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MAKINGCONNECTIONSUNLOCKINGPOTENTIAL

POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT PROGRAMMES

EFMD

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Kent Business School Postgraduate Taught Programmes2

TOP FIVE REASONSTO STUDY AT KENTBUSINESS SCHOOL1 Our UK ranking

Kent Business School is continually ranked among the top 30 business schoolsin the UK as confirmed by The Sunday Times Good University Guide, TheGuardian University Guide and the National Student Survey for our degreeprogrammes, quality of international teaching as well as our commitment toenhancing our students’ employability. We are a Member of EuropeanFoundation for Management Development (EMFD) and the Association ofBusiness Schools (ABS). The Kent MBA is an AMBA accredited programme.

2 Our research excellence

Our world-class research enhances and underpins our rigorous teachingthrough the latest business and management research topics and data fromour five applied research centres.

3 Our corporate connections

Our well established relationships with international, national and regionalbusinesses ensures we have the commitment and capability to provide realworld skills and the latest business knowledge through a range of activitiesheld at the School, as well as offering you ‘real world’ projects and currentbusiness challenges.

4 Your employability

We are currently rated in the top 5 UK business schools for our Business andManagement Graduation students’ employment prospects in 2012 GuardianUniversity Guide. The Business School presents a wealth of opportunities foryou to gain much more than your valuable business degree. We have strongconnections with many global organisations, and provide chances for you tonetwork and increase your employability.

5 Our facilities

We provide an ideal environment for study with high quality business facilities.Kent Business School is well designed and spacious with executive seminarand lecture rooms.

Front cover: Dr Ben Lowe, Director of Studies,

Masters' in Management programmes

This page: Mr Des Laffey,

Senior Lecturer in E-commerce

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FOCUS YOURDIRECTIONFULFIL YOURAMBITION

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WELCOME FROMOUR DIRECTOR

Kent Business School,Canterbury Campus

We are a top 30 business school, committed to excellence byproviding world-class, thought-provoking Master’sprogrammes. We focus on professional skills and knowledgein specific areas of management, which are readilytransferable into real-world applications.

All of the Master’s degrees at Kent Business School addressthe challenges of modern global business and we aim tomeet industry’s demand for quality graduates by ensuringthat we unlock our students’ potential, expand theirthinking, and nurture their talent. We are driven to optimiseour students’ experience and employability.

All our teaching is underpinned by our high-qualityinternational research and we pride ourselves on ourgrowing research capabilities at the School. In the 2008Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) we were placed in thetop third of all UK business schools.

We are committed to international excellence, being highlyranked in The Guardian University Guide, The SundayTimes University Guide and the National Student Survey.A kite mark of our global distinction and rigorous academicteaching is also reflected in our accreditation with theAssociation of MBAs (AMBA) and our membership of theAssociation of Business Schools (ABS) and the EuropeanFoundation for Management Development (EFMD).

We are dedicated to ensuring our students receive a qualityinternational business education, through friendly andsupportive academic staff and a global outlook in acomfortable and conducive learning environment.

Professor John MingersDirector, Kent Business School

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CONTENTS

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European location, international experience 6-7

International community, global perspective 8-9

Research-driven innovation and excellence 10-11

Generous funding 12-13

Enhancing your career prospects 14-15

Postgraduate programmes 16-17

Master’s in Management programmes 18-23

Master’s in Finance programmes 24-29

Master’s in Management Science programmes 30-33

MSc Human Resource Management 34-35

MSc Value Chain Management 36

MSc Logistics 37

Graduate Diploma in International 38Management with Management English

Postgraduate Certificate in 39 Employee Engagement

Applying for postgraduate study 40-41

Visit Kent Business School 42

Key admissions dates:

1st admissions period – deadline 31 January 2013

2nd admissions period – deadline 31 March 2013

3rd admissions period – deadline 30 June 2013

Discover the benefits of applying early with ourEarly Bird Offer at www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/pgt/early-bird

2013/14 term starts 23 September 2013

Connect with Kent Business School:

Kent Business School, University of Kent,

Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7PE, UK

T: +44 (0)1227 827726

E: [email protected]

W: www.kent.ac.uk/kbs

Search ‘Kent Business School’

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EUROPEAN LOCATION,INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

We have almost 25 years’ experience of delivering high-quality international business degrees and our studentsgraduate with specialist expertise to meet the challenges oftoday’s businesses. Our global research excellence underpinsand enhances all of our teaching, as evidenced in ourprogrammes. We deliver real-world skills and practicesthat employers demand and combined with strong linksand connections to international organisations, provide aunique and truly international business education.

The Kent experience

Kent Business School is set within the University

of Kent’s Canterbury campus which overlooks the

historic city of Canterbury, amid stunning English

countryside and close to beautiful coastlines. Being

located close to Canterbury’s city centre, you can

enjoy the city’s history and culture, take in its

vibrant heritage, stunning world-famous

architecture, county cricket ground, theatre,

high-quality shopping and entertainment as well

as many pubs and restaurants. Canterbury has

been named one of the safest cities for students

in England and Wales by The Complete

University Guide.

Close to London, close to Europe

We are ideally located in Kent, the ‘Garden of

England’, conveniently close to Europe and with

easy access into London. You can be in the capital

within 60 minutes using the high-speed train.

Routes into Europe from the port of Dover, the

Eurostar terminal at Ashford and the Eurotunnel

terminal at Folkestone are only 30 minutes away

and Gatwick airport is a one-hour drive from

Canterbury. All of this gives Kent Business School

very easy international access.

A place to connect, a space to develop

Our school is an ideal environment to study with

high-quality business and sports facilities and

postgraduate accommodation in Woolf College is

just a short walk away. We provide an idyllic

purpose-built facility, conducive to your learning

and development. Kent Business School is well

designed and spacious with executive seminar

and lecture rooms. There is also a large airy

reception lounge which is ideal for meeting fellow

students for a coffee or holding a business

networking reception.

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Our research excellence

Our world-class research drives the excellence of

the School, as it underpins and enhances all of our

teaching. Our international teaching staff are all

experts in their field of study, renowned for their

global expertise in research and consistently

published in leading journals worldwide. They will

guide and support your learning, not only in current

best practice in your chosen field of study, but also

the latest business thinking and emerging new

concepts and theories.

Highly ranked in the UK

Kent Business School is continually ranked among

the top 30 business schools in the UK as confirmed

by The Sunday Times Good University Guide, The

Guardian University Guide and the National Student

Survey, for the standard and quality of international

teaching as well as our commitment to enhancing

our students’ employability.

Our accreditations are the mark of global quality. We

are a member of European Foundation for Management

Development (EMFD) and the Association of Business

Schools (ABS). The Kent MBA is an Association of MBA

(AMBA) accredited programme.

Our graduates in demand

Our graduates are consistently targeted by leading

global organisations for the depth and quality of the

knowledge and practical skills they acquire on our

programmes.

Kent Business School students have an excellent

track record for employability. Recent results show

that over 90% of our students are either employed

or in further study six months after graduation.

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EFMD

Developing your employability

In The Guardian University Guide 2012, we are

ranked in the top five UK business schools for our

Business and Management graduates’

employment prospects. The Business School

presents a wealth of opportunities for you to gain

much more than your valuable business degree.

We have strong connections with many global

organisations and provide chances for you to

network with them and acquire useful connections

which may enhance your student experience and

increase your employability. We hold events and

activities with organisations and associations that

will also benefit your learning experience and

enhance your future career prospects.

We provide ideal facilities in an international

learning environment for you to forge associations

with friends and colleagues whilst at the School.

After graduation, as part of the Kent Business

School alumni, these relationships will remain

with you and may provide assistance in your

future career.

Our corporate connections

Our well-established relationships with

international, national and regional businesses

means we have the commitment and capability to

provide real-world skills and the latest business

knowledge. We offer a range of activities as well

as ‘real life’ projects and current business

challenges. We are proud of our corporate links

and connections with organisations such as the

BBC, Barclays, Cummins, IBM, KPMG, The Bank

of England, and Kent County Council. Our

connections with dunnhumby – an international

expert in ‘relevance marketing’ – means our

students have access to the UK’s largest

consumer database.

Kent Business School is continually ranked among the UK’s top 30 business schools.

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“The University attracts people fromdifferent cultural backgrounds whichprovided me with an opportunity tocontinue learning about differentcultures at a personal level and howto cater to different audiences froma professional point of view.”

Bilal Ehsan ElahiMSc Management Science

“As a postgraduate student, youwork much more closely with theacademics. I love listening to theirlectures in which they are able toshare their experiences fromdifferent parts of the world.”

Sadiye SadanogluMSc Management Science

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY,GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

International learning environment

Our international research excellence underpins

our teaching. We wholeheartedly drive the ethos of

universal learning by bringing global perspectives

and experiences together to deepen knowledge and

develop connections relevant to the modern business

world. We provide a life-changing experience, define

and extend your career path and help shape your

future through a diverse learning environment.

We are strongly focused on global business where

international research and building connections in

organisations will enhance your employability.

A truly global student body

An international perspective is key to understanding

modern business issues and, in an increasingly

interconnected business world, people who surpass

nationality and culture thrive in today’s modern

corporate environments. Working alongside people

from many different cultures and backgrounds will

enhance your experience and global business

learning. You will be part of a vibrant community of

exceptional graduate students who are developing

their professional knowledge, international

perspectives and experience.

Inspirational teaching staff

To ensure your learning is driven by the latest

research and is real-world relevant, we are proud of

the diversity of our teaching staff. They are selected

for their international expertise and many remain

research-active, bringing a wealth of universal

business thinking to your learning experience. Our

academics help put your knowledge into practice,

preparing you for the modern business world or to

pursue further academic goals.

Our global alumni network

Once our students graduate, they continue to

benefit from our international connections. We

maintain strong links with our graduates and many

choose to develop their experiences even further

and work with us to deliver events and activities

across the globe, or become a member of our

exclusive global alumni network. There are

representatives in many countries, working closely

with the School to provide access and links for

prospective and current students and alumni, as

well as the School itself.

Our Master’s degree programmes, international teaching staff and vibrant multicultural learning environment are all designed to provide a worldwide business perspective. This allows you to gain a crucial insight into the changingglobal economies and acquire practical knowledge.

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With over 300 postgraduatestudents from 30 nationalitiesand over 60 teaching staff fromover 20 countries, Kent BusinessSchool offers a truly internationalenvironment to enhance yourlearning experience.

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RESEARCH-DRIVENINNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE

Our international research expertise underpins ourteaching and drives the excellence of the School.Research activities at Kent Business School areorganised into five dedicated areas of businessmanagement and five centres of applied research.

As part of our five-year strategy to enhance the

Business School’s research focus, we are committed

to progressing our research capacity through

ongoing implementation. After several years of

development we have significantly improved our

research capability and are now classed within the

top third of all UK business schools.

In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, 55%

of our research was classified as “world-leading”

or “internationally excellent” and we are now one

of the top 30 business schools in the UK.

Areas of research expertise

We have five main areas of research and our

expertise feeds back into the core modules of our

programmes and forms the base for the portfolio of

elective modules:

• Accounting and Finance

• Management Science

• People, Management and Organisation

• Marketing and Supply Chain Management

• Strategy and International Business.

“Our engagement with the Kent MBA students in the Strategy andInternational Business modules has lead to a number of studentpresentations and reports related to the global and growth aims that theCummins Energy Solutions Business is pursuing. The Kent MBAconsultancy provided by the students challenged some of our thinking andmodels and reaffirmed others. Our team benefited by gaining a fresh andindependent perspective on our business, our objectives and the way we goabout them. Moreover, the participation of Cummins in the Kent MBA livecase studies provided our team with an opportunity to extend Cumminsrecruitment pool by tapping into the Kent MBA talent and to sustain andstrengthen the relationship between Kent Business School and Cummins asone of the largest local employers”

Kristina ChanovaProject Manager - Implementation, Cummins Energy Solutions Business

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Anglo-Chinese Businessand Management Centre Director: Professor Steve Liu

This is the first collaborative research

centre of its kind between China and the

UK, providing a joint research unit for Kent

Business School and our partners in the

Chinese Academy of Sciences and the

Beijing Foreign Studies University.

This centre includes members from the

London School of Economics, University

of Nottingham, University of Southampton

and University of Warwick.

www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/acbmc

Centre for Logistics andHeuristic Optimisation Director: Professor Said Salhi

Concentrating on new applied research

developments in heuristic search and

practical optimisation, focussing in the

area of combinatorial optimisation and

in logistics within the supply chain in

particular, this centre aims to be at the

forefront. Tackling real-life problems

arising both in the public and the private

sectors, the Centre will be a focal point,

attracting visiting scholars, research

fellowships, PhD and MSc by research

students and assisting companies in

solving complex strategic tactical and

operational problems.

www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/clho

Centre for ValueChain ResearchDirector: Professor Andrew Fearne

Focusing on how organisations create

value and improve the efficiency and

effectiveness of the operations and

supply chain performance. The Centre

hosts the Consumer Insight Service in

partnership with dunnhumby, providing

customer insights for the food industry by

allowing Kent Business School students

exclusive access to consumer information

from the UK’s leading supermarket.

www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/cvcr

Centre for Tourism inIslands and Coastal Areas Director: Dr Mark Hampton

The Centre for Tourism in Islands

and Coastal Areas (CENTICA) offers

research and consultancy for

governments, agencies, the private

sector and other funders on all issues

concerning coastal tourism in Less

Developed Countries (LDC). The

Centre’s expertise covers socio-

economic and environmental impact

studies; policy and planning for coastal

tourism; post-disaster tourism recovery;

niche tourism areas such as

backpackers, ecotourism, marine

tourism and volunteer tourism.

This centre is based at Kent’s

Medway campus.

www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/centica

Centre for Employment,Competitiveness and GrowthDirector: Dr Mark Gilman

Providing world-class research on

performance issues relating to work,

employment relations and leadership.

The Centre hosts ‘Promoting Sustainable

Performance’, a multi-method research

programme which identifies the

characteristics of higher-performing

small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

and provides exclusive access to data

and contact with regional SMEs. It has

recently launched a new executive

education programme for ambitious

business owner-managers called The

BIG Journey, as well as a Master’s in

Human Resource Management.

www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/ecg

FIVE CENTRES OF APPLIED RESEARCHWe are proud of our role in business communities both locally and internationally. Our

five centres for applied research interact with the corporate world and foster links with

other academic and research institutions globally.

Our international research excellence is ranked within the top third of all UKbusiness schools.

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GENEROUS FUNDING

Taught Master’s programmes scholarships

Scholarships have been established to provide

financial support to students of postgraduate taught

programmes. We can award funding to exceptional

students who are likely to perform consistently at the

top of their class, make an outstanding contribution

owing to their work experience and/or diversity of

background. These scholarships are awarded to

students who have the potential to be successful

ambassadors for Kent Business School during their

studies and, following graduation, as part of the

School’s alumni community, assisting with

networking and recruitment events and fairs

in their home country.

“Being awarded a scholarship tostudy at Kent Business Schoolhelped in a multitude of ways, notleast by taking some of the stressaway in terms of finances. It showsthe School felt confident enough inmy ability, and potential futureimpact, to invest in me. Mostly, theawarding of the scholarship gaveme the self-confidence to stretchmyself further and reach for morechallenging goals.”

Emma KennedyMSc Management

Kent Business School is able to support postgraduatestudents through merit-based scholarships to help reduce thecost burden of postgraduate study, regardless of citizenship.

“Studying at Kent Business Schoolreally enhanced my knowledge in myspecific area. The Early Bird Schemeis an amazing aspect, which provided mewith a £1,000 scholarship, whichmotivated me to study hard and achievemy expected results. So, many thanks to Kent Business School for mygreat education!’’

Shaing ZhangMSc Management

Successful candidates will be asked to contribute to

the Business School by undertaking a minimum of

three activities, including sitting on the Student

Council and becoming a student representative.

Other activities which scholarship awardees can be

part of include playing an active part in the running

of the Student Business Club on campus, getting

involved in the School's social media activities,

being part of the Student Editorial Board within the

School’s Marketing Team or assisting with campus

Postgraduate Open Days.

On completion of the activities undertaken, students

receive documentation that includes references and

informative feedback, which can be used to support

their CV for future employers.

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Last year, we were able to provide financial backingto more than 30 taught postgraduate students from26 nationalities, with awards ranging from £1,000to up to 50% of their tuition fees.

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ENHANCING YOURCAREER PROSPECTS

Kent Business School has excellent relationships

and links with many of the world’s top organisations,

other leading academic institutions and partners to

provide many ways to widen your experiences and

enhance your employability. You can attend or take

part in regularly hosted events, workshops and

seminars with guest lecturers from top international

organisations, as well as networking opportunities

and live projects for organisations.

Although many of our graduates are sought by

global employers, others go on to start their own

enterprises or continue to study in their areas of

interest, choosing to deepen and develop their

expertise with further research-based study.

Whatever your chosen career path, even if you are

still unsure, you will have the continued support of

professional careers staff and a support team who

will ensure you are equipped with the academic

knowledge and a broad range of transferable skills

to enjoy success.

“Kent Business School helped merediscover my passion for learning.The lecturers were friendly andhelpful, while the modulescovered were interesting, usefuland applicable to the real businessenvironment. Kent Business Schooland my MSc has helped me achievemy goals and kickstart my career.”

William Wong, Media Accounts Assistant(MSc Management Science)

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Apple

Bloomberg

Boeing

Christian Dior

Citibank

Danone

Deloitte

Deutsche Bank

Ericsson

“…MSc Management Science was amore focused course that allowed meto further my existing skills andpractise their application…I wasconfident I could use my knowledgeto add value to any working team and,as a result of coursework I completedas part of my MSc, I was offered aplace in the financial team at DDBLondon – a top advertising agency.”

Sam P Bordbar, DDB London(MSc Management Science)

Ernst & Young

GlaxoSmithKline

HSBC

IBM

Kimberley Clark

Lloyds of London

Pricewaterhouse Coopers

Tata Group

Walt Disney Corporation

Who employs our graduates?

This is a small selection of top global companies

that employ our graduates.

Our students gain much more than an academicqualification when they graduate from Kent BusinessSchool. In today’s business climate employers areincreasingly demanding more from new employees andwe are proud that they continually target our graduatesfor their organisations across the globe. Employers respectour dedicated teaching and reputation for deliveringinternational business expertise, leading global researchand an outstanding international learning experience.

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Our students are employed by organisationsacross the globe including Boeing, Deloitte, KPMGGlaxoSmithKline, HSBC and Lloyds of London.

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Professor Katie Truss, Professor of Management

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POSTGRADUATEPROGRAMMESMaster’s in Management programmes 18-23

MSc Management (General) 20-22

MSc Management (International Business) 20-22

MSc Management (Marketing) 20-22

Master’s in Finance programmes 24-29

MSc International Accounting and Finance 26

MSc Financial Markets 27

MSc Financial Services in Banking 28

Master’s in Management Science programmes 30-33

MSc Management Science 32

MSc Business Analytics 33

MSc Human Resource Management 34-35

MSc Value Chain Management 36

MSc Logistics 37

Graduate Diploma in International Management 38with Management English

Postgraduate Certificate in Employee Engagement 39

Applying for postgraduate study 40-41

For more information visit our Postgraduate Taught Programmes page:www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/pg-taught

For details about the Kent Business School MBA programme please request the Kent MBA brochure or see the website.

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MASTER’SIN MANAGEMENTPROGRAMMES

These programmes are designed for graduates, with less than three years’

work experience, who wish to pursue a management-related discipline. These

programmes are also particularly useful for those with non-business related degrees,

who are seeking a deep understanding of the world of business and management.

Students on our Master’s in Management programmes value the opportunity to

broaden their knowledge of business concepts, work with people from a range

of different cultures, develop their managerial skills and enhance their career

opportunities. One of the main attractions of the programme is the focus on exploring

current business and management issues through a wide range of different and

practical learning methods, including live case studies, group work, presentations,

panel debates, role playing and simulated negotiation experiences.

Our Master’s in Management programmesare truly international with a rich and diversemix of academic staff and students who bring arefreshing approach to worldwide business issues.Our programmes provide valuable educationaland vocational qualifications for anyone from anon-business related undergraduate disciplineinterested in building a career in business andmanagement. Our approach is to challenge,inspire and develop your skills in order tooperate effectively and responsibly in a trulyglobal business environment.

MSc Management (General) 20-22

MSc Management (International Business) 20-22

MSc Management (Marketing) 20-22

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MSc MANAGEMENT

“MSc Management has given me focus and direction for myfuture career plans. It hasenabled me to have a firmunderstanding of business andthe many different businessenvironments worldwide.Ultimately, it has given me theknowledge and tools to applyto my chosen career, which willmake me a better businessman,team player and manager.”

Edward WillmottMSc Management

These general management programmes, accredited by the Chartered Institute

of Marketing, give you the option of branching out into a range of specific degree

pathways once you have discovered where your real interests lie. You can then

determine which area of business or management you would like to specialise

in. The programmes are built around taught core general management modules

which are taken primarily during the first three months of the course: Business

in an International Environment; Financial and Management Accounting;

Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management; Research

Methods; and Strategy.

Our Master’s in Management programme structure then offers you a choice

of a number of different pathways which allow you to cover topics of interest

in more depth. Each pathway has subject-specific compulsory modules plus

the opportunity to explore your chosen subject further through a wide choice of

elective modules.

Once you have successfully completed the taught modules, you will undertake

the Business Report and the Management Skills and Personal Development

Report, which are two substantial research-led reports which offer you excellent

opportunities to further your career objectives. The Business Report gives you the

scope to explore a firm, industry or business issue of particular interest to you.

The Management Skills and Personal Development Report is a self-reflective

account of your own management skills and future personal strategies, specifically

designed to enhance your employability. We support you throughout with our full

programme of events, personal development workshops, individual specialist

career guidance, industry guest speakers and individual supervision.

The Master’s in Management programmes have been approved and accredited by theChartered Institute of Marketing.

STAFF PROFILE

Professor Alex Mohr Professor of Strategy and InternationalBusiness

Head of International Business andStrategy Group.

His research focuses on internationalstrategic alliances, international strategy,and issues related to Human ResourceManagement in multinational enterprises.He has published in high quality journalssuch as the Journal of InternationalBusiness Studies, ManagementInternational Review and the Journal ofWorld Business.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

This pathway of the Master’s in Management programme provides an insight into a

number of areas of general management, with particular emphasis on key aspects

of international business. It aims to give you tools, techniques and concepts on how

international business is conducted and how firms and countries can thrive in today’s

global marketplace.

STAFF PROFILE

Dr Ben LoweDirector of Studies, Master's in Management programmes

Dr Ben Lowe is Director of Studies of theMaster's in Management programmes andSenior Lecturer in Marketing, at KentBusiness School. His broad area of expertiserelates to marketing strategy with specificexpertise in marketing research, consumerbehaviour, pricing and social marketing. Hehas published widely in internationallyrecognised journals such as Psychology &Marketing and the Journal of MarketingManagement, and currently has a co-authored book on Marketing Research, in itssecond edition, which has been widelyadopted in the Asia-Pacific market.

MARKETING

This pathway aims to give you further insight into the different activities associated with

marketing, such as meeting the needs of consumers through market research, product

design and different communication strategies. The pathway has a higher level of

accreditation for those interested in pursuing their career in marketing. The Master’s in

Management Marketing pathway has been approved and accredited by The Chartered

Institute of Marketing (CIM) to provide direct entry onto CIM’s Professional Postgraduate

Diploma in Marketing.

“Enrolling on the Master's inManagement programme willprovide you with the knowledgenecessary to broaden your currentunderstanding of business andmanagement, and the skills toapply that knowledge to real worldbusiness problems and challenges.The programme places greatemphasis on socially responsiblebusiness management, a keychallenge to organisations today.Within the programme you will betaught by scholars withinternationally recognisedexpertise in their discipline andwill also be encouraged to developas an individual through contactwith a careers advisor andindustry based guest speakers."

Dr Ben LoweDirector of Studies, Master's in Management programmes

GENERAL

This pathway provides you with a broad understanding of all areas of general

management within an international business context. You study key aspects of

business and management, all designed to build on your existing knowledge and

experiences. This develops your managerial expertise and capabilities necessary

for a career in whichever area you may choose, including running your own business.

PROGRAMME PATHWAYS

For all MSc Management programme structures and modules see page 22.

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For more information and how to apply, visit: www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/pgt/management

Business in an InternationalPerspective Management of Operations

x x

Financial and ManagementAccounting Marketing

x x

Organisational Behaviour andHuman Resource Management

x x

Research Methods

Strategy

Core modules Compulsory modules

MSc Management General

Plus choose three elective modules (see list at the bottom of the page)

Career pathUpon completion, graduates may choose to start their own business,or work in any area of industry, lobby organisations, national andinternational governmental organisations, charities and other non-governmental organisations.

Business in an InternationalPerspective Management of Operations

x x

Financial and ManagementAccounting

Managing the MultinationalEnterprise

x x

Organisational Behaviour andHuman Resource Management Marketing

x x

Research Methods

Strategy

Core modules Compulsory modules

MSc Management International Business

Plus choose three elective modules (see list at the bottom of the page)

Career pathUpon completion graduates typically pursue careers in multinationalenterprises, international organisations, governmental bodies orconsultancies.

Business in an InternationalPerspective Marketing

x x

Financial and ManagementAccounting Marketing Communications

x x

Organisational Behaviour andHuman Resource Management

Marketing in an InternationalPerspective

x x

Research Methods

Strategy

Core modules Compulsory modules

MSc Management Marketing

Plus choose three elective modules (see list at the bottom of the page)

Career pathGraduates may choose to pursue careers specialising in marketanalytics, events management, advertising, promotions, publicrelations and marketing communications with FMCG organisations,non-governmental organisations, or consultancies.

Sample of elective modules• Corporate Finance• E-Commerce Technology andInfrastructures • Economics of the ElectronicMarketplace • Globilisation and Corporate SocialResponsibility • Leadership and Management • Management of Operations(compulsory for the General andInternational Business pathways)• Managing Diversity and EqualOpportunities • Managing Island and CoastalTourism

• Managing the MultinationalEnterprise (compulsory for theInternational Business pathway) • Marketing in an InternationalPerspective (compulsory for theMarketing pathway) • Marketing Communications(compulsory for the Marketingpathway) • Structure and Organisation of thee-enterprise • Tourism Development, Asia-Pacific • Applied Business Modelling • Social Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises

PROGRAMME STRUCTURES

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“My Master’s gave me relevant knowledge and tangible know-how in management andmarketing. My experience at Kent BusinessSchool developed my cultural intelligence andwidened my international view. These skills have proved invaluable, both in industry and in enabling me to plan, form, promote andmanage my own music production company.”Leo BaghdadiMSc Management (Marketing)

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Dr Jesse O'HanleySenior Lecturer in Environmental Systems Management

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MASTER’SIN FINANCEPROGRAMMES

Our approach is to challenge you, inspire and develop your talent to operate

effectively and responsibly in an international organisation, giving you the

opportunity to apply your knowledge and practical skills to real-world finance issues.

Kent Business School has 25 years’ experience in providing finance and specialist

management education to international managers, including the China Financial

Sector Training Scheme, the China Development Bank, the Chancellor’s Scheme for

the Former Soviet Union and a bespoke online Master’s for the Chartered Institute of

Bankers.

The impact of globalisation; the emergence of new economic powers; the transition

of reforming centrally planned economies and the enlargement of the European

Union; financial market liberalisation and integration; and recent developments in

the global financial markets – all of these factors have contributed to an increased

demand for graduates with relevant skills in finance. Social responsibility and the

creation of value are strong themes running throughout our programmes.

The School also benefits from excellent links with professional bodies, partnering

with the ifs School of Finance in a number of initiatives. High-profile alumni

include Professor Eddy Fong, Chairman of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures

Commission who graduated from Kent Business School in Accounting and Finance

and is now an honorary professor at Kent. He is frequently an invited guest speaker

and sits on the School’s International Advisory Board.

In today’s competitive global environment,employers are increasingly selective in theirsearch for competent business and financialprofessionals. The Master’s in Financeprogrammes at Kent Business Schoolreflects the City of London’s renewedvigour and increased interest in financialinstitutions, markets and education.

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MSc INTERNATIONALACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

With the challenges of today’s competitive global environment, employers

are searching for exceptional employees in the field of international

accounting and financial management. The MSc in International Accounting

and Finance is designed to meet market needs through the preparation for,

and development of, your career in international accounting and finance by

developing knowledge and skills to a high professional standard. The

programme also prepares you for research and further study in this area. It is

well suited to students who have some knowledge of accounting and finance

and who wish to expand their skills and knowledge to an advanced level.

The MSc in International Accounting and Finance is also designed for

students with a very good academic standing from a related discipline who

wish to enhance their careers in international accounting and finance.

For more information and how to apply, visit:www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/pgt/financeaccounting

Core modules Elective modules

Business report

International Financial Reporting

Foundations of Finance

International Finance and Money

Corporate Finance Management

Financial Statement Analysis

Choose two from:

Quantitative Methods

Public Sector Accounting and Accountability

Financial Regulation

Social Responsibility Accounting

Auditing

Financial Data Modelling*

Career pathThis programme will suit students looking to develop a career in international accountancy orin firms of auditors. It also provides the professional skills to pursue careers in a wide range ofinstitutional settings such as academia, banking, financial institutions, management consultancyand organisational management.

Programme structure

STAFF PROFILE

Dr Li-Cheng ChangDirector of Studies, MSc Accounting and Finance

Dr Li-cheng Chang is Director of Studies ofInternational Accounting and Finance andSenior Lecturer in Accounting at KentBusiness School. He primarily teachesmanagement accounting. His researchinterests include performance measurementand behavioural aspects of accounting.

Financial Systems and Institutions

StrategyAdvanced Management Accounting

Business Research Project

*Pre-requisite: CB8022 Quantitative Methods

“MSc International Accountingand Finance is designed forstudents who intend to improvetheir techniques andunderstanding of accountingand financial management froman international perspective.Within this programme studentswill be taught by well-knownscholars in relevant disciplines.Graduates will be equipped withknowledge and skills to pursuetheir career in internationalaccountancy, auditing,management consultancy or inbanking.”

Dr Li-Cheng ChangDirector of Studies, MSc Accounting and Finance

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MSc FINANCIAL MARKETS

The MSc in Financial Markets provides a solid background in financial

principles and practices and develops skills needed by future business

and financial professionals. The programme provides a comprehensive

framework of knowledge, insight and vision regarding the key issues in

finance, the finance function of organisations and operations and functions

of financial institutions and markets. The programme develops an

appropriate range of cognitive, critical and intellectual skills, research

skills and relevant personal and interpersonal skills to interact in the real

world of business and organisations. The programme also prepares

you for research or further study in this field.

STAFF PROFILE

Professor Radu TunaruDirector of Studies, Master’s in Finance programmes

Professor Radu Tunaru has been workingin quantitative finance since 2000 andspecialises in structured finance (credit risk),derivatives pricing and risk management, andin developing and applying statisticaltechniques for finance. He has publishedover 40 papers and holds a PhD in StatisticalModelling from Middlesex University inLondon and a PhD in Probability andStatistics from the Centre of MathematicalStatistics of the Romanian Academy.

His career includes working for the Bank ofMontreal and Merrill Lynch where he was avice-president in Structured Finance EMEARMBS. He has been a consultant and trainerfor hedge-funds, investment banks, retailbanks and think tanks.

For more information and how to apply, visit:www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/pgt/finance-markets

Core modules Elective modules

Corporate Finance

Derivatives

Essentials of Financial Risk Management

Financial Data Modelling

Foundations of Finance

Quantitative Methods

Choose two from:

Financial and Management Accounting

Financial Engineering

Financial Regulation

Fixed Income Markets

International Money and Finance

Career pathGraduates may choose to build careers in investment and commercial banks, insurancecompanies, specialised financial institutions, security dealing and broking companies andinvestment institutions as well as to occupy financial management roles in a range oforganisations.

Programme structure

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MSc FINANCIAL SERVICESIN BANKING

The emergence of new economic powers, the transition of former centrally planned

economies in the EU, the global integration of financial markets and the recent global

financial crisis have generated tremendous interest in the role, significance, function

and mode of operation of the financial services sector. Market participants, banks,

financial firms, investment institutions, fund managers, securities dealers,

multinational companies, public and private organisations and international

institutions all seek clear knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice

of financial institutions, markets and systems. As employers, these institutions search

for competent financial services practitioners with a range of professional skills to

achieve a high level of excellence and success for their organisations.

The MSc in Financial Services in Banking programme is designed to provide a solid

background in the principles and practices of financial institutions, markets and

systems. The programme will develop your knowledge, understanding and insight

into how financial institutions and markets function in the economy and global

financial system. It is designed to develop an appropriate range of cognitive, critical,

and intellectual skills, research skills and relevant personal and interpersonal skills to

enable you to interact in the real world of business and finance.

“The programmes are geared toenhance your skills as requiredby investment banks, hedge-funds, private equity firms,policymakers and otherfinancial houses. The modulescover important aspects suchas corporate finance, essentialfor mergers and acquisitions;quantitative data analysis andfinancial data modelling, ingreat demand in the hedge-fundindustry; derivatives, used onevery trading floor in investmentbanking; and risk management,the hottest subject in the light ofthe recent financial crisis.”

Professor Radu TunaruDirector of Studies, Master’s in Finance programmes

For more information and how to apply, visit:www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/pgt/finance-banking

Core modules Elective modules

Commercial and Investment Banking

Corporate Finance

Derivatives

Essentials of Financial Risk

Financial Regulation

Financial Systems and Institutions

Choose two from:

Financial Data Modelling

Financial Engineering

Foundations of Finance

Fixed Income Markets

International Financial Reporting

International Money and Finance

Quantitative Methods

Career pathThis programme is suitable for students who wish to follow a career in banking, building societies,specialised financial institutions and fund management, securities dealing firms, multinationalcompanies, corporate financial management and independent financial advice.

Programme structure

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“This programme has enhanced my knowledgeand has provided a clear pathway for my career.It explores all the financial knowledge fromcorporate structuring to financial derivativesand examines the real financial world activities.The programme has amplified my passion forfinance and has helped me pursue my career infund management.” Haris Memon Master’s in Finance programme

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MASTER’SIN MANAGEMENTSCIENCEPROGRAMMES

A Master’s in Management Science or Business Analytics will prepare you

to interpret and model data and make recommendations to executives in the

boardroom or leaders in government. As there is a growing shortage of

graduates with such skills, our Master’s programmes can enhance your

employability. They equip you with transferable skills and knowledge

which prepare you for a fast-track career in the business analytics field.

Management Science is a fast-moving applied discipline that has to be in

touch with the real needs of today’s organisations. At Kent Business School,

we continuously look at ways of evolving our management science programme

so it remains real-world relevant and innovative. We will provide you with the

tools, techniques and individual attention and support your need to prepare

and shape your future in a challenging career in almost any company in any

sector.

Management science and business analytics,also known as the ‘science of decision-making’,is the quantitative side of management.It covers the skills, technologies, applicationsand practices for understanding businessperformance to guide evidence-basedplanning. By applying quantitative andanalytical techniques, you can solve coredecision problems.

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MSc MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

The MSc in Management Science programme equips you with advanced quantitative

and analysis skills to support decision making, identify the best course of action in

complex business situations and optimise processes, procedures and performance.

Emphasis is placed on learning fundamental techniques from the fields of management

science and operational research and being able to apply mathematical modelling in an

objective way to help solve complex strategic, operational and managerial planning

problems.

To obtain an MSc Management Science degree, all students need to successfully

complete six core modules, three elective modules and a dissertation. Core modules

introduce basic theory and use of spreadsheet models, statistics, simulation,

optimisation and heuristic algorithms. An important focus of these modules is to learn

practical modelling skills, critically analyse results and gain experience using industry-

standard software. Elective modules allow you to pursue areas of personal interest. Two

of the electives, which must be chosen from the list below, will give you specialised

knowledge and training in some of the main areas of management science application.

The third elective can be chosen from any other Master’s programme offered by the

Business School, including the MSc Logistics, MSc Financial Markets, MSc Value Chain

Management and MSc Human Resource Management programmes.

STAFF PROFILE

Dr Maria Paola ScaparraDirector of Studies, Master’s in ManagementScience programmes

Dr Scaparra moved to Kent Business Schoolin September 2004 from the University ofCalifornia, Santa Barbara, where she helda position as a postdoctoral researcher ininfrastructure and transportation planning.She earned an MSc in Engineering-Economic Systems and OperationsResearch (OR) from Stanford University in2000 and a PhD in Mathematics Applied toEconomic Decisions from the University ofPisa, Italy, in 2002. She is a Senior Lecturerin Management Science and the Director ofthe Master’s in Management Scienceprogrammes.

Dr Scaparra is a member of the editorialboard of the Journal International RegionalScience Review and of several OR Societies(OR, EURO, AIRO, INFORMS). She alsoacts as a reviewer for several OR andgeographical journals.

For more information and how to apply, visit:www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/pgt/management-science

Core modules Elective modules

Heuristics and Optimisation

Management Science Modelling

Simulation and Optimisation Software

Spreadsheets and Decision Support Systems

Statistics for Management

Research Methods

Choose two from:

Business in an International Perspective

Data Analysis and Forecasting

Financial and Management Accounting

Logistics and Supply Chains

Management of Operations

Managing Complexity: The Systems Approach

Performance Management

Plus choose one elective module from anyother Master’s programme (see pages 22, 26-28, 34, 36 and 37 for details)

Career pathThis programme is ideal for students with a good background in a quantitative area who are seekingto gain indepth knowledge of analytical and decision modelling skills, as well as management,communication and research. Graduates of the programme frequently go on to be in-house analystsor consultants within industry and the public sector, including financial services, telecommunications,airlines, manufacturing companies, pharmaceuticals, healthcare delivery and government.

Programme structure

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MSc BUSINESS ANALYTICS

The MSc Business Analytics is less technical than the MSc Management Science

programme but more application and business oriented. Greater emphasis is placed

on data analysis and interpretation, predictive modelling and strategic business

modelling.

To obtain an MSc Business Analytics degree, all students need to successfully

complete six core modules, three elective modules and a dissertation. Core modules

focus on introducing you to state-of-the-art techniques in statistics, data mining,

forecasting, operations management, spreadsheet modelling and general

mathematical modelling. Two of the electives, which must be chosen from the list

below, will equip you with additional training in specially chosen modules from the

MSc Management Science programme. The third elective, which can be chosen from

any other Master’s programme within the Business School, including the MSc

Logistics, MSc Financial Markets, MSc Value Chain Management and MSc Human

Resource Management programmes, will allow you to pursue your personal interests

from the full array of business disciplines.

For more information and how to apply, visit:www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/pgt/business-analytics

“Now more than ever, the use ofmanagement science tools andadvanced analytical methods iscrucial to a business’s success.An intelligent use of datacombined with the latest decisionmodelling techniques can have aprofound impact on how real-world companies meet theirperformance goals by providingunique insights and creatingbusiness value. Our graduatestudents are equipped with datamanagement and analyticalmodelling capabilities as well ascommunication and consultancyskills. It is no wonder that theyare highly sought after in a largevariety of organisations andhave superb employability andcareer prospects”

Dr Maria Paola ScaparraDirector of Studies, Master’s in ManagementScience programmes

Core modules Elective modules

Applied Business Modelling

Data Analysis and Forecasting

Management of Operations

Management Science Modelling

Statistics for Management

Choose two from:

Business in an International Perspective

Financial and Management Accounting

Heuristics and Optimisation

Logistics and Supply Chains

Managing Complexity: The Systems Approach

Performance Management

Simulation and Optimisation Software

Plus choose one elective module from anyother Master’s programme (see pages 22, 26-28, 34, 36 and 37 for details)

Career pathThis programme is ideal for students with a good background in a quantitative area who are seekingto gain indepth knowledge of analytical and predictive modelling skills as well as management,communication and research skills. Graduates of the programme frequently go to be in-houseanalysts or consultants within industry, the public sector, including financial services, airlines,telecommunications, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare delivery and government.

Programme structure

Research Methods

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MSc HUMAN RESOURCEMANAGEMENT

The MSc in Human Resource Management (HRM) programme provides an insight into

the principal areas and important influences of the wider international environment of

human resource management in today’s businesses.

The environment of employment has become more complex than in the past, with an

increasingly diverse labour force, radical changes in the technology and organisation of

work, the shift towards a ‘service economy’, new contractual arrangements and patterns

of working and the pressures of intensified global competition economy. The attraction,

preservation and development of high-calibre people are a source of competitive

advantage for organisations today and are the responsibility of human resource

professionals. This puts HRM at the centre of business performance and a critical

partner for organisational success.

Our new MSc Human Resource Management offers you an insight into the principal

areas of managing human resources (HR) by providing critical assessment of the

human resource management and employment relations (ER) approach. Our teaching

staff are members of the University’s Centre for Employment Competitiveness and

Growth, which was established in 2003 to develop world-class research and knowledge

transfer activities via a multidisciplinary approach to human resource management

and operations management. Our approach is to inspire and develop your people

management skills to operate effectively in today’s challenging business environment.

Core modules Elective modules

Developing Business Skills for HRM

HRM Business Report

HRM in Context

HRM in Practice

Leadership and Management

Research Methods

Choose four from:

Employment Relations

Employee Resourcing

HR Strategy

Learning and Development

Managing Diversity and Equal Opportunities

Reward and Performance Management

Career pathGraduates of this programme typically pursue careers in general management and specialistmanagement positions or consultancy roles in all areas of human resource management includingemployee relations, reward and recognition, recruitment, retention, people and organisationaldevelopment within a diverse range of organisations.

Programme structure

For more information and how to apply, visit:www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/pgt/hrmanagement

STAFF PROFILE

Professor Katie Truss Professor of Management

Professor Katie Truss is Head of the People,Management and Organisation research andteaching group. She is lead author of 'StrategicHuman Resource Management' published byOxford University Press in 2012, and leadeditor of 'Employee Engagement in Theory andPractice', to be published by Routledge in2013. She has written or co-authored over 180articles, papers and reports and has publishedin many international journals, including theHarvard Business Review. She is a member ofthe Editorial Board of Human ResourceManagement Journal and an Academic Fellowof the CIPD; Katie convenes two modules onthe MSc HRM programme.

“We are delighted to launch ournew MSc HRM, which hasbeen developed by leadingsubject experts to combinelatest thinking with insightsinto cutting-edge practice.Students will leave theprogramme equipped withboth the theoretical knowledgeand the practical skills neededto pursue a high-flying careerin the exciting and demandingfield of HRM”

Professor Katie Truss Professor of Management

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Human resource management in today’s businesses

Human resource management is the function within an organisation that concentrates

on recruitment, management and providing direction for the people who work within

an organisation. It is an interdisciplinary subject drawing on economics, law, sociology,

psychology, political science and history. It provides an organisational function that deals

with issues related to people such as reward and remuneration, recruitment, personal

development, performance management, organisational development, safety, health,

benefits, employee motivation and communication.

This discipline is a strategic and comprehensive approach to managing people and

the workplace culture and environment. Effective HRM enables employees to contribute

effectively and productively to the overall company direction and the accomplishment of

the organisation’s goals and objectives.

As a function in today’s businesses across the globe, HRM is seen as increasingly

important within organisations, shifting from a traditional personnel and administrative role

to a more strategic and directional role within an organisation adding value to its most

important asset – its employees.

The work of all managers in today’s working environment, not just in HR departments,

requires people management skills and knowledge, which makes our MSc Human

Resource Management programme of key value to both current and potential managers.

STAFF PROFILE

Dr Samantha LynchDirector of Studies, MSc in Human ResourceManagement programme

Dr Lynch’s career in human resourcemanagement has its origins in the businessenvironment before she pursued an academiccareer in the field. Her research centres onHRM and performance, the role of linemanagers and the representation ofemployees in the workplace.

At Kent Business School, she is currentlythe Director of Studies for the MSc HumanResouce Management programme. Herteaching responsibilities cover themanagement of human resources with aparticular focus on strategic HRM, employmentresourcing and performance management.

The MSc in Human Resource Management has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

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MSc VALUE CHAINMANAGEMENT

Today’s businesses have become extremely complex and the international business

environment is making processes unpredictable and uncertain. This programme is

delivered at our Medway campus by a world-class multidisciplinary group of academics

who are committed to producing cutting-edge research and is enhanced by high-level

input from our industry partners.

The MSc Value Chain Management is a progressive new programme – the only one in

the UK to be doubly-accredited by the Chartered Institute for Purchase and Supply

(CIPS) and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). Backed by the input of

researchers who are leaders in their fields and in one of our five centres of applied

research, the Centre for Value Chain Research’s expertise underpins our teaching.

This programme attracts top international students keen to learn how to add value and

improve efficiency through effective management of resources within and between

business and to put learning into practice. You will benefit from project work, live case

studies with real organisations and guest lectures that will enhance your employability

and lead to your desired career path. Our new Student Implant Scheme – another first

for the Business School – offers you the opportunity of working with businesses during

your studies.

We work with organisations to provide real business experiences and projects through

our implant scheme to ensure your employability is maximised, and we have access to

the UK's largest consumer database through one of our partners, dunnhumby.

For more information and how to apply, visit:www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/pgt/valuechain

Core modules

Value Chain

Consumer and Organisational Buyer Behaviour

Marketing

New Product Development and Innovation Management

Retail Management

Value Chain Analysis

Data Analysis and Forecasting

Strategic Sourcing

Dissertation

Core modules

Choose two from:

Managing the Multi-National Enterprise

Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management

Financial and Management Accounting

Logistics and Supply Chains

Marketing in an International Perspective

Marketing Communications

Career pathGraduates may go on to work at strategic levels of management in supply chain, operations ormarketing functions in a diverse range of sectors including retail, consulting or manufacturing.

Programme structure

STAFF PROFILE

Dr Marian Garcia MartinezDirector of Studies, MSc Value ChainManagement, Senior Lecturer in Agri-Environmental Economics

Dr Martinez has co-authored fifteen booksand is published in many key journalsincluding Industrial Marketing Managementand the International Journal of MarketResearch. She is particularly interested incrowdsourcing, open innovation (projectssuch as Kaggle), online communities, co-creation, value creation, the food industry,innovation performance and customer-value-focussed innovation. Dr Martinez managesthe student implant scheme bringingcompanies and value-chain studentstogether. Dr Martinez is also the lead for thesteering group for Kent Business School’ssustainability agenda.

The MSc in ValueChain Managementhas been awarded adouble accreditation bythe Chartered Instituteof Purchase andSupply (CIPS) and theChartered Institute ofMarketing (CIM).

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MSc LOGISTICS

Develop quantitative and qualitative analytical skills that will help you identify areas for

improvement within Logistics to gain the competitive edge.

Logistics forms a significant part of any business and success in that area will give the

company a massive competitive advantage. This programme is delivered by world-class

research active and experienced experts (see the Centre for Logistics and Heuristic

Optimisation).

The MSc Logistics is designed for high-calibre graduates from science, engineering and

business and management disciplines.

The programme will suit students seeking to gain experience to work at all levels of the

company, from operational to the strategic level. The combination of quantitative and

qualitative skills will enable you to be a strategic and critical thinker while being able to

deal with operational decisions whenever they occur.

You will benefit from project work, live case studies with real organisations including a

visit to a company, and guest lectures that will enhance your job prospects.

STAFF PROFILE

Professor Said SalhiProfessor of Management Science andOperational Research, Director, Centre forLogistics and Heuristic Optimisation

Professor Salhi’s research interests focus onHeuristic Optimisation (design of constructive andmulti-level heuristics, simulated annealing, tabusearch, genetic algorithm, ant systems, variableneighbourhood, threshold accepting, neuralnetwork) and their implementation in practice(management, finance, engineering, environment,medicine), Distribution Management (vehiclerouting, location, transportation, their variants),Real-time scheduling and GIS, Integration ofheuristic and exact methods, Robust optimisation.

Professor Salhi is a fellow of the OR Society, amember of COPIOR, the IMA and CILT andassociate editor of the IMA Journal ofManagement Mathematics.

For more information and how to apply, visit:www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/pgt/logistics

Core modules Elective modules

Choose two from:Spreadsheet Modelling andDecision Support Systems

Organisational Behaviour andHuman Resource Management

Corporate Social andEnvironmental Responsibility

Introduction to Logistics andSupply Chain Management

Management ScienceModelling

Economics of the ElectronicMarket PlaceData Analysis and Forecasting

Marketing Simulation & OptimizationSoftwareManagement of Operations

Financial and ManagementAccounting Statistics for ManagementContemporary Topics in

Logistic Research

Structure and Organisation ofthe e-Enterprise

Managing the MultinationalEnterprise

Warehousing andTransportation Management

Performance Management Heuristics and Optimisation

Career pathThe programme will suit students seeking to gain experience to work at all levels of the company,from operational to the strategic level. The combination of quantitative and qualitative skills willenable you to be a strategic and critical thinker while being able to deal with operational decisionswhenever they occur.

Programme structure

“Enrolling on the MSc Logistics willprovide you with the necessarytechnical as well as managerialskills to tackle logistical problemsthat have become crucial to thesuccess of most companies giventhe economical climate. Within theprogramme you will be taught byinternationally recognised scholars,some belong to the research Centrefor Logistics and HeuristicOptimisation (CLHO). You willalso acquire an invaluableexperience in the summer projectwhen dealing with a logisticalproblem of a given company".

Professor Said SalhiProfessor of Management Science and Operational Research

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GRADUATE DIPLOMA ININTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENTWITH MANAGEMENT ENGLISHKent Business School’s Graduate Diploma in International Management with

Management English provides a Pre-Master’s gateway route for international students

whose first language is not English. The programme focuses on developing academic

subject knowledge for continued postgraduate study, while improving academic skills

and English language proficiency.

The programme aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of organisations,

the external framework in which they operate and how they are managed; to identify

processes, procedures and practices for effective management; and to create an

understanding of international business environments and of global perspectives on

business and management issues. Other proficiencies such as critical thinking and

analysis skills, as well as effective problem solving and decision making, also feature

strongly. You learn to apply ideas to a range of situations via effective oral and written

communication using a range of media which are widely used in business, such as

the preparation and presentation of business reports and an aptitude to conduct

research into business and management issues.

The programme will raise your level of spoken and written management English to

that required for potential entry to a Master’s level programme in the area of business

and management.

For full entry requirements and personal profiles, as well as scholarship options and

the progression route to Kent Business School’s Master’s Programmes, please refer

to our website.

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Core modules Elective modules

The English of Management Studies I

The English of Management Studies II

International Business

Operations Management

Strategy Analysis and Tools

Choose two from:

International Employment Relations and HRM

Advanced English for Social Sciences

E-Commerce and Business

Techniques & Methods in Management Science

Service Management

Introduction to Marketing

Simulation Modelling

Career pathThe programme will develop your knowledge and understanding of organisations, the externalframework in which they operate and how they are managed. It will enable you to identifyprocesses, procedures and practices for effective management; and to understand internationalbusiness environments and global perspectives on business and management issues.

Programme structure

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POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE INEMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

A one year part-time postgraduate qualification for practicing engagement specialists,

based at Kent Business School, Medway.

The vital role that employee engagement can play in increasing levels of

organisational performance and the wellbeing of the workforce has been widely

acknowledged. However what employee engagement exactly is, how can it be

managed, and why some engagement strategies work better than others is still

sometimes unclear.

This unique postgraduate programme from Kent Business School for the first time

brings together the theory and the practice of employee engagement in a University-

accredited specialist qualification designed for the busy professional.

The postgraduate certificate in Employee Engagement programme is specifically

designed for specialists from all types of private, public and not-for-profit

organisations who are tasked with developing, implementing and embedding

employee engagement strategies and programmes. Also suitable for HR, marketing

and communications professionals, line mangers, consultants and survey specialists

whose remit includes employee engagement. The programme aims to provide a

thorough academic foundation in the theories underpinning employee engagement

and to link directly to practical applications.

For more information and how to apply, visit:www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/pgt/pg-cert

Employee Engagement in Theory and Practice

Developing and Implementing an EmployeeEngagement Strategy

Psychological theories of employeeengagement and positive psychology

Measuring employee engagement within anethical context

The outcomes of employee engagement forindividuals and organisations

Key drivers of employee engagement

Strategy development in theory and practice

Developing an effective employee engagementstrategy

Employee voice, job design, communication,leadership and management and their role inemployee engagement

Personal skills for the employee engagementmanager

Career pathThe postgraduate certificate in Employee Engagement programme is specifically designed forspecialists from all types of private, public and not-for-profit organisations who are tasked withdeveloping, implementing and embedding employee engagement strategies and programmes.Also suitable for HR, marketing and communications professionals, line managers, consultantsand survey specialists whose remit includes employee engagement. The programme aims toprovide a thorough academic foundation in the theories underpinning employee engagement andto link directly to practical applications.

Programme structureEach module is delivered in two 3-day taught sessions running from Friday to Sunday inclusivebetween October and May and includes case studies and presentations by various industry experts.

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APPLYING FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDY

How to apply

You can apply for all postgraduate

programmes online via the University of

Kent’s online application system –

www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply.Please ensure all supporting

documentation is submitted with your

online application form or scanned and

emailed to [email protected].

You will be required to show the originals

of your scanned documents when you

come to enrol onto the programme. On

receipt of your online application, you will

receive an acknowledgement email.

All communication with the Business

School in respect to your application will

be made via email. So, it is important that

you supply us with a unique personal

email address on your application form. If

you are processing your application

through an agent, we will copy the agent

into all your correspondence from the

Business School.

Entry requirements

To apply for a postgraduate taught

programme at Kent Business School you

will need to submit:

• A completed online application form.

• Proof of academic achievement. This

normally would be an honours degree

(2:1 or above) from a UK or other

approved university and/or an equivalent

professional qualification.

• A ‘Statement of Purpose’ outlining your

reasons for applying to the programme.

A programme specific essay may be

required for borderline applications.

• Two references, at least one of which

must be academic.

• Copy of the photo ID page of your

current passport for UKBA immigration

regulations. (International Students only).

• Proof of English language proficiency,

please see below.

Applicants applying for the MSc Value

Chain Management programme who meet

the admissions criteria will be required to

have a personal telephone interview with

the Programme Director as part of the

admissions process.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you will

need to have a relevant English proficiency

certificate such as IELTS or TOEFL which

demonstrates your English ability, especially

if you require a student visa. Further details

regarding English requirements necessary

under UKBA regulations can be located on

our website.

Details of the majority of our English

proficiency levels are noted below for

postgraduate programmes:

IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.5 inreading and writing)

TOEFL Paper – 600 (including4.5 in test of writtenEnglish)

iBT – 100 (including 22 in reading andwriting)

Pearson Test ofEnglish (PTE)

68 (including 65 in allfour subjects)

Please refer to our website for individual

programme specific English requirements.

Applicants with an IELTS (or equivalent)

score less than the required entry criteria

can undertake a pre-sessional English

Language course also offered at the

University of Kent. Details of these

programmes including entry criteria and

start dates can be found at Centre of

English and World Languages website

(www.kent.ac.uk/cewl). Additional Englishlanguage support is also provided at no

additional cost throughout the year by the

University of Kent.

Applicants with a minimum IELTS score of

5.5 may be considered for our one-year

(Pre-Masters) Graduate Diploma in

International Management with

Management English programme,

designed for applicants who do not meet

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the English and academic requirements

for a Master’s programme. Applicants

taking the Graduate Diploma would be

guaranteed admission onto a Master’s

programme, on achieving a final minimum

grade of 60%. Please visit our website for

further information.

Tuition fees

For the most up-to-date information on

tuition fees, please see

www.kent.ac.uk/finance-student/fees

A deposit payment of £1,000 will be

required when you accept an offer to

secure your place and will be deducted

from your tuition fees. Should you not meet

the conditions of your offer, your deposit

will be refunded in full. Details of the

payment date for the deposit will be sent

with your offer letter. The deposit payment

can now be made online using our secure

online payment store. If you can pay your

deposit within 28 days of your offer being

made you may be able to take advantage

of our Early Bird. Please see the website

for further details.

Application deadline

We want to ensure that your application

receives the highest level of professional

attention and detail that it deserves. To

help us achieve this, we operate a system

consisting of three admissions periods.

1st admissions period deadline

31 January 2013

2nd admissions period deadline

31 March 2013

3rd admissions period deadline

30 June 2013

Offers of a place to study at Kent

Business School cannot be guaranteed

for applicants applying for high-demand

courses after the 2nd admissions

period. Applications for all programmes

received after 30 June 2013 will be

considered on a case-by-case basis if

space is available.

Early Bird

Kent Business School is offering

applicants who apply early, incentives to

commit early under our revised Early

Bird Scheme.

Applicants who apply before 31 March

2013 and subsequently accept their

offer and pay their deposit payment

within 28 days of any offer given, will

automatically receive a 10% discount on

their tuition fee payment for their chosen

Masters programme.

Deposits received after the 28 days of

any offer made will not qualify for the

10% reduction in tuition fees under the

Early Bird.

Further details of our Early Bird scheme

can be found on our website

www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/pgt/early-bird

For up-to-date visa and immigration

regulations visit

www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Acceptance of your application

The Kent Business School Admissions

Team will only review fully completed

applications. We will usually give you a

decision on your application within two

to three weeks from receipt, providing

you have submitted a fully completed

application and supporting

documentation.

Graduate Admissions Team

Charlotte LynsdaleGraduate Admissions Manager

Debbie CookGraduate Admissions Coordinator

Sarah Greenhill-JefferyGraduate Admissions Assistant

Andrew AdamsGraduate Admissions Assistant

Contact details

Graduate Admissions Office

Kent Business School

University of Kent

Canterbury, Kent

CT2 7PE, UK

T: +44 (0)1227 827726

F: +44 (0)1227 761187

E: [email protected]

Checklist

Completed online application form

Statement of Purpose

Academic transcript (interim

transcript will be required for

students still studying in final year)

Professional qualification (if

applicable)

Degree certificate (required on

completion of studies)

IELTS/TOEFL/English proficiency

certificates (if applicable)

Two reference letters (at least one

academic)

Copy of passport (photo ID pages

only)

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VISIT KENT BUSINESS SCHOOL

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London

UNITED K INGDOM

Medway

CanterburyTonbridge

Heathrow

Gatwick

Paris

Brussels

BELGIUM

Charles de Gaulle EurostarFerry

Orly

FR ANCE

We welcome and encourage you to visit

our campuses and specialist

postgraduate centres. The University

holds a number of organised events, such

as Open Days at our Canterbury campus,

where all potential students

(undergraduate and postgraduate) are

welcome, and specific postgraduate

events on the Canterbury campus. Please

see www.kent.ac.uk/opendays or contactEnrolment Management Services for

further details.

Even if you are not able to attend one of

these planned events, the campus at

Canterbury is open to the public, so you

can visit at any time and take a self-guided

tour for which we can provide maps and

documentation. You may also be able to

combine this with a visit to your potential

supervisor or if you are invited to attend

an interview. For students from outside

the UK, the European and International

Offices are open all year round and are

happy to organise individual tours –

please contact them in advance.

International students

The University has many local

representatives around the world. If you

wish to speak to a representative in your

own country, please contact the

International Development Office or see

the website below. We hold interview and

guidance sessions at representatives’

offices if you would like the chance to

meet with a member of staff. See

www.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent/representation for details.

Staff from the University of Kent visit many

countries throughout the world, often at

higher education fairs, giving you the

opportunity to speak directly to someone

who can answer your questions about all

aspects of life at Kent. We also hold pre-

departure events in-country for new

students. For further information, see

www.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent/overseas-visits

Canterbury

By air

From London Heathrow airport to campus

is a 120-minute taxi ride. From London

Gatwick airport to campus is

approximately a 90-minute taxi ride.

By rail

London St Pancras to Canterbury West:

journey time approximately 60 minutes.

By bus

London Victoria to Canterbury bus station:

journey time approx 120 minutes.

Canterbury bus station to the University,

regular service: journey time

approximately 15 minutes.

By road

From London, the north and west: M25,

(M20), M2, A2. Canterbury central ring

road, A290 Whitstable Road, St Thomas

Hill, approx one mile (1.6km) up the A290,

University entrance on right (signposted)

near top of hill.

Campus map

www.kent.ac.uk/maps/canterbury

Further information

Kent Business School

The University of Kent

Canterbury, Kent CT2 7PE, UK

T: +44 (0)1227 827726

F: +44 (0)1227 761187

E: [email protected]

European Office

Enrolment Management Services,

The University of Kent

Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NZ, UK

T: +44 (0)1227 824921

F: +44 (0)1227 827115

E: [email protected]

International Development Office

The Registry, The University of Kent

Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NZ, UK

T: +44 (0)1227 824904

F: +44 (0)1227 823247

E: [email protected]

Further informationis available atwww.kent.ac.uk/kbs

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Mr Tony Osgood teachingstudents in the Kent BusinessSchool Lecture Theatre

Postgraduate events

Open Evening – Wednesday 28 November 2012Open Event – Saturday 2 February 2013

General Open Days – Canterbury campus

Wednesday 12 September 2012Saturday 6 October 2012Saturday 6 July 2013Wednesday 18 September 2013Saturday 5 October 2013

General Open Days – Medway campus

Saturday 13 October 2012Saturday 22 June 2013

www.kent.ac.uk/opendays

OPEN DAYS IN 2012/13

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