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www.southampton.ac.uk/sbs UK and EU postgraduate enquiries: [email protected] +44(0) 23 8059 4393

PhD enquiries: [email protected] +44 (0) 23 8059 2562

International enquiries: [email protected] +44 (0)23 8059 9699

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Welcome to Southampton Business SchoolWelcome to Southampton Business SchoolPostgraduate study at the Southampton Business School will introduce you to new concepts and knowledge, which can make all the difference in the job market. Our high quality and challenging degrees are taught by acknowledged experts in their field and are greatly valued by employers.

As a postgraduate student, you will be part of world-changing research as it happens. You can expect to be taught by researchers at the forefront of their disciplines, tackling some of today’s biggest challenges. These include investigating the role of corporate governance in preventing future financial crisis; the impact of psychological, social and cognitive factors on individual investors’ decision making process and trading behaviour; improving the infrastructure of transport in the UK and overseas; Exploring how companies use web 2.0 digital technologies to communicate with their customers; Informing healthcare policy by showing how our ageing population is affecting the supply and demand of healthcare.

As one of the top 20 UK universities* and a founder member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading research universities in the UK, we provide an outstanding postgraduate education. Southampton is one of the leading entrepreneurial universities in the world, with excellent relationships with business and industry. As a postgraduate student, you will benefit from these strong links and have many opportunities to develop your entrepreneurial skills. Academics from the Business School arrange exciting programmes of work-focused events including visits from top business leaders, professional skills training, employer visits and competitions, and business simulation games.

You will have a warm welcome when you join our friendly postgraduate community. With access to our Students’ Union, Staff Social Club and state-of-the-art sports centre, all based on an attractive green campus, you have all the ingredients for a fantastic student experience.

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1. Research excellence Research into the leadership structure of the UK’s largest companies reveals Chief Executive ‘churn’ as myth. Page 4

2. Research and learning High quality research is a hallmark of the School. Students benefit because the outcomes of our research directly informs their learning. Page 6

3. Our academics Our academics work alongside major companies and organisations, ensuring that our degree programmes are relevant and up-to-date. Page 8

4. Planning your career At Southampton you will have the opportunities to develop the attributes that are vital for success in today’s global employment market. Page 12

5. Southampton and region Southampton is a thriving modern city, steeped in history and culture. Just over an hour south of London, Southampton has excellent transport links with the rest of the UK. Page 16

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Our academics 8

Learning Environment 10

Planning your career 12

Student life 14

Southampton and region 16

Programme overview 20

Programme information 21

International postgraduates 50

Applying and funding 51

Scholarships 52

How to get here 54

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Research into the leadership structure of the UK’s largest companies suggests turnover rates or ‘churn’ in the position of chief executive are much lower than commonly perceived.

Professor of HR Management and Organisation, Malcolm Higgs and PhD student Peter Rejchrt, carried out the work in collaboration with executive search consultants Thorburn McAlister. They examined data from companies in the FTSE-350 index to explore changes in senior executive and board positions over a five year period.

Just 51 chief executives moved to their job from another chief executive position. Two thirds of chief executives in the FTSE-350 are recruited as internal appointments, which may indicate that boards wish to maintain strategic continuity by appointing home grown talent. The average length of service of a chief executive in the FTSE-350 is 6.35 years and 5.91 in the FTSE-100 which contrasts with previous reports of tenure in the FTSE-100 suggesting an average figure of 3.25 years.

“It is accepted wisdom that chief executives are highly vulnerable to being attracted to a higher paying role, ready to leave for a better deal – but our research challenges this,” says Malcolm.

“Evidence suggests their moving around occurs far less than assumed, with little movement from one chief exec position to another. In these financially turbulent times, with pay and bonuses in the spotlight, we should ask ourselves if high levels of remuneration are really keeping people in post, or if the impetus to move isn’t as strong as perceived.”

Motivating top talent. Research reveals Chief Executive ‘churn’ as myth

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Research and learningHigh quality research is a hallmark of the Business School. Our academics are involved in significant projects involving major companies, government agencies and other external organisations. Many are carried out in collaboration with other world class researchers elsewhere in the University and beyond. In today’s fast-moving world, it is more important than ever to be at the forefront of developments. Our students benefit because the outcomes of our academics research directly informs their teaching.

Education Developer Jean Leah says: “The reason our programmes are so successful lies in the expert specialisms of our academics. They are examining today’s important business issues and can speak with authority on both problems and opportunities. Their knowledge goes far beyond the textbook.”

World class research The importance and relevance of our work was recognised in the UK’s last national research assessment (RAE 2008); 55 per cent of our research papers which were submitted for review by leading academics were judged ‘world class’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in terms of originality, significance and rigour.

There are many examples at the Southampton Business School of fascinating research projects that are already making a difference in the wider world. We are members of the Lancs Initiative, an innovative collaboration involving four universities. Professor Sally Brailsford and colleagues are examining how the analysis, modelling and simulation techniques of operational research can make a difference in healthcare, logistics and other key systems. It has been awarded £5.4m by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

We are part of a University of Southampton collaboration to reduce the operational costs of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution so that it can focus more resources on its lifesaving work. Professor Douglas Macbeth is leading on this project at the Business School.

Our Accounting and Finance team consider a wide range of current problems in financial markets and international banking. Issues include risk, accountability and governance in organisations, corporate social responsibility and reporting, taxation and audit.

Digital technologies and how interactive Web 2.0 tools can be used by companies as part of their marketing are explored at Southampton, partly through workshops with business leaders. We hosted the prestigious 2012 Academy of Marketing Conference.

We are using the principles of management science to improve rail transport, as companies want to increase traffic on the network. Better operational planning and scheduling can make the most of existing systems and technologies, improving efficiencies while minimising delays.

Improving Emotional IntelligenceThe role of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in human resource management is being examined by Dr Nicholas Clarke; in particular the question of whether these abilities can be improved through training.

All our students are expected to hone their research skills during their studies. You may also be able to get involved in a bigger research project. Many programmes have opportunities for student projects, supervised by our academic team.

Our academics are involved in significant projects involving major companies, government agencies and other external organisations.

Further information

The Business School website has much more information about our projects – see www.sbs.ac.uk/research

We are using the principles of management sciences to improve rail transport, as companies want to increase traffic on the network.

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1. Professor Sally BrailsfordSally Brailsford’s research applies the simulation and modelling approaches of Management Science and Operational Research (OR) to improve healthcare, by redesigning processes and allocating resources more effectively. Sally has also developed models to evaluate clinical treatments and screening programmes.

She is part of the LANCS Initiative, a UK-wide OR research collaboration awarded £5.4m by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Care Life Cycle, a £3.2m EPSRC-funded project developing new models for the supply and demand for health and social care. Sally has worked in many different disease areas including HIV/AIDS, diabetes, mental health, and cancer.

2. Professor Simon WolfeSimon Wolfe became Professor of Banking and Finance at the School in 2011. His research interests encompass bank market structure, revenue diversification benefits and financial stability. A newer addition to these interests is the funding relationships of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). He has published widely in the banking literature and in core journals such as the Journal of Banking and Finance.

Simon is currently part of a team funded by Santander to investigate the funding of SMEs and fast-moving ‘gazelle’ companies. His teaching interests lie in the areas of international banking, corporate finance, portfolio theory, and equity markets.

Our academics

3. Professor Yehuda BaruchYehuda Baruch is a Professor of Management and Research Director. His research interests and writing are extensive and wide ranging, with particular focus on Careers and Global HRM. He published over 115 refereed papers in a number of journals, including Journal of Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Dynamics, Human Relations and Organization Studies; and authored/co-edited five books, as well as 41 book chapters. Professor Baruch is Associate Editor of Human Resource Management (US) and the former Editor of Group and Organization Management and Career Development International, and served as the Chair for the Careers Division of the Academy of Management.

4. Professor Julia BennellJulia Bennell is a Professor of Management Science with expertise in the mathematical modelling of operational business problems. She is the director of CORMSIS (Centre of Operational Research, Management Science and Information Systems), one of the top three OR/MS research groups in the UK that crosses the Business School and Mathematics. She is also the director of the Centre of Excellence in Decision Analytics and Risk Research. Professor Bennell has undertaken many research and consultancy projects developing optimisation models for scheduling, cutting stock and resource planning. In addition she has attracted in the region of £1M in research funding.

5. Professor Douglas MacbethDouglas Macbeth is a specialist in the strategy and development of supply chains with a special interest in the maritime sector. He joined Southampton from senior roles at the University of Glasgow; he also worked for nine years in industry.

Douglas is Deputy Director (with a focus on Enterprise) in the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute. He combines rigorous academic research with practical applications including the bespoke design of in-company professional development programmes. He is founding Director at SCMG Ltd, a consultancy in supply chain management, procurement and logistics.

As a postgraduate student at Southampton, you will be learning from and working with academics at the forefront of their disciplines. Here are just a few of our academics.

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Further information

To find out more about our academics visit www.sbs.ac.uk/business-school/academic-profiles

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Research centres and facilitiesWith a reputation for linking fundamental research with real-world applications, Southampton is home to cutting-edge research centres that consistently break new ground.

Our research centres have strong links with business, industry and government. For example, our National Oceanography Centre Southampton provides large-scale infrastructure and support for the entire UK marine research community while collaborating with the oil, gas and communications industries. We also strive to bring together national and international experts to address critical issues facing society and this is the case in our Institute for Life Sciences where biosciences help tackle issues such as climate change and human health.

All our research centres at Southampton focus on global challenges that really impact on society. Our Optoelectronics Research Centre focuses on photonics research and the centre has played a major role in developing the optical telecommunications technology that underpins the internet.

Other facilities include the Southampton Wind Tunnels for aerodynamics testing, yacht and sail design and the University’s supercomputer, one of the most powerful university-owned supercomputers in the UK, that postgraduate students have access to for use in research projects.

Researchers cannot be constrained by the boundaries that separate traditional subject areas. Therefore our innovative approach to research enables our postgraduate students to work effectively across disciplines, creating excellent opportunities for professional development. Southampton also has four Doctoral training Centres (DTCs) that help our students develop the skills they need to address some of society’s biggest problems including those related to climate change, energy, our ageing population and hi-tech crime.

LibrariesOur facilities are among the best in the country. The Hartley Library on the Highfield Campus is one of the leading research libraries in the UK. Facilities include a state-of-the-art learning centre, with consultation rooms, ‘walk in’ internet access, a language study area with computers linked to software for a range of languages, a café and a study lounge.

The Hartley Library houses specialist collections including the Broadland Archives, the papers of the Duke of Wellington, world renowned collections relating to Jewish history and culture, and the Ford Collection of British Official Parliamentary Publications.

Learning environment

Southampton Business SchoolThe School’s credentials are second to none. In the last research assessment exercise (RAE 2008), 55 per cent of the submitted research papers in a wide range of areas, from Management Science to Accountancy and Finance, were judged ‘world class’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in terms of originality, significance and rigour. Our international reputation has been further enhanced through the work of our research centres:

Centre for Operational Research, Management Science and Information Systems (CORMSIS)Covers a wide spectrum from theoretical mathematical developments to problem structuring and knowledge management.

Centre for Risk ResearchEncourages a deeper appreciation of the nature of risk and how to improve the quality of decision-making when managing risk and uncertainty.

Centre for Narrative StudiesExplores the role that narrative plays in discovering what organisations know about themselves and how others perceive them.

Centre for Research in Accounting, Accountability and Governance (CRAAG)Focuses on the relationship between accounting, accountability and governance.

Centre for Banking, Finance and Sustainable Development Focuses on the link between the financial sector, economic growth and development.

Centre for Strategic InnovationFocuses on innovation as a driver for new businesses and markets.

We have a spirit of research that is firmly embedded in our culture, which helps to set us apart from other universities. It is this environment that makes studying here a unique and exciting experience.

Further information

To find out more about our research centres and facilities, visit www.sbs.ac.uk/research

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Planning your career“Southampton has a strong reputation for analytics and its courses are very relevant to the needs of business. I’ve been very impressed with the abilities of the students.”

Andy Martyn Heads graduate recruitment and talent development at Barclaycard’s credit risk department.

Further information

To find out more about Career Destinations, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/careers

As well as pushing the boundaries of knowledge in your chosen field, at Southampton you will have the opportunities to develop the attributes that are vital for success in today’s global employment market.

Record of successWe will provide you with an extensive support network, both during and after University. Whatever career path you decide to follow, you will gain a wealth of skills and experience from Southampton. Our postgraduates have a reputation for excellence and an impressive record of success in entering a wide range of global organisations such as Accenture, NASA and research and teaching posts at universities across the world.

Postgraduate study also makes good sense financially: research conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency, for its Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey, showed that six months after graduating, average postgraduate salaries in the UK were £5,500 to £7,500 higher than for those with a first degree alone.

Enhancing your careerAt Career Destinations, the University’s dedicated careers service, we offer a range of services including web resources for career development, careers advice, skills workshops and mock interviews.

During your postgraduate degree we will also help you gain the transferable skills – such as independent thinking, problem solving and teamwork – that employers really value. You can also get involved in our student entrepreneurial society that had a winning team in the national Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) competition in 2011. The Southampton team also represented the UK at the SIFE World Cup in Malaysia in October 2011.

In addition, we offer internship and placement opportunities for our students with a wide range of national and international employers. Taking part in an internship scheme will enable you to develop practical skills such as project management and effective communication in the workplace.

Graduate PassportThe Graduate Passport is the University of Southampton’s achievement record, which recognises and rewards students for non-accredited activities which enhance their employability. Awareness of the Passport scheme is increasing within the Higher Education community and amongst employers.

Further information is available from www.southampton.ac.uk/careers/passport/index.html

Student EnterpriseFish On Toast is the student-led University of Southampton’s Entrepreneurs’ Society. It looks to encourage entrepreneurial thinking and good graduate skills among its members. Open to all students, it aims to help you turn your business ideas into reality. www.southampton.ac.uk/studententerprise/whatwedo/fishontoast.html

There are various courses and seminars available to prepare you to start your own business or to improve your employability skills. One-on-one business surgeries offer the opportunity to develop business plans or simply talk through an idea with an advisor. www.studententerprise.soton.ac.uk

Southampton Business School employability co-ordinatorsTheir role is to point you in the right direction so you get the skills you need to make the successful transition into work. They liaise with local, national and international employers, as well as the University Careers Advisory. Our postgraduate students are able to benefit from a variety of opportunities within the School:

− Annual employability conference providing advice on how to get into a variety of careers and the opportunity to network with employers

− Notification of any local employer evenings − ‘Meet the recruiter’ events within the School,

where you can speak to employers in a relaxed, informal manner.

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Campuses

Our main Highfield Campus, in the north of Southampton, is home to the Students’ Union, the Jubilee Sports Centre, the Hartley Library, a 330-seat Uniplex cinema and three leading arts venues: The Nuffield Theatre, the Turner Sims concert hall and the John Hansard Gallery.

A few minutes’ walk from Highfield is Avenue Campus, which houses most disciplines within Humanities, and the Centre for Language Study. It has a library, lecture theatres, focused study spaces and catering amenities.

Three miles west of Highfield is Southampton General Hospital, one of the country’s leading teaching hospitals and the base for Medicine. The campus offers modern laboratories, computer suites, refurbished lecture theatres, catering facilities and a specialist health services library.

Located on the city’s waterfront, the National Oceanography Centre Southampton is one of the world’s leading research centres for the study of ocean and Earth sciences. The campus has its own fitness suite, sports hall and catering facilities.

Winchester School of Art is located 12 miles north of Southampton, in Winchester city centre. The campus provides purpose designed studios and workshops, an extensive specialist library, Students’ Union facilities, a café and a well-stocked art supplies shop.

Our branch campus for engineering is in EduCity, Iskandar in Malaysia and benefits from innovative world-class facilities for engineering and full access to the learning resources at our UK campuses. It offers postgraduate students the opportunity to study in a safe international environment.

Social life

As a postgraduate student you will automatically become a member of Southampton University’s Students’ Union (SUSU), one of the largest in the UK. Postgraduate students also enjoy full access to the Staff Social Centre facilities.

The Students’ Union provides a range of places to eat great food, hear top bands, see the latest films and get information and advice. The Jubilee Sports Centre houses a 25m

swimming pool, badminton and squash courts and a fitness studio. Our outdoor facilities include eight tennis courts, two floodlit synthetic turf pitches and a number of grass pitches. We also offer a wide range of water sports to cater for everyone, from beginners to elite athletes.

You can also take part in a whole host of clubs and societies, from snowboarding and mountain biking to photography and philosophy. Whatever your interests, SUSU organises a diverse range of events and activities to keep you entertained. Our societies range from the cultural and course-related, to the international, sporting and political.

Accommodation

With 20 halls of residence and first-class facilities it’s no wonder our accommodation is so popular. We have more than 5,000 places in 20 halls that provide a wide range of living arrangements that all offer excellent value for money. Our halls vary in size, character and facilities, but they all provide the same high-quality accommodation in a safe, diverse, inclusive environment. We have accommodation specifically for postgraduates, from standard packages to self-catered studio flats. We also have a limited number of properties suitable for couples and families.

If you are a UK or EU student, we welcome your application for a place in halls, which we allocate subject to availability. If we are unable to offer you a place in halls, we can give you help and advice on securing private rented accommodation.

International Students

If you are a full-time registered international postgraduate student, you are guaranteed an offer in halls for your first year of study, provided that you are unaccompanied, live outside Southampton and we receive your accommodation application by the advertised deadline.

Student life The University of Southampton’s six campuses all offer a friendly, vibrant and diverse atmosphere for work and leisure.

Anuradha Kumar MSc System on Chip Design.

“The University Residences team has helped me find a home away from home. My studio apartment at Glen Eyre has given me the best of both worlds: a lively and sociable halls environment as well as a peaceful and calm place to work and relax.”

Contact us

University Residences Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5959 Email: [email protected]

www.southampton.ac.uk/accommodation

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Southampton and regionSouthampton at a glance

â One of the larger cities on the south coast

â Population of 253,000 people

â £175m investment in a new cultural quarter

â 315 restaurants, bars, night clubs and hotels

â Theatres, cinemas, art galleries and museums

â Home to Southampton Common, a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest

â 220 square miles of unspoilt heathland and ancient woodland of the New Forest National Park on our doorstep

â Premier League football club

â The Ageas Bowl is home to national and international cricket

â Diverse collection of theatres and cinemas

â Variety of music venues, including The Guildhall and The Joiners, to cater for all tastes

â A maritime city that is home to giant cruise liners Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria

Southampton is a thriving modern city, steeped in history and culture, and is one of the south of England’s top leisure and cultural destinations.

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A lively cityClose to the city centre, the University forms an integral part of this dynamic, multicultural city. Our location offers a vibrant mix of recreation, culture and entertainment – from restaurants, cafés, bars and nightclubs to cinemas, sports facilities, internationally acclaimed arts venues and one of the south of England’s top shopping centres. The University is next to Southampton Common, a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest with extensive areas of public open space and managed woodland.

Whether you fancy a lunch with friends or dancing into the small hours, Southampton has the right venue. From intimate lounge bars and roof terraces to Leisure World, which houses a bowling alley, several restaurants and bars, a 13-screen cinema and two nightclubs. Historic Oxford Street is home to Southampton’s finest restaurants, but wherever you are in the city you will be spoiled for choice, with venues offering a wide variety of cuisines from across the globe and catering for every budget. In the city centre you will also find West Quay, one of the south coast’s top shopping centres. Whatever your musical tastes there are great venues in Southampton for live music. The Joiners, for example, is known for up-and-coming bands – Coldplay, Oasis and Radiohead all played there before they were famous. The Guildhall is a multi-purpose venue that stages jazz and rock as well as a range of contemporary and classical music.

Southampton’s thriving port handles in excess of 42 million tonnes of cargo annually. It is the cruise industry capital of northern Europe and is engaged in sustained and continued city centre development that continually strives to improve its already enviable facilities.

A connected cityJust over an hour from central London, Southampton has excellent transport links with the rest of the UK and internationally, by road, rail, sea and air. The city is serviced by two mainline train stations, with direct trains to London Waterloo and within easy reach of the Eurostar at St Pancras International. Southampton Airport offers regular flights to UK and major European destinations. Our own award-winning unilink bus service connects all Southampton campuses and halls of residence, the city centre, the airport and both railway stations.

Less than half an hour from Southampton is the New Forest National Park, with vast open heathland and beautiful forest. The resorts of Bournemouth and Poole are just down the coast, while a short ferry ride takes you to the Isle of Wight, which hosts Skandia Cowes Week, the largest and most prestigious international sailing regatta in the world.

A historic citySouthampton has a fascinating history. It was from here in 1415 that Henry V set sail for Agincourt. The Pilgrim Fathers first set sail from here in 1620 on their historic journey to the New World, and the ill-fated Titanic sailed from Southampton in 1912.

Southampton has a rich aviation heritage, with the Spitfire, the fighter aircraft that won the Battle of Britain, developed in the region in the 1930s. As well as an area of outstanding natural beauty, the New Forest has a fascinating history. Created in 1079 by William the Conqueror as an area for hunting deer, it became an important source of timber for the Royal Navy. Today the forest retains many historical rural practices, such as pasturing of ponies, cattle, pigs and donkeys in the open forest by local inhabitants, known historically as the ‘commoners’.

A modern cityToday, Southampton has one of the biggest commercial ports in Europe, and the city is known across the world as the home of the giant cruise liners, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria. Its coastal location means that Southampton offers a vast range of opportunities for sport and leisure, with waterfront marinas and a major focus on water sports, sailing and ocean racing. The city hosts the largest on-water boat show in Europe – the annual Southampton Boat Show.

WinchesterThe historic city of Winchester – England’s ancient capital – is just 12 miles north of Southampton, and is home to the University’s internationally renowned Winchester School of Art. Popular for its bustling shopping streets and spectacular architecture, Winchester is perhaps best known for its 11th century cathedral and the Great Hall, which houses the mysterious Round Table of King Arthur. The city’s rich cultural heritage is complemented by a lively atmosphere and a wide variety of pubs and restaurants, museums, theatres and galleries.

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We will introduce you to new concepts and knowledge, which can make all the difference in the job market.

Programme overviewFull-time and part-time Study – MBA ProgrammesFull-time MBA student receive formal instructions normally on two to four full days per week. during the Autumn, Spring and Summer terms.* The rest of the week is used for group work and private study.

The part-time study on the MBA involves an average of two to three days, or approximately six evenings attendance in the School per month during term time between October and May, consistent with a three year completion period. On completion of all the taught modules you will be given an additional six months to complete the dissertation.

How will you learn?Your understanding of the subjects covered and your ability to use the knowledge and skills gained will be enhanced through a variety of methods and strategies. These also aim to promote continuing professional development. Some of the key learning approaches that you will experience as a student in the School will include:

Group workGroup work is recognised as vital in your development when looking forward to, or continuing in, a management role. You will be supported in learning how to form and maintain group cohesiveness to achieve clearly defined outcomes, such as a business report, a group presentation or a combination of both. Group work will be managed through different ways reflecting approaches you may well experience in the work place. In some cases you will be grouped by the lecturer and at other times you will have the task to form your own group.

Learning alongside other studentsThroughout your time with us you will be working alongside fellow students from a wide range of cultural and geographical backgrounds. This is a powerful resource and we are particularly keen to encourage you to set up learning networks with other students that may extend beyond the time of your study at Southampton.

You will be expected to learn to communicate with each other as well as your lecturers in a variety of contexts. During a large group lecture you may be given the opportunity to discuss a specific problem or complete a task in small groups, often with people who are sitting alongside you. The possible answers would be shared by the large group as guided by your teacher.

You will be an ‘active’ learner through taking part in small group discussions and offering your views on many occasions.

e-learningE-learning facilities are provided through a learning environment called ‘Blackboard’ which enables access to many additional resources and supporting learning materials. Other e-learning environments will also be available for certain modules.

* As with all our programmes formal examinations take place in January and May/June.

Full-time and part-time Study – MSc ProgrammesStudy on our MSc programmes follows a schedule of lectures and tutorials. Several modules can be studied during the same period. Teaching takes place during the autumn, spring and summer terms with a few modules scheduled for evenings and the Easter vacation, usually Optional modules. Formal examinations take place in January and May/June each year at the end of each semester.

Part-time study on our MSc programmes involves an average of six half-days attendance at the School per month during term-time between October and May. Students are normally expected to complete a part-time programme in 2 years. Again, if you pass the module assessments to a satisfactory standard you are permitted to continue work for a further six months leading to the submission of an MSc dissertation in January.*

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This programme is designed to provide you with the fundamental concepts underlying the practice of Accounting and Management with a view in order develop your understanding of the central issues and challenges faced by managers at all levels (board, strategic or tactical), with an emphasis on the role of accounting systems in the measurement and assessment of organisational performance. The programme is intended to fill the gap between very general programmes like the traditional MBA or MSc Management and specialist programmes in topics such as Accounting and Finance. This programme will not require a prior knowledge of accounting or management.

The programme will provide you with the knowledge, insight and experience across a range of accounting and management disciplines as well as a greater understanding between these disciplines in contemporary organisations. The programme structure also allows students to study in depth in a particular area such as accounting, finance and management; or to broaden their knowledge in other areas such as marketing, project management, corporate finance, operations management, or risk. The programme is appropriate for participants who intend to follow a career in business and management or in accounting. It is particularly useful for graduates from other disciplines who wish to know more about a range of managerial and accounting subjects before deciding on a career path.

AssessmentA range of assessment methods are used including essays, case studies, coursework, examinations and the dissertation.

Programme structure

Core modules

− Fundamentals of Management Accounting − Fundamentals of Financial Accounting − Strategic Management − Managing in a Global Context − Marketing in the Digital Age − Accounting for Corporate Performance − Foundations of Research in Accounting and Finance − Qualitative and Quantitative Research

Optional modules

− Risk Taking and Decision Making − Operations Management − Project Management − Strategic Marketing Decisions − Corporate Finance

Key facts

Programme Leader: Ms Anita Krishnan

Start date: late September

Programme duration: full-time 12 months

Entry requirements: first or upper second class honours degree from a wide range of subjects from a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification. Applicants with previous work experience are encouraged to apply

Language requirements: see page 50

Fees: visit the School web site

Career destinations: academia, banking, financial institutions, management consultancies, organisational management, professional accountancy

MSc Accounting and Management

The MSc in Accounting and Finance programme aims to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of accounting and finance at an advanced level and therefore will build on their prior knowledge and/or experience in the subject area. The programme content will provide a blend of theoretical-, research- and practice-led content that will enable students to develop deeper conceptual and theoretically-informed perspectives of accounting and financial practices in organisations and in the wider contexts in which these practices operate.

It will enable you to participate in and contribute to the improvement of financial information systems within organisations. You will also gain an appreciation of the broad accounting and financial issues as well as understand the techniques required to enable you to make informed managerial decisions.


Programme structure

Core/Compulsory modules

− Financial Accounting − Management Accounting − Foundations of Research in

Accounting and Finance − Corporate Finance − Equity Markets

Optional modules

− Accounting and Society − International Accounting and Taxation − Financial Reporting and Markets − International Corporate Governance

Key facts

Programme Leader: Dr Oliver Marnet



Entry requirements: first or upper second class honours in accounting, or a subject which has at least 7 modules of accounting in, from a UK University or equivalent overseas/professional qualification



Career destinations: academia, banking, financial institutions, management consultancies, organisational management, professional accountancy

MSc Accounting and Finance

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With the increased expansion of the international financial sector, there is a growing need for employees with sound understanding across the financial markets and corporate finance.

This MSc will develop your existing skills through advanced study in the areas of international finance markets and portfolio management. The programme offers a coherent theoretical framework with an international dimension for the various subject areas, providing a practical application of financial techniques in a real world setting. The main emphasis is on equity, bonds, derivatives markets, and how these markets may be applied to manage a portfolio of financial assets.


Programme structure

Core modules

− Corporate Finance 1 and 2 − Introduction to Portfolio Management and Exchange

Traded Derivatives − Financial Risk Management − Stock Market Analysis − Fixed Income Securities Analysis

Optional modules

− Behavioural Finance − International Finance − Quantitative Research in Finance − Derivative Securities Analysis

Key facts

Programme Leader: Professor Taufiq Choudhry



Entry requirements: first or upper second class honours degree with some element of quantitative study, e.g. finance, economics, engineering, maths, sciences, management from a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification. A wider range of subjects can be accepted where the applicant has relevant work experience



Career destinations: stock and financial analysts; stockbrokers; financial managers, variety of jobs at the equity, bond and foreign currency markets and associated derivatives markets, and the regulation of financial markets

MSc International Financial Markets

The global integration of financial markets has made it increasingly important for multinational companies, banks, fund managers, securities firms and corporate financial advisors to have a clear understanding of the theory and practice of international banking and finance, and how banks affect the economy. Familiarity with the latest innovative techniques in international lending and borrowing, asset and liability management and risk appraisal is also an essential requirement for those involved in the global money and capital markets.

This MSc will develop your existing skills through advanced study in the areas of finance and banking. The programme offers a coherent theoretical framework for the various subject areas, with particular emphasis on the international dimension and the practical application of financial techniques in a real world setting.


Programme structure

Core modules

− International Banking − Corporate Finance 1 and 2 − Financial Risk Management

Optional modules

− Behavioural Finance − International Finance − Introduction to Portfolio Management and Exchange

Traded Derivatives − Quantitative Research in Finance − Derivative Securities Analysis − Stock Market Analysis − Fixed Income Securities Analysis

Key facts

Programme Leader: Professor Richard Werner



Entry requirements: first or upper second class honours degree in finance, economics, mathematics, management science or engineering from a UK university or equivalent overseas/professional qualification



Career destinations: domestic banks, investment banks, asset management firms, insurance companies, central banks, international or regional development banks, other financial institutions, treasury departments of large corporations, think tanks, academia, business, financial journalism and development organisations

MSc International Banking and Financial Studies

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This programme has been designed to provide a solid foundation in Finance and Empirical Finance. The course fully integrates theory and practise and provides the opportunity to take a number of specialist modules to focus learning on a particular area of finance. Companies are looking for a combination of high-level interpersonal skills, in-depth knowledge and analytical skills to enable them to succeed in a rapidly changing and highly complex environment and this programme has been designed with those expectations in mind.

The programme provides knowledge of financial markets, corporate finance and complex financial products such as derivatives as well as a comprehensive understanding of how markets work and how firms can create value. In combination with this is an ability to use, and to reflect critically upon the use of, models and formal processes within the finance and financial management.


Programme structure

Compulsory modules:

− Introduction to Finance

− Introduction to Portfolio Management and Exchange Traded Derivatives

− Quantitative Finance

− Advanced Corporate Finance

− Advanced Time Series Modelling

Optional modules

− International Finance

− Behavioural Finance

− Stock Market Analysis

− Management of Financial Risk

− Derivative Securities Analysis

− Fixed Income Security Analysis

Key facts

Programme Leader: Professor Frank McGroarty






Career destinations: stock and financial analysts; stockbrokers; financial managers, variety of jobs at the equity, bond and foreign currency markets and associated derivatives markets, the regulation of financial markets; other financial institutions, think tanks, academia, financial journalism and development organisations

MSc Finance

The Masters programme In Risk and Finance is intended to support the growing need to numerate graduates whose training in finance is complemented by critical skill in risk management. The programme is designed to provide training and education in the application of the concepts, techniques, methods and approaches of both finance and risk management within practical organisational contexts. A central theme of the programme is behavioural decision-making in relation to both finance and risk.

The programme provides knowledge of the variety of financial and non-financial management contexts where critical risk management skill is required and comprehensively covers how generic -risk management issues and techniques can be applied to financial management and decision making.


Programme structure

Compulsory modules:

− Introduction to Finance

− Principles of Risk Management

− Risk Taking and Decision Making

− Behavioural Finance

− Management of Financial Risk

− Qualitative and Quantitative Research

Optional modules

− Advanced Corporate Finance

− Project Risk Management

− Simulation

− Quantitative Methods

− Stock Market Analysis

− Problem Structuring

− Corporate Risk management Processes

− Insurance

− Business Ethics

− Credit Risk Management and the Basel Accord

− Credit Scoring and Data Mining

Key facts

Programme Leader: Dr Alasdair Marshall






Career destinations: widely varied, including consultancy, insurance and business risk management

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Effective risk management is increasingly becoming recognised as a necessary condition for successful organisational performance. More systematic approaches to risk management across both the public and private sectors and formal treatment of risk and uncertainty are needed. This applies to all aspects of management including: strategy, investment decisions, projects, asset utilisation, business continuity, corporate security, health and safety, liabilities, and risk financing.

The broad scope of the risk management programme explicitly recognises the multi-disciplinary nature of most risk management issues, and is concerned directly with the transfer and integration of concepts, techniques and best practice across different areas. Individuals with a formal qualification in risk management broadly defined are highly sought after by a variety of employers. The risk management programme is designed to provide such a qualification.

AssessmentA range of assessment methods are used including essays, case studies, coursework, examinations, and the dissertation.

Programme structure

Core modules

− Principles of Risk Management − Corporate Risk Management Processes − Project Risk Management − Quantitative Methods − Risk Taking and Decision Making − Insurance − Quantitative and Qualitative Research

Optional modules

− Corporate Finance/Financial Risk Management − Credit Risk Modelling and The Basel Accord − Management of Corporate Security − Simulation − Credit Scoring and Data Mining − Consultancy Skills − Problem Structuring − Health Care Modelling − Business Ethics − Game Theory

Key facts

Programme Leader: Dr Tiejun Ma


Programme duration: full-time 12 months; part-time 21 months + 6 months for the dissertation

Entry requirements: first or upper second class honours degree with some element of quantitative study, e.g. finance, economics, engineering, sciences, (mathematics not essential) from a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification



Career destinations: widely varied, includingfinance service consultancy,insurance, investment risk management, business risk management and engineering risk management

MSc Risk Management

Professional Accreditation The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has awarded credits for all students holding the MSc Risk Management

The MSc Cyber Security Risk Management is designed to provide training and education in the application of the concepts, techniques, methods and approaches of cyber security and risk management in practical organisational contexts. The programme aims to deliver a multi-disciplinary programme, primarily aimed at business school graduates, but also as a course that may appeal to suitable graduates from other disciplines such as economics, computer science, engineering, psychology, law and related areas.

The programme will provide excellent learning opportunities from the Business school as well as the world-leading Academic Centre of Excellence for Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR) and the Centre for Risk Research at Southampton. The programme will provide distinctive and systematic approaches to the core areas of Cyber-Security and Risk management and to provide you with relevant theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas.

The Cyber-Security Risk Management Programme has been designed to reflect the opportunity for multi-disciplinary pathways and allow you to choose your designed pathway. You could choose three pathways: “Management”, “IT”, and “Social Science” respectively, by selecting a range of Optional modules provided by the Business school, Computer Science, or Social Science respectively. This design is a distinctive feature of this particular programme designed to benefit your future career.


Programme Structure

Compulsory modules

− Principles of Risk Management − Corporate Risk Management Processes − The Management of Corporate Security − Qualitative and Quantitative Research − Risk Taking and Decision Making − Foundations of Cyber Security (ECS)

Optional modules

− Quantitative Methods − Multivariate Statistics for Data Mining − Business Ethics − Project Risk Management − Insurance − Game Theory − Applied Cyber Security (ECS) − Secure Systems (ECS)

Key Facts







Career destinations: varied, including IT consultancy and business risk management strategic cyber-risk management, cyber insurance industry, finance service related to cyber-security

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Corporate Risk and Security is now an essential activity in almost all organisations, with poor risk and security arrangements blamed for failure in a variety of corporate contexts. Increased government and international regulation of organisational risk has been matched by the need for a greater number of consultants and experts with specialist knowledge. This is reflected in the employment market for graduates, through a shortage of qualified personnel. The risk management and security consultancy industry is estimated to be one of the fastest growing service sectors in the UK.

This programme provides emphasis on the ‘people’ or ‘human’ issues associated with corporate risk and security, and a qualitative rather than quantitative management approach to risk.

AssessmentA range of assessment methods are used including essays, case studies, coursework, examinations, and the dissertation.

Programme structure

Core modules

− Principles of Risk Management − Corporate Risk Management Processes − Project Risk Management − Insurance − Management of Corporate Security − Risk Taking and Decision Making − Quantitative and Qualitative Research

Optional modules

− Quantitative Methods − Corporate Finance − Simulation − Credit Scoring and Data Mining − Consultancy Skills − Problem Structuring − Health Care Modelling − Business Ethics − Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and New Business Venturing

Key facts



Programme duration: full-time 12 months; part-time 21 months + 6 months for the dissertation




Career destinations: varied, including business risk and security consultancy and IT service risk management, finance service consultancy, strategic enterprise risk management

MSc Corporate Risk and Security Management

Professional Accreditation The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has awarded credits for all students holding the MSc Corporate Risk and Security Management

The MSc International Management offers broad knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external context in which they operate and how they are managed. By the end of the programme you will have developed an appreciation and understanding of the principles, concepts, purpose and practice of management in contemporary organisations. You will also have gained valuable experience through action learning that simulates a variety of management scenarios.

This programme appeals to graduates from all over the world who are looking for a broad introduction to management in preparation for a career involving managerial responsibilities in any type of organisation.

The programme covers the full range of key management disciplines such as strategy, marketing, risk, accounting, organisational effectiveness and managing resources and operations. Electives offer the prospect of exploring broader number of management subjects. Within the taught programme there is an experientially practical component which is held off campus, giving students an opportunity to develop team and leadership skills.

Following successful completion of the taught part of the programme, a three-month dissertation phase allows you to explore management issues in depth through a real-world piece of research.

AssessmentA range of assessment methods are used including essays, case studies, coursework, presentations examinations and the dissertation.

Programme structure

Core modules

− Responsible Leadership − Operations Management − Project Management − International CSR − Dissertation − Strategic Management − Accounting and Control − Managing Resources and Operations − Organisational Effectiveness 1 and 2 − Risk Taking and Decision Making − Quantitative and Qualitative Research − International Marketing − Managing within a Global Context

Key facts

Programme Leader: Dr Ian Cammack



Entry requirements: first or upper second class honours degree in any subject that has included assessed written academic work from a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification



Career destinations: highly varied, often following field of earlier degree or professional background with management responsibilities

MSc International Management

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This programme will provide you with knowledge in contemporary human resource management policies and practices within organisations, and how these are changing in response to the changing world of work. It offers a good grounding in many of the key concepts and models that underpin HRM, and also parent disciplines of psychology, sociology and economics. The programme focuses both on operational and strategic issues, as well as current debates and challenges. The international focus is a key strength, supporting the transfer of learning through contextualisation to a wide range of scenarios. This MSc is accredited by the UK Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Successful completion of the taught element of this programme and dissertation provides professional membership of the Institute.

Organisational Behaviour (OB)/HRM study at Southampton has its unique perspective. Teaching on the programme is closely underpinned by the research undertaken by the OB/HR academic staff at Southampton. Students are able to discuss leading edge ideas and research within the field with these academics and take advantage of the most recent and up to date developments in the HR and OB fields, such as international HRM, team and organisational learning, trust and emotional intelligence and HRM in new organisational forms. Graduates with a masters degree in Human Resource Management find employment in the HR professions, HR and management consultancy or in research and academia.

AssessmentA range of assessment methods are used including essays, case studies, coursework, examination, and a final MSc dissertation.

Programme structure

Core/compulsory modules

− Strategic Human Resource Management − Strategic Human Resource Development − Employee Relations − Quantitative and Qualitative Research − Contemporary Issues in HRM − Key Skills for HRM − Organisational Development/Employment Law − Report writing skills and Essay writing skills − Dissertation

Option modules

− International and Comparative HRM − European Labour Markets

Key facts

Programme Leader: Dr Guy Vernon






Career destinations: employment within specialist or generalist HR functions; line management positions; management consultancy

MSc Human Resource Management

Professional Accreditation The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

Farahnoosh Berahman MSc Human Resource Management

“After taking my first degree at home in Iran, I decided I wanted to study for a postgraduate degree in the UK. I researched on the Internet to find the universities with the best rankings and received several offers, but chose to come to Southampton.

“It has been a very interesting year. My studies have been a mixture of formal sessions and group work, one of the modules on interview skills included a lot of role playing which I found very useful. I settled in quickly and made friends and now plan to stay on to try to find a job in Britain after I graduate.

“One of the highlights of my degree was the summer school in France. I was part of a group from Southampton at the Ecole de Management, Normandie. We learned a lot about business in Europe including European law and logistics and also studied the language. It wasn’t all work, there was also time for visits to see more of France.

“I have also become a Digital Champion at the University, working with organisations to improve the way they use social media. I found the subject so interesting, I am now writing my dissertation on the increasing use of social media in recruitment.”

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This programme aims to cover the relevant theoretical and practical knowledge of the core areas of project management. Successful completion of the MSc will provide confidence in pursuing a career in the fast growing project management profession.

The programme analyses the key concepts of and various perspectives on the management of projects and their relevance to the real world practices, including the strategic nature of the project and/or programme management. Through development of appropriate knowledge and skills the programme provides the opportunity to develop the necessary abilities for managing the projects in organisations regardless of their specific industry or sector, including concepts and techniques such as: leadership, team development, project definition, planning and implementation, goal setting, risk management, decision analysis and making, requirements management, scope management, scheduling, estimating, Earned Value Management, and alternative approaches such as ‘Agile’.


Programme structure

Compulsory modules:

− Project Management (Process)

− Project Management (People)


− Decision Making in Projects

Optional modules

− Accounting and Control

− Business Ethics

− Managing in a Global Context

− Systems Thinking

− Consultancy Skills


− Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and New Business Venturing

− Knowledge Management and Business Intelligence

− Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods

− Supply Management

− Comparative and International People Management

Key facts

Programme Leader: Dr Ramesh Vahidi






Career destinations: wide variety of destinations including IT, construction, healthcare, new ventures, financial, retail and manufacturing

MSc Project Management

The last decade has seen a massive development of research approaches, information systems and software to help understand how consumers behave. It can be seen in the use of loyalty cards to observe and conduct experiments with consumers, the use of geo-demographic information systems, customer relationship management systems, web analytics that describe and model consumer behaviour, and in the use of data-mining and modelling techniques.

This programme integrates the techniques and challenges of marketing research, database and web analytics and competitor intelligence to provide insight into how marketing data are collected, stored, analysed, disseminated and interpreted to make sound marketing decisions. The issues are set in a context of strategic marketing decision making and information systems strategy. Much of the training is built around industry-standard software, to ensure a strong foundation for careers in marketing, decision support and marketing management. In addition, we are a partner university with the analytical software giant SAS. After studying this programme, many students would be ready to take the SAS exam to become a certified SAS Base Programmer.

After studying this programme, students will be well-equipped to work in the analytical area to draw actionable insight from “Big Data”.

AssessmentA range of assessment methods are used that include essays, case studies, projects with ‘live’ clients, coursework, problem solving and data analysis, examinations and the dissertation.

Programme structure

Understanding how the interplay between core study areas helps marketers to make effective decisions in essential. In many of the modules, training is built around industry standard software such as SPSS, SAS and R.

Core modules

− Consumer Insight − Quantitative Methods − Multivariate Statistics for Data Mining − Credit Scoring and Data Mining − SAS Software for Data Analysis and Modelling − Key Personal Skills − Marketing in the 21st Century − Collection Methods − Advanced Analytic Methods − Analytic Methods − Qualitative Techniques − Web Analytics

Key facts

Programme Leader: Dr Mee Chi So



Entry requirements: first or upper second class honours degree in marketing or a degree with some quantitative study, e.g. economics, engineering, statistics, management science, computer science, (mathematics not essential) from a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification. Previous work experience in marketing or analytics would also be welcomed



Career destinations: an expanding subject area which opens a broad range of career paths. Job titles include: Marketing Analyst, Market Research Analyst, Digital Insight Analyst, Decision Support Consultants, Data Scientist/Analyst/Specialist, Analyst, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Analyst, Credit Risk Analyst and related jobs.

MSc Marketing Analytics

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Digital Marketing, both in terms of the use of transactional data and digital communications is totally pervasive in marketing today and consequently there are demands for new knowledge and skills by marketing professionals. This is a constantly changing landscape and it presents marketers with both challenges and opportunities. For example, online advertising is now a significant channel, social media have captured a huge percentage of users’ time spent online and video has now become a common element of the online media mix.

This programme will introduce you to the latest developments in digital and data based marketing being well grounded in current research and professional advances in these areas. It is particularly innovative and relevant to the ongoing changes in ICT and Internet platform developments. Industry standard software will be demonstrated and used as part of the programme.

This MSc reflects the needs of students who are living in, and intend working in, the digital economy and will provide a breadth of knowledge and skills in key digital marketing disciplines that are in great demand from employers. It is particularly suitable for students who have previously studied marketing at undergraduate level and who wish to develop a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques available to marketers today.

On successful completion of the taught part of the programme, students work on a three month project which may be practical or academic in nature. The more practical projects may include the possibility to work alongside a local business on a marketing problem with a typical output being the development of an on line marketing campaign.


Programme structure

Core modules

− Web Applications − Web Analytics − Marketing Communications and Media Management − Key Personal Skills − Marketing in the 21st Century − Building Customer Insight − Design Thinking in Marketing − Retailing in the Digital Age − Advanced Digital Communications

Key facts

Programme Leader: Dr Lisa Harris



Entry requirements: first or upper second class honours degree that should include some business, management or marketing (IT is not essential) from a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification. Applicants with relevant previous work experience are encouraged to apply



Career destinations: digital marketing roles in a range of industry sectors, consultancy, web design and general management

MSc Digital Marketing

This programme is designed for recent graduates who wish to pursue a marketing career, but have not previously studied marketing or management in any depth. It aims to provide insight into the management activities of any organisation and an in-depth understanding of marketing functions in terms of delivering both corporate and customer value.

Marketing is a key activity of all types of organisations: commercial or non-commercial, large or small, national or international. They are all faced with increased competition, rapid and increasingly complex technological and economic change and ever-increasing customer sophistication. You will develop relevant interpersonal skills alongside a critical understanding of the competitive environment and the demands which that places on organisations, their products or services, their marketing operations and resource utilisation.

Following the taught part of the programme, you will undertake three month project which may be practical or academic in nature. The more practical projects may include the possibility to work alongside a local business on a marketing problem with a typical output being a formal marketing plan.

AssessmentA range of assessment methods are used including essays, case studies, coursework, examinations and the dissertation or project.

Programme structure

Core modules

− Introduction to Marketing − Measuring Marketing Effectiveness − Strategic Marketing Decisions − Delivering the Value Proposition − Key Personal Skills − Integrated Marketing Communications − Customer Led Marketing − Data Based Marketing

Key facts

Programme Leader: Dr Tom Chapman






Career destinations: a variety of roles in Marketing, where current up to date Marketing theory and application are used to drive organisational objectives of revenues, profits and stakeholder return

MSc Marketing Management

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This programme aims to train future managers and researchers from a diversity of backgrounds with an academically challenging exposure to state-of-the-art mathematical methods of supply chain and logistics management. The range of subjects reflect the expertise and areas of research of the academic staff, and covers (but is not limited to) operations management, optimisation, simulation, risk management, and data mining methods.

The programme seeks to equip you with skills in quantitative and qualitative methods of supply chain management and logistics thus enabling you to utilise the methods in practice and to contribute to future developments in the area. You will gain the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and understanding in a chosen area of the supply chain management and logistics, while giving you a broader view of the subject matter with an interdisciplinary / multidisciplinary perspective.


Programme structure

Compulsory modules:

− Quantitative Methods

− Mathematical Programming

− Computational Methods for Logistics

− Principles of Supply Chain Management

− Integrated Logistics

− Purchasing and Supply Management

Optional modules


− Forecasting

− Simulation

− Risk Taking and Decision Making

− Game Theory

− Credit Scoring and Data Mining


− Visual Basic for Applications

− The Management of Corporate Security

Key facts

Programme Leader: Dr Patrick Beullens






Career destinations: Supply Chain/Logistics, Transportation Management, Inventory Management, Project Management, Production Planning, Facilities Planning

MSc Supply Chain Management and Logistics

This programme will provide you with knowledge about strategic thinking and the innovation process, which you can use in a wide range of organisations. You will learn about the latest developments in strategy and innovation, including recent trends in responsible innovation as well as service innovation. You can choose from a wide range of Optional modules.

This programme aims to respond to those interested in strategic thinking and the challenges of developing new products and services.

A wide range of Optional modules enables you to deepen your knowledge according to your interests and needs.

Following successful completion of the taught part of the programme, a three-month dissertation project will allow you to explore a business problem in depth.


Programme structure

Compulsory modules:

− Global Strategies for Growth − Sustainable and Responsible Innovation − Service Innovation − Innovation and Technology Transfer − Current Trends in Strategy and Innovation − Quantitative and Qualitative Research

Optional modules:

− Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and New Business Venturing − Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship − Marketing in the Digital Age − Entrepreneurial Marketing − Global Entrepreneurship − Retailing in the Digital Age − Strategic Marketing Decisions

Key facts

Programme Leader: Dr J Pawan Tamvada






Career destinations: consultancy firms, managerial posts in private sector organisations of all sizes and sectors, social enterprises, public-sector agencies, research and academia

MSc Strategy and Innovation

This programme introduces participants to the effective analysis, design, delivery, use and management of knowledge and information systems in organisations and society.

This MSc provides a conceptual framework for organisational information and knowledge management, acknowledging the importance of the integration of business and information systems strategy, and focusing on topics such as business intelligence, e-business, and human-computer interaction. Both practice and the theory underpinning practice are addressed, and technological, managerial and social aspects of the subject are presented in an integrated fashion.

The programme provides an excellent basis for those people who wish to have careers in knowledge and information systems management or carry out research in the discipline. It is particularly suitable both for recent graduates in strongly technical disciplines and for recent graduates in general management fields.

The programme does not cover information technology topics such as hardware, programming and software engineering, though students will be expected to do some hands-on work, for example in developing web applications.

AssessmentA range of assessment methods are used including essays, case studies, coursework, examination, and a final MSc dissertation.

Programme structure

Core modules

− Introduction to Knowledge and Information Systems Management

− Web Applications − Information Systems Management and Strategy − Systems Thinking − Information Systems Development − E-business and Human-Computer Interaction − Knowledge Management and Business Intelligence − Quantitative and Qualitative Research − Problem Structuring

Optional modules

− Consultancy Skills − Simulation − Credit Scoring and Data Mining − Project Risk Management − Business Ethics

Key facts

Programme Leader: Dr Christophe Mues


Programme duration: full-time 12 months; part-time 24 months + 6 months to complete the dissertation




Career destinations: management, particularly related to information systems technology

MSc Knowledge and Information Systems Management

“As the UK is leading the world in e-commerce and information systems, I was keen to come here from my home in Mexico to study the subject at postgraduate level. The Southampton Business School has a good reputation in this area. Lecturers are involved in research and use the results in their teaching, we are not learning from out of date text books.

“I have been studying how managers can transfer knowledge and share it within organisations, a process that makes information a company asset. During my studies I was also course rep for Knowledge and Information Systems which was a good experience.

“The University of Southampton is a great place for networking. I have got involved with the Digital Economy Research Group which brings together academics from many disciplines. I have met people from social sciences, archaeology, engineering and computer science. This has been very useful as working together sparks new ideas.

“I have also worked as a ‘Digital Champion’ at the university promoting the use of social networking at conferences. In fact, my dissertation is about how researchers can use social networking to acquire and share new knowledge.”

Martin Melendez MSc Knowledge and Information Systems Management

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This programme is designed specifically to respond to those interested in enterprise and entrepreneurship from a global perspective. It examines the fundamentals of strategies and business processes, seeks to promote innovation and creativity in organisations, and to develop the individual’s knowledge of entrepreneurship and enterprise development in a global context.

You will gain a range of skills and abilities, supported by a strong theoretical framework, which can be used in a business enterprise of your own, or as a member of an organisation which is seeking employees capable of acting in an entrepreneurial way.

The programme is academically rigorous, with a strong practical bias. It addresses a wide range of managerial, marketing and financial skills, within an entrepreneurial context.

This programme takes a global perspective on enterprise and entrepreneurship considering the importance of different regional and national contexts.

The dissertation is in the form of a three-months project, which allows you to explore a real-world problem in depth.


Programme structure

Compulsory modules

− Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and New Business Venturing − Global Entrepreneurship − Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship − Innovation and Technology Transfer − Global Strategies for Growth − Entrepreneurial Marketing − Marketing in the Digital Age − Quantitative and Qualitative Research

Optional modules:

− Financing and Accounting in the Entrepreneurial Business

− Strategic Marketing Decisions − Retailing in the Digital Age

Key facts

Programme Leader: Dr J Pawan Tamvada






Career destinations: managerial posts in private sector organisations of all sizes, self-employment, consultancy firms, business support agencies, social enterprises

MSc Global Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

As the last few years have shown, making good decisions in finance and banking is critical to the well being of the global economy. This Master’s in Business Analytics and Finance provides learning in modelling techniques of business analytics which aid decision making, along with an understanding of how such methods are used in finance and banking. A special feature of the programme is the summer project which may be undertaken with a business or other external organisation, offering excellent career-building experience.

There is a great demand from the public and private sectors, particularly in banking and finance for numerate graduates with the broad range of skills in quantitative and qualitative modelling which this course provides.

The programme will suit graduates with a numerate, but not necessarily highly mathematical background.

AssessmentA range of assessment methods are used including essays, case studies, coursework, examinations and the dissertation (three-month project) normally with industrial placement.

Programme structure

Core modules

− Corporate Finance 1 − Mathematical Programming − Simulation − Quantitative Research in Finance − Credit Scoring and Data Mining − Introduction to Portfolio Management and Exchange

Traded Derivatives − SAS Software for Data Analysis and Modelling

Optional modules

− Behavioural Finance − Financial Portfolio Theory − Corporate Finance 2 − Financial Risk Management − Knowledge Management and Business Intelligence − Game Theory − Operations Management − Revenue Management − Visual Basic for Applications − Project Management − Credit Risk Modelling and The Basel Accord − Forecasting − Computer Analysis of Data and Models

Key facts

Programme Leader: Dr Honora Smith and Dr Yue Wu



Entry requirements: first or upper second class honours degree with some element of quantitative study, e.g. finance, economics, engineering, sciences, (mathematics not essential) from a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification



Funding: a limited number of bursaries are available to provide partial assistance with fees and living expenses. These are open to all suitably qualified full-time UK/EU students on a competitive basis

Career destinations: major banks, accountancy firms and finance houses

MSc Business Analytics and Finance

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Today’s businesses are eagerly looking for those with analytical skills to be able to draw insights out of the huge volumes of data now available. The MSc in Business Analytics and Management Sciences allows you to develop these highly sought-after applicable skills.

Management Science, also known as Operational Research, involves applying a wide variety of methods and approaches from a diverse set of disciplines to tackle real-life problems in organisations. This programme is designed for students with a quantitative, but not necessarily highly mathematical background. This programme equips you for a vast range of exciting careers in the public and private sector for numerate graduates.

The programme has the special feature that the dissertation is in the form of a three month project, where you will apply the skills that you have learned to a real-life business problem. A wide choice of projects is available. Most projects involve either a placement within, or else working closely with, a company or other external organisation and offers excellent career-building experiences.

AssessmentA range of assessment methods are used including essays, case studies, coursework, examinations and the dissertation (three-month project) normally with industrial placement.

Programme structure

Core modules

− Introduction to Business Analytics and Management Sciences

− Quantitative Methods − Mathematical Programming − Simulation − Visual Basic for Applications − Consultancy Skills − Systems Thinking /Problem Structuring − Operations Management − Project Management − Negotiation Skills

Optional modules

A vast range of options are available across the Schools of Mathematics and Management, including specialist OR/MS techniques and application areas such as healthcare, risk, finance, transportation, optimisation, data mining, credit scoring and forecasting, in which the staff are known internationally for their research. For more details, visit the School website.

Key facts

Programme Leader: Dr Honora Smith and Dr Yue Wu


Programme duration: full-time 12 months; part-time 24 months + 6 months to complete the dissertation

Entry requirements: first or upper second class honours degree from a UK university or equivalent overseas/professional qualification with evidence of having done some quantitative study either in a university degree (mathematics not essential), or mathematics at AS-level or equivalent



Funding: a limited number of bursaries are available to provide partial assistance with fees and living expenses. These are open to all suitably qualified full-time UK/EU students on a competitive basis

Career destinations: highly varied, covering every sector of business and industry, public and private, technical and general management

MSc Business Analytics and Management Sciences

The programme has been designed within the context of increasing pressures on organisation to adapt to continuously changing environments. To deal with these demands of adaptability, organisations require individuals who understand change mechanisms, as well as are able to draw out the potential of internal and external stakeholders to drive change forward.

This programme offers the opportunity to reflect on and develop an understanding of different approaches to managing organisational change. The programme integrates wide ranging and leading edge approaches to understanding and managing change processes at multiple levels within organisations including organisation development, appreciative inquiry, strategic planning and facilitation models. Thus the role of facilitating effective cultural change through the people in an organisation forms the focus of this programme. The programme is designed to address your realities and the models, theories and concepts, which if understood and utilised appropriately, can enhance your ability to more effectively manage change in organisations.

Programme Structure

This one year programme which can be taken over a period of three years. Each year can be taken as an independent academic qualification with Year 1 leading to a Postgraduate Certificate, Year 2 to a Postgraduate Diploma, and Year 3, the dissertation, to an MSc.

Each year consists of a number of Core modules that will equip you with the necessary skills.

Core modules

− Organisational Change and Transformation − Organisational Development − Organisational Assessment and Diagnosis − Appreciative Inquiry − Coaching and Facilitation − Consultancy Skills

Optional modules to include

− Risk Taking and Decision Making − Strategic Human Resource Management − Comparative and International People Management − Project Risk Management Research Methods

Individual modules: can also be taken as stand alone CPD activities. Please contact the Programme Leader for more information.

Alternative programmes

PG Certificate Organisational Change Management

Dissertation

Students who wish to complete the programme to Masters level will have the opportunity to engage in an extended project that can take the form of a traditional dissertation or a work-related project.

Assessment

A range of assessment methods are used throughout the programme, including essays, presentations, and exams.

Key Facts

Programme Leader: Dr Stefan Cantore


Programme duration: part-time up to 36 months

Entry requirements: first or upper second class honours degree or equivalent from a UK university or equivalent overseas/professional qualification and 5 years of managerial experience. We actively encourage applications from individuals who may not hold a first degree. We will consider such applications on a case by case basis if the minimum of 5 years managerial experience can be evidenced



Career destinations: as the programme is designed for in-company managers the process is usually one of career acceleration and extension into more senior and wider roles

Executive Education MSc Organisational Change Management

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Managers and consultants will gain new insights into the theory and practice of effective change management through this innovative part-time programme. Your investment of time and money in your studies should be quickly rewarded through tangible business benefits. It is delivered through individual modules, which can be studied separately or combined. If all four are passed successfully, you will be awarded a postgraduate certificate in Organisational Change Management; further study will mean you can aim at a higher qualification.

The programme is designed to address the needs of organisations and their leaders, in today’s changing business environment. It is specifically tailored to equip managers and consultants with the key skills and mind-sets required to lead and champion complex change in today’s corporate, public and third sector environments.

AssessmentA mixture of reports, examinations, essays, and presentations/participant-led sessions will form the assessment.

Programme Structure

The PGCert Organisational Change Management will be offered part-time over nine month period in four blocks of 2.5 teaching days (Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning) beginning in October. The programme concludes in June. The PGCert Organisational Change Management consists of the following three taught modules.

Compulsory modules

− Organisational Development (7.5 ECTS) − Coaching and Facilitation (15 ECTS) − Appreciative Inquiry and Facilitation (7.5 ECTS)

Key Facts

Programme Leader: Dr Stefan Cantore

Start date: October

Programme duration: part-time 9 months

Entry requirements: first or upper second class honours degree from a UK university or equivalent overseas/ professional qualification in an appropriate subject



Career destinations: varied, including Organisation Development, Organisational and Systems Change and Organisational Transformation roles across both commercial and public sectors

PGCert Organisational Change Management (Part-Time, 9 months)

Strategic management and leadership practice are increasingly conducted in an international context of networked organisations. Managers are required to develop sustainable and responsive business solutions. Our AMBA accredited MBA is academically rigorous, offering a participatory approach to learning. Expect to work with complex ideas and concepts. Your learning will be enhanced by putting theoretical concepts into the context of your own experience. In return you will receive an education that prepares you for a career as a skilled and reflective manager.

The Southampton MBA attracts internationally diverse participants with a variety of experience. We welcome participants who are keen to question and debate ideas with other bright and similarly motivated managers and seek an all round management education and development exercise. Your skills in creativity, investigation, decision risk strategic decision making, and change will be developed when in part 3 of the programme you use the core elements previously studied in the context of a leader’s role.

AssessmentEssays, case studies, coursework, group projects, presentations, examinations and the dissertation

Programme structure

Formal instruction on full time MBA takes place on 3 or 4 days per week. The rest of the week is used for group work and individual study. Assessment occurs throughout the course with formal examinations in January and June. As required by AMBA, participants should expect at least 500 hours of formal contact with our academic staff. On satisfactory completion of all course assessments you will be permitted to work on a MBA dissertation between July and September.

The MBA is divided into 4 parts: Part 1: Key business skills (core)

− Key Management Skills and Effective Leadership − Organisations in Global Context − Contemporary Marketing − Quality and Operations Management − Accounting: Measuring and Managing Performance − Corporate Finance − Strategy − Managing People for Performance − Decision Modelling and Analysis

Part 2: Optional modules

Two options from the range available e.g. Supply Management, Project Management, Marketing Communications.

Part 3: Application of management skills (core)

Group project facilitated by four themes of a leader’s role: The Creator, The Investigator, The Decision Maker and The Champion.

Part 4: Dissertation

Key facts

MBA Director: Dr Edgar Meyer

Start date: full-time September; part-time September and February

Programme duration: full-time 12 months; part-time 24 - 36 months + 6 months to complete the dissertation

Entry requirements: first or upper second class honours degree from a UK university or PG Cert in Business Administration or equivalent overseas/professional qualification in an appropriate subject. All applicants also need relevant levels of work experience



Further information: MBA brochure available

Career destinations: varied, included management roles in large corporations, consultancy and starting a new business

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The University of Southampton is one of the UK’s top 15 research universities after the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. We are a member of the influential Russell Group – an association of 20 major UK research universities.

The Business School’s PhD programme has been awarded +3 recognition for full time students by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and has also received research studentships from the ESRC and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) for its doctoral programme. We will consider applications to undertake research in any area of:

− Accounting − Accountability and Governance − Corporate Social Responsibility − Entrepreneurship − Financial Markets − Health Management − Human Resources − Information Technology/Systems − Innovation, Management Science − Marketing − Organisational Behaviour − Operational Research − Risk − Supply Chain Management − Strategy

Particular importance is placed on ensuring adequate supervision for research students. We will carefully examine your proposed area of study in order to ensure that such supervision is readily available. We also offer doctoral students opportunity to gain relevant teaching training and experience.

Current student researchResearch students in the School are currently engaged in studies in a variety of areas, including public sector accounting, corporate tax, project risk

management, credit scoring, behavioural aspects of risk taking, customer relationship management, health management modelling, information systems, narrative studies, supply chain management, financial instruments, the stock market and the role of middle managers in strategic change.

Programme structure

As a research student you will be registered initially for the MPhil degree and transferred to PhD after a period of satisfactory progress. Minimum registration periods are: one year for the MPhil (2 years part-time); 2 years for the PhD (3 years part-time).

You will normally be required to attend designated Research Training Courses within the Business School and elsewhere at the University. The School also supports research students to attend and present their work at international conferences.

Application procedure

Please visit the School website at www.southampton.ac.uk/management/postgraduate/research_degrees/apply.page

Key facts

Programme Leader: Professor Ming-Chien Sung


Programme duration: full-time Maximum 4 years (minimum 2 years); part-time Maximum 7 years (minimum 3 years)

Entry requirements: 1. the minimum entrance requirement is a Masters degree from a UK university or equivalent overseas/professional qualification

2. quality of your research proposal and

3. support from your prospective supervisor



Funding: applications for PhD scholarships should be submitted by the end of March 2015

Career destinations: academia, banking and finance, government agencies, health care provision, management consultancy, multinational companies, NGOs, research fellowships (national and international)

MPhil/PhD Research Programmes

The DBA is equivalent to a PhD, but unlike PhD which addresses purely academic question, the research you will engage in will deal with high level strategic business issues and problems.

This programme is suitable for senior managers who wish to undertake a substantial original investigation into a real business and management issue while remaining in business on a full-time basis. It offers block delivery with personal supervision.

As a DBA student you will benefit from being introduced to the models, theories and concepts from the world’s leading thinkers, which if understood and utilised appropriately, can take your ability to solve business issues to an entirely new level.

Programme structure

Part one

It spans the first two years of the programme and involves:

− Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods − Attendance at doctoral workshops − Development of a professional development plan and

5,000 word reflective document supported by a portfolio of evidence

− Development a 5,000 word literature review and research proposal

Part two

The last two years include:

− Attendance at further research workshops − Writing a 70,000 word thesis based on your original

research proposal − Submission of evidence of professional development

based on the learning experience: 5,000 word reflective document and a portfolio of evidence of learning application in your professional practice.

− Viva voce

Assessment

Part 1 outputs are assessed by the supervisory team. Part 2 is assessed by means of a full thesis and a viva voce.

Key facts

Programme Leader: Dr John Marti


Programme duration: part-time 4 years

Entry requirements: either an MBA or MSc (preferably management related) OR, a professional business qualification. In both cases candidates need at least 7 years of work experience with a substantial part in a managerial or equivalent role. Further information: DBA brochure available

Career destinations: consultancy, academic, portfolio careers

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General entry requirements

To apply for postgraduate study you must satisfy our general entry requirements and any specific requirements of your chosen programme. As well as academic qualifications and practical experience, we look for evidence of your interest in the course and an understanding of the rigorous demands of postgraduate study.

How to apply

Applications for research and taught programmes are made using our online application form.

Most programmes also have additional application requirements and some have specific application deadlines related to teaching timetables and funding opportunities. These are set out online at www.southampton.ac.uk/pgapply

Admissions policy

1. The University of Southampton will: − aim to attract the most talented students, irrespective of

background, and prepare them to be confident citizens and potential leaders in an increasingly globalised work environment.

− attract applicants who enjoy the challenge of forward thinking, the excitement of research-led teaching, and the high standards of learning and teaching which we set ourselves

− recruit students from a wide range of backgrounds who we believe have the potential and motivation to succeed on our challenging programmes and who can make a valuable contribution to University life

− foster a diverse learning community in which our students will meet people from different cultures, thereby enhancing their skills of critical reasoning, teamwork and communication, and thus preparing them for successful participation in their chosen careers and roles.

2. The University is committed to providing an admissions process that ensures fairness, transparency and equal opportunities within the legal framework of the United Kingdom. The University welcomes applications from candidates regardless of their background and aims to eliminate discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation,

political beliefs, religious beliefs or practices, disability, marital status, family circumstances, parental/carer status, spent criminal convictions, age, or any other inappropriate ground.

For further information on the University’s Admissions Policy, please visit the following website: www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissionspolicies/policy

Tuition fees and funding

The University offers help and advice on funding for prospective postgraduate students. You will need to pay annual tuition fees to the University for your programme of study. These vary according to the type of programme you choose. Fees charged for full-time, non-EU international students include the full cost of tuition, examinations, Students’ Union membership and research support expenses, where applicable.

Course sponsorship is available for some masters and doctoral programmes and funding is also available from external funding bodies and scholarship programmes. Information on bursaries or scholarships to students from certain countries, or those studying certain subjects is available at www.southampton.ac.uk/intscholarships

We receive high levels of funding from external bodies specifically for postgraduate researchers.

Details of current PhD and EngD studentships are advertised on the University’s job opportunities web page, see www.southampton.ac.uk/jobopps

Deposits

All successful applicants for full-time taught programmes need to pay a deposit to secure their place within 30 days of accepting the University’s offer. Your deposit will only be refunded if you have failed to satisfy the conditions of the offer or if you have been refused a visa. When you enrol on your programme, your deposit will be offset against your tuition fee.

Applying and fundingYou will need funding confirmation before registering as a postgraduate student. Contact our admissions office for information about awards from research councils and other sponsors that may be currently available.

Contact us

Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 4393 Email: [email protected]

www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding

International Office

Face-to-face contact is the best way of getting to know the University, so if you are unable to visit us in Southampton, book an appointment to meet us at one of the exhibitions or at one of our visits overseas. Contact us for dates of our overseas visits.

Our aim is to make the process of joining the University as simple as possible. Visit our website, for further information (available in many languages).

Welcoming our international students

Before leaving home and arriving in the UK, there are a number of things you should do. These include having the right documentation, filling in forms and registering for various services and programmes. Make sure you read our information for international students on our website, or contact us for advice.

Welcome Programme

We encourage all new international postgraduates to register for our Welcome Programme, specifically designed for international students. This takes place in September and includes events to introduce you to our facilities, subject-specific events to begin your academic induction, and a range of social and cultural activities. You will have an opportunity to meet staff and other students. , including current international students.

Meet and Greet

We offer a free Meet and Greet service from London Heathrow and Gatwick airports in September. Our representatives will be there to meet you and transport you directly to the University in time for the Welcome Programme.

You can register for both this service and the Welcome Programme from July 2015 on our website. www.southampton.ac.uk/welcome

Split-site PhD

It is possible to arrange split-site PhDs in some of our academic units. This involves spending a minimum of 12 months in the UK and the remaining time in your home country.

Visas

Before you come to study in the UK, it is essential that you find out about the UK’s immigration procedures. Our website provides information on student visas, police registration, working in the UK and links to other useful websites. www.southampton.ac.uk/visas

English Language requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate that you have reached a satisfactory standard in an approved English language test.

The following scores are accepted for direct entry (except MSc Human Resource Management and MSc Organisational Change Management):

− IELTS – 6.5 overall with 6.5 in reading and writing, 6.0 in listening and speaking

The following scores are accepted for direct entry for MSc Human Resource Management and MSc Organisational Change Management:

− IELTS – 7.0 overall with 6.0 in all components

All tests must be no more than two years old at the time of enrolment. Equivalent English language tests that are also accepted can be found on: www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissionspolicies/language

If you do not quite meet our English language requirements for direct entry, you may be eligible to apply for one of our pre-sessional English language courses. Please visit www.southampton.ac.uk/humanities/international/language_support/presess.page

The pre-Masters programme can be taken if your qualifications or grades do not meet the entry requirements for the MSc or MBA. If you successfully complete the pre-Masters programme, you will be guaranteed a place on your chosen Masters programme. To find out more visit www.southampton.ac.uk/international/int_study/Pre-Masters

International postgraduatesThe University has a thriving international community. In 2013/14 we welcomed 6,500 EU and international students from more than 135 countries.

Contact us

International Office Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 9699 Email: [email protected]

www.southampton.ac.uk/international

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International Postgraduate Taught MSc and MBA Scholarships

The International Postgraduate Taught Scholarships are available to applicants from all International countries, with the exception of mainland China.

The scholarships of £3,000 and £5,000 are offered to applicants who have been offered a place on one of the School’s MSc programmes or the MBA programme starting September 2015 and can have achieved either a 2:1 or a 1st classification (or equivalent) in their Bachelor’s degrees respectively. These scholarships will be in the form of a tuition fee reduction and are automatic.

Postgraduate Taught Excellence in English Scholarships

The Scholarship is available to applicants from mainland China only. This scholarship will be in the form of a tuition fee reduction and are automatic.

The £3,000 scholarship is offered to applicants who have been offered a place on one of the School’s MSc programmes or the MBA programme starting September 2015. To qualify you must achieve either an IELTS of 7.0 overall with 6.5 in all components OR an IELTS of 7.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.

UK and EU Postgraduate Taught Scholarships

These £5,000 scholarships are available to all UK and EU applicants who have been offered a place on a full-time MSc programme (this scholarship is not applicable to the MBA programme).

Applicants who obtain a 1st or very good 2.1 classification in their Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are eligible to apply.

An application form is required and the deadline for the application to reach us is 31 July 2015.

The scholarship consists of £2,000 tuition fee reduction at enrolment and £3,000 living expense allowance paid by 4

quarters at 1 October, 1 February, 1 April and 1 July (or the next working day if it falls on a weekend, university closure day or bank holiday).

Additional Home and EU Scholarships - Full-time MBA programme Competitive Scholarships

We have a number of competitive scholarships for the MBA programme worth £5,000. These Scholarships are available to applicants from the UK and EU only.

Applicants who obtain a 2.1 or 1st classification in their Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are eligible to apply. These scholarships will be in the form of a tuition fee reduction.

The deadline to submit your application is 30th June 2015.

Part-time Home and EU Scholarships – MBA programme

We are also pleased to be able to award a number of competitive part-time MBA scholarships worth £5,000. As this is for part-time study, the scholarship will be spread over the 2 years and successful applicants will be awarded a tuition fee reduction of £2,500 in Year 1 and £2,500 in Year 2.

Applicants who obtain a 2.1 or 1st classification in their Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are eligible to apply.

The deadline to submit your application is 20 December 2014 for Semester 2 (end of Jan 2015) starters and 31 August 2015 for Semester 1 (end of Sept 2015) starters.

Please note:

The Scholarships listed above are only for 2015 entry. If you are unable to take up your place this year and subsequently re-apply for 2016 entry, Scholarships will not automatically carry over to 2016 entry. Scholarships also only apply to the Southampton Business School and will not apply if you change your programme to another School/Faculty.

Applicants will receive information about the relevant scholarships they are eligible for in their offer letters. Providing applicants accept their offer of a place and meet all the conditions of their offer, we will confirm your Scholarship, and the amount awarded before the programme starts in September 2015.

For more details and an application form (if needed), please visit the website: www.sbs.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships or contact the postgraduate admissions team on +44 (0) 23 8059 4393 or [email protected]

ScholarshipsThe Southampton Business School is pleased to be able to offer the following Scholarships for applicants who have been offered a place on one of our full-time MSc programmes or the full-time MBA programme for 2015 entry.

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M27 (west or east) – leave M27 at junction 5 (Southampton Airport) and follow map/signs to University campuses.

Winchester M3 – exit M3 at junction 9 or 10.

By railFast trains from London and Bournemouth/Weymouth stop at Winchester, Southampton Central and Southampton Airport Parkway. Trains from Portsmouth and Bristol/ South Wales stop at Southampton Central. The unilink U1 bus service runs between Southampton Central and Southampton Airport Parkway via the University.

By coachSouthampton coach station is at Western Esplanade, in the city centre. unilink U1 buses connect the University’s Southampton campuses and the city centre.

By airSouthampton Airport is about 20 minutes from the Southampton campuses by bus or taxi. There is a full UK domestic service, as well as flights to mainland Europe and the Channel Islands.

Find out more

Relevant web links are shown throughout this postgraduate prospectus. Please also consult www.southampton.ac.uk/sbs online for further details and/or any changes which have appeared since first publication of this prospectus or phone +44 (0)23 8059 2630/2882 for more information.

DisclaimerThe University of Southampton will use all reasonable efforts to deliver advertised programmes and other services and facilities in accordance with the descriptions set out in its prospectuses, student handbooks, welcome guides and website. It will provide students with the tuition, learning support, services and facilities so described with reasonable care and skill.

The University, therefore, reserves the right if it considers it to be necessary to alter the timetable, location, content or method of delivery of events provided such alterations are reasonable.

Financial or other lossesThe University will not be held liable for any direct or indirect financial or other losses or damage arising from

changes made to the event timetable, location, content or method of delivery of various services and facilities set out herein.

Force majeureThe University will not be held liable for any loss, damage or expense resulting from any delay, variation or failure in the provision of services and facilities set out herein, arising from circumstances beyond the University’s reasonable control, including (but not limited to) war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, interruption in power supplies or other services for any reason, fire, boycott and telecommunications failure.

In the event that such circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the University arise, it will use all reasonable endeavours to minimise disruption as far as it is practical to do so.

© University of Southampton 2014This information can be made available, on request, in alternative formats such as electronic, large print, Braille or audio tape, and in some cases, other languages. Please call +44 (0)23 8059 4393 to request an alternative format

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