Northampton Business SchoolMasters courses 2011-2012

FULL-TIME MASTERS COURSESFull-time Masters courses run on a two semester basis with dissertation. Most offer the option to

start in September or January. Courses are between 12 and 15 months duration, depending on how

long you take to complete the dissertation. The English language requirement for international

applicants is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

MSc IT Service Management Relevant for any graduate wishing to move into IT ServiceManagement, IS Services, Strategic Planning, Service and Support.

It is now recognised that information is the most importantstrategic resource that any organisation has to manage andthat this information is not exploited if IT systems and servicesare below the required quality. The emergence of a Global BodyitSMF (Information Technology Service Management Forum) toensure the adherence of quality and standards in the provisionof IT Services underpins the importance of the quality of staffemployed in this profession.

Entry requirements - Equivalent of a UK Honours degree(minimum 2:2), any discipline, but must be able to demonstratean awareness of computing and information systems.

MA International Tourism and Hospitality Management The tourism and hospitality industry is one of the largest and fastest-growing sectors throughout the world. It is also one of the most exciting to work in. This course has been specifically designed to provide students with the qualifications and skills necessary for employment in the industry.

The tourism and hospitality industry offers opportunities in marketing visitor attractions, destinations, conferences, resort and city hotels, special events, public sector, retail travel and in tourism consultancy. Employers worldwide seek enthusiastic, capable individuals who understand the demands of business and can demonstrate a combination of key business skills.

Entry requirements - Equivalent of a UK Honours degree (minimum 2:2) in tourism or hospitality or a related discipline.

MA International Marketing Strategy Relevant for graduates in marketing or a business related discipline looking to enhance their career prospects. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for a career in marketing with the potential to achieve success as a senior marketing manager with international organisations. The course provides comprehensive coverage of the challenging and dynamic discipline of international marketing. The course reflects the key strategic decisions that underpin international marketing; the decision to internationalise; market identification, screening and selection; market entry; tactical action programmes; implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Examples of specific issues that will be covered include; standardisation-adaptation; the effect of culture on marketing theory; country-of-origin effect; international branding and communications. Entry requirements - Equivalent of a UK Honours degree(minimum 2:2) or international equivalent in marketing, business, commerce, management or related disciplines.

MA Human Resource Management (CIPD*) Relevant for graduates with an academic background in HR, sociology, economics, business studies, management and related disciplines wishing to enhance their knowledge and expertise in the area of Human Resource Management.

The course aims to develop specialist knowledge in, and expertise of, HRM and facilitate understanding of the specific issues that pose challenges when managing people in an international and multicultural environment. In addition, the course aims to equip students with the analytical and diagnostic skills to enable them to make enhanced contributions to the strategic management of people in organisations. The goal is to enable graduates to become highly qualified HRM specialists, capable of achieving success as business partners, academic researchers or in teaching, following completion of the course.

Entry requirements - Equivalent of a UK Honours degree(minimum 2:2) in a relevant subject area of management,business or social science.

* Chartered Institute of Personnel Development

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MSc Management(Financial Analysis) (International Logistics) (IT Services) This Master of Science degree is for recent graduates in business, accounting, computing and operations management or those with an analytical and numerate ability. The common core is built around business analysis and systems improvement. Applicants can choose one of the three pathways (please state your preference in your application). 50% of the course is from the pathway.

Entry requirements - Equivalent of a UK Honours degree (minimum 2:2), any discipline but applicants must be able to demonstrate subject aptitude for their specialism via their first degree or work experience.

MA Management (International) (Human Resources) (Marketing) (Tourism) This family of MA’s are relevant for recent graduates seeking to develop further knowledge and competences in management. Pathways include; International, Human Resources, Marketing, and Tourism. If you are unsure which pathway to choose, please apply for MA Management (International), you may change your pathway within the first week of the course. The course provides a rigorous and intellectually challenging programme of study which seeks to develop a holistic and integrated understanding of management. 50% of the course is from the pathway.

Entry requirements - Equivalent of a UK Honours degree (minimum 2:2), any discipline. For specific pathways (except International) applicants must be able to demonstrate specific aptitude.

MBA in Healthcare Management This innovative course is for the Healthcare professional looking for career development or for those with general managerial experience wishing to move into the sector. The course offers a generic portfolio of strategic disciplines for management roles in people, marketing, finance, operations, change and leadership. The latter two have a marked strategic emphasis, as has the dissertation to ensure a broad management approach.

Entry requirements - Equivalent of a UK Honours degree (minimum 2:2) in any discipline with a minimum of two years management experience.

Master of BusinessAdministration (MBA)

Relevant for a graduate (of any discipline) with at least two years management experience who is seeking career development.

The MBA award seeks, via a stimulating and intellectually demanding management development programme, to provide managers and potential senior managers with the knowledge, skills and competences across the range of management disciplines in order to enhance their careers, and to allow participants to identify and explore their personal strengths.

Entry requirements - Equivalent of a UK Honours degree (minimum 2:2), any discipline, with minimum of two years relevant industrial/commercial experience at management level.

“The MSc in IT Service Management course has been the perfect gateway for me to enter a challenging and respectable position in a world class organisation like IBM. This was possible in spite of the current global climate. The sheer knowledge in Service Management gave me the edge over other candidates who were more experienced than me. All the modules covered in the course added value to me. The BCS events organised by Susan Bailey were very informative and any postgraduate student would welcome such initiatives. The IS department has played a supporting role ensuring the availability of appropriate literature as well as 24 hour access to facilities. The University as a whole has been a great experience.”

Ullas Jagdish Service Delivery Manager for IBM Global Infrastructure, MSc IT Service Management

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MSc InternationalBanking and Finance Relevant for graduates in accounting, banking and finance ora closely related discipline wishing to further their employment opportunities.

This course provides students with theoretical and practicalframeworks as well as analytical techniques and key transferableskills. In addition, it will develop the ability to apply relevantknowledge and skills and to exercise professional judgement incarrying out the role of the manager in relation to internationalfinancial regulation; strategic decision making; corporategovernance and responsibility to the wider community and themanagement of risk within an organisation. The degree has anumber of modules, including Islamic Banking and Investment,that reflect the changing nature of international banking in the21st century. Entry requirements - Equivalent of a UK Honours degree(minimum 2:2) or equivalent in accounting and finance ora related discipline.

MSc Corporate Governance & Leadership (ICSA*) This programme is designed specifically for those who hold a finance, accounting, law or business qualification at undergraduate level and who wish to develop knowledge and work in the field of chartered / company secretary or corporate governance. Provisional approval has given by been given by ICSA*.

A role in a corporate governance department is wide ranging, stimulating and at the heart of modern business. Responsibilities include accounting, financial, and legal compliance, business planning, company secretaryship, and general management, the latter involving all aspects of running a company. This calls for knowledge and understanding in a wide range of business disciplines such as company law, corporate governance, risk management, taxation, accounting and industrial relations.

Entry requirements - Equivalent of a UK Honours degree (minimum 2:2) in finance, accounting, law or a related business discipline or professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AIB, ACII etc, if they are obtained by examination.

* The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators

MSc Accountingand Finance

Relevant for graduates in accounting or finance or a closelyrelated discipline seeking to pursue further study andenhance employment opportunities in this area. This course seeks to further knowledge of accounting andfinance in a manner which will provide a sound frameworkfor those wishing to pursue further study or enhanceemployment opportunities. It addresses many of the currentaccounting issues present in business and how they relateto the wider social, technical and economic challenges thatbusinesses face.

Entry requirements - Equivalent of a UK Honours degree(minimum 2:2) in Accounting or Finance or a closely relateddiscipline with an Accounting or Finance component.

MSc Accounting (ACCA) Relevant for graduates and professional accountants thathave passed or are accredited with the Fundamentals levelof the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants(ACCA) qualification. This qualification provides studentswith the opportunity to further their studies and achievea dual qualification of the ACCA professional level andan MSc Accounting. The course aims to further knowledge of accounting andprepare students for professional examinations and to providea sound framework for those wishing to pursue further studyor enhance employment opportunities. Accountancy andFinance professionals have central roles in all types and sizes of companies in the UK and abroad. Entry requirements - Students are required to be accreditedwith the Fundamentals level of the ACCA.

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Northampton Business School is part of The University of Northampton and is based in a modern building set in 74 acres of attractive park and woodland. The setting combines a campus community with a rapidly growing town that blends its traditional market square and theatre with modern shopping malls and multiplex cinemas.

With 35 years experience, Northampton Business School (NBS) is renowned for high quality teaching and research, supported by strong links with industry and commerce. Over 70 staff are able to draw on expertise for teaching, research and consultancy in: Accounting, Business Strategy, Economics, Human Resource Management, Information Sciences, Languages, Leisure Management, Management and Marketing. NBS has over 3500 students including 1000 International students. 500 students are studying full-time for a Masters degree. We also employ our own specialist teachers in English as a Foreign Language who provide English Language tuition.

Quite simply, we try to make sure ourcourses excite the interest of our students andmeet the need of their future employers.“ “

Dr. Ian Brooks, Deanof NorthamptonBusiness School

Pre-sessional English (ESL) The programme is aimed at those for whom English is a second language (ESL) and who intend to study postgraduate Masters Programmes at The University of Northampton but who have not yet attained the minimum entry requirements for English Language (Undergraduate/Bachelors degree IELTS 6.0; Postgraduate/Masters Degree IELTS 6.5).

This is a full-time provision, with a minimum of 20 contact hours per week (at least a further 20 hours of independent study are required). Start dates are September, January, May and July and the length of your programme (3 to 12 months) depends on your level of English at entry and exit.

Entry requirements - Applicants are admitted with IELTS (or equivalent) between 4.0 and 6.0 and need to attain 6.5 for entry onto a Masters degree.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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“My time at The University of Northampton was one of the most memorable years of my life and brought me many achievements. The University is a place where you will be treated for who you are and given the best advice about the right direction for you.

I came from a background in fashion and owned a business in Sri Lanka. My learning experience as a student on the MBA programme built on my prior experience as a professional business woman and I am now enjoying the results of it, running my own company in Sri Lanka. Decision making, the power of speaking using business language, exploring new

business ventures, gaining confidence in taking risks, turning failures into new beginnings and facing challenges confidently are some of the key skills I developed through the learning experience at Northampton. I value the time I spent at The University of Northampton and would like to thank the staff at the Business School and the International Office for contributing to my success.” Niroshani LeanageMBA

Northampton is a large market town, centrally located just off the M1 Motorway and on the main rail network between London and Birmingham.

Journey time to London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Oxford, and Cambridge is just one hour. Northampton is close to all the major airports, with Heathrow, Gatwick, London (Luton) and Birmingham just an hour away.

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