UK Masters programmes with a global perspective

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Postgraduate Masters programmes 2013 – 2014

UK Masters programmes

with a global perspective

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Welcome to Henley Business School

and the University of Reading 4

The Henley postgraduate experience 6-7

Study resources and IT facilities 8

Research expertise 9

Campus life 10-11

A global business school 12-13

On-going support and careers advice 14-15 Connect to a global alumni network 17

Masters programmes in Accounting 18

MSc Accounting and Financial Management 19 MSc International Management and Accounting 20

Masters programmes in International

Business and Management 22

MSc Entrepreneurship and Management 23

MSc International Business 24

MSc International Business and Finance 25 MSc International Human Resource Management 26

MSc International Management 27

MSc Marketing and International Management 28

Masters programmes in Finance 30

MSc Capital Markets, Regulation and Compliance 31

MSc Corporate Finance 32

MSc Financial Engineering 33

MSc Financial Risk Management 34

MSc International Securities, Investment and Banking 35 MSc Investment Banking and Islamic Finance 36

MSc Investment Management 37

MSc International Shipping and Finance 38

Masters programmes in Information Management 40

MSc Business Information Management 41 MSc Information Management and Systems 42 MSc Business Technology Consulting 43 MSc Informatics

(delivered at Beijing Institute of Technology) 44

MRes Informatics 45

Masters programmes in Real Estate and Planning 46

MSc Corporate Real Estate (Part time) 47

MSc Real Estate 48

MSc Real Estate (Part time) 49

MSc Real Estate Investment and Finance (Part time) 50

MSc Real Estate Finance 51

MSc Development Planning 52

MSc Development Planning Research 53

MSc International Planning

and Sustainable Urban Management 54

MSc Rural Land and Business Management 55

Entry requirements 56

How to apply 57

Further information 58

A survey of over 1,500 UK business professionals by The Centre for Brand Analysis named Henley Business School as a ‘Business Superbrand’. This means it has established the finest reputation in its field in terms of quality, reliability and distinction.

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‘National league

tables show that

Henley Business

School consistently

provides one of

the most satisfying

and rewarding

student experiences

in the UK.’

Professor John Board,

Dean, Henley Business School

With 65 years experience in developing great professionals and business leaders, the world-renowned Henley Business School continues to provide outstanding business education. The Henley postgraduate programmes are delivered by our 150-strong faculty of industry experts. The quality of ur programmes are designed around practice-based learning which is immediately applicable in the work place. With campus locations in Hong Kong, Germany, Finland and South Africa and students from over 140 countries, our programmes enjoy a diverse and global atmosphere.

You’ll join a global network of over 33,000 alumni members across a broad range of industries and all of these graduates continue to benefit from Henley’s vast support network of career advisors, workshops and events. Located in Reading, a thriving cosmopolitan town, Henley Business School enjoys its lively and practical location. Within a short commute of London, the financial capital of the world, and with Reading town centre only a short distance from campus, Henley Business School is ideally situated. Henley Business School offers a broad range of education programmes from the Henley MBA and Undergraduate portfolio to our Executive Education programmes. Our faculty enjoys welcoming graduates back to continue developing their professional careers and we hope that you too will become a future Henley graduate.

Henley is one of the few business schools worldwide to hold triple-accredited status from the UK, European and US accrediting bodies (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB), placing us among the top 1% of global business schools.

Henley Business School

and the University

of Reading

Henley Business School is the largest faculty within the University of Reading and is organised into six internationally-renowned specialist areas:

• Business Information Systems and Accounting

• International Business and Strategy • ICMA Centre (Finance)

• Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour

• Marketing and Reputation • Real Estate and Planning

‘Students rate Reading

highly; it has fared well in

national student surveys and

a 320-acre parkland campus,

coupled with its proximity

to a lively town centre, is a

winning combination.’

The Sunday Times University Guide

Welcome to

Henley Business School and

the University of Reading

For further information visit www.henley.ac.uk

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Personal development

Henley Business School enjoys a strong reputation for the practical application of business ideas and concepts, underpinned by academic excellence and the strength of our research. We offer high-quality technical skills training as well as a deep understanding of the importance of personal development for leaders, a thread that runs through all of our programmes.

An interactive approach to teaching

Henley is renowned for its well-researched, professional approach to every aspect of business education – helping to nurture emotionally intelligent graduates who can be fully effective in their chosen careers. Programmes include online materials and multimedia content, guest lectures, individual and group assignments, case studies, field visits, dealing-room simulations, presentations, applied projects, consultancy work and examinations. Our interactive approach is also carefully designed to develop your transferable ‘soft’ business and professional skills.

A commitment to quality

The Henley experience is consistently rated highly – both in national league tables and surveys and by our own students – on factors including programme content, faculty quality, research, learning support and teaching and assessment methods.

We are consistently rated among the UK’s top business schools based on overall student satisfaction and we are very proud of our impressive graduate employment record which places us among the top 10 schools in the UK. In addition, The Financial Times ranks Henley among the top business schools in Europe.

The University of Reading

is ranked 3

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_{in the UK}

for employability.

International Student Barometer

The Henley

postgraduate experience

Postgraduate Masters programmes at Henley Business School address the ever-evolving

challenges facing organisations in every sector, in every country and at every level.

‘Having the opportunity to interact

with a range of students was

probably the greatest advantage

of coming to the Business School

and worth its weight in gold.’

Gautam Kapur, Knowledge Manager and Technical Support Consultant, Alterian

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Our staff are regular contributors in the media and bring a wealth of professional experience, with many having worked for leading organisations internationally. Henley’s curriculum is highly responsive to the current business environment and is enhanced by the School’s close connections with senior industry leaders. Speakers from leading, global organisations regularly address audiences of students and business leaders at Henley.

Research expertise

Many of our faculty are internationally-renowned and widely published in their respective fields and many are engaged in both on-going academic and applied research – research that informs the broad range of core and optional modules we offer at postgraduate level. To reflect the real-world dependency on

technology, our Postrgraduate Masters programmes are built around state-of-the-art technology.

Reading, an exciting learning environment

Opened in 2009, the £25 million business school is one of the newest and most visually impressive buildings on our campus. It includes a 250-seat conference-standard lecture theatre, seminar rooms equipped with the latest technology, dedicated research space, a popular café and visitor area and the Academic Resource Centre (ARC).

The ARC – focused learning

Exclusively for the use of students in the Business School, the ARC provides an ideal place for private and group study and easy access to specialist publications, journals and reports, electronic

databases and resources, photocopying, and printing facilities.

21st century study – ICMA Centre

The International Capital Market Association centre (ICMA), home to our Masters programmes in finance, houses three state-of-the-art dealing rooms, with more than 100 terminals equipped by Thomson Reuters. We were the first business school in Europe to introduce dealing rooms and remain the only university with a facility on such a scale. The centre offers two further conference-standard lecture theatres, high-quality seminar rooms, meeting areas and two café bars for students and visitors.

Reading’s main library – your essential resource

Our main library at the centre of campus, which has recently undergone a major refurbishment, houses over a million volumes. You will find silent study areas, group study rooms, PC suites and a popular café for when you need a well deserved break.

Outstanding IT facilities

Across campus you will enjoy 24-hour access to PC facilities and wireless internet use. Email and file storage services are provided to all students and can be accessed from anywhere, including via mobile devices, allowing you to study where and when it suits you. In addition, interactive online tools including Blackboard are used to provide you with extensive learning materials throughout your studies.

Research centres at

Henley Business School

-The Centre for International Business History

-The Centre for Institutional Performance

-The Centre of Planning Studies -The Centre for Real Estate Research -The Centre for Social and

Organisational Studies

-The Huck Centre for Management Research

-The ICMA Centre

-The Informatics Research Centre -The John H Dunning Centre for

International Business

-Centre for Euro-Asian Studies (CEAS) -The Henley Centre for Customer

Management

-The Henley Centre for Entrepreneurship

-The John Madejski Centre for Reputation

-The Knowledge Management Forum -The Henley Centre for Sustainable

Enterprise

-The Henley Centre for HR Excellence -Leadership@Henley

-Henley Markets

For further information about our research expertise please visit our website.

Study resources

and IT facilities

Our faculty – a wealth

of experience

‘Lecturers and students

in the School were very

friendly. I enjoyed many

great experiences and will

always recommend it.’

Pacharaporn Anilbol,

Accountant, Krung Thai Bank

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The perfect location

Reading is just 25 minutes from London by train and located between Windsor and Oxford in one of the most beautiful parts of the country – the Thames Valley. Easily accessible for both UK and international students, Reading has excellent rail and road links and provides direct routes to Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

Relax in Reading

Reading town hosts the Oracle Shopping Centre, which is only around a mile from campus. It features shops, bars and restaurants and a large multiplex cinema, and its lively riverside setting is ideal for relaxing. The town’s popular nightlife encompasses everything from rock nights to global music and salsa dancing, comedy nights to the theatre. Our local amenities include the Concert Hall, traditional and outdoor theatres and the Madejski Stadium, home to Reading Football Club and the London Irish rugby team.

Accommodation

At Reading we pride ourselves on being a residential university, with 12 halls of residence, home to 5,000 students. In recent years the University has invested heavily in its accommodation and catering facilities.

All halls of residence are located on, or within easy walking distance of, campus. Each provides easy access to shopping, banking, study, sports and social facilities. Postgraduate students who apply for accommodation by 1 August and have received an unconditional offer of a place on one of our programmes by this date, will normally be guaranteed a place in university accommodation.

Many of our postgraduate students choose to live in private accommodation, with Reading offering a wide variety of choice to suit everyone. The University’s Accommodation Office maintains a database of available properties and provides support for students looking for private accommodation.

For more information on

accommodation, visit our website

www.henley.ac.uk/courses/hbs-postgraduate-business-masters.aspx

Sport at Reading

Our on-campus sports centre is home to outstanding indoor and outdoor facilities including an 89-station fitness studio, multi-purpose indoor courts, rugby and cricket pitches, a full-size, all-weather hockey and football pitch, an aerobics, dance and martial arts studio, squash courts and hard and grass tennis courts. The sports centre offers a wide choice of exercise classes, circuit training and fitness courses.

Students’ Union

The Students’ Union (RUSU) is a membership organisation, which represents the views of all students at the University. A hive of activity, day and night, it provides easy access to services, shopping and a lively social life. RUSU hosts eight retail outlets, including a bookshop and small supermarket, a 2,300-capacity nightclub, bars and a café. It also provides part time employment opportunities for nearly 200 students.

‘The main

Whiteknights

campus is one of

the most charming

in the UK.’

The Guardian University Guide

Campus life

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A global

business

school

With postgraduate

students drawn

from 65 countries,

operations in Europe,

Asia, Australasia,

North America and

the Caribbean and

representatives

worldwide, Henley is

a truly global business

school.

‘I feel that one of the main

differentiators of the degree

was the mix of students

from all around the world.’

Charlotte Gribben, Consultant, Deloitte

Where our postgraduate students come from

Overseas operations

Overseas representatives

• Algeria • Angola • Bahrain • Barbados • Brazil • Brunei • Bulgaria • Cameroon • Canada • China • Colombia • Cyprus • Czech Republic • Denmark • Dominican Republic • Egypt • Finland • France • Germany • Ghana • Greece • Grenada • Guyana • India • Indonesia • Iran • Ireland • Italy • Jamaica • Jordan • Kazakhstan • Kenya • Kosovo • Kuwait • Lebanon • Lithuania • Malaysia • Malta • Mauritania • Mexico • Nigeria • Norway • Pakistan • Philippines • Poland • Portugal • Romania • Saudi Arabia • Serbia • South Africa • Spain • Sri Lanka • Sweden • Switzerland • Syria • Taiwan • Thailand • Turkey • UK • Ukraine • USA • Uzbekistan • Venezuela • Vietnam • Zimbabwe • Canada • Cyprus • Denmark • Finland & Estonia • Germany • Greece • Hong Kong • India • Ireland • Malaysia • Malta • New Zealand • Singapore • South Africa • Sweden • Trinidad & Tobago • USA • Botswana • Brunei • Canada • Caribbean • China • Colombia • Ghana • Hong Kong • India • Iran • Iraq • Japan • Jordan • Kazakhstan • Kenya • Malaysia • Mexico • Middle East • Nigeria • Oman • Pakistan • Russia • Singapore • South Korea • Taiwan • Thailand • Turkey • UK • United Arab Emirates • Vietnam

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On-going support and

careers advice

A supportive environment

Our attention to detail in every part of the Henley experience will always be personal to the needs of each and every student. Our students are highly self-motivated and determined individuals, but university study can present additional pressures which we take seriously.

Upon enrolment on some courses you will be assigned a personal tutor, on others, an academic member of staff in the School who will be there to offer you on-going help and advice. You can also discuss any questions related to programme content, and teaching and assessment with relevant lecturers, and the School’s full time programme team are always on hand to provide additional support.

Preparing you for the business world

Student support at Reading is excellent and Fresher’s Week at the start of the academic year provides an ideal opportunity to find out about the different forms of assistance available. The University also has a full range of services in place to care for your health and wellbeing, including a purpose-built medical centre, which provides a full NHS service, complete with a dental practice and counselling service. The library runs useful training sessions and there are IT and study skills sessions too. The Students’ Union also runs workshops on practical matters, and offers a wide range of advice and support services.

Careers advice

Within the School we support our students through a wide range of activities and events including:

• Advice on job applications and your CV • A careers fair

• A lecture series, welcoming speakers from industry

• A mentoring programme • Networking events • Workshops

In addition, each year a proportion of students choose to undertake a short internship out of term time, whilst others may enjoy the opportunity to work alongside leading organisations when completing their dissertation or final project.

Please note that the range of services available will vary depending on your chosen Masters programme and area of study.

The University’s Student Employment, Experience and Careers Centre (SEECC) provides additional support for postgraduate students including:

• One-to-one advice sessions

• Advice on job applications and your CV • Mock interviews

• Employer-run workshops and events • Career recruitment fairs

• Advice on working in the UK • Skills workshops and training • Practice psychometric tests

• Employer presentations and interviews on campus

• Access to the University’s online vacancy database

‘For me the School has proven to be

a springboard to a truly international

business career. I greatly enjoyed my

time there and would recommend

the programme to anyone.’

Michael Melanson, Business Analyst, BP

Accounting and finance 4th*

Business and management 8th**

Land and property

management 2nd*

Town and country planning

and landscape 1st*

* The Times Good University Guide 2012 ** The Guardian University Guide 2012

UK rankings for graduate

career prospects by

subject area

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As a graduate of Henley Business School you will join our global alumni network, home to more than 33,000 alumni in 140 countries, the majority of whom hold senior management positions. Offering opportunities for networking and continuing education, membership also helps you to remain up-to-date with news and activities across the School. We run specialist alumni associations in areas ranging from real estate (Reading Real Estate Foundation) to finance, and our alumni operate 30 international alumni associations worldwide. Our alumni are our lifeblood, acting as ambassadors for Henley Business School and supporting us in a wide range of ways. You will also be a member of the University of Reading’s 150,000-strong international alumni community.

Graduates from our Masters programmes go on to work for a wide range of leading employers, both in the UK and internationally. Graduate destinations have included: -3M -Accenture -Aviva -Bank of America Merrill Lynch -Barclays Capital -BBC -Bloomberg -BNP Paribas -BP -British Airways -BSkyB -BT -Capital Markets Daily -CB Richard Ellis -Chevron -China Airlines -Citigroup -Continental -Cushman & Wakefield -Dell -Deloitte -Deutsche Bank -DTZ -DZ Bank AG -Enterprise-Rent-a-Car -Ernst & Young -European Commission -Fujitsu -GVA -Gerald Eve -Goldman Sachs -HSBC -Hines -IBM -ING Direct -JP Morgan -J Sainsbury -Johnson & Johnson -Jones Lang LaSalle -KPMG -Land Securities -Legal & General -Mars -Microsoft -Morgan Stanley -NHS -Nokia -Oxfam -Procter & Gamble -PwC -RPS -Royal Bank of Scotland -Santander -Savills -SEGRO -Shell -Siemens -Sony -TNS Global -TNT Express -Toshiba -UBS -Unilever -Vodafone -Warner Music Group

Who employs Henley graduates?

‘The experience at Henley Business

School was great. Everything about

the School is great – the quality of

staff, the management of the School

and the excellent study environment it

provides. I would definitely recommend

Henley Business School to others.’

Chirayu Shah, MSc Accounting and Financial Management

Connect to a global

alumni network

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Key Facts

Masters programmes

in Accounting

Our academic staff, whose experience ranges from smaller organisations to the ‘big four’

firms, deliver in-depth Masters programmes that prepare you for a successful career

in accounting. Through theory and practice, our staff will constantly challenge you to

tackle real-world accounting situations.

Programme Content

MSc Accounting and

Financial Management

Gain an understanding of how and why companies report on their financial performance and position – through analysis of real-world financial situations.

About the programme

For managers in all organisations, the ability to interpret and make decisions based on accounting and financial information is critical.

This programme develops your business skills and knowledge, with an emphasis on accounting and financial management.

What it gives you

Our expert staff will give you a well-rounded knowledge of both theory and practice. You’ll gain a strong understanding of how financial information is used for decision-making purposes and how the subsequent outcomes are effectively communicated and evaluated. Leading-edge research findings are applied to practical challenges facing firms in an international context. Students are encouraged to become confident in using accounting knowledge, as well as learning how to make decisions in an accounting and financial environment.

Who is this programme for?

This programme is suitable for applicants with no direct specialist knowledge or experience in accounting and we welcome applications from recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines.

-Accounting and finance project -Business finance

-Cases in financial management and control -Corporate governance and ethics -International financial reporting 1 -International financial reporting 2 -International strategic management -Management decision-making

and performance evaluation -Study and research skills

Plus one optional module from a range of modules, including:

Corporate social responsibility; entrepreneurship and small business management;

organisational behaviour, evolution of enterprise and society and human resource management.

Faculty

-Dr Elisabetta Barone -Verna Care -Julie Cooper -Elaine Darby -Dr Maria Gee -Alison Hennell -Professor Jill Solomon -Dr Renata Stenka -Dr Jessica Hong Yang

Duration

12 months full time

Entry requirements

Please see our entry requirements section on page 56.

Fees

UK/EU £11,500 Overseas £17,500

Fees include a non-refundable deposit

Funding available?

Yes. Please see our funding section on page 57.

Assessment

Exams, applied project, and individual and group assignments

‘I would strongly recommend

doing a Masters at Henley.

I have been able to deepen

my knowledge in accounting

and that will certainly be

useful in my future career.’

Maximilian Schrepfer,

MSc Accounting and Financial Management

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Programme Content

Key Facts

‘The content of the programme

was highly relevant and

has proved really useful in

my chosen career path.’

Pacharaporn Anilbol, Accountant,

Krung Thai Bank

-Accounting and finance project or dissertation or international business management project -Corporate governance and ethics or

ethics in international management -Global marketing management

or principles of marketing -International financial reporting 1 -International financial reporting 2 -International strategic management -Managing people and organisations -Study and research skills

Plus up to two optional modules from a range of modules including:

Cases in financial management and control, corporate social responsibility, entrepreneurship and small business management, human resource management, evolution of enterprise and society, and organisational behaviour.

Duration

12 months full time

Fees

UK/EU £11,500 Overseas £17,500

Assessment

Exams, applied project or dissertation, and individual and group assignments

MSc International

Management and Accounting

This Masters programme combines advanced studies in management with financial reporting – with a focus on effectively managing the strategic objectives of multinational organisations in the 21st century.

About the programme

This programme develops your understanding in key areas such as international business strategy and the management of people, alongside an advanced knowledge of accounting and financial reporting in a global context.

You will develop a range of technical knowledge and transferable skills with an emphasis on international management. You will explore the areas of international management and accounting in a broader context, looking at the role and impact of the individual within an organisation and other factors affecting a firm, ranging from strategy to human resources.

The programme places emphasis on analysing real-world financial situations, and the latest research findings are applied to practical global challenges facing firms. You will develop your confidence when using financial knowledge, as well as organisation-wide decision-making.

This programme is suitable for accounting graduates and applicants with no previous knowledge or experience in accounting.

Faculty

-Dr Kleio Akrivou -Dr Elisabetta Barone -Professor Abby Ghobadian -Dr John Latsis

-Dr Dan Nunan -Dr Chris Phillips -Professor Jill Solomon -Dr Renata Stenka -Dr Jessica Hong Yang

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Programme Content

Key Facts

About the programme

This programme builds your knowledge of entrepreneurial organisations (public, private and not-for-profit), their leadership and management and the changing external and international context in which they operate.

It will enable you to understand, respond to and initiate change. The programme encourages you to demonstrate intellectual breadth by making

integrative links across the various areas of entrepreneurship and management in entrepreneurial firms.

You will develop the ability to apply knowledge and understanding of entrepreneurship and management to complex issues, both systematically and creatively, to improve entrepreneurship and management performance. Our faculty use a variety of methods including: case studies, entrepreneurship and business simulations, and a project underpinned by the latest theory and research. You will also work with leading industry experts at the Henley Centre for Entrepreneurship.

This programme will suit applicants working in family firms or similar situations, who would benefit from an understanding of entrepreneurial management and paths to business expansion, and applicants with no direct specialist knowledge or experience in entrepreneurship and management. Applications from recent graduates from a wide range of disciplines are welcome.

‘With a focus on family firms

and global management, this

programme is designed for

students aiming to grow their

entrepreneurial firms into

international businesses.’

Professor Andrew Godley,

Programme Director

-Advances in entrepreneurship theory and practice

-Practice of entrepreneurship -Financial management

or business finance

-Family business management -Global entrepreneurial management -Entrepreneurship project

Plus two optional modules chosen from: entrepreneurial

management, entrepreneurship and small business management, marketing, and social enterprise.

Duration

12 months full time

Fees

UK/EU £11,500 Overseas £17,500

Assessment

Exams, applied project and individual and group assignments

MSc Entrepreneurship

and Management

This Masters programme prepares you to take effective decisions as a leader within an entrepreneurial firm and it provides you with an integrated and critically aware understanding of entrepreneurship and management.

Masters programmes in

International Business

and Management

Henley Business School is home to internationally renowned academic

experts and thought leaders spanning a broad range of areas, including

leadership and organisational behaviour, marketing and reputation,

entrepreneurship and innovation, and strategic management.

Faculty

-Verna Care -Dr Jess Co

-Professor Andrew Godley -Keith Heron

-Dr Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj -Dr Dan Nunan

-Dr Chris Phillips -Dr Anna Spadavecchia

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Programme Content

Key Facts

About the programme

This programme examines key issues from both a business and economic perspective, including how financial markets can be leveraged by multinational corporations seeking to exploit international business opportunities, the management challenges presented, and the relevance of these to financial and capital markets.

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the international business environment, in terms of the competitive and investment climate, which is largely determined by the policies and regulations established by governments and supranational institutions. You will utilise frameworks and methodologies to make sense of the interaction between firms’ strategies, economic policies and the changing international environment. These global strategies are constantly in flux as these environments rapidly evolve in a globalising world.

This programme is particularly suitable for graduates with a degree in business or economics, but we also welcome applications from recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines.

Professional development

Graduates interested in ICMA, CISI and CFC certificates and qualifications should go to www.henley.ac.uk for further information.

Programme Content

About the programme

This programme focuses on the external (macro environmental) issues affecting an organisation. This differentiates it from our MSc International Management programme, which focuses heavily on internal (micro environmental) factors. During the programme you will analyse the strategic choices multinational firms make to compete in a global economy, whilst examining the effect of their actions from both a ‘developing’ and ‘developed’ country perspective.

You will acquire a holistic view of the international business environment, and how policies and regulations established by governments and supranational institutions affect industries and firms in terms of their competitiveness. You will be able to connect the ‘micro’ firm view with the ‘macro’ view of countries and regions. You will utilise frameworks and methodologies to make sense of the interaction between firms’ strategies, economic and development policies, and the changing global environment in a rapidly globalising world. You will not only gain an understanding of how firms are organised internally, but you will also systematically analyse how foreign markets and countries function.

This programme is suitable for applicants with no direct specialist knowledge or experience in international business and management, and we welcome applications from recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines.

‘The programme is

intellectually stimulating,

provides high-level

academic study and is

internationally recognised.’

Yannick Brillet,

Senior Sales Manager, OnLegends GmbH

-Contemporary issues in international business (includes a project) -Ethics in international accounting

and financial management -Financial markets

-Fixed income and equity investments

-International business environment -International strategic management -Securities, futures and options -Study and research skills

Plus one optional module chosen from: corporate social

responsibility, human resource management, leadership, and organisational behaviour.

Plus up to two optional modules:

corporate finance, international securities markets, financial regulation and regulatory policy, and history of finance.

MSc International

Business and Finance

This multidisciplinary Masters programme, offered jointly with Henley Business School’s ICMA Centre, will provide you with an in-depth

understanding of the interrelationships between areas of finance and the global economy.

Duration

12 months full time

Fees

UK/EU £19,500 Overseas £19,500

Assessment

Exams, applied project and individual and group assignments -Contemporary issues in international

business (includes a project) -Industrialisation and the

multinational enterprise

-International business environment -International strategic management -Issues in globalisation

-Study and research skills -Theories of the multinational

enterprise

Plus two optional modules chosen from a wide range of modules spanning areas including: entrepreneurship and

small business management; human resource management; marketing; organisational behaviour and international corporate social responsibility.

Duration

12 months full time

Fees

UK/EU £11,500 Overseas £ 17,500

Assessment

MSc International Business

This Masters programme addresses key issues, including how multinational firms decide where and when to invest internationally and how to evaluate the opportunities and challenges that face them in different countries.

Faculty

-Professor Mark Casson -Dr Stephane Girod -Professor Rajneesh Narula -Professor Robert Pearce -Professor Alan Rugman -Dr Elena Beleska-Spasova

Faculty

-Dr George Alexandridis -Professor Chris Brooks -Professor Mark Casson -Dr Alfonso Dufour -John Evans

-Professor Rajneesh Narula -Professor Robert Pearce -Dr Marcel Prokopczuk -Professor Alan Rugman -Professor Brian Scott-Quinn -Dr Elena Beleska-Spasova

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Programme Content

Key Facts

About the programme

By studying this programme you will receive a grounding in the field of international business, whilst gaining an understanding of the development of HRM into a strategic function and the growth of international and comparative approaches.

For students who wish to work within the HR function, the programme provides the skills and knowledge necessary to apply for professional membership of the CIPD.

As well as developing a comparative awareness of the various elements of HRM practice, you will be equipped with a range of analysis/diagnostic and facilitative tools to support your future work in international teams.

The programme combines theory with insights from practice and includes a number of guest speakers. These are drawn from international organisations, consultancies, HR specialist functions and the CIPD.

This programme is particularly suitable for graduates with a degree in business or psychology, but we also welcome applications from recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines.

About the programme

Distinctive in its international approach, this programme places an emphasis on a systems view of the firm. You will examine the relationship between the human agent and functional aspects in an organisation, and develop your understanding of the balance between people and process-driven elements. You will assess the ethical complexities involved in managing global

organisations, and the factors involved in responsible decision-making, both in business and in society.

You will gain an understanding of some of the complexities of leading and managing culturally diverse teams, and the influence of stakeholders in the 21st century international business environment. The programme develops your cognitive and ethical reasoning skills through a dynamic learning environment. The dynamic learning environment involves debates, class conversations and strong individual and interpersonal interaction. Our staff will encourage you to critically evaluate existing theories, models and practices and use your knowledge and abilities to assess real-life situations. A distinctive emphasis is placed on grappling with how ethical perspectives and short-term, narrower economic objectives in decision-making, regarding the firm’s performance and its stakeholder management practices, interact.

Besides applications who hold a degree in organisational, management or social studies, this programme is suitable for applicants with no direct specialist knowledge or experience in management, and we welcome applications from recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines.

‘Loved every moment of it.

I’ve enjoyed some interesting

lectures throughout this

course. It was obvious that

the academic staff are well

travelled and bring a lot of

experience to the classrooms’

Anonymous Alumni 2011-2012 -Corporate social responsibility or

ethics in International management -Financial management

-Principles of marketing or Global marketing

-International business management project or Dissertation

-International strategic management -Managing people and organisations -Professional development

and practice

-Study and research skills

Plus up to three optional modules chosen from: entrepreneurship and

small business management, human resource management, leadership, organisational behaviour and evolution of enterprise and society.

MSc International

Management

Grounded in current management science, this Masters programme provides a critical and ambitious specialisation in the field of international management.

Duration

12 months full time

Fees

UK/EU £11,500 Overseas £17,500

Assessment

Exams, applied project or dissertation, and individual and group assignments -Principles of HRM in

global organisations -Comparative HRM -International HRM

-International strategic management -Designing organisations

-Managing transformation -Professional development

and practice

-Study and research skills -Project in international human

resource management

Plus two optional modules relevant

to international business or HRM.

Duration

12 months full time

Fees

UK/EU £11,500 Overseas £17,500

Assessment

MSc International Human

Resource Management

This programme combines a mix of theory and practice in the study of International HRM and builds on Henley Business School’s reputation in the area of International Business. It is approved by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD).

Faculty

-Professor Chris Brewster -Dr Chul Chung

-Dr Evelyn Fenton -Dr Liz Houldsworth -Professor Rajneesh Narula -Dr Ann Parkinson -Professor Peter Scott -Dr Anna Spadavecchia

Faculty

-Dr Kleio Akrivou -Dr Evelyn Fenton -Dr John S. Latsis -Dr Chris Phillips -Professor Peter Scott -Dr Anna Spadavecchia

‘This is an exciting programme

for us which combines

strengths from across the

business school, both in terms

of our leading edge research

and our industry links.’

Dr Liz Houldsworth, Programme Director

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Key Facts

Duration

12 months full time

Fees

UK/EU £11,500 Overseas £17,500

Assessment

Exams, applied project or dissertation and individual and group assignments

MSc Marketing and

International Management

This highly popular Masters programme will provide you with an understanding of the latest principles and practices in marketing, and examine how marketing strategy is critical in generating competitive advantage for most organisations, regardless of their size or the sector in which they operate.

About the programme

The programme focuses closely on areas including business-to-business marketing, marketing theory, marketing strategy and marketing management. The international management component of the programme explores management in a broader context, looking at the role and impact of the individual within an organisation and other factors affecting a firm, ranging from human resources and business ethics to leadership and financial management.

You will develop your knowledge of the key marketing theories, frameworks and models, alongside an understanding of current and emerging business and marketing practices used by leading organisations worldwide. You will also examine how these organisations generate competitive advantage through marketing strategy.

Teaching combines the latest principles and practices in marketing with leading-edge research. We also welcome regular guest speakers from industry to share their expertise and provide our students with unique insights and perspectives. A strong focus on student participation means you gain a real understanding of the strategies, challenges and opportunities facing business and marketing managers on an international scale. Student projects will allow you to apply your knowledge and abilities to real-world situations.

This programme is suitable for applicants with no direct specialist knowledge or experience in marketing and we welcome applications from recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines.

‘I found the staff and facilities

at Henley to be second

to none. The use of guest

speakers from industry really

added another dimension

to the programme.’

Graham Jones, Online Marketing

Executive, Incisive Media

Faculty

-Dr Dan Nunan -Dr Christine Phillips -Dr Susan Rose -Professor Peter Scott -Dr Nikoletta Siamagka

-Business-to-business marketing -Financial management

-Global marketing

-International strategic management -Marketing and international business

management project or Dissertation -Market research or Marketing

and consumer society -Principles of marketing -Professional development

and practice

-Study and research skills

Plus one or two optional modules chosen from: digital marketing,

entrepreneurship and small business management, human resource management, leadership, marketing communications, and consumer behaviour.

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About the programme

This Masters programme provides the knowledge base necessary to minimise the likelihood of regulatory failure by a Securities Commission as a result of its staff having an insufficient understanding of finance. It addresses the need for qualified and experienced staff. It covers a wide range of European, US and international regulatory matters. The regulation and compliance modules within this programme can be

combined with both quantitative and non-quantitative modules.

This programme will help you meet the financial services sector’s need for professionals who grasp the key challenges in governing and managing the risks faced by financial institutions. The focus is on honing your

decision-making skills in respect of risk and regulatory issues as well as on improving analytical skills and technical expertise. These objectives are achieved through a combination of rigorous academic engagement and working with practical case studies both individually and in groups.

This programme is ideal for graduates with experience of working within a financial services environment who wish to enhance their careers through building their risk, regulatory and compliance skills in a challenging and pragmatic business school and university setting. We also welcome applications from recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines.

Graduates interested in ICMA, CISI and CFC certificates and qualifications should go to www.henley.ac.uk for further information.

Duration

9 months full time

18 months flexible learning 24 months distance learning

Fees

UK/EU £19,500 Overseas £19,500

Assessment

Exams and individual and group assignments

MSc Capital Markets,

Regulation and Compliance

Particularly attractive to those already employed in the regulation or compliance function, this programme will further your professional development for a career in the finance sector.

Masters programmes in Finance

Our three state-of-the-art dealing rooms, all equipped by Thomson Reuters, form an

integral part of your course. Experience the thrill and pressures of a live market – take

positions, quote two-way prices and manage the risk of a $50–100 million trading book.

You will also manage multi-asset portfolios using live prices and the latest investment

management technology, allowing you to put theory into practice.

Faculty

-Dr George Alexandridis -Professor Mads Andenas -Professor Chris Brooks -Dr Alfonso Dufour -John Evans

-Deepa Govindarajan -Professor Brian Scott-Quinn

-Modules to the value of 60 credits: Introducing asset pricing models, Investments in equities and Fixed income securities and the Operation of financial markets -Regulation, Risk management

and Compliance 1

-Introductory quantitative methods -Regulation, Risk management

and Compliance 2

Plus up to seven optional modules:

Please visit our website

www.henley.ac.uk/postgraduate

for a full list of optional modules available on this programme.

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About the programme

This Masters programme is highly respected by quantitative analysts and their employers. The credit crunch and subsequent events have emphasised the need to develop better pricing and hedging models for all complex products. The practical and quantitative skills that you will develop will equip you to meet this challenge.

You will gain a firm grounding in probability theory, stochastic calculus, derivatives pricing, quantitative and numerical methods, structuring products, volatility analysis, and the modelling of credit, equity, foreign exchange and interest rate derivatives. This highly technical programme, for those with strong mathematical skills, will provide a thorough training in programming languages like C++ and VBA. As both the investment banking and the investment management industry increasingly seek tailored products, which incorporate one or more derivatives, people with these skills are becoming highly sought after. You will also focus on risk analysis, portfolio management, designing trading strategies or econometric analysis.

We welcome applications from recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines. However, this degree is particularly suited to graduates with a degree in mathematics or engineering.

About the programme

This Masters programme is designed for those who wish to be involved in the primary market function (new equity and debt issues), or mergers and acquisitions in an investment bank, or to work in the finance/treasury area of a manufacturing or service company which frequently accesses the capital markets, or in a consultancy which provides advice on corporate finance.

This programme will develop your key skills in the areas of investment and capital budgeting decisions, IPOs, dividend policy and capital structure, enterprise valuation and risk management; all of these are essential for a successful career as a corporate finance specialist.

You will gain an introduction to all aspects of the dynamic sector of corporate finance. This will include an understanding of the wide range of corporate finance services and corporate transactions businesses face. The exciting world of venture capital, private equity, corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions is explored with hands-on sessions and extensive use of case studies.

We welcome applications from recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines.

-Modules to the value of 40 credits: introducing asset pricing models and either quantitative methods or the operation of financial markets -C++

-Derivatives modeling 1 -Derivatives modeling 2 -Mathematical and

numerical methods

-Probability and stochastic calculus -Essentials of financial engineering

Plus up to four optional modules:

www.henley.ac.uk/postgraduate

Duration

9 months full time

Fees

UK/EU £19,500 Overseas £19,500

Assessment

Exams, and individual and group assignments

MSc Financial Engineering

This highly technical programme will provide you with the practical and quantitative skills that are necessary to meet the challenges of the financial sector.

Corporate Finance Modules to the value of 80 credits

-Introducing asset pricing models -Investments in equities and

fixed income securities,

-The financial analysis of companies -Quantitative methods

Plus at least four optional modules from:

Corporate governance and accountability, Enterprise valuation, Mergers and acquisitions* , Strategic planning and budgeting*, Venture capital and Corporate finance.

Plus at least two additional optional models chosen from those offered by the ICMA Centre.

* Modules are not available on a distance learning basis. Up to 40 credits of these optional modules can be substituted for any other part 2 modules offered by the ICMA Centre.

Duration

9 months full time

Fees

UK/EU £19,500 Overseas £19,500

Assessment

MSc Corporate Finance

This programme develops your understanding of critical financial skills. It is suited to graduates seeking a number of career options in the finance sector.

Faculty

-Dr George Alexandridis -Professor Chris Brooks -John Evans

-Dr Carol Padgett

Faculty

-Professor Chris Brooks -Dr Emese Lazar

-Faculty members from the Department of Maths

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About the programme

This programme is ideal for those who do not wish to specialise in a particular branch of finance. It has the widest range of optional modules of any of our programmes, allowing you to study a range of subjects such as financial regulation, portfolio management, Islamic finance and risk management.

Designed with the support of industry practitioners, this programme will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this challenging arena. The skills you develop here are much in demand in the financial sector, but are readily transferable to other business and organisational contexts. The programme enables you to make an early contribution, through the unique combination of hands-on practical skills and finance theory that you learn. Both of these are highly valued by the financial markets.

About the programme

This programme is currently one of only three worldwide that has been awarded exemption from the examinations of the Professional Risk Manager’s International Association (PRMIA), and we offer an accelerated route to their PRM professional certification.

The majority of graduates from this programme are now working for large banks in London and overseas, hedge funds and regulators. Regulators, governments, advisors and commentators are unanimously endorsing the call for more, and better qualified, risk managers and analysts to join the financial industry.

Depending on the optional modules chosen, you may decide to specialise in risk analysis, markets and regulation, or risk management. Key risk management concepts, such as Value-at-Risk and the pricing and hedging of financial instruments, are taught by focusing on their application to relevant, practical problems in risk management and analysis.

Graduates interested in ICMA, CISI and CFC certificates and qualifications should go to www.henley.ac.uk for further information.

-Modules to the value of 80 credits: introducing asset pricing models, investments in equities and fixed income securities, the operation of financial markets and quantitative methods -Credit risk

-Financial instruments -Market risk

www.henley.ac.uk/postrgaduate

Duration

9 months full time

Fees

UK/EU £19,500 Overseas £19,500

Assessment

MSc Financial Risk

Management

This Masters programme sets the standard for graduate programmes in financial risk management all over the world, having established degrees in this specialised area.

-Modules to the value of 80 credits: introducing asset pricing models, investments in equities and fixed income securities, the operation of financial markets and quantitative methods -International securities markets

Duration

9 months full time

Fees

UK/EU £19,500 Overseas £19,500

Assessment

MSc International Securities,

Investment and Banking

Our longest established Masters programme in finance, with over 1,900 alumni worldwide, this degree is widely regarded as one of the leading applied finance programmes in Europe.

Faculty

-Dr George Alexandridis -Professor Chris Brooks -Dr Alfonso Dufour -John Evans -Dr Emese Lazar

-Professor Brian Scott-Quinn -Dr Simone Varotto

Faculty

-Dr George Alexandridis -Professor Chris Brooks -Dr Alfonso Dufour -John Evans

-Professor Brian Scott-Quinn

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About the programme

This programme provides a theoretical knowledge of portfolio management and quantitative finance, together with an applied set of courses looking at industry structure and trends. Students benefit from professional guest speakers drawn from the heart of the global investment industry in the City of London, only a short distance away.

Integral to this academic programme is the parallel study of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) programme, level 1. The two programmes support and reinforce each other, ensuring that you acquire both the academic and professional knowledge and qualifications required to succeed in the investment management industry. The ICMA Centre is a designated CFA Programme Partner and one of only three universities in the world that has fully integrated its degree study with the CFA exam.

Graduates interested in ICMA, CISI and CFC certificates and qualifications should go to www.henley.ac.uk for further information.

About the programme

There is a growing demand from financial institutions worldwide for specialist professionals trained in the techniques of Islamic finance. You will gain a professional qualification from INCEIF, spend three months studying in an Islamic country and enjoy the opportunity to complete an internship with an Islamic bank. You will be taught by leading experts in Islamic finance, including the Secretary-General of the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB).

This programme is designed to develop your expertise in both ‘conventional’ and Islamic finance. You will build a thorough understanding of the similarities and differences between these approaches to the common need to raise capital and resource for firms’ activities.

No previous knowledge of Islamic law or specific Islamic concepts is required, but this programme will address and explain the respective current issues within their overall Islamic economic and legal context.

Completed in the UK

-Modules to the value of 80 credits: introducing asset pricing models, investments in equities and fixed income securities, the operation of financial markets and the financial analysis of companies -Introductory quantitative methods -Corporate finance

-Design, implementation and risk aspects of Islamic financial products and services

-Islamic financial institutions and markets

-The principles of Islamic commercial jurisprudence and the nominate contracts -The financial analysis of Islamic

financial institutions

Plus one optional module from:

Essentials of financial engineering, International equities and bonds and the current economic situation, International securities markets, Managing securities operations, New approaches to international and European financial market regulation, and Topics in the history of finance

Completed in Malaysia

-Islamic economics

-Wealth planning and management

Duration

12 months full time including 3 months studying in Malaysia.

Fees

UK/EU £20,500 Overseas £20,500

Assessment

Exams, and individual and group assignments

MSc Investment Banking

and Islamic Finance

This Masters programme is the first degree in the UK, focusing wholly on finance, to be offered in partnership with a leading teaching and research centre of Islamic finance. It is taught jointly with INCEIF (International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance), Kuala Lumpur.

-Modules to the value of 80 credits: introducing asset pricing models, investments in equities and fixed income securities, the financial analysis of companies and quantitative methods -Current topics in investment

management -Enterprise valuation

-Ethics in investment management -Portfolio management

Duration

9 months full time

Fees

UK/EU £20,500 Overseas £20,500

Assessment

MSc Investment

Management

This Masters programme is designed to prepare you for entry into the fast-growing and exciting investment management industry.

Faculty

-Dr George Alexandridis -Professor Simon Archer -Professor Chris Brooks -Dr Alfonso Dufour -John Evans -Volker Nienhaus -Dr Carol Padgett

-Professor Brian Scott-Quinn -Faculty members from INCEIF

Faculty

-Dr George Alexandridis -Professor Chris Brooks -John Evans

-Dr Carol Padgett

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About the programme

This programme is delivered at the ICMA Centre in the UK and ALBA Graduate Business School in Athens, Greece. It is designed to provide a unique educational experience that combines research-led teaching and technically advanced training by world-renowned academic faculty and selected industry practitioners.

Upon graduation you will be awarded two full time Masters degrees in International Shipping and Finance, one from each institution. In addition, internship opportunities with leading companies in the shipping industry will be available to outstanding graduates. You will benefit from hands-on sessions, bespoke simulations, specialised workshops, distinguished guest speakers, and careers events. You will also have the opportunity to spend two months in Greece, a country with a long-standing tradition in shipping, and the largest merchant fleet in the European Union and second largest in the world. While at ALBA, you will attend specialised shipping courses and participate in other activities, such as visits to shipping companies, vessels and ports, including talks by shipping practitioners.

Completed in the UK

-Modules to the value of 40 credits: introducing asset pricing models and investments in equities and fixed income securities -Corporate financial management -Economic modeling and

analysis of shipping markets -Fundamentals of financial markets -Maritime economics and

international trade

-Maritime logistics management -Shipping finance and investment

Plus two optional modules from:

Commodity derivatives, Essentials of financial engineering, International securities markets, Mergers and acquisitions, Shipping portfolio simulation challenge, and Strategic planning and budgeting

Completed in Greece

-Chartering policy and charter party analysis -Derivatives and risk

management in shipping

Duration

9 months full time including 2 months studying in Greece

Fees

UK/EU £19,500 Overseas £19,500

Assessment

MSc International Shipping

and Finance

This Masters programme is designed to address the needs of the rapidly evolving, highly competitive and capital-intensive shipping industry.

Faculty

-Dr George Alexandridis -Professor Chris Brooks -Dr Alfonso Dufour -John Evans -Dr Carol Padgett

-Professor Brian Scott-Quinn -Faculty members from ALBA