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ONLINE PROSPECTUS

THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN ONLINEPostgraduate Business School Online Programmes

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ONLINE LEARNING.REAL WORLDINFLUENCE.

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CONTENTS

The University of Aberdeen 1-2

The University of Aberdeen Online 3-12

- How it works 3

- Supported Online Learning 3-4

- Fully Responsive Study Platform 5-6

- Inspiring, Interactive Content 7-8

- Flexible Study 9

- Global Network 10

- Unlimited Support 11-12

Study Options 13-14

Top Academics and Professional Expertise 15-16

Careers 17-18

Programmes 19-42

- MBA (Global) 21-34

- What makes our MBA different? 23-24

- Why study an MBA? 25-26

- The Programme 27-28

- How Will I Be Assessed? 29

- Programme Director 30

- Programme Facts 31-32

- Key Features 33

- Testimonials 34

- MSc Finance 35-36

- The Programme 37-38

- How Will I Be Assessed? 39

- Programme Director 40

- Programme Facts 41-42

How to Apply 43-44

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ACADEMIC RIGOUR WITH THE PROFESSIONAL EDGE

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ABOUT US

Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is the third oldest university in Scotland and part of an elite group of six ancient British universities, which includes Oxford and Cambridge. The University has a proud tradition of academic excellence and is consistently ranked in the top 200 universities in the world*, boasting 82,500 alumni across 192 countries. Alumni include five Nobel Prize Winners.

The University of Aberdeen Business School enjoys an enviable reputation for excellence in research and Business and Management Studies; placing it within the top three universities in the UK. The Business School currently hosts students from 45 countries. Students learn from innovative tutors and leading experts with research and professional management expertise who are at the cutting edge of contemporary, global business practice. In addition to academic excellence, the Business School is focused on forging strong links with industry to ensure its students gain the specialised knowledge that a competitive business and employment market demands.

*QS World University Rankings 2015-2016

92% OF OUR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS GO INTO WORK, FURTHER STUDY OR TRAINING WITHIN SIX MONTHS

THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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HOW IT WORKS

The University of Aberdeen acknowledges the needs of the ultra-competitive, contemporary business world. We offer the ideal mode of study for working professionals and those leading busy lives: a flexible, online degree that can be managed around personal and career commitments.

We understand the importance of helping students develop the comprehensive range of specialist skills and industry relevant experience that progressive employers seek. By studying with us, you will:

• Benefit from supported online learning delivered by world-leading Business School tutors

• Connect and collaborate with an international network of students

• Develop the skills, techniques and business knowledge that will enable you to excel in senior management roles

• Have a unique opportunity to implement new skills in your personal, professional context

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SUPPORTED ONLINE LEARNING

The digital technologies that are transforming contemporary business practice in international markets are also transforming how we learn.

At the University of Aberdeen’s Business School, we understand that technology can enhance learning at many levels, and are committed to ensuring that our students benefit from this. At the same time, we think that technology alone is not enough, and that at the heart of learning lies communication and interaction at a personal level – people talking to people.

We call the coming together of the latest technologies with increased levels of communication and interaction Supported Online Learning.

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WHAT DOES SUPPORTED ONLINE LEARNING MEAN FOR ME?

• A learning experience that offers you more, not less than they would expect to receive on campus – more one to one support, more communication and interaction; a richer learning experience

• Unlimited one to one communication with a personal tutor – anytime – and access to back-up from a support team at any time who will help you with every aspect of your studies

• Learning materials that are rich, interactive and specially designed for studying online

• Continual engagement with fellow students that stimulates creativity, debate and enriches everyone’s learning experience

• No restrictions on when or where learning or communication takes place; no need to attend classes and no set tutorial or lecture times

• Optional workshops and events held in key locations worldwide

• Most importantly, all of this is brought to you within a single learning environment specially designed to meet your needs as an online learner – one that is easy to use and can be accessed from any device, anywhere

100% ONLINE

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Our study site contains all of the learning materials that you will need for your studies, simply log in to get started. You will benefit from intuitive tutorials, have access to collaborative studio and assessment areas where state-of-the-art functionality will enable you to upload your work quickly and easily, receive invaluable feedback from tutors and take part in discussions with your fellow students.

You will also have access to a range of dashboard features to help you organise your studies. You can sync these to your personal diary to keep on track with assessment deadlines and events.

Choosing to study with the University of Aberdeen Online puts you in control of your learning; our study site provides the interface but you decide how, when and where you will study.

FULLY RESPONSIVE STUDY PLATFORM

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Our contemporary, intuitive learning materials have been specially designed for the aspiring business professional.

Activities include investigating case studies, creating innovative business proposals, and completing reflective exercises which will enable you to gain in-depth knowledge of best practice in a global business environment.

You will use a range of industry standard technologies, as well as participating in exciting team building simulations. By working collaboratively, you will emerge from the programme with a comprehensive understanding of all areas of business from culturally diverse perspectives.

Ultimately, our learning materials will provide you with the opportunity to develop as a business professional; well-equipped and confident, able to address the challenges of contemporary business worldwide.

INSPIRING, INTERACTIVE CONTENT

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• Studying online means that there are no set tutorials, seminars or lectures. You can work around your personal commitments, logging in to the study site at times that suit you, from any device, while on the move, at work or at home.

• You will never be required to attend an examination as all assessments are coursework based.

• As our programmes are mainly delivered through asynchronous communication, you will have the opportunity to consider your response to course related questions and activities fully. Your tutor will have sufficient time to provide you with detailed, meaningful feedback. You will also participate in live debates and discussions, which will be organised at a time that is convenient for everyone in the group.

FLEXIBLE STUDY

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GLOBAL NETWORK

Throughout the programme, you will meet talented professionals from different industries, business sectors and cultures around the world. By working collaboratively on group projects, team building exercises, and live debates in your online studio, you will broaden your outlook and understanding of all areas of business from culturally diverse perspectives. In addition you will develop a personal network of global contacts that will last beyond the academic experience.The University of Aberdeen Online provides the ideal way to work, connect and communicate in today’s global business world as you network with students internationally and communicate across borders using contemporary business practice technology.

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UNLIMITED SUPPORT

As a University of Aberdeen Online student, you will receive unlimited, one-to-one advice and guidance from experienced tutors and a comprehensive student support service from our team of advisors who will provide additional assistance with any administrative, pastoral and technical issues you may experience.

Throughout the programme, you will receive tuition from subject specialist tutors who are experts in their field.

There is no limit to the number of messages you can send and receive via our in-built messaging system, and your tutors and support advisors will respond within 24 hours, Monday to Friday.

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STUDY OPTIONS

100% ONLINE STUDY

You can study your programme entirely online. Our state-of-the-art learning environment is fully compatible with your laptop, tablet and every mobile device. This means you can access your learning materials, submit assessment work, communicate with your tutors and fellow students and contact our support team easily; wherever you are in the world. You do not have to attend a campus, and there are no set tutorials or lectures; you can study when you want, where you want. Importantly, you will graduate with exactly the same qualification and certification as your fellow students who have chosen to study on-campus at the university.

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LOCAL TUTORIAL SUPPORT

Wherever we can, we’ll arrange access to a range of study support sessions locally. These will be facilitated by our agents and representatives across the globe. These sessions will be informal drop-ins where you can meet fellow students, and take part in discussion and group work.

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MEET SOME OF OUR EXECUTIVE FELLOWS:

TOP ACADEMICS. PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE.

Norton is the founder of On Purpose Ltd., a strategic leadership development consultancy based in Aberdeen which has a mission to enable individuals and organisations to lead consciously with a sense of ease.

Norton brings a wealth of business experience and personal self-discovery to working with clients. He has led and implemented strategic change in large organisations and has over 10 years of experience at blending

his unique ability of consulting, facilitating and coaching helping clients articulate their problem and co-creating solutions. Norton focuses on understanding the context in which leadership exists and bringing authentic leadership into the workplace.

Norton has previously held senior positions including that of Managing Director of Aberdeen Airport and General Manager of ARUP (Hellas).

NORTON BERTRAM-SMITH EXECUTIVE FELLOW

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We have a wealth of resources to offer our students and by choosing to study with the University of Aberdeen Online you will learn from some of the leading tutors in business education, and benefit from their engaging and innovative teaching methods throughout your studies, which will enable you to put theoretical knowledge into practice in a contemporary business market. Many of our academics are leading authorities in their field and are actively involved in international research.

EXECUTIVE FELLOWS

Throughout your studies you will also benefit from valuable insights from the University of Aberdeen’s Honorary Executive Fellows who are established professionals working in the business sector. Their input ensures that the programme is aligned to the competencies and skills that industry needs, so that the courses you study will always be industry relevant.:

Chris has enjoyed a highly successful career in the field of Line Management and Human Resources that has spanned over 20 years. From an early career in selling advertising space and managing sales teams at Dutch Publishing House VNU Business Publications, Chris moved into the field of Human Resources and spent seven years in various UK based HR roles at ICL/Fujitsu before becoming HR Manager for the Middle East and Africa. Following eight years at Guiness as HR Director for United Distillers in Hong Kong, Sydney, and the International Region, he worked on the change management process that brought Guinness and Grand Metropolitan together to form Diageo in 1997.

Chris spent two years as Head of Organisation Development at

CitiBank in the Emerging Markets Division, driving growth and change management processes before becoming Group HR Director of the Pentland Group, a FTSE 250 sports and fashion business, and the original owners of Reebok. The Group currently manages brands such as Speedo, Berghaus, Lacoste, Kickers and Ellesse.

After a three-year tenure, Chris spent two years as Managing Director of Korn Ferry’s European Search business before setting up his own HR consulting business in early 2003.

As an Executive Fellow, Chris brings to the team a consulting background working with clients such as Carphone Warehouse, Scottish Courage, The Tussauds Group, PUMA, Columbia Sports and Britvic.

CHRIS MATCHAN EXECUTIVE FELLOW

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Adding a Business Master’s degree to your CV increases your lifetime earnings more than any other postgrad Master’s qualification. Research tells us that lifetime earnings soar by approximately half a million pounds.

Mark Whittington Head of Business School

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In addition to academic excellence, the Business School is focused on forging strong links with industry to ensure its students gain the specialised knowledge that a competitive business and employment market demands.

You will acquire the knowledge and skills you need to become a business professional while enhancing your career prospects.

At the University of Aberdeen, students develop and showcase an exceptional range of skills and determination that enable them to excel in today’s competitive business world. We are proud of the track record of our alumni who have achieved outstanding success in the global workplace. Our graduates have secured positions in some of the world’s leading organisations:

CAREERS

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ONLINE LEARNING.REAL WORLDINFLUENCE.

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MSC FINANCE

MBA (GLOBAL)

The MBA (Global) is among the first of a new breed of online MBAs which will transform executive education in the years to come.

The University of Aberdeen MSc Finance provides students with the combination of academic knowledge and professional training that equips them with the skills needed to succeed in financial management.

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“The constantly evolving requirements of employers, the changing demands of students, and the revolutionary changes caused by waves of new technologies have been met by a willingness by the best business schools to change the what, the how, and (increasingly) the where they teach.”

Andrew Main WilsonChief Executive of the Association of MBAs ”

The MBA (Global) is among the first of a new breed of online MBAs which will transform executive education in the years to come.

MBA (GLOBAL)

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A NEW BREED OF MBA

Rapidly changing digital technologies are transforming markets and business practice across the globe. They are also enabling levels of learning, communication and interaction that are far superior to anything that takes place in a lecture theatre or classroom. At the same time, the very nature of business is being fundamentally changed by disruptive theories which are challenging traditional leadership and management thinking.

The University of Aberdeen’s Business School recognises that these changes need to be reflected not only in the content of its online programmes, but in how they will be delivered.

DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION

The MBA (Global) recognises that traditional management theory is not enough to sustain and grow business in the current climate: business is being disrupted by new models which have the potential to impact negatively on organisations who cannot respond quickly enough.

Therefore, to future proof organisations, successful management needs to be able to implement creative and innovative approaches. The MBA (Global) recognises this and challenges students to think beyond established models to drive real change.

DURATIONTwo Years

START DATES Jan, April, July, Oct

STUDY MODE Part-Time

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GLOBAL NETWORK

We also appreciate how important the global perspective is to the success of modern business. The MBA (Global) provides an international experience, as students interact and collaborate online with a diverse cohort of students from different backgrounds, cultures; of different ages and with a variety of expertise.

Alongside your studies, you will build an international network of peers and develop a global digital footprint, benefiting both you and your employer.

WHAT MAKESOUR MBADIFFERENT?

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NEW TECHNOLOGIES

The MBA (Global) recognises the growing impact of digital technologies on global business.

Studying online means you will constantly work with the communication technologies that are driving modern business.

By embedding these technologies into the learning experience to replicate real-life business in a global context, you will build confidence and familiarity with the tools needed to engage in today’s modern business environment.

INCLUSION OF SALES

With the theory and practice of selling at its core, the MBA (Global) will teach you how to translate disruptive thinking into real sales results. Unlike other MBAs, this programme will enable you to develop the techniques required to sell the organisation, its products and yourself.

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WHY STUDY AN MBA?

The MBA is the world’s most popular postgraduate qualification; and for a reason. It is the one qualification that time and again has been proven to advance careers and enhance earnings – it’s as simple as that. The benefits of having an MBA are many – here are a few:

INCREASE YOUR EARNING POTENTIAL

The MBA enables you to differentiate yourself in a crowded employment and promotion market. Achieving an MBA demonstrates your wider capabilities, commitment and initiative.

In addition to enhancing your career prospects, an MBA has been proven to increase your earning potential:According to Forbes, MBA graduates are likely to experience:

• A 50% increase in their pre-MBA salary

• A salary which is 40% greater than those with a business degree and up to 95% more than those holding a Liberal Arts qualification

• An increase of up to 80% over their post-MBA starting salary after five years

AN ELITE, INTERNATIONAL NETWORK

Become part of a unique global network which enables you to enter an exclusive club, to break down barriers and enter an elite business group which consists of business professionals from a wide range of backgrounds but who have one thing in common – each holds an MBA qualification.

BE AN ASSET TO YOUR COMPANY

Choosing to study online demonstrates your commitment; it shows that you are an individual who is prepared to seek alternatives; one who has taken charge of their life. Choosing online study shows not only that you have initiative, but that you are organised, efficient, and flexible – all qualities that are highly prized by employers and clients.

As you progress through the University of Aberdeen Online MBA (Global) and become increasingly confident when applying your new acquired knowledge in the workplace, you will become recognised for your competency and expertise and will naturally assume leadership roles as and when required. You will also find that you are the logical choice for senior management positions as these become available.

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80% OF MBA GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED IN SENIOR MANAGEMENT/DIRECTOR POSITIONS WORLDWIDE

50% INCREASE IN PRE-MBA SALARY

40% GREATER SALARY THAN THOSE WITH A BUSINESS DEGREE

95% GREATER SALARY THAN THOSE WITH A LIBERAL ARTS DEGREE

80% INCREASE IN SALARY AFTER 5 YEARS (UP TO)

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THE PROGRAMME

The two-year MBA (Global) programme is divided into four blocks that cover key business themes. Each block of 24 weeks consists of three courses. Each eight- week course bears 15 credits, except the final course, which is 45 credits.

You will have access to an online Induction one week before the start date. Students and can access the resources in Induction throughout their studies.

Please note: there may be additional holidays in your programme delivery schedule depending on your start date.

BLOCK 1

BLOCK 3

MARKETING AND SALES MANAGEMENT

BUSINESS MODEL INNOVATION

LEADING AND MANAGING PROJECTS

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR MANAGERS

MANAGING CHANGE

BLOCK 2

THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE

STRATEGY AND PRACTICE IN A DYNAMIC WORLD

FUTURE THINKING

LEADING AND MANAGING HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAMS

PERSONALISE YOUR MBA:

- Entrepreneurship

- OR Consultancy

- OR Enterprise

BLOCK 4

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PERSONALISING THE MBA

Once you have developed the fundamental skills required in all areas of business practice, such as leadership, project management and marketing, you will have the opportunity to personalise the MBA to suit your own aspirations and professional circumstances by choosing from one of three pathways: Entrepreneurship, Enterprise and Consultancy.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Entrepreneurship is a key driver behind the global economy. Entrepreneurs create wealth and jobs within societies and their success often leads to the development of sustainable businesses. For many, entrepreneurship can also be a ‘lifestyle’ choice; it allows you to pursue a lifelong goal and be your own boss. In this course you will be required to design, develop and implement your own business idea. We will coach you through the stages needed to launch and develop your own business or social enterprise.

ENTERPRISE

You will compete alongside your fellow students in one of our versatile, experiential business simulation programmes. Our simulations will challenge you to put the knowledge and expertise you have developed to date to deliver and implement a strategy to address a business challenge.

CONSULTANCY

Consultancy involves advising clients on strategy, planning and problem solving.Top consultancy firms hire more MBA graduates than almost any other type of employer because an MBA programme is designed to cultivate business expertise that empowers you to provide profound business insight. In this course you will undertake a management consultancy project that will require you to draw on all of the skills and expertise you have developed over the course of the programme. You also have the option to apply your learning to a business you are working with or apply for a consultancy internship.

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HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

All of our courses are assessed entirelyby coursework. We believe that assessment should be an integral part of your learning and allow you to use your knowledge, skills and experience in context. There are three types of assessment, each of which will mirror real-life professional practice:

GROUP CHALLENGES

Address business challenges and devise innovative solutions by working

collaboratively in teams.

THEORY INTO PRACTICE

Critique and adapt a new theory or framework in your own professional

context.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Reflect on your learning experience and acquired

knowledge to develop your management skills.

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Dr Ian Heywood is an academic and consultant with over 25 years’ experience of designing and developing research and educational programmes for academic and business audiences.

Ian has a particular interest in new business propositions based on Internet and mobile technologies, and experience of delivering training and development in both face to face and online settings. This has led to Ian’s involvement in ensuring that professional development is accessible to as wide a range of people as possible.

Ian is currently the Programme Director for both the MBA (Aberdeen) and MBA (Global) and a Senior Teaching Fellow at the University of Aberdeen Business School where he is involved in the teaching of new venture creation, leadership and strategy.

Ian has held a number of senior roles including: Founder and Director of the Ideas Academy; an idea generation consultancy; Director of Growing Business and Skills Scottish Enterprise Grampian; focussed on Business Development; Director of Learning Business Lab Ltd; a Strategic Research Consultancy where Ian’s remit included serving as lead researcher on projects with Rolls Royce, HSBC, Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and News Corp International.

DR IAN HEYWOODPROGRAMME DIRECTOR

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PROGRAMME FACTS

FEES

The tuition fee for the MBA (Global) programme is £17,200. You have the choice of three payment options:

University of Aberdeen alumni will receive a 20% scholarship towards their tuition fee. Electing to incorporate face-to-face events will incur an additional charge.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

We consider all applicants on an individual basis and welcome applications from those with non-standard qualifications and from a variety of backgrounds. However, to be eligible to enrol on the MBA (Global), you will normally fulfil the following requirements:

1 Instalment of

£17,200

2 Instalments of

£8,600

4 Instalments of

£4,300

*If we need further evidence of your English language proficiency, we may ask you to take one of the recognised tests such as IELTS.

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Academic Qualifications

A British second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.

Professional Experience

A minimum of two years’ relevant professional experience.

CV

English Language Skills

English language skills will be assessed during the admissions process.*

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KEY FEATURES

• A globally recognised MBA that can be completed in two years without taking a career break

• A globally recognised MBA that does not require business and management study to be completed at undergraduate level prior to entry

• A globally recognised MBA that provides superior levels of contact time

• A globally recognised MBA that requires no exams- all assessments are done through coursework

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The course tied in with what I wanted to achieve at the end of the day - to improve my business.

It was more of an experiential learning; exercises, simulations, so I went for it!

- RITA ZAUMU CHIANGOE

I planned to do an MBA because I wanted a shift in my career. I realised I couldn’t do this without having some knowledge of leadership, and other skills that are required to grow in an organisation.

- NEHA GOSAIN

We have three tutors that are all fantastic. I found they are not only amazing on the theory part, on the teaching part, but they also have the real management experience. With business or management, you need to learn from someone that has the real experience. I like it, I like all my tutors!

- BERNIE LIN SHAN

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

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The University of Aberdeen MSc Finance provides students with the combination of academic knowledge and professional training that equips them with the skills needed to succeed in financial management.

“Whereas there are tens of thousands of finance degrees available around the world, ranging from the excellent to the worthless, there is only one CFA, managed and examined by an American association of financial professionals, the CFA Institute.”

The Economist ”

MSC FINANCE

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WHY STUDY THE MSc FINANCE?

• Acquire the practical skills and specialised knowledge needed to give you the competitive advantage to boost your career in finance in a contemporary business environment

• Benefit from the expert tutoring of world-leading financial experts who have strong links to economics and accountancy and specialise in applied research

• Develop an extensive skillset and gain the communication, professional and academic skills that finance industry recruiters look for in potential employees

• Enhance your technical skills using modern finance management technology and software, which will increase your opportunities in sectors and sizes of business including blue-chip employers

• Gain valuable insights into the financial world through analysis of real-life business scenarios

DURATIONTwo Years

START DATES Jan, April, July, Oct

STUDY MODE Part-Time

BECOME A CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST (CFA)

As part of the MSc Finance, you can opt to study towards the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) credential.

The CFA credential is the global, gold standard, professional finance qualification, undertaken by over 100,000 candidates each year. New and ambitious employees in the finance industry are always keen to add this leading professional qualification to their achievements.

The CFA is the most prestigious investment management credential in the world. It provides a solid grounding of real-life portfolio management skills and expert investment analysis, giving you a distinct career advantage in the competitive world of business finance.

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THE PROGRAMME

BLOCK 1

CORPORATE FINANCE

ECONOMICS FOR FINANCE

QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR FINANCE

ACCOUNTING FOR FINANCE

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

FINANCIAL MARKETS AND PRODUCTS

PROFESSIONAL FINANCE: CFA 1 OR DISSERTATION

PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS

BLOCK 2

PROFESSIONAL FINANCE: CFA 2 (PATHWAY 1 ONLY)

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS

PROJECT OR DISSERTATION

BLOCK 3

The two-year+ MSc Finance programme is divided into three blocks. Each block consists of four courses which each bear 15 credits, except the final course, which is a Finance Project of 30/45 credits (with CFA 1/2) or a Dissertation that bears 60 credits (without CFA).

You have the option to study for both the CFA Level 1 and 2 exams. We partner with FitchLearning to provide the learning materials and deliver this during the ‘Professional Finance’ courses within Blocks 2 and 3.

Please note: the duration of the programme is dependent on your chosen start date and pathway.

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GAIN A CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST ACCREDITATION (CFA) ALONGSIDE YOUR MSC

If you choose to incorporate the CFA into your studies you will benefit from training provided by FitchLearning. CFA learning and exam preparation are completed within the FitchLearning online learning platform, which you will access directly from within your online study environment.

Although the CFA is studied separately within a different platform, studies with FitchLearning are directly connected to the MSc Finance programme. If you choose to complete the CFA, you will also undertake a Professional Finance course. This ensures that if you fail the CFA exam, you will still be awarded the necessary 15 credits to obtain the MSc Finance.

COMMERCIAL EDGE

The MSc Finance has a strong academic structure. We’ve enhanced this by adding a sharp, commercial edge. Combining theseelements enables us to explore and expandon established and emerging topics in amanner far beyond that available throughstandard provision. Naturally, students willgain expertise in all the standard theoreticaland numerical approaches, but we’ll shareour professional insights into the realfinancial world too; a changing world withnew challenges and the new opportunitiesthese offer.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM ANMSC FINANCE?

• Practical skills and specialised knowledge of finance in a contemporary business environment

• The development of skills in using modern finance management technology and software

• The expertise of tutors and academics who have strong links to economics and accountancy, and who specialise in applied research

• Valuable insights into the financial world through analysis of real-life business scenarios

• Enhanced communication, professional and academic skills

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HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

We believe that assessment should be an integral part of your learning and allow you to use your knowledge, skills and experience in context. All MSc assessments are entirely coursework based.

There are three types of assessment, each of which will mirror real-life professional practice:

GROUP CHALLENGES

Address finance challenges and devise innovative solutions by working

collaboratively in teams.

THEORY INTO PRACTICE

Critique and adapt a theory or framework in your own

professional context.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Reflect on your learning experience and acquired

knowledge to develop your financial skills.

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Mark has been Head of the University of Aberdeen Business School for the last three years. Mark is responsible for all aspects of the MSc Finance and Investment Management, which is the School’s largest postgraduate programme.

Mark has extensive experience in the private and commercial sectors; he is a qualified accountant and has enjoyed successful careers in the steel industry and management training before becoming an academic.

Mark was at Warwick Business School for 13 years where he focused on organising and delivering MBA modules on the full-time, part-time,

executive and distance programmes whilst developing research interests in pensions, financial analysis and accounting education. Since joining the University of Aberdeen in 2006, he has developed interests in corporate social and environmental responsibility and cloud security.

Previously, Mark has written the syllabus for the professional level strategy paper for CIMA (the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) and serves as a director of Integrate Scotland, an Aberdeen based social justice charity which supports people in the community who have been disadvantaged or marginalised.

MARK WHITTINGTON PROGRAMME DIRECTOR

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PROGRAMME FACTS

FEES

The standard tuition fee for the MSc Finance programme is £13,800*.

There are two payment options:

*CFA FEES

If you choose to study the pathway leading to the Chartered Financial Analyst examination, there is an additional fee for the learning materials delivered by FitchLearning:

CFA 1: £640CFA 2: £750

Payments are due at the start of Blocks Blocks 1 and 2.

Please note: If you choose this pathway you will be responsible for payment of your own examination and any costs related to attending the CFA exam.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The MSc Finance is open to graduates of any undergraduate degree discipline. You do not need to have a background in business, mathematics or management to apply, however it would be beneficial if you can provide evidence of numerical or quantitative skills, which could be evidenced through your professional experience.

1 Instalment of

£13,800*

3 Instalments of

£4,800*

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KEY FEATURES

• The MSc Finance is a highly sought after professional qualification that will accelerate your career

• Opt to study towards the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) credential

• Benefit from unlimited individual tuition and unrivalled levels of support

• Study flexibly within fixed course start and end dates, fitting your studies around your professional commitments

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HOW TO APPLY

Complete the form on the University of Aberdeen website for instant access to our Admissions Portal, where a dedicated Admissions Advisor will guide you through the application process:

business.abdn-online.ac.uk/register

You can either complete the application in one visit, or pause and revisit the portal as many times as is necessary. We consider all applications on an individual basis and welcome applicants with non-standard qualifications from a variety of backgrounds. If you have any questions about your application, you can post a message to your Admissions Advisor within the Admissions Portal at any time.

Once you have completed and submitted your application, your Admissions Advisor will review it and inform you if any additional evidence is required before sending it to the Programme Director. The Programme Director will inform the Admissions Advisor of their decision within 7 days.

You will then receive an Offer of Place.

About Me

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If you would like initial feedback on your eligibility, simply upload your CV to our website and an Admissions Advisor will respond within 24 hours (Monday - Friday):

online.abdn.ac.uk/business/contact

Alternatively you can call or email us on:

+44 (0)1224 515270

[email protected]

UPLOAD YOUR CV

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GET IN TOUCH

For more information on any of our programmes, please contact us by phone or email:

+44 (0)1224 515270

[email protected]

If you would like initial feedback on your eligibility, simply upload your CV and an Admissions Advisor will respond within 24 hours (Monday-Friday).

online.abdn.ac.uk/business/contact

VISIT OUR WEBSITE

online.abdn.ac.uk/business

UPLOAD YOUR CV


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