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The University of Reading Business School |
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| Address | The University of Reading Business School PO Box 218, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6AA |
| Tel. No. | +44 (0)118 378 6205 |
| Fax No. | +44 (0)118 975 0236 |
| E-mail address | pgbusiness@rdg.ac.uk |
| Postgraduate courses |
Economics: MSc International Business and Finance MSc International Banking and Financial Services MSc Economic Development and International Trade MSc Development Economics and Policy MSc International Business and Economic Development MSc Business Economics and Policy MSc International Business and Economic Integration MSc Business and Management in Emerging Markets MSc Economic Development in Emerging Markets MSc Banking and Finance in Emerging Economies MA Euro-Asian Politics and Diplomacy Management: MSc International Management MSc International Accounting and Consultancy MSc Multinational Accounting and Financial Management MSc International Consultancy and Business Policy MSc International Business History Real Estate & Planning: MSc Real Estate MSc Real Estate Management and Valuation MSc Real Estate Finance MSc Real Estate Development MSc Real Estate Investment MSc International Real Estate MSc Urban Planning & Development MSc Development Planning MSc Development Planning Research MSc Rural Land and Business Management |
| Type of Programme | The majority of our programmes are offered on a full time or part-time basis. |
| Length of Programme | Full time programmes run for 9 or 12 months, part-time for 24 months. Some Real Estate & Planning programmes run on an flexible basis. |
| Date of commencement | Registration for programmes is at the end of September. Application deadlines are end of April for Real Estate & Planning programmes, and end of July for Economics and Management programmes. |
| Class size | Variable by programme |
| Student accommodation | Available |
| Cost / Fees | Variable by programme: details in postgraduate prospectus |
| Financial assistance | Limited |
| Admission requirements | Due to the developing reputation both nationally and internationally of all of our postgraduate programmes, competition for places is intense. Placement is offered only to students of the highest calibre. Applicants will require a good Honours degree (2:1 or higher) or its equivalent, and/or relevant work experience before being considered for interview. Students are advised to check the programme selection criteria on our website before making an application. Applications without accompanying transcripts and academic references will not be considered. Applicants whose first language is not English will normally be expected to take, or have taken, either: 1. IELTS (British Council International English Language Test) - average score of 7 (with no significant weakness in any component of the test) or 2. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 630 (Computer Based 250) |
| Student profile | The Business School has almost 600 students at postgraduate level, of which around 48% are drawn from non-EU countries including Ghana, India, Pakistan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Thailand, Saudi Arabia and Central European countries. |
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Economics MSc International Business and Finance Intended for economists who wish to specialise in finance, and for managers seeking to improve their knowledge of economics and finance. MSc International Banking and Financial Services Designed for those who intend to work in retail commercial banking, central banking or research into, (or application of), monetary economics. MSc Multinational Accounting and Financial Management Aimed at those who will work in or advise international financial institutions and multinational corporations, or undertake related research and teaching. MSc Economic Development and International Trade Examines economic development in an international context. MSc Development Economics and Policy Designed for those who are already engaged in policy analysis in developing countries, or who are contemplating such a career in development-related organisations, or who are seeking training prior to undertaking research on development problems. MSc International Business and Economic Development Intended for economists and administrators conducting policy analysis in governments, international organisations and multinational corporations. It highlights the role of international trade and foreign investment in the process of economic development. MSc Business Economics and Policy Preparation for a career as an economic analyst in industry, government or regulatory agencies. MSc International Business and Economic Integration Examines European integration within an international context and includes analysis of countries, which have recently joined, or are planning to join, the EU. MSc Business and Management in Emerging Markets Aims to familiarise students with management and business foundations in emerging markets (including Euro-Asia). MSc Economic Development in Emerging Markets Aims to provide a thorough postgraduate education in the specialist area of economic development in emerging markets. MSc Banking and Finance in Emerging Economies Provide a thorough postgraduate education in the specialist area of the banking and finance sectors in emerging economies. MA Euro-Asian Politics and Diplomacy Provides a thorough postgraduate education in the area of Euro-Asian Politics and Diplomacy. Management MSc International Management Provides high achievers with an intensive and demanding management education experience. MSc International Accounting and Consultancy Intended for graduates with a background in a business subject, wishing to pursue a career in a consultancy firm or in the consulting arm of an international accountancy firm. It requires some background in accounting at first degree level. MSc Multinational Accounting and Financial Management Aimed at those who will work in or advise international financial institutions and multinational corporations, or undertake related research and teaching. MSc International Consultancy and Business Policy Intended for graduates with a background in a business subject, wishing to pursue a career in a consultancy firm. It requires some background in economics at first-degree level. MSc International Business History Provides a thorough grounding in the historical evolution of international business since the last quarter of the nineteenth century. Real Estate and Planning MSc Real Estate Preparation for a career in real estate. Fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. MSc Real Estate Management and Valuation Preparation for a career as a Chartered Surveyor specialising in commercial real estate within the fields of property valuation, agency, law and management. The programme is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. MSc Real Estate Finance Aimed at those seeking a career in the expanding area of real estate finance and investment, this degree offers a highly focused preparation for work in this competitive sector. The programme is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. MSc Real Estate Development Aimed at those seeking a career as a Chartered Surveyor in planning and development. The programme covers the development process from inception to completion, including appraisal, funding and finance. The programme is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. MSc Real Estate Investment Prepares graduates for a career in the investment market where they may be asked to evaluate the relative benefits of property against equities, bonds and financial derivative products. The programme is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. MSc International Real Estate Aimed at those wishing to make a career in the global real estate market. MSc Urban Planning & Development Prepares graduates for a career in town and country planning where they may be required to research and prepare policies and plans; negotiate and regulate development schemes; undertake community consultations; and present reports to committees and at public enquiries. MSc Development Planning Provides a thorough education and training in the principles and practice of town and country planning. MSc Development Planning Research Similar to the MSc Development Planning programme but it allows students to deepen their research skills through supported work on a 12,000-word dissertation. MSc Rural Land and Business Management Run jointly with the University's Department of Agriculture, and offers two distinctive pathways, aimed at those wishing to embark on careers in either rural surveying or agricultural management. The University of Reading Business School brings together the Economics, Management, Real Estate & Planning departments. The Business School is the largest academic unit in the University, responsible for around one in six of its students. We have some 1100 undergraduates and 1100 postgraduates, drawn from 100 countries. Research is based around 9 interdisciplinary research centres. The School employs more than 70 academic staff, of which 17 are internationally renowned professors, and 40 academic related or administrative staff. Our academic staff are much in demand as consultants to a wide range of clients, including multi-national firms, new business start-ups, governments and international organisations. Economics The Economics Department has a global reputation for its work in the field of international business, led by specialists such as Professor John Cantwell and Professor Mark Casson. It is home to four Economics related Research Centres. The Centre for Institutional Performance, led by Professor Mark Casson, has been set up to study and assess institutional arrangements between markets, governments, and non-governmental organisations. It includes a number of academics from the Management Department. The Centre for Euro-Asian Studies, led by Dr Yelena Kalyuzhnova, unites more than 30 professors and prominent academics who work in both English and Russian on the politics, economics and security of the countries in transition. The Centre for Spatial and Real Estate Economics, led by Professor Alan Evans, is recognised as one of the world's leading research groups studying problems in real estate, housing, land, transport and urban and regional economics. The newly established Centre for Environment, Growth & Development, led by Professor Jim Pemberton, builds on the School's strength in the areas of economic growth and development, and its rapidly growing strength in environmental economics. Economics currently offers 11 specialised Masters' programmes. Management The Management Department was established in 2001, following the success and growth of the management programmes running within the Economics Department since 1989. It is home to four research centres and has achieved a global reputation for the work of the Centre for International Business History, led by Dr Andrew Godley. This centre promotes the study of the past development and future evolution of business in an international and comparative context. The department is also home to the Centre for Entrepreneurship, led by Dr Zella King and Dr Anahrada Basu. It aims to act as a forum for transferring knowledge between those who are interested in entrepreneurship from an academic perspective, and those who are engaged in practice in entrepreneurial ventures of all kinds. The main research emphasis of the Huck Centre, led by Dr Simon Booth, has been on studies of culture and leadership in UK and foreign multinationals. The newly formed Centre for Comparative Strategic Organisation, led by Dr Evelyn Fenton, provides a forum for scholarship and ideas in comparative strategic organisation and management studies. The Department of Management currently offers 5 specialised postgraduate programmes. Real Estate and Planning The Real Estate & Planning Department was established in 1968. Staff include real estate economists, management scientists, strategic and local planners, surveyors, financial analysts and rural specialists. Its research is organised around two main Centres. The research of the Centre of Real Estate Research falls into two main categories: real estate investment & finance and real estate appraisal & management. The former enjoys an unrivalled national and international reputation. The latter is centered around three key themes: the need for valuation and pricing models to accommodate changing economic and technological environments; the study of processes involved in professional practice; and the growing importance of corporate real estate management. Professor Peter Byrne, Professor Neil Crosby, Professor Colin Lizieri, Professor Charles Ward, and Professor Andrew Baum are all members of this centre. The second centre, The Centre of Planning Studies, led by Professor Phil Allmendinger, researches into planning and the environment. While members of the group have examined planning theory, much of the work of the group has been applied, while maintaining theoretical and analytic rigour. In addition to 10 specialised full and part time postgraduate programmes, the department offers a suite of flexible learning programmes. The University of Reading was founded in the nineteenth century and gained a Royal Charter in 1926. We offer a wide range of programmes from the pure and applied sciences to languages, social sciences and fine art. Our University is at the cutting edge of teaching and learning, and is recognised as one of the foremost research-led universities in the UK. It is also one of the largest with over 12,500 students, and we're proud to attract many mature and international students as well as school and college leavers. Some 118 countries are currently represented in the student body. The University is situated in one of the most beautiful campuses in the United Kingdom. Set amidst 320 acres of landscaped grounds, our academic departments and halls of residence are surrounded by green open spaces, lakes and wildlife. The campus also houses the main library, a bank, our first class Wolfenden Sports Centre, cafes and restaurants and the very popular Students' Union. They are all located at the main Whiteknights site along with the Reading Film Theatre. The Health Centre is situated a short walk away from the campus. Bulmershe Court, an additional site, is about a mile away and houses the Institute of Education and the School of Health and Social Care. An additional library, Students' Union, Hall of Residence and a cafeteria supplement some excellent specialist teaching facilities. The London Road site and the University Great Hall, along with Gyosei International College, are just a short walk away from the main campus. The University offers full commercial conference management services for companies and external organisations. Set in the heart of the Thames Valley, Reading has an enormous amount to offer. It is a place of real contrasts offering the buzz of town life with the calm of the countryside. The town centre is a short walk or bus ride away from the campus and contains the Oracle Centre - one of the newest and largest shopping centres in the south of England. Here you'll find bars, cafes, restaurants and a multiplex cinema. There are countless venues to suit all tastes in town, but if you prefer the countryside, Reading is within easy reach of the Chiltern Hills to the north and the Berkshire Downs to the south. Towns and villages along the Thames from Oxford to Sonning to Henley and Windsor, are marvellous, historical places to visit, with plenty of country pubs offering good food and real ale. Reading is excellently positioned for national road and railway networks, and international travel. The centre of London is only 25 minutes away by train, whilst Heathrow is 30 minutes by car or public transport. Places like Oxford, Windsor, Henley and Twickenham are within easy reach, as is the south coast, which is only one hour's journey away.
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