Business Postgraduate eProspectus 2013-14

Bangor Business School No 1 in the UK for Accounting, Banking & Finance research

POSTGRADUATE DEGREES TAUGHT & RESEARCH

www.bangor.ac.uk/business

2013/14

Research Assessment Exercise 2008

Welcome Bangor Business School

Bangor Business School at Bangor University is one of the major European university schools for financial and banking studies offering a full range of disciplines from undergraduate to doctoral level. It is currently ranked as the No 1 Business School in the UK for research in Accounting, Banking and Finance following in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise.

Postgraduate students at Bangor Business School can choose between several higher degree programmes and subjects. These include taught MSc, MA and MBA degrees in the fields of Accounting, Banking, Finance, Islamic Banking and Finance, Business, Management, Marketing, Consumer Psychology, Computer Science and Law. Students may also undertake research-led programmes leading to either an MPhil or PhD degree.

Bangor Business School is also delivering a number of MBA and MSc degrees at its London Centre located in the impressive Broadgate Tower in the heart of the city of London. The London Centre enables the School to deliver its cutting edge financial services degrees to individuals who wish to live and study in London. For further details about our London Centre, see page 6 - 7 of this brochure or visit www.bangor.ac.uk/londonbusiness Bangor University and Bangor Business School offer a number of Scholarships and Bursaries to encourage well-qualified and talented students to join the University and help them reach their full potential. Full details can be found on pages 50-51 in this brochure.

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The School’s teaching and research have been highly rated by external agencies, and by our students and the businesses that employ our graduates. We have a proven track record in producing highly skilled and highly employable postgraduates, with the broad range of abilities that employers require from new recruits.

If you already know Bangor and North Wales, you will also know that the School is situated in one of the most beautiful locations in the United Kingdom. We are proud of what we can offer you, and we would like to help you make the right choice for your future.

Professor John Thornton Head of Bangor Business School Postgraduate Admissions Administrator Bangor Business School Bangor University Gwynedd LL57 2DG UK T: +44 (0)1248 383023 E: business.pg@bangor.ac.uk www.bangor.ac.uk/business/postgrad To apply go to: www.bangor.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply

Bangor Business School No 1 Business School in the UK for research in Accounting, Banking and Finance (Research Assessment Exercise 2008)

Bangor University has risen substantially in the Times Higher Education World University rankings and is now placed among the world’s top 275 universities.

Bangor Business School offers a full range of learning opportunities at all levels of higher education, including: ‰

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A suite of full-time undergraduate programmes Graduate MBA and specialist postgraduate taught programmes Opportunities for research and research degree study within a thriving community of active researchers and research students Management development, professional and executive programmes Consultancy services for corporate clients and professional managers

As a long-established university within the traditional UK university sector, high priority is given to research as well as teaching excellence.

We believe good research and scholarship are essential in informing and improving our teaching.

Our courses have been developed by acknowledged researchers, who are pushing back the frontiers of their discipline.

Over 125 years of excellence in teaching and research Bangor Business School

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Bangor Business School is UK leader for Banking research Bangor Business School is the top institution in the UK – and amongst the world’s top 30 – for Banking research, according to recent rankings.

The RePEc (Research Papers in Economics) survey, hosted by the Economic Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, considers research and publications by banks, economists and other monetary organisations, as well as universities such as Bangor.

Bangor is placed 27th in the table – the highest placed UK institution.

Bangor Business School Recent academic research by Bangor Business School staff has been published in many leading international journals, including: ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰

Accounting and Business Research Economic Letters European Economic Review European Journal of Political Economy International Journal of Industrial Organization International Journal of Business Information Systems International Journal of Corporate Governance International Journal of Research in Marketing Journal of Banking and Finance Journal of Business Finance and Accounting Journal of Forecasting Journal of Management Development Journal of Money, Credit and Banking Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science Journal of Customer Behaviour Journal of the Operational Research Society Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Management Science Public Choice South African Journal of Economics

During recent years, Bangor Business School staff have undertaken policy work and consultancy linked to their research for organisations as diverse as the European Commission, World Bank, IMF, UK Treasury, European Central Bank, Deutsche Bundesbank, Spanish Savings Bank Association, as well as many other national and international organisations. Contract research has also been undertaken for an extensive range of commercial firms including investment banks, commercial banks and other non-financial firms.

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Internship Programme Postgraduate students at Bangor Business School are able to apply for internships with a number of leading banking organisations, including a number of wellknown international banks. Through these placements, students are offered the opportunity to experience the world of practical banking at first hand. Internships are normally undertaken at the end of the academic course at Bangor. Internship placements are limited and must be applied for on a competitive basis. Details of the application process are supplied to students during the course of their studies at Bangor.

Guest Lecture Series Demonstrating our commitment to teaching of the highest quality and developing student career opportunities, a programme of distinguished guest speakers regularly visit Business School to deliver lecturers to both staff and students.

Bangor Business School’s top researchers and senior staff also teach on masters programmes, which means that you will receive lectures by academic staff who are pushing back the frontiers of research.

Rated top in Wales and is top 15 of UK Universities for teaching excellence according to the Sunday Times University Guide 2012

Bangor University is consistently ranked in the top 10 of UK universities for the number of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships that we run with businesses and other external organisations. These Knowledge Transfer Partnership schemes are designed to transfer expertise and share knowledge between the university sector and business and other organisations. We enjoy strong links with professional bodies such as the ACCA, whose courses we deliver, and the Chartered Institute of Marketing through our CIM Student Chapter aimed at helping students develop marketing skills and competences.

Bangor Business School has launched a world-class national and international training and conference facility, with support from government organisations and the European Union. The Bangor Business School Management Centre offers part-time, executive and professional management training in high quality stateof-the-art teaching and conference facilities.

Bangor Business School’s excellent record in postgraduate teaching is reflected in the innovative nature of our degree programmes, and the performance of our students at Masters and PhD levels.

Bangor Business School established the first MA in Banking and Finance offered by any UK university in 1973, and more recently was the first to offer MBAs in Banking and Finance and Islamic Banking and Finance.

Our postgraduate students are top-calibre, and several of them have seen their work published in international journals such as Journal of Banking and Finance and Journal of Money, Credit and Banking.

As a student on one of our Masters degree programmes, you can look forward to courses that are challenging and relevant. Rigour in teaching and research is complemented with practical insights based on contemporary developments in the commercial world. Overall, given our excellent research and teaching credentials, we are confident that Bangor Business School provides an ideal and unique academic environment for anyone wishing to develop their skills and expertise at the postgraduate level.

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Bangor Business School London Centre Building on its No 1 position in the UK for Accounting, Banking and Finance*, Bangor Business School is now delivering a number of MBA and MSc degrees at its centre in the city of London. The London Centre enables the School to deliver its cutting edge financial services degrees to individuals who wish to live and study in London. * according to the most recent Research Assessment Exercise conducted for the UK government

Full Time Degrees We offer the following full-time Masters degrees at our London Centre:

MSc ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

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MSc FINANCE*

These programmes offers you an unique opportunity to develop an appreciation of the causes and significance of current developments in the financial and corporate sectors, and to study advanced theory and practice relating to financial markets and the financial management of business firms. The aim of these programmes is to provide graduates and other individuals with practical knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a senior level professional career in accounting, financial services or related sectors of the economy.

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MBA BANKING & FINANCE

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MBA FINANCE

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These MBA programmes will develop knowledgeable and capable executives, who will move quickly into key positions in the financial sector. The degree focuses on the financial and strategic management of banks and other financial institutions. You will gain practical insight and skills in a range of financial and strategic management topics in financial services. We invite practitioners to share their views and experiences.

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MBA ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE

Over the past two or three decades, Islamic banking and finance has emerged as an alternative model for financial intermediation. It has gained credibility and has spread worldwide and is the preferred way of banking for one fifth of the world's population. This taught MBA offers an opportunity to study the structure of the Islamic banking and finance industry, including its theoretical foundations, products, performance, Islamic financial instruments and risk management issues.

These and other topics are studied within the wider context of the banking and finance industry worldwide.

The MBA aims to develop executives who will progress quickly to senior management positions in institutions that transact banking business on Islamic principles.

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MSc BANKING & FINANCE* MSc INTERNATIONAL BANKING & DEVELOPMENT FINANCE*

These programmes offer you an opportunity to study advanced theory and practice relating to financial services, and to develop an appreciation of the causes and significance of current developments in this vitally important and dynamic sector of the economy. * These programmes are recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as the first year of a 1+3 PhD training programme

Full details of these programmes are available from pages 10 – 15 of this brochure.

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CHARTERED BANKER MBA (distance learning)

The Chartered Banker MBA (CBMBA) is a ground-breaking new qualification that allows you to gain the dual award of a top MBA in Banking and Finance and the coveted ‘Chartered Banker’ status, awarded by the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Scotland. ‘Chartered Banker’ is the highest professional award available to bankers across the world. Through blended delivery, intensive workshops in each of the modules are conveniently delivered at the Bangor London Centre.

Broadgate Tower - the Bangor Business School London Centre headquarters

Lecturing Staff

Scholarships

Leading Bangor Business School academic staff who teach on the degrees at the Bangor campus also teach at the London centre. This ensures that the programmes delivered at both centres are identical, and will give students confidence that the quality, structure and content of their degrees will meet the high standards set at the Bangor University campus.

A number of Scholarships are available for students studying at our London Centre to the value of ÂŁ10,000.

All individuals who are made an offer of admission on to a course will automatically be considered for an award.

Location The Bangor Business School London headquarters is based at the prestigious Broadgate Tower, a brand-new development in the centre of London, in the heart of the banking district and adjacent to Liverpool Street Station.

Further Details Full details of the courses, how to apply, term dates, accommodation and much more is available on the London Centre webpages at: www.bangor.ac.uk/londonbusiness To request a London Centre brochure: londonenquiries@bangor.ac.uk

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CHARTERED BANKER MBA

The Chartered Banker MBA is a ground breaking new qualification which allows individuals to gain a top MBA in Banking as well as ‘Chartered Banker’ status, awarded by the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Scotland. This is the highest award available to bankers.

Bangor Business School is the only institution in the UK which can offer this dual qualification.

The premier centre of excellence for residential training and conferences in leadership, executive and professional development in North Wales.

The Bangor Business School Management Centre specialises in delivering professional part-time and distance learning courses. Opposite, is an overview of the ground breaking distance learning Chartered Banker MBA. The Management Centre is a residential conference and training venue which provides 4* business class accommodation. It is also the centre of choice for a number of professional bodies: ‰ ‰ ‰

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ILM Approved Centre CMI Approved Centre Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Centre of Excellence ACCA Gold Standard Learning Centre

It is also the centre for the ground breaking Chartered Banker MBA, the only qualification in the World combining an MBA and Chartered Banker status.

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The Chartered Banker MBA will typically take two years, with intakes in April and October each year, providing online learning and a combination of face-to-face and online revision sessions, enabling students to study for this qualification while minimising disruption to their careers.

The Chartered Banker MBA is aimed at managers and executives in banking and financial institutions to extend their knowledge in the specialist areas of finance, financial management, credit and risk management and to supplement these with knowledge of key business competences such as Corporate Strategy and Organisational Behaviour. It is an ideal opportunity for individuals to keep abreast of key developments - not only in their area of specialism - but in all areas of banking.

This was Bangor Business School’s first product to be delivered from our London Centre, bringing a top of the range dual Banking qualification directly to the heart of the world’s most vibrant financial district.

For further information: T: +44 (0) 1248 365992 E: charteredbankermba@bangor.ac.uk www.charteredbankermba.bangor.ac.uk

Taught Postgraduate Degrees Course index Description ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰

MSc Accounting and Finance MSc Banking and Finance MSc Business with Consumer Psychology MSc Consumer Psychology with Business MSc Finance MSc International Banking and Development Finance MSc International Media Management MSc Islamic Banking and Finance MSc Management and Finance MA Banking and Finance MA Banking and Law MA Business and Marketing MA Business with Consumer Psychology MA Consumer Psychology with Business MA Finance MA Islamic Banking and Finance MA Management and Finance MBA Banking and Finance MBA Banking and Law MBA Environmental Management MBA Finance MBA Information Management MBA Islamic Banking and Finance MBA Law and Management MBA Management MBA Marketing MPA Masters in Public Administration

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Degree Structure 17 17 21 17 17 17 22 17 18 18 20 17 21 21 18 18 18 18 20 22 19 22 19 20 20 20

All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the information in this prospectus is correct at time of printing (September 2012)

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MBA MANAGEMENT

The MBA in Management emphasises professional and vocational development. You will develop an understanding of higher-level managerial skills and concepts, and their application in practical situations.

You will be taught and will learn through a balanced curriculum, including theory, workshops, and case studies taken from the world stage. The programme focuses on developing your academic and managerial skills. An important objective is to provide relevant analytical training in the latest strategic managerial and industrial developments in both the public and private sectors. You can also choose to study the MBA in Management as a part-time three-year taught programme, plus Dissertation or Advanced Taught Programme of Summer Study. ‰ ‰

MBA MARKETING MA BUSINESS & MARKETING

The Business and Marketing and Marketing degrees are designed for graduates wishing to start, or further develop, careers in marketing. They explore the principles, theoretical concepts and practice of marketing within the context of business and management. Both programmes focus on developing academic and applied skills in Marketing including advertising, brand management and loyalty, customer service, public relations and market research. The programmes will also develop students’ knowledge and skills across a broader range of business and management subjects within the local, national and global contexts. Bangor Business School operates a Chartered Institute of Marketing student chapter which enables students to become involved in real life issues and enjoy hands-on experience of Marketing.

Details of the structure of these degrees can be found on pages 17 - 20 of this prospectus.

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CII Exemptions Graduates of these degrees will be entitled to the Chartered Insurance Institute exemptions as follows:

Financial Services Framework 30 non-unit specific credits at Advanced Diploma Level, as well as 25 non-unit specific credits at Diploma level.

Insurance Framework 30 non-unit specific credits at Advanced Diploma level and the Diploma unit P05 (Insurance Law).

“Bangor Business School is a unique school in the UK striving to be a leader of education in the field of Islamic banking and finance as well as mainstream banking and finance. Our faculty members are well-published scholars in the field.

This has allowed us to reach the highest ranking in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise in accounting and finance in the whole of United Kingdom.”

Professor Dr. Hj. Muhammed-Shahid bin Ebrahim Chaired Professor of Islamic Banking and Finance at Bangor Business School

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MSc ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

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MSc/MA BANKING & FINANCE

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MSc/MA FINANCE

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MSc/MA MANAGEMENT & FINANCE

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MSc INTERNATIONAL BANKING & DEVELOPMENT FINANCE

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MBA BANKING & FINANCE

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MBA FINANCE

These degrees have been designed with two objectives in mind. First, these programmes emphasise the practical application of methods and techniques to a variety of situations in accounting, banking, finance, business and management. Second, these programmes provide you with a body of technical knowledge that will enable you to proceed to a higher research degree, if you decide to do so.

The MSc in Accounting and Finance offers you a unique opportunity to develop an appreciation of the causes and significance of current developments in the financial and corporate sectors, and to study advanced theory and practice relating to accounting and finance. The aim of the programme is to provide graduates and other individuals that have practical accounting and financial training with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a senior level professional career in accounting, financial services, or in related sectors of the economy.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MSc AND MA DEGREES The availability of parallel MSc and MA degrees in several of our Banking and Finance programme titles allows you to choose between registering for a more technical MSc degree (including a compulsory element in Financial Econometrics), and a less technical MA degree (for which Financial Econometrics is optional).

The MSc degrees are suitable for applicants with some previous background in mathematics, statistics or econometrics, while the MA degrees are suitable for applicants who prefer to adopt a predominantly nonquantitative approach to their studies. However, all of these degrees include a compulsory module in Research Methods, which includes coverage of both quantitative and non-quantitative research techniques.

Provided you are registered for the correct modules for your chosen degree, it is possible to transfer between any of the MSc and MA degrees during the first two weeks following your initial registration.

The MBA in Banking and Finance and MBA Finance will develop knowledgeable and capable executives, who will move quickly into key positions in the financial sector.

The degree focuses on the financial and strategic management of banks and other financial institutions.

You will gain practical insight and skills in a range of financial and strategic management topics in financial services. We invite practitioners to share their views and experiences. Case studies and contemporary issues figure prominently in the programme.

The MBA Banking and Finance and MBA Finance are also available at the Bangor Business School London Centre.

Details of the structure of these degrees can be found on pages 17 - 20 of this prospectus. ‰

MSc/MA/MBA ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE

Over the past two or three decades, Islamic banking and finance has emerged as a new and alternative model for financial intermediation. Islamic banking and finance has gained credibility and has spread worldwide to become a preferred model for one-fifth of the world’s population. These taught MSc, MA and MBA degrees offer an opportunity to study the structure of Islamic banking and finance, including its theoretical foundations, products and performance, Islamic financial instruments and risk management issues.

These and other topics will be studied within the wider context of the banking and finance industry worldwide.

The MSc is suitable for candidates with some previous background in mathematics, statistics or econometrics, while the MA is suitable for candidates who prefer a less quantitative approach to their studies. The MBA aims to develop executives who will progress quickly to senior management positions in financial institutions that transact business on Islamic principles.

Details of the structure of these degrees can be found on pages 17 - 19 of this prospectus.

The MBA Islamic Banking and Finance is also available at the Bangor Business School London Centre.

The MSc Accounting and Finance, MSc Finance, MSc Banking and Finance and MSc International Banking and Development Finance are also available at the Bangor Business School London Centre.

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MBA LAW & MANAGEMENT MBA BANKING & LAW MA BANKING & LAW

In today’s global competitive marketplace, the successful corporate executive needs to understand how the legal system and legal regulation can impact on their own area of expertise. Accordingly, the Bangor Business School and Bangor Law School have joined forces to offer an innovative suite of interdisciplinary MBA and MA programmes.

The MBA in Banking and Law will develop knowledgeable and capable banking executives and banking lawyers who will move quickly into key positions in the financial sector.

The degree focuses on the financial and strategic management of banks and other financial institutions as well as the increasingly complex legal and regulatory structures within which banks and their executives have to operate. The legal issues will cover a wide range of topics at UK, EU and international level with which a modern banker needs to be familiar. As well as the general principles of International Banking Law, you will also choose from a wide range of law and business options. You will gain practical insight and skills in a range of financial, legal and strategic management topics in the supply of international financial services as well as key Law subjects which have a direct impact on Banking practice. Case studies and contemporary issues figure prominently in the programme.

The MBA in Law and Management emphasises both professional and vocational development, as well as an awareness of key legal and regulatory issues that play a central role in the successful management of modern enterprises of all types and sizes. You will develop an understanding of higher-level managerial skills and concepts, and their application in practical situations. You will have the opportunity to examine the law and regulation that affects business in a wide range of key areas. An important objective is to provide relevant analytical training in the latest strategic, managerial, legal and commercial developments in both public and private sectors. In this specifically tailored MBA programme, Bangor Business School and Bangor Law School offer candidates an innovative suite of key Management and Law subjects.

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The MA in Banking and Law is an interdisciplinary programme that will enable the student to study key legal and regulatory developments affecting the financial sector. This includes the regulation of financial services, security instruments, corporate finance, arbitration and other issues affecting modern banks at UK, EU and international level. As well as the general principles of International Banking Law, you will also choose from a wide range of law and business.

Details of the structure of these degrees can be found on page 20 of this brochure.

Bangor Law School Bangor University was founded 125 years ago and has attracted a top team of international legal scholars onto its Law School teaching and research staff, comprising graduates of some of the world’s leading Universities, including: University of Cambridge, Oxford University, College of Europe (Belgium) and Central University of Finance and Economics (China).

Bangor Law School staff are active legal researchers, many with established reputations in their chosen fields.

Several of the staff are on the Editorial Boards of prestigious international law journals, and staff articles are published regularly in leading law journals.

Students benefit from the Law School’s Distinguished Professors Programme whereby law professors from other prestigious Universities join the teaching staff to present specialised seminars to students at certain times during the academic year.

On the MBA and MA programmes, seminars are conducted both by Professors of the Bangor Law School and Bangor Business School in Bangor’s state-of-the-art teaching facilities, funded by the European Union.

As well as offering Masters programmes jointly with Bangor Business School, Bangor Law School also offers its own range of undergraduate, Masters and research degrees. Three prestigious scholarships are offered annually for PhD students. www.bangor.ac.uk/law

“I was attracted to Bangor Business School by its reputation and research excellence.

I found that the well-experienced tutors guide and encourage students to think independently and critically – this, I think, is the most important thing I have taken from my time at Bangor.

Anyone who’s thinking of travelling from another country to study at Bangor should definitely go for it – it’s a new challenge that will certainly wide your horizons.”

Xianjie Gao - China MSc Accounting & Finance

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MSc/MA BUSINESS WITH CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY MSc/MA CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY WITH BUSINESS

These Masters degrees in Business and Consumer Psychology are designed for graduates wishing to start, or further develop, careers in Business and Consumer Psychology. The programme is delivered by schools which enjoy an international reputation in their field. The marriage of these disciplines is a natural one.

Understanding human behaviour, and specifically consumer behaviour, is essential for commercial success.

Today’s successful businesses and organisations need highly trained people who can help them understand their consumers and address questions such as: What influences a consumer to choose one product over another? Do brand names and advertising really affect our thinking? Will the internet change the face of urban and suburban shopping areas?

The Business with Consumer Psychology degrees place a stronger emphasis on business, leading to a business-related Dissertation. The Consumer Psychology with Business degrees involve specialisation in Consumer Psychology, leading to a Dissertation in this subject area. Candidates may choose an MA or an MSc route, differentiated by the nature of the Dissertation.

The MA Dissertation involves an extended literature review, while the MSc Dissertation is based upon empirical research.

Details of the structure of these degrees can be found on page 21 of this brochure.

For further details about the School of Psychology: www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology

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MBA INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Effective information management is key to the success of any organisation. The MBA Information Management develops knowledgeable and capable executives who will become managers in the IT / computing industry, or in companies in other sectors. The aim of the programme is to provide graduates with a range of management knowledge and skills, together with a thorough foundation in information management, information technology, and its commercial applications. The programme includes topical case studies, and reflects contemporary developments within the sector. The course is suitable for graduates in a wide range of disciplines, including Engineering, Finance, Social Sciences and other subjects.

Details of the structure of this degree can be found on page 22 of this prospectus.

For further details about the School of Computer Science: www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology

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MBA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

The role of the corporate environmental manager is becoming increasingly complex and strategic. Corporate social and environmental responsibility is becoming prominent in consumer demand and a pre-requisite for tender eligibility. This necessitates a more sophisticated environmental manager who can interpret legislative and audit requirements and deliver them in a manner conducive to continued economic development, whilst recognising the market trends. The aim of this programme is to develop skills in the delivery of economic activities related to environment, green technology and sustainability. The programme includes highly topical case studies from across these sectors reflecting changing strategies and alternative approaches. The course is suitable for graduates in a wide range of disciplines, including Environment, Engineering, Finance, Social Sciences and other subjects.

Please note that due to the way funding has been obtained to develop this programme it is not available to citizens outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Full fee scholarships will be available for this programme on a competitive basis.

Details of the structure of this degree can be found on page 22 of this prospectus.

For further details about the School of Environment, Natural Resources and Geography: www.bangor.ac.uk/senrgy

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MSc INTERNATIONAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT

The creative industries play a vital role in economic growth worldwide, accounting for some 7% of gross domestic product across Europe, over 11% in the US and up to 17-20% elsewhere. This phenomenal rate of growth provides excellent opportunities for individuals with the skills and background to take up executive roles within the sector. Bringing together three outstanding Schools at Bangor University (Business; Law; Creative Studies and Media), the MSc International Media Management provides students with the intellectual development and training to develop a senior management career in this area. Postgraduate students on this degree will study topics such as Strategic Management, Marketing Strategy, Finance for Managers, Organisations and People, Intellectual Property, Comparative Corporate Law, Labour Law, International Law, Research Methods and Media Economics, and will undertake a media-focussed dissertation designed to investigate and interrogate theory and practice in the creative economies locally and/or globally.

Details of the structure of this degree can be found on page 22 of this prospectus.

For further details about the School of Creative Studies and Media: www.bangor.ac.uk/creative_industries

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MASTERS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA) A NEW WELSH MEDIUM COURSE FOR SEPTEMBER 2013, SUBJECT TO VALIDATION.

This innovative course will offer essential training for managers and employees in public administration and valuable preparation for those intending to work in the field. This will be the only qualification which will prepare students for working in a Welsh context and the only MPA qualification available completely through the medium of Welsh.

The degree is offered by the Bangor Business School, with support from other academic units within the University, including the School of Law, the School of Social Sciences and Canolfan Bedwyr.

The course will include debate and criticism on policies and law relating to the field, aspects on institutional administration and management, financial administration and staffing, and good practice within bilingual workplaces.

The course will be taught using innovative methods to facilitate part-time and distance learning.

Material and some teaching will be provided online and residential workshops will be held as part of the degree structure.

Scholarships worth up to £9,000 are available.

It will be possible to study this course on a full time (1 year) or part-time (2 year) basis.

Full details will be available from December 2012 onwards on: www.bangor.ac.uk/busnes/MPA

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Taught Postgraduate Degrees

All of the full-time postgraduate degrees are scheduled for a duration of 12 months. Each degree programme consists of two parts.

Part 1 is a wholly taught component, contributing 120 credits. All taught modules carry a credit weighting of 15 credits. The compulsory and optional modules that comprise Part 1 of each programme are listed on pages 17 - 22. Further details on the content of these modules, colour-coded for ease of reference (see Key opposite), are shown on pages 23 -38. Part 1 is taught during the two semesters which make up the academic year. Teaching during semester 1 normally runs from late-September to December, with examinations in January. Teaching during Semester 2 normally runs from late-January to early-May, with examinations in May and June.

Continuous assessment is an integral part of all of our taught modules. The weightings attaching to coursework and other forms of continuous assessment vary from module to module, from a minimum of 25% to a maximum of 100%.

Part 2 consists of EITHER a supervised Dissertation of around 10,000 words, OR a structured Advanced Taught Programme of Summer Study that is specific to your chosen degree. Part 2 is completed during the summer months, from late-May to September. If you undertake a supervised Dissertation, you are expected to submit your Dissertation by September in the calendar year following your initial registration for your postgraduate degree.

The assessments for the Advanced Taught Programme of Summer Study are also completed during September in the calendar year following your initial registration.

Details of the options that are available for Part 2 on each programme are shown on pages 39 - 41.

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KEY Taught modules in…

Refer to page(s)… ƒ Accounting 23 ƒ Banking 24 - 25 ƒ Finance 26 - 29 ƒ Management 30 - 31 ƒ Law 32 - 33 ƒ Marketing 34 ƒ Consumer Psychology 35 ƒ Information Management 36 ƒ Research and Statistical Methods 37 ƒ Environmental Management 38 ƒ International Media Management N/A Details are correct at the time of printing (September 2012).

Minor changes may occur to reflect recent developments.

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MSc ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

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MSc BANKING & FINANCE*

Compulsory modules Semester ƒ Research Methods 1 ƒ Accounting Theory 1 ƒ International Financial Markets 1 ƒ Advanced Financial Reporting and Regulation 2 ƒ Financial Analysis 2 ƒ Management Accounting 2 ƒ Advanced Auditing and Assurance 2

Compulsory modules ƒ Research Methods ƒ Bank Financial Management ƒ International Financial Markets ƒ Financial Modelling ƒ International Banking ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation ƒ Financial Econometrics

Optional modules (choose 1) ƒ Corporate Risk Management ƒ Islamic Accounting and Financial Reporting ƒ Islamic Finance ƒ Financial Econometrics ƒ International Financial Management ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management ƒ Merger and Acquisition

Optional modules (choose 1) ƒ Islamic Finance ƒ Behavioural Finance ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management ƒ Financial Analysis ƒ Financial Engineering ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management ƒ Islamic Banking ƒ Merger and Acquisition ƒ Financial Intermediation

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MSc INTERNATIONAL BANKING & DEVELOPMENT FINANCE

Compulsory modules ƒ Research Methods ƒ International Financial Markets ƒ Banking and Development ƒ International Banking ƒ Bank Financial Management

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Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Islamic Finance ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation ƒ International Financial Management ƒ Financial Econometrics ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management ƒ Islamic Banking ƒ Behavioural Finance ƒ Financial Intermediation ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2 ‰

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MA BUSINESS & MARKETING

Compulsory modules ƒ Organisations and People ƒ Strategic Management ƒ Marketing Strategy ƒ Management Research ƒ New Venture Creation ƒ Marketing Communication ƒ Entrepreneurial Marketing

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Optional modules (choose 1) ƒ Knowledge Management ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management ƒ Public Sector Management *These programmes are recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as the first year of a 1+3 PhD training programme.

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MSc FINANCE*

Compulsory modules Semester ƒ Research Methods 1 ƒ International Financial Markets 1 ƒ Financial Modelling 1 ƒ Financial Engineering 2 ƒ Financial Econometrics 2 ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2 Optional modules (choose 2) ƒ Corporate Risk Management ƒ Islamic Finance ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation ƒ Behavioural Finance ƒ International Financial Management ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management ƒ Financial Analysis ƒ Merger and Acquisition ‰

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MSc ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE

Compulsory modules ƒ Research Methods ƒ International Financial Markets ƒ Islamic Finance ƒ Islamic Banking ƒ International Banking ƒ Financial Econometrics

Semester 1 1 1 2 2 2

Optional modules (choose 2) ƒ Corporate Risk Management ƒ Islamic Accounting and Financial Reporting ƒ Behavioural Finance ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management ƒ Islamic Insurance ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation ƒ Financial Intermediation ƒ Merger and Acquisition

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MSc MANAGEMENT & FINANCE*

Compulsory modules ƒ Research Methods ƒ Organisations and People ƒ Strategic Management ƒ International Financial Markets ƒ International Financial Management ƒ New Venture Creation ƒ Financial Econometrics

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Semester 1 1 1 1 2 2 2

Optional modules (choose 1) ƒ Islamic Finance ƒ Financial Modelling ƒ Knowledge Management ƒ Behavioural Finance ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management ƒ Financial Analysis ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management ƒ Merger and Acquisition ‰

MA BANKING & FINANCE*

Compulsory modules ƒ Research Methods ƒ International Financial Markets ƒ International Banking ƒ Bank Financial Management ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation ƒ International Financial Management

Semester 1 1 1 2 2 2

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Islamic Finance ƒ Corporate Risk Management ƒ Behavioural Finance ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management ƒ Financial Analysis ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management ƒ Islamic Banking ƒ Merger and Acquisition ƒ Financial Intermediation ‰

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MA FINANCE*

MA ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE

Compulsory modules ƒ Research Methods ƒ International Financial Markets ƒ Islamic Finance ƒ International Banking ƒ Islamic Banking

Semester 1 1 1 1 2

Optional modules (choose 2) ƒ Islamic Accounting and Financial Reporting ƒ Corporate Risk Management ƒ Bank Financial Management ƒ Behavioural Finance ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management ƒ Islamic Insurance ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation ƒ Merger and Acquisition ƒ Financial Intermediation ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation ‰

MA MANAGEMENT & FINANCE*

Compulsory modules ƒ Research Methods ƒ Organisations and People ƒ Strategic Management ƒ International Financial Markets ƒ International Financial Management ƒ New Venture Creation

Semester 1 1 1 1 2 2

Optional modules (choose 2) ƒ Islamic Finance ƒ Knowledge Management ƒ Behavioural Finance ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management ƒ Financial Analysis ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management ƒ Public Sector Management ƒ Merger and Acquisition ‰

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MBA BANKING & FINANCE

Compulsory modules Semester ƒ Research Methods 1 ƒ International Financial Markets 1 ƒ Corporate Risk Management 1 ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2 ƒ International Financial Management 2

Compulsory modules Semester ƒ Organisations and People 1 ƒ Management Research 1 ƒ Bank Financial Management 1 ƒ International Banking 1 ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Financial Modelling ƒ Islamic Finance ƒ Accounting Theory ƒ Advanced Financial Reporting and Regulation ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation ƒ Behavioural Finance ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management ƒ Financial Analysis ƒ Islamic Banking ƒ Merger and Acquisition

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Strategic Management ƒ Marketing Financial Services ƒ Marketing Strategy ƒ Islamic Finance ƒ Banking and Development ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management ƒ International Financial Management ƒ Islamic Banking ƒ Merger and Acquisition ƒ Financial Intermediation

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MBA FINANCE

Compulsory modules Semester ƒ Organisations and People 1 ƒ Management Research 1 ƒ International Financial Markets 1 ƒ Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management 2 ƒ International Financial Management 2 Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Strategic Management + ƒ Marketing Financial Services + ƒ Islamic Finance ƒ Financial Modelling ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management ƒ Islamic Banking* ƒ Merger and Acquisition

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MBA ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE

Compulsory modules ƒ Organisations and People ƒ Management Research ƒ Islamic Finance ƒ Islamic Banking ƒ International Banking

Semester 1 1 1 1 2

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Strategic Management + ƒ Marketing Financial Services + ƒ Marketing Strategy + ƒ Banking and Development ƒ Islamic Accounting and Financial Reporting ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management ƒ Islamic Insurance ƒ Merger and Acquisition ƒ Financial Intermediation

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*These programmes are recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as the first year of a 1+3 PhD training programme.

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MBA MANAGEMENT

Compulsory modules ƒ Organisations and People ƒ Strategic Management ƒ Marketing Strategy ƒ Management Research ƒ Finance for Managers Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Knowledge Management ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management ƒ International Financial Management ƒ New Venture Creation ƒ Public Sector Management ‰

Semester 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2

Optional modules (choose 1) ƒ Marketing Financial Services ƒ Knowledge Management ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management ƒ New Venture Creation ƒ Public Sector Management

Semester 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2

Compulsory modules ƒ Organisations and People ƒ Management Research ƒ Comparative Corporate Governance ƒ Finance for Managers

Semester 1 1 2 2

Optional modules (choose 4)+ ƒ Marketing Strategy ƒ Strategic Management ƒ Knowledge Management ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management ƒ New Venture Creation ƒ Law options (see below)

Optional modules (choose 2) ƒ Law Options (see opposite)

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MA BANKING & LAW

Compulsory modules Semester ƒ Research Methods 1 ƒ International Banking 1 ƒ Bank Financial Management 2 ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2 ƒ International Banking and Capital Markets Law 2 Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Financial Crises & Bank Regulation+ ƒ Financial Intermediation+ ƒ Law Options (see below) + Your optional modules must include Financial Crises & Bank Regulation or Financial Intermediation

MBA BANKING & LAW

Compulsory modules Semester ƒ Organisations and People 1 ƒ Management Research 1 ƒ International Banking 1 ƒ Bank Financial Management 2 ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2 ƒ International Banking and Capital Markets Law 2

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MBA LAW & MANAGEMENT

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MBA MARKETING

Compulsory modules ƒ Organisations and People ƒ Marketing Strategy ƒ Strategic Management ƒ Management Research ƒ Finance for Managers ƒ Marketing Communication ƒ Entrepreneurial Marketing

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Law options include modules from the following list.

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Comparative Corporate Governance International Commercial Arbitration Intellectual Property Law International Insurance Law International Taxation Law Employment Law International Environmental Law European Union Internal Market Law Global Trade Law Competition Law

Bangor University’s historic library ‰

MSc/MA BUSINESS WITH CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY

Compulsory modules ƒ Consumer Psychology ƒ Nudges and Behaviour Change ƒ Marketing Strategy ƒ Management Research ƒ Applied Consumer Psychology Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ New Venture Creation ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management ƒ Finance for Managers ƒ Enterprise by Design (to be validated) ƒ Marketing Communication ƒ Entrepreneurial Marketing ‰

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MSc/MA CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY WITH BUSINESS

Compulsory modules ƒ Proposal ƒ Management Research ƒ Marketing Strategy ƒ Consumer Psychology ƒ Nudges and Behaviour Change ƒ Applied Consumer Psychology ƒ Advanced Statistics Optional modules (choose 1) ƒ New Venture Creation ƒ Marketing Communication ƒ Finance for Managers

Semester 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

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MBA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Compulsory modules Semester ƒ Organisations and People 1 ƒ Strategic Management 1 ƒ Management Research 1 ƒ Strategic Environmental Management 1 ƒ Business Planning for the Green Economy 2 ƒ Finance for Managers 2 ƒ Green Technologies 2 ‰

MBA INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Compulsory modules ƒ Organisations and People ƒ Strategic Management ƒ Management Research ƒ Web Technologies ƒ Finance for Managers ƒ Databases ƒ Technologies for Internet Systems ƒ Information Systems ‰

Semester 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2

The developing association between Wales and the UAE A member of the Abu Dhabi ruling family has been awarded his Doctorate at Bangor University, having achieved outstanding success in his PhD degree undertaken with Bangor Business School.

After gaining his MPhil at Cambridge University, Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al-Nahyan enrolled on a PhD programme at Bangor University, to undertake a programme of research in “Natural Resources, Economic Development and Security in the United Arab Emirates”, supervised by Dr David Law and Professor Phil Molyneux of Bangor Business School.

MSc INTERNATIONAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Compulsory modules ƒ Organisations and People ƒ Intellectual Property Law ƒ Marketing Strategy ƒ Media Economics ƒ Research Methods Optional modules (choose 2) ƒ Strategic Management ƒ Comparative Corporate Governance ƒ Employment Law

Semester 1 1 1 2 2

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Following his viva voce examination, Sheikh Hazza commented:

“I inherited my Royal title but I am very glad to have gained my PhD independently. I have enjoyed the friendly and supportive atmosphere at Bangor.”

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Part One:

Accounting Modules

Accounting Theory This module critically evaluates a widespread and widely based set of theories that underpin any explanation of accounting behaviour and accounting regulatory output. Several of the most relevant theories borrow heavily from other subject areas, notably economics, finance, politics and social theory.

You will examine the links between accounting and these disciplines, and analyse regulation in the light of the insights gained. Specific topics include: ‰ ‰

Management Accounting This module provides an understanding of the uses of financial data in measuring and evaluating business performance, and in setting the strategic aims of the organisation. The module aims to show that there is no simple set of formulae for constructing a universally “good” management accounting system, but there are methods, which, when sensibly applied, can be useful tools for developing effective management in any particular situation. The module emphasises the use of current management accounting techniques, and evaluates their strengths and weaknesses. Specific topics include: ‰ ‰

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Cost classification and allocation The use of a variety of analytical models within the organisational setting Variance analysis Issues of cost and effect and implications for conflict within the organisation Activity Based Costing (ABC) and Budgeting (ABB) The Balanced Scorecard

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Positive accounting theory Political economy theory Legitimacy theory Stakeholder theory Implications of accounting theory for capital and financial markets

Advanced Financial Reporting and Regulation This module provides an advanced treatment of the main theoretical principles underlying financial reporting, and the practical implications of alternative regulatory regimes. Financial reporting underpins all of the work of a professional accountant, and is a vital part of the process of communication between the firm and its stakeholders. Specific topics include: ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰

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Current and emerging financial reporting issues Regulation of financial reporting Content and critical evaluation of IASB standards Implications of international divergence in reporting standards and regulation Implications of financial reporting and regulation for key accounting issues

Islamic Accounting and Financial Reporting

Advanced Auditing and Assurance

This module develops a critical awareness of theoretical and practical approaches to Islamic accounting and financial reporting. Islamic accounting standards are compared with IFRS, and the content and impact of academic research in this area is examined. Specific topics include:

This module covers advanced issues in auditing and assurance within the context of International Auditing Standards. It assesses the role of auditing theory and practice in business organisations and in the economy as a whole, and examines the contribution of relevant academic research to the area.

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Objectives, conceptual framework of Islamic accounting Islamic ethics in accounting Islamic and conventional accounting: similarities and differences Accounting for Islamic financial contracts: Murabaha, Mudaraba, Ijarah and Istisna Accounting for zakah and provisions/reserves Accounting for Islamic Mutual Funds, Sukuk and Investments Accounting for Islamic insurance (Takaful) Presentation and disclosure for financial statements of Islamic financial institutions

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Part One :

Banking Modules Bank Financial Management

Banking and Development

This module provides a grounding in the nature, strategic context and managerial functions of financial management in banks, and other financial services firms. Three key themes are: identification and management of the trade-off between risk and return; improvement of a bank’s value using market models; and external market-based tests of bank performance.

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This module critically evaluates the theory underlying the policy of financial liberalisation, and examines its implementation, primarily in developing countries. The impact of financial liberalisation on the financial systems of developing countries is analysed in depth.

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External and internal drivers that shape bank financial management Financial and performance analysis Asset and liability management Lending and securitisation Risk and capital adequacy Capital allocation and VAR (Value-At-Risk) modelling Current issues in bank financial management

Financial Institutions Strategic Management This module examines the main theoretical and practical issues concerning banking business. You will develop a critical awareness of the theory of the banking firm, the motives for international banking, and regulatory and structural issues impacting on bank behaviour. Specific topics include: ‰

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Financial intermediation, the financial system and bank behaviour Domestic and international banking Unique characteristics of financial intermediaries Bank regulation and supervision Retail and wholesale banking, and off-balance sheet banking business Bank industrial structure: market structure, competition, efficiency Technology, innovation and growth Electronic payments and internet banking

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Financial development, economic growth and the role of stock markets Theory and application of the policy of financial liberalisation Interest rate spreads and financial liberalisation The role and performance of foreign banks Privatising the banking system International capital flows: causes, consequences and policy responses Monetary policy during episodes of financial distress

Islamic Banking This module provides an insight into the key features of Islamic banking business. The first part of the course outlines the theoretical foundations and development of Islamic banking practices. In particular, the main characteristics of various types of Islamic banking products are discussed. The second part of the course examines the operational features of Islamic banks, focusing on their performance and how they compete with conventional interest-based banks. The final part of the course outlines contemporary challenges to Islamic banking business. Specific topics include: ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰

Theoretical foundations of Islamic banking Developments of the Islamic banking model Islamic banking products and services Performance of Islamic banks Regulation of Islamic banks Challenges facing the Islamic banking sector

Financial Crises and Bank Regulation

International Banking

This module examines why banks and financial markets are inherently vulnerable to crises, and analyses the role of policy makers and institutions. The roles of monetary policy, bank supervision and regulation, corporate governance and ratings agencies in mitigating or exacerbating crises are considered. Specific topics include:

This module examines the origins of international banking, the activities of international banks, the markets in which they participate, and the sources of risk. You will investigate the determinants of the efficiency of international banks, and evaluate the implications for banks’ strategic decision-making.

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Asymmetric information in financial markets: a dverse selection, moral hazard, credit rationing and liquidity crises Coordination failures: bank runs, contagion and bubbles A history of bubbles and banking crises: US in the 1930s, Japan and Scandinavia in the early-1990s; Europe and the US in 2007-10 Executive compensation, corporate governance, the culture of banking, and excessive risk taking Securitisation and the 2007-08 subprime mortgage crisis The role of government and the central bank; bank regulation, Basel II and the ratings agencies

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International banking: market development and definitions Integration of market structures and bank efficiency Evaluation of country risk The international debt crisis and policy responses The Asian currency and financial crisis Market failure and international bank regulation International financial centres, Euromarkets and offshore banking Case study: the internationalisation of the Brazilian banking system

Financial Intermediation To provide a theoretical foundation for the theory of financial intermediation, and examine core empirical papers in the banking literature. Specific topics include: ‰

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Banks as delegated monitors and information producers (theory and evidence) Banks as liquidity producers The industrial organisation approach to banking Relationship lending Bank risk management Monetary policy and banks Banks and economic growth Market segmentation and branching Bangor Business School

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Part One:

Finance Modules Finance for Managers

Corporate Risk Management

This module is designed for those who aim to achieve a basic understanding of financial management and control, and who require an understanding of finance in order to manage an organisation effectively. Financial planning and control are central themes, as well as the appraisal techniques of investment projects. Specific topics include:

This module provides an analysis of pure risk and its management. You will develop a critical awareness of the issues that arise in identifying, controlling and financing loss exposures. The module demonstrates the application of risk management concepts and techniques to practical problems. Specific topics include:

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Principles underlying the preparation of accounting information Recording business transactions Preparation and analysis of financial statements Preparation of budgets, financial planning and control Costing methods, uses and interpretation of cost data Investment appraisal techniques

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Financial contracting and Riba Islamic financial instruments The role of the capital market Islamic financial engineering Risk management and Islamic financial products

International Financial Markets This module provides an overview of financial instruments in a multi-currency world, taking account of insights from portfolio theory concerning the relationship between risk and return, the diversification of risk, and the pricing of assets. Specific topics include: ‰ ‰

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Perspectives on risk management Risk identification Corporate loss exposure: property, personnel, liability, financial risk Probabilistic measurement of risk Risk control, financing and transfer; separation and combination of exposures Risk financing: insurance and other alternatives; uninsurable risks Legal aspects of insurance and dealing with insurers

Review of the concepts of risk and return Portfolio theory, diversification and portfolio management Systematic risk and the capital asset pricing model The arbitrage pricing theory and international asset pricing Bond pricing and bond portfolio management Interest rate futures and currency futures Currency swaps and interest rate swaps Option pricing, stock options and currency options

Financial Analysis This module analyses the techniques that are used to evaluate a company’s financial position and performance. You will examine the principles underlying inter-firm comparison (comparing the performance of one firm with another) and trend analysis (comparing the performance of the same firm over different periods). Specific topics include: ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰

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Balance sheet and income statement analysis Financial ratio analysis and inter-firm comparison Trend analysis and financial forecasting Analysis of profitability and growth Using financial statements in valuation Cash accounting, accrual accounting and discounted cash flow valuation Pricing book values and earnings Distress prediction

Islamic Insurance This module analyses the nature and principles of Islamic insurance, and examines the operational modes and practice of Islamic insurance. The structure of Islamic insurance markets is described, and constraints and opportunities are highlighted. Specific topics include: ‰

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Main features of Islamic contracts relating to insurance (takaful) Comparison of Islamic and conventional insurance business Islamic insurance operations in different countries Managerial and corporate governance aspects relating to Islamic insurance firms and the role of Sharia board Management and underwriting policies of Islamic insurance firms Limits and opportunities for Islamic insurance Ethical framework under which Islamic insurance is conducted Bangor Business School

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Part One:

Finance Modules Financial Engineering

Behavioural Finance

This module develops a combined theoretical and practical approach to derivatives pricing and financial engineering.

You will develop an understanding of the mathematical and stochastic models that are required to understand and replicate the analytical techniques used in financial engineering. Specific topics include:

This module provides in-depth coverage of behavioural finance, which replaces the “rationality” assumption with behavioural biases that have been documented by psychologists. This approach will be applied to explain a number of puzzles in asset pricing and corporate finance.

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Option pricing: Continuous and discrete time valuation models The probability of exercise Delta hedging, volatility structure, and restrictions imposed by absence of arbitrage Gamma convexity, gamma delta neutral trades, long and short theta and vega Extensions to sutures, swaptions, foreign currencies and exotic instruments Hedging strategies, synthetic assets and the engineering of one asset from another Stochastic methods for describing the dynamics of financial prices in a random environment

Financial Modelling This module develops a combined theoretical and practical approach to mathematical modelling for specialists in finance. The module emphasises numerical methods and other analytic approaches to financial modelling. Specific topics include: ‰

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Numerical methods and other approaches to financial modelling Multinomial trees for equity and interest rate modelling Parameter determination and convergence analysis in option pricing Valuation of financial instruments by direct integration, simulation and random number methods Monte Carlo simulation Value at risk, duration and convexity analysis Term structure modelling Binomial trees and stochastic integration for option pricing

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An overview of behavioural finance Rational expectations, market efficiency and financial market puzzles Beliefs, biases and heuristics Application to asset pricing: sentiment, hetero geneous beliefs, and limits to arbitrage Application to corporate finance: managerial irrationality Alternative approaches to finance anomalies such as bounded rationality and learning

International Financial Management In this module the financial management of multinational companies and the influence of macroeconomic, fiscal, currency and political environments on business and financial decision-making are examined in an international and global context. Specific topics include: ‰ ‰

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The financial management of multinational companies (MNCs) Determinants of exchange rates: purchasing power and interest rate parity Management of exchange rate exposure: forwards, money markets, options Corporate financing decisions and the role of the global financial markets Cost of capital and performance evaluation Capital investment appraisal Taxation and its implications for MNC decision making Working capital management and the positioning of funds in the MNC

“What encouraged me to choose Bangor Business School was the fact that many of the School’s lecturers – especially those that teach Banking – are eminent in their fields and have strong connections with the industry.

The teaching staff are not only very knowledgeable, but also passionate about the subjects they teach. This makes the learning experience much more interesting. There is a strong emphasis on the practical aspect of the topics taught, with lecturers encouraging students to use the theories learnt to explain current issues in the financial sector. Studying the MSc in Banking and Finance has enabled me to learn a number of new, invaluable skills”.

Giang Vu – Vietnam MSc Banking & Finance Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management

Portfolio Management

This module evaluates the development of investment strategies for bonds, equities and derivatives that are designed to achieve optimal risk-return outcomes, and examines the measurement and evaluation of the performance of a portfolio of investments. Specific topics include:

This module evaluates the development of investment strategies for bonds and equities, which are designed to achieve optimal risk-return outcomes. The module builds on the foundations provided in ‘Global Financial Markets’. Emphasis is placed on strategic and tactical asset allocation, and on the measurement and evaluation of the performance of a portfolio of investments. Specific topics include:

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Organisation of securities market The asset allocation decision Principles of portfolio management Analysis and valuation of bonds Bond portfolio management strategies Stock market, country and industry analysis, and stock selection Equity portfolio management strategies Derivative security analysis, insurance and hedging strategies

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Overview of global financial markets and instruments Recent developments in international financial markets Review of the concepts of risk and return Portfolio theory and diversification Capital asset pricing model and arbitrage pricing theory Bond markets and bond pricing Foreign exchange and derivatives markets Risk management and speculation

Types of investment institutions The asset allocation decision Principles of portfolio management Credit risk and bond ratings Bond portfolio management strategies Stock market analysis, market timing and stock selection Equity portfolio management strategies Performance measurement

Merger and Acquisition This module introduces provides an analysis of incentives and outcomes associated with merger and acquisition (M&A) deals. It covers the development and execution of an acquisition strategy, the valuation of the target, the conduct of the negotiation, and the implementation of the post-merger integration plan. ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰

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Winners and losers Valuation in the context of an acquisition Criteria for value-adding acquisitions Cross-border and domestic acquisitions

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Part One:

Management Modules Contemporary Issues in Management

Knowledge Management

This module develops several theories and concepts in contemporary management theory and practice. It provides a detailed and critical analysis of management, further developing the conceptual, strategic and practical skills necessary for managers in complex, global organisational contexts. Specific topics include:

This module examines the processes whereby organisations and individuals develop and utilise their knowledge bases. Successful knowledge management hinges on people, culture and technology. As such it has professional and academic links with organisational behaviour and organisational learning. Specific topics include:

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Critical management studies, and ethical dilemmas in management and organisation Changing organisation structures and the implications for management Managing across cultures Contemporary approaches to leadership Managing complexity and change Managing for sustainability

Strategic Management This module analyses strategic decision-making within business. You will develop a critical understanding of the strategic processes of business management, the interconnections with the functional domains of marketing, human resource management and corporate finance, and the management of knowledge systems.

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Concepts of strategic management applicable to business Prescriptive and emergent strategies Strategy implementation through capacity building and resource allocation Managing, monitoring and reviewing strategic change Organisational designs for strategic advantage Human resources strategy, marketing and corporate financial strategy Organisational learning and knowledge management

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The nature of knowledge, and its relationship to data and information Knowledge management processes in organisations, and their relationship to research, innovation and creativity Knowledge management tools for building and searching knowledge repositories, virtual communication and group working Communities of practice, and the dynamics of virtual team working Knowledge assets, auditing and valuing knowledge competences and intellectual property The knowledge economy, and knowledge strategies for public and private sector organisations Learning organisation / organisational learning

Organisations and People

Public Sector Management

This module examines key issues arising from contemporary research in organisational behaviour and human resource management. It provides an integrated analysis of management, organisations and people, developing the conceptual, strategic and practical skills necessary for managers in complex, global organisational contexts. Specific topics include:

This module identifies the distinctive characteristics of the public sector in a competitive market-driven environment. Organisational forms in the public sector are reviewed, in the light of the changing culture of public services, competition, best value and public expectations. Specific topics include:

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The nature of organisations Organisation structures: strategy, design and function, job design Organisation cultures: values, ethics, norms of behaviour Theories and models of management: classical and contemporary Individual differences: perception, learning, motivation, equality and diversity Groups and teams in the organisation Managing relationships: power, conflict, communication, engagement Managers as leaders, people developers, coaches Managing job satisfaction and performance

European Business This module examines the opportunities and constraints faced by businesses that operate on a pan-European basis. Emphasis is placed on the multi-dimensional characteristics of an economic and social space that is subject to a unique system of supra-national governance. Specific topics include: ‰

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The structure, institutions and purpose of the European Union The internal market and the Euro Industrial and competition policy A European workforce Nice and the implications of European enlargement Business strategy in the Single European Market Marketing in the Single European Market Managing in a multi-cultural Europe

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Characteristics of public sector and not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) New managerial imperatives: change and diversity A “Post-Fordist” public sector Privatisation and Competition Stewardship: the managerial role Governance: who pays, who provides, who receives, who governs The new managerialism Innovation in management practice

New Venture Creation This module examines the advantages and disadvantages of the various routes to business start-up, including new venture creation, or establishing a business based on your own expertise, experience and ideas; buying an established business; purchasing a franchise; and succession through a family firm, an increasingly common way of becoming involved in entrepreneurial activity. Specific topics include: ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰

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Part One:

Law Modules Comparative Corporate Governance

International Taxation Law

A series of major corporate scandals in the US, Europe and the UK over recent years, such as the Enron Affair and Parmalat in Italy, have raised serious questions about the organisation and governance of companies and in particular large multinational organisations. The growth of private equity buy-outs has also raised issues of transparency and accountability.

This module studies the basic principles of income taxation of international transactions involving taxpayers of several European countries (including the UK, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Ireland), the US, Australia, Canada and Japan.

International Commercial Arbitration This module considers the theoretical and institutional structure of arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), examines the legal framework within which disputes are resolved and reviews the principles and practices of international commercial arbitration.

Intellectual Property Law This module addressed the fundamentals of intellectual property law, the definition and scope of copyright; the authorship, ownership, duration and qualification for copyright protection.

International Insurance Law Insurance plays an important role in commerce and risk management. Insurance contracts are governed by the rules of general law of contract. The module explores the nature and scope of the contract of insurance, considers the general principles of insurance, and examines the relationships between parties to a contract.

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Employment Law Modern employment law is complex, and imposes major compliance costs on employers. This module focuses on the main issues of employment law, such as contract of employment, minimum wage legislation, discrimination against employees, and unfair dismissal actions before Employment Tribunals.

International Environmental Law This module focuses on internationally recognised principles and values concerning environmental protection, and how they are translated into legally enforceable tools. The available methods of environmental regulation are analysed and compared using key examples in domestic, European and international law, from the perspectives of the business community, environmental interest groups and citizens.

European Union Internal Market Law The European Union is now one of the most powerful trading blocs in the world. This module examines the main body of legal principles which underpin the creation of the Internal Market. This will demonstrate the key role played by the European Commission in ensuring that the Common Market came to fruition, and the role of the European Court of Justice jurisprudence in ensuring that EU Member States respected their obligations under the EC Treaty.

Global Trade Law

Competition Law

This module examines the law relating to the World Trade Organisation. It reviews the history and creation of the WTO, its institutional framework including its political organs and the dispute settlement system, and the core principles in goods and services as well as the non-economic exceptions to WTO commitments. This will equip students with a sound knowledge of the law and practice relating to international economic law in its relevant aspects.

This module focuses on the theory and law of competition, focusing on UK competition law, EU competition law in particular Articles 81 & 82 of the EU Treaty, relating to the control of restrictive practices, vertical and horizontal restraints and abuse of a dominant position. Comparative regimes, in particular that of the US, are examined.

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Part One:

Marketing Modules Entrepreneurial Marketing

Marketing Communication

This module explores relationship marketing theory and practice in a range of global environments and business contexts. Theoretical approaches, integrated with relationship marketing models and analytical tools, will be used to develop managerial understanding and competence. Specific topics include:

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Understanding the customer and financial literacy Marketing planning tools Financial Decision making Market segmentation and product positioning Methods of customer acquisition Choice in financial services New financial services development Financial services pricing Price differentiation and discrimination Regulated sales of financial services Customer relationship management strategies

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Psychology Modules Applied Consumer Psychology

Nudges and Behaviour Change

The module's aim is to provide practical research experience in consumer psychology and involves hands‐on work with viable commercial enterprises.

Students are partnered with local companies and are required to design and conduct a practical consumer research project, typically involving fieldwork (e.g. observation, interviews, surveys, focus groups).

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Over the past few decades, psychologists, economists, and others in the behavioural sciences have started to find massing evidence that many of our decisions are made based on “gut instincts” or emotions, rather than rational cost benefit analysis that economists have traditional proposed. In parallel, other work has shown that our specific choices and behaviours can be vastly influenced by the way in which the information is framed, presented, or otherwise contextualized. Related work has looked at how we can shape and/or modify behaviours in both the short-term or the long-term. In this module we will examine these and related phenomena and try to understand some of the psychological mechanisms at work. Specific topics include:

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Exploring data Two-group comparisons Correlation and Regression ANOVA and ANCOVA Repeated-measures and Mixed ANOVA Statistical Power and Effect Size Categorical Data and Logistic Regression Multilevel Modelling Factor Analysis and Reliability MANOVA and Discriminant Function Analysis Path Analysis Structural Equation Modelling.

Decision-making (results, brain areas, biases, irrationality, etc) Choice-architectures and how they influence decision-making (e.g. message framing) How decision-making can be influenced “in the moment” (e.g. through nudges and priming) and “in the long term” (e.g. via behaviour change) Issues regarding applying these concepts to real-world problems will be discussed throughout.

Proposal In this module, you will prepare a research proposal and devise practical methods for conducting the research.

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Consumer Psychology The course is an introduction to consumer science as it is currently practiced in the marketplace and to relevant research in academia. Although a review of research methods and findings from traditional market research perspectives will be covered, the emphasis will be on psychological and cognitive neuroscience approaches to consumer understanding.

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Part One: Information

Management Modules

Web Technologies

Technologies for Internet Systems

This module provides an understanding of the basic technologies and structures for developing web applications, including internet resource creation, search techniques and programming languages for creating web content. You will create and use multimedia content in web applications, and gain familiarity with technologies for creating secure web applications. Specific topics include:

This module introduces technologies and tools for Internet Systems and e-commerce systems.

Technologies and structures for developing web applications are examined. Technical issues for implementing an e-system, and commonly-available technology components, are covered. You will implement a practical web based e-commerce system using relevant technologies, taking into account current market implementation. Specific topics include:

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Internet concepts; networks; ISO 7 layer model; basic network architecture; routing; domain names; email; ftp; telnet; HTTP www concepts; Internet resources; URI, and URI resolution, URL, URN; relation to XML namespaces; search engines; search algorithms; search engine optimisation JavaScript; PHP; CSS; programming tools and environments Multimedia; www support for multimedia; file compression Internet Security; Cryptography; standards for the Internet; public key systems; signatures; authentication; trust management; electronic cash; security issues; firewalls Web programming; HTML; XML; form input; CGI scripting; Perl programming

Databases This module shows how to design a database and intelligently query a database using SQL; and provides an introductory level of understanding in database systems. A mini project is carried out towards the end of the module.

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Information Systems This module examines the major types and components of Information Systems, their functions, benefits and limitations. The theoretical underpinnings of Information Systems are analysed. You will study the main business and personal uses of Information Systems, and how such systems are developed, procured and deployed. Specific topics include: ‰

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Part One: Research &

Statistical Methods Modules

Financial Econometrics

Research Methods

This module provides advanced coverage of econometric methods and practices that are used to model financial and business data. You will develop the independent capability to design, estimate and evaluate appropriate econometric models using econometric software.

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This module develops knowledge of intermediate and advanced research methods, and provides a basis in research methodology for those who may eventually wish to pursue research degrees. Specific topics include:

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Management Research This module analyses the philosophical basis for research in the management sciences, and examines a number of key methodological issues and approaches.

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Part One:

Environmental Management Modules Business Planning for the Green Economy

Green Technologies

This module explores the process of establishing a venture from idea generation to the completion of a business plan which incorporates environmental planning and management. It takes the student through the actual process of developing a business plan and its different components, the market and sustainability.

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Strategic Environmental Management This module is designed to provide an understanding of the principles of sustainable development, environmental legislation, environmental auditing and assesment,and green technological development.

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Part Two:

Dissertation Part Two Structure After successfully obtaining 120 credits from the taught Part 1 component of your MSc, MA or MBA degree, you will proceed to Part 2, which contributes a further 60 credits.

For all of the degree programmes described in this brochure EXCEPT:

Dissertation Availability: All programmes EXCEPT MBA Information Management A Dissertation is based on a piece of research or a case study, which you undertake on an individual basis. At all stages, you will receive both formal and informal support from lecturing staff, as well as PhD students and other researchers, in helping to formulate suitable subject areas for your Dissertation. Your supervisor will oversee the research design, methodology, results, draft chapters and final Dissertation submission. The wide range of topics examined in recently-submitted Dissertations is demonstrated by the following illustrative list of titles: ‰

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Competition between the Hong Kong and Shanghai IPO Markets Off-Balance Sheet Business and Risk Exposure Taxes Reform of the Foreign Exchange Rate Regime and Exchange Rate Misalignment in China The Impact of the Asian Financial Crisis on the Relationship between Financial Development and Economic Growth Motivating employees in the Government sector Financial Derivatives and the Exposure of US Banks Bank Efficiency in the Nigerian Commercial Banking Sector Supply Chain Integration using the Internet E-commerce Facilities within Greek Retailing Are Solicitors Client-Focussed?

Increasing Employee Motivation in Retail Services without Increasing Costs Relevance of Strategic Statements to the Delivery of Shareholder Value Virtually Working: Experiences of Home Tele-Workers in Wales International Expansion by Franchising A Case Study of Marketing Effectiveness: The Brunei Islamic Trust Fund A Study on brand personality and consumer behaviour (cellular phone) internet use for small business A critical examination of the commercial fast food sector of the international franchising industry in China – with case studies on McDonalds and Subway Sustainable competitive advantage in the airline industry How Motorola manage to recapture China’s mobile phone market FMCG Marketing: Coca Cola versus Pepsi Public Relations: the most important part of the marketing mix?

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Part Two:

Advanced Taught Programme of Summer Study Financial Research Seminar Series Availability: ‰

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You will follow a taught programme of study in four of the following projects, which are taught in late-May and June: Business Planning: This project focuses upon developing a Business Plan for an organisation of your choosing, conducting a full analysis of the potential economic, strategic and marketing issues. e-Business and Value Chain: This project examines the value chain, primary and secondary activities, individual and organisational e-purchasers, digital communities and digital government, e-marketing, and the new economy.

Human Resource Management: This project examines issues arising from contemporary research in human resource management, providing an integrated theoretical and practical analysis.

International Business: This project analyses the conditions in the international environment that drive trade between nations involving multinational enterprises (MNEs), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the public sector.

Operations Management: This project considers the management of inputs into the organisation, and the process used for converting these into the outputs sold to customers, including planning, organising, staffing, leading and controlling operations so as to achieve business objectives.

Investment and Private Banking: This project examines asset structure and business mix in investment banking, the regulation of investment banking, asset and risk management in private banking, and offshore and onshore private banking.

Software Hut (available for MBA Information Management students only): This unique project is industry-based. Project planning, design and software development are developed through the implementation of a software product for a real company.

Assessment is by means of coursework, submitted in September.

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Research Degrees

Bangor Business School runs a highly successful programme for students who wish to study for the research degrees of MPhil or PhD. The PhD programme is recognised by the UK’s Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The programme includes a number of taught courses considered appropriate to your area of study which are taken during the first year of the programme.

For a PhD degree, you are expected to present the results of your research in a thesis, which represents a significant original contribution to knowledge in the subject area studied, and to undergo a viva voce examination. For an MPhil (Master of Philosophy) degree, you are expected to successfully complete an approved programme of supervised research, and to present your results in a thesis. Students can also do a one-year Master’s by Research on a specific research topic.

All research students are allocated to a supervisor with a research interest in the chosen topic of study. Your supervisor will provide advice and guidance on your choice of topic; advice on the literature in your field and how to access it; advice on your choice of research methods; advice on thesis structure, content and presentation; critical appraisal of drafts of your thesis; and in the case of PhD students, advice on preparation for your viva voce examination.

Bangor Business School offers a stimulating research environment. Supervision by specialists and access to state-of-the-art facilities gives you the opportunity to produce research of the highest academic quality. You will be encouraged to participate fully in all of our academic activities, including regular informal research presentations by our own research students. Research students play a central and highly valued role in the School’s research culture.

Entry Requirements Applicants for entry to an MPhil degree should hold a first or upper second-class degree in a relevant subject, such as economics, finance, accounting, business or management. Applicants for entry to a PhD degree must hold a Masters Degree in a relevant subject. Normally, a distinction in your Masters Degree is a requirement. It is possible to register initially for an MPhil degree, and subject to satisfactory progress, to transfer the registration to a PhD degree at the end of the first year.

For up-to-date information, please visit our website: www.bangor.ac.uk/business/research

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Students from over 80 countries choose to study at Bangor every year and make up 12% of the total student population

International Students Students from all over the world have graduated from Bangor. International students from more than 80 countries worldwide choose to study at Bangor every year, accounting for 12% of the student population.

The University is highly aware of the challenges facing international students moving away from home in order to study. The dedicated International Student Welfare Adviser offers support during the period leading up to your arrival in Bangor, and throughout your time as a student.

New students arriving at Manchester Airport on the weekend prior to registration are normally met and taken by a specially organised coach service right to the doorstep of their new home in Bangor. For students arriving at Manchester and Liverpool Airports at other times, a taxi pick-up service can be arranged (local charges apply). We also meet students at Bangor train station and take them to their accommodation.

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During your first few weeks at Bangor, a range of briefings are organised on matters such as study skills, registering with a doctor, registering with the police, advice on work regulations, and other relevant issues. A special Orientation Day provides an opportunity to meet other international students and external organisations, and take a trip around the surrounding area. This helps you make friends, settle in and get to know your way around.

Throughout the year, the International Student Welfare Adviser offers assistance and advice on a range of matters such as NHS health care in the UK, opening a bank account, immigration status, applications to extend your visa, work regulations and finding work, travelling outside the UK, police registration, accommodation, bringing your family to the UK, and nurseries and schools in Bangor. We also arrange coach trips to places of interest. The British Council’s Regional Services Officer is an important point of contact for information, advice and support for students attending Bangor through the British Council.

English language courses Full one-year, half-year and summer pre-sessional English and Study Skills programmes are delivered by ELCOS, depending on your language level and test scores.

To reach IELTS 6.5 level (with no individual score lower than 6.0) by September, you may undertake the following courses, according to your current score: IELTS 4.5 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 6.5

42 weeks from September 30 weeks from September 20 weeks from January 12 weeks from June 8 weeks from July (reading and writing at 6.0) 4 weeks from August (but 1 score lower than 6.0)

£10,750 £8,250 £5,750 £3,100 £2,100 £1,050

To reach IELTS 6.0 level (with no individual score lower than 5.5) by September, you may undertake the following courses, according to your current score: IELTS 4.0 IELTS 4.5 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5 IELTS 5.5 IELTS 6.0

42 weeks from September 30 weeks from September 20 weeks from January 12 weeks from June 8 weeks from July (reading and writing at 5.5) 4 weeks from August (but 1 score lower than 5.5)

£10,750 £8,250 £5,750 £3,100 £2,100 £1,050

During your English language course, you will receive close attention in order to ensure successful completion.

At the end of the course, you are not required to undertake a further external English test, as our highly experienced and qualified staff will conduct a test and provide an official report for the University.

After you have begun your MSc, MA or MBA degree programme, you can continue to receive English language support throughout the year in courses specially organised for international students. These include academic writing classes and graduate programme modules in English and study skills. You can also benefit from individual consultations with a language tutor. If you wish to take further external English tests, you can benefit from special evening classes which focus on preparation for these examinations.

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Entry Requirements & Application Entry Requirements Entry to all taught postgraduate courses usually requires a good undergraduate degree in a related subject.

Applications from international students and from UK and other European students are equally welcome.

International applicants are normally required to provide evidence of English language proficiency.

The minimum English requirements are:

For entry to Bangor Business School subjects: Accounting, Banking, Finance, Business, Management and Marketing, bachelor degrees in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business, Management or Marketing are acceptable.

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Bachelor degrees in science subjects such as Engineering, Physics or Computer Science may be acceptable for entry onto the MSc degrees in Banking and Finance.

For MBA Banking & Finance and MSc/MA Business with Consumer Psychology, the minimum English requirements are:

Some knowledge of accounting is required for entry to MSc Accounting & Finance.

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IELTS 6.0 (with no individual score lower than 5.5) TOEFL Internet-based (IBT): 80 with no individual score lower than 16

IELTS 6.5 (with no individual score lower than 6.0) TOEFL Internet-based (IBT): 90 with no individual score lower than 20

For entry to MSc/MA in Business with Consumer Psychology or MSc/MA Consumer Psychology with Business, a background in Business, Psychology or a related discipline is required.

For Research Degrees, IELTS 7.0 is required with no individual score lower than 6.5.

For entry to the MBA and MA degrees combining Law and Management or Banking, a bachelor degree in law or in a business subject is acceptable.

Applicants who have not achieved the required level can take English language courses at ELCOS, the University’s English Language Centre, prior to the beginning of the academic programme.

Applicants with degrees in other disciplines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For entry onto the MBA in Information Management a bachelor degree in a business or science subject is acceptable.

For MBA degrees, a record of work experience is desirable but not essential.

In accordance with the University’s Mature Students Regulations, possession of a suitable professional qualification or relevant work experience may be accepted as an alternative to a formal academic qualification for candidates aged 25 years or over on the date of registration. All applicants are judged on their individual merits.

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Students from all over the world have chosen to study at Bangor Business School for many years. We are familiar with overseas education systems, and we are experienced in making offers of entry based on qualifications awarded worldwide.

Application Procedure Complete the online application form at: www.bangor.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply The taught postgraduate degree programmes start in late-September. Applications can be submitted at any time during the preceding twelve months, but it is best to apply early. We reserve the right to close to new applications when our courses become full.

Applications for the MPhil and PhD degrees can be submitted at any time during the calendar year.

Applications for the MPhil and PhD degrees should enclose a short summary (about 1,500 – 2,000 words) outlining your intended research.

Academic Preparation Courses

Bridging Degree and Conversion Programme Due to the specialised nature of the Bangor Business School postgraduate degree courses, direct entry may not always be possible. In such cases, tailor-made programmes designed and delivered at the Bangor Business School offer excellent preparation for degree study at Masters level.

If you have already taken a university programme in a related subject area, but your qualifications are not deemed equivalent to a UK bachelors degree, you can register for the one-year Bridging Degree. The Bridging Degree is designed primarily for students with Diplomas (from China and elsewhere) or successfully competed the second year of a three-year UK undergraduate degree. You will study the equivalent of a final year undergraduate degree course.

On successful completion of the Bridging Degree, you are awarded a BSc or BA (Honours degree, and subject to reaching the required level the you are eligible for admission to our MSc/MA/MBA postgraduate degree courses.

The one-year Conversion Programme is designed for graduates in arts or science disciplines, who have not previously studied economics, finance, accounting, business or management. You will study modules at various undergraduate levels. On successful completion of the Conversion Programme, and you are eligible for admission to any of our MSc/MA/MBA postgraduate degree courses.

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Accommodation The University offers accommodation in student Halls of Residence, but many postgraduate students choose to live in private housing or privately managed halls of residence in the city centre. Whether you live in University-managed accommodation or in the city itself, you will be located within easy walking distance of the University, which is situated close to the city centre.

University Managed Halls of Residence University Halls offer a range of single study bedrooms with shared or en-suite facilities. All rooms have data points enabling residents with personal computers to connect to the University’s network and the internet. All accommodation is self-catered, and kitchens are shared with other students. Equipment provided in the kitchens varies from residence to residence, but all have basic facilities such as cookers, fridges and freezers. You will need to bring your own cutlery, pots, pans and crockery.

Standard accommodation (shared facilities) has private bedrooms with shared bathrooms and kitchen facilities.

Baths and showers are always available. Most bedrooms in standard accommodation are larger than those in ensuite accommodation.

En-suite accommodation features bedrooms with a private shower and toilet in a recently-built residence.

Kitchen facilities are shared with fellow students from the same corridor.

The rent for the university-managed accommodation is between £3,800 (approx £75 per week) and £5,000 (approx £100 per week) for a 51 week period. Rent covers water and electricity.

These rates are subject to revision.

Please remember that you can not make an application for halls until you have firmly accepted a place (which may be conditional) to study at Bangor University.

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If you are an international student please make an application for hall as soon as you accept a place to study at the University. Please do not wait until you have been granted a visa – there may be no rooms left by then.

For current information on University accommodation fees and to apply for accommodation form, visit our website: www.bangor.ac.uk/accommodation

Private Accommodation Many postgraduate students live in University accommodation, but we are not able to guarantee University accommodation for all postgraduates. Some postgraduates live in private sector accommodation.

Information about lodgings, flats, cottages and houses is available from the Student Housing Office: For details regarding Private Accommodation contact the Student Housing Office: T: +44 (0)1248 382034 E: studenthousing@bangor.ac.uk www.bangor.ac.uk/studentservices/studenthousing

Privately Owned Halls of Residence Rooms in privately owned Halls of Residence are also available in Bangor city centre, 10 minutes walk from the University. Accommodation includes single study bedrooms with en-suite facilities, with shared kitchen/lounge facilities. www.luxurystudentaccommodation.com

The accommodation at Bangor University has been placed in the top 10 for the What Uni? Student Choice Awards in Accommodation 2011.

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Tuition Fees & Scholarships Tuition Fees

Gold and Silver Scholarships

Tuition fees for full-time postgraduate study at Bangor University in 2012/13 were as shown below. A small percentage increase will be applied in 2013/14:

Gold and Silver Scholarships offered by Bangor Business School provide financial support for full-time students on any of our taught postgraduate degree programmes:

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MBA Banking and Finance MBA Banking and Law MBA Environmental Management MBA Finance MBA Information Management MBA Islamic Banking and Finance MBA Law and Management MBA Management MBA Marketing

UK/EU International (outside EU) ‰

£6, 500 per annum £12,800 per annum

£10,000 per annum £13,800 per annum

MPhil and PhD

UK/EU International (outside EU)

£3,828 per annum £12,800 per annum

For current information on tuition fees: www.bangor.ac.uk/fees

Gold Scholarship £5,000 per annum Silver Scholarship £2,000 per annum The number of Gold and Silver Scholarship awards varies from year to year. Normally there is a small number of Gold Scholarships, and a larger number of Silver Scholarships. All UK, European and International students are entitled to apply for both types of Scholarship. We do not consider your country of origin when determining the recipients of Gold and Silver Scholarship awards.

To be eligible to apply for a Gold or Silver Scholarship, you must first submit an application for entry to one of the Bangor-based full-time Masters degree programmes detailed in this brochure. Every applicant who provides an email address and who is issued an official offer of admission will be invited to apply for a Gold or Silver Scholarship, and will receive a Scholarship Application Pack.

In the application, candidates should provide details of academic achievements, personal achievements, and reasons for applying for a Gold or Silver Scholarship.

Gold and Silver Scholarships are competitive and are awarded according to the strength of the applications received. A broad view of each candidate’s academic record, work experience and life achievements will be considered.

The closing date for applications is: 1 March 2013 (first deadline) 1 July 2013 (final deadline) www.bangor.ac.uk/business/scholarships

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UK / EU Full Tuition Fee Scholarships

Loyalty Bursaries

The UK / EU Full Tuition Fee Scholarship provides financial support, equivalent to the tuition fee for UK / EU students, to highly qualified students on selected MSc and MA programmes at Bangor Business School.

Recent Bangor University graduates and alumni, who register for any of the full-time MSc, MA or MBA degree programmes described in this brochure, are eligible for a Loyalty Bursary. International applicants will receive an automatic reduction of 10% on the tuition fee. UK and other EU applicants will receive an automatic reduction of £1,000 on the tuition fee.

To be eligible to be considered for a UK / EU Full Tuition Fee Scholarship, you must satisfy each of the following criteria: ‰ Be classified as a UK / EU student for tuition-fee status purposes ‰ Be awarded a BA/BSc degree within the three years prior to September 2013, with a degree classification of 2.1 or above (or equivalent from a non-UK university) ‰ Enrol as a full-time student having been offered a place on one of the following Bangor Business School taught postgraduate degree programmes: MSc Accounting and Finance MSc/MA Banking and Finance MSc/MA Management and Finance MA Business and Marketing MSc/MA Finance MSc International Banking and Development Finance MSc International Media Management MSc/MA Islamic Banking and Finance

International Scholarships For details of other scholarships and bursaries offered to International Students, please visit: www.bangor.ac.uk/international

Postgraduate Access Bursaries You may be eligible for the Postgraduate Access Bursary of up to £500 if, as an undergraduate, you were in receipt of one of the following grants or bursaries: ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰

Assembly Learning Grant Opportunity Bursary Foyer Bursary Care Leavers Grant

For further information: T: +44 (0)1248 383566 E: moneysupport@bangor.ac.uk

The number of scholarship awards varies from year to year, but it is anticipated that between five and ten awards will be made in 2013/14.

The closing date for applications is: 1 March 2013 (first deadline) 1 July 2013 (final deadline) www.bangor.ac.uk/business/scholarships

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Bangor University

Founded in 1884, Bangor University has a student community of 10,000 undergraduates and postgraduates from all over the world. The compact size of the city itself means that student facilities – including accommodation, the Sports Centre and the Students’ Union – are all within easy walking distance of the main University Buildings. High street shops, banks, supermarkets, restaurants and bars are also close by. The size and friendly nature of Bangor means it is easy to get to know people, and our students settle in quickly. Student surveys show that a high proportion of people choose Bangor because of the small and friendly nature of the University and the town.

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Library and Computer services

Sports facilities

The University Information Technology Service and Library and Archives Service provides library, archives, records management, computing, media and reprographics facilities and services. Experienced staff are available to help you get the best out of our resources during your study at Bangor. Our aim is to make sure you have easy access to the material you need for your day-to-day work. We have an extensive collection of books and journals. Many journals are available online in full-text format. We also have databases, DVDs and CDs (with listening and viewing facilities); micro-material; and a wonderful manuscript collection. From our web-based catalogue, you can not only find out about the library’s stock but also access e-books, e-journals, past exam papers, subject guides and other learning resources. You can make use of these electronic resources from any computer with an internet connection.

Bangor’s location is ideally suited for enjoying the outdoors, from sightseeing in the beautiful surroundings to energetic outdoor pursuits. Climbing, hill-walking, paragliding and watersports are all possible within short distances of the city. Maesglas, the main sports and recreation centre is situated next to the main student residential site. Maesglas has two main sports halls, cardiovascular exercise and weights training rooms, a gymnasium, a climbing wall with ascents of varying difficulty, a bouldering wall and squash courts. There are outdoor grass pitches for soccer and rugby, a synthetic pitch for hockey and for training, and a modern athletics track and field sports facility.

There are wireless network areas in librarys and other areas acrosss the campus so you can access the internet from your laptop. The University also has over 1,150 PCs for student use. These are located in the University Library and Computer Centre, and in dedicated computer rooms in various locations around the University campus. Print facilities are available in all computer rooms. Nine computer rooms are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can use a wide range of specialist software and educational technology, including the Blackboard online learning environment with course notes, discussion boards, announcement pages and much more.

Bangor Business School’s specialist computing facilities include access to online databases such as Thomson Analytic, Datastream, Amadeus, BankScope and Bloomberg. You will use these resources for course project work and research. Bangor Business School offers a postgraduate studying environment conducive to high-level education and training, enabling you to make frequent contact with academics, research staff, PhD and other postgraduate students.

Centre for Careers and Opportunities In today’s highly competitive employment market, it is important to take advantage of the academic, recreational and work-related activities available to you as a student. Whether or not you know what career path you want to follow, the Centre for Careers and Opportunities supports students and recent graduates to make appropriate choices about their futures, by providing high-quality information, workshops, individual advice and guidance as well as offering work-based opportunities such as a student employment bureau, work placements and work shadowing.

Health and welfare We want you to enjoy your time at Bangor. We appreciate that at some time you might need support to help you overcome personal difficulties which might arise. Within Bangor Business School, a Personal Tutor will be allocated to you in order to address any difficulties that might arise in relation to your degree course. Bangor Business School follows an ‘open door’ policy whereby students are able to obtain advice on academic as well as pastoral matters whenever required.

Elsewhere, the Student Services Centre and Students’ Union offer a free and confidential professional counselling service on an appointment or “walk-in” basis. Representation, personal support and advice on a variety of problems is available through the Students’ Union Advice and Representation Centre.

Health Care is available via daily surgeries where no appointment is required (you will need to register with a local doctor). We also have a nurse who can see you on a “drop-in” basis and who makes visits to students in their accommodation when necessary. There is a confidential Nightline support service run by students for students.

Our Chaplains provide support for all members of the University, regardless of their religious beliefs. As well as many Christian churches, there is a mosque located in Bangor High Street, within easy walking distance of the University buildings and accommodation.

Students’ Union The Students’ Union exists to promote your interests and welfare and to provide a channel of communication between you and the University. Being part of your Union is free, and gives you access to a wide range of services and discounts. The Students’ Union runs a welfare advice centre where students’ problems are dealt with in confidence.

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Bangor & North Wales

Bangor is very much a university city, compact and convenient, with all of the university buildings, accommodation and city centre within easy walking distance of each other. The cost of living is lower than in most UK cities, but many people are convinced that the quality of life is much higher. Compared to many other university cities, Bangor is a safe place to be a student.

The crime rate for North Wales is one of the lowest in the UK. While the city of Bangor is compact and convenient, the surrounding area offers plenty of open space. The mountains and coastline of Snowdonia provide an area of outstanding natural beauty, offering you wonderful recreational opportunities if you’re interested in outdoor activities or just want to enjoy the scenery. Bangor is exceptionally well-situated and well-equipped for students interested in sport – especially those involving the great outdoors. Team sports such as rugby, hockey and football, as well as indoor sports, are well catered for. However, many of our students just like the fact that the city of Bangor is safer, cleaner and much friendlier than many of the larger UK cities.

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For those not interested in sports, there’s plenty to do in and around Snowdonia. Historical towns such as Beaumaris, Conwy and Caernarfon (which all have their own castles), and picturesque places such as Beddgelert, Llanberis and Betws-y-Coed, are well worth a visit. As a popular holiday destination, North Wales has much to offer in terms of tourist attractions and sights like the Snowdon Mountain Railway and Thomas Telford’s famous Suspension Bridge. For day trips, the Victorian resort town of Llandudno and historical Chester are both easy to get to by car or by train. The fast ferry from Holyhead to Ireland makes a day trip to Dublin a popular option.

How to find us The University buildings and University Student accommodation are located within a few minutes’ walk from Bangor city centre. If you are coming to Bangor by car, there are excellent road links along the North Wales coast, linking to the M56, M6 and the rest of the UK motorway network. There are direct trains to Bangor from London, Manchester, Crewe and Cardiff.

The nearest airports are Liverpool and Manchester International.

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Postgraduate Admissions Administrator Bangor Business School Bangor University Gwynedd LL57 2DG UK T: +44 (0)1248 383023 E: business.pg@bangor.ac.uk www.bangor.ac.uk/business/postgrad To apply go to: www.bangor.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply