School of Management MBA International Management
MBA International Management
The School of Management Our MBA 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. MBA Programmes MBA International Management MBA International Management (Marketing) MBA International Management (Finance)
• One year full-time MBA 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 Royal Holloway MBA 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. Each week you will intensively study two different courses allowing you the time required to tackle each course in depth. It is a challenging and contemporary programme containing 16 compulsory courses, comprising 12 Core courses and 4 Elective courses. Elective courses are run jointly between the MBA & MSc programmes (minimum 10 students).
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Core courses
Philosophy of Management *** International Accounting & Finance International HRM Leadership & Behaviour in Organizations
Elective courses
Advertising & Promotional Communication * Cooperative Strategy International Business Analysis Corporate Social Responsibility
International Business Economics International Operations Management International Information Systems International Marketing International Strategy Business Research Methods Business Consultancy Project Dissertation
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 *
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Students taking MBA International Management (Marketing) must take the two Marketing Electives in addition to a Marketing based topic for their dissertation Students taking MBA International Management (Finance) must take a minimum of two Finance Electives in addition to a Finance based topic for their dissertation
*** Not assessed
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Monday
10am 1pm 2pm 5pm Leadership & Behaviour Lunch Leadership & Behaviour Guest industry speaker
Tuesday
Leadership & Behaviour Lunch Leadership & Behaviour Evening study
Wednesday
Leadership & Behaviour Lunch International Marketing Evening study
Thursday
International Marketing Lunch International Marketing College guest speaker
Friday
International Marketing Lunch International Marketing Evening study
Example MBA timetable for week 1
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Industry Events Students will also attend presentations by key speakers from industry, who discuss topics relevant to today’s business world. Past speakers have included: • Chief Operating Officer, Cap Gemini • Senior Director, Commercial Sales, EMEA, Microsoft • Global Strategy Director, Deutsche Post/DHL Logistics • Director Heathrow, British Airways PLC • Director, Bank of New York Mellon • Global Head of IT, HSBC
Career Development The School of Management has an MBA Careers Advisor dedicated to maximising the leverage that the Royal Holloway MBA or MSc gives you. This careers service includes: • Individual career coaching tailored to your needs • CV/resumé clinic • Targeted careers seminars • Careers Forum – a face-to-face meeting where both MBA employers and MBA alumni offer advice on employment and career progression
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Assessment During the Autumn and Spring Terms you will be assessed by examination (three hours long) on the Core courses you have studied 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 MBA 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: • Minimum three years work experience • GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test): 550 (minimum). Details regarding the GMAT can be found at www.mba.com/mba • 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 anything in this booklet, please contact the MBA 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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