Master s in Management 2015/16 LUND UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT QUICK FACTS DEGREE Master of Science with a major in Management APPLICATION DEADLINE 15 January 2015 PROGRAMME START 31 August 2015 1 1 YEAR FULL TIME 60 60 ECTS CREDITS
Key concepts For students with an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) with a major other than business administration and/or management As firms and public agencies recruit managers, they often look for dynamic people that have both specialist knowledge and a generalist management competence Master s in Management is a one-year intensive and compressed business education with additional features of leadership This is the programme for you who, regardless of specialisation, want to lead organisations to reach their business goals and aspire for a manager position in the future ARE YOU THE PERFECT FIT? You must have, or expect to obtain, an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) with a major other than business administration and/or management. We normally look for undergraduates with excellent results from an internationally recognised university. When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average, position in class, your statement of purpose and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. Undergraduates are recommended to have a minimum average grade equivalent to 3.0 in cumulated grade point average (CGPA) out of 4, C in the ECTS grading scale, and B in the American grading scale.
Key concepts/overview THIS IS THE PROGRAMME FOR YOU WHO, REGARDLESS OF SPECIALISATION, WANT TO LEAD ORGANISATIONS TO REACH THEIR BUSINESS GOALS AND ASPIRE FOR A MANAGER POSITION IN THE FUTURE. As firms and public agencies recruit managers, they often look for dynamic people that have both specialist knowledge and a generalist management competence. This intensive, one-year full-time programme prepares recent non-business graduates for a wide range of careers in management. ADD A BUSINESS DIMENSION TO YOUR SKILL SET The programme is designed for students that already hold a first degree in a non-business/management subject looking to develop key managerial skills. No previous professional experience is necessary, but candidates are expected to have a strong interest in management. The programme has been developed by our renowned faculty in close cooperation with leading companies to ensure that it provides highly relevant transferable skills and knowledge for the workplace and beyond. The programme is driven by a practical and applied teaching philosophy the Lund Learning Model that focuses on experiential learning and development. You will learn from real-life case studies how to put the latest academic thinking and business strategies into practice. WHAT DOES THE PROGRAMME OFFER? We offer an international learning experience and global networking opportunities. Your fellow students are high achievers from around the world, and high-profile industry leaders regularly speak on campus. Our programmes are designed to increase your ability to solve complex problems and strengthen your decision-making skills. The courses are based on state-of-the-art research in each particular field.
Programme structure SEMESTER 1 AUTUMN SEMESTER PERIOD 1 Five courses (Monday-Thursday/week). Fridays are kept for reflection and preparation. Global Context of Management (course package): Historical perspectives on the world economy (3 ECTS) Institutions of market economies and market characteristics (3 ECTS) The global economy and international macroeconomic balances (3 ECTS) Digitalization, new innovations and industrial trends (3 ECTS) Global challenges of sustainability and development (3 ECTS) TOTAL 15 CREDITS AUTUMN SEMESTER PERIOD 2 Five courses (Monday-Thursday/ week). Fridays are kept for reflection and preparation. Functions of Management (course package): Marketing Management in consumer and industrial markets (3 ECTS) Organization, coordination and design (3 ECTS) Management accounting and corporate finance (3 ECTS) Strategic positioning and the strategy process (3 ECTS) Innovation and entrepreneurship (3 ECTS) SEMESTER 2 SPRING SEMESTER PERIOD 1 Five courses (Monday-Thursday/ week). Fridays are kept for reflection and preparation. TOTAL 15 CREDITS Managing Individuals and Groups (course package): Human cognition and decision making (3 ECTS) Moral competence (3 ECTS) SPRING SEMESTER PERIOD 2 Degree project Management (15 ECTS) Multinational teams and culture (3 ECTS) Management roles and the dynamics of groups (3 ECTS) Leadership, learning and change (3 ECTS) TOTAL 15 CREDITS TOTAL 15 CREDITS
MANAGEMENT 2015/16 Career prospects The programme has been developed in extensive consultation with top recruiters and the curriculum focuses on the knowledge and skills that employers demand. It provides knowledge and experiences that will prepare graduates for future management positions. What is unique about this programme is that it is a one year master s program in Management aimed for students who have a bachelor s degree in anything but economy for a one-year intensive and compressed business education with additional features of leadership. Håkan Pihl, Programme Director
Admission requirements REQUIRED BACHELOR DEGREE You must have, or expect to obtain, an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) with a major other than business administration and/or management SELECTION CRITERA Based on previous university/college studies, Statement of Purpose and CV. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY Strong English language communication skills are crucial to gain the full benefit of the programmes we offer. However, meeting the minimum English language test requirements, does not guarantee admission. A majority of students accepted to this programme submit test scores corresponding to IELTS band 7.0. WHAT ARE OUR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS? We require what is called English 6 (advanced level) language proficiency, which can be demonstrated in various ways. We prefer candidates to take the IELTS test where possible. We accept the following tests and minimum scores: IELTS score of 6.5 (with no section less than 5.5) TOEFL paper-based score of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in written test and a total score of 575 TOEFL internet based score of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test and a total score of 90 GMAT AND GRE TESTS We do not require a GMAT or GRE score but a well-balanced score (700+) may strengthen your application to this particular programme. GMAT code: School of Economics and Management, Lund University: 8VR-PL-07. Lund University does not have a GRE code. You are welcome to send a certified copy of your test result directly to the University Admissions in Sweden.
Fees and funding There are no application or tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. For non-eu/eea citizens the tuition fee is SEK 130,000 per year (approximately 13,170 per year). Students who are citizens of countries outside the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are generally required to pay application and tuition fees. There are some exceptions to this general rule. For the full list of exemptions, please refer to official information from University Admissions in Sweden. DETAILS ON TUITION FEES www.lunduniversity.lu.se www.universityadmissions.se DETAILS ON SCHOLARSHIPS www.lunduniversity.lu.se/admissions/bachelors-masters-studies/ scholarships-and-awards
Key application steps NOW BEFORE 15 JANUARY, 2015 BEFORE 2 FEBRUARY Find your degree programme at www.lusem.lu.se/ study/masters Apply online through the University Admissions in Sweden Send all supporting documents to University Admissions in Sweden. LATE MARCH BEFORE 2 FEBRUARY Admission results are announced Non-EU/EEA citizens pay the SEK 900 application fee BEFORE 15 JUNE MID-AUGUST 31 AUGUST Non-EU/EEA citizens pay the tuition fee instalment and apply for a residence permit from the Swedish Migration Board Arrival Day and start of introduction weeks Start of academic year Class profile 2014/15 42% MALE 58% FEMALE AGE RANGE 24 31 NATIONALITIES 20
Lund Learning Model THE SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT ADOPTS A STUDENT-CENTRED APPROACH TO TEACH- ING AND LEARNING. The aim is to increase students capacity for advanced problem solving, resulting in better decision-making abilities. Critical thinking and freedom of mind are stimulated in all activities in seminars and workshops students analyse and present solutions to given problems and assignments. Theoretical concepts are tested in practical situations, and practical experiences are employed to develop and enrich theory. Students experience an open, informal study environment, with teachers and students on a first-name basis. Teaching is often done in small groups, which encourages dialogue and collaboration and teachers are accessible outside lecture hours. The educational methods used case methodology, team-building exercises, simulations, reality-based learning, learning portfolios, conceptual models, degree projects and the preparation of reports combine to enable our students to develop a range of proficiencies which serve them well in their future careers. THE NEXT STEP Our Career Services support you in building functioning networks, developing your resume, finding and getting a job, as well as starting your own company during your stay. In addition, each semester we hold seminars on career related topics and assist you in networking with our alumni. As a student you can also join the Lund University job portal MyCareer - Europe s largest career network for students and graduates. MyCareer gives access to jobs, internships, graduate programmes and projects across Europe.
MANAGEMENT 2015/16 Life in Lund Did you know? Students in Lund are given excellent opportuni- EUROPE ties for business interaction, as the city, with its unique, world-class environment for technology, knowledge, innovation and entrepreneurship, hosts an impressive breadth of global companies. Lund is considered the best student city in Sweden with the unique combination of tradi- CITY OF LUND, SWEDEN tional student nations (social clubs), an academic society and student unions organising events and activities year round. The Lund-Malmö region is the world s 4th most innovative region (Patents per capita, Forbes Magazine 2013). In Lund, students can experience the rich history and cultural heritage of a Swedish medieval university town and at the same time be a part of the dynamic and international atmosphere created by Lund University students and staff. Lund is located in southern Sweden. Lund is only 10 minutes away from Sweden s third largest city (Malmö) and 40 minutes from the international airport in Copenhagen, making it a great hub for travel throughout Sweden and Europe.
Rankings and accreditations We are EQUIS-accredited Lund University School of Economics and Management is an EQUIS accredited member of EFMD since 2001, having met the high standards of the European Quality Improvement System. The fundamental objective of EQUIS, linked to the mission of EFMD, is to raise the standard of management education worldwide. Lund University in rankings Top 100 university: 60th place in the QS Ranking 2014/2015 Lund University is the highest ranked university in Sweden in the QS Ranking 2014/2015. 119th place in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2014/2015 Top 100-150 university in the Shanghai Jiao Tong University s Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU 2013) Top 100 university: 99th place for graduate employability, New York Times 2012 Top 100 university: 98th place in the U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2014
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