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Management School

Lancaster University Management School’s (LUMS) research Departments mission is ‘to produce research outputs that are world-class 154 Accounting and Finance 160 Economics and have high impact ’. This long term commitment to 166 Graduate Management research of the highest calibre has encouraged a distinctive School, including: E-Business and Innovation and deeply embedded culture, which attracts high quality Information Technology, Management and international faculty membe rs. Organisational Change (ITMOC) We publish in leading peer reviewed LUMS is also one of a very small Dean of Faculty International Business journals, play major roles in developing group of business schools to Professor Sue Cox Management new interdisciplinary research hold triple accreditation: EQUIS agendas across the academic (European Foundation for Associate Dean for The Lancaster MBA (Full- Postgraduate Studies community, engage with employers Management Development), AMBA time and Executive mode) Professor Mark Shackleton across all sectors, and influence (Association of MBAs) and AACSB 176 Institute for Entrepreneurship national and international policy. (Association to Advance Collegiate Director of Doctoral and Enterprise Development Schools of Business). This signifies Programmes Not surprisingly, LUMS has achieved 180 Management Development excellent educational quality, Caroline Gattrell a 20 year reputation for research of Division internationalisation, and a high level exceptional quality and international of cooperation with the business Number of postgraduate 182 Management Learning standing. As a result, LUMS has students community. Combined with our and Leadership been very successful in generating 205 Research ranking in the Financial Times for 186 Management Science research and project income our MBA, Finance and Management 906 Taught including grants from: the Economics 194 Marketing programmes globally and our and Social Research Council (ESRC), ‘Programme Partner’ Status with 198 Organisation, Work Engineering and Physical Sciences the CFA (Chartered Finance Analyst and Technology Research Council (EPSRC), British Institute), you can see why so many Academy, EU, Leverhulme Trust, choose to come to LUMS. Department for Education and Skills (DfES), NHS, Operational Research Society, Nuffield Foundation, and a wide range of commercial and industrial sponsors.

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Given our exceptional reputation for The large doctoral community We also maintain strong links with research and scholarship, LUMS is benefits from a methodology training manufacturing, services and public increasingly focused on graduate programme; access to our portfolio authorities through collaborative and doctoral education. Testament of MRes degrees; an active research research, in company projects to our commitment to graduate culture with a regular programme undertaken by our students, post programmes is the establishment of informal and formal research experience teaching and, of course, of our Graduate Management seminars; and our role alongside via the achievements of our alumni. School, a focus for postgraduate Manchester and Liverpool Universities We have strong international links teaching and programme in the ESRC’s North West Doctoral with top west European business development. It is also the home for Training Centre (NWDTC), which schools and leading researchers in our cross-disciplinary postgraduate brings funding opportunities as North America, Asia, and Australasia. programmes, which offer students well as excellent shared resources. These links are reinforced by our access to the best teaching from Our impressive LUMS building prestigious IMPM programme, which all of our departments and benefit provides three high specification is taught collaboratively by leading from a multidisciplinary approach. lecture theatres and several staff at McGill University, Institute We have over 100 full-time faculty dedicated group work areas for of Management (Bangalore, India), staff covering the full range of postgraduate teaching as well as Renmin University (Beijing, China), management subjects; all of them are an executive teaching suite and FGV/EBAPE (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) committed to high quality, innovative hub where large events take place. and Lancaster. In addition, the teaching. Postgraduate students Our recently opened Charles Carter Lancaster Centre for Management in benefit from the contributions of Building provides additional teaching China and the Lancaster India Centre specialist teaching staff researching and office space for LUMS. build on long standing research and at the forefront of their subjects. teaching links with these countries. We design and deliver quality We also continue to offer specialist development and educational masters programmes and programmes for senior executives opportunities to conduct research and practicing managers. These in business relevant fields including: include The Lancaster MBA and the Key fa ct accounting and finance, economics, International Masters in Practicing 75% of Lancaster entrepreneurship, marketing, human Management (IMPM) and a range Universi ty M anagement resources, operational research, of other programmes supported Schoo l’s rese arch act ivity management learning and by organisations including: Airbus, was assessed in the 2008 information technology. AstraZeneca, BAE Systems, BT, RAE as world-lea di ng or Co-operative Financial Services, The Graduate Management School inte rna tion ally exce llent Great Places Housing Group, Help encompasses over 1,000 students in te rms of origi nality, the Hospices, the National Housing on 30 different postgraduate si gn ificance and rigo ur. Federation, SAPA and Batelco. programmes. Over 500 are closely 95% of o ur rese arch is associated with one or more at least of internation al departments studying on specialist standing. programmes and more than 200 are engaged in PhD level study. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Accounting and Finance 154 /155

Accounting and F inance Our Department of Accounting and Finance takes pride Research degree s Course information in its long established reputation for excellence in both PhD You will learn specialist skills and Research degrees develop insights necessary to PhD Entry requirements teaching and in research. become productive researchers Relevant Masters degree, or of international standard, as well as Integrated degrees (1+3) equivalent, with distinction 70% or gaining a wide scholarly perspective MRes in Accounting and Staff in the Department have Our research resources include We offer a comprehensive above. In exceptional circumstances, on finance, accounting and other Financial Management international reputations, publishing access to major databases, and well established portfolio an upper second honours degree management areas. We emphasise MRes in Finance regularly in renowned academic including WRDS, CRSP, Compustat, of postgraduate programmes. with relevant research experience. communication and presentation MSc/MRes in Money, Banking journals and providing advice to Datastream, LSPD, Thomson Taught courses include the Graduate Management Admissions skills, which are absolutely necessary and Finance professional accounting bodies One Banker; and high frequency MSc in Accounting and Financial Test (GMAT) score often required for for effective dissemination of and the wider industry. Many faculty FX, LSE and options prices. The Management, the MSc in Finance, non-UK qualifications. research and teaching. members also have international International Centre for Research and our new MSc in Financial Taught programmes IELTS teaching experience and have in Accounting (ICRA) is an Analysis. We also contribute to Lancaster University is a member MSc in Accounting and 7.0 or equivalent (minimum established themselves as academic independently funded unit which the MSc in Money, Banking and of the North West Doctoral Training Financial Management element scores apply). leaders in their fields of expertise. offers support for research. Its Finance and the MSc in Quantitative Centre (NWDTC) established by MSc in Finance location within the LUMS building Finance, both administered by Assessment the Economic and Social Research We welcome PhD students and allows close links to be easily the Department of Economics. Council (ESRC). As part of this MSc in Financial Analysis offer MRes programmes designed Original research and thesis. maintained with faculty and student initiative our Accounting and Finance MSc in Quantitative Finance specifically for students who wish researchers. Further information students take research training to pursue research but are not www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/departments/ modules offered by Manchester Postgraduate enquiries yet ready to embark on the longer accounting/research University on a reciprocal basis. Head of Department: programmes. This permits students to take more Professor Steven Young Suitable candidates interested specialised courses closer to Tel: +44 (0 )152 4 593 628 in conducting research in any their specific research interests. Fax: +44 (0 )152 4 847 3 21 of our main areas of academic Email: [email protected] specialisation are invited to apply Depending on your area of www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ for the PhD programme. specialism, you are required departments/accounting to take modules in: The degree includes research training, directed study, and a thesis. Research Methodology The first year of the PhD programme Finance Theory consists of eight assessed modules, Accounting Theory plus a preliminary research project that will contribute to the final thesis. Quantitative Techniques Progression to years two and three Qualitative Research Methods of the programme is contingent on first year performance. The thesis aims to develop researchers for positions as academic teachers and researchers in leading universities, or intellectually and technically demanding roles in business and the public sector. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Accounting and Finance 156 /157

Our re se arch int erests Integrated degrees (1+3) The Department consistently ranks In finance, the Department is MRes in Accounting and The MRes programmes are for in the UK Higher Education Funding internationally regarded for its Financial Management students who wish to progress Council’s highest research quality expertise in the following areas: to PhD either at LUMS or another category: international excellence. theoretical and empirical corporate MRes in Finance high quality business school. finance, real options, asset pricing, Each programme is based on the Our research is currently organised Programme Director and financial econometrics. In respective MSc (see page 158 into the following areas: addition to these core interests, Professor Grzegorz Pawlina. for module details), plus additional Asset Pricing, Capital Markets finance faculty members also Duration assessed quantitative research and Market Microstructure undertake research in areas such 12 months full-time. methods modules to prepare for Corporate Finance as risk management and housing further research. The programmes finance. Faculty members in the Entry requirements offer the primary route to registering Corporate Governance finance group publish in leading An upper second class honours for PhD in the Department, conditional Derivatives and Risk Management finance journals including Journal degree, or its equivalent, in Finance, on achieving predetermined Financial Accounting of Finance , Journal of Financial Accounting, Economics or other performance levels. David Zochling International Finance Economics , Review of Financial Business related subject. Graduates MSc Accounting and Studies , Review of Finance , Journal in non-business areas with strong Financial Management Market-based Accounting MSc/MRes in Mone y, of Corporate Finance , and Journal quantitative backgrounds or Research Banking and Finance The Management of Banking and Finance . professional accountants with School provided me In accounting, the Department’s good examination records may Please see entry under integrated Finally, the Department has with a truly unique oppo rtuni ty core expertise revolves around also be considered. degrees (1+3) in Economics. an international reputation for to fu rther enrich my ho rizon both capital markets research, with research on aspects of corporate Graduate Management Admissions academically and personally. particular emphasis on the following governance. Research in this area Test (GMAT) score is required for Lan caster is a friend ly, amiable four areas: financial statement spans accounting and finance, and non-EU qualifications. place to s tudy with lots of analysis and valuation, accounting covers issues including executive oppo rtuni ties to meet inter esting choices and earnings management, IELTS compensation, boards of directors, people from all over the world. financial reporting for banks, and, 7.0 or equivalent (minimum pay out policy, and internal control. The re fore I can only encourage corporate disclosure. Work by faculty element scores apply). Governance related research by eve ryone intending to do a members in these areas has been faculty members has been published Assessment Maste rs d egree in the UK to published in leading international in leading journals including Review Coursework, examination come to Lan cas ter Univer sity. journals including The Accounting of Financial Studies , The Accounting and dissertation. Review , Review of Accounting Review , Strategic Management Studies , Accounting , Organisations Journal , and Academy of Further information and Society , Contemporary Management Perspectives . www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Accounting Research , Journal mres-finance of Business Finance and Accounting , Accounting and Business Research , and European Accounting Review . In addition to these core interests, faculty members also undertake research in other areas including management control and credit ratings. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Accounting and Finance 158 /159

Taugh t programmes MSc in Accounting and Many MSc graduates have MSc in Finance Compulsory modules MSc in Financial Analysis Compulsory modules progressed to senior positions Financial Management Programme Director Introduction to Quantitative Programme Director Quantitative Methods for Finance in the accounting profession and Methods Foundations of Finance Programme Director industry, including investment Professor Grzegorz Pawlina. Professor Grzegorz Pawlina. Introduction to Finance Professor Grzegorz Pawlina. banking. Others are now faculty Duration Duration Principles of Financial Reporting Introduction to Financial Reporting Duration members in universities in the 12 months full-time. 12 months full-time. Financial Markets UK and throughout the world. Introduction to Financial Markets 12 months full-time. Entry requirements Entry requirements Advanced Investment Quantitative Methods for Finance Management Entry requirements Compulsory modules An upper second class honours First class honours or equivalent An upper second class honours Introduction to Quantitative degree, or its equivalent, in Finance, Foundations of Finance degree in any quantitative Fixed Income Markets degree, or its equivalent, in Finance, Methods Accounting, Economics or other Principles of Financial Reporting field (including Engineering Advanced Topics in Financial Accounting, Economics, Business Introduction to Finance Business related subject. Graduates Financial Markets and Computing). Analysis: CFA Level I training Studies, Mathematics or another Introduction to Financial Reporting in non-business areas with strong Graduate Management Admissions module with assessment via quantitative subject; or, professional quantitative elements or professional Optional modules CFA Level I style examination Introduction to Financial Markets Test (GMAT) score is required for accountancy qualifications with accountants with good examination Two or three from: non-EU qualifications. Dissertation a good examination record. Quantitative Methods for Finance records may also be considered. Financial Econometrics IELTS Optional modules Foundations of Finance Advanced Corporate Finance Graduate Management Admissions Graduate Management Admissions 7.0 or equivalent (minimum (Choose two) Test (GMAT) score often required Principles of Financial Reporting Test (GMAT) score often required Advanced Investment element scores apply). Advanced Corporate Finance for non-EU qualifications. Financial Markets for non-EU qualifications. Management Assessment Financial Econometrics IELTS Optional modules IELTS Plus one or two from: Coursework, examination Financial Statement Analysis 7.0 or equivalent (minimum 7.0 or equivalent (minimum Two or three from: Financial Statement Analysis and dissertation. element scores apply). Financial Reporting for element scores apply). Financial Statement Analysis Financial Reporting for Further information Complex Entities Assessment Financial Reporting for Assessment Complex Entities www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Advanced Management Coursework, examination Complex Entities Coursework, examination Advanced Management masters/pgfin Accounting and dissertation. Advanced Management and dissertation. Accounting The MSc in Financial Analysis is Derivatives Pricing Further information Accounting Further information Derivatives Pricing a unique one year full-time Masters Behavioural Finance www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Plus one or two from: www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Behavioural Finance degree in Finance, which is designed masters/pgfin masters/pgfin Corporate Governance Financial Econometrics Fixed Income Markets for students who wish to study for This programme provides This programme provides advanced the prestigious Chartered Financial Advanced Investment Corporate Governance Analyst (CFA) Level I qualification. MRes in Accounting and advanced study of accounting and Management study of finance and is particularly Financial Management financial management. It enables suitable for graduates in quantitative Plus a dissertation in advanced In addition to teaching from Derivatives Pricing topics in Accounting or Finance. professionally qualified accountants subjects who wish to prepare for Lancaster’s world renowned MRes in Finance to take stock of what they have Behavioural Finance careers in the financial sector. We Department, the MSc offers learnt, and helps graduates extend Fixed Income Markets welcome graduates from a wide intensive, integrated tutoring Please see entry under range of disciplines who want to integrated degrees (1+3). their academic training. You will Advanced Corporate Finance and support from global financial gain the theoretical framework consolidate their understanding services training provider Corporate Governance and skills needed to cope with the of finance. Many MSc graduates are 7 City Learning for the CFA Level I MSc/MRes in Mone y, increasingly complex and global Plus a dissertation in advanced now employed in banks and financial examination, plus a CFA focused Banking and Finance nature of the field. topics in Accounting or Finance. institutions in the UK and worldwide. dissertation. Others have entered careers in Please see entry under integrated higher education and research. degrees (1+3) in Economics. MSc in Quantitative Finance Please see entry in Economics. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Economics 160 /161

Econ omics The Department of Economics has an established tradition Research degree s Research degrees MPhil/PhD of research and teaching over a wide range of specialisms. MPhil/PhD A range of funding opportunities, in the form of scholarships, Doctoral Director Integrated degrees (1+3) Our a ff iliation with one of the top management schools in studentships and bursaries, are Professor David Peel. MSc/MRes in Money, the UK provides us with an excellent working environment. available to help you finance your Banking and Finance Entry requirements PhD study. For most scholarships, Normally the MRes in Money, applications should be made no Taught programmes later than the end of February. It is PhD (and MPhil) study can be untaken The quality of our programmes has Our postgraduate taught Banking and Finance, or a Masters MSc in Economics in any area where the Department helped launch our graduates into programmes consist of the degree in Economics plus a viable important that students interested in MSc in Quantitative Finance has expertise. The Department has roles within multinational businesses, MSc/MRes in Money Banking research proposal. Overseas applying for a PhD scholarship work closely with staff in developing their an international research reputation financial institutions, government and Finance, the MSc in Economics applicants may be required to take Postgraduate enquiries in three main areas: the economics departments, international agencies, and the MSc in Quantitative Finance. the Graduate Record Examination research proposal. There are also Head of Department: of labour, health and education; consultancies, research centres You should consult our website (GRE) or Graduate Management opportunities for PhD students to Professor Ivan Paya industrial organisation and and universities. for details of our programmes. Admissions Test (GMAT). provide some teaching input into microeconomic theory; and www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ masters/ the undergraduate programme. Tel: +44 (0 )152 4 510 733 IELTS Fax: +44 (0 )152 4 51 0 739 macroeconomics, international pgecon We welcome proposals relating to economics and financial markets. 7.0 or equivalent (minimum Email: [email protected] element scores apply). any of our key research areas. Our www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Members of the Department staff work in three main groupings: departments/economics have received substantial research Assessment the economics of labour, health and funding from a range of sources Original research and thesis. education; industrial organisation and they have served as advisers Further information and microeconomic theory; and, macroeconomics, international and consultants to national www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ economics and financial markets. and international agencies. departments/economics/research Investment in IT resources, an The Department forms part of the active research seminar series, ESRC funded North West Doctoral and participation in international Training Centre (NWDTC), the largest conferences all serve to provide a centre for PhD training in England, strong research culture. Moreover, and provides wide access to we belong to a regional collaboration advanced post MSc training courses in postgraduate training that allows in order to ensure that PhD graduates our students to access high level are competitive in the international training at Manchester and Liverpool job market. universities ( www.nwdtc.ac.uk ). This collaboration also provides opportunities for postgraduate students to participate in conferences, social events, and knowledge exchange activities. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Economics 162 /163

Our re se arch int erests Integrated degrees (1+3) The Economics of Labour, Health Industrial Organisation and MSc/MRes in Mone y, You will benefit from being taught by Optional modules and Education: this group focuses Microeconomic Theory: this is Banking and Finance a mix of prominent academics and (Choose two) on analysis, both empirical and a group that works mainly with professionals in the field, with small Islamic Banking theoretical, in four major areas – applications of game theory in a Programme Director group sizes and high quality one to the operation of the labour market; range of situations and its work Dr Kim Kaivanto. one support from supervisors with International Money and Finance the performance of the education includes both applied theory and Duration relevant interests. With lectures and Behavioural Finance sector and the impact of education empirical research in such areas as 12 months full-time. discussions supported by group Advanced Corporate Finance and training on labour market auctions, procurement contracts, work, presentations, statistical Advanced Investment Finance outcomes; the comparative analysis environmental economics, natural Entry requirements computer labs and case studies, of labour market policies in a variety resource economics, regulation, An upper second class honours you will gain an understanding of Financial Statement Analysis of European countries; and the advertising, behavioural economics degree, or its equivalent, the key issues related to the areas of Financial Econometrics analysis of health especially the and gambling. degree must either be in Economics, monetary economics, the banking relationship between health and Finance or a relevant related subject industry and financial markets. Macroeconomics, International the labour market. There is a strong which has included a significant Economics and Financial Markets: This MRes programme is ideal policy focus to the research of this component of Economics and this is a large group of researchers preparation for a PhD. group. Students with a research quantitative techniques. whose interests are both empirical interest in labour and/or health in Compulsory modules and theoretical. They have a IELTS developing countries are welcome. Topics in Economics particular interest in behavioural 7.0 or equivalent (minimum Bodies such as the Economic aspects of financial markets, element scores apply). Applied Econometrics and Social Research Council, exchange rate determination, Assessment Foundations of Finance and the Nuffield and Leverhulme monetary policy, business cycles, Financial Markets and Securities Foundations have funded much of capital flows and financial markets, Coursework, examination and the research work in these areas. volatility modelling, and forecasting. dissertation (research proposal Economics for Money, Banking for the MRes). and Finance Further information International Banking and Risk www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Management masters/pgecon/mbf Dissertation (Msc) or Detailed Research Proposal (MRes) This programme is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and technical capabilities to enter careers in the banking and financial sectors, as well as consultancy, and higher education.

The i ntelle ctua l atmos phere, the approachable sta ff, the well-d esigned training structure, and the thorough suppo rt from both the depa rtment and L UM S have made my studies at Lancaster a r ewa rd ing and enj oyable experienc e. Anwen Zhang, PhD Economics For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Economics 164 /165

Taugh t programmes MSc in Economics It is a demanding programme that MSc/MRes in Mone y, On this programme you will acquire requires high standards of prior and apply advanced analytical and Director of Studies Banking and Finance training, excellent skills in numeracy technical skills to the analysis of Dr Caroline Elliott. and literacy, effective study skills, Please see entry under integrated risk and return in a range of financial Duration the maturity to be an independent degrees (1+3). institutions and corporations. There 12 months full-time. learner, and a strong commitment is a strong focus on computer-based to succeed. The programme MSc in Quantitative financial information within the Entry requirements provides a comprehensive Finance core courses, and the opportunity An upper second class honours coverage of microeconomics, Programme Director to specialise in particular interests degree; 50% of which must macroeconomics, advanced through the optional modules. be in Economics and include Dr Jill Johnes. quantitative methods and in depth Compulsory modules a quantitative component. analysis in four elective fields from Duration Financial Stochastic Processes IELTS a range of options available. 12 months full-time. Statistical Methods for Financial 7.0 or equivalent (minimum Pr ofessor Ian Wal ker The programme is delivered by Entry requirements and Economic Applications element scores apply). highly-experienced and prominent Economics resea rch at An upper second class honours C++ Programming for academics who keep the material Lanca ster is at the cutting- degree, or its equivalent in a Assessment Quantitative Finance at the forefront of economic theory, edge in a va riety of areas. Our Examination and coursework numerate subject (for example policy and practice. Many of the research figu res strong ly in some Spreadsheet Modelling for each of the eight programme Physics, Mathematics, Statistics or teaching staff are heavily engaged of the core areas of economics – for Quantitative Finance modules, plus dissertation. Management Science); familiarity at in practical economic policy analysis; macro, labour, education, etc. undergraduate level with topics such Financial Markets Further information all work at the cutting-edge of But there is a wide spread of as probability and statistics, calculus Optimisation www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ economics research. interests and we have strengths and linear algebra is essential. Derivatives Pricing masters/pgecon Compulsory modules in some less conventional areas of economics – like gambling, IELTS Economics for Money, Microeconomics The MSc in Economics is designed addiction, and the economics 7.0 or equivalent (minimum Banking and Finance to equip you with the necessary Macroeconomics of sports. We also have interests element scores apply). tools to pursue an analytical Your dissertation topic can be Econometrics in the applica tion of behavioural Assessment chosen from any of: Accounting career in economics and access ideas to several areas. opportunities in consulting Research Skills Coursework, reports and and Finance; Economics; companies, research centres, Dissertation examination plus dissertation. Management Science; or government departments, Mathematics and Statistics. Optional modules Further information international agencies, or in the www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/masters/ Optional modules financial sector. It is also excellent (Choose four) msc-quantitative-finance (Choose three) preparation for a PhD programme, Public Economics at Lancaster or elsewhere. and Political Economy LUMS and the Faculty of Science Assessing Financial Risk: Extreme Value Methods Labour Economics and Technology collaboratively deliver this interdisciplinary Forecasting Industrial Organisation programme. It offers graduates Financial Econometrics Financial Economics from quantitative degrees a route International Money and Finance International Banking into careers in the areas of banking and Risk Management or finance. International Banking and Risk Management Behavioural Finance Behavioural Finance Data Mining for Marketing, Sales and Finance For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Graduate Management School 166 /167

Gr ad uate Management School This is a vi rtual department which acts as an umbrella for Research degree s Research degrees PhD in Management those programmes which do not sit within a speci fic subject Lancaster University forms part of LUMS offers an Economics and area, or which draw from the excellent interdisciplinary faculty the ESRC’s North West Doctoral Social Research Council (ESRC) Integrated degrees (1+3) Training Centre (NWDTC) together recognised cross-School PhD MRes in Information members from across our depa rtment s. with Manchester and Liverpool Management programme, in Technology, Management Universities. A large number of addition to the varied opportunities and Organisational Change studentships, covering tuition and to undertake specialist research (ITMOC) All LUMS students are part of the maintenance are available for those in each of LUMS seven academic Graduate Management School. wishing to study in areas covered departments. MRes in International Business by the ESRC at Lancaster, Liverpool MRes in Management This programme allows you to Here you can find information or Manchester. LUMS has pathways take advantage of LUMS’ many about research opportunities recognised by the ESRC in Taught programmes in management in the broadest research strengths and also to Accounting and Finance, Economics MSc/PgDip in E-Business sense – specialising in access to develop broadly based research and Business Management. LUMS and Innovation skills. The programme begins with interdisciplinary doctoral research. also forms part of the HighWire and taught modules, which develop MSc/PgDip in Information This section also covers details of STOR-i doctoral training centres. our International Business Masters, your research strengths (unless Technology, Management which takes a global perspective, PhD in Management you have already covered this within and Organisational Change (ITMOC) and, of course, the prestigious Entry requirements an MRes), and we support you to Lancaster MBA. develop a research topic, which MSc/PgDip in International A Masters degree in a related crosses disciplinary boundaries. Business You will also find information discipline or equivalent. Exceptionally, on our redesigned MSc in an upper second honours degree Compulsory modules MSc/PgDip in Management Management which maximises or unrelated Masters, but usually Management Research: An (with pathways in Marketing, students’ academic, personal and via a LUMS MRes. Overview of Issues and Methods Strategic Management and Project Management) professional development. We offer IELTS The Production of Managerial a firm foundation in key business The Lancaster MBA 7.0 or equivalent (minimum Knowledge and management areas but also Full-time mode element scores apply). Quantitative and Research the opportunity to undertake Executive mode Methods pathways to allow students to focus Assessment on their particular interest. The Original research and thesis. Research Design in Management Postgraduate enquiries pathways include management, Searching for Information in Tel: +44 (0 )152 4 51 0 733 Further information strategic management, marketing Management Research Fax: +44 (0 )152 4 51 0 739 www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/PhD and project management. Research Dissertation Email: [email protected] Finally you will find details of our Research enquiries Masters programmes which focus Tel: +44 (0 )152 4 51 0 667 on the importance of technology Fax: +44 (0 )152 4 51 0 739 including programmes focusing Email: [email protected] specifically on E-Business and innovation, and information technology, management and organisational change. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Graduate Management School 168 /169

Integrated degrees (1+3) MRes in Information MRes in International Assessment Technolog y, Management Business Coursework, examinations and Organisational Programme Director and dissertation. Change (I TMOC) Dr Robert Read. Further information Programme Director Duration www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/masters Dr Martin Brigham. 12 months full-time. We offer an ESRC recognised cross-School MRes (Masters Duration Entry requirements 12 months full-time. of Research) in Management, A business related upper second which allows you to take advantage Entry requirements class honours degree or equivalent, of modules from any of LUMS’ An upper second class honours with evidence of good results in units various specialist taught Masters degree, or its equivalent. relating to economics and statistics. programmes, as well as offering IELTS IELTS specialist research training, and the development of a research proposal. 7.0 or equivalent (minimum 7.0 or equivalent (minimum It is best suited for those who intend element scores apply). element scores apply). to become academic researchers, Assessment Assessment teachers or consultants, and who Coursework and research plan. Coursework, group work, wish to prepare for PhD study. examination and dissertation/ Further information research plan. Compulsory modules www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/mres-itmoc Management Research – An Further information Overview of Issues and Methods The MRes variant of this degree www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/mres-ib programme is intended for those Searching for Information planning for a PhD and includes The MRes variant of this degree in Management Research additional assessed quantitative programme is intended for those (non-assessed) and qualitative research methods planning for a PhD and includes Research Design in Management additional assessed quantitative modules. Research Methods and qualitative research methods It replaces the standard summer modules. Dissertation – Research Outline dissertation with a research plan of and Methodology at least 10,000 words. If you achieve MRes in Management Optional modules the minimum required standard Choose from those offered by: you will be allowed to register as Programme Director a PhD student in the following year Dr Caroline Gatrell . MSc in Human Resource and Knowledge Management providing a suitable supervisor Duration can be identified. MA in Human Resources 12 months full-time. and Consulting Entry requirements MSc in Finance An upper second class honours MSc in Accounting and degree, or its equivalent. Financial Management IELTS MSc in E-Business and Innovation 7.0 or equivalent (minimum MSc in Information Technology, element scores apply). Management and Organisational Change MSc in Operational Research For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Graduate Management School 170 /171

Taugh t programmes MSc/PgDip in E-Business Bridging modules MSc/PgDip in Information Compulsory modules MSc/PgDip in Core modules and Innovation (To fill knowledge gaps, dependent Technolog y, Management Interpretations of Information, International Business International Business I Programme Director on student) and Organisational Change Technology and Organisations Programme Director Economics for Managers Dr Casey Wilson. Introduction to ICT (ITMOC) Knowledge Management and Dr Robert Read. Quantitative Methods for Business Management in Context Information Technology Duration Programme Director Duration Accounting and Financial Dr Martin Brigham. Strategy and IT Management 12 months full-time (MSc), Compulsory modules 12 months full-time. Management 9 months full-time (PgDip). Managing Complexity Duration Systemic Interventions International Business Strategy and Consulting Entry requirements Entry requirements E-Business 12 months full-time (MSc), International Business II Skills Development: Negotiation, A business related upper second 9 months full-time (PgDip). International Business Marketing An upper second class honours Innovation Argumentation and Presentation class honours degree or equivalent, degree, or its equivalent. Work Managing IT Architecture (IBM) Entry requirements with evidence of good results in units Research Methods experience preferred, not essential. SAP ERP relating to economics and statistics. An upper second class honours Dissertation – may include company Information Management Researching Organisational IELTS and Strategy degree, or its equivalent. Work IELTS based projects, subjects relate to experience preferred, not essential. Settings 7.0 or equivalent (minimum 7.0 or equivalent (minimum taught modules Business Planning and Finance Managing and Learning element scores apply). IELTS element scores apply). Technology for E-Business in Project Environments Optional modules 7.0 or equivalent (minimum Assessment Research Methods Assessment Business Ethics and Society element scores apply). The Management of Coursework, group work, Coursework, group work, Optional modules Organisational Change The Geography of International exams and dissertation (MSc). Assessment examination and dissertation. Business Route A – Management (all three) Systems Analysis and Design Further information Coursework, group work, Further information Growth in Emerging Economies Strategic Sourcing exams and dissertation. Dissertation – often with a www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ebin public or private organisation www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ib International Banking and Risk E-Marketing Further information Management This multidisciplinary programme is The programme provides a very Managing and Learning in Project Optional modules designed to help you understand and www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/itmoc effective mix of competencies International Business Law and Environments E-Business shape innovation in E-Business and enabling graduates to succeed in Institutions We believe that our very distinctive Enterprise Systems E-Commerce. Route B – Advanced Computing focus on information technology a wide variety of careers including International Corporate Strategy (any two) Human Resource Management I international firms and organisations, and Structure The programme provides a unique and organisational change makes Operations Management government policy makers, and integration of theory and practice Network and System Security the ITMOC programme a market International Environmental Law leader in preparing information financial institutions. with practice orientated teaching Mobile Computing Financial Management International Management Issues systems professionals for future based on case studies and real Network Communications Key issues such as international System Dependability careers in organisations such as International Money and Finance world examples. It is delivered via and Cisco Technologies trade, globalisation, emerging Digital Innovation teaching partnerships with IBM Deloitte, Accenture and PwC. economies, foreign direct Law of International Organisations Social Aspects of the Digital Age and Institutions with regular guest lecturers. Learning from active researchers investment, financial markets, Human Resource Management II international business strategy, Strategic Sourcing MSc students undertake a in the field, you will develop the International Marketing international marketing, international dissertation, which can be desk skills to interpret organisational political economy and cross-border based research, a company based problems and deal with them Knowledge Management II labour flows are all covered. project, or a new company start up. in an appropriate manner taking Cyber Security Management into account the specifics of any The programme prepares students Design Driven Innovation in IS-IT In contrast to generalist for roles as business or project particular organisational context. international business programmes, managers and consultants the Lancaster MSc International in the context of ICT management Business is founded upon a sound and innovation. The programme is understanding of basic economic applicable to both the private and principles and quantitative methods public sectors. with considerable emphasis on current and emerging issues in the international economic environment. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Graduate Management School 172 /173

Taugh t programmes continued The Lancas ter MBA MSc in Management On completion of the programme Pathway modules Lancaster has some of the world’s IELTS Compulsory modules (with pathways in you will have an integrated Management pathway highest ranked programmes in 7.0 or equivalent (minimum Accounting understanding of the important business and management. The Marketing, Strategic Management of Organisational element scores apply). Business Economics functions within management Lancaster MBA programmes are Management and Change and the interactions between accredited by the Association of Interviews Finance Project Management) them; capacity to develop a strategy Plus two of the following: MBAs (AMBA). UK based – face to face. Global Society and Programme Director for a new or existing organisation; Overseas – telephone option. Responsible Management Business Analysis and The full-time programme is ranked Dr Sarah Gregory. be an effective learner, planner, Process Consulting in the world’s top seven and the Assessment International Business in Context communicator and team worker; be Duration Business Ethics and Society UK’s top three by Forbes Magazine. Case based examinations, Leading Change a critical and reflective thinker and be assignments, group presentations, 12 months full-time. International Management Issues Managing IT in Organisations able to undertake effective research. The Lancaster MBA blogs, consultancy reports, Entry requirements Marketing Designed for those from any Strategic Management pathway (full-time mode) and reflective assignments. An upper second class honours academic background with limited Strategic Implementation The Lancaster MBA is an intensive Enquiries Operations and Process degree, or its equivalent in any work experience, this is great Management and Process and rigorous programme which Tel: +44 (0)1524 51 0 733 discipline. GMAT is not needed. preparation for an international Global Corporate Level Strategy recruits highly motivated, experienced Fax: +44 (0)1524 51 0 739 Organisational Behaviour IELTS career in management. The focus managers from across the world. Value Creation and Innovation Email: [email protected] Strategic Management 7.0 or equivalent (minimum is on developing the managers It provides access to cutting edge Company Challenges element scores apply). of the future. Marketing pathway knowledge across a full range of Further information www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/mba The New Venture Challenge Compulsory modules Marketing Communications business and management subjects. Assessment with a start-up company Coursework, reports, presentations, Accounting and Finance Business and Consumer Behaviour Programme Director The Lancaster MBA is a one year leadership development programme The Consultancy Challenge group work, examinations, tests and Operations Management Strategic Marketing Chris Saunders. aimed at ambitious professionals with a charity or SME a research project. Economics for Managers Duration Project Management pathway with at least three years professional The Corporate Challenge Further information Organisational Behaviour and 12 months full-time. with a large organisation Project Management experience. Our class typically www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Human Resource Management comprises over 20 nationalities Discourses of Project Entry requirements Optional electives msc-management Introduction to Business Analytics from around the world, presenting An upper second class honours Leadership Stream – Advanced Management a great opportunity for students This programme is designed to equip Marketing degree, or equivalent professional Leadership & Performance-Led HR Applied Project Management to learn from each other as well graduates from a range of disciplines qualification. A recent GMAT score Learning to Manage as from the high quality faculty. Strategy Stream – Advanced with the knowledge, understanding of at least 600, balanced across Management in Practice Strategic Thinking & Strategy verbal, written and quantitative and skills required to deal with the The programme includes a core Process & Practice complexities of management in Strategic Management elements. (Those scoring less than international module and optional Finance Stream – International an international context. Research Methods 4.5 on the analytical writing element international exchanges at a number may be required to complete the Financial Management & Mergers Research Project (organisation of partner schools to prepare our Lancaster Admissions Essay). and Acquisitions or library based) MBAs for senior positions in global Usually at least three years of businesses. We place an emphasis Other electives work experience since graduation, on learning through action with Supply Chain Management with preference for significant three consulting opportunities with Project Management managerial responsibilities. Two UK companies. A unique element good references, two pre-course of the Lancaster MBA is our Mindful Strategic Brand Management essays and a case for studying an Manager module which is designed Learning Cell MBA are required. to reshape your thinking and build the skills you will need to perform effectively at the most senior levels. These distinctive features help you to develop into a confident, knowledgeable, critical and responsible leader. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Graduate Management School 174 /175

The Lancas ter MBA continued The Lancaster MBA Enquiries BAE Systems, London Underground, Running throughout the programme Optional modules (Executive Mode) Tel: +44 (0)1524 510 733 EDF, Helsinki Energy, Local as integrating threads are two Students can broaden their expertise Government, NDA, NHS Trusts, of Lancaster’s most distinctive Programme Director Fax: +44 (0)1524 510 739 through electives. Since the electives Email: [email protected] Otis, Oxley Developments, Peel modules, designed to shape your are conducted with the full-time Dr Marian Iszatt-White. Ports, Rank Group, and Vestas. practice as a manager and build and global programmes, these Further information your awareness of the wider context Duration There is also considerable portability also offer a valuable opportunity www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/emba in which businesses operate: 24 months part-time. of learning for those seeking to use for participants to widen their The Lancaster MBA (Executive) The Mindful Manager centres cultural horizons and broaden their Entry requirements the programme as a springboard for programme is designed to build career advancement. on your personal development network. A wide range of electives An upper second class honours your functional knowledge and and develops your capacity are available, including an overseas degree, or an equivalent professional your leadership capability through As reflected in the diagram below, to engage productively and elective. Please see our website qualification. At least five years a combination of taught modules in the taught modules are grouped into thoughtfully with others. for further details. full-time professional/managerial three key themes or perspectives: key management areas interspersed The Practice of Leadership work experience. Alero Abbey with experiential projects, or The Strategic Perspective – focuses on both your London Underground, IELTS challenges, where you apply that the ‘big picture’ of where the understanding of leadership and Graduate 2 011 7.0 or equivalent (minimum knowledge to specific business organisation is and wants to go the development of your personal element scores apply). issues. These are complemented The Relational Perspective – the practice in this vital area. I n ee ded to see my by action oriented coursework learning impact dire ctly Assessment ‘soft skills’ and people management Compulsory modules assignments in your organisation. aspects of leadership practice on what I do, and EMBA o ffered Work based assignments, Introduction Workshop me the ability to translate what The programme brings employers, examinations, UK consultancy The Practice Perspective – the Strategic Management I learned in the classroom back challenge project and dissertation. participants, and faculty together practical aspects of leading and Financial Decision Making into my wor k. in partnership to deliver maximum managing the various business for Managers benefits to both individual and functions organisation, and is popular with Applied Marketing for Managers sponsoring organisations including: Managing Strategic Change Strategic Operations Management Strategic HRM and The Lancaster EMBA: programme structure Organisational Behaviour Information Technology R C e h

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Institute for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise D evelopment

The Institute for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Family Business: the diversity Innovation: entrepreneurship Research degrees and number of family businesses involves the recognition and MPhil/PhD Development (IEED), founded in 2003, is Lancaster University and their behaviour make them assessment of opportunities an important field of study and one and is often the bridge between Taught programmes Management School’s (LUMS) newest department. Its vision which is naturally multidisciplinary, creativity and innovation – what MSc in Entrepreneurship, involving sociology, economics, is needed and what is possible is to achieve excellence in entrepreneurship research and Innovation and Practice management theories, culture and the interplay of these two teaching, and has closely integrated research, teaching and and history. Understanding family questions is an ongoing process. Postgraduate enquiries firms requires the analysis of the Current research explores Head of Department: business engagement embedded in its philosoph y. complex interaction of family and the relationship between path Dr Qihain Huang firm, the forces underlying family dependency, path creation Tel: +44 (0)1524 510 733 values and the way these shape and path destruction, networks It developed out of the LUMS Fax: +44 (0)1524 510 739 Our re se arch the business culture, behaviour, and communities of practice in Entrepreneurship Unit where a Research degrees Email: [email protected] and capabilities of firms. evolutionary models of innovation. continuous stream of substantial MPhi l/PhD int erests www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ knowledge exchange projects have Regional Development, Enterprise Networks: despite the individualistic departments/Entrep Entry requirements Entrepreneurship is an emerging, supported research and teaching Policy and Knowledge Exchange: tradition of entrepreneurship, there A Masters degree with a significant active and multidisciplinary research the examination of the discourses is an increasing awareness that in entrepreneurship. This business specialism. Staff have complementary engagement has been informed research methods component. of government policy-making networks are crucial to entrepreneurs Good honours bachelors graduates academic backgrounds embracing in enterprise and regional and that social relationships can by research-led pedagogy linked management, business history, to the department’s emerging can be considered for registration, development with a specific influence economic outcomes. The but they may first need to follow economics, sociology and interest in the North West, its emerging perspective is that since research agenda around technology. Regular engagement entrepreneurial learning. the MRes or MA (by research) sub-regions and communities. economic activity is embedded in in the subject closest to their with business through outreach Within this group there is a focus society, the innovative entrepreneur Research insights have given research topic. activity informs and enriches their on policy directed at regional develops and builds networks our programmes a robust research and facilitates knowledge IELTS development and enterprise which provide external sources of distinctiveness and contributed exchange. education, including study on information, support, finance and 7.0 or equivalent (minimum to a virtuous circle linking research, In many cases, research activity Higher and Further Education. expertise allowing mutual learning business engagement and teaching. element scores apply). is closely linked to a number of Small and Medium-sized Business and boundary crossing. Our research-led business There is an active cohort of projects which are being conducted (SMEs): the impact of previous engagement enhances the student entrepreneurship PhD students on collaboratively with various industrial business ownership experience experience and employability the PhD in Management programme and business partners. Research on SME performance. Research through sustained interaction with whose research builds on the in IEED is currently focused on the themes within the IEED include the our 21 Entrepreneurs in Residence. research interests of the Institute. following themes: effect of serial entrepreneurship on Regular engagement with business start-up activity and SME survival, through knowledge exchange activity We are always happy to receive Entrepreneurial Learning: as well as the relationship between informs and enriches research and applications from well qualified the exploration of the nature of serial and portfolio entrepreneurs, creates a vitality and originality to our applicants interested in studying entrepreneurial behaviour and firm size and growth. research activity and its impact. This for a PhD on a full- or part-time basis. the way in which entrepreneurs ensures that our programmes are The Institute aims to provide as much learn. Work on entrepreneurial always up to date, focused and support as possible to students in behaviour has used social precisely matched to the needs of the development of their work. Part- psychology, and specifically students, businesses and the wider time applicants must demonstrate social constructionism, to explore community. how they will provide the time and entrepreneurial behaviour and resources to complete their PhD and understand the contextual links successful applicants will be expected between individuals’ motivations, to visit Lancaster on a regular basis behaviours and business for supervision and training. strategies. The work is expanding to explore how concepts of the entrepreneur are constructed and used within society. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Institute for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development 178 /179

Taugh t programmes MSc in Entrepreneurshi p, Entrepreneurship and innovation Innovation and Practice play a vital role in helping businesses of all sizes to find new sources of Programme Director competitive advantage and in times Dr Sascha Walter. of recession they can provide the Duration very basis for survival. 12 months full time. The programme is designed Entry requirements for graduates who are looking to gain specialist knowledge of An upper second class honours entrepreneurship and innovation degree or equivalent in a business and the capacity to translate that or management discipline, or a into practical action. You may degree with a substantial element perhaps have ambitions to set up of those subjects. Applicants Professor Ma ry Rose your own business at some point with equivalent experience in Entrepreneurship in the future – or you may be looking entrepreneurship, innovation to use your entrepreneurial skills in We are th rilled that the or business will be considered larger companies. What you learn IEED has won a national from other degree disciplines. on this MSc, and the skills you award from the Economic and IELTS acquire, will also be very valuable Social Research Council (ESR C) 7.0 (with a minimum element to public sector organisations and in recognition of the value of score of 6.0). those in the not-for-profit sector. what we are doing here at Lancaster and our outstanding Assessment Compulsory modules impact on business. When the Coursework, group work, Introduction to Entrepreneurship IEED was set up, it was very examination and dissertation. International Perspectives on much driven by our belief that Further information Entrepreneurship and Innovation the b est w ay to s tud y, teach www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/masters/ Innovation in Practice 1 and support en trepreneu rship msc-entrepreneurship is to ensure there is integration Entrepreneurship in Practice between research, teaching and This exciting new MSc programme Organisational Behaviour and business engagement a ct ivi ties. draws on the strengths of the Human Resource Management A research grant from the ESRC Management School’s Institute New Venture Creation in 2 007 enabled us to focus for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Corporate Entrepreneurship on how universities establish Development and, through its strong produ ctive knowledge-exchange Innovation in Practice 2 focus on the practical application rela tio nships with SMEs. It of theory, equips able business Entrepreneurship in Practice 2 brought out sharply the need to graduates with the knowledge Strategic Management recogn ise the value of ‘so ft s kills ’, and skills they will need to be more Introduction to Business Analytics and demonstrated mechanisms innovative and enterprising in by which networks of SME Dissertation Project and Research their future careers. owner-managers could work with Methods universiti es on en trepreneurship education for pra ct itioners. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Management Development Division 180 /181

Management Develop ment Division The Management Development Division (MDD) specialises Taugh t programmes Taught programmes MSc in Project Management in designing, developing and delivering executive management MSc in Project Management Compulsory modules and leadership development programmes to meet the Programme Director Principles of Project Management Postgraduate enquiries Ian Cammack. Advanced Project Management Head of Department: strategic and operational needs of our increasingly diverse Dr Steve Kempster Duration Behavioural Aspects of Project Management Tel: +44 (0 )152 4 51 0 731 clients. MDD also leads on the design and delivery of several 12 months full-time. Fax: +44 (0 )152 4 51 0 739 Quantitative Techniques Email: [email protected] Entry requirements for Project Management individual development programmes, including the MSc in www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ An upper second class honours Delivering Stakeholder Value departments/mdd Project Management. degree, or equivalent professional standing. Commercial Aspects of Project Management In 1989 we pioneered the first single This expertise means we can Staff expertise ranges from strategy IELTS Integrative Case Study company MBA with British Airways, design programmes that combine and leadership to corporate social 7.0 or equivalent (minimum since then we’ve been building a theoretical and experiential learning responsibility and executive coaching. element scores apply). Applied Project Planning formidable reputation for customised in highly effective ways, using action We also draw on expert staff from Developments in Project Assessment executive education that makes learning methods to ensure our other LUMS departments, and on our Management Coursework and examination. a lasting difference to those with courses deal with the pressing associate group of business experts, Research Methods whom we work. issues faced by our delegates coaches, outdoor learning specialists Further information Strategic Management and their organisations. and experienced facilitators. www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/pm All of our work draws on in-depth Project Manager as Change Agent understanding of management Teaching staff within the Division are This programme is designed to and organisational learning, which selected for their ability to understand Applied Project Management provide you with the practical skills, Research Project is informed by pioneering research organisational issues and are expert mental models and theoretical by the Faculty in how managers in designing and directing executive background to attain a professional and leaders learn. It is also shaped and organisational development role in a project based organisation. by our own experience of delivering programmes. programmes to senior managers From enabling small or medium from the public, private and non- sized projects to run effectively profit sectors. by using a range of methods, to robust project planning (including financial competency, IT skills and strong management theory), the development of project management skills is approached from a practical perspective with real project scenarios. This is underpinned The MSc in Project Management was a pe rfect match with my by a critical approach to developing undergraduate degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The broad good practice. coverage of the programme gave me the skills to e ffectively manage projects, people and organisational change. My 12 week summer project with Rolls-Royce was a great experience, and really kick- started my career. I highly recommend LUMS in general and the Project Management programme especially. I would love to do it again! Kine Norheim, MSc Project Management 2009/2 01 0, Norway For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Management Learning and Leadership 182 /183

Management Learning and Lead ership The Department of Management Learning and Leadership Research degree s Research degrees MPhil/PhD is the leading academic centre in Europe solely committed MPhil/PhD We insist on excellent support for our postgraduates and so we Doctoral Director Taught programmes to the critique and improvement of management education, usually offer joint supervision by MA in Human Resources Professor Claire Leitch. two tutors. We also expect you management development and leadership development. and Consulting Entry requirements to attend two annual workshops; MA in Management Learning Masters degree or equivalent, these are structured events within and Leadership Various government reports have All our programmes are suitable for ideally with relevant work experience. an informal setting which allow identified this understanding as crucial leaders, managers, management researchers to share their ideas Exceptionally, an upper second class Number of postgraduate to a nation’s economic needs and developers, trainers, teachers and honours degree or equivalent. and experiences of research. In to the development of high calibre consultants who are professionally addition you are encouraged to students leaders and managers. concerned with two areas: enabling IELTS attend Departmental and School 80 individuals and organisations to 7.0 or equivalent (minimum seminars and relevant modules from The Department was founded learn; and enabling individuals and element scores apply). the PhD in Management programme. Programme enquiries with funding from the Foundation organisations to learn better ways Head of Department: for Management Education Assessment Our research focus on management of leading and managing whatever Professor David Collinson (FME) and has very close links Original research and thesis. learning, leadership and organisation they are in business to do. with industry and commerce. It Further information includes leadership for sustainability Postgraduate enquiries has played a leading role in defining Our programmes offer opportunities and diversity, the learning and www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Tel: +44 (0 )1524 51 0 930, and developing the field of to learn both face-to-face and virtually development process associated departments/DML/research/PhD 510 929 or 51 0 91 3 Management Learning at both through online communication and with each of these areas, and Profes so r Vivien Email: [email protected], national and international level. networked learning. Our postgraduate We encourage MPhil/PhD applications initiatives to make these happen Hodgs on [email protected], students are supported in setting from students interested in the (including evaluation). Research Management Learning The Department has a strong [email protected] their own priorities for learning and Department’s research tradition of is often interdisciplinary and draws and Leadership reputation among academics www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ focusing on topics of relevance bridging theory and practice, critical upon a variety of qualitative and around the world, maintained departments/DML The Depa rtment of to their current or future practice. thought, and self-direction within quantitative methods and disciplines through numerous research Management Lea rning They choose the issues they wish a supportive peer community. including: entrepreneurship, publications, conferences, and a and Leadership (D ML L) was the to explore, their method of study, sociology, cultural studies and network of international contacts. Our current students, both full- and first department of its kind in and are encouraged to understand education, and other interdisciplinary part-time, come from different parts UK/ Europe and has been at the critically their own practice. or post disciplinary fields such as of the world and from a wide range fore front in establishing the field They also learn to take a critical organisational studies, feminist, of organisations, business schools, of Management Lea rning as perspective on the nature of critical and post structural theory. consultancies, and industries. an inte rna tional research area management education and and focus within Business and leadership development both Management Studies. It has in ‘education’ and ‘work’ settings, co nsis tently con tr ibuted to work giving consideration to policy in the area through its teaching and operational concerns. and learning programmes as well as through its research ac tivi ties. The Depa rtment sees its research and teaching as inter-related, with many of its sta ff publications being on learning and pedagogy as well as on organisa tional lea rnin g. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Management Learning and Leadership 184 /185

Our re se arch int erests Taugh t programmes Action Learning and Action Leaders, Leadership MA in Human Resources A unique feature of the programme MA in Management The residential workshops are Research: role of action and Practice: followership, and Consulting is the consulting project that Learning and Leadership devised around these themes: learning/action research in organisational culture, critical provides the opportunity to put your Introduction to Management development, inquiry based perspectives, and organisational Programme Director learning into practice by working with Programme Director Learning and Leadership: provides approaches to organisational and effectiveness. Dr Valerie Stead. a real client organisation to develop Professor Vivien Hodgson. the essential building blocks for the leadership capacity, facilitation recommendations on current Learning and Leadership Duration Duration programme as a whole by exploring of action learning/action research, workplace issues. for Sustainability: ecological 12 months full-time. 24 months part-time. the philosophy and design of the systemic change, and networked sustainability, social justice, The approach to Human Resources programme and looking particularly and virtual action learning. Entry requirements Entry requirements corporate responsibility, social and Consulting used within the at what participants expect to gain, An upper second class honours An upper second class honours Critical and Strategic HR and and human development; issues MA is based on a learner centred both professionally and personally, degree, or equivalent, work degree, or equivalent plus at least two Human Resource Development: concerning globalisation, nationality, approach using models of experiential from their studies. experience in HR and/or consulting years’ management or professional politics of leading, leading internationality, post colonialism, and action learning enabling you to useful but not essential. work experience in education, Research, Inquiry and Consulting performance, studying organisational and post development. test out and critique leading ideas development or consultancy. Processes: provides an introduction performance, and work life balance. IELTS and practice. Learning, Practices and to the different philosophies, 7.0 or equivalent (minimum IELTS Gender, Learning and Leadership: Pedagogies: critical management Through these participatory methodologies and practicalities element scores apply). 7.0 or equivalent (minimum embodiment, masculinity, identity, learning, networked learning, learning processes you will be of carrying out research on issues element scores apply). diversity, women in management, leadership development, social Assessment supported to develop professional related to management learning parenting and work, and sociological learning theory, theories of Coursework assignments, practice skills such as presentation Assessment and leadership. and cultural theories of gender. knowledge and learning, and, group work, consulting project and communication, research Coursework, assignments Leading and Working in Globalised socio-material networks and and dissertation. and consultancy, facilitation and and dissertation. Impact and Evaluation Studies: and Intercultural Organisations: communities of practice. interviewing skills, and team work. evaluation, developmental Further information Further information examines the impact and significance You’ll also be guided in choosing evaluation, and evidence Organisational Learning of the macro- and micro-dynamics www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/hrd research and dissertation topics www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ based impact. and Knowledge Management: of the social, political and cultural to reflect your interests and masters/mamll dynamic capability, knowledge The MA in Human Resources and on both learning and work. experiences. management systems, knowledge Consulting is designed for individuals This innovative programme is Learning and Capability in a sharing, corporate management wishing to explore careers in HR, Compulsory modules for people working in management, Complex World: explores how leadership, and organisational management consultancy, education Induction leadership and organisation sociocultural, economic, political and development. and management development and development roles, and attracts organisational development. The Introduction to Human participants from all over the world. technical changes have impacted on MA develops the skills you need to Resources and Consulting learning and educational practices at It uses a combination of five day act as a change agent – designing Design and Dynamics of Learning the individual and organisational level. residential workshops and one and implementing interventions Research Methods I online workshop, individual meetings, Online Research and Inquiry that develop human resources in Organisational Learning and regular action learning sets, and Clinic (online): revisits the issues pursuit of organisational objectives. Knowledge Management online learning to develop a lively associated with research and Taking a critical perspective on Advances in HR and Leadership and challenging learning community. inquiry that participants might be theory and practice the programme encountering in carrying out their Research Methods II Rather than follow a syllabus invites you to engage with many dissertation work and research. participants choose the topic, different ideas, concepts and ways Organisational Diagnosis perspective, and research methods Final Review: a final review of of thinking about human resources and Consulting most appropriate to them or their the course as a whole and of and consulting, and about individual International HR and Leadership organisations within the overall participants’ learning over the and organisational learning. Our Development domain of management learning two years and going forward. dual focus on theory and practice Quantitative and Survey and leadership. is designed to enrich both your Research Methods knowledge and your skills, making you far more adept at knowing what will work where, and why. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Management Science 186 /187

Management Science Our Department of Management Science has an outstanding Research degree s Research degrees MPhil/PhD teaching, research and publishing record and a worldwide MPhil/PhD The programme in Management Science is one of the largest in MRes/PhD in Statistics and Doctoral Director reputation as an international centre of excellen ce . the world with approximately 70 Operational Research with Professor Robert Fildes. current students. We are interested Industrial Applications (STOR-i) in students who wish to undertake We have one of the longest Graduates have found work in Duration research in Management Science, Integrated degrees (1+3) established departments of its consulting organisations, such 3 or 4 (1+3) years full-time. Maddy H owarth in any subject area, and welcome MRes/PhD HighWire type in Europe. Our research and as Cap Gemini or Accenture; in Part-time also possible. Graduate, MSc Operational contact even before you have MRes in Management Science teaching interests cover a wide operations research (OR), operations Research and Management Entry requirements identified a suitable research topic. range of areas including: management (OM), strategy Science Relevant Masters degree or Please see our research interests Taught programmes formulation and information systems e-Business equivalent. Exceptionally, an for our particular strengths in (IS) groups in major companies such The cou rse structure MSc in Operational Research Information Systems and upper second class honours supervision. as British Airways; and in specialist enabled me to gain and Management Science Technology degree, or equivalent. (OR and MS) management roles – such as a core OR s kills as well as allowing Fully qualified applicants may Logistics credit analyst for HSBC, forecaster for flexi bility to specialise in IELTS embark directly on PhD or MPhil MSc in Logistics and Supply Management Science with British Telecom, or information pa rticular areas of interest, 7.0 or equivalent (minimum programmes, but for those who Chain Management systems architect with IBM. such as logi stics or marketing (L and SCM) Marketing Analytics and element scores apply). need further training we have analytics. Classes were varied MRes and MSc options, which Forecasting Recent Engineering and Physical Assessment MSc in Management Science and included many external can be used as a route to PhD. and Marketing Analytics Operational Research Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) speakers from academia and Original research and thesis. investment at Lancaster for the (MS and MA) Operations Management indus try as well as many Further information Department of Management practical wor kshops. MSc in Quantitative Finance Supply Chain Management Science, and Mathematics and www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ The project placement at Systems/Soft OR Statistics builds on Lancaster’s long departments/mansci Postgraduate enquiries the end of the course was an standing commitment to Statistics Ms Gay Bentinck Departmental resources are excellent excellent way of gaining real and Operational Research and its Tel: +44 (0 )152 4 592 408 with extensive computer facilities life consultan cy type expe rience leading reputation in these fields. Fax: +44 (0 )152 4 592 060 on hand and, within the University by carrying out a whole OR It is also testimony to the success Email: g.bentinck@ library, a full range of journals, project for a real business of recent initiatives such as the lancaster.ac.uk electronic databases and books. client, presenting the findings EPSRC Science and Innovation www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ and w riting both academic Our postgraduate and PhD degree award in Operational Research (the departments/mansci and repo rt style papers. It was programmes will provide you with LANCS Initiative), the EPSRC funded a highly valuable expe rience skills that are much in demand by Doctoral Training Centres in Statistics Taught programme which helped me understand the employers for general management, and OR ( www.stor-i.lancs.ac.uk ), enquiries challenges in applying academic consultancy, specialist analytical HighWire, focusing on innovation When I a rrived for the first time in theo ries to real life problems and Mrs Jackie Clifton roles and information systems in the digital economy in communicating complex issues Lancaste r, I fell in love with it. It is a wonde rful Tel: +44 (0 )152 4 593 840 management. (www.highwire.lancs.ac.uk ) and to a va riety of stakeholders. Fax: +44 (0 )152 4 592 060 the National Taught Course Centre place to pursue higher education. It is pi cturesque, Email: management in Operational Research (NATCOR). but also the people are warm and inviting. The sciencemsc@ lancaster.ac.uk www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Management School has one of the best and departments/mansci largest programmes in Management Science, which is why I ea rned my P hD in that field. James Langabeer, PhD Management Science now Associate Professor of Management at the University of Texas For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Management Science 188 /189

Research degrees continued Our re se arch int erests MRes/PhD in Statistics Continual collaboration and Optional modules A wide variety of research takes The Information Systems and and Operational Research networking with our wide range (MRes – choose one) place in the Department, but with a Technology Centre considers of industrial partners ensures that consistent focus on application to issues such as web based systems with Industrial Applications Topics in Modern Statistics (STOR-i) this programme will produce a new the outside world. Much of the research for health care, methods for software generation of highly employable Extreme Value Theory is carried out for and alongside external design and development, high Doctoral Director researchers equipped with the Forecasting client organisations. The research speed computing technologies Professor Jonathan Tawn. skills required for effective careers Logistics areas are loosely organised in several for commercial use and customer in academia or industry. Some of the groups as follows. relationship management systems Duration Longitudinal Data Analysis UK’s leading companies committed in the mail order sector. 4 years full-time (1+3). The Forecasting, Data Mining and to providing this support include Survival and Event History Analysis Market Modelling group tackles The Health Modelling group Entry requirements Shell, Unilever and BT. Data Mining for Marketing, Sales a wide range of problems in is involved in issues such as and Finance First class honours degree, or its The programme begins with an marketing analytics. These include determining requirements for equivalent, in an undergraduate MRes, which provides a robust Optional modules supply chain forecasting and its link hospital staffing, modelling course with a substantial Suyan Guan grounding in the field and the (PhD – voluntary) to retailing and inventory planning; patient flows and performance Graduate, MSc Management mathematical content. development of key research skills. modelling and forecasting the measurement and improvement. Public and Media Engagement Science and Marketing IELTS You will then identify a research topic demand for new products; the The Computer Simulation Analytics and plan your PhD research. You Impact of Research development of new computational 7.0 or equivalent (minimum group analyses systems including will also develop a versatile skill set Leadership and Project intelligence algorithms for data I pa rticularly enjoyed element scores apply). manufacturing plants, distributed including: advanced problem solving, Management mining applications; the design lea rning sta tistical Assessment supply chains and public service modelling s kills like spread programming, and teamwork, plus Additional core and specialist of forecasting support systems; MRes: coursework and exam; provision. sheet modelling, data mining a broad range of presentation and methodological material and dynamic pricing, which takes PhD: original research and thesis. dissemination skills. into account uncertain demand. The Systems/Soft OR group and credit scoring, which helped uses methods such as soft to lay a solid foundation for Further information The remaining three years will be The Supply Chain Management systems methodology to help the disse rta tion project and for www.stor-i.lancs.ac.uk spent working on the PhD project and Modelling group researches decision makers manage complexity my ca reer. Apart from lea rning guided by appropriate supervisory into areas including green logistics, The STOR-i Doctoral Training and to understand and formulate use ful s kills and knowledge, I also teams, with the option of taking global sourcing, sustainability, Centre offers a unique four year their problems, and also considers bene fited a lot from the expe rience taught programmes in transferable offshoring and the management doctoral training programme ways in which ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ of working closely with s tudents skills to increase employability. of risk, using both a quantitative with a ground breaking approach approaches may be used in from di fferent cultures and and a strategic perspective. to Statistics and Operational Compulsory modules a complementary manner. backg rounds. Some of the group Research developed and delivered Probability and Stochastic The Optimisation group uses assignments p rovided me with with leading industrial partners. Processes techniques such as mathematical great oppo rtuni ties to further programming (including Stochastic develop my te amwork capabili ties Approximately ten EPSRC Optimisation programming) and Metaheuristics as well as ob tain profound studentships are awarded each Likelihood Inference to solve complex problems in areas insights into di fferent types year for STOR-i programmes, Computer Simulation including vehicle routing, resource of issues. covering fees and an enhanced allocation, facility location and In a word, the MSc course not stipend. These are awarded Bayesian Inference sports scheduling. only ful filled my desire to exploit subject to eligibility conditions. Computational Intensive the academic subjects that I am Methods most interested in, but also prepared me well for real world challenges and oppo rtuni ties – which is the most valuable asset that I probably could not have found on other cou rses. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Management Science 190 /191

Integrated degrees (1+3) HighWire Creating We go beyond multidisciplinary MRes in Management Innovative People approaches by seeking a creative Science fusion between three key disciplines, for Radical Change Programme Director in the Digital Economy aiming to produce a new breed of innovative people who are able Professor Robert Fildes. Director of Studies to advance the state of the art in Duration Professor Gordon Blair. technical, design and business 12 months full-time. innovation. Duration Entry requirements 4 years (1+3). The programme’s relevance is An upper second class honours ensured by our close alignment with Discipline specific advice degree, or equivalent. the needs and goals of business and Professor Gordon Blair (Computing industry. We encourage technology IELTS and Communications); Dr Leon exchange and early adoption of 7.0 or equivalent (minimum Cruickshank (Design); Professor Mike emerging technologies, processes element scores apply). Chiasson (Management Science). and ideas. HighWire graduates Assessment Entry requirements can work in challenging roles Coursework assignments, Upper second class honours degree in organisations, driving radical examination and dissertation. or Masters degree, or equivalent, in change in the digital economy. Further information one of the following discipline areas: The programme spans four years Computing, Design or Management. beginning with formal and practical www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ IELTS training, leading to a Masters of mres-mansci 6.5 or equivalent (minimum Research (MRes) and then The MRes is often used as a prelude element scores apply). progressing to PhD study. to a PhD application but is also attractive to employers. One third Assessment For more information on Lancaster’s of the programme focuses on taught Original research and thesis. Doctoral Training Centres, please see page 12. modules chosen from the wide range Further information offered on our MSc programmes http://highwire.lancs.ac.uk and is designed to relate to your field of interest and fill in gaps in HighWire is a world-class, cross- your knowledge. Two thirds of the disciplinary and user centric Doctoral programme is dedicated to your Training Centre based at Lancaster research project, beginning with University which brings together training in research techniques our expertise in Computing, Design and leading to either a dissertation and Management. or a research proposal. Successful performance on the MRes opens up the opportunity to register for PhD programmes in the Department. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Management Science 192 /193

Taugh t programmes MSc in Operational The employment record of our Core modules Optional modules Examples of recent projects Research and Management graduates is excellent and they (All programmes) These may vary yearly, with Forecasting minute by minute are in demand from private and Science (OR and MS) Introductory Statistics some restrictions depending TV audience size: ITV plc. public sector businesses for on programme studied, but most Problem Solving Skills for Modelling salmonella transmission their analytical skills. modules are open to students MSc in Logistics and Consultants in the UK egg supply: Food Supply Chain Management Our approach emphasises across all three programmes. Spreadsheet Modelling Standards Agency. (L and SCM) four themes: OR and MS choose three Forecasting fresh produce sales Quantitative Modelling: building Compulsory modules or four from: using weather and promotional MSc in Management and using mathematical and (L and SCM) Problem Structuring information: Tesco. Science and Marketing statistical models to help people Strategic Supply Chain Computer Simulation Analytics (MS and MA) plan and make better decisions. Management Simulating operating policies Stochastic Modelling for an NHS Walk in Centre: Programme Director Systems Thinking: seeing the whole Global Sourcing (with Services) Optimisation and Heuristics Liverpool Primary Care Trust. Karolina Professor Mike Wright. picture, not just part of the problem. Logistics Modelling Krzemieniewska MS and MA choose three Improving the performance Consulting Skills: how to work with Operations and Supply Excellence Graduate, MSc Logistics and Duration or four from: of operational control rooms: 12 months full-time. people and to make an impact. Compulsory modules Supply Chain Management Data Mining for Marketing, Greater Manchester Police. Entry requirements Real World Focus: putting theory (OR and MS) Sales and Finance I found the MS c ve ry into practice. helpful because An upper second class honours Introduction to Operational Forecasting MSc in Quantitative Research and Management sophisticated and di ff icult degree or its equivalent. The three programmes share a Finance Science Marketing Analytics and Modelling topics were presented in a very core of taught modules, and then IELTS Marketing Research Methods Please see entry under Economics. understandable way – especially offer different paths through options 7.0 or equivalent (minimum Compulsory modules valuable for someone like me, and a four month project, many All students choose two or three element scores apply). (OR and MS) who had no previous experience of which are carried out within optional modules from those Introduction to Management in the subject. Assessment organisations and provide excellent already mentioned plus: Science and Marketing Analytics Assignments, formal examinations, My project with Shell lasted networking opportunities as well as SAS Programming for projects, group work, interactive from mid-May until mid- the chance to use acquired analytical Business Analytics exercises and dissertation. skills. Those wishing to go on to PhD September. I joined a Statis tics International Marketing and Chemomet rics Group in Further information level can choose a research project. Pricing Analytics and Chester. I was involved in www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Revenue Management business solutions and invento ry masters/management-science con trol projects, but I chose the E-Marketing assessment of the ‘ Prediction These programmes are ideal Logistics if you wish to work in decision Toolbox ’, developed by the Group, support, business analytics, project Global Sourcing to be my main MSc p roje ct. In management, marketing analytics, C++ Computer Programming the company I was given lots logistics, supply chain, industrial of responsibili ty. I had contact See website for further clarification engineering, operational research with expe rts and manage rs www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ or management science. in many fiel ds. However, the masters/management-science bigge st sa tisfa ction for me was de veloping my ideas into models that would be used by an international company like Shell. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Marketing 194 /195

Marketing The Department of Marketing is the oldest in the UK. Research degrees It was established in 1965 with the first Professor of MPhil/PhD Marketing in a UK university and we now have a thriving Taught programmes MSc/MRes in Advanced community of postgraduate students. Marketing Management MSc in Management (with a pathway in Marketing) The Department has 20 members Business Marketing and of academic staff and there are a Purchasing: inter-organisational Number of postgraduate number of staff in other departments relationships; supply chains and students in LUMS who have interests in marketing; business models and particular areas of Marketing. supply networks; product-service 70+ offerings in business markets; Our postgraduate research students managers and networks; Postgraduate enquiries have access to experienced staff and negotiations and contracts. Head of Department: resources in the University, but also Professor Nick Alexander contribute to existing programmes of Market Studies : business models Tel: +44 (0 )152 4 51 0 996 research in the Department. Doctoral and market-making; corporate Fax: +44 (0 )152 4 593 928 students are important contributors identity; market rules and regulations; Email: [email protected] to existing programmes of research. base-of-the-pyramid markets; www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Joly Zou market-making practices. departments/marketing MSc Advanced Marketing Our re sear ch International Marketing : General enquiries Management brand authentication in international interests Tel: +44 (0 )152 4 51 0 733 This MSc programme markets; internationalisation of the We cover a wide range of sub- retail firm; the role of brands in retailer Fax: +44 (0 )152 4 51 0 739 did not disappoint me. Email: [email protected] Advanced s tudents are able disciplines within Marketing and internationalisation; the transient to gain deeper knowledge in there are, broadly, four main areas consumer in global markets. marke ting; it is care fully designed of research: for future ma rket leade rs, and Consumer Behaviour: symbolic covers all essential fields in consumption and consumers’ marketing. The professors are identity projects; vulnerable know ledgeable and help ful. consumers; alcohol and other During the cou rse, I met g reat risky consumption among youth; people from all over the w orld, sustainability, environmental and and worked w ith them in ethical issues; consumers as identity di fferent groups. I also made seekers; cross cultural aspects of some lifetime friends here. consumer research; and the ways in The knowledge, s kills and which brands mediate relationships expe rience I got from the between consumers and programme prepared me for the organisations. real business world, and helped me to get a position in No kia’s global ma rketing t eam. All of th ese are still h elpi ng me during my day to day wor k. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Marketing 196 /197

Research degree s Taugh t programmes MPhi l/PhD The Department has a lively research MSc in Advanced Our MSc is unique and the class IELTS atmosphere with over 15 research size is tightly controlled to enable the Entry requirements Marke ting Management 7.0 or equivalent (minimum students currently registered. staff-student and student-student element scores apply). Relevant Masters degree at Research students are expected Programme Director contact necessary for the forms distinction level or, equivalent to take a full part in department life, Dr Alan Gilchrist. and processes of learning required. Assessment and a distinction grade achieved attending seminars and consortia, Individual and group coursework, Duration The programme has been approved in Master’s research dissertation, and presenting papers. Full-time examination and dissertation. 12 months full-time. and accredited by the Chartered plus a viable research proposal. students will be required to take Institute of Marketing to provide Further information research methodology courses run Entry requirements Exceptionally, an upper second direct entry onto the CIM’s Professional www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/mres-amm by LUMS or other Faculties. Part-time An upper second class honours class honours degree, or equivalent, Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing. in Marketing or Management will students who are unable to attend degree, or equivalent, in Marketing The MRes degree is based on be considered. courses will be given guided reading or with a substantial Marketing Compulsory modules the MSc in Advanced Marketing and activities to make up any gaps component. We will consider Marketing in Practice Management and shares the taught IELTS in their research practice. Jekatrina Rindt non-business related degrees component with students from both Researching Markets 7.0 or equivalent (minimum MSc Advanced Marketing for candidates with significant programmes studying together. Research degrees are most likely and Marketing element scores apply). Management work experience in marketing. MRes students develop a scholarly to be completed successfully and Developing a Critical research focused dissertation and/ Assessment Lancaster Unive rsi ty IELTS in good time when there is a good Understanding of Marketing or doctoral research proposal. Original research and thesis. match between the interest and provided a pe rfect fit 7.0 or equivalent (minimum (Consumer, Business to Business Further information availability of a potential supervisor, in many respects: apart element scores apply). and Product, Service Systems) To proceed on to the PhD programme the interests of the applicant and from an excellent university at LUMS, students need to achieve a www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Assessment Brand Management the importance and accessibility ranking, Lancaster University high standard (distinction) in the MRes . departments/marketing of the topic. Applicants may find Management School o ffered me Individual and group coursework, Brand Communications You will also need to have identified examination and dissertation. viable areas of study suggested on a scholarship for the MSc and Managing Marketing Channels the availability of, and secured was and is the only university our Faculty website, the information Further information Managing Prices and Profits agreement from, an appropriate will also allow you to ensure a good in the UK o ffe ring an intensive www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ PhD supervisor. It can be particularly fit between your interests and our programme that a ctually departments/marketing Following the taught modules each useful to align your MRes research areas of expertise. meets the c riterion of being student carries out an individual in- with the areas of interest of the ‘advanced ’. It a ct ively involves This programme is for graduates depth piece of scholarly research departmental staff. students in the most recent with significant academic or work and produces a dissertation, debates of marketing practice based experience of marketing this is often based on a practical MSc in Management and research and manages to who are seeking to enrich their project conducted with a (with a pathway existing knowledge, and build balance insights into B2C as company or organisation. in Marketing) well as the o ften neglected a base for successful careers speci fics of B2B marketing. in industry or the public services, MRes in Advanced Please see the entry under the The AMM inspired and or for further study (PhD). Marke ting Management Graduate Management School on page 172. encouraged me to pursue the Our students develop the crucial Programme Director PhD which gives me today the marketing management skills Dr Alan Gilchrist . opportunity to finally explore of critical integrative thinking the problem I am most interested and collaborative working within Duration in within a vibrant, inte rna tional a curriculum focused on the 12 months full-time. and hi ghly professional research integration of theory and practice. Entry requirements communi ty that challenges and Throughout the programme you An upper second class honours supports my endeavou rs and will continually confront ‘real’ world degree, or equivalent, in Marketing is a pe rfect pla tfo rm for future issues in marketing. work in b usi ness or academia. or with a substantial Marketing component. We will consider non-business related degrees for candidates with significant marketing work experience. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Organisation, Work and Technology 198 /199

Organ is ation, Work and Tec hnology Research degree s Research degrees MPhil/PhD MPhil/PhD We offer excellent postgraduate student support. Supervision is The Department of Organisation, Work and Technology Doctoral Director Taught programmes an essential aspect of the research Professor Brian Bloomfield. MSc in Human Resource and was founded in 1969 in response to a growing recognition relationship and we always have two Knowledge Management Entry requirements members of staff involved with each of the importance of the study of people in organisations. doctoral student. The Department MSc in Politics, Philosophy An upper second class honours and Management degree, or equivalent, in a Social also organises a series of weekly seminars with leading national MSc in International Executive With 14 full-time academic staff Science subject. and international academics and Management this is a multidisciplinary group IELTS encourages students to organise of social scientists dedicated 7.0 or equivalent (minimum annual working conferences at Number of postgraduate to research and teaching in the element scores apply). which they can present and develop students interconnected areas of work, their own work. organisations, and management Assessment 406 in the twenty-first century. Original research and thesis. Our research interests cover a variety Postgraduate enquiries of aspects of contemporary work, We have a wide array of expertise in Further information management and organisations. Head of Department: human resource management (HRM), www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Professor Theo Vurdubakis information systems, knowledge departments/owt We study the relationships between Tel: +44 (0 )152 4 592 312 management (KM), organisation HRM and KM processes, as well Fax: +44 (0 )152 4 594 060 We have established an excellent theory, social psychology and as between globalisation and work Email: [email protected] reputation for interdisciplinary sociology. Our thematic interests in the knowledge economy. We www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ research. Our doctoral programme include the form and structure of systematically investigate processes departments/owt is a central feature of our provision organisations and organising in the of organisational change and their and we strive to make it a substantial, twenty-first century; globalisation relationships with information vibrant and rewarding experience and the cultural and political technology, as well as the complex for postgraduate students. economy of contemporary work; issues of business ethics and HRM and employment relations; We welcome PhD and MPhil corporate governance. and, the social, economic, ethical proposals from students focused We have a strong interest in the and political factors shaping on any of our areas of research theoretical frameworks through the processes through which interest, and are keen to support which work organisations are technologies are constructed the development of research analysed and the implication of and used for managerial and proposals from an early stage. organisational purposes. such theories. Also important to us are the broader social, ethical and The distinctive philosophy and ethos environmental concerns raised by towards the study of management the intersection of contemporary and organisations has earned the economic, cultural, organisational Department international recognition and managerial practices. We organise and reputation. our research in interdisciplinary strands and the crossovers of Choosing LUMS is one of the best staff between them provide the decisions I have made – the programme Department with a coherent focus. has really helped me gain an in-depth unde rstanding of HR and KM. The teaching di ffers a lot from other universities in the UK. Naginlal Modi employed with Arriva North London For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Organisation, Work and Technology 200 /201

Our re se arch Taught programmes int erests MSc in Human Resource As human creative and innovative MSc in Politic s, Philosophy You can choose one of four pathways participants to refine their leadership resources are seen as the foundation through the programme: skills and make a lasting impact on Organisation Studies: we have and Knowledge Management and Management of organisational and individual their organisation. Its design and a long established international International Relations and Programme Director performance, management’s main Programme Director processes were inspired by the standing for our scholarly and Management Dr Karen Dale. aspiration in successful global and Dr Karen Dale. lifelong study of managerial practice critically informed analysis Philosophy and Management local organisations is the mobilisation by Professor Henry Mintzberg, the of diverse managerial practices Duration Duration of people and knowledge. As global Politics and Management Canadian management guru, who in a variety of empirical settings. 12 months full-time. 12 months full-time. market pressures increase steadily, Politics, Philosophy and has taught on the IMPM since its HRM, Work and Globalisation: Entry requirements the effectiveness of management Entry requirements Management foundation. as the societal power of HRM An upper second class honours and organisations depend upon their An upper second class honours The programme focuses on five has consolidated since the 1980s, degree, or equivalent, in a relevant human and knowledge resources. degree, or equivalent, in any Arts or Each involves a mix of compulsory modules designed around managerial our research focuses on the subject for example Management Social Science discipline, including and optional modules: for further The MSc provides you with a deep mind sets rather than functional silos. relationships between work, and Business Studies, Social Business and Management. details, see the programme website. understanding of these essential Each module lasts approximately organisational structures and Sciences (eg Sociology, Psychology, The last element of the programme themes and equips you for a career IELTS ten days, and is delivered in a different cultures, and the social reproduction Politics, International Relations or is a substantial research project and in a critical position in contemporary 7.0 or equivalent (minimum country (UK, Canada, India, China of identity through new kinds of Applied Social Science), History, dissertation. management. Graduates of the element scores apply). and Brazil). Participants also people management practices Geography, Philosophy, English, programme have entered a wide undertake a managerial exchange with an increasingly global reach. Languages, Arts or other Humanities. Assessment International Masters in variety of jobs in the private and where they spend a week observing Applicants with relevant work Practicing Management Technology and Organisation: public sector, including management Coursework assignments, group their co-participant in action, experience from other degree this strand of our research is and consultancy positions in human projects, formal examinations and (IMPM) focusing on the process of disciplines are encouraged to apply. located in our Centre for the Study resource management, knowledge dissertation. management. Participants who management, or general MSc in International of Technology and Organisation. IELTS Further information successfully complete the five management. Others have moved Executive Management This is the single biggest grouping of 7.0 or equivalent (minimum modules and managerial exchange into roles in purchasing, sales and www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/masters/ researchers in the field of Technology element scores apply). Programme Director may elect to undertake a further retailing, taken up local and central msc-ppm and Organisation Studies in the UK Professor Lucas Introna. major paper of dissertation length Assessment government posts, or pursued This ground-breaking new and internationally. Duration to be awarded a MSc. Coursework, examination careers in higher education. programme, taught jointly by the 24 months part-time (modular). Management and Society: and dissertation. Modules Department of Organisation, Work Participants move between this area of research is concerned concept based training and their Further information Human Resource Management: and Technology and the Department Entry requirements with broader societal concerns raised real life experiences, and also benefit Contexts, Controversies and of Politics, Philosophy and Religion, is Minimum of 15 years of work by contemporary organisational and www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ from peer to peer learning, with Critiques unique in Europe in bringing together experience including extensive managerial practices with specific masters/MAHRMandKM observation, visits, and feedback. the important areas of politics and managerial experience. reference to governance, ethics Human Resource Management II: The MSc offers in-depth analyses management with an interdisciplinary Over 50 leading companies and and the environment. The Rise and Growth of HRM IELTS of the key themes in twenty-first lens. It enables you to develop a organisations from around the Theories and Techniques 7.0 or equivalent (minimum century management: Human sophisticated understanding of world have sent staff to participate. Resource Management (HRM), Introduction to Knowledge social, political, organisational element scores apply). Modules Knowledge Management (KM), Management and managerial processes and Assessment and Change Management. of the connections between them. Managing Self: The Reflective Knowledge Management as Reflective papers after each Contemporary organisations Social Practice: Global, Ethical Mind-set It provides an ideal foundation for module and major paper. see these as vital dimensions and Cultural Issues careers in all kinds of cross-national Managing Organisations: of competitive advantage in Further information Organisations in the 21st Century organisations – from multinational The Analytic Mind-set an increasingly fast changing www.impm.org companies to NGOs or international Managing Context: The Worldly global economy. The Management of Organisational Change bodies such as the European Union The IMPM programme is designed Mind-set or United Nations. The Rise of Management for highly experienced managers Managing Relationships: Ideas and Concepts and entrepreneurs, focusing on an The Collaborative Mind-set innovative, collaborative learning Managing Change and Analysing Management Practices approach for the development of Continuity: The Action Mind-set Quantitative Methods in management practice which allows Management Practice