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Nottingham life Our location

Contents Time to travel

Getting here is easy. Nottingham
is less than two hours from London,
with excellent transport links to
the capital and the rest of the UK.
Nottingham life 2 East Midlands Airport, one of
Why study with us? 4 the UK’s fastest growing airports,
is only 40 minutes from the city
Career and professional 10 centre via a 24-hour bus service.
development  Edinburgh Birmingham International
Airport is less than one hour
Funding  12
from Nottingham by car.
Our courses  13 Frequent rail services run from
Nottingham to major UK cities,
Related courses  22
including London every 30
International campuses  24 Belfast minutes. The Eurostar connection
at St Pancras International in
Manchester — Nottingham
Entry requirements  26 2 hours by train London allows you to travel from
Nottingham to Paris or Brussels
Applying  27 in just a few hours.
Manchester

East Midlands

A city with a
Nottingham
Birmingham Nottingham — London
1 hour 45 minutes by train

pioneering spirit With excellent

transport links, Cardiff London

Nottingham is
The city of Nottingham is a great place to work well connected
and study. Home to the world-class University of to the rest of the
UK and wider world
Nottingham, it is a culturally diverse and thriving
city with a strong sense of community.
Both Jubilee and University Park Campus are close to the centre of Nottingham, which
Named one of
is the commercial and cultural capital of the East Midlands. It is home to several major
UK employers, including Walgreens Boots Alliance, Experian, Capital One, E.ON and the
Inland Revenue. the best and
Many large blue-chip companies and prominent organisations have offices in and safest places for
around the city and the Business School has strong links with many of them, including
Rolls-Royce, based nearby in Derby. The city’s Creative Quarter is a thriving hub of a night out in
entrepreneurial business that has catalysed Nottingham’s growth. the UK, winning
Music lovers can take their pick from the world-famous Rock City, Motorpoint Arena 8 Purple Flag
or one of the smaller gig venues for a more intimate live show. If you enjoy shopping,
there are independent boutiques and vintage shops as well as high street names in our
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large shopping centres. The city is also a hotspot for dining, with a mix of chain and
independent cafés, restaurants and delis on offer. It also offers world-class sports facilities
such as Trent Bridge cricket ground and the National Water Sports Centre.
Nottingham is an old city with a rich history – you can explore the ancient caves Ranked as a

world
beneath your feet, or take a relaxing walk through Wollaton Park and visit its imposing
Elizabethan Hall. Nottinghamshire’s more well-known attractions include Robin Hood’s
Sherwood Forest and the historic Goose Fair, held every October.

top 100
university
QS World University
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 Why study with us?

A university Outstanding
teaching and
Nottingham University
without borders learning
Teaching Excellence
Business School
Framework (TEF) 2017;
The University of Nottingham is a member one of eight Russell Group Based on the University’s Our Business Schools in Nottingham, China and
Malaysia are EQUIS accredited by the European
universities to attain TEF Gold,
of the prestigious Russell Group. which measures undergraduate award-winning Jubilee Campus, Foundation for Management Development and
accredited by the Association of MBAs – the world’s
We deliver world-leading research to solve today’s global challenges. teaching Nottingham University Business leading accrediting bodies for business schools.
Research that transforms lives, shapes the future and improves societies
across the world.
School offers one of the most We are an international leader in finance and
management education and a research pioneer in
Our six Beacons of Excellence champion our field-leading responses to
modern and beautiful study entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability.
food security, ending modern slavery, greener transport, securing low- environments in the UK. We are ranked 6th in the UK for research power in
carbon economies, a revolution in smart industry and products, the latest Research Excellence Framework, which
and transforming healthcare with pioneering imaging. reflects the quality and influence of our research.
With campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia, the University
of Nottingham has a global reputation for teaching and
research excellence.

46,000 Our academic staff are leading

researchers in their fields and our
students teaching is underpinned by their
across all our
campuses
distinctive research. With students
and staff from more than 150 countries,
we offer a unique international experience
with opportunities to establish valuable business
relationships with global peers.
97%
of our research
is internationally
recognised
Research Excellence
Framework, 2014

An inspiring
research
portfolio worth
over

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 Why study with us?
Unlock your potential
We can help equip you with the skills needed to secure senior
positions in industry, commerce, and the public sector, while
providing a solid foundation for PhD research.
Innovative courses
The Business School offers a large selection of MSc
courses. Our academic staff are leading researchers
in their fields and our teaching is underpinned
by their distinctive research. We offer a unique
international experience with opportunities to establish
valuable business relationships with global peers.
Globally connected
At Nottingham, you will develop an international
outlook. We pride ourselves on international diversity
in the classroom and currently have students from
almost 50 countries across our MSc courses, which
ensures you will learn from different perspectives.
If you study part of MSc International Business at
the University’s campuses in China or Malaysia
you can gain international experience that
employers value. MSc Business and Management
students also have the opportunity to study
at the University’s Malaysia Campus.
Research-led teaching
In the latest Research Excellence Framework,
the Business School ranked 6th in the UK for
research power. You will be taught in small, diverse
classes by academic and industry experts.
The Centre for Risk, Banking and Financial
Services is a leading centre for teaching and
research in financial services, risk, and insurance
– its staff teach MSc Banking and Finance.
The Haydn Green Institute for Innovation and
Entrepreneurship (HGI) is the University’s centre of
excellence in the development of enterprise and
entrepreneurial skills, and sits among Europe’s leading
centres in the field. MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation
and Management is HGI’s flagship course, offering
you the opportunity to develop your entrepreneurial
skills no matter what your background is.
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The Business School is
based on the innovative
Jubilee Campus, which
has won awards for its
environmentally friendly
design. Why not take a
virtual tour?
nottingham.ac.uk/
virtualnottingham
Inspirational location
Praised for its innovative architecture and
environmentally friendly technology, Jubilee Campus
was first opened in 1999 by Her Majesty the Queen.
Built on a former industrial site close to Nottingham city
centre, the campus has impeccable green credentials
and is a leader in sustainable development. University
Park Campus is just a mile away and you can easily get
there on one of our free Hopper buses.
Jubilee Campus covers 65 acres and includes the
YANG Fujia Building, home to the Office for Global
Engagement, a sports centre, the Amenities Building,
with a restaurant and multi-faith centre, and a scheme
designed by Ken Shuttleworth (architect for the iconic
Swiss Re building in London) that includes Innovation
Park, the Aerospace Technology Centre, Energy
Technologies Building, and the UK’s tallest freestanding
work of public art, Aspire.
World-class facilities
Facilities on Jubilee Campus include a Business School
library and Student Service Centre, study rooms,
computer labs, restaurants, cafés, Students’ Union shop,
the Centre for English Language Education, and financial
and business data systems – Bloomberg, Datastream,
Bankscope, and Financial Times.
A support network built around you
We offer a network of services such as academic
support, funding advice, and health and counselling
services. Find out more at
nottingham.ac.uk/studentservices
The University offers a range of additional support
services for international students. For more information,
visit nottingham.ac.uk/international
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 Why study with us?
Network on
a global scale
More than 19,000 Business
School alumni connect you to
a powerful global network of
business contacts.
Alumni often visit the school as guest speakers and
act as mentors and advisers to prospective students.
Others offer work experience and dissertation
projects at their companies or organisations.
You can benefit from our alumni network when
making decisions about applying for our degrees and
accepting offers to study at the Business School. We
can put you in touch with alumni who can talk to you
about their experiences and help answer any questions
you have about living and studying in Nottingham.
“The Business School presented me
with the incredible opportunity to
pursue my MSc course by offering me
a full scholarship. Studying without
having to worry about my tuition was
not only life-changing but also very
inspiring and motivating. Without
financial help I would not have had
the opportunity to study at a top UK
business school.”
Elitsa Nacheva, from Bulgaria, MSc Management
Management Consultant, Financial Services,
Accenture
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Shaping the world
for the better
After graduating from MSc Entrepreneurship,
Innovation and Management, Scott Rosenberg
launched an innovative app to help families caring
for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. The Javoo
app provides an exclusive private social network
for family members to help make their lives easier.
Scott won a University Student Enterprise Award
for the Javoo app and was a top 10 finalist in the
Postgraduate Ingenuity prize which also provided
funding to further develop the app. Scott and the
Javoo team are working with MindTech, part of
the pioneering Institute of Mental Health.
Connect with business
We offer a variety of ways for
you to meet and network with
Dissertation projects
It may be possible to focus your dissertation research
on a particular issue or challenge faced by a business.
business representatives, gain Support is available to explore this option and help you
identify and source appropriate projects.
practical experience, and put
Volunteering
business theory into practice.
Our postgraduate volunteering programme, Cheese
Business experience Matters, involves our students working with local
businesses to deliver financial education to secondary
The Business School works closely with a range school students. You will have the opportunity
of placement schemes, community engagement to train and deliver sessions alongside company
initiatives and organisations to maximise your representatives to raise financial awareness among
opportunities to gain experience and exposure young people. There are a variety of volunteering
to business practice. opportunities that will be open to you through
We have partnered with the UK Department for the Business School, the University’s community
engagement programmes and the Students’ Union.
International Trade on their Postgraduates for
International Business initiative. This connects local
businesses with students who can offer language skills
and in-country knowledge to support overseas market
entry and development.
The University’s Graduate School offers short,
part-time placements with local businesses that fit
around your studies. Unitemps is the University’s
student recruitment agency offering part-time work
opportunities. Eligible students can apply for casual
and part-time roles both on and off campus.
Speaker series
Top business people share their expertise and experience with
students through our Business Leaders Series. We have hosted
talks with experts from a range of fields, including:

Sir Paul Smith, renowned fashion designer

Willie Walsh, Chief Executive Officer, International Airlines
Group

Rob Johnson, Purchasing Director, Jaguar Land Rover

Andrew Griffith, Group Chief Operating Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, Sky

Maurice Benisty, Chief Commercial Officer, Demica (pictured)

Ashish Kumar Chauhan, Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer, Bombay Stock Exchange
Experts working in finance-related roles also give talks on a variety
of current topics through our Financial Minds Series.
Guest speakers often take part in our modules and we also offer
field trips, with previous companies including Walgreens Boots
Alliance, JCB and Bloomberg. These sessions will provide case
studies and practical insights on how your learning relates to
their business.
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 Career and professional development
86%
of MSc graduates from
Nottingham University
Business School secured
work, self-employment
or further study within
six months of graduation*
Accelerate your career
Through a combination of your academic studies
and the careers support we offer, you will be in an
excellent position to make your next career move.
Your career, your way
Our in-house Postgraduate Careers Team
provides expert advice and guidance so
that you can make an informed decision
about the right career path for you.
As soon as you have accepted your offer,
we can begin working with you to support
your career planning needs. You can take
part in pre-course careers discussions
and take advantage of remote and online
support through Career Leader, an
online assessment tool which helps you
to measure your business interests and
motivations before starting your course.
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It starts here,
where it goes is up to you
Recent graduate destinations include:
Recent graduates have developed careers in a wide Bank of China, Barclays, China Everbright Bank,
range of areas such as management consultancy, Dell, Deloitte, Ericsson, EY, HSBC, KPMG, Nestlé,
investment banking, financial services, public relations, Procter & Gamble, PricewaterhouseCoopers,
operations management, corporate responsibility, Rolls-Royce, Société Générale, Volkswagen,
sustainability and marketing. Self-employment and United Nations
further study are also popular choices.
Technology 6%
Consulting 11%
Retail 4%
Real estate 4% Consumer packaged
goods 6%
Energy 3%
Other 18%
Media/entertainment 1%
Manufacturing 6%
Financial
services 35%
During your course, you will benefit from: Healthcare 1%
our Accelerated Career Leaders Programme which Government/
is an integral part of our MSc courses non-profit 5%
skill development sessions delivered by experienced professionals
 exclusive careers events, networking opportunities
and a variety of work experience options such as
short-term projects and part-time work
one-to-one expert guidance with career planning,
applications, selection processes and professional skills
 access to online resources and alumni networks to ensure
you have information on working in a variety of countries “From day one, I had a
 vacancy alerts to keep you up to date with the latest feeling that this journey was
job opportunities
going to be full of exciting
 psychometric assessments to increase your self-awareness
and provide an insight into the tests used in experiences. I knew I would
recruitment processes take these experiences
 talks from legal experts to support international students’
understanding of the latest regulations on working in the UK with me wherever I go and
Our support doesn’t end there. As an alumnus we will stay
that they would equip me
in touch with you to track your career progression and with the skills necessary
you will still be able to access many of our services.
to succeed in any career I
wish to pursue.”
Rawan Abu Ishira from Palestine,
MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation
* Known destinations of full-time MSc graduates from
Nottingham University Business School 2016/17. and Management
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 Funding Our courses

Funding your Accredited courses

studies Many of our MSc courses are accredited
by professional bodies. This offers you
opportunities to gain additional qualifications
Nottingham University
as well as your postgraduate degree.
Business School has a
significant amount of
scholarship funding available
for MSc students starting
their course in 2019.
MSc Finance and Investment MSc Human Resource
Our scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic has been accepted into the Management and Organisation
merit and vary between 20–100% of the total tuition fee.
Chartered Financial Analyst Institute is accredited by the Chartered
Academic and sporting excellence Institute of Personnel and
If you have attained or are expected to attain a very Development, offering you
high grade in your undergraduate degree, you will be exemption from their
considered for the Business School Dean’s Scholarship
for Excellence and, if successful, will be awarded
advanced diploma
either a 75% or 100% scholarship. In addition, we offer
scholarships for those wishing to study an MSc who
have shown sporting excellence.
You will automatically be considered at the point of
offer and there is no separate application process.
However you must submit your MSc application by
Wednesday 31 July 2019 to be considered for one of
these scholarships. Find out more at
nottingham.ac.uk/business/msc/scholarships MSc Banking and Finance MSc Marketing
Alumni scholarships holds Chartered Banker Institute is accredited by the Chartered
UK, EU and international alumni automatically qualify Centre of Excellence accreditation Institute of Marketing – you will
for a scholarship award. This will be a contribution – the gold standard for banking receive a degree and a professional
towards the MSc tuition fee and will be awarded
shortly after any offer is made to study with us. professionals qualification, which can give you a
competitive edge
International scholarships
The University offers a wide range of international
scholarships, which are specific to countries or
regions. For more information, visit
nottingham.ac.uk/go/masters-scholarships

Guidance for international students

For guidance on living costs in the UK, managing
your budget, how to open a UK bank account, and
information for sponsored students, please visit
nottingham.ac.uk/go/international-finance
MSc Risk Management
is recognised by the Chartered
Insurance Institute – the world’s
leading professional body for
insurance and financial services

For more information about our courses, please visit

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 Our courses
Accounting
MSc Accounting and Finance
This specialist course is designed to further your
existing knowledge of accounting and finance
by building on the theory and application of
accounting principles.
It will suit you if you studied a business-related
subject as an undergraduate and want to focus on
financial accounting as a distinct career path.
Engaging with current debates in the field, you
will have the opportunity to enrich and broaden
your understanding and appreciation of important
topics within accounting and finance while
engaging in current debates in the field.
You will take five core modules across two
semesters and a summer dissertation. Optional
modules allow you to tailor your degree to suit
your interests and career aspirations.
“This course provides you
with systematic financial
knowledge and improves your
logical thinking and ability.
Although it was difficult for me
at the beginning, with the help
of classmates and professors, I
made it! Through this process,
I also learnt how to relieve
pressure when I felt tired. I
think this kind of ability is not
only beneficial for my study,
but also for my future career.”
Fanyue LI from China,
MSc Banking and Finance
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Banking
MSc Banking and Finance
The Business School is a world leader in banking
education and our research has been awarded
Centre of Excellence status by the Chartered
Banker Institute.
This course aims to bring you the latest knowledge
about banking, financial markets and risk in the
financial sector. You will be joined by leading
industry experts who will share their experiences
of the financial world.
This course is ideal for those wanting to pursue a
career in the financial markets department of an
international bank before moving into a high-level
managerial position.
It will enable you to develop skills in the analysis
of financial institutions and instruments, markets,
consumer demands and competition. You will develop
a conceptual and theoretical grounding in current
concepts and techniques in banking, policy, economics
and risk management and associated areas.
You will also be introduced to a range of empirical
techniques enabling you to analyse industrial dynamics,
the impact of innovation on performance, and the
impact of regulation and policy interventions on
banking and finance in corporations. The modules you
will take consider international aspects of banking and
finance and you will be able to analyse a country of your
choice in your dissertation.
Centre for Risk, Banking
and Financial Services
The course is delivered by staff from our
Centre for Risk, Banking and Financial Services
who are world leaders in risk research and
thought leadership. They work closely with
colleagues in industry and advise governments
in key policy development. The centre is an
inclusive, collaborative research group in the
Business School and as an MSc student you
will have access to its resources and leading
international research. Find out more at
nottingham.ac.uk/business/crbfs
Finance
MSc Finance and Investment
On this course, you will learn from one of the largest
groups of finance experts in the UK, bringing
you some of the most up to date knowledge and
techniques in their fields.
It will provide you with a solid foundation in modern
finance and investment and prepare you for a career in
investment banking, financial management or further
postgraduate study in a related subject.
You will study a variety of modules across two
semesters as well as a summer dissertation. The taught
component consists of five core modules plus two
options from a wide range of modules including topics
in corporate finance, capital markets, and financial
security valuation. You will also develop a thorough
grounding in research methods for finance and have the
opportunity to study behavioural finance.
This course has a distinct quantitative focus and
includes both theoretical concepts as well as their
applications. You will benefit from real-time access to
our Bloomberg Terminal and you will learn to utilise data
to analyse financial instruments and help make
effective decisions.
“I have developed my critical thinking and
problem-solving skills on business and
management related scenarios. During my
course, I had the opportunity to be a part of the
Nottingham Consulting Challenge which gave me
experiential insights into project management.
Modules also boosted my confidence to pursue
challenging business needs.”
Karen Amissah from Ghana,
MSc Business and Management
Business and
management
Our portfolio of courses caters for a variety
of graduates from different backgrounds.
If you have student management at undergraduate
level, you can further develop your skills through
MSc Business and Management. If you have little
or no previous experience of management or
human resource management, MSc International
Business, MSc Management, or MSc Human
Resource Management and Organisation could
be the right choice for you.
These courses offer you the opportunity to learn
from experts in a range of subjects including
organisational behaviour, human resource
management, strategy, economics, marketing,
entrepreneurship, accounting and finance.
MSc Business and Management
On this course, management is brought to life as
a vibrant and important area of business expertise
in modern organisations.
Our teaching is practically focused and
grounded in the latest ideas and principles in
management science. We work with prominent
organisations and industry to ensure that
teaching remains relevant to employers.
This course is flexible and provides you
with the scope to tailor it to your needs and
career interests – developing any relevant
experience that you already have in business
and management. It provides a theoretically
grounded coverage of key conceptual and
practical developments across a wide range
of business and management disciplines.
You will cover such areas as corporate financial
strategy, managerial economics and managing
people and organisations, along with behavioural
and human resource aspects of management. This
course is designed to nurture the development of
key skills in business and management through
small group projects and a research-led dissertation.
Recent graduates have entered careers
in major UK and international business
and management consultancies.
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MSc Human Resource Management
and Organisation
If you have not had much exposure to human
resource management but recognise the importance
of acquiring knowledge in the recruitment,
motivation, retention and development of people,
then this CIPD-approved course is designed for you.
It will benefit you if you want to acquire skills to pursue
a high-level career involving managing employment
relationships in the private, public or not-for-profit
sectors, as well as getting the best out of people you
employ in your own business.
You will sharpen your understanding of the importance
of having the right mix of people with the appropriate
sets of skills and competences, the significance
and role of leadership, change management, the
development and retention of talent, the challenges of
managing people in multicultural and global contexts,
and strategic human resource management.
Two key features of this course are its multi-disciplinary
nature, and its engagement with contemporary
debates in theory and actual practice. You will have
the opportunity to learn from world-class experts,
and to participate in interactive lectures, workshops,
case study analyses and blogs. You will also engage
in rigorous research and learn from practitioners,
applying theory to practical organisational contexts
that you will encounter in your working life.
MSc Management
This course will help shape your leadership and
management skills by embracing innovation and
change, offering you the opportunity to think
creatively and put your newly acquired knowledge
into practice. It will help you follow a career in
management to leadership level in a variety of areas.
You will be encouraged to work in groups and will
be taught by staff and visiting speakers who are
leaders in their fields. This course will challenge
and inspire you to think differently about the key
disciplines of management.
It includes core modules in management, business
economics, accountancy, leadership and creative
problem-solving and allows you to tailor the course to
your requirements with a selection of optional modules.
Teaching includes lectures, case studies, seminars and
individual and group project work.
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Duc Phuc Le from
Vietnam, MSc
Entrepreneurship,
Innovation and
Management
“This course has helped me develop many
skills, which are applicable to the real
world. The knowledge I have built is very
valuable for my current business and other
in-progress start-ups. One of my significant
achievements at the University was obtaining
a Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur visa. This has
encouraged me to develop my career as an
entrepreneur.”
MSc International Business
Focusing on all aspects of international business,
you will study subjects in international accounting,
business economics, managing organisations
and the essentials of international marketing. You
will analyse the changing international business
environment and strategy in real depth.
You will be able to tailor your course with a variety
of modules enabling you to focus on your career
aspirations. In addition, you will be provided with
a rigorous grounding in research methods and will
undertake a dissertation allowing you to utilise the
knowledge and understanding you have gained and
use this as a springboard to your career.
This course takes advantage of the University’s
international operations and is also taught at the
Business Schools in China and Malaysia. This provides
you with the opportunity to spend the entire second
semester completing core and optional modules at
either campus while experiencing life in China
or Malaysia.
You will be taught by staff with international reputations
for excellence in research, particularly on emerging
markets, and guest lecturers who are successful
entrepreneurs and have international experience in
doing business in challenging political, economic and
cultural environments. The combination of various
approaches, such as lectures, case studies, group work
and internships will enhance your learning experience.
Entrepreneurship
and innovation
Are your entrepreneurial skills sufficiently well
developed to create your own new venture or to add Cross-disciplinary courses
value to an existing business?
Led by The Haydn Green Institute for Innovation and
Entrepreneurship (HGI), our entrepreneurship courses
A series of cross-disciplinary entrepreneurship
will help you develop an innovative and entrepreneurial
courses are available across the University,
administered by other schools and departments in
approach and give your thinking a creative edge.
conjunction with the Business School.
These programmes offer an exceptional opportunity
to develop the business and entrepreneurship skills
MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation
that employers are looking for. This includes the
and Management
ability to develop opportunities, bring innovation to an
organisation and to work creatively, while developing
This course is designed for those interested in the specialist knowledge from your core discipline.
working entrepreneurially, whether that is in your  Sc Applied Biopharmaceutical Biotechnology
M
own business, a family business, an SME, a large and Entrepreneurship provides you with scientific
multinational, or as business consultant or analyst. research skills and the business knowledge to
convert scientific discoveries into inventions and
The HGI’s programme showcases our approach to
commercial products
entrepreneurship and innovation education that blends
theory with practice. Throughout the year, you will MSc Communication and Entrepreneurship

engage with passionate academics, entrepreneurs presents an exciting opportunity to investigate
and other practitioners who will guide your learning communication in the context of entrepreneurship
journey. and business
Initially, you will take part in our Ingenuity process MSc Cultural Industries and Entrepreneurship

in the Entrepreneurial Creativity module. Later on, aims to provide you with a critical understanding of
you will deploy your new knowledge through a live cultural studies, its principles and practices, and the
consultancy project, which culminates in pitching skills to explore various models for the development
your ideas about new opportunities for a growing of creative enterprises
local business. MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering and

This entrepreneurship project is frequently cited as the Entrepreneurship will help you to acquire the skills
to develop and commercialise new technologies in
highlight of the course. Throughout the year, you will
electrical and electronic engineering
cover core subjects in modules such as Launching New
Ventures, Entrepreneurship in Context, and Leading MSc Sustainable Energy and Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial Growth. The summer semester is an is designed to equip you with advanced skills in
opportunity to develop your own business plan, or to renewable energy technology and business
undertake a dissertation on an entrepreneurship topic.
As a member of HGI, you will join an active
entrepreneurial ecosystem devoted to supporting
you to pursue your career aspirations, whatever they
may be.
The Haydn Green Institute for
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The HGI has one of the longest traditions of
entrepreneurship education in the UK. It is the
University’s centre of entrepreneurial skills
development, innovation, and work with small and
medium enterprises. Nottingham is one of four
University Enterprise Zones across England, where
universities and businesses work together to increase
local growth and innovation. Find out more at
nottingham.ac.uk/enterprise
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Marketing Analytics Operations

MSc Marketing
This course will develop your understanding of key
areas in consumer behaviour and consumption,
marketing management, strategy, analytics and
critical marketing.
You will be able to tailor your studies by choosing from
a wide array of marketing modules and will undertake a
dedicated module in research methods for marketing.
This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute
of Marketing (CIM), which is the leading professional
body for marketers worldwide. We offer students
the opportunity to complete the CIM Diploma in
Professional Marketing alongside their MSc at no
extra cost. This means that you will graduate with two
internationally recognised professional qualifications.
Our teaching is practically focused and grounded in
the latest ideas and principles in marketing practice.
We work with prominent organisations and industry to
ensure that teaching remains relevant to employers.
After graduating, you can choose to continue your
studies with the CIM and, with appropriate experience
in a marketing-related role, gain full member status and
become a Chartered Marketer.
MSc International Tourism
Management and Marketing
This course will provide you with a solid grounding
in international business, along with knowledge
of management and marketing specific to the
tourism industry.
You do not need to have prior knowledge in these
areas, as the course will cover the theories, concepts
and techniques of tourism and international business.
This course will enable you to develop an
appreciation of the forces affecting global markets
and consumer behaviour in tourism management
and marketing, along with an understanding of
key challenges facing the industry, including
sustainability. You will also develop key cognitive,
problem-solving, research and group working skills.
MSc Business Analytics
Do you want to learn how to turn data into business insights at
a state-of-the-art teaching facility led by international experts?
Are you interested in discovering analytics using real-world
datasets, developing both your career and consultancy skills?
This cutting-edge MSc course has been developed by N-LAB in
collaboration with multinational business in order to provide the
exact skillset that they are looking for.
As well as learning to harness big data tools, data science
techniques and manage analytics projects, you will benefit from
significant industry engagement.
N-LAB’s partners span the world, and currently include:
 esco
T
Walgreens Boots Alliance
IBM Research
World Bank
Tigo Mobile
NHS
Dunnhumby
Ipsos
In addition to guest lectures, coursework will be based on real-
world datasets, providing hands-on practical experience in the
techniques businesses are looking for, as well as required skills
in managing practical business analytics projects.
Please note, due to the extensive use of lab sessions this course
is limited to 30 students and so early application is advised.
management
Any of these closely related operations
management courses will suit you if you have
qualitative and quantitative skills and want to
pursue a career in operations management.
They explore the decisions made to tackle
management problems in business, industry
and the public sector. They look at the
methods, models and techniques that are
used to resolve organisational difficulties.
These courses integrate management techniques
with the technologies they control. They will
equip you with the analytical skills to understand
the complexity of operational management
challenges in business as well as fostering your
creative thinking to generate potential solutions.
Depending on your chosen course, you will
undertake modules in management science
for decision support; managing contemporary
operations, and supply chain planning and
management in semester one. During semester
two, you will be able to develop in-depth
knowledge and skills in your chosen course and
will be able to choose from a variety of options
in order to focus on your career aspirations.
MSc Industrial Engineering and
Operations Management

MSc Information Systems and

N-LAB Operations Management
Analytics courses are delivered by N-LAB, a new centre
“This course has taken me on an amazing of excellence for international business analytics at
MSc Logistics and Supply
Nottingham. N-LAB provides state-of-the-art research,
developmental journey and provided me data visualisation and teaching facilities. Chain Management
with the fundamental theories, tools and Its teaching focuses on real-world problems, reflecting
techniques underlying marketing practice. the lab’s research momentum. The lab now has projects MSc Supply Chain and
all over the globe, thanks to grants from Bill & Melinda Operations Management
Studying at a top-ranked university has Gates Foundation, Innovate UK, Engineering and
made me push myself to limits that I never Physical Sciences Research Council, Economic and
Social Research Council, Department for International
thought I would be able to reach.” Development and Newton Funds.
While undertaking a course with N-LAB, you will
Dung Đoàn from Vietnam, become an extended part of our research family,
which includes an expert team of staff and PhD
MSc Marketing students. In tandem with global partner companies,
N-LAB is designing from the ground up, to meet the
ever-increasing demand for graduates with in-depth
analytics knowledge and management skills –
both in theory and in practice. Find out more at
nottingham.ac.uk/n-lab

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 Our courses
Risk
MSc Risk Management
On this course, we will help you develop
understanding and knowledge of risk analysis,
risk and society, corporate risk, quantitative risk
management, and the strategic use of insurance
in risk management.
You will undertake research methods and a
dissertation tailored towards risk management.
This course provides you with everything
you need to establish your career path to
a chief risk officer position in the areas of
healthcare, aviation, law, engineering, oil
and gas, health and safety, and insurance.
This course is endorsed by the Chartered
Insurance Institute, the world’s premier
professional body for insurance and financial
services. In addition, graduates from this course
can subsequently apply for affiliate membership
of the Institute of Risk Management.
“Completing my postgraduate course has
provided me with a valuable knowledge
tool-kit to utilise in my future career.
Thanks to the overall experience and the
careers team during my time at Nottingham
University Business School, I have been
able to gain a place on a graduate scheme
at a large European defence and space
company.”
George Shearing from the UK,
MSc Risk Management
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“You get a real affiliation
with the Business School.
It’s not just the people that
you study with, but the
whole alumni network.”
Thinking of Rachael Lamb from the UK,
Executive MBA
an MBA?
Whether you are looking to progress in
your career or widen your professional
network, an AMBA-accredited
qualification from Nottingham University
Business School can help you realise
your potential.
By working and studying with fellow MBA students from all
over the world, you will develop an international outlook on
business, discover your own leadership style and open up
new career opportunities.
Applicants who demonstrate exceptional academic merit and/or
experience can benefit from Business School scholarships covering
up to 30–100% of tuition fees.
MBA
Ranked in The Economist Which MBA Top 100 2017, our
Master of Business Administration (MBA) course can be studied
full-time over one year. It offers you the opportunity to study
specialisms that align with your career goals, learn from research-
active academics and industry experts, and connect with our
global network of alumni. “Learning is a life-long journey
Applicants require a 2:1 (or international equivalent) in any discipline; and I’ve had an amazing year.
relevant professional qualifications may also be considered. In Lectures were delivered by
addition, you will typically be expected to have at least 3–5 years of
full-time work experience with a management dimension, preferably sophisticated professors
gained since graduating from your undergraduate degree. who provided us not only
with knowledge but also an
Executive MBA enjoyable learning experience.
Meeting students from diverse
Our Executive MBA is among the top 100 worldwide, according to backgrounds made it more
the QS Global EMBA Ranking 2018. You can balance your current
work and life commitments while developing your skills, applying fascinating. Doing group work
high-level business management education to your current role with them helped me learn
with flexible study options.
how to cooperate with people
Designed to prepare you for the challenges of organising and
managing complex healthcare services, our Executive MBA with different mindsets and
Healthcare has been appointed by the NHS Leadership Academy. personalities. Now, our cohort
Applicants require a 2:1 (or international equivalent) in any seems like a family and I really
discipline; relevant professional qualifications may also be
considered. In addition, you should have at least five years love them!”
of management work experience.
Jiang WU from China, MBA
Leadership Academy
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 Related courses
Become a
leading force
for change
There is growing recognition that
addressing environmental and
sustainability challenges requires
a unique combination of
fundamental knowledge, practical
problem-solving skills and
interpersonal competencies.
MSc Environmental Leadership
and Management
Led by the School of Geography, this course is
designed to develop environmental leaders who are
equipped to drive and direct change in organisations,
in order to address the profound environmental
challenges of our time.
It is ideal if you aspire to be a leader who can generate
positive change for the environment. This course’s
dual focus on scientific and people skills will prepare
you to deliver practical environmental solutions
in roles that include sustainability management,
environmental consulting, green policy development
and environmental entrepreneurship.
You will be able to:
engage with experienced environmental leaders from
industry and commerce
specialise in a specific area of environmental
challenge that aligns with your career aspirations,
such as climate risk, water resources, urbanisation or
sustainable ecosystems
gain a Level 5 Certificate from the Institute of
Leadership and Management, alongside your MSc
Applicants typically require a 2:1 (or international
equivalent) in a relevant discipline. For more
information, please contact the Programme Director,
Dr Chris Ives, at chris.ives@nottingham.ac.uk
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Take a
psychological
perspective
Are you looking to advance your
career in occupational psychology,
management, consulting, human
resources or research?
With the School of Medicine, you can develop the skills to design
and improve the way an organisation selects, develops and
manages people.
All three courses give you the opportunity to obtain an additional
European Test User qualification in occupational ability and
personality testing.
In the summer term, you will undertake an applied research
project, which is a piece of real-world research that can be carried
out in any part of the world.
MSc Occupational Psychology
Accredited by the British Psychological Society
(BPS), this course will develop your knowledge of
selection, training, leadership, employee wellbeing
and organisational change.
If you have a 2:1 (or international equivalent) in
psychology which meets the graduate basis for
chartership, this could be the course for you.
You will achieve the first set of requirements for
professional practice as an occupational psychologist
and gain some experience toward the second set
of requirements through workshops and practical
exercises. Recent graduates have secured roles in
industry, consultancy firms, research and teaching,
civil service and prison service, as well as the NHS and
Ministry of Defence.
Distance
learning
MSc Workplace Health
and Wellbeing
MSc Work and This part-time course will help you develop the
Organisational Psychology knowledge to advise organisations on effective
ways to improve employee health and wellbeing.
During this course, you will learn how to apply
psychology to the workplace to improve the
As a distance learning course, it can be studied
anywhere in the world. There are also opportunities
performance of organisations and individuals. to study at the University through intensive
workshops.
This course could be for you if you have a 2:1 (or
If you are involved in the management of
international equivalent) in psychology or a related
subject, which isn’t accredited by the BPS. The course
contemporary issues in employee health and
wellbeing, or aspiring to be, this could be the
curricula mirrors MSc Occupational Psychology.
course for you. This may, for example, include
Potential career paths include working for industry in occupational hygiene, therapy, health and/or safety,
the areas of training, selection, human resources, or
nursing and human resources.
careers in consulting, research and academia.
Find out more at
nottingham.ac.uk/go/mscworkplacehealth
MSc Management Psychology
This course will enable you to design or improve
the way an organisation selects, develops and
manages people.
An organisation is only as good as its people, and
the quality of its people depends on how well
they are managed and led. This course focuses
on the contribution of applied psychology to our
understanding and practice of strategic management
and workplace diversity.
If you have a 2:1 (or international equivalent) in a
discipline other than psychology, this course could
prepare you to apply psychological principles to a
practical, organisational context, whether as a line
manager, human resources manager or consultant.
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 Business School
Graduates from its range of MSc courses are highly sought-after
International campuses by leading Chinese and international companies.
MSc Business Analytics

China MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

MSc Finance and Investment
MSc International Business
Nottingham University Business School China MSc International Management
is located in Ningbo, one of China’s most

Study in China
MSc Marketing
entrepreneurial and business-orientated cities. MSc Professional Accounting

www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/business

or Malaysia
The University has campuses in
China and Malaysia, offering you
the opportunity to undertake a
postgraduate degree and
experience living and studying in
a different country.

All courses are taught in English to the same teaching assessment

standards as the University of Nottingham in the UK, so you can
be assured that your degree will be recognised by employers and
universities worldwide.
The business schools on all three campuses are EQUIS accredited
by the European Foundation for Management Development.
Both campuses are purpose-built, and feature teaching and IT
facilities, accommodation, a sports centre and food outlets within
easy reach.

Business School
How to apply Its range of MSc courses and MBA programmes can help prepare
you for a career in a range of industries.
International students can apply for part-time and full-time
courses at our Malaysia Campus, and full-time courses at our MSc Business and Management

Malaysia
China Campus. You must hold a valid visa for the programme MSc Finance and Investment
you want to study. Applications should be made directly to the
campus that you wish to study at. MSc International Business

Qualifications from all our campuses are recognised equally. MSc Professional Accountancy
However, please be aware that courses accredited by external
bodies in the UK may not be accredited in the same way at our
Established in 2000, Nottingham MBA Master of Business Administration

international campuses. University Business School Malaysia MBA Finance

provides unique insights into Asian www.nottingham.edu.my/business

business growth and development.

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 Entry requirements
Course requirements and fees
Degree title Entry requirements
Accounting
2:1 in a relevant discipline which must include a substantial
MSc Accounting and Finance
amount of accounting
Banking
2:1 (or international equivalent) in accounting, business,
management, finance, economics, or econometrics; outstanding
degrees in any discipline also considered
MSc Banking and Finance In their final two years of study, applicants must have achieved
a 2:1 (60%) average in module(s) covering one of the following
subjects: mathematics, statistics, quantitative research methods,
finance, computational finance and econometrics
Finance
2:1 in business, accounting, management, operations
management, economics, finance, mathematics, physics (or any
other natural science), computer science or engineering
MSc Finance and Investment Applicants must have a strong quantitative/mathematics
background and, in their final two years of study, have achieved
a 2:1 (60%) average in module(s) covering at least two of the
following subjects: mathematics, statistics, quantitative research
methods, finance, computational finance and econometrics
Business and management
MSc Business and Management 2:1 in business, economics or management
2:1 in any discipline, excluding UK specialist degrees in human
MSc Human Resource Management and Organisation
resource management and/or organisations
MSc International Business
2:1 in any discipline, excluding business and/or management
MSc Management
Entrepreneurship and innovation
MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management 2:1 in any discipline
Marketing
2:1 in any discipline, excluding degrees with a substantial amount
MSc Marketing
of marketing
MSc International Tourism Management and Marketing 2:1 in any discipline
Analytics
2:1 in any discipline; applicants should not have previously
studied a significant amount of business analytics, but must
MSc Business Analytics have achieved a 2:1 (or equivalent) in quantitative modules at
degree level with a significant amount of mathematical/statistical
content
Operations management
MSc Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
MSc Information Systems and Operations Management
2:1 in a business, engineering or science-related discipline
MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
MSc Supply Chain and Operations Management
Risk
MSc Risk Management 2:1 in business, economics or management
For details of entry requirements and fees for related courses offered by other schools, see nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy
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Applying
How to apply
Tuition fees We aim to make the application Home from home
UK/EU International
process as simple and efficient We guarantee all new postgraduate students
University-arranged, single-occupancy accommodation
as possible. for one year to help make your move to Nottingham
as simple and stress free as possible. To qualify for the
£12,960 £24,975
For detailed information, see our step-by-step guide at guarantee, you must accept a place on one of our MSc
nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/how-to-apply courses and apply for accommodation by a specified
date. Find out more about our accommodation, including
Entry requirements the most up to date details of our guarantee at
nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation
Our MSc courses typically require a 2:1 (or international
equivalent), plus a personal statement. Applicants who
£12,960 £24,975
have not yet completed their undergraduate degree may
Equal opportunities policy
also need to provide a list of modules being studied in their The University aims to create the conditions whereby
final year. For details of specific subjects, see page 26. students and staff are treated solely on the basis of their
merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, race,
Meet us colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, socio-
economic background, disability, religious or political
We make regular visits to national and international beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances,
agents and masters fairs. To find out more, visit sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.
nottingham.ac.uk/business/events
£12,960 £24,975
EU and international applicants
Our global community is made up of staff and students
from more than 150 countries. Staff regularly travel to meet
prospective students, hosting events in China, Ghana, Funding your studies
India, Malaysia and more. Find out more at
£12,465 £21,465 nottingham.ac.uk/internationalstudents/meetus Business School MSc scholarships covering up to
20–100% of tuition fees are available for UK, EU and
If you need a visa to study, the University can provide all
£12,960 £24,975 international students starting their course in 2019.
the information and advice you need. Find out more at For more information, see page 12 or visit
nottingham.ac.uk/go/student-visa nottingham.ac.uk/business/msc/scholarships
£12,465 £21,465
For country-specific information including entry
requirements, contact details and representatives,
see nottingham.ac.uk/go/yourcountry
£12,465 £21,465 A wide range of international scholarships are available
for specific countries and regions. Find out more at
nottingham.ac.uk/go/masters-scholarships
£12,960 £24,975
English language requirements
£12,465 £21,465
For applicants whose first language is not English, we
require IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element), other
than MBA, Executive MBA, and Executive MBA Healthcare,
which require IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element).
£12,960 £24,975 For more information and a list of the alternative English
language requirements we accept, see
nottingham.ac.uk/go/alternativerequirements
Academic English preparation
and support
The University's Centre for English Language Education
£12,465 £21,465
provides high-quality preparation and support. It is
accredited by the British Council for the teaching of
English in the UK. Our presessional courses take your
English language and academic skills to the level you need
to progress to postgraduate study without taking IELTS or
£12,465 £21,465 equivalent again. Specialist five and 10-week business and
management courses are also available. Find out more at
nottingham.ac.uk/cele
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