ Strategic Business Analysis The curriculum is designed to enable you to ■■ International Marketing degree aims to bridge the gap between the scholarship based on academic face the challenges of a complex global and ■■ Multinational Financial Management computing function and business leaders. Term 3 performance. interconnected world. Differences between ■■ countries and their markets have remained ■■ Global Supply Chain Management You will develop a comprehensive set of Applied Research Project I got in touch with the Careers skills and attributes that are essential to ■■ a major stumbling block for employees and ■■ Entrepreneurship and Managing Growth Four specialist electives team to move in the right managers venturing abroad. Local operations becoming a successful business analyst. direction for my career. I in a Global Context Besides achieving effective and persuasive function in radically different ways and wanted to get familiar with communication, our module leaders draw internationalising risks increase uncertainty - Term 3 data analytics and find the attention to ethics-related issues, which all of these challenges are examples of 'liability ■■ International Business Research Project perfect job. I was partnered of foreignness', which has been identified as are key to responsible leadership. ■■ with an experienced advisor the leading killer of international management Global Issues of CSR who navigated me through ambitions. Success abroad requires tools to ■■ Plus two specialist electives ROUTES TO SUCCESS reduce this key threat and our curriculum will Our graduates are trained to participate the ups and downs of job provide you with these tools. in the strategic management process, searching. I accompanied improve financial performance and my mentor to many meet-ups ROUTES TO SUCCESS advise on designing effective measures and built up my confidence The MSc in International Business will of organisational performance, for which in my networking abilities. prepare you for functional or operational evidence-based data is a strategic asset roles such as international product manager, in the decision-making process. Our aim is project manager, business development to provide a foundation for those who will manager, account manager or finance/ determine the scope and direction of data accounting, marketing and strategy roles analytics research within an organisation. in any global setting. 22 MASTER’S DEGREES MASTER’S DEGREES 23 24 MANAGEMENT MASTER’S DEGREES MANAGEMENT MASTER’S DEGREES 25

A real perspective

Callie Seymour

Masterʼs in Innovation,

Creativity and Leadership (2018)

Community Manager Global Supply Chain Management Innovation, Creativity and Leadership Artgym

Full-time Full-time and part-time I worked in US politics as a www.cass.city.ac.uk/msc-supply-chain www.cass.city.ac.uk/masters-creativity political consultant for six years, specialising in political communications and marketing. Combining a deep understanding ROUTES TO SUCCESS This dynamic degree focuses on MODULES OFFERED I found the master’s in of core theories and concepts in The aim of this degree is to develop graduates developing practical skills that will Term 1 Innovation, Creativity and international supply chain and with strong strategic supply chain knowledge enable you to lead change and deliver ■■ Leading Creative Design and advanced analytical and consulting skills. Leadership – a unique ■■ Creative Writing operations management, with an These qualities are highly valued across innovation within your organisation. interdisciplinary programme, emphasis on analytical and decision- industry sectors and our students move into It is about more than learning how to ■■ Creative Problem Solving and Leadership exploring creative leadership making frameworks, this degree is roles such as procurement management be creative, as graduates emerge with ■■ Intellectual Property Law and Management and innovation in business, designed to create knowledgeable in retail, supply chain consultancy and the entrepreneurial skills needed to the arts, law, psychology, and confident supply chain specialist finance positions in the banking turn ideas into action. Term 2 design and digital technology. professionals whose skill sets are and insurance sectors. ■■ Technologies, Creativity and Innovation The masterʼs in Innovation, Creativity and Students are required to have attractive across industry sectors. ■■ Delivering Innovation MODULES OFFERED Leadership (MICL) delivers perspectives spent at least three years in ■■ The Psychology of Creativity and The MSc in Global Supply Chain Management Term 1 from the worlds of psychology, business, a work environment. So Innovation covers topics such as strategic supply chain ■■ Essentials of Accounting and Finance design, technology, creative writing, creative members of the cohort were management and procurement, supply chain industries, leadership and law, equipping ■■ Creativity and the Creative Industries all professionally experienced. ■■ Strategy for Delivering Value analysis and finance, and the management of you with the tools and leadership skills to ■■ My personal highlight was operations. Applying theory through various Analytics for Supply Chain Management successfully manage innovation projects You will have the choice of these two exit while fast-tracking your career. routes: my dissertation as I was able teaching tools and live cases enables you ■■ Operations Management to merge my past experience to understand the complexity of managing You will develop a wide range of practical ■■ Research Methods, Small Project and three ■■ Introduction to Supply Chain Management global supply chains and develop the critical skills in the fields of creativity and innovation, electives with my learning from thinking needed to operate effectively as well as acquiring techniques that you can the programme. I had the Term 2 OR at specialist level. This degree has been use in your professional and personal life to opportunity to spend time inside ■■ Research Design accredited by The Chartered Institute of deliver truly original solutions. You will also ■■ Research Methods and Individual Project a political party and use some Logistics and Transport (CILT, UK) and ■■ Project Management gain entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, of the innovation processes. offers full exemption from the educational ■■ Global Procurement so that you can harness the creativity of your requirements for Chartered Membership. colleagues, stakeholders and clients within My time at Cass armed me with ■■ Supply Chain Finance and outside your organisation. the tools that I needed to make ■■ Logistics and Transportation Analytics a career switch into a new ROUTES TO SUCCESS industry and gave me the Term 3 “The Careers team held a number of sessions at Innovation is key to companies competing in foundation, help and courage ■■ Consulting Skills for GSCM the very beginning of the MSc, demonstrating today’s unpredictable economic climate. The to make that change possible. ■■ the services they could offer and how they could Business Sustainability MICL has been designed for professionals AND who are keen to learn how to manage help us in the job seeking process. I applied for innovation and explore the potential unlocked ■■ the Global Procurement Graduate Programme Business Research Project and one by enabling a creative climate within their elective organisation. Our current students come at Novo Nordisk in Denmark and secured the OR from a variety of backgrounds including IT, marketing, hotel management, the public role before the end of the MSc. I now work as ■■ Four electives Project Manager in Corporate Procurement sector and consultancy. for Novo Nordisk.” Mathias Hojberg Kjaer, MSc in Global Supply Chain Management (2015) Executive Assistant, Novo Nordisk 26 MANAGEMENT MASTER’S DEGREES MANAGEMENT MASTER’S DEGREES 27

Entrepreneurship

Full-time www.cass.city.ac.uk/msc-entrepreneurship

Created and taught by leading MODULES OFFERED academics and entrepreneurs, this Term 1 degree equips aspiring entrepreneurs ■■ New Venture Creation with the toolkit and experience ■■ Managing Innovation necessary to successfully launch ■■ Accounting for Entrepreneurs new ventures and make a significant ■■ Marketing Innovations impact in their sector. ■■ Entrepreneurship Mentoring The degree is designed for graduates (throughout the course) interested in launching their own business, ■■ New Product Development learning how to be more entrepreneurial within large corporations or taking their Term 2 family business to the next level. Being very ■■ Leading Entrepreneurial Teams close to the ‘Silicon roundabout’, you will be ■■ Funding the New Venture perfectly placed to exploit the opportunities created by this programme. ■■ High Growth Entrepreneurship ■■ Sales Management ROUTES TO SUCCESS ■■ Branding and Digital Marketing Potential opportunities after graduation include continuing as the founder or CEO ■■ Managing Operations for Scaling Up of the venture created during your Term 3 studies. This may be in a variety of sectors ■■ including IT and e-commerce, banking The Entrepreneurial Adviser: Problem and finance, consulting, professional Solving for Early-Stage Companies or services, engineering, manufacturing and New Initiatives retail. If you’re not planning to start your ■■ M&A and Other Exits for Entrepreneurs own business, hiring organisations are ■■ Business Plan Project / Accelerator Entry always on the lookout for candidates with or three electives entrepreneurial spirit and know-how. You will also complete a professional development portfolio during the degree.

“This course is unlike any other master’s degree in the world. It is for risk takers who thrive on competition, opportunities and uncertainty in the commercial world. Since starting the MSc in Entrepreneurship, I’ve implemented what I’ve learned to initiate my own venture.” Wendi Lai, MSc in Entrepreneurship (2018) Co-Founder & CEO, Lonbrella 28 SHIPPING AND ENERGY MASTER’S DEGREES SHIPPING AND ENERGY MASTER’S DEGREES 29

A real perspective

Pauline Liadi

MSc in Shipping, Trading

and Finance (2017) Credit Officer, DVB SE Shipping, Energy, Trade

As I come from a traditional Shipping and Energy and Finance and Finance shipping family, I have always found shipping fascinating, Full-time Full-time which led to my decision to www.cass.city.ac.uk/tradefinance www.cass.city.ac.uk/etf pursue a career in shipping finance. I decided to apply for the MSc in Shipping, Trade and The Costas Grammenos Centre for ROUTES TO SUCCESS MODULES OFFERED MODULES OFFERED Finance at Cass because the Shipping, Trade and Finance at Cass – The Centre’s reputation for educational Term 1 Term 1 programme is well-known within which provides teaching to these two excellence and location in the City of London ■■ International Economics ■■ Energy Economics – the nexus of the global financial, maritime, the industry and a lot of people I ■■ Managerial Accounting ■■ Managerial Accounting masterʼs degrees – was established in insurance and commodity trading industries – admire have done it in the past. 1983, introducing a unique, integrated offer graduates unparalleled networking and ■■ Principles of Finance ■■ Principles of Finance The academic staff were very approach to global business. job-seeking opportunities. ■■ Quantitative Methods ■■ Quantitative Methods approachable, helpful and Recognised internationally for its educational The majority of graduates from the MSc in ■■ Shipping Economics ■■ Oil and Energy Transportation and always willing to share their Shipping, Trade and Finance go on to work excellence, the Centre demonstrates its ■■ Logistics experience of the market. within the shipping industry and are employed Research Methods and professional skills commitment to the global business community ■■ in a variety of different roles, including ship Research Methods and professional skills Also, Cass attracts industry and to its students by organising conferences, Term 2 broking, chartering and operation, as well professionals from the shipping symposia and seminars featuring leading ■■ Advanced Quantitative Methods Term 2 as roles within marine insurance. Graduates finance field to give talks. figures in commerce, finance, industry, ■■ ■■ Advanced Quantitative Methods government and international organisations. from this degree also go on to work within Corporate Finance ■■ The cohort was fantastic – the financial services sector, in areas such as ■■ Corporate Finance The Centre is renowned for its research, Financial Markets some of them graduates, investment banking and asset management. ■■ teaching and international dialogue in the ■■ Financial Markets like me and others with many International Commodity Trade areas of energy economics, shipping finance, Graduates from the MSc in Energy, Trade and ■■ Oil and Energy Trading years of professional experience ■■ Shipping Investment and Finance shipping risk finance, commodity finance, Finance hold key positions and have eminent in the industry. careers in over 70 countries, in fields such ■■ Power and Renewable Markets commodity trade, financial and commodity Term 3 as commercial banking, commodity trading, The MSc is very practical and risk modelling and management. ■■ Term 3 government, investment banking, law, logistics Business Research Project and one ■■ is focused on the real needs of These degrees are designed to enable you to management, management consultancy, elective Business Research Project and one the market. Cass trained us on operate at the highest levels of international manufacturing, shipping, finance, shipping OR elective how to act in real-life situations, business, including banking and finance, operations, stockbroking, and university OR ■■ Applied Research Project and three which is why I felt more shipping, transport, logistics, energy and research and teaching. other related sectors and industries. electives ■■ Applied Research Project and three confident and ready to electives start working in the business The MSc in Energy, Trade and Finance is OR OR world after graduating. validated by the Energy Institute and ■■ Five electives students can become members after ■■ Five electives graduating. The MSc in Shipping, Trade and Finance is validated by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers. Graduates will be granted exemptions from various examinations of the Institute. 30 REAL ESTATE MASTER’S DEGREES REAL ESTATE MASTER’S DEGREES 31

A real perspective

Harriet Walker-Arnott

MSc in Real Estate (2015)

Senior Surveyor - Central London

Capital Markets JLL Real Estate Real Estate Investment

I chose Cass Business Full-time Full-time School due to its strong www.cass.city.ac.uk/realestate www.cass.city.ac.uk/mscrei international and financial reputation. Financial literacy is increasingly important in Offering access to a wide variety of MODULES OFFERED If you’re preparing to enter or advance MODULES OFFERED the real estate industry and career paths, this degree is ideal if Term 1 your career in the field of real estate Term 1 compared to other programmes you’re keen to develop a career in the ■■ Economics and Market Analysis investment management, real estate ■■ Investment Markets that I’d looked at, the Cass real estate industry but are unsure of ■■ Asset and Fund Management finance or the securitised real estate ■■ Economics and Market Analysis MSc in Real Estate, offered a stronger focus on finance. the direction you want to take. ■■ Principles of Appraisal markets, the MSc in Real Estate ■■ Applied Statistics ■■ Applied Data Analysis Investment combines the rigour of a ■■ Appraisal and Financial Modelling The academic staff are experts The MSc in Real Estate is designed to provide a broad background in real estate investment, mainstream finance course with the in their field and provided Term 2 Term 2 appraisal and development, with the core direct application of financial theory valuable insights into the ■■ ■■ modules encompassing a wide variety of Applied Appraisal and techniques in a real estate context. Debt finance and Investment industry. For me, one of the areas including real estate finance, valuation, ■■ Financial Modelling ■■ Investment Vehicles most useful aspects of the The course covers the same core “real development, market analysis and economics. ■■ programme was the cash-flow AND TWO OF THE FOLLOWING: estate professional” skills as the MSc Real Applied Financial Analysis The degree offers a choice of pathways, which modelling, which I still use and Estate but takes them at a faster pace. It ■■ Portfolios and Asset Allocation you choose between in the second term. ■■ Landlord and Tenant Law apply in my role today. deals extensively with the growth in the One option adds more UK-specific skills in ■■ Investment Vehicles and Portfolios securitised real estate markets of Real Estate Term 3 The Cass MSc programme law, valuation and taxation for those who ■■ ■■ Development and Planning Investment Trusts and Mortgage Backed Three electives and Business Research definitely gave me more want to join the graduate-entry programmes Securities. It also examines the growing real project ■■ confidence, particularly with of chartered surveying firms. The second Applied Valuation and Taxation estate derivatives market and is designed the finance side. It gave me focuses more on financial analysis and for students with relevant undergraduate international markets for those looking to Term 3 much more of an international degrees or work experience and strong work in investment, finance, development or ■■ Three electives and Business perspective, especially in quantitative skills. outside the UK. Research project relation to the real estate market, because we weren’t ROUTES TO SUCCESS ROUTES TO SUCCESS just looking at cities in the UK, The degree is accredited by the Royal The MSc in Real Estate is accredited by the Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) we were looking at markets Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors across the world. and enables graduates to begin the RICS (RICS), and enables graduates to begin the Assessment of Professional Competence RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) qualification. Graduates from this (APC) qualification. Our graduates have course may enter the same businesses as gone on to senior roles in a range of property those from the MSc Real Estate, but will be management and consultancy businesses, better qualified for real estate analyst roles in as well as financial institutions. investment strategy, financing and research. The MSc in Real Estate Investment offers a clear route for entry to the Investment Property Forum in the UK. 32 MASTERʼS DEGREES MASTERʼS DEGREES 33

Masterʼs degrees T: +44 (0)20 7040 8600 E: [email protected] Study opportunities Getting into Cass www.cass.city.ac.uk/masters Electives

Whether studying full-time or part- AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE Cass has a rolling admissions TIER 4 STUDENT VISA HOLDERS time, your choice of electives in All masterʼs students – including those on process: prospective students If you are a Tier 4 visa holder and wish to Term 3 of your masterʼs degree can part-time degrees – can also opt to take an can apply for one of our specialist follow the five electives route in the third international block elective, giving their studies term, your formal course end-date may deepen your knowledge of your a global dimension and preparing them for a masterʼs degrees at any time in the be moved forward to the end of July 2020. specialist field or add breadth to your admissions cycle. career on the world business stage. Though Consequently, your Tier 4 student visa may understanding by providing insight you have to pay your own expenses and be shortened based on the new degree into a complementary area. availability is limited, our growing portfolio of WHEN TO APPLY length. The University is not able to sponsor international electives is an invaluable source Applications open at the beginning of your Tier 4 visa after successful completion of insight and competitive advantage. Recent ELECTIVES OFFERED IN 2018/19 INCLUDED: November. Applying early maximises your of the degree, as continued engagement with highlights include: the University is no longer required. If you ■■ Corporate Restructuring chances of securing a place and making all ■■ One-week start-ups international field necessary arrangements for your future choose to undertake the Business Research ■■ Driving Supply Chain Innovation trip – previously taught in Barcelona and studies. Project as part of your masterʼs degree, there Through Technology Paris, though location is subject to change will be no change to your visa. If you want any ■■ advice about the implications of taking the Hedge Funds ■■ Global real estate markets elective taught HOW TO APPLY elective modules on your Tier 4 visa, please ■■ Applied Machine Learning in Dublin, Ireland You can apply by submitting an online application form and supporting documents: contact the University’s International ■■ Introduction to Python ■■ Project finance and infrastructure Student Advice team. investment elective taught in Madrid, ■■ An undergraduate degree equivalent to ■■ Mergers and Acquisitions a UK 2.1 or higher in a relevant subject Spain SCHOLARSHIPS ■■ Private Equity Investment University transcript (interim or final) ■■ Procurement elective at Mannheim We offer a number of funding opportunities ■■ Political Risk Management Business School, Germany ■■ Proof of proficiency in English (for for our master’s students. Please check the example, a well-balanced IELTS score ■■ Real Estate Fund Management ■■ Monetary policy elective taught at the website for the most up-to-date information. of 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in writing) ■■ Technical Analysis and Trading Systems Singapore Management University ■■ GMAT and CFA results, proof of ■■ Investment strategy elective taught in ■■ Visual Basics in Finance professional exams and qualifications, New York, USA if applicable ■■ Venturing for Social Impact, taught in ■■ CV and personal statement Nairobi, Kenya ■■ Two confidential references (one of them should be academic). 34 ONLINE STUDY ONLINE STUDY 35

Masterʼs degrees T: +44 (0)20 7269 7410 online.cass.city.ac.uk

Global Finance (online)

Online online.cass.city.ac.uk

Developing your financial expertise to ROUTES TO SUCCESS the highest level, the MSc in Global The world of international finance, with its 12 Finance provides a comprehensive many career opportunities and continuous demand for sharper, brighter and more modules online grasp of the principles and theories of adaptable employees, is an attractive choice finance and their application to real- for many top-calibre graduates with numerical life corporate situations, both locally skills. This degree has the potential to open and internationally. up global career opportunities for students equipped with a combination of high-level The course is set in the context of the wider interpersonal skills, in-depth knowledge and global economic environment and encourages analytical skills in a rapidly changing and ever you to critically analyse contemporary more complex business environment. months theories and practical case studies. duration This part-time online degree can be completed MODULES OFFERED 24 within 24 months. It offers you the academic The course comprises 12 core modules, which rigour and support of a Cass masterʼs degree run in sequence and are taught throughout combined with the flexibility and convenience the year, with short breaks between modules. of online study. There are intakes each year in Each module concludes with an assessment January, May and September. that students take online. All the materials, lectures, class discussions, ■■ Foundations of Finance activities and assessments are available in our ■■ Bonds and Equity Analysis modern, easy to use digital platform and you will be taught online by top Cass academics ■■ Investment Strategy with access to their expertise and day-to-day ■■ Financial Statement Analysis practical support throughout the degree. You ■■ International Finance will study alongside, and network with, other online students from around the globe. ■■ Derivatives and Risk Management Our online students are full members of the ■■ Alternative Investments Cass community, with access to our digital ■■ Corporate Finance library resources and expert careers advice. Students who are able to come to London can ■■ International Banking make full use of our campus facilities in the ■■ Asset Management heart of the City of London and all students are ■■ The Insurance Industry invited to attend our prestigious graduation ceremony when they complete the course. ■■ Global Real Estate On graduation, you will join our active alumni network of 48,000+ people in If you choose to study for our Postgraduate over 160 countries. Certificate, you will complete four modules. For the Postgraduate Diploma, you will complete eight modules. Visit the website for more information. 36 PART-TIME STUDY PART-TIME STUDY 37

Executive Education T: +44 (0)20 7040 8665 E: [email protected] www.cass.city.ac.uk/execed

Executive Master’s in Executive Master’s Medical Leadership in Leadership

Part-time Part-time: two year www.cass.city.ac.uk/execed-emml www.cass.city.ac.uk/execed-eml

The Executive Master in Medical MODULES WILL HELP YOU LEARN HOW TO This course is designed for aspiring MODULES OFFERED Leadership offers advanced ■■ Manage people and organisational change leaders and managers with a good ■■ Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources leadership training to doctors. ■■ Use techniques for managerial accounting first degree or a relevant professional and business planning qualification and at least three to five ■■ Principles of Marketing and Strategy This specialised two-year, part-time degree ■■ ■■ develops leaders who can transform Use data analytics to drive decision-making years’ work experience in a senior role. Accounting and Finance for ■■ Business Leaders healthcare systems in ways that ultimately Formulate strategy and drive innovation It is delivered in a flexible, block-taught help people live longer, healthier lives. ■■ Supply Chain Management ■■ Navigate the regulatory and health format, integrating both campus and work- With our strong research background policy environment based learning. ■■ Advanced Strategy Analysis in healthcare business intelligence and ■■ Understand the positive impact good Participants learn how to think and act leadership, we have collaborated with leaders can make. strategically in line with their organisation’s ROUTES TO SUCCESS clinicians, healthcare partners and experts objectives, helping them to make a real This course represents an opportunity for to create this bespoke part-time programme MODULES OFFERED impact. The first year covers a general career development and progression to structured to fit into your busy schedule. aspiring leaders within their organisation in ■■ Expert Leadership management route with modules such Our goal is to equip you with the skills you need as accounting, leadership and marketing a range of different sectors. The voluntary ■■ to improve your organisation’s performance Personal Leadership Development strategy. In the second year students can sector route in the second year offers a and, ultimately, improve people’s health. ■■ Regulation, Policy and Strategy in Health follow either a voluntary sector management development opportunity for staff in the Designed for high performers with clinical route, with modules specifically tailored to charity sector. Successful candidates will also ■■ Leading Innovation in Healthcare experience and aspirations to become an expert the non-profit sector, or remain on the be eligible for professional accreditation from leader, this degree will enable you to realise the ■■ Managing People and Change in Healthcare general management route. either the Chartered Management Institute or the Institute of Leadership and Management. Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management ■■ Managerial Accounting and Business The final component of the degree will be a (FMLM)’s Leadership and Management Planning for Medical Leaders work-based project, which brings together Standards for Medical Professionals. ■■ Healthcare Analytics elements of learning from different parts Healthcare is moving towards a model of of the course and shows the student’s ■■ physician leadership. By completing the Management Placement: Leading accumulated knowledge and understanding degree, you will gain the essential business Across Content of management and leadership and its skills and critical mindset necessary to lead ■■ Leadership Impact Project. application to their own organisation. The this transformation in how healthcare is topic of the work-based project will be agreed organised and delivered. The Executive Master’s in Medical Leadership between student and employer and must be is now available using apprenticeship of benefit to their business. What we teach is evidence-based and draws levy funding. Please visit the website “The Executive Master’s in Leadership will Please note that this course is only available on our own research and case studies, as well for more information. provide senior leaders and managers with as the knowledge of experts. for study using apprenticeship levy funding. an academically rigorous and professionally relevant education that will serve their career “Even the most junior of the Cass Fellows have started to make a positive needs through academic, personal and and tangible difference to the organisation and after completing only professional development.” 50 per cent of the Executive Master’s in Medical Leadership.” Professor Andrew Clare, Course Director, Executive Master’s in Leadership Dr Cliff Bucknall is a Consultant Cardiologist and Chief Medical Officer of HCA Healthcare UK Associate Dean of Corporate Engagement. 38 PART-TIME STUDY PART-TIME STUDY 39

Charities master's degrees T: +44 (0)20 7040 5114 E: [email protected] Come and meet www.cass.city.ac.uk/cce-masters programme staff and alumni during our regular information sessions held on campus. www.cass.city.ac.uk/ Charities master’s programme charitiesmsc

Part-time www.cass.city.ac.uk/cce-masters

A charities master’s from Cass is Modules offered ■■ The strategic and tactical decisions that member of an international NGO board, the ultimate academic qualification ■■ Strategic issues and organisational need to be made in philanthropic activity or work in a foundation funding work internationally. for the nonprofit sector. challenges facing charitable organisations ■■ Principles of grantmaking and other types within the finance function of social funding and how these The two-year, part-time structure of our ■■ How to build relevant management are applied in different institutions in Modules offered charities master’s programme allows and leadership skills and analytical a UK context ■■ The strategic issues and organisational students the flexibility of choosing the level challenges facing the NGO sector capabilities ■■ The importance of the management of of their qualification (Postgraduate Diploma ■■ grantmaking and other social funding, ■■ Competencies required to work effectively or MSc), and whether they want to cover one Issues of managing change in the finance function in a variety of funding organisations. with different people and the processes subject in depth through a dissertation or a and practices involved further specialist area (through teaching), ■■ Advanced financial management, audit to complete the full master’s degree. and taxation principles and practice PGDIP/MSC CHARITY MARKETING AND ■■ The different strategies and approaches requirements applied to the charity sector. FUNDRAISING commonly adopted by NGOs The five courses are: This course is designed for those working at ■■ The issues of managing change in NGOs. senior level in marketing and fundraising in PGDIP/MSC CHARITY ACCOUNTING PGCERT/PGDIP/MSC GRANTMAKING, the voluntary and community sector and for AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PHILANTHROPY AND SOCIAL INVESTMENT PGDIP/MSC VOLUNTARY SECTOR those wishing to transfer relevant skills and This unique course reflects the increasing MANAGEMENT This course is aimed at people already working knowledge from experience gained in other interest in effective and transparent social in charity finance, or those wishing to transfer sectors. It combines theoretical rigour with Follow an advanced route to develop your funding in both the charitable trust and public financial expertise from other sectors. It is the application of contemporary professional management and leadership career within sectors. It was developed in response to the designed for those hoping to develop a senior best practice. the voluntary and community sector. The management career in a charity finance demands of leading funding agencies. course was carefully and expertly developed function, or become an advisor, auditor or in partnership with nine leading charities. It is Modules offered independent examiner to a charity. Modules offered aimed at those currently working in the sector. ■■ The strategic application of the marketing ■■ The background of the grantmaking paradigm in the voluntary sector and the philanthropy sector Modules offered ■■ The key strategic marketing concepts and ■■ How nonprofit organisations should be led tools applied to different voluntary sector and managed contexts ■■ Organisation analysis, leadership and ■■ The complex issues surrounding change, as well as the practical tools to “Having worked in the voluntary sector for fundraising and how to design, implement help improve organisational effectiveness about 20 years, I had learned on the job. and evaluate alternative fundraising and individual performance in the strategies and techniques management of change I was a bit of a jack of all and I wanted ■■ The strategic management aspects of ■■ Quality management, people management a more theoretical background. The course charity marketing. and managing multiple stakeholder needs has given me so much confidence, I am and the practical tools to help implement definitely a stronger leader now.” PGDIP/MSC NGO MANAGEMENT quality assurance systems in a nonprofit One of the only European management organisation. Ruth Dwight, MSc in Voluntary Sector Management (2016), courses that focuses on the needs of senior Head of Programmes, Coram Family and Childcare staff and trustees of international NGOs. The course is designed for those hoping To hear more from Ruth search to develop a senior management career in for “Cass Ruth positive change” international development, become a board 40 MASTERʼS DEGREES MASTERʼS DEGREES 41

An outstanding place to study

KEY Cass Business School, Bunhill Row Our wide range of full-time and part- We encourage students to create and City, University of London time masterʼs degrees is delivered participate in a range of clubs and societies Pure City (University accommodation) in an exceptional environment and spanning business, sport and culture. These include Cass Women in Business, Willen House (University accommodation) backed by world-class teaching, The Marketing Society, The Entrepreneurial Alliance House (University accommodation) research and resources. Society, The Actuarial Society, The Finance Located in Newington Green Society, The M&A Society, LGBT group, Wine Society, as well as football, basketball and DESIGNED FOR SUCCESS badminton clubs. Part of City, University of London, Cass is among the global elite of business schools ADVANCING YOUR CAREER holding the ‘triple crown’ gold standard in business education, which comprises AMBA, Our careers team is committed to your EQUIS and AACSB accreditation. professional development, working with you to increase your employability and enabling Many of our courses are recognised by you stand out in the job market by helping professional bodies, and you may be awarded you to hone your CV and prepare for interviews exemptions on related professional exams and presentations. on completion of your degree, helping to accelerate your career. We offer workshops and events with industry experts and career service professionals who Our Bunhill Row building is a flexible space are available to advise you on the development designed to encourage the free flow of people of vital business skills. and ideas. At its heart, the Cyril Kleinwort Learning Resource Centre offers access to A GLOBAL NETWORK books, journals and specialist databases, Our alumni form a powerful and expanding including sources for company data and network of prominent people in leading economic information. Our Thomson Reuters organisations worldwide – there are now and Bloomberg trading rooms complement 48,000 within a community spanning classroom-based study by simulating trading over 162 countries. in ‘real time’. Signing up to our Alumni Online Community AN EXCEPTIONAL ENVIRONMENT helps you to make new connections and Bank of England Our City of London location provides a decisive provides access to a variety of benefits advantage for your studies and career search. and services. The Gherkin  St Mary Axe Our location in the City Extensive links with business in the capital As an alumnus, you are entitled to return of London provides a provide a rich source of projects for your to Cass to continue your education with decisive advantage for chosen course and may open doors to jobs masterʼs and MBA electives* and use our your studies and career before they are even advertised. library resources. search. We have many *Terms and conditions apply Fortune 500 companies on our doorstep and many of these visit the School. 42 MASTERʼS DEGREES MASTERʼS DEGREES 43

Global connections International partners International electives

GERMANY SOUTH KOREA EUROPE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA EBS Business School KAIST, Seoul MSc electives: MSc electives: A two-year dual-degree master’s course KAIST students take part in either the ■■ Start ups: International Field Trip, ■■ Venturing for Social Impact, Kenya with one year at Cass and one year at EBS. second and third term or only for the Barcelona, Spain ■■ Global Real Estate Markets, Dubai, UAE second term on selected master’s courses. ■■ Investment Banking in Corporate Finance, Portugal An elective exchange allowing Cass Sogang, Seoul NORTH AMERICA ■■ students to study in Germany and Sogang students take part in the second Corporate Open Innovation, MSc elective: Mannheim students at Cass. Hamburg, Germany and/or third terms on selected master’s Investment Strategy, New York, USA courses. ■■ Creating Value with Suppliers, ITALY Bologna, Italy ASIA Bocconi, Milan UNIST, ULSAN ■■ Luxury Marketing, Milan, Italy MSc elective: Two Cass students each year from the MSc Unist students take part in the second ■■ ■■ FinTech, Milan, Italy Monetary Policy, Singapore in Investment Management and/or MSc in and third term of the MSc in Energy, Corporate Finance can study for an extra Trade and Finance. ■■ Shipping Company Management, year on a fee waiver at Bocconi to get two Athens, Greece master’s degrees. ■■ Managing Customer Relationships, Luiss, Rome* Vienna, Austria Two Cass students each year from the ■■ Procurement, Mannheim, Germany MSc in Investment Management and/or ■■ Project Finance and Infrastructure, MSc in Corporate Finance and/or MSc in Madrid, Spain Banking and International Finance can ■■ study for an extra year at LUISS on a fee Strategic Innovation in Hyper Competition, waiver to get two master’s degrees. Bologna, Italy ■■ Real Estate Fund Management, * Every year two places are available at each university. Please note that students with Amsterdam, The Netherlands Italian undergraduate degrees are not eligible. ■■ Trading and Market Microstructure, Paris, France SINGAPORE MSc study tours: Singapore Management ■■ University (SMU) MSc in Finance, Frankfurt, Germany A joint MSc in Quantitative Finance. ■■ MSc in Management, Prague, Czech Republic; Berlin, Germany; Budapest, Hungary

*International electives and study tours are subject to change and availability. Cass Business School 106 Bunhill Row London EC1Y 8TZ T: +44 (0)20 7040 8600 E: [email protected] www.cass.city.ac.uk

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