The Business School Welcome to The Business School, I would like to personally welcome you to our School and share with you just some of the many benefits of choosing to study with us. We are a leading provider of national and international business education, with close associations with prominent professional bodies. Our degrees open doors and help with career promotion. Many of our students have gone on to forge successful careers running their own businesses, joining leading agencies and consultancies, working for major global brands or national and multinational organisations and corporations. Our academics are diverse, thoughtful practitioners who care about you and your career success. Deborah Lock Director of The Business School A connected education: Close links with professional business bodies. Deborah Lock: Before joining the University of West London, Deborah created a university Research and Business Development Unit and managed a wide range of European funded projects for Surrey University. In 2008, she was appointed as Executive Director at Kingston University. She has also been a member of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) London Regional Board and was formerly a Director of the Association of University Research and Industrial Liaison (AURIL). 192
We are a major provider of business degrees in the UK and our graduates go on to succeed in a wide range of industries and sectors often in senior roles. ug PG Undergraduate s Accounting and Finance 195 Accounting and Finance (with Internship) 196 Business Studies 197 Business Studies with Finance 198 Business Studies with Human Resource Management 199 Business Studies (with Internship) 200 Business Studies with Marketing 201 International Business Management 202 Postgraduate s MA Contemporary Marketing 203 Executive MBA (Masters in Business Administration) 204 Graduate MBA (Masters in Business Administration) 205 MSc Management (Health and Social Care) Top-up 206 MSc Corporate Communication 207 MSc Finance and Accounting 208 MSc Finance and Risk Management 209 MSc Finance and Islamic Banking 210 MSc International Business Management 211 MSc Project Management 212 I chose the University of West London because of the strategic location of the University, which is very close to central London and in a quiet, safe and friendly area. The University offers amazing support to international students with English courses and an office dedicated to helping us. There is an active student union organising different events to make friends, and the employment service helped me find a job very easily and has supported me to build my CV. Omar Oualil, Morocco, Accounting and Finance University of West London International Student Prospectus 2014 193
Meet: Lyn Greaves Senior Lecturer National Teaching Fellow Lyn Greaves has worked across all levels of the education sector in both a professional and voluntary capacity. Her research focuses on supporting learner engagement within complex and evolving landscapes through creative learning designs. Understanding how technology and pedagogy might develop learner digital identities and information literacy has always been a particular area of interest. Lyn s research work is practice led, and she works closely with students to understand perceptions of their current Higher Education experience. Lyn has designed and led a number of the JISC and HEA funded projects exploring learner experiences. Her research interests includes learning literacies for the digital age in our approaches to designing the learning experience. Effective scaffolding of the learner, creative learning designs, supporting non-traditional learner engagement within complex and ill-defined curriculum are all areas of her current work. Embedding well designed Open Educational resources to support independent learning and thinking. 194
UG Accounting and Finance You will learn all the principles of accounting and finance, while developing the key skills to excel in the financial marketplace. Our tutors are professionally qualified and have worked in industry, giving you the benefit of their experience and knowledge. UCAS Code N420 Three years This course aims to realise your potential while at the same time increasing your skills and employment prospects. It has been designed to maximise exemptions that may be obtained from the professional accounting bodies examinations. Most of our students go on to study for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) examinations. When you graduate you will be awarded up to nine exemptions and it is possible to become a qualified Accountant within two years of graduation. This means that in a period of five years you can achieve a good honours degree and a prestigious accounting qualification. In the National Student Survey our course has regularly finished in the top five accounting courses in the country and 94% of our students said that they were satisfied with the course. Year 1 Introduction to Financial Accounting Introduction to Management Accounting Professional Skills for Accountants Quantitative Methods Introduction to Economics Computer Skills for Accountants. Year 2 Financial Accounting Management Accounting Financial Management Taxation Auditing in Context Business and Corporate Law. Year 3 Financial Reporting Corporate Finance Performance Management and Control Project. Plus TWO options from: Advanced Taxation Auditing Financial Modelling Managing Small and Medium Enterprises International Business Finance. Graduate employment is over 91% this is very high, especially when compared to our competitors. Accounting tends to be non-cyclical with professionals needed in both buoyant economic times and also when the economy is not performing well. On completion of this course, graduates will be in a position to apply for a vast range of accounting and finance appointments in areas that include Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, Taxation and Corporate Finance. IELTS at 6.0 or above overall score University of West London International Student Prospectus 2014 195
UG UCAS Code NN3K Four years (including work placement) Accounting and Finance (with Internship) This course combines the theoretical knowledge that you will gain in lectures with practical experience, through a one year internship. With this combination of knowledge, skills and experience, you will be in a position to excel in the financial marketplace. Graduate employment is over 91% this is very high, especially when compared to our competitors. Accounting tends to be non-cyclical with professionals needed in both buoyant economic times and also when the economy is not performing well. On completion of this course, graduates will be in a position to apply for a vast range of accounting and finance appointments in areas that include Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, Taxation and Corporate Finance. This course aims to realise your potential while at the same time increasing your skills and employment prospects. It has been designed to maximise exemptions that may be obtained from the professional accounting bodies examinations. Most students go on to study for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) examinations. When you graduate you will be awarded up to nine exemptions and it is possible to become a qualified Accountant within two years of graduation. This means that in a period of six years, you can achieve a good honours degree, a prestigious accounting qualification and have 12 months valuable work experience. While on the course, you will have the opportunity to undertake a one year paid internship. This is valued highly by future employers and, when you return to university after your internship, you may perform better on the course and earn a higher degree classification. In the National Student Survey our course has regularly finished in the top five accounting courses in the country and 94% of our students said that they were satisfied with the course. Year 1 Introduction to Financial Accounting Introduction to Management Accounting Professional Skills for Accountants Quantitative Methods Introduction to Economics Computer Skills for Accountants. Year 2 Financial Accounting Management Accounting Financial Management Taxation Auditing in Context Business and Corporate Law. Year 3 Work placement. Year 4 Financial Reporting Corporate Finance Performance Management and Control Project. Plus TWO options from: Advanced Taxation Auditing Financial Modelling Managing Small and Medium Enterprises International Business Finance. IELTS at 6.0 or above overall score 196
UG Business Studies Developed in partnership with local business organisations, both public and private, this course has been designed to help you meet the many challenges of managing in the complex, dynamic and exciting world of business. UCAS Code N100 Three years This course focuses on strategic thinking and the long-term effects of making decisions on the survival and growth of businesses. It will enable you to relate theory to contemporary business practice and explore ethical and social responsibility issues. You will develop an awareness of effective management and you will gain an understanding of the many contexts in which different businesses operate. Studying in London with expert teaching means that you will learn to operate in a global business environment experiencing the challenges and opportunities that cultural differences present. You will explore the role of the entrepreneur, and how to nurture and develop entrepreneurial skills in yourself and others. This course gives full exemptions from the Chartered Management Institute Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. For more information visit www.managers.org.uk Year 1 Professional Skills for Business and Finance Researching Business Data Organisational Behaviour Principles of Marketing Information Communications Technology Business Accounting. Year 2 Enterprise and Business Development Managing Business Operations Business Economics. Plus THREE options from: Managerial Finance Marketing and Brand Management Human Resource Management Business and Corporate Law. Year 3 Strategic Management International Business Contemporary Issues in Management (Graduate Project) Enterprise and Social Responsibility. Optional modules: Choose two optional modules, visit our website for the full list. Developed in partnership with local business organisations, ensuring all-round academic experience covering operations, finance, marketing, and HR. Graduates will have gained all the knowledge, experience and skills to start a rewarding career in one of many fields including human resource management, marketing, business research, finance, selling, sales promotion or retail management. Postgraduate opportunities available after graduating. Dual qualification with the Chartered Management Institute www.managers.org.uk IELTS at 6.0 or above overall score University of West London International Student Prospectus 2014 197
UG UCAS Code N1N3 Three years Business Studies with Finance This course has been designed to give you the knowledge and skills to specialise in finance, while gaining an understanding of all other business functions and how they work to complement each other within the contemporary business environment. The emphasis on finance includes UK and international as well as ensuring critical understanding of ethical principles and practice. Throughout this course, we offer modules in a range of core subjects to give you an understanding of the fundamental elements that make up business organisations. The emphasis of this course is on finance. However, you will develop a critical understanding of ethical principles and practice, and an awareness of effective management and marketing practice. You will also gain an understanding of the many contexts in which business operations from SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) to larger firms operate. Year 1 Professional Skills for Business and Finance Researching Business Data Organisational Behaviour Principles of Marketing Information Communications Technology Business Accounting. Year 2 Enterprise and Business Development Managing Business Operations Business Economics Managerial Finance. Graduates will have all the knowledge, experience and skills to start a rewarding career in one of many fields marketing, business research, finance, selling, sales promotion or retail management, for example. Postgraduate opportunities available after graduating. Dual qualification with the Chartered Management Institute www.managers.org.uk In the second year, you will choose optional modules to allow you to further tailor your degree to suit your interests. In your final year, you will complete a graduate project that will bring together all you have learnt on the course with a subject of your choosing. You will also have the opportunity to choose to take a one year industrial placement at the end of your second year. This course gives full exemptions from the Chartered Management Institute Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. For more information visit www.managers.org.uk Plus TWO options from: Business and Corporate Law Marketing and Brand Management Human Resource Management in Context. Year 3 Strategic Management International Business Contemporary Issues in Management (Graduate Project) Enterprise and Social Responsibility International Business Finance Financial Management. IELTS at 6.0 or above overall score 198
UG Business Studies with Human Resource Management This course has been designed to give you the knowledge and skills to specialise in human resource management, while gaining an understanding of all other business functions and how they work to complement each other within the contemporary business environment. UCAS Code N1N6 Three years Throughout this course, we offer modules in a range of core subjects to give you an understanding of the fundamental elements that make up business organisations. You will also undertake a range of human resource related modules, to gain an understanding of the nature of human resource management and the functional aspects of managing people. You will learn about current issues influencing the effectiveness of people in employment and the rules and procedures used to promote fairness and efficiency in the workplace. In the second year, you will choose optional modules to allow you to further tailor your degree to suit your interests. You may also choose to take a one year industrial placement at the end of your second year. This course gives full exemptions from the Chartered Management Institute Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. For more information visit www.managers.org.uk Year 1 Professional Skills for Business and Finance Researching Business Data Organisational Behaviour Principles of Marketing Information Communications Technology Business Accounting. Year 2 Enterprise and Business Development Managing Business Operations Business Economics Human Resource Management. Plus TWO options from: Business and Corporate Law Marketing and Brand Management Managerial Finance. Year 3 Strategic Management International Business Human Resource Management Issues Contemporary Issues in Management (Graduate Project) Employee Relations Enterprise and Social Responsibility. Designed specifically for those who want to specialise in human resource management, while covering all essential areas of business. Graduates will have all the knowledge, experience and skills to start a rewarding career in one of many fields finance, marketing, business research, selling, sales promotion or retail management, for example. Postgraduate opportunities available after graduating. Dual qualification with the Chartered Management Institute www.managers.org.uk IELTS at 6.0 or above overall score University of West London International Student Prospectus 2014 199
UG UCAS Code N103 Four years (including work placement) Business Studies (with Internship) This course combines the theoretical knowledge that you will gain in lectures with practical experience, through a one year internship. With this combination of knowledge, skills and experience, you will be in a position to build a successful career in business and management. During the work placement students will gain valuable, relevant work experience and put theory into practice in a real business environment. On successful completion of this course, you can expect to be employed within a range of business functions including marketing and sales, finance, human resources and IT, in a variety of roles for a broad range of employers. Postgraduate opportunities available after graduating. Dual qualification with the Chartered Management Institute www.managers.org.uk This course has been specifically designed to give you the practical experience to complement your academic studies. In your first year, we will deliver core modules to give you an understanding of the fundamental elements that make up business organisations. You will develop an understanding of ethical principles and an awareness of effective management practice. The practical elements of the course will enable you to develop analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work with others. In your second and final years you will choose optional modules to allow you to gain a better understanding of the areas of interest to you. The internship will give you the opportunity to put theory into practice in a real business environment, while earning a salary. Past students have found the experience they gained on the internship highly beneficial in the final year of study and when they came to look for their first graduate jobs. This course gives full exemptions from the Chartered Management Institute Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. For more information visit www.managers.org.uk Year 1 Professional Skills for Business and Finance Researching Business Data Organisational Behaviour Principles of Marketing Information Communications Technology Business Accounting. Year 2 Enterprise and Business Development Managing Business Operations Business Economics. Plus THREE options from: Business and Corporate Law Marketing and Brand Management Human Resource Management Managerial Finance. Year 3 Work Placement. Year 4 Strategic Management Negotiated Work-based Learning International Business Contemporary Issues in Management (Graduate Project) Enterprise and Social Responsibility. Plus ONE option from: Consumer Behaviour Employee Relations International Business Finance Managing Small and Medium Enterprises. IELTS at 6.0 or above overall score 200
UG Business Studies with Marketing This course has been designed to give you the knowledge and skills to specialise in marketing, while gaining an understanding of all other business functions and how they work to complement each other within the contemporary business environment. UCAS Code N1N5 Three years Throughout this course, we offer modules in a range of core subjects to give you an understanding of the fundamental elements that make up business organisations. As well as these modules, you will undertake a range of marketing related modules, to ensure that you gain an understanding of the key principles of marketing. Year 1 Professional Skills for Business and Finance Researching Business Data Organisational Behaviour Principles of Marketing Information Communications Technology Business Accounting. Insight into products, distribution, pricing and promotion, how these affect consumer behaviour as well as brand management and global marketing. In the second year, you will have the opportunity to choose optional modules to allow you to further tailor your degree to suit your interests. In your final year, you will complete a graduate project that will bring together all you have learnt on the course with a subject of your choice. You will also have the opportunity to choose to take a one year industrial placement at the end of your second year. Throughout the course you will develop an understanding of ethical principles and an awareness of effective management practice. In addition, the practical elements of the course will enable you to develop analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work well with others. This course gives full exemptions from the Chartered Management Institute Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. For more information visit www.managers.org.uk Year 2 Enterprise and Business Development Managing Business Operations Business Economics Marketing and Brand Management. Plus TWO options from: Business and Corporate Law Human Resource Management Managerial Finance. Year 3 Strategic Management International Business Global Marketing Contemporary Issues in Management (Graduate Project) Consumer Behaviour Enterprise and Social Responsibility. On successful completion of this course, you will be in a position to apply for various roles in a range of areas including marketing, public relations, market research, account management in a creative agency and sales promotion. Postgraduate opportunities available after graduating. Dual qualification with the Chartered Management Institute www.managers.org.uk IELTS at 6.0 or above overall score University of West London International Student Prospectus 2014 201
UG UCAS Code N201 Three years International Business Management This course will enable you to function in an international business environment, and will prepare you for a career within organisations that engage in business across international borders. This course aims to address the demand for graduates who can function in an international business environment. On successful completion of this course, you will be in a position to apply for a variety of roles in businesses in the UK or abroad, in a range of business functions including finance, marketing and human resource management. Postgraduate opportunities available after graduating. Dual qualification with the Chartered Management Institute www.managers.org.uk This course gives you an understanding of the fundamental elements that make up business organisations. You will develop an understanding of ethical principles and an awareness of effective management practice. The practical elements of the course will enable you to develop analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work well with others. You will undertake a range of internationally focused modules, to ensure that you gain an understanding of management in a multicultural environment and the issues faced by companies engaged in international business. In the second year, you will choose optional modules to allow you to further tailor your degree to suit your interests. In your final year, you will complete a graduate project that will bring together all you have learnt on the course with a subject of your choice. You may also choose to take a one year industrial placement at the end of your second year. This course gives full exemptions from the Chartered Management Institute Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. For more information visit www.managers.org.uk Year 1 Professional Skills for Business and Finance Researching Business Data Organisational Behaviour Principles of Marketing Information Communications Technology Business Accounting. Year 2 Enterprise and Business Development Managing Business Operations Business Economics Cross Cultural Management. Plus TWO options from: Business and Corporate Law Marketing and Brand Management Human Resource Management Managerial Finance. Year 3 Strategic Management International Business Global Marketing Contemporary Issues in Management (Graduate Project) International Business Finance Enterprise and Social Responsibility. IELTS at 6.0 or above overall score 202
PG MA Contemporary Marketing The course focuses on how organisations connect with customers and markets in an increasingly global and digital landscape. It is designed for graduates of any discipline to help you launch a career in marketing with a broad understanding of current marketing debates and international business strategy. Masters One year (September start) 15 months (January start) This course will help you develop deeper insights and knowledge of key areas of contemporary marketing from the new digital landscape, to sustainable marketing challenges and global opportunities. You will develop a strategic perspective through detailed exploration, critical appraisal and in-depth study of brands, marketing, consumers and the changing contexts in which organisations do business. The course will teach you how to evaluate consumers behavior, communicate clearly, analyse complex marketing issues, think critically and bring both a local and global perspective to produce effective marketing strategies, and recommendations. Contemporary Marketing Challenges Global Marketing Consumer Behaviour Corporate Strategy Research Methods Dissertation. Optional modules: Global PR Corporate Advertising and Media Relations Corporate Responsibility Global Business Practice Leading, Managing and Developing People. No.1 modern university in London for Business and Management Studies* MA Contemporary Marketing is ideal for graduates who have some experience or a real interest in marketing, communications, PR, psychology, sociology, economics or business. This course will help you launch or develop your career in marketing with the benefit of a broad understanding of critical business areas and topical in contemporary marketing issues. Our masters students go on to successful careers in marketing, digital marketing, marketing communication, marketing management, international management, marketing consultancy, advertising media relations, and public relations locally, nationally and internationally. * The Guardian University Guide 2013 IELTS at 6.5 or above overall score University of West London International Student Prospectus 2014 203
PG Masters One year (September start) 15 months (January start) Executive MBA (Masters in Business Administration) The Executive MBA is a strong brand in the world of business qualifications indicating proven knowledge and skills. Our EMBA is designed to help your continuing professional development and to develop a critical understanding of corporate strategic development and functional perspectives on business activities, both locally and globally. You will be taught using live industry case studies by experienced practitioner lecturers who will mentor you to apply academic research to solve real-world problems. From follow-up conversations we know our EMBA holders feel more confident in their business life. Our EMBA students go on to successful careers in business, management, communications and finance. Many are promoted, some change careers and some others are encouraged and empowered to set up their own thriving businesses. Our EMBA aims to improve your effectiveness as a manager or leader and so transform prospects for managerial careers or help encourage individual entrepreneurship. The course has been designed with input from employers from large to small firms, from both public and private sectors. Our MBA provides you with a comprehensive overview of international management and business issues within a framework that allows you to develop particular areas of expertise through a choice of optional modules and a personal dissertation. You will also develop your skills and competencies to analyse and execute business projects, synthesise and critically evaluate business information, and manage implementing strategic decisions with integrity, creativity and innovation. Our MBA caters for the needs and aspirations of students with experience of working across various business sectors. In addition to free membership to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the opportunity for dual accreditation with CMI once you have successfully completed our EMBA, students also have the opportunity to participate in the Institute of Directors student scheme. The peer relationships that develop during the course are a useful and supportive network that continue beyond the course and many of our past students go onto to become active alumni. Corporate Financial Management Global Marketing Corporate Strategy Global Business Practice Leading, Managing and Developing People Research Methods Dissertation. Optional modules: Corporate Responsibility Developing Skills for Management Logistics and Supply Chain Management Project Management Consumer Behaviour Employment and Contract Law Management Decision Making Enterprise and Innovation. IELTS at 6.5 or above overall score 204
PG Graduate MBA (Masters in Business Administration) This course provides graduates with a career entry programme to be successful in the world of business. The course will help you develop a critical understanding of corporate strategic development and functional perspectives on business activities, both locally and globally. Masters One year (September start) 15 months (January start) Our Graduate MBA aims to improve your effectiveness as a manager or leader and so transform prospects for managerial careers or help encourage individual entrepreneurship. The course has been designed with input from employers from small to large firms, from both public and private sectors. Our Graduate MBA provides you with a comprehensive overview of international management and business issues within a framework that allows you to develop particular areas of expertise through a choice of optional modules and a personal dissertation. You will also develop your skills and competencies to analyse and execute business projects, synthesise and critically evaluate business information, and manage implementing strategic decisions with integrity, creativity and innovation. Our Graduate MBA caters for the needs and aspirations of students with experience of working across various business sectors. Our Graduate MBA students all receive free annual membership to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the opportunity for dual accreditation with CMI when you complete our Graduate MBA successfully. The peer relationships that develop during the course are a useful and supportive network that continue beyond the course and many of our past students go onto to become active alumni. Corporate Financial Management Global Marketing Corporate Strategy Global Business Practice Leading, Managing and Developing People Research Methods Dissertation. Optional modules: Corporate Responsibility Developing Skills for Management Logistics and Supply Chain Management Project Management Consumer Behaviour Employment and Contract Law Management Decision Making Enterprise and Innovation. You will be taught using live industry case studies by experienced practitioner lecturers who will mentor you to apply academic research to solve real-world problems. Our Graduate MBA students go on to successful careers in business, management, communications and finance. Many are promoted, some change careers and some others are encouraged and empowered to set up their own thriving businesses. IELTS at 6.5 or above overall score University of West London International Student Prospectus 2014 205
PG Masters One year January MSc Management (Health and Social Care) Top-up This course will enable you to top-up your DMS (Health and Social Care) to a full masters qualification. It consists of Research Methods and a Dissertation. Part of the assessment of the Research Methods is a dissertation proposal. You have to pass this proposal to proceed onto the Dissertation itself. No.1 modern university in London for Business and Management Studies* If your dissertation proposal is accepted you will be allocated to a supervisor. On completion of the taught element of the course (the RM) you will meet with your supervisor and agree on a schedule of work leading to the submission of the dissertation. Research Methods Dissertation. Students will be working in the HRM/people management field, and this course is designed to enhance their ability within their current job role, and prepare them for promotion. Application for individual Chartered Membership of the CIPD is open to those who pass this course. This grade of membership is regarded as essential for progression into HR management and consultancy. The course (Research Methods plus Dissertation) will normally be completed in one year. The dissertation is a substantial piece of research which will normally focus on a particular aspect of health and social care in which you have some involvement, often in a managerial capacity. The skills that you may need to analyse data in your dissertation are developed in the Research Methods module. The Research Methods module is blended which means that some of the material will be delivered online with tutor support via email. * The Guardian University Guide 2013 English language equirement: IELTS at 6.5 or above overall score 206
PG MSc Corporate Communication This course is a preparation for a career in corporate communication and strategic public relations. There are opportunities to work in many different settings in an area which is critical to organisational success. Masters One year (September start) 15 months (January start) The course provides a strong academic foundation with opportunities to reflect on how practice can be developed. Topics covered include critical analysis of complex communication issues, such as reputation management within the framework of: organisational communication; practitioner ethics; media and public relations strategies; and operational policies. This course teaches you to manage external communications, press and PR activities through modern management techniques and their application to media relations. The course also covers managing the internal communication management processes. Global PR Corporate Advertising and Media Relations Corporate Strategy Global Business Practice Leading, Managing and Developing People Research Methods Dissertation. Optional modules: Corporate Responsibility Contemporary Marketing Challenges Global Marketing Consumer Behaviour. No.1 modern university in London for Business and Management Studies* You will learn how to design and implement planned communication and strategic public relations programmes successfully in a variety of different contexts and with multiple constituencies and stakeholders. You will also develop a critical understanding of the organisation s role in society as an effective corporate citizen, and be able to contribute to an appropriate corporate policy, governance and communications strategy. Our masters students go on to successful careers in general management, communications in private, public and voluntary sector organisations and PR. * The Guardian University Guide 2013 English language equirement: IELTS at 6.5 or above overall score University of West London International Student Prospectus 2014 207
PG Masters One year (September start) 15 months (January start) MSc Finance and Accounting This course is ideal for accounting and finance graduates looking to improve their employment opportunities. You will benefit from studying at an institution that enjoys close relationship with professional bodies. The course will meet the needs of most accountancy graduates who wish to embark on postgraduate training in accounting and finance. Graduates with a good degree in accounting and finance seeking to improve their employability profile would find this course of particular interest. Members of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) have a particular advantage in that they may claim for exemptions from certain modules on the MSc Finance and Accounting course based on completion of the ACCA s professional-level papers. Corporate Financial Management Capital Markets and Decisions Under Risk Corporate Responsibility Corporate Financial Reporting Corporate Strategy Research Methods Research Dissertation. Optional modules: Tax System and Policy Auditing in Practice Managing Operations and Supply Chain. The course will give graduates the skills to access senior roles in accountancy for example, Financial Controllers, Audit Seniors, Financial Analysts, and Senior Accountants. The curriculum meets the needs of the profession and the qualification is recognised by employers. Exemption requests from members of other recognised accountancy professional bodies are welcome, and will be assessed based on individual merit and the comparability of syllabus. IELTS at 6.5 or above overall score 208
PG MSc Finance and Risk Management The demand for finance professionals who understand risk management principles has never been greater. This course aims to give talented graduates, with a good first degree and a high level of academic ability, the unique skills and knowledge they need to develop their personal and professional skills. Masters One year (September start) 15 months (January start) The rising volatility of financial markets, sovereign debt crises, and geopolitical uncertainty, place significant demands on businesses and other organisations to adequately manage the potential impact of risks on the strategic functions of the organisation in particular, its financial management. The course will improve the skills of practicing professionals so they can play a senior role in financial and risk management within organisations. Corporate Financial Management Capital Markets and Decisions Under Risk Corporate Responsibility Financial Risk Management Managing Credit Risk Global Financial Crises Research Methods Research Dissertation. You will be taught using live industry simulations, and real-world systems and problems. Developed in consultation with industry professionals, this course equips candidates with a competitive set of skills that will make them highly employable in this field. IELTS at 6.5 or above overall score University of West London International Student Prospectus 2014 209
PG Masters One year (September start) 15 months (January start) MSc Finance and Islamic Banking This course is ideal for graduates looking to secure employment opportunities within the Islamic financial sector. We have close relationships with professional bodies that recognise the need for new professionals in the emerging market of Islamic Banking and Islamic finance. For years, many Islamic banks have witnessed double-digit growth rates, surpassing their conventional peers. There is ample room for growth as Islamic banking rarely exceeds a third of total market share, even in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Malaysia. Several potential markets with large Muslim populations remain largely untapped, such as India and the Commonwealth of Independent States countries, made up of the former Soviet republics. Corporate Financial Management Islamic Banking and Finance Islamic Insurance Principles of Islamic Law Corporate Financial Reporting Islamic Banking Operations Research Methods Research Dissertation. This course, thus is ideal for graduates looking to secure an employment opportunities within the Islamic financial sector. The course will give graduates the skills to access senior positions in the world of Islamic Banking and Islamic Finance. The curriculum meets the needs of the profession and the qualification is recognised by employers that use, practice and facilitate Islamic concepts of Banking. This course equips candidates with a competitive set of skills that will make them highly employable in this field. IELTS at 6.5 or above overall score 210
PG MSc International Business Management This course enhances graduates international career opportunities. You will learn the skills and knowledge to perform a managerial role in an international organisation or in a small-to-medium enterprise with an international outlook, and to operate effectively in a global, multicultural context. Masters One year (September start) 15 months (January start) This course will provide you with a general overview and critical appreciation of international business management issues within a framework that allows you to develop particular areas of expertise through your choice of options. To add value to your learning experience, you will discuss real-life case studies with peers and tutors, developing your ability to analyse and synthesise complex issues, think critically and communicate effectively. The course combines lectures, seminars, workshops, management simulations and group projects, provided by a team of experienced tutors, many with management experience in their specialist field. International Political Economy Corporate Strategy Global Business Practice Leading, Managing and Developing People Research Methods Dissertation. Optional modules: Corporate Financial Management Corporate Responsibility Logistics and Supply Chain Management Project Management Consumer Behaviour Global Marketing Management Decision Making Enterprise and Innovation Contemporary Marketing Challenges Corporate Advertising and Media Relations Global PR. An annual international field trip is an inclusive part of this course. The trip includes factory tours, talks and discussions with senior managers and leading academics/ economists. The University s internationally recognised qualification will enhance job opportunities, promotion and progression in your current career. Alternatively, it will offer the opportunity for a change in career direction, or a stepping-stone for more learning or research. IELTS at 6.5 or above overall score University of West London International Student Prospectus 2014 211
PG Masters One year (September start) 15 months (January start) MSc Project Management In today s business environment, effective project management is an essential requirement for organisational success. Additionally, associated skills, such as communications, quality and risk management, are essential to control the increasingly diverse range of projects that allow top organisations to remain competitive in the global market. A varied range of activities and experiences will support you as an independent learner working towards achieving high standards of performance in project management. This course will develop your understanding of project management concepts, roles and activities in organisations by exploring the balance between theory, practical skills and knowledge that will ultimately support your career in project management. You will engage with the core frameworks, principles and techniques in the discipline with an enhanced awareness of the issues related to managing project resources, controlling project finances, managing risks and quality, managing people and bringing about organisational change. You will also learn how to apply project management skills in practice with the support of project management software. Corporate Strategy Global Business Practice Leading, Managing and Developing People Logistics and Supply Chain Management Project Management Research Methods Dissertation. Optional modules: Corporate Responsibility Developing Skills for Management Management Decision Making Enterprise and Innovation. After obtaining your MSc in Project Management, you are likely to start your career in one of a variety of posts from project support office or project team member to project manager. Some graduates, depending on their background, become programme managers. The course consists of five core modules, one optional module (chosen from four) and two research modules. To complete the MSc in Project Management successfully, you will need 180 credits. All modules are 20 credits, except the dissertation, which is 40 credits. You can also choose to leave the course at earlier points with fewer credits, and gain different qualifications: 60 credits achieve a Postgraduate Certificate; 120 credits earn a Postgraduate Diploma. IELTS at 6.5 or above overall score 212