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3 About Business & Management programmes at Henley Business School If you come to Henley to take one of our Business & Management programmes you ll be joining one of the world s leading business schools, as our triple accredited rating puts us in the top 1% globally. You ll learn from internationally-renowned academic experts and thought leaders who have relevant experience in international business, marketing, entrepreneurship, human resource management, energy studies and accounting. You ll also benefit from our close connections with international organisations and senior industry leaders as well as our involvement in high profile academic conferences like UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development). All of our programmes take a practical, research-led approach to business and management. Our interactive teaching methods will enable you to evaluate and discuss complex topics, giving you an unrivalled insight into the challenges facing organisations in an international context, with a particular emphasis on governance and ethical dilemmas. We are committed to attracting only the strongest applicants, to develop outstanding professionals and business leaders. You can be certain that our staff will work hard to bring out the very best in you, to develop a range of transferable business skills and technical knowledge that will enable you to achieve your career goals and aspirations. Henley has a truly international reputation and reach. We operate in 16 countries, with staff and students representing more than 100 nationalities. Our beautiful UK campus is a great place to live, study and enjoy an exciting student life with a strong sense of community. To experience all that Henley has to offer, why not visit us? You ll have the chance to find out more about our programmes and explore our parkland campus and facilities with your family and friends. We re confident that you ll love it here, and look forward to meeting you. If you re based overseas, please visit our website, watch film clips, read about other students experiences, and follow us on Facebook. I sincerely hope that you find our Masters programmes to be of interest and look forward to welcoming you to Henley in due course. Georgina Kilner Head of Pre-Experience Programmes Masters programmes 3

4 MSc Entrepreneurship & Financing To be successful today, entrepreneurs have to know how to use the entire range of traditional and novel forms of financing. In ever more competitive global markets, organisations that depend solely upon re-investing profits and loan finance will be condemned to slow growth. Our faculty members use a variety of teaching methods including lectures and seminars, case studies, entrepreneurship and business scenarios, with distinguished visiting speakers. The Entrepreneurship Project is a live case study, where students replicate a financial consultancy intervention with local firms. You will also work with leading academics and industry experts in the Henley Centre for Entrepreneurship and the ICMA Centre. You will develop an ability to apply knowledge and understanding of entrepreneurial decision-making in complex scenarios. You will also learn to understand, respond to and initiate change, and be able to demonstrate intellectual breadth by making integrative links across the various areas of entrepreneurship and finance. You will learn about the essential tools for financing an entrepreneurial firm, and the range of sources of finance for growth. This programme is particularly suited to applicants working in family firms or with similar interests, who would benefit from a greater awareness and understanding of entrepreneurial management and the sources of finance needed to accelerate business expansion. This programme is also suitable for applicants with no direct specialist knowledge or experience in entrepreneurship, finance or management and we welcome applications from recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines. Advances in entrepreneurship theory & practice Practice of entrepreneurship Global entrepreneurial management Financing entrepreneurship Strategic planning & budgeting Venture capital Entrepreneurship project Plus two optional modules from a range which may include: Family business management, Corporate governance & accountability, Entrepreneurial management, Entrepreneurship & small business management and Social enterprise Career prospects This Masters programme is designed for graduates keen to pursue entrepreneurial careers, whether through their own start-up or through leadership roles in entrepreneurial firms. Graduates will also be equipped to work internationally in a general or trainee management role in any sector for organisations ranging from small- and medium-sized enterprises to multinational firms. Duration: 12 months full time (project tutorials continue until August) Funding available? Yes, please see our funding section page 18 Assessment: Exams, applied project and individual & group assignments Programme Directors: Professor Andrew Godley Keith Heron Other faculty members: Dr Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj Stuart Morris 4 Masters programmes

5 MSc Entrepreneurship & Management This Masters programme prepares you to take effective decisions as a leader within an entrepreneurial firm. It also provides you with an integrated and critically aware understanding of entrepreneurship and management. This programme builds your knowledge of entrepreneurial organisations (public, private and not-for-profit), their leadership and management, and the changing external and international contexts in which they operate. Our faculty members use a variety of teaching methods including lectures and seminars, case studies, entrepreneurship and business scenarios, with distinguished visiting speakers. The Entrepreneurship Project is a live case study, where students replicate a management consultancy intervention with local firms. You will also work with leading academics and industry experts in the Henley Centre for Entrepreneurship. It will enable you to understand, respond to, and initiate change. The programme encourages you to demonstrate intellectual breadth by making integrative links across the various thematic areas of entrepreneurship and management in entrepreneurial firms. You will develop an ability to apply knowledge and understanding of complex issues, both systematically and creatively, to improve performance. This programme will suit applicants working in family firms or similar situations, and any applicant who would benefit from an understanding of entrepreneurial management and the paths to business expansion. Recent graduates from a wide range of disciplines are welcome. Advances in entrepreneurship theory & practice Practice of entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial management Family business management Global entrepreneurial management Entrepreneurship project Plus two optional modules from a range which may include: Entrepreneurship & small business management, Business finance, Financing entrepreneurship, Global marketing, Principles of human resource management in a global context and Social enterprise Career prospects This Masters programme is designed for graduates keen to pursue entrepreneurial careers, whether through their own start-up or through leadership roles in entrepreneurial firms. Graduates will also be equipped to work internationally in a general or trainee management role in any sector for organisations ranging from small- and medium-sized enterprises to multinational firms. Programme Directors: Professor Andrew Godley Keith Heron Other faculty members: Dr Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj Stuart Morris Duration: 12 months full time (project tutorials continue until August) Funding available? Yes, please see our funding section page 18 Assessment: Exams, applied project and individual and group assignments With a focus on family firms and global management, this programme is designed for students aiming to grow their entrepreneurial firms into international businesses. Professor Andrew Godley, Programme Director Masters programmes 5

6 MSc International Business This Masters programme addresses key issues including how multinational firms decide where and when to invest internationally and how to evaluate the opportunities and challenges that face them in different countries. This programme takes a dual approach to understanding international business, examining both the external (macro environmental) issues affecting an organisation, and the internal (micro environmental) factors. During the programme you will analyse the strategic choices multinational firms make to compete in a global economy, whilst examining the effect of their actions from both a developing and developed country perspective. You will acquire an holistic view of the international business environment, and discover how policies and regulations established by governments and supranational institutions affect industries and firms in terms of their competitiveness. You will be able to connect the micro firm view with the macro view of countries and regions. You will utilise frameworks and methodologies to make sense of the interaction between firms strategies, and the economic and development policies of countries, and how both are affected by the changing global environment. You will not only gain an understanding of how firms are organised internally, but you will also systematically analyse how foreign markets and countries function. This programme is suitable for applicants with no direct specialist knowledge or experience in international business and management, and we welcome applications from recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines. Contemporary issues in international business (includes a project) Industrialisation & the multinational enterprise International business environment International strategic management Multinational enterprises strategy & performance Study & research skills Theoretical approaches to the multinational enterprise Professional development and practice Plus two optional modules from a range which may include: Human resource management, Marketing, Organisational behaviour and International corporate social responsibility Programme Director: Professor Rajneesh Narula Other faculty members: Dr Stephane Girod Dr Quyen Nguyen Professor Robert Pearce Professor Alan Rugman Duration: 12 months full time Funding available? Yes, please see our funding section page 18 Assessment: Exams, applied project and individual & group assignments In addition to its tripleaccreditation and academic ranking, a key aspect that attracted me to the Henley Business School was the opportunity to study at the internationally renowned John H. Dunning Centre for International Business and to develop a broad range and understanding of the subject through interaction with highly qualified faculty. Mohamed Wurie, MSc International Business, Masters programmes

7 MSc International Business & Finance This multidisciplinary Masters programme, offered jointly with Henley Business School s ICMA Centre, will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the interrelationships between areas of finance and the global economy. This programme examines key issues from a business, finance and economic perspective, including how financial markets can be leveraged by multinational corporations seeking to exploit international business opportunities, the management challenges presented, and the relevance of these to financial and capital markets. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the international business environment, in terms of the competitive and investment climate, which is largely determined by the policies and regulations established by governments and supranational institutions. You will utilise frameworks and methodologies to make sense of the interaction between firms strategies, economic policies and the changing international environment. These global strategies are constantly in flux as these environments rapidly evolve in a globalising world. You will learn how global financial markets interact with multinational firms. This programme is particularly suitable for graduates with a degree in business or economics, but we also welcome applications from recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines. However, some level of quantitative skill is required for the finance subjects. Multinational enterprise strategy and performance Introductory quantitative methods for finance Financial markets Fixed income & equity investments International business environment International strategic management Securities, futures & options Study & research skills Plus one additional optional module from a range which may include: Corporate social responsibility, Human resource management, Leadership, and Contemporary issues in international business Plus up to two additional optional modules from a range which may include: Corporate finance, International securities markets, Financial regulation & regulatory policy, History of finance and the ICMA research project Professional development Graduates interested in ICMA, CISI and CFC certificates and qualifications should go to for further information. Duration: 12 months full time Funding available? Yes, please see our funding section page 18 Assessment: Exams, applied project, individual and group assignments Programme Director: Professor Rajneesh Narula Other faculty members: Dr Alfonso Dufour Dr Stephane Girod Dr Quyen Nguyen Mr Ogonna Nneji Dr Marcel Prokopczuk Professor Alan Rugman Professor Brian Scott-Quinn Masters programmes 7

8 MSc International Energy Studies This Masters programme will provide a thorough postgraduate education in the specialist energy-sector area with particular reference to oil and gas. This Masters programme explores a wide range of disciplines related to effective decision-making in the international specialist energy sector. Key areas include business, legal, engineering and economics. Students will develop a critical understanding of current theories and empirical research in this field and be able to apply this learning within an institutional framework. They will learn to evaluate alternative theories and methodologies to make judgements on their applicability to complex energy issues where there is incomplete information. This course is designed for graduates who intend to enter, or enhance their career prospects, in the oil or gas industry. Entrants to this programme are normally required to have obtained an upper second-class honours degree or equivalent. The additional requirements for the programme can be obtained from the pre-requisites of the core modules of the programme, such as basic mathematical methods. Fundamentals of oil & gas markets Engineering for the energy sector Business & economic development in resource-rich countries Independent study or dissertation This programme has two streams: Energy policy and governments Energy management and institutional performance & policy Additional specialised modules for the energy policy and governments stream include: Energy policy & decision making, Oil & gas reserve auditing practices and Policies & practice towards a low carbon economy Or Additional specialised modules for the energy management and institutional performance & policy stream include: International stakeholder engagement, Business ethics & governance in oil & gas, Organisational analysis & strategic processes in oil & gas and Oil & gas corporate reserve portfolio management Optional modules from a range which may include: Legal issues in oil & gas, Oil & gas contract law and EU environmental law or from the list of optional modules at Henley Business School Programme Director: Professor Yelena Kalyuzhnova This is a new programme and faculty members will be drawn from across the university and from leading external partners such as Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, Foster Wheeler, Greengold Ltd, etc. Duration: 12 months full time, 24 months part time Funding available: Yes, please see our funding section on page 18 Assessment: Exams, applied project and individual and group assignments This MSc programme provides an essential understanding of international energy and its complex regional, inter-disciplinary and multistakeholder connections. I recommend it highly to anybody contemplating a career in one of the industries that have become fundamental to human progress. Professor Julian Lee, BP Professor, The Centre for Global Energy Studies, London, UK 8 Masters programmes

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10 MSc International Human Resource Management This Masters programme combines a mix of theory and practice in the study of International HRM. It is approved by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) as providing the skill and knowledge required for membership. By studying this programme you will receive a grounding in the field of international HRM with a specific focus upon its development into a strategic function. You will develop a comparative awareness of the various elements of HRM practice, notably training and development; recruitment and selection; and performance management. You will also be equipped with a range of analysis/ diagnostic and facilitative tools to support your future work in international teams. The programme combines theory with insights from practice and includes a number of guest speakers drawn from international organisations, consultancies, HR specialist functions and the CIPD. For students who wish to work within the HR function, the programme provides the skills and knowledge necessary to apply for professional membership of the CIPD. The programme is also directly relevant to students seeking senior managerial positions in international organisations with responsibility for the management of people. This programme is particularly suitable for graduates with a degree in business or psychology, but we also welcome applications from recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines. Principles of HRM in global organisations Comparative HRM International HRM International strategic management Designing organisations Managing transformation Professional development & practice Study & research skills Project in international HRM Plus two optional modules from a range which may include: Leadership, International business environment, Theoretical approaches to the multinational enterprise, Digital marketing, Culture & competition and Managing people & organisations Programme Director: Dr Liz Houldsworth Other faculty members: Professor Chris Brewster Dr Chul Chung Dr Evelyn Fenton Professor Rajneesh Narula Dr Ann Parkinson Professor Peter Scott Dr Anna Spadavecchia Duration: 12 months full time Funding available? Yes, please see our funding section on page 18 Assessment: Exams, applied project and individual & group assignments When granting approval for this programme, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development praised Henley Business School for its strong industry links. We are ourselves excited about this programme which allows us to combine strengths from across the business school, both in terms of our leading edge research and our industry links. Dr Liz Houldsworth, Programme Director 10 Masters programmes

11 MSc International Management Grounded in current management science, this Masters programme provides a critical and ambitious specialisation in the field of current challenges facing international management of global and trans-national businesses and organisations. Distinctive in its international approach, this programme places an emphasis on a systems view of the firm with an emphasis on firms and organisations which operate in a global or international context of business. This MSc aims to balance external (macro environmental) issues affecting an organisation, and micro environmental aspects of its operation. The latter can be various other stakeholders perspectives in the environment of the firm or internal aspects of operation. You will examine the relationship between the human agent and functional aspects in an organisation, and develop your understanding of the balance between people and processdriven elements. You will assess the current ethical complexities involved in managing global organisations, and the factors involved in responsible decision-making, both in business and in society. The dynamic learning environment involves debates, class conversations and strong individual and interpersonal interaction. Our staff will encourage you to critically evaluate existing theories, models and practices and use your knowledge and abilities to assess real-life situations. A distinctive emphasis is placed on balancing ethical perspectives and short-term, narrower economic objectives in decision-making, and how this affects the firm s performance and its stakeholder management. You will gain an understanding of some of the complexities of leading and managing culturally diverse teams, and the influence of stakeholders in the 21st century international business environment. The programme develops your cognitive and ethical reasoning skills through a dynamic learning environment. Besides applicants who hold a degree in organisational, management or social studies, this programme is suitable for applicants with no direct specialist knowledge or experience in management. We welcome applications from recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines. Corporate social responsibility, or Ethics in international management International strategic management Managing people & organisations Financial management Principles of marketing or Global marketing International business management project or dissertation Professional development & practice Study & research skills Plus up to three optional modules from a range which may include: International business environment, Entrepreneurship & small business management, Human resource management, Leadership organisational behaviour, Management of creative & cultural industries and Evolution of enterprise & society Duration: 12 months full time Funding available? Yes, please see our funding section on page 18 Assessment: Exams, applied project and individual and group assignments Programme Director: Dr Kleio Akrivou Other faculty members: Dr Evelyn Fenton Dr John S. Latsis Professor Peter Scott Dr Anna Spadavecchia I could not have made any better decision than choosing the postgraduate programme at Henley Business School because of the combination of highly qualified faculty members, an interesting and mind-challenging syllabus as well as the social experiences. Juliane Ehrlinspiel, MSc International Management Masters programmes 11

12 MSc Marketing & International Management This Masters programme will provide you with an understanding of the latest principles and practices in marketing, and examine how marketing strategies are critical in generating competitive advantage for all organisations, regardless of their size or the sector in which they operate. The programme focuses closely on key areas in marketing including marketing theory, marketing strategy and emerging issues around digital marketing. The international management component of the programme explores management in a broader context, looking at the role and impact of the individual within an organisation and other factors affecting a firm, ranging from human resources and business ethics to leadership and financial management. Teaching combines the latest principles and practices in marketing with leadingedge research. We also welcome regular guest speakers from industry to share their expertise and provide our students with unique insights and perspectives. A strong focus on student participation means you gain a real understanding of the strategies, challenges and opportunities facing business and marketing managers on an international scale. Student projects will allow you to apply your knowledge and abilities to real-world situations. You will develop your knowledge of the key marketing theories, frameworks and models, alongside an understanding of current and emerging business and marketing practices used by leading global organisations worldwide. You will also examine how these organisations generate competitive advantage through marketing strategy. This programme is suitable for applicants with no direct specialist knowledge or experience in marketing. We welcome applications from recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines. Principles of marketing Global marketing management International strategic management Marketing & international management project or dissertation Market research Digital Marketing Business-to-business marketing Financial management Professional development & practice Study & research skills Plus one or two optional modules from a range which may include: Digital marketing, Entrepreneurship & small business management, Human resource management, Leadership, Marketing communications and Consumer behaviour Programme Director: Dr Cristiana Lages Other faculty members: Georgina Kilner Dr Susan Rose Professor Lyndon Simkin Dr Dan Nunan Duration: 12 months full time Funding available? Yes, please see our funding section on page 18 Assessment: Exams, applied project and individual and group assignments I found the staff and facilities at Henley to be second to none. The use of guest speakers from industry really added another dimension to the programme. Graham Jones, MSc Marketing & International Management, Online Marketing Executive, Incisive Media Henley Business School offers students the opportunity to work towards The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) s professional qualifications through Henley s accreditation in the Institute s Multi Award Pathway scheme. The Institute is a leading professional body for marketers, which exists to develop the marketing profession and its standards and is widely recognised by employers. 12 Masters programmes

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14 Postgraduate programmes in Applied Management (part time) This programme enables working managers to gain a highly practical view of the challenges faced by employers today, regardless of sector and size of their organisation. This part time programme combines periods of guided study with full-day (up to 10) workshops per year at the University. The course s strength is its applied nature and its emphasis on good management practices. The programme is flexible allowing you to work toward a postgraduate certificate, diploma or MA. As well as gaining a prestigious qualification, you will build expertise and skills valuable to you and current and future employers. You will study a broad range of directly relevant topics on modules designed to help you apply current thinking to real-world problems. The Applied Management programme is suitable for experienced managers or those looking to take on a wider management role. The nature of the organisation you work for is not important. Many students are sponsored by their employer. Programme Director Dr Martin Bicknell Other faculty members Professor Marc Day Danny Gozman Georgina Kilner Peter Race Dr Stephen Simister Dr Lynn Thurloway Stage 1 Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management Managing human resources Strategic analysis Managing information Fundamentals of finance Managing markets & consumers Managing operations & processes Stage 2 Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management Planning & managing markets Strategic information management Leadership & motivation Managing projects Organisation, culture, conflict & change Managing strategy Stage 3 MA in Applied Management Applied management project Evaluating & reflecting on management practice Professional development The programme directly supports management development and career advancement. Duration: 1 year part time for postgraduate certificate; 2 years for postgraduate diploma and 3 years for MA Funding Available? Most students are sponsored by their employer Assessment: You will need to submit assignments that require you to apply your learning to the real world problems you face at work. There are no examinations 14 Masters programmes

15 MA Leadership This programme will provide an intensive personal leadership development experience for current and future leaders, integrating the latest leadership thinking, concepts, research and leading-edge leadership practice. It immerses you in practical personal leadership development. About the Programme This innovative part time programme integrates leadership concepts and developing personal leadership capabilities. It explores a range of models and frameworks, encouraging a critical approach to both theory and practice, offering opportunities for you to practise, develop and reflect on your own leadership skills, with particular attention to ethical and purposeful leadership. You will develop a critical understanding of leadership issues through access to the latest research and leading-edge practice, around three core themes: Leadership Practice: effective leadership is about making decisions in a real organisational context Responsible Leadership: leaders need to develop self-awareness of their character, integrity, behaviour and responsibility in the relationships they have with others Critical thinking: effective leadership requires critical engagement and reflection of current theory and practice The programme offers leadership development opportunities to help you develop your capacity for continuous learning and your capability to lead teams in different situations. It combines academic rigour with practitioner relevance through workbased assignments, practical experiential learning and a leadership study/ dissertation. The programme is intended for the practising manager and leader, either currently in a leadership position or in a managerial role that has significant leadership responsibilities, who wish to have an intensive personal learning experience whilst remaining in their current employment. Stage 1 Postgraduate Certificate 20 Credits) Developing leadership in self Leadership concepts Personal leadership development Elective 1 or APL Stage 2 Postgraduate Diploma 20 Credits) Developing leadership of the team Responsible leadership Practice-based leadership project Elective 2 Stage 3 MA 20 Credits, Study/Dissertation) Developing leadership in the organisation Developing leadership in others Leadership study/dissertation including practice, literature, theory, research and personal learning and reflection Duration: 24 months part time Entry Requirements: Degree + 3 years experience OR 5 years experience Funding Available? TBC Assessment: Assessments are all practice-based, individual assignments, individual presentations and project reports; no examinations Both Stage 1 and Stage 2 include optional modules, allowing students to engage in deeper study of specific topics and contexts personal to them, such as: Project leadership & strategy implementation Leadership of complexity & change Leadership for mobilising & maintaining energy Coaching & mentoring for leaders Facilitation for leaders Programme Director Dr Jean-Anne Stewart Other faculty members Dr Patricia Bossons Dr Ana Graca Dr Carola Hillenbrand Professor Kevin Money Dr Stephen Simister Dr Lynn Thurloway Dr Bernd Vogel Masters programmes 15

16 MSc Accounting & Financial Management This Masters programme focuses on the use of accounting and financial information for management planning, decisionmaking and performance evaluation in multinational organisations in the 21st century. For managers in all organisations, the ability to interpret and make decisions based on accounting and financial information is critical. This programme develops your business skills and knowledge, with an emphasis on accounting and financial management. Our expert staff will give you a wellrounded knowledge of both theory and practice. You ll gain a strong understanding of how financial information is used for decision-making purposes and how the subsequent outcomes are effectively communicated and evaluated. Leadingedge research findings are applied to practical challenges facing firms in an international context. Students are encouraged to become confident in using accounting knowledge, as well as learning how to make decisions in an accounting and financial environment. This programme is suitable for applicants with no direct specialist knowledge or experience in accounting. We welcome applications from recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines. Accounting & finance project Business finance Cases in financial management & control Corporate governance & ethics International financial reporting 1 International financial reporting 2 International strategic management Management decision-making & performance evaluation Study & research skills Plus one optional module from a range of modules, which may include: Entrepreneurship & small business management, Organisational behaviour, Evolution of enterprise & society and Human resource management Programme Director: Dr Renata Stenka Other faculty members: Dr Elisabetta Barone Verna Care Professor Abby Ghobadian Professor Jill Solomon Dr Jessica Hong Yang The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is the world s largest and leading professional body of management accountants. Henley Business School has joined forces with CIMA to give students the opportunity to gain CIMA Certificate level papers C01 to C05. Duration: 12 months full time Funding available? Yes, please see our funding section page on page 18 Assessment: Exams, applied project and individual and group assignments The modules not only covered important knowledge for those who want to pursue an accounting or management role, but also provided some advanced viewpoints to challenge students. The teachers used very useful examples to help our understanding and inspired our independent and critical thinking. Shu-Hua Hung, MSc Accounting & Financial Management 16 Masters programmes

17 MSc Accounting & International Management This Masters programme combines advanced studies in management with financial reporting with a focus on effectively managing the strategic objectives of multinational organisations in the 21st century. This programme develops your understanding in key areas such as international business strategy and the management of people, alongside an advanced knowledge of accounting and financial reporting in a global context. The programme places emphasis on analysing real-world financial situations, and the latest research findings are applied to practical global challenges facing firms. You will develop your confidence when using financial knowledge, as well as organisation-wide decision-making. You will develop a range of technical knowledge and transferable skills with an emphasis on international management. You will explore the areas of accounting and international management in a broader context, looking at the role and impact of the individual within an organisation and other factors affecting a firm, ranging from strategy to human resources. This programme is suitable for accounting graduates, and applicants with some previous knowledge of accounting. Project or dissertation Corporate governance & ethics or Ethics in international management Global marketing management or Principles of marketing International financial reporting 1 International financial reporting 2 International strategic management Managing people & organisations Study & research skills Plus up to two optional modules from a range, which may include: Cases in financial management & control, Entrepreneurship & small business management, Human resource management, Evolution of enterprise & society and Organisational behaviour Programme Director: Dr Renata Stenka Other faculty members: Dr Elisabetta Barone Professor Abby Ghobadian Dr John Latsis Professor Jill Solomon The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is the world s largest and leading professional body of management accountants. Henley Business School has joined forces with CIMA to give students the opportunity to gain CIMA Certificate level papers C01 to C05. Duration: 12 months full time Funding available? Yes, please see our funding section on page 18 Assessment: Exams, applied project and individual and group assignments The content of the programme was highly relevant and has proved really useful in my chosen career path. Pacharaporn Anilbol, MSc Accounting & International Management, Accountant, Krung Thai Bank Masters programmes 17

18 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 enabling them to 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 advise that 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 for the whole of your programme in advance. You ll pay a non-refundable 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 160 and 240 per week depending on their accommodation charges. International students, who often need to allow for additional accommodation and living costs during the three vacations are advised to budget for at least 12,000 per year excluding tuition fees. Scholarships and bursaries Henley Business School provides substantial postgraduate funding. We offer a competitive range of scholarships to students from all over the world. Additional university-wide sources of funding 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 the UK government s Directgov website for further information. Entry requirements Entry requirements vary between programmes but generally you are expected to hold an upper secondclass Bachelors degree from a UK university, or the equivalent from an internationally-recognised university. For further information visit our website Not quite at the required level of English language proficiency for your chosen programme? 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 qualifications that are accepted by the university, as defined below, to enter a programme. However, for students who successfully complete one of the pre-sessional English Language courses run by the University of Reading s International Study and Language Centre, a half-band credit will be applied to their English language condition. Business & Management programmes will accept students with IELTS 7.0 and will also accept IETLS 6.0 providing the student has completed the relevant English course with us. 18 Masters programmes

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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 (2014). Henley Business School reserves the right to amend any aspects of this information. For the latest information please see our website. HEN_2494PGBM MAY14