Postgraduate The Postgraduate experience at Henley

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1 Postgraduate The Postgraduate experience at Henley

2 reasons to choose Henley You ll be joining a university that s ranked in the top 1% worldwide, and one of the top 50 business schools with a global reputation for developing great professionals and outstanding business leaders. You ll plug into the research ethos and up-to-the-minute industry knowledge that are at the core of our programmes with 17 research centres across various disciplines doing the world-class research that keeps us at the cutting edge. You ll work with a faculty comprising widely-published, internationally renowned academics and thought leaders, who share their professional and relevant experience, drawing on their industry links. You ll thrive in a truly multinational environment, with postgraduate students from over 100 countries, faculty members from diverse backgrounds, links to international industry and a portfolio of programmes to stimulate students seeking a global perspective to their education. You ll study in an attractive and stimulating environment on our awardwinning campus, engaging with your subject while you forge lifelong relationships and connections.

3 Welcome 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 degrees 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 16 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 59 business schools in the world to hold tripleaccredited status from UK, European and US awarding bodies. Our beautiful campus is also a great place to live, study and enjoy an exciting student life and we think that makes for a winning combination. But don t just take our word for it. Come along and explore our parkland campus and facilities with your family and friends. Just a short bus ride from the centre of Reading you ll find everything you need on your doorstep great shopping, restaurants and bars, and home to the world famous Reading Festival. 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. Professor Ginny Gibson Deputy Dean Masters programmes 3

4 A truly global business school With postgraduate students from 111 countries, operations in Europe, Asia, Australasia, North America and the Caribbean, and representatives worldwide, Henley is a truly global business school. We have embedded internationalisation at the core of our teaching and research programmes, so you can be confident of being well prepared for increasingly global challenges. We re excited about a new step in our international approach with the opening of a Malaysia operation. Where our postgraduate students come from Afghanistan Canada Ghana Kuwait Mozambique Slovakia Algeria Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belgium Bermuda Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Cameroon People s Republic of China Colombia Republic of Congo Croatia Cyprus North Cyprus South Czech Republic Denmark Dominica Egypt Estonia Ethiopia Finland France Gambia Greece Greenland Co-operative Republic of Guyana Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Latvia Lebanon Kingdom of Lethoso Liberia Libya Lithuania Republic of Macedonia Republic of Malawi Republic of Maldives Malaysia Malta Mauritius Mexico Morocco Nepal Netherlands Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Poland Portugal Russia Romania Samoa Saudi Arabia Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovenia Republic of South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka St. Lucia St. Vincent and the Grenadines Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tanzania 4 Masters programmes

5 Overseas operations Overseas representatives Thailand Canada Malta China Trinidad and Tobago Turkey Tunisia Turkmenistan Uganda UK Ukraine United Arab Emirates USA China Cyprus Denmark Finland Germany Ghana Greece Hong Kong India New Zealand Norway Russia Sicily South Africa Trinidad & Tobago USA Denmark Finland Germany Hong Kong Ireland Malaysia Malta Russia South Africa Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Zambia Ireland Israel Malaysia Trinidad & Tobago UK Zimbabwe Masters programmes 5

6 National league tables show that Henley Business School consistently provides a most satisfying and rewarding student experience. Professor John Board, Dean, Henley Business School The postgraduate experience at Henley 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. Student surveys consistently rate the Henley experience highly on factors including: Programme content Quality of faculty members Research Learning support Teaching and assessment methods We rank alongside the UK s top business schools across all relevant subject areas by subject, and based on overall student satisfaction and career prospects. We re ranked in the top 1% of business schools because we are triple-accredited, combining quality, interactive teaching, business acumen, and personal support and development in a beautiful campus setting in Reading. 6 Masters programmes

7 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. The Masters degree is both international by name and international by nature, with each class boasting a full range of cultures. 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 throughout the year. Some examples from the last academic year include: Scholarship visits to a leading overseas university Summer work placements The Henley Challenge competition read more at henley-challenge-2014 Student mentoring programme 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 Dealing room simulations Masters programmes 7

8 The postgraduate experience at Henley 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 Language Career advice Personal and professional development Student programme handbook Administration procedures In addition, the university offers a wide range of student support and advice covering areas such as student community, university regulations and specific guidance for international and research students. We ensure you ll get as much as you can from your time at university by providing dedicated support throughout your studies, from the moment you apply. You can also discuss any questions related to programme content, teaching and assessment with relevant lecturers, and the School s fulltime programme team are always on hand to provide additional support. You will participate in our Welcome Week at the start of the year, which has a variety of events designed to familiarise you with Henley Business School and everything university life has to offer. 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 2013 for the third consecutive year. We have 320 acres 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. Recognised by the most recent Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey, it 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 (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB). Home to some 17,000 students, we re also one of the UK s largest, best-known and most successful campus universities. Henley Business School s faculty is organised into six internationally renowned specialist areas: Business Informatics, Systems & Accounting International Business & Strategy ICMA Centre (Finance) Leadership, Organisations & Behaviour Marketing & Reputation Real Estate & Planning 8 Masters programmes

9 Our members of faculty a wealth of experience Members of faculty and research centres With 150 research-led faculty members, widely published academics and cited experts regularly featuring in the national media, the faculty members at Henley Business School are world-leading. Some are practitioners in the areas they teach, giving our students real-time access to business insights and expertise. Examples of research centres and their areas include: 1. International Business & Strategy Henley is home to two of the world s premier research centres in international business and international business history: the John H. Dunning Centre for International Business and the Centre for International Business History. For over 40 years they have stood at the forefront of teaching and research in international business. They continue to help define the research agenda in the fields of international business and international business history. Leading this area is Professor Alan Rugman who has previously held tenured appointments at University of Oxford, Indiana University, University of Toronto and visiting appointments at Harvard University, Columbia Business School, UCLA and other leading universities in North America, Europe and Asia. Alan has published numerous books and refereed articles examining the strategies and performance of the world s 500 largest multinational enterprises. These works have been influential in building the field of International Business Scholarship leading to several thousand citations. 2. Real Estate & Planning Research in Real Estate & Planning is organised under four main inter-related groups with a number of academic staff ranging across more than one group. The Real Estate Investment & Finance (REIF) group focuses mainly on applied industry research into commercial direct and indirect real estate markets. The Valuation, Leasing and Market Practice (REVLMP) group has a longstanding programme of research in commercial real estate appraisal/valuation, commercial lease policy and practice and property management. The Environment, Sustainability and Participation (ESP) group has a wide ranging policy and practice agenda from World Cities to community planning policy. The Housing Economics (HE) group has recently developed from collaborations with the Department of Economics on housing supply issues into a separate unit. 3. The ICMA Centre The ICMA Centre faculty members are influential, widely-cited academics at the forefront of their subject specialisms and former financial market practitioners. The centre is a leader in financial research, undertaking research and consultancy projects for financial institutions, corporates and government agencies. It offers research and consultancy services in a number of different areas including: regulatory & policy research, risk management & investment, insurance, operations management and industry consulting. Our faculty members work closely with our doctoral students who form an integral part of the research team. The most recent Research Assessment Exercise rated 90% of our research as internationally excellent. We publish in leading journals, are members of key editorial boards, serve as advisors and act as evaluators of research. Research Centres at Henley Business School Henley Research Centres --Centre for Entrepreneurship --Centre for Euro-Asian Studies (CEAS) --Centre for International Business History --Centre for Social and Organisational Studies --Henley Centre for Customer Management --Henley Centre for Engaging Leadership --Henley Centre for Governance, Accountability and Responsible Investment (GARI) --ICMA Centre --Informatics Research Centre --John H. Dunning Centre for International Business --John Madejski Centre for Reputation --Real Estate & Planning Associated Research Centres --Centre for Economic History --Centre for Institutional Performance Community of Practices --Henley Forum for Organisational Learning and Knowledge Strategies --Leadership@Henley --Henley Centre for HR Excellence For further information about our research expertise please visit our website research/research-centres Masters programmes 9

10 Campus life A beautiful campus that really adds to the learning experience. Nelumk Rajakaruna, MSc International Management The perfect location 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, including the University Library and the Graduate School with specific study space for postgraduate students. 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. The Graduate School is the social hub for all postgraduate students, but 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. An exciting learning environment Our campus is home to two state of the art buildings. 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 conferencestandard 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 currently 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. 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. 10 Masters programmes

11 Accommodation We have 14 halls of residence that are home to 5,000 students and in recent years we have invested heavily in the accommodation and catering facilities. 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 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. Masters programmes 11

12 Careers support for Masters students Career and personal development planning is integral to all our Masters programmes. We have a team of dedicated careers professionals offering support to give you the fundamental tools you will need to achieve your career aspirations. Self-directed approach Global and local recruiters of worldclass business school students expect employees to be able to take responsibility for their own development. They demand initiative coupled with a focused and proactive approach. During your programme, you will be able to take advantage of a wide range of activities such as: Careers fairs and events Online careers resource and job board Lecture series welcoming speakers from industry Sector specific workshops Special interest groups Networking opportunities Mentoring skills development Career skills workshops Psychometric and personality We also work closely with the University of Reading s Careers Service (CPEC), which means you have access to additional events and workshops. Targeted support Our team supports students in understanding which careers they might be suitable for, planning how to achieve their career goals, and sharpening their skills to make it through increasingly challenging recruitment procedures. We will help you: Identify your strengths and career interests Explore career areas to suit you and discover what they really involve Develop the knowledge, skills and experience you need for graduate applications Research employers and suitable entry points to your chosen career Prepare your resumé and job applications Make the strongest impression in applications, interviews, selection tests and assessment centres Investigate options for further study Geared for success Our graduates are pursuing careers across a wide range of sectors and have a strong record of securing interesting and challenging jobs. Many work with multinational corporations and public sector organisations throughout the world. Others are enjoying success in specialist local organisations, in fields as diverse as shipping, property, NGOs and management consultancy, as well as academic roles in teaching and research in universities across the globe. 12 Masters programmes

13 Alumni Connect to our global alumni network Your graduation from Henley Business School is just the start. Our alumni network connects graduates across all Henley programmes and will give you access to a vibrant, truly global community of 65,000 alumni in over 157 countries. It s a powerful, diverse and dynamic network that also offers life-long education and professional development opportunities, specialist alumni associations in areas ranging from real estate to finance, as well as many international alumni groups. You will also be a member of the University of Reading s 270,000-strong international alumni community. Find out more about Henley s alumni network at Having studied in three countries, I must say Henley Business School was definitely the most interesting. It has a broad range of topics you can engage in and everyone is free to define their own level of intensity depending on their individual speed of learning. Talking about international management with 150 people from 30 nations of the world is a unique experience. Now as an alumnus I am proud to know people all over the world and I am in frequent contact with some former class mates. Christian Burmeister, MSc, International Management, Accounting Who employs Henley graduates? 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 --Hines --HSBC --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 Group --Royal Bank of Scotland --Santander --Savills --SEGRO --Shell --Siemens --Sony --TNS Global --TNT Express --Toshiba --UBS --Unilever --Vodafone --Warner Music Group Masters programmes 13

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15 Our postgraduate programmes Masters programmes in Accounting We adopt a challenging and innovative approach to the application of accounting information to tackle real world situations faced by organisations worldwide. Our academic staff have professional experience working for both small firms and the big four accounting and professional services consultancies. They bring an in-depth knowledge of the latest theory and practice to our Masters programmes. Masters programmes in Management & International Business Henley Business School has been at the forefront of teaching and research in international business for more than 45 years. Henley Business School is currently home to internationally renowned academic experts and thought leaders spanning a broad range of areas including: international business, marketing, entrepreneurship, human resource management, energy studies and accounting. Masters programmes in Finance Two decades ago the ICMA Centre became Europe s first active collaboration between the securities industry and a university finance department. Twenty years later our reputation, collaborative links with industry, and our 4,000 graduates from nearly 125 countries have seen the Centre become Europe s premier institution for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education tailored specifically for the capital markets industry. Masters programmes in Information Management Henley Business School s Informatics Research Centre is renowned for interdisciplinary and collaborative research, and knowledge transfer in information management. The Centre continues to drive the research agenda in this field, with the strong support of industry and UK and EU funding bodies. Masters programmes in Real Estate & Planning Henley Business School is the largest school in the UK for teaching and research in real estate and planning, and enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence built up over more than 40 years. Henley is consistently ranked in the top three positions in all major league tables and the US-based Urban Land Institute ranks us as the leading real estate centre in Europe. All the Masters programmes are accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the planning programmes are also accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Masters programmes 15

16 List of all programmes Masters programmes in Accounting MSc Accounting & Financial Management MSc Accounting & International Management Masters programmes in Management & International Business MA Applied Management (Part-time) MA Leadership (Part-time) 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 MSc Marketing & International Management Masters programmes in Finance MSc Behavioural Finance MSc Capital Markets, Regulation & Compliance MSc Corporate Finance MSc Energy, Finance & Investment MSc Financial Engineering MSc Financial Risk Management MSc International Securities, Investment & Banking MSc International Shipping & Finance MSc Investment Banking & Islamic Finance MSc Investment Management Masters programmes in Information Management MSc Business Information Management MSc Information Management & Systems MSc Business Technology Consulting MSc Informatics (Beijing) MSc Management Information Systems (Ghana) MRes Informatics Masters programmes in Real Estate & Planning MSc Conservation of the Historic Environment (Flexible) MSc Corporate Real Estate (Flexible) MSc Development Planning MSc Development Planning Research MSc International Planning & Sustainable Urban Management MSc Real Estate MSc Real Estate (Flexible) MSc Real Estate Finance MSc Real Estate Investment & Finance (Flexible) MSc Rural Land & Business Management MSc International Housing Development & Management 16 Masters programmes

17 I have always wanted to study for my Masters at a top university and I couldn t have asked for more than a triple-accredited business school like Henley. Henley offers a variety of programmes that gives you plenty of options to choose from. Nelumk Rajakaruna, MSc International Management

18 Entry requirements Academic requirements Entry requirements vary between programmes but generally you are expected to hold an upper second-class Bachelors degree from a UK university, or the equivalent from an internationally-recognised university. 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? Further information Postgraduate Admissions Office For enquiries about entry requirements and your application pgadmissions@reading.ac.uk International Study and Language Institute For enquiries about English language support isli@reading.ac.uk 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 IETLS 6.5 at the point of entry to your chosen programme providing the student has completed the relevant pre sessional English course with ISLI. For further information on the length of programme you would need to achieve 6.5 from your current score see Masters programme IELTS TOEFL (internet-based) CPE TEEP Masters programmes in Accounting B 7.0 Masters programmes in Management & International Business B 7.0 Masters programmes in Finance B 7.0 Masters programmes in Information Management Masters programmes in Real Estate & Planning C Masters programmes

19 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, attach electronic copies of academic transcripts, certificates and other supporting information and also enables an request to be sent to your referees so they can send your supporting references directly to us. For further information on how to apply, including how to submit your application, please visit When to apply Although there is no formal deadline for applications, competition for places on all our postgraduate Masters programmes is strong, so we suggest you apply as early as possible. Overseas 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. Fees Your fees will vary depending on your chosen masters programme. They are normally paid in two equal instalments but arrangements can be made to pay your fees in advance for the whole of your programme. You ll pay a nonrefundable deposit when confirming your acceptance of an offer of a place. This is part of your tuition fee and will be deducted from the total amount when you enrol. Living costs Please note that tuition fees do not include accommodation and other living costs. Students are advised to budget for between 174 and 281 per week depending on their accommodation charges. International students, who often need to allow for additional accommodation and living costs during three vacations are advised to budget for at least 12,000 per year, excluding tuition fees. Scholarships and bursaries In 2014 Henley Business School had a scholarship fund of over 1 million and, regardless of your background or geographical location, there was a scholarship to suit your needs. For 2015 we expect to have a similar level of scholarship funding available. Additional university-wide sources of funding may also be available. Please visit our website for further information Career development loans 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 for further information. Masters programmes 19

20 Postgraduate Masters programmes at Henley Business School For more information, please contact: Postgraduate Admissions Office Henley Business School University of Reading Whiteknights Reading, RG6 6UD United Kingdom Tel +44 (0) HenleyBusinessSchool HenleyBSchool company/henley-business-school EFMD This brochure is correct at the time of going to print (May 2014). Henley Business School reserves the right to amend any aspects of this information. For the latest information please see our website. HEN_2494PGE MAY14