MSc courses

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
awards
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?

The Business School is

based on the innovative
Jubilee Campus, which
has won awards for its
environmentally friendly
Unlock your potential design. Why not take a
virtual tour?

nottingham.ac.uk/
We can help equip you with the skills needed to secure senior virtualnottingham
positions in industry, commerce, and the public sector, while
providing a solid foundation for PhD research.
Innovative courses Inspirational location
The Business School offers a large selection of MSc Praised for its innovative architecture and
courses. Our academic staff are leading researchers environmentally friendly technology, Jubilee Campus
in their fields and our teaching is underpinned was first opened in 1999 by Her Majesty the Queen.
by their distinctive research. We offer a unique Built on a former industrial site close to Nottingham city
international experience with opportunities to establish centre, the campus has impeccable green credentials
valuable business relationships with global peers. and is a leader in sustainable development. University
Park Campus is just a mile away and you can easily get
Globally connected there on one of our free Hopper buses.
At Nottingham, you will develop an international Jubilee Campus covers 65 acres and includes the
outlook. We pride ourselves on international diversity YANG Fujia Building, home to the Office for Global
in the classroom and currently have students from Engagement, a sports centre, the Amenities Building,
almost 50 countries across our MSc courses, which with a restaurant and multi-faith centre, and a scheme
ensures you will learn from different perspectives. designed by Ken Shuttleworth (architect for the iconic
If you study part of MSc International Business at Swiss Re building in London) that includes Innovation
the University’s campuses in China or Malaysia Park, the Aerospace Technology Centre, Energy
you can gain international experience that Technologies Building, and the UK’s tallest freestanding
employers value. MSc Business and Management work of public art, Aspire.
students also have the opportunity to study
at the University’s Malaysia Campus. World-class facilities
Facilities on Jubilee Campus include a Business School
Research-led teaching library and Student Service Centre, study rooms,
In the latest Research Excellence Framework, computer labs, restaurants, cafés, Students’ Union shop,
the Business School ranked 6th in the UK for the Centre for English Language Education, and financial
research power. You will be taught in small, diverse and business data systems – Bloomberg, Datastream,
classes by academic and industry experts. Bankscope, and Financial Times.

The Centre for Risk, Banking and Financial A support network built around you
Services is a leading centre for teaching and
We offer a network of services such as academic
research in financial services, risk, and insurance
support, funding advice, and health and counselling
– its staff teach MSc Banking and Finance.
services. Find out more at
The Haydn Green Institute for Innovation and nottingham.ac.uk/studentservices
Entrepreneurship (HGI) is the University’s centre of
The University offers a range of additional support
excellence in the development of enterprise and
services for international students. For more information,
entrepreneurial skills, and sits among Europe’s leading
visit nottingham.ac.uk/international
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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 Why study with us?

Network on Connect with business

a global scale 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
More than 19,000 Business identify and source appropriate projects.
practical experience, and put
School alumni connect you to Volunteering
business theory into practice.
a powerful global network of Our postgraduate volunteering programme, Cheese
business contacts. 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
Alumni often visit the school as guest speakers and
initiatives and organisations to maximise your representatives to raise financial awareness among
act as mentors and advisers to prospective students.
opportunities to gain experience and exposure young people. There are a variety of volunteering
Others offer work experience and dissertation
to business practice. opportunities that will be open to you through
projects at their companies or organisations.
You can benefit from our alumni network when
Shaping the world We have partnered with the UK Department for the Business School, the University’s community
engagement programmes and the Students’ Union.
making decisions about applying for our degrees and for the better International Trade on their Postgraduates for
International Business initiative. This connects local
accepting offers to study at the Business School. We After graduating from MSc Entrepreneurship,
businesses with students who can offer language skills
can put you in touch with alumni who can talk to you Innovation and Management, Scott Rosenberg
and in-country knowledge to support overseas market
about their experiences and help answer any questions launched an innovative app to help families caring
entry and development.
you have about living and studying in Nottingham. for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. The Javoo
app provides an exclusive private social network The University’s Graduate School offers short,
for family members to help make their lives easier. part-time placements with local businesses that fit
Scott won a University Student Enterprise Award around your studies. Unitemps is the University’s
for the Javoo app and was a top 10 finalist in the student recruitment agency offering part-time work
Postgraduate Ingenuity prize which also provided opportunities. Eligible students can apply for casual
funding to further develop the app. Scott and the and part-time roles both on and off campus.
Javoo team are working with MindTech, part of
the pioneering Institute of Mental Health.

“The Business School presented me Speaker series

with the incredible opportunity to Top business people share their expertise and experience with
students through our Business Leaders Series. We have hosted
pursue my MSc course by offering me talks with experts from a range of fields, including:
a full scholarship. Studying without 
Sir Paul Smith, renowned fashion designer

having to worry about my tuition was 

Willie Walsh, Chief Executive Officer, International Airlines
Group
not only life-changing but also very 
Rob Johnson, Purchasing Director, Jaguar Land Rover
inspiring and motivating. Without 
Andrew Griffith, Group Chief Operating Officer and Chief
financial help I would not have had Financial Officer, Sky

Maurice Benisty, Chief Commercial Officer, Demica (pictured)
the opportunity to study at a top UK 
Ashish Kumar Chauhan, Managing Director and Chief Executive
business school.” Officer, Bombay Stock Exchange
Experts working in finance-related roles also give talks on a variety
Elitsa Nacheva, from Bulgaria, MSc Management of current topics through our Financial Minds Series.
Management Consultant, Financial Services, Guest speakers often take part in our modules and we also offer
Accenture 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

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

86%
further study are also popular choices.

of MSc graduates from Technology 6%

Nottingham University Consulting 11%
Business School secured Retail 4%

work, self-employment
or further study within Real estate 4% Consumer packaged
goods 6%
six months of graduation*
Energy 3%

Other 18%

Accelerate your career

Through a combination of your academic studies Media/entertainment 1%
and the careers support we offer, you will be in an
excellent position to make your next career move. Manufacturing 6%
Financial
services 35%

Your career, your way During your course, you will benefit from: Healthcare 1%

Our in-house Postgraduate Careers Team our Accelerated Career Leaders Programme which Government/
provides expert advice and guidance so is an integral part of our MSc courses non-profit 5%
that you can make an informed decision
skill development sessions delivered by experienced professionals
about the right career path for you.
 exclusive careers events, networking opportunities
As soon as you have accepted your offer,
and a variety of work experience options such as
we can begin working with you to support
short-term projects and part-time work
your career planning needs. You can take
part in pre-course careers discussions one-to-one expert guidance with career planning,
and take advantage of remote and online applications, selection processes and professional skills
support through Career Leader, an
online assessment tool which helps you
 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
to measure your business interests and
motivations before starting your course.  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 Banking Finance Business and

MSc Accounting and Finance MSc Banking and Finance MSc Finance and Investment management
This specialist course is designed to further your The Business School is a world leader in banking On this course, you will learn from one of the largest Our portfolio of courses caters for a variety
existing knowledge of accounting and finance education and our research has been awarded groups of finance experts in the UK, bringing of graduates from different backgrounds.
by building on the theory and application of Centre of Excellence status by the Chartered you some of the most up to date knowledge and
accounting principles. Banker Institute. techniques in their fields. If you have student management at undergraduate
level, you can further develop your skills through
It will suit you if you studied a business-related This course aims to bring you the latest knowledge It will provide you with a solid foundation in modern MSc Business and Management. If you have little
subject as an undergraduate and want to focus on about banking, financial markets and risk in the finance and investment and prepare you for a career in or no previous experience of management or
financial accounting as a distinct career path. financial sector. You will be joined by leading investment banking, financial management or further human resource management, MSc International
industry experts who will share their experiences postgraduate study in a related subject. Business, MSc Management, or MSc Human
Engaging with current debates in the field, you
of the financial world. Resource Management and Organisation could
will have the opportunity to enrich and broaden You will study a variety of modules across two
your understanding and appreciation of important This course is ideal for those wanting to pursue a semesters as well as a summer dissertation. The taught be the right choice for you.
topics within accounting and finance while career in the financial markets department of an component consists of five core modules plus two These courses offer you the opportunity to learn
engaging in current debates in the field. international bank before moving into a high-level options from a wide range of modules including topics from experts in a range of subjects including
managerial position. in corporate finance, capital markets, and financial organisational behaviour, human resource
You will take five core modules across two
semesters and a summer dissertation. Optional It will enable you to develop skills in the analysis security valuation. You will also develop a thorough management, strategy, economics, marketing,
modules allow you to tailor your degree to suit of financial institutions and instruments, markets, grounding in research methods for finance and have the entrepreneurship, accounting and finance.
your interests and career aspirations. consumer demands and competition. You will develop opportunity to study behavioural finance.
a conceptual and theoretical grounding in current This course has a distinct quantitative focus and
concepts and techniques in banking, policy, economics includes both theoretical concepts as well as their MSc Business and Management
and risk management and associated areas. applications. You will benefit from real-time access to
You will also be introduced to a range of empirical our Bloomberg Terminal and you will learn to utilise data
techniques enabling you to analyse industrial dynamics, to analyse financial instruments and help make On this course, management is brought to life as
the impact of innovation on performance, and the effective decisions. a vibrant and important area of business expertise
in modern organisations.
“This course provides you impact of regulation and policy interventions on
banking and finance in corporations. The modules you Our teaching is practically focused and
with systematic financial will take consider international aspects of banking and
finance and you will be able to analyse a country of your
grounded in the latest ideas and principles in
management science. We work with prominent
knowledge and improves your choice in your dissertation. organisations and industry to ensure that
logical thinking and ability. teaching remains relevant to employers.
This course is flexible and provides you
Although it was difficult for me with the scope to tailor it to your needs and
at the beginning, with the help career interests – developing any relevant
experience that you already have in business
of classmates and professors, I and management. It provides a theoretically
grounded coverage of key conceptual and
made it! Through this process, practical developments across a wide range
I also learnt how to relieve of business and management disciplines.

pressure when I felt tired. I You will cover such areas as corporate financial
strategy, managerial economics and managing
think this kind of ability is not Centre for Risk, Banking
“I have developed my critical thinking and
people and organisations, along with behavioural
and human resource aspects of management. This
only beneficial for my study, and Financial Services
problem-solving skills on business and course is designed to nurture the development of
The course is delivered by staff from our
but also for my future career.” Centre for Risk, Banking and Financial Services management related scenarios. During my
key skills in business and management through
small group projects and a research-led dissertation.
who are world leaders in risk research and
course, I had the opportunity to be a part of the Recent graduates have entered careers
Fanyue LI from China, thought leadership. They work closely with
MSc Banking and Finance colleagues in industry and advise governments Nottingham Consulting Challenge which gave me in major UK and international business
and management consultancies.
in key policy development. The centre is an experiential insights into project management.
inclusive, collaborative research group in the
Business School and as an MSc student you Modules also boosted my confidence to pursue
will have access to its resources and leading challenging business needs.”
international research. Find out more at
nottingham.ac.uk/business/crbfs
Karen Amissah from Ghana,
MSc Business and Management

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 Our courses Duc Phuc Le from
Vietnam, MSc
Entrepreneurship,
Innovation and
Management

MSc Human Resource Management

and Organisation
“This course has helped me develop many
Entrepreneurship
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,
skills, which are applicable to the real
world. The knowledge I have built is very
valuable for my current business and other
and innovation
then this CIPD-approved course is designed for you.
in-progress start-ups. One of my significant
It will benefit you if you want to acquire skills to pursue Are your entrepreneurial skills sufficiently well
a high-level career involving managing employment achievements at the University was obtaining developed to create your own new venture or to add Cross-disciplinary courses
relationships in the private, public or not-for-profit a Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur visa. This has value to an existing business?
sectors, as well as getting the best out of people you
employ in your own business. encouraged me to develop my career as an Led by The Haydn Green Institute for Innovation and
Entrepreneurship (HGI), our entrepreneurship courses
A series of cross-disciplinary entrepreneurship
You will sharpen your understanding of the importance entrepreneur.” will help you develop an innovative and entrepreneurial
courses are available across the University,
administered by other schools and departments in
of having the right mix of people with the appropriate approach and give your thinking a creative edge.
conjunction with the Business School.
sets of skills and competences, the significance
and role of leadership, change management, the These programmes offer an exceptional opportunity
development and retention of talent, the challenges of to develop the business and entrepreneurship skills
MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation
managing people in multicultural and global contexts, that employers are looking for. This includes the
and strategic human resource management. and Management
ability to develop opportunities, bring innovation to an
Two key features of this course are its multi-disciplinary organisation and to work creatively, while developing
nature, and its engagement with contemporary This course is designed for those interested in the specialist knowledge from your core discipline.
debates in theory and actual practice. You will have working entrepreneurially, whether that is in your  Sc Applied Biopharmaceutical Biotechnology
M
the opportunity to learn from world-class experts,
MSc International Business
own business, a family business, an SME, a large and Entrepreneurship provides you with scientific
and to participate in interactive lectures, workshops, multinational, or as business consultant or analyst. research skills and the business knowledge to
case study analyses and blogs. You will also engage convert scientific discoveries into inventions and
Focusing on all aspects of international business, The HGI’s programme showcases our approach to
in rigorous research and learn from practitioners, commercial products
applying theory to practical organisational contexts you will study subjects in international accounting, entrepreneurship and innovation education that blends
that you will encounter in your working life. business economics, managing organisations theory with practice. Throughout the year, you will MSc Communication and Entrepreneurship

and the essentials of international marketing. You engage with passionate academics, entrepreneurs presents an exciting opportunity to investigate
will analyse the changing international business and other practitioners who will guide your learning communication in the context of entrepreneurship
environment and strategy in real depth. journey. and business
You will be able to tailor your course with a variety Initially, you will take part in our Ingenuity process MSc Cultural Industries and Entrepreneurship

of modules enabling you to focus on your career in the Entrepreneurial Creativity module. Later on, aims to provide you with a critical understanding of
aspirations. In addition, you will be provided with you will deploy your new knowledge through a live cultural studies, its principles and practices, and the
MSc Management a rigorous grounding in research methods and will consultancy project, which culminates in pitching skills to explore various models for the development
undertake a dissertation allowing you to utilise the your ideas about new opportunities for a growing of creative enterprises
knowledge and understanding you have gained and local business. MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering and

This course will help shape your leadership and use this as a springboard to your career.
This entrepreneurship project is frequently cited as the Entrepreneurship will help you to acquire the skills
management skills by embracing innovation and This course takes advantage of the University’s to develop and commercialise new technologies in
highlight of the course. Throughout the year, you will
change, offering you the opportunity to think international operations and is also taught at the electrical and electronic engineering
cover core subjects in modules such as Launching New
creatively and put your newly acquired knowledge Business Schools in China and Malaysia. This provides Ventures, Entrepreneurship in Context, and Leading MSc Sustainable Energy and Entrepreneurship

into practice. It will help you follow a career in you with the opportunity to spend the entire second Entrepreneurial Growth. The summer semester is an is designed to equip you with advanced skills in
management to leadership level in a variety of areas. semester completing core and optional modules at opportunity to develop your own business plan, or to renewable energy technology and business
You will be encouraged to work in groups and will either campus while experiencing life in China undertake a dissertation on an entrepreneurship topic.
be taught by staff and visiting speakers who are or Malaysia.
As a member of HGI, you will join an active
leaders in their fields. This course will challenge
You will be taught by staff with international reputations entrepreneurial ecosystem devoted to supporting
and inspire you to think differently about the key
for excellence in research, particularly on emerging you to pursue your career aspirations, whatever they
disciplines of management.
markets, and guest lecturers who are successful may be.
It includes core modules in management, business entrepreneurs and have international experience in
economics, accountancy, leadership and creative doing business in challenging political, economic and
problem-solving and allows you to tailor the course to cultural environments. The combination of various
your requirements with a selection of optional modules. approaches, such as lectures, case studies, group work
Teaching includes lectures, case studies, seminars and and internships will enhance your learning experience.
individual and group project work. 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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 Our courses

Marketing Analytics Operations

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

“You get a real affiliation

with the Business School.
It’s not just the people that
you study with, but the
whole alumni network.”

Risk Thinking of Rachael Lamb from the UK,

Executive MBA

MSc Risk Management an MBA?

On this course, we will help you develop
understanding and knowledge of risk analysis, Whether you are looking to progress in
risk and society, corporate risk, quantitative risk
management, and the strategic use of insurance your career or widen your professional
in risk management. network, an AMBA-accredited
You will undertake research methods and a
dissertation tailored towards risk management. qualification from Nottingham University
This course provides you with everything
you need to establish your career path to
Business School can help you realise
a chief risk officer position in the areas of your potential.
healthcare, aviation, law, engineering, oil
and gas, health and safety, and insurance.
By working and studying with fellow MBA students from all
This course is endorsed by the Chartered over the world, you will develop an international outlook on
Insurance Institute, the world’s premier business, discover your own leadership style and open up
professional body for insurance and financial
new career opportunities.
services. In addition, graduates from this course
can subsequently apply for affiliate membership Applicants who demonstrate exceptional academic merit and/or
of the Institute of Risk Management. 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.
“Completing my postgraduate course has
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
provided me with a valuable knowledge full-time work experience with a management dimension, preferably sophisticated professors
tool-kit to utilise in my future career.
gained since graduating from your undergraduate degree. who provided us not only
Thanks to the overall experience and the with knowledge but also an
careers team during my time at Nottingham Executive MBA enjoyable learning experience.
University Business School, I have been Meeting students from diverse
able to gain a place on a graduate scheme
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
at a large European defence and space work and life commitments while developing your skills, applying fascinating. Doing group work
company.”
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
George Shearing from the UK, managing complex healthcare services, our Executive MBA with different mindsets and
MSc Risk Management 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 Take a Distance

leading force psychological learning
for change perspective MSc Workplace Health
and Wellbeing

There is growing recognition that Are you looking to advance your MSc Work and This part-time course will help you develop the
addressing environmental and career in occupational psychology, Organisational Psychology knowledge to advise organisations on effective
sustainability challenges requires management, consulting, human ways to improve employee health and wellbeing.

a unique combination of resources or research? 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
fundamental knowledge, practical With the School of Medicine, you can develop the skills to design performance of organisations and individuals. to study at the University through intensive
workshops.
problem-solving skills and and improve the way an organisation selects, develops and
manages people.
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
interpersonal competencies. All three courses give you the opportunity to obtain an additional 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
European Test User qualification in occupational ability and curricula mirrors MSc Occupational Psychology.
course for you. This may, for example, include
personality testing. Potential career paths include working for industry in occupational hygiene, therapy, health and/or safety,
MSc Environmental Leadership the areas of training, selection, human resources, or
In the summer term, you will undertake an applied research nursing and human resources.
and Management careers in consulting, research and academia.
project, which is a piece of real-world research that can be carried Find out more at
out in any part of the world. nottingham.ac.uk/go/mscworkplacehealth
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
MSc Occupational Psychology MSc Management Psychology
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 Accredited by the British Psychological Society This course will enable you to design or improve
dual focus on scientific and people skills will prepare (BPS), this course will develop your knowledge of the way an organisation selects, develops and
you to deliver practical environmental solutions selection, training, leadership, employee wellbeing manages people.
in roles that include sustainability management, and organisational change.
environmental consulting, green policy development An organisation is only as good as its people, and
and environmental entrepreneurship. If you have a 2:1 (or international equivalent) in the quality of its people depends on how well
psychology which meets the graduate basis for they are managed and led. This course focuses
You will be able to: chartership, this could be the course for you. on the contribution of applied psychology to our
engage with experienced environmental leaders from understanding and practice of strategic management
You will achieve the first set of requirements for
industry and commerce and workplace diversity.
professional practice as an occupational psychologist
specialise in a specific area of environmental and gain some experience toward the second set If you have a 2:1 (or international equivalent) in a
challenge that aligns with your career aspirations, of requirements through workshops and practical discipline other than psychology, this course could
such as climate risk, water resources, urbanisation or exercises. Recent graduates have secured roles in prepare you to apply psychological principles to a
sustainable ecosystems industry, consultancy firms, research and teaching, practical, organisational context, whether as a line
civil service and prison service, as well as the NHS and manager, human resources manager or consultant.
gain a Level 5 Certificate from the Institute of Ministry of Defence.
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 [email protected]

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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 Applying

Course requirements and fees How to apply

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