School of Management Postgraduate Studies Royal Holloway University of London

Royal Holloway is widely recognised on the world stage as one of the UK’s leading teaching and research university institutions. One of the larger colleges of the University of London, we are strong across the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities. Our 8,500 students work with internationally renowned scholars in 18 academic departments. The University of London degree gained by our talented, high- achieving graduates is valued the world over. As a cosmopolitan community, with students from over 130 countries, we focus on the support and development of the individual. Our friendly campus, just 19 miles west of central London, provides a unique environment for university study. We aim to provide an understanding of the modern world and equip students with the skills necessary to succeed in the careers of the future. School of Management

The School of Management provides an Contents intellectually challenging and relevant education for students wishing to About the School 2 pursue careers in management. Careers, employability and alumni 4 Our internationally renowned academics Our programmes 7 bring their extensive experience of industry and cutting-edge research into Research degrees 21 the lecture theatre, helping students gain a thorough understanding of this Learning support 22 vital discipline. Admissions 24 Our academics are strongly engaged in How to apply 25 global research, their courses designed to combine their academic knowledge and practical insights to international business. This enhances the quality and contemporary experience of all teaching within the School.

Contact details

Head of School Jeffrey Unerman [email protected]

General enquiries Moya Watson, Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator [email protected] T: +44 (0)1784 414479 If you require further information about the School of Management postgraduate programmes, please visit: www.rhul.ac.uk/management/postgraduate or email the relevant Postgraduate Programme Administrator. The information listed in this brochure is correct at the time of publication but is subject to change as part of the School’s policy of continuous improvement and development. Please check our website for updates to our programmes. About the School

The School of Management is the largest academic programmes are accredited by the Association of MBA’s department at Royal Holloway and now sits in the newly (AMBA). In addition to this the School is a member of several created Faculty of Management and Economics. external organisations that responsibly advance and inspire management education. These are detailed below. The School’s academics are internationally renowned researchers, with strong academic backgrounds and Investing in your future experience of industry from all over the world. As such, The School’s extension provides high-quality, modern we offer a truly international learning experience – many facilities and additional learning space for our students. of our programmes drawing upon the School’s links with It incorporates; eight dedicated seminar/break-out rooms, companies and institutions worldwide to offer programmes three innovative flexible work pods and the creation of a that reflect the global nature of modern business. central feature atrium area which provides flexible social In particular our programmes in Asia Pacific Business, and work space conducive to study. Our new eco-building Business Information Systems and Entrepreneurship. has a low-carbon footprint, reflecting the universities Our programmes are designed to provide you with the commitment to the environment, and is a visually stunning management theory and knowledge, and associated demonstration of the innovative values central to the new skills and expertise to help you progress your career. Both faculty. Sir Alec Reed, CBE, Reed Group, officially opened the the School’s MBA & MSc International Management Schools extension in 2011.

2 Key transferable skills Seminars and talks Postgraduate students need to offer their employer highly Our research seminars and talks provide a great opportunity advanced knowledge and skills which will illustrate they can for postgraduate students to meet, debate and network with be effective at senior level in business, industry or academia. academics and other students. New research is presented Postgraduate study at the School will provide you with and discussed which can help provide you with a greater the subject knowledge and expertise required to pursue a understanding of the programme you are studying. successful career. At the end of your programme you should be able to: Some of our programmes include lectures and presentations given by guest speakers from industry. This provides you with • develop an awareness of current issues and engage with a unique opportunity to gain an insight into their company complex topics and discover more about it. Further information about industry speakers are detailed on each programme page. • take a critical and independent approach to your area of study Student Societies • apply relevant knowledge and adapt your existing learning, Students set up and manage their own societies, some of research and organisational skills to a practical situation which may further complement their studies, such as: Management & Internship, Investment, Entrepreneurs, • use relevant research techniques to acquire and analyse Students Investing in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Law, Politics and data and examine research sources International Relations (PIR), People and Planet, Geography, • develop skills in areas that will enhance your acquired Italian, German, Hispanic, Media. knowledge and skills, including project management, www.su.rhul.ac.uk/studentactivities/ team-work, problem-solving, communication and presentations • enhance your communication, social and creative skills enabling you to present your research in an effective, interesting and professional manner

Postgraduate and doctoral programmes: • MA Asia Pacific Business • MA European Business • MA Marketing • MSc Business Information Systems • MSc Entrepreneurship • MSc International Accounting • MSc International Human Resource Management • MSc International Management • MSc Leadership & Management in Health • MSc Sustainability & Management • MBA International Management • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) • Master of Philosophy (MPhil) • MSc Finance (this is run by the Department of Economics). For further information please contact [email protected] or +44 (0)1784 414005

3 Careers, employability and alumni

The Careers Group Individual careers advice The Careers Service is affiliated with The Careers Group, Our dedicated team of Careers Advisers and Information one of the largest higher education careers organisations in Staff are available from Monday to Friday to provide you Europe. The Careers centre is situated on campus, opposite with expert advice, guidance and information. We offer one- the School of Management. Our Careers staff have the to-one careers coaching sessions, designed to provide you knowledge and expertise, complemented by a wide range of with assistance with your career strategy, help you to review careers events and activities to help you further your career. your CV and answer any specific questions you may have about your career plan.

Help with your job search When it comes to job-hunting, our advisers offer plenty of hands-on support with writing CVs and application forms, psychometric tests and succeeding at interviews. We run skills workshops several times a week to suit your schedule. We also offer plenty of access to national and international jobs through our online resources, JobOnline, International JobOnline, and Careers Tagged from The Careers Group.

Who employed our graduates?

4 Postgraduate students often find juggling a full-time course whilst looking for a job a challenge. We strongly Careers workshops advise that you begin your preparation to apply for jobs • Using social media for job hunting early on in the year by attending as many of the career events as possible and fully utilising the facilities available • CVs; Applications; Interviews at the Careers Service. Meeting potential employers and • Assessment centre week polishing your networking skills will greatly improve your • Finding internships and work experience chances of finding work after you have completed your postgraduate programme. • Writing a personal statement for postgraduate study www.rhul.ac.uk/careers/students/apply/ • Making the most of the recruitment fair findingemployment.aspx • What to do if you don’t know what to do Employer events and career workshops Our autumn and spring programmes include a variety of employer presentations, skills sessions, fairs and alumni Personal Development Planning (PDP) events. We recommend that you stay up-to-date with these This involves assessing your academic and non-academic events and full details can be found on ‘My Careers Service’ strengths and areas for improvement. at www.rhul.ac.uk/careers You can then set goals and construct an action plan for personal and academic development and identify and pursue opportunities for skills development both on and off Previous employer events on campus campus. • Centrica trading game By documenting your learning highlights, achievements and career-related activities, updating your CV will be easier. • Procter & Gamble www.rhul.ac.uk/careers/pdp.aspx • Ernst & Young interview and assessment centre workshop International students • College of Law Our international student careers adviser, runs a specialist programme of events aimed at non-EU students. This • Management Futures: Internships and Beyond includes: (alumni event) • Careers fairs and employer presentations on campus • Routes into Teaching throughout the year • Opportunities in the EU • UK immigration talks • Ketchum Pleon (PR) • International employer web-chats and presentations • Lidl presentation • One to one careers coaching • Psychometric Assessments – a PwC skills session • International Futures course in London • Travel & Tourism from Mark Warner • Extensive online resources – from handouts to podcasts • Getting into HR (alumni event) • Specialist international student careers website • International JobOnline vacancies website. For further information about careers in management at Royal Holloway please visit: www.rhul.ac.uk/careersmanagement

5 How our alumni can help your career

Maximise career opportunities whilst you What our graduates say are here ‘The School of Management at Royal Whilst studying at Royal Holloway we strongly recommend Holloway offers a number of Masters you take the opportunities provided to benefit you in your courses, but International Management was future career. Our Alumni Relations office caters for all needs the one that enabled me to build upon my by arranging both high profile business events and various finance knowledge by taking more courses in social activities to help you expand your networks. These this area. In particular, the Global Financial activities provide you with the opportunity to engage with Markets module, which covered portfolio a range of employers, meet our alumni, and develop your investments, is very relevant to my current job.’ inter-personal and networking skills. Zhiwei Jiang (MSc International Management), Research Associate at Bank of China International Our past events have included; Marketing Insights, Internships and Beyond, Getting into HR, Investment ‘International Accounting opens doors in Banking Insights, Professional Qualifications Tasters every kind of business, whether that is including CIMA and CIM, with speakers from Barclays, IBM, becoming a qualified accountant, Bank of America, United Nations, Christies Auction House, preparing you to become a partner in an Telefonica, JP Morgan and Saatchi & Saatchi. accounting firm, pursuing a career in finance or corporate management, working in government, or even setting up your own business.’ Fan Deng (MSc International Accounting), Associate at Deloitte ‘The MSc Sustainability and Management course covered areas of my Geography degree that I really enjoyed, whilst also exposing me to areas of business and society that I took an interest in, such as To ensure you maximise these opportunities, subscribe to our Corporate Social Responsibility and social networks when you enrol at Royal Holloway. Business Management.’ Jon Abu-Nackly (MSc Sustainability and Management), Carbon Consultant at DHL Real Estate ‘The group work assignments in particular teach you how to effectively communicate Our alumni association aims to support you both during your ideas, take on board what others think your masters, and throughout your future career. Once and persuade them of your way of thinking. you graduate, you will be joining a truly global network You come across similar situations in your of Royal Holloway Alumni, connecting you with students working life.’ from over 140 countries. Whether you are in China or Sharon Yuan (MA Asia Pacific Business), Colombia, Texas or Taiwan, our international network of Account Manager at MetaDesign alumni associations fosters the friendly Royal Holloway community spirit, through professional networking events ‘My MBA was like a stepping stone to or informal activities. something new. I invested in my career and www.rhul.ac.uk/management/alumni/home.aspx it has definitely paid off.’ Cherry Liu (MBA, 2008), Marketing Manager at Tigi and Jovial

6 MA Asia Pacific Business

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The importance of the Asia Pacific region, including, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the countries of South Fast facts East Asia to the global economy continues to grow. This programme explores the rise of business in the Asia Pacific, Number of places: 30 including China, Japan and Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan, as well as the nations of South Programme duration: 1 year full-time East Asia. It also explores issues of multinational enterprise, Study programme: 6 Core courses internationalisation, human resource management, strategy, Dissertation entrepreneurship, business organisation, technology, culture, and the role of national governments. Assessment: Coursework, examinations and a dissertation Our Management of Asia Pacific Multinationals course is a stimulating and unique part of the programme, based on Entry requirements: At least a upper second lectures given by leading business executives from Chinese, class UK honours degree or Japanese and Korean multinationals and government equivalent organisations. These typically include executives from; Samsung, Toyota, Hitachi, Huawei, TECO, JETRO and KOTRA, Fees (2012-13): UK/EU: £7,250, providing a unique opportunity for you to meet them as they International: £14,250 share their real-life experiences, knowledge and objectives This programme is of particular relevance to students with you. requiring a solid understanding of management in the Comparisons are made between Asian international business Asia Pacific, those looking to work or conduct business and other nations, and students are expected to investigate within this region and those seeking a career within an corporate case studies, work in teams, and present their Asia Pacific multinational. learning from the lectures. Students do not require an academic background in Contact details business or management to be eligible to study for this degree. Postgraduate Programmes Administrator T: +44 (0)1784 443813 [email protected] Programme structure School of Management T: +44 (0)1784 276213 Foundations of Modern Management (Management www.rhul.ac.uk/management conversion course taught during Induction week only)

Core courses

Strategic Issues in Asia Pacific Business

Economic Development in the Asia Pacific

China and the International Economy

Human Resources in the Asia Pacific

Management of Asia Pacific Multinationals

Dissertation Preparation and Research Methods

Dissertation

Guest speaker, Graham Smith, OBE, Managing Director, Toyota Motor Europe, with students

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MA Marketing

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This is a distinctive, research-led programme, which draws upon our academics’ expertise in cutting-edge consumer Fast facts and culture industry research. We will provide you with an in-depth and critical understanding of a world increasingly Number of places: 80 defined by a culture of consumerism and the role played by marketing activities in building strong customer relationships Programme duration: 1 year full-time, September and business opportunities. to September This programme is best suited to students who have a keen Study programme: 6 Core courses interest in developing an intellectual understanding of the 2 Elective courses theories underpinning marketing concepts and processes. Dissertation By the end of the programme students should have developed Assessment: This programme is assessed a sound knowledge and understanding of the contemporary by coursework, examinations issues relating to marketing, consumers and culture. and dissertation Contact details Entry Requirements: A upper second class Postgraduate Programmes Administrator UK honours degree T: +44 (0)1784 414305 or equivalent [email protected] Fees (2012-2013): UK/EU: £7,250, School of Management International: £14,250 T: +44 (0)1784 276213 www.rhul.ac.uk/management Students do not require an academic background in business or management to be eligible to study for this degree.

Programme structure Foundations of Modern Management (Management conversion course taught during Induction week only)

Core courses Elective courses

Marketing - A Critical Introduction Sports Marketing

Measurement & Metrics for Marketing Marketing Ethics

Brands and Branding Arts Marketing

Marketing and Consumer Research – Contemporary Issues Services Marketing

Methodology and Qualitative Research Methods Digital Media Marketing

Quantitative Methods for Graduates (Marketing) Marketing Across Cultures

Dissertation Not-For-Profit and Public Sector Marketing

Marketing Communications

Business to Business Marketing

9 MSc Business Information Systems

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This programme focuses on the concept of ‘hybrid management’ and its application in organisations where new Fast facts and existing working practices are becoming increasingly dependent upon the effective integration of information Number of places: 60 technologies and business. This programme was created as a direct response to the need for a greater understanding Programme duration: 1 year full-time of the role advanced technology plays in the workplace Study programme: 3 Core courses and at home. It also addresses the industry need for CEO’s 2 Elective Courses in to understand and appreciate the strategic value of such Management technology as a source of competitive advantage, both nationally and internationally. 2 Elective Courses in Computer Science The programme is taught jointly by the School of Management and the Department of Computer Science Dissertation providing the advantage of theoretically informed, relevant knowledge, about modern information and communications Assessment: Coursework, group projects, technology and its use in business, from both a management examinations and a and information technology perspective. dissertation During the Spring term, students study the information Entry requirements: At least a lower second Systems Theory and Practice course where they attend class UK honours degree industry lectures from companies such as IBM, Enterprise or equivalent Rent-a-Car & Business Thinking. Fees (2012-13): UK/EU: £7,250 The course objectives are to provide students with specialist International: £14,250 insights, delivered by experienced industry professionals, into This programme is of particular relevance to those who the constraints and opportunities facing those who work in wish to become competent in both Management and IT. IT and business related fields. Students then work together An academic background in Business and Management, to create innovative ideas and produce a project where and/or Computer Science and Information Systems they combine business with IT. They work on these in small is preferred. Relevant work experience is valued. groups, finally presenting these concepts back to industry. Graduates in other disciplines, in social sciences, media The programme offers a mix of core and elective modules and engineering, will also be considered. to give flexibility to students to pursue different interests. The three core courses cover topics that are most relevant to the multi-disciplinary aspects of Business Information Systems. In addition, students choose two electives in Management and two in Computer Science from a range of options offered each year.

Contact details Postgraduate Programmes Administrator T: +44 (0)1784 276240 [email protected] School of Management T: +44 (0)1784 276213 [email protected] www.rhul.ac.uk/management Students with Nick Davey, IT Programme Manager, IBM Global Services

10 Programme structure Foundations of Modern Management (Management conversion course taught during Induction week only)

Core courses

Information System Design, Development and Management

Information Systems Theory and Practice

People and Technology

Dissertation

Elective courses

Choose 4 electives; 2 from one of the Management pathways and 2 from one of the Computer Science pathways

Management Pathway

Knowledge Management

Technology Management

The Networked Organisation: Strategies, Process and Relationships

Complex Decision Making

Quantitative Methods for Graduates

Methodology and Qualitative Research Methods

Computer Science Pathway

Databases and Business Intelligence

Networked Services

Computer Science Advanced Pathway

Service Oriented Computing Technology and Management

Applications and Business Security Developments

Computer Crime

Computer Science Research Pathway

Individual Computing Elective I

Individual Computing Elective II

11 MSc Entrepreneurship

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Our theoretical programme features five courses in specialist entrepreneurship subjects that have been chosen for their Fast facts relevance to contemporary entrepreneurship research, policy and practice. Number of Places: 30 Courses have been designed to equip students with some Programme duration: 1 year full-time, September of the key skills and knowledge required to develop their to September own projects, whether it be starting a new organisation or developing an entrepreneurial project within an existing Study programme: 3 Core courses organisation, in either the public or private sector. 3 Elective courses Our past speakers have included; Airline Talent, HSBC Bank, Dissertation Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd., The Reed Foundation and La Fromagerie. Assessment: This programme is assessed by coursework, examinations Many of our students join Royal Holloway Entrepreneurs and dissertation. where they can further develop their entrepreneurial skills. www.royalhollowayentrepreneurs.com/ Entry Requirements: At least a upper second class UK honours degree or equivalent Fees (2012-13): UK/EU: £7,250 International: £14,250 Students do not require an academic background in business or management to be eligible to study for this degree. Contact details Postgraduate Programmes Administrator T: +44 (0) 1784 443813 [email protected] School of Management T: +44 (0)1784 276213 [email protected] www.rhul.ac.uk/management Programme structure Foundations of Modern Management (Management conversion course taught during Induction week only)

Core courses Elective courses

Business Opportunities, Ideas and Planning International and Comparative Entrepreneurship

Corporate Entrepreneurship Technology Venturing

Dissertation Preparation and Research Methods Responsible Entrepreneurship

Dissertation

12 MSc International Accounting

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International accounting is a rapidly developing field, and there is now recognition of the need to set the theory and Fast facts practice in the context of its social, political, economic natural and cultural environments. We provide students Number of places: 40 with a thorough grounding in international accounting, examined in the wider context of different environments Programme duration: 1 year full-time where students are constantly challenged to improve their Study programme: 4 Core Courses accounting, conceptual, qualitative and personal skills. 2 Elective Courses Contact details Postgraduate Programmes Administrator Dissertation T: +44 (0) 1784 414305 Assessment: Coursework, examinations [email protected] and a dissertation School of Management Entry requirements: A least an upper second T: +44 (0)1784 276213 class UK honours degree or [email protected] equivalent in any discipline. www.rhul.ac.uk/management Fees (2012-13): UK/EU: £7,250 International: £14,250 This programme is of particular relevance to those who wish to enhance their understanding of accounting, or those already working as accountants who wish to acquire more advanced knowledge. Students do not require an academic background in business or management to be eligible to study for this degree.

Programme structure Foundations of Modern Management (Management conversion course taught during Induction week only)

Core courses Elective courses

International Financial Accounting Sustainability and Accounting

International Management Accounting Communication Issues in Accounting

Dissertation Preparation and Research Methods Comparative International Accounting

Dissertation

13 MSc International Human Resource Management

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This programme will adopt an intellectually rigorous and critical approach to international human resource Fast facts management strategies and practices, assessing them from a range of theoretical and analytical perspectives, explaining Number of Places: 40 them in terms of their social and economic context, and considering their implications and impact for a range of Programme duration: 1 year full-time, September stakeholders and interest groups. This programme has to September both a substantive international content (centred on the Study programme: 5 Core courses analysis of MNC strategies and practices), combined with a Dissertation significant comparative dimension (ie considering national, regional and global contexts). Assessment: This programme is assessed by coursework, examinations Contact details and dissertation Postgraduate Programmes Administrator T: +44 (0)1784 276240 Entry Requirements: Upper second class UK [email protected] honours degree or equivalent School of Management T: +44 (0)1784 276213 Fees (2012-13): UK/EU: £7,250 [email protected] International: £14,250 www.rhul.ac.uk/management Students do not require an academic background in business or management to be eligible to study for this degree.

Programme structure Foundations of Modern Management (Management conversion course taught during Induction week only)

Core courses

International HRM and Employment Relations

Managing Across Borders

International and Comparative Employment Law

Organisational Learning, Change and Innovation

Dissertation Preparation and Research Methods

Dissertation

14 MSc International Management

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Our MSc International Management is one of only 12 in the UK to be accredited by the Association of MBA’s Fast facts (AMBA). This is an intensive programme and is designed for ambitious and self-motivated individuals at the outset Number of places: 100 of their professional working life. It includes all the major management functions and will enable you to build Programme duration: 1 year full-time effective management skills, understand management Study programme: 9 Core courses within the global context and develop an international network. Teaching delivery amounts to 15 hours per week 2 Elective courses in both the autumn and spring terms. This programme is ideal for those who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree Independent Research Paper in general management with an international orientation. Assessment: Coursework, examinations, It will prepare you to enter the globalised world of work in- class tests, presentations on a competitive footing, maximising your potential and and dissertation widening your career choices. Entry requirements: At least a upper second Contact details class UK honours degree Postgraduate Programmes Administrator or equivalent T: +44 (0)1784 276134 Fees (2012-13): UK/EU: £8,950 [email protected] International: £14,250 School of Management This programme is not suitable for those that have read T: +44 (0)1784 276213 management as part of a first degree, as it is a general [email protected] management degree. www.rhul.ac.uk/management

Programme structure

Core courses Elective courses

International Accounting and Finance Multinational Enterprise & the Global Economy

International HRM & Organisational Behaviour International Business Analysis

Information Systems & Operations Management International Business Law

Business Economics Commercial Dispute Settlement

International Marketing International Cooperative Strategy

International Strategy Global Financial Markets

Business Research Methods International Corporate Finance

Research Project International Investment Management

Professional Business Skills Knowledge Management

Independent Research Paper International Sustainability Management

Business Ethics

International Public Sector Management

Advertising & Promotional Communication

Marketing Research

Entrepreneurship

International Economic Law and Institutions

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MSc Leadership & Management in Health

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The health reforms taking place within healthy systems are creating new and challenging environments, requiring Fast facts greater investment in managerial capability combined with leadership skills. This programme will provide students with Number of places: 20 full-time, 30 part-time the skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of today and of the future. The programme is designed to meet the Programme duration: 1 year full-time, needs of those already working in the health and social care 2 years part-time services in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Study programme: Full-time It is also geared to those from outside the sector who wish 5 Core courses to gain knowledge and skills to manage and lead health Dissertation systems in the future. The programme has been designed with a cross-national, comparative focus so lessons are Part-time drawn from the UK and elsewhere. 12 Core courses The MSc uses the evidence base drawn from the latest Dissertation research and practice in health sector leadership and Assessment: Individual and group management, combined with the practical application of exercises, role plays, case new knowledge and skills to work-based situations. studies, presentations, The full-time programme is taught at Royal Holloway written reports and and the part-time programmes Kingston University. Both computer- based tasks programmes draw on a wide network of visiting professors Entry requirements: A good honours degree and consultants, who are engaged in practice. from a UK university or an Contact details equivalent qualification from Postgraduate Programmes Administrator a recognised international T: +44 (0)1784 414305 higher education provider in [email protected] a relevant discipline (normally, health and social sciences). Further information: Other qualifications which www.rhul.ac.uk/management demonstrate that a candidate T: +44 (0)208 4175493 possesses appropriate [email protected] knowledge and skills at Part Time: Dr. Jelena Petrovic, Kingston University: honours degree standard [email protected] will be acceptable or at least T: +44 (0)20 8417 9000 Ext: 65569 four years’ experience in Further information: middle/senior management, www.kingston.ac.uk/pghealthleadership including participation in an appropriate training event. Programme structure PT Fees (2012-13): FT UK/EU: £7,250 Foundations of Modern Management (Management FT International: £14,250 conversion course taught during Induction week only) PT UK/EU: £4,180 PT International: £6,300 Core courses

This programme is of particular relevance to those Financial Resource Management and information who work or plan to work in managing and leading health systems. Health Management in an International Context Leading People through Organisational Change Students do not require an academic background in business or management to be eligible to study for Managing for Quality and Marketing this degree. Dissertation

Dissertation Preparation and Research Methods

17 MSc Sustainability & Management

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This programme is of particular relevance to those who work, or plan to work, in environmental management Fast facts or corporate social responsibility functions in business, government or voluntary organisations. Number of places: 30 The School of Management is the base for global leaders Programme duration: 1 year full-time in research for sustainable businesses and the Department of Geography is recognised for expertise in research and Study programme: 4 Core Courses teaching of environmental and social sustainability. Our MSc 1 Elective Course is accredited by ERSC. Both departments run this programme jointly and will provide you with an important commodity for Dissertation today’s employer: an interdisciplinary education. Assessment: Coursework, in-class The programme will enable you to understand connectivities activities, examinations and beyond the borders of just one discipline and you will dissertation develop the skills to communicate with experts across a variety of backgrounds. You will acquire the knowledge Entry Requirements: At least an upper second and skills to help you become an expert in sustainability class UK honours degree for leading companies, governmental agencies and Non- or equivalent. Applicants Governmental Organisations (NGOs). should also have a first degree in business studies, Contact details management, geography, Postgraduate Programmes Administrator geology, biology or a T: +44 (0)1784 443813 related subject. Special [email protected] consideration will be given to applicants with relevant School of Management work experience. Non-native T: +44 (0)1784 276213 speakers of English should [email protected] have an IELTS score of 7.0 www.rhul.ac.uk/management Fees (2012-13): UK/EU: £7,250 International: £14,250

Programme structure Foundations of Modern Management (Management conversion course taught during Induction week only)

Core courses Elective courses

Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate Governance

Principles of Environmental Sustainability Business Strategy

Dissertation Preparation and Research Methods Practices of Sustainability in Developing Areas

Business Ethics

18 MBA International Management

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Our programme will enable you to build effective management skills, understand management within the Fast facts global context and develop a network of international associates. Our MBA evolves with the changing needs of a Number of places: 30 competitive world environment and teaching is based on high quality research. Programme duration: 1 year full-time Our MBA programme is purposely structured to allow you Study programme: 12 Core courses to work closely with your fellow students, allowing you 4 Elective courses to explore and develop your teamwork and leadership Dissertation capabilities. It is important to understand that the workload Assessment: Coursework, examinations, is very intensive and demanding, and that we have high and project. expectations of all our students. Entry requirements: At least an upper second class Contact details UK honours degree or equivalent Postgraduate Programmes Administrator minimum three years work T: +44 (0)1784 76134 experience with relevant business [email protected] experience. Depending on individual circumstances a good School of Management GMAT (Graduate Management T: +44 (0)1784 276213 Admissions Test) test score may [email protected] be required, applicants may be www.rhul.ac.uk/management required to attend an interview. Non-native English speakers should have a balanced IELTS score of 7.0 overall Fees (2012-13): UK/EU: £17,500 International: £17,500 Elective courses

Multinational Enterprise & Global Economy Programme structure International Business Analysis

Core courses International Business Law Commercial Dispute Settlement Business Research Methods International Cooperative Strategy International Business Economics Global Financial Markets International Information Systems International Corporate Finance International Operations Management International Economic Law International Strategy International Investment Management Leadership & Behaviour in Organisations International Sustainability Management International HRM Business Ethics International Marketing Knowledge Management International Accounting & Finance International Public Sector Management Philosophy of Management Entrepreneurship Personal Development Portfolio

Business Consultancy Project Advertising & Promotional Communication

Dissertation Marketing Research

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PhD

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Research interests Fast facts • Accounting, Finance and Economics • Marketing Number of places: 20 • Organisation Studies and Human Resource Management Programme duration: 3 years full-time, • Strategy and International Business 6 years part-time • Technology and Information Management Entry requirements: At least an upper second class UK honours degree or • Public Services Management equivalent, and a Masters degree with a significant Research centres, networks and partners research component. • Centre for Public Services Organisations (CPSO) Fees (2012-13): UK/EU: £3,732 • Centre for Research into Sustainability (CRIS) International: £13,170 • Centre for Workplace Research in Asian Societies (CWRAS)

The programme involves a period of sustained in-depth • Enterprise Engineering Research Institute study of a specific topic and aims to: Contact details • provide the opportunity to enhance the student’s Postgraduate Programmes Administrator knowledge of the broad area and to study the theoretical T: +44 (0)1784 276295 foundations and specific techniques of the subject [email protected] • ensure the student uncovers and critically examines School of Management background literature on the topic T: +44 (0)1784 276213 • provide the student with the stimulus required to develop [email protected] originality and creativity in the research www.rhul.ac.uk/management • give the student the opportunity to develop skills in making and testing hypotheses or research questions, in developing new theory, and in planning and conducting investigations to discover new insights • provide, through critical scrutiny of written work and oral presentations, an opportunity for the student to develop skills in writing and presenting the results of the research in learned journals and monographs

1st year 2nd & 3rd year

All doctoral candidates are automatically registered as MPhil students The second and third years are normally spent collecting data, during their first year, within which time they are expected to complete conducting field research, analysing results and writing up. The PhD a detailed literature review, a formal research proposal and to acquire thesis is usually submitted at the end of the third year and is judged the additional research skills they will need to conduct research in their by internal and external examiners appointed by the University of chosen area. London. The candidate is then invited to defend his/her thesis before these examiners.

21 Learning support

Computer facilities It is also worth noting that the British Library has its own Computer facilities available across the campus include application procedures. If you cannot visit another library dedicated PC labs, network access in most study bedrooms we may be able to apply for the material you need through and wireless network points in many parts of the College. an inter-library loan. Royal Holloway also participates in the Moodle is available 24-hours a day and provides interactive SCONUL Access scheme which allows those students eligible access to a wide range of resources, including course to use other university libraries. For more information, please material, from both on or off-campus. Additionally, the visit: www.rhul.ac.uk/library/ Campus Connect portal service enables students to easily Facilities and support access a wide range of College services, including email, course details, course registration and fee payment. The School of Management’s facilities include our own state-of-the-art lecture theatre and high specification audio For more information, please visit: visual equipment aiding interactive and collaborative study, www.rhul.ac.uk/information-services/it/ both in this country and globally. The Library We also have our own postgraduate computer lab and are The Royal Holloway libraries have a collection of over conveniently located next to the Computer Centre, which is 500,000 books, as well as large collections of audio visual open 24 hours a day. materials. Bedford Library has recently been refurbished to Taught programmes are supported by a virtual learning offer a range of different working spaces for students. Level environment (Moodle). Online resources available to students 2 is now a social learning space, which features group study may include copies of lecture slides, links to e-journals and areas, a café, a tea house, as well as various IT facilities such past exam papers as well as course outlines. In the Spring as data projectors and interactive whiteboards to enable Term, the Director of Graduate Studies will allocate each group working. Level 3 has been refurbished to provide a student a supervisor to support them with their Dissertation. silent study area for students, featuring improved lighting PhD students are assigned their supervisor prior to starting and wireless access. Bedford Library has an extensive their programme. collection of books in the field of Management. The books range from the more traditional fields of finance Our dedicated postgraduate staff will support you with and accounting, through to marketing and management your postgraduate study. Postgraduate students can either information systems and the more recent concerns contact the Postgraduate Administrator that covers their with accountability, both in relation to corporate social programme, or the Programme Director, depending on the responsibility and environmental sustainability. nature of the query. Bedford Library also has a range of print journals but, more Postgraduate Information Vault importantly, offers access to a very wide range of electronic The Postgraduate Information Vault should be accessed by resources. These resources include data sources, such as students at least once a day to see important updates and Business Insights, Mergent Online and Mintel Reports, as information such as: well as databases such as Business Source Complete and Science Direct, which contain more academic discussions • Timetables and analyses of management-related topics. Training on • Student handbooks how to use these electronic resources is provided by the Information Consultants in the library, who run both general • Rooms & room changes and subject-specific sessions. Students are also able to • Reading lists borrow books from and access the electronic resources of Senate House Library, the library of the University of London. • Supervisor allocation for dissertations For more information on Royal Holloway libraries, please visit: www.rhul.ac.uk/information-services/library/ • Administrative office opening hours Other libraries • Rules and regulations As part of the University of London, Royal Holloway • General information students may apply to Senate House Library for a library www.rhul.ac.uk/Management/PGmotd.html card. If you do wish to use another library it is worth checking the relevant online catalogue before you visit.

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Admissions

Admissions requirements • IELTS score of 6.5 overall with grade 7 in writing*, or All applicants must satisfy the general postgraduate • Paper-based TOEFL: 570 overall with 5.5 in TWE (Test of admissions requirements and also those of the programme Written English), or which they wish to pursue. • Computer-based TOEFL: 230 overall with 5.5 in TWE, or Research degrees: at least an upper second class UK honours degree or equivalent • Internet-based TOEFL: 88 overall with 26 in the writing component, or Taught degrees: at least an upper second class UK honours (except the MSc International Management and MSc • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: at least a Business Information Systems) C pass. English language qualifications: For students whose first Please contact Postgraduate Admissions or the language is not English, with qualification from non-English Programme Director for your proposed programme if you speaking institutions, confirmation of English language are in any doubt about the suitability of your qualifications proficiency is required: and experience.

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Applying to Royal Holloway? Instructions for completing the paper Our postgraduate programmes begin in September every year. application form Programmes such as the MA in Marketing and MSc If you prefer to submit an application on paper, instructions International Management are likely to be extremely popular for completing it will be enclosed with the form when it is and entry to such degrees is highly competitive. We advise sent to you. an early application for both programmes, In addition to filling in the application form, you also need We recommend that you use our online application form at: to provide supporting documentation (see the ‘Supporting www.rhul.ac.uk/Studyhere/postgraduate/applying/ documentation’ section above). because it is the quickest and most efficient method for Contact us applying for admission to postgraduate courses. If you require a printed copy of the postgraduate application form The Admissions Office acts as the first point of contact for please email: [email protected] remembering to all applicants. Whether assisting prospective applicants, or include your postal address. processing and communicating decisions to applicants, the team is happy to advise at any point during the academic cycle. MBA applicants should use a separate application form which is also available online: Admissions www.rhul.ac.uk/Studyhere/postgraduate/applying/ Students who have an enquiry about applying for a management programme should contact: Supporting documentation Admissions Assistant, Miss Jialin Li Please read carefully the information on how to apply and Email: Jialin.Li @rhul.ac.uk ensure you enclose the following information with your Tel: +44 (0)1784 276173 application form or, if you are applying online, make sure it is Or forwarded to Postgraduate Admissions as soon as possible: Admissions Assistant, Mr Andrew Fraser • two signed academic references on letter headed paper Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1784 414944 • degree transcripts (original or certified copy) • English Language certificate (original) International admissions International students who require additional help with • research proposal (if appropriate) their application should contact the International Student In addition to your academic qualifications and experience, Admissions Coordinator, Mr Simon Moore admissions will look for evidence of your interest in Email: [email protected] the programme you are proposing to study and your Tel: +44 (0)1784 443345 understanding of the demands of postgraduate work. General enquiries Part-time study For general enquiries and information online please see below Some postgraduate programmes may be studied on a part- Email: [email protected] time basis. The Postgraduate Administrator responsible for Tel: +44 (0)1784 414944 the programme concerned should be contacted to discuss www.rhul.ac.uk/studyhere/postgraduate/applying/ this option. howtoapply.aspx

Instructions for completing the online Accommodation application form For information about accommodation please visit Choose your degree and subject from the drop-down lists, our website. and fill in your name, date of birth and email details. We will www.rhul.ac.uk/studentlife/accommodation/home.aspx then send you an email to complete your application, You Email: [email protected] need to re-enter your date of birth to confirm your identity. Tel: +44 (0)1784 443338

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