2015

Postgraduate programmes by distance and flexible learning:

International ManagementMBA, MSc, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate

International BusinessMSc and Postgraduate Diploma

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1 You can gain a University of London degree through the University of London International Programmes, from anywhere in the world.

2 The programmes in this prospectus have been developed by Royal Holloway, University of London, one of the UK’s leading research university institutions.

3 Both the MBA and MSc in International Management are accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA).

4 �The curriculum is international in its scope and optional courses allow you to customise your degree to match your interests.

5 You receive comprehensive study guides approved by Royal Holloway academics, as well as access to a wealth of online resources.

6 Face-to-face plenary sessions (compulsory for MBA/MSc in International Management students, optional for other students) provide an opportunity to network with academic staff and fellow students.

7 �The programmes are designed to be studied by distance learning so you can fit your studies around your other commitments.

8 Individual modules from these degree programmes are available for career and personal development.

9 Recent graduates have joined many prestigious organisations including HSBC, IBM, Chase De Vere, Vodafone, and Accenture.

10 The programmes allow you to spread your payments over your study period.

10 key facts about your study with us

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Contents

10 key facts about your study with us 2The University of London International Programmes 4A history of academic excellence 5International Management 6International Management: programme structures 8International Business 10International Business: programme structures 12Give your career the edge 13Distance and flexible learning: how it works 15Connect with us online 16Study in Hong Kong 17UK plenary sessions 18Additional educational support 19Entrance requirements 20How to apply and register 21Gaining a prestigious University of London qualification 22Fees and further information 23

Application deadline: 31 January and 31 JulyRegistration deadline: 1 March and 1 OctoberProgramme starts: May and NovemberExaminations take place: October and MayPlenary sessions in London: June/July

Postgraduate study in International Management and Business

Key dates

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The University of London International Programmes

‘In the increasingly competitive environment of worldwide access to higher education, the University of London International Programmes continue to offer a guarantee of quality, value and intellectual rigour.’Professor Sir Adrian Smith FRS, Vice-Chancellor, University of London

Dr Mary Stiasny, Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) and Chief Executive of the University of London International Programmes

For more than 150 years, the University of London International Programmes has been offering degree programmes to students worldwide. Today, we have 54,000 students studying in over 180 countries, bringing the University of London to you through distance and flexible learning.

As a family of world-class institutions, the University has a

reputation for academic distinction in teaching and research, both in the UK and internationally. Ranging from education to management,

and from law to philosophy, all of

our programmes are developed by academics within the University of London’s constituent Colleges. This ensures that our awards are recognised worldwide for their quality and value, and that students benefit from the academic rigour and cutting-edge research undertaken within the Colleges.

Studying with the University of London is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself. We look forward to welcoming you into our global community of students and wish you every success.

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Welcome to Royal Holloway, University of London. You are about to embark on your next big challenge, a University of London MBA or MSc, developed by Royal Holloway.

Our MBA and MSc in International Management have been accredited by AMBA, the Association of MBAs in the UK, putting us in an elite group of MBA providers. This important quality accreditation gives you the assurance that studying the programme will

give you the opportunity to achieve a qualification that is recognised worldwide.

Our MSc in International Business has been developed for students who would find it difficult to attend the face-to-face plenary sessions and who are in need of a more compact programme of studies. Both MSc programmes provide a firm foundation for postgraduate research and study and offer an excellent basis from which to further careers in management.

At Royal Holloway, we are committed to excellence in both teaching and research and our programmes fully reflect this ethos.

A history of academic excellence

Blending tradition and innovationFounded in 1886, Royal Holloway is one of the UK’s leading research university institutions. Ranked 26th out of 116 UK universities in the online 2013 Complete University Guide, the programmes outlined in this leaflet are based largely on our extensive experience of running business and management development courses for leading international companies.

Our researchAs a Management School we aim to apply the insights of social science to the management of private, public and voluntary sector organisations. A shared feature of our research is its international and comparative focus, with a strong historical, sociological and political-economic approach to management issues and activities.

Intellectual rigourStudying diverse organisations and practices is central to our educational methods. This approach is particularly appropriate to the intellectual rigour required at postgraduate level. Many members of the School are consultants to, or directors of, a range of international businesses. The teaching and study materials for the programmes draw on deep, grounded, and diverse international business knowledge.

Welcome from Justin O’Brien MBA Director, Royal Holloway, University of London

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International ManagementProgramme Study

periodCost Description

Postgraduate Certificate

6 months– 5 years

£4,095 5 core modules

Postgraduate Diploma

1–5 years £7,420 7 core modules and 4 elective modules

MSc 2–5 years £11,085 7 core modules and 4 elective modules; 2 week-long plenary sessions in London (maximum 1 per academic year); research module and dissertation

MBA 2–5 years £13,815 9 core modules and 4 elective modules; 2 week-long plenary sessions in London (maximum 1 per academic year); research module and dissertation

Credit-bearing individual modules

Maximum 2 years

£798 per module

You may take up to 4 individual modules (with the exception of ‘Philosophy of management’, the research course, dissertation and plenary sessions). Ideal if you wish to update your professional knowledge or sample the programme.

Royal Holloway has developed four International Management programmes: the MBA, MSc, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate.

You can choose to follow the progression routes outlined opposite. The flexibility this offers enables you to plan your studies around your work and home commitments.

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Your progression through the awards

Postgraduate Diploma PLUS 2 further core modules

PLUS 4 elective modules

MSc PLUS 2 separate

plenary sessions

PLUS research module and dissertation

MBA PLUS 4 further core modules

PLUS 4 elective modules

PLUS 2 separate plenary sessions

PLUS research module and dissertation

How you progress

Postgraduate Certificate in International Management Once passed, you may progress to the MBA (if you have gained 3+ years relevant work experience prior to registering for the Postgraduate Certificate).

Postgraduate Diploma in International ManagementOnce passed, you may progress to the MSc only.

MSc in International ManagementIf you exit the MSc having passed 5 core modules you will obtain a Postgraduate Certificate in International Management. If you exit having passed 7 core plus 4 elective modules you will obtain a Postgraduate Diploma in International Management.

MBAIf you fail to complete the dissertation you may be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in International Management.

Postgraduate Certificate5 core modules

Olga Zhukova MBA in International Management student, UK‘Studying for my MBA supported and shaped knowledge I acquired at the workplace, helped me to enter discussions in a more confident and substantiated manner, and be viewed as an internationally versatile specialist.The MBA brings different knowledge units together, builds synergies and allows you to see business as a whole. It is most suitable for people who already have good understanding of their specific areas of expertise and would like to piece together other functional parts of organisations.’ Olga works for HSBC in London. Read an interview with her in our online magazine, London Connection:http://bit.ly/olga-zhukova

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International Management: programme structures

Core modules Elective modules (choose 4)

MBA route9 core modules, 4 elective modules, 2 week-long plenary sessions in London (maximum 1 per academic year), and a compulsory research module and dissertation.

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PLENARY SESSIONS

< We strongly recommend that you attend week 1 as early as possible in your studies. There is no assessed work and no prerequisite for attending.

< You must attempt the assessment (tutor-marked assignment and examination) for all nine core modules prior to attending week 2.

< MSc students: You must also attempt the assessment (tutor-marked assignment and examination) for all seven core modules prior to attending week 2.

Core modules Elective modules (choose 4)

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Postgraduate Diploma7 core modules and 4 elective modules. MSc route only.

Not all elective modules will necessarily be offered each year.

Exit awards may be made to students who do not complete the programme, but who have completed specified modules.

If you are unsure whether to follow the International Management or International Business route, the Postgraduate Certificate in International Management is an ideal starting point. This forms a common core for progression to the different International Management and International Business awards offered via Royal Holloway, University of London (please see pages 10-12 for programmes in International Business).

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International Business

Programme Study period

Cost Description

Postgraduate Diploma

1–5 years £7,170 6 core modules and 4 elective modules

MSc 1–5 years £9,255 6 core modules and 4 elective modules; research module and dissertation

Credit-bearing individual modules

Maximum 2 years

£798 per module

You may take up to 4 individual modules (with the exception of ‘Philosophy of management’, the research module, dissertation and plenary sessions). Ideal if you wish to update your professional knowledge or sample the programme.

Royal Holloway has developed two International Business programmes: the MSc and Postgraduate Diploma. You can choose to follow the progression routes outlined opposite.

The flexibility this offers enables you to plan your studies around your work and home commitments. Please note that as the MSc in International Business does not involve face-to-face sessions, it is not an AMBA-accredited programme.

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Your progression through the awards

How you progress

Postgraduate Certificate in International Management Once passed, you may progress to the Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in International Business. Postgraduate Diploma in International Business Once passed, you may progress to the MSc in International Business.

MSc in International Business If you exit having passed 5 core modules you will obtain a Postgraduate Certificate in International Management. If you exit having passed 6 core plus 4 elective modules you will obtain a Postgraduate Diploma in International Business.

Postgraduate Diploma in International Business PLUS 1 further core module

PLUS 4 elective modules

MSc in International Business PLUS research module and dissertation

Postgraduate Certificate in International Management5 core modules

Please note: If you are unsure whether to follow the International Management or International Business route, the Postgraduate Certificate in International Management is an ideal starting point. Once passed, you may progress to either of the programmes (please see pages 6-9 for programmes in International Management).

Albert Hetherington Jones MSc International Management, UK

‘I would definitely recommend the degree to anybody who needs flexibility and is unable to do an onsite course. I already travelled a lot, and I knew for

a while that I was going to be moving abroad, and I knew that my studies could follow me wherever I went. It is a great course for anybody who is internationally mobile and has a high degree of uncertainty in their lives. Nowadays, a lot of people, working for a lot of large companies, are in such a situation.’

Albert is an Account Director for an advertising/marketing services company.

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International Business: programme structures

Core modules Elective modules (choose 4)

MSc route6 core modules, 4 elective modules, and a compulsory research module and dissertation.

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Please note: Not all elective modules will necessarily be offered each year. Exit awards may be made to students who do not complete the programme, but who have completed specified modules.

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Our degrees are internationally recognised, giving you an advantage in the job market, wherever your career takes you. The high standing of our qualifications is valued and recognised by universities, employers and the professions worldwide. If you are working while you study, you will able to apply your new knowledge, ideas and strategies in your workplace, right from the start. The two separate, week-long plenary sessions provide access to knowledge from a range of cultural perspectives and offer opportunities to connect and share with industry professionals worldwide.

Helping you to understand and apply the core subjects of management and business in an

international context, you will also:< acquire specific expertise

in a range of subjects that will broaden the scope of your learning in international management

< enhance your ability to think strategically and understand the essentials of business and organisations in order to manage change more effectively in the global business environment

< develop the ability to undertake independent business analysis and to frame solutions to complex business problems

< improve your skills of self-discipline, reflection, analysis, communication, and leadership.

Employment routesRecent graduates have joined prestigious organisations including HSBC, IBM, Chase De Vere, Vodafone and Accenture. The degrees also provide skills that are transferable to a variety of employment opportunities including administration, management, accounting, media and journalism.

AMBA accreditation Established in 1967, the Association of MBAs (AMBA) is the internationally recognised impartial authority on postgraduate business education. The Association’s accreditation service is acknowledged as the global standard for all MBA programmes. This seal of high quality approval places Royal Holloway in the leading group of British Universities providing MBAs. It is your assurance of the high standards that you seek to maximise your career potential.

Careers supportRoyal Holloway’s School of Management gives you access to ‘Recruitment guides’ (via Workmaze, an MBA CareersService). These give you an insight into each listed company’s recruitment scheme

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Distance and flexible learning: how it works

Academic support< Tutor-marked assignments.

Your assignments are marked by tutors at Royal Holloway as part of each module assessment. This is an opportunity to receive invaluable feedback and to measure your progress throughout the programme.

< Dissertation. For the MBA and MSc you will be assigned an individual supervisor to help you when writing up your dissertation.

< Face-to-face plenary sessions. For the MBA/MSc in International

Although the programme is designed specifically for self-study, we provide personal, individual guidance in many areas.

Management, plenary sessions are held by Royal Holloway academics; these take place once a year in London and Hong Kong (see page 18 for details).

Your study resourcesEach pack of study materials has been produced by academics who are not only experts in their specialist field, but also committed to meeting the specific needs of International Programmes students. Study materials for each module contain:< Study guides< Case studies and

accompanying readings< Core textbook(s)< Past examination papers

and Examiners’ reports.< Handbook

The World Wide Learning Community (WWLC) This is an essential resource for your studies and much of your interaction with Royal Holloway will be through this site. You will find links to the different modules available to you, online seminars and support services, making this an important facility that will enrich your learning experience on our MBA programme.Through the WWLC you will be able to:< access your study materials< take part in discussions with

your tutor and other students< receive notices, seminar

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< ask questions regarding the administration of the programme

< access the University of London Online Library and software downloads (e.g. Office Suite, Media Players).

Online tutorial supportFor each module, you are assigned a tutor whose support is just an email away, whether you need academic advice or guidance on study skills. You’ll also be part of a worldwide community of students who, like you, are managing a demanding schedule of work, study and family life. The online forum and seminars provide a link to your fellow students and an opportunity to discuss the issues involved.

Group workDrawing on practical application of theory gained from the study of the core subjects on the MBA, group work forms an important part of the MBA schedule and experience. It comprises a group presentation and a written group

report, focussing on relevant management issues, functions, and organisational outcomes.

IT requirementsSo that you can make the best use of the resources available, including the online student portal, you need regular access to the internet and a computer.

Time allocationProvided you complete the MBA or MSc within five years, and you follow the rules of progression given in the Regulations, you can study at your own pace. For instance, you do not have to take examinations every year. As a rough guide, if you wish to complete in the minimum study period (two years for the MBA) you should be prepared for not less than 17 hours of study per week.

AssessmentExaminations are offered twice a year (May and October) in over 180 countries worldwide. You can sit them locally, whenever you’re ready.

We aim to give our students as much choice as possible about how, when and where they study. Some prefer the flexibility of being able to study independently, at their own pace, using our study materials. Others prefer the benefits of face-to-face teaching and classroom support, and choose to pay for additional educational support at a local independent institution.

We currently work with a growing network of 70-plus independent teaching institutions worldwide that provide tuition support for our students. We refer to these institutions as recognised centres and there

are two categories: Affiliate Centres have demonstrated a long-term commitment to the quality of teaching, support and administration; Registered Centres have demonstrated acceptable standards for the purpose of supporting International Programmes students in preparing for examinations.

For a list of and further information about recognised centres, including brief profiles and the programmes for which they are recognised to teach, please visit: apps.londoninternational.ac.uk/onlinesearch/institutions

Additional educational support

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Connect with us online

YouTubeWatch course overviews, academic inspiration videos and student and alumni testimonials for the MBA and MSc International Management programmes.http://bit.ly/RHULYouTube

‘Like’ us on FacebookVisit our Facebook page to keep up to date with the latest news and events. Get in touch with alumni of the programmes and current students.https://www.facebook.com/RHULManagement

Follow us on TwitterFollow Royal Holloway’s School of Management on Twitter for all the latest news and updates.https://twitter.com/RHULManagement

LinkedIn Network with fellow distance learning current students and alumnihttp://bit.ly/LinkedIn-DL

Blog

A blog for current and future MBA students written by Programme Director and Royal Holloway academic, Justin O’Brien.http://mbadirector.blogspot.co.uk/

Connect with us online

Benjamin Zhu MBA in International Management student, Germany‘The unique part that I liked the most is that it is not pure distance learning, but blended learning where students meet and attend mandatory seminars and projects. To make the programme more interesting and lively, the lecturers are very proactive in the forum discussions where we can participate and discuss concepts with students from all over the world. We also have very detailed study guides that lead us to achieve the objectives of each module.The decision to study the MBA programme is both for personal and professional advancement. I have learned a lot from the programme – and from the discussions with the experienced lecturers and classmates – and am able to implement many theories into practice at work. The programme has also helped me to think strategically.’

Benjamin works for the United Nations University in Germany. Read a Q&A with Benjain in our online magazine, London Connection: http://bit.ly/benjamin-zhu

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In Hong Kong, HKU SPACE and Royal Holloway collaborate to run this programme. First launched in 2001, the programme reached its 21st intake in April 2013.

Royal Holloway confers the degree; graduates of the programme can choose to attend their graduation ceremony in Hong Kong or London.

Classes are usually held on Saturdays and Sundays (and occasionally on weekday evenings) and take place in Admiralty, Hong Kong. Students have access to HKU SPACE library facilities, an especially useful resource when writing the dissertation.

You receive the following tuition from HKU SPACE and Royal Holloway academics:

Core modules14 hours of lectures by HKU SPACE academics, plus 10 hours of face-to-face master classes by Royal Holloway academics.

Elective modulesStudents can choose from any of the available electives but only 4 elective modules are taught in Hong Kong. This will include 14 hours of lectures by HKU SPACE academics, plus 10 hours of master classes by Royal Holloway academics (face-to-face or via video-conferencing).

Research Method moduleTwo 3-hour sessions will be offered in each of the two teaching terms, all by Royal Holloway academics.

We have exam centres in over 180 countries, so you can choose to sit your examinations in locations other than Hong Kong, if you wish. The tuition fee for students studying via HKU SPACE is different and can be paid in four instalments. Please contact HKU SPACE for further information (details opposite). The fee includes textbooks, study materials, and reader’s guide.

Applying to study at HKU SPACEHKU SPACE forwards applications for these programmes to our offices in London on your behalf. For further details contact:

Lydia Lam, Programme ManagerCollege of Business and FinanceHKU SPACE, The University of Hong Kong34/F United Centre, 95 QueenswayAdmiralty, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2867 8466 / 2867 8318Fax: (852) 2861 0278http://hkuspace.hku.hk/cbf

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UK plenary sessionsPlenary 1 (Introduction)

Travel and accommodation

Plenary 2 (Consultancy Group Project)

We strongly recommend that you attend the first week of the plenary as early as possible in your studies. Apart from academic and social group activities, week one includes a range of master classes on all the core modules which will be very helpful for your studies and your examinations. This week will not include any assessed work and there are no prerequisites for attending the first week of the plenary.

You are required to have attempted the assessment (tutor-marked assignment and examination) for all nine MBA or all seven MSc core modules prior to attending week two of the plenary session. This consists of career and personal development sessions and focuses on your case study group project. The assessed part of the plenary – the group presentation and report – also takes place during this week.

Royal Holloway will provide the necessary support and documentation for students who require visas to attend these sessions in the UK.

All students are required to make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation when attending the plenary sessions at Royal Holloway. However, we will provide you with comprehensive information on how and where to book accommodation on campus or any other close-by (walking distance) accommodation in a B&B or guest house/hotel.

Held in June/July, the sessions are intensive, but you will get a lot out of them. In addition, the face-to-face element allows you to work in a small group and practice leadership skills.

The two plenary sessions are compulsory for students registered for the MBA and MSc in International Management. Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate students, and students on the International Business programme can opt to attend the plenary sessions if they wish.

Taking place over two separate weeks at Royal Holloway, the plenary sessions are incredibly useful. They provide an opportunity to receive face-to-face teaching from Royal Holloway academics and to develop networks with your colleagues on the programme.

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Xenia Borissova-Demidova MBA in International Management student, UK‘The MBA fit perfectly with my career plan – every new module opens a door to a variety of subjects, or else it enriches already acquired specialisms. Some subjects are sufficient by themselves, others inspire you to dig deeper. The best time to network is at the MBA on-campus plenary sessions set in the gorgeous Royal Holloway campus, set in 135 acres of woodland next to Windsor. I would connect with a wider MBA community via LinkedIn, which is a tool I rate very highly.It is the only mode of studying that allows me to combine the seemingly impossible – to progress academically, to still be able to travel a lot, to have free evenings, to fit in family time and social life, and, generally, to do it the way that fits for you.’

Xenia works for BBC News as a Legal and Business Affairs Manager. Read an interview with her in our online magazine, London Connection: http://bit.ly/xenia-borissova

Face-to-face sessions

Plenary group workThe group work forms an important part of the MBA and MSc in International Management schedule and experience. The group project comprises a group presentation and a written group report.

The presentation and report focus on relevant management issues, functions, and organisational outcomes. The group work draws on practical application of theory gained from the study of the core subjects on the MBA and MSc.

Session aims 1 To assist you in understanding

the linkages between the various core management functions – Accounting and finance, Human resources management, Organizational behaviour, Strategy, Operations management, Information systems, and marketing.

2 To provide a forum in which to discuss the practical elements of leadership and group working.

3 To provide an environment in which distance learning students can experience the networking aspects so important in an MBA and MSc programme. The project material is case study based, with each group being given a case study on which to base their presentations and report.

The first part of the project focuses on literature review and problem identification, and the second part focuses on case study analysis and interpretation.

In both portions of the project you are expected to gather further information from library and web sources, evaluate this information and use it to inform their approach to the case study assigned. There is also a strong emphasis on group dynamics.

Assessment Group work is a compulsory part of the MBA and MSc in International Management. The Group work will be assessed by a group presentation and a group report.

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Entrance requirementsTo apply for the MBA, MSc, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate or individual modules in International Management or International Business you must have:< a second class honours degree* or

the equivalent from a university or other institution acceptable to the University for this purpose OR

< a first degree from a university or other institution acceptable to the University for this purpose AND a G-MAT score of 550 or over OR

< an equivalent professional qualification AND a G-MAT score of 550 or over AND

< An advanced level of ability to work in English is required. Applicants may be required to pass, or to have passed within the last three years, at

the appropriate level, a test of proficiency in English acceptable to the University, e.g. an IELTS overall score of 6.5 or over with a minimum of 6 in each sub-test or a TOEFL score of 640 (or 275 in the computerised test) plus a Test of Written English (TWE) of at least 4.5. AND

< Regular access to the internet and a computer. AND (MBA ONLY)

< At least three years’ relevant work experience is required, undertaken prior to registration.

* If you have a degree from an institution that does not award Honours, you may still apply. In this case, please send the original transcript of your degree or a copy of the original certified by the British Council or the awarding institution. Alternatively, you may ask the awarding institution to send an original or certified copy directly to the Postgraduate Admissions Office.

Details of qualifications which may be considered for APL are given on the course web pages.

Accreditation of prior learning (APL)

Alternative entryIf you do not satisfy the normal entry requirements for the MBA, MSc, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate in International Management or the MSc and Postgraduate Diploma in International Business, but have at least 10 years proven management experience, we would welcome your application. Based on your personal circumstances and experience, we may ask you in the first instance either to pass two individual modules or to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in International Management. Alternatively, we may require you to take the GMAT test and obtain a score of 550 or over prior to registration for the postgraduate programmes in International Management or International Business.

Please note: All other applications will be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of the University.

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We will require two references which can be emailed to: references@london.ac.uk As a signature is required, reference letters sent by email should be a scanned copy of the letter. Alternatively they can be mailed (address as before).

You can apply at any time of year, although we must receive your application plus all documentary evidence and references in London by: < 31 July – if you intend

to take your first examination in May (of the following year) OR

< 31 January – for a first examination in October.

If your application form or documentary evidence/references are received after these dates, you will have missed the deadline for exam registration and may have to postpone your first examination until the next sitting.

How to apply and register

Stage 1

Stage 2< Please apply online at

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< Please ensure you read the ‘Guidance notes for online applications (Postgraduate)‘ before you complete your application.

Getting started

Complete the online application form, listing all of your qualifications. Uploading verified documents with your application will enable a fast decision. For acceptable forms of document submission, please see: www.londoninternational.ac.uk/applications-admissions/how-apply/documentary-evidence/postgraduateIf you are unable to upload verified documents at the time of application, you can do so later at: enquiries.londoninternational.ac.uk or send the verified documents (quoting your name and student number) to:Postgraduate Admissions OfficeUniversity of London International ProgrammesStewart House, 32 Russell SquareLondon WC1B 5DN, United Kingdom

We will acknowledge receipt of your application form and send you a student number to use as a reference whenever you contact the University. Everyone who applies is allocated a number.

Note: applications will only be considered when we have received all the necessary documentation, including the references, where applicable.

Stage 3

Stage 4

Stage 5If your application is successful, we will send you:< an offer of registration

telling you that your application has been accepted and that you have one year in which to register

< instructions for completion of the online payment and registration process

< a link to the regulations.If your application is not successful for the

programme for which you have applied, we will inform you if we have been able to give you an offer for another programme (e.g. the Postgraduate Certificate or two individual modules) or if you will be required to obtain a further qualification (e.g. GMAT or test of proficiency in English) before your application can be accepted and an offer made.

Registration needs to be completed by 1 March (for a May start date) or 1 October (for a November start date).

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As an International Programmes student, you register with the University of London for one of its awards. The academic direction of your programme – including the syllabus, assessment, learning resources and, where given, academic support – is the responsibility of a particular College, or consortium of Colleges, of

the University of London, known as the ‘Lead College’. Royal Holloway is the Lead College for the programmes in this prospectus.

When you graduate with a degree, diploma or certificate from the University of London you will be sent two documents – a final diploma (the parchment you receive on graduation) and

a Diploma Supplement. The final diploma indicates

that you were registered with the University of London and awarded a University of London degree or diploma, and give the name of the Lead College which conducted the examinations. The University of London logo and the Vice-Chancellor’s signature are incorporated.

The Diploma Supplement describes the nature, level and content of the programme you successfully completed and includes a transcript of modules taken and marks achieved, as well as the overall classification. It also provides further information about the role of the Lead College and method of study.

Gaining a prestigious University of London qualification

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The fees given below refer to the 2015 academic year only and are effective from 1 March 2014 until 28 February 2015. Fees are subject to annual review and may be paid in one of two ways:

Option 1On registration, a single payment covering the registration fee and all module fees:Total MBA (Intl Management) £13,815Total MSc (Intl Management) £11,085Total MSc (Intl Business) £9,255Total Postgraduate Diploma £7,420(Intl Management)Total Postgraduate Diploma £7,170(Intl Business)Total Postgraduate Certificate £4,095

Option 2Pay the registration fee, plus the fee for each module you are taking in your first year. Then, in subsequent years, you pay the fee for each new module you take.Registration fee £1,020 (MSc, PG Diploma and PG Certificate)Registration fee (MBA) £2,520Module fee £615Research module £2,085Plenary session fee £790(excluding travel and accommodation)

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the date of publication but may be subject to change. The University does not intend by publication or distribution of this leaflet to create any contractual or other legal relation with applicants, registered students, their advisers or any other persons. For the most up-to-date information please visit our website. We aim to provide the highest quality service to our students and endeavour to solve any problems you experience quickly and fairly. If, however, you wish to make a complaint our complaints procedure is published on our website and in our Student Handbooks. Copyright © University of London. February 2014.

Fees

< Different fee schedules may apply to students with local tuition and administrative support. In addition to the University’s fees given below, if you are sitting examinations outside London you will have to pay a fee to your local examination centre to cover their costs (this fee will vary).

< If you wish to transfer from the Postgraduate Certificate to the MBA, for example, you must pay the remaining balance of the registration fee.

< The University reserves the right to make additional charges for issuing revised or replacement study materials.

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