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Selecting your university is one of the most important decisions that you will make. So why should you join the thousands of students who choose Newcastle University Business School each year?

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Top 1% of business schools worldwide to hold triple accreditation.

The Business School is one of the largest Schools in Newcastle University, with over 3,100 students representing over 80 nationalities. Part of the UK’s elite Russell Group, we are a research-intensive University, delivering programmes of the highest quality. The quality of our School is reflected in the triple accreditation we have been awarded by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the European agency European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) under its EQUIS scheme, and the Association of MBAs (AMBA).

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As an international business school, it is essential that our postgraduate programmes are significantly influenced and shaped by the needs of the professions and the employment market. The School has demonstrated this commitment to professional development by developing programmes and modules which carry accreditation from professional bodies. This accreditation can provide students with exemptions and eligibility for membership to these professional bodies.

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NetworkedThe School’s network of partnerships helps to support and shape the content of our programmes. Their involvement in curriculum development, mentoring and module delivery adds value to our learning community and builds working relationships between partners and students. Our learning community is underpinned by our extensive events and networking programme and a thriving global alumni network of 14,000 Business School graduates.

ChallengingOur professional accreditations and research ensure we take a critical approach to the relevance of our teaching, and we are committed to recruiting the best minds in business to our academic faculty.

A Master’s degree at Newcastle is challenging, we are looking for students with high potential, who will actively engage in learning in the classroom as well as in a wide range of other opportunities to make the most of their time with us. This is your opportunity to engage with leaders and organisations making your education relevant, enabling you to develop key skills, gain employment, and make a difference in the workplace.

VibrantThe Business School and University are at the heart of the city of Newcastle, immersing our students in an international community both culturally and academically, making it a great place to live and study.

Famous for its friendly and welcoming character, Newcastle is a top student destination. Renowned for its architectural beauty, cultural scene and lively nightlife, Newcastle has a lot to offer as an affordable student destination.

Newcastle University Business School’s vision is to be an internationally recognised business school by being regionally rooted, nationally influential and globally respected. Part of the process towards achieving this vision is illustrated by our investment in a high-quality teaching environment. This site now unites the Business School’s world-class research, teaching enterprise and innovation activities under one roof. The central location of this building consolidates the School’s first-class reputation and provides opportunities to develop and strengthen relationships between staff, students and the wider business community.

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We provide state-of-the-art facilities that include:

• Wi-Fi-enabled connectivity throughout the building, including three computer clusters housing approximately 120 PCs and dedicated Bloomberg terminals

• a spacious café; meet, eat, and relax

• four large lecture theatres and 21 seminar rooms

• an innovation theatre

• The Hub – this room is multipurpose, providing opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students to connect and combine study with socialising. The room also has a dedicated programme administration reception area, which can provide support with student queries

• The Base – dedicated to quiet study, and can be utilised by both undergraduate and postgraduate students

• Senior Common Room – this room provides opportunities for postgraduate research and MBA students to relax and network with Business School staff

• a range of bookable meeting rooms

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The Business School’s relevance to ‘real-world’ business practice is stimulated and nurtured through its Partnerships with major corporate and social enterprises and academic institutions. We work hard to ensure that our students benefit from our connections to industries by forming strong working relationships which encourage opportunities within the business in terms of research and work based placements, truly integrating the School’s learning into the Community.

Below are some of the Business School’s most notable partnerships and initiatives that inform research and teaching, and are relevant to student engagement at postgraduate level.

Business links

THE HERBERT LOEBL EXPORT ACADEMY The Academy provides access for a selected cohort to a series of participative workshops, case studies and mentoring from regional businesses.

The Business School worked with the Foundation on a business plan to help local communities with health and nutrition awareness projects and sports coaching.

The Fund aims to stimulate entrepreneurial activity at Newcastle University, across the region and beyond.

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The Airport has working links to Newcastle University Business School and the School of Civil Engineering in terms of academic research, collaborative developmental opportunities and student placement opportunities. Together, we deliver a range of initiatives under a shared commitment to sustainable business. Santander also sponsors PhD studentships at the Business School.

Top 10 in the UK for employability*

Newcastle University graduates continue to be among the most employable in the country* and as a postgraduate student you can benefit from a range of initiatives that will add value to your degree, develop your skills and acquire new knowledge.

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Become a postgraduate student representative and input directly into the University’s planning process and your programme

Get involved in extracurricular activities made easy with ncl+ and a range of activities the School delivers each semester

Join a society – with over 170 to choose from you’re spoilt for choice

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Explore our graduate connections database – learn about particular professions and make connections with graduates who are already working

Join the Newcastle Work Experience Scheme and work for a local company on a paid project

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Attend a careers workshop or employer presentation and learn what employers are really looking for. Look out for the School’s Career Development Week held in October, boasting a range of employability workshops and interactive presentations over five days.

Become a student ambassador, business champion, or join ‘JobsOC’ – add valuable work experience to your CV and develop your skills

Take advantage of one-to-one careers advice – drop in to our multi-award-winning Careers Service and speak to an experienced member of staff

8 Visit a careers fair and meet 100s of employers without leaving Newcastle

7 Gain a Global Advantage through the School’s annual event that will provide you with exciting competitions, stimulating workshops and exhilarating challenges to enhance your employability prospect for the global marketplace.

What you know is important, but who you know is vital!

Our Newcastle University Business School alumni represent our achievements and their success stories are living proof of our ability to influence Management Education for the benefit of others across the globe.

Our global reach

We pride ourselves in a thriving alumni community of over 14,000 Business School graduates who are currently working successfully in more than 100 countries. The Newcastle University Business School alumni networks span across continents with branches in the UK, Greece, India, Singapore, China and the United States of America. Reflecting the global outlook of Newcastle University and its Business School, we actively encourage and support the formation of new international alumni branches as we continue to offer excellent support to existing ones.

We place a very high value, at both a University and a School level, on the contributions which our networks of alumni bring to the future of our global reach.

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To that end, we have set the global alumni programme, which is designed to support all efforts to enhance our alumni’s links with each other, the University and the School.

The support ranges from providing our alumni with valuable opportunities to access specialist resources, exclusive networking events, as well as a wide range of tools for their continued professional development.

All we ask from our future graduates is one thing – Get in touch!

For more information about our global alumni programme, visit www.ncl.ac.uk/nubs/alumni

Newcastle is a thriving city attracting over 50,000 students each year among its 250,000 population, and is a favourite destination for students from across the globe. Newcastle is the dynamic capital at the heart of the North East of England and has earned a reputation as a vibrant and cosmopolitan centre thanks to significant cultural investment and the development of world-class facilities. Voted as a UK top 5 favourite city, Newcastle is famous for its welcoming character, and offers a competitive cost of living compared with other major cities. It’s a great place to live and study.

Explore Newcastle

Newcastle’s compact city centre makes it easy to explore, and has well-organised transport links, including a light rail system which connects to the airport, central train station and coastline, travelling around is simple.

At around 1,000 years old, the city is rich in history and culture, featuring both classical and contemporary architecture. A stroll through the city centre’s classical Grainger Town leads to the Quayside, a cultural hub bringing together the best of contemporary Newcastle and Gateshead, amidst the iconic backdrop of Newcastle’s seven bridges over the River Tyne.

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Newcastle is surrounded by areas of natural beauty, wildlife reserves, coastal areas, beaches, seaside towns, ruins of ancient castles and other historical monuments. Beautiful Northumberland, with its lakes, hills and forest areas, is home to the picturesque market towns of Hexham, Morpeth and Alnwick. The county has more castles than any other county in England, with its most famous castle, Alnwick Castle, best known as Hogwarts from the early Harry Potter films. For fresh sea air and a walk along the beach, it’s only a short train ride to the coastal towns of Tynemouth, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay and South Shields.

Newcastle hosts a diverse music scene with venues including the Metro Radio Arena for big name performers, the stunning Sage Gateshead for classical, world, jazz and opera, and smaller venues including the O2 Academy, and Newcastle City Hall featuring a range of acts.

A cultural hub

Throughout the year the city comes alive with a fantastic variety of festivals and events celebrating music, comedy, art, food and different cultures. Our main music festival is Evolution, a weekend on the banks of the Tyne, but your festival experience doesn’t need to end there:

• ¡VAMOS! festival celebrates Spanish and Portuguese cultures• the colourful Newcastle Mela celebrates Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi

cultures • Eat! Festival showcases the best food and drink produced in the region• enjoy a memorable winter with the Enchanted Parks festival, Winter

Carnival and New Year’s Eve fireworks• Chinese New Year

The city offers a wide range of international food in its restaurants, pavement cafés, open-air seasonal food markets, as well as a variety of places to eat on campus. Newcastle’s popular Restaurant Week offers discounted meals at top restaurants and look out for early evening special offers. Its huge range of bars, clubs, restaurants, and cafés contribute to its famously lively nightlife.

Newcastle has a wide range of contemporary and traditional galleries; theatres showcasing touring productions and contemporary dance; and award-winning museums to stimulate your intellectual side.

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A top shopping destination in the north, Newcastle offers excellent shopping and leisure facilities, and features high-street names, independent shops, and markets. Eldon Square and Northumberland Street are the two main shopping areas within the city centre. Newcastle’s long-established indoor Grainger Market offers a more traditional shopping experience, with a range of fresh food, clothes, and eclectic goods. Only a short train or bus ride away is the intu Metrocentre, Europe’s largest indoor shopping and leisure centre.

Sport is at the heart of this city with Newcastle United Football Club, the city’s premiership football stadium, situated opposite the Business School. The city is also the home to Newcastle Falcons rugby club and Newcastle Eagles basketball team. Newcastle hosts the world’s biggest half marathon, the Great North Run, attracting over 50,000 runners. The University has a long tradition of sporting achievement, and offers many opportunities to get involved through its 62 sports clubs.

To discover more about our region visit:Newcastle Gateshead tourism: www.newcastlegateshead.comNorth East England tourism: www.visitnortheastengland.comNorthumberland tourism: www.visitnorthumberland.com

Masters’ degrees

Expectations on a Master’s programme

• Expect to be in a different learning environment from your undergraduate study.

• The methods used to teach you are all designed to significantly enhance your analytical and research skills.

• Expect to be in a group of generally able students, who have come with equally high grades and ambitions.

• Expect a more internationalised group of high-level achievers from different educational backgrounds.

• Expect an intellectually challenging environment with much more focus on your own reading and independent work. To illustrate: if a programme requires 200 hours of learning, this means that you are expected to spend at least 75 per cent of that time learning independently through guided research.

• A one-year Master’s is intensive. Expect a faster ‘pace’ of study where a significant amount of academic work is undertaken within a short period of time.

• There will be a different rhythm to your course. For example; on some of the 20-credit modules, you are expected to take a written exam and one or more academic essays.

• You will be expected to actively engage and become involved in the classroom, as well as the range of experience opportunities on offer to help put your learning in context.

• You will be expected to strictly adhere to academic conventions and appreciate the value of intellectual property and how to safeguard it.

In the UK education system, it is expected that, as students continue to progress through their higher education degrees, the time spent in class will fall as greater emphasis is placed upon the students’ own reading and research. The balance, at the Master’s level is biased towards much more autonomous research and independent learning.

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To ensure you are able to meet such expectations and challenges, we seek:

• candidates who hold good undergraduate degrees, which evidence their academic ability through previous study and personal interests

• candidates who appreciate that a Master’s education is all about gaining a deep understanding, which means investing a significant amount of their own time

• candidates who are prepared to be challenged in order to develop a critical appreciation of their topic

• candidates with an enquiring mind who question what they read and query the reasons and evidence behind anything said

• candidates with a mature approach who are willing to work on their own for significant periods of time to produce well-resourced pieces of work

• candidates who can form new habits for scholarly activity and are able to quickly adjust themselves to new learning environments in order to maximise the impact of their learning. Motivation is needed to stimulate you but it is your learning habits which are ultimately going to define your success or failure. Taking time to read, analyse and reflect in order to gain expert understanding of a business area and produce new knowledge and solutions is what learning at postgraduate level is all about

Methods used to guide your learning

Learning at Master’s level is developed in a more integrative, interdisciplinary way than undergraduate stages of higher education. Programmes are taught via a mixture of seminars, traditional lectures, group project work, client consultancy and skills-based exercises.

We place particular emphasis on our research and its impact on society and this is reflected in our use of case studies, which are used extensively to provide you with practical examples of ‘real’ and current work-based situations.

What we assess

Similarly, our assessments are designed to measure specific capacities in our students: the capacity to lead in an organisational situation, the capacity to apply your knowledge in new and unfamiliar situations through the conceptual understanding of your discipline and the capacity to adapt and innovate to solve problems and to manage unpredictable environments.

How we assess

To test your understanding, a variety of assessment tools are used such as exams, presentations, group work and the submission of written assignments in various formats.

Measuring your own success

As we place a great deal of value and importance on your own learning, your ideas and your thinking, it is vital at a postgraduate stage to realise that there is a great difference between presenting information directly from what you are reading and being able to interpret and express, in your own way, what this information means. We expect you, not only to acquire a great deal of knowledge through your modules but to be able to argue and debate issues based on that knowledge from your own viewpoint.

In the context of a postgraduate degree, ‘working hard’ is good to show your determination but not enough to succeed. Questioning theories, assumptions and knowledge is at the heart of the UK educational system and we believe that, as a Master’s student, you should be able to demonstrate how you have developed those particular learning skills. It is essential that you do not only know the facts, practices and theories that underpin your degree programme, but that you are able to build on what you know.

A choice to suit you

Our postgraduate taught programmes cover a range of learning experiences designed to suit the interests and varied backgrounds of students looking to explore career paths within the business world.

➊ Programmes for professionals with managerial experience: • Master of Business Administration (MBA) • Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

Our educational system rewards students who can study a large amount of material concerning a narrow range of subjects, who can synthesise material from these many sources and then construct their own valid perspective and viewpoint. These are difficult skills to develop but essential for your success on our Masters’ degrees.

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➋ Programmes for applicants with a strong interest in arts or a relevant background:

• Arts, Business and Creativity MA

➌ Programmes suited for applicants with a high level of academic ability who demonstrated a keen interest in the subject through their undergraduate course:

• Advanced International Business Management (Dual Award) MA/MSc • Advanced International Business Management and Marketing (Dual

Award) MSc/MSc • Operations Management (Dual Award) MSc/MSc

➍ Programmes for applicants who have prior knowledge of the subject area and evidence of their mathematical ability:

• Banking and Finance MSc • Finance MSc • International Economics and Finance MSc • Quantitative Finance and Risk Management MSc

➎ Programmes for high level graduates of other disciplines who wish to convert their knowledge to business areas or for overseas students who wish to extend their subject knowledge to a UK Master’s level:

• E-Business MSc • E-Business (E-Marketing) MSc • E-Business (Information Systems) MSc • Human Resource Management MA • Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship MSc • International Business Management MA • International Financial Analysis MA • International Human Resource Management MA • International Marketing MSc • Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc • Operations Management, Logistics and Accounting MSc • Strategic Planning and Investment MSc

➏ A nine-month specialist programme in conjunction with Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for UK and International graduates who wish to have a professional career in accountancy and related areas:

• Finance, Accounting and Business Graduate Diploma

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Finance, Accounting and Business Graduate Diploma

Worldwide growth in the financial services sector has increased the demand for students with specialist skills and competencies in banking and finance. This programme builds on the School’s established research strengths in economics and finance with teaching informed by the Quantitative Research in Economics and Finance (QREF) research group. The Banking and Finance MSc is responsive to trends and issues in the global financial services industries and features compulsory modules in central, retail and investment banking. It attempts to explore theoretical frameworks in economics and finance used by practitioners to interpret stylised facts in financial markets and behaviour of financial intermediaries.

The programme provides you with an opportunity to critically analyse the role of banking within international financial markets, notably the management of asset-specific, company and country risk. Attention is also placed on developing a contemporary empirical understanding of the behaviour of international financial markets, alongside providing you with the ICT and research skills required by employers in this highly competitive sector.

Guest lectures on the programme complement the study of theoretical frameworks with an analysis of the most recent trends in financial markets and banking industries and provide an overview of the available opportunities within the financial sector.

Professional skills development

The Banking and Finance MSc programme puts a strong emphasis on the application of theoretical concepts to real cases by using econometrics and computationally intensive techniques. It provides opportunities for you to develop relevant skills and a practical understanding of:• the role of banks in modern economies• the operational behaviour of banks, financial markets and investors• contemporary debates in international financial markets• empirical modelling techniques

Course code: 5148F Duration: 12 months

Tuition fees: Home/EU £5,500 International £17,475

Application fee: £40

Banking and Finance MSc

Graduates from this programme have undertaken various roles in the financial sector including fund managers, auditors, accountants, as well as relationship managers.

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Programme structure

The programme is modular in structure, comprising 180 credits. You will take compulsory modules (including a dissertation) to the value of 150 credits and optional modules to the value of 30 credits as follows:

Modules will be offered subject to availability.

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Entry requirements

This programme is aimed at motivated students who are interested in central, investment and retail banking as well as broader finance topics. We are seeking candidates who have the ability to think critically and identify stylised facts in the functioning of complicated systems.

Semester one and two compulsory modules

Semester one and two optional modules

Semester three

Academic requirements

English language requirements

• Introductory econometrics (10 credits)• Research methods in economics

and finance (10 credits)• Retail and investment banking

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• Financial theory and corporate policy (20 credits)

• Financial derivatives (20 credits)• Central banking (10 credits)• Applied economics (10 credits)

• International money and banking (10 credits)

• Time-series econometrics (10 credits)

• Behavioural finance (10 credits) • Risk modelling (10 credits)

• Legal and regulatory aspects of money laundering and financial crime (10 credits)

• International finance (10 credits)• Cross-sectional and panel

econometrics (10 credits)

• Dissertation (60 credits)

A minimum upper-second-class honours (2:1) bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in a relevant area. Applicants to this programme need to demonstrate a firm grasp of basic calculus, probability theory and statistical inference. If this is not clearly evident from your transcripts, please use your personal statement to give details of your mathematical knowledge.

IELTS 6.5 overall score with no sub skill below 6.0

Worldwide growth in the financial services sector has increased the demand for students with specialist skills and competencies in finance. This programme builds on the School’s established research strengths in economics and finance with teaching informed by the Quantitative Research in Economics and Finance (QREF) research group. The programme is responsive to trends and issues in global financial markets and services. You are encouraged and supported in the use of econometric software to enhance your learning and grasp of the topics covered.

The programme provides you with an opportunity to critically analyse the role of finance within the international financial systems, notably the management of asset-specific, company and country risk. Attention is also placed on developing a contemporary empirical understanding of the behaviour of international financial markets, alongside providing you with the ICT and research skills required by employers in this highly competitive sector.

The Finance MSc degree features compulsory modules in financial theory and corporate policy and optional specialist banking modules.

The optional modules are designed to give you more flexibility by allowing you to focus on slightly different aspects, be it economic theory with applications to finance (International money and banking, international finance), statistical applications in finance and economics (econometrics II, panel data and cross-sectional econometrics) or finance (behavioural finance, risk modelling).


The programme includes guest speakers from banks, law firms working in the financial sector, and experts from public institutions such as central banks.

On completing the programme, you should be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• apply appropriate computational techniques in the area of finance and an advanced capability with some of these techniques

• critically assess the quality of the analytical data generated by these techniques, and to synthesise and present relevant data, conclusions and recommendations to both specialist and non-specialist audiences

• apply, with originality and creativity, the knowledge, skills and understanding gained on the programme to complex issues within the finance and related industries



Finance MSc

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• Introductory econometrics (10 credits)• Research methods in economics

and finance (10 credits)• Applied econometrics (10 credits)

• Financial theory and corporate policy (20 credits)

• Financial derivatives (20 credits)

• International money and banking (10 credits)

• Time-series econometrics (10 credits)

• Behavioural finance (10 credits) • Risk modelling (10 credits)• Retail and investment banking

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• International finance (10 credits)• Cross-sectional and panel

econometrics (10 credits)• Introduction to financial reporting

(10 credits)• Central banking (10 credits)






Programme structure

The programme is modular in structure, comprising 180 credits. You will take compulsory modules (including a dissertation) to the value of 130 credits and optional modules to the value of 50 credits as follows:



Entry requirements

The Finance MSc is particularly aimed at motivated students who are interested in pursuing a career in investment banking, financial research and financial trading.

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Our professional accountancy conversion programme is designed to offer you a graduate entry route to become a chartered accountant. Over the course of this nine-month accounting conversion course, you can develop your technical knowledge and understanding of accounting, finance and business. We will also help you to develop the personal and professional

skills that you will need to be successful as an accounting and finance professional. The programme offers you:

• a dual award (Graduate Diploma from Newcastle University and the ICAEW’s CFAB qualification)

• seven out of 15 exemptions from the ICAEW ACA qualification, six out of 14 exemptions from the ACCA, plus exemptions from other professional accounting bodies (CIMA, AIA)

• a professional accounting conversion course for graduates from any discipline to help prepare you for a career in accountancy or business

• the support of a knowledgeable Programme Team with strong links to the profession plus access to an award-winning Careers Service


Tuition fees: Home/EU: £3,670 International £10,495

Registration as an ‘independent student’ fee with ICAEW: £20To register your interest, please contact Ellen Arkless at [email protected]

Finance, Accounting and Business Graduate Diploma

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Our 2013 graduates

• 100 per cent gained a Merit or Distinction

• 89 per cent secured a full set of professional examinations credits

• 80 per cent secured a professional or managerial role in six months

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The programme allows you to develop technical and professional skills and has a strong focus on employability. Elements of the programme will be taught in small cohorts providing the opportunity to learn from fellow students and develop important skills in team working and leadership. We pride ourselves on ensuring that you get a high level of personalised and individual attention whilst you are studying with us.

The programme builds on the existing close links between the Business School and the ICAEW, while benefitting from the School’s expertise in working with major graduate employers.

Programme structure

• Fundamentals of financial accounting (20 credits)• Personal and business taxation (20 credits)• Auditing theory and practice (20 credits)• Law for accounting practice (20 credits)• Business strategy (20 credits)• Business information and finance (20 credits)• Personal and professional skills (20 credits)

Applicants should normally hold a good second-class honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in any subject.

Applicants must also have a basic level of numeracy which is equivalent to the UK GCSE Grade B in mathematics.


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All modules are compulsory.


Entry requirements

This innovative programme is aimed at graduates of any discipline from the UK and overseas who are interested in a professional career in accountancy.

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The behaviour of public and private sector organisations is significantly influenced by international economic developments in both financial and goods markets. Individuals with a comprehensive understanding of economic and financial theory and their policy dimensions within an open economy context are therefore in demand in the highly competitive postgraduate market.

This programme has been designed to meet the demand for a specialist postgraduate course in finance and international economics. It consists of two stages: a taught component and a research dissertation. A distinctive feature of the programme is that you will be given an international perspective in the role of finance and trade.

The programme builds on the School’s established research strengths in finance and economics with teaching informed by the Quantitative Research in Economics and Finance (QREF) research group. The general research theme of the group is finance and financial services (banking, insurance, etc), with a particular emphasis on risk management.

The International Economics and Finance MSc is designed for you to build knowledge and expertise aiming to cover positions of responsibility in international banks, financial institutions, multinational enterprises, consulting firms, central banks or government agencies. It also provides excellent preliminary training for those who wish to pursue further research in view of a career in research institutions or central banks.


On a professional level, you will be able to demonstrate your ability to:

• deploy the main analytical techniques in the area of finance and demonstrate advanced capability with some of these techniques


• exercise responsibility and leadership in group projects

• apply, with originality and creativity, the knowledge, skills and understanding gained on the programme to complex issues within the financial and related industries



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Programme structure

The programme is modular in structure, comprising 180 credits. You will take compulsory modules (including dissertation) and optional modules to the value of 30 credits as follows:

Graduates from this programme have undertaken various roles including: an analyst, project manager, strategic marketing analyst, accountant and a trainee investment manager.



Semester three



• Research methods in international economics and finance (10 credits) • Introductory econometrics (10 credits) • Microeconomic theory (10 credits) • International trade (10 credits) • International finance (10 credits) • Macroeconomic theory (10 credits) • Applied econometrics (10 credits) • Financial theory and corporate policy (20 credits)

• International money and banking (10 credits) • Time-series econometrics (10 credits) • Behavioural finance (10 credits) • Financial derivatives (20 credits) • Central banking (10 credits) • Cross-sectional and panel econometrics (10 credits) • Advanced topics in international trade (10 credits)






Entry requirements

The course is primarily aimed at those at graduate level with a predominantly non-financial background but who are interested in a management career with a strong emphasis on finance and international economics.

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The global economic crisis, high-profile banking failures and increased regulatory supervision have highlighted the importance of sound financial management and robust reporting. The International Financial Analysis MA degree has been developed specifically to meet this need, providing you with skills in both quantitative and qualitative analysis, alongside an understanding of how accounting and finance expertise may be successfully combined to assess corporate performance and valuation.

The programme focuses on the analysis of individual companies and as a result there is a substantial emphasis on corporate strategy, accounting and valuation. Of particular note is the practical study of real-world data, particularly in relation to the dissertation, which takes the form of an analyst’s report on a major corporation.

Accredited by Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and The Association of International Accountants (AIA), the programme provides candidates with exemptions from eight selected professional examination papers:

Full-time course code: 4050F Part-time course code: 4050P

Duration: 12 months (full time) 24 months (part time)


International Financial Analysis MA

The International Financial Analysis MA aims to provide a skill set suitable for assessing and valuing a company from an outsider’s perspective (eg a financial/equity analyst).

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On completion, you will be able to demonstrate practical skills and the ability to:

• deal with complex issues both systematically and analytically, and to use this analysis to make sound judgements around investment management

• analyse quantitative data used for operational decision-making

• critically engage with contemporary debates on financial theory

• apply, with originality and creativity, the knowledge, skills and understanding gained on the programme to complex issues within the finance sector

Programme structure

This programme is modular in structure, comprising 180 credits.


Semester three



• International finance and capital markets (30 credits)• Techniques for data analysis (20 credits)• Financial information analysis (20 credits)• Corporate strategy and valuation (20 credits)• Accounting for analysts (30 credits)


For entry onto the Masters’ programmes, you should hold a minimum upper-second-class honours (2:1) bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent. Applicants need to have a good basic level of numeracy equivalent to GCSE or above.


Modules are compulsory and will be offered subject to availability.

Please go to page 86 for more details..

Entry requirements

Graduates from management, business or economics based disciplines, who would like to gain a more specialist knowledge of issues related to financial analysis, and also at non-business graduates with good numeracy levels who wish to develop financial skills and understanding.

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Worldwide growth in the financial services sector has fuelled the demand for graduates with a sound understanding of finance issues, combined with specialist skills in quantitative methodology and risk management.

The Quantitative Finance and Risk Management (QFARM) MSc builds on the School’s established strengths in economics and finance, and provides opportunities for you to develop relevant skills and a practical understanding of:

• the behaviour of international financial markets• the ability to analyse the strategies of financial market investors• the role of finance in a modern economy


On completing the programme, you should be able to demonstrate practical skills and the ability to:

• deal with complex issues both systematically and analytically, and to use this analysis to make sound judgements

• deploy advanced analytical techniques in the areas of finance and risk management


• apply the knowledge, skills and understanding gained on the programme to complex issues within finance and related industries



Quantitative Finance and Risk Management MSc

Graduates from this programme have undertaken various roles in the financial sector including senior associate-chartered accountant, economist and financial analyst.

www.ncl.ac.uk/nubs/courses/postgrad/taught/qfarm

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Programme structure

The programme is modular in structure, comprising 180 credits. You will take compulsory modules (including dissertation) and optional modules to the value of 20 credits as follows:



Semester three



• Introductory econometrics (10 credits)• Research methods in economics and finance (10 credits)• Financial theory and corporate policy (20 credits)• Financial derivatives (20 credits)• MATLAB for finance (10 credits)• Time-series econometrics (10 credits)• Risk modelling (10 credits)• Applied economics (10 credits)

• International money and banking (10 credits)• Behavioural finance (10 credits)• Retail and investment banking (10 credits)• Cross-sectional and panel econometrics (10 credits)






Entry requirements

The QFARM MSc is suited to those wanting to develop a career in the broad financial services sector, but is particularly relevant to those interested in pursuing a career as a quantitative analyst in the investment banking and risk management fields.

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Strategic planning is an organisation’s process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on the allocation of resources to best achieve its objectives. An organisation’s senior management team must therefore have a detailed knowledge and understanding of this process and the respective interactions of managerial functions within their own organisation. Using their analytical skills and abilities to interpret and understand key financial and other information, senior managers are able to make the key strategic decisions to maximise advantage within the competitive corporate environment.

This programme aims to prepare you for senior financial and managerial positions, by providing a strong foundation of financial knowledge, analytical skills and an appreciation of managerial decision-making. Management accounting and financial analysis each play a leading role in the development of these skills within this degree programme. This is evidenced by the dissertation, which takes the form of a consultant’s report.

The programme provides you with notable exemptions from seven of the professional examinations of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants:

C01 Fundamentals of management accountingC02 Fundamentals of financial accountingC03 Fundamentals of business mathematicsC04 Fundamentals of business economicsP1 Performance operationsE1 Enterprise operationsP2 Performance management


On completion, you will be able to demonstrate practical skills and the ability to:

• implement appropriate business strategies that optimise the financial interests of key stakeholders in various organisational environments

• systematically collect, analyse and interpret data

• provide advice about how to apply financial models, tools and techniques to improve organisational performance

• understand and apply, as appropriate, product, costing, budgeting, capital budgeting, and other management accounting techniques



Strategic Planning and Investment MSc

www.ncl.ac.uk/nubs/courses/postgrad/taught/spi

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The Strategic Planning and Investment MSc aims to provide a skill set suitable for assisting internal financial and strategic decisions of a company from an insider’s perspective (eg a financial manager/consultant).


Semester three



• Introduction to financial reporting (10 credits)• Performance and decision management (10 credits)• International finance and capital markets (30 credits)• Business context and operations (10 credits)• Managerial economics and organisational architecture (20 credits)• Managerial decision-making and control (20 credits) • Financial planning and investment (20 credits)

• Dissertation in strategic planning and investment (60 credits)

For entry onto the Masters’ programmes, you should hold a minimum upper-second-class honours (2:1) bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent. Applicants need to have a good basic level of numeracy equivalent to GCSE or above.


Programme structure


Modules are compulsory and will be offered subject to availability.


Entry requirements

The Strategic Planning and Investment MSc programme is aimed at graduates who are looking to develop a career in management, accounting, financial planning or corporate investment. The programme contains a significant proportion of both finance and management accounting, providing the necessary tools for quantitative assessment of corporate performance.

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The strategic nature of this programme has challenged my understanding of the global business environment. Its strong international focus has prepared me to face the business world of tomorrow. I am part of the new generation of business leaders.

HenrikAdvanced International Business Management, MA/MSc

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40 International Business Management MA

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The Universities of Newcastle and Groningen – two renowned European academic institutions – have come together to offer excellent undergraduate students a distinctive dual award programme in international business management. It offers you advanced study of the key issues experienced by internationally oriented organisations through comparative analyses of countries, institutions, cultures and processes as well as cross-cultural working. You will develop a ‘sharp eye’ for the mechanisms by which such organisations operate, preparing you for a range of positions in international, multinational or transnational companies.

The collaborative approach to this programme provides you with the opportunity to:

• study simultaneously for two Masters’ awards from highly respected universities• study a distinctive, internationally focused curriculum in advanced business management• study with peers from different backgrounds and nationalities• prepare for and/or further develop a successful career in international business management• live in two of Europe’s most exciting and friendly cities

What are the advantages of the dual award programme?

You will gain a deeper exposure to international issues by living and studying in a different culture for at least one semester. Moreover, you will gain access to the research expertise and network of business contacts of both partner institutions. The curriculum offers multiple opportunities to engage with organisations through guest lectures and live case studies, and you are encouraged to engage with organisations through your research project.

Professional skills development and career prospects

Attributes of students successfully completing the programme include:

• advanced knowledge and understanding of how to improve the quality of management, leadership and practice in organisation

• enhanced general intellectual development, including the improved capacity for enquiry, problem solving, critical thinking and analysis

• ability to communicate and cooperate with people from different cultural backgrounds


Tuition fees: Please contact the School

Advanced International Business Management (Dual Award) MA/MSc

www.ncl.ac.uk/nubs/courses/postgrad/taught/aibm

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Programme structure

This programme is modular in structure, comprising 180 credits (90 ECTS).

Successful students from recent cohorts have found employment in a range of high-profile organisations, including L’Oréal, Heineken and TCD Foods Ltd.

Semester one Newcastle University Business School

Semester two University of Groningen

Semester three



• The international business environment (10 credits) • Managing across cultures (10 credits) • Strategy for managers (10 credits) • Managing organisations and people (10 credits) • Quantitative methods for business research (10 credits) • Marketing research for Dual Award (10 credits)

• International business strategy (10 credits) • Comparative environmental analysis (10 credits) • International entrepreneurship (10 credits) • Comparative corporate governance (10 credits) • Emerging markets (10 credits) • CSR and global value chain (10 credits) • Research seminar for International Business and Management MSc (10 credits)

provided jointly by Newcastle University and the University of Groningen• Dissertation (Dual Award) (50 credits)

For entry onto the Masters’ programmes, you should hold a minimum upper-second-class honours (2:1) bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent.

IELTS 6.5 overall score with 6.5 in writing and no sub skill below 6.0.



Entry requirements

We welcome applications from students who hold good undergraduate degrees and who can evidence their academic ability through previous study and personal interests. Above all, applicants are expected to be motivated and open towards both theoretical and practical engagement with issues of international business management.

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The opportunities, and challenges, for international businesses are becoming ever more complex. Emerging and rapidly developing economies are changing the business landscape. Financial crises call into question the long-established dominance and business practices of the developed economies. Increased mobility and interconnectedness of global populations create new markets and production possibilities – but they also increase calls for business to be more responsible and they call on managers to be better at working across cultural differences.

The International Business Management MA has been designed to prepare you to meet these challenges. Responding to the ever-growing internationalisation of business and management practice, it celebrates the diversity of living and working across cultures and focuses on the skills, competences and knowledge you will need when working within today’s global business environment. Through a combination of subject area modules, practice-focused integrative skills modules and an individual project you will develop not only your knowledge but also your experience of thinking and working like an international manager.

You will start with a comprehensive grounding in the core management areas of strategy, marketing and the managing of organisations and people and also gain a rich introduction to the complexity of globalisation and cultural difference. In such a dynamic and diverse environment developing effective international strategies and managing change are core competencies that you will progress to, while also having the opportunity to choose from a range of electives to tailor the programme towards your personal interests. In addition, throughout the year speakers from leading businesses will share with you their experiences of international business today so that you can directly connect and relate your learning to their current practices and ongoing challenges.


On completing the programme you should be able to demonstrate:

• advanced knowledge of international business and management and how to improve the quality of management, leadership and practice in organisations

• applied skills in problem solving, decision-making, critical thinking and analysis• direct experience of working in multicultural environments to analyse business issues

and develop strategic approaches to address these issues



International Business Management MA

www.ncl.ac.uk/nubs/courses/postgrad/taught/ibm

International B

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ement M

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As the programme develops all these theoretical understandings are integrated through experiencing the challenges of managerial decision-making as you work in multicultural teams on a variety of case studies, business-related projects and a major international business simulation.


Semester three



Subject area modules in: • International business environment (10 credits) • International business strategy (10 credits) • Managing across cultures (10 credits) • Strategy for managers (10 credits) • Marketing (10 credits) • Managing change in organisations (10 credits) • Managing organisations and people (10 credits)

You will also choose 20 credits from the following subject area modules: • International marketing (10 credits) • Global perspectives on human resource management (10 credits) • International entrepreneurship (10 credits) • Current issues in international business and management (10 credits) • Role of business in society – issues and challenges (10 credits)

Integrative skills modules in: • The international management practitioner (20 credits) • Research methods for international business management (10 credits)

Integrative skills module: • Strategic business analysis and decision-making (10 credits)Individual project modules: You will choose one of the following modules: • Research-based dissertation (50 credits) • Practice-based dissertation (50 credits)



Programme structure




Entry requirements

This programme is suited to those looking to study a broad business-based degree with an international focus, and for those interested in developing a career within business management in areas such as management consultancy, marketing and human resource management.

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This year has provided me with the tools I need to be successful in a career in business. I now understand the value in the integration of new technologies and e-business strategies.The future looks bright when you see things with an open mind.Peter E-Business, MSc

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46 E-Business (E-Marketing) MSc

48 E-Business (Information Systems) MSc

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Contemporary research demonstrates that e-business success is a consequence of the precise combination of four elements: leading-edge technologies, long-term business strategies, the entrepreneurial capacity to implement these strategies (by using the technologies), and aligning people behaviour inside and outside the organisation.

From a functional perspective, e-business is how companies conduct business electronically with regard to their clients, suppliers and partners. It is also how this activity is integrated with the internal systems of the firm such as logistics, operations and finance. For example, Amazon not only markets and sells online but also integrates its sales systems with its internal systems in real-time. This enables the company to invoice and update the order status of their clients as well as to work with a vast logistics network of partners who ultimately manufacture and dispatch the products to consumers. This success relies on a strong customer-centric organisational culture.

Knowledge development

The programme provides you with this fine-grained knowledge on:

• the business value of contemporary information and communication technologies• how to foster innovations in firms• business planning and new ventures• the link between strategic objectives and e-business systems• end-to-end business processes such as the ones involving clients and suppliers• the management and development of e-business systems• how organisations affect technologies and how technologies affect organisations

Some relevant topics developed in the E-Business MSc are: technology foresight; innovation management; Internet entrepreneurship; e-business and strategy alignment; projects; business processes redesign; systems integration; and organisational change.



E-Business MSc

www.ncl.ac.uk/nubs/courses/postgrad/taught/ebis

E-B

usiness MS

c

Programme structure

The programme is modular in structure, comprising 180 credits.


Semester three



Compulsory modules:• Strategy, management and

information systems (20 credits)• E-business (10 credits)• Information systems management

(10 credits)• E-commerce start-up (10 credits)• Enterprise and entrepreneurial

management: a critical exploration (10 credits)

Research module:• Research methods (20 credits)

Specialist modules:• Technology change and innovation

management (10 credits)• Understanding organisations (10

credits)• E-marketing (10 credits)• Supply chain information systems

and technology (10 credits)

Non-assessed module:• Employability and professional

development





Entry requirements

The E-Business MSc is suitable for ambitious people from any academic and professional background.


45Graduates from this programme seek careers as consultants, managers or invest in their own ventures. More specifically, the E-Business MSc is oriented to professionals who want to take general responsibility for whole e-business initiatives in any function of the firm, from Internet operations to internal systems, and from technology start-ups to multinational corporations, including the work at product and service provider level.



E-Business (E-Marketing) MSc

www.ncl.ac.uk/nubs/courses/postgrad/taught/ebis_marketing

Contemporary research demonstrates that e-business success is a consequence of the precise combination of four elements: leading-edge technologies, long-term business strategies, the entrepreneurial capacity to implement these strategies (by using the technologies), and aligning people behaviour inside and outside the organisation.

Customers are at the core of all winning corporate strategies. Successful strategies address the full customer relationship cycle, which includes marketing, sales and service. For example, Amazon markets products based on the tracking of consumer activities in the Internet. Once sales are materialised the enterprise systems and the service personnel must be in capacity to answer any requirement, and solve or escalate any concern of the buyers at any point of the interaction. All this relies on fully integrated systems, the cohesive work of different functional areas, as well as a strong customer-centric organisational culture.


The programme provides you with this fine-grained knowledge on:

• the business value of contemporary information and communication technologies

• business planning and new ventures

• the link between strategic objectives and e-business systems

• end-to-end business processes such as the ones involving clients and suppliers

• the management and development of e-business systems

• the understanding of the marketing function in organisations

• customer relationship management

• the strategic use of the Internet and systems to attract, engage and retain customers

Some relevant topics developed in the E-Business (E-Marketing) MSc programme are: social media, mobile commerce, big data, behavioural targeting, data mining, campaign management, e-mail marketing, e-sales, call centres, and online self-service.

E-B

usiness (E-M

arketing) M

Sc

Programme structure



Semester three

Compulsory modules:• Strategy, management and information systems (20 credits)• E-Business (10 credits)• Information systems management (10 credits)• E-Commerce start-up (10 credits)• Enterprise and entrepreneurial management: a critical exploration (10 credits)

Specialist modules:• Principles of marketing (20 credits)• Customer relationship management (10 credits)• E-Marketing (10 credits)


Non-assessed module:• Employability and professional development








Graduates from this programme seek careers as consultants, managers or invest in their own ventures. More specifically, the E-Business (E-Marketing) MSc is oriented to professionals who want to excel in the areas of marketing, sales and customer service, working for technology start-ups to multinational corporations and including the work at product and service provider levels.

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Entry requirements

The E-Business (E-Marketing) MSc is suitable for ambitious people from any academic and professional background.



E-Business (Information Systems) MSc

www.ncl.ac.uk/nubs/courses/postgrad/taught/ebis_is

Contemporary research demonstrates that e-business success is a consequence of the precise combination of four elements: leading-edge technologies, long-term business strategies, the entrepreneurial capacity to implement these strategies (by using the technologies), and aligning of people behaviour inside and outside the organisation.

This revolution would not exist without the never-ending research, development and application of innovative technologies. For example, the service-oriented architecture (SOA), online analytical processing (OLAP) and the extensible markup language (XML). But there is a vast array of material to consider in relation to contemporary and ground-breaking technologies as well as their strategic use in modern and future business.


This programme is delivered by both the Business School and the School of Computing Science.

The programme provides you with this fine-grained knowledge of:

• the business value of contemporary information and communication technologies

• business planning and new ventures

• the link between strategic objectives and e-business systems

• end-to-end business processes such as the ones involving clients and suppliers

• the management and development of e-business systems

• advanced computing technology such as: Cloud computing, virtual machines, sociable computing, information security, protocol analysis, advanced Java programming, distributed programming, advanced data communications, and XML/XSLT.

Graduates from this programme seek careers as consultants, managers or invest in their own ventures. More specifically, the E-Business (Information Systems) MSc is orientated to professionals who want to excel at both the technical and business side of e-business initiatives in any function of the firm, from Internet operations to internal systems, and from technology start-ups to multinational corporations, including the work at product and service providers.

E-B

usiness (Inform

ation S

ystems) M

Sc

Programme structure



Semester three

Compulsory modules:• Strategy, management and information systems (20 credits) • E-Business (10 credits) • Information systems management (10 credits) • E-Commerce start-up (10 credits) • Enterprise and entrepreneurial management: a critical exploration (10 credits) Specialist modules from the School of Computing Science:• Information security and trust (10 credits) • Cloud computing (10 credits)• Network and web technologies (20 credits)

Plus a choice from:• Object-oriented programming (10 credits) or Advanced programming in Java (10 credits)


Non-assessed module:• Employability and professional development




For entry onto the Masters’ programmes, you should hold a minimum upper-second-class honours (2:1) bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in a discipline with significant computing content, such as computing science, software engineering, systems engineering, electronic engineering or mathematics.



Entry requirements

The E-Business (Information Systems) MSc is suitable for ambitious people with a background in computing-related subjects who want to develop their career at the exciting intersection of technology, business, entrepreneurship and organisational behaviour.


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I’m learning in an environment that challenges my potential; it gives me the drive to achieve. A difficult task provides the greatest reward.

LidiaInternational Human Resource Management, MA

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Human Resource Management MA

International Human Resource Management MA

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The longest-established programme of its kind in the UK, Newcastle University Business School’s Human Resource Management (HRM) MA aims to provide a firm foundation in the knowledge and conceptual, analytical and practical skills required to pursue a career in this specialist field.

Newcastle University Business School is recognised as one of the best in the UK with a strong reputation for the quality of its research in management. A distinctive strength of the HRM MA is the faculty that will teach you, combining active researchers, many with an international reputation, with those who come from a practitioner and managerial background. There will also be guest speakers from business to share their experiences and insights with you.

Throughout the programme you will be encouraged to apply your knowledge and skills to practical problems and situations, reflecting our aim to encourage intellectual rigour with a strong orientation to practice. The effective management of human resources is central to the success of any organisation. Our aim is to enable you to make an effective contribution as a human resource specialist, always recognising the distinct ethical responsibilities of the human resource practitioner.

The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and successful completion of the programme leads to associate membership of this prestigious institute.

The programme aligns with the standards of the American-based Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) – the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management.



Human Resource Management MA

Graduates from this programme will be able to pursue a wide range of careers in human resource management in private, public and third sector organisations. They will also be suited to positions in management consultancy, management education and training.

www.ncl.ac.uk/nubs/courses/postgrad/taught/hrm

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ement M

AProfessional skills development

You are encouraged to develop the critical self-analysis and personal skills that underpin future career development and support the process of lifelong learning. The emphasis on skill development also helps candidates to meet the professional development requirements of the CIPD.

Semester one

Semester two

Semester three



• Human resources in management context (15 credits) • Developing skills for business leadership (15 credits) • Resourcing and talent management (15 credits)• Research methods in human resource management (15 credits)

• Leading, managing and developing people (15 credits)• Leadership and management development (15 credits) • Managing employment relations (15 credits) • Understanding and implementing coaching and mentoring (15 credits)





Entry requirements

Successful applicants will be able to show a clear commitment to pursuing a career in human resource management. They will be able to demonstrate an understanding of what this type of work involves and why they believe they are suitable for it.


Programme structure


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The International Human Resource Management (IHRM) MA has been designed in response to demand for a specialist Master’s programme that addresses the issues involved in the management of people across international borders, particularly for those who wish to pursue an international management career working transnationally.

The IHRM MA aims to provide a firm foundation in the knowledge, conceptual, analytical and practical skills required to pursue a career in this specialist field. Newcastle University Business School is recognised as one of the best in the UK with a strong reputation for the quality of its research in management. A distinctive strength of the IHRM MA is the faculty that will teach you, combining active researchers, many with an international reputation, with those who come from a practitioner and managerial background. There will also be guest speakers from business to share their experiences and insights with you. Throughout the programme you will be encouraged to apply your knowledge and skills to practical problems and situations, reflecting our aim to encourage intellectual rigour with a strong orientation to practice.

The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and successful completion of the programme leads to associate membership of this prestigious institute.

The programme aligns with the standards of the American-based Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) – the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management.

Graduates from the programme will be able to follow a wide range of business management careers in global corporations, trans-European companies, management consultancy and management education and training.



International Human Resource Management MA

www.ncl.ac.uk/nubs/courses/postgrad/taught/ihrm

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You are encouraged to develop the critical self-analysis and personal skills that underpin future career development and support the process of lifelong learning. The emphasis on skills development also helps candidates to meet the professional development requirements of the CIPD.

Semester one

Semester two

Semester three



• Human resources in management context (15 credits) • Developing skills for business leadership (15 credits) • International resourcing and talent management (15 credits)• Research methods in human resource management (15 credits)

• Leadership and management development (15 credits) • Understanding and implementing coaching and mentoring (15 credits)• Managing international employment relations (15 credits) • International leading, managing and developing people (15 credits)





Entry requirements

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a clear commitment to pursuing a career in human resource management and an understanding of what this type of work entails and why they believe they are suitable for it.


Programme structure


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Specialising in marketing in my undergraduate degree taught me how to market and sell. My Master’s has taught me what to create and how to create it. Now that’s a deadly combination of skills.RohitInnovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship, MSc

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60 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship MSc

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The Arts, Business and Creativity MA provides an entrepreneurial education for creative graduates who want to start up, develop, and manage a business or freelance career in a creative industry. The programme has been created by the Business School in conjunction with the School of Arts and Cultures and key stakeholders from the creative industries. It examines the theoretical aspects of creativity and the creative industries within their social, cultural, economic, political and, increasingly, international contexts. At the same time, the programme provides you with a setting to start up a business and to engage on real projects with local/regional stakeholders.

The programme was developed in response to the increasing demand for creativity in practice from strategists, managers, entrepreneurs, and government policymakers worldwide. Key decision-makers within business and government recognise the vital importance of the creative industries and the creative business sector in regeneration and the economic growth of region and whole nations. Graduates within this field are very much in demand.

Since entrepreneurship education needs to be experiential, there is a significant practical element to the programme, including starting up an enterprise, acting as a consultant in a creative business and working with practitioners across the sector.


On a professional level, you will develop applied skills in:

• the formulation of business, marketing and promotional plans suitable for use within the creative industries

• the development and application of advanced management tools and techniques to support profitability, sustainability and growth within the context of commercially creative work

• decision-making, critical thinking and an ability to act autonomously in planning and implementing projects at a professional level

• strategic and creative thinking, recognising the need for change and the ability to proactively manage this change

Arts, Business and Creativity MA

www.ncl.ac.uk/nubs/courses/postgrad/taught/abc

Full-time course code: 4093F Part-time course code: 4093P

Duration: 12 months (full time) 24 months (part time)

Tuition fees: Home/EU £5,500 £2,750 (part time)

International £17,475

Arts, B

usiness and C

reativity MA

Programme structure

The programme is modular in structure, comprising 180 credits:

This programme has been developed in conjunction with industry practitioners and provides you with the opportunity to work in teams and run your own real business, as well as engage in practical business-focused projects and consulting.


Semester three

• Arts as enterprise – freelancing in arts and culture 1 (20 credits) • Understanding and managing creativity (20 credits)• Business enterprise for postgraduate students (20 credits) • Research methods (20 credits) • Understanding and managing creative enterprises (20 credits)• Arts as enterprise – freelancing in arts and culture 2 (20 credits)

• Arts, business and creativity extended project (dissertation) (60 credits)



For entry onto the Master’s programme, you should hold a minimum upper-second-class honours (2:1) bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in any subject which provides a basis for involvement in the creative industry such as media, design, fine arts, music, music technology, film, photography, creative writing, computer graphics, acting or similar studies related to the creative industries.



Entry requirements

The programme is aimed at creative graduates who wish to turn their artistic and creative talents to a viable career or business start-up and for those involved in developing and growing enterprises within the sector. It has been designed specifically for individuals with some involvement or experience of creative industries.


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The Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship MSc is designed to meet the needs of knowledge-based, entrepreneurial and innovation-driven economies. It examines the strategies, policies and business processes that promote innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship in organisations as wide ranging as e-business start-ups and large corporations. It is suitable for graduates of sciences or humanities.


On a professional level, you will develop applied skills and abilities to:

• identify the fundamental features of enterprise development and entrepreneurship, including leadership requirements for developing new enterprises and leading organisational transformations

• develop their capability to understand and analyse the strategies and business processes that promote innovation and creativity within organisations

• develop the knowledge, skills and attributes required for assuming strategic responsibilities in private and public sector organisations and for leading organisational transformation through innovation

• develop an advanced appreciation of developments in intellectual property rights and their management within a strategic framework

Exceptional postgraduates who wish to continue their studies beyond Master’s level and/or develop academic careers in this field will find a range of specialist supervisory support available to them through the University’s Centre for Knowledge, Innovation, Technology and Enterprise.

The programme benefits from strong ties to the University’s Culture Lab and Careers Service (both of which support entrepreneurial activity), as well as strong links with industry, experienced entrepreneurs and the opportunity to take part in ‘live’ projects.



Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship MSc

www.ncl.ac.uk/nubs/courses/postgrad/taught/ice

Innovatio

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Entrep

reneurship M

Sc

Programme structure



Semester three



• Understanding organisations (10 credits)• Understanding and managing creativity (20 credits)• Technology change and innovation management (10 credits)• Business enterprise for postgraduate students (20 credits) • Research methods (20 credits) • Business enterprise policy (10 credits) • Enterprise and entrepreneurship management: a critical exploration

(10 credits)• Managing design and product development (10 credits)• Open innovation and business clusters (10 credits)


For entry onto the Master’s programme, you should hold a minimum of an upper-second-class honours (2:1) bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent from either a science or an arts background.



Entry requirements

This programme is aimed at students who intend to seek roles within organisations where innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship are defining features. This can include innovation consultancy, product development, management and business support. It is also aimed at those who want a postgraduate management education that will prepare them to start their own business.


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Learning theory is essential, learning in context is invaluable. It’s this practical application of knowledge that means I am ready to take on real world business challenges.MohammadInternational Marketing, MSc

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Marketing

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66 International Marketing MSc

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The Universities of Newcastle and Groningen – two renowned European academic institutions – have come together to offer excellent undergraduate students a distinctive dual award programme in international business management and marketing. It offers you advanced study of the key issues experienced by internationally oriented organisations through comparative analyses of countries, institutions, cultures and processes. You will develop a ‘sharp eye’ for the mechanisms by which such organisations operate, preparing you for a range of positions in international, multinational or transnational companies.

The collaborative approach to this programme provides you with the opportunity to:

• study simultaneously for two Masters’ awards from highly respected universities• study a distinctive, internationally focused curriculum in advanced business management

and marketing• study with peers from different backgrounds and nationalities• prepare for and/or further develop a successful career in international business

management and marketing• live in two of Europe’s most exciting and friendly cities

What are the advantages of the dual award programme?

You will gain a deeper exposure to international issues by living and studying in a different culture for at least one semester. Moreover, you will gain access to the research expertise and network of business contacts of both partner institutions. The curriculum offers multiple opportunities to engage with organisations through guest lectures and live case studies, and you are encouraged to engage with organisations through your research project.

Professional skills development and career prospects

Attributes of students successfully completing the programme include:

• advanced knowledge and understanding of how to improve the quality of management, leadership and practice in organisations

• enhanced general intellectual development, including the improved capacity for enquiry, problem solving, critical thinking and analysis

• the ability to communicate and cooperate with people from different cultural backgrounds



www.ncl.ac.uk/nubs/courses/postgrad/taught/aibmm

Advanced International Business Management and Marketing (Dual Award) MSc/MSc

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Semester two Newcastle University Business School

Semester three

• International business strategy (10 credits) • Comparative environmental analysis (10 credits) • International corporate finance (10 credits) • International strategic alliances (10 credits) • You will further select one elective module from a list to be provided annually (10 credits)

• International marketing (10 credits) • Research methods for business and management Dual Award (10 credits) • International brand management (10 credits) • International marketing and communications management (10 credits) • Managing change in organisations (10 credits)You will further select one elective module from: • Customer relationship management (10 credits) • Small business marketing and management (10 credits) • E-Marketing (10 credits)

provided jointly by Newcastle University and the University of Groningen• Dissertation (Dual Award) (50 credits)




IELTS 6.5 overall score with 6.5 in writing and no sub skill below 6.0


Programme structure

This programme is modular in structure, comprising 180 credits (90 ECTS).

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from students who hold good undergraduate degrees and who can evidence their academic ability through previous study and personal interests. Above all, applicants are expected to be motivated and open towards both theoretical and practical engagement with issues of international business management and marketing.


65Successful students from recent cohorts have found employment in a range of high-profile organisations, including L’Oréal, Heineken and TCD Foods Ltd.

Organisations are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of understanding what their customers want and therefore the necessity to develop products and services that meet their needs and aspirations. Organisations which place customers at the forefront of all decision-making and take a marketing-led approach are able to create competitive advantage and build brand loyalty.

This programme provides opportunities for you to acquire a thorough understanding of marketing theories and how to apply them to real-world business challenges. The programme combines academic and practical aspects; for instance, students prepare a strategic marketing plan for the largest bakery chain in the United Kingdom as part of the Greggs Marketing Challenge.

The course specialises in marketing within an international context, including the rapidly developing issues surrounding global communications and brand management. It provides opportunities to learn about the fast-growing fields of customer relationship management and e-marketing.

The degree is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), one of the world’s leading international bodies for marketing and business development.

The degree is also only one of six in the UK to achieve Market Research Society (MRS) accreditation. The accreditation offers a route to Certified Member status of the MRS without any further exams.


On a professional level, you will develop skills in oral and written communication, teamwork, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, market analysis and self-management.

This programme is recognised by one of the world’s leading professional bodies. This accreditation enables graduates from this programme develop their careers in marketing roles on the agency and client sides, as well as entering the graduate programmes of blue-chip companies.



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• International business environment (10 credits)• Market analysis (10 credits)• Consumer behaviour (10 credits)• Principles of marketing (20 credits• Marketing research (20 credits)• International marketing (10 credits)• International brand management (10 credits)• International marketing communications management (10 credits)

• Dissertation in marketing (60 credits)




Entry requirements



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By accumulating knowledge across a wide range of business disciplines, I now possess the critical mind set to direct me in my future enterprises.

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Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc

Organisations are constantly evaluating ways to reduce costs, shorten production and distribution times, and better manage risk in order to develop and maintain a competitive advantage.

The Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc programme provides you with an advanced understanding of the major areas of knowledge and philosophical approaches that underpin the concept of operations and supply chain.

The programme aims to produce graduates who can apply this knowledge in a thorough, systematic, informed and creative way in order to advance the effectiveness and competitiveness of organisations. The programme provides you with the knowledge and understanding of how an integrated approach to operations and supply chain management can impact on business performance. Each year an industry visit is arranged for this programme and guest speakers from industry are invited to share their experiences and insights with you.

The programme shapes your understanding of quantitative analysis approaches in logistics and supply chain management; how the mainstream supply chain information systems work; and how information technology can improve the efficiency of supply chain management.

This programme is accredited by the Charted Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and successful completion of the programme leads to associate membership of this premier global organisation.

The programme is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue a career in either operations or general management including: operations, distribution and supply chain management; consultancy; logistics and transport management; engineering, purchasing or quality management; manufacturing management; or management accounting.

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On a professional level, you will:

• critically evaluate, synthesise and apply theories and concepts in operations and supply chain in a national and international context

• demonstrate analytical and evaluative skills in the application of operations and supply chain theory and concepts to conduct independent research

• learn independently and interdependently and use reflective skills to enable you to become a lifelong learner and capable problem solver in a business environment

• critically apply relevant theory and concepts to a range of complex, open-ended problems, and use a full range of transferable professional skills

• provide technical, commercial and managerial leadership• communicate effectively and possess good interpersonal skills

Programme structure



Semester three

• Purchasing and supply chain management (20 credits) • Operations management (20 credits)• Performance and decision management (10 credits)• Supply chain and logistics modelling and control (10 credits)• Research methods for operations and supply chain management (20 credits)• International logistics (10 credits)• Quality management, tools and techniques (20 credits) • Supply chain information systems and technology (10 credits)







Entry requirements


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Operations Management (Dual Award) MSc/MSc

The Universities of Newcastle and Groningen – two renowned European academic institutions – have come together to offer an innovative dual award programme in Operations Management.

On completion, you will receive two Masters’ degrees in:• Operations and Supply Chain Management MSc (Newcastle University)• Technology Operations Management MSc (University of Groningen)

You will learn how to analyse operations functions in different countries, understand various institutional environments and develop a ‘sharp eye’ for operations management within multinational enterprises.

The programme enables you to develop operations strategies, instruments and processes while developing skills to efficiently communicate and cooperate with people from different cultural backgrounds.

The key feature of this programme is its focus on operations management in different contexts of culture and business environment.


On a professional level, you will be able to:

• conceptualise real-world problems using analytical frameworks drawn from operations theory

• identify key factors and theories, critically analyse and evaluate the concepts and practices of operations strategy in different contexts

• solve operations problems within different business environments with particular emphasis on operations strategy

• integrate evidence from a variety of sources to effect improvement in the operations performance

• advise within the workplace on operation functions and strategy in both national and international contexts

The programme aims to produce graduates with the necessary specialist knowledge and skills appropriate to pursue careers in operations management, technology management, supply chain management, general management, and consulting.

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• Purchasing and supply chain management (20 credits)• Technology change and innovation management (10 credits)• Advanced management accounting (10 credits)

You would then follow either:

• Product and service development (10 credits) • Process improvement and change (10 credits) • Asset management (10 credits) • Inventory management (10 credits) • Research methods for technology operations management (10 credits) • Behavioural operations management (10 credits)



For entry onto the Masters’ programmes, you should hold a minimum upper-second-class honours (2:1) bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in a relevant discipline.

IELTS 6.5 overall score with 6.5 in writing and no sub skill below 6.0.


Stream B For students with an undergraduate degree in Operations Management. Studying this route is at the discretion of the degree programme director.• Supply chain and logistics modelling and

control (10 credits)

Plus one 10-credit module from the following:• Understanding organisations (10 credits)• International business environment (10 credits)• Market analysis (10 credits)

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Semester three

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Operations Management, Logistics and Accounting MSc

The Operations Management, Logistics and Accounting MSc programme provides you with an opportunity to study operations management and accounting within the manufacturing and service sectors.

The degree is closely aligned to the Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc, but also includes both financial and cost accounting, giving students with an interest in finance a greater knowledge of financial decision-making in areas such as product costing and investing.

Organisations are constantly evaluating ways to reduce costs, shorten production and distribution times, and better manage risk in order to develop and maintain a competitive advantage. The effective management of these functions is therefore of vital importance and qualified practitioners are increasingly in demand.


On a professional level, you will:

• critically evaluate, synthesise and apply theories and concepts in operations and accounting in a national and international context

• demonstrate analytical and evaluative skills in the application of operations and accounting theory and concepts to conduct independent research

• learn independently and interdependently and use reflective skills to enable you to become a lifelong learner and capable problem solver in a business environment

• critically apply relevant theory and concepts to a range of complex, open-ended problems, and use a full range of transferable professional skills

• provide technical, commercial and managerial leadership• communicate effectively and possess good interpersonal skills

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Semester three

• Introduction to financial reporting (10 credits)• Operations management (20 credits)• Supply chain and logistics modelling and control (10 credits)• Managerial decision-making and control (20 credits)• Research methods (20 credits)• International logistics (10 credits)• Quality management, tools and techniques (20 credits) • Supply chain information systems and technology (10 credits)







The programme is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue a career in either operations management or management accounting and provide them with the necessary specialist knowledge and skills appropriate to work in a variety of sectors including health, manufacturing, transport, engineering and purchasing.

Entry requirements


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The Newcastle MBA has exceeded my expectations: to learn something new each day, to cherish the process of learning and to help me explore my knowledge potential.

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By providing a solid foundation in business and management, and the ability to specialise, the Newcastle MBA provides an environment in which business professionals can build on their current experience, expand their knowledge and skill sets, and focus on making the next step in their careers.

With a focus on collaboration and real-life application, our programmes will provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to be a business leader in an increasingly globalised and fast-changing environment.

The programmes have been designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and professional experience and to meet the increasing demands placed on managers to innovate and implement change. The Newcastle MBA provides you with the opportunity to apply your learning in practice through live case studies and company projects while accelerating career prospects with personal and professional development.

You will gain fresh perspectives on evidence-based management as you join an elite group of peers.

• Focused teaching in small groups• International exposure• Live case studies and company projects• Mentoring• Personal and professional development• Business networking events• Development workshops

Both programmes are accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA).

Course codes: 5823F MBA 5824P EMBA

Duration: 12 months MBA 24 months (part time) EMBA

Tuition fees: £20,000 MBA £10,000 per annum EMBA

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

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An MBA at Newcastle University Business School will:

• enhance your perspectives on strategy, leadership and entrepreneurship• increase your knowledge of theoretical frameworks and real-world applications• improve your ability to manage in complex situations• enhance your skills in leading successfully across different cultures and functions• build your confidence in leading others• expand your network of business contacts

Programme structure

The MBA programme is modular in structure, comprising 180 credits, which are studied on a full-time basis over 12 months. It is taught via a combination of seminars, lectures, group projects, action learning and consultancy exercises.

The Executive MBA is delivered in eight 3-day blocks each academic year, over 24 months. It is taught via lectures, seminars, group work, individual assignments, guest speakers, and action learning projects both within your usual workplace and as part of various modules including the opportunity to join an optional international management consultancy trip.

Compulsory modules

Optional modules

You will take the following compulsory modules to the value of 160 credits (11 compulsory modules of 10 credits plus 50-credit MBA dissertation):

• Accounting and finance• Business in action • Competing with IT • Global political economy• Global strategic design• Operations management• Organisational behaviour in practice

• Personal and professional transformation

• Strategic human resource management

• Strategic management• Strategic marketing

You will also select two optional modules to the value of 20 credits from the following:

• Business process modelling (10 credits)

• Corporate social responsibility and business ethics (10 credits)

• Current affairs, news and organisations (10 credits)

• Entrepreneurial management (10 credits)

• Finance and investment (10 credits)• International marketing (10 credits)• Leadership in action (10 credits)• New business development

(10 credits)• Understanding partnership working

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Electives allow in-depth study and reflection and provide you with an opportunity to deepen your knowledge and tailor your MBA programme to suit your interests and career trajectory. The electives we offer vary depending on current faculty, research and relevance to business and may be subject to change.

Engagement beyond the classroom

Enabling you to effectively adapt and respond to challenges in the business world is at the core of the MBA. To help prepare future leaders for such demands, the MBA ‘Business in action’ module involves applying skills and learning from modules in complex and unexpected situations. Using ‘live studio’ sessions, you are given the chance to tackle important business challenges set by senior managers from a trading organisation, and get direct feedback on performance. It is through such unique elements of the Business School’s MBA that it offers you the opportunity to put management theory into practice and develop professional leadership skills.

International opportunities

The MBA programme offers a number of international opportunities to eligible students. These have included study trips to partner institutions and the chance to look into the workings of global organisations. For the Executive MBA candidates and eligible full-time candidates, there is an optional international trip as part of the Management consultancy module, providing real-life experience of working as an international management consultant.

Examples of MBA dissertations previously undertaken

Organisational decline and turnaround: an investigation of the sources of decline and the elements of organisational turnaround in the United Kingdom from 1993 to 2013

The need for talented, educated and experienced future leaders in the oil, gas and energy industry is increasing, hence, what are the main issues in succession management for the leadership of the industry and how best can the industry possibly prepare the current and potential leaders for the challenges ahead?

Capital structure and corporate strategy: sector wise analysis of linkages between them to show whether it affects firm value

Understanding the reasons behind repeat customers in management consultancy firms

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The programme is designed to suit a variety of high-calibre professionals with at least three years of postgraduate work experience. Due to the flexibility of the MBA programme, cohorts comprise a wide range of experience and expertise which creates a rich and diverse learning experience.

The programme is aimed at senior managers who want to combine a part-time programme with their careers and is based on a block delivery mode to enable a suitable work and life balance.


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Some argue that the world is within an era of crisis, and we need new imaginings to be able to solve social, economic and environmental issues. My PhD has given me the opportunity to research emerging ideas and social movements, and influence change in the world we live in.

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At Newcastle University Business School, itself part of a research-intensive University, we have a thriving research community with links extending across the world.

The mission of our doctoral programmes is to develop rigorous scholars who can advance both academic knowledge and business practice. The programmes are designed to equip you with the skills necessary to succeed in a knowledge-intensive environment and to open greater depth to their professional and personal lives.

PhD and MPhil

We are looking for highly capable and motivated individuals who wish to pursue research careers in academic or other research-oriented institutions. We are also looking for research projects that match closely the interests of our research-active staff members.

The School offers PhD and MPhil study within a number of research areas: accounting and finance; business, accounting and management history; economics; human resource management, work and employment; innovation, entrepreneurship and e-business; marketing; operations; and strategy, organisations and society. www.ncl.ac.uk/nubs/courses/postgrad/research/areas.

You will be supervised by a team of two academic staff members. The supervisors are chosen based on their active research agenda and expertise in the chosen research topic and/or methodology. Regular interaction between you and supervisors enables you to meet the milestones established for successful completion of your research programme.

MPhil course code: 7240F/7240P

PhD course code: 8240F/8240P

Duration – MPhil course: 12 months (full time) 24 months (part time)

Duration – PhD course: 36 months (full time) 60 months (part time)

Tuition fees: Home/EU £4,450 (full time) £2,225 (part time) International £11,950 (full time) £5,975 (part time)

Research programmes

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Research training programme

Our research training and project supervision help you develop the necessary research skills to succeed in the programme and beyond. The programme provides useful advice on managing the PhD process and writing a PhD thesis, as well as introduction to the philosophy of research and to various research methodologies. It has been recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council and the Arts and Humanities Research Council as a sound foundation for doctoral studies.

The training programme has a permanent home in the purpose-built Faculty Postgraduate Training Suite on campus, which provides state-of-the-art facilities for lectures, workshops and seminars. The training suite has its own computer cluster, with all the specialist software required for doctoral research in the social sciences and the humanities.

Along with the aim of training in a range of research skills, the programme places a strong emphasis on networking – encouraging you to develop links with your peers and with members of staff other than your own supervisors. Exchanging ideas about research experience is an invaluable method of gaining knowledge, and the training programme provides a unique multidisciplinary environment that fosters these exchanges.

Research facilities

The School provides dedicated space for full-time PhD students, with individual work spaces and access to networked computers and printers. Many of the library services, including databases and journals, are accessible via the network. Specific facilities available to PhD students include the online financial and economic database Datastream and an in-house library of financial reports for UK companies.

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Research applications should include a full CV, and a personal statement of around 500 words setting out your reasons for applying and how pursuing a doctoral research degree fits in your long-term goals and ambitions.

Applicants for PhD/MPhil programmes should include a brief research proposal of 1,000–2,000 words (about four pages) that outlines your research interests and the nature of the research you plan to carry out.

It is important that your research proposal is well aligned with the research activities of the School. We therefore encourage you to carefully examine the research profiles of our academic staff and contact our programme staff before applying to enquire about or discuss specific research projects. We advise you to read the guidelines for preparing research proposals: www.ncl.ac.uk/nubs/courses/postgrad/research/apply

Entry requirements



MPhil and PhD: An upper-second-class honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject plus a Master’s degree that has achieved a merit, or equivalent, is also normally expected.

In addition to the academic qualifications, we also value relevant work experience. If you have a Master’s degree that is not recognised by the ESRC as Research Master, you will be expected to complete a PG Certificate in Research Methods in your first year of the programme.

IELTS 7.0 overall score with 6.5 in writing and speaking and no sub skill below 6.0.

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For entry onto the Masters’ programmes, you should hold a minimum upper-second-class honours (2:1) bachelor’s degree or international equivalent. We have experience in evaluating qualifications from many different countries and welcome applications from students with equivalent European and International qualifications.

Some of our Masters’ degrees have specific subject requirements; please see individual programme pages for further information.

When choosing to study in the UK you need to start thinking about the language evidence you need to present in order to meet your conditions.

For applicants whose first language is not English, you can demonstrate your English language ability with one of the following tests:

IELTS

TOEFL

Pearson PTE

IELTS 6.5 overall with no sub skill below 6.0

Additional requirements:

• 6.5 writing is required for Dual Award programmes• 7.0 overall is required for Research programmes

TOEFL 90 overall with reading 22; listening 21; speaking 24; writing 24

(for European applicants only)

62 overall with 54 in all sub skills

If you are applying for a Dual Award programme, please be aware that, for certain nationalities, Pearson PTE is not accepted for entry into the Netherlands. E-mail the Business School to check if this affects you.

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If your English language does not meet these requirements you may need to consider:

1. Retaking your English language test in country to meet the entry requirements

2. Applying for a pre-sessional course in English language

English language courses

INTO Newcastle University offers a range of progression routes on to our programmes whilst improving your English. They are:

• Graduate Diploma in Business and Humanities at Newcastle University with progression pathways on to these programmes:

• International Business Management MA

• International Financial Analysis MA

• International Marketing MSc

• International Human Resource Management MA

• E-Business MSc

• E-Business (Information Systems) MSc

• E-Business (E-Marketing) MSc

• English for postgraduate study (offered four times a year with a minimum attendance of one term)

• Pre-Sessional English:

• Ten-week course, student must have IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub skills)

• Six-week course, students must have IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing)

We do not accept entry onto our Dual Award programmes via INTO pre-sessional courses.

For further information on these courses please visit: www.intohigher.com/uk/en-gb/our-centres/into-newcastle-university or email [email protected].

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How to apply

You can apply online at www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply. This is the preferred method of application and you can track the progress of your application after it has been submitted. If you are unable to use it you can download a pdf version of the application form at www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/form or alternatively contact the University Enquiries Service, +44 (0) 191 208 3333, for a paper application form.

What should you include in your application?

1. Two references

You will need to include contact details and e-mail addresses for two referees, at least one of whom should be an academic referee. If it has been some time since you have studied, please contact our Postgraduate Admissions Service for further advice on [email protected]

2. Personal statement

This is your opportunity to convey your motivation and suitability for the programme.

3. Supporting documentation

Where available, you should include:

• copies of certificates or transcripts (translated into English) to confirm your degree and/or highest qualification

• if you are not from a majority English language-speaking country, you will also need to include a test certificate to confirm your language ability

• if you are applying from outside of the EU, you will also need to include a copy of the personal details page from your passport

Deadlines

There are no formal deadlines for our programmes but we ask you to apply as early as possible in order to fulfil any language conditions and meet the deadline for the guaranteed accommodation (end of June). The Advanced International Management and Marketing (Dual Award) MSc/MSc programme has an application deadline of May.

We welcome applications from students from a wide variety of backgrounds who can demonstrate motivation, ability and potential to study with us at postgraduate level.

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OfferApplication is unsuccessful

Congratulations

You have now completed all stages of the application. We will send you information about registration, term dates and accommodation by e-mail in due course.

Letter is sent.

Confirmation of place

When you have met the conditions of your offer (and paid your deposit if required), you will receive a ‘Confirmation of Place’ letter. You will need to check the details carefully and respond as soon as possible if there are any errors. If you are an international student and need to apply for a Tier 4 visa, you will also receive a ‘Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies’ (CAS) number, which you will need in order to apply for your visa. For more information: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration.

Accept your offer

To secure your place on the programme you need to accept your offer. You can do this:• online via the applicant portal• by email [email protected] • by post

Pay your deposit

You may need to pay a deposit or provide proof of sponsorship to secure your place and to receive your ‘Confirmation of Place’ letter. Your offer letter will outline if you need to pay a deposit and how to pay it.

Meet your conditions

As soon as you have met all of your conditions relating to your offer, you need to upload your documents via the applicant portal.

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Connect with us

Wherever you are in the world you can connect with us.

Meet usMeet us at a higher education fair in your own country www.ncl.ac.uk/nubs/courses/postgrad/taught/meetus/overseas

Attend the University’s Postgraduate Open Day on campus www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/visit/open

ListenHear from academic staff, current students and alumni and learn about individual programmes. www.ncl.ac.uk/nubs/courses/postgrad/taught/meetus/online

VisitArrange a visit to the Business School by e-mailing [email protected]

Ask a questionBook a Skype session to discuss your interests [email protected]

Contact usContact us anytime at [email protected] or speak to us directly by calling +44 (0)191 208 1503

Join us www.facebook.com/NUBizSchool

Follow us @NUBizSchool

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By rail

The main station for the city is Newcastle Central Station. London can be reached by train in less than three hours and Edinburgh in less than two.

By air

There are numerous direct flights from Newcastle International Airport to destinations within the UK and worldwide. The airport is approximately 15 minutes from the Business School by car, and 40 minutes by Metro.

By bus and coach

There is an extensive bus and coach network across the city with stations in easy reach of the Business School. The main coach station is Newcastle Coach Station.

By Metro

The Metro is a light rail system that makes transportation to and from the University campus, surrounding area, coastline and countryside quick and easy. The nearest Metro station to the Business School is St James’ Park.

How to find usNewcastle upon Tyne enjoys excellent transport links, being well serviced by roads, rail and an international airport.

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Telephone: +44 (0)191 208 1503

DisclaimerThis Guide is for information and guidance purposes only. Details are correct at the time of printing (October 2014) but should be checked on the University’s and School’s website.

The matters covered by this Guide and other information that we provide for students, are naturally subject to change from time to time, both before and after a candidate’s admission. The University may have to make such changes without notice. Further details of the University’s policies, procedures and regulations can be found at www.ncl.ac.uk/pre-arrival/regulations.

AcknowledgementsEdited by: Newcastle University Business School.Designed by: GDA. Printed by: Statex Colour Print.Photography by: J Donoghue; J Fish.

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