Master’s Programme Autumn 2018 offer pack

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Congratulations on receiving your offer to study a Master’s course with us here at Cass beginning in the autumn of 2018!

Every year, we receive more than 10,000 applications by candidates from over 80 countries who all want the opportunity to study at Cass. Only the strongest applicants receive an offer to study with us as we seek to build classes of outstanding students. With an offer from Cass in your hand, you rank among the internationally diverse group of excellent candidates that will form our cohort of 2018/19.

Well done!

Your time at Cass will be a life changing experience, together with your classmates you will have the opportunity to learn from our world class, academics all of whom are leaders in their chosen field and produce outstanding research that informs the teaching on all our Master’s degrees. In the most recent UK government Research Excellence Framework (REF) 84% of Cass research submitted was classified as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*).

In December 2017 Cass was also recognised as being amongst Europe’s leading business schools. We were ranked in the UK’s top five and Europe’s top fifteen in the Financial Times European Business Schools ranking.

As well as focussing on academic excellence at Cass we also focus on real-world applications. Our faculties maintain close links to industry, in fact, many of our academic staff have worked, or still work, in their specialist sectors. Using this approach, we help you understand your subject from a deep academic perspective and also make sure you know how to apply advanced practical tools and key soft skills. In your final term you will have the opportunity to tailor your Master’s with a wide choice of electives, choosing either from one discipline or branching out further using our extensive list. We hold a number of electives in partner locations around the world, making your education at Cass a truly global experience.

You will graduate equipped with the skills needed for a rewarding career in today’s fast moving business world but your association with Cass will not end there. Upon graduation you will join a network of over 39,000 alumni in more than 160 countries with access to our online community platform, numerous international Masterclass and networking events, and a whole host of benefits including discounted corporate memberships and exclusive database access.

Dr Nick Motson Associate Dean, Master’s Programmes

TERM I1 October 2018 – 14 December 2018

Term I exams

7 January 2019 – 18 January 2019

TERM II21 January 2019 – 5 April 2019

Term II exams

22 April 2019 - 3 May 2019

TERM III5 – 17 May 2019 (International Electives Week) 20 May 2019 – 2 July 2019

Term III exams

1 July 2019 – 12 July 2019

Resit period – Students who are required to resit an examination or invigilated test will do so in the period:

12 – 30 August 2019

Submission deadline for Business Research Project or Applied Research Project

2 September 2019

YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATIONFill in the spaces below with your details. Having this information to hand will help you when contacting the admissions team at Cass.

Name:

Student Number:

Course for which you have an offer:

Your Admissions Officer:

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MSc Programme T: +44 (0)20 7040 8600 E: cass-masters@city.ac.ukcass.city.ac.uk/masters

Term dates 2018/19Congratulations and welcome

In-person ID checks (all students must attend) – 17, 18 and 19 September 2018

Induction: 17 - 28 September 2018

MSc Programme T: +44 (0)20 7040 8600 E: cass-masters@city.ac.ukcass.city.ac.uk/masters

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What to do next 4

Fulfilling the conditions of your offer 6

Finance and scholarships 7

Induction 8

The Course Office 9

Career and Professional Development Centre 10

Accommodation 12

Moving to London 13

Clubs and societies 14

Offer holders’ events 15

UK banking for international students 16

Summer School 17

Electives 18

Keep in touch 20

Maps 21

Contents

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ID checks In order to be fully registered as a Cass student you will need to complete compulsory ID checks. This is when you will receive your student card.

You must have your student card in order to attend induction classes and all students are required to be in possession of their card when on university premises.

You will need to bring your printed Certificate of Completed Registration and one of the following documents in order to complete the ID checks:■■ UK passport (please contact your

Admissions Officer if you do not have one)■■ EU passport or ID card■■ Valid overseas passport with acceptable

visa/BRP or leave to remain that is valid for the full duration of the course or evidence that you have made a valid visa application within the UK. Please contact your Admissions Officer for details.

Please note that driving licenses will not be accepted as proof of ID.

GUIDANCE FOR OFFER HOLDERS

Accepting your offer To accept your offer and make your deposit payment, please access the offer response link in your offer letter.

You will be required to pay your deposit or provide official confirmation of sponsorship by the deadline in your offer letter.

Please note that your offer acceptance will only be finalised when the deposit or official confirmation of sponsorship has been received and confirmed by the University. If you make your payment via a bank transfer then please ensure that you provide us with a confirmation of payment.

DepositsDeposits will only be refunded in exceptional cases to applicants who have failed to meet the academic conditions of their offer, or to international students who were unable to obtain a Tier 4 visa. This will be subject to presentation and assessment of valid documentation supporting the claim.

The deposit for all full-time MSc programmes is £2,000. The deposit for all part-time programmes is £1,000. The deposit amount will be deducted from the first instalment of your tuition fees.

For more information on tuition fees and payment methods see: https://www.city.ac.uk/student-administration/fees-and-finance/how-to-pay

Deferring an offer In exceptional cases you may be able to defer your offer. To do so, you should have accepted your offer and paid the deposit. You will then be asked to confirm the deferral request in writing by email.

When admissions open the following academic year, your Admissions Officer will contact you and ask you for updated information including a new CV, personal statement, and, if applicable, a completed Immigration History Form. Once we have received and assessed this, we will reissue you with a new offer for the new academic year.

Once you have received your new offer, you will be asked to pay a further deposit to reconfirm your intention to start the course in the following academic year. All deposits will be deducted from your tuition fees.

Online Registration You will be invited to Online Registration by an email from City, University of London Registry in August. You must complete this before you can obtain your student ID. We recommend that you keep us up to date with any changes to your preferred email address over the summer, especially if you are no longer able to access your university email.

The first instalment of tuition fees must have cleared in City, University of London’s account before you can complete online registration so please keep this in mind if you are paying by bank transfer.

When you have completed online registration please print off the Certificate of Completed Registration and keep it safe. You will need this when you attend your compulsory ID check.

QUICK CHECKLIST:1. Accept your offer via the

response form link in your offer letter.

2. Apply for accommodation if intending to stay in halls.

3. Complete conditions to upgrade your offer to unconditional, if necessary.

4. Complete online registration before arriving in person.

5. Complete compulsory ID check and receive student card.

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What to do next

We understand that taking a Master’s degree is a significant investment. It is therefore important to plan how you will fund your studies before you accept your offer.

On our website you can find information regarding scholarships and external funding opportunities: www.cass.city.ac.uk/study/masters/funding-your-study

CASS SCHOLARSHIPSCass Business School is pleased to be able to offer a number of scholarships for study on our Master’s courses. We endeavour to inform all offer-holders by email when scholarship applications open.

COURSE SCHOLARSHIPSEvery year dozens of Master’s students are awarded this scholarship in recognition of their previous outstanding academic achievements.

This award is open to all applicants on full-time Master’s courses.

There is no need to apply for a course scholarship. It is awarded by the Admissions Panel and the candidates are shortlisted from the overall pool of successful applicants. The majority of course scholarships are awarded at the time the course offer is made, and while funds are still available.

The award amount can be up to 20% of the tuition fees and takes the form of a discount deducted from the second instalment of the tuition fees in January.

FEES Tuition fees for all Master’s degrees at Cass Business School are payable in advance either in full or two instalments. Please note that there is no discount for paying in full.

If you are studying a full time Master’s programme and are paying your tuition fees according to the instalment scheme you can calculate the amount of each payment as follows:■ First Instalment Due before online registration: 50% of tuition fees minus deposit paid■ Second Instalment

Due in or before January50% of tuition fees minus any scholarships awarded (if applicable)

■ If you are studying a part time Master’s programme and are paying your tuition fees according to the Instalment scheme you will pay 25% at registration and the following January, and then repeat these Instalments for the second year of your course

The following methods of payment are accepted:

Credit or debit cardAll major cards including American Express are accepted online at epay.city.ac.uk and over the telephone by calling: +44 (0) 3300 889 571. You will need to provide your student registration number, so please have this to hand before telephoning or going online.

Bank TransferIf you are arranging a bank transfer to our bank account please allow 5 days for the payment to reach us. A receipt will be sent to you via email once we have received your payment.

Our bank details are as follows:Account name: City, University of London Account number: 03028836 Bank sort code: 50-00-00 Branch details: Natwest Bank PLC, PO Box 34, 15 Bishopsgate, London, EC2P 2AP IBAN GB26NWBK50000003028836 and SWIFT NWBKGB2L

Please quote your student registration number on all bank transfers and email a copy of your remittance advice to remittance@city.ac.uk. Your student number can be found at the top of any correspondence received from Cass Business School.

All bank charges and transaction fees associated with the bank to bank transfer must be paid by the remitter.

Globalpay for StudentsThis is our preferred method for receiving bank transfers and payments from overseas, but please note that this service is also open to domestic students wishing to pay in British Pounds.

The City, University of London’s bank transfer platform Globalpay for Students is powered by Western Union Business Solutions. This service allows you, your family or your sponsor to securely send transfers from within the UK or from overseas for payment of your tuition fee in your local currency.

We accept payments from AliPay, China Citic Bank, Chinapay, GeoSwift, ICICI Bank, Union Pay, Hana Bank, SOFORT,POLI, and TRUSTLY. You can find full details here: www.city.ac.uk/student-administration/fees-and-finance/how-to-pay

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If your offer is conditional, you will need to provide us with some documents before we can upgrade it to an unconditional offer. You cannot apply for a visa or register at the University until your offer is unconditional.

You can refer to your offer letter to check what your offer conditions are and the deadline for submission.

VERIFICATION OF KEY DOCUMENTSWe require an original or certified version (i.e. stamped by your university) of your final degree transcript and certificate to be sent to us as a hard copy (post/courier/personal delivery) – we cannot accept scans, photocopies or emails. We are able to accept online HEAR/GradIntel final degree transcripts from participating UK Universities, where direct verification has been arranged for us.

For degrees awarded by Chinese universities we also require a certified copy of the graduation certificate and an online degree verification report (www.chsi.com.cn/) with the verification code.

We require two references either sent from a professional email address of the referee or a signed original sent in a sealed envelope.

If you have taken the GMAT we will need access to your result via GMAC – it helps us to track the result if you also send us a copy of your report which includes the appointment number.

If a condition of your offer is to sit an IELTS English proficiency test, you will need to submit a copy of your IELTS report which we will verify online using the TRF number.

There may be some other documents that need verification such as professional qualifications or proof of employment – you will have been informed if these are necessary. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact your Admissions Officer for advice.

Please see our table below for easy reference on what documents we can accept:

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YES NO

Hard copy of your official final degree transcript and certificate printed on headed paper and stamped by the university, posted to us

Scans, faxes or photocopies of your transcript

If your transcript is not in English, a translation by an official translator or the British Council, stamped and accompanied by the original

Unofficial translations, or a translation with no original/certified version accompanying it

References emailed from your referee’s professional email account, or printed on institution headed paper and posted to us

References emailed from you, an agency, or from your referee’s personal web-based account e.g. Hotmail or Gmail

Full IELTS Test Report Form with reference number so that we can verify the result online

An incomplete record of your results

GMAT score made available to us via GMAC so we can log in and verify it (Institution Code 2C2-RO-84 - Masters in Science)

An incomplete record of your results with no verification

Finance and scholarshipsFulfilling the conditions of your offer

Student tip“ When you start your course

you will be surrounded by people from different cultures and backgrounds, which makes life at Cass all the more exciting! It is an amazing opportunity to expand your own horizons and learn from one another so socialise away!”

Kenza Aghedar – MSc in Marketing Strategy & Innovation

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Once you have arrived and completed compulsory ID checks you will be introduced to your dedicated Course Officer who is there to offer support and advice relating to the practicalities of your course, such as assessment submission, exam timetables and module results. Your Course Officer will be your first point of contact now that you will have finished the Admissions process. They will maintain your Moodle (our Online Learning Environment) degree page with all the relevant information you will need throughout the year.

The Master’s Office on the third floor of the Bunhill Row building houses our team of Course Officers. The office is open at scheduled hours each day (mainly in the afternoons) for you to visit with any queries you may have. You’ll find office hours listed on Moodle. You will also be able to contact your Course Officer by email or telephone.

During induction the Course Office will provide you with information which will help you settle in during your first weeks at Cass, such as where you can find important information on the structure of your course and University procedures, how to apply for proof of enrolment or bank application letters and how to apply for a student Oyster card for discounted travel on the TfL network.

MOODLE

Moodle is City, University of London’s Online Learning Environment. Moodle modules provide access to online module content, activities and communication tools. You will use Moodle to submit assignments and review feedback and provisional grades online. Your lecturers will tell you how Moodle will be used on your individual module pages.

Each degree also has a dedicated homepage, managed by your Course Officer, where you will access information such as teaching timetables, course handbooks, exam schedules and notices.

You will be given instructions on how to access Moodle within induction.

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All Master’s courses begin with a compulsory induction period of two weeks, running from 17 - 28 September.

Compulsory ID checks will involve the production of your ID card and verification of your documents. Please remember to bring your Passport or National ID card, and visa/BRP (if applicable) to be verified and photocopied.

Once the formalities are complete, you will have the opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow students, Course Directors and other lecturers in an informal environment.

Throughout your Induction you will receive a number of classes related to your course as well as a range of Careers events.

INDUCTION WEBSITEIn the summer we will launch the Master’s Induction Website to all offer holders who have accepted their offer and paid a deposit. You will receive an email from your Admissions Officer with the URL and login details of the induction website, so keep an eye on your emails.

The Induction website contains a lot of useful information to help you prepare for you arrival at Cass including: ■■ Arriving in London■■ Finding a place to live■■ UK Banking, for international students■■ Careers & Professional Development

Centre■■ Student visa information

As we get closer to the start of induction in September we will also start adding course specific information such as your timetables and handbooks so keep checking back to keep up to date!

Induction The Course Office

Student tip“ Cass offers great

opportunities to connect with fellow students during the induction week. The induction seminars and presentations are more than sufficient to guide everyone through the course structure, career support and library resources.”

Artemis Stavrou – MSc in Banking & International Finance

Student tip“ Do sign up and attend all

the workshops and career company presentations. They are very useful, which you will realise when you sit down to make your CV.”

Twinkle Dokania – MSc in Corporate Finance

Our Career and Professional Development Centre delivers expert training and guidance designed to boost your employability, unlock your Master’s potential and achieve your career ambitions.

We’ll help you decide where you want to take your career by exploring your own unique abilities and interests.

Our comprehensive range of workshops, personal advice and online resources will help you to develop your own career strategy and build the skills you need for success.

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE Our statistics indicate the earlier you start job research, planning and applications, the more likely you are to have a job three months post course completion.

Take advantage of pre joining activities, some of which will only be made available once your deposit is paid, including listening in to one of our careers webinars over the summer, logging into the induction website to get started on preparing your CV as well as taking advantage of a one to one appointment with a member of the team.

Our Careers fair is very early in the year to coincide with graduate recruitment timelines in the UK. You will need to be well prepared and can use tools such as our pre-recorded webinar to help you with this: https://mediaspace.city.ac.uk/media/Screen+Capture+-+2017+Sep+08+03A25A06/1_45neykuz

RESOURCESOnce you are on campus, Cass Careers provide you with free access to a variety of global subscription-based online resources. These will enable you to effectively research and prepare your career and job search strategies.■■ Management consulting interviews &

case studies■■ Practice psychometric tests■■ Research industries, sectors and roles■■ Video interview software

FACTSHEETS You will also have access to a number of Industry sector factsheets which explore professions in more depth, providing answers, information and resources for further research to the questions ‘What can I do there?’ ‘Who might I work for? How do I find out more?’. Sectors covered include: ■■ Actuarial profession ■■ Consulting profession■■ FMCG■■ Luxury goods■■ Marketing, advertising & PR professions■■ Small, medium, enterprises (SMEs)■■ Using LinkedIn

LOGIN TO CASS CAREERS ONLINE On campus supportDuring your induction you will be informed about Cass Careers Online (CCO). This system allows you to store your CVs and cover letters, apply and search for jobs, access resources to research employers, sign up to workshops and company presentations, and book one-to-one appointments with the Careers Team.

YOUR ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT When considering career advice and planning, for example receiving feedback on your CV and applications or a mock interview, you can book an appointment with a member of the Careers Team. Your Relationship Manager is also knowledgeable about events, job opportunities and can provide advice in relation to your programme/sector.

CAREERS FAIR The Careers Fair is your first opportunity to engage with companies who are keen to answer your questions about the types of roles MSc graduates undertake. Typically we host over 60 companies from across a range of industries. The Careers Fair allows you to make valuable contacts with company representatives and can in turn strengthen your application when applying for a job at that particular organisation.

ATTEND COMPANY PRESENTATIONS AND SKILLS SESSIONS Company presentations on and off campus are crucial for you to network, ask questions and find out what employers are really looking for. You can learn more about the different roles and career development opportunities offered by organisations, company cultures, and if the industry is the right fit for you. Recent on campus events have included presentations from ABInbev, Moodys, Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, IBM, PwC and EY.

ATTEND MSc CAREER WORKSHOPS Career management and transferable employability skills are vital to succeed. If you’re not sure what skills you need to develop or market in order to engage prospective employers or investors, make sure you meet the Careers Team who can help you select the right workshops for you. The majority of workshops are held in Term 1 to enable a quick start in mastering: ■■ CVs and applications ■■ Writing effective cover letters■■ Preparing for interviews■■ Succeeding at assessment centres ■■ Psychometric tests ■■ Commercial awareness■■ Presenting with impact ■■ Networking for career success■■ Job search strategies

However, this is subject to change so make sure you log into CCO for the most up-to-date topics, dates and times.

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Career and Professional Development Centre

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Accommodation

Student tip“ London is the hub of

marketing. Just walking around Shoreditch you can find innovative startups looking for help. When doing group work you might want to find a company there.”

Adriana Davyt Alfonzo – MSc in Marketing Strategy & Innovation

Student tip“ The most

important tip learn how to work with your group mates who you will meet everyday.”

Yanyan Li – MSc in Investment Management

ARRIVING IN LONDONIf you are an international student flying into London it is most likely you will arrive at one of London’s three main airports:■■ Heathrow, the largest of London’s airports

in the south west of the city■■ Gatwick, in the south of the city■■ City, the closest to Cass but has mainly

short haul flights to Europe

Slightly further out from town are Stansted Airport in Essex and Luton Airport to the north.

Taxis and MinicabsYou will probably have a lot of luggage with you when you arrive so a taxi or minicab might be the most convenient way of getting to your accommodation. Beware of taking a black cab though as these can prove very expensive, especially from Heathrow which can take an hour or more by road.

A more economical way of getting from the airport would be to take a licensed minicab. These will normally offer you a fixed fare so you know in advance how much you will have to pay and can be booked in advance so they will be waiting to meet you at the airport.

The Heathrow Airport website gives some advice on traveling by taxi or minicab. www.heathrow.com/transport-and-directions/taxis-and-minicabs

OTHER WAYS OF GETTING INTO LONDONHeathrow ExpressThe Heathrow Express is the fastest rail route into the centre of London from Heathrow and will deposit you at Paddington Station in 15 – 20 minutes from where you can then connect with the London Underground network or take a black cab to your final destination. Tickets for the Heathrow Express are

considerably cheaper if booked in advance. www.heathrowexpress.com

Heathrow ConnectThe Heathrow Connect is another train service that runs into London Paddington station where you can connect with the London Underground network or take a black cab to your final destination. If you buy a ticket for the Heathrow Connect make sure you board the correct train, if you try to board a Heathrow Express train with a Heathrow Connect ticket you will be charged again. www.heathrowconnect.com

London Underground & DLRThere is a London Underground station at Heathrow on the Piccadilly line. This is probably the cheapest route into central London from Heathrow but it is the slowest and there are usually lots of steps at the stations that you will have to carry your luggage up and down! Be careful if you are travelling on the weekend as some stations close for repairs on Saturdays and/or Sundays. Check the TfL website before you travel: www.tfl.gov.uk

The Underground does not run to Gatwick airport.

London City airport is served by the Docklands Light Railway which connects to the Underground network at Bank station.

Gatwick ExpressThe Gatwick Express is the rail route into the centre of London from Gatwick airport and will deposit you at Victoria Station or London Bridge station where you can connect with the London Underground network or take a black cab to your final destination. www.gatwickexpress.com

Moving to LondonLondon is arguably the world’s most cosmopolitan city

and Cass is certainly a reflection of this.

Our academic staff hail from all five continents and every year we welcome students from around 100 different countries onto our Master’s degrees. Studying and living at the crossroads of the City of London, London’s historic financial district, and Tech City, the world’s largest cluster of digital start-ups outside of the USA, is a great opportunity to develop your knowledge and networks.

All accommodation applications are handled online. You can apply as soon as you accept a conditional or unconditional offer for a full time Master’s at Cass.

You can see the available student halls on the accommodation website at www.city.ac.uk/accommodation/postgraduate. To arrange a tour of the halls in person, you should email the Accommodation Team: accomm@city.ac.uk.

Accommodation offers for all students are sent out in rounds on specific days. When you receive an offer, you will be notified of the deadline to accept. Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis.

All accommodation offers for all students will be sent by email. For that reason, it’s important to check your junk and spam folders in case any messages are misdirected due to inbox filters.

Dates for decision making will be available on the accommodation website so please check there once you have applied.

If you are interested in private rental rather than moving into halls, the University can give you advice as well as pointing you in the direction of some lists of available accommodation. You can find out more on the website: www.city.ac.uk/accommodation/private-housing

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To help welcome you to Cass and allow you to bond with your future classmates we schedule a series of events for offer holders in the run up to you starting your Master’s in September.

MONTHLY OFFER HOLDERS’ DRINKSEvery month we will meet informally at The Magic Roundabout, one of London’s most unique venues, and only a five minute walk from Cass, to give you the chance to meet your future classmates over a drink on Cass. Dates for 2018 will be:■■ Thursday 5th April 2018

from 16.30 - 19.00 (approx.)■■ Thursday 3rd May 2018

from 16.30 - 19.00 (approx.)■■ Thursday 7th June 2018

from 16.30 - 19.00 (approx.)■■ Thursday 2nd August 2018

from 16.30 - 19.00 (approx.)■■ Thursday 6th September 2018

from 16.30 - 19.00 (approx.)

No need to book, just come along and join us for a drink. Please note there is no July event as we will be hosting the MSc Taster Day instead on 20 July.

https://www.designmynight.com/london/bars/shoreditch/magic-roundabout

MSc TASTER DAY – FRIDAY 20 JULYIn order to give you a taste of what life will be like as a student at Cass every year we host our MSc Taster Day, open to current MSc offer holders only. The day will include a choice of taster lectures as well as the chance for you to meet staff from our careers service and admissions team. The lectures will be followed by a drinks and networking session which will enable you to start bonding with your future classmates ahead of the September start of your studies.

www.cass.city.ac.uk/courses/masters/msc-taster-day

STUDENT CONFERENCESCass MSc students organise annual events which offer holders are very welcome to attend. These include major conferences focusing on Real Estate and M&A. Keep an eye on your email inbox for more details of these as and when they become available.

All events at Cass are listed on the events webpages: www.cass.city.ac.uk/news-and-events/events

CAREERS & IMMIGRATION WEBINARSIn the run up to the start of your Master’s course, we will organise a Careers Webinar, focussed on your area of a study, and an Immigration Webinar, to give advice to students who require a Tier 4 study visa.

Keep an eye on your email inbox for details of these really useful online events.

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Offer holders’ events

A Cass Master’s is a demanding study programme, but we encourage you to make the most out of your time in London, one of the world’s great cities. Our provision of clubs and societies is a key part of this wider student experience, allowing you to develop your soft skills and widen your network.

Each year our students run approximately forty different student clubs and societies, organising about 150 student led events including professional conferences, trips to museums and galleries, sporting events and parties. These clubs and societies enable you to network across the whole of Cass, with other students, academics and alumni from different courses, countries and perspectives.

Some recent student organised events include:■■ Cass Venture Capital Conference■■ Cass Management Consultancy Society:

Emerging Markets – New Safe Havens?■■ Annual Real Estate conference■■ Annual Cass M&A & Private Equity

Society Conference■■ IPOs – An Introduction. Speaker, Roger

Barb of Citigroup■■ Entrepreneurship Talks at Cass ■■ Life After Cass Alumni Panel and

Networking Event■■ Fintech Innovation Panel■■ Entrepreneurs in Real Estate■■ The Bridge Between Finance, Bricks

& Mortar

Examples of some popular clubs and societies include:■■ Cass Shipping Society■■ Cass Yoga Society■■ Chinese Careers Society■■ Bunhill Capital – Student

Investment Fund

JOINING A CLUB OR SOCIETY GIVES YOU:■■ The chance to experience

organising and running events

■■ An opportunity to develop practical skills

■■ Networking opportunities with alumni and professionals

■■ A wider knowledge base, away from the classroom

■■ The chance to meet students from across courses and departments

■■ Opportunities to self market - invaluable additions to your CV

■■ A better understanding of the ‘soft’ skills necessary in today’s job market

■■ Closer links with the business world.

CASS PARTNERSHIP WITH HANNA’S ORPHANAGE - VOLUNTEER IN ETHIOPIA:For the past nine years Cass has worked in partnership with Hanna’s Orphanage, a small UK charity set up to support the maintenance and expansion of Hanna’s Orphans Home, an orphanage in Ethiopia. Each year, Cass pays for a small group of students and staff to spend two weeks helping at the orphanage in August.

Successful applicants to the volunteer programme are expected to raise funds and awareness of Hanna’s Orphanage in the months leading up to the trip. In the past nine years students have raised nearly £100,000.

Applications to this great volunteering opportunity open each autumn.

Clubs & societies

■■ Marketing Club■■ Supply Chain Club■■ Toastmasters■■ Wine Society■■ Women in Business

Email Events Executive, Leon Cuthbertson leon.cuthbertson.1@city.ac.uk

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HOW TO OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT IN THE UKYou should aim to open a UK bank account as soon as possible after you have fully completed registration at Cass. It can take some time to open an account and you may wish to visit more than one bank before making a choice.

You may want to consider what each bank offers before deciding. The types of account differ, so check carefully.

To open an account you will have to complete an application form from your chosen bank or building society. You will have to show proof of your identity (e.g. passport), your UK address and student status (e.g. a letter from Cass, you will need to order this from us online once you have completed registration).

You may also need to make an initial deposit into the account. It may be helpful to bring references from your bank at home, if you already have one. Some banks may ask for additional proof of your overseas address or other additional documentation. We recommend you speak to an advisor at the bank before deciding where to open an account.

REQUESTING A BANK LETTER FROM THE UNIVERSITYOpening a bank account in the UK can be difficult to arrange for international students; therefore we try to facilitate this process by supplying an Introduction to UK Banking letter that the banks have deemed acceptable. You can request a bank letter from us online once your MSc programme has started and you have completed in person ID checks.

Once you have this letter, you need to take it to your bank with your passport, plus any other documents your bank may have specified, to open your account.

Please note: Some banks have restrictions or requirements for opening a bank account, for example, a minimum amount of time remaining on your visa or course or separate proof of your overseas address.

TRANSFERRING MONEY TO THE UKThe safest way to obtain money from home is to transfer it direct to your UK bank

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UK banking for international students

Student tip“My advice would be to

start opening a bank account as soon as possible, as getting an appointment can take a while. The appointments are usually booked online and you will need a letter from the Course Office to confirm you are a student. When at the bank make sure you ask for a contactless card as they can help you pay for public transport until you get your oyster card! ”

Kenza Aghedar – MSc in Marketing Strategy & Innovation

ADVICE■■ Print your course admission

letter and have it with you for opening a bank account.

■■ Basic bank accounts are easier to open than any other type of account.

■■ If you change your address, you should inform your bank immediately.

■■ Please note that bank letters can only be produced from the formal start date of the course onwards.

account. You should check how much it would cost to transfer the money, as the charges differ. When transferring money, ensure that you keep copies of the transfer documentation in case the money is not transferred in time or there are other problems. You can transfer your money either by electronic transfer or by banker’s draft. Electronic transfers are quicker and your bank will be able to advise you on necessary arrangements. Banker’s drafts are slower but cheaper. A draft is drawn up by your home bank, and you can then present this to your UK bank when you receive it.

Help prepare for the rigours of your Master’s at Cass and enjoy the summer in London on the Cass London Summer School this July.

The Cass London Summer School is your chance to study a credit bearing graduate/postgraduate module in an intensive block format, whilst making the most of what the summer in London has to offer to students from around the globe.

In previous years a number of our incoming MSc students joined us for the Summer School and found their studies invaluable preparation for the intensive one year MSc courses we offer at Cass.

As well as classroom based learning the summer school includes a social programme to allow students, across the different Summer School courses, to bond together and make the most of the summer in London. The provisional social programme schedule includes; a welcome barbecue, visit to a traditional London pub, bowling evening,

Thames river cruise and leaving event.

Modules in the following areas are scheduled for 2018:■■ Introduction to Finance■■ Introduction to Quantitative Methods■■ Hedge Funds■■ Mergers & Acquisitions■■ Shipping Markets & Finance■■ Computational Finance & Financial

Modelling

All MSc offer holders are entitled to a 10% discount on Summer School tuition fees.

For more details see: www.cass.city.ac.uk/courses/masters/cass-london-summer-school

Got plans for the Summer? Join us for the Cass London Summer School

Summer SchoolJongik Chang,

Cass London Summer School

“ I totally recommend the Summer School for future MSc students at Cass. I studied the Introduction to Quantitative Methods module and am now a student on the MSc in Corporate Finance at Cass. The intensive and well-organised Summer School curriculum helped me to prepare to study more advanced modules on my MSc course in Term 1, especially the ‘Statistics’ and ‘Theory of Finance’ modules. I learnt basic quantitative methods and how to apply these in financial studies during the Summer School, so it helped me to understand more why different methods should be used depending on the situation. Also, all my previous studies were only in my home country, South Korea, where the teaching and assessment styles were totally different. The Summer School was really good to get me used to studying in the UK. Furthermore, I could make friends in same or similar courses during the Summer course before the Master’s started.”

9 - 27 July 2018

Electives

■■ INNOVATION IN ORGANISATIONSThis module gives students a holistic understanding of the multiple forms that innovation may take in organisations, challenges to innovating in organisations, and some approaches to managing innovation in a large organisation setting. We draw on a range of managerial (especially strategic management and organisation theory) literature, along with psychological and sociological theories, in order to examine this complex but strategically important topic for managers.■■ INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON

This module provides a fundamental understanding of computer programming with Python and its applications in finance. Students learn how to write and execute simple Python programmes using finance examples. Programming topics covered include the introduction of different data types, control structures and programme design with functions. The use of conditional statements and loops are widely used in finance and students learn how those concepts are being dealt with in Python by looking at different finance examples. ■■ STRATEGY CONSULTING SKILLS

This elective gives students the opportunity to perform a simulated strategic assignment in the form of a case typically used in the training programme of a major Strategy House. Students need to work effectively as a team enacting the role of strategy consultants. The module also includes classroom teaching to help students gain an in-depth understanding of what entry levels junior roles in Strategy Consulting entail.

■■ PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENTThis module provides students with a broad appreciation of private equity and gives a useful introduction to careers in the private equity sector. It is taught by Edgar Miller, a Senior Visiting Fellow in Finance, at Cass. Edgar has a 35 year track record in private equity, having served as a general partner in private equity funds on both sides of the Atlantic since the 1980s.

INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVESMost MSc courses offer the option of at least one international elective, taught in an intensive block format similar to an executive education course, normally over three or four days. In 2017/18 we are offering the following international electives:■■ New York, USA – Investment Strategies■■ Madrid, Spain – Project Finance■■ Helsinki, Finland – Start Ups■■ Mannheim, Germany – Procurement■■ Dubai, UAE – Global Real Estate Markets■■ Singapore – Monetary Policy■■ Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Real Estate

Fund Management■■ Bologna, Italy – Strategic Innovation in

Hyper Competition

These international electives give you the chance to get an added perspective to your studies in a different environment and often include visits to local organisations and/or local guest speakers.

To see which electives have been offered on your Master’s check your course’s listing on the website.

SEE MORE.Search for ‘Cass MSc international electives’ on You Tube for short video guides to a number of our international electives.

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These term three modules give you the chance to tailor your studies to cover your specific interests, deepening your knowledge of your specialist field or adding breadth to your studies by providing insight into a complimentary area.

As many electives are open to students from a number of different MSc courses they are also a great opportunity to expand your network and work with students from different disciplines. The Start Ups elective, for example, enables management and finance students to work together analysing a business and coming up with practical recommendations, using their differing areas of expertise, on how that real life business can develop.

Electives are very often taught by Visiting Lecturers, many of whom work in finance, consulting, marketing etc. They teach on a part time basis giving our students a real up to the minute insight into what is going on in business.

Some of the most popular electives we offer include:■■ MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Taught by Professor Scott Moeller, former Global Head of Deutsche Bank’s corporate venture capital unit who has worked on many M&A deals and brings his extensive experience to bear in his teaching on this module that investigates real M&A case studies.■■ FASHION BRAND MANAGEMENT

On this module students will learn how to devise strategies for branding fashion and for identifying, designing, and managing the most relevant touchpoints of fashion brands. The focus will be particularly on fashion communication and fashion retailing and how brands can design these touchpoints to become leaders in their respective markets.■■ HEDGE FUNDS

This module, taught by Dr Nick Motson who joined Cass after a 13 year career as a proprietary trader of interest rate derivatives in the City of London, includes an exhaustive study of the 10 major hedge fund strategies, paying particular attention to the risks underlying these strategies. Students are introduced to the key issues involved in constructing portfolios of hedge funds as well as incorporating hedge funds into a traditional portfolio. ■■ TECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND

TRADING SYSTEMSThis module gives students a practical understanding of the tools of technical analysis, a critical overview of experience with technical analysis, and the state of academic research in the area.

18 AUTUMN 2018 OFFER PACK

All Master’s students have the chance to choose from a wide range of elective modules.

For a guided tour of our Bunhill Row postgraduate facility, where all your Master’s teaching will take place, see the online video: www.cass.city.ac.uk/courses/masters/student-life/facilities

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Make sure you keep an eye on your emails as we will be in touch again between now and when your Master’s course begins in September.

Each of our Master’s courses has its own Admissions Officer. If you need to get in touch with any supporting documents or additional questions, please use the contact details below.

MSc in Actuarial ManagementMSc in Actuarial ScienceMSc in International BusinessMr Hugh FaircloughTelephone: +44 (0) 20 7040 5127Email: hugh.fairclough.1@city.ac.uk

MSc in Banking & International FinanceMSc in Insurance & Risk ManagementMs Kate HodsonTelephone: +44 (0) 20 7040 8680Email: kate.hodson.1@city.ac.uk

MSc in Business AnalyticsMSc in Financial MathematicsMSc in Mathematical Trading & FinanceMSc in Quantitative FinanceMs Eva MatiaskovaTelephone: +44 (0) 20 7040 5150Email: eva.matiaskova.1@city.ac.uk

MSc in Corporate FinanceMSc in International Accounting & FinanceMs Mahshid FazaeliTelephone: +44 (0) 20 7040 5258Email: mahshid.fazaeli.1@city.ac.uk

MSc in Energy, Trade & FinanceMSc in Shipping, Trade & FinanceMSc in Marketing Strategy & InnovationMSc in Real EstateMr Stuart WallaceTelephone: +44 (0) 20 7040 5258Email: stuart.wallace@city.ac.uk

MSc in FinanceMSc in EntrepreneurshipMSc/MA/MInnov in Innovation, Creativity and LeadershipMs Jessica SprakeTelephone: +44 (0) 20 7040 0927Email: jessica.sprake.1@city.ac.uk

MSc in ManagementMSc in Global Supply Chain ManagementMs Danielle PollTelephone: +44 (0) 20 7040 8695Email: danielle.poll@city.ac.uk

MSc in Investment ManagementMSc in Real Estate InvestmentMs Christine WoolleyTelephone: +44 (0)20 7040 8641Email: c.a.woolley@city.ac.uk

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