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Business Postgraduate prospectus 2015

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If you’ve got ambitions to get ahead, we can help. A postgraduate degree from Kingston Business School is a great investment – whether you aim to use your qualification to stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs, transition into a new career, gain the skills to start your own successful business, or attain that all-important promotion. At Kingston University, you’ll find topquality, accredited courses; expert teaching based on research and practice; and flexible study options that enable you to fit your studies around other commitments. We attract a very diverse range of students, so you’ll be part of a stimulating academic community, sharing experience and knowledge from around the world. It’s an exciting time to join Kingston Business School. We’re now in phase 2 of our ambitious campus development plan, providing excellent, purpose-built, modern facilities, including our acclaimed Kingston Business School building.

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Contents General information

Taught courses and programmes in the School

6 Set yourself apart 11 Flexible study 12 Expert teaching 14 Sharing knowledge 14 Entrepreneurship 15 Unique insights 15 Employability 16 Working together 18 Accreditation, recognition and membership 20 A global perspective 21 Support for international students 22 Kingston Hill campus 24 After you graduate 26 Research in the School 28 Full-time/part-time course list 54 Travelling to Kingston 55 Applications and further information

29 General management courses 30 Master of Business Administration MBA 30 Master of Business Administration MBA by distance learning 31 Business Information Technology MSc 33 International Business Management (with pathways) MSc 33 Leadership & Management in Health PgCert/PgDip/MSc 34 Logistics & Supply Chain Management MSc 34 Management MA/PgDip and MA top-up 35 36 36 37 37 38

Accounting, banking and finance courses Accounting & Finance MSc Banking & Finance MSc Finance MSc Financial & Business Management MSc Investment & Financial Risk Management MSc

39 Creative industries and the creative economy courses 40 Advertising & the Creative Economy MA Communication Design & the Creative Economy MA Creative Writing & the Creative Economy MA Design: Product and Space & the Creative Economy MA Fashion & the Creative Economy MA Film Making & the Creative Economy MA Journalism & the Creative Economy MA Managing in the Creative Economy MA Museums and Galleries & the Creative Economy MA Music & the Creative Economy MA Publishing & the Creative Economy MA 41 Human resource management and psychology courses 42 Human Resource Management PgDip/MSc 43 Human Resource Management MSc top-up 43 International Human Resource Management PgDip/MSc 44 International Human Resource Management MSc top-up 44 Internal Communication Management MA 45 Occupational & Business Psychology MSc 45 Employment Law & Mediation PgCert 47 48 48 49 50 50

Marketing and communication courses Corporate Communications MA Marketing MSc Marketing & Brand Management MA Marketing Communications & Advertising MA Strategic Marketing MSc

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Business research programmes Business PhD Doctor of Business Administration DBA Business & Management MRes

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Set yourself apart A postgraduate course can have many career benefits: it can provide deeper, specialist knowledge; give you a competitive edge in a challenging job market; enable you to retrain for a different field; or refresh your professional skills. At Kingston Business School, we offer a range of qualifications, from postgraduate diplomas to doctorates, across the whole business spectrum. So, whatever career stage you’re aiming for, we probably have a course to help you get there.

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I wanted to set myself apart from other professionals within my peer group so that I could tackle something others could not... The knowledge that I gained on my course enabled me to take up the challenge and start my own business. I now run my own successful consultancy. Without the skills learnt on the course, it would have taken longer to develop to the level that I have now achieved. Barry Holdsworth, horticultural consultant, Barry Holdsworth Ltd Management MA

Introducing Kingston Business School Kingston Business School is part of Kingston University, which is the largest provider of higher education in south-west London. The University is renowned for its careersfocused courses and strong industry links, and has established itself as a growing force in research.

Kingston upon Thames Located on the south-west edge of London, around 12 miles (19km) from Trafalgar Square, Kingston upon Thames is a beautiful place to study. Although part of Greater London, Kingston is a thriving town in its own right, packed with historic buildings, great shops, leisure venues and open spaces.

Kingston Business School is one of the largest business schools in the UK – nearly 5,000 students are based in the University’s Faculty of Business and Law. We also run some of the UK’s longest-established business and management courses, being able to trace our roots back to the 1960s. This gives us extensive experience of helping students reach their potential, and many of our alumni now hold very senior positions in companies within both the private and public sector across the globe.

Situated by the river Thames and close to Richmond and Bushy Parks, Kingston is one of the capital’s most attractive areas; it’s also one of the safest. The city centre is only 25 minutes away by train, so you don’t have far to travel to enjoy all the cultural and business opportunities that London has to offer.

What’s on offer? Our postgraduate courses cover a variety of business- and management-related areas, including marketing, human resource management, accounting and finance, business information technology and our AMBA-accredited full- and part-time MBA programmes (an MBA by distance learning is also available). Each course offers the chance to engage with the latest developments in your discipline. Our location Kingston Business School is based in a modern £26million building at the University’s Kingston Hill campus, around three miles from Kingston upon Thames town centre. The University’s bus service runs between the town centre, Kingston station and Kingston Hill, Monday to Friday during term time. For more details on the campus, see page 22.

With London only a few miles away, excellent transport links to the rest of England and three major airports on our doorstep, the University is not only easy to get to, but could also be considered a gateway to the world! Travelling to Kingston Travelling to Kingston University is easy wherever you live. Situated just off the M25, serviced by both Kingston and Norbiton train stations and on many bus routes, Kingston is easily accessible whichever mode of transport you choose. Heathrow and Gatwick airports are just a short distance away too. See page 54 for maps and travel details. Funding your studies Information about how to pay your fees, including by monthly direct debit instalments, can be found on www.kingston.ac.uk/ pgfunding where you can also download a pdf of our Money Matters guide. If you need any help and advice, our Student Life Centre’s money advisers are on hand to offer guidance on living on a budget, student

finance queries, banking, dealing with debt and financial capability and literacy. You can also get information about student finance and support from our Student Funds team. T: +  44 (0)20 8417 7312 (money advisers) +44 (0)20 8417 7315 (student funds) E: [email protected] Your employer may offer to sponsor you through your course by providing funding, day-release from work or guaranteed study leave. If your employer has any questions, please ask them to contact the postgraduate admissions team (see your course page). Open days and MBA briefings If you’d like to find out more about how Kingston Business School can enhance your career, come and visit us and have a chat with our course directors. Postgraduate open events Wednesday 19 November 2014 Wednesday 4 March 2015 Saturday 25 April 2015 Wednesday 24 June 2015 Saturday 29 August 2015 MBA briefings Wednesday 19 November 2014 Saturday 6 December 2014 Saturday 10 January 2015 Wednesday 4 March 2015 Saturday 21 March 2015 Saturday 25 April 2015 Saturday 16 May 2015 Wednesday 24 June 2015 Saturday 18 July 2015 Saturday 29 August 2015 For more information and to register, visit: www.kingston.ac.uk/businessopendays

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A postgraduate course from Kingston Business School can help you...

Gain promotion On graduating with my MBA, I was promoted and asked to work in an internal management consultancy with senior police officers and members of the Home Office, which would not have been possible without the MBA. Having gained an increased interest in business techniques through my consultancy role, I decided to read for a doctorate. During the course of my research, I retired from the police service and used my business knowledge to set up my own consultancy and training company in Austria. Dr Reg Butterfield, MBA, PhD (at Kingston University) MD, Management Resource Centre, Vienna

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Get your career started If, like me, you find yourself looking for a complete career change, or you’ve just graduated and are looking for an industry-recognised marketing qualification, you couldn’t do better than the Marketing masters. It’s got everything you’ll need to get your career off to a flying start in either the client or agency side. This doorway to the business, however, doesn’t come easy, and demands full-time commitment – you will be pushed very hard! Having said that, the rewards are there for those who apply themselves. Above all, it’s great fun, and you get to make some good friends. Miles Taylor, Marketing masters Account manager, Barraclough Hall Woolston Gray

Change direction T he Business Information Technology course is forwardlooking and hugely relevant to the IT and e-commerce sector today. [It] enabled me to dramatically swerve my career towards my desired direction, securing an appointment in e-commerce. This simply would not have been possible without the knowledge and real experience gained throughout this course. Eve Ashwell, Business Information Technology MSc Digital marketing executive at Virgin Balloon Flights

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Flexible study We aim to provide you with a programme that suits your lifestyle and fits around your work and life commitments. Our courses are designed to allow maximum flexibility by offering you part-time options and the opportunity to complement and reinforce your study with learning in the workplace. You could also consider our Masters by Learning Agreement, a work-based programme that enables you to tailor your studies to your business needs.

Full time or part time? The study commitment varies depending on which course you take, with many of our courses available for part-time evening or afternoon/evening study, and some on an open-learning weekend attendance basis. To find out which courses are offered in parttime mode, please see page 28. Online resources Online study is a key element of many of our courses, and you will have access to StudySpace, the University’s online learning tool. StudySpace gives you access to learning and teaching resources, multimedia material, discussion boards, wikis and blogs, as well as providing the ability to create your own profile, networks and groups. You can use this environment to study where you want, when you want, from any internet-enabled computer, and also from your smartphone.

Work-based learning programme The working environment holds many learning opportunities. Our work-based learning programme provides the opportunity for professionals to gain academic recognition for learning gained at work. Our flexible ‘learning agreement’ framework enables you to tailor the programme around your work and organisation. It aims to make sure that the knowledge you gain is relevant to both your individual and organisation’s needs. You earn academic credit through recognition of the learning involved in completing work-based projects, and you will gain a qualification for the contribution you make to your organisation’s success.

The course was a challenge, especially when trying to juggle study with a full-time job and an active social life, and still find time to run and swim. But I found that an organised approach to handling the workloads and sharing ideas at regular meetings with my study group got me through – I even managed to keep to my evening exercise schedule, which helped me to clear my head. Frances Wilson, Human Resource Management PgDip HR adviser, human resources department, Invensys Controls

Programmes available for work-based learning? • Business & Management Practice • Organisational Learning & Development • Career & Talent Management • Innovation & Entrepreneurship • Leadership Practice • Project Management Practice • Quality Leadership Practice • HRM Practice • Marketing Practice & Management • Consultancy Practice • Quality Leadership Practice For details, please see our website: www.kingston.ac.uk/businesswbl

The overall experience of the degree programme was both enjoyable and valuable. It broadened my awareness and understanding of the issues that I was experiencing in the workplace. David Horn, Business & Management Practice work-based learning masters

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Expert teaching At Kingston University, you’ll be taught by a combination of academics and practitioners, many of whom are acknowledged experts in their field. Increasing numbers of staff are also engaged in research, meaning that new and influential ideas are reflected in our teaching.

Who will teach you? Many of our committed and enthusiastic staff are active in professional practice as well as being leading academics. In addition, Kingston Business School has a growing number of thriving research centres, with an increasing number of our staff actively engaged in research, publishing their findings and presenting them at international conferences, and sharing their in-depth knowledge through teaching. In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), the Business School’s research output was very highly rated (see page 26).

I found the curriculum and learning to be of very high quality with a good focus on practical application, such as the use of case studies based on recent issues or events. This was all quantified by guest speakers from various different industries. Mo Karim, Human Resource Management masters UK employee relations and industrial relations adviser at Royal Dutch Shell

Staff in the Business School have a very high level of engagement with their respective industry organisations, such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, the Chartered Institute of Marketing, and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. Some staff also undertake secondments to industry and government. To ensure that we keep you up to date with the latest industry developments, we have also established links with the business institutions of central London, as well as in the wider community of south-west London and beyond (see page 16). In addition, we collaborate with international partners who provide our courses overseas to meet the needs of the global community. Examples of teaching expertise: • Dr Debbie Anderson has been awarded a coveted National Teaching Fellowship as a result of her industry-based teaching approach. • Professor Richard Ennals has worked with students to create Student Quality Circles, where groups of students take ownership of practical problem-solving processes – this involves challenging current arrangements for learning and teaching.

How will we teach you? Our academics research not only what we teach, but also how we teach: • Vladlena Benson and Stephanie Morgan have published their book Cutting-Edge Technologies and Social Media Use in Higher Education. Vladlena also has published more than 30 research articles in the area of e-learning and social media. • Barry Avery has carried out research into the use of technology-enhanced learning with assessment. Our teaching is interactive and collaborative, encouraging debate between staff and students. Teaching is by a combination of classroom sessions, workshops and seminars. We place an emphasis on working in groups, and many of our courses offer practical components that enable you to test out the theory. Examples: • Students on many of our full-time courses work with an external organisation and, through a real project, develop the personal, planning and problem-solving skills needed to perform the consultancy task. Using key consultancy tools and techniques, students look at how to plan, monitor and manage projects, evaluate briefs and assess consultancy proposals. • The Strategic Marketing MSc culminates in a research dissertation project that can be used to tackle one of the key marketing challenges of the student’s employer. • Students on the Kingston MBA and International Business Management MSc take part in an online business simulation game, competing against their classmates and students from around the world.

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The lecturers are not just brilliant, but also very supportive and helpful. As a part of my course I was assigned to deliver a marketing and business plan for Hao2, a 3D virtual technology company. The directors then asked me to represent Hao2 at a UKTI delegation to India sponsored by Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin group, whom I got to meet. Somya Gulati, postgraduate management student

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Sharing knowledge Entrepreneurship In addition to your lectures, you can attend seminars and events that focus on current issues in the business world.

At Kingston University, we’re keen on entrepreneurship. Since 2009 we have produced the largest number of graduate start-up companies of any UK university. So, if you’ve got an idea for a business start-up, we can help.

Strategy into Practice seminars Strategy into Practice is a series of free, evening, guest lectures on current strategic management themes delivered by eminent business practitioners from private- and public-sector organisations. This programme of lectures is designed to provide first-hand accounts of the management of complex international organisations, the promotion of innovation and creativity, and advice on how to institute cultural change and manage growth.

Entrepreneurship! Insights Entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial leaders who have ‘been there and done it’ share their business stories in these talks. Designed to provide insight into their entrepreneurial life, behaviour and motivations, each talk is followed by a Q&A session and networking. See www.kingston.ac.uk/insights to find out more.

These lectures not only offer you the ideal opportunity to supplement your business studies, but also enable you to ask questions; and they provide plenty of scope for lively discussion and networking. See www.kingston.ac.uk/businesssip to find out more. HRM seminars A series of seminars covering topics related to human resource management is available, enabling you to gain an insight into the latest developments in the area and add a further dimension to your studies.

WestFocus WestFocus brings together businesses, community groups and seven universities (based in south and west London and the Thames Valley) to ensure that higher education engages fully with business and the local community. Together, Kingston University and the six other WestFocus universities provide an integrated package of support that ranges from training, advice and expertise, to access to financing for licensing and spin-out projects. In 2014, entrepreneurial Kingston students won 15 out of 16 prizes in West Focus’s Bright Ideas competition. See www.westfocus.org.uk to find out more. The Kingston University Entrepreneurship Centre (KUEC) KUEC provides a core service for students, staff, small-business owners and our six WestFocus university partners. In addition to promoting and supporting entrepreneurship, the Centre also serves as a central point of reference for the many and varied entrepreneurial activities that take place within and across Kingston University. Entrepreneur in residence As well as receiving expert advice and guidance from our entrepreneurship team, you will also have the opportunity to be mentored by our entrepreneur in residence, Simon Hulme, who is also a full-time ‘business angel’ and non-executive director of several businesses.

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Visiting lecturers and guest speakers provide insider knowledge into current business thinking.

Our careers and employability team (KU Talent) offers many additional opportunities to connect you with employers and prepare you for the job market.

Greg Dyke, former BBC director general, current chairman of the Football Association and Kingston Business School alumnus, gave a guest lecture on whether having the right strategy was enough to run a successful business.

KU Talent provides practical training, help with that all-important CV and organises a range of employer events. The team also works with academic staff to support the embedding of employability within the curriculum and provide co-curricular activities to complement your student experience.

Ralph Tribe, HR director at Sky and Kingston Business School alumnus, gave a presentation to students on how a postgraduate qualification can help in the job market, provided insights into what employers are looking for in senior managers, and discussed his career journey since graduating from Kingston University. (Ralph also sits on our advisory board.) Giles Pavey, global leader of Innovation and Solutions at Dunnhumby, and Kingston Business School alumnus, gave a talk that focused on innovative approaches to strategic retail marketing used at the company that invented the Tesco Clubcard. Karen Hamilton, VP of sustainability at Unilever, outlined how sustainability is being brought into the mainstream through her global remit of developing Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan. Mike Adamson, managing director (operations) of British Red Cross and Kingston Business School alumnus, hosted a Strategy into Practice lecture on strategy development and decision-making in the not-for-profit sector. Willie Walsh, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), led a Strategy into Practice seminar on his experience of successful management practices in the aviation industry. Sir Andrew Cahn, chief executive of UK Trade & Investment, led a Strategy into Practice seminar that explored the challenges facing Britain’s global trade, and explained how UKTI – the UK government’s trade promotion and inward investment services organisation – is helping companies to win new business in overseas markets and bring new investment to the UK. Neta Tully, director, Enterprise Business AR/PR EMEA, Hewlett Packard, and Kingston Business School alumna, led a Strategy into Practice seminar that examined the position of Hewlett Packard within today’s market and gave an in-depth look at international marketing and the challenges facing companies today. The seminar also investigated areas that can be focused on to increase marketing effectiveness. Professor Peter Saville, a pioneer and acknowledged expert in the use of psychometric testing, visited the School to deliver a lecture on the ‘state of the art’ regarding this management tool. He also examined the use of psychometric tests in selecting future leaders, drawing on a recent research report produced by his consultancy business, Saville Consulting.

Employability consultant From the moment you join Kingston Business School, you will have access to a dedicated employability consultant who works with students, staff and employers to help you with your CV and application forms. Your employability consultant will also support you with career discussions and encourage you to promote yourself and the skills and knowledge that you have to employers, as well as helping to identify ways to differentiate yourself from fellow applicants when looking for jobs. Workshops, events and competitions To ensure that you stand out from the crowd in the jobs market, you can take advantage of various workshops, such as CV and cover letter success, interview techniques or effective presentation skills. You will also have the opportunity to attend careers events to give you an overview of the careers and employment options available in certain industry sectors, such as retail, banking and finance, marketing, and human resource management – the team works with a number of employers, including Cap Gemini, Unilever, L’Oreal, HSBC, Saatchi and Saatchi X, Zurich, The Engine Group, and many more. To further enhance your CV and improve your business and entrepreneurial skills, we also offer the chance to take part in various internal and national competitions. To find out more, visit www.kingston.ac.uk/careers Careers & Employability Advisory Panel (CEAP) KU Talent’s employer advisory panel – a representative group of employers and practitioners from a range of organisations that have experience of employability and recruitment – advises the team on a variety of areas to help with the ongoing development of the University’s employability strategy and initiatives. The panel also helps ensure that the team’s provision is in line with the job market, trends and hot topics.

Kingston University’s graduates have produced more start-up companies than any other UK university for the fifth year running. Source: Higher Education Business and Community Interaction Survey 2012/13

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Working together Our partners and collaborators include large multinational corporations, small businesses, the not-for-profit sector, non-governmental organisations, United Nations bodies and governments – throughout the world and at national and regional levels. This enables us to shape, inform and evaluate what we do, ensuring that your studies reflect current thinking in business practice. Here are a few of the organisations that we work with.

The National Audit Office is the UK’s public auditor responsible for auditing central government accounts and reporting on valuefor-money issues. Through our careers and employability team, KU Talent, it sponsors and is involved with assessment centres for accounting and finance students.

Global financial services company Barclays Bank has collaborated with Kingston Business School on recent research projects on the current trends in exporting behaviour of British SMEs. Staff from Barclays have also given guest lectures (for example, Simeon Lando, head of digital engagement at Barclaycard).

Founded in 1906 in Switzerland, Kuoni is a luxury tourism and holiday provider that has been awarded ‘World’s Leading Tour Operator’ at the annual World Travel Awards for the 13th time in 15 years. Kuoni is actively involved in careers and recruitment activities at the University.

Founded in 1957, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is an internationally recognised brand with more than 6,000 neighbourhood and airport locations in the United States, Canada, the UK, Ireland and Germany. Many former Kingston University students have found their first graduate job with Enterprise over the past academic year, and we hope to continue this success over the next year.

Denbies Wine Estate is the largest vineyard in England, representing over 10 per cent of the plantings in the whole of the UK. Denbies hosts field trips for Kingston University business students, giving them a behind-the-scenes insight into the wine industry, as well as Denbies’ business model and their continuous adaptation to change in a fiercely competitive market.

KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services to clients from the largest multinationals and best-known brands, to public bodies and private individuals. Consistently in the top 10 of The Sunday Times’ ‘Best Big Companies To Work For’, KPMG in the UK funds Kingston University’s KPMG Principal Lecturer in Restructuring. KPMG staff have presented Strategy into Practice lectures on topics such as leadership and globalisation, and strategy in consumer markets.

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Haygarth has been a leading UK independent marketing agency for 27 years and has been awarded Marketing’s Agency of the Year. Haygarth works in an advisory role, providing practitioner input into Kingston University’s marketing course portfolio.

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is the professional body for the recruitment industry, representing 10,000 corporate and individual members in the UK. REC staff have lectured on current trends in the employment market and what employers are looking for in staff, and have taken part in our HRM Seminar Series.

Imagination is an independent, creative communications agency that transforms business through creativity. Imagination is actively involved in careers and recruitment events at the University.

Aegis Media is a multinational media and digital marketing communications company, headquartered in London. Aegis is actively involved in recruitment events at Kingston University.

Designersblock is a leader in the field of connecting creativity and business. It has produced and curated over 50 design shows in 10 countries, showcasing all aspects of design – from furniture to conceptual work – and involves designers, artists and businesses. Members of Designersblock act as industry mentors to our MA Creative Industries courses, and, in 2014, Designersblock’s Piers Roberts joined us as creative entrepreneur in residence.

Optimum is an IT skills consultancy that specialises in user-focused business system training, bringing people and technology together to make change happen. Optimum has worked with Kingston Business School on a research project looking into the impact that an Enterprise Resource Planning system implementation has on an organisation’s employees and managers, and the resulting training challenges. Optimum has also supported our CIPD courses and student research.

AccrueFulton specialises in helping corporate organisations, charities and educational institutions tell their story by using techniques to discover, define and share that story in a simple but engaging way. AccrueFulton staff have guest-lectured to our business students on how to create a cutting-edge brand and tell a memorable story.

Wolff Olins, a brand consultancy, has worked with some of the world’s most prominent public- and private-sector organisations, helping ambitious leaders to change their game, for positive impact, both commercial and social. Business students visited Wolff Olins’ London HQ where they pitched their business ideas and branding strategies, and received insightful and ‘game-changing’ feedback.

Workplace Innovation Ltd is part of the UK Work Organisation Network, a not-for-profit coalition concerned with finding better ways of working. The organisation is committed to evidence-based practice and draws on international research and networking with companies across Europe. Its directors have close links with the Business School and facilitate sessions on leadership, professional development and change management. It has also worked with us to co-deliver engagement seminars for MBA and postgraduate students.

PMSI is a management consulting firm specialising in advanced analytics and insight creation for strategic programmes. PMSI has run workshops for students where teams compete to gain the highest profit by making strategic decisions about mock companies. These workshops highlighted how advanced business analytics tools, which are gaining prominence in industry today, can assist and enhance strategic decision-making.

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Accreditation, recognition and membership You can be sure you’re getting an approved, relevant education at Kingston University, as many of our courses are accredited by professional institutions. We were the first business school in the world to receive accreditation from the Association of MBAs across our portfolio of general management masters and doctoral courses.

AMBA Kingston Business School has received accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA) for its MBA, the MBA by distance learning, the Masters in International Business Management and the DBA programmes. AMBA has also accredited the Kingston MBA in a growing number of international territories.

ABIS Kingston Business School is an active member of the Academy of Business in Society (ABIS), which is a unique global network of leading business schools, companies and thought-leadership institutions committed to keeping sustainable enterprise in business and policy research, management education, executive learning and development in the mainstream. Our School is an active member of this global network with offices in New York, Brussels and Shanghai.

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) offers successful Kingston MBA graduates professional membership through the ‘qualified’ or ‘exemption routes’ to Chartered Manager.

Eduniversal Since 2008, Kingston University has been awarded Excellent Business School status in the Eduniversal Best Business School ratings. The Eduniversal system rates schools according to their international reputation at national and global level, and by geographical zone.

EFMD EPAS accreditation The European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) has awarded EPAS accreditation across all levels of our programmes, both undergraduate and postgraduate: Business Administration BBA(Hons), International Business Management MSc, and the Business PhD (including the associated Business & Management MRes).

The Association of Business Schools Kingston Business School is a member of the Association of Business Schools (ABS), which is the representative body and authoritative voice for all the leading business schools of UK universities, higher education institutions and independent management colleges. In addition to being a member, Kingston Business School’s associate dean of research is a member of an ABS management board, tasked with incentivising business schools to help small businesses grow.

This accreditation benefits students and alumni of Kingston Business School, as EPAS accreditation is only awarded to business and management programmes that demonstrate a high quality at international level.

Kingston Business School was also a trailblazing member of ABS’s Small Business Charter Award scheme, which recognises universities that strongly support students, graduates and SMEs.

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Informatics and operations management courses Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS): awards member (MCIPS) status once graduates have gained relevant experience. Graduates of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management MSc can become full members after three years’ experience.

Psychology course Accreditation brings opportunities for membership of the BPS and ABP. • British Psychological Society: accreditation of the Occupational & Business Psychology MSc, full-time and part-time programmes • The Association of Business Psychologists: accreditation of the Occupational & Business Psychology MSc

HRM courses The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD): accreditation of the Human Resource Management PgDip and MSc and the International Human Resource Management PgDip and MSc. Students can become student members while studying and associate members on completion of their course.

Marketing courses Successful graduates of relevant courses have the opportunity to gain professional qualifications from CIM or may apply for membership of the CIPR while studying. • Chartered Institute of Public Relations • Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM): Graduate Gateway university

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A global perspective Kingston University welcomes students from 150 countries all over the world, with 65 per cent of the postgraduate student body coming from countries other than the UK. This mix of backgrounds, combined with varied nationalities represented by staff, enriches groupwork and adds a unique dimension to the learning environment. Students bring their own experiences to the classroom and learn from their colleagues as well as from our academic staff. International collaborations Part of our strategy is to extend our international footprint through collaborations with high-quality international partners. We currently have partnerships in Hong Kong, Mumbai, Moscow, Oslo, Singapore, Shanghai and Bangkok. Discussions are taking place with more potential partners in Austria, France, Germany, India, Nigeria, Dubai and Malaysia. These collaborations enable students to gain an international perspective from lectures given by visiting academics, as well as potential study exchanges. Studying overseas As part of your course, you may have the opportunity to participate in international trips. For example: • MBA and International HRM students have the opportunity to visit our partner institution in Moscow, for lectures and networking events, where both courses are also taught (the MBA being ranked as Russia’s best for three years running).

• MBA students will have the chance to study an elective module at the Berlin School of Economics and Law (BSEL). This reciprocal arrangement also enables students from BSEL to study at Kingston University. • International Business Management students have opportunities for exchange programmes with business schools in Paris and Berlin. Language skills Kingston University offers the opportunity to learn one of nine languages alongside your postgraduate studies, completely free of charge. You can choose from French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Arabic, Mandarin and Japanese. Courses are offered at several levels, ranging from complete beginners up to Level 6 for the most popular languages. Courses are usually a semester long (three hours per week) and held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The University also runs an English Language Development Programme to help students improve their English academic writing and language ability. Open to all, there are three types of course to choose from: • ‘Open’ courses: These classes are open to students from any faculty and they focus on particular skills or aspects of language. • ‘In your faculty’ courses: These classes are open to students from that faculty only. These classes are more specifically focused on the requirements of academic assignments in your faculty. • Kingston Language Scheme English courses: These classes are for students who would like to cover all skills, do regular practice, be assessed and receive frequent feedback on their progress.

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My class was very united, and we still keep in touch socially and professionally. There were people from all over the world on the course, which enriches the opportunities to access information, support and mutual co-operation. The course helped me by giving me the knowledge, skills and self-confidence to start planning, researching and making business connections so as to carry out the business I have in mind. Yolotzin Ocampo, Logistics & Supply Chain Management MSc General manager, Kinepa (Mexico)

While studying at Kingston, I met people from different countries, such as Italy, France, China, Japan, India, Turkey, Cyprus, Greece, America and Thailand, to name a few – I am still in touch with most of them. I would recommend my course to any student, whether local or international, because you can learn a lot of things like finance, marketing, operations and entrepreneurship; and the fact that the course uses examples from different countries around the world helps a lot.

A highlight of the MBA trip to Moscow was learning and interacting with the Russian students. The assignment work for the Global Business elective was a good learning experience. Part one was a group assignment by a mix of students from Russia and London, and gave all an opportunity to work and interact with people from diverse cultures, attitudes and mindsets. It was an important lesson in challenges encountered when working with people of different mindsets in a big group.

Rana Masannat, International Business Management MSc graduate Marketing and operations manager, Diva Fashion (Jordan)

Neha Dave, MBA graduate Senior consultant, Accenture (India)

Support for international students Kingston University provides a range of support services specifically for international students, designed to ensure that they feel at home in our vibrant, multicultural community.

Once you start your postgraduate studies, you can use the University’s free English Language Development Programme (see www.kingston.ac.uk/eldp).

On arrival, we will help you adapt to your new life in the UK by meeting you at the airport and showing you around the University and the local area. You will also have the chance to meet staff and other international students at our welcome and orientation events. In addition, we run social events for international students throughout the year. If you have any problems, our international student advisers are available to help.

Preparing for postgraduate study The Kingston University, London – International Study Centre (KULISC) provides the Pre-Masters Programme for international students who do not meet the requirements for direct entry onto a postgraduate degree at Kingston University. The programme takes two terms to complete and includes academic subjects, study skills and English language training designed specifically to prepare international students for masters-level study.

English language skills If your first language is not English, you will need to have a good standard of written and spoken English as an entry requirement onto our postgraduate courses. However, before the start of the academic year (ie September), we offer a pre-sessional English course to help you develop the language skills you will need for postgraduate study – see www.kingston.ac.uk/presessional

The programme will help you to: •u  se a range of academic and learning skills; •a  dapt to your new environment; •e  nhance your understanding of your subject; and •d  evelop your ability to use English in an academic environment.

On successful completion of the programme, you will have gained the required entry standards of your preferred masters programme, and can proceed directly onto the course. Accommodation International (non-EU) students who apply for halls accommodation in good time and meet our eligibility criteria are guaranteed an offer of accommodation in our halls of residence during their first year. For more details, see www.kingston.ac.uk/ pgaccommodation Scholarships and bursaries We offer a large number of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries each year for international students. See www.kingston. ac.uk/scholarships for details. Find out more To find out more about life as an international student at Kingston University, see our website: www.kingston.ac.uk/ international

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Kingston Hill campus Kingston Business School is based at the University’s Kingston Hill campus, located around three miles from Kingston’s town centre. Kingston Hill offers you a safe, attractive environment in which to study, with a first-class learning resources centre. It also benefits from good transport links.

What is the campus like? The spacious, leafy Kingston Hill campus was once a country estate, and still retains some of the original landscaped gardens and the large Victorian house based there. Over the decades, a range of modern buildings has been constructed as the campus’s functions have increased. Kingston Business School building Kingston Business School is located in a modern, purpose-built £26million building, enabling us to provide some of the best facilities for business teaching in the country. Features of the building include: • dedicated suites and work spaces, IT facilities, social areas for postgraduate and MBA students; • a business research hub, which includes the Small Business Research Centre and research student offices; • a 150-seat high-spec tiered lecture room, and flexible classroom space; • five computer rooms with a total of 280 seats; • universal Wi-Fi access and network systems in the main lecture theatre for streaming lectures, as well as videoconferencing facilities; • plasma screens throughout the atrium to keep you informed of important news and upcoming events; and • social and informal learning spaces throughout the building, including an inspiring ground-floor atrium and cafe. The building was designed and constructed with sustainability in mind, reflecting our commitment to sustainability issues and to inspiring, educating and developing students who will take their experiences of sustainable behaviour into their future careers. The building was awarded a rating of ‘excellent’ – the second highest rating available – by the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM).

Learning resources centre (LRC) Named after Florence Nightingale (1820–1910), who was a regular visitor to Kingston Hill, the Nightingale Centre LRC is open 24 hours a day during term time, and gives you access to libraries, study spaces and computer facilities. A wide range of resources, including texts, periodicals, journals and newspapers, is available. There’s even a learning cafe where you can study and socialise. The dedicated business and law library holds major texts, periodicals and computer learning packages, which can be accessed from over 200 networked workstations. You can book seminar rooms for group study, and there are also facilities to watch and listen to audiovisual materials. Other equipment, such as photocopiers and printers, are also available. In addition, the LRC provides a base for careers, accommodation and student finance consultations. Extra help and information is available for students with disabilities or special needs. The LRC’s Adaptive Technology Room has specialist enabling software and equipment. Expert advice and support is available from LRC staff. We also provide information and links to e-resources, referencing guides and resources for your subject on the student intranet, My Kingston, as well as information on all the services we provide. As a student at Kingston University, you can use the LRCs on all four campuses. Bloomberg trading room You will have access to our Bloomberg trading room, where different trading techniques can be applied in practice with real, live data. Kingston University is one of only a small number of UK universities that has introduced this facility.

Graduate centre Our graduate centres provide postgraduate students with dedicated space for private study, meetings and seminars, computing facilities and a social area for relaxing. Postgraduate students can also mix with staff in dedicated restaurant areas at both the Penrhyn Road and Kingston Hill campus (the Centenary Room). Support Kingston Business School provides a supportive and stimulating study environment. In addition, you will have access to a range of University support services – see www.kingston.ac.uk/pgsupport for details. Other campus facilities: • Free parking • Tennis courts • Student shop • Cashpoint machine • Health and counselling services • Sports and recreation societies • Careers and financial advice Travelling to Kingston Hill The University bus service connects Kingston Hill to the other campuses, main halls of residence, Kingston train station and town centre. The service runs on weekdays during term-time. For timetables, see www.kingston.ac.uk/bus At other times, students use public transport to get to and from the Kingston Hill campus – there’s a bus stop right next to the campus (routes 85 and K3 stop close to Kingston train station). If you’re coming by car, Kingston Hill is very close to the A3, making it accessible from a wide area. More than 500 car spaces are available on campus.

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Kingston University’s Business School is the kind of practical space that offers a striking lesson in intelligent, fit-for-purpose design. Kieran Long, Evening Standard

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Nightingale Centre (LRC)

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After you graduate Kingston Business School graduates work all over the world. Our FREE alumni association enables you to keep in touch with your classmates and gives you the opportunity to network with the 17,000 other members. At Kingston University, we place a high value on the relationships our students form during their studies, and offer you ongoing support throughout your professional life through our Alumni Association. As a member of Kingston University’s Alumni Association, you will become part of an international network of alumni with a broad range of academic backgrounds, working in all sectors of business, industry and professions, and living in all parts of the globe. We will always be here to support you in whatever way we can. Membership benefits As a Kingston University graduate, you will benefit from: • online communities via our website, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter; • invitations to alumni reunions, events and networking opportunities in the UK and abroad; • help with organising reunions and reconnecting with lost friends; • communications, such as our monthly e-newsletter; • access to a full careers services, free of charge, for up to three years after graduation; • the opportunity to study further modules for free* (one every three years) • alumni discounts and offers such as alumni library membership; and • a website that is full of news, events, competitions and much more.

Sharing expertise and advice Many Kingston Business School alumni support current students by sharing their expertise, experience, advice and influence through activities such as lecturing, mentoring, taking part in advisory groups, offering work experience and helping at careers and employability events. By choosing Kingston University, you will have access to our alumni; and, on graduating, you too may choose to support the next generation of students and alumni, and further enhance the Kingston Business School community.

The course was brilliant as a way to make lifelong connections. My study group still meets regularly socially. I have even attended weddings of some of them in South Africa and the US! Nancy Baldwin, Business Psychology MSc graduate (now known as Occupational & Business Psychology), freelance training developer

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THE MAGAZINE OF KINGSTON BUSINESS SCHOOL AND  KINGSTON LAW SCHOOL

The Ask Kingston Alumni (AKA) networking group on LinkedIn is a forum for Kingston University students, past and present, to network or share knowledge and information across geographic locations and industries. Members can post opportunities or ask for advice and offer insight into their career field. This is an exclusive and supportive environment in which members can learn from each other.

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Destined for success Our alumni go on to do amazing things. Here are some examples of where a postgraduate qualification from Kingston Business School can take you.

Murray Sutherland, marketing director, Bombardier Business Aircraft

Julie Hopes, chief executive, TCV and non-executive director, Police Mutual & Orbit Housing

Mike Adamson, managing director of the British Red Cross

Dan O’Neill, founder/CEO, Angle Artist Management; chairman of LoveBox music festival

Fola Ademoye Managing director, Still Got It

Alexander Baker, investor relations director, ME-A Resources

Ashley Baker, business development manager, Alltech (one of 15 selected from more than 1,500 applicants for the Alltech inaugural graduate programme)

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Research in the School Kingston Business School aims to undertake and disseminate research that is exciting and influential in society and the economy. Working with partners in the private and public sectors, and in small and large organisations, we seek to produce research that is of relevance to the real world. The high quality of our research has been recognised in numerous external assessments, rating it as of international excellence and world-leading. We welcome all our stakeholders, managers, business owners, policymakers, researchers and students to join us in shaping our research agendas and drawing upon our expertise.

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Strong research culture The strong research culture at Kingston Business School underpins our teaching and forms both an essential part of the day-today intellectual activities of our academic staff and the development strategy of Kingston Business School as a whole. Our commitment to research is illustrated by the Faculty’s investment strategy in staff and students, links with our stakeholders and in the School’s excellent research assessment results. We seek to undertake research that has an impact in the real world. Our research involves a substantial level of external collaboration in setting agendas, conducting research and disseminating results. We provide a supportive infrastructure to stimulate research, including encouraging staff to present at international conferences, hosting a number of seminar programmes and producing a research monograph series. Kingston Business School also has a very active doctoral research programme and runs an EPAS-accredited PhD programme. The School is a member of the European Doctoral School on Knowledge and Management, and the European Doctoral Programmes Association in Management and Business Administration – an international consortium for the training of postgraduate research students. Research quality and independence Our research is undertaken by experts to the highest possible quality. External assessments have recognised particular strengths in small business and entrepreneurship through the University’s Small Business Research Centre, as well as in human resource management and marketing. Research activity is undertaken by staff who are engaged and motivated to pursue stimulating agendas and deliver useful results for our partners. We strive to ensure that our agendas are contemporary, independent and useful for decision-makers. International reputation The excellent quality of work produced by Kingston Business School is reflected in the international reputations of staff through papers published in refereed journals, as well as prize-winning conference papers, and in the substantial external funding from private- and public-sector sponsors. These include, for example, grant awarding bodies such as the Economic and Social Research Council and the Society for the Advancement of Management Studies; international organisations such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the European Commission; and commercial organisations such as Barclays Bank and Kaspersky Lab.

Research centres/groups Kingston Business School has a number of research centres and groups with a track record in high-quality research and expertise. Research centres • Asia Business Research Centre • Business-to-Business Marketing Research Centre • Centre for Research in Employment, Skills and Society (CRESS) • Institute for Leadership & Management in Health • Small Business Research Centre (SBRC) Departmental research groups • Business Modelling and Analysis Group • Emerging Technologies Group • Knowledge, Process and Project Management Group • Operations Research Group • Behaviour and Practice Group • Consumer Research Group •D  ecision, Risk, Attitude and Thinking (DART) research group •D  iversity and Inclusion Research Unit (DIRU) Further information To find out more about these research groups and the work carried out by the research centres/units at Kingston Business School, visit www.kingston.ac.uk/ businessschoolresearch

Research degrees Kingston Business School has a very active doctoral research programme and runs an EPAS-accredited PhD and an AMBAaccredited DBA. The School is a member of the European Doctoral Programmes Association in Management and Business Administration – an international consortium for the training of postgraduate research students. Research training opportunities The School offers a Business & Management MRes programme (see page 53). This oneyear course forms the first stage of the PhD, enabling you to develop your research skills and critical powers. This is also available as a standalone programme. The Management & Business Studies Research MSc is an integrated part of Kingston’s DBA (see page 52). The MSc is designed to provide a sound training in business research methods, as well as a reflective approach to professional and personal development. Our intake is in the autumn of each year, and we welcome enquiries from prospective research students. Further information To find out more about the research opportunities that are available, contact: Professor Robert Blackburn T: +44 (0)20 8417 5354 E: [email protected] www.kingston.ac.uk/businessschoolresearch

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Full-time courses

Part-time courses

General management courses • The Kingston MBA (Master of Business Administration)

General management courses • The Kingston MBA (Master of Business Administration) • Leadership & Management in Health PgCert/PgDip/MSc • Management MA/PgDip and MA top-up

• Business Information Technology MSc • International Business Management (with pathways) MSc Business research courses • Business PhD • Business & Management MRes Accounting, banking and finance courses • Accounting & Finance MSc • Banking & Finance MSc • Finance MSc • Financial & Business Management MSc • Investment & Financial Risk Management MSc Human resource management and psychology • Human Resource Management PgDip/MSc • International Human Resource Management PgDip/MSc • Occupational & Business Psychology MSc Marketing and communications courses • Corporate Communications MA • Marketing MSc • Marketing & Brand Management MA • Marketing Communications & Advertising MA Creative industries and the creative economy courses • Managing in the Creative Economy MA • Communication Design & the Creative Economy MA • Design: Product and Space & the Creative Economy MA • Fashion & the Creative Economy MA • Museums and Galleries & the Creative Economy MA • Advertising & the Creative Economy MA • Creative Writing & the Creative Economy MA • Film Making & the Creative Economy MA • Journalism & the Creative Economy MA • Publishing & the Creative Economy MA • Music & the Creative Economy MA

Distance learning

•T  he Kingston MBA (Master of Business Administration) by distance learning

Business research courses • The Kingston DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) Accounting, banking and finance courses • Banking & Finance MSc Human resource management and psychology • Human Resource Management PgDip/MSc • Human Resource Management MSc top-up • International Human Resource Management PgDip/MSc • International Human Resource Management MSc top-up • Internal Communication Management MA • Occupational & Business Psychology MSc • Employment Law & Mediation PgCert Marketing and communications courses • Strategic Marketing MSc Creative industries and the creative economy courses • Managing in the Creative Economy MA • Communication Design & the Creative Economy MA • Design: Product and Space & the Creative Economy MA • Fashion & the Creative Economy MA • Museums and Galleries & the Creative Economy MA • Advertising & the Creative Economy MA • Creative Writing & the Creative Economy MA • Film Making & the Creative Economy MA • Journalism & the Creative Economy MA • Publishing & the Creative Economy MA • Music & the Creative Economy MA

How long is each course? Unless otherwise stated, courses generally run for the following duration:

FT Full-time courses: 1 year Full-time study can range from three to five days’ per week attendance, supplemented by your own study. PT Part-time courses: 2 years

Part-time study often takes place at weekends or in the evenings. DL Distance-learning courses: 3 years (MBA)  Flexible, online study, plus one on-campus taught module For full details, please check the course webpage.

Key Course leaflet available See online or contact faculty Video content available online See course webpage

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Our general management postgraduate courses are designed to provide you with the core skillsets you need to be an effective manager in today’s challenging environment. You will learn new skills and enhance your existing skills in all areas of management, from finance to marketing. The broad knowledge you gain will give you transferable skills to take into a variety of job roles, enabling you to direct your career into whichever industry sector that interests you. Plus, the option of elective modules on many courses will give you the opportunity to focus and further your skills in the areas of management that interest you most.

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Master of Business Administration MBA by distance learning

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This MBA is the smart choice for professionals looking for an intensive, practical, good-value education to enhance their career progression. Integrating teaching from both academics and business practitioners, it focuses on strategy, implementation and leadership. Learning is complemented by our international and industry links (eg our top-ranked MBA in Russia), providing opportunities to experience global business as well as access to renowned organisations and senior managers. The programme is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA).

The Kingston MBA by distance learning, which is accredited by the Association of MBAs, will help you balance work, life and study, and take ownership of your career. This innovative, flexible course is academically rigorous and designed to be immediately applicable to real-life business situations. It will inspire you to make a difference to your personal and working life. The academic standard required for this online MBA is of the same high level as the on-campus degree, which is also accredited by the Association of MBAs. This stamp of approval means your MBA is highly valued anywhere in the world.

What will you study? The Kingston MBA focuses on the global nature of business and recognises the importance of new modes of operative media to keep up with it. You will receive an advanced level of training in the principal areas of business through nine core modules, followed by opportunities for specialisation via four elective (option) modules and the MBA project. You will look at strategies for future-proofing business models and how to scale-up operations, while remaining aware of local variations. The full-time MBA is taught Monday to Friday over one year, plus some weekend classes taught alongside executive MBA students; while the part-time/executive MBA is taught over 10 weekends per year and a maximum of four working days over two years. Assessment Groupwork and individual assignments, MBA consultancy project Examples of modules International Business Environment; Financial Management; Marketing in a Digital World; Operations Management; Organisations and Management in a Global Context; Leadership and Professional Development; Responsible Management; Strategic Decision Making; Strategic Information Systems Management; Strategic Execution and Implementation; Management Research Project; Four option modules (eg Business Forecasting and Modelling; Corporate Finance Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Global Business; Management Consultancy; Change and Creativity; Public Service Management; International Marketing; Strategic Operations Management; Strategic Project Management; Winning and Retaining Customers) Key features • The carousel delivery of modules results in mixed cohorts, which allows access to a wider range of contacts and experiences to draw from in class discussions. • To help you achieve your goals, there is a specialised careers support service and one-to-one careers coaching. You will also have the opportunity to meet with recruiters and coaches during careers week. •You will have opportunities for study exchanges in Moscow and Berlin. Reciprocal visits see German and Russian students visit Kingston, providing networking opportunities. Entry requirements Honours degree, or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years’ full-time work experience, plus a personal statement. GMAT is not essential. International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall. See the course webpage for full details. Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

What will you study? Although this is a generalist MBA programme, you will have opportunities to specialise through your choice of elective (option) modules or through a work-based MBA project. The course is unique in that the core modules are led by both academics and practitioners. You will receive an advanced level of training in the principal areas of business through eight core modules before progressing to the elective stage, which is designed around two routes. In the first route, you will complete the 180 credits through core modules and four elective modules. The second route enables you to complete your 180 credits through core (120 credit) modules and the MBA project (60 credits). This second option is only available for students who obtain 60 per cent or above in at least 60 credits. Assessment Continuous assessment, time-constrained coursework, group and individual assignments, discussion forums, presentations, MBA project Examples of modules The International Business Environment; Managing People and Organisations; Managing Processes and Products; Strategic IT Management; Economics for Business; Managing Finance and Accounts; Managing Markets and Competition; Customer-Focused Strategy; Work-based project OR Four option modules (eg Business Forecasting and Modelling; Corporate Finance; Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Global Business; Winning and Retaining Customers; Management Consultancy; Management of Change; Strategic Operations Management; Project Management; Strategic Project Management) Key features • This flexible course enables you to study online through our virtual learning environment, and uses an interactive learning style. You will also attend one on-campus taught module alongside full- and parttime MBA students. • Through the MBA project, your company can gain a valuable piece of consultancy/research that is tailored specifically to its needs. • Cohorts comprise students from a variety of countries, bringing a truly global environment to your study experience. Entry requirements Honours degree, or equivalent, with minimum of 3 years’ full-time work experience, plus a personal statement (supplied by video). GMAT is not essential unless your degree is not an honours. International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all elements. See course webpage for full details. Find out more T: +44 (0)1273 339 299 E: [email protected]

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Business Information Technology MSc www.kingston.ac.uk/pgbit2015 FT

Information technology has become intrinsic to business and project management, with organisations relying upon their IT and business systems to operate effectively. Delivered by specialist IT and business lecturers in a business school environment, this course enables you to bridge the gap between business and IT. It’s not merely a business course with a bolt-on IT module or a computing course with business bolted on, but a wholly integrated business and IT postgraduate degree. What will you study? You will investigate how current technologies are used to provide more-effective management systems; comprehend e-business web programming and related security issues; and form strategies for the exploitation, management and implementation of internet and e-commerce applications. You will identify which technologies are applicable for particular projects and situations, and understand the impact these technologies have for the IT project, the information architecture and for the broader business systems into which it will fit. You will also take on a live, group consulting project for an actual company with a business issue to solve. Assessment Examinations, individual and group work, case studies and practical laboratory sessions, consultancy project, dissertation Examples of modules Strategic IT Management and Consultancy; Business Internet Technologies and Services; Strategic Project Management and Practice; E-commerce Operations; Business Information Architecture; Dissertation Key features • This course provides integrated, interdisciplinary knowledge of business management and IT, which will enhance your future career prospects. • The live, group consulting project offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience of working in a business IT environment, and to prepare and present reports to real management teams.

“The career advantages associated with the Business Information Technology course are endless. After two years of study, hard work and dedication, I have received three career-changing promotions that have led me to my current dream position of chief operating officer for a multibillion-dollar Fortune 1000 company.” Steve Garske, chief operating officer, Perot Systems, USA Entry requirements A good honours degree, or equivalent, preferably in a business area, and some experience in IT. International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall. See the course webpage for full details. Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

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I chose a focus in international business to enhance my knowledge and skillset in the international market. After completing the taught portion of the course, I returned to the United States to complete my research project and, following that, became a member of the inaugural Alltech Graduate Program. Myself and 20 fellow team members were chosen from a pool of 1,553 applicants worldwide. The knowledge of markets, business and finance, coupled with the improved critical thinking skills I learned at Kingston have helped transform me from simply being an educated person to an applied person. Ashley Baker, International Business Management MSc graduate Alltech’s Lexington Brewing and Distilling Company

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Leadership & Management in Health PgCert/PgDip/MSc

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Our most popular postgraduate course, this programme enables you to shape it to your own needs and career aspirations. For those with a first degree in a non-business subject, this masters covers the fundamentals quickly, and teaches you to become an independent learner. As you put theory into practice, you will also demonstrate your capability as a manager. If your first degree is in business, the course will strengthen your critical understanding of general management, international business and strategy. What will you study? You can choose to take the general management pathway (IBM) or specialise in entrepreneurship, marketing or project management. You will build your understanding across a broad range of business modules, with a core legal element built in, and opportunities to specialise in an area of interest through the selection of a pathway, elective (option) modules and a real-life practical consultancy project and report. You will also develop your ability to question and critically assess business issues to find innovative options and solutions. Assessment Examinations, individual and group-based assignments, timeconstrained work, case studies, business consultancy project/report Examples of modules Fundamentals of Business Management; Contemporary Business Strategy; International Business Environment and Trade; Business Consultancy Report; Pathway-specific modules (IBM with Entrepreneurship: Innovation; Entrepreneurship in an International Context. IBM with Marketing: Buyer Behaviour; Global Marketing Management. IBM with Project Management: Strategic Project Management and Practice); Option modules (eg Environmental Law and Regulation; Innovation; Entrepreneurship in an International Context; International Money and Finance; E-commerce Operations; Business Information Architecture; Leadership, Change and Consultancy; Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development; Cross-cultural and Internal Management Communications Environment; International Environmental Law and Sustainability; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Financial Resource Management) Key features • These courses are accredited by AMBA and EPAS, ensuring they’re delivered to a high standard and of relevance to contemporary business. • The international curriculum attracts students from across the world, creating a truly global learning experience. You can also benefit from exchange programmes with business schools in Paris and Berlin. • The consultancy project may involve working within a company to solve a business issue, visiting companies to investigate an area of interest, or evaluating your personal business plan if you intend to set up a company.

This flexible, modular programme combines academic rigour with practical applications to create dynamic, forward-thinking health service managers. It is specifically designed to meet the needs of those in the health and social care services in the public, private and voluntary sectors in both the UK and internationally. Students come from both clinical practice and general management areas within the health sector, but also peripheral industries such as pharmaceuticals and medical devices and diagnostics. What will you study? This course will equip you with the practical skills needed to propel your career forward and move to higher positions in this fastchanging sector. You will focus on how to manage people, budgets, information, marketing and quality, as well as how to navigate organisational change. You will then study the functional aspects of healthcare management, and MSc students will complete the Research Methods and Dissertation module, choosing an area for independent research with the guidance of a tutor. Assessment All assessment is assignment based (there are no exams), with many assignments being applied to your current role or industry. Examples of modules Strategic Health Management and Governance in Context; Managing Health Services for Quality; Leading People and Organisational Change in Health; Health Services Marketing; Managing Information in Health; Aspects of Financial Resource Management in Health; Research Methods and Dissertation (MSc students only) Key features • Teaching staff all have experience within the healthcare sector. You will also learn from expert guest speakers. In addition, professional and leadership development activities will take place throughout the course, and you can update your knowledge and network at events. • This part-time course is taught over two to four years on approximately 15 days per year (two days face-to-face contact per month, plus supported online learning). • Kingston Business School is a principal member of the Institute of Leadership & Management in Health, along with Royal Holloway, University of London and St George’s, University of London.

“I chose this MSc because I wanted to develop my management skills. I love the blended learning aspect – the discussion boards are great – and the lecturers are very supportive, particularly during my assignments.” Tawanda Chirisa, clinical team leader, Huntercombe Roehampton Hospital

Entry requirements Good honours degree in any subject, or equivalent. International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall. See the course webpage for full details.

Entry requirements Honours degree or relevant professional qualification OR at least 4 years’ middle/senior HR management and/or line management experience, including appropriate training events. International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall. For details, see the webpage.

Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

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Logistics & Supply Chain Management MSc www.kingston.ac.uk/pgsupplychain2015

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This course takes a ‘theory into practice’ approach, with an emphasis on the practical skills that are essential for the modern international business manager specialising in supply-chain and logistics management. With accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), and a solid syllabus built on concepts and ideas from the University’s renowned Operations Research Group (ORG), the course offers both an academic and a professional qualification.

Take your career to the next level with our Management PgDip/ MA. Recognised by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), these routes comprise a range of modules that will enhance your skills and qualities as a manager in all sectors of the economy – whether you are in local government, healthcare or private-sector companies, such as retail, IT or finance. If you already have a relevant PgDip, you can choose to top up your qualification to an MA. The courses are delivered over weekends to fit around your working week.

What will you study? In the first semester you will develop a broad understanding of management concepts, theories and ideas, such as how to manage organisations and supply chains. This will provide you with a solid foundation, from both strategic and operational perspectives. In the second semester, and through your dissertation, you will put this knowledge to use – through practical application to real situations; for example, through company visits, which students often arrange for themselves. These opportunities to engage with real supplychain managers will build your confidence and ability to question established practice.

What will you study? Study weekends are very interactive, and include case studies, group exercises and new technologies to ensure that you engage with the topics and can apply theory to real practice. You will develop your evaluation and analytical skills, focusing on the application of management techniques, and will gain a strategic and holistic perspective of your organisation that is critical to its success in today’s competitive environment. Where possible, we link the theories to your own examples from work, incorporating information and datasets from your organisation to work through as a live example – also providing a useful benefit for your employer.

Assessment Formal examinations, coursework (both in an individual and group basis), in-class presentations, reflective diary

Assessment Tests, case-study analysis, individual and group assignments (mainly work-based), dissertation (MA only)

Examples of modules Fundamentals of Business Management; Operations and Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Management; Strategic Operations and Outsourcing; Logistics Management; Research Methods and Dissertation

Examples of modules PgDip/MA: Managing People, Organisations and Operations; Finance and Decision Making; Strategy and Marketing; Research Methods and Dissertation (MA only); Option modules (choose two from: International Management; Public Sector Management; Human Resource Management; Entrepreneurship in Context) MA top-up: Research Methods and Dissertation

Key features • The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), providing the opportunity to become a CIPS member after three years’ experience in purchasing and supplychain management. • You will have the opportunity to take part in a real consultancy project with a client company and put theory into practice. • This course builds practical skills and knowledge to make an immediate and effective contribution in a logistics-related role.

“The University can offer students higher education at both a theoretical and a practical level, which is very important for the logistics industry.” Alexandros Loumanis, market developer, Coca Cola Hellenic Group

Key feature • The PgDip/MA programme is taught at weekends – six to eight weekends per year over two years, with an additional six months maximum for MA students to complete the Research Methods and Dissertation module, plus their dissertation. The one-year MA top-up involves one weekend and two additional Saturdays. You can start the course in either September or February.

“I was looking for a management qualification to complement my professional experience as a scientist/engineer and this course offered a good combination of part-time schedule and comprehensive content. The lecturers provided a good balance of academic rigour and real-world management knowledge.” Clark Stacey, student

Entry requirements Good honours degree in any subject, or equivalent. International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall. See the course webpage for full details.

Entry requirements Aged at least 21 years; a good degree or professional qualification; and/or relevant work experience. International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall. See the course webpage for full details.

Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

General Management

Accounting, banking and finance With its range of career opportunities and desire for top-level individuals to fill roles within large organisations, the world of finance offers exciting opportunities. Our courses have been developed with advice from senior banking and finance academics and from managers at a number of banks, including RBS Capital Markets, Commerzbank AG, Standard Chartered Bank and NatWest. We also enjoy recognition or accreditation from the Institute of Financial Services; Association of Chartered Certified Accountants; Convention of Independent Financial Advisors; and Chartered Financial Analyst Institute. Facilities include the Bloomberg trading room, where different trading techniques can be applied in practice with real, live data. We are one of only a small number of universities across the UK that have introduced a Bloomberg trading room – Bloomberg data are used by asset management companies, investment banks, hedge funds, banks and central banks to analyse, price and trade, in real time, stocks, bonds, derivatives and almost every type of financial instrument. Students can also enrol, free of charge, in Bloomberg’s Product Certification Programme. We also subscribe to the Thomson Datastream Advance, which contains more than two-million financial instruments, securities and indicators for 175 countries in 60 markets, providing opportunities for use in learning and research activities. It offers access to more than 100-million time series, with up to 50 years of history, and more than 8,000 different fields.

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Accounting, banking and finance

Accounting & Finance MSc www.kingston.ac.uk/pgaccountfinance2015

Banking & Finance MSc

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Designed for graduates of any discipline, this course will enable you to enhance your career prospects in the wider business practice of accounting and financial management. It will provide you with well-integrated knowledge of financial accounting, finance and investment and management accounting, together with the ability to relate this to the wider issues of management and corporate strategy.

This course is designed to help propel you into a rewarding, exciting and challenging career in banking, financial services, finance and financial consultancy. Taught by banking and finance industry experts, this intensive and rigorous masters is suitable for students from a variety of academic backgrounds, including those with industry experience and those who have not studied economics, finance or accountancy at bachelor level.

What will you study? You will develop your understanding of the purpose and nature of financial accounting, modelling and reporting. You will also look at how theoretical and conceptual issues combine in the operational and practical activities of management accounting.

What will you study? You will learn how to turn theory into practice, and will explore how to manage assets, liquidity and risk, as well as the analysis of credit, interest, statements and rates. The course also covers corporate finance and industry regulation. Your research project will focus on a specific area of banking or another area of financial services.

Assessment Assignments, case studies, formal examinations, dissertation Examples of modules Financial Accounting and Financial Management; Management Accounting; Market-based Accounting; Financial Modelling and Research Methods; Corporate Finance and Financial Statement Analysis; Auditing and Control; Taxation; International Money and Finance; Financial Reporting; Research Project Key features • This course attracts a mix of ACCA/ACA-qualified and part-qualified students, as well as others working in the accounting and finance sectors. • On successful completion of the course, graduates may apply for exemptions from ACCA professional examinations. • The Eduniversal masters ranking 2013/14 rates this course among the top 50 in Western Europe in its Accounting and Auditing category.

www.kingston.ac.uk/pgbankingfinance2015

Assessment Examinations, coursework assignments, case studies, presentations, research projects Examples of modules Bank Operations and Strategy; Bank Financial Risk Management; Financial Modelling and Research Methods; Corporate Finance and Financial Statement Analysis; Portfolio Theory and Investment Banking; Financial Services Regulation and Compliance; Financial Engineering; Research Project; Islamic Banking and Insurance; Financial Engineering Key features • This course has been developed with advice from managers at a number of banks, including RBS Capital Markets, Commerzbank AG, Standard Chartered Bank and NatWest Bank. • Banking and finance experts teach this course. There is also a programme of guest lectures from sector experts. • We provide a number of industry-standard financial databases, such as DataStream, FAME, One Banker, Thomson Deals and BANKSCOPE. You’ll also have access to our Bloomberg trading room and Thomson DataStream Advance. • The course makes considerable use of the University’s virtual learning environment, using discussion boards, podcasts and videos. • The full-time route is delivered three days per week over one year, while the part-time route is one day per week over two years.

“The strong academic atmosphere [at Kingston Business School] helps to sustain motivation and inspire creative thought. The lectures and seminars are of the highest quality and invaluable to my research into the study of accounting and finance.”

“The best part of the course for me is that tutors don’t treat you as a student but as a colleague, which allowed me to prosper in my own way. The course is designed to incorporate almost all the key areas of banking, from basics like retail operations, to the complex procedures of investment banking.”

Xu Jie, financial analyst, Hewlett Packard (China)

Paresh Tank, associate (internal auditor) at YES Bank

Entry requirements A 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent. Candidates with non-standard qualifications are welcome to apply. International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall. See the course webpage for full details.

Entry requirements A 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent. Candidates with non-standard qualifications are welcome to apply. International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall. See the course webpage for full details.

Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

Accounting, banking and finance

Finance MSc www.kingston.ac.uk/pgintfinance2015

Financial & Business Management MSc

FT

www.kingston.ac.uk/pgfinancialbusmgt2015 FT

This challenging and intensive programme of study aims to significantly enhance your career prospects by providing you with a well-integrated knowledge of financial accounting, finance and investment and management accounting, together with the ability to relate this to the wider issues of management and corporate strategy.

This course offers a management education with a strong focus on financial skills. It will enable you to explore the theory and practice of management accounting, and examine how financial management can be used to measure and enhance organisational performance. You will learn to critically analyse and use relevant information to offer solutions to problems.

What will you study? This course enables you to turn theory into practice in preparation for a high-level job in the financial industries. You will develop your understanding of the purpose and nature of financial accounting and reporting, and look at how theoretical and conceptual issues integrate within the operational and practical activities of management accounting. Core theories of finance and investment and their use in practical decision-making are examined. You will construct and manage investment portfolios for a specific period and present the results.

What will you study? This intensive, thorough and challenging programme is designed to provide the theory and practical skills that are essential for today’s business managers. You will cover the theories, models and practice of management accounting and finance at an advanced level, and how they integrate in the wider business environment. You will also study key business disciplines, which will enable you to demonstrate your strategic and analytical skills, your ability to apply your knowledge to solve business problems and your competence as a manager.

This research-led masters incorporates recent journal articles and research papers, live data and up-to-the-minute theories and models. Assessment Assignments, case studies, formal examinations, dissertation Examples of modules Financial Modelling and Research Methods; Corporate Finance and Financial Statement Analysis; Portfolio Theory and Investment Banking; Financial Accounting and Financial Management; Marketbased Accounting; Research Project; International Money and Finance; Fixed Income Analysis Key features • This course makes extensive use of our Bloomberg trading room, accessing the same live financial data used in industry to develop practical experience in a simulated environment. • You can apply for Bloomberg certification as well as exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). These industry-recognised qualifications give graduates a huge advantage in the job market. • The course has been developed with advice from managers at a number of banks, including RBS Capital Markets, Commerzbank AG, Standard Chartered Bank and NatWest Bank.

Assessment Assignments, case studies, formal examinations, dissertation Examples of modules Management Accounting; Corporate Finance and Financial Statement Analysis; Financial Accounting and Financial Management; Contemporary Business Strategy; Islamic Banking and Insurance; Global Marketing; Financial Modelling and Research Methods; Research Project Key features • Assessment methods mirror real-life practices, eg preparation of financial statements, business plans, reports and summaries. • Modules are designed to develop the skills valued by employers, such as presentation, teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills. • An international curriculum, together with staff collaborations worldwide, ensure that the programme is globally relevant.

“After my bachelors degree in Austria and first experience at BNP Paribas SA in Frankfurt, Germany, I decided to do a masters in the UK. After a long search and weighing all the pros and cons of multifarious universities, my first choice was the MSc Financial & Business Management at Kingston, and I will never regret this decision.” Maximilian Rudolf, financial sales and analytics, Bloomberg LLP Entry requirements Good honours degree, preferably in business management, accounting and finance or economics. International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall. See the webpage for full details.

Entry requirements Good honours degree, or equivalent. International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall. See the course webpage for full details.

Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

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Accounting, banking and finance

Investment & Financial Risk Management MSc www.kingston.ac.uk/pginvestmentandrisk2015 FT

This course is designed to prepare you for a career in investment, trading, financial analysis, fund management, banking, financial services, finance and financial consultancy. What will you study? After an induction programme to Kingston Business School and the course, you will address modern portfolio theory and its implications for asset pricing. You will develop a critical understanding of the core theories and concepts of corporate finance and investment and financial accounting; and will examine key risks to which investment firms and banks are exposed, as well as measurement and management techniques. The second term covers key issues in investment banking and trading. You will apply different trading techniques in our Bloomberg trading room. You will also analyse and explore the investment management, financial engineering, fixed income and securities, derivatives, financial management and/or the regulation and compliance of financial institutions. Your dissertation will focus in depth on a specific area of investment and financial risk management.

The Bloomberg trading room, Kingston Hill

Assessment Examinations, coursework assignments, case studies, presentations, research projects, Bloomberg trading test Examples of modules Bank Financial Risk Management; Risk Financing; Corporate Finance and Financial Statement Analysis; Portfolio Theory and Investment Banking; Fixed Income Analysis; Financial Engineering; Financial Modelling and Research Methods; Research Project Key features • This course has been developed with advice from managers at a number of banks, including RBS Capital Markets, Commerzbank AG, Standard Chartered Bank and NatWest Bank. • You will be taught by investment, risk management, banking and finance experts. The course content is also supported by active researchers, as well as a programme of guest lectures from investment, risk management, banking and financial services sector experts. • We provide a number of industry-standard financial databases, such as DataStream, FAME, One Banker, Thomson Deals and BANKSCOPE. You’ll also have access to our Bloomberg trading room and Thomson DataStream Advance.

Canary Wharf

Entry requirements Good honours degree, or equivalent. International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall. See the course webpage for full details. Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

The Royal Exchange Lloyds of London

Accounting, Banking & Finance

Creative industries and the creative economy From advertising to film, fashion to fine art, music to publishing, and communication design to creative writing, the creative industries are fast outpacing traditional industries both in the UK and the rest of the world. They contributed 5.2 per cent of the UK’s Gross Value Added (GVA) in 2012, and creative employment is estimated at 1.68million jobs (source: Department for Culture Media and Sport, 2014). Turning ideas into innovative processes and products, and developing them successfully, requires a fusion of creative, managerial and entrepreneurship skills. The unique characteristic of the Creative Industries & the Creative Economy programme is that it comprises a portfolio of 11 specialist courses that combine business/ management and entrepreneurship modules with the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of a specific creative industry. The courses encourage high levels of creativity, networking and ‘learning by doing’. You will engage fully in collaborative and multidisciplinary teamwork, and should also be prepared to respond to industry-generated projects.

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Creative industries and the creative economy

The Creative Industries & the Creative Economy MAs (with 11 pathways) FT PT

This suite of creative economy MAs is designed to give you the skills to develop both creative ideas and business plans. The programme will introduce you to new ways of approaching problems and gaining insights on how best to create solutions, and will develop your entrepreneurial, management and networking skills to a level where you can connect creativity and business in a successful and meaningful way. We like to think of these MAs as a boot camp for your ideas and talent! What will you study? You can choose from 11 different specialisms, all of which share the same core modules. All the routes are structured in three phases, with each course providing a challenging and active learning environment. The first phase is very practical, working with a multidisciplinary team to develop your own creative enterprise project. The second phase enables you to focus on your chosen creative industry specialism. The final phase brings your business and creative modules together through your personal research project. Once you have started thinking creatively about solving problems, you and your team members will design, test, launch and finally market your product/service. Creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking are not abstract concepts that you think about in class with text books – they are a way of learning by making, doing and putting your insights and ideas into practice. Management • Managing in the Creative Economy MA www.kingston.ac.uk/pgmanagingcreative2015 Design industries • Communication Design & the Creative Economy MA www.kingston.ac.uk/pgcommunicationcreative2015 • Design: Product and Space & the Creative Economy MA www.kingston.ac.uk/pgproductspacecreative2015 • Fashion & the Creative Economy MA www.kingston.ac.uk/pgfashioncreative2015 Heritage and the visual arts • Museums and Galleries & the Creative Economy MA www.kingston.ac.uk/pgmuseumscreative2015

Media • Advertising & the Creative Economy MA www.kingston.ac.uk/pgadvertisingcreative2015 • Creative Writing & the Creative Economy MA www.kingston.ac.uk/pgcreativewritingcreative2015 • Film Making & the Creative Economy MA www.kingston.ac.uk/pgfilmmakingcreative2015 • Journalism & the Creative Economy MA www.kingston.ac.uk/pgjournalismcreative2015 • Publishing & the Creative Economy MA www.kingston.ac.uk/pgpublishingcreative2015 Performing arts • Music & the Creative Economy MA www.kingston.ac.uk/pgmusiccreative2015 Assessment Essays, case studies, reports, presentations, personal research project (approx. 15,000 words) Examples of modules Core modules (all pathways): Conducting Collaborative Creativity; Designing a Business; Mapping the Creative Economy; Re-Imagining Leadership; Personal Research Project Pathway-specific modules: Please see the course webpage of the pathway you are interested in for a list of the available modules. Key features • Creativity and the management of creativity: this programme is about acquiring different perspectives and will encourage lateral thinking while looking at the nature of creativity (and innovation) and the ways to effectively manage creative teams. • Multidisciplinarity: a significant feature of the programme will be the diverse nature of the student intake, mixing individuals from different creative disciplines and with varied backgrounds. • Experiential: together with your team, you will set up a real business that will develop a new product/service, and take it to the market. • Networking: the course will encourage networking through marketfocused projects that demand the development of industry contacts and career-enhancing networks.

“My tutors at Kingston University taught us some very current academic concepts, yet were also very commercial in their approach, which is why I think my product and brand has been so well received by the industry so quickly.” Shruti Barton, founder and creative director of Aesthetic Design – www.flowerpozzy.com

Entry requirements Entry requirements vary between courses. Please visit the relevant course webpage for full details. Find out more Visit www.ourcreativeeconomy.com to find out more about our Creative Economy courses, or see the course webpages for details about each individual pathway.

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Leadership, Human Resource Management and Organisation

Creative Industries & The Creative Economy

Human resource management and psychology We offer a range of courses that will prepare you to pursue a career in the management of people in organisations. You can choose to focus on the psychological aspects of managing people by taking the Occupational & Business Psychology masters, or on the more functionally orientated aspects by taking a course in human resource management (HRM). Our courses mainly focus on the UK context, but you can choose to specialise in international HRM. You will also have the opportunity to attend a series of seminars designed to disseminate the knowledge and expertise obtained from research on human resource management and organisational behaviour. Several of the HRM courses also confer membership of the UK’s key HR professional body, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development; while our MSc in Occupational & Business Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society and Association for Business Psychology. We also provide courses in internal communications management of organisations.

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Human Resource Management PgDip/MSc www.kingston.ac.uk/pghrmpgdip2015 www.kingston.ac.uk/pghrm2015 FT PT

These human resource management (HRM) courses offer deep insight into leading, managing and developing people from different levels and perspectives, providing you with the skills to build and develop a distinctive career in HR. Both courses are fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, offering eligibility for associate membership when you graduate. What will you study? You will gain a thorough understanding of the role of the HR profession, including its function in relation to an organisation’s strategic objectives and the broader environment. You will evaluate various external influences on HRM practice in organisations, and will look into issues that concern employment relations and employment law, ethical issues and social responsibility. Assessment Group and individual exercises, including role plays, coursework and unseen exams Examples of modules Leading, Managing and Developing People in Context; Investigating a Business Issue; Resourcing, Talent and Reward Management; Managing Employment Relations and Employment Law; Strategic Leadership Development and Performance Management Key features •Y  ou will be eligible for associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) on successful graduation. • Kingston University has close proximity to the CIPD head office and library in Wimbledon, and to London for networking. • You will investigate an HR issue as part of the consultancy project. This can be with an organisation in the UK, the EU or even in another country. • Teaching staff are also leading researchers in the University’s renowned Centre for Research in Employability, Skills & Society (CRESS) and the Employee Engagement Consortium.

“The [HRM] MSc has given me a solid, credible background and has continued to be one of the best decisions I have made in my life. I have carried my learning and experiences to all of the roles I have done since that time.” Mo Karim, UK employee relations and industrial relations adviser at Royal Dutch Shell Entry requirements Good honours degree, or equivalent, OR experience as an HR professional with CIPD qualifications (Intermediate level) OR at least 2 years’ HR and/or management experience. International students must have IELTS score of 6.5 overall. See the course webpage for details. Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

Human resource management and psychology

Human Resource Management MSc top-up

International Human Resource Management PgDip/MSc

www.kingston.ac.uk/pghrmtopup2015

www.kingston.ac.uk/pginthrm2015 www.kingston.ac.uk/pginthrmpgdip2015

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If you have completed a PgDip in human resource management and would like to upgrade your qualification to an MSc, our part-time top-up course is ideal. Taught over one evening per week and lasting between six and 12 months, it enables you to fit your studies in around your work commitments. What will you study? The top-up MSc programme consists of a research methods and dissertation module, which will guide you through all stages of a research project step by step, from developing and clarifying the basic idea, to writing up the final dissertation. You will learn about literature review, research design, qualitative and quantitative datacollection methods, and data analysis techniques. Your dissertation will look in depth at a human resource issue or problem. Supervised by an academic, you will analyse and structure the problem, examine relevant source material, carry out research and produce an actionorientated report on your findings. Assessment Data analysis and dissertation Examples of modules Research Methods and Dissertation Key feature • Through your dissertation you can focus on a human resource management area of particular interest or relevance to your career aspirations.

These courses cover a broad range of human resource (HRM) subjects within a multinational context, and are designed to build or develop your professional career in HR with an international focus. Both courses are fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, offering eligibility for associate membership when you graduate. What will you study? You will gain a deep insight into the strategies and techniques multinationals use to solve HRM issues when their employees work across multiple countries. You will also develop your understanding of the role of the HR profession and its function within an organisation’s international strategic objectives and the broader environment. Assessment Group and individual exercises, including role play, coursework and unseen exams Examples of modules Leading, Managing and Developing People in Context; Investigating a Business Issue; Resourcing, Talent and Reward Management; International HRM and Comparative Employment Law Key features • These courses confer eligibility for associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) on successful graduation. • You will benefit from the University’s close proximity to the CIPD head office and library in Wimbledon, and to London for networking. • You will investigate an HR issue as part of the consultancy project. This can be with an organisation in the UK, the EU or another country. • Teaching staff are also leading researchers in the University’s renowned Centre for Research in Employability, Skills & Society (CRESS) and the Employee Engagement Consortium.

“I chose Kingston because of its ultra-modern resources and the high value it places on research. Even more of a draw was the HRM department, with its passion for modernity and fixation with continuous improvement through feedback from students and staff.” Natalia Vezuh, international assignment consultant, Brookfield Global Relocations

Entry requirements 120 Level-7 credits from a PgDip in human resource management. International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall. See the course webpage for full details.

Entry requirements Good honours degree, or equivalent, OR experience as an HR professional with CIPD qualifications (intermediate level) OR at least 2 years’ HR and/or management experience. International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall. See the course webpage for full details.

Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

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Human resource management and psychology

International Human Resource Management MSc top-up

Internal Communication Management MA

www.kingston.ac.uk/pginthrmtopup2015

www.kingston.ac.uk/pgintcomms2015

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PT

If you have completed a PgDip in international human resource management or a PgDip in human resource management and would like to upgrade your qualification to an MSc, this part-time top-up course is ideal. Taught over one evening per week and lasting between six and 12 months, it enables you to fit your studies around your work commitments.

Run jointly by Kingston Business School and Capita Learning and Development, and endorsed by the Institute of Internal Communication, this course aims to provide the knowledge and confidence to develop and implement communication strategies, so that you can influence at the most senior level and play a key role in supporting change and the achievement of organisational objectives.

What will you study? The top-up MSc programme consists of a research methods and dissertation module, which will guide you through all stages of a research project step by step, from developing and clarifying the basic research idea, to writing up the final dissertation. You will learn about literature review, research design, qualitative and quantitative datacollection methods, and data analysis techniques. Your dissertation will look in depth at an international HR issue or problem. Supervised by an academic, you will analyse and structure the problem, examine relevant source material, carry out research and produce an actionorientated report on your findings. Assessment Data analysis and dissertation Examples of modules Research Methods and Dissertation Key feature • Through your dissertation, you can focus on an international HRM area of particular interest or relevance to your career aspirations.

What will you study? The course draws on a range of disciplines, from change management to the psychology of communication and sense-making, to help you develop your ability to influence at the highest level. As a result, you will have the skills and knowledge to be able to make a real impact at a senior level, together with the business acumen and understanding of senior management thought processes that bring credibility. You will develop your interpersonal and leadership skills, as well as your understanding of communication and change in the organisational context. You will put theory into practice through application to your – or your client’s – workplace environment. Assessment Assignments, assessment of online discussion of key topics, management report Examples of modules Assessing the Organisational Context for Internal Communication; Communication Strategies for Organisational Success; Influencing at the Leading Edge of Communication; Investigating a Business Issue Key features • Workshops are delivered in four two-day sessions during the year to fit flexibly around your work schedule. • This programme is endorsed by the Institute of Internal Communication.

“This course opens your eyes to the wealth of academic theory that underpins why some strategies work and some don’t.” Pauline Page, director of research and development communications, GlaxoSmithKline

Entry requirements 120 Level-7 credits from a PgDip in international HRM or a PgDip in HRM. International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall. See the course webpage for full details.

Entry requirements Postgraduate qualification in management and business; OR degree or professional qualification with significant internal comms experience; OR substantial relevant experience in internal communications plus evidence of achievement (relevant training courses, written reports, etc). International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall. See the course webpage for full details.

Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

Human resource management and psychology

Occupational & Business Psychology MSc

Employment Law & Mediation PgCert

www.kingston.ac.uk/pgoccupationalpsychology2015

www.kingston.ac.uk/pgemploymed2015

FT PT

PT

If you would like to become an occupational or business psychologist, studying and analysing employees, identifying talent and then coaching, developing and enhancing their motivation and performance at work, this course, which is accredited by the Association of Business Psychologists (ABP) and the British Psychological Society (BPS), is ideal. These skills are increasingly important for organisations and the variety of consulting and human resource management practices that serve them, eg occupational psychology consultancies or test publishers, and in talent management consultancies or recruitment companies.

This course is designed to provide lawyers, HR professionals and those with management or administrative roles with a detailed knowledge and understanding of employment law in the context of both UK and EU developments. It will also provide an opportunity to critically evaluate mediation as a means of dispute resolution and to develop competence in practical mediator skills and techniques. Throughout the programme, there is an emphasis on the application of skills and knowledge to work-based contexts and constraints.

What will you study? You will investigate various approaches to applying psychological principles in the workplace, and how these ideas can increase organisational, team and individual performance. You will then apply these theories and evidence to case studies, examples from the field and real-life practice – either at your own company or during a short internship. Assessment Coursework assignments, group and individual exercises, online discussions, skills sessions, data analysis assignment, dissertation Examples of modules Career Counselling, Training and Development; Leadership, Change and Consultancy; Performance Appraisal and Identifying Talent; Wellbeing at Work; Research Methods and Dissertation Key features • This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and the Association of Business Psychologists. If you have studied a BPS-accredited psychology degree and have GBC, it represents the first stage in your route to chartership and registration as a psychologist. If you don’t have GBC, this can be gained after the course, if required (ie by undertaking a conversion diploma) – this MSc will constitute stage 1 in the process to chartership. • There is a major focus on integration of theory and practice, and most academic staff work in practice, ensuring the course is relevant and grounded in real-life context. • Employability is also central to the course. Psychometric tests help you focus on the skills you need for your personal career aspirations. You will also have access to a qualified career coach. • You will benefit from attending lectures given by guest speakers from a range of organisations, including major test publishers and business psychology consultancies, who visit the University to share their knowledge and experience.

What will you study? You will evaluate the methods for resolving workplace conflicts and will gain practical knowledge of mediation. You will explore the formation, content and day-to-day operation of the employment relationship and how the law intervenes in these areas. You will focus on recent developments in equality and discrimination law that have made significant changes to law and practice in the employment relationship from the point of recruitment to post-employment discrimination and victimisation. Conflict resolution and mediation skills are increasingly in demand for workplace disputes, and the assessment will require you to prepare and conduct a range of mediations, evaluating your performance as a mediator. Assessment Individual and group exercises, case studies, written reports Examples of modules Mediation; Employment Law in Context Key features • This course is taught part time and designed to fit around the needs of busy professionals. Contact time is just one Saturday per month. • Teaching on this course is delivered by top Law School staff, seven of whom are accredited mediators. • On completion of this course, you have the option to top up to a masters in law (LLM) in employment law by completing two additional modules and a dissertation.

“This programme deals with the day-to-day operation of contemporary employment law and focuses on the recent developments in the areas of equality and discrimination. [It] will enable students to develop the practical mediation skills required to resolve workplace conflict at an early stage and provide them with a level of comfort in dealing with difficult conversations. These skills are now key requirements of effective practice for managers.” Ralph Tribe, HR director Sky

Entry requirements Good honours degree (2:2 or above), or equivalent. International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall. See the course webpage for full details.

Entry requirements Good honours degree (2:2 or above), or equivalent, or substantial relevant experience at an appropriate level. International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5. See course webpage for details.

Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5026 E: [email protected]

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Nightingale Centre LRC

Kingston Business School atrium

Human Resource Management & Psychology

Marketing and communications

Marketing is fundamental to all organisations in terms of creating value for customers, stakeholders and society in general. The sector offers a variety of interesting and challenging career opportunities, ranging from advertising to product development and brand management. Our portfolio includes both broad-based and specialist marketing courses. These courses benefit from the input of Kingston Business School’s Marketing Expert Panel, which comprises senior marketing, communications and advertising practitioners working in the UK and Europe. The panel was closely involved in the design of many of our courses to ensure they meet industry needs, and members continue to act as advisers and guest lecturers. Kingston Business School is recognised by the Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing, the Market Research Society and the Association of MBAs; and some of our marketing courses are accredited by The Chartered Institute of Marketing and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

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Corporate Communications MA www.kingston.ac.uk/pgcorpcomms2015 FT

This course, which is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, is designed to build your career in internal communications or public relations and enhance your understanding of corporate social responsibility. Whether you need to send a consistent message to multiple departments in government, or to a company’s numerous external stakeholders, you will graduate with the ability to see the bigger picture and adapt your communications technique. What will you study? You will gain a critical understanding of effective communications strategies and techniques that can be applied worldwide, in any industry or sector. You will learn to identify and understand different stakeholder groups, and will adapt communication styles to ensure an organisation’s message is understood by people with different educational levels, and across an international spectrum. You will also wrestle with weighty questions about the value and competitive advantage of corporate social responsibility, and will design and interpret market research based on solid understanding of analytical techniques and supporting software. Assessment Coursework Examples of modules Marketing Communications and Advertising; Cross-cultural and Internal Management Communications; Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development; Public Relations; Market Research and Data Analysis; Research Proposal and Dissertation

During my course I was fortunate to secure an internship at the Fifth Business – a global change communications agency. What I liked the most in this internship was the great opportunity of seeing some of the theories I have studied during my course be applied in real life. For instance, I was asked to create an internal communications plan to be implemented within Fifth Business’s London office and was also involved with the creation of their social media strategy. I can definitely say that this internship helped me to see how and where to apply some of the key theories I studied in Kingston. Karine Porto, Corporate Communications MA, communications specialist

Key features • You will have the opportunity to attend special seminars and lectures delivered by renowned practitioners from the marketing and communications industry, helping you to apply theory to up-to-theminute business practice. • The course provides a focus on careers and employability through integrated tasks and workshops. • You will gain real ‘pitching’ experience in front of leading marketing agency professionals. • The course is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, so you can be confident that it covers essential skills and knowledge. Students are eligible to apply for CIPR student membership.

“I recommend Kingston University’s Corporate Communications MA because of its high level of teaching quality and the wide range of career options it offers. I left with the confidence to make a mark in the corporate communications sector.” Helen Ojigbani, communications strategist Entry requirements A good honours degree, or equivalent, in any subject. International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no element below 6.0. See the course webpage for full details. Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

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Marketing & Brand Management MA

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Shaped by the strong links we’ve forged with industry, this course is designed with practitioner input and structured around practical experiences that show employers that you can apply your knowledge of theory to critical business issues. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). On successful completion, you will be awarded both an academic masters and the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing. What will you study? You will design robust marketing strategies that create value and give your future employer the edge over competitors. You will see how your decisions impact on company performance when you compete with other students in a computerised simulation to become a market leader. You will also prepare consulting reports for a real-life business client during the consultancy project. The lectures have been designed with employability in mind, and expert guest speakers from companies like Santander, Barclaycard, Avios and other blue-chip organisations come to the University to present the latest market knowledge. Assessment Coursework Examples of modules Strategic Marketing Decisions; Marketing Simulation; Buyer Behaviour; Integrated Marketing Communications; Global Marketing Management; Market Research and Data Analysis; Research Proposal and Dissertation Key features • There is a strong focus on careers and employability through integrated tasks and workshops, including the opportunity to challenge other students in a computerised marketing game that simulates a real environment, as well as the group consultancy project, which enables you to apply your understanding to solve current problems for a company. • This course provides links with industry and networking opportunities, such as with guest speakers. Plus, with London less than half an hour away, there are plenty of additional opportunities to build up a network of contacts.

Created to fill a skills gap in the graduate jobs market and designed with input from leading branding practitioners, this course focuses on branding from a business perspective. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). On successful completion, you will be awarded both an academic masters and the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing. What will you study? Brands have become a massive force in business, and a recognised source of value on the balance sheet. World-class companies need managers and consultants that understand their brand as identities and as assets. You will critique the design of global brands and learn how to get the best results from creative agencies. You will develop a solid knowledge of marketing management, so you can oversee a brand in all channels. In addition, you will take the opportunity to apply branding theory to case studies and in a live business context. The experiences you will gain during this course, and the proximity to London for networking, will enable you to understand the real business value of brands and gain the crucial practical skills needed to develop and manage them professionally. Assessment Coursework Examples of modules Strategic Brand Management; Branding Design; Buyer Behaviour; Integrated Marketing Communications; Global Marketing Management; Market Research and Data Analysis; Research Proposal and Dissertation Key features • This course will enable you to assess and develop brands from business and design perspectives. • The group consultancy project will enable you to apply your skills and knowledge to solve current problems for a company. • Integrated tasks and workshops provide a focus on careers and employability. • Our strong links with industry mean that you will not only benefit from expert knowledge shared by guest speakers, but also networking opportunities. • Field trips to destinations such as the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising provide an additional dimension to your studies.

“The course delivered so much more value than I had anticipated. One of its intangible strengths was the atmosphere it fostered; the people you learn from and learn alongside are an exceptional and inspiring bunch. I left with a passport to a new career, the ability to offer my employer a host of skills, and the confidence to push myself to tackle difficult assignments.” Guy Sheppard, associate director Entry requirements A good honours degree, or equivalent, in any subject. International students must have IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no element below 6.0. See the course webpage for full details.

Entry requirements A good honours degree, or equivalent, in any subject. International students must have IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no element below 6.0. See the course webpage for full details.

Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

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This course, which is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, will prepare you to leap into advertising, communications or public relations roles with the confidence to answer any question your clients throw at you. The course is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). On successful completion, you will be awarded both an academic masters and the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.

This unique one-year part-time advanced marketing masters is designed for ambitious marketing professionals who would like to gain advanced-level understanding of current marketing concepts together with the knowledge and skills to make an immediate positive impact on their job performance. It will enable you to master cutting-edge academic theory that will benefit your career for decades.

What will you study? You will gain a broad and deep knowledge of each marketing communications channel, with a focus on advertising from our academic and professional experts.

What will you study? Underpinning the programme is the proposition that the application of current, evidence-based, academic research results in better business decisions and sustainable competitive advantage. With that in mind, you will challenge orthodox marketing methods with rigorous evidencebased reasoning. You will focus in depth on a specific area through your dissertation, enabling you to tailor your studies to your interests and career aspirations. The practitioner-focused approach means that your marketing experiences – and those of your peers on the course – feed into the lessons. Taught on weekends, what you learn on Saturday, you’ll be ready to put into practice in the working week.

After developing a marketing communications plan based on solid theory, you will use this to compete against other students in a national competition. You will pitch to a panel of real marketing agency professionals, who will critique your technique as well as your response to the brief. In addition, you will learn to use research to become an expert in a given area, and to communicate these findings to others quickly and effectively. Assessment Coursework

Assessment Assessment is assignment based (there are no exams), with many assignments being applied to your current role or industry.

Examples of modules Marketing Communications and Advertising; Interactive Communications; Public Relations; Global Marketing Management; Buyer Behaviour; Market Research and Data Analysis; Research Proposal and Dissertation

Examples of modules Practitioner Self Development; Understanding Consumers; Winning and Retaining Customers; Strategic Marketing and Brand Management; Market Analysis; The Evolution of Marketing Thought and Practice; Research Methods and Dissertation.

Key features • The course is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, so you can be confident that it provides up-to-date content and will assist you in moving your career in the right direction. • You will gain real ‘pitching’ experience in front of a marketing communications professional. • The course provides a focus on careers and employability through integrated tasks and workshops. • You will benefit from our excellent links with industry, which provide networking opportunities, such as with guest speakers.

Key features • Taught over 14 weekends, these one-year courses allow you to balance your work, study and life commitments, and make an immediate impact on your career. •P  ractical assessment means you can apply strategies, models and techniques to real case studies and business issues from your workplace.

“This course not only taught me the necessary academic theory, but also gave me the opportunity to put my creativity into practice, based on marketing theory.” Stella Zapiti, marketing and brand assistant Entry requirements A good honours degree, or equivalent, in any subject. International students must have IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no element below 6.0. See the course webpage for full details.

Entry requirements First degree (or equivalent professional qualification), postgraduate marketing qualification and 3+ years’ marketing experience. Applications also welcome from those with no formal marketing qualifications but extensive practical experience. International students must have IELTS score of 6.5 overall. See course webpage for details.

Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

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A research degree will give you the opportunity to undertake advanced-level study of a specific field of business or management that interests you. The aim of our doctoral and research degrees is to provide you with the skills necessary to carry out an in-depth investigation of a topic that culminates in the submission and defence of a doctoral thesis. You will be supervised by a dedicated team of experienced, research-active members of Kingston Business School, and will become part of a mutually supportive group of researchers.

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Whether you are planning a career in academia or as a professional researcher, the Kingston Business PhD will enable you to develop your skills and knowledge and enhance your professional credibility. The thesis provides an opportunity to make a distinct and original contribution to knowledge in your chosen field. A distinguishing characteristic of this PhD is that you will also gain an MRes in Business & Management as part of your doctoral studies.

This AMBA-accredited DBA offers those at senior management level the opportunity to build upon their MBA or businessrelated masters qualification and develop professional excellence through a programme of study that is both academically challenging and professionally relevant. Our aim is to provide a supportive educational environment where you can obtain a doctorate-level qualification that is directly relevant to your chosen profession.

What will you study? Fully integrated within the PhD programme, the one-year, full-time Business & Management MRes will provide a sound training in business research methods, as well as a critical understanding of conceptual and philosophical foundations of management research. (The MRes in Business & Management is also available as a standalone qualification – see page 53.)

What will you study? The course comprises two stages. Stage one includes training in research methods, research design, methods of data collection, data analysis and reporting, leading to the award of the MSc in Management & Business Studies Research. This additional qualification culminates in the preparation of a proposal that outlines the research to be undertaken for the DBA. Stage two, the DBA, involves the in-depth investigation of business management issues and the completion of a 50,000-word thesis and professional development portfolio.

Your studies culminate in your PhD thesis of around 80,00 words, and will be the subject of an oral examination in which you will show both how you have critically investigated your area of research and made an independent and original contribution to knowledge. Assessment 80,000-word thesis, oral exam Examples of modules Year 1 (MRes): Philosophy and Traditions of Management Research; Research Design and Data Collection; Foundations of Data Analysis and Reporting; Advanced Qualitative Research; Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis; Literature Review; Doctoral Research Design Year 2 onwards (PhD): Independent study supported by a team of at least two supervisors Key features • You can choose to complete this PhD in either three to four years full time or six to eight years part time (weekend sessions). • This course holds EPAS accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). This means that you can be confident that this degree is of a high standard compared with similar programmes around the world. • You will be supported by academic supervisors who are wellestablished researchers and understand the practical research required during a PhD. • The course provides an opportunity, through your thesis, to make a distinct and original contribution to knowledge in your chosen field of enquiry.

Assessment 50,000-word thesis, portfolio, oral exam Examples of modules Year 1 (MSc): Foundations of Management Research; Qualitative Research Methods; Quantitative Research Methods; Personal and Professional Development. Year 2 onwards (DBA): DBA Proposal (Year 2 only); Research Colloquium; Professional Development; Business Research Workshops Key features • You will be supervised by academics who are well-established researchers and understand the practical research required during a DBA. • This part-time, flexible course is designed to fit around your work commitments: all teaching is held at weekends and the maximum time limit for completion is eight years. • This is one of the first three DBA programmes in the world to receive accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA).

“As part of the DBA, and thanks to the support of my employers Coty Beauty UK and Boots who endorsed my research, I have completed a review of the role of store atmospherics on consumer behaviour.” Claire Ferguson, general sales manager, Coty Beauty UK

Entry requirements Good honours degree and a masters degree in general management or a business-related subject, or equivalent. International students must have an IELTS score of 7.0 overall. See webpage for full details.

Entry requirements Masters-level degree in a business-related area, plus evidence of substantial senior management or professional experience. International students must have IELTS score of 7.0 overall. See webpage for details.

Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

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Accomplished researchers are highly sought after in both academia and the wider business environment, and this one-year MRes will enable you to demonstrate your ability to select and implement appropriate methodologies for business research. As well as being offered as a standalone programme, this course is also the first stage of our Business PhD, enabling you not only to develop your research skills, but also to continue on to doctoral studies. What will you study? After an induction programme introducing you to the Business School and the expectations and ethos of the course, you will study and examine the philosophical underpinnings of research designs and methods of data collection, as well as data analysis and reporting. After this, you can opt to study either advanced qualitative or advanced quantitative analysis methods. Alongside these taught modules, you will undertake a literature review around your proposed area of research. The literature review will inform the doctoral research design, which sets out the research to be undertaken in the PhD. Assessment Written papers, literature review, doctoral research design Examples of modules Research Design and Data Collection; Foundations of Data Analysis and Reporting; Advanced Qualitative Research; Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis; Literature Review; Doctoral Research Design Key features • On graduation, you will receive academic recognition for your advanced level of proficiency in selecting and implementing appropriate business research methodologies, as well as your in-depth understanding of how organisations are managed. • This course will increase your employability due to the growing demand for accomplished researchers, and provides an additional factor in differentiating yourself from your peers.

Entry requirements Good honours degree and a masters degree in general management or a business-related subject, or equivalent. International students must have an IELTS score of 7.0 overall. See webpage for full details. Find out more Postgraduate admissions team T: +44 (0)20 8417 5852 E: [email protected]

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Trains Trains from London Waterloo station, via Clapham Junction and Wimbledon, are frequent to both Kingston (for all campuses) or Surbiton (for Penrhyn Road and Knights Park campuses only). Trains go direct from Kingston and Surbiton stations to London Waterloo. www.nationalrail.co.uk Buses From London • 57 (Streatham) • 65 (Ealing) • 71 (Chessington) • 85 (Putney Bridge) • K3 (Roehampton and Esher) • X26, 111 and 285 (Heathrow) • 213 (Sutton) • 216 (Staines) www.tfl.gov.uk From Heathrow • Take the X26 ,111 or 285 bus to Kingston • By tube/train: take the Piccadilly Line underground service to Earls Court, change to District Line to Wimbledon, and catch a main line train for Kingston or Surbiton. From Gatwick • Take a train to Clapham Junction, and catch a Kingston- or Surbitonbound train. Further information For detailed instructions on travelling to the Kingston University campuses, see the University’s website: www.kingston.ac.uk/directions

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Applications and further information Applications You can apply for most of our postgraduate courses online. Visit the course webpage or see www.kingston.ac.uk/pgapply for more information, including how to apply by post or email. Entry requirements Please see the relevant course webpage for full entry requirements. You will be expected to demonstrate the ability to study at an advanced level and will normally have relevant professional experience in a setting appropriate to the chosen specialism. Overseas applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are able to study at masters level and have achieved the equivalent academic level. They must also have a good level of competence in written and spoken English. Prior learning – AP(E)L Applicants offering prior qualifications and learning may be exempt from appropriate parts of a course in accordance with the University’s mechanisms and policy for the assessment of prior learning and prior experiential learning. Interview Home applicants may be invited to attend an interview prior to selection. Overseas applicants may be exempt from interview as long as they can demonstrate that they meet the specified entry requirements. Research degrees For further information on research degrees, see page 27. Students with disabilities The University welcomes applications from students with disabilities and is improving

access, facilities and services. If you think you may require individual support or adaptations to facilities, our disability advisor can give you information on what is available. Once we have received your application form with details of your disability, we may invite you to visit the University so that we can talk to you about your needs in advance. For more information or to arrange a visit to assess the University’s facilities, please see our website or contact: Student Life: Disability Service Student Life Centre Kingston University Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT1 2EE T: +44 (0)20 8417 7314 E: [email protected] www.kingston.ac.uk/disability International students Our staff visit international education fairs, where you can talk to them about our courses and programmes. For details of the fairs and to find out what Kingston University has to offer international students, see www.kingston.ac.uk/international Tuition fees Tuition fees for your course can be found on the course webpage. For information about payment options, please contact Applicant Services (see back cover for contact details). Visit our website for the latest fee information: www.kingston.ac.uk/pgfunding Disclaimer This prospectus was issued in October 2014 and is primarily intended for use by prospective students wishing to start courses in 2015. It gives an outline of the courses and services offered by Kingston University. The information was correct at the time of going to press.

The University makes every effort to ensure that the contents of and statements made in this prospectus are fair and accurate, but it cannot accept any responsibility for omissions, errors or subsequent changes that may occur. The statements made and the information provided is a general guide, and there may be changes following publication that affect the contents. Programmes or modules may be revised, altered or withdrawn without notice, and assessment arrangements may be changed. It should be noted that information on entry requirements for courses and modules is for guidance only. The conditions attached to offers may vary from year to year and from applicant to applicant. The University website contains the most up-to-date information available and should be checked before applying. Every effort is made to ensure that any changes referred to above are updated on the website as soon as practicable; however, the University cannot be held responsible for any delays in doing so. General Student Regulations Acceptance of an offer and enrolment at the University are subject to the then current General Student Regulations of the University; a copy of which can be viewed on the University website at www.kingston.ac.uk/policies Please note that nothing within the contents of this prospectus or the University website is intended to constitute an offer of a place (or form part of an offer) to any prospective student, nor should it be construed as such. How to find us For information on travelling to Kingston and the University sites, please see the page opposite or visit our website: www.kingston.ac.uk/directions

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Courses Kingston University offers a wide range of courses across a variety of subject areas. We continually add to and update our portfolio of courses. For the latest details, including entry requirements and how to apply, visit our website: www.kingston.ac.uk/courses Visit us Why not come and visit the University to discover more about us and our courses? To find out how to arrange a visit, contact your faculty – see www.kingston.ac.uk/business Virtual tour If you aren’t able to come and visit us in person but you’d still like to see what the University is like, you can take a virtual tour of the University campuses on our website: www.kingston.ac.uk/tour Accommodation To find out about all the accommodation options you’ll have as a Kingston University student, with advice and guidance from our specialist staff, see www.kingston.ac.uk/pgaccommodation Money matters Funding a postgraduate course can be a big financial commitment. At Kingston University we’ll do everything we can to help you keep your finances in order – see www.kingston.ac.uk/pgfunding International For guidance and advice for students from overseas, including the opportunity to chat with virtual student advisers, watch video clips of current international students and find out about funding opportunities, see www.kingston.ac.uk/international

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