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We’re delighted that you are considering a postgraduate study programme at Henley Business school at
the university of reading. We realise that postgraduate study is a significant investment in your personal
development and your career, as well as a highly important stage in your life. at Henley Business school
we are committed to attracting only the strongest applicants, and we pride ourselves on developing
outstanding professionals and business leaders.
We aim to give you all the information you’ll need
to make the best choice for you – one that will
provide you with a unique, enjoyable and rewarding
experience, and ultimately enable you to achieve your
personal and professional goals.
Our Masters programmes are innovative and relevant
to today’s business challenges and span the subject
areas of:
• Accounting
• Management & International Business
• Finance
• Information Management
• Marketing
• Real Estate & Planning
Henley has a truly international reputation and reach.
We have campuses and/or operations in 13 countries,
with staff and students representing more than
100 nationalities. We’re proud to be ranked among
the world’s top business schools by The Financial
Times and we’re one of only 69 business schools in
the world to hold triple accredited status from UK,
European and US awarding bodies.
We’re confident that you’ll love it here and look
forward to meeting you. If you are based overseas,
please visit our website, see our film clips, read about
other students’ experiences and follow us
on Facebook.
I sincerely hope that you find our Masters
programmes to be of interest and look forward to
welcoming you to Henley in due course.
georgINa KIlNer
Faculty Head of Pre-experience
Postgraduate Programmes
Welcome
tHe Postgraduate
We welcome nearly 1,000 new Masters students to Henley Business School each academic year. We attract only the most ambitious and capable applicants, so demand and competition for places is always high. You’ll study with a network of high-potential peers that will prove invaluable throughout your Masters programme and as you develop your career. Our programmes equip you to face organisational challenges in different sectors, giving you unique insights from the start of your journey at Henley Business School.
a suPPortIve eNvIroNmeNt
Our students are highly motivated and determined individuals, but postgraduate study can be a challenging time for anyone.
We understand that university life at postgraduate level can bring additional pressures and problems. That’s why we offer support in the following areas:
• Academic • Study skills • Languages • Career advice
• Personal and professional development • Student programme handbook • Administration procedures
We ensure you’ll get as much as you can from your time at Henley by providing dedicated support throughout your studies, from the moment you apply. You can discuss any questions related to programme content, teaching and assessment with relevant lecturers, and Henley’s full-time programme team are always on hand to provide additional support.
We’ve put 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, dental practice and counselling service. The library runs useful training events including IT and study skills sessions. The Students’ Union also runs workshops on practical matters, and offers advice and support services.
a BeautIFul camPus WItH excelleNt FacIlItIes
Our beautiful parkland campus was voted one of the best open spaces in the UK and awarded the prestigious Green Flag in 2014 for the fourth consecutive year. We have 134 hectares of green parkland surrounding a central hub of key buildings. Campus is at the centre of university life and provides a special sense of community. This was recognised by the most recent Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey, which named ours the joint best on-campus environment in the UK.
HeNley BusINess scHool aNd tHe
uNIversIty oF readINg
We’re proud to be ranked among the top 1% of universities in the world, with a world-class reputation for teaching, research and enterprise that is backed by triple-accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB.
Home to some 17,000 students, we’re also one of the UK’s largest, best-known and most successful campus universities.
exPerIeNce at HeNley
Henley Business school’s faculty members are organised into six internationally renowned specialist areas:
• Business Informatics, Systems & Accounting • International Business & Strategy
• Finance (ICMA Centre)
• Leadership, Organisations & Behaviour • Marketing & Reputation
“With its
inspiring
intellectual
environment
,
stimulating
content and
highly qualified
faculty, Henley
Business school
provides a
world
class educational
opportunity
for
those looking to
reach the next level
in their career. ”
FaItH Jegede
MSc International Management
PersoNal develoPmeNt
We’ve established a strong reputation for the practical application of business ideas and concepts, underpinned by academic excellence and the strength of our research.
But coming to Henley is not just about gaining technical knowledge or academic skills. We know that our most successful students and graduates are those who develop themselves as individuals. To make sure we help you hone these skills outside of our lectures and teaching, we’ve put in place a range of opportunities that students can participate in over the the year.
Some examples from the last academic year include: • Summer school programmes with leading overseas
universities
• Enhancement week, where you’ll have the opportunity to participate in our Business Leaders programme which includes inspirational speakers from industry as well as interactive career and personal development workshops • The Henley Challenge competition - read more at
www.henley.ac.uk/about-us/henley-challenge-2015
aN INteractIve aPProacH to
teacHINg aNd learNINg
We’re respected for our well-researched, professional approach to every aspect of business education – helping to nurture emotionally intelligent graduates who can succeed in their chosen careers.
Depending on your chosen programme, we employ a range of teaching and learning activities:
• Lectures by world-renowned faculty members and visiting industry leaders
• Seminars, workshops and tutorials
• Access to a virtual learning environment including online content
• Group work
• Project and dissertation guidance and support • Developing effective presentation skills • Field visits
Full-tIme
Programmes
otHer HeNley
BusINess scHool
Programmes
Part-tIme
Programmes
For further details please see individual programme brochures
• MSc Behavioural Finance
• MSc Capital Markets, Regulation & Compliance
• MSc Corporate Finance • MSc Financial Engineering • MSc Financial Risk Management • MSc International Securities,
Investment & Banking
• MSc International Shipping & Finance • MSc Investment Banking & Islamic
Finance • MSc Investment Management
FINaNce
(Icma ceNtre)
• MSc Business Information Management• MSc Information Management & Systems
• MSc Business Technology Consulting • MSc Informatics (Beijing) • MSc Management Information Systems (Ghana) • MRes Informatics
INFormatIoN
maNagemeNt
• MA Creative Enterprise Management & The Arts Pathway
• MSc Entrepreneurship & Financing • MSc Entrepreneurship & Management • MSc International Business
• MSc International Business & Finance • MSc International Energy Studies • MSc International Human Resource
Management
• MSc International Management
BusINess &
maNagemeNt
• MA Creative Enterprise Management & The Arts Pathway
• MA Leadership
• Henley MBA Programmes • Henley DBA
• MSc Coaching & Behavioural Change
BusINess &
maNagemeNt
• MSc Marketing - Digital Marketing • MSc Marketing - International
Marketing
marKetINg
• MSc Real Estate • MSc Real Estate Finance
• MSc Spatial Planning & Development • MSc International Planning &
Sustainable Urban Management • MSc International Housing
Development & Management • MSc Rural Land & Business
Management
• MSc Real Estate (Flexible) • MSc Real Estate Investment
& Finance (Flexible)
• MSc Corporate Real Estate (Flexible) • MSc Conservation of the Historic
Environment (Flexible)
real estate &
PlaNNINg
• MSc Accounting & Financial Management
• MSc Accounting & International Management
accouNtINg
“If you come to Henley to take
one of our msc accounting
Programmes you’ll learn from
highly-rated faculty members
,
many of whom are widely
published and internationally
renowned, through the
analysis of real world situations
and case studies.
this will give you an unrivalled
insight into the
challenges
facing companies in an
international context
with an
emphasis on governance and
ethical dilemmas.
you will
also learn how to interpret
and
make decisions
based
on accounting and financial
information - a vital tool
for anyone working in a
contemporary organisation.”
dr reNata steNKa
Programme Area Director - Accounting
The CIMA is the world’s leading and largest professional body of management accountants. Henley Business School has joined forces with CIMA to give students the opportunity to gain CIM Certificate level paper C01 to C05
this masters programme focuses on the use of accounting and financial information for management planning, decision making and performance evaluation in multinational organisations in the 21st century.
aBout tHe Programme
The programme aims to provide a thorough postgraduate education in accounting and finance for graduates who wish to understand how businesses prepare and use financial information for decision making purposes and how the results of those decisions are communicated and evaluated in an international and institutional context. 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 prepared and used for decision making purposes and how the subsequent outcomes are effectively communicated and evaluated. Leading-edge research findings are applied to real world scenarios 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.
Programme coNteNt
• International strategic management • Management decision-making &
performance evaluation • Business finance
• Cases in financial management & control
• International financial reporting 1 • International financial reporting 2 • Corporate governance & ethics • Study & research skills
(non credit bearing)
Plus students will do an accounting and Finance project and must choose one optional module from a range which may include: Entrepreneurship
& small business management, Organisational behaviour, Evolution of enterprise & society and Human resource management
Alternatively, students may choose to do a dissertation with no optional module
Programme dIrector:
dr renata stenka
otHer Faculty memBers:
dr elisabetta Barone verna care
Professor abby ghobadian Professor Jill solomon dr Jessica Hong yang
accredItatIoN
The programme has accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA) which provides for exemptions from Certificate Level exams C01 to C05.
msc
accouNtINg &
FINaNcIal maNagemeNt
Key Facts
duration: 12 months full time
entry requirements: Please see page 13
Fees: For fee information please see our website www.henley.ac.uk/pg
Funding available? Yes, for details please see page 14
assessment: Exams, applied project, individual and group assignments
Who is the programme for? This programme is suitable for applicants with or without background in accounting and finance. Please note however that the programme is not suitable for graduates with advanced knowledge of 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. The programme places emphasis on analysing real-world financial situations and the latest research findings are applied to the global challenges facing firms. You will develop your confidence when using financial knowledge, as well as organisation-wide decision-making skills.
WHat It gIves you
You will develop a range of technical knowledge and transferable skills with an emphasis on international management. You will explore the areas of accounting and international 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 strategy to human resources.
Programme coNteNt
• International strategic management • Managing people & organisations • International financial reporting 1 • International financial reporting 2 • Principles of marketing
• Study & research skills (non-credit bearing)
EITHER
• Corporate governance & ethics
OR
• Ethics in international management
EITHER
• Accounting & finance project
OR
• International management project
OR
• Dissertation (double-credit bearing module)
Plus students choosing the dissertation must choose oNe optional module. students choosing the management or accounting project must choose tWo optional modules which may include:
Cases in financial management & control, Entrepreneurship & small business management, Human resource management, Evolution of enterprise & society and Organisational behaviour
Programme dIrector:
dr renata stenka
otHer Faculty memBers:
Professor abby ghobadian dr John latsis
dr dan Nunan Professor Jill solomon dr Jessica Hong yang
accredItatIoN
The programme has accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA) which provides for exemptions from Certificate Level exams C01 to C05.
msc
accouNtINg &
INterNatIoNal maNagemeNt
Key Facts
duration: 12 months full time
entry requirements: Please see page 13
Fees: For fee information please see our website www.henley.ac.uk/pg
Funding available? Yes, for details please see page 14
assessment: Exams, applied project, individual and group assignments
Who is the programme for? This programme is suitable for applicants with or without some previous knowledge of accounting and finance.
“the content
of the programme
was
highly relevant
and has proved
really useful
in my chosen
career path.”
PacHaraPorN aNIlBol
MSc Accounting & International Management,
aN excItINg learNINg eNvIroNmeNt
The Whiteknights campus is home to our state of the art building. Opened in 2009, the £25 million business school is one of the newest and most visually impressive buildings on campus. It houses 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. Right next door is the ICMA Centre, home to our Masters programmes in finance. It houses three state-of-the-art dealing rooms equipped with more than 100 Thomson Reuters supplied terminals. 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.
tHe academIc resource ceNtre (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, as well as photocopying and printing facilities.
tHe maIN lIBrary
– your esseNtIal resource
Our main library is right at the centre of campus, and in summer 2013 it underwent a major refurbishment. It houses over 1.3 million volumes. You’ll find silent study areas, group study rooms, PC suites and a popular café for when you need a well-deserved break.
outstaNdINg It FacIlItIes
Extensive PC facilities and wireless internet connections are available across the whole campus. Email and file storage services are provided to all students and can be accessed from anywhere, including via mobile devices, so you can study where and when it suits you. In addition, interactive online tools including Blackboard provide you with extensive learning materials throughout your studies.
“a beautiful campus
that really adds to the
learning experience.”
camPus
lIFe
tHe Ideal eNvIroNmeNt
Wherever you’re from, at Henley Business School you will find yourself part of a supportive and friendly community. You’ll find all the academic facilities you will need on our beautiful campus.
You’ll also be able to enjoy an excellent range of social and support facilities to help you make the most of your time with us. There are also many other opportunities to get involved in university life and meet new people: through the range of sports clubs and societies, volunteer work or events on campus such as film screenings at the Reading Film Theatre and regular music events.
accommodatIoN
In recent years we have invested heavily in the accommodation and catering facilities and we have 14 halls of residence that are home to 5,000 students.
All halls of residence are either on campus or within easy walking distance. All are close to shopping, banks, study, sports and social facilities.
Postgraduate students with an unconditional offer of a place on one of our programmes who apply for accommodation by 1 August will normally be guaranteed a place in university accommodation. Alternatively you may choose to live in private accommodation, and there is a wide variety available in the area. We keep a database of currently available properties at the Accommodation Office. For more information, visit www.reading.ac.uk/life/life-halls.aspx
sPorts FacIlItIes
Our on-campus sports centre provides you with excellent indoor and outdoor facilities, including:
• 89-station fitness studio • Multi-purpose indoor courts • Rugby and cricket pitches
• Full-size, all-weather hockey and football pitch • Aerobics, dance and martial arts studio • Squash courts
• Hard and grass tennis courts.
• Wide choice of exercise classes, circuit training and fitness courses
studeNts’ uNIoN
The Students’ Union (RUSU) is a membership organisation representing the views of all students at the university. It’s a hive of activity, day and night, and provides easy access to services, some 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.
Ideally located: For tHe toWN,
For tHe couNtrysIde, For tHe uK
… aNd BeyoNd
Whether you prefer a campus or a city location for your studies, Reading provides the best of both worlds. Set in beautiful parkland, the university sits right on the edge of a vibrant city offering some of the best retail and entertainment experiences in the UK. You couldn’t be better situated for travelling here, going home, visiting friends around the UK or exploring the capital and surrounding region. London is just 25 minutes away by train, and there are direct links with both London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports. You can also get direct trains from Reading to cities across the UK.
Reading sits between Windsor and Oxford. If you prefer the countryside to city life then there are plenty of attractive riverside towns and villages to discover along the beautiful Thames Valley, as well as country walks in the local Chiltern Hills.
relax IN readINg
Everyone has different interests, different ways of unwinding and spending their free time. That’s what’s great about Reading; there’s something for everyone and always a choice of things to do. Campus and town are so close to each other you’ll easily be able to enjoy the best of both. The Oracle Shopping Centre is at the heart of the town with over 80 shops, a wide-range of bars and restaurants and a 10-screen multiplex cinema. Its lively riverside setting is ideal for relaxing.
Reading enjoys a vibrant music scene with many venues offering live music throughout the week and of course hosting the world-famous Reading Festival every year. The town’s popular nightlife offers you everything from rock nights to global music and salsa dancing, comedy nights to theatre.
If you’re a big sports fan you might like to visit the nearby Madejski Stadium, home to Reading Football Club as well as London Irish Rugby Club.
academIc requIremeNts
Entry requirements vary between programmes but generally you are expected to hold a good first or second class UK honours degree or overseas equivalent. Applicants with relevant experience or professional qualifications will also be considered. GMAT may be required for our programmes in finance but is not required for other programmes. Please see below for specific requirements.
laNguage requIremeNts
Applicants to Henley Business School whose first language is not English will be required to attain the International English Language Test Scores (IELTS), or equivalent acceptable qualification accepted by the university, as defined below, to enter a programme.
Not quite at the required level of english language proficiency for your chosen programme?
Students who successfully complete one of the pre-sessional English Language courses run by the University of Reading’s International Study and Language Institute (ISLI), will have a half-band credit applied to their English language condition.
For example - programmes requiring IELTS 7.0 will accept students with a 6.5 in the end of pre-sessional course assessment at the point of entry to your chosen programme providing you have completed the relevant pre- sessional English course with ISLI. For further information on the length of programme you would need to achieve the appropriate level from your current score see
www.reading.ac.uk/isli/
eNtry
requIremeNts
FurtHer INFormatIoN
Postgraduate admissions office
For enquiries about entry requirements and your application
www.henley.ac.uk/pgentryrequirements
International study and language Institute
For enquiries about English language support
[email protected] www.reading.ac.uk/isli
masters programme Ielts (internet-based)toeFl cPe teeP
Masters programmes in Accounting 7.0 100 Grade C or 200 7.0
Masters programmes in
Management & International Business 7.0 100 Grade C or 200 7.0
Masters programmes in Finance 7.0 100 Grade C or 200 7.0
Masters programmes in
HoW to aPPly
The quickest and easiest way to apply for Postgraduate study is through our online application service. This allows you to complete your application information and attach electronic copies of your academic transcripts, certificates and other supporting information. For full details on how to apply please visit:
www.reading.ac.uk/pg
WHeN to aPPly
Although there is no formal deadline for applications, competition for places on all our postgraduate Masters programmes is strong, so we advice that you apply as early as possible. International applicants (non-EU) should apply well in advance of the start of term to allow time for their UK visa application to be processed. If you have any questions at any stage, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
lIvINg costs
Please note that tuition fees do not include accommodation and other living costs. Students are advised to budget between £180 and £270 per week depending on their accommodation charges. International students, who often need to allow for additional accommodation and living costs during the three vacations, are advised to budget for at least £12,000 per year excluding tuition fees.
scHolarsHIPs & BursarIes
Henley Business School provides substantial postgraduate funding. We offer a competitive range of scholarships to students from all over the world.
Additional University-wide sources of funding are also available. Please visit our website for further information
www.henley.ac.uk/scholarships
career develoPmeNt loaN
Applicants who normally live in the UK (for a minimum of three years) can apply for a Professional and Career Development Loan of between £300 and £10,000. This is a bank loan, with interest charged at a commercial fixed rate.
Please visit: www.gov.uk/career-development-loans/overview for further information.
Postgraduate
Masters programmes
at Henley Business School
For more information, please contact: Postgraduate Marketing & Recruitment Henley Business School
University of Reading RG6 6UD United Kingdom [email protected] Tel +44 (0)118 378 7015 www.henley.ac.uk/pg +HenleyBusinessschool company/Henley-Business-school HenleyBusinessschool
