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Nottingham life 2Why study with us? 4Career and professional 10 development Funding 12Our courses 13Related courses 22International campuses 24Entry requirements 26Applying 27
A city with a pioneering spiritThe city of Nottingham is a great place to work and study. Home to the world-class University of Nottingham, it is a culturally diverse and thriving city with a strong sense of community.Both Jubilee and University Park Campus are close to the centre of Nottingham, which is the commercial and cultural capital of the East Midlands. It is home to several major UK employers, including Walgreens Boots Alliance, Experian, Capital One, E.ON and the Inland Revenue.
Many large blue-chip companies and prominent organisations have offices in and around the city and the Business School has strong links with many of them, including Rolls-Royce, based nearby in Derby. The city’s Creative Quarter is a thriving hub of entrepreneurial business that has catalysed Nottingham’s growth.
Music lovers can take their pick from the world-famous Rock City, Motorpoint Arena or one of the smaller gig venues for a more intimate live show. If you enjoy shopping, there are independent boutiques and vintage shops as well as high street names in our large shopping centres. The city is also a hotspot for dining, with a mix of chain and independent cafés, restaurants and delis on offer. It also offers world-class sports facilities such as Trent Bridge cricket ground and the National Water Sports Centre.
Nottingham is an old city with a rich history – you can explore the ancient caves beneath your feet, or take a relaxing walk through Wollaton Park and visit its imposing Elizabethan Hall. Nottinghamshire’s more well-known attractions include Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest and the historic Goose Fair, held every October.
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Time to travelGetting here is easy. Nottingham is less than two hours from London, with excellent transport links to the capital and the rest of the UK.
East Midlands Airport, one of the UK’s fastest growing airports, is only 40 minutes from the city centre via a 24-hour bus service.
Birmingham International Airport is less than one hour from Nottingham by car.
Frequent rail services run from Nottingham to major UK cities, including London every 30 minutes. The Eurostar connection at St Pancras International in London allows you to travel from Nottingham to Paris or Brussels in just a few hours.
Ranked as a
world top 100 universityQS World University Rankings 2019
With excellent transport links, Nottingham is well connected to the rest of the UK and wider world
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Named one of the best and safest places for a night out in the UK, winning 8 Purple Flag awards
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Why study with us?
97%of our research is internationally recognisedResearch Excellence Framework, 2014
46,000students across all our campuses
An inspiring research portfolio worth over
£799m
A university without bordersThe University of Nottingham is a member of the prestigious Russell Group.We deliver world-leading research to solve today’s global challenges. Research that transforms lives, shapes the future and improves societies across the world.
Our six Beacons of Excellence champion our field-leading responses to food security, ending modern slavery, greener transport, securing low-carbon economies, a revolution in smart industry and products, and transforming healthcare with pioneering imaging.
With campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia, the University of Nottingham has a global reputation for teaching and research excellence.
Outstanding teaching and learningTeaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2017; one of eight Russell Group universities to attain TEF Gold, which measures undergraduate teaching
Nottingham University Business SchoolBased on the University’s award-winning Jubilee Campus, Nottingham University Business School offers one of the most modern and beautiful study environments in the UK.
Our academic staff are leading researchers in their fields and our teaching is underpinned by their distinctive research. With students and staff from more than 150 countries, we offer a unique international experience with opportunities to establish valuable business relationships with global peers.
Our Business Schools in Nottingham, China and Malaysia are EQUIS accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development and accredited by the Association of MBAs – the world’s leading accrediting bodies for business schools.
We are an international leader in finance and management education and a research pioneer in entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability.
We are ranked 6th in the UK for research power in the latest Research Excellence Framework, which reflects the quality and influence of our research.
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Unlock your potentialWe can help equip you with the skills needed to secure senior positions in industry, commerce, and the public sector, while providing a solid foundation for PhD research.
Innovative coursesThe Business School offers a large selection of MSc courses. Our academic staff are leading researchers in their fields and our teaching is underpinned by their distinctive research. We offer a unique international experience with opportunities to establish valuable business relationships with global peers.
Globally connectedAt Nottingham, you will develop an international outlook. We pride ourselves on international diversity in the classroom and currently have students from almost 50 countries across our MSc courses, which ensures you will learn from different perspectives.
If you study part of MSc International Business at the University’s campuses in China or Malaysia you can gain international experience that employers value. MSc Business and Management students also have the opportunity to study at the University’s Malaysia Campus.
Research-led teachingIn the latest Research Excellence Framework, the Business School ranked 6th in the UK for research power. You will be taught in small, diverse classes by academic and industry experts.
The Centre for Risk, Banking and Financial Services is a leading centre for teaching and research in financial services, risk, and insurance – its staff teach MSc Banking and Finance.
The Haydn Green Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (HGI) is the University’s centre of excellence in the development of enterprise and entrepreneurial skills, and sits among Europe’s leading centres in the field. MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management is HGI’s flagship course, offering you the opportunity to develop your entrepreneurial skills no matter what your background is.
Inspirational locationPraised for its innovative architecture and environmentally friendly technology, Jubilee Campus was first opened in 1999 by Her Majesty the Queen. Built on a former industrial site close to Nottingham city centre, the campus has impeccable green credentials and is a leader in sustainable development. University Park Campus is just a mile away and you can easily get there on one of our free Hopper buses.
Jubilee Campus covers 65 acres and includes the YANG Fujia Building, home to the Office for Global Engagement, a sports centre, the Amenities Building, with a restaurant and multi-faith centre, and a scheme designed by Ken Shuttleworth (architect for the iconic Swiss Re building in London) that includes Innovation Park, the Aerospace Technology Centre, Energy Technologies Building, and the UK’s tallest freestanding work of public art, Aspire.
World-class facilitiesFacilities on Jubilee Campus include a Business School library and Student Service Centre, study rooms, computer labs, restaurants, cafés, Students’ Union shop, the Centre for English Language Education, and financial and business data systems – Bloomberg, Datastream, Bankscope, and Financial Times.
A support network built around youWe offer a network of services such as academic support, funding advice, and health and counselling services. Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/studentservices
The University offers a range of additional support services for international students. For more information, visit nottingham.ac.uk/international
Why study with us?
The Business School is based on the innovative Jubilee Campus, which has won awards for its environmentally friendly design. Why not take a virtual tour?
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“The Business School presented me with the incredible opportunity to pursue my MSc course by offering me a full scholarship. Studying without having to worry about my tuition was not only life-changing but also very inspiring and motivating. Without financial help I would not have had the opportunity to study at a top UK business school.”
Elitsa Nacheva, from Bulgaria, MSc ManagementManagement Consultant, Financial Services, Accenture
Network on a global scaleMore than 19,000 Business School alumni connect you to a powerful global network of business contacts.
Alumni often visit the school as guest speakers and act as mentors and advisers to prospective students. Others offer work experience and dissertation projects at their companies or organisations.
You can benefit from our alumni network when making decisions about applying for our degrees and accepting offers to study at the Business School. We can put you in touch with alumni who can talk to you about their experiences and help answer any questions you have about living and studying in Nottingham.
Shaping the world for the betterAfter graduating from MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management, Scott Rosenberg launched an innovative app to help families caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. The Javoo app provides an exclusive private social network for family members to help make their lives easier. Scott won a University Student Enterprise Award for the Javoo app and was a top 10 finalist in the Postgraduate Ingenuity prize which also provided funding to further develop the app. Scott and the Javoo team are working with MindTech, part of the pioneering Institute of Mental Health.
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Why study with us?
Connect with business
Speaker seriesTop business people share their expertise and experience with students through our Business Leaders Series. We have hosted talks with experts from a range of fields, including:
Sir Paul Smith, renowned fashion designer
Willie Walsh, Chief Executive Officer, International Airlines Group
Rob Johnson, Purchasing Director, Jaguar Land Rover
Andrew Griffith, Group Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Sky
Maurice Benisty, Chief Commercial Officer, Demica (pictured)
Ashish Kumar Chauhan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Bombay Stock Exchange
Experts working in finance-related roles also give talks on a variety of current topics through our Financial Minds Series.
Guest speakers often take part in our modules and we also offer field trips, with previous companies including Walgreens Boots Alliance, JCB and Bloomberg. These sessions will provide case studies and practical insights on how your learning relates to their business.
We offer a variety of ways for you to meet and network with business representatives, gain practical experience, and put business theory into practice.
Dissertation projectsIt may be possible to focus your dissertation research on a particular issue or challenge faced by a business. Support is available to explore this option and help you identify and source appropriate projects.
VolunteeringOur postgraduate volunteering programme, Cheese Matters, involves our students working with local businesses to deliver financial education to secondary school students. You will have the opportunity to train and deliver sessions alongside company representatives to raise financial awareness among young people. There are a variety of volunteering opportunities that will be open to you through the Business School, the University’s community engagement programmes and the Students’ Union.
Business experienceThe Business School works closely with a range of placement schemes, community engagement initiatives and organisations to maximise your opportunities to gain experience and exposure to business practice.
We have partnered with the UK Department for International Trade on their Postgraduates for International Business initiative. This connects local businesses with students who can offer language skills and in-country knowledge to support overseas market entry and development.
The University’s Graduate School offers short, part-time placements with local businesses that fit around your studies. Unitemps is the University’s student recruitment agency offering part-time work opportunities. Eligible students can apply for casual and part-time roles both on and off campus.
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Accelerate your careerThrough a combination of your academic studies and the careers support we offer, you will be in an excellent position to make your next career move.
Your career, your wayOur in-house Postgraduate Careers Team provides expert advice and guidance so that you can make an informed decision about the right career path for you.
As soon as you have accepted your offer, we can begin working with you to support your career planning needs. You can take part in pre-course careers discussions and take advantage of remote and online support through Career Leader, an online assessment tool which helps you to measure your business interests and motivations before starting your course.
During your course, you will benefit from: our Accelerated Career Leaders Programme which
is an integral part of our MSc courses
skill development sessions delivered by experienced professionals
exclusive careers events, networking opportunities and a variety of work experience options such as short-term projects and part-time work
one-to-one expert guidance with career planning, applications, selection processes and professional skills
access to online resources and alumni networks to ensure you have information on working in a variety of countries
vacancy alerts to keep you up to date with the latest job opportunities
psychometric assessments to increase your self-awareness and provide an insight into the tests used in recruitment processes
talks from legal experts to support international students’ understanding of the latest regulations on working in the UK
Our support doesn’t end there. As an alumnus we will stay in touch with you to track your career progression and you will still be able to access many of our services.
* Known destinations of full-time MSc graduates from Nottingham University Business School 2016/17.
86% of MSc graduates from Nottingham University Business School secured work, self-employment or further study within six months of graduation*
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Career and professional development
It starts here, where it goes is up to youRecent graduates have developed careers in a wide range of areas such as management consultancy, investment banking, financial services, public relations, operations management, corporate responsibility, sustainability and marketing. Self-employment and further study are also popular choices.
Consulting 11%
Consumer packaged goods 6%
Energy 3%
Financial services 35%
Government/non-profit 5%
Healthcare 1%
Manufacturing 6%
Media/entertainment 1%
Real estate 4%
Retail 4%
Technology 6%
Other 18%
Recent graduate destinations include: Bank of China, Barclays, China Everbright Bank, Dell, Deloitte, Ericsson, EY, HSBC, KPMG, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Rolls-Royce, Société Générale, Volkswagen, United Nations
“From day one, I had a feeling that this journey was going to be full of exciting experiences. I knew I would take these experiences with me wherever I go and that they would equip me with the skills necessary to succeed in any career I wish to pursue.”Rawan Abu Ishira from Palestine, MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management
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Nottingham University Business School has a significant amount of scholarship funding available for MSc students starting their course in 2019.Our scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and vary between 20–100% of the total tuition fee.
Funding your studies
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MSc Banking and Finance holds Chartered Banker Institute Centre of Excellence accreditation – the gold standard for banking professionals
MSc Finance and Investment has been accepted into the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute
MSc Human Resource Management and Organisation is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, offering you exemption from their advanced diploma
MSc Marketing is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing – you will receive a degree and a professional qualification, which can give you a competitive edge
MSc Risk Management is recognised by the Chartered Insurance Institute – the world’s leading professional body for insurance and financial services
Accredited coursesMany of our MSc courses are accredited by professional bodies. This offers you opportunities to gain additional qualifications as well as your postgraduate degree.
Our courses
Academic and sporting excellenceIf you have attained or are expected to attain a very high grade in your undergraduate degree, you will be considered for the Business School Dean’s Scholarship for Excellence and, if successful, will be awarded either a 75% or 100% scholarship. In addition, we offer scholarships for those wishing to study an MSc who have shown sporting excellence.
You will automatically be considered at the point of offer and there is no separate application process. However you must submit your MSc application by Wednesday 31 July 2019 to be considered for one of these scholarships. Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/business/msc/scholarships
Alumni scholarshipsUK, EU and international alumni automatically qualify for a scholarship award. This will be a contribution towards the MSc tuition fee and will be awarded shortly after any offer is made to study with us.
International scholarshipsThe University offers a wide range of international scholarships, which are specific to countries or regions. For more information, visit nottingham.ac.uk/go/masters-scholarships
Guidance for international studentsFor guidance on living costs in the UK, managing your budget, how to open a UK bank account, and information for sponsored students, please visit nottingham.ac.uk/go/international-finance
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“This course provides you with systematic financial knowledge and improves your logical thinking and ability. Although it was difficult for me at the beginning, with the help of classmates and professors, I made it! Through this process, I also learnt how to relieve pressure when I felt tired. I think this kind of ability is not only beneficial for my study, but also for my future career.”
Fanyue LI from China, MSc Banking and Finance
Accounting Banking
This specialist course is designed to further your existing knowledge of accounting and finance by building on the theory and application of accounting principles.
It will suit you if you studied a business-related subject as an undergraduate and want to focus on financial accounting as a distinct career path.
Engaging with current debates in the field, you will have the opportunity to enrich and broaden your understanding and appreciation of important topics within accounting and finance while engaging in current debates in the field.
You will take five core modules across two semesters and a summer dissertation. Optional modules allow you to tailor your degree to suit your interests and career aspirations.
MSc Accounting and Finance
The Business School is a world leader in banking education and our research has been awarded Centre of Excellence status by the Chartered Banker Institute.
This course aims to bring you the latest knowledge about banking, financial markets and risk in the financial sector. You will be joined by leading industry experts who will share their experiences of the financial world.
This course is ideal for those wanting to pursue a career in the financial markets department of an international bank before moving into a high-level managerial position.
It will enable you to develop skills in the analysis of financial institutions and instruments, markets, consumer demands and competition. You will develop a conceptual and theoretical grounding in current concepts and techniques in banking, policy, economics and risk management and associated areas.
You will also be introduced to a range of empirical techniques enabling you to analyse industrial dynamics, the impact of innovation on performance, and the impact of regulation and policy interventions on banking and finance in corporations. The modules you will take consider international aspects of banking and finance and you will be able to analyse a country of your choice in your dissertation.
MSc Banking and Finance
Our courses
Centre for Risk, Banking and Financial ServicesThe course is delivered by staff from our Centre for Risk, Banking and Financial Services who are world leaders in risk research and thought leadership. They work closely with colleagues in industry and advise governments in key policy development. The centre is an inclusive, collaborative research group in the Business School and as an MSc student you will have access to its resources and leading international research. Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/business/crbfs
“I have developed my critical thinking and problem-solving skills on business and management related scenarios. During my course, I had the opportunity to be a part of the Nottingham Consulting Challenge which gave me experiential insights into project management. Modules also boosted my confidence to pursue challenging business needs.”
Karen Amissah from Ghana, MSc Business and Management
Finance Business and management
On this course, you will learn from one of the largest groups of finance experts in the UK, bringing you some of the most up to date knowledge and techniques in their fields.
It will provide you with a solid foundation in modern finance and investment and prepare you for a career in investment banking, financial management or further postgraduate study in a related subject.
You will study a variety of modules across two semesters as well as a summer dissertation. The taught component consists of five core modules plus two options from a wide range of modules including topics in corporate finance, capital markets, and financial security valuation. You will also develop a thorough grounding in research methods for finance and have the opportunity to study behavioural finance.
This course has a distinct quantitative focus and includes both theoretical concepts as well as their applications. You will benefit from real-time access to our Bloomberg Terminal and you will learn to utilise data to analyse financial instruments and help make effective decisions.
MSc Finance and Investment
Our portfolio of courses caters for a variety of graduates from different backgrounds.
If you have student management at undergraduate level, you can further develop your skills through MSc Business and Management. If you have little or no previous experience of management or human resource management, MSc International Business, MSc Management, or MSc Human Resource Management and Organisation could be the right choice for you.
These courses offer you the opportunity to learn from experts in a range of subjects including organisational behaviour, human resource management, strategy, economics, marketing, entrepreneurship, accounting and finance.
On this course, management is brought to life as a vibrant and important area of business expertise in modern organisations.
Our teaching is practically focused and grounded in the latest ideas and principles in management science. We work with prominent organisations and industry to ensure that teaching remains relevant to employers.
This course is flexible and provides you with the scope to tailor it to your needs and career interests – developing any relevant experience that you already have in business and management. It provides a theoretically grounded coverage of key conceptual and practical developments across a wide range of business and management disciplines.
You will cover such areas as corporate financial strategy, managerial economics and managing people and organisations, along with behavioural and human resource aspects of management. This course is designed to nurture the development of key skills in business and management through small group projects and a research-led dissertation.
Recent graduates have entered careers in major UK and international business and management consultancies.
MSc Business and Management
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This course will help shape your leadership and management skills by embracing innovation and change, offering you the opportunity to think creatively and put your newly acquired knowledge into practice. It will help you follow a career in management to leadership level in a variety of areas.
You will be encouraged to work in groups and will be taught by staff and visiting speakers who are leaders in their fields. This course will challenge and inspire you to think differently about the key disciplines of management.
It includes core modules in management, business economics, accountancy, leadership and creative problem-solving and allows you to tailor the course to your requirements with a selection of optional modules. Teaching includes lectures, case studies, seminars and individual and group project work.
Focusing on all aspects of international business, you will study subjects in international accounting, business economics, managing organisations and the essentials of international marketing. You will analyse the changing international business environment and strategy in real depth.
You will be able to tailor your course with a variety of modules enabling you to focus on your career aspirations. In addition, you will be provided with a rigorous grounding in research methods and will undertake a dissertation allowing you to utilise the knowledge and understanding you have gained and use this as a springboard to your career.
This course takes advantage of the University’s international operations and is also taught at the Business Schools in China and Malaysia. This provides you with the opportunity to spend the entire second semester completing core and optional modules at either campus while experiencing life in China or Malaysia.
You will be taught by staff with international reputations for excellence in research, particularly on emerging markets, and guest lecturers who are successful entrepreneurs and have international experience in doing business in challenging political, economic and cultural environments. The combination of various approaches, such as lectures, case studies, group work and internships will enhance your learning experience.
If you have not had much exposure to human resource management but recognise the importance of acquiring knowledge in the recruitment, motivation, retention and development of people, then this CIPD-approved course is designed for you.
It will benefit you if you want to acquire skills to pursue a high-level career involving managing employment relationships in the private, public or not-for-profit sectors, as well as getting the best out of people you employ in your own business.
You will sharpen your understanding of the importance of having the right mix of people with the appropriate sets of skills and competences, the significance and role of leadership, change management, the development and retention of talent, the challenges of managing people in multicultural and global contexts, and strategic human resource management.
Two key features of this course are its multi-disciplinary nature, and its engagement with contemporary debates in theory and actual practice. You will have the opportunity to learn from world-class experts, and to participate in interactive lectures, workshops, case study analyses and blogs. You will also engage in rigorous research and learn from practitioners, applying theory to practical organisational contexts that you will encounter in your working life.
MSc International Business
MSc Management
MSc Human Resource Management and Organisation
Duc Phuc Le from Vietnam, MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management
“This course has helped me develop many skills, which are applicable to the real world. The knowledge I have built is very valuable for my current business and other in-progress start-ups. One of my significant achievements at the University was obtaining a Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur visa. This has encouraged me to develop my career as an entrepreneur.”
Our courses
This course is designed for those interested in working entrepreneurially, whether that is in your own business, a family business, an SME, a large multinational, or as business consultant or analyst.
The HGI’s programme showcases our approach to entrepreneurship and innovation education that blends theory with practice. Throughout the year, you will engage with passionate academics, entrepreneurs and other practitioners who will guide your learning journey.
Initially, you will take part in our Ingenuity process in the Entrepreneurial Creativity module. Later on, you will deploy your new knowledge through a live consultancy project, which culminates in pitching your ideas about new opportunities for a growing local business.
This entrepreneurship project is frequently cited as the highlight of the course. Throughout the year, you will cover core subjects in modules such as Launching New Ventures, Entrepreneurship in Context, and Leading Entrepreneurial Growth. The summer semester is an opportunity to develop your own business plan, or to undertake a dissertation on an entrepreneurship topic.
As a member of HGI, you will join an active entrepreneurial ecosystem devoted to supporting you to pursue your career aspirations, whatever they may be.
A series of cross-disciplinary entrepreneurship courses are available across the University, administered by other schools and departments in conjunction with the Business School.
These programmes offer an exceptional opportunity to develop the business and entrepreneurship skills that employers are looking for. This includes the ability to develop opportunities, bring innovation to an organisation and to work creatively, while developing the specialist knowledge from your core discipline.
MSc Applied Biopharmaceutical Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship provides you with scientific research skills and the business knowledge to convert scientific discoveries into inventions and commercial products
MSc Communication and Entrepreneurship presents an exciting opportunity to investigate communication in the context of entrepreneurship and business
MSc Cultural Industries and Entrepreneurship aims to provide you with a critical understanding of cultural studies, its principles and practices, and the skills to explore various models for the development of creative enterprises
MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Entrepreneurship will help you to acquire the skills to develop and commercialise new technologies in electrical and electronic engineering
MSc Sustainable Energy and Entrepreneurship is designed to equip you with advanced skills in renewable energy technology and business
Are your entrepreneurial skills sufficiently well developed to create your own new venture or to add value to an existing business?Led by The Haydn Green Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (HGI), our entrepreneurship courses will help you develop an innovative and entrepreneurial approach and give your thinking a creative edge.
Entrepreneurship and innovation
MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management
Cross-disciplinary courses
The Haydn Green Institute for Innovation and EntrepreneurshipThe HGI has one of the longest traditions of entrepreneurship education in the UK. It is the University’s centre of entrepreneurial skills development, innovation, and work with small and medium enterprises. Nottingham is one of four University Enterprise Zones across England, where universities and businesses work together to increase local growth and innovation. Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/enterprise
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This course will develop your understanding of key areas in consumer behaviour and consumption, marketing management, strategy, analytics and critical marketing.
You will be able to tailor your studies by choosing from a wide array of marketing modules and will undertake a dedicated module in research methods for marketing.
This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), which is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide. We offer students the opportunity to complete the CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing alongside their MSc at no extra cost. This means that you will graduate with two internationally recognised professional qualifications.
Our teaching is practically focused and grounded in the latest ideas and principles in marketing practice. We work with prominent organisations and industry to ensure that teaching remains relevant to employers.
After graduating, you can choose to continue your studies with the CIM and, with appropriate experience in a marketing-related role, gain full member status and become a Chartered Marketer.
MSc Marketing
“This course has taken me on an amazing developmental journey and provided me with the fundamental theories, tools and techniques underlying marketing practice. Studying at a top-ranked university has made me push myself to limits that I never thought I would be able to reach.”
Dung Đoàn from Vietnam, MSc Marketing
Do you want to learn how to turn data into business insights at a state-of-the-art teaching facility led by international experts? Are you interested in discovering analytics using real-world datasets, developing both your career and consultancy skills?
This cutting-edge MSc course has been developed by N-LAB in collaboration with multinational business in order to provide the exact skillset that they are looking for.
As well as learning to harness big data tools, data science techniques and manage analytics projects, you will benefit from significant industry engagement.
N-LAB’s partners span the world, and currently include:
Tesco Walgreens Boots Alliance IBM Research World Bank Tigo Mobile NHS Dunnhumby Ipsos
In addition to guest lectures, coursework will be based on real-world datasets, providing hands-on practical experience in the techniques businesses are looking for, as well as required skills in managing practical business analytics projects.
Please note, due to the extensive use of lab sessions this course is limited to 30 students and so early application is advised.
AnalyticsMSc Business Analytics
N-LABAnalytics courses are delivered by N-LAB, a new centre of excellence for international business analytics at Nottingham. N-LAB provides state-of-the-art research, data visualisation and teaching facilities.
Its teaching focuses on real-world problems, reflecting the lab’s research momentum. The lab now has projects all over the globe, thanks to grants from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Innovate UK, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Economic and Social Research Council, Department for International Development and Newton Funds.
While undertaking a course with N-LAB, you will become an extended part of our research family, which includes an expert team of staff and PhD students. In tandem with global partner companies, N-LAB is designing from the ground up, to meet the ever-increasing demand for graduates with in-depth analytics knowledge and management skills – both in theory and in practice. Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/n-lab
Our courses
MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
MSc Supply Chain and Operations Management
MSc Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
MSc Information Systems and Operations Management
This course will provide you with a solid grounding in international business, along with knowledge of management and marketing specific to the tourism industry.You do not need to have prior knowledge in these areas, as the course will cover the theories, concepts and techniques of tourism and international business.
This course will enable you to develop an appreciation of the forces affecting global markets and consumer behaviour in tourism management and marketing, along with an understanding of key challenges facing the industry, including sustainability. You will also develop key cognitive, problem-solving, research and group working skills.
Marketing
Any of these closely related operations management courses will suit you if you have qualitative and quantitative skills and want to pursue a career in operations management.
They explore the decisions made to tackle management problems in business, industry and the public sector. They look at the methods, models and techniques that are used to resolve organisational difficulties.
These courses integrate management techniques with the technologies they control. They will equip you with the analytical skills to understand the complexity of operational management challenges in business as well as fostering your creative thinking to generate potential solutions.
Depending on your chosen course, you will undertake modules in management science for decision support; managing contemporary operations, and supply chain planning and management in semester one. During semester two, you will be able to develop in-depth knowledge and skills in your chosen course and will be able to choose from a variety of options in order to focus on your career aspirations.
Operations managementMSc International Tourism
Management and Marketing
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Risk
On this course, we will help you develop understanding and knowledge of risk analysis, risk and society, corporate risk, quantitative risk management, and the strategic use of insurance in risk management.
You will undertake research methods and a dissertation tailored towards risk management. This course provides you with everything you need to establish your career path to a chief risk officer position in the areas of healthcare, aviation, law, engineering, oil and gas, health and safety, and insurance.
This course is endorsed by the Chartered Insurance Institute, the world’s premier professional body for insurance and financial services. In addition, graduates from this course can subsequently apply for affiliate membership of the Institute of Risk Management.
MSc Risk Management
George Shearing from the UK, MSc Risk Management
“Completing my postgraduate course has provided me with a valuable knowledge tool-kit to utilise in my future career. Thanks to the overall experience and the careers team during my time at Nottingham University Business School, I have been able to gain a place on a graduate scheme at a large European defence and space company.”
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“You get a real affiliation with the Business School. It’s not just the people that you study with, but the whole alumni network.”
Rachael Lamb from the UK, Executive MBAThinking of
an MBA?Whether you are looking to progress in your career or widen your professional network, an AMBA-accredited qualification from Nottingham University Business School can help you realise your potential.
By working and studying with fellow MBA students from all over the world, you will develop an international outlook on business, discover your own leadership style and open up new career opportunities.
Applicants who demonstrate exceptional academic merit and/or experience can benefit from Business School scholarships covering up to 30–100% of tuition fees.
MBA
Ranked in The Economist Which MBA Top 100 2017, our Master of Business Administration (MBA) course can be studied full-time over one year. It offers you the opportunity to study specialisms that align with your career goals, learn from research-active academics and industry experts, and connect with our global network of alumni.
Applicants require a 2:1 (or international equivalent) in any discipline; relevant professional qualifications may also be considered. In addition, you will typically be expected to have at least 3–5 years of full-time work experience with a management dimension, preferably gained since graduating from your undergraduate degree.
Executive MBA
Our Executive MBA is among the top 100 worldwide, according to the QS Global EMBA Ranking 2018. You can balance your current work and life commitments while developing your skills, applying high-level business management education to your current role with flexible study options.
Designed to prepare you for the challenges of organising and managing complex healthcare services, our Executive MBA Healthcare has been appointed by the NHS Leadership Academy.
Applicants require a 2:1 (or international equivalent) in any discipline; relevant professional qualifications may also be considered. In addition, you should have at least five years of management work experience.
“Learning is a life-long journey and I’ve had an amazing year. Lectures were delivered by sophisticated professors who provided us not only with knowledge but also an enjoyable learning experience. Meeting students from diverse backgrounds made it more fascinating. Doing group work with them helped me learn how to cooperate with people with different mindsets and personalities. Now, our cohort seems like a family and I really love them!”
Jiang WU from China, MBA
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Related courses
Distance learning
During this course, you will learn how to apply psychology to the workplace to improve the performance of organisations and individuals.
This course could be for you if you have a 2:1 (or international equivalent) in psychology or a related subject, which isn’t accredited by the BPS. The course curricula mirrors MSc Occupational Psychology.
Potential career paths include working for industry in the areas of training, selection, human resources, or careers in consulting, research and academia.
MSc Work and Organisational Psychology
This part-time course will help you develop the knowledge to advise organisations on effective ways to improve employee health and wellbeing.
As a distance learning course, it can be studied anywhere in the world. There are also opportunities to study at the University through intensive workshops.
If you are involved in the management of contemporary issues in employee health and wellbeing, or aspiring to be, this could be the course for you. This may, for example, include occupational hygiene, therapy, health and/or safety, nursing and human resources.
Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/go/mscworkplacehealth
MSc Workplace Health and Wellbeing
Become a leading force for changeThere is growing recognition that addressing environmental and sustainability challenges requires a unique combination of fundamental knowledge, practical problem-solving skills and interpersonal competencies.
Led by the School of Geography, this course is designed to develop environmental leaders who are equipped to drive and direct change in organisations, in order to address the profound environmental challenges of our time.
It is ideal if you aspire to be a leader who can generate positive change for the environment. This course’s dual focus on scientific and people skills will prepare you to deliver practical environmental solutions in roles that include sustainability management, environmental consulting, green policy development and environmental entrepreneurship.
You will be able to:
engage with experienced environmental leaders from industry and commerce
specialise in a specific area of environmental challenge that aligns with your career aspirations, such as climate risk, water resources, urbanisation or sustainable ecosystems
gain a Level 5 Certificate from the Institute of Leadership and Management, alongside your MSc
Applicants typically require a 2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline. For more information, please contact the Programme Director, Dr Chris Ives, at [email protected]
MSc Environmental Leadership and Management
Take a psychological perspectiveAre you looking to advance your career in occupational psychology, management, consulting, human resources or research? With the School of Medicine, you can develop the skills to design and improve the way an organisation selects, develops and manages people.
All three courses give you the opportunity to obtain an additional European Test User qualification in occupational ability and personality testing.
In the summer term, you will undertake an applied research project, which is a piece of real-world research that can be carried out in any part of the world.
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this course will develop your knowledge of selection, training, leadership, employee wellbeing and organisational change.
If you have a 2:1 (or international equivalent) in psychology which meets the graduate basis for chartership, this could be the course for you.
You will achieve the first set of requirements for professional practice as an occupational psychologist and gain some experience toward the second set of requirements through workshops and practical exercises. Recent graduates have secured roles in industry, consultancy firms, research and teaching, civil service and prison service, as well as the NHS and Ministry of Defence.
MSc Occupational Psychology
This course will enable you to design or improve the way an organisation selects, develops and manages people.
An organisation is only as good as its people, and the quality of its people depends on how well they are managed and led. This course focuses on the contribution of applied psychology to our understanding and practice of strategic management and workplace diversity.
If you have a 2:1 (or international equivalent) in a discipline other than psychology, this course could prepare you to apply psychological principles to a practical, organisational context, whether as a line manager, human resources manager or consultant.
MSc Management Psychology
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Study in China or MalaysiaThe University has campuses in China and Malaysia, offering you the opportunity to undertake a postgraduate degree and experience living and studying in a different country.
All courses are taught in English to the same teaching assessment standards as the University of Nottingham in the UK, so you can be assured that your degree will be recognised by employers and universities worldwide.
The business schools on all three campuses are EQUIS accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development.
Both campuses are purpose-built, and feature teaching and IT facilities, accommodation, a sports centre and food outlets within easy reach.
How to applyInternational students can apply for part-time and full-time courses at our Malaysia Campus, and full-time courses at our China Campus. You must hold a valid visa for the programme you want to study. Applications should be made directly to the campus that you wish to study at.
Qualifications from all our campuses are recognised equally. However, please be aware that courses accredited by external bodies in the UK may not be accredited in the same way at our international campuses.
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International campuses
Nottingham University Business School China is located in Ningbo, one of China’s most entrepreneurial and business-orientated cities.
Graduates from its range of MSc courses are highly sought-after by leading Chinese and international companies.
MSc Business Analytics
MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
MSc Finance and Investment
MSc International Business
MSc International Management
MSc Marketing
MSc Professional Accounting
Business School China
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Established in 2000, Nottingham University Business School Malaysia provides unique insights into Asian business growth and development.
Its range of MSc courses and MBA programmes can help prepare you for a career in a range of industries.
MSc Business and Management
MSc Finance and Investment
MSc International Business
MSc Professional Accountancy
MBA Master of Business Administration
MBA Finance
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Course requirements and feesDegree title Entry requirements
Tuition fees
UK/EU International
Accounting
MSc Accounting and Finance 2:1 in a relevant discipline which must include a substantial amount of accounting £12,960 £24,975
Banking
MSc Banking and Finance
2:1 (or international equivalent) in accounting, business, management, finance, economics, or econometrics; outstanding degrees in any discipline also considered
In their final two years of study, applicants must have achieved a 2:1 (60%) average in module(s) covering one of the following subjects: mathematics, statistics, quantitative research methods, finance, computational finance and econometrics
£12,960 £24,975
Finance
MSc Finance and Investment
2:1 in business, accounting, management, operations management, economics, finance, mathematics, physics (or any other natural science), computer science or engineering
Applicants must have a strong quantitative/mathematics background and, in their final two years of study, have achieved a 2:1 (60%) average in module(s) covering at least two of the following subjects: mathematics, statistics, quantitative research methods, finance, computational finance and econometrics
£12,960 £24,975
Business and management
MSc Business and Management 2:1 in business, economics or management £12,465 £21,465
MSc Human Resource Management and Organisation 2:1 in any discipline, excluding UK specialist degrees in human resource management and/or organisations £12,960 £24,975
MSc International Business2:1 in any discipline, excluding business and/or management £12,465 £21,465
MSc Management
Entrepreneurship and innovation
MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management 2:1 in any discipline £12,465 £21,465
Marketing
MSc Marketing 2:1 in any discipline, excluding degrees with a substantial amount of marketing £12,960 £24,975
MSc International Tourism Management and Marketing 2:1 in any discipline £12,465 £21,465
Analytics
MSc Business Analytics
2:1 in any discipline; applicants should not have previously studied a significant amount of business analytics, but must have achieved a 2:1 (or equivalent) in quantitative modules at degree level with a significant amount of mathematical/statistical content
£12,960 £24,975
Operations management
MSc Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
2:1 in a business, engineering or science-related discipline £12,465 £21,465MSc Information Systems and Operations Management
MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
MSc Supply Chain and Operations Management
Risk
MSc Risk Management 2:1 in business, economics or management £12,465 £21,465
For details of entry requirements and fees for related courses offered by other schools, see nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy
Entry requirements
We aim to make the application process as simple and efficient as possible.For detailed information, see our step-by-step guide at nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/how-to-apply
Entry requirementsOur MSc courses typically require a 2:1 (or international equivalent), plus a personal statement. Applicants who have not yet completed their undergraduate degree may also need to provide a list of modules being studied in their final year. For details of specific subjects, see page 26.
Meet usWe make regular visits to national and international agents and masters fairs. To find out more, visit nottingham.ac.uk/business/events
EU and international applicantsOur global community is made up of staff and students from more than 150 countries. Staff regularly travel to meet prospective students, hosting events in China, Ghana, India, Malaysia and more. Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/internationalstudents/meetus
If you need a visa to study, the University can provide all the information and advice you need. Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/go/student-visa
For country-specific information including entry requirements, contact details and representatives, see nottingham.ac.uk/go/yourcountry
A wide range of international scholarships are available for specific countries and regions. Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/go/masters-scholarships
English language requirementsFor applicants whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element), other than MBA, Executive MBA, and Executive MBA Healthcare, which require IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element). For more information and a list of the alternative English language requirements we accept, see nottingham.ac.uk/go/alternativerequirements
Academic English preparation and supportThe University's Centre for English Language Education provides high-quality preparation and support. It is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. Our presessional courses take your English language and academic skills to the level you need to progress to postgraduate study without taking IELTS or equivalent again. Specialist five and 10-week business and management courses are also available. Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/cele
How to applyHome from homeWe guarantee all new postgraduate students University-arranged, single-occupancy accommodation for one year to help make your move to Nottingham as simple and stress free as possible. To qualify for the guarantee, you must accept a place on one of our MSc courses and apply for accommodation by a specified date. Find out more about our accommodation, including the most up to date details of our guarantee at nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation
Equal opportunities policyThe University aims to create the conditions whereby students and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.
Applying
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Funding your studiesBusiness School MSc scholarships covering up to 20–100% of tuition fees are available for UK, EU and international students starting their course in 2019. For more information, see page 12 or visit nottingham.ac.uk/business/msc/scholarships
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