Coventry University London Campus MBA and Undergraduate Degree Prospectus

Prospectus 2010/11A real business experience

Coventry University London Campus: Partnering with employers to deliver 21st century learning through a real business experience in the heart of London: the global centre for finance, business and culture.

The CULC Vision

ContentsWelcome to London Campus 3

A Real Business Experience 4

Work Experience 8

Global Master Classes 10

Employability Skills 10

Leadership Lectures 10

Your Campus 12

Accommodation 13

Programmes and Entry Requirements 14

Top-up Programmes 16

BA (Hons) Top-up Modules 18

MBA Programmes 22

MBA Modules 28

English Language Requirements andSupport for Overseas Students 36

Arrival & Orientation 37

Fees and Discounts 38

How to Apply 39

How to Pay 39

Course Index 40

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Professor Madeleine AtkinsVice-Chancellor

Coventry University

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Coventry University is serious about business. Already one of the largest providers of business related degree

courses in Europe, we are now expanding our distinguished portfolio even further.

From September 2010 we are offering a range of preeminent MBA courses and final year top-up degrees in London. If you are looking for a metropolitan experience, we believe there is no better place to learn about business than to study and work in the heart of the world’s financial markets; in a City that is a global trading centre.

This vibrant, culturally diverse city is a fantastic setting for students to immerse themselves in both the academic and practical side of the business world.

Studying at Coventry University London Campus, you will not only be located near to the home of government and the centre of finance and trade; you will also be surrounded by the many theatres, museums and galleries that contribute to the rich heritage of the capital.

Your employability is our priority, and so we are committed to offering students on our London campus real work experience alongside an excellent study programme. This unique offer ensures our students gain substantial insight into a real business and graduate with the qualifications and skills to make an immediate impact with any new employer.

We will also equip you with the necessary skills to secure future employment by offering essential training in key areas such as CV writing, presentation skills and interview techniques.

Preparation for the world of work is embedded into the DNA of our innovative courses. Each one has been developed or adapted specifically for students on our London campus. Using leading industry experts, we have created intensive and bespoke courses that are focused on grooming students for successful international business careers.

All our programmes are infused with work-related activity and supported by our Leadership Lecture series with high-profile business figures.

While we know this is an exciting opportunity, we also fully understand the challenges of moving to another country to continue your education. That’s why we are also offering an exclusive start-up pack that includes the learning materials to ensure you are fully equipped as a business professional from the outset.

Our unrivalled package is delivered by an institution with strong foundations in educating business leaders. Our partnerships and relationships with leading global brands, our applied research and our award-winning enterprise culture all make Coventry University London Campus the definitive place to experience real business.

Welcometo a real business experience

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A Real Business ExperienceYour real business experience starts on arrival on campus, continues throughout your programme and extends into the workplace through work-based learning, internships and consulting projects.

We are committed to helping you build your career. Our expertise in business and in-depth understanding of industry requirements has informed a curriculum that is based on creating graduates with real employable skills. Studying at CULC, you will develop your professional and business skills through a whole range of experiences, from work-based learning in global organisations to our networking events with industry leaders.

Across the next few pages we describe, in detail, the unique strands of activity which combine to deliver the CULC experience:

Career-buildingWorking closely with industry, we deliver a comprehensive career-building programme including:

• Alearningexperiencedeliveredbyaninstitutionwith strong foundations in educating business leaders

• Work-basedactivitiesandourLeadership Lecture series delivered by high profile business figures

• Helpingyousecurefutureemploymentby offering essential training in key areas such as career planning, marketing yourself and guidance with career paths such as consultancy and entrepreneurship

Postgraduate students who meet threshold performance requirements are guaranteed an internship or employer consulting project opportunity.

Undergraduate Top-up Students who meet threshold performance requirements are guaranteed a work experience opportunity.


21st century-learning drivenThe international business environment is changing and a new and very different market reality is emerging. To be successful in tomorrow’s international business environment, we know that you will need to adopt alternative ways of thinking and behaving. Our programmes will focus not just on the issues of leadership and international business, but also on the ways current managerial paradigms might be re-thought and new patterns of thinking implemented.

At CULC, we use the latest thinking in 21st century learning and assessment techniques to ensure you can apply what you have learned to real business issues. Our learning and assessment methods reflect an action learning approach which is focused on team work, business simulations and real-world projects, all of which are underpinned by analysis and synthesis.

• Weofferanoutstandingstart-uppackagetoall students joining the London Campus in September 2010

• Learningandassessmentreflectsanactionlearning approach focused upon team work, business simulations and real-world projects, all of which are underpinned by analysis and synthesis

”“CULC is setting a new standard

for higher education by delivering future leaders who are equipped with 21st century skills backed up

by real business experience.”

Mike ShortVice President Research and Development at O2

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Internationally orientedAt CULC, we take an internationally oriented perspective since few organisations operate solely in a single geographic area or culture. Our modules reflect the changing nature of the global market place as well as the skills and experience of our faculty, staff and students. As tomorrow’s managers and leaders, you need to be able to operate effectively across national and cultural boundaries. Intercultural fluency is one of the key skills you will develop throughout your programme of study to enable you to work successfully in the organisations of the future.

For all our international students, we offer comprehensive immigration and visa advice as well as support to help you settle quickly into studying and living in London.

• Acurriculuminfusedwithrealbusinessexperience - delivered by experienced industry practitioners with a proven understanding of the global context and commercial relevance

• Internationalworkplace/work-basedplacementand project opprtunities

Technology enabledYour learning at CULC will be underpinned and supported by the latest developments in technology. Our systems and infrastructure will enable you to collaborate and study efficiently with your peers, your tutors and your future employers using the best in teaching and learning technologies.

Our virtual learning environment supports all programmes. Here you will find a range of resources for your degree programme as well as your module materials and study support. Our faculty makes use of Audience Response Systems in class to quickly explore your level of understanding and identify any specific issues to focus on. We also use audio visual materials in a range of ways to bring to life the curriculum, either through recorded interviews with business leaders, recording key lectures and seminars for you to review and re-watch or in recording your own board presentations as part of your assessed work. We are also one of the first UK universities to offer a fully-equipped trading floor.

• Purposedesignedinfrastructureincorporating the latest technology and features to replicate a real business platform


Work ExperienceBusiness leaders and students tell us that work experience matters. At CULC, we are building on the longstanding relationships the University has fostered with leading organisations in the UK and around the world. The University’s MBA students benefit from the varied relationships we have with industry and this results in a range of internships and placement opportunities with successful companies. Current students are completing projects and placements with Jaguar Land Rover, the Football Association, the National Health Service and various local authorities, public sector organisations and charities. Further afield, students have the opportunity to undertake an international placement - adding a rich, cultural dimension to the real business experience. Again, the opportunities available are wide-ranging and span a variety of industry sectors including the automotive and financial markets working with leading companies operating in Europe, the US and Asia. CULC will be offering even more of these experiences to its students.

BA (Hons) Top-up Programmes MBA Programmes

Workplace Project 1

Work-basedProject 2 Internship 3

Individual Consulting Project 3

Group Consulting Project 3

Dissertation

1 Students who meet threshold performance requirements are guaranteed a work experience opportunity in a host organisation.2 Students who meet threshold performance requirements are guaranteed a real business project undertaken at CULC.3 Students who meet threshold performance requirements are guaranteed an internship or employer consulting project opportunity.

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We are committed to offering students credit-bearing work experience as part of their course provision, delivered through one of the following forms of internship or work-related project:

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This exceptional offer from Coventry University London Campus is based on our firm commitment to create employable graduates.

Some of our commercial partners include:

What are the benefits of an internship or work-related project?

• First-handexperienceofthebusinessandworking culture of an organisation

• Opportunitytoworkindependentlyonasignificant, managerial issue with your employer’s support and academic guidance

• Createmanagementreportsformultiple stakeholders

• Buildcommercialawarenessandunderstandingin the context of decision-making

• Buildupastrongersetofpersonalandprofessional skills

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experience into degreeprogrammes is the key to

transforming today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders…

Sir John EganChairman, Severn Trent plc

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Your real business experience is further enhanced in a number of ways, including:

• GlobalMasterClasses

• EmployabilitySkills

• LeadershipLectures

Global Master ClassesGlobal Master Classes are videos specifically produced for CULC to enhance your learning and bring to life theories and concepts through real-world examples, panel discussions, company profiles, recorded interviews with operational managers and business leaders from a variety of businesses.

Employability SkillsEmployability skills infuse our curriculum starting with a core module specifically designed to assist you in developing the skills and competencies required for your internship or consulting project and throughout your career in private, public and third sectors. For example, you will develop a personal development plan and ePortfolio to demonstrate your achievements to potential employers.

Leadership LecturesThe high-profile Leadership Lecture series involves presentations from leading business figures. Our reputation as well as our longstanding relationships with major financial institutions, manufacturers and media organisations means we can secure some of the best business people available.

Wearedelightedthatthefirstofthe2010/11LeadershipLecture series will be delivered by Nicola Kearney, Head of Talent and Performance Wealth and International at Lloyds Banking Group.

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“My Masters Internship was definitely one of the most challenging individual treks of my life. I embarked on this internship to push myself to the limits but I went beyond those. It contributed immensely to increase my knowledge and expertise and likewise my life experience. Capitalising on my MSc Finance, I prepared a Business Plan and simultaneously maximised management information, automated and improved reporting to enable accurate monitoring and decision-making.”

Luis Viera completed an internship with HeadQuarters in New Zealand on a Coventry University MBA course. He went on to work for BNP Paribas.

“As an international student, this programme helped me to gain an insight into the international corporate world. The NHS is a

totally different language and I learned every minute from my supervisor. I learned the qualities that a good leader, manager

or supervisor must have and I intend to follow them when I am in that position. I now know what separates this MBA from

other courses. The ability to go beyond set academic rules and beliefs to deal with business uncertainty and complexity and to

accomplish what has never been imagined.”

Ambica Sharma completed an internship with the NHS on an MBA International Business course at Coventry University.

Ambica now works in the NHS.

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Your CampusCampusEast India House is part of the exclusive Devonshire Square Estate in the heart of the City, an ideal location for you to connect and network with major business and financial markets.

The campus comprises up to 5,000 square metres of purpose built space, designed around your learning needs and our innovative teaching and learning methods. The campus is a vibrant location for study, collaboration and networking with other students and employers. We regularly host networking events, such as our Leadership Lecture series, to help you build your career through developing insights and relationships with industry leaders.

All our teaching spaces are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to deliver a 21st century teaching experience and prepare you for the world of work. Our Learning Resource and IT Centre is fully equipped to give you access to world class learning resources to give you the best possible support for your studies. Even the informal meeting spaces have been specially designed so that you can meet and collaborate with your colleagues in a fully equipped professional environment.

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LocationThe campus is less than a 5-minute walk from Liverpool Street station - a major bus, underground and mainline rail hub with excellent connections to airports. East India House is located on the exclusive Devonshire Square Estate with shops, cafés, restaurants and street markets within the immediate area, as well as some of London’s leading sports facilities.

AccommodationAccommodation Support ServiceMaking the decision about where to live during your time at Coventry University London Campus is one of the most important you’ll make. And to help you make your decision, our Accommodation Support Team is here to assist you. There are lots of accommodation options in and around London. Depending on your preference and budget, we can help you find a suitable house or flat share, or one of our guaranteed places in Halls of Residence located close to the campus.

The cost of accommodation varies widely depending on the type and location. When you are looking for accommodation, it is important to consider how close you want to be to public transport links as well as the extensive cultural and social scene that London has to offer including shops, museums, theatres, bars and restaurants. We would advise you to book well in advance to ensure you secure your preferred accommodation option.

At Coventry University London Campus, we can offer you the following services:

Halls of ResidenceCULC has agreements with companies such as Liberty Living, which provide purpose built student accommodation with a range of room options to suit your budget. Studio rooms often include basic kitchen facilities, while en suite rooms require you to share the kitchen facilities with other students. To help you budget your living expenses, all costs such as internet and utility bills are included in the price and facilities generally include a gym, launderette and common social areas. The Halls of Residences are in locations close to the campus as well as further out of the city to offer you a full set of options. Get in touch with the Accommodation Support Team for more information and to take advantage of our guaranteed places.

Flat or house shareIf you prefer to rent a house or flat, our Accommodation Support Team can connect you with approved agents and available properties, and assist you through the process of securing a property. We can also put you in contact with other students who are looking to share accommodation prior to your arrival in London. This type of accommodation is often a cheaper option than a fully serviced room. It is important to bear in mind that in addition to your rent you will also have to pay for other costs including utility bills and internet charges.

General AdviceYou might be planning to live with friends or family, or prefer to find your own accommodation. We are always on hand to help with any practical advice on living in and getting around London.

For details on how to apply for accommodation, or advice and guidance on rents and facilities, you can contact us via email. Our address is:

[email protected]


Programmes and Entry RequirementsProgramme StructurePostgraduate programmes are full-time with start dates in October, January, April and July. Undergraduate programmes are full-time with start-dates in October and January. The academic year is split into four terms or quadmesters. Each quadmester is 10 weeks, followed by a short break. This offers you the opportunity to start your programme at a time to suit you and allows you to complete the programme within the minimum duration possible. You can also choose to intermit for a quadmester should you wish to undertake additional work experience (subject to visa restrictions).

Entry RequirementsBA (Hons) Top-up ProgrammesAssociate degree, HND or equivalent qualification (with merit profile) in a similar subject

English language IELTS 6.5 or equivalent

MBA ProgrammesA second class honours degree (2:2) or above

English language IELTS 6.5 or equivalent

No work experience required

BA (Hons) Top-up Programmes

Our BA (Hons) Top-up programmes are:

Global Business (LONU004)

Global Marketing (LONU005)

Accounting and Finance for International Business (LONU001)

The Top-up programmes are delivered over three quadmesters and you can choose to begin your programme in October and January. All students study three core modules and three programme specific mandatory modules.

Quadmester 110 weeks(Start dates in October and January)

Core 1International Business Strategy

Core 2Developing Business Practice

Quadmester 210 weeks(Start dates in January and April)

Core 3 Workplace Project or Work-based Project

Mandatory 1

Quadmester 310 weeks(Start dates in April and July)

Mandatory 2 Mandatory 3

Students on the Top-up programme study for 3 of the 4 quadmesters in each year

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MBA Programmes

Our MBA programmes are:

MBA Global Business (LONT003)

MBA Global Financial Services (LONT006)

MBA International Engineering Management (LONT010)

MBA International Human Resource Management (LONT008)

MBA International Marketing (LONT004)

MBA Oil and Gas Management (LONT005)

The MBA programmes are delivered over four quadmesters and you can choose to begin your programme in October, January, April or July. All MBA students study five core management modules, four mandatory modules and an internship or project.

Quadmester 110 weeks

Core 1Advanced Business Practice

Core 2Sustainable Strategy from Planning to Implementation

Core 3 Leading in a Changing World

Core 4 Finance, Funding and Legislative Frameworks for Success


Core 5 Marketing in a Global Age

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Quadmester 310 weeks Mandatory 3 Mandatory 4


Organisation Internship or Consulting Project or Dissertation


Top-up ProgrammesCULC Top-up programmes allow entry to the final year of a BA degree programme for students from outside the UK who have a sound background of study and knowledge. Students undertake in-depth study of particular areas of business interest dependant on previous study and knowledge, and help to prepare them for a career in international business and management. In addition it will also enable them to improve their communication, English language, interpersonal and life-long learning skills.

The aims of the BA (Hons) Top-up programmes are:

1. To develop a range of valuable transferable skills for employment and career development

2. To develop English language skills to be able to work successfully in the international business environment

3. To develop a sound knowledge of business issues and trends in the international context, applying theory to practice where appropriate

4. To develop or enhance career prospects in the international business arena

Upon successful completion of our BA (Hons) Top-up programmes, you will be eligible to proceed onto one of our of leading edge MBA programmes.

BA (Hons) GLOBAL BUSINESS Top-upThe BA (Hons) Global Business Top-up has been developed for students with an appropriate pre-qualification and is designed with a specific focus on business in an international context.





Core 3Workplace Project or Work-based Project

Mandatory 1International Finance


Mandatory 2International Marketing Strategy

Mandatory 3International HRM


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BA (Hons) GLOBAL MARKETING Top-upThe BA (Hons) Global Marketing Top-up has been developed for students with an appropriate pre-qualification and is designed for students to gain an understanding of marketing in a global context.





Core 3Workplace Project or Work-based Project

Mandatory 1International Marketing Strategy


Mandatory 2Marketing Communications

Mandatory 3Advanced Marketing Strategy




Mandatory 1International Finance


Mandatory 2Management Accounting for Business Decisions

Mandatory 3Financial Management


Mandatory 4Audit and Internal Control

Mandatory 5International Corporate Reporting


BA (Hons) ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Top-upThe BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance for International Business Top-up has been developed for students with an appropriate pre-qualification. The programme has been designed for students to gain an understanding of how accounting and finance operate in an international context and to prepare for a career in international finance.

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The international environment is complicated by pressure for business to globalise, to overcome cultural barriers and to

accept high levels of risk in some markets. This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the challenges of international business and of the strategic issues facing businesses.

BA (Hons) Top-up Modules

International Business StrategyCode: LON301BUS

The transition into learning at a new level poses all students a differing level of challenge. The aim of this module is to ensure

students have a clear understanding of the requirements of the final year of undergraduate study and provides them with a range of skills that will enable them to navigate their programme of study with the greatest chance of success.

Developing Business PracticeCode: LON302BUS

At CULC we are committed to ensuring students have ‘a real business experience’.

A key element of this is the opportunity to gain work experience and have the chance to put theory into practice in a real business environment. This can be in any area of business (including sales and marketing, finance and human resource management), usually in the UK but occasionally overseas. Students may choose the area of work. We encourage all students to apply for workplace projects, which are relevant to their studies and, if possible, match their career aspirations.

Workplace Project/Work-based ProjectCode: LON303BUS

Canary Wharf, London’s new Financial District

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The aim of this module is to provide students with an overview of what

Human Resource Management (HRM) is, how they can apply the key concepts in their own work contexts and the contingencies affecting it.

Students will be equipped with a critical understanding of the key human resource management processes, including the recruitment and selection of staff, their training and development, and the ways in which their performance can be assessed and rewarded.

International Human Resource ManagementCode: LON305BUS

This module introduces students to the various aspects of international marketing with the principal objective

of developing skills in the identification, analysis and solution of problems encountered in international marketing theories and the development of international marketing strategies.

International Marketing StrategyCode: LON312BUS

The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the international dimension of finance and how this impacts upon business.

By the end of this module students should appreciate the workings and operation of currency derivatives markets, the international money and capital markets and the principles of currency risk management.

The subject matter of the module includes study of currency markets, international parity conditions, international money and capital markets, the nature and importance of currency risk and strategies for managing currency risk.

International FinanceCode: LON304BUS


Important aims of this module are for students to gain an

understanding of the limitations of Management Accounting techniques. In order to do this, students must first understand what the techniques try to do and how they do it. In addition, students are introduced to the behavioural aspects of Managerial Accounting in areas such as transfer pricing, divisional performance and business performance management. This module also looks at current controversial issues such as the use of activity-based costing as opposed to absorption costing.

Management Accounting for Business DecisionsCode: LON308BUS

This module will provide an insight into the discourse of marketing communications and enable students to develop

a critical appreciation of marketing communications theory and practice. It will offer an insight into how the media planning function works with the other communication areas in order to produce communication campaigns that deliver on business and marketing objectives.

Marketing CommunicationsCode: LON306BUS

This module will help students identify opportunities and target markets, position brands and form the basis for

competing and growth strategies necessary to an organisation´s sustainable future. Even in organisations recognising the role of strategising, there is often poor implementation planning and ineffective roll-out of the determined strategy. This module will support students in the development of the necessary skills to overcome such issues.

Advanced Marketing StrategyCode: LON307BUS

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The module builds on and requires knowledge and understanding of financial accounting and reporting developed earlier in

the programme. Its aim, for different business entities, operating in an international environment, is to develop understanding and critical evaluation of internal control risks and organisational responses, as well as audit processes and their application in the context of the external regulatory framework. Subject to accreditation, the module will enable students to gain exemptions from some professional accounting qualification papers.

Audit and Internal ControlCode: LON382ACC

The focus of this module is international corporate reporting and its detailed aims are to ensure students

understand and are able to apply the main provisions of international accounting standards, as well as, prepare financial statements for various business combinations. Subject to accreditation, the module will enable students to gain exemptions from some professional accounting qualification papers.

International Corporate ReportingCode: LON380ACC

Students will become familiar with the major strands of financial management theory and attempt to apply the theory to real world applications.

The objective is to familiarise students with the major strands of financial management theory and to attempt to apply the theory to real world applications. All major areas of financial management will be covered including fixed and working capital asset management, capital investment, the financing of the company, the valuation of companies and the measurement and evaluation of performance in financial terms. Underlying the entire module will be the relationship between risk and the rate of return.

Financial Management Code: LON311BUS

Bank of England

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MBA ProgrammesThe international business environment is changing and a new and very different market reality is emerging. The students of today need to adopt flexible patterns of thinking and behaviour to succeed as the managers of tomorrow.

The Coventry University London Campus Masters in Business Administration programme has been designed to explore in detail the nature and implications of these changes and provide students with the skills and mindsets that will allow them to operate effectively within, and lead, the organisations of the future.

MBA – GLOBAL BUSINESSThe MBA Global Business has been designed to explore in detail the nature and implications of the far-reaching changes affecting the international business environment and provide students with the skills and mindsets that will allow them to operate within and lead the organisations of the future.








Mandatory 1Project Management

Mandatory 2From Local to Global: Strategies for International Development


Mandatory 3Managing International Trade

Mandatory 4Global Human Resource Strategies



Our courses focus not just on the issues of leadership and organisational behaviour, but also on the ways current managerial paradigms might be re-thought and new patterns of thinking implemented. Conventional theories are questioned and replaced with new and developing perspectives and insights. Students will have the opportunity to acquire high-level expertise in the strategic business and commercial competencies needed for an international context.

Our MBA Programme is intensive and demanding so that students develop the skills needed to operate effectively within the global market place. All MBA students will be provided with the required reading material for all taught modules.

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MBA – GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICESThe MBA Global Financial Services has been designed to equip students with a deep and broad critical knowledge, conceptual understanding and competence in the increasingly complex and fast-moving world of international financial markets.








Mandatory 1Banking Regulation & Risk

Mandatory 2Global Financial Markets


Mandatory 3Financial Enterprise and Social Responsibility

Mandatory 4International Accounting Perspectives



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MBA – INTERNATIONAL MARKETINGThe MBA International Marketing has been designed to equip students for a career in international marketing by developing the critical knowledge and competencies in the identification, analysis and solution of problems encountered in international marketing and the development of international marketing strategies.








Mandatory 1Retail Marketing Management

Mandatory 2Buyer Behaviour Analysis: the Psychology of Buying


Mandatory 3Alternative Markets

Mandatory 4Creativity



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MBA – INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING MANAGEMENTThe MBA International Engineering Management has been designed to address the new and very different market reality of contemporary manufacturing companies, equipping students with the critical knowledge and skills to facilitate the achievement of long-term profitability within manufacturing companies.








Mandatory 1International Manufacturing Strategy

Mandatory 2Managing InternationalTrade


Mandatory 3Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Manufacturing Sector

Mandatory 4The Environment and Sustainability: an Industry Perspective



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MBA – OIL AND GAS MANAGEMENTThe MBA Oil and Gas Management is ideal for those already working in or associated with the energy sector. The programme is designed to equip students with the appropriate management skills and knowledge to undertake a leadership role in the oil and gas industry, one of the world’s fastest growing and most dynamic sectors.








Mandatory 1International Environmental Law

Mandatory 2Project Management


Mandatory 3Integrated Emergency Management

Mandatory 4The Impacts of Oil Production in the Developing World



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MBA – INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTThe MBA International Human Resource Management has been designed to prepare students for successful careers in the strategic management and development of people in the complex and fast-changing environment of the contemporary workplace.








Mandatory 1International Organisational Design and Development

Mandatory 2New Technology at Work


Mandatory 3Global HRM Strategies

Mandatory 4Developing People




This module challenges concepts

of strategy, its scope, purpose and outcomes and provides a practical outline of a number of different approaches to strategic management. To be effective, strategic managers need to know the particular strengths and weaknesses of each approach and recognise where and how they might be used with advantage. This module will prepare students to engage critically with strategy in the workplace.

MBA Modules

The transition into learning at a new level poses all students a differing level of challenge. The aim of this module is to ensure

students have a clear understanding of the requirements of postgraduate study and provide them with a range of skills that will enable them to navigate their programme of study with the greatest chance of success.

Advanced Business PracticeCode: LCM001

Sustainable Strategy - from Planning to ImplementationCode: LCM002

The aim of this module is to

explore key accounting and finance practice and the associated decision-making tools within organisations. It will cover the nature of accounting and finance tools within a variety of business environments and consider appropriate management techniques to help identify strategic options.

Finance, Funding and Legislative Frameworks for SuccessCode: LCM004

In a volatile and unpredictable economy and even in good times, leaders must demonstrate extraordinary performance

to their employees, customers, shareholders and other stakeholders. The ability to lead sustainable strategic change is a key characteristic of effective senior managers and executives. This module examines the knowledge, skills, behaviours and techniques of leadership and explores the role of leadership in relation to other business themes such as strategy, innovation and organisational development.

Leading in a Changing WorldCode: LCM005

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In our consultations with business leaders and prospective MBA students, they told us how much work experience matters. CULC is committed to offering students a work experience opportunity for up to 10 weeks. This experience will provide an opportunity:

• Forfirst-handexperienceofthebusinessandworkingcultureofanorganisation

• Toworkindependentlyonasignificant,managerialissuewithyouremployer’ssupport and academic guidance

• Tocreatemanagementreportsformultiplestakeholders

• Tobuildcommercialawarenessandunderstandinginthecontextofdecision-making

• Todevelopmoreeffectivecommunicationandpresentationskills

• Tobuildupastrongersetofpersonalandprofessionalskills

Work experience at CULC can be undertaken in a variety of ways; an internship, an individual consultancy project or a group consulting project.

InternshipCode: LPM001

Individual Consulting ProjectCode: LPM002

As an alternative to completing an internship or Consulting Project, the dissertation forms a substantial part of the overall study leading to the MBA and is an opportunity for work experience related to the in-depth study of an organisation. The dissertation should draw on the intellectual and analytical skills and knowledge developed during the programme. The module also provides an opportunity for students to develop their interest in a particular area related to their career aspirations and to demonstrate an ability to undertake individual research.

DissertationCode: LPM004

Group Consulting ProjectCode: LPM003


This module explores marketing: the application of marketing techniques and concepts to a number of different environments.

It analyses the nature of marketing, the core concepts, techniques and processes. Students will learn to appreciate the complexity of managing marketing and applying theory in practice, assess the effectiveness of marketing, discuss some of the difficulties in implementing marketing as well as the general ethical issues that arise from its use. Students will also appreciate how different aspects of marketing relate to and interact with each other.

Marketing in a Global AgeCode: LCM003

As businesses are forced into identifying new markets to achieve growth, the ability to critically evaluate market entry strategies becomes key to success. This module has been designed to help students identify potential countries for a company’s selected products or services; to conduct a situation analysis of a company; to identify global market opportunities; and to select best markets.

From Local to Global: Strategies for International DevelopmentCode: LIM002

This module aims to provide students with an introduction to the main issues in international trade from an operative point

of view. In addition to reviewing the main actors, regulations and institutions involved, and analysing world trade exchanges and characteristics, students will also have the opportunity to engage in the technical and operational aspects of international trade.

Managing International TradeCode: LIM003

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The unprecedented pace of change, which organisations have experienced over the last three decades, has transformed organisational structures,

business processes, roles and responsibilities, distribution channels, and the use of IT. In most cases, this transformation has been achieved by treating the desired change as a project. Projects typically account for 50% of all work carried out across organisations. This module critically evaluates the growing importance of project management in todays business environment.

Project ManagementCode: LOG001

The aims of this module are to enable students to understand the characteristics and organisation of the international financial markets

and to identify their potential uses in business situations. The module also aims to enable students to identify the potential risks and dangers in the use of these markets.

Global Financial MarketsCode: LFM002

Contemporary organisations can no longer afford to view business

ethics only in terms of administrative compliance with legal standards and adherence to internal rules and regulations. This module examines the relationship between financial and accounting practice and these social responsibilities.

Financial Enterprise and Social ResponsibilityCode: LFM003


This module considers the political, economic and social factors that impact on international human resource management and employee

relations. Students will identify the human resource challenges and opportunities that face multinational enterprises, such as how national and regional differences impact on the employment relationship. Students will evaluate international human resource management strategies and policies in a range of operational areas.

Global HRM StrategiesCode: LHR004

The recent banking crisis has motivated heightened discussion of the merits of bank regulations used to minimise the risk of bank

distress and intervention tools to mitigate its effects. In this module, students will study technical aspects of bank regulation, supervision and intervention to resolve crises.

Banking Regulation & RiskCode: LFB001

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This module provides students with a foundation in the theoretical and practical aspects of retail marketing and

describes the importance, organisation and composition of the contemporary retail sector. It also provides them with an understanding of the elements of the retail marketing mix and considers the influence of the socio-economic environment and the field.

Retail Marketing ManagementCode: LMM001

This module introduces students to the study

of consumer behaviour. The various determinants of behaviour are examined and the applications of theory are considered and critiqued. The primary aim is to provide students with an understanding of consumer behaviour and how this knowledge can be used to inform commercial decisions.

Buyer Behaviour Analysis: the Psychology of BuyingCode: LMM002

The module introduces students to growing areas of marketing application through a study of real-life social marketing practices. In this module,

students will develop their understanding of the challenges, differences and difficulties of this new area and will enhance their understanding of the differences of practices for commercial and non-commercial purposes.

Alternative MarketsCode: LMM003

With the increasing globalisation of accounting regulation, knowledge of the requirements of

the International Accounting Standards is now essential to anyone studying international business. This module aims to deepen and broaden students’ technical competence, critical knowledge, and conceptual understanding of global financial reporting, and to help apply this knowledge in increasingly complex situations.

International Accounting PerspectivesCode: LFM004

This module provides a critical introduction to the study of creativity in a business context. Students will learn to critically assess the need for creativity in management

and business and understand the theories underlying creative approaches. Students will evaluate the techniques for effectively and creatively solving managerial problems in ways that are acceptable to national and organisational cultures.

CreativityCode: LMM004

This strategy-level module focuses on facilitating the achievement of long-term profitability within

manufacturing companies. It recognises the emergence of a new and very different market reality that places very different demands on managers in terms of patterns of thinking and their behaviour. The module therefore helps develop skills and mindsets that will allow students to operate within and lead the manufacturing organisations of the future.

International Manufacturing StrategyCode: LEM001

This module aims to

address the issue of environmental responsibility, industry’s impact on the planet and the growing need for business to provide sustainably designed, manufactured and delivered products whilst at the same time improving operating performance adding shareholder value and creating wealth.

The Environment and Sustainability: an Industry PerspectiveCode: LEM003


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Many environmental problems require an international response. This module aims to provide students with

an insight into international environmental law with a focus on the general themes and principles in this area, the law relating to the protection of biodiversity, and that which endeavours to prevent or at least minimise the impact of transfrontier pollution.

International Environmental LawCode: LOG004

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This highly critical module examines

the emergency management practices undertaken over the last decade. Students will identify the related issues and discuss possible solutions in order to propose ways in which emergency management might address the future issues more effectively.

Integrated Emergency Management: Practice and IssuesCode: LOG002

With the changes in the global business environment, there is a growing importance of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) as original equipment manufacturers and as tier suppliers within the supply chain. This module aims to provide students with a solid understanding of the theory, practices and importance of entrepreneurship in not only larger multinational organisations but within SMEs as well.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Manufacturing SectorCode: LEM004

This module focuses on the theories and

techniques of organisational development (OD) and change. It defines a number of key concepts in this area of study, including: organisational structure and culture; action research; and models of planned organisational change.

International Organisational Design and DevelopmentCode: LHR001

Physical labour and the use of machinery at work have been closely entwined since the birth of the Industrial Revolution. The design and

use of technology has been a central issue for organisational psychology since the initial days of the discipline. This module focuses on the psychological, social and organisational issues involved in the development and use of computer-based technologies at work.

New Technology at WorkCode: LHR002

This module aims to provide a grounding in the strategic management and development of people in organisations. Students will gain an understanding

of business strategy in order to formulate appropriate human resource strategies. This module will take a macro to micro view of the human resource function and encourage students to apply theory to practice in order to develop the professional skills needed to operate effectively as a human resource business partner to line management.

Developing PeopleCode: LHR003


This module considers the different aspects of

oil diplomacy, together with the diplomatic consequences of the domination of the oil industry by the large multinational oil companies, and the impact of the formation of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). It also considers the role of oil diplomacy in broader themes in international relations, such as imperialism, the role of multinational corporations in the world economy, Third World nationalism, the changing relationships between the developed and developing nations, and the consequences of the Cold War and perceptions of national security for the conduct of oil diplomacy.

Impacts of Oil Production in the Developing WorldCode: LOG003

English Language Requirements and Support for Overseas StudentsAll programmes require students, where English is not their first language or where their undergraduate studies were not conducted or assessed in English, to have achieved an IELTS score of at least 6.5 or equivalent prior to entry.

It is important in subjects like management, business, marketing, finance or human resource management that students are able to express their ideas clearly and communicate with other students. Reading and writing skills are equally important. Furthermore, companies will be reluctant to offer internships to students whose command of spoken or written English is weak. Therefore, CULC believes that English proficiency is an essential precondition for personal success in our programmes and the wider world of work.

‘My IELTS score is currently 6. Can I still enrol on a Masters course at Coventry University London Campus?’

Provided your IELTS score is at least 6 and that you agree to undertake and satisfactorily complete a 5 week pre-sessional course in English, you will be enrolled on your chosen programme provided that you meet the other entry criteria.

A 5-week academic English and study skills course commences in central London in late-August every year in preparation for BA (Hons) Top-up or Masters programmes which start in October. This course is for students who currently have IELTS 6 and want to raise their IELTS score to the minimum English necessary to progress satisfactorily on postgraduate Business programmes. The course will help you to make a good start to your academic studies. A second 5 week English course starts in November in central London in preparation for programmes commencing in January. Again, these courses are for students who currently have IELTS 6 and want to raise their IELTS score to the minimum English necessary to progress on postgraduate Business programmes.

‘My IELTS score is currently 5.5. Can I still enrol on a Masters course at Coventry University London Campus?’

Students who have an IELTS score of 5.5 must enrol on a 10 week pre-sessional English Course that runs in central London in July and October. This course is suitable if you already have an upper intermediate standard of English but need to develop fluency and increase your knowledge of the language before starting your course.

‘My IELTS score is currently 5. Can I still enter on a Masters course at Coventry University London Campus?’

Students who have an IELTS score of 5 must enrol on a 20 week English course starting either in January or April in central London. Provided you satisfactorily complete the course, you will then be enrolled on your chosen academic programme, subject to meeting the other entry criteria.

Studentsundertakingthe5/10/20weekEnglishcourseswill be charged an additional fee.

Contact information

For further details, options, fees and information about how to apply for English courses, visit the website: www.coventry.ac.uk/londoncampus email [email protected]

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Arrival & OrientationStart Dates

Postgraduate courses start on:

6 October 2010

5 January 2011

6 April 2011

6 July 2011

Undergraduate courses start on:

6 October 2010

5 January 2011

InductionAt CULC we are committed to providing you with a ‘real-business experience’ from the outset and this begins with your formal 3-day orientation (usually Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). In the same way that an employer provides you with an induction before you begin your new job, our CULC Induction makes sure that you have:

• receivedandcompletedallthenecessary paperwork to register as a student of CULC

• accesstoalltherequiredresourcestosupport your programme of study

• anopportunitytomeetyourfellowstudentsand key administrative and academic staff

• becomefamiliarwithyourworkingenvironment, including a tour of the campus and introduction to our virtual learning environment (Moodle)

• understoodtheaimsofyourprogrammeofstudy and have a clear understanding of the expectations of you as a CULC student

• begunyourfirstmodule(AdvancedBusiness Practice for postgraduate students or Developing Business Practice for undergraduate students) which starts with an evaluation of yourself as a learner in order to identify your strengths and weaknesses and create your own development plan

• receivedanswerstoallyourquestionsandare ready to study

You will also be given the opportunity to join a tour of London to familiarise yourself quickly with your local environment.

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Fees and DiscountsTuition Fees for 2010/2011

MBA programmes £12,500

BA (Hons) Top-up programmes £9,560

Discounts

Early Payment

At Coventry University London Campus we understand that undertaking Higher Education overseas is a major financial decision. That’s why we offer Early Payment Discounts for those students who plan ahead and submit the first instalment of their tuition fees in advance.

• Studentsthatpaytheir33%deposit13weeksprior to course start date will be eligible for a £750 discount. For example, for the October 2010 start, students paying by 4 June 2010 will be eligible.

• Studentsthatpaytheir33%deposit9weekspriorto course start date will be eligible for a £500 discount. For example, for the October 2010 start, students paying by 30 July 2010 will be eligible.

Alumni

Alumni students holding Coventry University full honours degrees will receive a discount of £500 from the full-time fees payable for their postgraduate programme, providing they enrol within 12 months of graduating from Coventry University.

Terms and Conditions • Thenumberofdiscountsavailableoneachscheme is limited, so students are encouraged to apply for their course early

• TheEarlyPaymentDiscountdeadlineisdeemedto have been met if the applicant has paid a 33% deposit by the deadline. A further 33% will be required at enrolment and the remainder at the start of the second semester

• Nofeereductionsmaybegivenoutsideoftheterms and conditions without approval from the Director of the Coventry University London Campus

• Allfeereductionsareappliedtothefinalinstalment of tuition fees. So, for example, the full 33% deposit must be paid 13 weeks or 9 weeks, which ever applies for an applicant to claim the Early Payment Discount

• Studentswhodonotpaytheirsecondandthird instalments lose the entitlement to a fee reduction

• Allfeereductionswillbeawardedbyandmadeat the discretion of Coventry University London Campus

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How to ApplyVisit www.coventry.ac.uk/londoncampus where you will be able to download an application form and checklist.

Alternatively email [email protected] or call +44 (0)24 7615 2929

The university will need the following information in order to make a decision on your application:

1. All academic transcripts

2. Copiesofdegree/diplomacertificatesorwork reference if employed

3. One academic reference

4. AnEnglishlanguagetestscore(IELTS/TOEFLetc)

5. Your personal statement

6. Copy of your current passport

It is important that you send this information to us - either paper copies by mail or scanned and emailed - as soon as possible. The University will assess your application and, if the application is complete, will endeavour to respond with a decision within 2 working days.

How to PayFull-time international students (non-EU) studying at Coventry University London Campus are required to pay 66% of the published tuition fee before enrolment. Students who do not pay will not be allowed to enrol.

The remaining 34% must be paid 12 weeks after the course start date.

We accept the following methods of payment:

- Bankers draft

- Credit card

- Bank transfer

When making a payment, the full name, date of birth and student identification number of the student must be included.

Bank transfers can be sent direct from your bank to ours. The details are:

NATWEST24 BroadgateCoventryCV1 1ZZUnited KingdomSort Code: 56-00-45Account Number: 31090060Account Name: Coventry University London CampusSwift Code: NWBKGB2LIBAN No: GB98NWBK56004531090060

To notify us that payment has been made please email [email protected]

For Further Information please contact:

International Office Phone 0044 (0) 24 7615 2152 Fax 0044 (0) 24 7615 2175

Finance Office [email protected] Phone 0044 (0) 24 2476 152282 Fax 0044 (0) 24 2476 152276

Please have your student ID number ready when you contact us.


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Course IndexTop-up Programmes

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance for International Business 17

BA (Hons) Global Business 16

BA (Hons) Global Marketing 17

MBA Programmes

MBA Global Business 22

MBA Global Financial Services 23

MBA International Engineering Management 25

MBA International Human Resource Management 27

MBA International Marketing 24

MBA Oil and Gas Management 26

Please read carefully

Coventry University London Campus (CULC) offers the information contained in this prospectus as a guide only and it does not constitute a contract and is not binding on prospective students or the University. While the University makes every effort to check the accuracy of the factual content at the time of publication, some changes will inevitably occur in the interval between publication and the academic year to which the prospectus relates.

Applicants should therefore not rely solely on this prospectus and should contact the InternationalOfficeon+44(0)2476152929orvisitwww.coventry.ac.uk/londoncampusfor up-to-date information concerning course content and accreditation, course fees, discounts and entry requirements for the relevant academic year.

Contact detailsInternational OfficeTel: +44 (0)24 7615 2929Email: [email protected]


Documents

Coventry University London Campus MBA and Undergraduate Degree Prospectus