PG Guide: Business and Technology

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Business & Technology Postgraduate Guide 2020/21

Accounting & Finance Business & Management Cyber Security & Computing Engineering Human Resources Law Marketing

Contents Our expertise Connecting you How we support you Postgraduate degrees explained How to apply Location and the local area Our campuses Accommodation International students Fees Funding School of Business & Technology Business Taught degrees Research degrees Technology Taught degrees Research degrees

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Expertise Our expertise is the knowledge, research, facilities, services and partnerships that enrich your learning experience and enhance your career prospects.

Our lecturers bring real-world knowledge, experience and expertise into their teaching and research. You’ll study alongside professionals from different backgrounds and apply your learning to examine topics from a variety of perspectives.

Each of our academic schools contributes to our learning-led, research-informed environment.

We embed research in all our activities, ensuring students and staff benefit from and contribute to vibrant subject communities, engaged in fundamental and applied research.

Our research has been rated as world-leading in all of our submitted research areas. More than 25% of the work in all 6 of the university’s submissions to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) was recognised as internationally excellent or world leading.

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The university’s Research Priority Areas build on our strengths and recognise the opportunities to contribute to contemporary challenges.

These include: Applied Business & Technology Being Human: Past, Present and Future Creative Practice as Research Environmental Dynamics and Governance Learning & Professional Contexts Sport, Exercise, Health & Wellbeing

Ranked 6th globally in the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2019

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Connected We’ll connect you to a community of experienced practitioners and industry professionals who will provide you with a rich learning experience, enhance your career prospects and help grow your professional network.

We challenge students to question their assumptions and we encourage collaboration to produce insightful innovators, creators and leaders. We apply real-world experience to our teaching, ensuring your learning is relevant to your career. Many of our lecturers and professors are active in their industry and bring the latest knowledge to their teaching. They’ll provide you with opportunities to connect and network with industry contacts.

A number of our postgraduate courses are accredited by professional bodies, meaning you can gain exemptions towards professional qualifications while studying for your degree.

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And based at our Oxstalls Campus is The Growth Hub – a partnership between the university and Gloucestershire Local Enterprise Partnership.

The Growth Hub offers a wealth of business resources and access to networks within the local community, and also hosts a series of free business workshops. Led by external speakers, these cover topics such as marketing planning, GDPR guidance and social media for SMEs.

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Support The support we provide involves a network of people and tools to empower individuals – providing them with the confidence and capacity to capitalise on opportunities.

You’ll be joining a vibrant and active community of lecturers, professors and students, here to challenge and support you to become a better practitioner, enhancing your learning and career prospects.

Our support is flexible, accommodating your lifestyle to facilitate your learning.

Our Helpzone staff are trained advisers who offer confidential advice and support on both academic and personal challenges.

We have dedicated staff who can advise on a range of areas, from studying with a learning or physical disability to managing your time and responsibilities around your studies. Our counsellors and trained mental health advisers offer free and confidential advice for all.

Helpzones are open every weekday, and you can use the drop-in service or book an appointment.

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For postgraduate students we recognise this may be your first experience of university and that you could be returning to study after a long period away.

From childcare advice to help with academic queries and academic writing skills, the Student Experience Team is here to support you throughout your time here, and to make sure you have access to and are aware of our support, opportunities and services.

We welcome students from all faiths, spirituality and none. We have dedicated faith spaces on campus and regular events such as weekly prayer breakfasts and the international cafĂŠ.

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Postgraduate degrees explained Taught degrees As a taught master’s degree student, you’ll study an intensive higher level academic qualification with a similar learning style to an undergraduate degree, including a significant dissertation or project. You’ll learn through lectures, workshops and tutorials, as well as essays and group project work.

Taught master’s degrees – Master of Arts (MA) – Master of Design (MDes) – Master of Science (MSc) – Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Awards Many taught master’s degrees can be taken as 1 qualification or split into 3 stand-alone awards: postgraduate certificate; postgraduate diploma; master’s stage award. The postgraduate certificate is the first stage and the postgraduate diploma is the first and second stages combined, after which you can top up to a full master’s degree with a master’s stage award.

Delivery and study modes – Full-time (1 year), part-time (2-3 years) – International students are required to study on a full-time basis; however, we do offer distance learning in some degrees, including part-time study options – Lectures and tutorials delivered in the daytime, evenings and at weekends – Enrolment is in September and January

Research degrees Research degrees support you to conduct a significant piece of research, contribute to knowledge and advancement in your chosen field, benefiting from professional and personal advancement. Our degrees are underpinned by

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research that has been rated in the Research Excellence Framework (REF, 2014) as world leading and internationally excellent and many of our programmes involve collaborations with and funding from industry partners.

Master’s by research degrees – Master of Arts by Research (MA by Research) – Master of Science by Research (MSc by Research) – Master of Research (MRes) – Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Doctorate degrees – Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) – Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) – Doctorate of Design (DDes)* – Doctor of Education (EdD) – Doctorate in Sport and Exercise (DSE) Awards A master’s by research degree is the first level of postgraduate research. A step on from this, a doctorate qualification is the highest level of degree awarded by UK universities and is considered to be an international benchmark for university study.

Doctorate qualifications require significant research and contribution to knowledge. The work produced must be of a publishable standard, which requires rigorous commitment to academia.

Delivery and study modes – Full-time 3-4 years, part-time 5-6 years – UK and EU students may choose to study on either a full-time or a part-time basis, or away from the university, where appropriate to the subject of your research – International students studying in the UK on a student visa are required to study on a full-time basis – Enrolment takes place in October and February *subject to validation

Applying We recognise that everyone’s journey is unique. Here is an outline of the key steps in applying for a postgraduate taught programme at the university. For more information on how to apply for a postgraduate research degree, visit glos.ac.uk/pgapply 1: Course research

2: Visit us

Begin your online search using glos.ac.uk

Take a look at our campuses and study environment, and meet the teaching and support team at an open event. Check glos.ac.uk/opendays for the next available date or email us to arrange a visit. If you’re unable to visit you can take a virtual tour of our campuses at virtualtours.glos.ac.uk

You can also email us on enquiries@glos.ac.uk to be put in touch directly with the Academic Course Leader.

4: Finances and funding

3: Try us

Find out if you’re eligible and apply for a postgraduate loan at gov.uk/postgraduateloan

Some courses give you the opportunity to take a module as a taster, before deciding if you want to apply. Email enquiries@glos.ac.uk for more information.

Need more information or guidance? Contact our Money Advice Team by email moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk or call 01242 714535.

5: Time to apply

6: Receive an offer

7: Enrolment

Apply direct* to us at glos.ac.uk/pgapply Depending on the course, you may be invited to an interview or asked to submit a creative portfolio.

If your application is successful you will receive an offer from us. You’ll need to accept your offer before enrolling. If you have any questions about your application or offer please contact admissions and enquiries on 03330 141414 or email admissions@glos.ac.uk

Congratulations – your offer has been accepted and you’re able to enrol on your degree with the University of Gloucestershire.

*PGCE applications should be made via UCAS.

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Location Gloucestershire is as vibrant and future-facing as it is historic and beautiful. We have 3 campuses across the Regency spa town of Cheltenham and the cathedral city of Gloucester, offering industrystandard facilities and connections with our vast professional network.

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Cheltenham and the surrounding area hosts over 45 festivals a year, including the internationally renowned Cheltenham Jazz and Literature festivals. Whether you prefer independent boutiques or high street brands, theatre productions or the Gold Cup races, there’s always something to entertain.

With its renovated historic docks offering a cinema, outlet shopping and quayside dining, Gloucester is the perfect place to live and work. Cheer on the ‘cherry and whites’ of Gloucester Rugby at Kingsholm, browse the latest brands at Gloucester Quays, or hit the slopes at the city’s very own ski and snowboard centre.

Cheltenham town centre

Cheltenham Promenade

Gloucester Quays

Gloucester Cathedral

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By coach Cheltenham and Gloucester can be reached by the National Express coach service.

By rail Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester train stations are both within walking distance of the campus and city centre, or a short bus or taxi ride.

By road

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Cheltenham and Gloucester are within commutable reach of major cities such as Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham and Oxford.

Both locations are well connected and just a short distance off the M5 J10 (Cheltenham) or J11 (Gloucester).

By air The nearest airports are Birmingham International and Bristol airport, 90km from the university. London Heathrow is less than 150km away (approximately 2 hours by road) with easy connection links through National Express and national rail services.

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Our campuses Francis Close Hall

Park

With us from the very beginning, Francis Close Hall has been part of our heritage for over 150 years.

Its historic buildings are home to all-new facilities.

– Dedicated illustration and landscape architecture studios – Crime scene simulator and forensic interviewing suite – Electroencephalography lab and virtual reality suite – Fully equipped biological, geographical and environmental science labs – Innovative teaching spaces

Home to our design, media, engineering and computing courses. With its modern £1.5 million media centre and £1 million computing and technology suite, this creative campus is a design and technological hub just a few minutes’ walk from Cheltenham town centre.

Hardwick A thriving hub of creativity with its own photography and art studios and gallery.

Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

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Oxstalls Home to our £18 million Business School and Growth Hub, giving students the chance to work with real businesses alongside their studies, while the nurses of tomorrow get hands-on experience in state-of-the-art clinical simulators. Sports students analyse elite athletes and develop coaching skills in their own international-standard sports arena and top-spec sport science labs – and our performing arts centre offers specialist studio spaces for actors, dancers and singers to rehearse.

Hardwick, Cheltenham

Book an open day

Park, Cheltenham

Our open events give you a chance to find out more about our courses and the flexible modes of study available to you, and you can meet your lecturers and hear from current students.

Visit glos.ac.uk/opendays for dates of subject-specific open events.

Oxstalls, Gloucester

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Accommodation If you’re enrolling as a full-time student and moving to the area, our accommodation includes dedicated postgraduate areas at Pittville Student Village in Cheltenham and Upper Quay halls in Gloucester.

Pittville Student Village, Cheltenham

Lodgings

Opened in 2017 and managed by Uliving, our student village has a refectory and shop, bar, gym, multi-use studio, faith space and 24/7 on-site security. We have almost 800 rooms, many en-suite, in villa-style flats, townhouses and studio apartments. Stagecoach’s subsidised university bus (the 94U) can take you from the village to all campuses and Cheltenham town centre, which is only a 20 minute walk or short cycle ride away.

These are rooms to rent in a landlord’s own home and offer flexibility, with no fixed tenancy agreement. You’ll have your own study bedroom and will share bathroom, lounge and kitchen facilities. The majority of landlords offer selfcatering, although some offer half board.

Upper Quay Upper Quay is situated in the Westgate quarter of Gloucester, around 20 minutes’ walk from Oxstalls Campus. It’s among the most historic and interesting areas in the city, with the magnificent Gloucester Cathedral on the doorstep. You can also enjoy the new shops, bars and restaurants on the waterfront.

Blackfriars, Gloucester In addition to accommodation at Pittville and Upper Quay, the Blackfriars Residences, run by our partners, Cityheart, offers city-centre living close to the vibrant Gloucester Quays with its designer outlet shopping centre, restaurants, bars and cinema. There are over 300 rooms split across flats, townhouses and studio apartments – all just a short walk from the bus station, offering easy access to Oxstalls Campus.

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University approved housing If you want to live with other postgraduate students in a house share, you’ll need to register on the StudentPad website. StudentPad gives you access to a list of approved housing, which is only available to our students. Not only can you look at available housing but you can also get in touch with other postgraduate students via the digital message board. Each property on the database has been inspected by our housing support team and meets the university’s mandatory registration criteria and safety standards.

Halls of residence for international students If you are a new international postgraduate student and you firmly accept your offer and complete the online halls of residence application process by Sunday 2 August 2020, you will be guaranteed accommodation in halls of residence or managed housing. glos.ac.uk/accommodation accommodation@glos.ac.uk +44 (0) 1242 714544

Pittville Student Village, Cheltenham

“I live in a Pittville townhouse with other postgraduate students.

It is a great way to meet friends and join a group of like-minded individuals.

Learning at postgraduate level means we’re at the same life stage, with a similar outlook, working incredibly hard whilst having the perfect balance between study and social.”

Christopher Thomas MSc Forensic Psychology

Pittville Student Village, Cheltenham

Blackfriars, Gloucester

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International Our vibrant and inclusive community welcomes students from around the globe. Industry contacts and expert staff will help you shape your future, ensuring that you are well placed to start your career.

The university attracts students from over 60 countries across more than 100 subjects. Our International Team, supported by a global network of agents and partners, is here to help you with every step of your journey.

Internationalisation is important to us. We work with our students, staff and partners towards improving international relations and solving some of the global challenges of the 21st Century. The University of Gloucestershire is committed to supporting international students and offer the following packages designed to make life here a little easier.

International bursaries

International Merit Scholarship

If you’re an international student living in one of our key priority countries (listed below), you may be eligible for an automatic fee waiver off your first year tuition fees.

We have a number of International Merit Scholarships available for postgraduate students who can demonstrate academic excellence. To qualify, students must have achieved a first-class undergraduate degree or equivalent. Scholarships are available across all full-time postgraduate taught programmes delivered at the University of Gloucestershire and are awarded as a 50% fee waiver, up to the value of £7,650.

Country of domicile Fee waiver amount Middle East, China, Taiwan, Korea, £2,000 Japan, USA, Non-EU Europe, Caribbean, Central Asia, Rest of World (if not listed below) Canada, Hong Kong, Latin America, £3,000 Macau, South Asia, UK domicile (international fee paying) Africa, South East Asia

£4,000

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Terms and conditions apply. Please visit glos.ac.uk/international to find out more.

“I started university a little late so had a few questions when I arrived. The university helped me a lot.

The staff eased my concerns and told me exactly what I needed to do. At the same time I had a personal tutor who was really supportive and helped me a lot with my professional practice and career guidance.�

Pearl Liu MA Landscape Architecture student

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Fees The annual tuition fee you pay will depend on whether you’re from the UK/EU or elsewhere. Find further details at glos.ac.uk/pgfees Home/EU students

Postgraduate taught degrees*

MA/MSc

MBA

PGCE

PG Certificate

£2,200 - £3,200

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PG Diploma

£4,500 - £6,400

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Master’s Stage Award

£2,800 - £4,000

£4,000

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Full Degree

£6,700 - £9,600

£9,600

£9,250

Research degrees – fees per year**

Full-time

Part-time

MPhil, PhD, MA/MSc by Research, PhD Direct, Doctor of Education (EdD)

£5,800***

£3,000***

Master’s of Research

£5,315

£2,660

Professional doctorates

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4+

Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

£11,350

£9,800

£4,650

£2,885 £2,885

Split-site Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

£6,600**

£4,750

£2,885

Doctorate in Sport and Exercise (DSE)

£3,610

£3,610

£3,000

£3,000

Doctor of Education

£5,160

£5,160

£4,125

£3,000

Doctorate in Design (DDes)

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

Postgraduate taught degrees*

MA/MSc

MBA

PGCE

PG Certificate

£4,900 - £5,100

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PG Diploma

£9,800 - £10,200

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Master’s Stage Award

£5,100

£5,100

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Full Degree

£14,700 - £15,300

£15,300

£14,700

Research degrees – fees per year

Full-time

Part-time

MPhil, PhD, MA/MSc by Research, PhD Direct, Doctor of Education (EdD)

£5,800***

£3,000***

Master’s of Research

£5,315

£2,660

Professional doctorates

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4+

Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

£11,350

£9,800

£4,650

£2,885 £2,885

International students

Split-site Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

£6,600**

£4,750

£2,885

Doctorate in Sport and Exercise (DSE)

£3,610

£3,610

£3,000

£3,000

Doctor of Education

£5,160

£5,160

£4,125

£3,000

Doctorate in Design (DDes)

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

*The Postgraduate Taught fees above are based on 2020/21 entry. **Please note that 2020/21 Postgraduate Research and Professional Doctorate fees are not available at time of print, though we have provided the 2019/20 fees as a guide (these are likely to be subject to inflationary uplifts). Please check glos.ac.uk/fees for the latest information or contact us before submitting your application. Please note that some courses offer an international field trip and costs are in addition to tuition fees. Please refer to the website for further information. ***Where the first year of PG Cert Research Methods is delivered outside of the UK there is a surcharge of £3,000 if delivered in the EU and £3,500 if delivered outside of the EU.

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Funding

Money Advice Team

Postgraduate doctoral loan

The university has a dedicated Money Advice Team to offer information and guidance on all aspects of postgraduate student finance. They also advise on the application process and offer a check and send service. The team provides a confidential service to prospective and current students and is always happy to help. E: moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk T: 01242 714535

A postgraduate doctoral loan up to the value of £25,700 (non-means tested) is available to help towards the payment of tuition fees and/or living costs. For more information and eligibility details, visit gov.uk/doctoral-loan

Alumni discount Students who have successfully completed a University of Gloucestershire undergraduate degree in 2019/20 and opt to study a postgraduate master’s degree or postgraduate diploma in the academic year 2020/21, will receive a 20% discount off the course tuition fee. Students who completed their undergraduate course in 2018/19 or earlier will receive a 10%* discount.

Postgraduate loan scheme For the academic year 2020/21, students applying for master’s degrees can benefit from a non-means tested loan of up to £10,906**. If you’re studying for 2, 3 or 4 academic years, the loan will be divided equally across each year of your degree. The loan will be a contribution towards the costs of study and paid directly into your bank account.

PGCE and teacher training PGCE students can receive the same financial support from the government as undergraduate students.

UK and EU students can apply to the government for a loan to cover the cost of tuition fees and a maintenance loan to assist with living costs. For more information on funding for PGCE programmes, visit getintoteaching.education.gov.uk Other funding sources There are many additional funding sources available; including studentships, bursaries, grants, loans and scholarships, and you may be able to get help from your employer. If you’d like to learn more about funding options, please contact the Money Advice Team on 01242 714535 or email moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk

*Note re exclusions: 20% discount refers to all postgraduate diploma or master’s (including master’s by research) programmes excluding graduate diplomas and professional courses. Figures are correct at time of print (August 2019), visit glos.ac.uk/fees for latest information. **Terms and conditions apply, see gov.uk/masters-loan for more details

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Business

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Based in our brand new, purpose-built School of Business & Technology at our Oxstalls Campus, Gloucester, our postgraduate students develop themselves professionally, build their connections and enhance their knowledge and skills on our range of flexible courses, many of which are accredited by industry bodies. Our lecturers are current and active business professionals, experts and researchers who apply real-world industry experience to their teaching.

Learn your way

Business ready

Many of our degrees offer you the flexibility to adapt your learning around both personal and professional commitments.

If you’re unsure whether a full master’s option is the right choice, many programmes also offer a certificate and diploma option as an exit award. We also offer CPD programmes and short courses. If you’re following a research route, you may be able to exit with an MPhil award if you’re unable to complete a full PhD.

Every element of our courses, from teaching to assessment, has business application at its core.

You’ll be taught by experts who draw on their own experience, as well as that of their extensive networks and guest speakers.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with real companies and connect with professionals. You’ll also share state-of-the-art learning facilities with The Growth Hub. In partnership with Gloucestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, The Growth Hub helps connect our students with real businesses looking to grow and develop, allowing you to put your learning straight into practice.

Big picture thinking We encourage your curiosity to develop the breadth of knowledge and big picture thinking needed to approach the problems and opportunities of your chosen sector. Through a variety of teaching methods, such as case studies and simulation exercises, you’ll build on your current skills to become a confident individual able to adapt to, and excel in, today’s rapidly evolving business environment.

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Research Dr Tamer Darwish Reader in Human Resource Management

Tamer is a Reader in Human Resource Management (HRM), Head of the HRM Research Centre in the School of Business & Technology and an Academic Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Tamer’s research interests lie in the areas of strategic HRM, international and comparative HRM, institutions, and organisational performance. He has authored/co-authored over 40 peer-reviewed journal and conference articles as well as 2 books in these areas, including leading management and HR journals such as Human Resource Management, British Journal of Management, European Management Review, and the International Journal of Human Resource Management.

At Brunel University London, Tamer received the Vice Chancellor’s award for Research Excellence. He also serves on the editorial boards of a number of academic journals, including the International Journal of Human Resource Management and Management Decision.

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Professor Neil Towers Professor of Retail Marketing

Nadine Sulkowski International Development Lead

Dr David Dawson Reader in Leadership

With over 35 years of academic and business experience, Neil’s international expertise underpins high-quality applied research and scholarly activity that impact both business performance and knowledge creation. His expertise centres on agile digital retail marketing, fashion supply chain management and small business growth. He has led significant research projects worth over £3.15m in the last 4 years, focusing on building entrepreneurial capacity in Indonesia and developing a fashion supply chain visibility tool.

Nadine has a wealth of experience in developing and managing international collaborations worldwide, having worked for several years in the European hotel and resort industry. Nadine is a member of the project management team overseeing the ‘Growing Indonesia – a Triangular Approach’ project that has attracted a million Euro of EU funding to develop entrepreneurial capacity across Indonesia. She is currently working with universities, public and non-governmental sector organisations in Indonesia to envision future strategies for building Indonesia’s socioeconomic and disaster resilience.

David concentrates on helping managers reach their potential.

That’s about helping them manage their people so that they meet their performance and personal objectives. Strong HRM and Business Ethics are key to these objectives and David, who is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, concentrates on adding value to business in these areas. He promotes these ideas when speaking on radio, working in organisations, and supporting students.

Neil was previously director of the George Davies Centre for Retail Excellence (CRE).

He is also editor-in-chief of a leading European journal and has a successful record of PhD completions and supervision in the areas of retail marketing, business management and supply chain management.

Besides her practical experience in international business negotiations, Nadine has carried out research into business contract negotiations with a particular emphasis on understanding the behavioural and contextual aspects of negotiations.

Nadine, who is a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy, uses these insights to inform her pedagogy in delivering negotiation skills training to MBA and undergraduate students.

David’s research focuses on Business Ethics and how positive management practices can help organisations become both more ethical and better at creating wealth. David has published a number of articles on the area in the Journal of Business Ethics, and Business Ethics: A European Review.

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BUSINESS

Accounting and Finance MSc (Master’s Stage Award)

TAUGHT DEGREE

This fast-track master’s is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge demanded by employers and will give you a competitive edge in your career.

This is a top-up master’s for holders of a relevant degree, or equivalent qualification.

The course gives you the opportunity to top up your existing qualification to a full MSc degree, by completing research methods and dissertation research, while enhancing your business skills.

You’ll be able to carry out research into new and changing areas of accounting practice and apply accounting theory to practical organisational situations. This course provides an excellent opportunity for continuing professional development (CPD) for those experienced professional accountants wishing to further their career. The completion of such a research project can increase your competitive edge and make you more marketable to future employers.

Flexibility is the key to this programme. The course can be completed within 6 months’ full-time study or 12 months’ part-time study. The course is recognised by ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW, for those seeking an international accounting career.

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Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Dissertation Evaluate and synthesise relevant literature and use appropriate research methodology to produce a dissertation of 15,000 words

– A relevant postgraduate diploma or equivalent that equates to 120 CAT points (eg you must be qualified with ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW) – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

See university website for full details and course map.

Career paths – Management and accounting – Financial accounting – Business/financial management

Teaching and assessment – You’ll be taught by experienced and dedicated staff, who have industry knowledge and published research – Assessment is via successful completion of a 15,000-word dissertation

Study options Full-time (6 months) Part-time (1 year)

Campus Oxstalls, Gloucester

Accreditations The course is recognised by ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW

BUSINESS

Level 7 Professional Accountant Apprenticeship

Designed for individuals looking to become a qualified accountant through ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA, our course allows you to gain a degree alongside the professional accountant qualification of your choice. All our staff are qualified accountants from various bodies so use their expertise and experience in the classroom to ensure you can relate the academic learning to the training on the job.

Apprentices will have a personal tutor and module tutors providing advice and guidance throughout their studies, as well as support from our Student Helpzone staff. As an employer you will be able to access our dedicated apprenticeship support team, meaning you’re able to get the best out of your staff and the apprenticeship. Find out more by contacting us on apprenticeships@glos.ac.uk or 01242 715400.

Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Financial Accounting Application of International Accounting Standards in the preparation of financial statements – Management Accounting Monitoring, controlling, planning and decision-making in organisation – Taxation Business and personal taxation, direct and indirect taxes on individuals, incorporated and unincorporated businesses – Audit and Assurance Planning, risk assessment, evaluation of internal controls, gathering audit evidence, reviewing the financial statements and reporting

– Minimum English and maths at level 4 (GCSE) grade C+ – You will need to be employed and nominated for this apprenticeship by your employer

See university website for full details and course map.

Teaching and assessment – Learn through teamwork, group interaction, case studies, business simulation and workbased learning and reflection along with exams

DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP

The Professional Accountant Degree Apprenticeship offers the guarantee of a professional pathway, gaining a quality degree, on-the-job experience and exemptions to the professional accounting bodies ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA and CIPFA.

Study options 2-3 years on block or day release The length of the programme will depend on the prior studies and experience

Campus Oxstalls, Gloucester

Career paths

Accreditations

– Financial, forensic, management or tax accountant – Auditor – Corporate finance – Business recovery and insolvency

The level 7 apprenticeship in accountancy and taxation has been signed off by all the major accountancy bodies: ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIOT and CIPFA

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BUSINESS

Business Administration

Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/MBA

TAUGHT DEGREE

Develop a creative approach to business that leads to true innovation in today’s fast-paced business world and become an outstanding business leader.

Through design thinking and practical exercises that build on theory, you’ll enhance your management and leadership capabilities and develop an entrepreneurial mindset. You’ll benefit from the expertise of committed and research-active teaching staff with excellent academic and business experience.

Visiting guest speakers, with a range of specialisms, and the course’s links to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) will enhance your knowledge.

Students come from a wide variety of backgrounds with diverse entrepreneurial experience, contributing to a dynamic learning experience that includes business simulations, problem-solving and blended learning.

Approaching business problems creatively, you’ll develop a skill set for tackling complex issues based on a deep understanding of client needs, collaborative working, cross-disciplinary thinking, personal reflection and rapid prototyping of new ideas. At the master’s stage, you’ll complete a dissertation.

Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Leadership by Design Facilitate organisations to achieve their financial and social aims in a rapidly changing economy – Innovation and Change by Design Engage with real-world situations to experience managing innovation and change – International Management Project Deepen cultural awareness through a period of immersion in an overseas location – Strategic Management Scenario-driven approach to strategic success

– At least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject – We will consider a comparable professional or postgraduate qualification – Ideally a minimum of 2 years’ management/supervisory experience; however, applications will be considered on an individual basis – Students coming from a Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) entry route will be exempted from 4 modules – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

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Career paths – This course equips students with the leadership expertise and analytical skills to excel in management and consultancy roles in many areas of business, including accounting and finance, human resources, marketing and operations, and programme management – Become an entrepreneur and run your own business

Teaching and assessment – Work is assessed through presentations, independent projects, essays and portfolio review, business cases and business venture proposals

Study options Full-time (1 year) Part-time (2 years)

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“The lecturers are the ‘secret sauce’; they are so supportive. I got married, renovated a house and ran a start-up business all while completing my MBA. Without my fellow students and the tutors, it could have been a very different outcome. It has given me skills, confidence and a skill set to learn – it has transformed my career.”

Daniel Bridges MBA graduate

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Business Administration MBA (Master’s Stage Award)

TAUGHT DEGREE

The focus of the Master’s Stage Award is on strategic awareness and problem solving through completing your dissertation concerned with a ‘real’ business problem.

Whether you’ve worked in business for a number of years, or are a specialist and wish to progress into a more senior management position, this course will provide you with an opportunity to work at a more theoretical level on the issues that matter in business.

Alternatively, you may be a recent graduate keen to enhance your employment prospects. Whatever your level of experience, the MBA (Master’s Stage Award) offers a flexible study route and allows you to refresh and enhance your management skills and knowledge.

You’ll investigate changing areas of leadership and management theory and practice, and will be able to confidently apply the knowledge to practical organisational situations.

The MBA (Master’s Stage Award) course allows you to top up your existing qualification to a full MBA degree by dissertation, typically through 6 months of full-time study or 12 months of part-time study.

The programme is delivered as a part-taught provision with the flexibility to complete the course through distance learning after the initial research methods training.

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Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Dissertation In-depth investigation into a chosen topic in business and management – Research Methods A research methods workshop which will prepare you to undertake your research

– A postgraduate diploma (120 credits) or equivalent, or relevant industry experience – We will consider a comparable professional or postgraduate qualification – Ideally a minimum of 2 years’ management/supervisory experience; however, applications will be considered on an individual basis – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

See university website for full details and course map.

Career paths – Excel in strategic management and consultancy roles in human resources – Suitable for those in senior positions or who wish to run their own business

Teaching and assessment – 18,000-word dissertation or project – Research methods workshop

Study options Full-time (6 months) Part-time (1 year)

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Senior Leader Master’s Degree Apprenticeship

Take your organisation to the next level with this MBA degree apprenticeship accredited by the CMI. Designed by employers for strategic leaders and future talent, the course is for individuals moving into a senior or strategic management role (general managers, senior managers, section leaders, executives, directors). The apprenticeship enables you to apply real-world experience to your study and work-based projects. You’ll study the underpinning theory that will allow you to apply this to practice from the outset.

Apprentices will have a personal tutor and module tutors providing advice and guidance throughout their studies, as well as support from our Student Helpzone staff. The employer will be able to access our dedicated apprenticeship support team, meaning you’re able to get the best out of your staff and the apprenticeship. For more information contact us on apprenticeships@glos.ac.uk or call 01242 715400.

Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Understanding Markets and Customers Learn and discuss a wide spectrum of consumption activities and how the opportunities to create such experiences are endless – Business Decision-Making The role of intuitive versus analytical approaches to decision-making will be explored and how approaches to decision-making can influence sustained development and innovation in business – Strategic Management Engage with current research and knowledge in strategic management theory and practice – International Management Project Deepen your understanding of international business, management and intercultural awareness through a period of immersion in an overseas location

– Employers will set the criteria for their apprenticeships. This may involve management experience, apprenticeship or qualifications.

English and Maths must be achieved before the End Point Assessment.

– Apprentices should be in full time employment (eg at least employed for 30 hours per week) throughout the duration of their apprenticeship, and 20% of their working hours should be spent on off-the-job training.

– Students holding a Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) will be exempt from part of the course

See university website for full details and course map.

Career paths The MBA is designed to open up multiple career opportunities to students, building a broad level of knowledge across different aspects of business, enabling for students to step into senior and strategic roles.

DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP

This award offers the triple guarantee of a quality degree, on-the-job experience and a professional pathway for senior leadership.

Teaching and assessment – Work is assessed through presentations, independent projects, essays and portfolio review, business cases and business venture proposals

Study options 2 years plus end-point assessment Quarterly block delivery of 2 days per module

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CIPD-approved courses in Human Resource Management

TAUGHT DEGREE

Gain associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) on one of our CIPD-approved course.

You can choose to study full-time or part-time, while focusing on your career goals and expanding your professional network.

Membership of the CIPD is seen as essential for advancing a career in human resource management.

As a student on one of our CIPD-approved course, you’ll benefit from engagement with like-minded professionals and visiting expert speakers. At the same time you’ll develop your skills and knowledge with the support of experienced teaching staff with a range of practitioner and research backgrounds.

We offer 3 CIPD-approved courses in human resource management, giving you a number of pathways to becoming an associate member of the CIPD: – Certificate in Professional Studies: Intermediate Human Resource Management (part-time) – Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (part-time) – MSc in Human Resource Management (full-time)

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Directly aligned to the CIPD’s knowledge requirements, all 3 courses offer you the opportunity to build your network. You’ll be studying as part of a community of students with a rich mix of professional experiences, which will enhance your awareness.

The programmes are designed to develop your strategic thinking skills as you deepen your understanding of how human resource management creates competitive advantage for organisations. You’ll benefit from excellent support; the teaching staff have research and professional backgrounds in HR and consultancy and the majority are chartered members of the CIPD. You’ll also be able to attend CIPD events on campus and network with CIPD members from around the region.

Benefits of CIPD membership – Membership of CIPD demonstrates professional competence – You’ll be joining part of an established network at local, national and international levels – Gain access to online development tools and career support – Regional events enable you to develop professional knowledge and skills – Engage with special interest groups

CIPD events on campus The university has excellent connections with the Gloucestershire branch of the CIPD, with regular events taking place on campus. These events allow you to gain the latest industry knowledge and are an opportunity to network with non-student CIPD members from the local business community.

Students on the full-time MSc will be required to attend these events and their resulting reports will be assessed, possibly by a CIPD branch representative, as part of their coursework.

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Certificate in Professional Studies: Intermediate Human Resource Management

Learn from experienced HR professionals and develop your breadth of knowledge by exploring creative and strategic HR solutions to drive business success. Share experiences of different organisational settings with fellow HR professionals from diverse sectors. Draw on both organisational and academic data to understand the external context, which impacts on human resource management (HRM), human resource development (HRD) and the organisational contribution HR practices make.

The Intermediate programme in HRM is a 1 year course, which bridges the Foundation and Advanced level within the CIPD qualifications. As a practising HR professional, you’ll study 1 afternoon/evening a week alongside your employment to further develop HR knowledge that you can apply in your workplace. Through shared classroom learning, case studies and problem-based learning you’ll enhance both your academic knowledge and your workplace skills.

Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Maximising Human Capital How to get the best from your people – Driving High Performance Organisations How to improve organisational performance, eg using data in HR, development through coaching and mentoring – Managing HR Functions Business challenges and the contexts of HR See university website for full details and course map.

– CIPD Foundation level, or general business qualification L2, 3 or 4 with an interest in the HR area – Or more than 1 year of HR experience – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent This is an academic programme at undergraduate level and therefore students joining with limited academic qualifications need to be prepared to develop academic skills, through engaging with the additional university support services beyond the classroom. Accredited Prior Learning (APL) is not available for a Certificate in Professional Studies. (Regulation 2.1.7)

Career paths Work towards HRM/HRD practitioner and HRM/HRD manager roles. On successful completion of the Intermediate programme in Human Resource Management, you will become an associate member of the CIPD and can progress to the CIPD-approved Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.

TAUGHT DEGREE

Develop your skills and knowledge as an HR practitioner by achieving a CIPD-approved qualification to progress your career.

Teaching and assessment – 100% coursework

Study options Part-time (1 year)

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Human Resource Management Postgraduate Diploma

TAUGHT DEGREE

Aspiring senior managers in human resource management or development can combine studying with work to develop their knowledge, network and skills on our flexible and professionally approved (CIPD) course.

By studying this 2 year, part-time taught course with like-minded HR practitioners, you will share business experiences to help advance your HR knowledge. You’ll develop and implement creative, strategic HR solutions that drive organisational performance.

The part-time curriculum, 1 afternoon/evening a week, is designed to offer flexibility for those studying while working.

We use innovative approaches to classroom learning, including case studies and problem-based learning, alongside prestigious senior CIPD guest speakers. As a student, you’ll receive excellent support from experienced tutors and have access to the university’s extensive resources to develop your knowledge. You’ll enhance your professional network through our close links with the CIPD. Successful completion will lead to associate membership of the CIPD and the knowledge base for upgrading to full membership.

Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Leading, Managing and Developing People Provides a rigorous framework of knowledge and effective approaches to HR and learning and development – Performance Management Become equipped with the skills and critical understanding of performance review process – Resourcing and Talent Management A focus on both practical and strategic workforce mobilisation

– An undergraduate degree with an interest in the area – Or more than 1 year of HR experience and/or management experience – Or professional qualifications L3–5, ranging from the CIPD Certificate/Foundation programmes, such as the CPP and CTP, Intermediate L5 or Certificate in Management Studies (CMS) – EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) or equivalent

See university website for full details and course map.

Career paths As an experienced HR professional, you can advance your career within human resource management.

Teaching and assessment – Assessment is via coursework and unseen assignments

Study options Full-time (1 year) Part-time (2 years)

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Human Resource Management MSc (Master’s Stage Award)

The University of Gloucestershire’s Master’s Stage Award is ideal if you already hold a graduate membership (Postgraduate Diploma equivalent) from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), or have demonstrated that you meet the knowledge requirements, as in most cases it allows you direct entry to the master’s stage.

Whether you’ve worked in HRM/HRD for a number of years or have recently moved into HRM/HRD, if you would like to progress into more senior management positions, this provides academic coherence and theoretical underpinning to the work you’ve been undertaking.

Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Dissertation In-depth investigation into a chosen topic in business and management

– A pass in a relevant Postgraduate Diploma HR/M/D, or possess CIPD PDS/PQS or PAC award – EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) or equivalent

See university website for full details and course map.

Career paths – Senior position in HRM/HRD, eg HR director – Senior management – Strategic management in HR

TAUGHT DEGREE

Develop the skills required for a successful career in human resource management. The focus is on strategic integration of human resource management through application.

Teaching and assessment – Assessment is 100% coursework

Study options Full-time (6 months) Part-time (1 year)

Campus Oxstalls, Gloucester

The programme is delivered as a part-taught provision and is based at the state-of-the-art School of Business & Technology building. You’ll benefit from expert, supportive staff and small-group learning, while the opportunity to study with part-time students means you’ll develop professional connections.

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MSc Human Resource Management MSc

TAUGHT DEGREE

Directly aligned to the CIPD’s knowledge requirements, the MSc is a fast-track to CIPD associate membership in 1 year and allows you to build your knowledge and professional network.

The programme is designed to develop your strategic thinking as you extend your understanding of how human resource management and development creates competitive advantage for organisations.

You’ll study full-time, often alongside part-time students who are also practitioners. This creates a rich learning community and network where professional experiences can be shared and discussed. The course places a strong emphasis on active learning and business application to complement theory. You’ll have the opportunity to attend an employment tribunal or other HR-related events. You’ll also be required, as part of your assessment, to attend on-campus CIPD events to enhance your knowledge and expand your professional network.

Expert staff, many of whom are chartered members of the CIPD with practitioner and consultant backgrounds, will support you throughout your studies.

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Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Leading, Managing and Developing People A rigorous framework of effective approaches to HR and learning and development – HRM in Context Examine how leading organisations respond to dynamic environments – Resourcing and Talent Management A focus on practical and strategic workforce mobilisation – Performance Management Become equipped with the skills and critical understanding of performance review process

– A good undergraduate degree with an interest in the area – Or practical work/organisational experience at degree level – Or an appropriate pre-master’s programme and practical work/ organisational experience at degree level – EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) or equivalent

See university website for full details and course map.

Career paths – Excel in strategic management and consultancy roles – Suitable for those wishing to run their own business – Associate membership of the CIPD provides the basis to work towards CIPD chartered member status

Teaching and assessment – Assignments, group presentations, examinations and case study materials – Independent and self-managed research-based dissertation

Study options Full-time (1 year)

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“The course affirmed a lot of my own experiences, but it also taught me all new approaches and perspectives that have gone on to change and inform not only how I work, but also the company I work for too. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done.”

Rebecca Teasdale MSc Human Resource Management graduate Rebecca is Global Head of HR for Microensure

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International Business MSc

TAUGHT DEGREE

Build up your international network while studying, develop cross-cultural understanding in our brand new School of Business & Technology building, and conduct a live project with a company addressing an international issue.

This course is aimed at producing internationally minded graduates with the qualities and transferable skills needed for employment in an international business context.

You’ll be supported in completing a live project while undertaking a business placement, with the aim of helping the organisation devise an international strategy.

Based in our state-of-the-art School of Business & Technology building at our Oxstalls Campus in Gloucester, you’ll be able to start building your international network of contacts and learn about aspects such as how cultural differences affect international business.

Learning from experienced international business professionals, you’ll develop a global mindset, while being encouraged and supported throughout your course.

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Typical modules

Entry requirements

– International Business Develop a strategic perspective of key issues and activities involved in the internationalisation of corporations – Global Operations Management Explore how different organisations run their operations strategically and the management skills required – Cross-Cultural Issues in International Business Advance your intercultural competencies required for effective communication in diverse business situations – Global Employability Skills and Enterprise Placement Project Build essential skills required for the challenges and opportunities involved in business operations within international contexts

– At least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent graduate level qualification in a businessrelated subject – A comparable postgraduate or professional qualification in a business-related subject from a recognised higher education institution – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

See university website for full details and course map.

Teaching and assessment – Assessments are as practical and real as possible, to prepare you for real business challenges.

– Assessments are mostly coursework (business reports, reflective essays, presentations, portfolio).

Study options Full-time (1 year) Part-time (2 year)

Career paths

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– International business development and trade – Sales and marketing – International finance – Operations and logistics – Consulting and management – International HR

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“We are a really personal university – our tutors are very flexible and will support the student to help address their individual issues whenever they’re needed. We are here to stimulate minds, increase confidence, and help students to understand not only the challenges but also the benefits of working across different cultures.”

Dr Jun Zhang Senior Lecturer in International Management and Trade

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LLM Legal Research LLM

TAUGHT DEGREE

A dynamic course centred around current legal issues and your research interest.

Delivered by experienced and professionally qualified tutors, this course supports you in undertaking postgraduate research. The taught modules will provide a foundation for undertaking independent, in-depth and critical legal analysis in your chosen area of research.

Postgraduate legal research isn’t just for lawyers or those already in a legal setting – this course will develop your theoretical and practical understanding. You may be relatively new at practising law, looking to enhance your CV, or you might simply have an interest in the subject. This degree will give you advanced critical awareness of current legal issues.

Students can also work with our Law Clinic, offering free legal advice to members of the public.

We have excellent links with local law firms and barristers’ chambers who attend the university on a regular basis to give presentations.

Willans Solicitors, a leading South West law firm based in Cheltenham, is sponsoring a prize for the best LLM graduate.

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Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Research Methods Become equipped with the skills and understanding of methods of legal research – Current Issues in Law Analyse contemporary issues to underpin informed discussion – Theories and Philosophies of Legal Research Develop a working understanding of theories and philosophies of law to be able to justify your own philosophical position, its implications, methodologies and the foundations of your legal research – Legal Research Design Project With support, explore and design your research project.

Develop your project with reference to current literature, the socio-economic context and your ideas

– At least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent – Your application should include a strong reference – EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) or equivalent

See university website for full details and course map.

Career paths – Business management – Local authority – Advocate for charities – Humanitarian work – Law – PhD

Teaching and assessment – Assessment is usually via written assignments, group work and presentations

Study options Full-time (1 year) Part-time (2 year)

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“I joined the university after 11 years in private practice as a litigator.

My specialism is public international law and I’ve worked with clients who were unlawfully detained and harmed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

My research is in international human rights law and corporate business ethics.”

Saba Yousif Senior Lecturer in Law

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Marketing

Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/MSc

TAUGHT DEGREE

Increase your understanding of the practice of marketing, respond to commercial design briefs and engage with businesses of all sizes. The vocational focus of this course means it is suitable for graduates wishing to move into marketing and those seeking to build upon existing marketing expertise.

Our staff all have practical marketing expertise and with their knowledge, you’ll advance your critical understanding of marketing, its application and relationship with other key business operations and consumers. Understanding customers, marketing communication, marketing research, international strategic marketing, digital-marketing and brand management are all integral to this degree.

Assessments involve you in developing academic arguments as well as marketing writing, advertising design and marketing campaign development skills.

The course culminates in a dissertation project, enabling you to specialise in an area of marketing you’d like to pursue in your marketing career.

If you have a relevant postgraduate diploma or professional award (such as the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Professional Postgraduate Diploma), then you may be able to join this programme at an advanced level.

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Typical modules

Entry requirements

– International Strategic Marketing Understand how to develop successful marketing strategies across different cultures and market places – Marketing Communications Discover the integrated efforts of marketing, advertising and PR in communications that act to build and maintain brand awareness, identity and preferences – Digital Marketing Explore how marketers use the power of online information and multiple digital platforms, including social media, to engage with their various markets – Brand Management Critically assess the multiple factors that contribute to successful branding in domestic, international and business to business markets

– At least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent – Or a relevant postgraduate or professional qualification – Or appropriate employment experience – If you possess the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Postgraduate Diploma or relevant qualification, you may join the course at an advanced level – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

See university website for full details and course map.

Career paths Marketing is a global business and offers a variety of career projections in many types and sizes of organisation. Opportunities for employment include market research, marketing management, campaign design, public relations, marketing communications, advertising, brand management and customer relationship management.

Teaching and assessment – 100% coursework

Study options Full-time (1 year) Part-time (2 years)

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Richard’s research interests focus on music consumption behaviours, and the ways in which music consumption and live music attendance can be used by consumers in the construction of their self and social identities.

His work also focuses on music consumption in relation to the influence of online social networking, which he is investigating through qualitative research methodology associated with webnography, as well as quantitative methods including structural equation modelling. His other areas of research interests include tribal behaviours, online communities, consumer culture theory, socialisation behaviours, and the concept of the extended self in both physical and digital environments.

Dr Richard Warr Researcher and lecturer in marketing

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Accounting, Finance and Law Business and Enterprise Management Marketing, Events and Hospitality MA or MSc by Research/MRes/PhD

RESEARCH DEGREE

Postgraduate researchers are able to draw on a wide range of expertise from more than 50 academic staff.

There’s a strong applied research focus and particular interests in: enterprise and productivity; human resources and leadership; management accounting; financial management; and marketing and consumer behaviour. We may also be able to offer you effective supervision for cross-disciplinary projects that link to engineering technology, computing, education and health.

As a research degree candidate, you’ll be supported by a supervisory team with expertise in your subject and/or research approach. A research degree will open the door to work in full-time research or teaching, or provide a greater understanding of professional practice.

Research environment The school’s PhD programme is a member of the European Doctoral Association in Management and Business Administration (EDAMBA), alongside other internationally recognised doctoral providers. The school’s robust and active PhD programme means doctoral researchers – whether full-time or part-time – join a group of over 125 candidates involved in driving new knowledge and professional practice forward.

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All postgraduate researchers are required to initially take and complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods to support the development of their project and their education as researchers. The university offers a range of further research training events, postgraduate researcher-led seminars, conferences and summer schools, which will continue your training opportunities throughout your programme. You’ll also receive updates on opportunities to participate in training offered through other universities and bodies.

This diverse range of events helps to ensure you gain the skills and confidence you need to underpin your research journey.

You’re also encouraged to attend national and international academic conferences in the latter stages of your research to present your ideas, and receive feedback at such events. The university encourages publication opportunities, where, with the help of your supervisors, you may want to submit journal articles as part of your researcher development.

There are active research centres and groups researching a range of issues, including services marketing, consumption and retailing, HR, HRD, leadership and enterprise.

Entry requirements – MA or MSc by Research/MRes: at least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent – PhD: a master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic – We actively encourage applications from students from different backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement – EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other band) or equivalent

Study options Full-time/part-time PhD (4 years full-time or 6 years part-time)

Campus Oxstalls, Gloucester Germany (various locations)

PhD spotlight: Evaluation of Risk Disclosure in Ghana Recent high-profile corporate scandals have highlighted the significance of risk disclosure.

However, despite its importance, commentators state risk disclosure still does not meet users’ needs.

This study investigates the extent of risk disclosure practices in Ghana and considers whether both corporate governance and firm characteristics influence corporate risk disclosure (CRD) practices.

The research also evaluates the usefulness of risk disclosure as perceived by accountants and financial analysts. The study uses content analysis and regression on 18 listed Ghanaian companies’ annual data from 2005–2014, as well as interviews with accountants and financial analysts to evaluate the perceived usefulness of risk disclosure practices.

The findings show risk disclosure practices grew over the decade examined. Non-financial risks were disclosed more than financial ones in annual reports. In addition, only a company’s sector, as a firm characteristic variable, had a significant influence on corporate risk disclosure.

In terms of corporate governance characteristics, duality, foreign directors, board size, board tenure and concentrated ownership all had significant influence on CRD. The study also identified an expectation gap between preparers and users of annual reports in terms of both the objectives of risk disclosures and their importance.

RESEARCH DEGREE

Our specialisms are corporate governance, financial management, reporting for sustainability and management accounting.

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Accounting, Finance and Law MA or MSc by Research/PhD

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Business and Enterprise Management MA or MSc by Research/MRes/PhD Our specialisms are the impact of HR on performance, innovation and enterprise, responsible management and leadership.

RESEARCH DEGREE

PhD spotlight: Knowledge Creation without Deliberate Knowledge Management: A Case Study in an Innovative Firm For decades experts have claimed knowledge management is essential for organisational success. Many companies still seek to implement knowledge management systems to improve their knowledge base in the hope of generating innovation.

5 general macro-level patterns have been revealed. As a result, this research provides new insights into knowledge creation without deliberate management, and serves as a management guide that explains the essential elements an organisation should focus on from the outset. The research’s impact and relations are most pertinent for sharing new ideas and insights, and triggering innovation, and thereby devising a new approach to managing the invisible and the intangible.

Marketing, Events and Hospitality MA or MSc by Research/MRes/PhD Our specialisms are consumer culture and identity, digital environments, destination marketing and sustainable tourism.

PhD spotlight: Customer Expectations of Employee Emotional Labour in Service Relationships Emotional labour is the management of feeling to create a publicly observable facial and bodily display. Many jobs contain an emotional component that goes beyond the normal burden on feelings caused by work, and require ‘emotional labour’. There are 2 often-cited approaches to emotional labour – surface and deep acting.

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However, organisations misinterpret the essence of knowledge and strive to objectify everything to make it ‘manageable’. This leads to ineffective and cost-intensive knowledge management attempts that simply fuel information technology development.

However, there are successful and innovative organisations with knowledge-intensive products that do not apply knowledge management. This research uses hermeneutic-phenomenology, to elucidate such organisations’ environment and structure, but also to understand employee and organisational behaviour.

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This research examines the relationships between employee emotional labour, customerperceived interaction quality, and customer intention to continue the service relationship.

Key findings demonstrate that employee deep acting relates positively with customer-perceived interaction quality; however, employee surface acting does not relate negatively. At a more specific level, the greater the customer expectations of deep acting, the more positive the relationship between employee deep acting and customer-perceived interaction quality, and the more negative the relationship between employee surface acting and customerperceived interaction quality.

The lower the customer

expectations of surface acting, the more positive the relationship between employee deep acting and customer-perceived interaction quality. Higher levels of customer-perceived interaction quality then relate positively to the customer intention to continue the service relationship.

This work helps simultaneously explore the flow of emotional labour from employees to customers and helps understand the service relationship holistically.

Findings establish the importance of emotional labour and how it influences customers’ perception of their interactions. This knowledge is useful in building sustainable and fruitful service relationships for the benefit of the customers, employees and organisations.

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Business Administration DBA

This programme is for executives able to engage in major projects inside their employing organisations. It benefits you, makes a contribution to knowledge, and can significantly develop your organisation. You can address a wide range of research topics, from consumer behaviour to management accounting, or leadership to production control.

The key is that you’re able to develop doctoral work that has relevance to theory and practice.

The DBA is a structured route to doctoral-level achievement. The initial pre-thesis modular element lasts 12-18 months, after which you present your formal research plan.

You then enter the thesis phase, which lasts a minimum of a further 18 months. At its conclusion, you present and defend a thesis in a viva voce exam. You achieve an understanding and perception of managerial work that is difficult to obtain by other means. The DBA provides a vocational and professional doctorate that’s better suited to your needs, and your industry, than a more traditional PhD. DBA classes are limited to a maximum of 20 participants, who benefit from a collaborative learning environment.

Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Reflective Professional Development This develops practices of deep ongoing reflection on your business experience, research topic and broader contexts, and is a continuous stream throughout the pre-thesis phase of the programme – Systematic Literature Review You are introduced to theoretical frameworks and approaches to systematically and critically review the body of literature relative to your thesis, to help you develop your research problem – Methodological Fundamentals Gives you a core platform for research thinking and ensures you have considered your own philosophical position, specifically its implications for the methodologies you might use. It also lays the foundation for discussion of research ethics – Research Methods and Analysis You’ll consider a range of different research methods and their principles to determine which will be most appropriate to use in your research, and why. This is a critical decision in your research design and can profoundly influence your thesis outcomes

– A master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic – A minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification professional practice and ability to demonstrate professional competence of a high standard in the relevant research area – EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent

RESEARCH DEGREE

With around 150 candidates working across 5 continents, the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) programme is one of the largest of its kind in Europe. It is also recognised by the European Doctoral Association in Management and Business Administration (EDAMBA).

Teaching and assessment – Assessed by a thesis of 60-80,000 words, with 4 taught research modules in the first year that embed doctoral-level research skills and understanding. Once completed a formal research proposal is prepared for approval

Study options Full-time (4 years) Part-time (6 years)

Campus Oxstalls, Gloucester Germany (various locations)

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Technology Study in state-of-the-art computing facilities at our creative and technological hub at Park Campus in Cheltenham. Using cutting-edge technologies, you’ll build your connections and develop new skills while being supported by active cyber experts and researchers.

Advanced network

Cyber hub

Build your network with industry professionals while you study with the help of our diverse range of leading experts and lecturers.

We also have close links with several local cyber organisations and businesses which have been developed through collaboratively funded projects.

Get hands-on with the latest technologies in our dedicated cyber hub at Park Campus, Cheltenham. You’ll develop new skills in our state-of-the-art computing suite, which includes research and cyber security labs, virtual reality equipment and innovative breakout spaces.

Brilliant minds You’ll learn from and work with active researchers and industry professionals. Whether developing new technologies to aid cell health in humans, or exploring how artificial intelligence can help reduce flood risks, our lecturers are at the forefront of their field.

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Research Professor Kamal Bechkoum Professor of Computing and Head of School of Business & Technology

Kamal is an experienced senior leader and academic in higher education (HE) with an international background and an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the UK HE sector. Kamal has over 20 years’ experience working in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications to business and industry.

AI and machine learning Kamal is interested in research projects related to the application of AI and machine learning to engineering design, cyber security and big data analytics. Examples of some of his PhD students’ projects include ‘Modelling Virtual Characters’ and ‘Implications of Cybercrime in Nepal from the Perspective of Corporate Social Responsibility’.

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Dr Hassan Chizari Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security

Professor Shujun Zhang Professor of Computing and Technology

Dr Salah Al-Majeed Academic Subject Leader (Head) of Engineering Technologies

Hassan’s research has been published in more than 40 peer-reviewed articles, and he has worked on more than 20 funded research projects. His research interests are mostly on graph theory, randomisation and encryption in very small-scale computing applications, such as wireless sensor networks, body area sensor networks, and the internet of things.

Shujun has more than 30 years’ experience of engineering and computing research and teaching in higher education. He has published over 100 academic papers, contributed to 4 books and is currently co-authoring 2 research books. His main areas of interest include applied computing and innovative product design and development, including bionics engineering.

Salah has spent many years’ working in academia, research and management. His strong applied research underpins his approach to teaching and curriculum development, leading to excellent learning outcomes for students.

Cryptographic key

Research of bionic principle and key technologies for cell-pulsation-based health enhancement systems

Hassan’s latest project is a collaboration with Imperial College London funded by Innovate UK. He examines how, from a physiological signal, a sequence of strong random numbers can be extracted to use later as the cryptographic key for secure communication between implants inside the body and its external gateway.

The health of living organisms is dependent on a cell’s condition and research shows that the more energetically a cell pulses, the healthier it is. This project employs scientific and engineering theories to study the relationship between electromagnetic signals and cell pulsations, with the aim of developing bionic technologies to enhance cell pulsations and, hence, their health.

Salah’s research combines various areas of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), including Smart Cities, Cyber Security, Health Informatics and Biomedical Engineering.

Artificial intelligence and electric vehicle charging Salah is supervising 3 PhD students in the following research areas: Security for System on Chip IoT, using Cryptography Primitives at the Perception layer.

Implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain for the Business Process Management in the public sector Organisations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Forecasting and Designing a DNO Friendly Electrical Vehicle EV Charging Infrastructure.

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TECHNOLOGY

Computing

MSc (Master’s Stage Award)

TAUGHT DEGREE

Offered exclusively through distance learning, this course will enable you to develop the practical and evaluative skills required to be directly employable in the computing industry.

The MSc Computing (Master’s Stage Award) will enable you to obtain a comprehensive knowledge through independent research in the areas of information system design, development and management, IT project management, cyber security, and games design and development.

You’ll develop further expertise and deeper insight into your field of study through project work and research.

We’ll equip you with the skills required for the creation of the lifelong learner, so you can set your own goals and identify resources for the purpose of learning. We’ll also help you to develop an ability to recognise and respond to opportunities for innovation.

Research skills are embedded through the Research Methods in Computing module and include the development of high-level communication, literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills.

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Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Research Methods in Computing Learn the practical and theoretical skills to undertake academic research – Dissertation You’ll conduct a sustained and intensive investigation into 1 project area, drawing on programme-related cognitive and practical skills See university website for full details and course map.

– UK postgraduate diploma or equivalent in a subject cognate with computing – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

Career paths – Web developer – Business analyst – IT manager, e-business manager – Business adviser on IT strategy and sustainability issues – Forensic computing – police, MOD, government – Network security and penetration testing – Games designer

Teaching and assessment – A research project proposal report (for Research Methods in Computing module) – Dissertation – the master’s dissertation is a report from a major piece of individual project work, which involves a supervised research study

Study options Distance learning Full-time (6 months) Part-time (1 year)

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TECHNOLOGY

Cyber Forensics Investigation* MSc

Covering all aspects of digital forensics, you’ll develop enquiry and analytical skills and learn how to gather and present evidence as an expert witness in criminal and civil investigations.

Students will cover all aspects of digital forensics and gain essential skills in revealing how cybercrime takes place and who is responsible. Prospective applicants are expected to have a substantial background in computing-related core subjects or will have industry experience as a digital forensic investigator. The latter will be aiming to consolidate their knowledge and to obtain a recognised academic qualification in their field of expertise.

Typical modules – Mobile Device Forensics Recovery and interpretation of data from mobile phones and related devices – Digital Forensics for Court Process Understanding the preparation and use of recovered data in a court environment

– Digital Crime Scene Processing Best practices for processing the digital crime scene, including physical search and preservation of data – Mac & Linux forensics Covers the Mac and Linux operating systems and the forensic opportunities they present – Dissertation Assessed work designed to synthesise the range of knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course – Digital Forensics Broad understanding of forensic techniques and software used to recover data – Cyber Security Principles Critically evaluate and synthesise a number of subjects relating to the field of cyber security including the 5 core components of risk management: identification, protection, detection, response and recovery See university website for full details and course map.

Career paths – Law enforcement – Corporate investigation – Insurance assessors – E-discovery – Trading standards

Entry requirements – Substantial background in computing-related core subjects or industry experience as a digital forensic investigator – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

TAUGHT DEGREE

Focused on cybercrime investigation, students will adhere to the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) (formerly Association of Chief Police Officers/ACPO) guidelines.

These standards lead the development of official forensic investigation practices and are adhered to by law enforcement and commercial digital forensic organisations worldwide.

Teaching and assessment – Delivery will be via block mode during a specified time frame – Modules will be delivered by staff who have practical as well as academic experience in the subject covered – Individual assessments will reflect the real-world focus of the modules

Study options Full-time (1 year) Part-time (2 years)

Campus Park, Cheltenham

Accreditations Engineering Council Institution of Engineering Technology (IET) Institution of Mechanical Engineering (iMechE) Energy Institute

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Cyber Security MSc

TAUGHT DEGREE

Advance your skills in cyber security, a government priority area. This programme gives focus to the strategic deployment and implementation of cyber security strategies.

This course is designed for those wishing to develop a career as a cyber security professional or to take a leading technical or managerial role. It’s suitable for those from a computer science or information technology education background. The programme is also able to cater for those with no formal studies in computer science but where significant interest in cyber security can instead be demonstrated. The course covers all aspects of cyber security, including network, computer and information security.

Alongside this, the course focuses on the business context, so you can progress their careers more rapidly and aim specifically at management positions.

By having GDPR in action, there will be more roles in companies for information security managers, which makes the MSc Cyber Security a brilliant opportunity for a huge market need.

The university has many links with the cyber security industry, which has informed curriculum development and supports opportunities for research.

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Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Cyber Security Principles – Human Factors in Cyber Security – Network Security – Research Methods for Computing – Advanced Artificial Intelligence – Information Security Management – Secure System Architecture – Network Security Administration – Security Testing – Threats & Attacks in Networking – Dissertation See university website for full details and course map.

– At least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a related area – Or a relevant postgraduate or professional qualification – And/or relevant work experience – You should be able to demonstrate competency in computer programming – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

Career paths – Security analyst – Cyber security consultant – Chief technical officer

Teaching and assessment – Coursework – Essays – Case studies

Study options Full-time (1 year) Part-time (2 years) Each module is delivered in a 1 week block of lectures, tutorials and seminars

Campus Park, Cheltenham

Accreditations BCS CESG Certified Professional Scheme

MSc

ENGINEERING

Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering*

This Master’s course provides an option for higher level study if you already have a degree in a related field and you’re now looking to specialise and achieve chartered status.

Topics of study include power electronics and advanced electronic systems design. A group project gives you the opportunity to deliver a project in collaboration with learners from across all our engineering Master’s programmes.

As such, you’ll gain first-hand experience of integrating your knowledge within a broader context, which replicates how you’ll be required to apply your learning in a real-world setting.

This course also provides excellent preparation if you’d like to continue your studies to doctorial level.

Typical modules

Entry requirements

– System Integration Measurement methods, hardware and software for manufacturing integration – Industrial Engineering Design and development of integrated systems through optimisation of resources – System and Project Management System engineering methods, project management and approaches to problem solving – Engineering Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management Understanding how to start up a business and become drivers of innovation – Advanced Power Electronics and Drivers Understanding advanced power electronics and smart drivers for applications – Advanced Electronics Systems Design In-depth study of various advanced electronics system designs See university website for full details and course map.

– BSc or BEng (min 2:2 Hons) in general engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, mechanics or computing – Mature students with work experience in a related industry don’t require the same academic qualifications – International students will need an IELTS 6.0 overall in English with no less than 5.5 in any other band, or equivalent.

Career paths

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– Electrical and electronics engineer – Mechatronics engineer – Industrial systems engineer – Industrial control engineer – Academic research or Doctorial student

TAUGHT DEGREE

This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills for designing embedded systems for various applications of control, diagnostics, monitoring and communication in the era of the Internet of Things.

Teaching and assessment – Delivered through a series of lectures, workshops and laboratory sessions – Assessment is 100% coursework and report based

Study options Full-time or part-time (360 hours)

Campus Park, Cheltenham

Professional accreditation This programme has been designed to be accredited by the Engineering Council, through the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), and/or the Energy Institute.

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ENGINEERING

Engineering Management* MSc

TAUGHT DEGREE

This course will equip students with the balanced technical and management knowledge and skills for engineering management to advance your career as a leader within a competitive international engineering environment.

Our Master’s degree in Engineering Management offers you a career progression route towards senior and leadership roles in industry – whether you’re a recent graduate, or you’ve spent some years in the workplace.

Topics of study are designed to give you the high-level managerial skills you will need to lead engineering teams and operations. This includes supply chain management, leadership, engineering decision-making and project management.

You’ll also learn about good financial management and the crucial role this plays in successful and sustainable operations.

Engineering is a rapidly evolving profession so this programme places significant emphasis on entrepreneurialism and innovation, meaning you’ll develop the skills to maximise the opportunities available within industry.

In addition to providing a route to becoming chartered, this course also provides excellent preparation if you’d like to continue your studies to doctorial level.

Typical modules

Entry requirements

– System Integration Measurement methods, hardware and software for manufacturing integration – Industrial Engineering Design and development of integrated systems through optimisation of resources – System and Project Management System engineering methods, project management and approaches to problem solving – Engineering Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management Understanding how to start up a business and become drivers of innovation – Leading Engineering Teams and Organisations Theory and methods for leading engineering teams and organisations in various industries – Financial Management for Engineers Understanding various aspects of financial management for engineers See university website for full details and course map.

– BSc or BEng (min 2:2 Hons) in general engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, mechanics or computing – Mature students with work experience in a related industry don’t require the same academic qualifications – International students will need an IELTS 6.0 overall in English with no less than 5.5 in any other band, or equivalent.

Career paths

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– Operations manager – Systems engineer – Integrated manufacturing engineer – Consultant engineer

Teaching and assessment – Delivered through a series of lectures, workshops and laboratory sessions – Assessment is 100% coursework and report based

Study options Full-time or part-time (360 hours)

Campus Park, Cheltenham

Professional accreditation This programme has been designed to be accredited by the Engineering Council, through the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), and/or the Energy Institute.

ENGINEERING

Industrial Control Engineering MSc

This Master’s degree provides an option for higher level study if you already have a degree in a related field, and you’d like to develop your career in the analytical and practical aspects of control engineering.

You’ll gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in control engineering, instrumentation and electronics. You’ll also develop the ability to synthesise information from a variety of sources and make effective decisions on complex instrumentation and control engineering problems.

After successfully completing this programme you’ll be eligible to apply for chartered status, and the course also provides excellent preparation if you would like to continue your studies to doctorial level.

A multi-disciplinary group project will give you first-hand experience of integrating your knowledge with that of other specialists.

Typical modules

Entry requirements

– System Integration Measurement methods, hardware and software for manufacturing integration – Industrial Engineering Design and development of integrated systems through optimisation of resources – System and Project Management System engineering methods, project management and approaches to problem solving – Engineering Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management Understanding how to start up a business and become drivers of innovation – Discrete Control Systems Systems modelling and analysis of open and closed loop discrete control for engineering systems – Stability and Control of Non-Linear Systems Design, improvement, and methods used to study stability and control of Non-Linear Systems See university website for full details and course map.

– BSc or BEng (min 2:2 Hons) in general engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, mechanics or computing – Mature students with work experience in a related industry don’t require the same academic qualifications – International students will need an IELTS 6.0 overall in English with no less than 5.5 in any other band, or equivalent.

Career paths – Control engineer – Systems engineer – Mechatronics engineer – Academic research or Doctorial student – Engineering management

TAUGHT DEGREE

Designed for students with an interest in analytical and practical aspects of control engineering, this course will prepare you to be creative and innovative in addressing challenges from industrial controls in the era of the Internet of Things, and Industry 4.0.

Teaching and assessment – Delivered through a series of lectures, workshops and laboratory sessions – Assessment is 100% coursework and report based

Study options Full-time or part-time (360 hours)

Campus Park, Cheltenham

Professional accreditation This programme has been designed to be accredited by the Engineering Council, through the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), and/or the Energy Institute.

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Industrial Internet of Things* MSc

TAUGHT DEGREE

This innovative MSc programme will help you develop highly sought-after advanced skills and become fully able to maximise the opportunities presented by Industry 4.0.

You will study leading engineering teams and organisations, financial management for engineers, engineering management decisions and statistics, operation research, supply chain management, system integration, system and project management and complete an advanced research project. The course has been designed to create effective multi-disciplinary engineers who have the necessary creative, technical, management and research skills to work within the broad spectrum of modern industry.

You will also develop your understanding of key aspects of engineering management and how they fit into the context of the full range of modern industrial sectors.

This course will also provide chances to address the challenges and solutions in engineering management.

On successful completion, you’ll be able to make an immediate contribution to a company’s performance and operations within the broad spectrum of modern industry. The course also provides ideal preparation for students wishing to continue their study to doctorial level research.

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Typical modules

Entry requirements

– System Integration Measurement methods, hardware and software for manufacturing integration – Industrial Engineering Design and development of integrated systems through optimisation of resources – System and Project Management System engineering methods, project management and approaches to problem solving – Engineering Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management Understanding how to start up a business and become drivers of innovation – Enabling Communication Technologies for IIoT Communication technologies for IIoTs for various applications – Security Systems for IIoT Principle, theory and methods for security systems for IIoTs See university website for full details and course map.

– BSc or BEng (min 2:2 Hons) in general engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, mechanics or computing – Mature students with work experience in a related industry don’t require the same academic qualifications – International students will need an IELTS 6.0 overall in English with no less than 5.5 in any other band, or equivalent.

Career paths

This programme has been designed to be accredited by the Engineering Council, through the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), and/or the Energy Institute.

– EE engineer – Mechatronics engineer – Industrial systems engineer – Industrial control engineer – Academic research professional or Doctorial student

Teaching and assessment – Delivered through a series of lectures, workshops and laboratory sessions – Assessment is 100% coursework and report based

Study options Full-time or part-time (360 hours)

Campus Park, Cheltenham

Professional accreditation

ENGINEERING

Industrial Sustainable Energy* MSc

You’ll acquire technical knowledge in both the production and use of sustainable energy. You’ll also develop an understanding of the opportunities and challenges that emerging energy technologies present to modern industry.

An inter-disciplinary group project will enable you to explore some of the challenges you’re likely to encounter in industry, such as managing tensions between productivity, efficiency and sustainability.

After successful completion you’ll be eligible to apply for chartered status. This course also provides excellent preparation if you’d like to continue your studies to doctoral level.

Typical modules

Entry requirements

– System Integration Measurement methods, hardware and software for manufacturing integration – Industrial Engineering Design and development of integrated systems through optimisation of resources – System and Project Management System engineering methods, project management and approaches to problem solving – Engineering Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management How to start up a business and become drivers of innovation – Design Energy Sustainable Resource Knowledge and understanding of design energy sustainable resource for various industries – Industrial Energy Analysis Industrial energy analysis, modelling, simulation and design See university website for full details and course map.

– BSc or BEng (min 2:2 Hons) in general engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, mechanics or computing – Mature students with work experience in a related industry don’t require the same academic qualifications – International students will need an IELTS 6.0 overall in English with no less than 5.5 in any other band, or equivalent.

Career paths

This programme has been designed to be accredited by the Engineering Council, through the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), and/or the Energy Institute.

– Industrial energy engineer/ manager – Industrial engineer/manager – Academic research professional or Doctorial student

TAUGHT DEGREE

Designed to create effective multi-disciplinary engineers, this course will prepare students with balanced technical and management knowledge and skills for designing and developing sustainable energy sources and analysing the industrial energy.

Teaching and assessment – Delivered through a series of lectures, workshops and laboratory sessions – Assessment is 100% coursework and report based

Study options Full-time or part-time (360 hours)

Campus Park, Cheltenham

Professional accreditation

*Subject to validation

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Industrial Systems Engineering MSc

TAUGHT DEGREE

Designed to create the next generation of technical leaders, this course will prepare you to be creative and innovative in addressing challenges from the implementation of modern products and systems in the era of the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0.

This Master’s course provides an option for higher level study if you already have a degree in a related field, and you would now like to specialise and work towards chartered status.

This innovative programme has been designed to equip you with advanced theoretical knowledge, technical skills and experience of practical application. It focuses on digital transformation, as well as implementation and maintenance engineering for products, engineering services and enterprise development.

Topics of study include industrial technology, operations, product design and engineering management. You’ll also explore pioneering approaches in this field and understand how to apply them to solve both research oriented and real-world problems.

A multi-disciplinary group project will give you first-hand experience of integrating your knowledge with that of specialists.

Typical modules

Entry requirements

– System Integration Measurement methods, hardware and software for manufacturing integration – Industrial Engineering Design and development of integrated systems through optimisation of resources – System and Project Management System engineering methods, project management and approaches to problem solving – Engineering Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management Understanding how to start up a business and become drivers of innovation – Systems Thinking and Design Applying systems level thinking into other complex systems – Systems Engineering Analysis Create design flexibility and measure its value for system optimisation See university website for full details and course map.

– BSc or BEng (min 2:2 Hons) in general engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, mechanics or computing – Mature students with work experience in a related industry don’t require the same academic qualifications – International students will need an IELTS 6.0 overall in English with no less than 5.5 in any other band or equivalent

Career paths – Systems engineer – Integrated manufacturing engineer – Mechatronics engineer – Automation engineer – Academic research or Doctorial student

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Teaching and assessment – Delivered through a series of lectures, workshops and laboratory sessions – Assessment is 100% coursework and report based

Study options Full-time (1 year) Part-time (2 years)

Campus Park, Cheltenham

Professional accreditation This programme has been designed to be accredited by the Engineering Council, through the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), and/or the Energy Institute.

ENGINEERING

Mechatronics Engineering MSc

The course will develop your understanding of key aspects of mechatronics and robotics and how they fit into the context of the full range of industrial sectors and rapidly-developing everyday applications. You’ll have the opportunity to address the challenges and solutions involved in mechatronics in modern industry and how to apply them to solve both real-world and pioneer research-oriented problems.

Topics range from artificial intelligence through smart industrial robots, sensing and embedded systems to smart mechanical systems and products, intelligent industrial inspection, biomedical application and surgical robotics.

On successful completion, you’ll be able to make an immediate contribution to a company’s performance and operations within the broad spectrum of modern industry. The course also provides ideal preparation for students wishing to continue their study to doctorial level research.

Typical modules

Entry requirements

– System Integration Measurement methods, hardware and software for manufacturing integration – Industrial Engineering Design and development of integrated systems through optimisation of resources – System and Project Management System engineering methods, project management and approaches to problem solving – Engineering Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management Understanding how to start up a business and become drivers of innovation – Robotics Engineering Industrial and mobile robots, including other key components and software which make up robotic systems – Machine Learning An in-depth introduction to 2 main areas of machine learning: supervised and unsupervised See university website for full details and course map.

– BSc or BEng (min 2:2 Hons) in general engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, mechanics or computing – Mature students with work experience in a related industry don’t require the same academic qualifications – International students will need an IELTS 6.0 overall in English with no less than 5.5 in any other band, or equivalent

Career paths – Mechatronics engineer – Industrial systems engineer – Industrial control engineer – Automation engineer – Academic research or Doctorial student

TAUGHT DEGREE

Designed for students with an interest in theoretical and practical aspects of mechatronics, this course will prepare you to be creative and innovative in addressing challenges from mechatronic system and product research, design and development in the era of the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0.

Teaching and assessment – Delivered through a series of lectures, workshops and laboratory sessions – Assessment is 100% coursework and report based

Study options Full-time (1 year) Part-time (2 years)

Campus Park, Cheltenham

Professional accreditation This programme has been designed to be accredited by the Engineering Council, through the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), and/or the Energy Institute.

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Creative Computing Technical and Applied Computing Engineering Technologies MSc by Research/MRes/PhD

RESEARCH DEGREE

Postgraduate researchers studying in the areas of creative computing, technical & applied computing and engineering technologies are able to draw on a wide range of expertise from more than 50 academic staff.

There’s a strong applied research focus in the school and particular interests in work that engages with the concerns of the user, the needs of businesses and the rapid developments within the IT industry and engineering sectors. We may also be able to offer you effective supervision for cross-disciplinary projects that link to business management or education. As a research degree candidate, you’ll be supported by a supervisory team with expertise in your subject and/or research approach. A research degree will open the door to work in full-time research or teaching, or provide a greater understanding of professional practice.

Research environment The school is active in pure and applied research, knowledge transfer and industrial projects.

There are a number of dedicated laboratories for researchers. This strong and dynamic background means that postgraduate researchers – whether full-time or part-time – join a group of about 30 research candidates involved in extending both new knowledge and professional practice.

All postgraduate researchers are required to initially take and complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods to support the development of their project and their education

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as researchers. The university offers a range of further research training events, postgraduate researcher-led seminars, conferences and summer schools, which will continue your training opportunities throughout your programme. You’ll also receive updates on opportunities to participate in training offered through other universities and bodies.

This diverse range of events helps to ensure you gain the skills and confidence you need to underpin your research journey.

You are also encouraged to attend national and international academic conferences in the latter stages of your research to present your ideas, and receive feedback at such events. The university encourage publication opportunities, where, with the help of your supervisors, you may want to submit journal articles as part of your researcher development.

Engineering technologies The School of Business & Technology is building on its established and developing base in this domain, taking forward diverse work that encompasses general engineering, analytics and optimisation and bionics (learning from nature). These areas will develop with a strong applied focus and draw on the university’s expanding facilities at C11, Berkeley.

Entry requirements - MA or MSc by Research: at least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent - PhD: a master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic - We actively encourage applications from students from different backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement - EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

Study options Full-time/part-time PhD (4 years full-time or 6 years part-time)

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“I am researching into how a gesturebased interface can enhance users’ hand dexterity.

Moving forward, I have a view to design and develop a bespoke tool, which interfaces between a desktop and gesture-based technology using the Leap Motion.�

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Creative Computing MSc by Research/PhD Our specialisms include VR, AR and MR, IoTs, mobile technology, gamification and serious games, user experiences and user interface development.

RESEARCH DEGREE

PhD spotlight: SVG 3D Graphical Presentation for Web-based Applications Due to rapid developments in the field of computer graphics and computer hardware, webbased applications are becoming more and more powerful, and the performance distance between web-based applications and desktop applications is decreasing.

This includes the definition of a 3D scene in the framework, integration of 3D objects, cameras, transformations, light models and textures in a 3D scene, and the rendering of 3D objects on the web page, allowing the end-user to interactively manipulate objects on the web page.

Technical and Applied Computing MSc by Research/PhD Our specialisms include applied computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security, big data and data mining, business intelligence, e-business technology, application and management, IoTs, IT and IS, e-learning and digital forensics, and system modelling.

PhD spotlight: A Model-based Method Design for Optimising Diesel Engine Emissions through Nonlinear Model Predictive Control In 2015, revelations regarding VW (Volkswagen) sent shockwaves around the industry, though diesel had already been receiving negative press across Europe.

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There is rising demand for added and easier access to 3D content on the web. The better the browser experience, the more potential revenue that web-based content can generate. The main focus of this project is on the design, development and implementation of a new 3D generic modelling method based on Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) for web-based applications. While the model is initialised using classical 3D graphics, the scene model is extended using SVG. A new algorithm to present 3D graphics with SVG is proposed.

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This crisis will continue to impact the diesel emissions industry and emission control strategies need to account for this. For diesel engines, EURO I to EURO VI legislative emission limits require the reduction of particulate matter by 80% and nitrogen oxides levels by 20%. Meanwhile, fuel consumption efficiency is still an important consideration for customers, given ever-increasing fuel prices.

This project focuses on the design and development of a new algorithm for the optimal nonlinear model predictive control of the diesel engine air path system.

Based on the measured data taken from the virtual test bench under near real load conditions, a linear parameter varying model is created and parameterised by dynamical

system identification. The databased modelling approach through an engine simulation platform and a model-based optimisation framework developed in this research are then used to design an innovative engine air path control concept that seeks to optimise the efficiency of engine air path system in terms of the intake manifold pressure and air mass flow tracking performance. The results clearly show that, compared to existing approaches, the purposed nonlinear model predictive control method provides a significant improvement in accuracy and computational efficiency for engine air path system control.

“As an experienced secondary school teacher, my interest in computing stems from its use to assist pupils’ development.

I am currently researching how voice-user-interface devices might be used to augment teaching and learning and how a pedagogy of artificial intelligence might impact upon the epistemic curiosity of students of all abilities.�

Richard Cook Computing research student

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