MSc Advanced Management

MSc Advanced Management (new in 2013)

This course will build upon prior knowledge and skills gained from a relevant first degree and prior experience if appropriate. Master's graduates from this course will be able to demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of the several subject areas of business and management while placing that subject within a wider organisational and contextual framework. It is expected that they will develop techniques and skills to understand and research current issues and thinking in the subject area. Graduates will gain a sound theoretical grounding in specific areas of business and management and will have developed a range of analytical and personal skills.

This course presents a strong model of integrating business, management, knowledge and analytical techniques that will appeal to many students and their future employers.

Aim and Highlights of the course:

• Building on first degree in a business / management field
• Academically rigorous - Advanced and specialist modules; generating highly employable graduates.
• Broad scope - in terms of range of management topics covered; Contemporary - leading edge emphasis

Two semesters of taught modules completed by extended dissertation in Semester 3 for 12-month total duration

Length of Course: 1 year, full-time.

Registration: September.

Please note: Although every effort is made to provide the full range of modules, some combinations may not be possible, and in some years certain modules may not be available. This course is new to 2013 and is currently subject to approval.

Postgraduate Brochure

Key Information

• Course Code:
• Duration:1 Year
• Attendance:Full Time
• Award:Degree of Master of Science

• Overview
• Why Choose Us
• Requirements
• Course Profile
• Fees and Funding
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MSc Advanced Management (new in 2013)

This course will build upon prior knowledge and skills gained from a relevant first degree and prior experience if appropriate. Master's graduates from this course will be able to demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of the several subject areas of business and management while placing that subject within a wider organisational and contextual framework. It is expected that they will develop techniques and skills to understand and research current issues and thinking in the subject area. Graduates will gain a sound theoretical grounding in specific areas of business and management and will have developed a range of analytical and personal skills.

This course presents a strong model of integrating business, management, knowledge and analytical techniques that will appeal to many students and their future employers.

Aim and Highlights of the course:

• Building on first degree in a business / management field
• Academically rigorous - Advanced and specialist modules; generating highly employable graduates.
• Broad scope - in terms of range of management topics covered; Contemporary - leading edge emphasis

Two semesters of taught modules completed by extended dissertation in Semester 3 for 12-month total duration

Length of Course: 1 year, full-time.

Registration: September.

Please note: Although every effort is made to provide the full range of modules, some combinations may not be possible, and in some years certain modules may not be available. This course is new to 2013 and is currently subject to approval.

Postgraduate Brochure

Why Choose Us?

The Postgraduate MSc degree programme offered by Norwich Business School adopts an approach to teaching and learning which is designed to promote academic achievement as well as developing the potential for future managerial excellence.

The strategy underpinning Norwich Business School's courses is:

• To provide a framework for the acquisition and progressive development of knowledge throughout the learning experience
• To enable the development of personal and professional business skills that will support fast career progression
• To stimulate a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and a culture of creativity and innovation.

We are committed to instilling confidence in our students and will support you to:

• Develop assertive and confident communication skills
• Plan, monitor and review individual development
• Understand the dynamics of effective team working
• Make use of advanced problem-solving techniques
• Develop and practice your leadership skills.

Teaching is provided by members of academic staff, often in a relatively informal learning environment, with programmes incorporating lectures, seminars, and practical work. Assessment is usually by essays and other written assignments, written or oral examinations, and projects. A continuous control process ensures that our teaching quality continues to develop, and students have access to a number of quality-control channels including student feedback forms, debriefing meetings, and the Student Liaison Committee to help us monitor, evaluate and develop current practice.

There are many external indicators of the quality of our teaching and research. In relation to our teaching, we have been consistently rated as a top University in the National Student Satisfaction survey.

Career Opportunities

Norwich Business School students benefit from our highly valued insight into state-of-the-art thinking and practice in the fields of business and management. Many of our graduates have subsequently achieved varied and successful careers with high profile roles in regional, national and international organisations.

The University of East Anglia provides a professional Careers Centre and, together with the School's Academic Careers Adviser, we will help students to choose their career path and develop their employability skills.

Study in the Heart of London's Financial District

The MSc Marketing and Management degree will be delivered from our new UEA London. Located in the heart of London's financial district – just a few minutes' walk from Liverpool Street station, providing excellent transport links across London, as well as a wide range of shops, restaurants and cafés. The Centre's location in central London places our students at the heart of the UK's business and professional networks.

London is a global hub for industries such as financial services and the media. It is also home to the headquarters of many multi-national organisations. With the Bank of England, the London Stock Exchange, Lloyds of London, the iconic Gherkin building and the offices of over 500 banks all within walking distance of the Centre, UEA London provides you with the opportunity to study in the heart of one of the world's major business and financial centres. The Centre is on Middlesex Street, also known as Petticoat Lane, where a market has existed since at least the 1750s, and is at its largest on Sundays when it can consist of up to 1,000 stalls. Nearby you will also find Brick Lane, famous for its South-Asian cuisine, and the historic Spitalfields and Leadenhall Markets.

World-class Facilities unrivaled in London

The new purpose-built Study Centre sets high standards with its teaching and learning facilities for over 1,000 students. With modern tutorial and teaching classrooms, a multi-purpose lecture theatre, state-of-the-art IT laboratories, a learning resource centre and dedicated student services team, it's a perfect environment for learning. There are also comfortable communal spaces and a café where students can socialise and make new friends.

In addition to the resources within the Centre, we provide access to the library, sports and social facilities at City University London, which is situated at Northampton Square. Students are also welcome to visit the University's campus in Norwich, where they can benefit from full access to the first-class facilities and services. Adjacent to the UEA London, a new stylish student living complex enables you to live and learn in one dynamic central London location. NIDO Student Living operates the student accommodation, which is home to 1,250 students and the tallest student accommodation in the world which offers excellent views of the major sites across London.

The Masters Suite

The Masters Suite, on level 3 of the Centre, provides a range of resources specifically designed to meet the needs of postgraduate students, including dedicated teaching and tutorial classrooms, a large break-out space with a computer cluster, areas for private study, and comfortable seating areas for group discussion or relaxation in between lectures. Wireless access throughout ensures that postgraduate students can benefit from the extensive range of e-journals available through the University's online resources.

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Please contact the Business School Admissions Team to register your interest.

Entry Requirements:

Applicants should have a good first degree (2:2 or above or the international equivalent) in business, management, or a combination of business and management.

English Language Requirements
We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English or those whose degree was not taught in English. To ensure such students benefit fully from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. We also will require a certain standard to be achieved on the written element of the test. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:

• IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all components)
• TOEFL: Internet-based score of 98 overall (minimum 20 in listening, 21 in writing ; 21 in reading and 22 in the speaking components)
• PTE: 70 overall (minimum 62 in all components)

In certain circumstances we may require you to complete a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course prior to beginning your programme. This course may be taken at our INTO Language Learning Centre.

Semester 1: Compulsory Modules

• Advanced Issues in Finance and Management Accounting
• Values Led Strategic Marketing
• Strategic Human Resource Management and Leadership

Semester 2: Compulsory Modules

• Business Research Methods
• The Dynamics of Strategy

One Option Module from:

• Advanced Innovation and Technology Management
• Frontiers of Entrepreneurship

Semester 3:

Advanced Management Dissertation

Fees for the academic year 2013/2014 will be

UK/EU Students: £9,000
International Students: £14,350
International applicants from outside the EU may need to pay a deposit.

Living Expenses:

Approximately £7,500 living expenses will be needed to adequately support yourself.

Scholarships and Funding:

Scholarships of £1,000 are available for all UEA alumni. In addition scholarships of £3,000 are available for all students who have previously graduated from Norwich Business School, either in Norwich or London.

Scholarships may be offered to UK/EU and International students. Scholarships are normally awarded to students on the basis of academic merit and are usually for the duration of the period of study.

Funding for postgraduate study is also available both from the university and from a number of external schemes.

Find out more about scholarships, funding and bursaries.

Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University. You can apply online.

Further Information:

To request further information & to be kept up to date with news & events please use our online enquiry form.

If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying please do contact us:

Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk

International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.

Entry Requirements:

Applicants should have a good first degree (2:2 or above or the international equivalent) in business, management, or a combination of business and management.

English Language Requirements
We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English or those whose degree was not taught in English. To ensure such students benefit fully from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. We also will require a certain standard to be achieved on the written element of the test. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:

• IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all components)
• TOEFL: Internet-based score of 98 overall (minimum 20 in listening, 21 in writing ; 21 in reading and 22 in the speaking components)
• PTE: 70 overall (minimum 62 in all components)

In certain circumstances we may require you to complete a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course prior to beginning your programme. This course may be taken at our INTO Language Learning Centre.