NBS Masters courses 2011/2012

1. Northampton
Business School
Masters courses 2011-2012

2. FULL TIME MASTERS COURSES
Full time Masters courses run on a two semester basis with dissertation. Most offer the option to
start in September or January. Courses are between 12 and 15 months duration, depending on how
long you take to complete the dissertation. The English language requirement for international
applicants is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Master of Business MSc IT Service
Administration (MBA) Management
Relevant for a graduate (of any discipline) with at least two years Relevant for any graduate wishing to move into IT Service
management experience who is seeking career development. Management, IS Services, Strategic Planners, Service and Support.
The MBA award seeks, via a stimulating and intellectually It is now recognised that information is the most important
demanding management development programme, to provide strategic resource that any organisation has to manage and
managers and potential senior managers with the knowledge, that this information is not exploited if ICT systems and services
skills and competences across the range of management are below the required quality. The emergence of a Global Body
disciplines in order to enhance their careers, and to allow “itSMF” (Information Technology Service Management Forum) to
participants to identify and explore their personal strengths. ensure the adherence of quality and standards in the provision
of IT Services underpins the importance of the quality of staff
Entry requirements – Equivalent of a UK Honours degree employed in this profession.
(minimum 2:2), any discipline, with minimum of two years
relevant industrial/commercial experience at a management Entry requirements - Equivalent of a UK Honours degree
level. (minimum 2:2), any discipline, but must be able to demonstrate
an awareness of computing and information systems.
MA Human Resource MA International
Management (CIPD*) Marketing Strategy
Relevant for graduates with an academic background in HR, Relevant for graduates in marketing or a business related
sociology, economics, business studies, management and related discipline looking to enhance their career prospects. Successful
disciplines wishing to enhance their knowledge and expertise in completion of this course will prepare students for a career in
the area of Human Resource Management. marketing with the potential to achieve success as a senior
marketing manager with international organisations.
The course aims to develop specialist knowledge in, and expertise
of, HRM and facilitate understanding of the specific issues that The course provides comprehensive coverage of the challenging
pose challenges when managing people in an international and and dynamic discipline of international marketing. The
multicultural environment. In addition, the course aims to equip course reflects the key strategic decisions that underpin
students with the analytical and diagnostic skills to enable them international marketing; the decision to internationalise; market
to make enhanced contributions to the strategic management identification, screening and selection; market entry; tactical
of people in organisations. The goal is to enable graduates to action programmes; implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
become highly qualified HRM specialists, capable of achieving Examples of specific issues that will be covered include;
success as business partners, academic researchers or in teaching, standardisation-adaptation; the effect of culture on marketing
following completion of the course. theory; country-of-origin effect; international
branding and communications.
Entry requirements – Equivalent of a UK Honours degree
(minimum 2:2) in a relevant subject area of management, Entry requirements - Equivalent of a UK Honours degree
business or social science. (minimum 2:2) or international equivalent in marketing, or
* Chartered Institute of Personnel Development in business, commerce, management or related disciplines.

3. “The MSc in IT Service Management course has been the perfect gateway for me to enter a challenging and respectable
position in a world class organisation like IBM. This was possible in spite of the current global climate. The sheer
knowledge in Service Management gave me the edge over other candidates who were more experienced than me. All
the modules covered in the course added value to me. The BCS events organised by Susan Bailey were very informative
and any postgraduate student would welcome such initiatives. The IS department has played a supporting role ensuring
the availability of appropriate literature as well as 24 hour access to facilities. The University as a whole has been a great
experience.”
Ullas Jagdish
Service Delivery Manager for IBM Global Infrastructure, MSc IT Service Management
MA Management MSc Management
(International) (Human Resources) (Financial Analysis) (Logistics &
(Marketing) (Tourism) Operations)
This family of MA’s are relevant for recent graduates seeking to This Master of Science degree is for recent graduates in
develop further knowledge and competences in management. accounting, computing and operations management or those
Pathways include; International, Human Resources, Marketing with an analytical and numerate ability. The common core is
and Tourism. If you are unsure which pathway to choose, please built around business analysis and systems improvement.
apply for MA Management (International), you may change your Applicants can choose one of the two pathways (please state
pathway within the first week of the course. The course provides your preference in your application).
a rigorous and intellectually challenging programme of study
which seeks to develop a holistic and integrated understanding Entry requirements – Equivalent of a UK Honours degree
of management. (minimum 2:2), any discipline but applicants must be able to
demonstrate subject aptitude for their specialism via their first
Entry requirements – Equivalent of a UK Honours degree degree or work experience.
(minimum 2:2), any discipline. For specific pathways (except
International) applicants must be able to demonstrate specific
aptitude.
MA International MBA/MSc in Healthcare
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Management This innovative course is for the Healthcare professional looking
for career development or for those with general managerial
The tourism and hospitality industry is one of the largest and experience wishing to move into the sector. The course offers a
fastest-growing sectors throughout the world. It is also one of generic portfolio of strategic disciplines for management roles
the most exciting to work in. This course has been specifically in people, marketing, finance, operations, change and leadership.
designed to provide students with the qualifications and skills The latter two have a marked strategic emphasis, as has the
necessary for employment in the industry. dissertation to ensure a broad management approach.
The tourism and hospitality industry offers opportunities in Entry requirements – Equivalent of a UK Honours degree
marketing visitor attractions, destinations, conferences, resort (minimum 2:2) in any discipline with a minimum of two years
and city hotels, special events, public sector, retail travel and in management experience.
tourism consultancy. Employers worldwide seek enthusiastic,
capable individuals who understand the demands of business and
can demonstrate a combination of key business skills.
Entry requirements – Equivalent of a UK Honours degree
(minimum 2:2) in tourism or hospitality or a related discipline.

4. MSc International MSc Corporate Governance
Banking and Finance & Leadership (ICSA*)
Relevant for graduates in accounting, banking and finance or This programme is designed specifically for those who
a closely related discipline wishing to further their employment hold a finance, accounting, law or business qualification at
opportunities. undergraduate level and who wish to develop knowledge and
work in the field of chartered / company secretary or corporate
This course provides students with theoretical and practical governance. Provisional approval has given by been given by ICSA*
frameworks as well as analytical techniques and key transferable
skills. In addition, it will develop the ability to apply relevant A role in a corporate governance department is wide ranging,
knowledge and skills and to exercise professional judgement in stimulating and at the heart of modem business. Responsibilities
carrying out the role of the manager in relation to international include accounting, financial, and legal compliance, business
financial regulation; strategic decision making; corporate planning, company secretaryship, and general management,
governance and responsibility to the wider community and the the latter involving all aspects of running a company. This calls
management of risk within an organisation. The degree has a for knowledge and understanding in a wide range of business
number of modules, including Islamic Banking and Investment, disciplines such as company law, corporate governance, risk
that reflect the changing nature of international banking in the management, taxation, accounting and industrial relations.
21st century.
Entry requirements – Equivalent of a UK Honours degree
Entry requirements – Equivalent of a UK Honours degree (minimum 2:2) in finance, accounting, law or a related business
(minimum 2:2) or equivalent in accounting and finance or discipline or professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA,
a related discipline. AIB, ACII etc, if they are obtained by examination.
* The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
MSc Accounting MSc Accounting (ACCA)
and Finance Relevant for graduates and professional accountants that
have passed or are accredited with the Fundamentals level
Relevant for graduates in accounting or finance or a closely of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
related discipline seeking to pursue further study and (ACCA) qualification. This qualification provides students
enhance employment opportunities in this area. with the opportunity to further their studies and achieve
a dual qualification of the ACCA professional level and
This course seeks to further knowledge of accounting and an MSc Accounting.
finance in a manner which will provide a sound framework
for those wishing to pursue further study or enhance The course aims to further knowledge of accounting and
employment opportunities. It addresses many of the current prepare students for professional examinations and to provide
accounting issues present in business and how they relate a sound framework for those wishing to pursue further study
to the wider social, technical and economic challenges that or enhance employment opportunities. Accountancy and
businesses face. Finance professionals have central roles in all types and sizes of
companies in the UK and abroad.
Entry requirements - Equivalent of a UK Honours degree
(minimum 2:2) in Accounting or Finance or a closely related Entry requirements - Students are required to be accredited
discipline with an Accounting or Finance component. with the Fundamentals level of the ACCA.

5. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Pre-sessional English (ESL)
The programme is aimed at those for whom English is a second
language (ESL) and who intend to study postgraduate Masters
Programmes at The University of Northampton but who have
not yet attained the minimum entry requirements for English
Language of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
This is a full time provision, with a minimum of 20 contact hours
per week (at least a further 20 hours of independent study are
required). Start dates are September, January, May and July and
the length of your programme (3 to 12 months) depends on your
level of English at entry and exit.
Entry requirements - Applicants are admitted with IELTS (or
equivalent) between 4.0 and 6.0 and need to attain 6.5 for entry
onto a Masters degree.
“ Quite simply, we try to make sure our
courses excite the interest of our students and
meet the need of their future employers.
“ Dr. Ian Brooks, Dean
of Northampton
Business School
Northampton Business School is part of The University of Northampton and is
based in a modern building set in 74 acres of attractive park and woodland. The
setting combines a campus community with a rapidly growing town that blends
its traditional market square and theatre with modern shopping malls and
multiplex cinemas.
With 35 years experience, Northampton Business School (NBS) is renowned
for high quality teaching and research, supported by strong links with industry
and commerce. Over 70 staff are able to draw on expertise for teaching,
research and consultancy in: Accounting, Business Strategy, Economics, Human
Resource Management, Information Sciences, Languages, Leisure Management,
Management and Marketing. NBS has over 3000 students including 800
students studying part time or by distance learning and 700 International
students. We also employ our own specialist teachers in English as a Foreign
Language who provide English Language tuition.

6. “My time at The University of Northampton was one of the business ventures, gaining confidence in taking risks, turning
most memorable years of my life and brought me many failures into new beginnings and facing challenges
achievements. The University is a place where you will be confidently are some of the key skills I developed through
treated for who you are and given the best advice about the the learning experience at Northampton.
right direction for you.
I value the time I spent at The University of Northampton
I came from a background in fashion and owned a business and would like to thank the staff at the Business School and
in Sri Lanka. My learning experience as a student on the MBA the International Office for contributing to my success.”
programme built on my prior experience as a professional
business woman and I am now enjoying the results of it, Niroshani Leanage
running my own company in Sri Lanka. Decision making, the MBA
power of speaking using business language, exploring new
Northampton is a large market town,
centrally located just off the M1 Motorway
and on the main rail network between
London and Birmingham.
Journey time to London, Birmingham,
Nottingham, Oxford, and Cambridge is just
one hour. Northampton is close to all the
major airports, with Heathrow, Gatwick,
London (Luton) and Birmingham just an
hour away.
Northampton Business School International Office
Park Campus Park Campus
Boughton Green Road Boughton Green Road
Northampton Northampton
NN2 7AL NN2 7AL
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Telephone 0800 358 2232 Telephone +44 (0)1604 735500
Email study@northampton.ac.uk Email international@northampton.ac.uk
Web www.northampton.ac.uk Web www.northampton.ac.uk/international