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1 Coventry Business School Postgraduate Business Brochure

2 Welcome from Coventry Business School Thank you for considering Coventry Business School and taking the time to read our postgraduate brochure which I hope provides you with an insight into the courses that we offer. The purpose of this brochure is to provide you with information about the range of taught postgraduate degrees offered at Coventry Business School. Studying at postgraduate level is a significant step in advancing your career path or your future employability and is becoming an essential career decision for ambitious individuals. In a challenging and competitive organisational environment employers are increasingly expecting that their staff have not only an undergraduate degree but also a postgraduate qualification. Our courses are explicitly designed to be challenging and thought provoking and to provide you with a rewarding, supportive and friendly experience. At Coventry Business School, we are dedicated to providing high quality education which equips our students to be responsible leaders in the world of work. As a mark of our quality and international perspective, we are active members of the European Foundation of Management Development (EFMD), the most important European business school association. We also continue to be an active participant in the Association of UK Business Schools (ABS). Our experiences and involvement with these organisations will enhance the quality of your educational experience. In addition we are signatories to the UN PRME (Principles of Responsible Management) Initiative, demonstrating our commitment to the ongoing development of our courses, research, approach to teaching and our own practice over time in a way that will ensure that we embed corporate responsibility and sustainability in everything that we do. Our experiences and involvement with a wide range of organisations will enhance the quality of your educational experience. One highly popular feature embedded in all of our Business Masters Courses is the opportunity to undertake a consultancy and company internship that provides you with an opportunity to apply what you are learning on your course to real life situations. Evidence suggests that these experiences give our students a competitive advantage in the labour market as participants acquire further business skills and critical managerial experience. I do hope that you find this brochure useful. If you need further academic information on the courses, please view the Coventry University website ( or contact the relevant academic who is heading the course that you are interested in studying. We would also welcome the opportunity to talk to you at one of our postgraduate open days and to answer any questions you may have involving the course of your choice or the student experience at Coventry University. We look forward to welcoming you to Coventry Business School. Best wishes, Denise Skinner Dean Faculty of Business, Environment and Society Contents 4 City of Coventry 5 Coventry University 6 Employability 7 Coventry Business School s 8 Company Internship 10 Global Leaders Programme 11 Coventry Business School MBA Courses 13 MBA Course Structure 14 MSc Accounting and Financial Management 15 MSc Finance 16 MSc Investment Management 17 MSc Banking and Finance 18 MSc International Business Economics 19 MSc Global Distribution Management 20 MSc International Business 21 MA Human Resource Management 22 MSc International Human Resource Management 23 MA Marketing Management 24 MSc Strategic Marketing Management 25 MA Advertising and Marketing 26 MSc International Marketing 27 MSc Event Management 28 MA Sport Marketing 29 MSc Sport Management 30 MA Enterprise and Entrepreneurship 31 Postgraduate Student Support at Coventry Business School 33 International Student Support at Coventry Business School 34 How to Apply 35 Map EFMD Association of Business Schools (ABS) European Foundation of Management Development (EFMD) The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)

3 City of Coventry Coventry University The City Coventry is a lively, multi-cultural city with a rich history embracing the old and the new. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Cathedral Quarter where the modern architecture and ancient ruins of the two Cathedrals dominate cobbled streets with bustling cafés, pubs and restaurants. Walk through Coventry s pedestrianised citycentre and you ll see over 1000 years of English history, ranging from the medieval charm of historic Spon Street to the architectural innovation of Millennium Place. You ll find all the main high street stores and plenty of small specialist shops to cater for your every need. Entertainment and Leisure As a focus for entertainment and leisure, the City s reputation is rapidly on the increase. There is an enormous variety of places to eat, drink, dance and relax, including the 33m Skydome complex. This houses a multi-screen cinema, bars and café bars, two nightclubs, and quality restaurants. There is also a 4,000- seat arena, a popular concert venue that doubles up as an ice rink for our championship winning ice hockey team Coventry Blaze. Culture If you re looking for a cultural experience, the Herbert Art Gallery and Transport Museum are definitely worth a visit. You may also like to take in a show or two at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry s premier theatrical venue, highly renowned for staging local and national productions. Sport There s plenty on offer for sport lovers too. The Ricoh Arena, home to Coventry City Football Club is a new development which houses a 32,000 capacity football stadium. This will also be the venue for some of the UK s most high profile sports and entertainment events. The 113m multi-purpose development expands over 72 acres and is one of the most prestigious arenas, conference and exhibition centres in the country. Rugby fans are well catered for by Coventry Rugby Club s new 6,000 capacity Barker Butts Park Arena. In addition we couldn t be closer to the City sports centre which is home to an Olympic sized swimming pool. As we are situated in the centre of England, we are also very close to Edgbaston, a venue for international test cricket. Local Area Coventry is close to some of the most historic, cultural and scenic areas of the UK. Tourists and visitors from around the whole world are drawn to our region by Shakespeare s literary heritage. His hometown of Stratford-Upon-Avon remains a popular tourist destination. Other places of interest include Royal Leamington Spa, the castles of Kenilworth and Warwick, and Coombe Park, a 300-acre estate comprising an abbey, formal gardens, woodland nature trails and wildlife. Transport Links Birmingham International Airport is 15 minutes away from Coventry and Birmingham, England s second city, is just 25 minutes away. Its National Exhibition Centre is one of the country s main music venues and is also home to many trade and commercial events. London, the capital of Britain is only 60 minutes away by train and Oxford, another popular destination is about 40 minutes away. The University Coventry University is a major UK Higher Education institution of 15,000 students with more than 150 years of history behind its name. The University has an established academic presence both regionally, nationally and internationally. The Campus The University occupies a purpose built 33-acre campus in the heart of Coventry City-centre directly opposite the worldfamous cathedral where the graduation ceremonies are held. The campus is lively and bustling and its central location is only a short walk from shops, banks, pubs, clubs, cafés and restaurants. The compact campus means that you will not have far to travel between lectures and cafés; various refectories and bars are on hand for you to meet up with friends. Library A stunning feature of the University is our 20m Library which adds considerably to our profile in the City. It is a high-tech centre for information access in a state-of-theart, energy efficient building. Alongside an extensive collection of books and current periodicals, the Library offers a wide range of other services to ensure the best possible support for your study. TheHub It takes just 10 minutes to walk across the Coventry Campus and in the centre you ll find TheHub, our spectacular new student building, designed to ensure you live student life to the full. TheHub is home to both Student Services and the Students Union and offers a wide range of specialist support services, volunteering opportunities and access to clubs and societies. In the evening, the building becomes a vibrant venue where bars, clubs, a cinema and performing arts space delivering an excellent student experience. There s even a roof top garden to enjoy. Coventry University Technology Park An exciting development for both the University and for the City has been the creation of the 20-acre Coventry University Technology Park. It is home to the Techno Centre, a unique complex offering a focus for training, conferences and business opportunities; the Enterprise Centre, a 3m development providing dedicated accommodation for new small-and medium-sized enterprises; and the Coventry and Warwickshire New Technology Institute, which works with companies to address skills shortages in ICT and advanced technology. Sport and Recreation The University prides itself on its excellent provision for sport and recreation with a wide range of facilities and services. The Sports Centre is centrally located and offers a state-of-the-art Fitness Suite, Dance Studio, Activity Halls as well as Physiotherapy and Sports therapy treatments. There is also outdoor sports facilities at Westwood Heath. Faculty of Business, Environment and Society The Faculty of Business, Environment and Society is the largest faculty and supplies a vast range of courses covering full-time and part-time studies. Coventry Business School is located within the Faculty of Business, Environment and Society and offers many business and management courses including full-time and part-time Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PhD courses. Many of our courses lead to the award of professional qualifications, for example: Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

4 Employability Coventry Business School s Here at Coventry University we believe that graduate employability is a high priority and possibly the main reason why a student wishes to invest a considerable amount of time and money on their postgraduate studies. We provide a range of initiatives to support and develop our Masters Students employability skills. Including the following: Employability Workshops Session 1 Creating a winning CV Personal profile builder Session 2 Professional Presentation Skills Recorded Practice Presentation Session 3 Interview Preparation Interview Techniques Leadership/ial Lecture Series One of the ways to understand the application of theory into practice is to engage with senior management professionals from across the business sectors. Both the leadership and professorial lecture series provide you with the opportunity to be exposed to and engage with managers from a range of public and private sector organisations. Previous speakers have come from: Lloyds Banking Group Pershing Bank GHG National Exhibition Centre Jaguar Landrover EON National Health Service Aer Lingus Penso The Professional Lecture Series enables you to discuss current and topical business issues with expert senior staff involved in cutting edge research. Sessions have included: David Bailey The Kraft Cadbury Takeover Simon Chadwick Ambush Marketing Tom Donnelly Automotive Industry The Chinese are Coming Mike Hardy CMG OBE Dealing with difference Alan Hunter Human Security Real People Management This one day work shop is designed to enable you to really think about your skills in working with others something valued highly by employers. It aims to help you: build better relationships and improve communication channels; provides additional tools to enable more effective performance at work; improve future job satisfaction; make their chosen organisation more effective. Three main themes are explored during the day, understanding people, communication and working as part of a successful team. Executive Development Certificate (EDC) You are eligible for the EDC upon successful completion of: Lecture Series Employability Workshops Mock Presentation Industrial Visits In addition to engaging our MBA students with a variety of industry experts and leading academics from the Coventry University Research Centres. A range of timetabled industrial visits will enable you to consider the application of theory into practice. Always popular with students, these have included trips to Manchester United where students undertake an educational session on The Global Business of Manchester United complete with a museum and stadium tour. Jaguar Landrover at Castle Bromwich, the BMW Mini Plant at Cowley where students have the opportunity to see first hand Just-In-Time and Just-In- Sequence Supply Chain Management. Denise Skinner of Human Resource Management Simon Chadwick of Sport Business Strategy and Marketing David Asch of Management Tom Donnelly of Automotive Technology David Bailey of International Business Strategy and Economics Mike Hardy CMG-OBE of Inter-Cultural Relations Harris Beider in Community Cohesion Alan Hunter of Asian Studies Marylyn Carrigan of Marketing Alpaslan Özerdem in Peacebuilding Rosalind Searle of Organisational Behaviour and Psychology Jim Stewart of Human Resource Development Les Worrall of Strategic Analysis Strategy and Applied Management

5 Company Internship All students on the Masters courses have the opportunity to apply for the Company Internship. Students completing an internship do so in place of a traditional dissertation. What are the benefits of a Company Internship? Experience firsthand the business and working culture of an organisation; Provides an opportunity to work independently on a significant, managerial issue with employer and academic guidance and support; Present and prepare a management report jointly to the employer and academic staff within the Business School; Builds confidence and develops a stronger set of personal and professional skills; Provides challenge and an opportunity to work outside your comfort zone; Develops more effective written and communication skills; Extends commercial awareness of the context of decision making; Provides an opportunity to expand business networks. What are you required to do? You will work in the host organisation for between 8-12 weeks, during this time you will undertake a research project on a real business issue identified by the organisation. How do you apply? To reflect the real business environment and as Internship students you are ambassadors of the Business School, selection onto the Company Internship requires you to undertake a competitive selection process. This has two elements: 1. Academic Requirements You must successfully complete semester one topics at the first attempt in order to be considered for an interview. 2. Selection Process Following attendance at the Employability Workshops and the Leadership/ial Lecture Series, you must submit a CV. Shortlisted students will attend an interview with a Business School Internship panel at which you will be required to deliver a short presentation on a predetermined topic. Candidates will also be required to answer a variety of questions from the panel members. Feedback is provided to all students. Marie Hardie Faculty Director of MBA Courses How is the Internship Assessed? The Company Internship represents 50 credits on MSc/MA courses and 60 credits on MBA towards the 180 credits required to be awarded the relevant Masters degree. Assessment is in three parts worth 75%, 15% and 10% respectively and require successful completion of 7000/9000 Word Management Report 2500 Word Reflective Piece Employers Assessment What sort of project might you be required to do? Some of the projects to date have considered: Strategic and Business Planning Developing Communications and Marketing Strategy Service Redesign Financial Planning Asset Management Launching a New Product in a New Country Market Sector Analysis What sort of company might you work in and where might it be? Internships are most likely to be in the UK but could take place in Europe or internationally. The university works in partnership with a range of organisations, small, medium and large, both within the private and public sector. To date students have completed projects in America, France, India, Spain, New Zealand and Cyprus. Some of the many companies have included the NHS, Jaguar LandRover, The FA Learning, Riding for the Disabled, Exclusive Roots, Streetgames, The Indian Hockey Association and Digital2. When do the Internships take place? Internships run during the 3rd and final semester of the MBA, MSc and MA courses normally between July to August for September starters and October to December for January starters. Name: John Ekambi Course: MA Advertising & Marketing Internship: Tripink Media My time as a student at Coventry University was enriched by different exciting experiences. One of the most significant was to be part of the Coventry University Internship Programme, which allowed me to complete a 6 month internship at Tripink Media in Miami. Tripink is a new mobile video advertising agency using a three wheel pink truck with 3 LCD screens to display commercial and promotional videos. Due to my passion for and my experience in online marketing and particularly social media network marketing I was in charge of developing an online marketing plan including strategies for the usage of Facebook, Twitter and YouTube as well as optimising the company website in terms of marketing design. Completing my internship in Miami allowed me to develop skills in online marketing, meet great people and also opened doors in the industry. I would recommend any student in search of new experiences to participate in the Coventry University Company Internship.

6 Global Leaders Programme Coventry Business School MBA Courses The Global Leaders Programme is an exciting new development on offer to all our full-time enrolled Postgraduate students; to prepare you for the challenges of the global employment market. The programme aims to strengthen and develop your broader personal and professional skills. Benefits to you include: Improve your communication skills and train to be a leader! Network with employers Experience different cultures Opportunity to visit industry in an international country and in the UK Listen to Internationally renowned speakers and employers Practical career workshops You get a certificate at the end! GL The programme is entirely workshop and session based without additional study. To become a member all you need to do is pay the fees ( 100), we will then provide you with all the information you need to start accessing GLP workshops, events and seminars. To find out more visit BAL LEADERS PROGRAMME Gurpreet Kaur MBA International Business A truly Global Leaders Programme which helped me to broaden my thinking and to develop my leadership qualities which will help me to gain an edge in today s competitive business environment. The MBA The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is the world s premier business qualification. The MBA is recognised internationally as an essential badge that graduate students must acquire in order to enhance their managerial careers in a world characterised by speed of change and its global nature. Learning to manage in this business context requires new and higher levels of knowledge, business and personal skills. Hence, companies will continue to seek graduate MBA students with a view to renewing and refreshing their organisations and who possess the skills needed to implement change, to turn threats into opportunities and to acquire or sustain their organisation s competitive advantage. Coventry Business School MBA The Coventry Business School MBA is designed explicitly to meet these objectives by providing you with an excellent educational environment within which relevant business theories, their applications and their limitations are taught and discussed. Highly qualified and industry experienced Business School academic staff, in conjunction with visiting lecturers, prominent local and regional industrialists and industry experts deliver the MBA material. Industrial visits, workshops addressing the development of soft skills combined with the teaching delivery of the MBA provides you with extra added-value. Namely the acquisition of practical and team working skills that arise from realistic business simulations, case studies and from the option of a company internship. These personal skills are regarded as an essential requirement of a modern manager. MBA Structure The Coventry Business School MBA is structured so that you are exposed to a common core of key management issues within the fields of Strategy, Marketing, Finance and Accountancy, Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, Operations Management, Responsible Management and the Economic Environment of Business. Specialist subjects are provided in the 2nd semester reflecting the chosen named MBA route. In addition, all students will study Research Methods across to underpin their 3rd semester option, the highly popular Company Internship or the more traditional MBA dissertation. Choice of MBAs Coventry Business School offers a variety of MBA degrees reflecting the research and teaching strengths of the Business School staff. These are outlined in more detail on the following pages. They range from the more general to the more industry or business specific. Each has been carefully designed to cater for the career aspirations and backgrounds of the graduate student. Provided the MBA applicant has a minimum of two years work experience following their undergraduate studies and meets our other entry criteria, you can choose an MBA from our portfolio of named MBA routes. In short, the MBA is a means of enhancing your career prospects as well as opening doors for future middle and senior managers our aim is that the Coventry Business School MBA will enable you to meet your career aspirations successfully and quickly. MBA Portfolio MBAs MBA Finance MBA General Management MBA International Business MBA Marketing MBA Global Development and Comparative Law MBA International Sport Management Coventry Business School offers you a wide range of MBA courses that have been developed to meet the needs of applicants with particular subject interests, management backgrounds and career aspirations. The Business School s MBA courses have been designed for individuals seeking to develop their managerial capabilities and who have middle and senior management aspirations. Hence our MBAs have been designed to enable students to study not only a generalist management course but also to enable career development in their specific area of interest or expertise. Every MBA student will study a common core of management subjects with a choice of topics being offered in the 2nd semester reflecting the specific MBA pathway chosen. All the MBA subjects are delivered by staff with specific research and industrial expertise in these areas. Work Experience MBA students must have at least two years work experience following their undergraduate education although it is expected that the majority of students will have more than two years. The average age of our MBA cohort is around 29 years of age. All the MBAs will have a strong practical and professional emphasis.

7 Coventry Business School MBA Courses MBA Course Structure MBA Courses ; 2-3 years part-time For an applicant to be considered for any of the MBA courses they must normally hold: A good 2nd class UK Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a related Business or Management discipline or any other discipline that is acceptable to the Business School. At least two years work experience after completing their undergraduate degree. Exceptions to the above will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants whose first language is not English must have a minimum IELTS 6.5 or TOFEL IB 88 or equivalent. However, applicants whose undergraduate degree was both taught and assessed in English many be excused IELTS or TOFEL qualifications on the condition that authenticated evidence of English as the medium of their teaching and assessment at undergraduate level can be provided. Students with less than 6.5 IELTS may be considered for all Masters degrees if they undertake a presessional English course. James Edwards MBA International Sport Management In the increasingly competitive graduate job market I believe the MBA qualification will benefit me both in the short and the long-term. In the short-term it will stand me out from the crowd but crucially the knowledge gained in the subjects will improve my aptitude within a sports marketing role. In the long-term the general business management knowledge I have learnt will assist me in managing or hopefully owning a sports marketing company of my own in the future. Pattern and Mode of MBA Attendance MBA degrees are semester based and can be studied in one of two main delivery patterns: September Start September to January February to June Semester 3 June to September OR January Start January to April May to September Semester 3 September to January MBA International Business MBA International Business is for students who wish to work in the arena of international business with an emphasis upon the processes, practicalities and the impact of globalisation. The MBA International Business helps you to evaluate the complexity of international business within a global and regional context and provides appropriate theoretical frameworks with which to analyse, support and enhance business competitiveness and global presence. MBA General Management The MBA General Management is designed for graduate students interested in progressing their career in management but who wish to study a broad range of topics and not to be restricted to one specific functional area. In the 2nd semester MBA General Management students select subjects from a list of options. Throughout the MBA General Management there is an emphasis upon leadership and strategic change and implementation. MBA Finance MBA Finance is for students wishing to have their course tailored from a financial and accounting perspective. All MBA students commence with a generic common core but in the 2nd semester MBA Finance students then specialise by studying relevant financial, accounting and investment issues from a managerial perspective. Successful MBA Finance students may also receive some exemptions should they choose to later study for professional ACCA examinations. MBA Marketing MBA Marketing is a further specialist MBA route for students who wish to customise their course from a marketing perspective. It combines generic MBA material in addition to specialist coverage of the marketing function and contemporary marketing issues. MBA Marketing topics also carry some exemptions for students wishing to study later for the professional Chartered Institute of Marketing examinations MBA Global Development and Comparative Law The first of its kind worldwide, this flagship MBA Degree in Global Development & Comparative Law (GDCL) focuses on the practitioner s inside view of globalisation and commercial diplomacy, good governance of human development issues, transcultural leadership and comparative legal traditions around world markets. Students committed to internships and career opportunities with multi-lateral organisations (e.g. the United Nations, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank and the African Development Bank) will benefit from an exciting, knowledge-based, solution-oriented course of study that promotes thinking locally and acting globally. Working on the interface of Comparative Law in Globalised Relations and Academia, this course combines a practitioner s view into the dynamics of the International Development process with a concise interdisciplinary academic analysis. MBA International Sport Management This course is designed for those individuals seeking a career or career advancement in the rapidly expanding sports industry. Due to the complex and global nature of this industry, MBA International Sport Management has a broad focus geographically, looking at marketing in North America, Europe and Asia. The course content is built upon managerial principles and applied research, explored in a variety of contexts and focussing on the commercialisation of the sport product at amateur and professional levels. MBA International Sport Management students will also benefit from industry speakers, visiting lecturers, facility tours, e-learning and networking opportunities throughout the year. Indicative Course Content the requirements of the profession, needs of The following subject areas will be covered as part of the MBA Curriculum. Economics of the Business Environment Marketing Management Practice of Responsible Leadership & Management Human Resource Management & Organisational Behaviour Financial Analysis Operations Management Hui Lu MBA International Business The MBA at Coventry Business School covers a broad range of business from domestic to international. I ve really been able to develop my business and team working skills by working with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, all of which are important in modern business. Furthermore I have been able to refine my experience in strategy which is critical in moving my career forward in more senior levels within business. I would not hesitate in recommending the MBA course at Coventry University. One of the areas I enjoyed most was the Financial Analysis and Decision Making, which helped me to learn how to read the balance sheets, money inflow and outflow as well as how to conduct analysis of the company s financial position. Corporate Strategy Research Methods Plus 3 topics (some are mandatory and others are options, please check the website) linked to the specialist routes these include: MBA International Business International Business and Global Strategy International Business Law International Marketing International Financial Markets MBA General Management Consultancy & Project Management Entrepreneurship Innovation and New Ventures One topic from a Specialist MBA Route MBA Finance Corporate Finance Institutional Investments Financial Risk Management International Banking MBA Marketing Marketing Communications International Marketing E-Marketing Marketing Planning MBA Global Development and Comparative Law Comparative Law in a Global Development Context African Governance & Human Development Asian Business Global Challenge MBA International Sport Management Sport Legal Environment and Broadcasting Facilities and Events Operations Management Consumer Behaviour in Sport Sponsorship Endorsement and Naming Right Babra Ontibile MBA Global Development & Comparative Law Winner of the Course Managers Prize 2010 The greatest thing about my course is that it makes the students unique and versatile. It helps students to be at the cutting edge of global leadership techniques and legal comparative processes.

8 MSc Accounting and Financial Management MSc Finance The MSc Accounting and Financial Management course is aimed at graduate students wishing to advance their studies in accounting, finance and business management to a higher level. With the rapid growth of global change in all organisations, economies and societies, the need for effective practitioners of the highest quality has never been higher. The main feature of this course is that it covers BOTH advanced Accounting and Financial Management topics. This gives a certain level of flexibility to students who want to explore more before specialising in a particular area. The topics covered in the course have been carefully developed so that the following three main streams are covered: Internal Accounting and the Financial Management Environment External Financial Market Environment The link between the internal and external Accounting and Financial Management Environments The course is intended to enhance your ability to critically evaluate accounting and financial information through an in-depth study of key principles and concepts, for example financial statement analysis and valuation; advanced management accounting; corporate financial strategy. In addition to training on functional accounting and finance topics, the course also develops your quantitative and research skills, through undertaking either a traditional dissertation or a company internship in your final semester. Successful MSc Accounting and Financial Management students may also receive some exemptions should they later study for professional ACCA examinations. The MSc has therefore been specifically designed to meet the growing demand from industry for rigorous and well-trained researchers and practitioners and is a stepping-stone for students interested in becoming: Professional Accountants; Financial Analysts; Financial Consultants; and Management Consultants. It also serves as preparation for further research in Accounting and Finance. Institutional Investments Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation Corporate Finance Quantitative Methods Auditing and Assurance Research Methods Advanced Management Accounting Corporate Financial Strategy Financial Risk Management Semester 3 Dissertation or Company Internship The MSc Finance is the most popular of the finance related MSc courses offered by the Business School. It aims to provide you with the specialist knowledge and skills of finance, particularly from a strategic and managerial perspective. The emphasis of the course will be on the practical application of financial theories, concepts and principles and the course is designed to cover both traditional and modern financial theories. You will cover a broad array of finance topics including the functions of stock markets, institutional investors and financial statement analysis and will thus learn how to interpret, evaluate and communicate financial information in real business situations. There is also a strong international element to the degree with topics on International Finance and Emerging Markets. On successful completion of the MSc you will have gained a thorough understanding of the key issues in finance and will have studied them from a variety of perspectives. The course is delivered by staff that have plenty of experience both as academics and as practitioners and who are able to expertly link and apply the academic theories to the real world. The degree will also develop your interpersonal skills and give you access to the Business School s Global Leaders Programme which will further enhance your employability. Our MSc Finance students are prepared for a wide range of finance related careers, including financial planners and controllers, treasurers, stock brokers, commodities traders, cash and fund managers, insurance adjusters and other positions in banking and finance. The course would thus be valuable to recent graduate students looking to pursue a career in the world of finance as well as those already working who wish to upgrade their qualifications to help advance their careers. The MSc Finance is available as both a September and January start. The first semester of the degree (worth 60 credits) will involve studying the following subjects: Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation Institutional Investments Corporate Finance Quantitative Methods The second semester (worth 75 credits) involves studying the following: Behavioural Finance International Financial Markets Emerging Markets Finance Corporate Financial Strategy Research Methods Semester 3 Dissertation or Company Internship Xuan Gong MSc Accounting & Financial Management All the lecturers are professional and experienced. Most of them used to work or still work for blue chip companies, therefore using real cases to explain theories this making it easier for students to understand and know how these theories are used in the real world. The other fantastic thing Coventry University offers is a possible 3 month internship which provides more of an advantage to students after they leave university to look for jobs.

9 MSc Investment Management MSc Banking and Finance This is a specialist course aimed at graduates who are wishing to pursue a career in the rapidly expanding financial services sector. Financial markets are becoming ever more innovative, dynamic and global and this presents exciting (and often very well paid) career opportunities in areas such as: Investment Management, Securities Trading in Equities, Bonds and Derivatives, Stock Broking and Investment Banking. The course focuses on providing the types of skills and tools used by financial service professionals in the City of London and other leading financial centres. For example, the techniques used in equity investment are taught through the use of the industrystandard Reuters 3000 Eikon financial database used in many trading rooms. The students who take this course come from a wide variety of backgrounds. As well as students from the UK and the European Union there are usually a considerable number of international students from China, South East Asia and Africa. Some of our graduates find jobs in the City of London whilst others find jobs in the financial services sectors of their home countries. Career opportunities include: Investment management for pension funds, institutional investors and private clients; Securities trading in equities, bonds and derivatives; Private client investment advice; Stock Broking with its associated investment advice and management; Investment banking, including the analysis of new share issues. Investment Analysis using Reuters Institutional Investments Portfolio Management Quantitative Methods Bond Markets and Fixed Income Securities Financial Risk Management Behavioural Finance International Finance Markets Research Methods Semester 3 Dissertation or Company Internship The Banking & Finance MSc was introduced in 2010 and further extends the portfolio of MSc courses offered by Coventry Business School in the finance area. The aims of the course are to further develop your academic training and managerial competencies in the area of finance, especially if you are considering embarking on a career in the banking and/ or financial sectors, be it in the developed or the emerging markets. The course will provide a deep understanding of recent banking and financial developments from a corporate and global perspective. Recent events have critically highlighted the importance of the link between the banking sector and the real economy and have demonstrated how regulatory environments can create conditions for bubbles and crashes. The course also provides you with a thorough understanding of corporate finance and the financial markets in general, but there is a specific focus on financial sector development, regulatory practices and the changes in the strategies of the financial institutions. The course will allow you to gain a deeper understanding of recent banking and financial developments from a corporate and global perspective. It will also allow you to: Further develop your academic training and managerial skills; Gain a thorough understanding of the changes in strategies of financial institutions, financial instruments, risk management and regulatory practices. This course will suit graduates who already have some academic knowledge of the business sector but wish to deepen their theoretical understanding of finance and financial sector activities and ultimately pursue a career in the financial sector. It would also suit a range of financial practitioners who wish to upgrade their qualifications in the banking and finance areas for career progression. The course will involve studying the following topics: Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation Institutional Investments Corporate Finance Quantitative Methods International Banking International Financial Markets Islamic Banking Corporate Financial Strategy OR Emerging Markets Finance Research Methods Semester 3 Dissertation or Company Internship You will also have the opportunity to undertake Reuters Eikon certification. In addition our students now get exemptions for 2 of the professional exams of the CISI ( Introduction to Securities and Investment and Fund Management ). Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)

10 MSc International Business Economics MSc Global Distribution Management On successful completion of the MSc in International Business Economics, you will be able to: A particular innovative and unique selling point of the MSc Global Distribution Management will be the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) accreditation that Coventry University will be seeking. CIPS is a world renowned professional body. Another innovative criterion of the course is the Business Process Integration topic which utilises ERP Software from SAP who are a world renowned leaders in ERP software solutions. The purpose of the MSc in International Business Economics at Coventry Business School is to provide you with the opportunity to investigate the complexities of and challenges facing today s world markets. The course enables you to examine in depth, critical issues in international business economics at a time of continuing turbulence in the global economy. The course structure takes a holistic approach, exploring the synergies between economic theory and practice, finance and international business. Moreover, the course is designed to allow you the flexibility in the second semester to specialise in either the financial markets or international business field and thus acts as a platform for further specialisation in your dissertation or company internship. The course will appeal equally to those of you with a general background in economics who wish to specialise further in international and financial economics and those from a wide range of non-economics disciplines who wish to pursue a career in international business. Critically apply economic tools to the challenging management problems associated with international business decision making; Examine and assess different aspects of the global business environment and provide insights into the operation of international organisations and financial services; Demonstrate competency in advanced skill sets in economics, finance and international business, essential to the career development of global business managers. Graduates from the MSc in International Business Economics will be well informed to face the challenges of managers working in international financial and business markets in the twenty first century. In addition having completed successfully the MSc in International Business Economics degree you will be well placed to embark on further graduate level study towards a PhD in the area of global economics. Critical Issues in International Macroeconomics Corporate Finance Quantitative Methods Economics of Strategic Management Emerging Markets Economics International Financial Markets Research Methods PLUS either Financial Risk Management Emerging Markets Finance OR Asian Business and Global Challenge Business Economics in the European Union Semester 3 Dissertation or Company Internship The current business environment is now truly global. Distribution and supply chains now stretch across the globe. Global distribution is now a major value adding activity that has grown in importance, so much so that it is now seen as a means of attaining and sustaining competitive advantage and improved customer satisfaction by major global trading nations such as China and India. Furthermore, this is an area where the jobs market is growing globally. The MSc Global Distribution Management is a unique and exciting academic course for those wishing to work in areas such as distribution, freight forwarding, supply chain management, procurement, strategic sourcing, logistics and operations management environments, either in public or private sectors. The course is aimed for students that are looking to engage in employment roles such as distribution, purchasing, supply chain management, logistics, operations management and freight forwarding. Research Methods Global Supply Chain and Logistics Lean Management Business Process Integration Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Strategic Management Management of Quality International Business and Global Strategy Optional topic for (You will choose only one of the two following available options) Managing International Trade Management Accounting for Business Semester 3 Dissertation or Company Internship

11 MSc International Business MA Human Resource Management No company today can ignore the impact of globalisation. However many firms are struggling to come to terms with the implications of this new reality. What was satisfactory only a few years ago is now out-dated and inappropriate. Management techniques and practices are changing quickly and require new approaches to strategy, organisation, marketing and new product opportunities, operations and finance. The MSc International Business is an exciting academic course of study if you wish to understand or work in an international environment. Undoubtedly the demand for such managers is increasing as the business world becomes more integrated. This course has been designed as a specialist masters degree aimed at those who desire to raise their knowledge and understanding of business and management in a international context. MSc International Business provides you with the opportunity to develop a strategic business outlook and to enhance your business and personal skills. The course will prepare you to become international managers by developing your ability to think strategically, to communicate effectively and to implement complex business projects, ranging from new product development, managing global supply chain and logistical activities to mergers and acquisitions. One distinguishing feature of this MSc is the use made of business simulations and software such as: SAP, the world s leading ERP software provider and other recognised Global databases. By successfully completing the MSc, you will have enhanced your ability to apply key skills to problems and contemporary issues within the global business context. Graduates from the masters course will be able to pursue a wide range of business and management careers in global corporations, government organisations management consultancies and management education and training. Global Supply Chain and Logistics Principles of Marketing Management Accounting for Business Global Business in Emerging Regions Research Methods Strategic Management International Business and Global Strategy Managing International Trade Optional topic for (You will choose only one of the two following available options) Business Process Integration International Human Resource Management Semester 3 Dissertation or Company Internship The MA in Human Resource Management (HRM) has been accredited by the most recognised professional HRM organisation in the world, namely the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). A dual qualification, associate membership of the CIPD will be automatically achieved upon the successful completion of the MA HRM course. All MA HRM students will be required to become student members of CIPD at the start of the course. Course Benefit: The degree has been designed to meet and reflect the CIPD s professional standards and expectations. It is aimed at individuals wishing to pursue or develop their professional careers within an HRM context.the course will provide you with the essential requirements needed to work within the broad context of people management and development. This MA offers you the unique opportunity of gaining CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) associate status in just one year, in addition to a Higher Degree in HRM. Associate status of the CIPD is considered to be desirable, if not an essential requirement of the majority of HRM work opportunities advertised within the UK and is increasingly sought after worldwide. Past students of this course have found employment positions within generalist HR, general management, specialist pay and reward, people development and employee relations roles. Mandatory Subjects HRM in Context Leading, Managing & Developing People Developing Skills for Business Leadership Organisational Design and Organisational Development Preparing for Work in People Management Dissertation/ Research Methods Optional Subjects Reward Management Employee Engagement International Human Resource Management Employment Law The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Accreditations shall be renewed in accordance with the accreditors standard review process and subject to the University maintaining the same high standards of course delivery. Augustina Ogah MSc International Business The subjects on this course were great. The course tutor has a 21st Century mindset hence the subjects that we did were right for the current and future business environment. I am working on my dissertation and it is going smoothly.