Business School Postgraduate Prospectus 2014

BUSINESS SCHOOL

MASTER YOUR FUTURE

Postgraduate Prospectus 2014 ENTRY

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CONTENTS Ten reasons to choose the University of Exeter Business School What our students say about the University of Exeter Business School About us Student support Student support (alumni) Away from the classroom An International Outlook

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Our Programmes Accounting and Finance 22 Economics 30 Management 36 How to apply

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TEN REASONS TO CHOOSE

THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER BUSINESS SCHOOL

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top 10

All our subjects are listed in the in The Times Good University Guide 2013 and The Complete University Guide 2014.

internationally respected

Taught and developed by academics, our postgraduate programmes are designed to be relevant, innovative and challenging.

In September 2013 we became one of less than 150 business schools worldwide to be

awarded EQUIS accreditation. links with professional firms

We have extremely strong and institutes, including the CFAÂŽ Institute, CISI and the major accounting bodies including ICAEW, ICAS and ACCA.

research-led teaching

We offer , meaning you will study and learn with the experts, those who are shaping the field of study and writing core texts.

100 employability events

We run over at the School every year including guest speakers from the business world.

dual award programmes

with partner institutions We run in the EU which allow students to complete two Masters programmes.

invested ÂŁ24 million

We have recently in our buildings and facilities, including our new home, Building:One.

students from over 80 countries and staff from

With nearly 30, we are a truly international business school.

partnerships with over 30 overseas universities or business schools and this figure is growing all the time.

We have

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT

THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER BUSINESS SCHOOL There’s a certain energy about studying at the Business School, and a lot of that comes from the quality of the teaching staff, they go out of their way to get us involved with the lectures and push us to do the best we can.

The best things about studying at the Business School are that they have a great diversity, amazingly supportive members of staff, talented students and, they will always try to improve the academic experience of the students.

Arsalan Hashmi, MSc Marketing

Viet Huynh, MSc Accounting and Finance

I now have a clearer idea of where my career is heading, but coming here has changed my attitude to life as well. For me, management is a human behaviour, so what I have learnt on this Masters is not only useful for my future career, it has helped me to learn more about people and how to interact with them.

I think the contact with people and the personal skills you gain along the way is one of the most valuable aspects of studying at a business school of this quality and diversity. On my course, people from different academic and cultural backgrounds study together, cooperate and solve problems together.

Hao Ziyi, MSc International Management

Chen Sixin, MSc Financial Analysis and Fund Management

I feel lucky to have come to the Business School just as the Streatham Court campus was being redeveloped. We are fortunate to have access to many excellent facilities, including group work rooms and silent study rooms and we have access to the latest financial databases – something I know isn’t the case in every business school.

I have enjoyed my time immensely at the Business School. I chose to come here initially owing to the University’s growing reputation for excellence – both in teaching and in research – and also because the South West is such a wonderful part of the country to live in.

Yilei Gong, MSc Finance and Management

Shaun Grimshaw, MSc Economics

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ABOUT US

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It has taken just over a decade to establish the University of Exeter Business School as one of the UK’s leading centres of business education and research.

We have achieved this by striving to be the best we can be, bringing together inspirational and internationally respected business teachers from around the world in an environment that combines historical and intellectual heritage with modern facilities.

The University of Exeter has been teaching business-related undergraduate degree programmes since 1955 and masters programmes since 1973 so we have a long track record in providing business education.

In September 2013 we were delighted to be awarded EQUIS accreditation, the world’s leading business school accreditation, for the first time. We intend to seek further accreditations, at both school and individual programme levels, to ensure that our programmes continue to be relevant to the needs of the business world and enhance student employability.

Whichever course options you elect to take you will be led by highly motivated teaching staff engaged in cutting-edge research that is helping to shape the world around us. Our teaching is genuinely research-led, which means you will study and learn with the experts, with internationally respected academics who publish in leading journals and are helping to shape business thinking in their chosen fields. Whether you have an interest in accounting, business, economics, finance,

management, marketing, human resources or tourism, or a combination of these, you are bound to find a postgraduate programme at Exeter that suits your interests, strengths and ambitions.

We also have excellent links with the business world, links you will benefit from in many ways during your time with us.

You will hear from guest speakers from leading companies who will come to share their wealth of experience with you, and who will bring case studies you are studying to life. There will be opportunities to attend careers days with companies like Ernst & Young and KPMG, who will give you first-hand, candid advice on what it takes to make it in their organisation or sector.

Of course, study is just one part of your postgraduate experience. You will also have a huge variety of other opportunities at Exeter to develop personally, as well as professionally, and we place a strong emphasis on helping you improve your skills for employment, research-based careers or further, more in-depth studies.

Our aim, ultimately, is to prepare you for business life, armed with the knowledge, experience and qualifications you need so you are as well placed as possible to pursue the avenues that interest you.

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Supporting our students throughout, and beyond, their studies is an important part of what we do and as a student at the University of Exeter Business School you will have access to a full range of support services.

You will have your own personal tutor and our teaching staff all have dedicated office hours each week where you can discuss any aspects of the modules that they teach.

Our dedicated Student and Education Services team are on hand to help make sure that you receive all the information and advice that you need.

For International students, staff in the International Office will also be available to advise you about any aspect of living and studying at the University of Exeter.

For more information, including details of the University’s local representatives, visit: www.exeter.ac.uk/international or Email: intoff@exeter.ac.uk.

The University also runs a Personal Development Planning programme, designed to help make the most of your university experience. As well as support available within the Business School, you can also access specialist advice from the University’s Student Advice Unit, the Student Counselling Service, Student Skills Development Service, Disability Resource Centre (AccessAbility), the Accommodation Office and the Multi-faith Chaplaincy.

The INTO University of Exeter Centre offers Academic English and intensive pre-sessional English Summer Courses and non-credit bearing support courses including writing tutorials, grammar workshops and oral communication classes throughout the year.

Find out more at: www.intohigher.com/uk/en-gb/our-centres/ into-university-of-exeter.aspx

Full information is available at: www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgsupport

There’s plenty of support on offer for you as a student here, whatever your background or areas of interest. The lecturers and tutors are patient and professional, and available to answer any questions you may have about the lectures or assignments.

Raymond Lee, MSc Financial Analysis and Fund Management

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STUDENT SUPPORT

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In terms of employability support, there’s plenty on offer.

I attended a number of meetings with experienced careers advisors who helped to improve my CV and gave me valuable advice during my job search.

Nicholas Himowitz, MSc International Management

Making the most of your Masters

We also encourage you to take part in events organised by the University of Exeter Careers and Graduate Development Team.

Together with the knowledge that your Masters programme will give you, we believe that it is vital for you to develop other non-academic skills which will greatly add to your employability prospects.

Together with the University’s Career Zone, the Business School’s Careers and Alumni Relations team provides you with a range of opportunities to help you to make the most of your academic achievements.

To find out more, visit: www.exeter.ac.uk/careers

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you with the knowledge and skills employers are looking for – significantly increasing your chances of getting the job you want n Our Careers Team will support your progress and make sure you are as well prepared as possible for further study or employment when you qualify n We run over 100 careers events at the School every year with sessions covering: how to manage your career, job-hunting techniques, CV design and covering letters, effective networking techniques and developing your interview skills through mock interviews n You’ll gain insights from leading employers linked with the School, such as Ernst & Young, Thomson Reuters, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Deloitte, Accenture, Procter & Gamble, and KPMG

Services for Alumni Your relationship with us does not end when you graduate and the University of Exeter Business School is here to support you throughout your working life. We do this by providing a range of alumni benefits, focused on helping you to network, socialise and keep developing professionally throughout your career.

After graduating, you will join a vibrant community of over 15,000 University of Exeter Business School alumni from around the world. Our alumni benefit from a range of social and professional networking events including reunions, specific professional development activities for recent graduates, research presentations from our leading academics and professional networking events, often featuring alumni with prominent business careers. To support your lifelong learning we offer free access to more than 3,000 online journals including titles such as the Harvard Business Review and the Economist.

Our regular University magazine, Facebook and Linkedin pages will keep you up to date with developments here and we hope that you will continue to keep in touch with us too. Just as you will benefit from the advice of existing alumni during your studies, you can help future students through volunteering in a range of ways such as mentoring students, giving careers talks, running mock interviews, hosting events and offering expertise and advice.

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I came to Exeter from Russia in 2007, first to study a Diploma in Management and to learn academic English, and then to do a Masters in Financial Economics.

Following my Masters I worked for Thomson Reuters on an unpaid summer internship in their Exeter offices, before joining their Commodities and Energy desk in London, where I’m working now. I work with international financial institutions across Europe and Asia, who invest in commodities and energy. Essentially, our clients use our products to follow the financial markets – and we help them do that in the most effective way to extract the information they want, whether that’s prices for oil, or sugar or gold.

For me, university was about tapping into the opportunities on offer. For example, I very much enjoyed hearing from the guest speakers, organised by the Business School.

I remember once I had a chance to meet Kostya Novoselov, who won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2010. Meetings like this widen your horizons, regardless of your professional area.

I also learnt a lot of skills at Exeter, which have come in very useful. Interacting with people from different backgrounds, being an efficient team player and networking – are all things I make use of now. I learnt to swim at Exeter too – and I also took a language course in Chinese, which was an absolutely new experience for me.

Work hard, it will pay off in the end.

Dmitry Pak, MSc Financial Economics (Commodities and Energy Associate, Thomson Reuters)

My philosophy is ‘Work hard, it will pay off in the end’. Don’t chase after money, focus on finding yourself as a professional, money isn’t an issue when you enjoy what you do.

And never give up, because the cream always rises to the top.

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AWAY FROM THE CLASSROOM

Masters programmes involve a lot of commitment, dedication and hard work and, as well as the hours you will spend in lectures and seminars, you will also be required to spend a lot of time studying outside of the classroom. It is therefore important that you make the most of your spare time and you will find plenty of things to get involved in at the University of Exeter and in the local area.

Students’ Guild The Students’ Guild is run by students for students and as well as offering support, advice and representation for all students, the Guild oversees lots of recreational activities that students enjoy. Nearly 200 different student societies and clubs are affiliated to the Guild and through these you can get involved in, amongst other things, sports, the arts, outdoor activities and volunteering. Societies and clubs are one of the best ways of getting to meeting people so for more information about the Students’ Guild, visit: www.exeterguild.org/

Exeter and the surrounding area Exeter is not a typical UK city, and this is one of its greatest strengths. It has structures that are over 500 years old sitting next to modern retail and recreational buildings, has a population of only 120,000

people and yet has facilities that a much larger city would be proud of.

The University campus is within easy walking distance of the City Centre and you will find all that you need conveniently located in a very compact area, with the inspiring medieval Cathedral as a focal point just off the main shopping street. If you want to explore the surrounding countryside, and we recommend that you do, then Dartmoor and the beautiful Devon coastline are easily accessible by public transport. As an Exeter student, you will be surrounded by some of the most popular tourist destinations and attractions in the UK!

Accommodation We have a range of accommodation located on the campus or nearby to suit all budgets and circumstances. Once you have accepted your offer of a place on one of our programmes you can apply for your accommodation.

For more information about our accommodation, visit: www.exeter.ac.uk/accommodation

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AN INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK

The University of Exeter Business School offers you a first class education at one of the world’s top 200 Universities.

We believe our cosmopolitan environment enhances both your academic and social experiences, and will provide you with a competitive advantage when it comes to climbing the career ladder. With students from over 80 countries and staff from nearly 30, this also means you will have plenty of opportunities to establish and build lasting personal and professional relationships with people from all over the world.

The Dual Award scheme is available to students on any of our Masters programmes, subject to achieving the required marks in the first semester.

After completing your Masters at Exeter you will transfer to either Grenoble EM in France or EBS Business School in Germany to complete a further year of study including a dissertation and the opportunity to undertake a work placement, at the end of which you will receive a second Masters qualification from our partner institution.

Grenoble EM and EBS Business School have been selected as dual award partners due to a combination of their academic excellence, international standing, and the complementarity of their subject specialisations, meaning that whichever Exeter programme you have studied you will also find relevant modules available at our partner institution to expand your knowledge further.

Places on our dual award programmes will be limited so you should register your interest before applying for a Masters programme by contacting our International Development team at: business-school-exchanges@exeter.ac.uk Further details of our Dual Award programmes are available at: www.business-school.exeter.ac.uk/ programmes/postgraduate/dualawards

I came here to do a one-year Masters but I’ve ended up having the chance to study for two years, as I am one of the first students to be accepted onto the new double-award degree programme. After I finish at Exeter, I will continue my postgraduate studies at the European Business School in Germany, which I’m very much looking forward to, and end up with not just one Masters qualification but two.

Yilei Gong, MSc Finance and Management

Study Abroad Opportunities The University of Exeter Business School has partnerships with 50 overseas universities or business schools and our network of partnerships is set to grow further. At postgraduate level we have arrangements for students on the MSc International Management with European Study programme to spend one semester at the University of Mannheim Business School in Germany, Copenhagen Business School in Denmark or Bocconi University (SDA Bocconi School of Management) in Italy (see page 38 for details).

Postgraduate students can also attend internationally focussed short courses and summer school programmes at our partner organisations around the world.

In recent years, students have spent 2–6 weeks during the summer studying in France, Germany, Denmark, The Netherlands, China, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Australia and the USA. International students should be aware that they will require a separate visa to enable them to undertake a Dual Award Programme or the MSc International Management with European Study.

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Exeter’s Finance and Investment programme is ideal if you’re looking to gain a big picture of the investment industry.

My aim was to get practical, relevant tools and develop skills that I could return to the workforce with within a short period – and that’s certainly what this programme has given me.

Subira Toppin, MSc in Finance and Investment

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OUR PROGRAMMES

PROGRAMME

DURATION

DISSERTATION

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Accounting and Finance MSc Accounting and Finance

12 months

Yes

£10,500 / £21,000

MSc Finance and Investment

9 months

No

£12,000 / £19,500

MSc Finance and Management

9 months

No

£12,000 / £19,500

MSc Financial Analysis and Fund Management

12 months

Yes

£21,000 / £21,000

MSc Financial Mathematics

9 months

Yes

£11,900 / £19,500

MSc Marketing and Financial Services

9 months

No

£12,000 / £19,500

MSc Economics

12 months

Yes

£8,000 / £16,000

MSc Economics and Econometrics

12 months

Yes

£8,000 / £16,000

MSc Economics and Experimental Economics

12 months

Yes

£8,000 / £16,000

MSc Financial Economics

12 months

Yes

£8,000 / £15,000

MSc Money and Banking

12 months

Yes

£10,000 / £17,500

MSc International Management

9 or 12 months

12 month programme only

£10,500 / £18,000

MSc Marketing

12 months

Yes

£11,000 / £18,500

MSc Human Resource Management*

12 months

Yes

£9,500 / £16,500

MSc International Supply Chain Management

12 months

Yes

£9,500 / £15,000

MSc Information Technology Management for Business

12 months

Yes

£9,500 / £17,500

MSc International Tourism Management

12 months

Yes

£9,500 / £15,000

Economics

Management

*also available as a Diploma programme, please see page 42 for details.

Visit: www.exeter.ac.uk/business-school/postgraduate for details of all our programmes, including our research programmes, which are not featured in this brochure.

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ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE AT EXETER Accounting and Finance at Exeter are well established and considered among the best in the UK for research and teaching, ranking: n A prestigious 2nd in the UK for world leading

and internationally excellent research in Accounting and Finance1

n 10th in The Times Good University Guide 2013 n 8th in The Complete University Guide 2014

We offer well-established, research-led programmes relevant for professional careers. The MSc Finance and Investment was the first finance Masters to be launched in the UK, 40 years ago, and a succession of innovative programmes have been developed since, such as the MSc Financial Analysis and Fund Management. This was one of the first in the UK to be designed with the aim of combining a Masters programme with taking Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA速) examinations.

econometrics and risk management. Recent research grants have been awarded from professional bodies including the Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales (ICAEW), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the International Auditing Standards Board and the Institute for Quantitative Investment Research (UK). Our faculty members are regularly invited to advise policy makers at institutions such as the Bank of England and the Department of Work and Pensions.

Our research

Adding value to our programmes

The Accounting and Finance Research Group focus on the sustainable delivery of leading-edge research across a broad range of areas within the disciplines of accounting and finance. Our research themes are: asset pricing and valuation; auditing and corporate governance; corporate finance and taxation; financial accounting and regulation; financial markets; public sector, not-for-profit and socially responsible accounting; and financial

A close association with the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI), and the CFA Institute, the global membership organisation that awards the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, means that Accounting and Finance at Exeter is positioned to align its standards with the highest level of professional

excellence. The Accounting and Finance Group has an on-going programme of conferences and seminars. Over the last few years, we have initiated conferences on corporate information disclosure, the equity risk premium, pensions, mergers and acquisitions, fund management and the cost of capital and auditing. In addition, the Accounting and Finance Group has an active weekly research seminar, with a mix of external and internal speakers, and every year students have the opportunity to go on a week-long trip to Europe to visit the European Commission in Brussels and the stock exchange and Deutsche Bank offices in Frankfurt, as well as a financial organisation in Paris, giving a rare insight into how these organisations operate.

1 RAE 2008 based on the percentage of research categorised as 4* and 3* CFA速 is a registered trademark of the CFA Institute

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General Entry requirements

Qualifications A good honours degree (the equivalent of a UK Upper Second) in accounting, finance, economics or a related discipline from a recognised institution. Degrees in other disciplines that include individual modules in relevant subject areas may also be considered. Evidence of mathematical/ quantitative ability is also required.

For more details on the entry requirements for individual programmes please see the programme pages on our website.

English language If English is not your first language you will be required to give evidence of your English proficiency. You can apply for a programme without evidence of English proficiency, however, you will not receive an unconditional offer or be able to register for the programme unless you meet the English requirements. Please see the individual requirements for each programme on our website.

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MSC FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND FUND MANAGEMENT

The MSc in Financial Analysis and Fund Management is a challenging programme that offers substantial professional rewards, and requires 12 months dedicated full time study to complete. Run by the Xfi Centre for Finance and Investment, it is ideal for anyone wishing to acquire advanced expertise in investment analysis and gain exposure to an intensive practical training, covering Datastream, Thomson Reuters, and other financial databases and software systems. The programme gives you the opportunity to study for levels I and II of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) qualification and also obtain a full Masters degree from a University with a well-established reputation in finance.

CFA® Track The MSc in Financial Analysis and Fund Management with CFA® Track enables you to take Levels I and II of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) qualification – while also continuing to study Financial Analysis and Fund Management. We provide top level support in helping you to pass the CFA® level I and II professional examinations in December and June.

MSc Only Track With the MSc Only Track, you are not required to register for the CFA® exams, or attend the workshops organised for those on the CFA® Track.

Duration/study mode: 12 months/full-time Start – End: *September – September UK/EU fee 2014/15: £21,000 International fee 2014/15: £21,000 *There is a mandatory three week foundation course beginning in September

Find out more about the CFA institute at www.cfainstitute.org MODULES

CREDITS

Credit Instruments and Derivatives

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Equity Valuation Models and Issues

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Financial Modelling

15

Financial Statement Analysis 15 Fundamentals of Financial Management

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Investment Instruments: Bonds, Equities, Derivatives and Alternative Instruments

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Investment Research Methods I

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Investment Research Methods II

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Portfolio Management and

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Asset Allocation Dissertation

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The MSc has not only taught me lots of skills but also shaped my personality. I have gained quite a lot in confidence. I have also been able to pass the CFA level 2 exam, something I couldn’t have achieved without the help of the University.

I can certainly recommend Exeter to students wanting to pursue a career in finance and I would say to future students that you should clearly understand your goals and motivations. A Masters degree is challenging, and it is important to prepare well so that you can make the most of all the opportunities on offer here.

Yating Luo, MSc Financial Analysis and Fund Management

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MSC ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

This programme is suited to anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of accounting and finance, and who wants to enter a career in financial markets, either as an analyst or professional accountant. You will develop your ability to apply and evaluate the various models and methods that practitioners use to solve practical accounting and financial problems.

The MSc Accounting and Finance is designed to deliver financial expertise with an emphasis on understanding the accounting process. You will gain insight into the accounting process within the firm (management accounting) and into external reporting and its relevance to company valuation (financial accounting). The programme gives you a solid grounding in the fundamentals of financial management and financial accounting, and will sharpen your quantitative skills in finance.

You can specialise further by selecting options in subjects such as international taxation, derivatives, investment analysis, international portfolio management, corporate finance, banking, international financial management and many others.

We offer a programme of visiting speakers and a series of study weekends in which practising fund managers and finance experts from the City share their expertise through a combination of seminars, discussions and practical project work.

In addition, non-assessed intensive computing training, covering Datastream, Thomson Reuters and other financial databases and software systems, is incorporated into relevant modules.

Duration/study mode: 12 months/full-time Start – End: September – September UK/EU fee 2014/15: £10,500 International fee 2014/15: £21,000

MODULES

CREDITS

Advanced Financial Accounting

15

Advanced Management Accounting

15

Corporate Governance, Reporting and Regulation or Principles of International Taxation

15

Financial Modelling

15

Fundamentals of Financial Management

15

Quantitative Methods for Finance 15 Dissertation

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Two options from: 15 Advanced Corporate Finance; credits Advanced Finance Theory; each Banking and Financial Services; Behavioural Finance; Corporate Governance, Reporting and Regulation; Derivatives Pricing; Domestic and International Portfolio Management; International Financial Management; Management Accounting and Control; Portfolio Investment Game; Principles of International Taxation; Topics in Financial Economics

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MSC FINANCE AND INVESTMENT

The MSc Finance and Investment is designed for graduates interested in following a career in investment analysis or portfolio management. Established 40 years ago, the programme has an international reputation for providing excellent training for employment in the financial sector. It will prepare you for the challenge of a career in finance by providing a broad knowledge base, combined with extensive practical sessions, to help develop your confidence and ability. This is a full-time programme, completed over a nine month period. In the first semester you will gain a firm foundation in research methods for investment and finance, investment analysis, financial management, and financial instruments.

In the second semester you can choose six or seven optional modules from a list that includes advanced investment analysis, international portfolio management, banking, derivatives, corporate finance and international financial management.

In addition, non-assessed intensive computing training covering Datastream, Thomson Reuters, and other financial databases and software systems, is incorporated into relevant modules. You can select a short investment analysis dissertation as one of the options.

The School has an agreement with the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) which confers the status of CISI Centre of Excellence upon the Xfi Centre for Finance and Investment. As a

student on the MSc Finance and Investment you will be eligible for the award of the CISI Diploma and will therefore receive a globally recognised, professional certificate in addition to your Masters degree.

Duration/study mode: 9 months/full-time Start – End: September – June UK/EU fee 2014/15: £12,000 International fee 2014/15: £19,500 MODULES

CREDITS

Financial Instruments

15

Financial Modelling

15

Fundamentals of Financial Management

15

Investment Analysis I

15

Investment Research Methods I

15

Six or seven options from: 15 Advanced Corporate Finance; credits Banking and Financial Services; each except* Behavioural Finance; Investment Corporate Governance, Analysis Reporting and Regulation; Project Derivatives Pricing; Domestic and International Portfolio Management; International Financial Management; Investment Analysis II; Investment Analysis Project* (30 credits); Portfolio Investment Game; Topics in Financial Economics

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MSC FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The MSc Finance and Management provides a good foundation in finance together with an overview of management functions within an organisation. It is an ideal qualification for anyone wanting to start or progress their career in the finance function of an organisation and then move into general management later. It is relevant to working in small businesses where the ability to control finances is essential, within the finance function of large business organisations, and also in public sector organisations.

The modules in the first term provide you with a foundation in financial management, investment decisions and research skills in finance, as well as an introduction to the main ideas and functions of international business and marketing. In the second term you study corporate finance, strategy, plus four additional options.

In addition, intensive computing training covering Datastream,Thomson Reuters, and other financial databases and software systems, is incorporated into relevant modules.

You can select a short investment analysis dissertation as one of the options.

The programme offers a choice of the full range of options in both finance and management, so it is possible to tailor this programme to match your career goals.

MODULES

15

Financial Instruments

15

Financial Modelling

15

Fundamentals of Financial Management

15

Investment Analysis I 15 Strategy

15

Two options from: 15 Managing Operations; credits Marketing Strategy; each Principles of International Business

At least one from: Entrepreneurship: New Venture Development; Leadership and Global Duration/study mode: 9 months/full-time Challenges; People and Organisations; Start – End: September – June Strategic Innovation Management; UK/EU fee 2014/15: £12,000 The Creative Organisation

International fee 2014/15: £19,500

CREDITS

Advanced Corporate Finance

15 credits each

Remaining credits from: 15 Banking and Financial Services credits Behavioural Finance; each* Derivatives Pricing; Domestic and International Portfolio Management; International Financial Management; Investment Analysis II; Investment Analysis Project* (30 credits) Management Accounting and Control; Portfolio Investment Game; Topics in Financial Economics

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MSC MARKETING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

About 30 per cent of all jobs in the UK’s financial services sector are for marketing and client-facing roles. The MSc in Marketing and Financial Services combines Exeter’s long tradition of excellent research-based finance teaching with a range of innovative marketing modules.

Designed for UK and international students alike, this is a cutting-edge programme not available at other British universities and you will be well placed to obtain a position in marketing, financial services, or at the interface between the two.

Over nine months, you will acquire the technical knowledge to understand how financial services products work, together with the marketing acumen necessary to compete successfully in this highly competitive sector. The programme is especially appropriate for marketing graduates wanting to develop a career in the marketing and promotion of financial services, as well as business/accounting/ finance graduates wishing to specialise in marketing within financial services.

Non-assessed intensive computing training covering Datastream, Thomson Reuters, and other financial databases and software systems, is incorporated into relevant modules.

Duration/study mode: 9 months/full-time Start – End: September – June UK/EU fee 2014/15: £12,000 International fee 2014/15: £19,500

MODULES

CREDITS

Banking and Financial Services

15

Brand Design

15

Financial Instruments

15

Financial Modelling

15

Fundamentals of Financial Management Investment Analysis 1

15 15

Marketing Analysis and Research

15

Marketing Strategy

15

At least two from: 15 Internet Marketing in the credits Information Society; each Tourism and Marketing; Understanding Consumer Behaviour Remaining credits from: 15 Behavioural Finance; credits Corporate Governance, Reporting each and Regulation; Derivatives Pricing; Domestic and International Portfolio Management; Investment Analysis II; Management Accounting and Control; Portfolio Investment Game; Topics in Financial Economics

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The staff at the Business School are very supportive.

If you have any problems there’s a team of academic assistants waiting to help you to address any issues.

The professors take time to really explain things to you in a clear and detailed manner.

Wenjie Li, MSc in Accounting and Finance

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MSC FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS

Quantitative financial methods are one of the fastest growing areas of the present day banking and corporate environments. The solution by Black, Scholes and Merton of the option pricing problem set off a revolution in finance resulting in the introduction of sophisticated mathematical techniques in the financial markets and corporate planning.

To understand, apply and develop these sophisticated methods requires a good understanding of both advanced mathematics and advanced financial theory. By combining the financial expertise in the School with expertise in the Mathematical Research Institute of the Mathematics Department at the University, this intensive MSc programme will prepare you for careers in areas such as international banking or international business. For those with a strong mathematical background, and a wish to pursue a finance career, this programme is the ideal introduction to this exciting field.

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Analysis and Computation in Finance*

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Fundamentals of Financial Management

15

Mathematical Theory of Option Pricing*

15

Methods for Stochastics and Finance*

15

Financial Modelling

15

Investment Analysis I

15

Investment Analysis II

15

Investment Analysis Project

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Three options from: 15 Advanced Corporate Finance; credits Advanced Econometrics; each Advanced Finance Theory; Derivatives Pricing; Dynamical Systems and Chaos*; Pattern Recognition**; Quantitative and Research Techniques I; Topics in Financial Economics *Modules offered by the Department of Mathematics **Module offered by the Department of Computer Science

Alternative pathways are available from the Department of Mathematics, for further details please see: http://emps.exeter.ac.uk/ mathematics/postgraduate/programmes/ finmathsmsc/structure/

Please check the website for latest Duration/study mode: 9 months/full-time programme details Start – End: September – June UK/EU fee 2013/14: £11,900 International fee 2013/14: £19,500

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ECONOMICS AT EXETER

Economics at Exeter has a longstanding reputation for providing outstanding teaching and research. This quality is evidenced by: n Ranking 10th in Economics in The Times Good

University Guide 2013

n Ranking 7th in The Good University Guide 2014 n 75 per cent of our Economics and Econometrics

research classified as world leading or internationally excellent3

Our research and teaching The Economics Research Group is a dynamic and highly research active group with an interest in theoretical problems and a strong tradition of interaction and collaboration among the faculty. Our research themes are: economic theory, experimental economics, public economics, macroeconomics and econometrics. Recent research grants have been awarded from funding bodies including the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), Her Majesty’s Treasury (HMT) and the Leverhulme Trust.

Our teaching is research-led, meaning that you will study and learn with the experts – with those who are shaping the field of study and writing core texts. Our Economics academics work at the forefront of developments in their field, publish in leading international publications, and hold editorships of journals including Fiscal Studies, Econometric Theory, Journal of Industrial Economics, International Journal

of Business and Economics, and The Journal of Public Economic Theory. Your learning and teaching will be up-to-date and you will benefit from exposure to the latest thinking.

A valuable qualification

Our MSc students are valued highly by employers. Many of our graduates have gone on to work as professional economists in the public sector, for example in central banks and government, as well as the private sector. Others have progressed to PhD programmes, both in Exeter and elsewhere.

The subject areas of recent dissertations have included international taxation, economic growth, currency and banking crises, behavioural finance, environmental economics and both theoretical and applied econometrics.

3 RAE 2008 based on the percentage of research categorised as 4* and 3*

Our Economics programmes are recognised by the ESRC South West Doctoral Training Centre, a hub of world-class social sciences research which offers funding for EU students intending to progress to PhD level study.

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General Entry requirements

Qualifications A good honours degree (the equivalent of a UK Upper Second classification) in an economics or finance related discipline from a recognised institution. Evidence of mathematical/quantitative ability is also required. For more details on the entry requirements for individual programmes please see the programme pages on our website.

English language If English is not your first language you will be required to give evidence of your English proficiency. You can apply for a programme without evidence of English proficiency, however, you will not receive an unconditional offer or be able to register for the programme unless you meet the English requirements. Please see the individual requirements for each programme on our website.

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MSC ECONOMICS PROGRAMMES

n MSc Economics n MSc Economics and Econometrics n MSc Economics and Experimental Economics

Our MSc Economics programmes are intended to deepen your knowledge and understanding of economics as an academic discipline. Each programme draws upon the internationally rated research undertaken within the department and the experience of our academics in developing economic policy at organisations such as such as the Bank of England, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the United Nations.

A central objective of all of the programmes is to provide you with insight into the latest thinking in economics. You will attend a series of research seminars, during which you can discuss and present current research papers. You can also participate in the departmental seminars, which attract external academics and provide you with the opportunity to gain insight into current research in economics and econometrics.

MSc Economics The MSc Economics is the most general of our programmes and offers the greatest flexibility. It gives you the opportunity to acquire professional training in mainstream economics, including analytical techniques as well as subject-specific knowledge. You can learn more about this programme on our website at www.exeter.ac.uk/ business-school/postgraduate/msc_e

We also provide the opportunity for you to specialise in two discrete areas of economics and for these specialisms to be reflected in your degree title. Our MSc Economics and Econometrics and MSc Economics and Experimental Economics give you the opportunity to focus on two areas in which the Department of Economics has considerable expertise and experience.

MSc Economics and Econometrics This programme mirrors the general MSc Economics programme, but contains an additional core module in Advanced Econometrics. Whilst this module is available elsewhere, it is only compulsory in the MSc Economics and Econometrics.

The programme provides a solid foundation in economics, together with advanced teaching in econometrics, and is ideal for anyone wanting a career involving econometrics or economics research.

You can learn more about this programme on our website at www.exeter.ac.uk/ businessschool/postgraduate/msc_ee

MSc Economics and Experimental Economics This programme differs from the general MSc Economics in that it contains an additional core module in Experimental Economics and Finance. You may also choose to study Quantitative Methods for Finance instead of Quantitative and Research Techniques I. Furthermore, the compulsory dissertation is specifically related to the specialism, consisting an Experimental Economics Project and Dissertation. The programme draws upon our expertise in the development, running and evaluation of experiments applied to economic and financial issues. You can learn more about this programme on our website at www.exeter.ac.uk/business-school/ postgraduate/msc_ex Duration/study mode: 12 months/full-time Start – End: September – September UK/EU fee 2014/15: £8,000 International fee 2014/15: £16,000

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If I could offer two pieces of advice to people coming to study Economics, the first, particularly to those from other fields, would be read up on the basic ideas and key people in the field, as this will be a great help in the early part of the course. The second would be to remember to enjoy it – there’s a lot of work and the time goes by quickly, but it is rewarding when you can tie different strands of the course together into a coherent picture of a particular issue, and that should be savoured.

Shaun Grimshaw, MSc Economics

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MSC ECONOMICS

MSC ECONOMICS AND ECONOMETRICS

MSC economics and EXPERIMENTAL ECONOMICS

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15 each

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MSC FINANCIAL ECONOMICS

This programme is a springboard into a career as an economist. Whether you are looking to work in the Civil Service, a leading bank, a multinational organisation or an insurance company, this programme can help you achieve your aims. It is also an ideal choice for anybody who sees his or her future as an analyst for a major investment company. The programme is designed to provide an understanding of economic and financial theory, together with specialist econometric and mathematical techniques.

It provides a platform for economics students with a particular interest in finance and will also be of interest to applicants who are already practicing economists or have work experience in the financial sector.

Completion of the MSc in Financial Economics is an excellent foundation for progression onto a research degree. At the heart of the programme are core modules in financial theory, plus a choice of further options in Finance, Economics or Econometrics. Alongside the formal lecture programme, you will be able to participate in the Economics Seminar Series.

The summer dissertation represents your chance to carry out original research in financial economics.

Duration/study mode: 12 months/full-time Start – End: September – September UK/EU fee 2014/15: £8,000 International fee 2014/15: £15,500

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Fundamentals of Financial Management

15

Optimisation Techniques for Economists

15

Research Design and Dissertation 60 Topics in Financial Economics

15

Either Macroeconomics or Microeconomics

15 credits each

Either Quantitative Research Techniques I or Quantitative Methods for Finance

15 credits each

Either Quantitative Research Techniques II or Financial Econometrics

15 credits each

Either Advanced Finance Theory or Economics of Corporate Finance

15 credits each

Any other option from: 15 credits Advanced Econometrics; each Advanced Finance Theory; Banking and Financial Services; Domestic and International Portfolio Management; Economics of Banking; Economics of Corporate Finance; Experimental Economics and Finance; Financial Econometrics; Game Theory and Industrial Organisation; International Trade and Regional Integration; Quantitative Research Techniques II

Please check the website for latest programme details.

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MSC MONEY AND BANKING

If you wish to pursue a career in finance and economics in the international banking sector, our MSc Money and Banking is an ideal programme. Delivered by the Department of Economics and the Xfi Centre for Finance and Investment, the programme draws upon the School’s long-standing reputation for delivering top quality graduates in finance and economics.

The programme provides a focus on the application of advanced economics and finance theory to commercial money markets and banking.

Duration/study mode: 12 months/ full-time Start – End: September – September UK/EU fee 2014/15: £10,000 International fee 2014/15: £17,500

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CREDITS

Economics of Banking

15

Economics of Corporate Finance

15

Financial Modelling 15 Fundamentals of Financial Management

15

Macroeconomics of Money and Financial Markets

15

Quantitative Methods for Finance

15

Dissertation

45

Any two other options from: 15 Advanced Finance Theory; credits Banking and Financial Services; each Domestic and International Portfolio Management; Experimental Economics and Finance; Financial Econometrics; Game Theory and Industrial Organisation; International Trade and Regional Integration; Policy Issues on the Global Economy; Topics in Financial Economics

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MANAGEMENT AT EXETER Management at Exeter is highly regarded for research and teaching, ranking:

Our academic staff engage in teaching, research and consulting across a broad range of management disciplines, including:

for Business Studies and 4th for Hospitality, n Marketing: marketing communication, brand marketing, consumer culture and advertising Leisure and Tourism in The Times Good University Guide 2013 n Operations management: business process th modelling and innovation management n 8 for Business and Management Studies in The Complete University Guide 2014 n Organisational behaviour: organisational storytelling and change management techniques n 16th in the UK for world leading and n 8th

internationally excellent research in Business and Management Studies4

n Human

Resource Management; employee resourcing, development and relations

n Entrepreneurship:

high-tech start-ups, new venture investment decisions and small firm finance

n Tourism:

the consumer landscape, tourism and EU engagement and tourism entrepreneurship

Our research

Our research themes are: ethics, policy and governance; marketing, consumer research and retailing; operations, information management and strategy; organisation studies. The Department is home to a number of leading research centres that capitalise on academic expertise in the School, including the Centre for Leadership Studies (CLS) and the Centre for International Service Research also plays a key role in the interdisciplinary Centre for Sport, Leisure and Tourism Research (CSLTR).

Academics throughout the Department work at the forefront of developments in their field, publish in leading international publications, including Tourism Management, Journal of Operations Management, Journal of Management Studies, Organization Studies, Human Resource Management and

European Journal of Marketing. In addition, staff within the Department hold editorships of journals including International Journal of Operations and Production Management.

Recent research grants have been awarded from funding bodies including the ESRC and HEFCE in areas such as tourism, leadership and service science.

4 RAE 2008 based on the percentage of research categorised as 4* and 3*;

General Entry requirements

Qualifications A good honours degree (the equivalent of a UK Upper Second classification) in any discipline from a recognised institution.

For more details on the entry requirements for individual programmes please see the programme pages on our website.

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English language If English is not your first language you will be required to give evidence of your English proficiency. You can apply for a programme without evidence of English proficiency, however, you will not receive an unconditional offer or be able to register for the programme unless you meet the English requirements. Please see the individual requirements for each programme on our website.

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The lecturers come from many different parts of the world and different professional backgrounds, and frequently use relevant case studies, interactive group seminars, presentations and lecture polls, to put our theoretical knowledge into practice. Overall, the modules and lecturers have helped me fulfill my goal of gaining the skills and tools needed to compete in today’s global business world, while also taking my prior academic and professional experience onto the next stage.

Manuel Konold, MSc International Management

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MSC INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT n MSc International Management n MSc International Management with Marketing n MSc International Management with

Entrepreneurship and Innovation n MSc International Management with European Study

This programme is an ideal route into management of organisations working in global markets. It draws upon substantial expertise across the School in the areas of management, international business, marketing, strategy, economics, operations, accounting and finance to give you the latest ideas in management thinking and an overview of how global organisations work today.

You can study the programme in an intensive nine-month format, or over 12 months. With both formats you study international business, marketing, operations, human resource management and accounting in the first term, and strategy and economics in the second term. If studying over nine months, you then select four options from the full range of management modules and complete in June.

With the 12-month format you undertake three management options in the second term, and start preparation on a dissertation project which you continue to work on over the summer, completing in September.

The programme is equally suited to students who have a degree in an unrelated discipline as well as those who have studied management before but who wish to further their knowledge of different areas of management within an international context. In addition to top quality teaching, the School organises dedicated careers workshops and there is also an opportunity for students on the 12 month programme to spend one semester at one of our partner institutions: Mannheim Business School (Germany), Copenhagen Business School (Denmark) or SDA Bocconi School of Management (Italy). Studying at another institution allows you to choose from different specialisms which complement the themes explored in the compulsory modules of the first semester.

International students should be aware that they will require a separate visa to enable them to study at a partner institution in another country.

Duration/study mode: 9 or 12 months/full-time Start – End: Sept – June (9 months) Sept – Sept (12 months) UK/EU fee 2014/15: £10,500 International fee 2014/15: £18,000

The MSc in International Management is a programme that allows you to gain a deep insight into many subjects from Operations Management, to International Business or Leadership. The way the programme is structured means that this learning happens in a very interactive way, via a wide variety of teaching styles, including group work, presentations and seminars. In addition to this, all of the compulsory subjects on the programme are interrelated, so there are clear overlaps and links in the syllabus, which have helped me to build a very thorough knowledge in business and management.

Peter Baumgartner, MSc International Management

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MSc International Management programme structure

9 MONTH DURATION

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Accounting for International Managers

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MSC MARKETING

The MSc Marketing draws upon the unique expertise the School has in the areas of marketing and society, consumer behaviour, psychology, and branding. It is especially relevant for those seeking a career as a marketing professional equipped with an understanding of how marketing and consumption work at the level of the individual and across society. Many of the course materials such as lectures, seminars and research data will be provided in a downloadable format.

The programme will develop your understanding of the theory of marketing as well as a broad range of managerial skills and knowledge for contributing to a global economy. The core modules are augmented by specialist optional modules to enable you to build up a knowledge base to suit your individual interests.

Duration/study mode: 12 months/full-time Start – End: September – September UK/EU fee 2014/15: £11,000 International fee 2014/15: £18,500

MODULES

CREDITS

Advanced Marketing Seminars

15

Marketing Analysis and Research

15

Marketing Communiacation

30

Marketing Strategy

15

Understanding Consumer Behaviour

15

Dissertation

30

Select four from: 15 Accounting for International credits Managers; Advertising and each Consumer Psychology; Brand Design; Consumption, Markets and Culture; Entrepreneurship: New Venture Development; Events Management; Internet Marketing in the Information Society; Principles of International Business; Service Operations and Marketing; The Creative Organisation; Tourism and Marketing

Please check the website for latest programme details.

Overall, my lecturers have taught me that I can look at problems from many different points of view. I have enjoyed the interactive nature of the tutorials, too – we have had a lot of fun debating issues and the practical problems of the industry. I have set a number of goals for myself, but first is to take my family business to the next stage. My Masters has helped me develop my personality and also broadened my vision on marketing as a whole – both of those things will be a great help when I transfer those back to our company.

Arsalan Hashmi, MSc Marketing

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MSC INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Management programme will equip you with the skills and insights required by corporate strategists, international event managers, destination marketers, customer relationship managers and also for a wide range of impact assessment roles in the private and public sectors. Our research methods training involves all the skills that you need to undertake primary and secondary data collection and analysis, with detailed training on SPSS and NVivo data analysis software packages. By the end of the programme you will have the skills to understand and critically evaluate statistical reports and industry related tourism data.

A unique aspect of our programme is our close links to the events industries, with ex-industry specialists and academic expertise in this area delivering our Event Management module. In addition, our Work Based Learning module allows our students to go into a range of positions to provide short term consultancy work for business clients and is another aspect of our programme that we are very proud of.

We anticipate that graduates from the MSc International Tourism Management will be well placed to go on to will find positions with international tourism corporations and businesses.

Our dissertation module is the flagship of our programme, where you get to demonstrate and apply all the research skills you have acquired to understand a contemporary tourism management issue.

Duration/study mode: 12 months/full-time Start – End: September – September UK/EU fee 2014/15: £9,500 International fee 2013/14: £15,000

We encourage students to pick a dissertation subject that not only interests them, but is directly related to the kind of employment they are looking to secure following their graduation.

MODULES

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Methods and Techniques for

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Independent Research Strategy

15

Tourism and Marketing

15

Tourism Business: Management,

15

Impacts and Evaluation Tourist Behaviour: Theory and Practice

15

Tourism Dissertation

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Select three from: Events Management; Managing Operations; Marketing Strategy; People and Organisations; Principles of International Business; Sustainable Tourism Management; Work-Based Learning

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MSC/PGDIP HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

This new programme has been designed to enable you to achieve both high level academic understanding of contemporary developments in Human Resource Management (HRM) and the development of relevant advanced HRM skills. The programme will prepare you to undertake a long-lasting and highly successful career in HRM. The programme has been designed to map on to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD’s) advanced learning outcomes, providing you with the opportunity to complete these. You can complete a Postgraduate Diploma, which will lead to the CIPD accreditation, in nine months full-time as a stand-alone qualification or take the MSc which contains the taught element of the Postgraduate Diploma and finishes with a Dissertation which is completed over the summer months.

The programme is suitable for both full-time and part-time study, with part-time students completing the Postgraduate Diploma qualification over two academic years or the full MSc programme over a period of thirty months.

Through a series of bespoke modules, the programme will cover all aspects of HRM, including recruitment, leadership and management, the development of individuals and organisations, contemporary employment law, reward management and approaches to HRM in an international context. This will give you an understanding a broad range of topics within HRM which you can focus on when developing ideas for written assignments and, for MSc students, your Dissertation.

You will encounter a variety of teaching and learning styles as you progress through the programme, all of which will be highly participative, combining lectures with a wide variety of group exercises and opportunities for professional skills development. All are supported with extensive additional reading and further learning materials which will be provided using the University’s online virtual learning environment.

MODULES

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Employee Relations

15

HRM in Context

15

Human Resource Development

15

HR Skills

15

Leading, Managing and Developing People

15

Resourcing and Talent Management

15

Plus either Employment Law or International HRM

15

Management Resource Report (PGDip only)

15

Research Methods (MSc only)

15

Dissertation (MSc only)

60

MSc Duration/study mode: 12 months full-time, 30 months part-time Start – End: September – September (full-time) UK/EU fee 2014/15: £9,500 International fee 2013/14: £16,500 PGDip Duration/study mode: 9 months full-time, 31 months part-time Start – End: September – June (full-time) UK/EU fee 2014/15: £6,335* International fee 2013/14: £11,000* *subject to final approval Please check the website for latest programme details.

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MSC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT FOR BUSINESS

This interdisciplinary MSc has been designed to educate the next generation of IT management professionals. You will develop the latest skills and knowledge in computing and management relevant to the provision of high quality IT services in business settings.

The course, taught in conjunction with the Department of Computing, will enable you to work in system development at management level, employing systems in a strategy that provides maximum competitive advantage for the business.

Aimed at graduates with a numerate degree or strong evidence of numeracy skills, it offers an excellent grounding in the creation and management of systems.

This degree will prepare students to be technology enabled graduates, ready for management roles in IT related aspects of business. The management aspects of the course are focused on the development of new business ideas, the management of business change and the management of existing business. You will also develop an appreciation of the technical aspects and challenges of modern IT systems.

The course is focused on providing you with the skills required for the modern business environment. You will have the opportunity to learn about large-scale IT systems in the public sector and private companies through engagement with employees. ‘Guru’ lectures will be given by IT business experts as part of the programme, and participation in industry leading schemes such as ITIL will allow you to further develop your IT and project management skills. Students will also undertake a Company project, involving an IT management placement over the summer with a company in a relevant field.

Duration/study mode: 12 months/full-time Start – End: September – September UK/EU fee 2014/15: £9,500 International fee 2014/15: £17,500

MODULES Entrepreneurship: New Venture Development

CREDITS 15

Internet Marketing in the Information Society 15 Managing Operations

15

Strategic Innovation Management Managing IT Projects

15

ITMB Case Studies

15

Software Development for Business

15

Networks, Data and Information

15

Business IT Project

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Select one from: Tools and Techniques Nature-Inspired Computation Machine Learning and Optimisation Principles of International Business Managing in a Multinational Context

15 15 15 15 15

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MSC INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Drawing on the skills and knowledge of the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences and The Business School, this programme aims to meet the academic, professional, and career needs of business and engineering graduates who wish to simultaneously increase the depth and scope of their technological knowledge and acquire the essentials of management theory and practice.

This programme opens up the issues of supply chain management and introduces the student to the modern approaches to doing business in this context. The programme offers core and optional material supplied by the University of Exeter’s Business School such as Principles of International Business and Strategy together with Engineering Management and Manufacturing modules including Agile and Lean Manufacturing and Engineering Management Science.

As a result of undertaking and successfully completing the course, students will: n have the management knowledge in purchasing, supply and logistics to approach group situations in industry with confidence and an awareness of the needs and problems that can arise within and between organisations; n develop an understanding of the application of industry-standard concepts and tools in supply chain management through theoretical and practical application and be capable of applying

this experience in new situations; n be able to apply theoretical concepts to practical problems and identify solution procedures from the perspectives of both Engineering as well as Management Science; n develop skills of analysis using tools and techniques based on an interdisciplinary approach which includes engineering, management, mathematics, computing and software engineering and systems modelling; n be able to integrate a number of disciplines to form an approach to the solution of a supply chain management problem related to strategy and implementation; n explore specific specialised areas in supply chain management across engineering and management by choice of appropriate pathway options.

Duration/study mode: 12 months/full-time Start – End: October – September UK/EU fee 2013/14: £9,500 International fee 2013/14: £15,000 MODULES

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Management*

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Research Methodology

15

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

15

Supply Chain Project*

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Select three from: 15 Agile Lean and Competitive Business*; credits Managing Operations; each Marketing Strategy; Principles of International Business Select 30 credits from: Engineering Management Science* 30 Strategic Innovation Management 15 Strategy 15 Sustainable Enterprise Economy 15 *modules offered by the Department of Engineering

This programme is ideal if you are an engineering or business graduate wishing to simultaneously increase the depth and scope of your technological knowledge and acquire the essentials of management theory and practice. The programme will open up a wide range of employment opportunities and can act as a foundation for further research in many areas e.g. urban water management and water systems.

If you wish to develop your knowledge, skills and employment prospects in this increasingly important sector of the world economy, then this programme is for you.

Please check the website for latest programme details.

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HOW TO APPLY

The quickest and most efficient way to apply for admission to our postgraduate programmes is online via the University’s secure electronic application form.

To visit the Online Applications Centre, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/admissions/applying/online

Alternatively, you can complete the paper application form and send it to the address quoted on the form.

Application Fee An application fee of £50 is payable on completion of an application to any of our programmes. The fee is a non-refundable one-off administration charge which is payable for each Business School programme you apply for, unless otherwise stated. For full terms and conditions please view our application fee webpage.

What happens to your application?

As soon as your application is received it will be acknowledged via email. It is important that additional transcripts, references and other supporting documents are sent as soon as possible so that your application can be considered. Decisions on applications for Masters programmes are normally made within four to six weeks of receipt depending on requested additional information. Research applications are normally processed within six to eight weeks of receipt, again dependent on requested additional information.

Deposits All applicants applying for a full-time postgraduate taught programme will be required to pay a tuition fee deposit before the start of their programme. Receipt of your deposit acts as an indication of your commitment to study at Exeter and can assist international students with their visa

application. The tuition fee deposit is deducted from your tuition fee invoice following registration. Deposits for tuition are normally only refundable in the case of refusal of a student visa. Full details will be included with your offer letter or see the guide online at www.exeter.ac.uk/ postgraduate/admissions/offers/deposit

International Office University of Exeter 8th Floor, Laver Building North Park Road Exeter EX4 4QE Tel: +44 (0) 1392 723405 Email: intoff@exeter.ac.uk www.exeter.ac.uk/international

The Admissions Office If you have an enquiry about the progress of your application, or on how to register with the University, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/admissions

Accommodation Office Tel: +44 (0) 1392 722524 Email: accommodation@exeter.ac.uk Fax: +44 (0) 1392 723142 www.exeter.ac.uk/accommodation

Alternatively, contact the University’s Admissions Office: University of Exeter 8th Floor, Laver Building North Park Road, Exeter EX4 4QE

INTO University of Exeter Centre The Old Library Prince of Wales Road Exeter EX4 4SB Tel: +44 (0) 1392 724282 Email: into@exeter.ac.uk Fax: +44 (0) 1392 724277 www.intohigher.com//universities/ united-kingdom/university-of-exeter.aspx

Tel: +44 (0) 1392 723316 Fax: +44 (0) 1392 722479 Email: pg-ad@exeter.ac.uk Contacts Postgraduate Admissions Officer University of Exeter Business School Rennes Drive Exeter EX4 4ST Tel: +44 (0) 1392 723246 Email: business-school-msc@exeter.ac.uk www.exeter.ac.uk/businessschool/ postgraduate

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