School of Management MSc International Management
MSc International Management
The School of Management Our MSc in International Management is designed for a wide range of students, particularly those who wish to progress into Senior Management but do not have the work experience required for the MBA. The programme includes all the major management functions covered by the MBA International Management and will enable you to build effective management skills, understand management within the global context and develop a wide international network of associates. This is achieved through the integration of a significant international element in the courses we teach, which attracts individuals from around the world. Our courses evolve with the changing needs of a competitive world environment and teaching is based on high quality research. Many of our teaching staff complement their academic training with previous corporate experience.
• One year full-time MSc programme (also available part-time and by distance learning) • Degrees awarded by the world renowned University of London • Royal Holloway is ranked in the top 10 research-intensive universities in the UK • Our beautiful parkland campus is only a short distance from London and Heathrow airport Royal Holloway, University of London Royal Holloway, University of London is a unique blend of tradition and innovation. Ranked among the UK’s top university institutions for both teaching and research, our 7,500 students work with internationally renowned scholars in 18 academic departments. Our lively campus is just 19 miles west of central London and provides an ideal environment for university study.
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Programme Structure The programme has been designed on a modular basis. Within the programme, each course consists of a concentrated period of study covering two 2.5 day blocks.
Flexible and demanding, the programme contains 14 compulsory courses, comprising ten Core courses and four Elective courses. Elective courses are run jointly between the MSc & MBA programme (minimum 10 students).
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Core courses Philosophy of Management * International Accounting & Finance International HRM & Organisational Behaviour International Business Economics Information Systems & Operations Management International Marketing International Strategy Business Research Methods Research Project Dissertation
Elective courses Advertising & Promotional Communication Cooperative Strategy International Business Analysis Corporate Social Responsibility Management of Japanese Multinationals Multinational Enterprise & Global Economy The Policy Process: Policy Formulation & Implementation Leadership in the Public Sector International Investment Management International Corporate Finance Knowledge Management International Business Law Global Financial Markets International Sustainability Management Entrepreneurship Market Research
*Not assessed
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Assessment During the Autumn and Spring Terms you will be assessed by examinations (three hours long) on the Core courses you have studied for that term. You will also be regularly assessed through in-course projects, conducted as individual or group assignments. These are usually in the form of essays or presentations. The dissertation is a 12,000 word assignment carried out during the summer. Admissions The Royal Holloway MSc International Management begins in September each year. Applications are normally submitted by May. However, applications may be accepted after this time if places are still available. Entry requirements An undergraduate degree (first or second class honours) or a degree-equivalent professional qualification.
English Language Requirements Confirmation of English language proficiency is required for students whose first language is not English. Evidence of such proficiency should include one of the following: • IELTS 6.5 overall with 7 in writing • TOEFL score of 570 (paper based test); 230 (computer based test) • Evidence that your undergraduate degree was taught in English If your level of English is slightly under the requirements above, you can apply to take the Pre-sessional English Language Programme of either four weeks or eight weeks. For further information about this programme please contact the Programme Administrator: helen.mcewan@rhul.ac.uk +44 (0)1784 276134 Or visit: www.rhul.ac.uk/Management/
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Royal Holloway, University of London Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX T: 01784 434455 www.rhul.ac.uk
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