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We’re delighted that you are considering a postgraduate study programme at Henley Business school at the university of reading. We realise that postgraduate study is a significant investment in your personal development and your career, as well as a highly important stage in your life. at Henley Business school we are committed to attracting only the strongest applicants, and we pride ourselves on developing outstanding professionals and business leaders.

We aim to give you all the information you’ll need to make the best choice for you – one that will provide you with a unique, enjoyable and rewarding experience, and ultimately enable you to achieve your personal and professional goals.

Our Masters programmes are innovative and relevant to today’s business challenges and span the subject areas of:

• Accounting• Management & International Business• Finance• Information Management• Marketing• Real Estate & Planning

Henley has a truly international reputation and reach. We have campuses and/or operations in 13 countries, with staff and students representing more than

100 nationalities. We’re proud to be ranked among the world’s top business schools by The Financial Times and we’re one of only 69 business schools in the world to hold triple accredited status from UK, European and US awarding bodies.

We’re confident that you’ll love it here and look forward to meeting you. If you are based overseas, please visit our website, see our film clips, read about other students’ experiences and follow us on Facebook.

I sincerely hope that you find our Masters programmes to be of interest and look forward to welcoming you to Henley in due course.

georgINa KIlNer faculty Head of Pre-experience Postgraduate Programmes

Welcome

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tHe Postgraduate

We welcome nearly 1,000 new Masters students to Henley Business School each academic year. We attract only the most ambitious and capable applicants, so demand and competition for places is always high. You’ll study with a network of high-potential peers that will prove invaluable throughout your Masters programme and as you develop your career. Our programmes equip you to face organisational challenges in different sectors, giving you unique insights from the start of your journey at Henley Business School.

a suPPortIve eNvIroNmeNt Our students are highly motivated and determined individuals, but postgraduate study can be a challenging time for anyone.

We understand that university life at postgraduate level can bring additional pressures and problems. That’s why we offer support in the following areas:

• Academic• Study skills• Languages• Career advice• Personal and professional development• Student programme handbook• Administration procedures

We ensure you’ll get as much as you can from your time at Henley by providing dedicated support throughout your studies, from the moment you apply. You can discuss any questions related to programme content, teaching and assessment with relevant lecturers, and Henley’s full-time programme team are always on hand to provide additional support.

We’ve put a full range of services in place to care for your health and wellbeing, including a purpose-built medical centre, which provides a full NHS service, dental practice and counselling service. The library runs useful training events including IT and study skills sessions. The Students’ Union also runs workshops on practical matters, and offers advice and support services.

a BeautIful camPus WItH excelleNt facIlItIes

Our beautiful parkland campus was voted one of the best open spaces in the UK and awarded the prestigious Green Flag in 2014 for the fourth consecutive year. We have 134 hectares of green parkland surrounding a central hub of key buildings. Campus is at the centre of university life and provides a special sense of community. This was recognised by the most recent Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey, which named ours the joint best on-campus environment in the UK.

HeNley BusINess scHool aNd tHe uNIversIty of readINg We’re proud to be ranked among the top 1% of universities in the world, with a world-class reputation for teaching, research and enterprise that is backed by triple-accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB.

Home to some 17,000 students, we’re also one of the UK’s largest, best-known and most successful campus universities.

exPerIeNce at HeNley

Henley Business school’s faculty members are organised into six internationally renowned specialist areas:

• Business Informatics, Systems & Accounting• International Business & Strategy• Finance (ICMA Centre)• Leadership, Organisations & Behaviour• Marketing & Reputation• Real Estate & Planning

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“With its inspiring intellectual environment, stimulating content and highly qualified faculty, Henley Business school provides a world class educational opportunity for those looking to reach the next level in their career. ”faItH Jegede MSc International Management

PersoNal develoPmeNtWe’ve established a strong reputation for the practical application of business ideas and concepts, underpinned by academic excellence and the strength of our research.

But coming to Henley is not just about gaining technical knowledge or academic skills. We know that our most successful students and graduates are those who develop themselves as individuals.

To make sure we help you hone these skills outside of our lectures and teaching, we’ve put in place a range of opportunities that students can participate in over the the year.

Some examples from the last academic year include:

• Summer school programmes with leading overseas universities

• Enhancement week, where you’ll have the opportunity to participate in our Business Leaders programme which includes inspirational speakers from industry as well as interactive career and personal development workshops

• The Henley Challenge competition - read more at www.henley.ac.uk/about-us/henley-challenge-2015

aN INteractIve aPProacH to teacHINg aNd learNINgWe’re respected for our well-researched, professional approach to every aspect of business education – helping to nurture emotionally intelligent graduates who can succeed in their chosen careers.

Depending on your chosen programme, we employ a range of teaching and learning activities:

• Lectures by world-renowned faculty members and visiting industry leaders

• Seminars, workshops and tutorials• Access to a virtual learning environment including

online content• Group work• Project and dissertation guidance and support• Developing effective presentation skills• Field visits

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full-tIme Programmes

otHer HeNley BusINess scHool Programmes

Part-tIme Programmes

For further details please see individual programme brochures

• MSc Behavioural Finance

• MSc Capital Markets, Regulation & Compliance

• MSc Corporate Finance

• MSc Financial Engineering

• MSc Financial Risk Management

• MSc International Securities, Investment & Banking

• MSc International Shipping & Finance

• MSc Investment Banking & Islamic Finance

• MSc Investment Management

fINaNce (Icma ceNtre)

• MSc Business Information Management

• MSc Information Management & Systems

• MSc Business Technology Consulting

• MSc Informatics (Beijing)

• MSc Management Information Systems (Ghana)

• MRes Informatics

INformatIoN maNagemeNt

• MA Creative Enterprise Management & The Arts Pathway

• MSc Entrepreneurship & Financing

• MSc Entrepreneurship & Management

• MSc International Business

• MSc International Business & Finance

• MSc International Energy Studies

• MSc International Human Resource Management

• MSc International Management

BusINess & maNagemeNt

• MA Creative Enterprise Management & The Arts Pathway

• MA Leadership

• Henley MBA Programmes

• Henley DBA

• MSc Coaching & Behavioural Change

BusINess & maNagemeNt

• MSc Marketing - Digital Marketing

• MSc Marketing - International Marketing

marKetINg• MSc Real Estate

• MSc Real Estate Finance

• MSc Spatial Planning & Development

• MSc International Planning & Sustainable Urban Management

• MSc International Housing Development & Management

• MSc Rural Land & Business Management

• MSc Real Estate (Flexible)

• MSc Real Estate Investment & Finance (Flexible)

• MSc Corporate Real Estate (Flexible)

• MSc Conservation of the Historic Environment (Flexible)

real estate & PlaNNINg

• MSc Accounting & Financial Management

• MSc Accounting & International Management

accouNtINg

our Postgraduate Programmes

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“If you come to Henley to take one of our msc Information management programmes, you’ll be able to take advantage of our faculty members’ business networks across multiple sectors giving you unrivalled opportunities to get involved in real-world projects.”dr KeIIcHI NaKata Programme Area Director - Information Management

“taught in the heart of england’s own version of silicon valley these unique masters programmes equip graduates with the skills and connections needed to suceed in today’s challenging job market.” fIras araB MSc Business Information Management Consultant, Bluefish - Vodafone Global Enterprise

The practical emphasis of our Information Management programmes has been recognised by BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT), and stems from our research-informed and practice-oriented approach to information management, integrating business strategy and technology solutions.

aBout INformatIoN maNagemeNt

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msc BusINess INformatIoN maNagemeNt

this masters programme focuses on information management and information processing within organisations. this business focused programme bridges the current gap that exists between business management and information systems focused degrees, and aims to develop competent business information managers.

aBout tHe ProgrammeInformation is a vital part of any business – it brings the organisation and operations together. The effective use and management of information provides a competitive advantage for business. This innovative programme provides students with a unique opportunity to study the two popular disciplines of business and information management, allowing students to recognise how appropriate information use can maximise business activity.

Throughout this programme you will work on real-world cases, many taken from Henley’s Informatics Research Centre’s collaborative projects, to understand the production and application of solutions. Dissertations often extend or include collaboration with industry, and there are opportunities to carry out a dissertation project as part of a company placement. This allows you to develop and enhance non-academic competencies such as teamwork, communication skills, analytical thinking and professional writing to become a well-rounded and confident graduate.

WHat It gIves youYou will learn scientific principles and approaches concerning the gathering, management and utilisation of information within businesses. With the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired from this programme, you will be capable of providing the right information to the right people at the right time to optimise its business value within information-intensive enterprises.

External speakers from business and industry as well as company visits during the programme will also enable you to increase awareness with the recent latest developments in technology and business, as well as knowledge and skills needed for career development.

Programme coNteNt• Applied informatics • Business domain & requirements

analysis • Organisational design & performance

management • Research methods • Dissertation

Plus two optional modules from a range which may include: Business communications & negotiation, Business intelligence & data mining, Enterprise systems, IT project management, Managing complexity using systems thinking & strategic modelling and Systems analysis & design

Programme dIrector:

dr Keiichi Nakata

otHer faculty memBers:

dr daniel gozman dr stephen gulliver Professor david lane dr Weizi li Professor Kecheng liu dr vaughan michell dr lily sun dr yin leng tan Professor yinshan tang

Key factsduration: 12 months full time, 36 months part time

entry requirements: Please see page 18

fees: For fee information please see our website www.henley.ac.uk/pg

funding available? Yes, for details please see page 19

assessment: Exams, dissertation and individual & group assignments

Who is the programme for? Applications are expected from a wide range of information-rich disciplines. Applicants are a mix of recent university graduates, looking to acquire practical tools to support employability, or industry professionals from the field, looking to strengthen their academic rationale. Some business experience is an advantage.

Professional development: Business domain & requirements analysis can lead to the BCS Professional Certificate in Business Analysis Practice.

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msc INformatIoN maNagemeNt & systemsKey factsduration: 12 months full time, 36 months part time





Who is the programme for? Applications come from a wide range of information-rich disciplines; however this programme is particularly suited to graduates interested in learning and applying information management principles and approaches in practice. It is also suitable for applicants with professional work experience in an information-rich field.


this masters programme is designed to address the increasing demand, from both industry and academia, across a wide range of information-rich backgrounds, for professionals with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills in both information systems and management.

aBout tHe ProgrammeThere are many information-intensive organisations that require strategic deployment of technologies and methods to support their operations and decision-making. Analysing, designing and evaluating information services, and integrating this with current business systems, are key success drivers for these organisations.

This innovative programme provides students with a unique opportunity to study the two popular disciplines of business and information management, allowing students to appreciate their use in business and focus on the design of systems, that will maximise business activities. Via the dissertation, students develop the ability to critically evaluate domain knowledge and skills within the scope of a practical project. Dissertations aim to be relevant, and are often linked to a practical problem identified within the Information Management research community. Considerable effort is given to identifying commercial projects that provide students with relevant work experience to support their future career. There are also opportunities to carry out a dissertation project as part of an industrial placement.

WHat It gIves youYou will learn scientific principles and approaches concerning the gathering, processing and utilisation of information. Students learn to combine theory, methods and techniques for the creation, management and utilisation of information in a range of case domains. Equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in an information-intensive environment.

You will also enhance your awareness on the latest developments in business and technology through external speakers from business and industry as well as company visits during the programme which includes elements of career development.

Programme coNteNt• Applied informatics • Business domain & requirements

analysis • Research methods • Systems analysis & design • Dissertation

Plus two optional modules from a range which may include: Business communications & negotiation, Business intelligence & data mining, Enterprise systems, IT project management, Managing complexity using systems thinking & strategic modelling and Organisational design & performance management

Programme dIrector:

dr Keiichi Nakata


dr daniel gozman dr stephen gulliver Professor david lane dr Weizi liProfessor Kecheng liu dr vaughan michell dr lily sun dr yin leng tan Professor yinshan tang

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msc BusINess tecHNology coNsultINgKey factsduration: 12 months full time, 36 months part time





Who is the programme for? Applications are expected from a wide range of information-rich disciplines. Applicants are a mix of recent university graduates, looking to acquire practical tools to support employability, or industry professionals from the field, looking to strengthen their academic rationale. Some business experience is an advantage.


this unique masters programme is designed for graduates who seek future employment in multicultural managerial environments as a professional business technology consultant.

aBout tHe ProgrammeThe future of successful businesses relies on integrated and pervasive business technologies. Business technology concerns the integration of information and communications technologies, and business systems, to support an organisation’s day-to-day business activities. Business technology consultancy expertise requires a good understanding of business and technology domains, consultancy theory, practical application, and the capability to communicate with senior decision makers.

WHat It gIves youThis programme provides theoretical knowledge, practical methodologies and techniques, and enhances your current knowledge and expertise with professional practice. You are taught using practical business technology consulting frameworks and methods to enable you to embark on a business technology-consulting career. This programme includes a one-week residential course at our Greenlands Campus in Henley-on-Thames, which enables you to experience our world-class executive training environment in the company of other business executives and consultants.

The consulting project enables you to apply your knowledge to real-life cases in a structured and systematic manner. There are opportunities to carry out a project as part of a company placement.

Programme coNteNt• Applied informatics • Architecture leadership • Business architecture • Business domain &

requirements analysis • Business technology consulting • Consulting project

Plus two optional modules from a range which may include: Business communications & negotiation, Business intelligence & data mining, Enterprise systems, IT project management, Managing complexity using systems thinking & strategic modelling, Organisational design & performance management and Systems analysis & design

Programme dIrector:

dr vaughan michell


dr daniel gozman dr stephen gulliver Professor david lane dr Weizi li Professor Kecheng liu dr Keiichi Nakatadr lily sun dr yin leng tan Professor yinshan tang

“the faculty has a rich repertoire of resources that addresses needs of the students with different levels of experience. the programme prepares students for the challenges they will face in the real world.”alexaNder PINHeIro MSc Business Technology Consulting

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this research-oriented masters programme is for students who already possess good knowledge and experience in the area of informatics, yet wish to develop their research skills and enhance their knowledge in information management to prepare for a Phd programme or a career in commercial research.

aBout tHe ProgrammeWith a world-class reputation in the field of informatics, and a thriving PhD student community, Henley Business School provides an ideal environment in which to learn effective skills for research in the domain of information systems and management.

Our faculty members conduct a wide range of research activities, and undertake projects in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research fields, working with researchers from across the university, as well as industries and universities nationally and internationally. This provides an opportunity for students to embark on a challenging research project that addresses latest developments and thinking in informatics research.

researcH ProJects focus oN• Underpinning theories of information

systems, which support effective information management and information processing in organisations

• Methodologies that facilitate a holistic development of information systems

• Introduction to information technologies, which enables organisations to improve their business performance, quality of management, sustainability and decision-making

For more information on the range of research themes and topics currently carried out by Information Management faculty members, visit www.henley.ac.uk/irc

Programme coNteNt• Applied informatics • Research methods• Dissertation

Plus two optional modules from a range, which may include: Business communications & negotiation, Business domain & requirements analysis, Business intelligence & data mining, Enterprise systems, Managing complexity using systems thinking & strategic modelling, Organisational design & performance management and Systems analysis & design

Programme dIrector:

dr Keiichi Nakata


dr daniel gozman dr stephen gulliver Professor david lane dr Weizi li Professor Kecheng liu dr vaughan michell dr lily sun dr yin leng tan Professor yinshan tang

mres INformatIcs







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funding available? No


Who is the programme for? We welcome applications from both recent university graduates and experienced professionals. Classes are taught at the weekends in blocks to support attendance of professionals who are in employment.


delIvered at BeIJINg INstItute of tecHNologythis innovative masters programme, accredited by the university of reading and approved by the chinese ministry of education, offers an excellent opportunity for chinese students to gain a British postgraduate-level education while living and working in china. the programme is delivered in Beijing by academic staff from Henley Business school and is supported by staff from Beijing Institute of technology.

aBout tHe ProgrammeThis programme provides students with a unique opportunity to study the two popular disciplines of business and information management. You will learn scientific principles and approaches for gathering, processing, and utilising information within businesses.

WHat It gIves youWith the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired from this programme, graduates should be capable of providing the right information to the right people, at the right time, in particular within information-intensive enterprises to maximise the value of business activity. This programme is suitable for those who wish to pursue careers in information management and technology consulting, which require strategic deployment of technologies and methods to support operations and decision-making in organisations.

You will develop the ability to apply your domain knowledge and skills within the scope of a dissertation. Dissertation projects often address problems and strategic development in the context of an organisation that students work for, or those with business relevance that provides you with an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills to enhance your future career.

Programme coNteNt• Applied informatics• Research methods• Dissertation

Plus four optional modules from a range which may include: Business domain & requirements analysis, Business intelligence & data mining, Enterprise systems, IT project management, and Systems analysis & design

Programme dIrector:

Professor Kecheng liu


dr daniel gozman dr stephen gulliverdr Weizi lidr vaughan michelldr Keiichi Nakatadr lily sundr yin leng tanProfessor yinshan tangfaculty members from Beijing Institute of technology

PartNersHIP WItH

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msc maNagemeNt INformatIoN systemsKey factsduration: 12 months full time, 24 months part time





Who is the programme for? We welcome applications from recent university graduates as well as experienced professionals. Classes are taught during weekends and evenings in blocks to support attendance of working professionals.


delIvered at uNIversIty of gHaNa BusINess scHoola research- and practice-oriented masters programme in information systems and management, delivered in accra, ghana, in collaboration with university of ghana Business school, one of the top business schools in africa.

aBout tHe ProgrammeThe programme offers an excellent opportunity for students in West Africa to enjoy a high standard British postgraduate-level education in Accra. The programme is delivered by academic staff from Henley Business School, supported by staff from the University of Ghana Business School. The programme prepares students for the growing professional world of information management, which relates to the strategic use of information to create and maximise the value of business activity.

WHat It gIves youYou will enjoy expertise from both institutions in the area of information systems and management. This programme will enhance your capability to apply knowledge and skills in planning, managing, designing and implementing IT-based solutions in business. Through the programme we expect you to develop skills in research, analysis, information handling, problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and foster creativity. A dissertation will provide the opportunity to apply and extend both your practical skills and theoretical knowledge through a supervised research project. Through strong industry links of University of Ghana Business School, you will have exposure to some world-leading companies during the programme.

Programme coNteNt• Applied informatics• Research methods• Business domain &

requirements analysis• Systems analysis & design• Organisational design &

performance management• Dissertation

Plus one optional module from a range which may include: Business communications & negotiation, Business intelligence & data mining, Enterprise systems, and IT project management

Programme dIrector:

Professor yinshan tang


dr daniel gozmandr stephen gulliverdr Weizi liProfessor Kecheng liudr vaughan michelldr Keiichi Nakatadr lily sundr yin leng tandr eramus addae (university of ghana Business school)dr richard Boateng (university of ghana Business school)dr John effah (university of ghana Business school)

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aN excItINg learNINg eNvIroNmeNt The Whiteknights campus is home to our state of the art building.Opened in 2009, the £25 million business school is one of the newest and most visually impressive buildings on campus. It houses a 250-seat conference-standard lecture theatre, seminar rooms equipped with the latest technology, dedicated research space, a popular café and visitor area and the Academic Resource Centre.

Right next door is the ICMA Centre, home to our Masters programmes in finance. It houses three state-of-the-art dealing rooms equipped with more than 100 Thomson Reuters supplied terminals. We were the first business school in Europe to introduce dealing rooms and remain the only university with a facility on such a scale. The Centre offers two further conference-standard lecture theatres, high-quality seminar rooms, meeting areas and two café bars for students and visitors.

tHe academIc resource ceNtre (arc) – focused learNINgExclusively for the use of students in the business school, the ARC provides an ideal place for private and group study and easy access to specialist publications, journals and reports, electronic databases and resources, as well as photocopying and printing facilities.

tHe maIN lIBrary – your esseNtIal resourceOur main library is right at the centre of campus, and in summer 2013 it underwent a major refurbishment. It houses over 1.3 million volumes. You’ll find silent study areas, group study rooms, PC suites and a popular café for when you need a well-deserved break.

outstaNdINg It facIlItIesExtensive PC facilities and wireless internet connections are available across the whole campus. Email and file storage services are provided to all students and can be accessed from anywhere, including via mobile devices, so you can study where and when it suits you. In addition, interactive online tools including Blackboard provide you with extensive learning materials throughout your studies.

“a beautiful campus that really adds to the learning experience.”NelumK raJaKaruNa, MSc International Management

camPus lIfe

tHe Ideal eNvIroNmeNtWherever you’re from, at Henley Business School you will find yourself part of a supportive and friendly community.

You’ll find all the academic facilities you will need on our beautiful campus.

You’ll also be able to enjoy an excellent range of social and support facilities to help you make the most of your time with us. There are also many other opportunities to get involved in university life and meet new people: through the range of sports clubs and societies, volunteer work or events on campus such as film screenings at the Reading Film Theatre and regular music events.

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accommodatIoNIn recent years we have invested heavily in the accommodation and catering facilities and we have 14 halls of residence that are home to 5,000 students.

All halls of residence are either on campus or within easy walking distance. All are close to shopping, banks, study, sports and social facilities.

Postgraduate students with an unconditional offer of a place on one of our programmes who apply for accommodation by 1 August will normally be guaranteed a place in university accommodation.

Alternatively you may choose to live in private accommodation, and there is a wide variety available in the area. We keep a database of currently available properties at the Accommodation Office. For more information, visit www.reading.ac.uk/life/life-halls.aspx

sPorts facIlItIes Our on-campus sports centre provides you with excellent indoor and outdoor facilities, including:

• 89-station fitness studio• Multi-purpose indoor courts• Rugby and cricket pitches• Full-size, all-weather hockey and football pitch• Aerobics, dance and martial arts studio• Squash courts• Hard and grass tennis courts. • Wide choice of exercise classes, circuit training and

fitness courses

studeNts’ uNIoNThe Students’ Union (RUSU) is a membership organisation representing the views of all students at the university. It’s a hive of activity, day and night, and provides easy access to services, some shopping and a lively social life. RUSU hosts eight retail outlets, including a bookshop and small supermarket, a 2,300 capacity nightclub, bars and a café. It also provides part-time employment opportunities for nearly 200 students.

Ideally located: for tHe toWN, for tHe couNtrysIde, for tHe uK … aNd BeyoNdWhether you prefer a campus or a city location for your studies, Reading provides the best of both worlds. Set in beautiful parkland, the university sits right on the edge of a vibrant city offering some of the best retail and entertainment experiences in the UK.

You couldn’t be better situated for travelling here, going home, visiting friends around the UK or exploring the capital and surrounding region. London is just 25 minutes away by train, and there are direct links with both London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports. You can also get direct trains from Reading to cities across the UK.

Reading sits between Windsor and Oxford. If you prefer the countryside to city life then there are plenty of attractive riverside towns and villages to discover along the beautiful Thames Valley, as well as country walks in the local Chiltern Hills.

relax IN readINgEveryone has different interests, different ways of unwinding and spending their free time. That’s what’s great about Reading; there’s something for everyone and always a choice of things to do. Campus and town are so close to each other you’ll easily be able to enjoy the best of both. The Oracle Shopping Centre is at the heart of the town with over 80 shops, a wide-range of bars and restaurants and a 10-screen multiplex cinema. Its lively riverside setting is ideal for relaxing.

Reading enjoys a vibrant music scene with many venues offering live music throughout the week and of course hosting the world-famous Reading Festival every year. The town’s popular nightlife offers you everything from rock nights to global music and salsa dancing, comedy nights to theatre.

If you’re a big sports fan you might like to visit the nearby Madejski Stadium, home to Reading Football Club as well as London Irish Rugby Club.

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academIc requIremeNtsEntry requirements vary between programmes but generally you are expected to hold a good first or second class UK honours degree or overseas equivalent. Applicants with relevant experience or professional qualifications will also be considered. GMAT may be required for our programmes in finance but is not required for other programmes. Please see below for specific requirements.

laNguage requIremeNts

Applicants to Henley Business School whose first language is not English will be required to attain the International English Language Test Scores (IELTS), or equivalent acceptable qualification accepted by the university, as defined below, to enter a programme.

Not quite at the required level of english language proficiency for your chosen programme?

Students who successfully complete one of the pre-sessional English Language courses run by the University of Reading’s International Study and Language Institute (ISLI), will have a half-band credit applied to their English language condition.

For example - programmes requiring IELTS 7.0 will accept students with a 6.5 in the end of pre-sessional course assessment at the point of entry to your chosen programme providing you have completed the relevant pre- sessional English course with ISLI. For further information on the length of programme you would need to achieve the appropriate level from your current score see www.reading.ac.uk/isli/

eNtry requIremeNts

furtHer INformatIoNPostgraduate admissions office For enquiries about entry requirements and your application

[email protected]

www.henley.ac.uk/pgentryrequirements

International study and language Institute For enquiries about English language support

[email protected]

www.reading.ac.uk/isli

masters programme Ielts toefl (internet-based)

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Masters programmes in Accounting 7.0 100 Grade C or 200 7.0

Masters programmes in Management & International Business

7.0 100 Grade C or 200 7.0

Masters programmes in Finance 7.0 100 Grade C or 200 7.0

Masters programmes in Information Management

6.5 88 Grade C or 200 6.5

Masters programmes in Real Estate & Planning

7.0 100 Grade C or 200 7.0

www.reading.ac.uk/ad-englishtests.aspx

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HoW to aPPlyThe quickest and easiest way to apply for Postgraduate study is through our online application service. This allows you to complete your application information and attach electronic copies of your academic transcripts, certificates and other supporting information.

For full details on how to apply please visit: www.reading.ac.uk/pg

WHeN to aPPlyAlthough there is no formal deadline for applications, competition for places on all our postgraduate Masters programmes is strong, so we advice that you apply as early as possible. International applicants (non-EU) should apply well in advance of the start of term to allow time for their UK visa application to be processed. If you have any questions at any stage, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

lIvINg costsPlease note that tuition fees do not include accommodation and other living costs. Students are advised to budget between £180 and £270 per week depending on their accommodation charges. International students, who often need to allow for additional accommodation and living costs during the three vacations, are advised to budget for at least £12,000 per year excluding tuition fees.

scHolarsHIPs & BursarIesHenley Business School provides substantial postgraduate funding. We offer a competitive range of scholarships to students from all over the world.

Additional University-wide sources of funding are also available. Please visit our website for further information www.henley.ac.uk/scholarships

career develoPmeNt loaNApplicants who normally live in the UK (for a minimum of three years) can apply for a Professional and Career Development Loan of between £300 and £10,000. This is a bank loan, with interest charged at a commercial fixed rate.

Please visit: www.gov.uk/career-development-loans/overview for further information.

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Postgraduate Masters programmes at Henley Business SchoolFor more information, please contact:

Postgraduate Marketing & Recruitment Henley Business School University of Reading RG6 6UD United Kingdom

[email protected] Tel +44 (0)118 378 7015 www.henley.ac.uk/pg

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“the masters programme at Henley Business school has not only enriched me academically but also equipped me with a new set of skills required for the work place. I am glad I chose Henley Business school for the masters programme. It’s second to none. ”JordaN olotu msc Information management & systems, Inside sales account manager, dell corporation

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