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WELCOME...... 2 WESTMINSTER POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AT BUSINESS SCHOOL WESTMINSTER BUSINESS SCHOOL...... 5 FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME VISION AND MISSION OF POSTGRADUATE COURSES WESTMINSTER BUSINESS SCHOOL...... 7 BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS...... 9 ECONOMICS...... 25 EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP...... 31 FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING...... 37 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT...... 61 MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP...... 71 MARKETING...... 103 MASTERS PREPARATION COURSES...... 114 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT...... 116 RESEARCH...... 119 MPhil/PhD...... 122 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER...... 124 LIVING AND STUDYING IN LONDON...... 126 AN INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE...... 129 STUDYING AT WESTMINSTER...... 130 COURSE STRUCTURE...... 131 ACCOMMODATION, FEES AND FUNDING...... 132 LOCATION...... 134 CONTACT US...... 136 COURSE ENQUIRIES First Floor Cavendish House 101 New Cavendish Street London W1W 6XH T: +44 (0)20 7915 5511 E: course-enquiries@ westminster.ac.uk
PROSPECTIVE POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS For open events dates and times visit our website westminster.ac.uk/wbs i westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs CONTENTS 1 WELCOME
Why study at Westminster Business School? At Westminster Business School you will enrol on a programme of study which not only provides the opportunity to acquire knowledge and develop skills but also enables you to broaden your horizons, which will prove invaluable as you journey through your chosen career. All of our degrees are professionally focused, and alongside the high- quality courses, students have opportunities to enhance their experience and their CV through The School is engaged in conducting applied internships, professional placements and research relevant to many business sectors – residential visits. much of which has gained an international reputation – and has a growing research The Business School is located in the heart and consultancy strength in a range of areas of London, with access to a wide range of including employment research, financial professional networks and organisations. services and international finance, leadership, Our strong links with the London business and business strategy. and government communities enable us to bring practitioners and experts into the We host conferences, workshops, seminars and classroom on a regular basis. In turn we help other events in addition to your formal study to arrange student placements, internships and which enhance your experience. mentoring which give our students an important involvement with the professional world. We are ambitious, both for ourselves and our students. Our vision is to gain Westminster Business School is one of the UK’s worldwide recognition as an internationally- largest providers of high-quality university facing, professional, and research-engaged business education. The School has a diverse business school. student community of nearly 5,000 students with around 1,000 registered at postgraduate level. We have around 200 full-time academic Dr David Hitchcock staff and a further 150 visiting lecturers drawn Acting Dean, Westminster from many countries. Every year we welcome Business School visiting scholars and researchers from all over the world. This provides all of our students with great opportunities to develop their inter-cultural awareness, as well as form new friendships and networks.
As well as a strong international outlook, we draw on a long history of providing part-time courses for busy professionals and business people living or working in London, enabling them to continue working while studying with us.
2 WELCOME westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs 3 POSTGRADUATEPOSTGRADUATE COURSES STUDIES IN POLITICS AT ANDWESTMINSTER INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSRELATIONS SCHOOL
Westminster Business School is one of The UK has a strong reputation for the largest business schools situated in high-quality education and for welcoming the heart of London, offering a wide international students. At Westminster range of courses for both full-time and Business School we lead the way in part-time students. attracting a cosmopolitan body of students who love living and learning Our Masters programmes are in the centre of London. Westminster innovative and cutting edge and equip Business School has the dual benefit of you with the resources you need in being a large school where academic today’s challenging economy. We and administrative staff provide extensive work collaboratively with major support to our students, so you will never businesses in the area and this includes feel alone. Join us and enhance your life the design, delivery and quality and your career. assurance of our courses.
We use a multitude of teaching and Dr Spinder Dhaliwal Director of Postgraduate learning methods, combining theory and Programmes practical application to give you a rich and varied experience thereby enabling you to reach your full potential. Students are at the centre of everything we do, so your future employability is paramount to us. With all our full-time postgraduate courses we offer students an option of a specialised internship for two to three months.
4 westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AT WESTMINSTER BUSINESS SCHOOL 5 VISION AND MISSION OF WESTMINSTER BUSINESS SCHOOL
Our vision is to gain worldwide Our mission is to facilitate the recognition as an internationally facing, development of the business and professional, and research-engaged management careers of our students business school. in a complex and uncertain professional world.
We do this by drawing on our applied research, practitioner expertise and management development experience to offer a wide range of business and management programmes. Designed for the global marketplace and based in central London, our courses enable a diverse community of students, staff and other stakeholders to engage with academic, professional and research communities.
6 westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs VISION AND MISSION OF WBS 7 BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS
The Department of Business The project management subject Information Management and area is concerned with all aspects Operations offers expertise in three of project management, including interlinked subject areas: information the management of project risk, the management, operations and supply management of programmes and chain management, and project international projects. We are an management. They share the common Accredited Training Organization (ATO) aim of improving organisational for PRINCE2® project management performance through the application of courses and Agile Project Management. new technologies and techniques. Members of the Department have The information management subject wide-ranging expertise in both area focuses on the application theoretical and practical aspects of of information and communication these constantly changing areas. Many technology in organisational settings, are actively engaged in research in particularly the emerging forms of digital their specialist areas, publishing in technologies now used in social media, high-ranked academic journals and e-business and knowledge management. other outlets. We are fortunate in being able to supplement the permanent The operations and supply chain teaching team with a group of visiting management subject area also lecturers which includes experienced encompasses the study of purchasing practitioners, trainers and consultants. and logistics. Our areas of expertise The Department has strong links with include the use of Enterprise Resource a number of professional bodies, Planning (ERP) systems, green supply including the British Computer Society, chain management and service the Chartered Institute of Purchasing operations design. and Supply, and the Association of Project Managers.
8 westminster.ac.uk/wbs BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS 9 PROJECT CORE MODULES ASSOCIATED CAREERS MANAGEMENT MSc • Project Management Foundations The majority of graduates start their career as • Project Management in Practice project team members with a few, depending on their background, becoming project • Management of Risk and Scheduling programme managers. Many work for large UK • Project Finance and Procurement or international organisations as consultants or Length of course • Project Management Project project managers. One year full-time or two years part-time, • Programme and Strategic Management starting in September The first two modules follow on from one Location another. In Foundations we lay the foundations ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Central London (Marylebone) of project management, like planing, Applicants should normally hold a first degree monitoring and controlling, focussing on the from a recognised institution (minimum Course fees and funding more technical skills of the profession. In the Lower Second Class Honours or international See westminster.ac.uk/fees Practice module we concentrate more on equivalent) and demonstrate interest and the behavioural aspects of projects, such as motivation in the subject area. Alternative Course Leader leadership and team work. The two modules professional qualifications with at least three Dr Nicholas Lambrou together provide a critical overview of the years’ relevant professional experience will project management world. also be considered. Directly relevant degree disciplines include business studies, economics, In today’s business environment effective project The other core modules discuss other aspects of events management, and operations research. management (PM) is an integral influencer project management such as risk management, However, students with qualifications in of success. Additionally, PM-associated skills scheduling, project finance, strategic alignment other disciplines such as, engineering, IT, such as planning, risk management, quality and procurement. To complete their studies, environmental sciences, the humanities and management and communication management all students complete a practical or a languages are also encouraged to apply. are essential to control the increasingly complex research project. projects that allow top organisations to remain If English is not your first language, you will competitive in the global market. Having a need an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum qualification in PM is now a requirement in OPTION MODULES score of 6 in each element. many organisations, both in the public and the private sector. COURSE CONTENT • Managing International Projects • This course involves both theoretical and Project Management for IT RELATED COURSES Effective PM requires a body of knowledge practical content. It offers you the chance to • PRINCE2 and a set of tested skills including planning, build on your first degree or work experience delegation and monitoring that the Project with a range of knowledge and skills, enabling INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY • Purchasing and Supply Chain Management MSc is designed to deliver. The Management MSc you to successfully manage the increasing All students on our full-time business Masters course is suitable for business, computing, number of projects instigated by organisations courses can apply to undertake an internship engineering or other graduates with an affinity seeking to improve their value proposition. for up to three months, and gain invaluable for organising, running or participating work experience. The internships, which are in projects. In addition to providing you with an with London-based organisations, take place opportunity to attain the much sought after during the summer period. To apply, students Westminster Business School is one of just a PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE2 Practitioner must submit a completed application form and handful of universities that is eligible to offer certifications, the course will provide you a copy of their updated CV to the Business accredited PRINCE2 certification. with an understanding and an evaluation Experience Team; the Team then shortlist from of a number of other popular professional the applications and conduct group meetings So in addition to this postgraduate qualification, qualifications, such as M_o_R®*, MSP* and with the applicants. students get an opportunity to also obtain the DSDM Atern. much sought after PRINCE2 certificates. This course covers and critically evaluates the prevailing project management bodies of knowledge.
* M_o_R® and MSP are registered trademarks of Axelos Ltd.
10 PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc 11 PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MSc
Length of course One year full-time or two years part-time, starting in September
Location Central London (Marylebone)
Course fees and funding See westminster.ac.uk/fees
Course Leader Rachel Lander
Through an advanced programme of study and research, this course equips you with COURSE CONTENT Logistics and the External Environment the specialist knowledge and skills to identify With this module you will increase your problems and develop solutions within both The course addresses the strategic role of awareness of the external influences that purchasing and the wider supply chain. purchasing and supply chain management. companies must take into account in the design It also examines the impact of changes in the and operation of their logistics systems. regulatory and policy environment, and the effect of new technologies and techniques on Purchasing Management current and future problems within the supply You will develop a range of knowledge chain. The course will develop your knowledge about purchasing management, including the of best practice in this field, and enhance your purchasing management process, negotiation understanding of the importance of business techniques, supplier appraisal and the process and activity integration. buyer’s role.
Research Methods and Project Preparation CORE MODULES These modules will increase your knowledge Business Process Integration with SAP and competence of the research process and You will consider the role of information and the application of research methods. process integration within organisations, focusing on enterprise-wide software and Retail Supply Chain Management business process integration. Opportunities to By examining retail markets (by country and study for SAP-accredited courses are offered in sector), this module investigates developments in the control of the supply chain between retailers ® association with this module. PRINCE2 is a registered trade and manufacturers. mark of AXELOS Limited Financial Analysis for Managers This module aims to develop your analytical Sustainable Supply and Procurement skills and understanding of corporate You will examine topics related to financial reports. green logistics, procurement and supply chain management.
ACCREDITED DEGREE
12 PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MSc 13 OPTION MODULES ASSOCIATED CAREERS International Aspects of Business Law Past students of the course have developed You will gain a greater understanding of successful careers in both supply chain different aspects of international law, and management and procurement. Course be able to apply them to business. graduates work in both large and small to medium companies all over the world. Project Management Examples include Unilever, Puma, and Sony. In ENTRY REQUIREMENTS RELATED COURSE You will examine the importance of projects in today’s complex and demanding environment Applicants should normally hold a first degree • Logistics and Supply Chain modern organisations, with particular reference where sound judgement, personal responsibility from a recognised institution (minimum Management MSc to managing projects. and initiative are sought, this course will help Lower Second Class Honours or international you to acquire the qualities to either advance equivalent) and demonstrate interest and in your current role, or gain new employment. motivation in the subject area. Alternative Areas of work you could consider include professional qualifications with at least three INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY purchasing and contract management, supply years’ relevant professional experience will All students on our full-time business Masters chain management, operations/logistics also be considered. Directly relevant degree courses can apply to undertake an internship management and supply chain planning and disciplines include business studies, economics, for up to three months, and gain invaluable development. Alternatively, you might want to geography, management, and operations work experience. The internships, which are continue onto research or further study. On research. However, students with qualifications with London-based organisations, take place successful completion of the course, if you have in other disciplines such as engineering, during the summer period. To apply, students three years’ relevant work experience you may environmental sciences, the humanities and must submit a completed application form and be awarded Member of Chartered Institute languages are also encouraged to apply. a copy of their updated CV to the Business of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) status. Experience Team; the Team then shortlist from Alternatively, you can apply to CIPS for MCIPS If English is not your first language, you will the applications and conduct group meetings status at a later date, once you have acquired need an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum with the applicants. the necessary work experience. score of 6 in each element.
14 PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MSc 15 AGILE PROJECT FOUNDATION COURSE PRACTITIONER COURSE MANAGEMENT CONTENT CONTENT The course is a non-residential four-day course The practitioner level empowers, encourages SHORT COURSE with the Agile Project Management Foundation and equips you with an in-depth knowledge of exam at the end of the fourth day. not just the certification, but also how to apply and implement these principles into the life of a
The Foundation AgilePM certification lives up project manager on a daily basis. to its name by providing the users with the Length of course core principles needed to facilitate a successful This course runs for one day with the Agile Foundation – three days project, while allowing a degree of scope Project Management™ Practitioner exam at the Practitioner – two days and agility that not many other methodologies end of the day.
provide. With a clear, concise and detailed Location perspective on project productivity, the The course will cover: Central London (Marylebone) AgilePM certification is useful to all candidates • revision of Agile material based on the manual and competency levels ranging from highly Course fees and funding • practitioner exam preparation and the experienced project managers to those new to See westminster.ac.uk/agilepm specimen exam paper practice the industry. The course has a balance of theory • practitioner exam. and practical experience of the techniques of agile project management. The Agile Project Management (AgilePM®) Practitioner Exam Format certification aims to address the needs of those • ‘objective testing’ format of scenario, The course will cover: working in a project-focused environment question and answer booklet • the fundamentals and the philosophy who want to be Agile. The course covers an • two hours duration • the principles approach to project management that sits • four questions ® • preparation alongside PRINCE2 . • 15 marks per question, 60 marks available • the lifecycle and products • 30 marks (50 per cent) or more are required Based on the proven fundamentals within • roles and responsibilities to pass DSDM Atern*, the certification provides the • team structures • open-book (restricted to the handbook only) ability to deliver Agile Projects in organisations • communication MoSCoW and timeboxing requiring standards, rigour and visibility around examination. • estimation and measurement project management. • lifecycle configuration • quality and maintainability • planning, control and risk • implementing Agile Project Management.
Foundation Exam Format: • multiple choice questions • 30 marks required to pass (out of 60 available) – 50 per cent • one hour duration • the exam is closed book, no material allowed.
See page 18 for learning outcomes.
* DSDM, Atern and AgilePM are registered trade marks of Dyramic Systems Development Method Limited.
The APMG-International Agile Project Management and Swirl Device logo is a trade mark of The APM Group Limited
16 AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SHORT COURSE westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SHORT COURSE 17 LEARNING OUTCOMES • understand in outline how to test, estimate and measure progress in an Agile project On completion of the course you should be • describe the Agile approach to managing able to: requirements and identify action to rectify • apply the underpinning philosophy and problems with requirements within an Agile principles of Agile DSDM Atern in a project from a given scenario. project situation • appropriately configure the lifecycle of an Agile project to a given scenario ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • produce and evaluate the content of Agile products produced during an Agile project in The course will suit project managers who a given scenario want to add to their knowledge of traditional • apply the following Agile techniques in a approaches and who work in a fast paced, project situation: Facilitated Workshops; changing environment and are embracing MoSCoW prioritisation; Iterative empowerment provided by Agile methods. The Development; Modelling; Timeboxing qualification is aimed at both practising project managers and Agile team members who wish • identify the Agile techniques to be used for a to become Agile project managers. given situation within a scenario • understand the roles and responsibilities The AgilePM Foundation certificate is required within an Agile project and correctly before embarking on the Practitioner course. determine the appropriate personnel to fulfil The pre-requisites for taking the Practitioner these roles within a given scenario exam is that you must have already passed the: • understand the mechanisms for control of an • Agile Project Management Foundation Agile Project which are specific to an certificate, or Agile project • DSDM Atern Foundation certificate, or • DSDM Advanced Practitioner certificate.
18 AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SHORT COURSE westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs AGILEPM SHORT COURSE 19 To obtain the PRINCE2 Practitioner certificate Topics covered include: PRINCE2 you’ll need to successfully complete a two and • an overview of PRINCE2 SHORT COURSES a half hour test devised to demonstrate your • the seven PRINCE2 themes understanding of how the method is used in • the seven PRINCE2 processes practice. You take the test at the end of a two- • tailoring PRINCE2. day course. The Practitioner course follows on Length of course from the Foundation course, and only holders of Foundation – three days the PRINCE2 Foundation certificate are allowed TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT to sit the PRINCE2 Practitioner test. Practitioner – two days The course requires a first pass of all the material in the official manual, so it’s important that you do Location some reading before you begin. You’ll be provided Central London (Marylebone) FOUNDATION COURSE with pre-course material explaining what reading is CONTENT expected before the course starts. Teaching consists Course fees and funding of a series of interleaved lectures and seminars. The course introduces you to the basics behind See westminster.ac.uk/prince2 The lectures are designed to introduce you to the the method. It begins by exploring the increasing PRINCE2 terminology, while seminars focus on importance of projects in today’s world, before discussion and exercises based on case studies to discussing what a project is, why projects fail We are proud to be one of just a handful of explain how to use the method in practice. You’ll and the role of the project manager. You will then universities that is eligible to provide PRINCE2 be given a comprehensive handbook at the start of examine the structure of PRINCE2 – its principles, short courses. Developed by the UK Office of the course, containing all the course slides. At themes, processes and how to tailor the method Government Commerce (OGC), PRINCE2 is the end of each day multiple choice questions to its environment – before each one of these the popular and effective project management are used to consolidate your learning, and prepare elements is expanded and explained in turn. method used in more than 150 countries you for the certificate examination. around the world. Topics covered include: AXELOS are a new joint venture company, • understanding project management ASSOCIATED CAREERS • examining PRINCE2 principles and themes created by the Cabinet Office on behalf of Her Project management is a modern career Majesty’s Government (HMG) in the UK and • initiating, planning and starting up a project that’s applicable to every business sector. This Capita plc to run the Best Management Practice • developing the business case ® ® qualification can be a career-changing opportunity, portfolio, including the ITIL and PRINCE2 • improving project organisation leading to project management or consultancy professional standards. • understanding risks and quality work for UK and international organisations. • controlling a stage Additionally, PRINCE2 certification is now a There are two PRINCE2 courses, the PRINCE2 minimum requirement for many CVs, and will Foundation and the PRINCE2 Practitioner • managing product delivery • responding to change and progress enhance your skills in product-based planning and certificates. Both certificates are based on the risk management. method’s manual, Managing Successful Projects • directing a project with PRINCE2. • closing a project. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS You can obtain the PRINCE2 Foundation Applicants should normally hold a first degree from certificate after a one-hour test devised to PRACTITIONER COURSE a recognised institution (minimum Lower Second demonstrate your understanding of the basic CONTENT Class Honours or international equivalent) and terms of the method. The test takes place at the demonstrate interest and motivation in the subject end of a three-day course. The Practitioner course begins where the area. Alternative professional qualifications with at Foundation course left off. It goes into greater least three years’ relevant professional experience detail on the themes and processes behind the will also be considered. Directly relevant degree method and shows you how to put the PRINCE2 disciplines include business studies, economics, concepts into practice. By the end, the all- geography, management, and operations important fourth element of the method, which research. However students with qualifications demands that the method is always tailored to in other disciplines such as engineering, fit the project’s environment, is explained environmental sciences, the humanities and PRINCE2® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under and demonstrated. permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved. languages are also encouraged to apply. If English The Swirl Logo™ is a trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission is not your first language, you will need an IELTS of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved. score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6 in each element.
20 PRINCE2 SHORT COURSES westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs PRINCE2 SHORT COURSES 21 MANAGEMENT OF RISK (M_O_R®) SHORT COURSE
Length of course Foundation – three days Practitioner – two days
Location Central London (Marylebone)
Course fees Foundation – £765 Practitioner – £645 Foundation and Practitioner – £1,295
The Management of Risk (M_o_R®) Certification considers risk from different perspectives within an organisation: strategic, programme, project and operational.
M_o_R® is part of the Global Best Practice Portfolio run by AXELOS, a joint venture The Foundation is the first of two levels PRACTITIONER COURSE company, created by the Cabinet Office on available, the second being the Practitioner. behalf of Her Majesty’s Government (HMG) in The three day Foundation course will conclude CONTENT the United Kingdom and Capita plc. While it with a one hour multiple choice exam (closed The Practitioner course follows on from the links to other best practice, it respects the roles, book) and lead to the M_o_R® Foundation Foundation course, where the method, its responsibilities and terminologies used outside certification. The two day Practitioner course philosophy and its terminology are introduced. the disciplines of programme and project will conclude with a 2.5 hour multiple choice The Practitioner course focuses on the more management. exam (open book), which leads to the official intricate aspects of the method. Based on a Registered M_o_R® Practitioner certificate. case study, the method is put into practice A risk consists of a combination of the through a series of challenging questions that probability of a perceived threat or opportunity mirror the questions of the formal test. occurring and the magnitude of its impact on objectives. With this definition, ‘threat’ is used FOUNDATION COURSE to describe an uncertain event that could have CONTENT a negative impact on objectives or benefits, The course consists of a series of interleaved and ‘opportunity’ is used to describe an lectures and seminars. Lectures are designed uncertain event that could have a favourable to explain how the method operates, while the impact on objectives or benefits. The course seminars take on the principles and apply them will present a comprehensive approach to to a relevant case study. The comprehensive managing risks. course handbook, containing all the course slides, is used along with the case study. By assuming familiarisation with the method, the course can proceed at a pace that helps the visualisation of the method’s concepts. Each seminar ends with sample multiple choice questions that prepares M_o_R® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved. candidates for the examination.
22 MANAGEMENT OF RISK SHORT COURSE westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs MANAGEMENT OF RISK SHORT COURSE 23 POSTGRADUATEECONOMICS COURSES IN POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Economics, as a discipline, is more The Department of Economics and relevant than ever as a means of Quantitative Methods (EQM) has a understanding contemporary events strong research profile. It is particularly in the global economy. It provides the respected in the area of applied tools and techniques for businesses and research in labour and education governments to analyse and interpret economics; much of this conducted the issues and problems they face. The under the auspices of the Centre for increased use of economic analysis Employment Research, the largest by private, public and third sector research group in Westminster Business organisations over the past 20 years School. Other areas of research strength has led to a greater requirement for include macroeconomics, financial economists. Against this background econometrics, international economics of increasing demand, the supply and development economics. The of economics graduates from UK Department prides itself on innovative universities has remained static, approaches to student learning and resulting in higher salaries and research-informed teaching. expanding opportunities for those looking to develop careers as professional economists, or for managers, business analysts and consultants with practically focused knowledge of economics.
24 westminster.ac.uk/wbs ECONOMICS 25 As well as enhancing your ability to apply Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy INTERNATIONAL relevant economic principles in the support of This module reviews the historical evolution of ECONOMIC POLICY policy and strategy development, the course aims macroeconomic policy and, through a review of to develop your ability to communicate complex the theoretical and empirical literature, develops AND ANALYSIS issues to wide audiences; your awareness of the analytical framework of macroeconomics significant sources of economic and financial underpinning contemporary macroeconomic MSc/MA data; the problems faced when carrying out policy. policy evaluation; and your capability for self-
awareness and group working. Microeconomic Analysis and Policy You will review theoretical and empirical Length of course microeconomic approaches in order to One year full-time study, starting in September shed light on business decision making and or January COURSE CONTENT (MSc/MA) microeconomic policy in mixed economies. You will gain an understanding of the key Location concepts in economics that underpin public Research Methods Central London (Marylebone) sector policy and business decision making. This module aims to enhance your knowledge This includes the various scenarios where we and competence of the research process, and Course fees and funding explore opportunity cost, equilibrium and the application of research methods in the area See westminster.ac.uk/fees disequilibrium, strategic interaction, market of applied economics. failure, and the related concept of externalities. Course Leader You’ll develop your analytical skills by applying Strategy and Appraisal in Economics Philip Hedges these concepts to current challenges that face This module applies the theoretical tools, the profession, at both macro and micro levels, concepts and methodology of economics to and in both private and public sectors. This will private and public sector scenarios, with an This innovative course offers both MSc and provide you with the latest insights drawn from emphasis on communicating and appraising MA streams. It has been designed to develop both the academic and practitioner arenas. policy and strategy options. your ability to apply economic analysis to Around a common core of modules covering policy issues and business problems, which are key theoretical and practical elements, the often ambiguous and multi-faceted. Although MSc stream offers the possibility of pursuing there is a strong theoretical core, the course a course of study in economics with a greater CORE MODULES (MSc) focus is very much on the practical application quantitative focus, while the MA stream has a Data Analysis of economic techniques to problems, and on stronger international emphasis. Through this module you will cover a range of developing the ability to communicate the data analysis methods and concepts. insights that economic analysis can provide. It has been created in conjunction with the COMMON CORE MODULES Economic Policy Perspectives Government Economic Service (GES), the This module analyses economic policy issues major employer of economics graduates in (MSc AND MA STREAMS) regarding inflation, monetary and fiscal policy, the UK. Indeed, the University of Westminster Economic Evaluation Project European Monetary Union, unemployment, is the only English university to have secured This module provides you with the framework the causes and effects of changes in income GES recommended status for a postgraduate within which to develop your full project distribution, growth, financial stability, and course in economics. The course aims to dissertation from the proposal submitted as crisis, in particular the great recession of provide you with an in-depth knowledge and part of the Research Methods module. The 2008–2012. understanding of the latest developments majority of projects undertaken by MSc in economics, together with a focus on the students would be expected to involve an practical skills needed by a working economist. empirical component and appropriate OPTION MODULES (MSc) It is specifically aimed at those with a genuine quantitative analysis. Projects undertaken by interest in the application of economics to MA students are likely to be of a more applied Innovation Economics real-world situations. nature, possibly issue or problem based. This module reviews the theoretical literature in this field and examines the central role that knowledge, entrepreneurship, technology and innovation play in supporting business expansion and shaping government economic policies.
26 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY AND ANALYSIS MSc/MA westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY AND ANALYSIS MSc/MA 27 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY “I am currently working at the IMF as All students on our full-time business Masters a country economist after working with courses can apply to undertake an internship UN agencies on economic development for up to three months, and gain invaluable for almost four years. The course offered work experience. The internships, which are a great transfer of knowledge and with London-based organisations, take place empowerment which the course team have during the summer period. To apply, students installed in all of us. The programme was must submit a completed application form and really worth it and great value for money. a copy of their updated CV to the Business I have used so many of the techniques I Experience Team; the Team then shortlist from learned to get my career to the best level. the applications and conduct group meetings I have advised governments, institutions with the applicants. and international organisations to contribute effectively to policies. I want to thank you for giving me the tools to do that. ASSOCIATED CAREERS I would recommend young economists to As an economics postgraduate, you can look this course.” forward to excellent career prospects. Our Ahmed A Mohamed students have gone on to successful careers International Economic Policy and in government and consultancy as economic Analysis MA/MSc, graduated 2012 analysts, regulatory economists and market analysts. The strong international focus of the course provides an excellent opportunity to Labour Economics OPTION MODULES (MA) develop the knowledge and skills to pursue Providing you with the techniques and critical a career in multinational companies or “I’ve been offered a job as an economist Development Economics and Policy insights needed to effectively analyse topics in international organisations. Many graduates at the homeless charity Shelter. This is By exploring the concepts and theories that have labour economics, this module uses practical return to their countries of origin and are exactly the type of role I wanted when been developed and applied by economists applications to explore the value and limitations employed in developing international business I embarked on my career change from to the study of the problems of developing of theory and empirics in the field. opportunities or government institutions, physics and my time at Westminster has countries, this module explores the implications while other graduates develop their careers of course been completely central to for the framing of development policy. with international charities or other non- achieving my goal. So, thank you for all CORE MODULES (MA) governmental organisations. your hard work on the course and for the Global Financial Markets support over the past year.” International Economics This module provides you with an in-depth While this vocationally oriented course This module offers a critical, theoretically understanding of the structure and operation of Sara Mahmoud develops skills for devising and evaluating informed, issue-based approach to the study foreign exchange markets, financial instruments International Economic Policy and policies and strategies, rather than simply of international trade and investment, finance, used in global markets, and the operation Analysis MA/MSc, graduated 2015 training academic economists, several of our economic institutions, globalisation and of financial institutions such as banks and recent graduates have also found that it has economic integration. insurance companies expanding across a opened up opportunities for PhD study. number of financial markets. Students on the Managing Data MA stream may take another Westminster The ability to access, manipulate and interpret Business School postgraduate module, with the data from a range of sources, both primary and permission of the Course Leader. RELATED COURSES secondary, is an essential skill for economists • Global Finance MSc and business professionals. This module offers • International Business and Management MA a practical introduction to relevant data sources • International Development Management MSc and to the tools necessary to critically explore these sources. • Investment and Risk Finance MSc
28 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY AND ANALYSIS MSc/MA westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY AND ANALYSIS MSc/MA 29 POSTGRADUATEEDUCATIONAL COURSES LEADERSHIP IN POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Westminster Business School Our focus is professional practice hosts the University’s educational and leadership within higher education development and research activity and the lifelong learning sector. within the Department of Leadership Our courses are practice-based and and Professional Development. self-directed in terms of the areas As part of that work, we offer a of your work and the professional Postgraduate Certificate and MA development priorities you choose to in Higher Education. The course focus on. Taking your practice as a includes Higher Education Academy starting point, the curriculum builds on (HEA) accreditation as Fellow or your practice to integrate and critique Senior Fellow for participants with relevant theoretical perspectives. We appropriate teaching experience. offer a wide range of opportunities to We also work closely with the further advance your professional practice education and lifelong learning sectors within a supportive and research- through our established Consortium engaged environment. of Further Education (FE) colleges and the Westminster Partnership Centre for Excellence in Teacher Training (CETT). The Department has led a number of research projects for the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), one outcome of which is a teacher education programme for deaf participants, working with the City Literary Institute. The Department also offers consultancy and short courses in learning and teaching, and educational development for our international partners to support their academic staff, and to prepare their students for study in the UK.
30 westminster.ac.uk/wbs EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP 31 HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE CONTENT CORE MODULES The Higher Education MA (HE MA) is designed MA students take all five core modules; MA/POSTGRADUATE to help you explore conceptual underpinnings Postgraduate Certificate students take two core CERTIFICATE of educational practice and pedagogy. The modules: Supporting Learning and Curriculum core modules support your understanding of Development, Assessment and Feedback. research practice in higher education and the option modules offer opportunities to focus on Curriculum Development, Assessment Length of course specific interests. You will bring this together and Feedback MA: two to three years, starting in September through you own scholarly practitioner research This module examines the role that assessment Postgraduate Certificate: 12-18 months, starting in your dissertation. plays within the overall learning process. It in September covers two main areas: firstly, assessment This MA takes as its starting point the and quality assurance and secondly, the role Location disciplinary context within which you are of assessment and feedback as an integral Central London (Marylebone) working and the challenges posed by teaching part of the learning and teaching process. It in an increasingly complex and diverse sector. considers assessment from the perspective of Course fees and funding All modules provide opportunities for you to learning communities exploring issues that arise See westminster.ac.uk/fees extend your own teaching practice informed by from assessment practice including designing debate, key concepts, current developments, authentic assessment, the use of assessment Course Leader insights from your peers in similar or different criteria, designing feedback, equality of Dr Steven Cranfield disciplines, and the research literature. In the opportunity and understanding plagiarism. first module of the course you will arrange two observations of your teaching by experienced Developing Educational Research Practices The Higher Education MA/Postgraduate staff in your institution, and observe others’ In this 40-credit module you will be introduced Certificate is a practice-based flexible learning sessions. We will provide guidance for you and to a range of concepts, frameworks and course designed for people teaching in your observers as to how to get the most out debates in which educational literature is a higher education setting. The course is of these experiences. You are also encouraged positioned, and will familiarise yourself with delivered online through significant guided to take a proactive role in the development the distinctive ‘ways of knowing’ and scholarly interaction with flexible ways of accessing and of learning and teaching practice within your conventions that characterise educational contributing to activities. It is also supported own subject. Optional modules allow you to discourses. You will explore the application by a range of professional development focus on your own specific interests in areas of these concepts and frameworks within activities and face-to-face workshops across the of learning and teaching practice. You can educational research, reviewing a range University. However, it is possible to complete exit with a Postgraduate Certificate having of approaches for capturing and analysing the course without attendance at these events. completed 60 credits or continue to the MA. evidence – drawing on quantitative and You can also re-apply to complete the MA with qualitative traditions – so that you may both The aim of the courses is to develop and your credits at a later date. read research literature critically and make expand your practice as a teacher and, in critical and informed decisions when designing continuing from the Postgraduate Certificate to To gain an HEA-accredited Postgraduate educational inquiries. Each main stage in the the MA stage, to conduct educational research Certificate participants will take Supporting inquiry process will be critically examined, so related to your discipline and interests. Student Learning and Curriculum Design, that you will be supported in the preparation Assessment and Feedback, plus one option of a project plan for an educational inquiry The course develops your learning and teaching module. Participants wishing to gain the MA related to your work. It is anticipated that this practice set against the wider context of policy, in Higher Education will take in addition plan will form the basis of the Dissertation research/knowledge and societal developments. Developing Educational Research Practices, module of the MA in Higher Education. It is designed to support those who wish to take a plus one option, and carry out a substantive lead in the development of learning, teaching and research project into an agreed area of higher assessment in their own context and to contribute education practice. to the wider field of research and developments in learning and teaching. The Postgraduate Certificate includes a recognised programme of professional development in learning and teaching for staff in higher education that is accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) as a Fellow or Senior Fellow.
32 HIGHER EDUCATION MA/PG Cert westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs HIGHER EDUCATION MA/PG Cert 33 Leadership in an Academic Context The aim of this module is to encourage participants to demonstrate and develop their practice in leading the development of effective approaches to teaching and learning. They will do this through critical reflection on theory, research, and practice relevant to academic leadership, through development of an e-portfolio of their professional experience, and through participation in online mentoring activities as part of a collaborative learning community. Successful completion of the module confers Senior Fellowship of the HEA.
Negotiated Learning This module is a vehicle for an individually negotiated project that builds on work that you are engaged with, but that is contextualised through higher level (Masters level) intellectual skills and practice. This module can be used to gain either 20 or 40 credits, depending on the negotiated project.
Dissertation OPTION MODULES Supervising Student Research The Dissertation provides you with the This module provides a framework within opportunity for sustained inquiry, in an area Blended Learning: Engaging Students and Transforming Curricula which you may evaluate and develop of personal and professional interest. It is your practice of research supervision – at anticipated that the project will be work-based The aim of this course is to enable participants to develop an informed personal view of the issues any level of higher education, but with a and contribute to educational development in particular focus upon your current and/or your area of work. Although the work needs involved in preparing for the online aspects of blended learning, chiefly designing curricula, future supervision of students researching at ENTRY REQUIREMENTS to be individual, you are encouraged to work Doctoral level. For this module you will need collaboratively with your teams or department organising activities and managing online Applicants should normally hold a first degree participants. The approach is practical, aimed to be supervising at least one project student in planning your work. The Dissertation is as the module requires you to reflect on your from a recognised institution (minimum intended to be the culmination of a programme at enabling you to develop your own blended Lower Second Class Honours or international learning teaching practice. supervisory experiences as you develop of study. your practice. equivalent) and demonstrate interest and motivation in the subject area. Alternative Supporting Learning Digital and Mobile Learning professional qualifications with at least three This module will examine how technology can Not all options modules will necessarily This module provides the opportunity for be offered in any one year. The module years’ relevant professional experience will also participants to develop their professional impact on the major teaching/learning activities be considered. on a taught course. Module delivery will draw Supporting Learning can be taken for the practice in teaching and/or Supporting award of a Postgraduate Certificate of Special Learning in HE. It provides the opportunity on your experience, either as a teacher or a If English is not your first language, you will learner, to determine and evaluate opportunities Study in Supporting Learning. This award is to explore key concepts, challenges and the particularly appropriate for staff for whom need an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum application of evidence-informed practice in for the use of technology in face- to-face or score of 6 in each element. blended environment. teaching is not their main role, such as part-time teaching and supporting learning. The module lecturers, PhD students who support teaching, includes peer observations of teaching, the librarians etc. For further details please email opportunity for personal inquiry into practice in [email protected] your own context, and mentoring support.
34 HIGHER EDUCATION MA/PG Cert westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs HIGHER EDUCATION MA/PG Cert 35 POSTGRADUATEFINANCE AND COURSES ACCOUNTING IN POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
The Accounting, Finance and As a postgraduate finance student you’ll Governance (AFG) Department of have access to the Financial Markets Westminster Business School hosts a Suite, which uses the Bloomberg system range of Masters courses covering a and its extensive economics and capital number of key subject areas. All of our markets database to monitor real-time postgraduate courses are taught by staff economics news, data and financial who are actively involved in research market movements and trends – a and have industrial experience. resource available to very few UK universities. Our virtual dealing room If you are studying for the Investment is one of the biggest in the European and Risk Finance MSc (MScIRF), you Union, and provides a modern and would be automatically registered progressive teaching environment that for the student membership of the combines finance theory with practice. Chartered Institute for Securities This will enable you to study the latest and Investment (CISI) – a financial developments in your subject, and services professional body. The CISI provide you with a firm grounding has recognised Westminster Business in an array of specialist careers, School as a Centre of Excellence. including accounting, banking, finance, insurance, financial risk management, financial services and trading.
36 westminster.ac.uk/wbs FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING 37 COURSE CONTENT Taxation FINANCE AND The focus of this module is on the UK Tax ACCOUNTING MSc As a postgraduate finance student you will System including Personal, Corporation, have access to the Financial Markets Suite, Inheritance, Capital Gains and Sales taxes. which uses the Bloomberg computer system to The impact of International Tax Laws and Tax monitor real-time financial market movements Avoidance will also be studied. and trends. It’s a resource available to very Length of course few UK universities, and one which provides a One year full-time starting in September modern and progressive teaching environment or January combining finance theory with practice. OPTION MODULES You will choose two option modules. You can Location either choose both from the following list or one Central London (Marylebone) from this list and a second may be chosen from CORE MODULES anywhere within the University, subject to the Course fees and funding Financial Accounting Policy and Practice Course Leader’s approval. See westminster.ac.uk/fees You will be able to prepare financial statements up to consolidation with consideration of some Corporate Governance and Business Ethics Course Leader of the main accounting standards underlying You will examine the theoretical and practical Declan McDonald international financial reports. This module also issues involved in the direction and control explores the issues, principles and theories of companies operating in the UK underlying current developments in financial and internationally. The Finance and Accounting MSc has been accounting and reporting. designed to develop the knowledge, skills, Data Analysis research interests and career prospects of those International Risk Management Through this module you will cover a range of who work, or wish to work, in finance and This module provides you with the fundamental data analysis methods and concepts. financial services, treasury management or ideas and tools for thinking about international accountancy. This course is especially useful if risk management. Financial Derivatives you’re a graduate with little or no accounting This module develops your theoretical experience as it offers the opportunity to study Managerial Accounting understanding of financial derivatives markets. modules which will cover this shortfall. Through the exploration of practical You will price and value financial derivatives applications, critical appraisal, contemporary from first principles and explore how financial If you are a graduate member of a UK approaches and international perspectives, derivative products can be used effectively in accountancy body, or an overseas equivalent, this module explores the role of accounting risk and investment management applications. you may claim up to four exemptions from this in the management of organisations, and the Masters by applying for Accreditation of Prior development and application of managerial Financial Information Systems Certificated Learning. This would enable you to accounting concepts and techniques. You will develop an understanding of the complete the taught part of the course in fundamental concepts and practical skills one semester. Modern Finance required by finance professionals as users, You will gain an overview of fundamental evaluators, designers and managers of Graduates of the course qualify for seven topics in the field of finance, including computer-based financial information systems. exemptions from the exams of the Association capital structure, corporate value, cost of of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). capital, dividend policy, financial instruments, Financial Markets and Institutions Westminster Business School is a Gold investment and modern portfolio theory. This module offers detailed coverage and approved learning partner and one of just three analysis of global financial markets UK institutions where students qualify for so Project and institutions. many ACCA exemptions on completion of a An 8,000–10,000-word dissertation in the one-year course. area of either accounting or finance. Fixed Income Analysis and Trading This module provides the fundamental ideas Graduates may also apply to take the Research Methods in Finance and Accounting and tools for thinking about traditional Gateway Route of the Chartered Institute of This module aims to develop your knowledge income securities. Management Accountants (CIMA). By passing and competence of the research process, and CIMA’s Gateway exam, you will qualify for 12 the application of research methods in the area exemptions from CIMA’s exams. of accounting and finance.
38 FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING MSc 39 “Studying for the MSc in Finance and Accounting was challenging, to say the least, as I came from a different background. I had already completed an MBA which gave me an overview of different aspects of business, but this MSc taught me about the financial side of things which I did not learn doing the MBA. The vast amount of knowledge I gained in both finance and accounting has not only brought me a promotion at work, but has also made me feel much more confident in everyday life. This degree was absolutely worth every penny and every minute of my time.” Mirjana Popovic Finance and Accounting MSc
International Financial Reporting INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS RELATED COURSES This module will develop your systematic understanding of the principles underlying, All students on our full-time business Masters Applicants should normally hold a first degree • Finance, Banking and Insurance MSc and policy issues inherent in, the study of courses can apply to undertake an internship from a recognised institution (minimum • Global Finance MSc international financial reporting, with particular for up to three months, and gain invaluable Lower Second Class Honours or international • Investment and Risk Finance MSc reference to multinational groups. work experience. The internships, which are equivalent) and demonstrate interest and with London-based organisations, take place motivation in the subject area. Alternative Modern Portfolio Management during the summer period. To apply, students professional qualifications with at least three Develop your understanding of contemporary must submit a completed application form and years’ relevant professional experience will portfolio theory and investment management a copy of their updated CV to the Business also be considered. Directly relevant degree principles in order to actively manage a range Experience Team; the Team then shortlist from disciplines include business studies, economics, of investment funds used by professional the applications and conduct group meetings geography, management, and operations institutional investors and the private with the applicants. research. However, students with qualifications wealth management industry. in other disciplines such as engineering, environmental sciences, the humanities and ASSOCIATED CAREERS languages are also encouraged to apply. The majority of our graduates go on to successful careers in accounting, with some If English is not your first language, you will having secured employment in a ‘Big 4’ need an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum accountancy firm. Other graduates have score of 6 in each element. achieved employment in the fields of finance, banking or general management.
40 FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING MSc 41 To enable students to build the common key Project FINANCE AND core skills and knowledge base, all students An 8–10,000-word dissertation in the area of FINANCIAL LAW MSc* are expected to undergo the Westminster financial law, regulation or compliance. Business School’s pre-course induction process, covering the fundamentals of finance and Regulatory Risk Management commercial law. This module focuses on the management Length of course of regulatory risk and covers the detection, One year full-time starting in September investigation and prosecution of financial or January CORE MODULES crime in a business, financial services and commercial context given the global financial Financial Markets and Institutions crisis. We also explore cybercrime and how Location This module offers detailed coverage and Central London (Marylebone) the risks it poses to the financial services analysis of global financial markets and industry are evaluated and managed and the institutions. Theory delivered in class is Course fees and funding development of solutions (security) that seek underpinned by real-life examples. Students to detect, mitigate and prevent cyber-attacks See westminster.ac.uk/fees will gain hands-on training and exposure as well as their prosecution. Topics include to the Bloomberg system in our Financial the nature and extent of information security, Course Leaders Markets Suite. Dr Julie Ayton and Dr Charanjit Singh cybercrime and financial crime in the financial services industry, the legislative environment, Financial Services Regulation, Risk and Law fraud and anti-money laundering. In this module you will learn about the This Masters programme is an engaging contemporary legal issues that pervade the Research Methods in Finance and Law and challenging course that is delivered by financial services markets in the UK, EU and an experienced inter-faculty teaching team This module aims to develop your knowledge Internationally. Topics include the creation and competence of the research process, and drawn from Westminster Business School and and sale of financial products, regulatory Westminster Law School. It is designed to the application of research methods in the area supervision of financial services, regulatory of finance and financial law. integrate learning in financial theory, markets compliance and consumer and investor and institutions, combined with legal study in protection. We explore the practical impact of complementary and specialist areas of financial policy and regulation using real and fictional law. You will gain a deeper understanding case studies. OPTION MODULES of the legal issues and an ability to apply You can choose a total of two option modules. knowledge and skills in professional capacities Global Banking Choose one or two from the following list; in a variety of roles in the global financial This module evaluates the role and function of one may be chosen from anywhere within services industry. domestic and global banks and their structure the University, subject to the Course Leader’s and operations. This is accompanied by a approval. The course has an international dimension thorough examination of the financial risks that – you will study in the heart of the capital at banks are exposed to, and the various ways to Banking Risk and Operations our Marylebone campus, minutes away from manage them. This module provides you with an the major global financial and legal centres of understanding of banking risks and operations. the world. Investment Banking Legal Practice This includes business lines, investment The purpose of this module is to help students banking services, operational risk, credit risk, Study will cover a range of contemporary familiarise themselves with the main elements interest rate risk management, asset liability topics, namely: financial markets and of capital markets law and the relevant management, capital allocation and ethical institutions, financial products, regulation regulatory provisions governing capital issues in banking. It will provide a level of and compliance, financial and legal risk markets activities (e.g. business valuation, stock conceptual understanding that will allow you management and financial crime. exchange listing and public offers, brokerage, to critically evaluate research and mergers and acquisitions). It also gives an methodologies and alternative approaches in In addition, the focus on policy matters related insight into the practical aspects of their banking risk and operations. to financial regulation will equip you with the application in a financial services commercial skills required to conduct deeper analyses and context. The learning process relies heavily on to undertake research in this multi-disciplinary the use of case studies and practical examples area of study. of recent transactions.
*Subject to approval
42 FINANCE AND FINANCIAL LAW MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs FINANCE AND FINANCIAL LAW MSc 43 Compliance and Law in Banking and Insurance ASSOCIATED CAREERS This module offers a detailed examination of the law, legal principles, regulation, compliance Participants graduating from this programme and supervision that applies to domestic and will be able to apply skills in a broad range international banks and insurance companies. of challenging and rewarding careers in The module also focuses on relevant reforms to the financial services industry, government the banking and insurance industries. departments, commercial law firms, regulatory bodies and related specialist practices Contemporary International Financial or businesses. Management The study is grounded in the case study method and provides the basic numerical toolkit ENTRY REQUIREMENTS required to analyse a range of listed companies Applicants should normally hold a first degree that are pursuing value-based growth strategies. from a recognised institution (minimum Thus, students will be able to apply a range Lower Second Class Honours or international of equity valuation methods to contemporary equivalent) and demonstrate interest and stocks, including those companies where motivation in the subject area. Alternative growth is focused on mergers, acquisitions and professional qualifications with at least three restructuring events. years’ relevant professional experience will also be considered. Directly relevant degree Corporate Governance and Business Ethics disciplines include business studies, law, This module examines the theoretical and economics, management, and operations practical issues involved in the direction and research. However, students with qualifications control of companies, which operate in the UK in other disciplines such as engineering, and internationally. It begins by considering environmental sciences, geography, the theories upon which corporate governance the humanities and languages are also and corporate social responsibility models are encouraged to apply. based, particularly agency theory, transaction cost economics, and stakeholder theory. It then If English is not your first language, you will reviews some of the most spectacular failures of need an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum governance mechanisms in recent years, which score of 6 in each element. led to the development of codes of best practice in different national settings. Subsequent sessions examine ethical issues and corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental sustainability, and corporate citizenship.
Derivatives and Structured Finance: Law and Practice This module offers a detailed examination of the law and practice relating to structuring, documenting and executing structured derivative products, capital markets, and finance transactions; and in particular, the management of legal risk associated with the same.
44 FINANCE AND FINANCIAL LAW MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs FINANCE AND FINANCIAL LAW MSc 45 GLOBAL FINANCE MSc CORE MODULES OPTION MODULES Behavioural Finance Choose one from the following: This is a relatively new and increasingly popular field which provides explanations for Corporate Governance and Business Ethics Length of course people’s economic decisions by combining You will examine the theoretical and One year full-time starting in September behavioural and cognitive psychology theory practical issues involved in the direction with conventional economics and finance. and control of companies operating in the Location UK and internationally. Central London (Marylebone) Data Analysis Through this module you will cover a range of Fixed Income Analysis and Trading Course fees and funding data analysis methods and concepts. This module provides the fundamental ideas See westminster.ac.uk/fees and tools for thinking about traditional fixed Financial Markets and Institutions income securities. Course Leader This module offers detailed coverage and analysis Mark Pilkington of global financial markets and institutions. Forecasting Markets and Risk Modelling This module explores advanced ideas and Global Financial Markets applications of econometrics in forecasting This course provides you with expertise This module enhances your understanding of financial markets and risk modelling. in global finance and enables you to pursue a the practical and theoretical issues related to career within the finance profession. As well as international financial markets. International Aspects of Business Law a strong disciplinary base in global finance, it You will gain a greater understanding of different draws on other cognate disciplines including International Risk Management aspects of international law, and be able to apply behavioural finance, quantitative methods and This module provides you with the fundamental them to business and management problems economics. This will equip you with the skills ideas and tools for thinking about international arising in a global economy. and knowledge including behavioural finance, risk management. quantitative methods and economics, to be International Financial Reporting able to work with specialists in other areas and Modern Finance This module will develop your systematic present findings and analysis to non-specialists. You will gain an overview of fundamental understanding of the principles underlying, The course is open to people with no detailed topics in the field of finance, including and policy issues inherent in, the study of prior knowledge of global finance, although capital structure, corporate value, cost of international financial reporting, with particular this is desirable. capital, dividend policy, financial instruments, reference to multinational groups. investment, and modern portfolio theory. As a postgraduate finance student you will Managerial Accounting have access to the Financial Markets Suite, Project The module explores the role of accounting which uses the Bloomberg computer system to An 8,000–10,000-word dissertation in the area in the management of organisations, and the monitor real-time financial market movements of international finance. development and application of managerial and trends. It’s a resource available to very accounting concepts and techniques. The few UK universities, and one which provides a Research Methods in Finance and Accounting emphasis is on practical applications, critical modern and progressive teaching environment This module aims to develop your knowledge appraisal, contemporary approaches and combining finance theory with practice. and competence of the research process, and the international perspectives. application of research methods in the area of international finance. Modern Portfolio Management You will develop your understanding of contemporary portfolio theory and investment management principles in order to actively manage a range of investment funds used by professional institutional investors and the private wealth management industry.
46 GLOBAL FINANCE MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs GLOBAL FINANCE MSc 47 “I work as an Investor Relations Associate in an event-driven hedge fund in Mayfair that has approximately $1bn AUM. Basically I deal with any client enquiries and work closely with the Head of Marketing in order to raise capital. I think the modules which helped me most were definitely Modern Portfolio Management and Data Analysis. Modern Portfolio Management covered a lot of the practices which are actually used in the office, while Data Analysis also helped on the numerical side. I think most hedge funds want to know that you are capable of handling a lot of data and interpreting it, so getting a good mark in Data Analysis proved my capabilities in this area. I think modules like Financial Markets and Institutions also helped as you need to keep updated with what is happening in the markets all the time, and I think this module really helped with that.” Sarah Micallef ENTRY REQUIREMENTS MSc graduate, 2012 Applicants should normally hold a first degree from a recognised institution (minimum Lower Second Class Honours or international equivalent) and demonstrate interest and RELATED COURSES INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY ASSOCIATED CAREERS motivation in the subject area. Alternative • Finance and Accounting MSc professional qualifications with at least three • Finance, Banking and Insurance MSc All students on our full-time business Masters This course will develop your knowledge and years’ relevant professional experience will • Investment and Risk Finance MSc courses can apply to undertake an internship management skills to enable you to pursue a also be considered. Directly relevant degree for up to three months, and gain invaluable career in multinational companies, overseas disciplines include business studies, economics, work experience. The internships, which are trade and any international organisation. geography, management, and operations with London-based organisations, take place Our graduates achieve success in general research. However, students with qualifications during the summer period. To apply, students management, in relevant aspects of the in other disciplines such as engineering, must submit a completed application form and economics of international business, or as environmental sciences, the humanities and a copy of their updated CV to the Business international finance specialists. Many return languages are also encouraged to apply. Experience Team; the Team then shortlist from to their countries of origin and are employed in the applications and conduct group meetings developing international business opportunities, If English is not your first language, you will with the applicants. or government institutions, while other graduates need an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum pursue careers with international charities and score of 6 in each element. other non-governmental organisations.
48 GLOBAL FINANCE MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs GLOBAL FINANCE MSc 49 Students on the Investment and Risk Finance CORE MODULES INVESTMENT AND RISK MSc would be automatically registered for FINANCE MSc the student membership of the Chartered Data Analysis Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) Through this module you will cover a range of – a financial services professional body. data analysis methods and concepts. Some of the benefits include free attendance at CPD events, accessibility to industry news Financial Derivatives Length of course and online resources. This module develops your theoretical One year full-time starting in September understanding of financial derivatives markets. or January You will price and value financial derivatives COURSE CONTENT from first principles and explore how financial Location derivative products can be used effectively in Central London (Marylebone) The course has been in existence since 1999 risk and investment management applications. and has continued to evolve to meet the Course fees and funding changing educational needs of the investment Modern Portfolio Management See westminster.ac.uk/fees and risk finance professional. It’s delivered by You will develop your understanding of qualified academics and professionals who contemporary portfolio theory and investment Course Leader have worked for many years in the industry management principles in order to actively Dr Sheeja Sivaprasad and are actively engaged in research and manage a range of investment funds used consultancy. The course consists of core by professional institutional investors and the Deputy Course Leader modules which help you acquire the ability private wealth management industry. Dr Ka Kei Chan to perform quantitative investment and risk analysis on a variety of financial instruments Project and structured products. You’ll also learn An 8,000–10,000-word dissertation in the area This course provides a thorough theoretical how to use capital market products in both of finance. and practical grounding in the key aspects of investment and risk finance applications. As a investment and risk finance, delivered in an result you will develop good transferable skills Research Methods in Finance and Accounting intensive learning environment. You will learn and solve financial problems in a group setting. This module aims to develop your knowledge how to apply the knowledge and theory you Integrated within the course is a research and competence of the research process, and have gained in class to real-world problems module and a project that provides skills for the application of research methods in the area facing the international financial services development in research, creating opportunities of investment and risk finance. industry and the corporate financial for students to explore finance subject areas management community. This practical of their own interest in more depth. This study International Risk Management application of investment and risk principles is will enable you to apply the analytical and This module provides you with the one of the main strengths of this programme. technical management skills you will encounter fundamental ideas and tools for thinking The learning and skills development is to real-life situations. about risk management. integrated with resources available in our Financial Markets Suite (FMS), a state-of-the- art virtual trading room environment. The FMS is interfaced with the Bloomberg system, a leading source of economics and capital “A Distinction in my Masters at the markets information available to the global University of Westminster gave me the professional financial community. Provision knowledge and confidence to gain a of this Bloomberg resource, along with the coveted job in an investment bank. academic and professional career development Having a solid grounding in theory opportunities are the main reasons why our combined with practice in my Westminster students prefer to select this programme. Business School degree enabled me to take on the added responsibilities I needed to advance my career.” Owen Coughlan Investment and Risk Finance MSc RBS Global Banking & Markets
50 INVESTMENT AND RISK FINANCE MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs INVESTMENT AND RISK FINANCE MSc 51 Financial Information Systems ASSOCIATED CAREERS You will develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts and practical skills This course is designed to prepare you for required by finance professionals as users, a variety of roles. Career choices include evaluators, designers and managers of security and financial analysis, trading and computer-based financial information systems. fund management, capital market sales, and administration. The skills you will acquire International Financial Reporting through the teaching and learning experiences This module will develop your systematic combined with a postgraduate qualification in understanding of the principles underlying, this area of finance will allow you to expand and policy issues inherent in, the study of your career in a dynamic and rapidly evolving international financial reporting, with particular global industry. Our graduates go on to reference to multinational groups. develop careers in treasury and front office positions in investment banks and securities Managerial Accounting companies. They occupy management positions Through the exploration of practical applications, as financial analysts, finance and sales critical appraisal, contemporary approaches and administrators, or similar jobs in the global international perspectives, this module explores financial services sector and the corporate the role of accounting in the management finance world. of organisations, and the development and application of managerial accounting concepts and techniques. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants should normally hold a first degree SUB-CORE MODULES Fixed Income Analysis and Trading Modern Finance from a recognised institution (minimum This module provides the fundamental ideas You will gain an overview of fundamental Lower Second Class Honours or international Choose two or three of the following: and tools for thinking about traditional fixed- topics in the field of finance, including equivalent) and demonstrate interest and income securities. capital structure, corporate value, cost of motivation in the subject area. Alternative Contemporary International Financial capital, dividend policy, financial instruments, professional qualifications with at least three Management Forecasting Markets and Risk Modelling investment and modern portfolio theory. years’ relevant professional experience will The study is grounded in the case study method This module explores advanced ideas and also be considered. Directly relevant degree and provides the basic numerical toolkit applications of econometrics in forecasting You may also take any another module from disciplines include business studies, economics, required to analyse a range of listed companies financial markets and risk modelling. the Westminster Business School postgraduate geography, management, and operations that are pursuing value-based growth strategies. portfolio, at the Course Leader’s discretion. research. However, students with qualifications Thus, students will be able to apply a range in other disciplines such as engineering, of equity valuation methods to contemporary environmental sciences, the humanities and stocks, including those companies where OPTION MODULES INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY languages are also encouraged to apply. growth is focused on mergers, acquisitions and If you take two sub-core modules, you then restructuring events. need to choose one from the following: All students on our full-time business Masters courses can apply to undertake an internship If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum Financial Markets and Institutions Financial Accounting Policy and Practice for up to three months, and gain invaluable score of 6 in each element. This module offers detailed coverage and You will be able to prepare financial statements work experience. The internships, which are analysis of global financial markets and up to consolidation with consideration of some with London-based organisations, take place institutions. Theory delivered in class is of the main accounting standards underlying during the summer period. To apply, students underpinned by real-life examples. Students international financial reports. This module also must submit a completed application form and RELATED COURSES a copy of their updated CV to the Business will gain hands-on training and exposure to the explores the issues, principles and theories • Finance and Accounting MSc Experience Team; the Team then shortlist from Bloomberg system in the Financial Markets Suite. underlying current developments in financial • Finance, Banking and Insurance MSc accounting and reporting. the applications and conduct group meetings with the applicants. • Global Finance MSc
52 INVESTMENT AND RISK FINANCE MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs INVESTMENT AND RISK FINANCE MSc 53 COURSE CONTENT Insurance Markets and Operations FINANCE, BANKING The module examines the principles and AND INSURANCE MSc The course is designed to give you an essential practice of insurance and the operation of understanding of the role and operations of insurance companies in the life and non-life the finance, banks and insurance companies. markets. It provides a solid understanding of all The course is delivered by highly qualified aspects of the nature and role of insurance, from individuals with extensive research experience Length of course basic principles through to industry practice. and strong industry links. The course includes One year full-time plus a project, starting a field trip to Lloyds of London, the world’s International Risk Management in September largest insurance market, and guest lectures This module provides you with the fundamental by practitioners from both the banking and Location ideas and tools for thinking about international insurance sectors are also provided. During risk management. Central London (Marylebone) your studies, you will acquire essential knowledge and skills that will set the Course fees and funding Modern Finance foundations for a successful career in the See westminster.ac.uk/fees You will gain an overview of fundamental financial services sector. Finally, you will gain topics in the field of finance, including access to our ever-growing alumni network Course Leader capital structure, corporate value, cost of which will support your career development. Dr Stefan van Dellen capital, dividend policy, financial instruments, Email: [email protected] investment and modern portfolio theory. CORE MODULES Project In the aftermath of the 2007–2009 financial Compliance and Law in Banking and Insurance An 8–10,000-word dissertation in the area of crisis, most organisations in finance, banking This module offers a detailed examination of the finance, banking or insurance. and insurance are undergoing major changes. law, legal principles, regulation, compliance These organisations are actively seeking and supervision that applies to domestic and Research Methods in Finance and Accounting postgraduates who are disciplined in these international banks and insurance companies. Develop your knowledge and competence fields. Westminster Business School is one The module also focuses on relevant reforms to of the research process, and the application of just a handful of UK universities to offer a the banking and insurance industries. of research methods in the area of finance, postgraduate degree in Finance, Banking and banking or insurance. Insurance. This MSc will enable students to Global Banking pursue a wide range of careers in the financial The module evaluates the role and function of services industry and to study further for domestic and global banks and their structure and OPTION MODULES professional institute exams. This year-long full- operations. This is accompanied by a thorough Students choose two option modules time course is designed for students who want examination of the risks that banks are exposed in their second semester: to work in the areas of finance, international to, and the various ways to manage them. finance, financial services, investment banking, Advanced Topics in Insurance retail banking, insurance, re-insurance and This module offers an in-depth analysis of selected hedge funds, as private client advisors and specialist areas of insurance. It also offers an financial analysts both in the public and interactive, computer-based learning experience private sectors. exploring the fundamental statistical techniques used in risk analysis and risk management.
Banking Risk and Operations Acquire a thorough knowledge of domestic and global banks, structures and functions, and gain a sound understanding of the risks that banks are exposed to, and the different techniques applied to manage them.
54 FINANCE, BANKING AND INSURANCE MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs FINANCE, BANKING AND INSURANCE MSc 55 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS All students on our full-time business Masters Applicants should normally hold a first degree courses can apply to undertake an internship from a recognised institution (minimum for up to three months, and gain invaluable Lower Second Class Honours or international work experience. The internships, which are equivalent) and demonstrate interest and with London-based organisations, take place motivation in the subject area. Alternative during the summer period. To apply, students professional qualifications with at least three must submit a completed application form and years’ relevant professional experience will a copy of their updated CV to the Business also be considered. Directly relevant degree Experience Team; the Team then shortlist from disciplines include business studies, economics, the applications and conduct group meetings geography, management, and operations with the applicants. research. However, students with qualifications in other disciplines such as engineering, environmental sciences, the humanities and ASSOCIATED CAREERS languages are also encouraged to apply. The majority of graduates will go into successful If English is not your first language, you will careers in the areas of finance, international need an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum finance, financial services, investment banking, score of 6 in each element. retail banking, insurance, re-insurance and hedged funds as private client advisors and financial analysts both in the public and private sectors. RELATED COURSES Financial Derivatives Forecasting Markets and Risk Modelling • Finance and Accounting MSc This module develops your theoretical This module provides advanced ideas and • Global Finance MSc understanding of financial derivatives markets. applications of forecasting markets and risk • Investment and Risk Finance MSc You will price and value financial derivatives modelling. These include forecasting, volatility from first principles and explore how financial forecasting, univariate and multivariate volatility • Association of Chartered Certified derivative products can be used effectively in modelling, risk measures, value at risk, and Accountants (ACCA) courses risk and investment management applications. advance risk modelling methods, which are widely used on trading floors in the financial Financial Markets and Institutions markets. The module includes extensive This module offers detailed coverage and analysis computer lab sessions to provide practical of global financial markets and institutions. experience on using the different models on the trading floor. Fixed Income Analysis and Trading This module provides the fundamental ideas International Financial Reporting and tools for thinking about traditional This module will develop your systematic income securities. understanding of the principles underlying, and policy issues inherent in, the study of international financial reporting, with particular reference to multinational groups.
Modern Portfolio Management You will develop your understanding of contemporary portfolio theory and investment management principles in order to actively manage a range of investment funds used by professional institutional investors and the private wealth management industry.
56 FINANCE, BANKING AND INSURANCE MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs FINANCE, BANKING AND INSURANCE MSc 57 THE ASSOCIATION OF COURSE CONTENT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS CHARTERED CERTIFIED Knowledge-level modules To apply for the ACCA, you will need one of • Accountant in Business (F1) the following: ACCOUNTANTS (ACCA) • Management Accounting (F2/FMA) • two A Levels (or overseas equivalent) PAPERS PREPARATION • Financial Accounting (F3/FFA) • an HND (or overseas equivalent). Skills-level modules If you do not have the correct exam The Association of Chartered Certified • Corporate and Business Law (F4) qualifications, you can apply through the Accountants (ACCA) exams are designed to • Performance Management (F5) mature student entry route. You should contact the Student Education Officer at ACCA meet the needs of those aiming for a career in • Taxation (F6) Connect for details of the mature entry route, accountancy, enhancing their knowledge, skills • Financial Reporting (F7) and professional competence. of any exemptions available from previous • Audit and Assurance (F8) qualifications and to register with ACCA. Currently we teach nine of the 14 ACCA exams • Financial Management (F9) on part-time evening basis. We do not offer ACCA Connect tuition for the five professional-level exams. 2 Central Quay The classes are designed to cover all material ENROLMENT 89 Hydepark Street Glasgow G3 8BW you need to sit the ACCA exams in either June Once you have filled in our application form T: +44 (0)141 582 2000 or December. (online), you will be invited to an enrolment F: +44 (0)141 582 2222 session at Marylebone Campus. Please contact The University of Westminster is a large E: [email protected] the Westminster Business School registry for accaglobal.com/uk/en.html institution with campuses around central London further details. Students need to bring with them Please note that the University does not accept and in Harrow. All part-time students can ID (passport or driving licence) for enrolment. any responsibility for students who have not access campuses, libraries and sports facilities. Ideally, they will need to be registered already clarified these details with ACCA. The University also belongs to a consortium of with ACCA or have the registration process Universities that allow access to their libraries well under way. to our students. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS If you are an international student, you can find YOUR FUTURE “The people running the course won out the latest information at ukba.homeoffice. During your study and once you have passed me instantly from the first contact. I gov.uk/studyingintheuk/ your ACCA exams, you can look forward to enrolled for three modules of the ACCA excellent career prospects in a wide range course having doubts that it might have At the University of Westminster we teach the of accountancy-based roles, including chief been too much. However all tutors have ACCA on a part-time basis, which means students financial officer, partner in an accounting been very supportive, professional on this course are not eligible to apply for a Tier firm, government finance, forensic accountant, and knowledgeable and I never had a 4 (student category) visa. If you already have finance director, auditor and business advisor. question not answered. Very modern and another category of visa, for example a Tier 2 technologically equipped facilities in place. (work) visa, or you are a dependent on someone From library to classroom to common else’s visa, then you may be able to enrol on our areas. Very happy with my choice and ACCA course. coming back for next semester.” Mario Banas If you are unsure whether your visa will permit ACCA you to study on our ACCA course please contact [email protected] in advance and we will verify whether your visa will allow you to enrol. When you come to enrol on your course you will need to present your passport and visa as evidence of your right to study in the UK.
The University of Westminster is a gold standard approved learning partner for ACCA.
58 ACCA SHORT COURSE westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs ACCA SHORT COURSE 59 POSTGRADUATEHUMAN RESOURCE COURSES IN MANAGEMENT POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Westminster Business School is one of Approximately three-quarters of our the UK’s leading Chartered Institute of students are studying part-time while Personnel and Development-approved working in business, consultancy, public centres. Courses are run for both sector or not-for-profit organisations. postgraduates and post-experience The emphasis in the classroom is students by two departments, the on blending theory and practice, Department of Human Resource problem diagnosis and the selection Management and the Department of managerial tools to provide the best of Leadership and Professional fit with the situation. Classes are often Development. These departments cover run on a workshop basis, giving the a range of specialist areas including opportunity for participants to pool their employee coaching, employment experience, as well as drawing on the law, international HRM, management expertise of the tutors. Students also development, managing culture and have the opportunity to develop essential change and reward management. HR practitioner skills by attending a series of practical workshops. Currently we offer two courses, both of which lead to Chartered Institute Among our academic staff there is of Personal Development (CIPD) a strong combination of specialist professional membership. The first is business experience as well as the Human Resource Management academic qualifications, appropriate MA, delivered on a one-year full-time for delivering learning outcomes in and two-year part-time basis, aimed applied aspects of HRM. at those who are practising human resource management (HRM) or are about to enter the sector. The second is the International Human Resource Management MA, which is a one- year, full-time course mainly – but not exclusively – for participants from outside the UK.
60 westminster.ac.uk/wbs HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 61 HUMAN RESOURCE CORE MODULES OPTION MODULES Choose two of the following CIPD modules: MANAGEMENT MA HRM in a Business Context You will examine the working environment of HR Employee Relations practitioners by analysing the impact of economic, This module encourages you to develop and political, social and technological factors. reflect on your knowledge of UK employee Length of course relations from a number of different theoretical One year full-time, starting in September Managing Human Resources and practical perspectives. or January. Two years part-time starting in You will explore different approaches to the September or January management of human resources and the Learning and Development
implications for organisational success. This module provides you with the theoretical Location underpinning necessary to critically evaluate both Central London (Marylebone) Project individual and organisational learning processes. The aim of this module is to enable you to Course fees and funding develop or evaluate, on the basis of empirical Organisational Analysis, Design and Development westminster.ac.uk/fees See or conceptual research and analytic rigour, a This module examines the ways in which specific area of human resource knowledge. organisational effectiveness is influenced by Course Leaders structures, technologies, culture, power and Cecilie Bingham Research Methods and Project Preparation attitudes. You will use concepts and modes of Keith Porter This module aims to develop your knowledge analysis to critically evaluate organisational and competence of the research process, and design and development. the application of research methods to the area This course offers interesting and challenging of human resource management. People Resourcing modules and options designed to develop you You will develop your critical awareness of as an HR professional and adviser. It will suit Skills of the Manager/Consultant the links between an organisation’s need to graduates intending to work in HR, as well as You will develop the interpersonal management achieve corporate objectives, and its need those already working in the field and wanting skills and techniques you need to work both as for people. to advance their careers. Building on your both an internal and external consultant understanding of the theory and practice of to organisations. Reward Management HRM techniques, it provides a professionally This module focuses on the management focused and research-informed blend of of reward systems, critically analysing the academic and practical information, encouraging links between reward systems and employee critical reflection on current HRM approaches. behaviour, through the use of theory and Westminster Business School is a Chartered case studies. Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) approved centre. The course has been accredited You will also choose two from the following by the CIPD as meeting the ‘knowledge criteria’ additional option modules: for professional membership. This means that once you have completed the degree and given Assessment and Individual Differences at Work evidence of your practice in the workplace to This module focuses on a critical exploration of the CIPD, you will gain the professional level of good practice in assessment at work. Chartered Membership. Contemporary Issues in Strategic HRM The module focuses on the evolving role of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) in an environment of unprecedented economic uncertainty and intensification of competition driven by advances in globalisation.
Designing and Delivering Training The module provides you with the theoretical underpinning necessary to understand the processes of designing and delivering effective training.
62 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MA westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MA 63 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY “As an international student I was looking All students on our full-time business Masters for a Masters that would offer me an courses can apply to undertake an internship experience and education that I could for up to three months, and gain invaluable utilise worldwide. Westminster was a work experience. The internships, which are simple choice for me, knowing the superior with London-based organisations, take place level of education, top-quality professors during the summer period. To apply, students and fabulous location it offered. The must submit a completed application form and culturally diverse group of classmates a copy of their updated CV to the Business held various levels of professional Experience Team; the Team then shortlist from experience, which enriched my learning the applications and conduct group meetings as we continued to develop and challenge with the applicants. each other. Having completed the course specialising in employee relations, I have acquired an education which led me ASSOCIATED CAREERS to a fulfilling career rather than a short- After completing the course you can expect term job. As a management consultant to develop your career within HRM, either in in an employment services firm, I work the UK or abroad. Providing a higher degree with local and international clients and qualification in a well-established management have continued to develop my practical area, the course will enable you to enhance experience in employee relations, policy your career prospects and marketability in the development, recruitment and performance professional practice of HRM. Past students management.” have become consultants (internal and external), Vanessa De Silva HR managers, compensation and benefits Management Consultant, managers, change management specialists, Expertise Limited, Bermuda HR business partners, operations managers, civil servants and mediators. Employers of our students include the BBC, Cap Gemini, Linklaters, PwC and the Royal Household. RELATED COURSE • International Human Resource Employment Law for HR Practitioners in Managing Culture and Change ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Management MA England and Wales You will examine the ways in which Applicants should normally hold a first degree You will develop your knowledge of, and ability corporate cultures impact on the from a recognised institution (minimum to evaluate, UK employment law requirements. management of organisational change. Lower Second Class Honours or international Through a critical analysis of relevant equivalent) and demonstrate interest and International HRM concepts, models and methods, you will motivation in the subject area. Alternatively, This module concentrates on the international develop the skills to manage change within applicants holding professional qualifications context of HRM, and the policies and different organisational environments. and with at least three years’ relevant procedures that organisations need to experience will also be considered. Directly devise when designing international Managing Diversity and Equality in Employment relevant degree disciplines include business human resource strategies. This module explores and considers the studies, economics, geography, management, structure and implications of difference and and operations research. However, students Management Development inequality within the employment relationship with qualifications in other disciplines such The module provides you with the ability to by examining the historical, sociological, as engineering, environmental sciences, the critically appreciate the philosophies, theories, economic and psychological basis humanities and languages are also encouraged models and techniques underpinning the of discrimination. to apply. management development processes at both the corporate and individual levels. If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6 in each element.
64 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MA westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MA 65 COURSE CONTENT Project INTERNATIONAL The aim of the project is to enable students to HUMAN RESOURCE You will be exposed to a wide range develop or evaluate, on the basis of empirical of contemporary perspectives on key or conceptual research and analytic rigour, a MANAGEMENT MA developments in and around international specific area of human resource knowledge. human resource management and organisational analysis, providing access Research Methods and Project Preparation to a range of alternative academic and This module aims to develop your knowledge Length of course practitioner views. You will will explore relevant and competence about the research process, and One year full-time, starting in September issues and what these mean for individuals the application of research methods to the area and organisations at local, national and of international human resource management. Location international levels. Central London (Marylebone) Skills of the Manager/Consultant This module will help you to develop the Course fees and funding CORE MODULES interpersonal management skills and techniques westminster.ac.uk/fees See Comparative Employment Relations you need to work as both an internal and You will analyse how people are managed external consultant to organisations. Course Leader – and the HR practices and employee relations Cecilie Bingham systems that are adopted – in different cultures. OPTION MODULES HRM in a Business Context The course is designed to appeal to Choose one of the following: You will examine the working environment candidates from outside the UK wishing to of HR practitioners by analysing the impact pursue or enhance a career in HRM that Learning and Development of economic, political, social and has, or may have, an international dimension. This module provides you with the technological factors. You will study an interesting range of modules theoretical underpinning necessary to critically evaluate both individual and focusing on international comparative HRM, International HRM international personnel management and organisational learning processes. This module concentrates on the organisational analysis and development. This international context of HRM, and the MA specifically enables the building of a body People Resourcing policies and procedures that organisations of practical skills and theoretical knowledge You will develop your critical awareness of need to devise when designing around the management of organisations the links between an organisation’s need to international human resource strategies. within different international contexts, allowing achieve corporate objectives, and its need for people. you to acquire a coherent, specialised body Managing Human Resources of relevant knowledge. Westminster Business You will explore different approaches to the School is an approved centre for the Chartered Reward Management management of human resources and the Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) This module focuses on the management implications for organisational success. and this course has been accredited by the of reward systems, critically analysing the CIPD as meeting the knowledge criteria for links between reward systems and employee Organisational Analysis, behaviour, through the use of theory and professional membership. This means that Design and Development once you have passed the degree and given case studies. This module examines the academic ways in the CIPD evidence of your practice in the which organisational effectiveness is influenced workplace you will gain the professional level by structures, technologies, culture, power and of Chartered Membership. attitudes. You will use concepts and modes of analysis to critically evaluate organisational design and development.
66 INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MA westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MA 67 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY ASSOCIATED CAREERS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS RELATED COURSE All students on our full-time business Masters Those completing the course can expect to find Applicants should normally hold a first degree • Human Resource Management MA courses can apply to undertake an internship employment within HRM, either in the UK or from a recognised institution (minimum for up to three months, and gain invaluable abroad. Providing a higher degree qualification Lower Second Class Honours or international work experience. The internships, which are in a well-established management area, the equivalent) and demonstrate interest and with London-based organisations, take place course enhances your career prospects and motivation in the subject area. Alternative during the summer period. To apply, students marketability in the professional practice of professional qualifications with at least three must submit a completed application form and international HRM. Past students have gone on years’ relevant professional experience will a copy of their updated CV to the Business to become consultants (internal and external), also be considered. Directly relevant degree Experience Team; the Team then shortlist from HR managers, compensation and benefits disciplines include business studies, economics, the applications and conduct group meetings managers, change management specialists, HR geography, management, and operations with the applicants. business partners, operations managers, civil research. However, students with qualifications servants, and mediators. Companies that have in other disciplines such as engineering, employed our students include, Cap Gemini, environmental sciences, the humanities and PwC, Transport for London, and Visa. languages are also encouraged to apply.
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6 in each element.
68 INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MA westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MA 69 MANAGEMENTPOSTGRADUATE COURSES AND IN LEADERSHIP POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
At Westminster Business School we use the best in real-world applications combined with conceptual knowledge and academic theory to produce leading-edge practitioners who can make a real impact on their businesses. We offer a friendly, supportive and exciting atmosphere in the heart of London. We will equip you with the skills you need to work in an international business environment. Our management programmes are designed with current business demands in mind and are in line with our high academic standards.
70 westminster.ac.uk/wbs MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP 71 GOVERNING, LEADING AND MANAGING IN HEALTHCARE MSc
Length of course Certificate part-time – one year Diploma part-time – two years MSc part-time – three or four years
Location Central London (Marylebone)
Course fees and funding See westminster.ac.uk/fees
Course Leader Joy Tweed
If you work in healthcare management in a governance-related role and would like to increase your knowledge and skills within this increasingly important area of healthcare management and leadership, this course is MODULES Clinical Governance and the Quality Framework ideal for you. (20 credits) The following modules are indicative of what This module traces the development and you will study on this course. For more details You will gain an academic qualification that: implications for practice of Clinical Governance on course structure and modules, and how and the current quality framework, including • equips you to work at a senior level you will be taught and assessed, please visit quality improvement, quality standards and • is focused on the specific challenges you our website. accounts, patient and public involvement, face in your workplace. clinical audit, and regulation.
You will also benefit from a flexible programme POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE Integrated Governance within Healthcare of learning that delivers direct benefits to your (THREE MODULES) Communities (20 credits) employing organisation, requires only limited This module builds on the Clinical Governance absence from the workplace and delivers a Individual and Professional Development module to consider in greater depth different recognised qualification at each stage. (20 credits – Core) aspects of governance, clinical, financial and This introductory module establishes the corporate, recognising their interdependence. The programme comprises three stages – participants’ professional and organisational While governance is ultimately the Postgraduate Certificate (three modules), learning needs. It involves 360° feedback, responsibility of the board, this module looks Postgraduate Diploma (an additional three exploration of transformational leadership, at both the role of the board but also of others modules) and the MSc (a further two modules). action-learning sets and work-based learning. in the organisation in providing the structures Each module typically requires four or five days The participants map their previous and processes for ensuring safe and effective attendance at the University each semester. professional development and carry out care. This module will help identify what ‘good a needs analysis using the Real World governance’ might look like, as well as looking Group Transformational Leadership 360° at what lessons can be learnt from case studies Questionnaire. They receive individual of governance failures. Highly topical, this coaching on their questionnaire report. module will reflect the latest developments in healthcare governance.
72 GOVERNING, LEADING AND MANAGING IN HEALTHCARE MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs GOVERNING, LEADING AND MANAGING IN HEALTHCARE MSc 73 MSc (TWO MODULES) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Learning in Context (Strategic Leadership in Participants admitted to this course will normally Health and Social Care) (20 credits – Core) have: Exploring strategic leadership behaviours, • A relevant undergraduate qualification or goals and theories through case studies and equivalent relevant professional qualification workplace learning, this module provides and have at least two years work-based Health Policy (20 credits) POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA an opportunity for participants to investigate experience in relevant employment; or relevant This module provides an in-depth analysis internal and external processes, visions and professional/work-based experience of at (TWO OR THREE MODULES) of health policy design and implementation. successes in their own organisation and other least five years, including two years in a role Critical Inquiry in Practice (20 credits – Core) Participants are given the opportunity to organisations and to develop a critical analyses that involves leading and managing others in During this module, participants learn methods develop their skills in critical assessment of of the outcomes. a relevant context (ie employment in the health of critical inquiry, analysis and appraisal to the policy process both at a national and an and social care sector) develop an understanding of how evidence is organisational level. Work-based Inquiry Project (40 credits – Core) • A reference from the employer showing used in health and social care practice. They This module equips participants to research support for their participation. undertake a critical analysis of the construction, Organisational Analysis and Professional and report findings and recommendations location, management and appraisal of Practice (20 credits) that are directly relevant to their employing For applicants who have not received their knowledge for professional practice. Adopting a social science perspective, this organisation. It provides the opportunity for secondary education in the medium of module provides insight into key aspects them to make a significant contribution to English, a score of 6.5 in the British Council Plus either the following modules: of how organisations function in terms of management and leadership in practice, while IELTS test (including a minimum score of 6.5 their structure, culture and the dynamics of their organisations benefit from the outputs and in the written component), or equivalent Negotiated Learning Module (Institute of change, along with how these factors impact on recommendations of a robust research project. language assessment. Healthcare Management Managers’ Portfolio) the behaviour of an organisation’s (40 credits) members and the effectiveness of managers The Professional Practice framework is designed This module is run in partnership with the Royal in managing others. to include for accreditation of prior/concurrent Society for Public Health and the Institute of ASSOCIATED CAREERS certificated learning that has not already Healthcare Management. Participants explore Graduates from this course have been able to been included in a Higher Education degree Professional Behaviours (How a manager gain promotion in their own organisation or award, and/or learning in the workplace and makes an impact), Professional Knowledge to gain new positions elsewhere. When you CPD (APL) relevant to a particular course and and Skills (How a manager works) and graduate you will be better equipped to take its thematic direction. Individual participants Professional Practice (What a manager does). up a senior leadership position in the sphere are invited to discuss the possibilities prior They construct a workplace-focused portfolio of of healthcare quality and assurance, including to admission. For groups supported by an reflection and activity in the context of Institute roles in patient safety, clinical governance, organisation this will be discussed with the of Healthcare Management’s Professional audit and risk management. employer as part of course negotiation. Practice Framework.
74 GOVERNING, LEADING AND MANAGING IN HEALTHCARE MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs GOVERNING, LEADING AND MANAGING IN HEALTHCARE MSc 75 As you develop your leadership skills whilst on LEADERSHIP this programme, we expect that the direction (ADVANCED of your learning may change. The course is designed to take this into consideration and PROFESSIONAL you will be expected to take a proactive role in PRACTICE) MSc designing your learning journey. A range of organisations will be represented
on the programme, which will enrich dialogue, and challenge your understanding of how Length of course leadership is interpreted and enacted in a Two years part-time, starting in September variety of contexts and situations.
Location In order to deepen your understanding Central London (Marylebone) and analysis of alternative perspectives, each module will enable you to work on Course fees and funding COURSE CONTENT different projects that are under your control See westminster.ac.uk/fees or influence. • The combination of intensive three day learning sessions, one to one tutorials and Course Leader We start with your practice and critically Action Learning Sets, along with your own Dr Ruth Sacks reflect on the realities of professional life with studies and professional experiences will a different lens enriched by the theories and support and confront your approach to approaches you select which can make a leadership, the projects you are working with The Leadership MSc has been specifically difference to the success of the project and your and current professional challenges designed for experienced managers and learning as a leader. • You will develop through debate, study and professionals to focus on the development of Action Learning Sets your understanding of their leadership skills. You will bring your challenges to the course to the skills of leadership in other contexts and examine and explore them using a range of how those can enhance your performance Your and your peers’ experience will be used tools, models and techniques to develop and • as the basis for the learning throughout the Through learning and sharing experiences enhance your strategies for making the best use programme. with others from different professional of what you have. You will also investigate how situations you will be able to engage in these models work in your organisation, their Studying on the course involves working with activities and methodologies, which will relevance and value. your current organisational challenges in real challenge and test your perspectives. Your time using the learning sessions as opportunities approach to leadership, management and In Action Learning Sets, you will practice for analysis, critical reflection, planning and change will benefit from day one. processes to support your reflection, facilitation review. As your projects progress, change and action planning skills. or indeed stall, you will be able to use the Each module takes place over three consecutive resources of the programme to explore days. These intensive learning sessions will You will be expected to read widely in order ways of addressing these challenges with include a range of experiential activities, to demonstrate understanding of and insight encouragement and support from your team presentations and development opportunities. into a range of theoretical frameworks. You will and the Westminster academics. You will be encouraged to focus on a current also be expected to be open and committed project or initiative in order to debate and to personal change and development, and be The course will give you the opportunity to reflect on the relationships between leadership, willing to challenge your beliefs and values, to explore and review the leadership processes at learning and their impact on performance. gain the most out of this course. work in the projects you are working on, using both new and familiar models. You will develop Your studies will enable you to take time the confidence to critically reflect and analyse to reflect and review each project with the leadership styles and approaches, which in turn support and encouragement of your Action will enhance your understanding of the drivers Learning Set colleagues in real time. Through of individual and team performance. this process you will take on a role of internal consultant and at the end of each module be able to provide relevant conclusions and recommendations to your company including the outcomes of your learning.
76 LEADERSHIP (ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE) MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs LEADERSHIP (ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE) MSc 77 MODULES Module Four: Negotiated Learning The aim of this module is to provide an The following modules are indicative of what opportunity for you to develop an area of your you will study on this course. For more details practice in leadership through self-planned on course structure and modules, and how you activity, negotiated with relevant workplace will be taught and assessed, please visit the colleagues such as your line manager, course page on our website. that demonstrates the attributes of Masters level working. STAGE ONE: THE CERTIFICATE LEVEL The module provides an opportunity for you Module One: Individual and Professional to approach learning experientially through Development planning strategies and milestones, self-appraisal Everyone is different. In this module we will and review, applied to an activity or study debate what it means to be a leader in your relevant to your work. A key outcome from this professional context. You will begin to define module is the contribution to your workplace, how you want to shape your learning journey developed and implemented with the support of during this period of study. Each participant managers and relevant colleagues. will consider the choices and challenges they deal with. STAGE THREE: THE MSc LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS During this module you will: The Work-based Inquiry Project This programme is open to participants who • Focus on your development and This final module draws together your learning have a relevant undergraduate qualification (as understanding of leadership in your from the programme. It will include Action a minimum) or equivalent relevant professional professional context Learning Sets as well as tutorial support. Your qualification and have at least five years • Receive 360° feedback from colleagues and project will consolidate the skills of practice work-based experience in paid employment peers at work, receive focused coaching or work-orientated research, including or voluntary work with some responsibility for as a result of the outcomes of the TLQ™ analysing data and making work-relevant managing others. questionnaire (Transformational Leadership judgments, and reporting the findings and Questionnaire) STAGE TWO: THE DIPLOMA LEVEL recommendations in formats adequate to your Alternatively, participants will have relevant • You will be (re)introduced to key academic profession/business sector. professional/work-based experience of at least skills for evaluative reflection and critique, Module Three: Critical Inquiry in Practice five years, including two years in a role that work-based and peer learning techniques, You will work on pragmatic yet rigorous The project work provides the opportunity for involves general leadership responsibilities reading and analysing academic texts, approaches to research in relation to leadership you to make a significant contribution to your and/or leadership responsibilities for a project and writing for academic and professional issues. You will learn to develop high quality organisation through the recommendations and of organisational or professional significance. audiences. academic and corporate research outputs that outputs of your robust inquiry into the current will enhance your professional practice and issue. As part of the module you will prepare You will normally be interviewed and, Module Two: Learning in Context (Leading and deepen your understanding of appropriate a project proposal, including addressing main depending on circumstances, you may be Managing Change) research practices and their implementation in ethical considerations. asked to take the Graduate Management Working on a current project or organisational the workplace. Admissions Test (GMAT) and achieve a score issue, your focus will be on the role of of 600. leaders designing, supporting and promoting This module aims to help you to develop your ASSOCIATED CAREERS organisational change. knowledge, understanding and expertise in All applicants will be required to provide relation to the concepts, methods, debates and When you graduate you will be better reference from their employer showing support You will work on the project acting as an values in leadership literature and leadership equipped to take up a senior leadership for their participation on the programme. internal consultant to your company. The course research. You will feel confident to conduct position within or outside your organisation. participants, activities and events will serve as research into issues and practices effectively For applicants who have not received sounding boards and test beds. The aim is to and responsibly. This module aims to foster their secondary education in the medium of offer you a space to explore a deep, critical a culture of collaborative inquiry in research English, a score of 6.5 in the British Council and systematic understanding of Leading and within and across subjects and disciplines and, IELTS test (including a minimum score of 6.5 Managing Change and its interrelationships where appropriate, organisations. in the written component), or equivalent with all other organisational areas. language assessment.
78 LEADERSHIP (ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE) MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs LEADERSHIP (ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE) MSc 79 LEADING AND MODULES The following modules are indicative of what MANAGING HEALTH you will study on this course. All modules AND SOCIAL are available as stand-alone short courses. For more details on course structure and CARE (ADVANCED modules, and how you will be taught and assessed, please visit our website or contact PROFESSIONAL the course leaders. PRACTICE) MSc POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE Length of course (THREE MODULES) Certificate – one year part-time Individual and Professional Development (20 Diploma – two years part-time credits – Core) MSc – three or four years part-time This introductory module establishes participants’ COURSE CONTENT professional and organisational learning Location needs. It involves 360° feedback, exploration Delivered through a series of workplace-focused Central London (Marylebone) of transformational leadership, action-learning modules, this three-stage MSc is designed for sets and work-based learning. Participants health and social care professionals responsible Course fees and funding map their previous professional development for leadership and management of teams and See westminster.ac.uk/fees and carry out a needs analysis using the Real organisations in local government, the NHS, World Group Transformational Leadership 360° third or private sectors. Course Leaders Questionnaire. They receive individual coaching Mary Webb on their questionnaire report. All credited assignments relate directly to Email: [email protected] participants’ professional duties, providing Plus a choice of two from: tangible benefits to their employing David Goosey organisations. Email: [email protected] Learning in Context (Leading and Managing Change) (20 credits – Core) The Programme comprises three consecutive This module provides the context for leading and stages: If you are an organisation or team leader or managing change in health and social care. manager in healthcare, social work or social • Postgraduate Certificate (three modules) Participants explore theories about, practice of care, whether in local government, the NHS, • Postgraduate Diploma (an additional and research into organisational change. They the voluntary or private sectors, this course is two modules) identify and test the most appropriate leadership ideal for you. • MSc (a further two modules) and management styles for implementing and embedding change in the health and social This academic qualification focuses on: Each module typically requires four or five days care sector, practice using analytical change • the specific challenges you face in attendance at the University over several months. management tools and examine the obstacles to your workplace successful change management. • how to equip you to work at a senior level Participants can choose the Postgraduate Certificate, the Postgraduate Diploma or the full Learning in Context (Managing Resources) • direct benefits to your employing MSc programme (each stage takes one year). (20 credits – Core) organisation. Designed to boost participants’ skills, experience and understanding of financial, You will benefit from a flexible programme human, information and administrative resource of learning that requires only limited absence management, this module explores competing from the workplace and delivers a recognised perspectives on resource management, and the qualification at each stage. participants’ roles in leading and managing resources at work. Evidence-based practical tools are used to equip participants to manage resources more effectively and efficiently in their own organisations.
80 LEADING AND MANAGING HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs LEADING AND MANAGING HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE MSc 81 Work-based Inquiry Project (40 credits – Core) The Professional Practice framework is designed This module equips participants to research to include for accreditation of prior / concurrent and report findings and recommendations certificated learning that has not already that are directly relevant to their employing been included in a Higher Education degree organisation. It provides the opportunity for award, and/or learning in the workplace and them to make a significant contribution to CPD (APL) relevant to a particular course and management and leadership in practice, while its thematic direction. Individual participants their organisations benefit from the outputs and are invited to discuss the possibilities prior to recommendations of a robust research project. admission. For groups support by an employer, this will be discussed with the employer as part of course negotiation. ASSOCIATED CAREERS Those who intend to seek recognition from Graduates from this course have been able to the College of Social Work for post qualifying gain promotion in their own organisation or training, must demonstrate that they are a to gain new positions elsewhere. When you Registered Social Worker with the Health and graduate you will be better equipped to take Care Professions Council from the point of up a senior leadership position in the sphere of entry onto the course until they are awarded. A healthcare and social care management. separate enrolment fee for recognition from the College of Social Work may apply.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Those who intend to seek the Accredited This course is designed for groups of Managers Award from the Institute of Learning in Context (Supervision in a Negotiated Learning Module (Institute of employees coming from the same organisation, Healthcare Management, they must gain Professional Context) (20 credits – Core) Healthcare Management Managers’ Portfolio) and individuals whose work context is Membership of the Institute at the beginning This module covers facilitating learning, (40 credits – Core) appropriate to the sector and role. of the course and maintain that membership. critical reflection, engaging with risk and risk This module is run in partnership with the Royal A separate fee for Membership and the management, along with coaching, mentoring Society for Public Health and the Institute of Participants admitted to this course will Accredited Managers Award assessment and feedback in the context of critical Healthcare Management. normally have: may apply. professional practice in health and social care. • A relevant undergraduate qualification or Participants explore Professional Behaviours equivalent relevant professional qualification Learning in Context (Clinical Governance) (How a manager makes an impact), and have at least two-year work-based (20 credits – Core) Professional Knowledge and Skills (How a experience in relevant employment or This module traces the development and manager works) and Professional Practice voluntary work with some responsibility for implementation of public sector governance (What a manager does). They construct a managing others or and the current quality frameworks: inspections, workplace-focussed portfolio of reflection • Relevant professional/work-based regulation, audit, managing complaints, quality and activity in the context of Institute of experience of at least five years, including improvement, quality standards and accounts. It Healthcare Management’s Professional two years in a role that involves leading and addresses managing and leading service user, Practice Framework. managing others in a relevant context (a patient and public involvement. relevant context is employment or voluntary work in the health and social care sector). MSc (TWO MODULES) • For applicants who have not received their POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA Learning in Context (Strategic Leadership in secondary education in the medium of (TWO MODULES) Health and Social Care) (20 credits – Core) English, a score of 6.5 in the British Council Critical Inquiry in Practice (20 credits – Core) Exploring strategic leadership behaviours, IELTS test (including a minimum score of 6.5 During this module, participants learn methods goals and theories through case studies and in the written component), or equivalent of critical inquiry, analysis and appraisal to workplace learning, this module provides language assessment. develop an understanding of how evidence is an opportunity for participants to investigate • A reference from their employer showing used in health and social care practice. They internal and external processes, visions and support for their participation. undertake a critical analysis of the construction, successes in their own organisation and other location, management and appraisal of organisations and to develop a critical analyses knowledge for professional practice. of the outcomes.
82 LEADING AND MANAGING HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs LEADING AND MANAGING HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE MSc 83 COURSE CONTENT Human Resource Management MANAGEMENT MA You will develop the skills and competencies MA students – take all nine modules to carry out the Human Resource Management
MA Advanced Standing students – (HRM) element of your role and work effectively take the final three modules with HRM specialists. You will explore different Length of course approaches to the management of human Postgraduate Certificate – one year, starting in Postgraduate Certificate students – three of the resources and the implications of HRM decision September or January first six modules listed making for organisational success. Postgraduate Diploma –18 months, starting in September or January Postgraduate Diploma students – all six of the first six modules listed Managers and Organisations MA full-time – one year, starting in September This module will give you an understanding of or January how organisations work and how to use that MA part-time – two years, starting in September knowledge as an effective manager. or January CORE MODULES MA Advanced Standing part-time – one year, Analysis of the Business Environment Managing Operations, Information starting in September or January You will study the main features of the economic and Knowledge and financial environment of the firm, with This module is all about running the Location the aid of common analytical tools and the organisation more effectively and efficiently, Central London (Marylebone) development of analytical and quantitative skills by exploiting internal and external information. relevant to managerial decision making. It develops your critical understanding of the Course fees and funding sources and application of information from a See westminster.ac.uk/fees Financial Analysis for Managers managerial perspective, and examines specific In this module you will focus on the issues of managing operations. Course Leader interpretation of corporate financial reports, Keith Patrick and develop the confidence and expertise Marketing for Managers to use financial techniques and concepts in This module provides you with a grounding Deputy Course Leader business decision making. in the knowledge, theory and practice Nuala O’Sullivan of marketing as applied by managers in organisational situations. It is focused on the development of effective market-oriented This course is designed to develop the general managerial thinking. Marketing-related management skills you need in the rapidly tools, frameworks, strategies and tactics changing economic environment. As well as are introduced, developed and applied. giving you the underpinning knowledge and understanding required to operate effectively Strategic Management in a managerial role, the course will develop This module will introduce you to the principles your analysis, problem-solving and proactive- and practices of strategic management. thinking skills. As the course progresses, the emphasis evolves from an operational to a Business Research Methods strategic approach. The module aims to develop your knowledge of and competence in the research process Students who successfully complete the MA are and the application of research methods in eligible for membership of the corporate body, the area of business and management. It the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). covers qualitative and quantitative research methods, and considers the contexts within which different methods are useful and how they should be applied in practice. It focuses on research design, data collection and analysis, and the presentation of findings.
84 MANAGEMENT MA westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs MANAGEMENT MA 85 Project ASSOCIATED CAREERS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS RELATED COURSES This module involves extensive research in a chosen topic. It will enable you to demonstrate Our graduates occupy a variety of roles in Applicants should normally hold a first degree • International Business and Management MA your ability to work autonomously, and to apply both multinational organisations and small and from a recognised institution (minimum • MBA the theory learnt during the course to medium-size enterprises. When you graduate, Lower Second Class Honours or international a substantial real-life problem. you will be equipped to pursue a career in equivalent) and demonstrate interest and specialist areas of business, including financial motivation in the subject area. Alternative services, operations, human resources, sales professional qualifications with at least three and marketing. Some of our graduates are years’ relevant professional experience will INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY employed in companies such as Accenture, also be considered. Directly relevant degree All students on our full-time business Masters Procter & Gamble and Unilever as well as the disciplines include business studies, economics, courses can apply to undertake an internship NHS and local councils. geography, management, and operations for up to three months, and gain invaluable research. However, students with qualifications work experience. The internships, which are in other disciplines such as engineering, with London-based organisations, take place environmental sciences, the humanities and during the summer period. To apply, students languages are also encouraged to apply. must submit a completed application form and a copy of their updated CV to the Business If English is not your first language, you will Experience Team; the Team then shortlist from need an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum the applications and conduct group meetings score of 6 in each element. and preparatory workshops with applicants prior to role allocation.
86 MANAGEMENT MA westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs MANAGEMENT MA 87 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT MA
Length of course One year full-time, starting in September or January
Location Central London (Marylebone)
Course fees and funding See westminster.ac.uk/fees
Course Leader Richard West
Easier communication, more efficient CORE MODULES International Business Strategy international transportation, the relocation The module offers a critical, theoretically of production and services, and a significant Aspects of International Marketing informed review of the practices of international increase in economic migration have made This module will help you to understand the role business management. the study of international business and of marketing in the international business world management increasingly relevant. of the 21st century. International Economics This module has been designed to enhance your This course attracts students from every corner Business Research Methods understanding of the contemporary international of the globe and reflects the main areas of The module aims to develop your knowledge economy and of evolving issues and trends international business. It integrates theoretical and competence of the research process and in the global business environment. You will knowledge with practical enterprise skills in a the application of research methods in the area cover a range of topics, including international global context, and also gives you the chance of business and management. finance and trade, economic integration, to develop your knowledge and management foreign investment, international economic skills so that you can pursue a career in Financial Analysis for Managers institutions, and environmental issues. multinational companies, overseas trade In this module you will focus on the and international organisations. interpretation of corporate financial reports, Project and develop the confidence and expertise The purpose of this module is to test your The course includes an extended fieldtrip to to use financial techniques and concepts in analytical skills and motivation. It is also study global companies operating in different business decision making. designed to develop your ability to organise a European cities. systematic study of a theme, time management Human Resource Strategies for the and presentation skills. The project is expected International Manager to reflect both a high order of independence This module aims to help you identify your likely in thinking, and proficiency of execution of an future roles as a manager, and the contribution academic task. of HR management to organisation objectives.
Information Management This module will help you to understand OPTION MODULES information systems, assess the different You can also choose one module from the information needs of organisations, and enable University’s postgraduate programme, subject you to assess the increasing importance of to approval by the Course Leader. e-business in the commercial world.
88 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT MA westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT MA 89 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY ASSOCIATED CAREERS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS RELATED COURSES All students on our full-time business Masters Our international courses equip you with the Applicants should normally hold a first degree • Global Finance MSc courses can apply to undertake an internship knowledge and management skills to pursue from a recognised institution (minimum • International Economic Policy and Analysis for up to three months, and gain invaluable a career in multinational companies, overseas Lower Second Class Honours or international MA/MSc work experience. The internships, which are trade and any international organisation in equivalent) and demonstrate interest and with London-based organisations, take place general management. Graduates also work in motivation in the subject area. Alternative during the summer period. To apply, students relevant aspects of the economics of international professional qualifications with at least three must submit a completed application form and business, or as international finance specialists. years’ relevant professional experience will a copy of their updated CV to the Business Many graduates return to their countries of origin also be considered. Directly relevant degree Experience Team; the Team then shortlist from and are employed in developing international disciplines include business studies, economics, the applications and conduct group meetings business opportunities, government or NGO geography, management, and operations with the applicants. institutions. A significant number of students also research. However, students with qualifications go on to study for PhDs. in other disciplines such as engineering, environmental sciences, the humanities and languages are also encouraged to apply.
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6 in each element.
90 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT MA westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT MA 91 COURSE CONTENT Development Economics and policy INTERNATIONAL By exploring the concepts and theories DEVELOPMENT Our regular contributors to teaching that have been developed and applied by and learning activities include experienced economists to the study of the problems of MANAGEMENT MSc field practitioners drawn from international developing countries, this module explores development organisations and NGOs. You will the implications for the framing of development also have access to official project materials policy. from the World Bank, International Monetary Length of course Fund and other development agencies for real- Human Resource Strategies for the One year full-time, starting in September life simulation and group-based activities. International Manager or January This module introduces you to the key human You will have the opportunity to enrol on the resource management concepts at international Location PRINCE2 foundation certificate (recognised and national levels. Central London (Marylebone) in more than 150 countries worldwide) to gain an additional professional qualification International Development Finance Course fees and funding in project management free of charge, and This module will introduce new concepts in See westminster.ac.uk/fees eligible students may also be able to take part development financing techniques. You will in a field-based internship programme within or acquire the skills to understand modern project Course Leader outside the UK during University vacations. financing techniques, enhancing your ability to Dr Ola Sholarin effectively manage and complete development projects in the face of the ongoing global CORE MODULES financial austerity threats. How does speculative trading in consumable Current Issues in International Development items by multinational institutions translate into This module will track and highlight current Managing Data unaffordable food prices, even among major issues within the field of international This module will provide the necessary exporters of agricultural produce? Given its development, and challenge you to engage in skills you will need to analyse and interpret potential to double annual food production critical analysis of their socio-economic impact. development data, and to use those skills to in so many countries, what would it take to It will also strengthen your ability to appraise enhance the decision-making process. enhance gender equality across the globe and their policy implications and sharpen your achieve improved living standards for all? In capacity to proffer effective and sustainable Managing Development Interventions seeking self-reliance and balanced economic solutions in addressing such issues. This module will provide the conceptual and growth, is selective aid assistance a better practical skills you will need to evaluate various option than free trade or aid for trade? With tools and techniques appropriate for managing over $500 billion being remitted home by development interventions at regional and migrant workers from across the globe, where global levels. Using appropriate case studies, it lies the balance between brain drain and will also provide you with the skills to appraise brain gain? and manage national and international NGO-sponsored, government-sponsored and And given the ongoing global financial crisis privately sponsored projects. and the costly environmental disasters that continue to ravage our planet, what is the Project optimal recipe for achieving sustainable growth An 8–10,000-word dissertation in the area of and equitable development for all? international development management.
This course gives you the opportunity to get Research Methods involved in the discussion to find solutions to You will acquire the skills necessary to complete these and future challenges. your final year project. Essentially, this module will develop your competence in research design, information gathering and questionnaire structuring. It will also develop your understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods, and how they can be applied.
92 INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT MSc 93 OPTION MODULES • core text books that you will need on this ASSOCIATED CAREERS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS course will be provided free of charge You can choose one option module from the The course will particularly suit those seeking Applicants should normally hold a first degree • you will be eligible to participate in an University’s postgraduate programme, subject to work within NGOs and the international from a recognised institution (minimum intensive learning programme at the United to approval by the Course Leader. This gives development community (including the World Lower Second Class Honours or international Nations Office in Geneva. This is designed the unique benefit of allowing you to choose Bank, IMF, central and development banks, and equivalent) and demonstrate interest and to sharpen your understanding and reinforce according to your past academic studies, work government economic planning directorates), motivation in the subject area. Alternative practical application of knowledge experience or, perhaps, in line with your future as self-employed development specialists professional qualifications with at least three • career pathways or interests. you will be eligible to participate in a or consultants, or as trade attaché in foreign years’ relevant professional experience will field-based internship programme within or diplomatic offices. also be considered. Directly relevant degree outside the UK during university vacations. disciplines include business studies, economics, SUMMARY OF The additional PRINCE2 qualification will geography, management, and operations also enable you to work with multinational research. However, students with qualifications COURSE FEATURES INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY corporations where, alongside good technical in other disciplines such as engineering, The key features of this programme are All students on our full-time business Masters skills, an awareness of global development environmental sciences, the humanities and summarised below: courses can apply to undertake an internship issues and challenges and the ability to think languages are also encouraged to apply. • you will be provided with induction sessions for up to three months, and gain invaluable critically about the world are valued. in core aspects of the course to help you work experience. The internships, which are If English is not your first language, you will ease into the programme effortlessly before with London-based organisations, take place Graduates from the programme have worked need an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum the course commences during the summer period. To apply, students as specialist advisers with top NGOs across the score of 6 in each element. • you will be offered (PRINCE2) additional must submit a completed application form and globe and as advisers with trade and economic qualification free of charge. Students on the a copy of their updated CV to the Business departments in government offices. Others are programme have managed to secure job Experience Team; the Team then shortlist from currently working as development consultants, RELATED COURSES offers from this, even before their graduation the applications and conduct group meetings microfinance specialists and as advisors on • International Business and Management MA • you will be directed towards international with the applicants. United Nations-sponsored projects. job opportunities strictly dedicated to • International Economic Policy and Analysis development management and you will be MA/MSc actively supported throughout the process of • Management MA securing appropriate job offers • Project Management MSc
94 INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT MSc 95 Our students come from diverse professional Creating Customer Value MASTER OF BUSINESS backgrounds, and include accountants, You will examine how companies can create ADMINISTRATION (MBA) lawyers, doctors, marketing managers, IT customer value by matching their capabilities programmers and engineers. They all want to to the requirements of their customers. You will transform their careers and be at the forefront learn how to develop and implement value- of business leadership. generating strategies. Length of course One year full-time, or two years part-time The Westminster MBA will help you to develop Identifying and Evaluating Value in the (Friday and Saturday), starting in September skills and acquire knowledge that will be Organisation or January invaluable in furthering your business career. This module examines the principles and We have strong links with employers and concepts underpinning different aspects of Location professional bodies and our curriculum reflects accounting and finance. In addition you will Central London (Marylebone) the needs of the contemporary business world. become familiar with techniques of financial Our enthusiastic faculty has extensive academic decision making and the particular problems of Course fees and funding and professional experience, ensuring that financing enterprises in emerging economies. See westminster.ac.uk/fees classwork and projects will be applicable to professional practice and relevant to your own International Study Trip Course Leader work environment. As part of this module you may have the Dr Kellie Vincent opportunity to participate in a one-week Westminster Business School is a preferred international study trip, enabling you to apply supplier of an MBA programme to the the learning you have gained during the MBA At Westminster Business School we focus on UK government. course to an international context, and gain developing confident, capable business leaders insights into what it takes to do business in the able to meet the challenges of succeeding particular region being visited. You will be in a global business environment. Our MBA COURSE CONTENT able to attend international business meetings and seminars, tour factories, and discuss graduates are prepared to take on leadership Throughout the course, there is an emphasis roles. Working with a diverse group of peers contemporary business problems with senior on your personal professional development managers and executives. our MBA students are the experts in their field and enhancing your ability to work at the in the classroom. We encourage you to reflect highest levels within a company. You will do Leading and Managing People on how, when and with whom you perform at this through a structured programme of tailored, your best. This module explores the nature of the one-to-one mentoring, focusing on your specific relationship between leadership, people issues and career service support, such as Our graduates develop the capability, management, organisational culture and preparing for interviews. You will also have organisational behaviour. You will acquire credibility and judgement to manage significant the opportunity to attend seminars featuring projects, business units and organisations the skills to conceptualise the importance of engaging, expert speakers and a host of human factors involved in creating competitive and provide inspired leadership from a dynamic networking events. multidisciplinary perspective, coupled with an advantage, through exploration of the practical assertive and principled approach to quality in skills and methods needed to lead and develop high-performance organisations. their practice as professionals. CORE MODULES Our MBA is designed for professionals Consultancy Skills with at least three years’ work experience This module enables you to develop the skills in a functional specialist or middle/senior and knowledge required to be an effective management role who aspire to senior internal or external consultant, and understand executive or chief executive positions. how to manage the consultancy process. You will also get the opportunity to put the theory into practice by undertaking a group consultancy project with a client company.
96 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) 97 OPTION MODULES International Business Negotiation You will consider the theory and practice of You will choose two from the following conducting business negotiations within an (although, please note that elective modules international business context. You will assess run subject to a minimum number of eight and analyse the theory of negotiation from participants): various perspectives including psychological, sociological, political, behavioural and Contemporary Leadership mathematical approaches. The module provides the opportunity for you to examine a current leadership issue in the Programme and Project Management context of contemporary theory. The module evaluates current project management thinking. You will examine Financial Strategy the strategic importance of programme, This module explores the interaction between portfolio and project management in modern financial management and corporate strategy. organisations, and scrutinise the tools and It provides you with sufficient knowledge to theory available to the project manager to drive understand the financial implications of possible a project to successful completion. strategic decisions. It will help you to understand how a company’s financial choices can be used Social Entrepreneurship to enhance its business strategy and its value. You will gain knowledge about social enterprises and charities, focusing on the Foresight and Future Studies importance of the triple bottom line (people, The ability to identify and anticipate the impact planet and profit) in the third sector. This future trends and technologies have on the module focuses on working on social problems business environment is a key skill for any within a challenging overseas environment. senior executive. This module provides you with a set of tools and frameworks designed Strategy Dynamics to help you develop better foresight. The You will explore the Strategy Dynamics method initial theoretical perspective is informed by a developed by Kim Warren. This modelling series of practical exercises culminating in the technique has been developed to enable rigorous application of scenario planning to an managers to analyse business performance and MBA Compass Personal and Professional Development industry of your choice. develop future strategies based on building and Refresh your knowledge of the study skills This module comprises a number of different retention of resources and capability. While required to successfully complete your MBA, activities including visits, networking events, Innovation and Entrepreneurship the theoretical underpinning for the method is and enhance your ability to undertake critical speaker events, coaching, career workshops, This module provides both a theoretical examined in detail, the module has a strong analysis of complex situations. You will use skills workshops and action learning sets. It is and practical basis for understanding key practical focus. data analysis techniques to interpret data in designed to develop your career plans based elements of entrepreneurship and innovation. order to support business decision making and on strong personal and professional skills, It introduces different conceptions and types write well-structured, lucid board papers and abilities and networks. of entrepreneurship. These include the way executive reports. in which innovative activities underpin Strategic Management entrepreneurial success, and how a new MBA Dissertation This module explores the models and business venture may be structured and This module provides you with the opportunity frameworks required to develop and implement developed as a sustainable commercial to put the knowledge and skills gained from strategies capable of delivering success within enterprise to generate customer value and study to practical use by addressing real- complex business environments. It addresses present a valuable investment proposition. life, strategic business issues or management key contemporary topics and debates within priorities. In doing this, you will demonstrate strategic management. By linking theory to that you can think like a senior executive, practice, it develops your practical abilities to analysing complex situations and formulating analyse environments, think strategically and recommendations and plans that will contribute formulate and implement strategies. to business success.
98 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) 99 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY All students on our full-time business Masters courses can apply to undertake an internship for up to three months, and gain invaluable work experience. The internships, which are with London-based organisations, take place during the summer period. To apply, students must submit a completed application form and a copy of their updated CV to the Business Experience Team; the Team then shortlist from the applications and conduct group meetings with the applicants.
ASSOCIATED CAREERS The MBA is a journey that prepares you to become a more imaginative and effective manager. Through career development activities we will assist you every step of that journey in “Having spent the past 15 years working evolving your own unique leadership style for a number of not-for-profit organisations, and philosophy. I decided it was time for me to get back to school and give a serious boost to my We offer a full range of career support services career. Studying at a university that was to our MBA students and alumni. Our graduates internationally accredited, multinational have gone on to take up roles as business and that offered a diverse environment analysts, business developers, commercial was important to me. I wanted to develop directors, corporate project managers, an international network and to learn freelance consultants, NHS managers, about and experience different elements operations managers and transport managers. influencing the business world. Westminster Business School offered all this and more. Employers have included: Yes, the course is intense and challenging, • BBC and it has been very rewarding stretching • BT myself beyond what I ever thought would be possible, and essentially enriching not ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Coca Cola “My career ambition is to be able to only my core strengths and professional Applicants should normally hold a first degree • EMAP Ltd bring the best practice from the private development, but augmenting a sturdier from a recognised institution (minimum • Hayes sector into the public sector and have a career path.” Lower Second Class Honours or international more commercial approach. In the public • HP equivalent), have a minimum of three years Leanne Shulman sector we don’t have, at the moment, the • HSBC professional experience following graduation Full-time MBA corporate mindset to help us be more • Lewisham Council and should demonstrate interest and motivation productive and efficient. It also gives me • Microsoft in the subject area. Alternative professional great opportunities if in the future I wanted • Ministry of Justice qualifications when combined with more than to move out of the police and into a private three years’ relevant professional experience • NHS sector environment. The MBA helps with will also be considered. • Sidel UK Ltd the translation between the public and private sectors.” • Transport for London If English is not your first language, you will • UBS Investment Bank need an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum Chris Dreyfus • Vodafone. score of 6 in each element. Chief Inspector with British Transport Police, part-time MBA
100 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) 101 MARKETINGPOSTGRADUATE COURSES IN POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
The Department of Marketing and There are currently 35 permanent Business Strategy hosts the Marketing members of staff within the Management MA/MSc and the Department, who cover a wide Marketing Communications MA. range of specialisms. They are supplemented by up to 15 visiting We focus on delivering research- lecturers, many of whom are informed teaching across more practitioners or consultants from than 20 marketing and strategy marketing or strategy practices. The modules at postgraduate level and dedicated, multicultural staff bring have strong links with the Chartered academic and real-world practitioner Institute of Marketing (CIM), The expertise to the learning experience. Digital Marketing Institute, The Institute of Direct Marketing and the Promotional Marketing Institute. This is reflected in the high level of guest speakers from the communication and marketing industries who regularly contribute to our courses.
102 westminster.ac.uk/wbswestminster.ac.uk/fst COMPUTER SCIENCE AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERINGMARKETING 103103 MARKETING COURSE CONTENT SEMESTER ONE MODULES The course covers the main marketing In Semester One you will study the COMMUNICATIONS MA communication techniques. It provides you underpinning concepts and strategies for with a sufficient foundation in marketing to marketing communications. enable you to work easily with people involved throughout the marketing management process. Buyer Behaviour for Marketing Communications Length of course The ultimate aim of the course is to enhance Organisations must understand their consumers One year full-time, starting in September individual career advancement prospects and how they choose products and services or January through knowledge of how to apply academic so they can provide effective communications. learning to best marketing communications Many companies have incorporated a Location practice. Students have the opportunity to customer focus in their overall strategies and Central London (Marylebone) study for exams for the Professional Diploma use sophisticated approaches to consumer in Digital Marketing as part of the course. behaviour, which form the basis of their Course fees and funding marketing communication strategies. See westminster.ac.uk/fees YEAR LONG MODULE In this module you will gain a critical Course Leader understanding of factors influencing consumer Carol Blackman Contemporary Issues in behavior and decision making which can be Marketing Communications used in the development of more effective In this module you will come to understand the marketing communication strategies. Marketing communications covers the selection nature of learning and how you best learn. You and application of the main communication will reflect on your progress and development Marketing and Brand Strategy tools available to an organisation in pursuit of throughout the course, helping you to generate In this module you will consider the role of its marketing goals. This work is often carried a personal development plan. You will discuss marketing communications within the broader out by specialist agencies, and involves current thinking in the field of integrated context of an organisation’s marketing strategy both strategic thinking and the development marketing communications (IMC), and debate and competitive environment. The module of creative solutions. It calls for a blend of new ideas in marketing and media issues. explores contemporary concepts of marketing research-based knowledge with the practice of and brand strategy. You will learn to apply your high-level, often extremely creative, skills. IMC has developed in the last 20 years to be knowledge to a broad range of organisations. a vital element in the marketing management process. It embraces all of the communications Marketing and Media Research Management tools, consumer behaviour, research and This module will give you a robust and strategy covered by the course, and seeks to comprehensive introduction to the theory, place them within an overall context of how application and practice of marketing research IMC has developed, what it seeks to achieve in relation to the media. You will examine the and how its success can be measured. The need for research to support communications module explores the various criticisms which initiatives during their implementation, delivery are levelled at IMC and examples of where it and evaluation. A major part of this is the is considered to have succeeded and failed. way in which research is used in audience The impact of digital delivery on the future measurement. development of IMC is also explored. Summer School The module is delivered over one year and Students who start the course in January have is designed to underpin your learning about a six-week summer school in May-June. This marketing communications by introducing includes the Promotional Marketing module IMC concepts and issues at appropriate times and part of the Semester Two modules. You will throughout the course. It also serves as a lead also start working on your Integrated Marketing into the IMC campaign project which forms the Communications project. capstone of student learning and assessment on the course.
104 MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MA westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MA 105 Integrated Marketing Communications ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Campaign Planning Project Finally you undertake a project which allows Applicants should normally hold a first degree you to bring together all the knowledge you from a recognised institution (minimum Lower have gained during the programme. This is a Second Class Honours or international equivalent) practice-based project in which you will make and demonstrate interest and motivation in an assessment of a brand’s current situation and the subject area. Alternative professional future potential in relation to its marketing, brand qualifications with at least three years’ relevant and marketing communications strategies. With professional experience will also be considered. guidance from your supervisor you will develop Applicants from different academic backgrounds an in-depth, comprehensive integrated marketing are welcome. communications plan for the product. The module is delivered through class sessions, workshops If English is not your first language, you will need and one-to-one tutoring with an individually an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6 allocated supervisor. It includes a two-day in each element. residential at a Cambridge University College. RELATED COURSES SEMESTER TWO MODULES trend towards the development of long-lasting INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY • Marketing Management MA/MSc relationships with customers has increased the All students on our full-time business Masters In Semester Two you will study in greater depth strategic value to the organisation of direct courses can apply to undertake an internship the tools and media platforms for marketing and digital marketing. This module includes the for up to three months, and gain invaluable “Studying at the University of Westminster communications. The January cohort will syllabus material for the Professional Diploma in work experience. The internships, which are has been a great privilege and a once-in-a- begin these modules during the summer school. Digital Marketing. with London-based organisations, take place lifetime experience for me. As a scholarship during the summer period. To apply, students recipient, I was incredibly fortunate in being Advertising Management Promotional Marketing and Event Management must submit a completed application form and able to study abroad and I will be forever This module will give you a greater This module takes a holistic view of the sales a copy of their updated CV to the Business grateful to the University for such a unique understanding of advertising theory and process and promotional marketing activities Experience Team; the Team then shortlist from opportunity. Here, one gets to enjoy not its application. Advertising is a term often by drawing together a number of related the applications and conduct group meetings only the knowledge learned and practiced used to represent all forms of marketing themes such as sales and promotional with the applicants. in the classroom, but also the multicultural communications. Important though management, customer loyalty, experiential atmosphere, the global networking and advertising is, it is only part of the marketing marketing, packaging, and in-store marketing all the myriad of possibilities which make communications mix. This module discusses (including point-of-purchase and couponing). London so unique and enthralling. Based how advertising as a media tool differs ASSOCIATED CAREERS Analysing each activity as an individual on my own journey, I recommend all new from other elements of the marketing discipline, the module draws the strands Graduates of the course are employed students to be active and engaged with communications mix and its role within an together to illustrate how post-modern throughout the world in marketing, media and activities alongside the studies. Work, integrated marketing strategy. concepts such as shopper marketing have communications organisations. These include meet new people, volunteer, explore come to prevail in contemporary strategic advertising and digital agencies such as Mind London, travel. By doing so, I felt more It covers the advertising and creative process, marketing communications thinking. Share and J.W.Thompson; media organisations driven, focused and productive, which campaign planning, implementation and including television, publishing, and Google; definitely helped on my overall academic metrics, advertising in society, and the problems This module is delivered during the summer and large companies such as Procter and performance. By the end of the course, and opportunities of advertising in a constantly school in June for the January cohort. Gamble, and Coca Cola. Our students I was honoured to receive a Distinction changing media environment. take up posts such as marketing managers, degree and the award as the Outstanding Public Relations and Reputation Management marketing planners, brand managers, corporate This module concentrates on giving you an Student in Marketing Communications Direct Marketing and Social Media in the communication managers and social media MA. Most importantly, I enhanced my understanding of the role of public relations community managers. Digital Age within an organisation, with special reference specialist knowledge and professional Reflecting the rapidly changing practice to marketing communications. You will examine skills, met inspiring people and made in the marketing communications industry, the origins, scope and a range of applications valuable friendships and connections. A truly you will explore how direct marketing uses of PR, focusing on its role in marketing unforgettable experience!” traditional, digital and social media platforms communications management, the development Susana Byun for the acquisition, engagement and retention and maintenance of corporate reputation and Marketing Communications MA, of customers. The ability to provide precise, the growing role of sponsorship within the Graduated 2016 accountable results and directly support the marketing communications portfolio.
106 MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MA westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MA 107 COURSE CONTENT Integrated Marketing Communications in a MARKETING Digital and Global World MANAGEMENT MA/MSc You will develop a strategic perspective Modern marketing communications are and broaden your existing understanding of characterised by increased use of digital marketing and its integration into an overall technology, increased globalisation, increased
corporate strategy and structure. You will hone media fragmentation and proliferation, all your capacity for analysing complex marketing leading to an increased need for integration. Length of course and business situations and reaching decisions These themes will permeate the module. Teaching One year full-time, starting in September on appropriate courses of action. You will also will be interactive and will consist of one lecture or January improve your career prospects in marketing and one seminar each week, and you will be
and general business areas. expected to contribute to class discussion. Location Central London (Marylebone) Marketing Creativity and Innovation This module will focus on creativity and Course fees and funding CORE MODULES innovation in marketing and its impact on See westminster.ac.uk/fees Distribution and Price Management increasing the competitive edge of organisations This module covers the management of two (across all sectors). You will also explore the Course Leader essential elements of the marketing mix. You complexity of the creative process and innovation Dr Donna Mai will consider the design of distribution channels with particular emphasis on identification at the individual, group and organisational of alternatives available to marketers. The levels, as well as assess the competencies of a ‘creative’/‘innovative’ manager. These courses offer a strategic perspective on strategic aspects of price to the end consumer marketing management, a discipline that is are also examined in the context of pricing Marketing Dissertation increasingly being seen as critical to success through the distribution chain. Recognising The Dissertation displays your mastery of a in achieving business goals, and as a core that global distribution channels are a major complex and specialised area of knowledge and function in many organisations. contributor to environmental degradation, the module examines the sustainability and ethical skills, employing advanced knowledge drawn issues involved in distribution and the impact of from the taught modules and independent these issues on product pricing. research, in developing your ability to analyse and investigate marketing issues and problems.
Marketing Research Insights Companies today use sophisticated approaches to understand the markets in which they operate, and to understand their customers and their consumers. This knowledge forms the basis of marketing strategies. This module develops your competency in the main qualitative and quantitative methods for data collection, measurement, sampling, analysis and presentation of results.
Product and Brand Management This module deals with the management of an organisation’s core product offering, and examines the key concepts and tools for managing brands as strategic assets in achieving business and marketing goals.
108 MARKETING MANAGEMENT MA/MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs MARKETING MANAGEMENT MA/MSc 109 MARKETING MANAGEMENT “I really enjoyed my year studying for MSc CORE MODULES the Marketing Management MA. I have Distribution and Price Management benefited from lectures and seminars This module covers the management of two as well as coursework and exams. All essential elements of the marketing mix. You the lecturers have been greatly helpful will consider the design of distribution channels and professional. Thus, I can say that I with particular emphasis on identification of have reached a greater understanding alternatives available to marketers. The strategic and practice of marketing, and I feel aspects of price to the end consumer are also confident that what I have achieved will examined in the context of pricing through be fundamental in building my career, the distribution chain. Recognising that global step by step.” distribution channels are a major contributor to environmental degradation, the module examines Raffaella Paciolla the sustainability and ethical issues involved in Marketing Management MA distribution and the impact of these issues on Digital Associate Director at Dentsu product pricing. Aegis Network
Integrated Marketing Communications in a Digital and Global World Modern marketing communications are “After completing the Marketing characterised by increased use of digital Management MSc I returned to my home technology, increased globalisation, increased country and joined the University of Central media fragmentation and proliferation, all Punjab in Lahore, Pakistan, as a permanent leading to an increased need for integration. lecturer. I am teaching marketing courses These themes will permeate the module. Teaching – Fundamentals of Marketing and also will be interactive and will consist of one lecture Marketing Management – to Bachelors and one seminar each week, and you will be of Business Administration (BBA) and expected to contribute to class discussion. MBA students. I am very thankful to the Strategic Marketing in an International Context FAST-TRACK MARKETING Marketing Management MSc course and The contemporary, boundary-free marketplace MANAGEMENT MA Marketing Dissertation the University for polishing my skills and is characterised by uncertainty and The Dissertation displays your mastery of a helping me gain vast experience and unpredictability, due to both technological A fast-track route to the Marketing Management complex and specialised area of knowledge and exposure, which has brought me to where advancements and rapid changes in the MA qualification is available for holders of the skills, employing advanced knowledge drawn I am today.” competition structure. This module aims to CIM Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing (or from the taught modules and independent provide you with a deep understanding of the equivalent). Holders of this qualification will be research, in developing your ability to analyse Anum Huma discipline of strategic marketing management in exempt from all but two modules: Marketing and investigate marketing issues and problems. Marketing Management MSc the international context, while an appreciation Creativity and Innovation (20 credits), and the Lecturer at University of Central Punjab of the varied strategic tools will guide you Marketing Dissertation (40 credits). There will Marketing Research Insights on how to integrate these elements to form a be a proportionate reduction in fees for the Companies today use sophisticated approaches coherent marketing strategy. course – contact us for further information. to understand the markets in which they operate, and to understand their customers Product and Brand Management Using Consumer Psychology to Understand and their consumers. This knowledge forms This module deals with the management of Buyer Behaviour the basis of marketing strategies. This module an organisation’s core product offering, and The buyer behaviour module aims to give you develops your competency in the main examines the key concepts and tools for a critical understanding of factors influencing qualitative and quantitative methods for data managing brands as strategic assets in achieving consumer behaviour, which can be used in collection, measurement, sampling, analysis business and marketing goals. the development of more effective and presentation of results. marketing strategies.
110 MARKETING MANAGEMENT MA/MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs MARKETING MANAGEMENT MA/MSc 111 Quantitative Analysis for Marketing Management Using Consumer Psychology to Understand INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY If English is not your first language, you will A significant and growing field in the marketing Buyer Behaviour need an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum profession is the use of analytics to inform The buyer behaviour module aims to give you All students on our full-time business Masters score of 6 in each element. managerial decision making. Although a critical understanding of factors influencing courses can apply to undertake an internship ‘analytics’ seems to be a catchphrase that consumer behaviour, which can be used in for up to three months, and gain invaluable encompasses anything having to do with the development of more effective work experience. The internships, which are with London-based organisations, take place RELATED COURSES numbers, marketing analytics comprises the marketing strategies. • MBA processes that enable marketers to evaluate during the summer period. To apply, students • Management MA the success of their marketing initiatives by The fees should be proportional to the number must submit a completed application form and measuring their performance. Therefore, of credits studied. a copy of their updated CV to the Business • Marketing Communications MA Experience Team; the Team then shortlist from marketing analytics can offer profound insights • Dissertation (40 credits) • Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing the applications and conduct group meetings into customer preferences and trends. • Quantitative Analysis for Marketing with the applicants. Management (20 credits). Strategic Marketing in an International Context The contemporary, boundary-free marketplace is characterised by uncertainty and FAST-TRACK MARKETING ENTRY REQUIREMENTS unpredictability, due to both technological Applicants should normally hold a first degree advancements and rapid changes in the MANAGEMENT MA/MSc from a recognised institution (minimum competition structure. This module aims to Entry criteria: CIM Postgraduate Professional Lower Second Class Honours or international provide you with a deep understanding of the Diploma or equivalent, and then study the equivalent) and demonstrate interest and discipline of strategic marketing management in following two additional modules: motivation in the subject area. Alternative the international context, while an appreciation professional qualifications with at least three of the varied strategic tools will guide you For MA years’ relevant professional experience will on how to integrate these elements to form a Marketing Creativity and Innovation also be considered. Directly relevant degree coherent marketing strategy. Marketing Dissertation disciplines include business studies, economics, geography, management, and operations For MSc research. However, students with qualifications Quantitative Analysis for Marketing Management in other disciplines such as engineering, Marketing Dissertation environmental sciences, the humanities and languages are also encouraged to apply.
112 MARKETING MANAGEMENT MA/MSc westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs MARKETING MANAGEMENT MA/MSc 113 MASTERS PREPARATION COURSES
Length of course Between seven and 11 months, depending on English level at the point of entry
Start date January, May and September
Location Central London (Marylebone)
Course fees See westminster.ac.uk/fees
This course is for international students who do not meet the University of Westminster’s criteria for direct entry on to some of Westminster Business School’s Masters courses. Delivered in partnership with Kaplan International College London (KIC London), the Graduate Diploma is designed to prepare you for postgraduate study. If you complete the KIC London course and achieve the required grades, you are guaranteed progression onto a selection of Westminster Business School Masters courses.*
The selection of Masters courses includes: • Human Resource Management MA • International Business and Management MA COURSE CONTENT APPLICATION • International Human Resource The Graduate Diploma course covers a range Apply directly to KIC London Management MA of study skills that will allow you to enter the kic.org.uk/westminster-london/ • Management MA Masters degree of your choice with confidence. • Marketing Communications MA These include avoiding plagiarism, essay Typical offer writing, note taking, presentation skills, time Generally, you will need to have completed • Marketing Management MA/MSc management skills and much more. English three years of higher education (or equivalent) • MBA* language tuition is also available at a wide to enter the Graduate Diploma courses. You will • Purchasing and Supply Chain range of levels. also need to show proof of English language Management MSc. ability, usually an IELTS test (or equivalent). A higher IELTS score means your course will be *For the MBA, you will need to have shorter and you can progress to your Masters completed at least three years’ supervisory degree more quickly. or managerial work experience. If you complete your KIC London course at For more information contact KIC London: the required level, you will be able T: +44 (0)20 7811 3050 to progress to the MBA, subject to a E: [email protected] satisfactory interview. kiclondon.org
114 MASTERS PREPARATION COURSES westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs MASTERS PREPARATION COURSES 115 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT PRE-SESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC ENGLISH COURSES
International students who have been offered a place to study a postgraduate course at Westminster, but who have not met the English language requirements, may also be offered a place on one of our pre-sessional courses.
If you are an international student who has met the English language requirements for your course, but would still like to study on one of our pre-sessional courses, you may also apply to the admissions officers responsible for your course.
To be admitted onto either the seven-week or 12-week course, you will need to meet minimum English language criteria; full details of entry requirements can be found on our website, at westminster.ac.uk/pre-sessional- english-courses
Once you have started your degree, our Westminster Professional Language Centre can offer you modules to develop your Academic English proficiency in the context of your disciplinary studies.
Pre-sessional English Academic English modules Our pre-sessional English courses will help Our Academic English modules have been you to develop the language, literacy, and designed to allow you to consolidate, extend study skills necessary for academic life on and develop your proficiency in Academic your postgraduate course. You will also English alongside your degree course. experience student life through our social and Assessment of your level of proficiency in welcome programmes. Academic English will take place during orientation week and learning week one (exact Our aim is to provide you with a solid dates and time-slots will be circulated in early foundation in the use of Academic English September or early January, depending on your orally and in writing for when you start your course start date). This will determine whether degree course, and to give you the skills, you will benefit from taking one of the modules. knowledge and experience to make the most of your time at university. For more information visit westminster.ac.uk/ academic-english
116 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 117 RESEARCHPOSTGRADUATE COURSES IN POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
The 2014 Research Excellence both university and faculty level. Our Framework (REF) rated 85 per Doctoral researchers are directly cent of Westminster Business taught by our research Professors School (WBS) research to be of who provide key insights at critical an internationally recognised (2*) stages of the Doctoral lifecycle. standard, or higher, placing us among the top post-1992 university business schools in the UK. In Our research centres are: addition, 40 per cent of our output • the Centre for Employment and impact is rated at 3* or 4* Research (CER) indicating internationally excellent • the Centre for the Study of and world leading research quality. the Production of the Built Environment (ProBE) We have a strengthening research • the Centre for Finance and culture in the school with wide- Financial Services (CFFS), which raging interests in several specialist incorporates the Pensions areas within the general field of Research Network. business and management. We currently have three Research Our research groups are: Centres and three research groups • The Pensions Research that are developing portfolios Network (PRN) of research recognised to be • The Innovation, Design, internationally excellent and, in Entrepeneurship and Strategy some cases, world leading. Research Group (IDEaS) • The Special Interest Group: We have currently have over 50 Entrepreneurship (SIG). Doctoral students who have access to their own doctoral facilities in a separate part of the business Dr Franz Buscha school. In addition, our Doctoral Director of Research Programmes student benefit from extensive doctoral training that is offered at
118 westminster.ac.uk/wbswestminster.ac.uk/fst COMPUTER SCIENCE AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERINGRESEARCH 119119 CENTRE FOR EMPLOYMENT CENTRE FOR FINANCE AND RESEARCH (CER) FINANCIAL SERVICES (CFFS) The Centre for Employment Research is the The Centre for Finance and Financial Services largest research centre at Westminster Business (CFFS) aims to encourage the development of School, and our staff have contributed to finance and financial services research at the debates within education, training and the highest level. We aim to integrate PhD students labour market for over 15 years. into the School, linking research into key areas of teaching while promoting and advertising the Together with an ability to contribute to School’s research externally. The CFFS group academic debates at the highest level, we have brings together staff mainly from the Department a strong commitment to work with policymakers of Accounting, Finance and Governance and a variety of practitioners. Through our who specialise in the study of issues related experience of working with government both to pensions, international financial markets, in the UK (DWP, HMRC, BIS, the Ministry fixed-income markets, financial econometrics, of Justice and Department of Education) accounting, comparative international and abroad (for instance the European accounting, social and environmental Commission and the German Federal Ministry accounting, accounting in less developed for Employment) we have become experts in countries, and various aspects of governance. communicating specialist knowledge to non- specialist audiences. CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF Working at the highest levels of academic discussion ensures that we are innovative THE PRODUCTION OF THE and underpins the integrity of everything we BUILT ENVIRONMENT (PROBE) do. Our ongoing relationship with policymakers The Centre for the Study of the Production of and practitioners ensures that our work is the Built Environment (ProBE) is a joint research relevant and has impact. centre established in February 2010 between Westminster Business School and the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment (ABE). It is committed to the development of a rich programme of research and related activities including projects, oral history, film, exhibitions and seminars.
ProBE is inclusive, embracing those actively engaged in funded projects and publications. It will provide a research hub, a forum for debate and discussion, and a focus for interdisciplinary and international activity related to the production of the built environment.
Research on pensions is also linked to our established Pensions Research Network, whose aims and objectives are primarily to create an online network for sharing information and presenting new research or work in progress relating to pensions.
120 RESEARCH westminster.ac.uk/wbs MPhil/PhD DOCTORAL RESEARCHER COURSE CONTENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Westminster Business School offers research As an MPhil/PhD student, once you have degree programmes that will enable you Length of course attended enrolment and induction, you will to conduct research at a nationally and 18-36 months (MPhil); 33-48 months (PhD), commence your programme of research study internationally recognised level. Drawing upon starting in September or January and will participate in the University’s Doctoral their own business practice and extensive Part-time study may be available and would be Researcher Development Programme (DRDP) academic research, our experienced team for a maximum of five years for MPhil and eight of supervisors will encourage you to utilise years for PhD for those applicants who are The DRDP is a new and exciting programme innovative research methods to explore and eligible. Please see our website for details. of tailor-made workshops, individual sessions develop your original contribution to the theory and personal development planning activities, and practice of business and management. Location designed for you to gain experience and skills Every year we organise a colloquium where Central London (Marylebone) which are highly relevant to academic study. research degree students gather together, They also aim to build your confidence exchange ideas and receive feedback on their Course fees and funding and abilities to engage in reflective practice work. Several senior academic members, not See westminster.ac.uk/fees and to plan your professional career. only those who are supervisors, attend this event. Course Leader The programme is based on the national Vitae Dr Franz Buscha Researcher Development Framework which is endorsed by the RCUK, the QAA and many PROGRAMME STRUCTURE FOR other UK higher education sector stakeholders. MPhil/PhDs We provide a University-wide, comprehensive This means that the DRDP covers topics and research training programme along with issues identified by practising researchers, You will usually first enrol as an MPhil/PhD computer facilities and dedicated desk space. approaching them from a discipline-specific student. You will then be required to pass Research students benefit from access to a perspective and also considering research a formal interview (with an independent number of specialist econometric and statistical activity in a wider context. Our programme has assessor) about half way through your course of software packages to support high-level been designed to introduce you to the wide study before you can transfer to full PhD student research analysis, and excellent library facilities range of qualities, skills and attributes that a status. Only in exceptional situations (usually both on-site and at the British Library, which is successful researcher may develop during when an applicant already has a MPhil degree) within walking distance. Our academic staff their career. can students register directly for PhD study. are able to supervise students in a wide range Thereafter the progress of all research students of areas, from applied economics to human The work of our dedicated team at the is formally monitored through annual reviews. resource management. Typically, research University of Westminster and the ongoing degree students initially register for the MPhil support of our Graduate School membership, Once admitted as a PhD student, you will have and at a later stage, conditional on good University Research, Enterprise and Knowledge a supervisory team with a director of studies. progress being made, they will be allowed to Transfer Committee and the University Vice- We provide a research training programme register for a PhD. Only in the most exceptional Chancellor have enabled us to develop a which you will take alongside your own research cases, and at the discretion of the University, programme which we are truly proud to offer activities. The PhD is assessed by the submission research degree candidates will be permitted to to our Doctoral researchers. of a thesis and a viva voce examination by a register for a PhD directly. The University also panel that includes an external examiner. Our considers part-time applications although these MPhil programme has a minimum registration are not available to overseas students who period of 18 months and a maximum period of require a Tier 4 student visa. 36 months. The corresponding figures for our PhD via MPhil programmes is 33 months and 48 months, respectively.
122 MPhil/PhD westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs MPhil/PhD 123 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY From our prime locations across three large OF WESTMINSTER campuses in London’s West End, we are well connected to the UK’s major centres of business, law, science and architecture. Our For more than 175 years the University of fourth campus in Harrow is a hub for the study Westminster has been a vibrant and creative of media, arts and design, with its own on-site place for learning, where students have enjoyed student village. a dynamic professional and educational environment, graduating with the skills they need Westminster Business School is based at our to succeed in their chosen career. Marylebone Campus, where a recent £20m redevelopment has created a fresh, exciting As an international centre for learning and and engaging student environment with cutting- research, we are committed to continuing edge facilities and enhanced services. those traditions. We pride ourselves on our record of excellence in research that makes a The University of Westminster has more than difference – to academia, to the professions, 950 full-time teaching staff supported by a to business, to industry. Westminster has led large number of visiting subject specialists, the way – nationally and internationally – in delivering high-quality learning and research. research in architecture, art, and media Our libraries provide access to more than and communications, politics, allied health 380,000 titles, 30,000 e-journals, 20,000 and biomedical sciences. The Research e-books and 230 databases; the libraries at all Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 confirmed four of our campuses are open 24 hours a day, our world leading positions in Art and seven days a week, during the majority of design and Media and communications and term time. internationally excellent (3*) performances in English, Architecture and built environment Based in the heart of one of the world’s and Allied health; all five units having more greatest cities, our close links with industry and professional organisations in London, than 65 per cent of research activity assessed Studying for a postgraduate degree is a Our dedicated Career Development Centre as 4* and 3*. Additionally, Psychology across the UK and all over the world enable us to attract the highest quality guest speakers challenging but extremely rewarding experience. works with an ever-expanding network of over and neuroscience, Politics, Area studies, and You will develop specialist knowledge, hone 3,000 employers, to provide students with Law were acknowledged for their excellence, and lecturers, and provide you with extensive networking opportunities and introductions your professional skills, and enhance your exceptional careers support and guidance. with the majority of their research being of 3* career prospects. To help you achieve your During your time at Westminster you will have or above. to many of the world’s leading companies. More than 50 separate professional bodies aims, we offer a mature study environment, access to our comprehensive online vacancy offer accreditation, approval or recognition dedicated postgraduate facilities and a broad service, where you will find internal and Our Graduate School, launched in 2012/13, range of courses that respond to and anticipate external career opportunities. Our students is a dynamic ‘hub’ and cross-university focus of our courses, or membership for our graduates. Our extensive network of tutors, developments in professional life. We aim to are invited to a series of careers events for all staff and doctoral researchers engaged help you develop both the knowledge and throughout the year, which will provide you in research activity. The School supports the administrators, counsellors, health service professionals, financial consultants and faith the life skills you will need to succeed in an with access to a wide variety of employment personal and professional development of increasingly international workplace. and networking opportunities to boost your Doctoral and early career researchers through advisers is there to support you in every aspect of your life at Westminster. professional prospects. a range of activities, including seminars Careers and employability and networking events to facilitate sharing Whilst studying a postgraduate degree at Postgraduate students can also benefit from of best practice. the University of Westminster, you will not Westminster’s mentoring scheme. Mentoring only acquire an in-depth knowledge and is a long-term relationship that meets a Each year a diverse mix of students of many understanding of the subject you have chosen, developmental need, and your mentor will backgrounds and abilities join the Westminster you will also develop beneficial transferable facilitate your personal and professional family. We have more than 20,000 students skills related, for example, to research and growth by sharing knowledge and insights, from over 150 nations (a quarter of whom are analysis, communication, organising and to help you to succeed. postgraduates) studying with us. We also have prioritising, and logical and critical thinking. extensive connections with universities and industries throughout the world benefitting our students.
124 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER 125 University of Westminster. And with the British If your passion is for fashion and shopping road to the rest of the UK and Europe, and there Library, the University of London Library and the rather than traditional culture, London is home LIVING AND STUDYING are global air links through the city’s five major archives of many institutions and professional to designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Stella airports. The University of Westminster’s central IN LONDON bodies all close at hand, there is a huge variety McCartney and Burberry, Oxford Street, the top London campuses are within easy reach of many of reference books and information to help you spot for high street fashion is on the doorstep of famous landmarks and institutions including the with your studies. our Regent campus, and the city is famous for Houses of Parliament, the BBC, the London Stock London is one of the world’s most exciting its markets including Portobello Road, Camden Exchange and the British Museum. cities. From business and finance to fashion, Culture and entertainment and Spitalfields. art, music, cinema and sport, London is where London is home to more than 250 art and Alternatively, if you choose to study in Harrow, things tend to happen first. And as one of the design galleries, such as the Tate Modern, Football, rugby, cricket and tennis are among you can combine the advantage of a residential city’s 400,000 students, much of what happens Tate Britain and National Gallery, over 600 the sports that feature high on London’s leisure green site with easy accessibility to all that in the capital is within your reach. cinema screens - including Westminster’s very scene, at legendary venues such as Wembley, London has to offer. own Regent Street Cinema and 200-plus Twickenham, Lords and Wimbledon. But if you Importantly, making the most of London doesn’t theatres. The city also boasts a particularly prefer your leisure activities to be more relaxed, The University is also ideally located to network have to be expensive. With substantial student vibrant music scene, ranging from rock, dance London is a city of more than 140 parks; 39 with the city’s business leaders and employers, discounts and many of the city’s attractions and pop, to world and classical music, a per cent of the city is green space. so we can offer great placements and work being free, you’ll always find ways to make level of variety matched by London’s exciting opportunities for our students through contacts your money go further. Despite the size of nightlife. And there is no shortage of places for If you are wondering what it would be like to with our Careers Development Centre. the city, travel is usually straightforward with socialising and dining out – with world cuisines study in London, visit www.thestudentroom. Career opportunities in the capital are good underground, bus (including night buses) represented at prices to suit everyone you can co.uk/London to get first-hand information exceptional, with more than one million and train networks, and student discounts eat out for as little as £5. about all the opportunities London students can private sector businesses and public sector are available on Transport for London (TfL) benefit from. travelcards. London is well connected by rail and organisations operating within 20 miles of the
126 LIVING AND STUDYING IN LONDON westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs LIVING AND STUDYING IN LONDON 127 English language support during your studies AN INTERNATIONAL The Westminster Professional Language Centre EXPERIENCE provides in-sessional Academic English courses during your studies with us. The modules have been designed to allow you to With one of the UK’s largest international consolidate, extend and develop your student populations, the University of proficiency in Academic English at Westminster has plenty of experience in giving postgraduate or doctoral level. For more you the help and support you need to make the information visit westminster.ac.uk/efl most of your time with us. Before you arrive, you will receive a full information pack with Pre-sessional English details of your enrolment, healthcare and other Our pre-sessional English courses will help you information. We also provide a ‘meet and to develop the language and study skills you greet’ service for students landing at Heathrow need to join a full-time postgraduate degree Airport on specific days in September. at Westminster. The courses are designed for Our team will meet you at the airport, and students with an IELTS score of 0.5 or 1.0 IELTS arrange transport for you to travel with other points below the required level for your chosen international students to your halls of residence postgraduate programme. We run 12-week and or private accommodation. seven-week pre-sessional courses for academic courses; successful completion allows you to Once you are here, we can give you progress to your Masters course, starting in comprehensive help and assistance including September and January. You can find more a whole range of services and activities to information online at westminster.ac.uk/pre- help you settle in. The International Students’ sessional-english-courses Welcome Programme gives you the chance to meet fellow new students and Westminster Postgraduate Semester Study Abroad staff, find your way around the University and Programme London, learn about our facilities and services, If you are a current postgraduate studying a and meet current international students. For more masters at an overseas institution you can join information visit westminster.ac.uk/international our Semester Postgraduate Study Abroad and choose to study from a range of modules or Meet us in your country combine study with an internship. You can University staff frequently travel overseas transfer these credits to your home degree and to meet and advise potential students at embed an international experience in your exhibitions, partner institutions, alumni graduate programme of studies to enhance your receptions and other events. We also work global learning and future employability. with representatives around the world who can help you with your application to Westminster. For more information on all the opportunities Visit westminster.ac.uk/international to open to you visit westminster.ac.uk/PG-SA see our calendar of visits and the overseas representatives we work with.
Student visas If you are a non-EU EEA passport holder you will need to check your visa requirements for study in the UK, by visiting gov.uk/visas-immigration
University of Westminster ranked among top 100 most international universities in the world (THE, 2016)
128 AN INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs AN INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE 129 If your degree (or equivalent qualification) is STUDYING AT from outside the UK please look at westminster. WESTMINSTER ac.uk/international for information on our requirements from your country. Any specific entry requirements for a course are given in the HOW TO APPLY AND ENTRY course description on the course page. REQUIREMENTS Gaining credit for what you have learned Taught Masters Your previous study or experience, whether The University of Westminster accepts through paid work or in a voluntary capacity, applications through the online system UCAS may mean you can gain exemption from Postgraduate. For more information visit some modules. ukpass.ac.uk. Once you have registered you can apply free of charge. There is no official Accreditation of Prior Certificated learning deadline for postgraduate applications, but (APCL) can be gained based on previous study we strongly recommend you apply early (by that has led to a formal certificated qualification the beginning of April for September start and and this may include work based experience the beginning of October for January start), (CPD). The Accreditation of Prior Experiential especially if you are interested in applying for Learning (APEL) recognises knowledge or skills a scholarship since you will need to submit a acquired through life or work experience, separate application and to send it by post which have not been formally recognised by an for consideration. academic or professional certification.
If you require additional guidance you can You can make a claim if you think you may be contact our Course Enquiries Team, eligible by visiting: westminster.ac.uk/apcl Modular scheme T: +44 (0)20 7915 5511, COURSE STRUCTURE Our Masters degree courses are modular study E: [email protected]. The process is rigorous and credits will only be schemes based on a system of accumulating awarded for learning that is current and that credits, and offer the most flexibility and choice International students can get advice and related to the aims and content of the course for MASTER OF ARTS, MASTER OF in your course programme. You can transfer support with applications from one of our which you are applying. SCIENCE (MA AND MSc) credits you have gained to other courses or institutions, and every course combines core and partners around the world; to find out more, Full-time study Notes for applicants option modules which, as you complete them, visit westminster.ac.uk/international/ Courses last for one calendar year (48 weeks). While courses are offered as described at bring you closer to gaining your higher degree. countries/visits You will probably attend the University for the time of going to press, some revisions are seminars or lectures at least two days a week made, mainly to ensure our courses are kept Intensive block study Entry requirements during the teaching year (31 weeks). The up-to-date. We will only cancel a course if Some Masters courses are offered in short, Most courses have the following minimum delivery and assessment of taught modules will it is unavoidable. Should any major change intensive, block study periods of one to four standard entry requirements: normally be carried out between September be necessary, applicants will be notified at weeks. They are full-time and may include • a good Honours degree from a recognised and June, but it’s likely that you will need the earliest point. There is no guarantee that weekend and weekday study; they are often university, or qualification or experience to study over the summer months for your courses that are undergoing validation will followed by 12 weeks of personal study deemed to be equivalent, and independent research – usually a project be approved. using an Independent Learning Package (ILP) • English language competency judged or dissertation. approach. Single postgraduate modules can sufficient to undertake advanced level study. Research degrees sometimes be studied in this way. Please visit the individual course pages or Part-time study Separate application and admissions westminster.ac.uk/international/full-degree- There are part-time routes in most subjects, procedures apply for MPhil/PhD research MPhil/PhD courses study/english-language-requirements for which offer daytime or evening study or, in degrees. See page 122 for details. See the research section on page 122. further details. some cases, mixture of both. Achieving a postgraduate qualification part-time normally takes at least two years, attending two sessions each week of the academic year, with a further six to 12 hours each week of personal study. Some employers will enable you to study by day release from work.
130 STUDYING AT WESTMINSTER westminster.ac.uk/wbs westminster.ac.uk/wbs COURSE STRUCTURE 131 ACCOMMODATION, FEES, FUNDING From September 2016, Student Finance be taught or research-based. At the University AND SCHOLARSHIPS England (SFE) are introducing a loan of up to of Westminster, eligible courses include MA, FEES AND FUNDING £10,000 for students starting a postgraduate MSc, LLM, MBA, MRes and MPhil. RIBA Part Studying at university is a long-term investment Masters course starting in September 2016 or II Architecture and integrated Masters do not in your future, and one which can make a later. The loan can be used to pay tuition fees qualify. The loan is available for full-time and significant difference to career prospects and or help meet your maintenance or study costs. part-time study. ACCOMMODATION your earning power. But to be able to make Your course must be at postgraduate Masters After choosing your course, one of your biggest the most of your time at Westminster, it’s also level and you must meet the eligibility rules For further information, please visit westminster. decisions will be where to live, and we aim to important to work out how you will pay your that relate to residence, settled status, previous ac.uk/pg-student-funding make that choice as easy as possible. Whether fees, accommodation and day-to-day expenses study and qualifications. Eligible courses can you decide to live in our halls of residence or while you are here. in private housing, we can help you to find the right accommodation. For more information Fees increase each year, normally in line visit westminster.ac.uk/housing with the rate of inflation. To find out the latest fee levels for your particular course, Halls of Residence visit the course page on our website at Architecture and Built Environment full-time westminster.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate postgraduate students can apply to live at Urbanest Hoxton, Urbanest Tower Bridge, or The University of Westminster has one of the Wigram House in Victoria, our three exclusively most generous scholarship schemes of any postgraduate halls in the centre of London. The British university, and we are able to offer a majority of rooms is these halls are single study wide range of scholarships for UK, EU and bedrooms with shared kitchens. international postgraduates, and for those studying on either full-time or part-time routes. All of our halls are a short distance away from You can find our latest scholarship funding the teaching sites and give students a great opportunities online, at westminster.ac.uk/ base to study and to explore London. Rents scholarships; please check the site regularly vary from £237 – £279 per week depending for updates. on the room type, and the price includes bills. Applications can be made following Once you have been offered a place the instructions on our website. (conditional or unconditional) on a postgraduate course you can apply for a scholarship. Private accommodation Scholarships are competitive and have strict If you prefer a more independent lifestyle, deadlines. Details of the application process, we can help you to find your ideal student and deadlines for full-time UK, EU and home. There is a huge supply of rented housing international students, can be found by in London at a wide range of prices. Rents visiting westminster.ac.uk/scholarships depend on where you live but, as an example, the majority of students studying in central If you would like to apply for a scholarship London commute from travel zones 2 or 3 on a PhD course, you can find information at (just outside the central area), where you can westminster.ac.uk/graduate-school expect to pay from £180 – £250 per week for a room in a shared flat or house. We can offer all students comprehensive advice on finding suitable private accommodation, and a good starting point is to attend one of our housing meetings in August and September. Here you can get a range of housing information and tips on successful flat hunting, as well as meeting other students to form groups to flat hunt together.
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L W T P V E close to the elegant shopping available on 5 A P C I T L BT Tower S
L L E C C O R High Commission F TRS R R E E A T Y S T S O H E I R E V E L E L I C T of the Maldives E L R T T AL N D E T E E E T D S T E T R T E A R E E TR RE S Royal Institute RE S Heal’s EW E Marylebone High Street and just five minutes E T T N D T M I RE E S E R H T D T O N E S T R E E RE T N E T ONS of British T E R E E V T S F H AM S T D I PS T R RE AL T I N G U P CL S NO T T Embassy L Architects C H A S T T B E W L A N D E E T University of University of O Y away is one of London’s finest green spaces, R A E R S T H ST of China A T TT A L L K E Westminster E E T R L I W MR I SPO EL E NH E R E Westminster Goodge R TR O T T E CH C KE T E S BI N E TON S Park Plaza S 7 Regent’s Park. The campus serves the Faculty B E T R CLIP D T The Embassy S Street Sherlock A E T U M of Poland 8 R Hellenic C A L P 6 T Holmes Hotel T T E R EE E E E of Architecture and the Built Environment and O ST R Centre T T E E T UT H H S R STN T O S S T S T R E E T T Y M Kenya High British K O N R E ENDI O G A D D I NGT WE AV YOR P Commission Central W C Paralympic E E Screen N L Pollock’s Westminster Business School. T R E E T R Synagogue E Association on Baker S T E Toy Museum N S T T O W E E T G Marylebone T N W E Street I R E RE DD T E T British Olympic Association PA E E Y M O S R H S T Y E M H H Village T A M T A T R A N S MOU O U NH WEY L Embassy E A U MTH EW E T H AL S Cleveland TT T Regent Campus Y T T O is situated on and around O SN St. Charles SC W of Poland EE T EE E T E S Embassy TR EE R R M E S T I R T H M P Borromeo S T R D S (Consulate) I S G E R of China Street Paddington W O G WFO T Charlotte Street A W I E VEND Y S T D C R O A S R RC Church E G O one of the busiest streets in London, home to W E E S (Consulate) All Souls C of E Street EL T S F E M PO Great GOO N E W C I E FOL O S T E T Primary School C L D G Gardens M L M O D E EE T L E W E T Portland V a wide range of bustling shops, cafés and O X O N S T R E EE S P M R E E S T T L A N R E S H L A M The S Harley AC R T ENDIS A V E C P L L A N SD R A Street E D E R Heart E E T E Grange LL E N E W C T T S I Y T restaurants and just a couple of minutes walk TR E Street E V T R E L T S E L Hospital T E SE Langham R T T O Crabtree D OR T E C OB Area under EE O Hotel 82 S E R Fields T Court E Y RE T C M A L ST R FO development H N E T S T from Oxford Street. The campus serves the A E R E Hotel GE A T E T T N Y S D R E B R S SE E T M S L O R B E U Embassy of STR C H S CH OO O A T O ET T U E G T S O D R E N A T C M T OR R N H E S T Angola D A H G E S AM E Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities and S O A D H S I T G T E E F IN B E L Y R E S A L K P S S T T R LAN T I D T E S T H E L O I R S E S DI Broadcasting R U R O N E N R G R E E R T E E S T V D T B A K A R S E N C W S L House T R E T Westminster Law School. E E R N A O H A S T P E N E R T I H E N A T R O D M A R E T R E L Rathbone D R R E T T T T E STR E E L E E P I E R Charlotte E T T Hotel G T W EBLC K L T Y University of C S A G R R R H W E L L S Street P C E E A R T S H F M T H B L A Westminster E I St. Marylebone I T T T A T Hotel T E R O N British Dental Queen’s O N C L O N EE In north west London, Harrow Campus is just High Commission of P O S T M E R C of E School E D T R W E E Association College E B S S the Republic of Namibia R TL S S T R E E S Embassy E M E CY T RE T T T T R R B LA N R A DFOR R D S T 3 N PE of Algeria N R E E A E E 20 minutes by Tube from central London, and T E T E T E Baker T All Souls N E University of E B S T R EE 2 R T T T D E S Portuguese S T RD Church R S Westminster R St. James’ S N E Street T R T BLANDFO E T Consulate E E close to Harrow town centre. Here you will find E L LITTLE TITCHFIELD S R E E Church STR A St. George’s R T C N E 1 309 Regent Street N N E G S Marylebone N A H H Hotel M Durrants T W E L L S S T R E T E T UEE A A TR E Q E T S Hotel N M T 4 major retail stores, a civic centre, an arts centre E E Hotel O R G E E E W G OL U CE R G E D O S T R ST P S S R D E R Family W O L M F HT I D T E A N S H A OR TSR E BL P M Proceedings L A R E 2 4/12 Little Titchfield Street A L The Langham, C A T S G and a multiplex cinema. Nearby Harrow-on- Y SN I Davies E R R L Court S S R E London M E E Y A S T E E Sanderson Laing & Dick E Great T S T H Sameday W H E EE S T R R W ST W S Hotel B P T P AL C E T RE College Doctor I O the-Hill is a historic village offering a richly ER ORG L A C I G G E M P Titchfield N 16 Little Titchfield Street M O RE 3 E E E T C E All Saints ST W BELC K A E T O R R E T S T P E H P L L L I S D Wallace D A N Street Church A contrasting atmosphere. The campus serves E N L E E T AV R C S P C P O T Collection LE Embassy of E T E R EE E T L T T E T T E T G I T E E T R S TR A L R S E R EE S R E S T Turkmenistan LE S T C T T 4 32/38GE ORG Wells Street E I N CK AR E R E CA S AM E U E A T Westminster School of Media, Arts and Design. NT R G A S N BE T A E R T A D SQUAR H S Q M E BE R D I S R O E STE E N N Castle Street W M A N S H Holiday Inn C AV M ANC 1 Welsh Baptist T Plaza Oxford Circus R E B The Wigmore T E E Church T 5 35 Marylebone RoadA R Cavendish E E E ST Oxford B K STR T E MandeviMlle RE T Hall O S E E R R G L OS E R Manchester GM TL C A University of Street E Westminster Business School is based at our L O N WI STCAS N MA Hotel R Square T A E T S E Y E T U OR Westminster P T RE 100 Square L R C E E R S T W E E B 6 115 New Cavendish Street T RE R G S Club S S O I Marylebone Campus in the heart of London’s E R N T R T GE N T T E I N SQUA E E R D R E R E S W I S T HA T A L E E E R TZ H ESTE L E E Sports FI C A AR T P L N M P G T N Y MA D Royal E MAR T P Market Direct
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R S A P L A C H&M S P E RE T T D E Great Chapel St P Churchill IE R T G MO R John Lewis T E N E London NW1 5LS WI H St. Peter’s S R Medical Hyatt Square T E T C E R E Church A T Regency Tourism St . Christopher’s E Centre S House Oxford Circus Marks & E W E S P L T United Kingdom Ireland ME Tezenis I Spencer A R D S Debenhams of Fraser AMILL E D W Selfridges Place Benetton R © Crown copyright and database rights 2015 Ordnance Survey 100035971/021 Reiss © Copyright Transport for London 2015
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