Edinburgh is a year-round festival city with events dedicated to theatre, film, books, art and science. It's home to the Edinburgh International festival Fringe, the world's largest arts festival.
Edinburgh is a year-round festival city with events dedicated to theatre, film, books, art and science. It's home to the Edinburgh International festival Fringe, the world's largest arts festival.
Edinburgh is a year-round festival city with events dedicated to theatre, film, books, art and science. It's home to the Edinburgh International festival Fringe, the world's largest arts festival.
www.business-school.ed.ac.uk MBA programmes +44 (0)131 650 9663 mba@business-school.ed.ac.uk MSc programmes +44 (0)131 650 8080 msc@business-school.ed.ac.uk PhD programmes +44 (0)131 651 5337 phd@business-school.ed.ac.uk POSTGRADUATE PORTFOLIO Built on our heritage. Designed for your future. Want to nd out more? We would encourage you to visit the School and attend one of our Open Days to truly experience our MBA, MSc or PhD programmes. Details of forthcoming events are posted on our website. We can also arrange informal one-to-one sessions with our Programme Directors and are happy to put you in touch with current students or alumni. Entry requirements Visit our website for details of our entry requirements including educational and professional experience and English prociency for all programmes. GMAT is required for the Edinburgh MBA, please visit the website for scores. How to apply All candidates are asked to complete an online application and a personal statement which should indicate your reasons for applying to the programme. You will also be asked to provide references in support of your application. Demand for places on the programmes is high and places are allocated to suitably qualied persons on a rst come, rst served basis. We recommend that you submit your application by 30 June 2014. A limited number of applications received after this date may be considered, if there is no visa requirement. Once an offer is made, you have 28 days to accept this offer online. To apply online and for details of deposit payments, visit www.business-school.ed.ac.uk +44 (0)131 650 9663 msc@business-school.ed.ac.uk mba@business-school.ed.ac.uk phd@business-school.ed.ac.uk www.business-school.ed.ac.uk Get in touch Designed by Emperor. Photography by Robert Brady. All content correct at time of print, February 2014. Produced on FSC certied paper. Cover is 100% recycled. The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. The University of Edinburgh Business School An Inspiring Choice Career enhancing programmes at a leading Business School in a world class city. Did you know? Edinburgh is a year-round festival city with events dedicated to theatre, lm, books, art and science. Its home to The Edinburgh International Festival Fringe, the worlds largest arts festival. An offshoot of the International Festival, the 2013 Fringe staged 2,871 shows performed by 24,107 artists in 273 venues. Edinburghs Hogmanay is the worlds biggest new year celebration, with more than 100,000 taking to its streets for a party that lasts a whole week. Edinburgh is a leading international centre for business and nance. Its also a beautiful, inspirational city. And, here in the University of Edinburgh Business School, you have a School that is right at the heart of the city, at the heart of business. Id like to thank you for your interest in our Masters, MBA and Research portfolio. As one of the leading business schools in Europe, at one of the worlds leading universities, we have achieved an enviably high quality of teaching and research, as well as a natural connection to business. What really sets us apart however, is a willingness to look beyond accepted business thinking, to create debate and spark new ideas. The School recently moved to a new premises at the heart of the University campus. This move is the culmination of a signicant investment by the University. The state-of-the-art space, housing all school staf, is fully wireless featuring eight lecture theatres, dedicated syndicate rooms, student study centre and online resource (The Hub), a dedicated caf and signicant exible space for staf and students. With the current state of the worlds nancial markets it is imperative that students equip themselves with the knowledge and skills that are in demand not just today but into the future. We believe our portfolio of Masters are at the forefront of the latest ideas and techniques that will assist the business world to emerge stronger and more resilient. If youd like to nd out more about the School or our programmes, please do get in touch with our programme directors. Or, better still, come and visit us yourself. I think youll be suitably inspired. Ian Clarke, Dean of the Business School The front cover photograph features 2011 MSc in Marketing graduate, Christine Boyle, photographed on Calton Hill with the city of Edinburgh in the background 9 University of Edinburgh Business School 29 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9JS, UK www.business-school.ed.ac.uk MBA programmes +44 (0)131 650 9663 mba@business-school.ed.ac.uk MSc programmes +44 (0)131 650 8080 msc@business-school.ed.ac.uk PhD programmes +44 (0)131 651 5337 phd@business-school.ed.ac.uk POSTGRADUATE PORTFOLIO Built on our heritage. Designed for your future. Want to nd out more? We would encourage you to visit the School and attend one of our Open Days to truly experience our MBA, MSc or PhD programmes. Details of forthcoming events are posted on our website. We can also arrange informal one-to-one sessions with our Programme Directors and are happy to put you in touch with current students or alumni. Entry requirements Visit our website for details of our entry requirements including educational and professional experience and English prociency for all programmes. GMAT is required for the Edinburgh MBA, please visit the website for scores. How to apply All candidates are asked to complete an online application and a personal statement which should indicate your reasons for applying to the programme. You will also be asked to provide references in support of your application. Demand for places on the programmes is high and places are allocated to suitably qualied persons on a rst come, rst served basis. We recommend that you submit your application by 30 June 2014. A limited number of applications received after this date may be considered, if there is no visa requirement. Once an offer is made, you have 28 days to accept this offer online. To apply online and for details of deposit payments, visit www.business-school.ed.ac.uk +44 (0)131 650 9663 msc@business-school.ed.ac.uk mba@business-school.ed.ac.uk phd@business-school.ed.ac.uk www.business-school.ed.ac.uk Get in touch Designed by Emperor. Photography by Robert Brady. All content correct at time of print, February 2014. Produced on FSC certied paper. Cover is 100% recycled. The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. The University of Edinburgh Business School An Inspiring Choice Career enhancing programmes at a leading Business School in a world class city. Did you know? Edinburgh is a year-round festival city with events dedicated to theatre, lm, books, art and science. Its home to The Edinburgh International Festival Fringe, the worlds largest arts festival. An offshoot of the International Festival, the 2013 Fringe staged 2,871 shows performed by 24,107 artists in 273 venues. Edinburghs Hogmanay is the worlds biggest new year celebration, with more than 100,000 taking to its streets for a party that lasts a whole week. Edinburgh is a leading international centre for business and nance. Its also a beautiful, inspirational city. And, here in the University of Edinburgh Business School, you have a School that is right at the heart of the city, at the heart of business. Id like to thank you for your interest in our Masters, MBA and Research portfolio. As one of the leading business schools in Europe, at one of the worlds leading universities, we have achieved an enviably high quality of teaching and research, as well as a natural connection to business. What really sets us apart however, is a willingness to look beyond accepted business thinking, to create debate and spark new ideas. The School recently moved to a new premises at the heart of the University campus. This move is the culmination of a signicant investment by the University. The state-of-the-art space, housing all school staf, is fully wireless featuring eight lecture theatres, dedicated syndicate rooms, student study centre and online resource (The Hub), a dedicated caf and signicant exible space for staf and students. With the current state of the worlds nancial markets it is imperative that students equip themselves with the knowledge and skills that are in demand not just today but into the future. We believe our portfolio of Masters are at the forefront of the latest ideas and techniques that will assist the business world to emerge stronger and more resilient. If youd like to nd out more about the School or our programmes, please do get in touch with our programme directors. Or, better still, come and visit us yourself. I think youll be suitably inspired. Ian Clarke, Dean of the Business School The front cover photograph features 2011 MSc in Marketing graduate, Christine Boyle, photographed on Calton Hill with the city of Edinburgh in the background 9 How to choose the best programme for you Postgraduate Portfolio | An Inspiring Choice Career objective Desired education Suggested programme Want to build on your three plus years work experience and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to accelerate your existing career or change career direction? Study full-time for 12 or 16 months Continue in employment and study part-time over two years Develop expertise in areas that the nance industry will require now and long into the future Learn about a rapidly developing area, that will impact on all sectors, at a university which is a global centre of expertise Develop knowledge of the worlds fastest developing economies A solid grounding in the key management disciplines with the opportunity to specialise Acquire a critical appreciation of marketing through a comprehensive range of academically grounded courses Combine knowledge of how IT creates value in organisations with the technical skills required to deliver business solutions Gain the knowledge, understanding and key skills that are required by todays HR professionals Research full-time for one year Research full-time for two years Research full-time for three years (or part-time for six years) Full-time MBA 12 month variant 16 month variant Executive MBA MSc in Accounting and Finance MSc in Finance and Investment MSc in Banking and Risk MSc in Financial Management MSc in Carbon Finance MSc in International Business and Emerging Markets MSc in Management MSc in Marketing MSc in Marketing and Business Analysis MSc in Business Informatics MSc in Human Resource Management MSc by Research MPhil PhD Want to develop a career within the nancial services industry? Want to develop a career in carbon management and climate change? Want to develop a career within the dynamic international business sphere? Looking for the rst step in developing a management career? Looking to develop a career in marketing? Looking for a career in IT management? Do you want a career in human resources? Want to further develop your studies with focused research on a specic topic? As one of Europes leading nancial centres, Edinburgh uniquely combines a dynamic business community with its status as a World Heritage Site. The University of Edinburgh Business School 1 The Edinburgh MBA Unique Programme Features Strategic Leadership: A new approach to leadership, emphasising a proactive, entrepreneurial and responsible way of thinking and acting. Innovation: A focus on innovation to help challenge your assumptions about business models and explore new business ideas. Expertise: Access to world-class faculty, particularly from Centres of Excellence in Strategic Leadership, Finance, Innovation, Marketing and Operations. Application: Extensive opportunities to apply theory in practice Inuence: Stretch your inuencing through training in higher-order skills: public speaking, negotiation, facilitation, consulting, crisis-communication and media management. Network: Study alongside colleagues from a wide range of industry sectors and build international networks with the wider MBA and University community. Specialism: Choose from a range of option courses to specialise in aspects of strategy, nance, carbon management, innovation and entrepreneurship. Business Insight: Access an extensive range of practitioner experts. In 2012/13, the Business School and our Entrepreneur Club (eClub) hosted talks by over 180 senior business practitioners. International Experience: Candidates on the 16 month MBA enjoy a three month overseas exchange with one of our partner institutions. Those on the 12 month programme can do a 10 day overseas study trip. Successful businesses of the future will need leaders who are proactive, entrepreneurial and adaptable. Leaders who can (personally and in an organisational role) think and act strategically in this volatile environment, managing the risk and challenges involved, but also spotting and seizing opportunities for efciency, innovation, advantage and new business. Successful businesses also need leaders who will act responsibly in their stewardship of resources and deliver value to all stakeholders. Most importantly, businesses need leaders who have the capability to bring about change through efective interpersonal skills. The Edinburgh MBA will deliver this new generation of leaders. Employment Prole of 2012 Graduates - 90% accepted a job offer within 3 months of graduation Average Alumni Salary - three years after graduating $97,733 Student Prole 2013/14Class Average age 31 Work experience 7.9 years Edinburgh MBA 12 month variant Edinburgh MBA 16 month variant Executive MBA (2 years with classes once a month - Friday through Saturday - in Edinburgh) Whichever way you choose, youll enjoy all the benets of a highly exible programme with a very strong academic foundation, focus on personal development and a cast-iron link to business. MBA variants There are three ways to study for the Edinburgh MBA: MBA fees - All programmes are 27,100 (Home/EU and Overseas) Our vision is for an MBA that better prepares managers for the type of strategic leadership needed in an increasingly competitive, volatile, uncertain and complex business world. The University of Edinburgh Business School Programme structure At the start of the programme, you undertake six core courses, four in Semester 1 and two in Semester 2. In Semester 2, you also begin to tailor your studies towards your career interests, through the selection of your two option course from a range including those below. - Investment Management - Derivatives - Risk Management and the Basel Accords - Micronance Finally you undertake your dissertation which brings together all the years learning in a unique piece of work. Fees for 2014 Home/EU 13,150 Overseas 20,550 MSc in Business Informatics
This programme is jointly conceived and delivered by The Business School and The School of Informatics. The new MSc in Business informatics will provide students with a critical and practical appreciation of how new information technologies (IT) can be used in organisation to exploit information resources in order to create business value, and with the technical skills to develop and implement the information solutions required to deliver this value in organisations. In recent years, new information technologies have become important enablers of new kinds of products and services, and new forms of business models. Businesses are nding radical new ways to work together, interact with their customers, and organise their complex supply chains and production networks. At the core of this transformation lies the ability of organisation to manage increasing amounts of data. The programme targets this growing market for data analytics. It aims to ll in the gap between the knowledge of the technical IT data analytics tools and techniques that are provided by existing data analytics computing programmes, and the understanding of the business role of IT and information resources in organisation. Graduates would be qualied for a range of business and IT roles such as information advisor, knowledge management specialist or business analyst, and IT consultant, software engineer or business application consultant. Postgraduate Portfolio | MBA and MSc Programmes Eleven Innovative MSc Programmes The University of Edinburgh Business School ofers a distinctive range of MSc programmes spanning Finance, Marketing, Management, Carbon, International Business and Human Resources. Hugely respected by employers, highly sought after by graduates, our MSc programmes provide an ideal balance between rigorous academic theory and the latest industry practice. Our growing portfolio of innovative Masters programmes covers a broad range of general and specialised management disciplines. Ideal for both the rst-time business student and those looking for a highly focused, in-depth programme, an MSc from Edinburgh is a qualication of real substance. Programme structure The programme is split equally between IT technical and management courses. Seven core courses form the foundation upon which the MSc is build. Students then choose two option courses from a range of Business/ Management or Informatics electives including - Innovation driven entrepreneurship - High performance computing for business - Applied databases - Data mining & exploration Finally you undertake your dissertation which brings together all the years learning in a unique piece of work. Fees for 2014 Home/EU 10,600 Overseas 18,950 NEW for 2015 MSc in Banking and Risk
The aim of the MSc in Banking and Risk is to give you the knowledge, understanding and key skills that will enable you to be an effective manager in nancial institutions, especially banks, in any country in the world. Recent events demonstrate that the successful management of banks is of crucial importance to every economy. Banking is an industry rather than an academic discipline and the study of the management of banks is multidisciplinary. The approach of this programme is to consider the structural, nancial and risk and asset management functions of banks. The programme also covers the different types of risks banks face and how to measure them. Students who follow this programme will typically pursue a career in business looking at roles such as Risk Management Consultant, Credit Risk Analyst, Securities/Credit Ofcer or Banking Regulatory consultant. 3 business-school.ed.ac.uk MSc in Financial Management
Financial Management is one of the key disciplines necessary for the successful management of business corporations and other organisations. Studying the theories underlying Financial Management practices allows you to understand and explain the nancial behaviours of organisations. The MSc in Financial Management is a comprehensive study of key areas in accounting and corporate nance. It is designed for graduates interested in a career in the nance function of a company, in business analysis or in management consultancy practice. The MSc takes a broad internal management perspective rather than a narrow external or nancial market based perspective. Graduates of the MSc in Financial Management can work in two main areas of an organisation. Within accounting, nancial management sits in management accounting the internal facing function which services the information needs of the organisations management. Another option is a role in the corporate nance function which is concerned with managing the nances of the organisation, in cash management, asset allocation, capital structuring and nancial risk management.
Programme structure At the start of the programme, you undertake six core courses, four in Semester 1 and two in Semester 2. In Semester 2, you also begin to tailor your studies towards your career interests, through the selection of your two option course from a range including the below. - Advanced Corporate Finance - Credit Risk Management - Derivatives - Investment Management Finally you undertake your dissertation which brings together all the years learning in a unique piece of work. Fees for 2014 Home/EU 18,950 Overseas 23,650 MSc in Accounting and Finance
This MSc is a comprehensive and intensive investigation into key areas in accounting and nance. Designed for those with a quantitative background, it is both academically rigorous and closely in line with professional practice. It is especially useful for those graduates with work experience in accounting looking to gain essential practical skills in nance and, vice versa. There are regular guest speakers who present on real, current practice and the School maintains good relationships with a number of accounting and nance professionals who will be on hand to provide advice on research and career opportunities. It is essential connections like these that characterise the dynamic nature of this strongly vocational programme. Opportunities exist for some students to undertake their dissertation sponsored by a company. Graduates will typically pursue a career in international accounting, international regulations, investment and security analysis, portfolio management, management accounting, corporate nance and corporate restructuring. Programme structure Six core courses form the foundation upon which the MSc is built. You then choose two option courses from a wide range including: - Accounting, Planning & Strategy (new) - Advanced Corporate Finance - Advanced Finance Theory - Capital Market Anomalies - Credit Risk Management - Derivatives - Economics for Postgraduates - Financial Management for Public and Not for Prot Organisations - Investment Management Fees for 2014 Home/EU 20,550 Overseas 25,350 From Greece Konstantina Davili, a 2011 MSc in Accounting and Finance graduate pictured on Grindlay Street by the new wing of the citys main concert venue, The Usher Hall. The University of Edinburgh Business School Postgraduate Portfolio | MBA and MSc Programmes MSc in International Business and Emerging Markets
As the pace of globalisation accelerates, the need to understand the drivers of national and international economic and business success becomes ever more acute. This MSc will suit those with a background in or experience of the commercial or nancial worlds. It is useful for students from emerging economies who wish to bring themselves up to speed with contemporary thinking in corporate strategy, including technology, nancial management, business economics and public policies dealing with pressing issues relating to development in general. It is equally useful for students from already established economies seeking to understand how businesses can take advantage of the globalisation of the world economy and the rapid development of these new economic powerhouses. You will also have the opportunity to carry out a work-based project with a company wanting to take a product or service into an international market. Graduates go on to pursue successful careers as consultants, managers or analysts in the broad arena of international business. Programme structure Six core courses selected from a choice of eight form the foundation upon which the MSc is built. You then choose two option courses from a wide range including: - Global Strategic Management: Issues and Perspectives - Financial Analysis - Outward Investment from Emerging Markets - Corporate Responsibility and Governance in a Global Context Finally you undertake your dissertation, which brings together all of the years learning in a unique piece of work. Fees for 2014 Home/EU 22,050 Overseas 22,050 MSc in Marketing
In times of economic uncertainty and rapid change good marketing professionals respond quickly and deliver strategies that impact on the bottom line. A career in marketing can take you in many different directions but typically marketing professionals work across the business, supporting at every stage along the product or service lifecycle from development through production, pricing, distribution and promotion. To make strategic business decisions marketing professionals need to be rmly schooled in the fundamentals of marketing. The Business School offers a comprehensive MSc Marketing programme offering a solid grounding in marketing. This course is aimed at graduates from a general business or management-related discipline. Students are provided with a thorough understanding of the theoretical foundations of marketing alongside current and emerging applications in many areas such as marketing management, the analysis of marketing decisions, consumer behaviour, and marketing research methods. In addition, the programme structure allows you to study aspects of marketing related to your interests thus supporting your intended career paths. Programme structure Four core courses form the foundation upon which the MSc is built. You then choose four option courses from a range including: - Marketing Communications - International Marketing Strategy - Marketing and Society - Marketing Applications Finally you undertake your dissertation, which brings together all of the years learning in a unique piece of work. Fees for 2014 Home/EU 13,150 Overseas 18,950 From the UK Greg Russell, a 2011 MSc in Marketing graduate pictured in Multrees Walk, a boutique shopping precinct in the city centre, 5 business-school.ed.ac.uk MSc in Finance and Investment
Few business schools offer an MSc with such a strong investment component. This programme will give a global perspective on investment markets and asset classes, provide practical knowledge on the processes and mechanics underlying investment, and build on your existing numerical skills so that you are able to understand and practice investment- related mathematics. It will introduce you to relevant academic research, especially empirical evidence on investment-related questions. There are regular visiting speakers from the key nancial institutions, fund managers and analysts. Indeed, the course was founded with the nancial and practical support of major industry players, including Citigroup, Martin Currie and Baillie Gifford. Graduates will typically pursue a career in investment analysis, portfolio management, nancial statement analysis and evaluation, corporate nance, product development, client servicing and risk management. Previous graduates have enjoyed successful careers with global investment banks, consultancy rms and investment companies. Programme structure Five core courses form the foundation upon which the MSc is built. You then choose one or two core electives and one or two option courses from a wide range including: - Accounting, Planning & Strategy - Advanced Finance Theory - Equity Valuation - Advanced Corporate Finance - Financial Management for Public and Not for Prot Organisations Finally you undertake your dissertation, which brings together all of the years learning in a unique piece of work. Fees for 2014 Home/EU 20,550 Overseas 25,350 MSc in Management
Good management is central to business success. Without it, there can be no cohesion, no teamwork, no real sense of direction. This programme is designed to provide an insight into the theories and practical skills needed for successful management and, through that, a successful business. It is especially benecial for those with non- business backgrounds, perhaps in engineering, sciences, social sciences or the arts. It can be equally effective for those yet to begin their career as those looking to make signicant progress in one already begun. Blending classic management techniques with the very latest in management thinking, this MSc encompasses international issues and diverse national business characteristics and settings. The programme is geared towards providing an integrative understanding and a exible approach to important management tasks. This will enable you to acquire expertise and skills related to your interests and your intended career path. Programme structure At least one core and six core electives selected from a choice of seven form the foundation upon which the MSc is built. You then choose two option courses from a wide range including: - Services Management - Change Management - Marketing Communications - Management of R&D and product innovation - Green Entrepreneurship Finally you undertake your dissertation, which brings together all of the years learning in a unique piece of work. Fees for 2014 Home/EU 15,850 Overseas 20,550 From China Sujia Zhou, a 2011 MSc in Management graduate pictured just of the Royal Mile against a backdrop of Edinburghs Old Town. The University of Edinburgh Business School MSc in Marketing and Business Analysis
The University of Edinburgh Business School offers a comprehensive MSc in Marketing and Business Analysis offering a more quantitative application of marketing than the MSc in Marketing. This course considers the applications of management science in marketing and provides students with the theoretical foundations of marketing along with an added appreciation of the skills required in solving practical, analytical marketing problems. Students will undertake courses in marketing decision analysis, business statistics and forecasting, problem solving and spreadsheet modelling skills, credit risk management and data mining. This practical application of quantitative marketing, taught alongside the theoretical underpinnings of marketing aptly prepares you for a career as a market analyst, business consultant, data analyst or market researcher. Programme structure Four core courses form the foundation upon which the MSc is built. You then choose four option courses (two from marketing and two from management science) from a range including: - Marketing and Sustainability - Marketing Applications - Credit Risk Management - Problem Solving and Spreadsheet Modelling Skills Finally you undertake your dissertation, which brings together all of the years learning in a unique piece of work. Fees for 2014 Home/EU 13,150 Overseas 18,950 From Malaysia Dinesh Rajenthiran, a 2011 MSc in Marketing and Business Analysis graduate at Exchange Place, in the heart of Edinburghs new nancial district. Postgraduate Portfolio | MBA and MSc Programmes MSc in Carbon Finance This programme is the worlds rst MSc in Carbon Finance uniquely focused on the business opportunities and nancial ows driven by societys response to climate change. Responding and adapting to climate change is expected to drive trillions of dollars of new investment over the coming decades. Delivering this investment will require professionals with a deep understanding of the mechanisms that will regulate these new nancial ows, such as carbon markets and climate investment funds. The MSc will appeal to graduates with a rst degree in business, economics, environmental science or a related discipline in the social or physical sciences. Typically students will have work experience and want to move into a career in the carbon markets or in climate change investment, consulting or related policy and regulatory roles. Graduates from the MSc in Carbon Finance will typically pursue a career in carbon trading, carbon consulting, SRI investment or asset management, carbon entrepreneurship, climate change policy, or carbon accounting. The programme can also be good preparation for further research at PhD level. Programme structure At the start of the programme, you undertake seven core courses, four in Semester 1 and three in Semester 2, one of which is a group consulting project. In Semester 2, you also begin to tailor your studies towards your career interests, through the selection of your option course from the below. - Emission Reduction Project Development - Energy, Policy & Politics - EU & National Climate Change Law - Green Entrepreneurship - Research Methods in Finance - Financial Management for Public and Not for Prot Organisations Finally you undertake your dissertation which brings together all the years learning in a unique piece of work. Fees for 2014 Home/EU 18,950 Overseas 18,950 The Business School also partners in the MSc in Carbon Management co-delivered with colleagues from the School of Geosciences and Economics at the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation. 7 business-school.ed.ac.uk From Thailand Pimpakarn Anutarayontchai, a 2011 MSc in Finance and Investment graduate. Postgraduate Research Opportunities in Management (MSc by Research, MPhil, PhD) Year 3 Year 2 Year 1 MSc by Research (+1) MSc Research training course and dissertation. Hand in! MPhil (+2) Research training courses literature review research questions. Data collection + analysis + write up. Hand in! PhD (+3) Research training courses literature review research questions Data collection + analysis + write up Analysis + write up Hand in! The Business Schools powerful, distinctive research specialisms provide doctoral students with the knowledge, expertise and skills necessary to develop your academic or business career. With our emphasis on research, there can be no doubting the importance the School places on our vibrant and growing PhD programme. Currently there are 100 doctoral researchers from a wide range of countries studying at the School all of which are approved by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Our PhD programmes are designed to reect the personal research and career goals of every student. We offer three types of research degree an MSc by Research, MPhil and PhD. Fees for 2014 MSc by Research Home/EU 6,050 Overseas 13,700 MPhil Home/EU 3,900 Overseas 12,000 PhD Home/EU 3,900 Overseas 12,000 By its very nature, a research degree is an individual pursuit. As such research students will be expected to design and develop their own research strategies, pursue original lines of thought and present novel research ndings. In this way, every PhD candidate will create a singular piece of research that will make a signicant contribution to their own personal and career development. The PhD can be studied Part-time over a six year period. MSc in Human Resource Management
The aim of the MSc in Human Resource Management (HRM) is to give you the knowledge, understanding and key skills that are required by todays HR professionals and to enable you to effectively contribute to dynamic organisations. Managing people an organisations most valuable and often most costly resource has for a long time been a key business challenge. Changing economic, nancial, demographic, and political landscapes mean that the constitution of effective human resource management and how it may best be practiced is constantly evolving. Recent developments indicate clearly that the portfolio of HRM responsibilities within organisations is growing with the need for employee engagement with broader policies such as corporate social responsibility or work-life balance. The programme has been designed to provide a combination of courses that will enable the professional development of future HR managers. Programme structure At the start of the programme, you undertake six core courses, four in Semester 1 and two in Semester 2. In Semester 2, you also begin to tailor your studies towards your career interests, through the selection of your two option course from a range including those below. - Leadership in Organisations: Theory and Practice - Performance Management - Change Management - International and Comparative HRM Finally you undertake your dissertation which brings together all the years learning in a unique piece of work. Fees for 2014 Home/EU 11,850 Overseas 18,950 The University of Edinburgh Business School University of Edinburgh Business School 29 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9JS, UK www.business-school.ed.ac.uk MBA programmes +44 (0)131 650 9663 mba@business-school.ed.ac.uk MSc programmes +44 (0)131 650 8080 msc@business-school.ed.ac.uk PhD programmes +44 (0)131 651 5337 phd@business-school.ed.ac.uk POSTGRADUATE PORTFOLIO Built on our heritage. Designed for your future. Want to nd out more? We would encourage you to visit the School and attend one of our Open Days to truly experience our MBA, MSc or PhD programmes. Details of forthcoming events are posted on our website. We can also arrange informal one-to-one sessions with our Programme Directors and are happy to put you in touch with current students or alumni. Entry requirements Visit our website for details of our entry requirements including educational and professional experience and English prociency for all programmes. GMAT is required for the Edinburgh MBA, please visit the website for scores. How to apply All candidates are asked to complete an online application and a personal statement which should indicate your reasons for applying to the programme. You will also be asked to provide references in support of your application. Demand for places on the programmes is high and places are allocated to suitably qualied persons on a rst come, rst served basis. We recommend that you submit your application by 30 June 2014. A limited number of applications received after this date may be considered, if there is no visa requirement. Once an offer is made, you have 28 days to accept this offer online. To apply online and for details of deposit payments, visit www.business-school.ed.ac.uk +44 (0)131 650 9663 msc@business-school.ed.ac.uk mba@business-school.ed.ac.uk phd@business-school.ed.ac.uk www.business-school.ed.ac.uk Get in touch Designed by Emperor. Photography by Robert Brady. All content correct at time of print, February 2014. Produced on FSC certied paper. Cover is 100% recycled. The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. The University of Edinburgh Business School An Inspiring Choice Career enhancing programmes at a leading Business School in a world class city. Did you know? Edinburgh is a year-round festival city with events dedicated to theatre, lm, books, art and science. Its home to The Edinburgh International Festival Fringe, the worlds largest arts festival. An offshoot of the International Festival, the 2013 Fringe staged 2,871 shows performed by 24,107 artists in 273 venues. Edinburghs Hogmanay is the worlds biggest new year celebration, with more than 100,000 taking to its streets for a party that lasts a whole week. Edinburgh is a leading international centre for business and nance. Its also a beautiful, inspirational city. And, here in the University of Edinburgh Business School, you have a School that is right at the heart of the city, at the heart of business. Id like to thank you for your interest in our Masters, MBA and Research portfolio. As one of the leading business schools in Europe, at one of the worlds leading universities, we have achieved an enviably high quality of teaching and research, as well as a natural connection to business. What really sets us apart however, is a willingness to look beyond accepted business thinking, to create debate and spark new ideas. The School recently moved to a new premises at the heart of the University campus. This move is the culmination of a signicant investment by the University. The state-of-the-art space, housing all school staf, is fully wireless featuring eight lecture theatres, dedicated syndicate rooms, student study centre and online resource (The Hub), a dedicated caf and signicant exible space for staf and students. With the current state of the worlds nancial markets it is imperative that students equip themselves with the knowledge and skills that are in demand not just today but into the future. We believe our portfolio of Masters are at the forefront of the latest ideas and techniques that will assist the business world to emerge stronger and more resilient. If youd like to nd out more about the School or our programmes, please do get in touch with our programme directors. Or, better still, come and visit us yourself. I think youll be suitably inspired. Ian Clarke, Dean of the Business School The front cover photograph features 2011 MSc in Marketing graduate, Christine Boyle, photographed on Calton Hill with the city of Edinburgh in the background 9 University of Edinburgh Business School 29 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9JS, UK www.business-school.ed.ac.uk MBA programmes +44 (0)131 650 9663 mba@business-school.ed.ac.uk MSc programmes +44 (0)131 650 8080 msc@business-school.ed.ac.uk PhD programmes +44 (0)131 651 5337 phd@business-school.ed.ac.uk POSTGRADUATE PORTFOLIO Built on our heritage. Designed for your future. Want to nd out more? We would encourage you to visit the School and attend one of our Open Days to truly experience our MBA, MSc or PhD programmes. Details of forthcoming events are posted on our website. We can also arrange informal one-to-one sessions with our Programme Directors and are happy to put you in touch with current students or alumni. Entry requirements Visit our website for details of our entry requirements including educational and professional experience and English prociency for all programmes. GMAT is required for the Edinburgh MBA, please visit the website for scores. How to apply All candidates are asked to complete an online application and a personal statement which should indicate your reasons for applying to the programme. You will also be asked to provide references in support of your application. Demand for places on the programmes is high and places are allocated to suitably qualied persons on a rst come, rst served basis. We recommend that you submit your application by 30 June 2014. A limited number of applications received after this date may be considered, if there is no visa requirement. Once an offer is made, you have 28 days to accept this offer online. To apply online and for details of deposit payments, visit www.business-school.ed.ac.uk +44 (0)131 650 9663 msc@business-school.ed.ac.uk mba@business-school.ed.ac.uk phd@business-school.ed.ac.uk www.business-school.ed.ac.uk Get in touch Designed by Emperor. Photography by Robert Brady. All content correct at time of print, February 2014. Produced on FSC certied paper. Cover is 100% recycled. The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. The University of Edinburgh Business School An Inspiring Choice Career enhancing programmes at a leading Business School in a world class city. Did you know? Edinburgh is a year-round festival city with events dedicated to theatre, lm, books, art and science. Its home to The Edinburgh International Festival Fringe, the worlds largest arts festival. An offshoot of the International Festival, the 2013 Fringe staged 2,871 shows performed by 24,107 artists in 273 venues. Edinburghs Hogmanay is the worlds biggest new year celebration, with more than 100,000 taking to its streets for a party that lasts a whole week. Edinburgh is a leading international centre for business and nance. Its also a beautiful, inspirational city. And, here in the University of Edinburgh Business School, you have a School that is right at the heart of the city, at the heart of business. Id like to thank you for your interest in our Masters, MBA and Research portfolio. As one of the leading business schools in Europe, at one of the worlds leading universities, we have achieved an enviably high quality of teaching and research, as well as a natural connection to business. What really sets us apart however, is a willingness to look beyond accepted business thinking, to create debate and spark new ideas. The School recently moved to a new premises at the heart of the University campus. This move is the culmination of a signicant investment by the University. The state-of-the-art space, housing all school staf, is fully wireless featuring eight lecture theatres, dedicated syndicate rooms, student study centre and online resource (The Hub), a dedicated caf and signicant exible space for staf and students. With the current state of the worlds nancial markets it is imperative that students equip themselves with the knowledge and skills that are in demand not just today but into the future. We believe our portfolio of Masters are at the forefront of the latest ideas and techniques that will assist the business world to emerge stronger and more resilient. If youd like to nd out more about the School or our programmes, please do get in touch with our programme directors. Or, better still, come and visit us yourself. I think youll be suitably inspired. Ian Clarke, Dean of the Business School The front cover photograph features 2011 MSc in Marketing graduate, Christine Boyle, photographed on Calton Hill with the city of Edinburgh in the background 9