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TAUGHTPOSTGRADUATEPROGRAMMES 2019Canterbury and Medway

WELCOME FROMOURDIRECTOR

We are a top 30 UK business school, committed toexcellence by providing world-class, thought-provokingMaster’s programmes. We focus on professional skillsand knowledge in specific areas of management, whichare readily transferable to real-world applications.

All of the Master’s programmes at Kent Business Schooladdress the challenges of modern global business and weaim to meet industry’s demand for quality graduates byensuring we unlock our students’ potential, expand theirthinking and nurture their talent. We are driven tooptimise our students’ experience and employability.

Our teaching is underpinned by our high-qualityinternational research and we pride ourselves on ourgrowing research capabilities at the School. In the mostrecent Research Excellence Framework, we were placed25th in the UK for research intensity in business andmanagement, with 98% of our research judged to beof international quality.

We are committed to international excellence, beingconsistently highly ranked in ‘The Guardian UniversityGuide’ and the National Student Survey. A kite mark ofour global distinction and rigorous academic teaching isalso reflected in our accreditation from the Association ofMBAs (AMBA) and our membership of the CharteredAssociation of Business Schools (CABS) and the EuropeanFoundation for Management Development (EFMD).

We are dedicated to ensuring our students receive a qualityinternational business education, through friendly andsupportive academic and professional services staff, anda global outlook in a comfortable and conducive learningenvironment.

Professor Martin MeyerDirector, Kent Business School

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Reasons to study at Kent Business SchoolA world-class education 2Academic excellence 4Corporate connections 6A global community 8Impressive career prospects 10

Taught postgraduate programmes 12CanterburyMSc International Business and Management 13MSc Human Resource Management 14MSc International Human Resource Management 15MSc Marketing 16MSc Finance (all finance and accounting pathways) 17

MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management 22MSc Business Analytics 23MedwayMSc Management 24MSc Digital Marketing and Analytics 25

About the programme directors 26

Studying at Kent Business School 27About Kent Business School 28Research excellence 30Funding your Master’s 32Careers and employability 33Graduate profile 34

How to apply 35Entry requirements and applications 36Come and visit us 38University of Kent 39

KENT MBAFor information on the Kent MBA includingfull programme details and to download abrochure and current class directory, visitwww.kentmba.com

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A WORLD-CLASSEDUCATIONKent Business School has over 25 years’ experienceof delivering high-quality business degrees, enablingyou to graduate with the specialist expertise andreal-world skills required to meet the challengesof today’s businesses. We offer a broad selection of postgraduate taught and research programmes covering accounting;finance; management science; people, management and organisation; marketing; strategy andinternational business. Our world-class research and strong links with global organisations informteaching on our programmes to provide an eminent international business education.

We are ranked among the UK’s top 30 business schools for the standard and quality of ourteaching as well as our graduates’ career prospects. We are a member of the EuropeanFoundation for Management Development (EFMD) and the Chartered Association of BusinessSchools (CABS); and the Kent MBA is an Association of MBAs (AMBA) accredited programme(see www.kentmba.com for full details of The Kent MBA).

Kent Business School has an international reputation for the high standard and quality of ourprogrammes, which have received accreditation from leading professional bodies. We are also asignatory of the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), whichprovides a global network for academic institutions to advance corporate sustainability and socialresponsibility.

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ACADEMICEXCELLENCEIn the most recent Research Excellence Framework,we were placed 25th out of 101 in the UK for researchintensity in business and management. An impressive98% of our research was judged to be of internationalquality. Our research activities and collaborationswith outside organisations create knowledge thatis highly influential in many areas. All teaching in the School is informed by the latest research and the changing needs of the globalbusiness environment. Our international teaching staff are all experts in their field of study andare regularly published in leading journals worldwide. They guide and support your learning, notonly in current best practice in your chosen area of study, but also in emerging new concepts andtheories, and the latest business thinking.

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CORPORATECONNECTIONSOurwell-established links with international, national andregional businesses ensure we have the capability to impartreal-world skills and the latest business knowledge. As part of your studies at Kent Business School, you can take part in regularly hosted events, workshops andseminars with guest lecturers from industry. You can also participate in our Student Implant Scheme, get involvedwith live projects and current business challenges for global companies or take advantage of the many otherbusiness networking opportunities offered by the School.

We are proud of our corporate connections with high-profile organisations, such as, Chase Anderson, Barclays,Cummins Power Generation, Deloitte, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, General Electric, IBM, KPMG, Microsoft, LloydsBanking Group and Kent County Council.

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AGLOBALCOMMUNITYAt Kent Business School, we are proud of our globalapproach to teaching, the diversity of our academic staffand our vibrant multicultural learning environment,all of which combine to provide you with a worldwidebusiness perspective.Drawn from 28 countries, our teaching staff are selected for their international expertise and remainresearch-active, bringing a wealth of universal business thinking to your learning experience. Theyhelp you put your knowledge into practice, preparing you for the modern business world or to pursuefurther academic goals.

The student body at Kent Business School is overwhelmingly international, with over 380 postgraduatestudents from over 50 countries. This diverse academic community creates a stimulating learningenvironment, giving you the opportunity to hear the perspectives of many other cultures and to developa truly global approach to your studies.


IMPRESSIVECAREER PROSPECTSWhatever your career goal, a postgraduate businessqualification from the University of Kent equipsyou with an impressive portfolio of skills, specialistknowledge and practical experience to help yousucceed in a competitive job market.Kent has an excellent record of graduate employment: over 92% of Kent postgraduate students whograduated in 2017 and responded to a national survey, were in work or further study within six months(DLHE). Our students are consistently targeted by leading international organisations and recentgraduates of Kent Business School have gone on to work for top global companies, including Apple,Boeing, EY (Ernst & Young), GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), HSBC, IBM and The Walt Disney Company.

The University is dedicated to helping you develop transferable skills through your studies. We haveestablished strong links with the corporate world and provide many opportunities for you to interact withoutside organisations, from guest lectures and practical projects to volunteering and work placements,which encourage you to network and acquire valuable connections to enhance your employability.The Graduate School runs a programme of skills training workshops and events specifically forpostgraduates, and the Careers and Employability Service can provide personal careers adviceat any stage of your studies.


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TAUGHTPOSTGRADUATEPROGRAMMES

Canterbury programmes13 / MSc International Business

and Management 13 / MSc International Business

and Management with a ForeignLanguage

14 / MSc Human ResourceManagement

15 / MSc International HumanResource Management

16 / MSc Marketing

17 / MSc Finance (all financeand accounting pathways)

22 / MSc Logistics and Supply ChainManagement

23 / MSc Business Analytics

Medway programmes24 / MSc Management25 / MSc Digital Marketing and

Analytics26 / About the programme directors

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MSc INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSAND MANAGEMENT

Our MSc International Business and Management programme providesvaluable academic qualifications and management skills for anyone froma non-business discipline interested in building a career in business andmanagement.

MSc International Businessand Management www.kent.ac.uk/pg/299

MSc International Businessand Management with a ForeignLanguagewww.kent.ac.uk/pg/2202

Location: CanterburyAttendance: One year full-timeStart: SeptemberEntry requirements: A good honours degree fromthe UK (minimum 2.2) or equivalent internationallyrecognised qualification in a non-businessdiscipline. For more information on generalentry requirements, see p36.

This programme provides an insight into a numberof areas of general management, with particularemphasis on key aspects of international business.It is designed to equip you with the necessarytools, techniques and concepts to understandhow international business is conducted and howfirms and countries can thrive in today’s globalmarketplace.

The MSc is built around a range of compulsorygeneral management modules (see list right),which are taken primarily during the first threemonths of the course. You are then offered achoice of options which allow you to cover topicsof interest in more depth.

Once you have successfully completed the taughtmodules, you undertake the Business Report,which is a substantial research-led report offeringyou excellent opportunities to further your careerobjectives. The Business Report gives you thescope to explore a firm, industry or businessissue of particular interest to you. We supportyou throughout with our full programme of events,personal development workshops, one-to-onespecialist careers guidance, industry guestspeakers and individual supervision.

Our approach is to challenge, inspire and developyour skills to help you operate effectively andresponsibly in a global business environment.Students on the MSc International Business andManagement value the opportunity to broaden theirknowledge of business concepts, work with peoplefrom a range of cultures, develop their managerialskills and enhance their career prospects. One ofthe main attractions of the programme is the focuson exploring current business and managementissues through a wide range of practical learning

methods, including live case studies, group work,presentations, panel debates, role playing andsimulated negotiation experiences.

This programme is now also offered with a foreignlanguage (Russian, Japanese or Arabic). Studentschoosing this option take two language modules;one beginner and one post-beginner. Both modulesmust be taken in the same language.

Course content• Business in an International Perspective• Corporate Responsibility and Globalisation• Financial and Management Accounting• International Marketing Strategy• Managing the Multinational Enterprise• Marketing• Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource

Management• Strategy• Two modules chosen from: Digital Marketing;

Global Value Chains, Strategy and Development;Integrated Marketing Communications;Leadership and Management; Modelsfor Decision Making

• Business Report

AssessmentAssessment is by coursework, examinations andthe Business Report.

Career pathUpon completion, graduates typically pursuecareers in multinational enterprises, internationalorganisations, governmental bodies orconsultancies.

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GABRIELLACARBONERIMScMANAGEMENT

Student profile

What attracted you to Kent? Having completed an undergraduatedegree in Theology, I wanted an insightinto the business world. This MSc offeredme an opportunity to gain businessknowledge in a range of different areas.

What have you particularly enjoyed?I enjoyed meeting interesting peoplefrom different nationalities, they broughtdifferent views to seminar discussions,which made them more vibrant.

Describe your career path sinceleaving Kent?I am a trainee Company Secretary inan accountancy firm.

What is a typical day like in yourcurrent role?I prepare documentation for submissionto Companies House, ensure clients areprovided with statutory compliance andensure legal registers are kept up-to-date.

What are your future aspirations?I want to become a qualified CharteredSecretary, gaining ICSA certification.

What advice would you give tograduates thinking of coming toKent to study at postgraduate level?Go for it, you will only gain from yourexperience at Kent, which ultimatelywill enhance your future prospects.

“The programme is delivered byour internationally recognisedexperts, providing you with thelatest knowledge necessary tobroaden your understandingof relevant and currentinternational business issues,and the skills to apply thatknowledge to real-world businessproblems and challenges.”

Dr Omar Al-TabbaaDirector, MSc International Business and Management


MSc HUMAN RESOURCEMANAGEMENT

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)to Advanced Level, our MSc in Human Resource Management programmeprovides insight into the principal areas of managing human resources (HR)in today’s fast-moving business environment. The programme also delivers all the academic criteria required for Chartered Membership.

MSc Human Resource Management www.kent.ac.uk/pg/293

Location: CanterburyAttendance: One year full-time or two years part-time. For part-time study, you will need to be oncampus one day per week. Start: SeptemberEntry requirements: A good honours degree fromthe UK (minimum 2.2) or equivalent internationallyrecognised qualification in a business or a relevantsocial science discipline. For more information ongeneral entry requirements, see p36.

The environment of employment is more complexthan in the past, with an increasingly diverse labourforce, radical changes in the technology andorganisation of work, the shift towards a ‘serviceeconomy’, new contractual arrangements andpatterns of working, and the pressures ofintensified global competition in today’s fast-moving economy. The attraction, retention anddevelopment of high-calibre people is a sourceof competitive advantage for organisations todayand is the responsibility of human resourceprofessionals. This puts human resourcemanagement at the centre of businessperformance and a critical partner fororganisational success.

Our MSc in Human Resource Management (HRM)offers you an insight into the principal areas ofmanaging human resources and the importantinfluences of the wider international environment.Staff teaching on the programme are academicsand practitioners who have in-depth knowledge ofcontemporary business issues and are personallycommitted to students’ success. They bring abreadth of experience and expertise to theirteaching and are involved in a wide range ofresearch and professional activities.

This programme is accredited by the CharteredInstitute of Personnel and Development (CIPD),Europe’s largest professional institute for HRM andHR development, to its Advanced Level Standards.As a CIPD Approved Centre, we are recognised asa professional deliverer of HRM education so that,

on completion of this programme, you willhave acquired the level of knowledge andunderstanding to apply for full professionalmembership of the CIPD, required in mostsenior HR roles.

Course content• Developing Skills for HRM• HRM and Development in Practice• HRM in Context• Leadership and Management• Research Methods• Four modules chosen from: Employee

Resourcing; Employment Relations; HR Strategy;Learning and Development; The Psychology ofSelection and Assessment; Reward andPerformance Management

• HRM Business Report

AssessmentAssessment is by coursework, examinationsand the HRM Business Report.

Career pathGraduates typically go on to specialistmanagement positions or consultancy rolesin all areas of human resource management,including employee relations, reward andrecognition, recruitment, retention, and peopleand organisational development within a diverserange of organisations.

RICHA ARORAMSc HUMANRESOURCEMANAGEMENT

Student profile

What attracted you to Kent? The course structure and taught moduleswere exactly the ones I was looking for,with my prior working knowledge of HRand recruitment and selection. I wantedto get to grips with technical terms tohave a solid working knowledge ofcurrent trends in the field. Also, thecampus is so peaceful and beautiful.

What have you particularly enjoyed?As far as the programme is concerned,all the modules are extremely insightfuland come together well to give an overallunderstanding of people managementpractices in organisations today.Seminars help cement concepts throughcase studies and discussions everyweek. On a personal level, I have enjoyedmaking friends from all around the world.I learnt so much about different foods,beliefs, governments, culture, just bymeeting and talking to my friends.

What about your employmentprospects?I believe this Master’s has made memore employable as it has given me abroader perspective in my chosen field.Within the next five years I want to beworking in a matrix organisation, headingtheir learning development/employerbranding.

“Our Master’s programme inHuman Resource Managementcreates human resourcespractitioners with exemplaryknowledge and relevantpractical expertise. Ourapproach is to inspire anddevelop your people managementskills to operate effectively intoday’s challenging businessenvironment.”

Dr Madeleine WyattDirector, MSc Human Resource Management

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MSc INTERNATIONAL HUMANRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Our MSc in International HumanResource Management providesthe opportunity to study the coreprinciples of human resourcemanagement from an internationalperspective and offers an insight intohow this area of business is managedand developed in a multiculturalenvironment.

MSc International Human ResourceManagementwww.kent.ac.uk/pg/1233

Location: CanterburyAttendance: One year full-timeStart: SeptemberEntry requirements: A good honours degree fromthe UK (minimum 2.2) or equivalent internationallyrecognised qualification. For more information ongeneral entry requirements, see p36.

Our MSc in International Human ResourceManagement addresses a growing demand forthe knowledge and skills associated with managingpeople across international borders. By studyingthis programme, you receive a strong foundationin the field of international HRM and the knowledgeand skills required to pursue an internationalmanagement career working transnationally.The programme is delivered by a multidisciplinarygroup of academics from Kent Business Schoolwith research expertise. Alongside guest speakersfrom industry, you are encouraged and supportedto apply your knowledge and skills to practicalproblems culminating in the completion of a project based on International HRM.

Course content• Business in an International Perspective• Developing Skills for HRM• HRM and Development in Practice• HRM in an International Context• Leadership and Management• Managing Across Cultures• Research Methods• Two modules chosen from: Corporate

Responsibility and Globalisation; EmployeeResourcing; Employment Relations; HR Strategy;Learning and Development; Managing theMultinational Enterprise; The Psychologyof Selection and Assessment; Rewardand Performance Management

• International HRM Business Report

AssessmentAssessment is by coursework, examinationsand the International HRM Business Report.

Career pathGraduates of International Human ResourceManagement typically pursue careers in generalmanagement and specialist management positionsor consultancy roles in all areas of human resourcemanagement, including employee relations, rewardand recognition, recruitment, retention, and peopleand organisational development within a diverserange of organisations.

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“Our Master’s programme inInternational Human ResourceManagement gives you theexpertise to practice acrossborders and be fully informedon cross-cultural issues. Ourapproach is to inspire anddevelop your knowledge andskills to operate effectively asHRM professionals, or peoplemanagers in today’s challenginginternational businessenvironment.”

Dr Madeleine WyattDirector, MSc International Human ResourceManagement

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MScMARKETING


MSc Marketingwww.kent.ac.uk/pg/303

Location: CanterburyAttendance: One year full-time or two years part-timeStart: SeptemberEntry requirements: A good honours degree fromthe UK (minimum 2.1) or equivalent internationallyrecognised qualification. Consideration will begiven to those applicants holding a good 2.2honours degree. For more information on generalentry requirements, see p36.

This programme is aimed at business andmanagement graduates as well as non-businessgraduates who wish to enhance their marketingknowledge and expertise. It covers all aspectsof marketing, equipping the modern marketingmanager with the necessary tools for a successfulcareer.

The programme places great emphasis on sociallyresponsible marketing and the role of marketingwithin society. This is complemented by theinternational and cultural diversity of our students,relative to other universities in the UK. Academically,the programme is taught by active researchers andthe programme content is designed around relevanttrends in the field of marketing.

Kent Business School has partnered with theChartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), the leadingprofessional body for marketers worldwide, to giveyou the opportunity to gain highly sought after CIMqualifications, alongside the MSc in Marketing,through its Graduate Gateway.

Course content• Applied Marketing Research• Buyer Decision Making• Financial and Management Accounting• Integrated Marketing Communications• International Marketing Strategy• Marketing• Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource

Management

The MSc in Marketing allows you to gain insight into the different activitiesthat make up the marketing mix and other essential communicationstrategies.

• Two modules chosen from: CorporateResponsibility and Globalisation; DigitalMarketing; Models for Decision Making;New Product Development and InnovationManagement

• Marketing Report

AssessmentAssessment is by coursework, examinationsand the Marketing Report.

Career pathGraduates may go on to choose careersspecialising in brand management, marketingresearch, marketing analytics and marketingcommunications (for example, advertising, publicrelations, promotions, sales management) in arange of consumer goods, business-to-business,consultancies and not-for-profit organisations.

CATHRYN ANDREWSMScMARKETING

Student profile

What attracted you to Kent? I was attracted to this programme asit allowed for an expansion of skillsdeveloped during my undergraduatedegree in Writing and MassCommunications, adding analyticalskill to abstract thinking. In addition,the University of Kent has an internationalreputation as a highly reputable institutionthat embraces a multicultural communityin the historic, beautiful city of Canterbury.

What have you particularly enjoyed?I particularly enjoyed the BuyerDecision Making module, which gavea psychological perspective on theprogramme content and broadened myunderstanding of motivational theoriesand frameworks. I also enjoyed livingamong a diverse multicultural community,where I learned new habits and ways oflife on a daily basis. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live and work withstudents from a wide variety of social andcultural backgrounds, crossing culturalboundaries and embracing new traditions.

What about your employmentprospects?The MSc in Marketing built my foundationin research and report presentation,allowing me to develop the necessaryskills to pursue a career in academia.My current plan is to work in marketingfor a year, before pursuing a PhD inconsumer behaviour and ideally remainingin academia to teach at university level.

“The MSc in Marketing providesyou with the skills to applyyour knowledge to real-worldmarketing challenges. Youlearn from an internationallyrecognised team of marketingand business thinkers who areexperts in their areas, and youare encouraged to pursue yourown development as anindividual with marketingexpertise and skills that arein demand.”

Professor Ben LoweHead of Marketing Group

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MSC FINANCE (ALL FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING PATHWAYS)

In today’s competitive globalenvironment, employers areincreasingly selective in their searchfor competent business and financeprofessionals. OurMaster’s in financeand accounting programmes arespecially designed to help youcultivate practical finance skills anddevelop leading real-world businessknowledge.

The impact of globalisation; the emergenceof new economic powers; the transition ofreforming centrally planned economies and theenlargement of the European Union; financialmarket liberalisation and integration; and recentdevelopments in the global financial markets – allof these factors have contributed to an increaseddemand for graduates with relevant skills in finance.

Kent Business School’s specialist Master’sprogrammes in Finance and Accounting aredesigned to comply with the requirements ofthe professional bodies and respond rapidly tothe changing needs of the accounting, financeand financial services sectors.

Our approach is to challenge and inspire you, andhelp develop your talent to operate effectively andresponsibly in an international organisation, givingyou the opportunity to apply your knowledge andpractical skills to real-world finance issues.

We have an excellent track record in providingrobust finance and specialist managementeducation to international managers, including theChina Financial Sector Training Scheme, the ChinaDevelopment Bank, the Chancellor’s FinancialSector Scheme for the former Soviet Union and abespoke online Master’s for the Chartered Instituteof Bankers.

High-profile alumni include Professor Eddy Fong,former Chairman of the Hong Kong Securities andFutures Commission, who graduated from KentBusiness School in Accounting and Financeand is now an Honorary Professor at Kent. He isfrequently an invited guest speaker and sits onthe School’s International Advisory Board.

MSc Finance (Finance, Investmentand Risk)www.kent.ac.uk/pg/1703

Location: CanterburyAttendance: One year full-timeStart: SeptemberEntry requirements: A good honours degree fromthe UK (minimum 2.2) or equivalent internationallyrecognised qualification in a finance, accounting,

business, economics, mathematics or engineering-related discipline. For more information on generalentry requirements, see p36.

The global financial sector offers numerous careeropportunities for high-calibre graduates with goodnumerical skills and a thorough grasp of theprinciples and application of finance. In addition,the recent developments in the financial sectorhave highlighted the importance of understandingand managing financial risk among those aimingfor a career in the sector.

This pathway has been specially designed todevelop your practical finance skills and giveyou real-world business knowledge. It preparesyou for a career in investment banks, financial andmanagement consultancies, auditing firms, riskmanagement departments of financial institutionsand government departments.

The programme is well established and attractsa substantial number of applications from over20 countries each year. The international aspectenables you to gain a deeper and wider learningexperience, and to benefit from networkingopportunities during your studies and aftergraduation.

The programme provides a sound understandingof the theories that underpin modern techniquesin investment and risk management. The application

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of the theories is demonstrated in our finance labwith the aid of Bloomberg, via case studies and theuse of online databases. Regular training sessionsled by experienced Bloomberg trainers help yougain valuable practice in accessing and usingmarket data. The Bloomberg platform also providesan opportunity for virtual trading practice andcompetitions.

The Finance, Investment and Risk pathway isaccredited by the Chartered Financial Analyst(CFA) Institute, the largest global associationof investment management professionals.The CFA accreditation offers additional materialand resources to students, as well as connectionswith CFA members worldwide.

We are currently seeking recognition from theProfessional Risk Managers’ InternationalAssociation (PRMIA) as a PRMIA academic partnerat programme level and from the Global Associationof Risk Professionals (GARP) for this programme.

Course content• Credit Risk• Derivatives• Essentials of Financial Risk Management• Investment Management• Investments and Portfolio Management• Mathematics of Finance• Quantitative Methods

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• Three modules chosen from: BusinessEconomics; Contemporary Fund Management;Corporate Finance; Ethics of InternationalBusiness; Financial Data Modelling; FixedIncome Markets; Portfolio Theory and AssetPricing Models

• Project in Finance

AssessmentAssessment is by coursework, examinations andthe Project in Finance.

Career pathA postgraduate qualification in the area of financeequips you with an impressive portfolio of skills,specialist knowledge and practical experienceto help you succeed in a competitive job market.

Students studying finance have an excellenttrack record for employment and are consistentlytargeted by leading organisations. Recentgraduates have gone on to work for top globalcompanies, including AXA, BNP Paribas, FactSet,HSBC, PwC, Santander, Thomson Reuters, UBSInvestment Bank, Western Power and ZurichFinancial Services.

MSc Finance (Finance andManagement)www.kent.ac.uk/pg/1705

Location: CanterburyAttendance: One year full-timeStart: SeptemberEntry requirements: A good honours degree fromthe UK (minimum 2.2) or equivalent internationallyrecognised qualification in a finance, accounting,business, economics, mathematics or engineering-related discipline. For more information on generalentry requirements, see p36.

The Finance and Management pathway is forthose intending to pursue a career in business,banking, financial institutions, regulatory bodies,international organisations or governmentinstitutions. In particular, it is offered to thosewho wish to understand international financialmanagement in theory and practice.

Graduates are equipped with strong theoreticaland practical knowledge in the area of financeand management from an international businessperspective. In addition, they obtain the practicalskills required to produce relevant financial analysis

of corporate companies, financial institutions orother bodies where finance is an important activity,in both the public and private sectors.

Graduates also acquire a range of managementdecision-making tools, research skills, reportwriting, oral presentation as well as relevantpersonal and interpersonal skills to enablethem to interact in the real world of financeand management. This is strengthened by a seriesof guest lectures delivered by experts from the Cityof London and a teaching team that includesdecision makers from industry.

There are some opportunities for practical workon the MSc programme to be carried out in ourdedicated Bloomberg Lab. The virtual tradingplatform allows you to access and engage withmarket data through practical case studies andthe use of online databases. The programmealso provides you with the necessary trainingrequired for the Bloomberg Certificate. In addition,graduates take part in a programme-wide casecompetition, which comprises a company analysisand is judged by experts in the industry.

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Course content• Business in an International Perspective• Corporate Finance• Corporate Responsibility and Globalisation• Foundations of Finance• International Financial Markets and Instruments• Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource

Management• Research Methods and Skills (Finance)• Two modules chosen from: Bank Asset-Liability

Risk Management; Credit Risk; FinancialRegulation and Financial Crises; Investmentsand Portfolio Management; Managing theMultinational Enterprise; Strategy

• Business Report in Finance

AssessmentAssessment is by coursework, examinations andthe Business Report in Finance.

Career pathThis programme is suitable for students who wishto follow a career in business, banking, financialinstitutions, regulatory bodies, internationalorganisations or government institutions.

MSc Finance (Financial Markets)www.kent.ac.uk/pg/1704


The Master’s in Finance (Financial Markets) equipsyou with a solid background in financial principlesand practices, and develops skills needed byfuture business and financial professionals. Theprogramme provides a comprehensive frameworkof knowledge, insight and vision regarding thekey issues in finance, the finance function oforganisations, and operations and functionsof financial institutions and markets. You developan appropriate range of cognitive, critical andintellectual skills, research skills and relevantpersonal and interpersonal skills to interact inthe real world of business and organisations.The programme also prepares you for researchor further study in this field.

The Financial Markets pathway gives youthe benefit of studying quantitative and non-quantitative modules that are relevant to coreareas of industry including investments, risk

management, derivatives and hedge funds. You areintroduced to the latest academic techniques thatcan identify profitable opportunities in competitivefinancial markets.

Elements of practical work on the MSc are carriedout in our dedicated Bloomberg Lab. The virtualtrading platform allows you to access and engagewith market data through practical case studiesand the use of online databases. The programmealso provides you with the necessary trainingrequired for the Bloomberg Certificate.

The Financial Markets pathway is accredited bythe Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute,the largest global association of investmentmanagement professionals. The CFA accreditationoffers additional material and resources to students,as well as connections with CFA membersworldwide.

We are currently seeking recognition fromthe Professional Risk Managers’ InternationalAssociation (PRMIA) as a PRMIA academicpartner at programme level and from the GlobalAssociation of Risk Professionals (GARP) for thisprogramme.

Course content• Derivatives• Essentials of Financial Risk Management• Financial Data Modelling• Foundations of Finance• Investments and Portfolio Management• Quantitative Methods• Research Methods and Skills (Finance)• Two modules chosen from: Ethics of

International Business; Finance with Excel;Financial Regulation and Financial Crises;Financial Statement Analysis; Fixed IncomeMarkets; Portfolio Theory and Asset PricingModels

• Dissertation

AssessmentAssessment is by coursework, examinations andthe Dissertation.

Career pathGraduates may choose to build careers ininvestment and commercial banks, insurancecompanies, specialised financial institutions,security dealing and broking companies, andinvestment institutions, as well as to occupyfinancial management roles in a range oforganisations.

NEERANUCHAMNUAIPORNMSc INTERNATIONALACCOUNTING ANDFINANCE*

Student profile

What attracted you to Kent? The ‘international’ accounting attractedme in order to work abroad in theaccounting field. My first degree is inaccounting so I have some backgroundbut I wanted to advance. Kent is highlyranked and the campus is a nice, green,safe place.

What have you particularly enjoyed?I enjoyed the Corporate Finance modulebecause the lecturer was great. Heexplained everything very clearly and nottoo fast! He gave us good backgrounddetails first, which suited me. Overall,I felt the programme was good, nottoo stressful with a good timetable.

What about your employmentprospects?Having a Master’s degree is going togive me that extra step up, especiallyin this particular field. I am looking towork as an accountant and auditor in theUK for the next few years and then go onto be a CFO in a multinational corporationin another country. I also hope to run myown business one day.

*programme now titled MSc Finance (InternationalAccounting)


MSc Finance (InternationalAccounting)www.kent.ac.uk/pg/24

Location: CanterburyAttendance: One year full-timeStart: SeptemberEntry requirements: A good honours degree fromthe UK (minimum 2.2) or equivalent internationallyrecognised qualification in a finance, accounting,business, economics, mathematics or engineering-related discipline, with at least 60 credits inaccounting-related modules. For more informationon general entry requirements, see p36.

The Master’s in Finance (International Accounting)is designed to meet market needs through thepreparation for, and development of, your career ininternational accounting and finance by developingknowledge and skills to a high professionalstandard. The programme also prepares you forresearch and further study in this area. It is wellsuited to students who have some knowledge ofaccounting and finance, and who wish to expandtheir skills and knowledge to an advanced level.The MSc in Finance (International Accounting) isalso designed for students with a good academicstanding in a related discipline, who wish toenhance their careers in international accountingand finance.

The International Accounting pathway providesyou with some exemptions from the Associationof Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) uponcompletion (papers F1 – F4).

Course content• Advanced Financial Accounting• Advanced Management Accounting• Corporate Finance • Ethics of International Business • Foundations of Finance • International Financial Reporting • Research Methods and Skills (Accounting)• Two modules chosen from: Auditing; Essentials

of Financial Risk Management; FinancialStatement Analysis; International FinancialMarkets and Instruments; International Moneyand Finance

• Business Report in Accounting

AssessmentAssessment is by coursework, examinations andthe Business Report in Accounting.

Career pathThis programme is suitable for students looking todevelop a career in international accountancy or infirms of auditors. It also provides the professionalskills to pursue careers in a wide range ofinstitutional settings such as academia, banking,financial institutions, management consultancyand organisational management.

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The global financial crisis has fundamentallyshaken up international and domestic financialmarkets around the world. A major transformationof the global financial architecture that has beengradually implemented, requires a new mode ofoperation of the financial services sector. Marketparticipants, banks, financial firms, investmentinstitutions, fund managers, securities dealers,multinational companies, public and privateorganisations, and international institutions all seekclear knowledge and understanding of the theoryand practice of financial institutions, markets andsystems. As employers, these institutions searchfor competent, highly skilled new graduates fromleading business schools that are equipped withsuch a range of theoretical and practical skillsthat can be successfully transferred in the currenteconomic climate.

The Master’s in Finance (International Bankingand Finance) pathway is specifically designedto provide you with the employability skills that arenecessary for working in top-tier global financialinstitutions, international organisations, centralbanks, financial regulatory agencies and in similarhighly specialised institutions. Graduates areequipped with strong theoretical and practicalknowledge and its application to the bankingindustry and international and domestic financialmarkets. A particular emphasis is placed ondeveloping cognitive skills that enables you to fullyunderstand the complexity of the financial marketsin the domestic and global economies. You also

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What are the facilities like in theSchool and on campus? Kent Business School (KBS), which islocated in a new building, has manyfacilities to help your studies. TheBloomberg Terminal is one of the bestfacilities in KBS. With guidance fromacademic staff, using the BloombergTerminal allows you to develop the skillsthat are needed in the financial markets.It also gives you the opportunity to gaina Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificateat no extra cost.

What about the teaching andsupport?The teaching on the MSc is very highquality. All the academic staff have workedin the financial markets and this is reflectedin the content they teach. The academicstaff and the seminar leaders are alwaysavailable to provide help and guidance. Inaddition, all students are supported by theSchool’s Student Support Office.

Any advice for those considering thisprogramme?Without a shadow of doubt, taking an MSc in Finance at Kent, not only developsyour way of thinking, knowledge andpractical skills, but also gives you the skills necessary to succeed in a career in the financial sector.


acquire an appropriate range of research skills,and relevant personal and interpersonal skills toenable you to interact in the real world of businessand finance. This is strengthened by a series ofguest lectures delivered by experts from the Cityof London.

Elements of practical work on the MSc are carriedout in the School’s dedicated Bloomberg Lab. Thevirtual trading platform allows you to access andengage with market data through practical casestudies and the use of online databases. Theprogramme also provides you with the necessarytraining required for the Bloomberg Certificate.

The International Banking and Finance pathwayis accredited by the Chartered Financial Analyst(CFA) Institute, the largest global association ofinvestment management professionals. The CFAaccreditation offers additional material andresources to students, as well as connectionswith CFA members worldwide.

We are currently seeking recognition for the MScin Finance (International Banking and Finance)programme from the Professional Risk Managers’International Association (PRMIA) as a PRMIAacademic partner at programme level.

Course content• Corporate Finance• Derivatives• Domestic and International Banking• Essentials of Financial Risk Management• Financial Institutions Management• Financial Regulation and Financial Crises • Research Methods and Skills (Finance)• Two modules chosen from: Bank Asset –

Liability Risk Management; Credit Risk; Ethicsof International Business; Finance with Excel;Financial Statement Analysis; InternationalMoney and Finance; Investments and PortfolioManagement

• Business Report in Finance

AssessmentAssessment is by coursework, examinationsand the Business Report in Finance.

Career pathThis programme is suitable for students who wishto follow a career in domestic and internationalbanking, central banks, financial regulatoryauthorities and supervisory agencies, specialisedfinancial institutions and fund management,securities dealing firms, multinational companies,corporate financial management and consultancyand accounting firms.

“The programme has beendesigned to develop yourinternational accountingknowledge and skills, andenable you to build a successfulcareer in today’s competitiveglobal market. The teaching isinformed by the latest researchand case study material fromrecent world financial events toensure you are equipped to meetthe increased demands placedon institutions in today’scompetitive environment.”

Professor Ekaterini PanopoulousOutgoing Director, MSc Finance (all pathways)

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MSc LOGISTICS AND SUPPLYCHAIN MANAGEMENT

The MSc in Logistics and SupplyChain Management equips youwith advanced analytical skillsin order to identify areas forimprovement within an organisationto gain the competitive edge.

Course content• Consultancy and Research Skills• Contemporary Topics in Logistics and Global

Supply Chain Management• Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain

Management• Logistics Modelling and Applications• Managing Operations and Services• Strategic and Sustainable Procurement• Warehousing and Global Transportation

Management• Two modules chosen from: Business Simulation;

Global Value Chains, Strategy and Development;Managing Organisational Performance;Quantitative Business Analysis and Forecasting;Structure and Organisation of the e-CommerceEnterprise

• Industry-based Project

AssessmentAssessment is by coursework, examinations andthe Industry-based Project.

Career pathThe programme is suitable for students seeking togain experience to work at all levels of a company,from operational to strategic level. The combinationof quantitative and qualitative skills enables you tobe a strategic and critical thinker while also havingthe ability to deal with operational decisions whenrequired.

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Location: CanterburyAttendance: One year full-timeStart: SeptemberEntry requirements: A good honours degree fromthe UK (minimum 2.2) or equivalent internationallyrecognised qualification in an engineering,logistics, mathematics, economics or statisticsdiscipline. For more information on general entryrequirements, see p36.

Logistics and supply chain management forma significant part of any business and successin these areas gives a company a massivecompetitive advantage. Delivered by world-class,research-active, experienced staff, the MSc inLogistics and Supply Chain Management isdesigned for graduates from a variety ofdisciplines including science, engineering,and business and management. The courseprovides you with the key skills associated with thedynamic logistics and supply chain managementenvironment and exposes you to a variety ofimprovement techniques designed to aiddevelopment of supplier operations.

You benefit from project work, live case studies withreal organisations, including a company visit andguest lectures, which can enhance your careerprospects.

The programme is accredited by the CharteredInstitute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), theUK’s independent professional body for logistics,supply chains and transport, and the CharteredInstitute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).Students who graduate from our MSc in Logisticsand Supply Chain Management are exemptfrom the academic requirement for CharteredMembership of both institutes and, while studying,your student membership is paid for by KentBusiness School. The CILT and CIPS networksconnect members worldwide and are the greatestsource of professional expertise for the industry.Accreditation and membership deliver significantbenefit in terms of career prospects.


“Logistics and supplychain management problemsmay include inventory,transportation, warehousing,location, reverse and greenlogistics, and customer andsupplier relationships. Theseaspects will, without any doubt,provide the company witha competitive advantage, ifapproached correctly. Thisprogramme helps you respondto this challenge in an areathat is constantly evolving.”

Dr Virginia SpieglerDirector, MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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MSc BUSINESS ANALYTICS

The MSc in Business Analytics equips you with the latest analytical tools toanalyse and interpret data. You learn how to forecast future trends, automateand streamline decisions, and optimise courses of action. The course placesemphasis on learning fundamental analytical techniques. These include datamining, optimisation, simulation and business modelling and arecomplemented by management, communication and research skills.

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Location: CanterburyAttendance: One year full-timeStart: SeptemberEntry requirements: A good honours degree fromthe UK (minimum 2.2) or equivalent internationallyrecognised qualification in a quantitative discipline,such as statistics, logistics, mathematics,engineering or any other mathematically basednatural science discipline. For more informationon general entry requirements, see p36.

In the era of Big Data, analytics is becoming astrategic necessity in virtually all areas of businessand is an essential tool to drive real-time decisions,foster evidence-based decision-making andsustain competitive advantage. According to arecent ranking by US News and World Report,Operations Research Analyst is ranked secondin the Best Business Jobs of 2016 and HarvardBusiness Review claims Data Scientist is the‘sexiest job of the 21st century’ with practitionershaving rare and highly sought-after skills.

To meet the growing demand for graduates withanalytics capabilities, the MSc in Business Analyticsequips you with the latest analytics tools to analyseand interpret data, forecast future trends, automateand streamline decisions, and optimise courses ofaction. Emphasis is placed on learning fundamentalanalytics techniques, such as statistical analysis,data mining, forecasting and regression,optimisation, simulation and spreadsheetmodelling, among others.

You have the opportunity to work for realorganisations, improve your consultancy skills andenhance your employability through the StudentImplant Scheme, which bridges the gap betweenclassroom learning and the real world. Studentsare also involved in a variety of activities, includingcase studies, team project work, guest lecturesand industry visits.

Course content• Advanced Spreadsheets and Decision Support

Systems• Business Decision Modelling• Business Simulation• Business Statistics and Database Management• Consultancy and Research Skills• Managing Organisational Performance• Quantitative Business Analysis and Forecasting

• Two modules chosen from: Applied MarketingResearch; Buyer Decision Making; CorporateFinance; Financial Statement Analysis;Foundations of Finance; Integrated MarketingCommunications; International FinancialReporting; International Marketing Strategy

• Dissertation

AssessmentAssessment is by coursework, examinations andthe Dissertation.

Career pathThis programme is ideal for students with agood background in a quantitative area, seekingto gain in-depth knowledge of analytical andpredictive modelling skills as well as management,communication and research skills. Graduatesof the programme frequently go on to becomein-house analysts or consultants within industryor the public sector, including financial services,airlines, telecommunications, manufacturing,pharmaceuticals, health care delivery andgovernment.

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Why did you choose Kent?I chose Kent Business School basedon several factors: ranking, programmestructure, teaching staff, studentaccommodation, location and the StudentImplant Scheme. The Student ImplantScheme offered me the opportunity towork on a live case study, allowing meto gain real-world experience during mystudies.

What have you particularly enjoyed?I really enjoyed the lectures as theacademics were truly passionate abouttheir subjects. The meetings betweenstudents and company representativeson the Student Implant Scheme were bothengaging and thought provoking. I alsomust mention the great dinners, partiesand nights-out with my classmates whichwere unforgettable!

What about your employmentprospects?I was lucky to find a job before graduation,as a Consumer Insights Analyst in ACE(Analytics Centre of Excellence), at IRI;a leading company in market researchand one of the fastest growing companiesin Greece. The field of my studies,the University’s reputation and myparticipation in the Student ImplantScheme were key to my success insecuring a position within a leadingcompany.

“Now, more than ever, the use ofmanagement science tools andadvanced analytical methodsare crucial to the success ofa business. Our graduatesare equipped with datamanagement and analyticalmodelling capabilities as well ascommunication and consultancyskills. It’s no wonder that theyare highly sought after in a largevariety of organisations andhave superb career prospects.”

Professor Shaomin WuDirector, MSc Business Analytics

develops managerial expertise and capabilitiesnecessary for a career in whichever area youchoose, including running your own business.

Course content• Accounting and Financial Management • Consultancy Skills and Practice• Corporate Strategy and Performance

Management• Global Business Analysis• Leadership and Change Management• Marketing Management and Communications• Professional Skills and Employability

Development• Three modules chosen from: Business Analytics;

Digital Innovation and New Media Management;Programme and Project Management; SociallyResponsible Management; Strategic Operationsand Supply Chain Excellence

• Management Consultancy Project

AssessmentAssessment is by coursework, examinations andthe Management Consultancy Project.

Career pathUpon completion, graduates may choose tostart their own business, or work in any area ofindustry, national and international governmentalorganisations, charities or other non-governmentalorganisations.

“Our extended MScManagement preparesgraduates for a wide rangeof careers in management. Itoffers placement opportunitiesto develop further the skills youacquire in a variety of functions,including business development,marketing, sales, purchasingand customer service.”

Dr Joseph Amankwah-AmoahDirector, MSc Management

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MScMANAGEMENT

In today’s business world, effective management is key to business success.TheMSc in Management broadens your knowledge of business concepts,giving you the opportunity to work with people from a range of culturesand develop your managerial skills, allowing you to operate effectivelyand responsibly in a global business environment.

world environment. With the full support of ourplacements team, you are free to find a placementthat is suitable for your learning goals, in the UK orabroad.

As part of your studies, you can spend a week inBrussels, home to the European Union, NATO andmany other international organisations. This helpsyou to develop an international perspective onmanagement by applying the skills and knowledgeyou learn to real-world situations.

The programme is accredited by the CharteredManagement Institute (CMI) which providesadditional knowledge, skills and resources. TheCMI is committed to excellence in managementand leadership and the CMI qualification is highlysought after by employers.

Upon completion of the programme you gain theCMI Level 7 Certificate in Professional Consulting.

You study key aspects of business andmanagement, all designed to build on yourexisting knowledge and experiences. This

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Location: MedwayAttendance: 15 months full-time (with placement)Start: SeptemberEntry requirements: A good honours degree fromthe UK (minimum 2.1) or equivalent internationallyrecognised qualification. Consideration will be givento those applicants holding a good 2:2 honoursdegree. For more information on general entryrequirements, see p36.

Our MSc in Management provides you with abroad understanding of all areas of generalmanagement together with the specialist pathwaysof innovation management and entrepreneurshipand responsible management that reflect thedistinct strengths of Kent Business School. Theemphasis is on developing employability andcareer development skills with a 14-week workplacement.

By undertaking a 14-week placement within anorganisation, you see the challenges businessesface and learn how they are overcome in a real-


“Our new MSc in DigitalMarketing and Analyticsequips you with the practicaland analytical skills to takea leadership role as a digitalmarketer. Digital marketingskills are in high demand andthis programme provides youwith the essential skills for asuccessful digital marketingcareer.”

Dr Yu-Lun LiuDirector, MSc Digital Marketing and Analytics


MScDIGITAL MARKETINGANDANALYTICS

The marketing industry is continually evolving resulting in a complexlandscape. It is essential for marketing professionals to keep up-to-date withthe latest technologies and trends to ensure their digital marketing campaignsare a success. The MSc in Digital Marketing and Analytics is designed todevelop both the theoretical and practical knowledge of digital and marketingconcepts that are vital in today’s business environment.

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Location: MedwayAttendance: One year full-timeStart: SeptemberEntry requirements: A good honours degree fromthe UK (minimum 2.2) or equivalent internationallyrecognised qualification in a business,management or marketing-related discipline.Applicants with extensive work experience mayalso be considered. For more information ongeneral entry requirements, see p36.

Our MSc in Digital Marketing and Analytics is forstudents who have previously studied marketing,business or management at undergraduate leveland wish to develop a deeper understanding ofthe tools and techniques available to marketerstoday. You learn how digital marketing andanalytics are changing the face of marketingand develop key practical skills for running digitalcampaigns, including social media and analyticalskills. Through consultancy projects, you gainfurther practical experience within these areas.

Kent Business School has partnered with theChartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), the leadingprofessional body for marketers worldwide, to giveyou the opportunity to gain highly sought afterCIM qualifications, alongside the MSc in DigitalMarketing and Analytics, through its GraduateGateway.

Course content• The Digital Consumer• Digital and Social Media Design• Digital Marketing Data Mining and Analytics• Digital Marketing Research• Digital Marketing Strategy and Planning• Emerging IT Trends for Digital Marketing• Principles of Digital Marketing and Social Media

Marketing

• Professional Skills and EmployabilityDevelopment

• Social Media Analytics• Web Marketing and Analytics• Digital Marketing Report

AssessmentAssessment is by coursework, examinations andthe Digital Marketing Report.

Career pathOn completion of the course you will be in a strongposition to pursue careers in Digital Marketing,Mobile Marketing, SEO Account Management,Web Analytics, Marketing Communications, Searchand Social Media in a range of consumer goods,business-to-business, consultancies and not-for-profit organisations.

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such as, product labelling, product packagingand product/service, usually in a multicountry ormultigroup context regarding health-enhancement(through food) and energy-efficiency.

His work has benefited public policy and marketingaction and has had important societal and publicpolicy impact for both better consumer foodchoices and energy efficiency renovations. He haspublished over 45 peer-reviewed articles in 4* (two),3*and 2* (several) journal outlets, two books, tenchapters in books, edited four books and spokenat dozens of conferences. As of mid-2015, he has1,553 Google citations: h-index: 20, and an i10-index: 30.

Dr Yu-Lun Liu

Lecturer in Marketing; Director, MScDigital Marketing and AnalyticsPrior to joining Kent Business School, Dr Liuworked for many years in an IT company asa software developer and engineer. He has aparticular interest in information systems andtechnology management. Dr Liu also has researchinterests in online consumer psychology andconsumer behaviour.

Professor Ekaterini Panopoulou

Professor in Finance; Director, MScFinance programmesProfessor Panopoulou’s main research interests liein the fields of financial econometrics, time series(modelling and forecasting), financial economicsand international finance. Professor Panopoulouholds a PhD in Econometrics (University ofPiraeus). She has been working in the area offinancial econometrics and forecasting since 2001and has published over 30 papers and contributedchapters to a number of books. Her careerincludes working for the University of Piraeus,National University of Ireland, Maynooth, andthe National Bank of Greece. She is one of thefounding members of the Methods in InternationalFinance Network (MIFN), a consortium ofuniversities promoting research in the areaof international finance.

Dr Virginia Spiegler

Senior Lecturer in Operations andSupply Chain Management; Director, MScLogistics and Supply Chain ManagementDr Spiegler joined Kent Business School in 2016and is a member of the Management Scienceresearch group. Her research focuses on modellingand designing inventory and order-based controlsystems that overcome nonlinear, real-worlddynamics and on building resilient supply chains.

Dr Spiegler’s work has provided a theoreticalcontribution to the literature on supply chainrisk management and proposed an assessmentframework for supply chain resilience. Byencapsulating the attributes of resilience andusing an iterative cycle between theory andpractice, her research helped companies, suchas those in the food and drink industry, to increasetheir ability to deal with disturbances emergingfrom its supply chain.

Professor Shaomin Wu

Professor in Business/Applied Statistics;Director, MSc Business AnalyticsProfessor Wu has considerable experience in areassuch as applied stochastic processes, statisticaldata analysis, data mining, and risk management.He received his PhD and MSc in Applied Statisticsand has written widely on business data analysisand applied stochastic processes in a varietyof publications such as European Journal ofOperational Research and International Journalof Production Economics.

Dr Madeleine Wyatt

Senior Lecturer in Human ResourceManagement; Deputy Director, MScHuman Resource Management andMSc International Human ResourceManagementDr Wyatt is a Chartered Occupational Psychologistand Senior Lecturer in Human ResourceManagement (HRM). Her research examinesemployees’ career experiences and predictorsof career success, with a focus on diversity and the role of informal and political behaviour in theworkplace. She also examines the performance oflocal and national politicians from an organisationalpsychology perspective. Dr Wyatt has worked witha number of organisations including the HomeOffice, National School of Government, NHS and political parties.

Dr Omar Al-Tabbaa

Senior Lecturer in Strategy andInternational Business; Director, MScInternational Business and ManagementCurrently, Dr Al-Tabbaa has two overarchingresearch interests. The first focuses on thedynamics of inter-organisational relationships (IOR)and their impact on value creation and capture.This includes: examining the dynamics of alliancemanagement capabilities in different settings(including cross-sector collaboration, SMEs andfamily businesses) and how this might affectpartners’ co-innovation capacity and value co-creation; and understanding the role of inter-organisational social capital during the technologytransfer process in university-industry collaboration.

For the second research area, he addressesthe application of strategy-as-practice (SAP)perspective in untraditional settings. Specifically,investigating the social dynamics of projectmanagement as a practice and also thecollaborative relationship and impact of socialdynamics on the scope of collaborative innovation.

Dr Joseph Amankwah-Amoah

Reader in International Business;Director, MSc ManagementDr Amankwah-Amoah’s research interestsare anchored in core topics of strategy andinternational business specifically global businessstrategy, international divestment, entrepreneurship(business failure), and lateral hiring in emergingmarkets. Joseph has published in many journalsof international repute such as TechnologicalForecasting and Social Change; Group andOrganization Management; and CriticalPerspectives on International Business. Hecurrently serves as co-editor of Cogent Business& Management and sits on the editorial boardsof journals such as Thunderbird InternationalBusiness Review, Journal of African Business,and International Journal of MultinationalCorporation Strategy.

Professor George Chryssochoidis

Professor in Marketing; Director, MScMarketingProfessor Chryssochoidis’ broad area of expertiserelates to responsible and effective businessdecision-making, aiming to generate lessons forbetter management practices and public policyactions. Essentially a modeller, he concentrateson consumer choices/decision-making (primarily inthe food and energy sectors) and development ofinnovative quantitative methodologies. Specifically,he studies product information-based innovations,

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DID YOU KNOW?Kent’s international reputation attractsstaff and students from across theglobe: 40% of staff at the Universitycome from outside the UK and ourstudents represent 157 nationalities.

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ABOUT KENT BUSINESS SCHOOL

We are a world-class business school,combining high-quality research andrigorous teaching with real-worldrelevance and strong links to thebusiness community.

are currently seeking confirmation of accreditationwith the CFA Institute, Global Association of RiskProfessionals (GARP) and the Professional RiskManagers’ International Association (PRMIA)with regard to the MSc Finance programmes.

Kent Business School has recently become asignatory of the United Nations’ Principles forResponsible Management Education (PRME).PRME provides a global network for academicinstitutions to advance corporate sustainability andsocial responsibility, and an engagement frameworkfor the incorporation of universal values intocurricula and research.

International focus We believe that an international perspective onbusiness benefits all of our students. Kent BusinessSchool has more than 40 internationally recognisedacademics from 23 different countries. Most of ourteaching faculty are involved with researching thelatest issues in business and management, activelyworking with organisations to provide new insightfor business leaders and policymakers. Theirknowledge and research findings feed into theprogrammes to ensure they are both cutting-edgeand globally relevant.

Current postgraduate students come from over50 different countries and help contribute to theinternational environment in the School. We alsoregularly host students from international businessschools in Europe, the US and Asia. You willtherefore be part of a vibrant community ofexceptional graduate students who aredeveloping their professional knowledge.

The diverse backgrounds of staff and students inthe School create a dynamic learning environment,offering plenty of opportunity for discussion anddebate.

Business connectionsKent Business School prides itself on deliveringa first-class academic education combined withreal-world corporate connections. We have long-standing relationships with leading organisations,including Chase Anderson, Barclays, CumminsPower Generation, Deloitte, Enterprise Rent-A-Car,General Electric, IBM, The London Institute ofBanking and Finance, KPMG, Microsoft, LloydsBanking Group and Kent County Council.

During your studies, you have the chance toengage in a number of industry-led activitiesand networking opportunities, including theSchool’s Student Implant Scheme, live casestudy work and current business challenges,guest lectures and seminars. These strongcorporate links guarantee you valuable exposureto the business world and provide organisationswith the opportunity to work with and recruittalented business leaders of the future.

Worldwide partnershipsIn addition to our links with professionalorganisations, Kent Business School has strongpartnerships with leading academic institutions,including:• Audencia Nantes School of Management

(France)• Hong Kong Baptist University

Research excellenceKent Business School is proud of its strongresearch environment. In the most recent ResearchExcellence Framework (REF), an impressive 98%of our research submitted was judged to be ofinternational quality and the School’s environmentwas judged to be conducive to supporting thedevelopment of research of internationalexcellence. We were ranked 25th (out of 101) inthe UK by the Times Higher Education, placingus in the top third of all UK business schools. Ourworld-class research informs the rigorous teachingon our programmes through the latest businessand management topics and data from our sixcentres of applied research. Our centres conductresearch into the following areas: accounting;finance; management science; people,management and organisation; marketing; andstrategy and international business. For furtherinformation on our research activities, see p28.

Expert teachingAt Kent Business School, you are taught byexpert staff who have experience in a wide rangeof management disciplines. Whether they havea particular area of professional expertise or areactively involved in research, our academics arepassionate about their subjects and about sharingtheir knowledge with students, as well as withthe wider academic and business communities.Teaching in the School is also supported by leadingexperts from business and the professions, as wellas visiting academics from other universities, whowork closely with our permanent academic team.

Highly ranked schoolWe continually rank among the top 20% ofbusiness schools in the UK, as confirmedby The Complete University Guide 2019and The Times Good University Guide 2018.

Kent Business School is a member of the EuropeanFoundation for Management Development (EFMD)and the Chartered Association of BusinessSchools (CABS). We have an internationalreputation for the high standard and quality of ourprogrammes, which have received accreditationfrom leading professional bodies, including theAssociation of MBAs (AMBA), the CharteredInstitute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), theChartered Institute of Personnel and Development(CIPD), the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and theChartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA). We



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Excellent locations

CanterburyThe School is conveniently located at the Universityof Kent’s Canterbury campus, close to continentalEurope and with easy access to London.Canterbury’s historic city centre is just a 25-minutewalk or short bus ride away. It’s a small but beautifulcity with stunning medieval buildings, lively barsand pubs, restaurants and cafés, and a widerange of shops. At the heart of the city is the world-famous Canterbury Cathedral, which is one of thevenues for the University’s degree ceremonies.

In addition, Canterbury makes an ideal base fromwhich to travel further afield. High-speed trains runregularly between Canterbury West and London StPancras and take less than an hour. You are also inclose proximity to airports, the Channel ports andthe Eurostar Terminals at Ashford and Ebbsfleet,from where you can be in Paris or Brussels inapproximately two hours.

Resources and facilities Kent Business School provides the idealenvironment for you to achieve your full potentialand gain the most from your studies. Set in abeautiful woodland environment, our purpose-designed building offers spacious teachingfacilities, including executive seminar and lecturerooms, a dedicated MBA suite and ASPIRE LabSpace, as well as access to excellent IT facilitiesand learning resources.

Sibson, the new home of Kent Business School atCanterbury, opened in spring 2017. This significantinvestment marked 25 years of education andgrowth within Kent Business School, and offersstaff, students and visitors a state-of-the-artbuilding with new teaching and learning spaces,and modern social and breakout areas, whichencapsulate the School’s academic values andidentity.

You are also within close proximity to all campusamenities, including the Templeman Library, theSports Centre, Medical Centre, cafés, bars andbistros, the Gulbenkian Theatre and Cinema,the Colyer-Fergusson Concert Hall and theGraduate School.

MedwayThe Medway towns of Chatham, Gillingham,Rainham, Rochester and Strood stand at themouth of the River Medway where it flows into theThames estuary. Kent’s Medway campus is partof Chatham Maritime, where the Historic Dockyardhas been redeveloped and refurbished.

The campus is close to central London: trainsfrom Ebbsfleet International take approximately 17minutes and trains from Chatham take 45 minutes.From Ebbsfleet, you can also take the Eurostar tomainland Europe. The town centres of Chathamand Rochester are a short bus ride away.

Resources and facilities The Sail and Colour Loft reopened in 2015 and nowhouses seminar rooms, a computer suite, studentsocial spaces and other facilities specifically forKent Business School students. A new StudentHub opened in early 2017. The Hub, on the siteof a former naval swimming pool and skittle alley,has been transformed to include a modern bar,flexible entertainment and social space, includingThe Deep End, which has a great range of foodavailable.

On campus are the Drill Hall Library, several placesto socialise and venues for live music. In closeproximity are the multimillion-pound sports centre,Medway Park, a multiplex cinema, the Docksideretail outlet, bars and restaurants and the StrandLeisure Park.

Shuttle busDuring term-time, the University’s shuttle bus linksthe Canterbury and Medway campuses giving youfree, easy access to activities on both sites.

Developing your employabilityKent has an excellent record of graduateemployment: of our postgraduate studentswho graduated in 2017, over 92% of thosewho responded to a national survey were inwork or further study within six months (DLHE).

Kent Business School presents a wealth ofopportunities for you to gain much more than yourvaluable business degree. Our strong connectionswith global organisations provide the chance foryou to network and acquire useful connections toenable you to enhance your student experienceand increase your employability. We hold eventsand activities with organisations and associationsthat will benefit your learning experience andenhance your future career prospects.

Our friendly, international learning environmentallows you to forge associations with friendsand colleagues while at the School and also aftergraduation, as part of the Kent Business SchoolAlumni Network. These connections remain withyou long after you graduate and may provideassistance in your future career.

For further information on the careers help weprovide at Kent, see p33.

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RESEARCH EXCELLENCE

In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF), business andmanagement at Kent was ranked 25th for research intensity in the UK by theTimes Higher Education. An impressive 98% of our research was judged to beof international quality with 67% of that being ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationallyexcellent’, placing us in the top quartile of the UK’s business schools.

management; financial econometrics; internationalbanking; financial regulation; corporate finance;asset pricing and real-estate modelling.

Management ScienceThe Management Science group covers a widerange of research areas in operational researchand systems thinking. These include research inthe area of logistics including green logistics andnetwork security with a special emphasis on theinnovative design and analysis of heuristic andexact optimisation, DEA, operation management,multivariate analysis, biometrics, multi-methodologyand Soft OR/systems.

MarketingResearch in this group cuts across four maindomains: marketing strategy and performance;product development and innovation; buyerbehaviour; and the management of supply (value)chains and market delivery systems. Strong linkswith industry and an international network ofresearch partners support the group’s empiricalresearch, and a growing body of postgraduateresearch students is at the heart of the theoreticaland conceptual work in which the group isengaged.

People, Management and OrganisationResearch examines key themes in the areasof employment relations, human resourcemanagement, organisational behaviour andleadership at both national and internationallevels. The group covers a wide range of researchtopics, including: employment relationships; therole of social partners; the effects of skills,technology and culture on the world of work;employee engagement; and the role of leadershipin determining organisational performance. Thegroup includes researchers from a variety ofacademic backgrounds. It therefore works froma multidisciplinary perspective, utilising bothhistorical and futuristic perspectives.

Strategy and International BusinessThe Strategy and International Business groupcarries out research in strategic managementand international business. Current researchtopics include: corporate social responsibility;dynamic capabilities and performancemanagement; international business in Central andEastern Europe; international strategic alliances;internationalisation of professional services firms;international strategy; management of multinationalenterprises; management of not-for-profitorganisations; and non-market strategies.

As a result of the REF, the School was also ranked24th for its breadth and depth of research acrossthe whole community of research active staff bythe Chartered Association of Business Schools.We now employ over 65 research-active membersof staff, and are home to a thriving community ofresearch students.

Areas of research expertiseResearch activities at Kent Business School arebroadly organised into six dedicated areas ofbusiness management.

AccountingMembers of the Accounting group haveestablished strong international reputations for theirresearch in public sector or critical accounting andaccounting history across numerous publicationsand books.

FinanceThe Finance group addresses academicallyinteresting and practical contemporary issuesin finance and banking. Staff pursue research inseveral areas, including: derivatives pricing and risk



Centres of applied researchWe are proud of the role we play in businesscommunities locally and internationally. Ourfour centres of applied research interact withthe corporate world and foster links with otheracademic and research institutions globally.

Anglo-Chinese Business and ManagementCentreDirector: Professor Steve LiuThis is the first collaborative research centre of itskind between China and the UK, providing a jointresearch unit for Kent Business School and ourpartners in the Chinese Academy of Sciencesand the Beijing Foreign Studies University.

Centre for Employment, Competitivenessand GrowthDirector: Professor Yannis GeorgellisProviding world-class research on performanceissues relating to work, employment relations andleadership, the Centre works with hundreds ofsmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)and the policy community that supports them.It hosts ‘Promoting Sustainable Performance’, amulti-method research programme which identifiesthe characteristics of higher-performing SMEs,and provides exclusive access to data and contactwith regional SMEs.

Centre for Logistics and HeuristicOptimisationDirector: Dr Maria Paola ScaparraThe Centre uses developments in the areaof logistics heuristic research and practicaloptimisation research to tackle real-life problemsin the public and private sectors. Acting as afocal point, the Centre attracts visiting scholars,research fellowships and PhD students, andassists companies in solving complex strategic,tactical and operational problems.

Centre for Quantitative FinanceDirector: Professor Radu Tunaru The Centre provides excellence in the researchof contemporary issues in financial markets thatrequire a quantitative approach. Its main role isto carry out research that fills the gap betweenacademia and current problems faced by theindustry, whether in conducting comparativestudies on pricing and risk managementmethodologies, or designing improved financialproducts that can serve the wider communitybetter, or simply being the first stop forpolicymakers, hedge funds or finance houses,where they can commission quantitative studieson topics they do not have expertise in.

Further informationFor more information about the research activitiesat Kent Business School, see www.kent.ac.uk/kbs

“At Kent Business School, weproduce world-leading researchthat influences the practice ofbusiness and management.Our stimulating, outward-looking research culture getsthe balance right betweenrigour and relevance.”

Professor Jeremy HowellsDirector of Research

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FUNDING YOUR MASTER’S

The annual tuition fees for 2019/20 for full-time students on postgraduatetaught programmes in Kent Business School can be found at www.kent.ac.uk/finance-student/fees

Kent Business School Early Bird SchemeKent Business School is offering applicantsincentives to commit early under our Early BirdScheme. Applicants who apply before 31 Marchand subsequently accept their offer and pay theirdeposit by 30 April, will automatically receive a10% discount on their tuition fee payment for theirpostgraduate taught programme.

Kent Business School ScholarshipsKent Business School is able to supportpostgraduate taught students throughmerit-based scholarships to help reducethe cost of postgraduate study.

We can award funding to exceptional studentswho are likely to perform consistently at the top oftheir class and/or make an outstanding contributiondue to their work experience and/or diversityof background. Scholarships are awarded tostudents who have the potential to be successfulambassadors for Kent Business School duringtheir studies and, following graduation, as partof the School’s alumni community, assisting withnetworking and recruitment events and fairs intheir home countries.

Successful candidates will be asked to contributeto the School by undertaking activities, which mayinclude sitting on the Student Council or becominga student representative. Other activities thatscholarship awardees can undertake includeplaying an active part in the running of theStudent Business Society on campus, becomingan e-buddy for prospective applicants, writing astudent blog or assisting with postgraduaterecruitment events on campus.

Kent Business School Bursary FundKent Business School can also assist postgraduatetaught students via its bursary fund.

International student scholarshipsKent offers a number of scholarships tointernational students for entry at taught Master’slevel. They are worth £5,000 (for one year of study)towards the cost of tuition fees and are offeredto nationals of any country paying fees at theoverseas rate.

Loyalty awardsThe University of Kent values its graduates andalumni, and is pleased to offer special schemesto assist with the cost of postgraduate study:• the Alumni Loyalty Discount offers a 10%

reduction on the cost of the first year’s fees• the Graduate School Scholarship provides

a scholarship of £1,000 towards the firstyear’s fees for those moving directly fromundergraduate to postgraduate study

• Kent graduates progressing to study for aMaster’s programme in Kent Business Schoolmay qualify for the Kent Business School LoyaltyAward, offering a further reduction on tuitionfees.

Please note that the Alumni Loyalty Discountcannot be used in conjunction with the GraduateSchool Scholarship. Students should apply foreither the Alumni Loyalty Discount or the GraduateSchool Scholarship, whichever provides the greaterdiscount.

Further informationThe details of postgraduate student funding areconstantly being updated. For the most up-to-dateinformation on the financial awards available,please visit www.kent.ac.uk/pgfunding

Fees will increase year on year by no more thanRPI+3% in each academic year of study, exceptwhere regulated. Where fees are regulated (suchas by the Department of Business Innovationand Skills or Research Councils UK), they willbe increased by an amount up to the permittedincrease.

Fee-paying categoriesUK or European Union (EU) fee status dependson your nationality and residency. In general,students paying the UK or EU fee shouldhave ‘settled status’ under UK immigrationregulations prior to the start of their course.Students holding full EU nationality should havebeen resident in the European Economic Area fornon-educational purposes for three years prior tothe start of their course. The UK/EU category alsoincludes EU students with indefinite leave to remainin the UK.

Payment of tuition feesYou must pay fees in advance at the beginningof each academic year. There are two main waysof paying:• in full• in two instalments – 50% on or before

registration, and 50% by 1 December.

Living costsEach student has different circumstances, so tohelp you estimate your living costs, we providean online calculator at the website below.

Further informationwww.kent.ac.uk/finance-student

Financial supportTo help fund your postgraduate studies, theUniversity of Kent has a generous budget inexcess of £9 million.

The University allocates over £7 million from itsown funds and attracts an additional £2 million toprovide a variety of financial support opportunitiesfor postgraduate students. There are a number ofSchool scholarships, as well as location-specificfunding, sport and music scholarships, andfunding specifically for overseas fee-payingstudents.


GENEROUSFUNDINGLast year, we were able to providefinancial backing to 62 taughtpostgraduate students from 40nationalities, with awards ranging from£1,000 to up to 50% of their tuition fees.

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CAREERS ANDEMPLOYABILITY

At Kent, we are committed to enhancing the employability of our students,equipping you with the right skills to successfully enter the competitive world of work.

Paid work at universityThe students’ unions at Kent run Jobshop, a jobagency which advertises vacancies throughoutthe local region in areas such as translation, socialmedia, website development, retail and charityfundraising. You can register for the service onlineas soon as you become a student at Kent.

Paid work, through temporary or part-time jobs,helps to cover living costs and provides theopportunity to gain practical experience andwork-related skills. The University and Kent Unionemploy close to 2,000 students a year in a rangeof posts, from mentoring, research and teachingto clerical and administrative jobs in academicschools and through our professional serviceoffices.

VolunteeringKent Union runs the Kent Student Certificate forVolunteering (KSCV), a formal recognition schemefor volunteers which is endorsed by the University.If you do any form of volunteering while at Kent,whether it is on-campus or off, you are eligiblefor the award. It is designed to encouragevolunteers to think about the skills that they havedeveloped as a result of volunteering and canbe used later in job interviews, or on CVs andapplications.

Student enterpriseBuilding on our students’ growing enterprise cultureand activities, Kent Business School can help youto develop enterprise skills and business ideas.The Mitali & Divyendu Kumar ASPIRE is a flagshipinitiative of the University and Kent Business School.ASPIRE (Accelerator Space for Innovation andResponsible Enterprise) is an environment whereinnovative ideas are brought to fruition. It is a placeof entrepreneurial and truly transformationallearning, welcoming students who have radicalideas and are not afraid to experiment with them.Students benefit from the Business Start-UpJourney, the School’s flagship co-curricularentrepreneurship programme, as well asseminars, networking sessions and masterclasses.

Further information

Careers and employabilitywww.kent.ac.uk/ceswww.kent.ac.uk/employability

Jobshop and volunteeringwww.kentunion.co.uk

Student enterprisewww.kent.ac.uk/kbs/facilities/aspire

Excellent career prospectsKent has an excellent record of graduateemployment: over 92% of Kent postgraduatestudents who graduated in 2017 and respondedto a national survey, were in work or further studywithin six months (DLHE).

Our students gain much more than an academicqualification when they graduate from KentBusiness School. In today’s business climate,employers are increasingly demanding morefrom new employees and we are proud thatthey continually seek out our graduates fortheir organisations across the globe. Employersrespect our dedicated teaching and reputation fordelivering international business expertise, leadingglobal research and an outstanding internationallearning experience.

The University and Kent Business School alsoprovide a comprehensive package of skillsdevelopment training programmes, careers advice,and volunteering and paid work opportunities tohelp enhance your career prospects.

Whatever your chosen career path, even if you arestill unsure, we will equip you with the academicknowledge, together with a broad range oftransferable skills, to make you more employable.

Strong industry linksKent Business School has excellent relationshipsand links with many of the world’s top organisations,and other leading academic institutions andpartners, providing opportunities to widen yourexperiences and enhance your employability.You can attend or take part in regularly hostedevents, workshops and seminars with guestlecturers from top international organisations, aswell as networking opportunities and live projectsfor organisations. Our Student Implant Schemeallows students on our taught postgraduateprogramme in Business Analytics to work alongsidebusinesses during their studies and put theirlearning into practice.

Graduate destinationsOur graduates have gone on to work for top globalcompanies, including: Apple, Bloomberg, Boeing,Christian Dior, Citibank, Danone, Deloitte, DeutscheBank, Ericsson, EY, GSK, HSBC, IBM, Kimberly-Clark, Lloyd’s of London, PwC, Tata Group andThe Walt Disney Company. Although many of ourgraduates are sought by global employers, othersgo on to start their own businesses or continue to

study in their areas of interest, choosing to deepenand develop their expertise with further research-based study.

Skills developmentEmployers are looking for highly advanced skillsin postgraduate students that will enable themto operate effectively at a senior level and goon to successful careers in business, industryand academia.

At Kent, we help you to gain transferable skillsthrough your academic studies and also throughparticipation in the University’s range of skillsdevelopment programmes.

Taught postgraduate students can choose to applyfor a place on the Global Skills Award trainingprogramme. Delivered by the Graduate School, theprogramme is specifically designed to consolidateyour awareness of current global issues andimprove your employment prospects.

Kent Business School alumni networkKent Business School has a thriving alumni networkwhich facilitates social, business and networkingopportunities. With over 15,000 graduates, itcommunicates on many levels to keep alumni intouch with each other, with Kent Business School,with current students and with the latestdevelopments in business.

Careers and Employability ServiceYour postgraduate degree at Kent opens up awide range of options to you upon graduation.The University’s award-winning Careers andEmployability Service has an extensive website,which helps you to analyse your employabilityskills, make career choices and develop yourapplication and interview skills. It includes adviceon how to make use of your degree subject inyour career and an online database of graduatevacancies.

The Service has also produced booklets for bothtaught and research postgraduates, which coverthe transferable skills gained through your studies,finding job opportunities and making successfulapplications. Personal careers guidance isavailable at any stage of your studies for adviceand information on your options after you graduate.

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GRADUATE PROFILE

Could you describe your career path sinceleaving Kent?I took a few months’ break post-study to travel andthen started to scout around for jobs after settlingback in my home country of Malaysia. One of thetoughest interviews I had was for the Central Bankof Malaysia, an institution with a remarkablereputation in my country and, to my surprise,I managed to secure a job despite competitionfrom 3,500 other applicants.

What are you doing now?I am currently working for the bank as an Executivefor Strategic Planning and Communication for theCurrency Management Division. My role is quitevaried and I am doing different things every day.Currency management is a niche market, sothere’s always lots of things to learn and explore.

How have your studies at Kent BusinessSchool helped you in your career?My degree opened up a wider range of careeroptions, encouraging me to set high expectationsfor myself. The experience I gained at Kent hasreally helped to equip me with the expertiserequired to go into this challenging industry.

What’s next for you? I see myself running my own business a fewyears down the road. I will go all out to meet myobjectives with the determination to learn newthings. I hope to put into practice all the experienceI have gained and challenge myself to strive to bethe best.

What advice can you offer potentialstudents?Kent is a beautiful place – like a home away fromhome. Choosing to come here is a decision thatyou will never regret!

Ashira Ramli graduated fromKent with an MSc in Management(International Business). She nowworks for the Central Bank ofMalaysia as a Strategic Planningand Communication Executive forthe Currency Management Division.

What attracted you to studyingManagement (International Business)at Kent?Several universities offered similar courses butKent Business School provided a comprehensivepackage with a wide range of modules that suitedmy interests. I was also attracted to the friendlylearning environment, which allowed for more one-to-one interactions with the teaching staff.

What did you particularly enjoy?Kent is very culturally diverse and I enjoyedmeeting friends and making connections withpeople from all over the globe. This really enabledme to adapt to cultural differences, build on mycommunication skills and develop as a person.

What about the teaching?The lecturers were experienced and well-matchedto the subjects they taught. Alongside the formalteaching, they were able to share their valuablereal-life experiences with us.

GRADUATEDESTINATIONSKent Business School graduates areemployed by organisations acrossthe globe, including the Bank of China,Boeing, Coca-Cola, Deloitte, KPMG,GSK, HSBC, Lloyd’s of London andTesco.


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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATIONS

Below, you will find information on entry requirements and applicationprocedures for Kent Business School’s taught postgraduate programmes.

English language requirementsStudents whose first language is not English, andwho live or study in a non-majority English-speakingcountry are required to have an appropriategrade/score in an approved English languageexamination as defined by UK Visas andImmigration (UKVI).

The English language requirements for all ourprogrammes are as follows:• International English Language Test (IELTS)

with a minimum overall score of 6.5 (whichincludes a minimum of 6.0 in each component)

• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEAcademic) with a minimum overall score of62 (which includes a minimum of 60 in eachsubtest)

• Cambridge English: Advanced and Proficiencywith a minimum overall score of 176 (whichincludes a minimum of 169 in reading andwriting, and 162 in speaking and listening)

• Internet-based TOEFL with a minimum overallscore of 90 (which includes a minimum of 22in reading, 21 in writing, 20 in listening and 22in speaking).

Only English language tests taken up to a maximumof two years prior to the date of registration areaccepted for admission to the University. Seewww.kent.ac.uk/ems/eng-lang-reqs for full details.

The University offers pre-sessional coursesfor students who need to improve their Englishand study skills before joining a postgraduateprogramme. For more information, seewww.kent.ac.uk/international-pathways/pre-sessional

Please note: if you are applying for entry to a pre-sessional programme, and require a Tier 4 studentvisa, the University can only accept a valid SecureEnglish Language Test (SELT) as proof of Englishlanguage, alternative qualifications will not beaccepted. IELTS is the only approved SELTprovider acceptable to UKVI.

Please ensure that you check the University’swebsite for up-to-date information on Englishrequirements to ensure you meet the latestrequirements made by UKVI.www.kent.ac.uk/ems/eng-lang-reqs

The University also provides additional Englishlanguage support throughout the year at noadditional cost.

Entry requirementsIf you wish to apply for a higher degree at KentBusiness School, you must normally hold a first orupper second class honours degree (or equivalent)in a relevant or appropriate subject. Considerationwill be given on a case by case basis for studentsholding a high 2:2 undergraduate degree orequivalent.

Applicants without an honours degree may alsobe considered on the basis of work experience,professional qualifications and the relevance ofthe programme to their current professional role.

For specific entry requirements, please refer to theindividual programme entries.

Applicants who hold extensive managerial workexperience may wish to consider our Kent MBAprogramme offered within Kent Business School.Please visit www.kentmba.com for further details.



How to applyYou can apply for all postgraduate programmesoffered within Kent Business School via theUniversity’s website at www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply Please ensure that all supportingdocumentation is submitted with your onlineapplication. You will need to show the originalsof your scanned supporting documentation whenyou come to enrol on your programme. On receiptof your online application, you will be sent anacknowledgement email. All communication withKent Business School in respect to your applicationwill be made via email. It is therefore importantthat you supply us with a unique personal emailaddress on your application form. If you areprocessing your application through an agent,we will copy the agent into all your formal decisioncorrespondence from Kent Business School.

Required documentationWhen making your application, you must submitthe following:• completed online application• statement of purpose, outlining your reasons

for applying to the programme at the Universityof Kent and Kent Business School

• academic transcript (an interim transcript willbe required for students in their final year ofstudies)

• professional qualification (if applicable)• degree certificate (required on completion

of studies) • two reference letters, one of which must

be academic and from your current or mostrecent institution/university. Online referencesmust be from a verifiable email address and nota webmail address such as yahoo or gmail, forexample

• certificate of English language proficiency(see left) for non-native speakers (for teststaken within the last two years)

• copy of passport (international students only).

Early Bird SchemeKent Business School is offering applicantsincentives to commit early under our Early BirdScheme. Applicants who apply before 31 Marchand subsequently accept their offer and pay theirdeposit by 30 April will automatically receive a10% discount on their tuition fee payment fortheir postgraduate programme.

Application deadlinesAs places are limited, we advise applicantsto submit their application early to guaranteeconsideration of an offer, ideally before the endof March to also take advantage of our EarlyBird Scheme (see left). We will ensure that yourapplication, once received, is given the highestlevel of professional attention and review. We canusually give you a decision on your applicationwithin one to two weeks from initial receipt,providing you have submitted a fully completedapplication with supporting documentation.

Applications for all programmes received after31 July will be considered on a case-by-casebasis if places are available.

DepositA deposit of £1,000 will be required when youaccept an offer to secure your place to studyat Kent Business School and will be deductedfrom your tuition fees. Should you not meet therequirements of your offer, your deposit will berefunded in full. The deposit can be madesecurely via the University’s Online Store athttps://store.kent.ac.uk

If you pay your deposit by 30 April and haveapplied before 31 March, you may be ableto take advantage of our Early Bird Scheme.

Applying for accommodationIf you wish to apply for campus accommodation,you need to have received an offer for a placeto study and make an online application foraccommodation by 31 July. Please seewww.kent.ac.uk/accommodation for furtherinformation.

Contact detailsGraduate Admissions Office,Kent Business School,SibsonUniversity of Kent,Canterbury, Kent,CT2 7FS, UK

T: +44 (0)1227 824650F: +44 (0)1227 761187E: [email protected]

This brochure was produced in July 2017. The Universityof Kent makes every effort to ensure that the informationcontained in its publicity materials is fair and accurate andto provide educational services as described. However, thecourses, services and other matters may be subject tochange. For the most up-to-date information,see www.kent.ac.uk/pg and for full details of our termsand conditions, see www.kent.ac.uk/termsandconditions

For the University to operate efficiently, it needs to processinformation about you for administrative, academic and healthand safety reasons. Any offer we make to you is subject to yourconsent to process such information and is a requirement inorder for you to be registered as a student. All students mustagree to abide by the University rules and regulations at:www.kent.ac.uk/regulations

Application checklist

Completed online application

Statement of purpose

Academic transcript (interim transcriptwill be required for students in their finalyear of study)

Professional qualification(if applicable)

Degree certificate (requiredon completion of studies)

Two reference letters(at least one academic)

Certificate of proficiency in English (if applicable). Test scores over twoyears old will not be accepted

Copy of passport(photo ID pages only)

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COME AND VISIT US

We welcome and encourage you tovisit our campuses and specialistpostgraduate centres.

station to the University (regular service): journeytime approximately 15 minutes.

By roadFrom London, the north and west: M25, (M20), M2,A2. Canterbury central ring road, A290 WhitstableRoad, St Thomas Hill, approximately one mile(1.6km) up the A290, University entrance onright (signposted) near the top of hill.

Campus mapwww.kent.ac.uk/maps/canterbury

Travelling to our Medway campus

By airThe nearest major airports to the Medway campusare London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick(LGW), both with excellent transport links to centralLondon and onwards.

By railLondon Victoria and Charing Cross to Chatham:journey time approximately 45 minutes. St Pancrasto Ebbsfleet International, approximately 20minutes or Gillingham approximately 50 minutes.

By busFrom Chatham Station to Chatham Maritime:journey time approximately 15 minutes.

By roadFrom London, the north and west: M25, M2. Followsigns for Gillingham, then the Historic Dockyardand Chatham Maritime via the A289 and the

Medway Tunnel. From the east: A2, A289, theGillingham Northern Link Road, follow signsfor the Medway Tunnel.

Campus mapwww.kent.ac.uk/maps/medway

Further informationKent Business School,Sibson, University of Kent,Canterbury, Kent,CT2 7FS, UKT: +44 (0)1227 824650F: +44 (0)1227 761187E: [email protected]

Recruitment and Admissions Office,The Registry, University of Kent,Canterbury, Kent,CT2 7NZ, UKT: +44 (0)1227 768896F: +44 (0)1227 827077

International Recruitment,The Registry, University of Kent,Canterbury, Kent,CT2 7NZ, UKT: +44 (0)1227 824904F: +44 (0)1227 823247E: [email protected]

The University holds a number of organisedevents, such as our general Open Days and alsopostgraduate information events, which give youa flavour of what it is like to be a student at Kent.Please see www.kent.ac.uk/opendays or contactthe Recruitment and Admissions Office for furtherdetails.

If you are not able to attend one of these plannedevents, you are still welcome to visit the Universityand join one of our campus tours. The tours areconducted by Kent students/graduates who willbe able to give you an insight into what it is like tobe a student at Kent. Alternatively, we can provideyou with a self-guided tour leaflet, which includesthe main points of interest. For more details andto download a self-guided tour, go towww.kent.ac.uk/informal

You can also explore the Canterbury campus inperson or from the comfort of your home throughour audio tour. Go to www.kent.ac.uk.courses/visit/informal/audio-tour.html to get started.

International studentsThe University has many local representativesaround the world. If you wish to speak to arepresentative in your own country, pleasecontact International Recruitment or visit thewebsite below. We hold interview and guidancesessions at the offices of our representatives,which enable you to meet with a member of staff.

Staff from the University visit many countriesthroughout the world, often at higher educationfairs, giving you the opportunity to speak to amember of staff who can answer your questionsabout all aspects of life at Kent. We also hold pre-departure events in-country for new students.For further information, see www.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent

Travelling to our Canterbury campus

By airThe nearest major airports to the Canterburycampus are London Heathrow (LHR) and LondonGatwick (LGW), both with excellent transport linksto central London and onwards.

By railLondon St Pancras to Canterbury West: journeytime approximately 56 minutes.

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UNIVERSITY OF KENT

Kent is one of the UK’s leadinguniversities. Following the mostrecent Research ExcellenceFramework, Kent was ranked inthe top 20 for research intensityin the Times Higher Education,outperforming 11 of the 24 RussellGroup universities.

European connectionsKent is known as the UK’s European university. Ourtwo main UK campuses, Canterbury and Medway,are situated in the south-east of England, closeto London, and we also have study locations inBrussels, Paris, Athens and Rome.

We have a diverse, cosmopolitan population with158 nationalities represented. We also have stronglinks with universities in Europe and, from Kent,Paris and Brussels are around two hours awayby train.

World-leading researchKent’s excellent performance in the most recentResearch Excellence Framework (REF) confirmedour position as a leading UK university: ouracademic schools were found to be engaged inresearch of international and world-class standing.With programmes of study that are informed byresearch, our students are able to develop skillsand knowledge relevant to contemporary issues.

Top-rated schoolsOur schools have outstanding reputations interms of the quality of their teaching and research.This is further confirmed by their excellent ratingsin independent surveys such as the REF, theNational Student Survey and the UK universityleague tables.

A global outlookKent has an excellent international reputation,attracting academic staff and students fromaround the world. Our academic schools areengaged in collaborative research with universitiesand organisations globally, creating knowledgethat is highly influential in many areas. Most of ourprogrammes have a strong international focus andKent’s global outlook is strengthened by our long-standing links with continental Europe.

A strong academic communityA thriving intellectual community of studentsand staff is fundamental to Kent’s position as aresearch-intensive university. In addition to lecturesand seminars, our taught students benefit froma rich and stimulating research culture. Academic

schools hold regular events to provide a forumfor students and staff to discuss their ongoingresearch activities. Schools also invite speakers,who are leaders in their field, to give guest lecturesat Kent.

First-class academic facilitiesWe understand that it’s particularly important forpostgraduate students to have access to a widerange of academic publications and resources.Kent’s libraries offer a wide range of books,journals and periodicals, and we have subject-specific librarians to help you secure accessto the information you need.

We also offer excellent teaching facilities with tailor-made specialist resources. Academic schools havespecific study areas for postgraduates and thereis also a general postgraduate common room withwork area and wireless access on our campuses.

FundingKent provides a variety of financial supportopportunities for postgraduate students.These range from School scholarships throughto location-specific funding, sport and musicscholarships, and funding specifically for overseasfee-paying students. For further information, seewww.kent.ac.uk/pgfunding

Visiting the UniversityThe University also holds Open Days andpostgraduate recruitment events throughoutthe year. Please see www.kent.ac.uk/opendays

www.kent.ac.uk/kbs

LocationCanterbury and Medway

SchoolKent Business School

Taught Master’s programmes• Business Analytics MSc• Digital Marketing and Analytics MSc• Finance (Finance, Investment and Risk) MSc• Finance (Finance and Management) MSc• Finance (Financial Markets) MSc• Finance (International Accounting) MSc• Finance (International Banking and Finance)MSc

• Human Resource Management MSc• International Business and Management MSc• International Business and Management witha Foreign Language MSc

• International Human Resource ManagementMSc

• Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc• Management MSc• Marketing MSc• The Kent MBA

ApplicationsOnline at www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply

Further informationGraduate Admissions Office,Kent Business School, Sibson,University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7FS, UKT: +44 (0)1227 824650F: +44 (0)1227 761187E: [email protected]


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