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MSc inManagement(Creative and CulturalIndustries).

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MSc in Management (Creative and Cultural Industries)This 12 month programme provides you with the essential knowledge andcritical skills you need to help you become a successful manager in the creativeand cultural sector. The course draws on the knowledge and workplaceexperience of a talented group of academics and combines the latest thinking in management theory with the practical and specialist skills that you needwithin your chosen field. You will gain a good understanding of the businessdemands of managing creative enterprises and cultural organisations withinthe modern globalised world.

In the first semester you will study core modules in people management,finance and marketing as well as spending time developing the personal and problem-solving skills you will need as a manager. During the Springsemester you will consolidate your knowledge with a core module in strategicmanagement but also have the opportunity to choose three electives from arange of options including marketing creative and cultural industries, culturalleadership and music management environments (See options below). Duringyour final semester you will submit a dissertation on a topic which hasstimulated your interest.

Profile of typical candidateThis programme is aimed at recentgraduates with a good degree in anysubject and who wish to develop agood understanding of managementprinciples and practice. You may bea recent graduate planning a careerin management or a professionallooking to move your career forwardin the creative and cultural sectors.Alternatively, you could be someonefrom a creative discipline – a dancer,musician, artist – who is looking toextend the employmentopportunities open to you.Our Careers Service is able toprovide excellent support forMasters students and will help youdevelop the skills you need toprogress your career. They are alsoable to put you in touch with avariety of different employers.

Entry specificationYou will need a good degree in anysubject (2:1 or higher) or approvedprofessional qualification combinedwith a desire to learn aboutmanagement principles andpractices. You do not need priormanagement experience.Our normal English requirement foroverseas students is IELTs 7.0 (withno less than 6 in each part). If youare unable to take IELTS we willconsider TOEFL 600 with TWE 4.5(paper-based) or TOEFL 260, TWE5.0 (computer-base) or equivalent.

Course contentTwo taught semesters, followed by a dissertation.

Core modules• Managing People in Organisations• Accounting and Financial Management• Marketing• Strategic Management• Introduction to the Creative and Cultural Industries• Research Methods

Optional modules (choose 3)• Public Policy through Leisure• Music Management Environments • Cultural Leadership and Management• Marketing and the Creative and Cultural Industries

Teaching• Lectures• Seminars• Case Studies• Group work for collaborative learning• Web based discussions groups

Assessment• Individual Assignments• Group Projects• Examinations• Management Project

Certificate/DiplomaStudents who successfully completethe first semester but do notproceed receive the PG Certificate.Those who pass both semesters’modules do not complete theManagement Project receive theDiploma.

Length of course: 12 months

Mode of delivery:Full-time

Start date: September each year

Fees 2010/2011UK/EU: £6,770International: £13,390

ScholarshipsThere are a number of scholarshipswhich Management students may beeligible for. Go to www.shef.ac.uk/international/enquiry/money/scholarships.html

ApplyYou can apply online or by post. For further information please visitwww.shef.ac.ukpostgraduate/taught/apply

Contact for enquiries:Hilda Betts + 44 (0) 114 222 2181

Email:[email protected]

Find out more about thiscourse and the School ofManagement

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MSc inInternationalManagement &Marketing.

ManagementSchool.

MSc in International Management & Marketing The MSc in International Management & Marketing isdesigned for graduates from any disciplinary background.Accredited by CMI (Chartered Management Institute*),this programme provides you with the knowledge andskills for an international career in management ormarketing. The programme consists of nine modules witha balance between international management, marketingand management, as well as a project dissertation.

Profile of typical candidateThis programme is likely to appeal to graduates from any disciplinarybackground wishing to gainknowledge and a criticalappreciation of internationalmanagement, marketing andmanagement per se. It has beencarefully designed to providealternative pathways suitable forthose who have, or have not, studiedbusiness previously, who wish todevelop an international career inmanagement or marketing.

Entry SpecificationA minimum 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent), or an approvedprofessional qualification. Ournormal English requirement foroverseas students is IELTS 7.0 (with not less than 6 in each part).We will also consider those withTOEFL 600 with TWE 4.5 (paper-based) or TOEFL 260, TWE 5.0(computer-based) or equivalent.

Course contentTwo taught semesters followed by aproject dissertation.

Modules• International Management• International Business Strategy• Marketing Management• International Marketing• Branding• Sales & Distribution Management• Research Methods

Optional modules • European Business**• Theories of Intercultural Communication• Business and the Economy of Japan• Contemporary Chinese Business and Management • Negotiation and Intercultural Communication• Managing People in Organisations• Operations and Supply Chain Management• Accounting and Financial Management

Teaching• Lectures• Seminars• Case Studies• Group work for collaborative learning• Web-based discussion groups

Assessment• Individual assignments• Group projects• Examinations• Dissertation

Chartered ManagementInstitute Accreditation* Students completing thisprogramme will automatically beawarded a CMI Diploma, in additionto the MSc, and be able to worktowards the coveted status ofChartered Manager. ** European Business is onlyavailable for those students whohave already studied business.


Mode of delivery:Full-time








MSc inMarketing &Management.

ManagementSchool.

MSc in Marketing & Management The MSc in Marketing & Management is designed forgraduates from any disciplinary background. Accredited byCMI (Chartered Management Institute*), this programmeprovides you with the knowledge and skills for a career inmarketing or management. The programme consists of ninemodules (5 in marketing, 4 in management) and a projectdissertation.

Profile of typical candidateThis programme is likely to appeal to graduates from any disciplinarybackground wishing to gainknowledge and a criticalappreciation of the principles ofboth marketing and management. It is designed to assist graduateswho wish to pursue a career ineither of the two disciplines.

Entry SpecificationA minimum 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent), or an approvedprofessional qualification. Our normal English requirement foroverseas students is IELTS 7.0, albeitstrong candidates with 6.5 will beconsidered (with not less than 6 ineach part). We will also considerthose with TOEFL 600 with TWE 4.5(paper-based) or TOEFL 260, TWE5.0 (computer-based) or equivalent.

Course contentTwo taught semesters followed by a project dissertation

Modules• Marketing Management• International Marketing• Marketing in the Creative & Cultural Industries• Branding• Sales & Distribution Management• Managing People in Organisations• Operations and Supply Chain Management• Research Methods

Optional modules• International Management• International Business Strategy• Strategic Management

Teaching • Lectures• Seminars• Case Studies• Group work for collaborative learning• Web-based discussion groups


Certificate/Diploma inMarketing & ManagementStudents who successfully completethe first semester but do notproceed, will receive the PGCertificate. Those who pass bothsemesters’ modules, but do notcomplete the dissertation receivethe PG Diploma.* Students completing thisprogramme will automatically byawarded a CMI Diploma, in additionto the MSc, and be able to worktowards the coveted status ofChartered Manager.


Mode of delivery: Full-time








MSc inOccupationalPsychology.

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The course will increase yourunderstanding of occupationalpsychology, develop a criticalappreciation of existing theory andpractice and help you acquire theskills necessary for research andpractice as an occupationalpsychologist. The course is taught bystaff of the Institute of WorkPsychology (IWP), which evolved fromthe Social and Applied PsychologyUnit, established by the MedicalResearch Council in 1968. IWP is a centre of excellence with oneof the largest groups of organisationalpsychology academics in Europe anda reputation for world-class research.We are committed to increasingunderstanding of occupational well-being and effectiveness andidentifying factors leading to theirenhancement. We work with a widerange of public and private sectororganisations and act as an advisorybody to many practitioners,professional bodies and policy-makers. You will benefit from beingpart of our dynamic research-activeenvironment.

Profile of typical candidateThis programme is likely to appeal tograduates with an interest in careersin business consultancy, humanresource management ororganisational research. Workexperience is desirable but notessential. Experience in humanresources is beneficial but anyexperience relating to issues aroundpeople in the workplace is valuable.

Entry specificationA 2:1 honours degree in Psychology ora related discipline. You should also beeligible for the British PsychologicalSociety’s (BPS) Graduate Basis forChartership (GBC). If you’re noteligible, you can apply for the MSc inWork Psychology. To find out whetheryour undergraduate degree makesyou eligible for GBC go to(www.bps.org.uk) or check with yourUniversity. Overseas candidates willneed to contact the BPS directly tofind out about accreditation.

Our standard English requirement foroverseas students is IELTS 7.0 (with noless than 6 in each part). If you areunable to take IELTS we will considerTOEFL 617 with 4.5 on the TWE, whichmust be taken separately, or 260 inthe computer-based test with 5 in theTWE, or iBT 100, with a minimum of 20in the writing component and nolower than 19 in all other components.Cambridge Certificate of Proficiencyin English (Grades A, B or C) or NEABUniversity Entrance Test in English(Pass).

Course contentTwo taught semesters, followed by adissertation. Course delivery is bothparticipative and interactive. Casestudies and workshops ensure thatlearning is active and up-to-date. You will receive a thorough groundingin research methodology, bothquantitative and qualitative, and theuse and interpretation of statisticaldata. Considerable emphasis is placeon student-centred learning, and on astudent-led research project, which isusually conducted with outsideorganisations.

Core modules • Personnel Selection and Development• Training and Well-being• Organisational Behaviour• Work Systems and Human Factors• Research Methods• Statistics• Practitioner Skills and Professional Issues• Career Workshops• Organisational Research Project

Project opportunities can begenerated by students or throughIWP’s extended business networks.These may sometimes have bursariesattached. Projects provide the chancefor students to apply their knowledgeto real-world issues and develop theirorganisational skills. We run a numberof practical workshops focused ondeveloping skills in areas such aspresentations, SPSS statistical

software and informationmanagement. We also provide trainingto acquire the BPS Level A Certificatein Psychometric Testing.

Additional features• Lively programme of external speakers. Recent examples include Kaisen Consulting, Saville & Holdsworth Ltd, Human Potential Accountancy, ARUP, Towers Perrin, Metropolitan Police, Health & Safety Executive, Department of Work and Pensions. The talks are designed to provide students with a fuller understanding of a range of practitioner roles.• Career Development Workshops • Dedicated computer room and access to our in-house library of key books and journals.• Opportunities to engage with IWP’s current research activities, including seminars from national and international figures.• Course numbers are limited to 30 to provide the optimal small- group learning experience.

Teaching• Lectures• Seminars• Case Studies• Group work for collaborative learning• Web-based discussions groups Assessment• Individual assignments• Group projects• Examinations• Dissertation

Contact for prospectus or general enquiries:Bekki Kendrick + 44 (0) 114 222 3282Email: [email protected]

MSc in Occupational Psychology The MSc in Occupational Psychology is recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) ascontributing towards Chartered Psychologist status and registration by the Health ProfessionsCouncil (HPC) as an Occupational Psychologist. The course has been running for over 30 yearsand has an international reputation.

MSc in Work Psychology.

ManagementSchool.

MSc in Work PsychologyThe MSc Course in Work Psychology (introduced 2008) provides a route for those studentswithout a BPS-recognised psychology degree (i.e., those who do not have the Graduate Basis ofChartership – see www.bps.org.uk/ ). The content and assessment of this course is exactly thesame as the Msc in Occupational Psychology; the difference is that the Work Psychologyqualification is not accredited by the BPS and therefore cannot be used for their chartershiproute. The course is taught by staff of the Institute of Work Psychology (IWP), which evolvedfrom the Social and Applied Psychology Unit, established by the Medical Research Council in 1968.

IWP is a centre of excellence with one of the largest groups of organisational psychologyacademics in Europe and a reputation for world-class research. We are committed to increasingunderstanding of occupational well-being and effectiveness and identifying factors leading totheir enhancement. We work with a wide range of public and private sector organisations andact as an advisory body to many practitioners, professional bodies and policy-makers. You willbenefit from being part of our dynamic research-active environment.

Profile of typical candidateThis programme is likely to appeal tograduates with an interest in careersin business consultancy, humanresource management ororganisational research. Workexperience is desirable but notessential. Experience in humanresources is beneficial but anyexperience relating to issues aroundpeople in the workplace is valuable

Entry specificationA 2:1 honours degree with significantcoverage of psychology, researchmethods and statistics topics. NOTE: This qualification is notrecognised by the British PsychologicalSociety and therefore cannot be usedfor applying for chartership with theBPS in the UK. Our standard Englishrequirement for overseas students isIELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6 in eachpart). If you are unable to take IELTSwe will consider TOEFL 600 with 4.5on the TWE, which must be takenseparately, or 260 in the computer-based test with 5 in the TWE, or iBT100, with a minimum of 20 in thewriting component and no lower than19 in all other components. CambridgeCertificate of Proficiency in English(Grades A, B or C) or NEAB UniversityEntrance Test in English (Pass).

Course contentTwo taught semesters, followed by adissertation. Course delivery is bothparticipative and interactive. Casestudies and workshops ensure thatlearning is active and up-to-date. You will receive a thorough groundingin research methodology, bothquantitative and qualitative, and theuse and interpretation of statistical

data. Considerable emphasis is placeon student-centred learning, and on astudent-led research project, which isusually conducted with outsideorganisations.

Core modules • Personnel Selection and Development• Training and Well-being• Organisational Behaviour• Work Systems and Human Factors• Research Methods• Statistics• Practitioner Skills and Professional Issues• Career Workshops• Organisational Research Project

Project opportunities can begenerated by students or throughIWP’s extended business networks.These may sometimes have bursariesattached. Projects provide the chancefor students to apply their knowledgeto real-world issues and develop theirorganisational skills. We run a numberof practical workshops focused ondeveloping skills in areas such aspresentations, SPSS statisticalsoftware and informationmanagement. We also provide trainingto acquire the BPS Level A Certificatein Psychometric Testing.

Additional features• Lively programme of external speakers. Recent examples include Kaisen Consulting, Saville & Holdsworth Ltd, Human Potential Accountancy, ARUP, Towers Perrin, Metropolitan Police, Health & Safety Executive, Department of Work and Pensions. The talks are designed to provide students with a

fuller understanding of a range of practitioner roles.• Career Development Workshops • Dedicated computer room and access to our in-house library of key books and journals.• Opportunities to engage with IWP’s current research activities, including seminars from national and international figures.• Course numbers are limited to 30 to provide the optimal small-group learning experience.

Teaching• Lectures• Seminars• Case Studies• Group work for collaborative learning• Web-based discussions groups


Contact for prospectus or general enquiries:Bekki Kendrick + 44 (0) 114 222 3282Email: [email protected]

MSc inManagement(Health ServicesManagement).

ManagementSchool.

MSc in Management (Health Services Management)Become a health services manager of the future with this specialist course. You’ll learngeneral management techniques and develop your understanding of organisationalmanagement preparing you for a career in the rewarding but challenging area of healthservices management.

Profile of typical candidateThis programme is likely to appeal tograduates wanting to pursue amanagement career within healthservices.

Entry SpecificationA 2:1 honours degree or better, orapproved professional qualification.

Our standard English requirementfor overseas students is IELTS 7.0(with no less than 6 in each part). Ifyou are unable to take IELTS we willconsider TOEFL 600 with TWE 4.5(paper-based) or TOEFL 260, TWE5.0 (computer-based) or equivalent.

Course contentTwo taught semesters, followed by adissertation.

Core modules • Accounting & FinancialManagement

• Managing People in Organisations• Marketing Management• Operations and Supply ChainManagement

• Strategic Management• Research Methods• International Health: Systems andPolicy

• Health Services Management• Health Core Information

Teaching• Lectures• Seminars• Case Studies• Group work for collaborativelearning

• Web-based discussion groups

Assessment• Individual assignments• Group projects• End-semester examinations• Dissertation

Certificate/Diploma inManagement (Health ServicesManagement)Students who successfully completethe first semester but do notproceed receive the PG Certificate.Those who pass both semesters’modules but do not complete thedissertation receive the Diploma.vv

Contact for enquiries:Karen Hector + 44 (0) 114 222 3379

Email: [email protected]

Find out more about this course and the School of Management


MSc in HumanResourceManagement.

ManagementSchool.

MSc in Human Resource ManagementAccredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

You will receive general training; human resource management and specific research-ledteaching to help you understand human resource management in its strategicorganisational and financial contexts. You will develop new business knowledge andlearn new professional skills which can open up a wider range of job opportunities orhelp you into a new career.

Profile of typical candidateThis programme is likely to appeal tograduates in any discipline wantingto enter or progress in the field ofHuman Resource Management.

Entry SpecificationA 2:1 honours degree, or approvedprofessional qualification.

Our standard English requirementfor overseas students is IELTS 7.0(with no less than 6 in each part). Ifyou are unable to take IELTS we willconsider TOEFL 600 with TWE 4.5(paper-based) or TOEFL 260, TWE5.0 (computer-based) or equivalent.



• Managing People in Organisations• Professional Development• Industrial Relations• Employee & OrganisationalDevelopment

• International Human ResourceStudies

• Employee PerformanceManagement

• Strategic Management• Research Methods



Assessment• Individual assignments• Group projects• Examinations• Management Project

Certificate/Diploma in HumanResource ManagementStudents who successfully completethe first semester but do notproceed receive the PG Certificate.Those who pass both semesters’modules but do not complete theManagement project receive theDiploma.





MSc inInformationSystemsManagement.

ManagementSchool.

MSc in Information Systems ManagementThis 12 month programme provides you with the essential knowledge and critical skillsyou need to help you become a successful manager. The course draws on the knowledgeand workplace experience of a talented group of academics from both the ManagementSchool and the internationally renowned Department of Information Studies. Theprogramme combines the latest thinking in management theory with the practical skillsthat you need ion the ground. You will gain a good understanding of how IT and informationsystems operate and their role in controlling and driving organisations forward.

Profile of typical candidateThis programme is suitable forcandidates who want to developtheir managerial understanding ofand skills in management, both froma generalist view and from aninformation perspective.

Entry SpecificationA good second-class honoursdegree, or approved professionalqualification.

Our standard English requirementfor overseas students is IELTS 7.0(with no less than 6 in each part). Ifyou are unable to take IELTS we willconsider TOEFL 600 with TWE 4.5(paper-based) on TOEFL 260, TWE5.0 (computer-based) or equivalent.


Core modules • Information Systems ProjectManagement

• Information Systems Modelling• Information Systems and theInformation Society


• Strategic Management• Research Methods andDissertation Preparation

Optional modules (you choose two)• E-Business and E-Commerce• Educational Informatics• Business Information• Healthcare Information• Human Computer Interaction andUser Interface Design

• Electronic Publishing• International Business Strategy



Assessment• Individual assignments• Group projects• End-semester examinations• Dissertation

Certificate/Diploma inInformation SystemsManagementStudents who successfully completethe first semester but do notproceed receive the PG Certificate.Those who pass both semesters’modules but do not complete thedissertation receive the Diploma.





MSc inManagement(InternationalBusiness).

ManagementSchool.

MSc in Management (International Business)This 12 month programme provides you with the essential knowledge and critical skillsyou need to help you become a successful manager. The course draws on the knowledgeand workplace experience of a talented group of academics and combines the latestthinking in management theory with the practical skills that you need on the ground.This course focuses on how international business operates across internationalboundaries to give you a good grounding in the skills you need to work as a manager intoday's global market. It differs from the MSc in International Management in that it isaimed at students who have not studied business management before.

Profile of typical candidateThis programme is likely to appeal tograduates in an unrelated disciplineaiming for management and wantingto equip themselves to operatesuccessfully in a global marketplace.





• International Management• Managing People in Organisations• Marketing Management• Operations and Supply ChainManagement

• Strategic Management• International Business Strategy• Research Methods

Optional modules (you choose three)• Business and Society in East Asia• Business and Society inContemporary Korea

• Contemporary Chinese Businessand Management

• International Human ResourceStudies

• Negotiation and InterculturalCommunication




Certificate/Diploma inManagement (InternationalBusiness)Students who successfully completethe first semester but do notproceed receive the PG Certificate.Those who pass both semesters’modules but do not complete thedissertation receive the PG Diploma.

Contact for enquiries:Karen Hector + 44 (0) 114 222 3379




MSc inInternationalManagement.

ManagementSchool.

MSc in International ManagementThis 12 month Masters programme combines academic rigour with leading edgeresearch to provide a world-class international business education. You will gain a goodcritical understanding of specific challenges and opportunities facing multinationalsand organisations in key regions of the world. Drawing on the combined expertise of theManagement School together with our internationally-renowned School of East AsianStudies, you will study the styles of business conducted in the world economy�s fastestgrowing region, East Asia, as well as the more traditional English-speaking andEuropean markets. The programme content is practical so that you learn business skillsand real-world solutions you can apply within the workplace.

In the first two semesters you will study core modules (described below) and you cantake two options from a rich menu, including international marketing, negotiation andinter-cultural communication, Chinese business and Japanese business. Like the coremodules, these modules are taught by internationally-known experts in their field. You may also take a foundation module or two in any topic (like marketing oraccounting) where you may feel a need to go over the basics. There will also be theopportunity to take introductory modules in European and East Asian languages. In the third semester, you will submit a written dissertation on an internationalmanagement topic that interests you.

Profile of typical candidateThis programme is aimed at thosewith a good first degree in businessor management (single or dual) whowish to add an internationaldimension to their knowledge andgain a critical appreciation ofmanagement principles andpractice. Learning from experts inthe relevant fields, you will gain anacademic qualification ideally suitedto prepare you for work in amultinational company. This coursewill provide an excellent groundingin the reality and specifics of doingbusiness across the world,particularly in Europe, East Asia, andthe English-speaking countries.

Entry specificationYou will need a good degree in anysubject (normally 2:1 or higher) orapproved professional qualificationcombined with a desire to learnabout management principles andpractices. You do not need priormanagement experience.Our normal English requirement foroverseas students is IELTs 7.0 (withno less than 6 in each part). If youare unable to take IELTS we willconsider TOEFL 600 with TWE 4.5(paper-based) or TOEFL 260, TWE5.0 (computer-based) or equivalent.

Course contentTwo taught semesters, followed by adissertation

Core modulesEuropean businessInternational business strategyInternational managementPlus eitherInvesting in East Asia or The EastAsian Economic MiracleResearch methods

Optional modulesThere are a wide range of modulesthought the exact combinationchosen is subject to regulations. Notall modules may be available everyyear, and there may be additionalmodules on offer. Examples of themodules that are available are• Marketing Management• Negotiation and Intercultural Communication• Managing People in Organisations

Teaching • Lectures• Seminars• Case Studies• Group work for collaborative

learning• Web-based discussion groups

Assessment• Individual assignments• Group projects• Examinations• Project

Certificate/DiplomaStudents who successfully completethe first semester but do notproceed receive the PG Certificate.Those who pass both semesters’modules but do not complete thedissertation receive the PG Diploma.





MSc inManagement.

ManagementSchool.

MSc in Management The MSc in Management is designed for graduates from any disciplinary background.Accredited by AMBA (Association of MBAs), this programme provides you with theknowledge and skills for a career in management. Specialist themes are offered whichenable you to specialise in certain areas of management if you wish.

Profile of typical candidateThis programme is likely to appeal tograduates from any disciplinarybackground wishing to gainknowledge and a criticalappreciation of managementprinciples and practices to pursue acareer in management.






• Strategic Management• Research Methods

Optional modulesA wide range including• Corporate Finance• International Management• Corporate Social Responsibility• Branding• Strategic Management ofInformation

• Sustainable Business Models




Certificate/Diploma inManagementStudents who successfully completethe first semester but do notproceed receive the PG Certificate.Those who pass both taughtsemesters’ modules but do notcomplete the dissertation receivethe PG Diploma.





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