The Claude Littner Business School

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1 The Claude Littner Business School Business degrees for the real world Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses

2 Contents Contents 1 Welcome to The Claude Littner Business School 2 About The Claude Littner Business School 3 Claude Littner 5 The Claude Littner Business School Launch 6 Undergraduate courses BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance 7 BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Internship 8 BA (Hons) Business Studies 9 BA (Hons) Business Studies with Finance 11 BA (Hons) Business Studies with Marketing 12 BA (Hons) Business Studies with Human Resource Management 14 BA (Hons) Business Studies with Internship 15 BA (Hons) International Business Management 16 Professionally accredited courses 17 Postgraduate courses MSc Finance and Accounting 18 MSc Finance and Risk Management 19 MA Managing Human Resources 20 MSc International Business Management 21 MSc International Marketing 22 PgDip Human Resource Management 23 PgDip/MSc Management Studies (Health and Social Care) 24 MBA Masters in Business Administration 25 DBA Business Administration 26 Our Partners 27 : Symbol key 28 Our west London sites 29 Directions 30

3 Welcome to The Claude Littner Business School I have great pleasure in welcoming you to The Claude Littner Business School and I am delighted that you are thinking about studying with us. We pride ourselves on being a Business School that is for Business and our academic staff have an enviable blend of theoretical knowledge and real-world experience, with over 100 years of combined industry experience. Our proximity to the M4 corridor, Heathrow Airport and the City of London is a huge bonus for our students, with major companies and international connections just a short distance away. We mix learning with an emphasis on real-world experience and ensure that our in-class teaching is informed by the latest research and cuttingedge global practices. Our business connections enhance and support your learning with guest lectures, workshops and career seminars. We take care of our students and provide all the support and guidance you will need to become a successful professional. We have close links with professional bodies including the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), with our Accounting and Finance degrees awarding up to nine exemptions from ACCA exams. I look forward to welcoming you to The Claude Littner Business School. Professor Khalid Hafeez Dean The Claude Littner Business School University of West London 2

4 About The Claude Littner Business School Enhanced career prospects: Alumni network of business connections. The Claude Littner Business School is based in the heart of west London, at the centre of a highly lucrative business district. Fifty percent of the UK s top 30 companies and over 30,000 SMEs are based here. We have strong links with national and international employers, and some of the most innovative companies in the area. We provide individuals with life-long learning and training, giving them the knowledge and skills to flourish and to get their ideas off the ground whether they are graduates, senior executives or entrepreneurs. Our international network of alumni and business partners expertise is also accessible to all who study with us. Knowledgeable Our staff have over 100 years of combined industry experience in areas such as logistics, finance, tourism, IT, manufacturing, and leadership. 85% hold a doctorate in their chosen subject. Their knowledge is extensive, current and, most importantly, transferable. We re focused We re here to help businesses thrive and develop their work force to compete in today s fast changing world. We are accessible, flexible and open to new thinking. The Claude Littner Business School is also focused on serving our local business community to generate economic growth and provide them with the next generation of talented, imaginative business people for the future. We are a business school for business. One of the things I value the most about studying business at UWL is the diversity of our cohort and the opportunity to exchange rich experiences and views with lecturers and those with experience of working in different sectors and industries. Rado Manko, Media Account Manager Yahoo 3

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6 Claude Littner We are extremely proud that Claude Littner, the well-respected British business executive, has bestowed the University of West London the honour of associating his name with the Business School. Claude is a former student of the Business School and dedicated supporter of the University of West London. We are delighted to celebrate his continued involvement with the University and to harness his expertise with our vision to connect business education with the business world. Claude has worked alongside Sir Alan Sugar since the early 1990s as Chairman and Chief Executive of Amstrad International, whilst being the Chief Executive of Tottenham Hotspur from 1993 to He has owned many large organisations such as Powerleague, before selling his share in 2009, and is the current Chairman of Sir Alan Sugar s IT company Viglen. He is also well known for his tough stance with contestants on the BBC s The Apprentice series that has celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. 5

7 The Claude Littner Business School Launch Business entrepreneur Lord Sugar launched The Claude Littner Business School in support of his long-term business partner, Claude Littner. Named in honour of the University alumnus, the launch celebrated Mr Littner s achievements, and positions the School as a leading provider of business education connected to the world of work. Claude Littner delivered the inaugural speech and welcomed Lord Sugar who engaged in a lively question and answer session with invited guests, inspiring them with his views on business. Speaking at the launch, Mr Littner commented, At key points in my life, UWL business courses greatly assisted my personal and career development. I have had a varied and successful career and lifelong association with the University and was honoured when Vice- Chancellor Professor Peter John proposed the Business School in my name. It s an opportunity to enhance the School s reputation and encourage aspiring entrepreneurs to study at UWL.. Find out more at CLBSLaunch University of West London 6

8 UG XX N420 XX BA (Hons) UCAS Code N420 Full-time BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance You will learn all the principles of accounting and finance, while developing the key skills to excel in the financial marketplace. Our tutors are professionally qualified and have worked in industry, giving you the benefit of their experience and knowledge. In the National Student Survey 2013, our course came second out of more than 90 Institutions offering Accounting and Finance*. Accounting tends to be non-cyclical with professionals needed in both buoyant economic times and also when the economy is not performing well. On completion of this course, graduates will be in a position to apply for a vast range of accounting and finance appointments in areas that include financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation and corporate finance. This course aims to help you realise your potential while at the same time increasing your skills and employment prospects. It has been designed to maximise exemptions that may be obtained from the professional accounting bodies examinations. Most of our students go on to study for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) examinations. When you graduate you will be awarded up to nine exemptions from ACCA and it is possible to become a qualified accountant within two years of graduation. This means that in a period of five years you can achieve a good honours degree and a prestigious accounting qualification. * Higher Education Statistics Agency HESA, 2013 Year One Introduction to Financial Accounting Introduction to Management Accounting Professional Skills for Accountants Quantitative Methods Introduction to Economics Computer Skills for Accountants. Year Two Financial Accounting Management Accounting Financial Management Taxation Auditing in Context Business and Corporate Law. Year Three Financial Reporting Corporate Finance Performance Management and Control Project. Plus TWO options from: Advanced Taxation Auditing Financial Modelling International Business Finance. undergraduate UCAS 280 GCSE 7

9 NN3K XX UG XX BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Internship This course combines the theoretical knowledge that you will gain in lectures with practical experience, through a one year internship. With this combination of knowledge, skills and experience, you will be in a position to excel in the financial marketplace. BA (Hons) UCAS Code NN3K Full-time This course aims to realise your potential while at the same time increasing your skills and employment prospects. It has been designed to maximise exemptions that may be obtained from the professional accounting bodies examinations. Most students go on to study for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) examinations. When you graduate you will be awarded up to nine exemptions from ACCA and it is possible to become a qualified accountant within two years of graduation. This means that in a period of six years, you can achieve a good honours degree, a prestigious accounting qualification and have 12 months valuable work experience. While on the course, you will have the opportunity to undertake a one year paid internship. This is valued highly by future employers and, when you return to university after your internship, you may perform better on the course and earn a higher degree classification. * Higher Education Statistics Agency HESA, 2013 Year One Introduction to Financial Accounting Introduction to Management Accounting Professional Skills for Accountants Quantitative Methods Introduction to Economics Computer Skills for Accountants. Year Two Financial Accounting Management Accounting Financial Management Taxation Auditing in Context Business and Corporate Law. Year Three Internship. Year Four Financial Reporting Corporate Finance Performance Management and Control Project. Plus TWO options from: Advanced Taxation Auditing Financial Modelling International Business Finance. In the National Student Survey 2013, our course came second out of more than 90 Institutions offering Accounting and Finance*. Accounting tends to be non-cyclical with professionals needed in both buoyant economic times and also when the economy is not performing well. On completion of this course, graduates will be in a position to apply for a vast range of accounting and finance appointments in areas that include financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation and corporate finance. UCAS 300 GCSE undergraduate University of West London 8

10 UG XX N100 XX BA (Hons), Chartered Management Institute Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership UCAS Code N100 Full-time Part-time Saturdays BA (Hons) Business Studies Developed in partnership with local business organisations, both public and private, this course has been designed to help you meet the many challenges of managing in the complex, dynamic and exciting world of business. Developed in partnership with local business organisations, ensuring all-round academic experience covering operations, finance, marketing, and HR. Graduates will have gained all the knowledge, experience and skills to start a rewarding career in one of many fields including human resource management, marketing, business research, finance, selling, sales promotion or retail management. Dual qualification with the Chartered Management Institute This course focuses on strategic thinking and the long-term effects of making decisions on the survival and growth of businesses. It will enable you to relate theory to contemporary business practice and explore ethical and social responsibility issues. You will develop an awareness of effective management and you will gain an understanding of the many contexts in which different businesses operate. Studying in London with expert teaching means that you will learn to operate in a global business environment experiencing the challenges and opportunities that cultural differences present. You will explore the role of the entrepreneur, and how to nurture and develop entrepreneurial skills in yourself and others. This course gives full exemptions from the Chartered Management Institute Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. For more information visit Year One Professional Skills for Business and Finance Researching Business Data Organisational Behaviour Principles of Marketing Information Communications Technology Business Accounting. Year Two Enterprise and Business Development Managing Business Operations Business Economics Professional Enquiry. Plus TWO options from: Managerial Finance Marketing and Brand Management Human Resource Management Business and Corporate Law. Year Three Strategic Management International Business Contemporary Issues in Management (Graduate Project) Enterprise and Social Responsibility. Optional modules: Choose TWO optional modules, visit our website for the full list. undergraduate UCAS 280 GCSE 9

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12 UG N1N3 BA (Hons) UCAS Code N1N3 Full-time Part-time Saturdays BA (Hons) Business Studies with Finance Our major difference from our competitors is the range and type of modules we offer in our core business management course, along with our links with employers and industry. We give our students the information, tools, techniques and experience you need to start a rewarding career. We have strong links to the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Institute of Direct Marketing, Chartered Management Institute, and the Chartered Institute of Personnel. The emphasis of this course is on finance, yet you will develop a critical understanding of ethical principles and practice, and an awareness of effective management and marketing practice. You will also gain an understanding of the many contexts in which businesses operate from SMEs (small and medium enterprises) to larger firms. Developed in partnership with local business organisations, both public and private, this course will help you meet the many challenges of managing in the complex, dynamic and exciting world of business. Year One Professional Skills for Business and Finance Researching Business Data Organisational Behaviour Principles of Marketing Information Communications Technology Business Accounting. Year Two Enterprise and Business Development Managing Business Operations Business Economics Professional Enquiry Managerial Finance. Graduates will be able to apply for a variety of roles in business, in the UK or abroad in many fields, including finance, marketing, business research, selling, sales promotion and retail management. include junior manager, salesperson, administration, market researcher, human resources assistant, data analyst and marketing assistant. Ethics and morals will play a major part in your studies so you will study the environmental aspects of business, and how globalisation fits in. You will also study the increasing use of ICT and the development of entrepreneurship. There will be plenty of time, with help at hand, to work on your own personal interests and development needs in the field of business and finance. Plus ONE options from: Business and Corporate Law Marketing and Brand Management Human Resource Management in Context. Year Three Strategic Management Enterprise and Social Responsibility Contemporary Issues in Management (Graduate Project) International Business International Business Finance Financial Management. undergraduate UCAS 280 GCSE 11

13 N1N5 UG BA (Hons) Business Studies with Marketing Our major difference from our competitors is the range and type of modules we offer in our core business management course, along with our links with employers and industry. We give our students the information, tools, techniques and experience you need to start a rewarding career. BA (Hons) UCAS Code N1N5 Full-time Part-time Saturdays The emphasis of this course is on marketing, yet you will develop a critical understanding of ethical principles and practice, and an awareness of effective management and marketing practice. You will also gain an understanding of the many contexts in which businesses operate from SMEs (small and medium enterprises) to larger firms. The main focus will be on products, distribution, pricing and promotion, and how these affect consumer behaviour. Developed in partnership with local business organisations, both public and private, this course will help you meet the many challenges of managing in the complex, dynamic and exciting world of business. Ethics and morals will play a major part in your studies so you will study the environmental aspects of business, and how globalisation fits in. You will also study the increasing use of ICT and the development of entrepreneurship. There will also be plenty of time, with help at hand, to work on your own personal interests and development needs in the field of business and finance. Year One Professional Skills for Business and Finance Researching Business Data Organisational Behaviour Principles of Marketing Information Communications Technology Business Accounting. Year Two Marketing and Brand Management Enterprise and Business Development Managing Business Operations Business Economics Professional Enquiry. Plus ONE options from: Business and Corporate Law Human Resource Management in Context Managerial Finance. Year Three Strategic Management Enterprise and Social Responsibility Global Marketing International Business Consumer Behaviour Contemporary Issues in Management (Graduate Project). We have strong links to the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Institute of Direct Marketing, Chartered Management Institute, and the Chartered Institute of Personnel. Graduates will be in a position to apply for a variety of roles in business, in the UK or abroad. We will give you all the knowledge, experience and skills you will need to go out and start a rewarding career in one of many fields, including marketing, business research, finance, sales, sales promotion and retail management. UCAS 280 GCSE undergraduate University of West London 12

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15 N1N6 UG XX BA (Hons) Business Studies with Human Resource Management This course has been designed to give you the knowledge and skills to specialise in human resource management, while gaining an understanding of all other business functions and how they work to complement each other within the contemporary business environment. BA (Hons) UCAS Code N1N6 Full-time Throughout this course, we offer modules in a range of core subjects to give you an understanding of the fundamental elements that make up business organisations. You will also undertake a range of human resource related modules, to gain an understanding of the nature of human resource management and the functional aspects of managing people. You will learn about current issues influencing the effectiveness of people in employment and the rules and procedures used to promote fairness and efficiency in the workplace. In the second year, you will choose optional modules to allow you to further tailor your degree to suit your interests. You may also choose to take a one year industrial placement at the end of your second year. This course gives full exemptions from the Chartered Management Institute Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. For more information visit Year One Professional Skills for Business and Finance Researching Business Data Organisational Behaviour Principles of Marketing Information Communications Technology Business Accounting. Year Two Enterprise and Business Development Managing Business Operations Business Economics Human Resource Management. Plus TWO options from: Business and Corporate Law Marketing and Brand Management Managerial Finance. Year Three Strategic Management International Business Human Resource Management Issues Contemporary Issues in Management (Graduate Project) Employee Relations Enterprise and Social Responsibility. Designed specifically for those who want to specialise in human resource management, while covering all essential areas of business. Graduates will have all the knowledge, experience and skills to start a rewarding career in one of many fields finance, marketing, business research, selling, sales promotion or retail management, for example. Postgraduate opportunities are available after graduating. Dual qualification with the Chartered Management Institute UCAS 280 GCSE undergraduate University of West London 14

16 UG XX N103 BA (Hons) UCAS Code N103 Full-time BA (Hons) Business Studies with Internship This course combines the theoretical knowledge that you will gain in lectures with practical experience, through a one year internship. With this combination of knowledge, skills and experience, you will be in a position to build a successful career in business and management. During the work placement students will gain valuable, relevant work experience and put theory into practice in a real business environment. On successful completion of this course, you can expect to be employed within a range of business functions including marketing and sales, finance, human resources and IT, in a variety of roles for a broad range of employers. Dual qualification with the Chartered Management Institute This course has been specifically designed to give you the practical experience to complement your academic studies. In your first year, we will deliver core modules to give you an understanding of the fundamental elements that make up business organisations. You will develop an understanding of ethical principles and an awareness of effective management practice. The practical elements of the course will enable you to develop analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work with others. In your second and final years you will choose optional modules to allow you to gain a better understanding of the areas of interest to you. The internship will give you the opportunity to put theory into practice in a real business environment, while earning a salary. Past students have found the experience they gained on the internship highly beneficial in the final year of study and when they came to look for their first graduate jobs. This course gives full exemptions from the Chartered Management Institute Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. For more information visit Year One Professional Skills for Business and Finance Researching Business Data Organisational Behaviour Principles of Marketing Information Communications Technology Business Accounting. Year Two Enterprise and Business Development Managing Business Operations Business Economics Professional Enquiry. Plus TWO options from: Business and Corporate Law Marketing and Brand Management Human Resource Management Managerial Finance. Year Three Work Placement. Year Four Strategic Management Negotiated Work-based Learning International Business Contemporary Issues in Management (Graduate Project) Enterprise and Social Responsibility. Plus ONE option from: Consumer Behaviour Employee Relations International Business Finance Managing Small and Medium Enterprises. undergraduate UCAS 300 GCSE 15

17 N201 XX UG XX BA (Hons) International Business Management This course will enable you to function in an international business environment, and will prepare you for a career within organisations that engage in business across international borders. BA (Hons) UCAS Code N201 Full-time This course gives you an understanding of the fundamental elements that make up business organisations. You will develop an understanding of ethical principles and an awareness of effective management practice. The practical elements of the course will enable you to develop analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work well with others. You will undertake a range of internationally focused modules, to ensure that you gain an understanding of management in a multicultural environment, and the issues faced by companies engaged in international business. In the second year, you will choose optional modules to allow you to further tailor your degree to suit your interests. In your final year, you will complete a graduate project that will bring together all you have learnt on the course with a subject of your choice. You may also choose to take a one year industrial placement at the end of your second year. This course gives full exemptions from the Chartered Management Institute Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. For more information visit Year One Professional Skills for Business and Finance Researching Business Data Organisational Behaviour Principles of Marketing Information Communications Technology Business Accounting. Year Two Enterprise and Business Development Managing Business Operations Business Economics Cross Cultural Management Professional Enquiry. Plus ONE option from: Business and Corporate Law Marketing and Brand Management Human Resource Management Managerial Finance. Year Three Strategic Management International Business Global Marketing Contemporary Issues in Management (Graduate Project) International Business Finance Enterprise and Social Responsibility. This course aims to address the demand for graduates who can function in an international business environment. On successful completion of this course, you will be in a position to apply for a variety of roles in businesses in the UK or abroad, in a range of business functions including finance, marketing and human resource management. Dual qualification with the Chartered Management Institute UCAS 280 GCSE undergraduate University of West London 16

18 Professionally accredited courses Accounting and Finance These courses are accredited by the ACCA BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (also available with foundation year) BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with internship Human Resource Management This course is accredited by the professional body for membership of the CIPD PgDip Human Resource Management (part-time only) Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply courses CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply (CIPS Level 4) CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply (CIPS Level 5) CIPS Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply (CIPS Level 6) CMI (Chartered Management Institute) These courses are accredited by the professional body for membership of the CMI BA (Hons) Business Studies MBA MSc International Business For more information www. CLBSprofessional 17

19 PG MSc Finance and Accounting Masters Full-time and part-time This course is ideal for accounting and finance graduates looking to improve their employment opportunities. The course will meet the needs of most accountancy graduates who wish to embark on postgraduate training in accounting and finance. Graduates with a good degree in accounting and finance seeking to improve their employability profile would find this course of particular interest. Members of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) have a particular advantage in that they may claim for exemptions from certain modules on the MSc Finance and Accounting course, based on completion of the ACCA s professional-level papers. Exemption requests from members of other recognised accountancy professional bodies are welcome, and will be assessed based on individual merit and the comparability of syllabuses. Corporate Financial Management Capital Markets and Decisions Under Risk Corporate Responsibility Corporate Financial Reporting Corporate Strategy Research Methods Research Dissertation. Optional modules: Tax System and Policy Auditing in Practice Managing Operations and Supply Chain. You will benefit from studying at an institution that has close relationships with professional bodies. The course will give graduates the skills to access senior roles in accountancy for example, Financial Controllers, Audit Seniors, Financial Analysts, and Senior Accountants. The curriculum meets the needs of the profession and the qualification is recognised by employers. postgraduate University of West London 18

20 PG Masters Full-time and part-time MSc Finance and Risk Management The demand for finance professionals who understand risk management principles has never been greater. This course aims to give talented graduates, with a good first degree and a high level of academic ability, the unique skills and knowledge they need to develop their personal and professional skills. You will be taught using live industry simulations, and real-world systems and problems. The rising volatility of financial markets, sovereign debt crises, and geopolitical uncertainty, place significant demands on businesses and other organisations to adequately manage the potential impact of risks on the strategic functions of the organisation in particular, its financial management. This course will improve the skills of practicing professionals so they can play a senior role in financial and risk management within organisations. Corporate Financial Management Capital Markets and Decisions Under Risk Corporate Responsibility Financial Risk Management Managing Credit Risk Global Financial Crises Research Methods Research Dissertation. Developed in consultation with industry professionals, this course equips candidates with a competitive set of skills that will make them highly employable in this field. postgraduate 19

21 PG MA Managing Human Resources Masters Full-time and part-time This course is a specialist Masters degree that has been designed primarily to meet the career development needs of human resource managers, advisers and administrators. Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to take a critical perspective on current theory and practice, to analyse complex problems and to devise creative solutions to those problems, and to develop the skills needed to conduct research into HRM issues. They will be expected to take responsibility for their own learning, to contribute to the learning of others and to be reflective practitioners. The course also meets the Advanced Level knowledge requirements of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) for entry into a professional membership grade. HRM in Context Managing People Developing Skills for Management People Resourcing and Talent Management Employment Relations Management Research Report. In addition, students will use an Individual Learning Plan from the start of the course, intended to support progress, and each student is required to submit with their Management Research Report a reflective log of learning during the project. As one of the largest providers in the UK, we are uniquely placed to draw upon our experience and expertise to provide proven and valuable learning for HR professionals. Students will be working in the HRM/people management field, and this course is designed to enhance their ability within their current job role, and prepare them for promotion. Application for individual Chartered Membership of the CIPD is open to those who pass this course. This grade of membership is regarded as essential for progression into HR management and consultancy. postgraduate University of West London 20

22 PG Masters Full-time and part-time MSc International Business Management This course enhances graduates international career opportunities. You will learn the skills and knowledge to perform a managerial role in an international organisation or in a small-to-medium enterprise with an international outlook, and to operate effectively in a global, multicultural context. Our course is designed for graduates of any discipline. You will develop a useful and supportive network of relationships with fellow students and professionals. This course will provide you with a general overview and critical appreciation of international business management issues within a framework that allows you to develop particular areas of expertise through your choice of modules. To add value to your learning experience, you will discuss real-life case studies with peers and tutors, developing your ability to analyse and synthesise complex issues, think critically and communicate effectively. The course combines lectures, seminars, workshops, management simulations and group projects, provided by a team of experienced tutors, many with management experience in their specialist field. MIBM is also accredited by CMI** so offers a chance to achieve a dual award and membership for those who sign up. International Political Economy Corporate Strategy Global Business Practice Leading, Managing and Developing People Research Methods Dissertation. Optional modules: Corporate Financial Management Corporate Responsibility Logistics and Supply Chain management Project Management Consumer Behaviour Global Marketing Management Decision Making Enterprise and Innovation. On completion of the course, graduates may go on to become managers and consultants in a number of areas including public relations, governmental organisations, human resources, media, NGOs and agencies. * is offered full-time, but part-time options may be available. Please contact The Claude Littner Business School directly if you wish to discuss part-time options. ** Chartered Management Institute postgraduate 21

23 PG MSc International Marketing Masters Full-time and part-time This course will help you develop deeper insights and understanding of key areas of contemporary marketing from the new digital landscape to sustainable marketing challenges and global opportunities. You will develop a strategic perspective through detailed exploration, critical appraisal and in-depth study of brands, marketing, consumers and the changing contexts in which organisations do business. The MA in International Marketing is designed for graduates and business professionals who have some marketing experience, for others considering starting a new career in marketing, or for those who have a real interest in marketing, communications, PR or business. The course will help you launch or develop your career in marketing with the benefit of a broad understanding of topical contemporary marketing issues. Business Strategy Consumer Behaviour Contemporary Marketing Challenges Global Marketing Research Methods Dissertation. Optional modules: Corporate Advertising and Media Relations Corporate Responsibility Enterprise and Innovation Global Business Practice Global Public Relations Managing People. During the Masters, you will learn through a range of methods, including blended learning with online support. The course will help you learn to think creatively, critically and strategically about marketing issues and challenges. You will attend lectures, talks and seminars given by experienced practitioner lecturers, who will support you to apply academic research to solve real problems using live case studies. Our course is designed for graduates of any discipline. You will also develop a useful and supportive network of relationships with fellow students that endure beyond the course. Many of our past students become active alumni. Our Masters students go on to successful careers in marketing, digital marketing, marketing communication, marketing management, international management, marketing consultancy, advertising, media relations, and public relations locally, nationally and internationally. postgraduate University of West London 22

24 PG Postgraduate Diploma Part-time PgDip Human Resource Management This course is a specialist postgraduate degree designed primarily to meet the career development needs of human resource managers, advisers and administrators, in line with the subject benchmark statements of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) for postgraduate degrees in business and management (2007). The course meets the Advanced Level knowledge requirements of the CIPD for upgrading to the professional grades of membership. The majority of students will already be working in the HRM/ people management field. This course is designed to enhance your abilities in your current job role, and to prepare you for promotion. Graduates can apply for individual Chartered Membership of the CIPD. This grade of membership is regarded as essential for progression into HR management and consultancy. Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to take a critical perspective on current theory and practice, to analyse complex problems and devise creative solutions to them, and to develop the skills needed to conduct research into HRM issues. You will be expected to take responsibility for your own learning, to contribute to the learning of others, and to be a reflective practitioner. The overall philosophy and aims of this course, laid down by the CIPD, are to articulate the knowledge and competence required to undertake a professional human resource management or development role, acting as a business partner and adding value to the objectives of the organisations HR professionals work for. A related key objective is the establishment, monitoring and promotion of standards and ethics, as defined in the CIPD s qualifications at Advanced Level. We achieve these aims by encouraging you to evaluate critically HR policies and practices from differing ideological perspectives. In this way, you will develop analytical and critical skills, enabling you to help employer organisations adapt to changing conditions. Managing People Human Resource Management in Context Developing Skills for Management. Specialist modules People Resourcing and Talent Management Learning and Talent Development Management Research Report Employment Law (MA in Managing Human Resources only) postgraduate 23

25 PG PgDip/MSc Management Studies (Health and Social Care) Masters Part-time This course is a highly innovative, practical course, designed to respond to the professional development needs of all managers across the health and social care sectors including those holding supervisory posts, or with junior or middle management responsibilities. The course addresses management needs within the context of the objectives of the NHS Plan and the modernising agenda. In particular, the course has been designed from the outset as a method of promoting multi-disciplinary working as an integral part of modern management practice within these sectors. The course provides a range of managers and aspiring managers, across a variety of disciplines in the health and social care sectors, with the opportunity to develop their personal effectiveness in the workplace whilst, at the same time, working towards a formal management qualification. Above all, this course gives you the opportunity to develop your personal effectiveness in the workplace, while working towards a formal management qualification. Managing Resources Self Development Health and Social Policy Environment Managing Resources Self Development Relationship Management Managing Quality Research Methods Dissertation. Students who choose to take and pass an extra paper set by the Chartered Management Institute, will obtain a further qualification: the Executive Diploma in Management. This course addresses the needs of managers in an environment subject to frequent change, with even more fundamental changes expected in the future. Questions of resource allocation, and the efficiency of using and organising resources, are central to the current debate. This course is designed to help you understand these issues and put them into context. You will also improve your functional skills in specific areas, and learn about multi-disciplinary working as an integral part of modern management practice within the health and social care sectors. This course will prepare you for more senior management roles in health and social care. This could be in a variety of management settings, including operations, estates, risk management, administration, finance and other professional areas. You will also be equipped to operate more flexibly in your current role. postgraduate University of West London 24

26 PG Masters Full-time and part-time MBA Masters in Business Administration Graduate MBA with Internship also available. The MBA is a strong brand in the world of business qualifications indicating proven knowledge and skills. Students who successfully complete our MBA receive free annual membership to the Chartered Management Institute and the opportunity for dual accreditation. From follow-up conversations we know our MBA holders feel more confident in their business life. Graduates go on to successful careers in business, management, communications and finance. Our MBA aims to improve your effectiveness as a manager or leader and so transform prospects for managerial careers or help encourage individual entrepreneurship. The course has been designed with input from employers from large to small firms, from both public and private sectors. The course provides you with a comprehensive overview of international management and business issues within a framework that allows you to develop particular areas of expertise through a choice of optional modules and a personal dissertation. Our Graduate MBA with Internship is the perfect option for applicants who do not yet possess the relevant work experience for our MBA course. This course has the added advantage of an 8-month internship to enhance your professional development and career prospects. The curriculum is designed to help your continuing professional development and to develop a critical understanding of corporate strategic development and functional perspectives on business activities, both locally and globally. Corporate Financial Management Global Marketing Corporate Strategy Global Business Practice Leading, Managing and Developing People Research Methods Dissertation. Optional modules: Corporate Responsibility Developing Skills for Management Logistics and Supply Chain Management Project Management Consumer Behaviour Employment and Contract Law Management Decision Making Enterprise and Innovation. postgraduate 25

27 PG DBA Business Administration Doctorate Work-release This course is designed to facilitate and enable you as a professional to consider the questions of importance in your setting, and build capacity in you as a professional and researcher to enable you to answer these pressing questions in your workplace. The course is designed to support you to reflect at an advanced level on your profession and develop new, original ways in which you can contribute to the professional knowledge base in your area. This course is unique in the systematic approach it takes to enabling you as a student to answer the questions you need answered for your professional position, then supporting you to develop your research and writing skills. This enables you to produce an original contribution of knowledge to your professional area. The content of the programme will be individually driven by you and your supervisors dependent on your specific area of interest and professional setting. However, you will undertake a taught component, which will include research methodology, reflection on your practice, business innovation and development of your knowledge of business and research in work. You will be supported to explore your own research questions and supported to begin to write academically about your professional practice and research area. There are a number of stages you will move through to support your doctoral work to completion. The course supports you to develop your ideas, create a research proposal outlining your ideas, to create a more detailed research plan of what and when you will do things, building your capacity towards conducting your doctoral research project. Research methods Business Innovation OR (Advanced Clinical Skills) Evaluating Professional Practice Research Methods for Professional Practice Core skills Essay Option module Research Project. The learning in this course is designed to be directly applicable to your workplace. The Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is designed to provide you with an advanced level of research capability and knowledge that is directly tied to your profession and applicable in your organisation. postgraduate University of West London 26

28 Our Partners UWL is one of the largest providers of management education and training in the south east and we have close links with a number of professional bodies: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the global body for professional accountants. Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD), the professional body for HR and people development. Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), Education and qualification body representing purchasing and supply chain professionals. Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the only ing Body able to award Chartered Manager status. Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM), Europe s largest professional association for the credit community. More information about our professional courses is available on P17 of this brochure. Find out more at CLBSpartners 27

29 Entry requirements: Symbol key UG honours degree These courses require applicants to have an undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject. DipHE, HND, PgDip or Masters Some courses will accept these alternatives to an undergraduate honours degree, in many cases this will need to be supplemented with relevant work experience. Work experience Candidates who do not meet the academic requirements may still qualify for entry through relevance work experience. For some courses you must be working in the industry as a requirement of entry to the course, please see individual course pages on our website for details. Interview/audition You may be invited to an interview or audition as part of your application process. UCAS... GCSE Portfolio Candidates must provide a portfolio of their work showcasing their abilities and past work. Professional qualification A professional qualification may be an acceptable alternative to a undergraduate honours degree, or a professional qualification is necessary for entry and exemptions from some levels or modules of the course. Additional or specific entry requirements Specific requirements apply or additional entry routes are offered. Please check the course page on our website for full details. UCAS tariff Points required. GCSE All courses require students to have GCSE Mathematics and English at Grade C or above. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: SYMBOL KEY University of West London 28

30 A3002 Our west London sites Ealing 7 To M1 Walpole Park OUR LOCATION Lammas Park 4 5 AIREDALE RD South Acton BOSTON MANOR (PICCADILLY LINE) BRAMLEY RD Little Ealing OCCUPATION LANE 8 Gunnersbury Park WINDMILL R OAD CLBS BOSTON MANOR ROAD To South West and Wales 6 BRENTFORD STATION To Central London B452 1 Ealing Site Academic Office Administration Bookshop Ealing Law School Ealing School of Art, Design and Media London College of Music London School of Hospitality and Tourism Pillars Restaurant Student Services Students Union Teaching Centre University Accommodation Service 2 Walpole House Administration 3 Ealing Studios Ealing School of Art, Design and Media London College of Music 4 Vestry Hall London College of Music 5 Bramley Road Surgery 6 Brentford Site College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare Library Paragon Residential Accommodation School of Psychology, Social Work and Human Sciences Nursing Simulation Centre The Claude Littner Business School 7 Villiers House Library School of Computing and Technology 8 Student Village Housing Shuttle bus stop 29

31 Directions West London site Ealing St Mary s Road, Ealing, London W5 5RF Despite being one of London s largest boroughs, Ealing has a distinctively green and leafy environment with more than 1,900 acres of park and open spaces. It is just 30 minutes on the Underground from Central London or eight minutes by fast train to Paddington, with its huge range of theatres, cinemas and other entertainment. The Ealing site is just 20 minutes from London Heathrow International Airport. It is served by fast rail links from Reading and London, and has excellent local bus services. Ealing is easy to reach from all London Underground stations. By bus There are several bus routes which run close to the Ealing site. These are as follows: 65, E2, E8, 207, 427, 607, E3 and E9. By Underground The nearest Underground stations are South Ealing (3 mins walk), which is on the Piccadilly Line and Ealing Broadway (8 10 mins walk) which is on the Central and District Lines. By train There is one train station within walking distance of our Ealing site, which is Ealing Broadway. There is a regular rail service to and from London Paddington (8 mins), Slough (20 30 mins) and Reading (40 mins). By road The Ealing site lies on the B455 between the A4 and the A4020, Uxbridge Road. The M4 motorway is a few minutes drive away from Ealing (Junction 2), and the A40, M40 and M25 are all easily accessible. West London site Brentford Boston Manor Road, Brentford, Middx TW8 9GA Our Brentford site is located 1.5 miles south of the Ealing site. There are excellent bus and rail services nearby giving quick and easy access to central London. In addition, the free shuttle bus runs to and from both sites, and local tube stations. By bus There are several bus routes which run close to the Brentford site. These are as follows: 65, E2, E8 and H91. By Underground The nearest underground station is Boston Manor (15 minutes walk), which is on the Piccadilly Line. By train Brentford mainline train station is a five minute walk from the Brentford site with scheduled trains into central London arriving at Waterloo station. By road The Brentford site is located on the A3002, Boston Manor Road which is just off of the A4, Great West Road. DIRECTIONS University of West London 30