THE KENT MBA Canterbury Graduate study EFMD www.kentmba.com 1 WHY CHOOSE THE KENT MBA? AN AMBA- RESEARCH ACCREDITED EXCELLENCE Kent Business School is proud of its strong PROGRAMME research environment. In the Research The Kent MBA carries the Association Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, an of MBAs (AMBA) accreditation, which impressive 98% of our research was judged represents the highest standard of to be of international quality, with 67% of achievement in postgraduate business that being ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally education and is awarded to only the best excellent’. We were ranked 25th for research MBA programmes in the world. Students intensity in the UK by the Times Higher and employers consistently recognise that Education. Our world-class research informs an MBA with AMBA accreditation is an teaching on our MBA programme through the assurance of global quality. latest business and management topics and data from our six centres of applied research. CORPORATE EUROPEAN CONNECTIONS STUDY TOUR Kent Business School prides itself on As a student of the Kent MBA, you have delivering first-class academic degrees the opportunity to visit Brussels and Paris combined with real-world business on a five-day European Study Tour. While connections. During the Kent MBA in Brussels, you attend workshops and programme, global organisations present seminars on policy, law and business within live case studies and projects. You also the EU, and in Paris, you work with European engage in a week of consultancy with organisations on the practicalities of doing businesses and have access to a diverse business in Europe. range of private and public sector experience. A GLOBAL FLEXIBLE STUDY COMMUNITY OPTIONS Conveniently located close to London and With the Kent MBA, you have the option mainland Europe, Kent Business School to complete your programme in one year of provides a vibrant multicultural learning full-time study, or combine it with work and environment that enables you to gain a finish in two or three years. The programme global perspective on business affairs. modules are designed in single-week blocks, where full-time and part-time students benefit from integrated study. 2 Kent Business School / The Kent MBA WELCOME FROM OUR DIRECTOR We are a top 30 UK business school, committed to excellence by providing world-class, thought-provoking programmes. We focus on professional skills and knowledge in specific areas of management, which are readily transferable to real-world applications. All of the Master’s programmes at Kent Business School address the challenges of modern global business and we aim to meet industry’s demand for quality graduates by ensuring we unlock our students’ potential, expand their thinking and nurture their talent. We are driven to optimise our students’ experience and career prospects. Our teaching is underpinned by our high-quality international research and we pride ourselves on our growing research capabilities at the School. In the Research Excellence Framework 2014, we were placed 25th in the UK for research intensity in business and management, with 98% of our research judged to be of international quality. We are committed to international excellence, being highly ranked in The Guardian University Guide and the National Student Survey. A kite mark of our global distinction and rigorous academic teaching is also reflected in our accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and our membership of the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS) and the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). We are dedicated to ensuring our students receive a quality international business education, through friendly and supportive academic and professional services staff, and a global outlook in a comfortable and conducive learning environment. Professor Martin Meyer Director, Kent Business School www.kentmba.com 3 CONTENTS A world-class education 4 The Kent MBA 6 Real-world engagement 7 Student profile 8 Programme structure and delivery 10 Research excellence 12 Career development 14 Entry requirements, applications and funding 15 Come and visit us 17 4 Kent Business School / The Kent MBA A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION We are a world-class business school, combining high-quality research and rigorous teaching with real-world relevance and strong links to the business community. Highly ranked school Kent Business School has over 25 years’ experience of delivering high-quality business degrees, enabling you to graduate with the specialist expertise and practical skills required to meet the challenges of today’s businesses. We are currently ranked among the UK’s top 25 business schools by The Guardian University Guide 2016 , The Times Good University Guide 2015 and the National Student Survey. The School is a member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS). We have an international reputation for the high standard and quality of our programmes, which have received accreditation from leading professional bodies, including the Association of MBAs (AMBA), the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the Chartered Expert staff Students on the Kent MBA programme come Institute of Marketing (CIM), the Global Association from a wide range of backgrounds and locations, At Kent Business School, you are taught by of Risk Professionals (GARP) and the Professional including the UK, Europe, the Far East, Middle expert staff with experience in a wide range of Risk Managers’ International Association (PRMIA). East, Asia, the Americas and Africa. You will management disciplines. Whether they have a therefore be part of a vibrant community of particular area of professional expertise or are KBS has recently become a signatory of the United exceptional graduate students who are developing actively involved in research, our academics are Nations Principles for Responsible Management their professional knowledge. The diverse passionate about their subjects and about sharing Education (PRME). PRME provides a global backgrounds of staff and students in the School their knowledge with students, as well as with the network for academic institutions to advance create a dynamic learning environment, offering wider academic and business communities. corporate sustainability and social responsibility, plenty of opportunity for insight, discussion and They guide and support your learning, not only in and an engagement framework for the incorporation debate. current best practice, but also in the latest business of universal values into curricula and research. thinking and emerging concepts and theories. Business connections Research excellence Teaching in the School is also supported by leading Our well-established links with international, Kent Business School is proud of its strong experts from business and the professions, as well national and regional businesses ensure we have research environment. In the Research Excellence as visiting academics from other universities, who the capability to impart real-world skills and the Framework (REF) 2014, business and management work closely with our permanent academic team. latest business knowledge. We have long-standing at Kent was ranked 25th for research intensity in the relationships with leading organisations, including UK by the Times Higher Education . An impressive A global outlook Barclays , Cummins , Enterprise Rent-A-Car, IBM , ifs 98% of our research was judged to be of (Institute of Financial Services), KPMG , Lloyd’s of We believe that an international perspective on international quality, with 67% of that being ‘world- London, the Bank of England , Kent County Council business benefits all of our students. Kent Business leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, placing us in and retail media group, dunnhumb y. School has over 60 internationally recognised the top quartile of the UK’s business schools. academics from 22 different countries. Most of During your studies, you also have the chance to our teaching faculty are involved with researching engage in a number of industry-led activities and the latest issues in business and management, networking opportunities, including live case study “I chose the Kent MBA for its actively working with organisations to provide work and current business challenges, global new insight for business leaders and policymakers. academic credentials and the sustainability challenges, guest lectures and Their knowledge and research findings feed into seminars. excellent level of support for the MBA to ensure it is cutting-edge and globally part-time students like myself.” relevant. Thomas Hyner (British) Manager, Ernst and Young, London Kent MBA, 2013 www.kentmba.com 5 Dynamic publishing culture Canterbury also makes an ideal base from which to You also have access to all campus amenities, travel further afield. High-speed trains run regularly including the Templeman Library, the Sports Our staff frequently publish in leading international between Canterbury West and London St Pancras, Centre, Medical Centre, caf és, bars and bistros, journals, conference proceedings and books. and take less than an hour. You are also in close the Gulbenkian Theatre and Cinema, the Colyer- Among others, they have recently contributed to: proximity to airports, the Channel ports and the Fergusson Concert Hall, the Graduate School and Critical Perspectives on Accounting ; European Eurostar Terminals