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School of Management MBA International Management

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MBA Programme Administrator [email protected], +44 (0)1784 276134

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F: + 44 (0) 1784 276100 Email: [email protected] www.rhul.ac.uk/management

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NoteThe information in this publication is correct at the time of going to print. We reserve the right to modify any statement if necessary. Courses are monitored and reviewed regularly as a result of which changes may be made as a part of the School’s policy of continuous improvement. There may be amendments to the programmes described in the brochure both before and after a candidate’s admission. This publication does not form any part of any contract between any person and Royal Holloway.

MBA International Management Programme 2

Teaching, Workload & Support 3

Career Development 6

Degree structure 7

Core & Elective courses 8

Alumni 13

Distance Learning 14

Admissions 15

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The Royal Holloway MBA responds to the emerging challenges of the global business environment and will help you develop your business skills and management techniques in order to help you further your career.

MBA International Management

MBA International Management (with Marketing)

Students must select a minimum of two Marketing electives and produce a dissertation in that field.

MBA International Management (with Finance)

Students must select a minimum of two Finance electives and produce a dissertation in that field.

MBA International Management (with Sustainability)

Students must select a minimum of two Sustainability electives and produce a dissertation in that field.

MBA International Management (with International Business Law)

Students must select a minimum of two Law electives and produce a dissertation in that field.

Our MBA will provide you with:

• detailed knowledge relating to problems of management in different contexts

• conceptual tools for analysing management in the private or public sector

• critical awareness of research methodologies

• a learning environment where students will use their experience of organisations to engage with and challenge both the theoretical and case material

• an environment where students can work together on new intellectual and management problems

In addition to this we have an internationally diverse academic and student body which also allows for greater cultural awareness. Our MBA students are usually from at least 15 different countries. This significantly benefits our students, who face an increasingly global economy, where cross-national cultural and social awareness are critical to management action and strategy.

MBA International Management Programme

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TeachingTeaching takes place through lectures, seminars, workshops, small teams and individual self-directed learning. Drawing on both practice and theory, the interactive link is illustrated between current business issues and management theory.

The MBA International Management programme has been designed to operate to ensure that the material covered by each course is delivered in the most effective manner.

During the autumn term you will study most of the core courses intensively and will be expected to be available from 9am until 6pm, Monday to Friday for all on-campus programme activities. Some evenings may run later due to outside speakers, social events and interactions with other business schools. Any such events will be notified at least seven days in advance.

During the spring term, you will study four elective courses, along with group work, private study and the continuation of your Personal Development Programme. Late working may still be required from time to time.

During the summer term you will work on the Business Consultancy Project, continue with your Personal Development Programme, take examinations and work on your dissertation.

The MBA is renowned for its intensity – you will need to work hard and strictly apply yourself to each course. However, with your previous work experience, you already have a wealth of business knowledge which will set you in good stead. You will learn how to apply your practical business experience to new conceptual approaches and you will also gain wider exposure to the management principles and techniques required to manage challenges presented by the business world. The diversity of students on our MBA International Management programme will help you to put your own experience into context as well developing business networks around the world.

WorkloadOur MBA has been designed specifically to stretch you – the challenge is to respond by developing your personal and analytical skills. You will be committed to a heavy workload and you must be able to meet deadlines for each course, assignment and examination, whilst also attending various MBA events.

Focusing intently on a variety of subjects at a time makes this an extremely rigorous and demanding study experience. You should be prepared to make the required commitment to study for approximately 50 hours a week both during the day and in the evening in order to cover all the assigned course material in this programme.

In addition to your attendance at all classes you are also expected to be present at events designed specifically for your benefit, which complement the MBA programme. These include industry and networking events and students should be fully aware that all elements of the programme will have an impact on their overall grades.

Whether you are returning to study during a career break or continuing with your studies, you will find the programme a challenge. We expect you to meet this challenge, your reward being the satisfaction of graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London.

AssessmentYou will be assessed by examination (three hours long) on the Core courses you have studied for that term. You will also be regularly assessed through in-course projects, conducted as individual or group assignments. These are usually in the form of essays or presentations. The dissertation is a 12,000–15,000 word assignment carried out during the summer.

Learning Support Taught programmes on campus are supported by a virtual learning environment. Resources available to students online may include copies of lecture slides, links to e-journals and past exam papers as well as course outlines.

The academic and professional staff at Royal Holloway are able to provide advice, support and encouragement in practical and academic matters.

LibraryThe Royal Holloway libraries have a collection of over 500,000 books, as well as growing collections of audiovisual materials. Bedford Library has recently been refurbished to offer a range of different working spaces for students. Level 2 is a social learning space, which features group study areas, a café, a tea house, as well as various IT facilities such as data projectors and interactive whiteboards to enable group working. Level 3 has been refurbished to provide a silent study area for students, featuring improved lighting and wireless access. It has an extensive collection of books in the field of Management. The books range from the more traditional fields of finance and accounting, through to marketing and management information systems and the more recent concerns with accountability, both in relation to corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability.

Bedford library also has a range of print journals but, more importantly, has access to a very wide range of electronic resources. These resources include data sources, such as Business Insights, Mergent Online and Mintel Reports, as well as databases such as Business Source Complete and Science Direct, which contain more academic discussions and analyses of management-related topics. Training on how to use these electronic resources is provided by the Information Consultants in the library, who run both general and subject-specific sessions. Students are also able to borrow books from and access the electronic resources of Senate House Library, the library of the University of London.

For more information on Royal Holloway libraries, please visit:www.rhul.ac.uk/information-services/library

Teaching, Workload & Support

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Sample of MBA Weekly Timetable – Autumn

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Week 1 9am–1pm International Business Strategy International HRM Personal

DevelopmentInternational Business Economics

International Operations Management

2–6pm International Business Strategy International HRM Personal

DevelopmentInternational Business Economics Private Study

Week 2 9am–1pm International Marketing

International Information Systems

Personal Development

International Accounting & Finance

Leadership & Behaviour in Organisations

2–6pm International Marketing




Private Study

Sample of MBA Weekly Timetable – Spring

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Week 1

9am–1pmMultinational Enterprise & the Global Economy

International Business Analysis


International Business Economics Entrepreneurship

2–6pm Investment Management Private Study Personal

Development Private Study Private Study

6–7pm Industry speaker session

Week 2

9am–1pmMultinational Enterprise & the Global Economy



International Business Law Entrepreunership

2–6pm Investment Management Private Study Private Study Private Study

Advertising & Promotional Communication

6–7pm Industry speaker session

Revison for exams after Easter holiday and preparation for dissertation

Sample of MBA Weekly Timetable – Summer

April-mid May May - June June June - Sept

Week 1 Revision & Examinations


Business Consultancy Project Dissertation

Week 2 Revision & Examinations


Business Consultancy Project Dissertation

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Technology

The College supports a number of facilities to help you use IT in support of your degree programme. This includes the facility to connect to College resources both on and off campus. Most of the College’s study bedrooms include data points enabling you to connect your laptop to the internet and College network. You can also use your computer or laptop in most on-campus student accommodation to access some of the most common TV channels and a phone service.

Access to the internet and College network can be gained in many areas on campus using a wireless provision. Situated around the campus are a number of fully equipped PC Labs which offer a range of essential applications that you may require for your degree; with most being open 24/7.

Many College facilities can be accessed remotely. Whether you are working in a PC Lab, your study bedroom, or abroad you have the opportunity to access certain areas, such as your College email, personal disk storage area, and the Moodle virtual learning environment from which you can access a range of learning materials. Additionally, essential library resources can also be accessed, including the Library catalogue and online journals.

To support these facilities, a range of IT related help is available at the College, either remotely via email and the internet, or face-to-face by visiting the Bedford Library Service Desk. For more information about many of the IT facilities available, please visit: www.rhul.ac.uk/Information-Services/Computer-Centre

Student support and facilities in the school

Our staff are renowned for being friendly and approachable and will offer personal support and guidance throughout the duration of your MBA.

Phase Two of the School’s extension will be completed in autumn 2011 and will provide the School with eight seminar rooms, three break-out areas and social space. There is a Computer Based Teaching Laboratory in the Moore Complex equipped with 30 computers. This Lab is for the exclusive use of Management Students and is open 24 hours a day. We also have two study rooms available for Management students to use for their group work.

Association of MBAs (AMBA) Accreditation

Our MBA programme is accredited by the Association of MBAs. AMBA is an international impartial authority on the MBA and their accreditation service represents the golden standard of quality for post experience business degrees. AMBA currently accredits MBA programmes at nearly 180 of the world’s top business schools. www.mbaworld.com

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We also provide a tailored careers programme for international students – the International Student Career programme, which is run by our International Adviser. This will improve your understanding of the UK and international job market and bring you into contact with employers.

There is also a strong focus on entrepreneurship activities.

Our affiliation with The Careers Group, University of London, provides us with access to employers and events both locally and in London.

Maximising your job opportunities

We also offer plenty of access to national and international jobs through our online resources, JobOnline, International JobOnline, and Careers Tagged from The Careers Group. Meeting potential employers and honing your networking skills will greatly improve your chances of finding work after you have completed your MBA programme.

For further information about the Royal Holloway Careers service please visit: www.rhul.ac.uk/careers

What have previous students gone on to do?

Former students have left the School of Management to work in various positions for a vast range of companies including: Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), Alcatel-Lucent, BT, Centrica Plc, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Nestle, PayPal, RBS, Standard Chartered Bank, Tate & Lyle.

Careers Support and Development

Our MBA Careers Advisor supports students studying the Personal Development Portfolio module and provides individual, tailored, careers coaching. Over the course of the academic year, you are entitled to as many coaching sessions as you need to discuss your career direction, identify jobs to apply for, build your CV, develop networks and prepare for interviews.

Industry Events

A key aspect of the Royal Holloway MBA is the School’s strong links with high profile companies. Students attend presentations and Q&A sessions by key speakers from industry, who provide an insight into the company and discuss topics relevant to today’s business world. Past speakers have included:

CEO, Big Issue Invest

Director of Operations, Ascend Worldwide

Head of Neutral Consulting, Neutral Group

Associate Director, Global People Organisations, Ernst and Young

Managing Director, EMEA, Thunderhead

Marketing Director, Corney and Barrow

Manager of Corporate Community Relations, IBM Europe, Middle East, Africa

Corporate Citizenship Executive, EMEA at IBM, Europe Middle East Africa at IBM

Managing Director, KFC

Global Head of IT, HTS Global Banking and Markets, HSBC

Marketing Director, Continental Tyre Group

Careers and employer events

The Careers Centre, conveniently situated opposite the School, runs an extensive programme of employer events, skills workshops, careers fairs and alumni forums throughout the academic year. These are specifically designed to help students select and focus on their chosen career path, meet employers and find satisfying work. Full details of the Careers Programme can be viewed at: www.rhul.ac.uk/careers/courses-and-events

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So what’s your idea?

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Internships

As part of the programme we encourage you to undertake a short internship, allowing you to consolidate or gain experience in an area of business that you wish to pursue your career in. Previous students have found this to considerably enrich their learning experience as it provides them with the opportunity to develop industry-specific abilities that in turn contribute to their assessed work. The School

has a dedicated Placements Officer who provides expert advice and support for those MBA students wishing to pursue an internship.

Internships have aided students in gaining the knowledge and skills they require to help increase their employability. Many employers value this experience and often look to their own interns as the best potential candidates for any new positions that may arise within their company.

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Degree structure

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On this course students will learn to explain the importance of operations management to the success of an internationally operating organisation. They will identify the challenges posed for the management of an organisation’s operations from operating internationally; analyse the strategic impact of key operations management decision areas in international operations; and explore the likely challenges posed for international operations by potential future changes in the business environment.

International HRM

On this course, students will get a detailed understanding of the key analytical concepts and models in international human resource management. They will acquire an understanding of the implications of changes in the global organisation of firms and the international workforce for human resource management policy choices. The students will evaluate the different approaches to, and strategies for, managing employees in international business activities. They will also examine the problems of transferring HRM practices from one country to another, and the role of MNCs as agents of knowledge transfer.


On this course, students will discuss the role of accounting information in external and internal decision making. They will be aware of the main features and drivers of growing international harmonization of accounting standards, and of the activities of the International Accounting Standards Board’s influence in particular. Moreover, they will understand the main illegal and contested practices employed by companies involved in accounting scandals and errors such as Enron, WorldCom and Parmalat.

International Business Economics

Students on this course will demonstrate an understanding of economic analysis and reasoning relevant within a business context. They will display an appreciation of the economic underpinnings of business strategy through the theory of the firm and markets; evaluate how various models of competitive analysis can be used to assess strategic behaviour; formulate and respond to differing competitive scenarios at the firm level; and apply presentation and analytical skills to develop argument and evidence to support evaluations.

International Information Systems On this course students will explore strategic issues in international information systems and ways in which organisations might strengthen their competitive position through the use of well-designed and well-managed information systems. They examine the concept of an information systems strategy, and the need to align it with business strategies and to evaluate some of the more widely used IS planning frameworks.

Our Core courses are intended to provide you with a foundation in the principles and techniques of management. These courses provide the basis for subsequent Elective courses.

• Full-time and distance learning

• 13 Core courses:

International Business Strategy


International Marketing


International HRM


International Business Economics


Business Research Methods

Personal Development Portfolio

Business Consultancy Project

Philosophy of Management

Dissertation

International Business Strategy

On this course, students will evaluate the factors that need to be considered in analysing a company’s external environment. They will learn to evaluate the internal core competences of a company; formulate strategy for a company; understand the nature of corporate strategy; and, in addition, understand the nature of international strategy.


Students on this course will gain an understanding of relationships between leadership, management and administration. They will also study transactional and transforming leadership; leadership and the management of culture and meaning; groups, teams and organisations; dysfunctional forms of leadership; organisational politics; and business ethics, morality and sustainability. Furthermore, they will also learn about the management of diversity and difference.

International Marketing

Students will acquire an understanding of managerial marketing thought’s historical development – from its roots in classical economics in the USA to the normative tradition promoted by academics/consultants including Drucker, Levitt and Kotler in journals such as the HBR. Students will learn to demonstrate an understanding of popular normative marketing concepts such as the Mix and STP through application in practical case scenarios. They will appreciate the rhetorical force, practical influence and limitations of Drucker’s maxim that marketing is not merely a function but an organisational philosophy based on an ethos of customer orientation.

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opportunity or task provided by partner organisations. The groups will work with the coordination of a member of staff on case-studies.

Philosophy of Management

Students will evaluate the factors that need to be considered in analysing a firm’s management philosophy. They will also describe how philosophy is relevant to, and impacts upon, the management, organisation and operation of a business; identify and address central philosophical issues posed by management theory and practice; define and practise the methods of philosophy such as conceptual analysis, identification of presuppositions, assessment of knowledge claims and arguments, and ethical reasoning.

Dissertation

The dissertation is written over the summer months and provides an excellent opportunity to analyse a management or business issue in depth. Students may use their own experience and knowledge to study a topic that is relevant to their professional or national background. Students will be assigned a supervisor who will offer advice and suggestions about their chosen field of inquiry, methods and analysis. The supervisor will also provide support and encouragement to help students complete this challenging and final component of the MBA programme.

For further details about our Core courses please visit: www.rhul.ac.uk/mba

Business Research Methods

Students will learn to understand and apply the basic principles underlying ‘good’ business research methodologies, for instance relevant interviewing and questionnaire survey techniques to gather data. They will be able to devise and critically assess various research designs, and explain, produce, and display descriptive statistics from various data sets. They will demonstrate an awareness of the benefits and pitfalls of quantitative and qualitative techniques, and understand how to conduct, prepare, and present a dissertation.

Personal Development Portfolio

This course will focus on combining students’ theoretical knowledge and previous business experience to deal with high level business issues currently facing the corporate world. Through a series of training sessions, students will work collaboratively to improve their public speaking, networking and presentation skills and learn how to deal with the media. Our MBA Careers Advisor will help enhance your CV and interview technique. Students will be responsible for collating their own portfolio of work which can be demonstrated to potential employers.

Business Consultancy Project

This is a real business situation which benefits the company concerned whilst challenging students with a practical project, consolidating the skills they have acquired throughout the MBA programme. Students will study the importance of the consultancy business within the economy. Working in groups students will analyse an organisational problem,

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Elective courses

Elective courses are run jointly between the MBA & MSc programme (a minimum of ten students is required in order for each course to run)

Electives will be examined through course assessments rather than examinations. In keeping with our mission to provide current and innovative education informed by our research, new Electives are added to the MBA programme as academic research dictates.

The list below outlines the Electives that students can select four courses from:

• Multinational Enterprise & Global Economy

• International Cooperative Strategy

• International Business Law

• Advertising & Promotional Communication

• Marketing Research

• Global Financial Markets

• International Investment Management

• International Corporate Finance

• International Business Analysis

• International Sustainability Management

• Business Ethics

• Knowledge Management

• Entrepreneurship

• Management of Asia Pacific Multinationals

• International Public Sector Management

• Commercial Dispute Settlement

• International Economic Law and Institutions

Multinational Enterprise & Global Economy

Students on this course will evaluate alternative ways of measuring multinationality. They will evaluate standard theories of Multinational Enterprise (MNE) activity and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and identify and explain recent and historical trends in FDI and trade. They will also compare and contrast alternative modes of overseas expansion and the impact FDI has on home and host economies; identify linkages between FDI and economic growth; and critically explore the ethical dimension of multinational economic activity and evaluate claims of economic globalisation.

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International Cooperative Strategy

Students will develop an understanding of the role of cooperative strategy, and its expression through strategic alliances, in the modern business context. They will get to know perspectives from different disciplines that contribute to an understanding of cooperative strategy and strategic alliances. They will also be able to understand the considerations involved in establishing alliances, selecting partners and choosing an alliance form; understand issues arising in the management of strategic alliances, with special reference to cross-border alliances and on how they may evolve over time.

International Business Law

Students will develop a sound knowledge of the main principles of international business law with reference to English law and other jurisdictions, where relevant. They will develop an understanding of the practice of international business law within a modern day context. Moreover, they will develop an understanding of contract law, commercial law, employment law, company law, international commercial arbitration law, and international business law within a merging global environment. In addition, they will develop an understanding of international business ethics within the modern business environment.

Advertising & Promotional Communication

Students on this course will develop a working knowledge of the management processes and practices of international ad agencies. They will understand processes and practices of international marketing communications and brand planning; demonstrate awareness of the complimentarily and inter-dependence of discrete marketing activities within a strategic perspective (by undertaking a strategic promotion project); and appreciate the complexity and salience of ethical issues in marketing and advertising.

Marketing Research

Students will identify and obtain appropriate marketing information and develop their analytical skills and critical thinking to interpret the results of market research. The focus is on providing students with the necessary skills that will enable them to carry out marketing research projects within the business environment. The aim is to help potential managers/market researchers to recognise the role of systematic information gathering and analysis in facilitating strategic marketing decisions. Topics covered include the marketing research process; research design, quantitative and qualitative approaches, measurement, scaling and questionnaire design; and data analysis/manipulation using SPSS software.

Global Financial Markets

Students will get a comprehensive overview of the operation of the international financial markets. The course will also provide a good technical understanding of the fixed interest, equity and derivative markets, and an insight into how securities are priced in efficient markets.

International Investment Management

On this course students will critically analyse the main valuation models for bonds and equities. They will understand the problems of international investment strategy and the relative merits of different approaches. They will analyse the current state of financial markets and devise a relevant portfolio strategy.

International Corporate Finance

Students will apply the main principles of financial theory to contemporary commercial problems. They will understand the problems of investment appraisal and the relative merits of different approaches. They will also evaluate the consequences of a proposed takeover or merger and analyse the current state of financial markets.


Students will introduce different management literatures and show how they can be used to understand management action, and introduce political economy debates about present day capitalism and show how they can be used to contextualise the understanding of business. The course will provide practical exercises on firm and industry, which require market and financial analysis as well as critical application of methods and concepts from a variety of perspectives. They will apply business analysis skills and concepts to create a case study, and use a variety of library-based and electronic research sources to investigate individual companies and their business environment.

International Sustainability Management

On this course students will evaluate the factors that need to be considered by politicians in encouraging the adoption of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). They will evaluate the factors that need to be considered by corporate strategists in developing a business and corporate strategy including CSR. They will also evaluate the economic and cultural factors involved in the adoption of CSR by firms. Moreover, the students will identify the implications for a firm in terms of risk and competitiveness of the adoption of a CSR agenda when other firms in its markets may not have done so. In addition, they will understand the implications of CSR for capital markets, and understand the implications of implementing and embedding CSR in a corporation.

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national-level factors will also be studied. You will consider the role of Asia Pacific multinationals in their key Asian, North American and European markets, and in developing regions and examine critically international business theory, and its relevance to the development of multinationals from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, mainland China, and from the Asia Pacific more generally.

International Public Sector Management

This course seeks to describe, explain and understand trends in global public management. Accounting for about one third of national income, the public sector has a huge influence on national economies and has been subject to massive reform in recent years. The course examines the developments in selected countries (UK, France, USA, China and Australia) and in specific strategies (such as privatisation and decentralisation). It also examines the role of international institutions (such as the World Bank and management consultants) in fostering such global trends.

Commercial Dispute Settlement

This course will examine the essential elements for settling disputes focusing on resolving contractual and work-related disputes beyond conventional court proceedings. It will explore various methods for approaching conflict, including mediation, conciliation and arbitration as a means of resolving disputes and making out-of-court settlements. Taking a practical skills-based approach, it will introduce techniques in dispute settlement beneficial to both commercial and public settings within both national and international sectors.

International Economic Law and Institutions

The core aims of the course are to explore the evolution and development of international economic law and institutions and examine the powers, functions and the role of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the World Trade Organization. Also to analyse the interactive relationships between these various institutions and their relationship to the nation-state; and provide a critical understanding of economic issues highlighting legal and policy implications for multinational corporations and states alike and examine critically the role of an emerging economic framework within the current economic climate in the global community.

For further details about our Elective courses please visit: www.rhul.ac.uk/mba

Business Ethics

This course provides an opportunity to explore ethical issues in the business world and offers a number of frameworks to analyse moral dilemmas. By the end of the course students should be able to:

• understand key principles of moral philosophy and be able to apply them to business

• show a critical understanding regarding the role of business in modern society

• demonstrate an ability to explain and communicate ethical beliefs and expectations

• show skills of problem definition, analysis, problem solving and decision taking

Knowledge Management

Students will discuss critically current theories, practices and techniques in knowledge management. They will learn to explain the concept of ‘Intellectual Capital’ and how it is managed and exploited in organisations. The students will discuss the effective design and implementation of information and knowledge management systems; demonstrate a critical understanding of knowledge management policies and strategies in organisations that enhance effectiveness; and apply a range of transferable skills viz. literature search, analytical skills, application of theory to real life situations, teamwork, motivation and interpersonal skills.

Entrepreneurship

Students will gain an understanding of the entrepreneurship process. They will gain an understanding of the key differences between large companies and SMEs, and they will understand the financing options available to start-up and developing companies. Furthermore, they will acquire an appreciation of the role of start-up and entrepreneurial activity in the hi-tech and bio-pharma sectors.

Management of Asia Pacific Multinationals

You will understand and compare patterns of foreign direct investment by multinationals from the Asia Pacific region, notably those from Japan, Korea, Taiwan and mainland China. You will also evaluate the characteristics and competitive capabilities of Asia Pacific multinationals, including the influence of home country origins, home-grown organisational capabilities, host country factors, and issues of cross-border management. Strategies and organization of Asia Pacific multinationals, taking into account corporate, industry, and

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In addition to our educational and networking opportunities, we run electronic meetings where emerging business trends are debated, and advice and guidance is shared between Royal Holloway alumni. There are social events throughout the year to ensure that you don’t lose touch with your friends, from formal dinners in Founder’s Dining Hall to ice skating in the quad. The School has a strong presence on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. In addition to this we will continue to send you regular updates via e-newsletters and Higher – our alumni magazine where you have the opportunity to contribute to the Class notes section.

You can continue to be involved with the College after graduating, either by providing a profile to feature on our Alumni web pages, offering an internship to a current student, giving a career talk or volunteering to be a ‘Regional Ambassador’ in your country. For more information, please see the School of Management alumni web pages: www.rhul.ac.uk/management/alumni/home

Whether you attend industry expert lectures, take part in multinational seminars, or stay in touch with friends through a variety of events, the Alumni Office is here to respond to your needs, and hopes to maintain contact with you after you graduate.

Connecting with Royal Holloway alumni is important to us...

The School’s Alumni Relations Programme is specifically tailored to your needs. With our alumni living and working in over 140 countries, after graduation you will be joining a truly global network.

Our Alumni Relations Office organises events and activities ranging from social, voluntary and business networking to industry and development events, in association with professional bodies. At our events you can learn from industry experts and current alumni and find out how their professional qualifications have helped them achieve their goals. All our guest speaker lectures are followed by a reception, where you can expand your network of contacts, as well as develop relationships with like-minded alumni. Our ever popular ‘Alumni in the City’ event runs twice a year in London, giving you the opportunity to network with alumni working for organisations in the private and public sectors.

With our newly created Royal Holloway Regional Chapters we are now facilitating our alumni networks on a global scale. We currently have Regional Chapters in Taipei, Seoul, New Delhi, and Beijing, with more being planned to satisfy demand.

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gain your MBA without interrupting your career as there is no need to uproot your family, or stop full-time work. The programme has been created specifically for this purpose, drawing on the University’s 150 years of experience in providing distance learning. The Distance Learning programme offers total flexibility, allowing you to plan your studies to fit in with your work commitments. For further information please visit: www.londoninternational.ac.uk/mba

MBA International Management by Distance Learning

The University of London MBA in International Management by Distance Learning has been developed by the School of Management at Royal Holloway and is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). You’ll enjoy expert support and, upon completion, achieve the same internationally recognised qualification as the students who studied full-time on campus. Studying by distance learning, you can

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If you cannot apply online, please contact:

The Postgraduate Admissions Office Royal Holloway, University of London Egham, SurreyTW20 0EX+44 (0)1784 443355 [email protected]

For further information about our International Management MBA please contact:

MBA Programme Administrator Helen McEwan +44 (0)1784 [email protected]

Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator Moya Watson +44 (0)1784 [email protected]

MBA Programme DirectorJustin O’Brien+44 (0)1784 414150 [email protected]/management

Distance Learning

You can apply for the MBA at any time of the year. Please visit our website for further details: www.londonexternal.ac.uk/mba

Distance Learning AdministratorSonia Aulakh+44 (0)1784 276321 [email protected]/mba

In person:

We would encourage you to visit us and see our beautiful campus and facilities for yourself.

• We hold PG Open events throughout the year along with weekly campus tours as detailed on our website: www.rhul.ac.uk/Management

• We attend MBA Recruitment Fairs in the UK www.rhul.ac.uk/management/prospectivestudents/opendays/home.aspx

• We also visit a number of international recruitment fairs. To find out about the event nearest to you, please visit: www.rhul.ac.uk/international/yourcountry/upcomingvisits/home.aspx

Our MBA begins in September each year. As places on the programme are limited we recommend that you apply as early as possible to secure your place.

Or admission requirements are:

• Minimum of three years work experience (full time, post graduation, managerial responsibility preferred)

• An Upper second class honours degree from a reputable UK university (or the equivalent from a non-UK institution), or a degree-equivalent professional qualification

• A good interview performance either face to face or by telephone

If one or more of these criteria are not met, we will also consider applicants with a good GMAT score.

English Language Requirements

Confirmation of English language proficiency is required for students whose first language is not English. Evidence of such proficiency should include one of the following:

• IELTS score of 7.0 overall (with no element below 6.0). TOEFL scores will also be considered.

• Evidence that your undergraduate degree was taught in English

It is important to note, however, that all candidates will be considered in the round with the judgement of the programme team being applied to all candidates rather than judging applicants on a rigid rules-based approach. Particular attention will be placed on the applicant’s personal statement and in the references supplied with the application. Where used, a GMAT score will be used to contribute to the decision making process but will rarely, if ever, be used as the single reason for the inclusion or exclusion of an applicant. The MBA team will be looking for motivated applicants who have a clear picture of what they will bring to the programme and what they want to achieve from the programme.

Application Process

We require two references, one academic and one from your current or recent employer.

You will need to complete and submit an application form online: www.rhul.ac.uk/studyhere/postgraduate/applying/howtoapply.aspx

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