Double Masters degree with Lancaster University Management School Dr Radka Newton Head of International Office Lancaster University Management School 1
Our overall vision is to be a leading global business school and grow in a sustainable manner Full-spectrum Management School 9 strong academic departments Delivery in Lancaster and via international partners 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 27,000 strong alumni base Strong history and commitment to excellence Triple accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) top 2% world wide LUMS is world ranked by FT and other league tables 1st for 'research power' 1st equal for research environment 1st for number of faculty submitted for the assessment - 75% of all LUMS faculty, 144 staff in total were included in our submission 95% of our research is of international standing Highly international community 35% of our academic staff are from outside the UK 41% of all LUMS (at Lancaster) students are from overseas (excluding EU) 79% of our PGT students are from Overseas Students come from 58 different nationalities 1650+ students across 4 overseas partnerships 2
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 Faculty breakdown UK 68% EU 13% Overseas 19% 3
LUMS supports an internationally diverse community of students, raising students awareness and thinking around different perspectives India 18% PG Student breakdown by region SE Asia 8% The Americas 4% China 18% Rest of world 9% UK 29% EU 14% 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 4
Location - Campus University situated 10 minutes outside of the city - Excellent transport links to Manchester, London and Edinburgh 5
Surrounding Area - Close to the Lake District National Park, an area of natural beauty - City of Lancaster recently voted the safest city in the UK 6
Excellent Campus Facilities 7
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LUMS Postgraduate Student Support In addition to the support provided to all students at a University level, LUMS provides it s students additional support by having dedicated careers, academic support, alumni and international advisers 10
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 and application forms Practice psychometric testing Interview skills and tactics Assessment centre approaches Online careers resources @ lums.lancs.ac.uk/careers Visit the University careers service as well at The Base 11
LUMS also has a dedicated postgraduate academic adviser offering student support Tutorial support For students referred by their department, tutor or college The Academic Writing Zone (AWZ) in LUMS For friendly one-to-one advice on writing for coursework with trained student writing mentors Gill Burgess 12
Double Diploma Programmes with HSE HSE students of Management and Project Management MSc Project Management HSE students of Human resource management MSc HR and Knowledge Management HSE students of Marketing HSE students of Business Informatics MSc Management Science and Marketing Analytics MSc E-Business and Innovation HSE students of MA Financial Analytics and MSc Financial markets MSc Finance, MSc Money, Banking and Finance and MSc Quantitative Finance 13
MSc Project Management 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. 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 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 14
MSc Human Resource and Knowledge Management 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 and KM Why take this programme? The only programme in UK bringing together Human Resource Management (HRM) with Knowledge Management (KM) Taught within the Department of Organisation, Work and Technology, which has an international reputation for research in these areas Small class size good staff-student contact 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. www.lancaster.ac.uk/lums/study/masters/programmes/msc-hr-knowledge-management/ 15
MSc E-Business and Innovation Why take this programme? 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. 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 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 16
MSc Management Science and Marketing Analytics Who is this for? 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. 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 Focuses on quantitative aspects of marketing and allied areas of management science Programme also provides the opportunity to acquire industry-specific skills e.g.: SAS business intelligence software 17
MSc Finance Who is this for? 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. 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 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 18
MSc Money, Banking and Finance 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. 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 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 19
MSc Quantitative Finance Who is this for? Graduates with excellent quantitative background who want to pursue career in banking and finance, in consultancy or to undertake doctoral studies. 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) Exposure to top academics in the discipline Strong focus on computer-based financial information and 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 Wide range of potential topics for summer dissertation Optional module choices to develop a particular specialism Integration of careers support into the curriculum Small class sizes lead to a friendly and supportive environment 20
Entry requirements and funding Entry Requirement: GPA 4 in your Bachelors degree and a good performance on our Masters degree at HSE English Language proficiency: IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 100 Pearson Test of English (academic ) 70 or Or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) grade C or above Application deadline 30 th April 2015 Fees http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lums/study/masters/pr ogrammes/ HSE students are eligible for 10% fee discount 30% fee discount apply to students who complete their dissertation under HSE supervision Finance majors only Living Cost Campus accommodation (12 months) 4,800 GB - 5,800 GBP (depending on the standard) Food/ subsistence estimate 2,800 GBP Books, stationery, clothes, local travel, entertainment etc estimated at 2,000 GBP Scholarships: HSE partnership specific scholarships up to 5,000 as a fee discount based on academic merit and interview 21
How to apply? 1. You have to be nominated by HSE first 2. HSE will make the first selection and will notify Lancaster of selected candidates 3. Selected candidates will be asked to apply online and upload the following documents: 2 References can be provided on official headed-paper with authorised signatories or on the University's reference forms. Please ensure that these are uploaded to your online application account Bachelors degree transcript translated into English and certified by the University First semester HSE Masters transcript IELTS or TOEFL certificate can be uploaded later in by the end of June 2015 Personal motivation statement max 2 pages https://www.postgraduate-applications.lancaster.ac.uk/ 22
Our HSE LUMS students and alumni Александр Шумович Студент программы двойных дипломов Высшая школа экономики (НИУ ВШЭ) Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) Email: Linkedin: Facebook: VK: Магистерская программа Управление Проектами, второй курс MSc Project Management alex.shumovich@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/ashumovich facebook.com/ashumovich vk.com/ashumovich Our alumni Pavel Kabir E Business and Innovation Alexander Andreev Project Management Timur Khilazhev Project Management Profile http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lums/study/alumni-profiles/pavel-kabir http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lums/study/alumni-profiles/alexander-andreev http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lums/study/alumni-profiles/timur-khilazhev 23
Any questions? Dr Radka Newton r.newton@lancaster.ac.uk 24