UoS Postgraduate Business Brochure 2016

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Welcome to Southampton

Postgraduate study at the Southampton Business School

will introduce you to new concepts and knowledge, which

can make all the difference in the job market Our high

quality and challenging degrees are taught by acknowledged

experts in their field and are greatly valued by employers.

As a postgraduate student, you will be part of world-changing

research as it happens You can expect to be taught by

researchers at the forefront of their disciplines, tackling

some of today’s biggest challenges These include

investigating the role of corporate governance in preventing

future financial crisis; the impact of psychological, social and

cognitive factors on individual investors’ decision making

process and trading behaviour; improving the infrastructure

of transport in the UK and overseas; Exploring how

companies use web 2.0 digital technologies to communicate

with their customers; Informing healthcare policy by

showing how our ageing population is affecting the supply

and demand of healthcare.

As one of the top 20 UK universities* and a founder member of

the prestigious Russell Group of leading research universities

in the UK, we provide an outstanding postgraduate education

Southampton is one of the leading entrepreneurial

universities in the world, with excellent relationships with

business and industry As a postgraduate student, you will

benefit from these strong links and have many opportunities

to develop your entrepreneurial skills Academics from the

Business School arrange exciting programmes of

work-focused events including visits from top business leaders,

professional skills training, employer visits and competitions,

and business simulation games.

You will have a warm welcome when you join our friendly

postgraduate community With access to our Students’ Union,

Staff Social Club and state-of-the-art sports centre, all based

on an attractive green campus, you have all the ingredients

for a fantastic student experience.

*2015 Complete University Guide

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2 Research and learning

High quality research is a hallmark of the School Students benefit because the outcomes of our research directly informs their learning Page 8

3 Our academics

Our academics work alongside major companies and organisations, ensuring that our degree programmes are relevant and up-to-date Page 10

4 Planning your career

At Southampton you will have the opportunities to develop the attributes that are vital for success in today’s global employment market Page 15

5 Southampton and region

Southampton is a thriving modern city, steeped in history and culture Just over an hour south of London, Southampton has excellent transport links with the rest of the UK Page 18

In this brochure

Research and learning 8

Learning Environment 12Planning your career 15

Southampton and region 18Programme overview 22Programme information 24Applying, fees and funding 50International postgraduates 52Scholarships 53How to get here 54

Research into the leadership structure of the UK’s largest companies suggests turnover rates or ‘churn’ in the position of chief executive are much lower than commonly perceived.

Professor of HR Management and Organisation, Malcolm Higgs and PhD student Peter Rejchrt, carried out the work in collaboration with executive search consultants Thorburn McAlister They examined data from companies in the FTSE-350 index to explore changes in senior executive and board positions over a five year period

Just 51 chief executives moved to their job from another chief executive position Two thirds of chief executives in the FTSE-350 are recruited

as internal appointments, which may indicate that boards wish to maintain strategic continuity by appointing home grown talent

The average length of service of a chief executive in the FTSE-350 is 6.35 years and 5.91 in the FTSE-100 which contrasts with previous reports of tenure in the FTSE-100 suggesting an average figure of 3.25 years

“It is accepted wisdom that chief executives are highly vulnerable

to being attracted to a higher paying role, ready to leave for a better deal – but our research challenges this,” says Malcolm

“Evidence suggests their moving around occurs far less than assumed, with little movement from one chief exec position to another In these financially turbulent times, with pay and bonuses in the spotlight, we should ask ourselves if high levels of remuneration are really keeping people in post, or if the impetus to move isn’t as strong as perceived.”

Motivating top talent.

Research reveals Chief Executive ‘churn’ as myth

In response to Governmental reports, the UK’s National Health

Service (NHS) has made development of a compassionate culture

a priority To assist in achieving this goal, the NHS Leadership

Academy and NHS Employers have established Do OD, a national

NHS resource aiming to put organisational development theory

into practice.

In early 2014, Do OD began working with ten NHS organisations to

explore how they have used organisational development theory and

practice to enable culture change The Do OD team were keen to

ensure academic rigour and Dr Stefan Cantore, Principal Teaching

Fellow in Organisational Behaviour at Southampton Business School,

was asked to become involved in the project

Stefan is a specialist in the use of conversational approaches to support

cultural change Based on first-hand practitioner accounts, and using

thematic analysis, Stefan worked with the Do OD team project leads to

develop a series of questions around culture change “The questions

help people think about what is going on in their context, and through

conversations, explore what change might look like,” he says

From this work, the Culture Change App was launched in November

2014 It prompts thinking and action by asking stimulating questions

Stefan sees a smartphone app as unique: “It is a tool that is focused

on the whole organisation It applies digital technology in a new field,

and helps to support reflective practice.”

Harnessing organisational development

Enabling culture change

in the NHS.

Research and learning

Our academics are involved in significant projects involving major companies,

government agencies and other external organisations.

We are using the principles of

management sciences to improve

rail transport, as companies want

to increase traffic on the network

High quality research is a hallmark of the

Business School Our academics are involved

in significant projects involving major companies,

government agencies and other external

organisations Many are carried out in collaboration

with other world class researchers elsewhere in

the University and beyond In today’s fast-moving

world, it is more important than ever to be at the

forefront of developments Our students benefit

because the outcomes of our academics research

directly informs their teaching

Education Developer Jean Leah says: “The reason

our programmes are so successful lies in the expert

specialisms of our academics They are examining

today’s important business issues and can speak

with authority on both problems and opportunities

Their knowledge goes far beyond the textbook.”

World class research

The importance and relevance of our work was

recognised in the UK’s last national research

assessment (REF 2014); 75 per cent of our research

papers which were submitted for review by

leading academics were judged ‘world class’ or

‘internationally excellent’ in terms of originality,

significance and rigour

There are many examples at the Southampton

Business School of fascinating research projects that

are already making a difference in the wider world

We are members of the Lancs Initiative, an innovative

collaboration involving four universities Professor

Sally Brailsford and colleagues are examining how

the analysis, modelling and simulation techniques

of operational research can make a difference in

healthcare, logistics and other key systems It has

been awarded £5.4m by the Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

We are part of a University of Southampton

collaboration to reduce the operational costs of

the Royal National Lifeboat Institution so that it

can focus more resources on its lifesaving work

Professor Douglas Macbeth is leading on this

project at the Business School

Our Accounting and Finance team consider a wide range of current problems in financial markets and international banking Issues include risk, accountability and governance in

organisations, corporate social responsibility and reporting, taxation and audit

Digital technologies and how interactive Web 2.0 tools can be used by companies as part of their marketing are explored at Southampton, partly through workshops with business leaders

We hosted the prestigious 2012 Academy of Marketing Conference

We are using the principles of management science

to improve rail transport, as companies want to increase traffic on the network Better operational planning and scheduling can make the most of existing systems and technologies, improving efficiencies while minimising delays

Improving Emotional Intelligence

The role of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in human resource management is being examined by Professor Nicholas Clarke; in particular the question of whether these abilities can be improved through training All our students are expected to hone their research skills during their studies You may also

be able to get involved in a bigger research project Many programmes have opportunities for student projects, supervised by our academic team

Further information

The Business School website has much more information about our projects – see

www.sbs.ac.uk/research

1 Professor Sally Brailsford

Sally Brailsford’s research applies the simulation and

modelling approaches of Management Science and

Operational Research (OR) to improve healthcare, by

redesigning processes and allocating resources more

effectively Sally has also developed models to evaluate

clinical treatments and screening programmes

She is part of the LANCS Initiative, a UK-wide

OR research collaboration awarded £5.4m by the

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

(EPSRC) and the Care Life Cycle, a £3.2m

EPSRC-funded project developing new models for the supply

and demand for health and social care Sally has

worked in many different disease areas including

HIV/AIDS, diabetes, mental health, and cancer

2 Professor Simon Wolfe

Simon Wolfe became Professor of Banking

and Finance at the School in 2011 His research

interests encompass bank market structure,

revenue diversification benefits and financial

stability A newer addition to these interests is

the funding relationships of small and

medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) He has published widely

in the banking literature and in core journals

such as the Journal of Banking and Finance

Simon is currently part of a team funded by Santander

to investigate the funding of SMEs and fast-moving

‘gazelle’ companies His teaching interests lie

in the areas of international banking, corporate

finance, portfolio theory, and equity markets

3 Professor Yehuda Baruch

Yehuda Baruch is a Professor of Management

and Research Director His research interests

and writing are extensive and wide ranging, with

particular focus on Careers and Global HRM

He published over 115 refereed papers in a number

of journals, including Journal of Management,

Our academics

Human Resource Management, Organisational Dynamics, Human Relations and Organisation Studies; and authored/co-edited five books, as well

as 41 book chapters Professor Baruch is Associate Editor of Human Resource Management (US) and the former Editor of Group and Organisation Management and Career Development

International, and served as the Chair for the Careers Division of the Academy of Management

4 Professor Julia Bennell

Julia Bennell is a Professor of Management Science with expertise in the mathematical modelling of operational business problems She is the director of CORMSIS (Centre of Operational Research, Management Science and Information Systems), one of the top three OR/MS research groups in the UK that crosses the Business School and Mathematics She is also the director of the Centre of Excellence

in Decision Analytics and Risk Research Professor Bennell has undertaken many research and consultancy projects developing optimisation models for scheduling, cutting stock and resource planning

In addition she has attracted in the region of £1M in research funding

5 Professor Douglas Macbeth

Douglas Macbeth is a specialist in the strategy and development of supply chains with a special interest

in the maritime sector He joined Southampton from senior roles at the University of Glasgow; he also worked for nine years in industry

Douglas is Deputy Director (with a focus on Enterprise) in the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute He combines rigorous academic research with practical applications including the bespoke design of in-company professional development programmes He is founding Director at SCMG Ltd,

a consultancy in supply chain management, procurement and logistics

As a postgraduate student at Southampton, you will be learning from and working with

academics at the forefront of their disciplines Here are just a few of our academics.

6 Professor Tqufiq Choudhry

Tqufiq Choudhry is a Professor of Finance at

Southampton Business School His research

specialisation is in financial econometrics, financial

forecasting and financial market volatility and has

published more than 60 articles in international

finance and economics journals He also has a vast

experience of teaching both UG and PG modules,

especially in Corporate Finance and Advance

Portfolio Theory On the other hand, Professor

Choudhry actively engage in PhD supervision and has

supervised to completion more than 10 PhD students

Our facilities are among the best in the country

The Hartley Library on the Highfield Campus is

one of the leading research libraries in the UK

Facilities include a state-of-the-art learning centre,

with consultation rooms, ‘walk in’ internet access,

a language study area with computers linked to

software for a range of languages, a café and a

study lounge

The Hartley Library houses specialist collections including the Broadland Archives, the papers of the Duke of Wellington, world renowned collections relating to Jewish history and culture, and the Ford Collection of British Official Parliamentary Publications

Learning environment

We have a spirit of research that is firmly embedded in

our culture, which helps to set us apart from other

universities It is this environment that makes studying

here a unique and exciting experience.

Research centres and facilities

With a reputation for linking fundamental

research with real-world applications,

Southampton is home to cutting-edge research

centres that consistently break new ground

Our research centres have strong links with

business, industry and government For example,

our National Oceanography Centre Southampton

provides large-scale infrastructure and support for

the entire UK marine research community while

collaborating with the oil, gas and communications

industries We also strive to bring together national

and international experts to address critical issues

facing society and this is the case in our Institute

for Life Sciences where biosciences help tackle

issues such as climate change and human health

All our research centres at Southampton focus on

global challenges that really impact on society

Our Optoelectronics Research Centre focuses on

photonics research and the centre has played a major

role in developing the optical telecommunications

technology that underpins the internet

Other facilities include the Southampton Wind

Tunnels for aerodynamics testing, yacht and

sail design and the University’s supercomputer,

one of the most powerful university-owned

supercomputers in the UK, that postgraduate

students have access to for use in research projects

Researchers cannot be constrained by the boundaries

that separate traditional subject areas Therefore

our innovative approach to research enables our

postgraduate students to work effectively across

disciplines, creating excellent opportunities for

professional development Southampton also

has four Doctoral training Centres (DTCs) that

help our students develop the skills they need

to address some of society’s biggest problems

including those related to climate change, energy,

our ageing population and hi-tech crime

Southampton Business School

(REF 2014) 75% of research activity at Southampton Business School specifically rated

as internationally excellent or of world-leading quality, from Management Science to Accountancy and Finance, we were judged as ‘world class’ or

‘internationally excellent’ in terms of originality, significance and rigour Our international reputation has been further enhanced through the work of our research centres:

Centres of Excellence

Centre of Excellence in Decision, Analytics and Risk Research (CEDARR)

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www.sbs.ac.uk/research/centre-excellence-Centre of Excellence in Accounting, Finance and International Banking (CAFIB)

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www.sbs.ac.uk/research/centre-excellence-Centre of Excellence in Relational Leadership and Change (CRLC)

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www.sbs.ac.uk/research/centre-relational-Centre of Excellence Digital, Interactive and Data Driven Marketing (DIDM)

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www.sbs.ac.uk/research/centre-digital-Centre of Excellence for Innovation and Enterprise (CIE)

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www.sbs.ac.uk/research/centre-innovation-Further information

To find out more about our research centres and facilities,

visit www.sbs.ac.uk/research

Planning your career

“Southampton has a strong reputation for analytics and its courses are very relevant to the needs of business I’ve been very impressed with the abilities

of the students.”

Andy Martyn

Heads graduate recruitment and talent development

at Barclaycard’s credit risk department

Further information

To find out more about Career Destinations, visit

www.southampton.ac.uk/careers

As well as pushing the boundaries of knowledge

in your chosen field, at Southampton you will

have the opportunities to develop the attributes

that are vital for success in today’s global

employment market.

Record of success

We will provide you with an extensive support

network, both during and after University Whatever

career path you decide to follow, you will gain a wealth

of skills and experience from Southampton Our

postgraduates have a reputation for excellence and

an impressive record of success in entering a wide

range of global organisations such as Accenture,

NASA and research and teaching posts at universities

across the world

Postgraduate study also makes good sense financially:

research conducted by the Higher Education

Statistics Agency, for its Destinations of Leavers from

Higher Education survey, showed that six months

after graduating, average postgraduate salaries in

the UK were £5,500 to £7,500 higher than for those

with a first degree alone

Enhancing your career

At Career Destinations, the University’s dedicated

careers service, we offer a range of services including

web resources for career development, careers advice,

skills workshops and mock interviews

During your postgraduate degree we will also help

you gain the transferable skills – such as independent

thinking, problem solving and teamwork – that

employers really value You can also get involved in our

student entrepreneurial society that had a winning

team in the national Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)

competition in 2011 The Southampton team also

represented the UK at the SIFE World Cup in Malaysia

in October 2011

In addition, we offer internship and placement

opportunities for our students with a wide range of

national and international employers Taking part in

an internship scheme will enable you to develop

practical skills such as project management and

effective communication in the workplace

Student Enterprise

Fish On Toast is the student-led University of Southampton’s Entrepreneurs’ Society It looks to encourage entrepreneurial thinking and good graduate skills among its members Open to all students, it aims to help you turn your business ideas into reality

There are various courses and seminars available to prepare you to start your own business or to improve your employability skills One-on-one business surgeries offer the opportunity to develop business plans or simply talk through an idea with an advisor

− Annual employability conference providing advice

on how to get into a variety of careers and the opportunity to network with employers

− Notification of any local employer evenings

− ‘Meet the recruiter’ events within the School, where you can speak to employers in a relaxed, informal manner

Our main Highfield Campus, in the north of Southampton,

is home to the Students’ Union, the Jubilee Sports Centre,

the Hartley Library, a 330-seat Uniplex cinema and three

leading arts venues: The Nuffield Theatre, the Turner Sims

concert hall and the John Hansard Gallery

A few minutes’ walk from Highfield is Avenue Campus, which

houses most disciplines within Humanities, and the Centre

for Language Study It has a library, lecture theatres, focused

study spaces and catering amenities

Three miles west of Highfield is Southampton General

Hospital, one of the country’s leading teaching hospitals

and the base for Medicine The campus offers modern

laboratories, computer suites, refurbished lecture theatres,

catering facilities and a specialist health services library

Located on the city’s waterfront, the National

Oceanography Centre Southampton is one of the world’s

leading research centres for the study of ocean and Earth

sciences The campus has its own fitness suite, sports hall

and catering facilities

Winchester School of Art is located 12 miles north of

Southampton, in Winchester city centre The campus

provides purpose designed studios and workshops, an

extensive specialist library, Students’ Union facilities, a café

and a well-stocked art supplies shop

Our branch campus for engineering is in EduCity, Iskandar

in Malaysia and benefits from innovative world-class facilities

for engineering and full access to the learning resources

at our UK campuses It offers postgraduate students the

opportunity to study in a safe international environment

Social life

As a postgraduate student you will automatically become

a member of Southampton University’s Students’ Union

(SUSU), one of the largest in the UK Postgraduate students

also enjoy full access to the Staff Social Centre facilities

The Students’ Union provides a range of places to eat great

food, hear top bands, see the latest films and get information

and advice The Jubilee Sports Centre houses a 25m

swimming pool, badminton and squash courts and a fitness studio Our outdoor facilities include eight tennis courts, two floodlit synthetic turf pitches and a number of grass pitches

We also offer a wide range of water sports to cater for everyone, from beginners to elite athletes

You can also take part in a whole host of clubs and societies, from snowboarding and mountain biking to photography and philosophy Whatever your interests, SUSU organises

a diverse range of events and activities to keep you entertained Our societies range from the cultural and course-related, to the international, sporting and political

Accommodation

With 20 halls of residence and first-class facilities it’s no wonder our accommodation is so popular We have more than 5,000 places in 20 halls that provide a wide range of living arrangements that all offer excellent value for money Our halls vary in size, character and facilities, but they all provide the same high-quality accommodation in a safe, diverse, inclusive environment We have accommodation specifically for postgraduates, from standard packages to self-catered studio flats We also have a limited number of properties suitable for couples and families

If you are a UK or EU student, we welcome your application for a place in halls, which we allocate subject to availability

If we are unable to offer you a place in halls, we can give you help and advice on securing private rented accommodation

International Students

If you are a full-time registered international postgraduate student, you are guaranteed an offer in halls for your first year of study, provided that you are unaccompanied, live outside Southampton and we receive your accommodation application by the advertised deadline

www.southampton.ac.uk/accommodation

Anuradha Kumar

MSc Student

“The University Residences team has helped me find a

home away from home My studio apartment at Glen Eyre has given me the best of both worlds: a lively and sociable halls environment as well as a peaceful and calm place to work and relax.”

Southampton and region

Southampton is a thriving modern city, steeped in history and culture, and

is one of the south of England’s top leisure and cultural destinations.

Southampton at a glance

â One of the larger cities on the south coast

â Population of 253,000 people

â £175m investment in a new cultural quarter

â 315 restaurants, bars, night clubs and hotels

â Theatres, cinemas, art galleries and museums

â Home to Southampton Common, a protected

Site of Special Scientific Interest

â 220 square miles of unspoilt heathland

and ancient woodland of the New Forest

National Park on our doorstep

â Premier League football club

â The Ageas Bowl is home to national and international cricket

â Diverse collection of theatres and cinemas

â Variety of music venues, including The Guildhall and The Joiners, to cater for all tastes

â A maritime city that is home to giant cruise liners

Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria

A lively city

Close to the city centre, the University forms an

integral part of this dynamic, multicultural city

Our location offers a vibrant mix of recreation, culture

and entertainment – from restaurants, cafés, bars and

nightclubs to cinemas, sports facilities, internationally

acclaimed arts venues and one of the south of

England’s top shopping centres The University is next

to Southampton Common, a protected Site of Special

Scientific Interest with extensive areas of public open

space and managed woodland

Whether you fancy a lunch with friends or dancing

into the small hours, Southampton has the right

venue From intimate lounge bars and roof terraces to

Leisure World, which houses a bowling alley, several

restaurants and bars, a 13-screen cinema and two

nightclubs Historic Oxford Street is home to

Southampton’s finest restaurants, but wherever you

are in the city you will be spoiled for choice, with

venues offering a wide variety of cuisines from across

the globe and catering for every budget In the city

centre you will also find West Quay, one of the south

coast’s top shopping centres Whatever your musical

tastes there are great venues in Southampton for live

music The Joiners, for example, is known for

up-and-coming bands – Coldplay, Oasis and

Radiohead all played there before they were famous

The Guildhall is a multi-purpose venue that stages

jazz and rock as well as a range of contemporary and

classical music

Southampton’s thriving port handles in excess

of 42 million tonnes of cargo annually It is the cruise

industry capital of northern Europe and is engaged in

sustained and continued city centre development

that continually strives to improve its already

enviable facilities

A connected city

Just over an hour from central London, Southampton

has excellent transport links with the rest of the UK

and internationally, by road, rail, sea and air The city

is serviced by two mainline train stations, with direct

trains to London Waterloo and within easy reach of

the Eurostar at St Pancras International Southampton

Airport offers regular flights to UK and major

European destinations Our own award-winning

unilink bus service connects all Southampton

campuses and halls of residence, the city centre,

the airport and both railway stations

Less than half an hour from Southampton is the New Forest National Park, with vast open heathland and beautiful forest The resorts of Bournemouth and Poole are just down the coast, while a short ferry ride takes you to the Isle of Wight, which hosts Skandia Cowes Week, the largest and most prestigious international sailing regatta in the world

A historic city

Southampton has a fascinating history It was from here in 1415 that Henry V set sail for Agincourt The Pilgrim Fathers first set sail from here in 1620 on their historic journey to the New World, and the ill-fated

Titanic sailed from Southampton in 1912

Southampton has a rich aviation heritage, with the Spitfire, the fighter aircraft that won the Battle of Britain, developed in the region in the 1930s As well

as an area of outstanding natural beauty, the New Forest has a fascinating history Created in 1079 by William the Conqueror as an area for hunting deer,

it became an important source of timber for the Royal Navy Today the forest retains many historical rural practices, such as pasturing of ponies, cattle, pigs and donkeys in the open forest by local inhabitants, known historically as the ‘commoners’

A modern city

Today, Southampton has one of the biggest commercial ports in Europe, and the city is known across the world as the home of the giant cruise liners,

Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria Its coastal location

means that Southampton offers a vast range of opportunities for sport and leisure, with waterfront marinas and a major focus on water sports, sailing and ocean racing The city hosts the largest on-water boat show in Europe – the annual Southampton Boat Show

Winchester

The historic city of Winchester – England’s ancient capital – is just 12 miles north of Southampton, and is home to the University’s internationally renowned Winchester School of Art Popular for its bustling shopping streets and spectacular architecture, Winchester is perhaps best known for its 11th century cathedral and the Great Hall, which houses the mysterious Round Table of King Arthur The city’s rich cultural heritage is complemented by a lively atmosphere and a wide variety of pubs and restaurants, museums, theatres and galleries

We will introduce you to new concepts and knowledge, which can make all the difference in the job market.

Programme overview

Full-time and part-time Study –

MSc Programmes

Study on our MSc programmes follows a schedule

of lectures and tutorials Several modules can be

studied during the same period Teaching takes place

during the autumn, spring and summer terms with a

few modules scheduled for evenings and the Easter

vacation, usually Optional modules Formal

examinations take place in January and May/June

each year at the end of each semester

Part-time study on our MSc programmes involves

an average of six half-days attendance at the School

per month during term-time between October and

May Students are normally expected to complete a

part-time programme in 2 years Again, if you pass

the module assessments to a satisfactory standard

you are permitted to continue work for a further

six months leading to the submission of an MSc

dissertation in January.*

How will you learn?

Your understanding of the subjects covered and

your ability to use the knowledge and skills gained

will be enhanced through a variety of methods and

strategies These also aim to promote continuing

professional development Some of the key learning

approaches that you will experience as a student in

the School will include:

Group work

Group work is recognised as vital in your development

when looking forward to, or continuing in, a

management role You will be supported in learning

how to form and maintain group cohesiveness to

achieve clearly defined outcomes, such as a business

report, a group presentation or a combination of both

Group work will be managed through different ways

reflecting approaches you may well experience in the

work place In some cases you will be grouped by the

lecturer and at other times you will have the task to

form your own group

Learning alongside other students

Throughout your time with us you will be working alongside fellow students from a wide range of cultural and geographical backgrounds This is a powerful resource and we are particularly keen to encourage you to set up learning networks with other students that may extend beyond the time of your study at Southampton

You will be expected to learn to communicate with each other as well as your lecturers in a variety of contexts During a large group lecture you may be given the opportunity to discuss a specific problem

or complete a task in small groups, often with people who are sitting alongside you The possible answers would be shared by the large group as guided by your teacher

You will be an ‘active’ learner through taking part in small group discussions and offering your views on many occasions

e-learning

E-learning facilities are provided through a learning environment called ‘Blackboard’ which enables access to many additional resources and supporting learning materials Other e-learning environments will also be available for certain modules

* As with all our programmes formal examinations take place in January and May/June

The MSc in Accounting and Finance programme

aims to provide students with the knowledge and

understanding of accounting and finance at an

advanced level and therefore will build on their

prior knowledge and/or experience in the subject

area The programme content will provide a blend

of theoretical-, research- and practice-led content

that will enable students to develop deeper

conceptual and theoretically-informed

perspectives of accounting and financial practices

in organisations and in the wider contexts in

which these practices operate

It will enable you to participate in and contribute to

the improvement of financial information systems

within organisations You will also gain an

appreciation of the broad accounting and financial

issues as well as understand the techniques required

to enable you to make informed managerial decisions

Assessment

A range of assessment methods are used including

essays, case studies, coursework, examinations and

− Corporate Finance

− Equity Markets

− Dissertation

Optional modules

− Accounting and Society

− International Accounting and Taxation

− Financial Reporting and Markets

− International Corporate Governance

Key facts

accounting, or a subject which has at least 7 modules of accounting in, from a UK University or equivalent overseas/professional qualification

Career destinations: academia, banking, financial institutions, management consultancies, organisational management, professional accountancy

MSc Accounting and Finance

This programme is designed to provide you with

the fundamental concepts underlying the practice

of Accounting and Management with a view in

order to develop your understanding of the

central issues and challenges faced by managers

at all levels (board, strategic or tactical), with an

emphasis on the role of accounting systems in the

measurement and assessment of organisational

performance The programme is intended to

fill the gap between very general programmes

like the traditional MBA or MSc Management

and specialist programmes in topics such as

Accounting and Finance This programme will

not require a prior knowledge of accounting

or management

The programme will provide you with the knowledge,

insight and experience across a range of accounting

and management disciplines as well as a greater

understanding between these disciplines in

contemporary organisations The programme

structure also allows students to study in depth in a

particular area such as accounting, finance and

management; or to broaden their knowledge in other

areas such as marketing, project management,

corporate finance, operations management, or risk

The programme is appropriate for participants who

intend to follow a career in business and management

or in accounting It is particularly useful for graduates

from other disciplines who wish to know more about a

range of managerial and accounting subjects before

deciding on a career path

Assessment

A range of assessment methods are used including

essays, case studies, coursework, examinations and

the dissertation

Programme structure

Core/Compulsory modules

− Fundamentals of Management Accounting

− Fundamentals of Financial Accounting

− Strategic Management

− Managing in a Global Context

− Marketing in the Digital Age

− Accounting for Corporate Performance

− Dissertation

Core optional modules

− Foundations of Research in Accounting and Finance

− Qualitative and Quantitative Research

degree from a wide range of subjects from a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification Applicants with previous work experience are encouraged to apply

Career destinations: academia, banking, financial institutions, management consultancies, organisational management, professional accountancy

MSc Accounting and Management

With the increased expansion of the international

financial sector, there is a growing need for

employees with sound understanding across the

financial markets and corporate finance.

This MSc will develop your existing skills through

advanced study in the areas of international finance

markets and portfolio management The programme

offers a coherent theoretical framework with an

international dimension for the various subject areas,

providing a practical application of financial

techniques in a real world setting The main emphasis

is on equity, bonds, derivatives markets, and how

these markets may be applied to manage a portfolio

of financial assets

Assessment

A range of assessment methods are used including

essays, case studies, coursework, examinations and

the dissertation

Programme structure

Core/Compulsory modules

− Corporate Finance 1 and 2

− Introduction to Portfolio Management and Exchange Traded Derivatives

− Financial Risk Management

− Stock Market Analysis

− Fixed Income Securities Analysis

− Dissertation

Optional modules

− Behavioural Finance

− International Finance

− Quantitative Research in Finance

− Derivative Securities Analysis

Key facts

degree with some element of quantitative study, e.g finance, economics, engineering, maths, sciences, management from a

UK university or equivalent overseas qualification A wider range of subjects can be accepted where the applicant has relevant work experience

Career destinations: stock and financial analysts;

stockbrokers; financial managers, variety of jobs at the equity, bond and foreign currency markets and associated derivatives markets, and the regulation of financial markets

MSc International Financial Markets

The global integration of financial markets has

made it increasingly important for multinational

companies, banks, fund managers, securities firms

and corporate financial advisors to have a clear

understanding of the theory and practice of

international banking and finance, and how banks

affect the economy Familiarity with the latest

innovative techniques in international lending and

borrowing, asset and liability management and risk

appraisal is also an essential requirement for those

involved in the global money and capital markets

This MSc will develop your existing skills through

advanced study in the areas of finance and banking

The programme offers a coherent theoretical

framework for the various subject areas, with

particular emphasis on the international dimension

and the practical application of financial techniques

in a real world setting

Assessment

A range of assessment methods are used including

essays, case studies, coursework, examinations and

the dissertation

Programme structure

Core/Compulsory modules

− International Banking

− Corporate Finance 1 and 2

− Financial Risk Management

− Quantitative Research in Finance

− Derivative Securities Analysis

− Stock Market Analysis

− Fixed Income Securities Analysis

Key facts

degree in finance, economics, mathematics, management science or engineering from a UK university or equivalent overseas/professional qualification

management firms, insurance companies, central banks, international or regional development banks, other financial institutions, treasury departments of large corporations, think tanks, academia, business, financial journalism and development organisations

MSc International Banking and Financial Studies

This programme has been designed to provide a

solid foundation in Finance and Empirical

Finance The course fully integrates theory and

practise and provides the opportunity to take a

number of specialist modules to focus learning on

a particular area of finance Companies are

looking for a combination of high-level

interpersonal skills, in-depth knowledge and

analytical skills to enable them to succeed in a

rapidly changing and highly complex environment

and this programme has been designed with those

expectations in mind.

The programme provides knowledge of financial

markets, corporate finance and complex financial

products such as derivatives as well as a comprehensive

understanding of how markets work and how firms

can create value In combination with this is an ability

to use, and to reflect critically upon the use of,

models and formal processes within the finance

and financial management

Assessment

A range of assessment methods are used including

essays, case studies, coursework, examinations and

− Advanced Corporate Finance

− Advanced Time Series Modelling

− Dissertation

Optional modules

− International Finance

− Behavioural Finance

− Stock Market Analysis

− Management of Financial Risk

− Derivative Securities Analysis

− Fixed Income Security Analysis

Key facts

Programme Leaders:

Dr Jing-Ming Kuo

Dr Fotios Papadimitriou

degree with some element of quantitative study, e.g finance, economics, engineering, maths, sciences, management from

a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification A wider range of subjects can be accepted where the applicant has relevant work experience

Career destinations: stock and financial analysts;

stockbrokers; financial managers, variety of jobs at the equity, bond and foreign currency markets and associated derivatives markets, the regulation of financial markets; other financial institutions, think tanks, academia, financial journalism and development organisations

MSc Finance