Lancaster University Management School 2012/13

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1 Lancaster University Management School 2012/13 Emma Jaremko LUMS International Officer

2 A collaborative environment designed to encourage students to learn from world class faculty, leading practitioners, inspiring alumni and fellow students Today. Tomorrow. Together

3 LUMS: A leading global business school Full-spectrum management school 9 strong academic departments Undergraduate, specialist masters, MBA, executive education, and PhD programmes Dedicated careers and employability programme 170+ academic staff, 50 full professors, and over 100 support staff 26,000 strong alumni base Strong history and commitment to excellence Triple accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) top 1% world wide LUMS is world ranked by FT and other league tables Top 5 (equal) in UK research assessment exercise % of our research is of international standing Highly international community of faculty, staff and students 35% of our academic staff are from outside the UK 41% of all LUMS (at Lancaster) students are from overseas (excluding EU) Students come from 58 different nationalities

4 We have consistently been ranked as a top University and Business School The Complete University Guide th in the UK 9 th in Business Studies University Guide th in the UK 10 th in Business/Management Studies Good University Guide th in the UK 2 nd in Accounting 6 th in Business studies UK ranking: 13 th European Business Schools (2011) 8 th Finance (pre-experience) 9 th MSc Management 10 th Full-time MBA Global rankings: (3 yr avg.) 28 th MSc Finance (pre-experience) (2yr avg) 61 st MSc Management 45 th Full-Time MBA

5 LUMS Postgraduate Study Abroad Options an overview 1 term Postgraduate Study Abroad available to all LUMS students Summer school (credit bearing) MSc Management as a part of the dissertation process MBA offers options as a part of the dissertation International module MBA module: International Business in Context integrated part of the degree Dissertation project On various Masters degree programmes: e.g. Management science 2 projects in Brazil

6 LUMS Postgraduate Study Abroad details One term abroad Austria, Brazil, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, France, China and Taiwan Additional three to four months at one of our partner institutions and experience a new academic and country culture. The study period will usually start in September and finish before the graduation ceremony in Lancaster, in early December or later depending on the institution. This programme is regarded as an extra, and hence is not assessed as part of your Masters degree although a full course transcript will be issued. No extra tuition fees. Double Masters Degree Double degree option for MSc Management, MSc Management (Marketing pathway)and MSc Finance Additional semester at Catolica Lisbon School of Business and Economics September February International Master of Science in Business Administration (IMScBA) award EURO tuition Dissertation project abroad Programme specific examples: MSc Operational Research & Management Science 2 projects in Brazil ( 1500 scholarship) MSc E Business & Innovation project in China

7 We have strong ties with business and industry, both locally and globally Executive Education International (Airbus; Hanson; Total) Collaborative degrees Ernst & Young degree in Accounting, Auditing & Finance; E skills degree with industry support (inc. BA; Ford; Unilever) Masters collaboration Company involvement in Masters programmes (Accenture, SAP, IBM) Employability Employer engagement in new Careers and Employability strategy (PWC, EY, Deloitte) Research Centre for Performance led HR (14 corporate sponsors inc. Co operative Financial Services; Hanson; McDonald's; Nestlé; Shell International; Vodafone). 7

8 Our Postgraduate programmes cover a broad range of disciplines Accounting and Finance Business Analysis Economics Human Resources Accounting and Financial Management Logistics and Supply Chain Management NEW! Economics Human Resource and Consulting Finance Financial Analysis Quantitative Finance Money, Banking and Finance Management Science and Marketing Analytics Operational Research and Management Science Human Resource and Knowledge Management Management Management specialist Technology Management Marketing The Lancaster MBA Full time Executive Management pathways in Management Marketing Project Management Entrepreneurship NEW! Entrepreneurship, innovation and Practice Project Management E Business and Innovation (EBIN) Information Technology, Management and Organisational Change (ITMOC) Advanced Marketing Management Management Science and Marketing Analytics Management with a marketing pathway International Business

9 The Lancaster MBA Why take this programme? Mindful Manager module developing ability self awareness, critical thinking and team working competencies. Only top European MBA to involve students in real time decision making with a CEO of a major global business. profiles/25225/ Who is this for? Designed for managers executives and professionals interested in developing their leadership skills to become senior strategic leaders. Minimum 3 years full time managerial work experience is required. Also consider: International Masters in Practicing Management (IMPM) Learning through action using three live business challenges (New Venture Challenge, Consultancy Challenge and Corporate Challenge) working directly with senior leadership teams of real organisation and delivering real outcomes. International management effectiveness International study tour to an emerging economy to experience how business is done in a fast growing economy. Highly international cohort (typically over 20 nationalities) Opportunity for exchange at a partner institution Dedicated careers team specifically for the MBA

10 MSc Accounting and Finance, MSc Finance, and MSc Financial Analysis Why take this programme? Flexible programme design Student can switch from one programme to another at the end of the 1st term. Also have the flexibility of swapping to MRes for those interested in PhD study Fast track to professional qualifications Who is this for? Exemptions from professional examinations with Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Program Partner with the CFA institute many modules contribute to CFA study sessions at various levels Dedicated CFA teaching provided by 7city learning dissertation can be CFA style Dedicated careers support Access to a specialist careers adviser for one on one guidance on career management, job search skills and interview techniques Further opportunity for international experience MSc Finance students can study towards a double Masters degree with Catolica Lisbon School of Business and Economic additional semester abroad fees of 3,000 EURO Recent graduates who want to pursue a career in accounting or financial services. Also a good path if your are interested in research and higher education. Also consider: Money, Banking and Finance Quantitative Finance

11 MSc Advanced Marketing Management profiles/24406/ Why take this programme? Develop in four key areas to enhance student s career in marketing Unique programme in the UK very advanced marketing focus Small class size allowing good staff student contact Accredited by Chartered Institute of Marketing direct entry to CIM s Postgraduate Diploma Wide range of learning activities emphasis on workshops and interactive sessions Business cases and projects to critically evaluate links between the theory and practice of marketing management Dissertation can include an organisational project Who is this for? Ggraduates with significant academic and or work based experience of marketing. Students can go into industry or continue further study at PhD level. Also consider Management Science and Marketing Analytics or MSc in Management (Marketing Pathway)

12 MSc E Business and Innovation profiles/postgraduate/23403/ Why take this programme? Interdisciplinary programme drawing on recognised centres of excellence in LUMS and the School of Computing Specialist pathways allow student to focus their career direction on either the computing or in management Who is this for? Ideal for those with management or computing degrees who are interested in understanding the potential of e business technologies. Future careers as Business or ICT manager, project manager and/or a business requiring entrepreneurial skills. Also consider Information Technology Management and Organisational Change Aims to develop a mix of managerial, ICT and research skills Involvement of commercial partners in development and delivery of course Programme includes major company based project or student start up venture

13 MSc Economics econ Why take this programme? Economics department at LUMS is world renowned Programme taught by world leading economics researchers Game theory, industrial organisation, econometrics, applied microeconomics, empirical macroeconomic, labour economics and economics of education Programme emphasises links between theory and economic applications Who is this for? Students who are interested in careers with consulting companies, research centres, government departments, international agencies or in pursuing a PhD at LUMS.

14 MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Practice entrepreneurship Why take this programme? Equips graduates with the knowledge and skill to be more innovative and enterprising Taught by specialist staff in the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Who is this for? Active researchers sharing with students the most up to date thinking Have a wide network of business contacts in the region and nationally enabling the programme to be as close as possible to the realities of entrepreneurship practice Graduates who want to set up their own business, working in a family business or looking to use entrepreneurial skill in larger companies. Also consider MSc Management (Eentrepreneurship pathway) Emphasis on practical project work with many opportunities to interact with entrepreneurs and business leaders Includes a consultancy style project teamwork for an SME client organisation

15 MA Human Resources and Consulting profiles/25722/ Why take this programme? Unique combination of study human resources, management development AND consulting Includes a live consulting project to produce recommendations for real organisations Engages students with experiential and interactive learning methodologies Small class size allowing good staff student contact Students have the freedom to base their assessed work on topics of their own choice Who is this for? Input from industry speakers e.g.: Accenture, Deloitte, IBM, PA Consulting and the NHS Graduates from any discipline who are interested in careers in HR, management development, organisational development, education and management consultancy. Also consider: Human Resources and Knowledge Management

16 MSc Human Resource and Knowledge Management Why take this programme? The only programme in UK bringing together Human Resource Management (HRM) with Knowledge Management (KM) profiles/22130/ Who is this for? People from social science, psychology, management humanities or arts background who want to pursue a career in management and business. Or practitioners interested in deepening their knowledge of HRM & KM Taught within the Department of Organisation, Work and Technology, which has an international reputation Small class size good staff student contact Also consider MA Human Resources and Consulting Level of individual choice in areas of interest for essays, so students are able to develop own specialist areas Internationally diverse programme allows students to explore how HR and KM are socially and culturally constructed.

17 MSc Information Technology Management and Organisational Change Why take this programme? Focuses on the complexity, interaction and interdependency between advances in IT, management practice and ongoing organisational change No specialised knowledge of IT is required profiles/24457/ Who is this for? Graduates looking for carers as general managers working in technological contexts (i.e. IT managers) or project and change management consultants. Is also a great platform for senior roles such as Chief Information Officer. Also consider: E business and Innovation (EBIN) Greater specialisation than general management programmes Programme has partnerships with several leading companies e.g.; Accenture, Deloitte Compared with competitor programmes at other institutions, we have an expanded group of companies and alumni interested in hiring our students Over 500 alumni working all around the world in companies such as Accenture, Deloitte, IBM, Barclays, NHS, SAP, RBS, KPMG, & PwC to name a few Range of dissertation choice; company based project, organisation based project, faculty identified topic

18 MSc International Business profiles/24952/ Why take this programme? Strong interdisciplinary grounding in all aspects of international business breadth as well as depth Offers optional modules across LUMS departments Who is this for? Graduates with a good basic understanding of introductory economics and statistics who want to pursue careers with multinational business, financial institutions, government departments and universities. Also consider: MSc Management International business in the context of globalisation Programme taught by faculty with significant practical experience of the subject extensively published and many have undertaken consultancy assignments for the World Bank, United Nations, WTO etc. World Economic Forum simulation demanding exercise involving real time negotiation Interactive teaching style workshops, case studies and group work as well as traditional lectures.

19 MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Why take this programme? Programme is a leader in its field strongly practical in focus and combines quantitative and qualitative approaches Within a department with an excellent international reputation Faculty with practical grounding in industry and government profiles/19886/ Who is this for? Ideal for those wanting to start or accelerate their career in supply chain management, purchasing, distribution and logistics. Great for working in private, public or consulting organisations Also consider: Management Science and Marketing Analytics Operational Research and Management Science Students gain a strong analytical, technical, creative and collaborative skills which are highly sought after in private and public sector Includes both traditional manufacturing and service industries material covered and skills acquired benefit a wide range of organisations Provides opportunity to acquire practical experience of industry leading tools e.g.: SAP and SAS Innovative mix of teaching methods, including group exercises, management games and case work. Excellent links with industry and government with practical projects for students

20 MSc Management Why take this programme? Ability to tailor their MSc to their career goals Four specialist pathways (management, marketing, entrepreneurship and project management) Engaging with industry through practical projects A two week real consultancy project for a local organisation Further opportunity to undertake a company project within the summer research project Enhancing their international awareness Largely diverse cohorts of students Study abroad options (management pathway) Focus on personal and career development embedded in the programme Learning to manage module which runs through two terms management/ profiles/23573/ Who is this for? For new or recent graduates who want to go into business and management and do not have the depth of work experience for The Lancaster MBA or the right first degree to join our more specialised programmes. Also consider: MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Practice MSc Project Management MSc Advanced Marketing Management Accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) (it is unusual to have a programme outside of an MBA accredited by AMBA) and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)

21 MSc Management Science and Marketing Analytics analytics/ profiles/18374/ Why take this programme? Aligned to industry needs and provides practical business projects Internationally renowned department with faculty who not only have expertise from a theoretical perspective but also significant grounding in industry and government Four month client project (business or public organisation) Excellent links with industry and government Industry specific skills Strong relationship with SAS (world leader in business intelligence tools) Choice and flexibility Wide range of optional modules to align your learning to your interests Who is this for? Focuses on quantitative aspects of marketing and allied areas of management science For graduates looking for careers where data analysis is key to strategic decision making: like marketing or business analysts, database managers, market researchers, credit risk modellers. Student needs considerable mathematics and statistics in their first degree. Also consider: MSc Advanced Marketing Management MSc in Management (marketing pathway) Operations Management and Management Science Programme also provides the opportunity to acquire industry specific skills e.g.: SAS business intelligence software

22 MSc Money, Banking and Finance profiles/23381/ Why take this programme? Skills acquired allow graduates to take up jobs as economists in Central Banks, traders in the financial services companies and as researchers and analysts in the banking sector Small class size allows good staff student interaction Who is this for? This programme has been designed for highly numerate graduates to equip them with skills knowledge and technical ccapabilities to enter careers in banking and financial sectors or to undertake doctoral studies. Also consider: MSc Quantitative Finance MSc Accounting and Financial Management MSc Finance MSc Financial Analysis Taught by highly prominent academics and professions Highly interactive style of teaching group work, case studies, presentation and workshops Training in use of specific statistical software Individual supervisor for summer research project

23 MSc Operational Research and Management Science Why take this programme? Faculty expertise is unsurpassed particular strengths in forecasting, optimization and simulation, where the faculty are not only market leaders in the UK but also in Europe Good range of optional modules to develop specialisms in an area of interest profiles/24214/ Who is this Who for? is this for? For graduates from quantitative disciplines looking for professional roles in business analytics, decision support, industrial engineering, operational research or management science across a range of industry sectors including financial institutions, retailing and distribution, transportation and logistics, government, consultancies, data management and warehousing. Also consider: Logistics and Supply Chain Management Management Science and Marketing Analytics Includes a 4 month summer project with a business or public sector client Possibility to carry out the project in UNISINOS, Brazil with a Santander scholarship Innovative teaching methods, including management games, individual and group exercises Relationship with SAS world leader in business intelligence software Business modelling skills in excel and C++ Companies are regularly invited on campus to present to students

24 MSc Project Management profiles/20215/ Why take this programme? Explore a range of projects across different disciplines, gaining experience to an enormous number of potential employers in varied industry segments Who is this for? Conversion programme for graduate looking to go into project management. Students come from a range of backgrounds. Skill gained are applicable across disciplines and industries. Suitable of those with prior work experience Also consider: MSc Management (Project Management Pathway) Acquire valuable project management skills: Ability to define and solve complex problems Project scoping, planning, monitoring and delivery Develop IT competence and skills in project management software (Microsoft Project) Taught by leading academics as well as highly experienced project managers Variety of teaching methods formal lectures, case studies and projects, involving a significant amount of group work Applied project with the opportunity to work on live client project

25 MSc Quantitative Finance Why take this programme? Interdisciplinary programme which draws on the expertise of 4 departments (Accounting and Finance, Economics, Management Science and Maths and Statistics) across 2 faculties (LUMS and Science and Technology) Strong focus on computer based financial information Who is this for? Graduates with excellent quantitative background who want to pursue career in banking and finance in consultancy or higher education. Also consider: MSc Money, Banking and Finance MSc Accounting and Financial Management MSc Finance MSc Financial Analysis Key transferable skills in data analysis, financial analysis, forecasting, optimisation, and computer programming and proficiency in a number of statistical and econometrics software packages Offers a wide range of potential topics for summer dissertation Offers optional module choices to develop particular specialism Small class size ensuring good staff student interaction

26 We attract leading academics from across the world, enabling you to interact and learn from some of the foremost thinkers in their fields Postgraduate community of staff 170 plus academic staff 50 full professors Over 100 support staff

27 LUMS supports an internationally diverse community of students, raising students awareness and thinking around different perspectives Studying at Lancaster gave me the privilege of living in a multi cultural environment. I got to know people from all around the globe, which I really value and I also improved my inter cultural communication skills Hannah Lindblad MSc Management Over 700 students 58 Nationalities

28 LUMS has a highly international student base, with 41% of LUMS (at Lancaster) students originating outside the EU. 3,464 full time taught students 58 nationalities PGT programmes have the highest proportion of overseas students 1,650+ students via overseas partnerships: COMSATS GDGWI PSUT Sunway % UK and EU / Overseas 68 UG 32 UK/EU/Islands UK/EU/Isl ands Overseas Total FT UG FT PGT PGT 79 Overseas

29 POSTGRADUATE STUDENT SUPPORT AT LUMS

30 LUMS has a dedicated Postgraduate Careers Adviser offers students tools and advice to compete successfully in today s job market Integrated careers workshops across MSc and MA programmes Employer events, conferences and visits 1 1 careers advice guidance and coaching Regular drop in clinics providing you assistance with: Reviewing CVs & application forms Practice psychometric testing Interview skills and tactics Assessment centre approaches Online careers lums.lancs.ac.uk/careers Ajaz Hussain Pick up a copy of our Careers & Employability Activities brochure Drop-in Clinics Wednesdays 4-6pm Fridays 3-5pm Careers Resources Room A23 Term Time Only

31 LUMS also has a dedicated academic adviser offering students support Tutorial support For students referred by their department, tutor, college, LUSU or Student Based Services The Academic Writing Zone (AWZ) in LUMS For friendly one to one advice on writing for coursework with trained student writing mentors LUMS Study Advice Moodle site Details of workshops, the AWZ and other study resources Gill Burgess Drop-in sessions Tuesdays 12-2pm Thursdays 11am pm Fridays 2-4pm

32 Members of our 26,000 strong alumni community are here to provide advice and guidance to students Our Alumni team can help you connect with LUMS alumni Career mentoring and advice Sharing their experiences and expertise Guest speakers and seminars Project opportunities Employment opportunities Join our Linkedin alumni group and make contact directly Maggie Willan Libby Packham Lisa Gerraty

33 Our location Campus university 10 minutes outside the city centre Excellent transport links to Manchester, Edinburgh & London

34 Surrounding area City of Lancaster one of the safest cities in the UK Close to the Lake District National Park an area of outstanding natural beauty

35 Excellent campus facilities

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37 Funding opportunities Scholarships and Funding Competitive programme scholarship awards based on merit (between ) PhD scholarship scheme including LUMS PhD studentships and ESRC awards Good track record in British Council award schemes (e.g. Chevening) 10% fee discount for NCKU 1+1 Masters students

38 Entry requirements NCKU 1+1 masters Entry Requirement: Consistently good performance at Bachelor level with a GPA of at least 75% Students must also meet programme specific entry requirements see website for details English Language proficiency: IELTS 7.0 or ibtoefl 100 or Pearson Test of English (academic ) 70 or Or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) grade C or above Variations are outlined in programme descriptions in the LUMS prospectus Pre sessional English courses: 10 weeks July September Entry IELTS 6.0 Exit IELTS weeks September October Entry IELTS 6.5 Exit IELTS 7.0

39 Application Process for Lancaster & NCKU 1+1 Masters 1. Interested students should register with the Project Manager Ms Elfin Chou 2. NCKU will nominate interested students to LUMS and will check eligibility 3. Qualified candidates will then be instructed to apply online directly to Lancaster 4. Application will be processed by Lancaster and students will be notified of the outcome 5. Lancaster and NCKU 1+1 Masters nominated students benefit from a 10% fee reduction General applications for Masters programmes (not double degree) should be made online:

40 Thank you for listening Questions? Emma Jaremko LUMS International Officer