Staffordshire University Business School

Staffordshire University Business School has a long history in providing quality, relevant courses in all aspects of business. Our Economics awards were given a stunning 24/24 by the government Quality Assurance Agency and our Postgraduate Certificate in Education has been judged second only to Oxford university for its content, management and teaching.

We attract students from all over the world and we have long standing ( and developing) links with overseas institutions in places such as China, Greece, Malaysia, Singapore, France, Spain and Cyprus.

Our full time postgraduate awards comprise:
Business Programme
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Masters in Global Marketing (MGM)
Masters in European Management Strategy (MEMS)
Masters in Chinese Management Studies (MCMS)
Masters in International Strategic Management (MISM)
Masters In Management ( MSc Mgt)

Economics Programme
Masters Economics for Business Analysis
(MA EBA)
Masters in International Trade and European Integration (MA EITEI)
Why study at Staffordshire University

We also offer a wide portfolio of undergraduate awards in Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Strategy, Operations Management, Human Resource Management , Business Studies and Business Management

Add to this our busy part-time awards (both on-campus and in-company) and external training and consultancy, it is clear why the Business School is at the cutting edge of Business Education.

For further information and application form -
Contact:
Helen Howie – Admissions co-ordinator
E mail: bsadm@staffs.ac.uk
Tel: ++44 (0)1782 294922/294177
Fax: ++44 (0)1782 295928
Web www.staffs.ac.uk
Address: Staffordshire University Business School
Leek Road
Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DF
Or apply online via www.staffs.ac.uk/postgradform

Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Is it for me?
The globally recognised MBA award is intended primarily for those with business ability and experience who want to take their career to greater heights.

What’s it for?
The broad aim of the MBA is to provide you with a thorough grounding in the principles of management and in the main functional areas of business followed by their integration through the application of strategic management principles to corporate achievement. This is coupled with the opportunity to explore a broad choice of topic options and also the development of a special depth of knowledge within a field of your choice for your dissertation. This is achieved through mixed class discussions, group work and attending residentials at home and overseas.

How long does it take?
The full-time MBA is an intensive one year taught course, followed by the submission of a dissertation. It is possible to complete within 12 months.

What are the entry qualifications?
Admission is normally by interview and qualification, this being a good honours degree, or equivalent professional qualification. We would normally expect students to have at least two years' relevant managerial experience.
English Language to IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 (213 old scheme)

Do I need to talk to someone?
It is highly desirable that you do so - and, if seeking non-graduate entry, essential that you do so. The MBA is a serious commitment for you (and probably for your family!) We will try to offer all prospective students the chance to informally meet us, where this is feasible, to explore all aspects of the course and any further questions you might have.

Course Outline
The Staffordshire University MBA award has been re-designed to be fully compliant with the recent Association of Business Schools benchmarking standards for such awards as submitted to the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education in England and Wales.

First Semester - The Functional Cores
  People Management and Development
  Markets and Marketing
  Managing Through Information
  Management Principles and Operational Contexts

Second Semester - Integration and Choice
Managing Strategy and Risk
Selected Studies – which cover a wide range of topics including brand management, managerial finance,
e-marketing, leadership, ethics, services marketing, managing across cultures, negotiating skills and innovation
management.

Business Research Methodology and Dissertation
Finally, you will be required to formulate and execute a detailed piece of research, written up into a Masters Dissertation, into some area of management or business of your choice.

In addition you will be asked to attend the group residential in the UK in late October/early November and an overseas residential in the January of the second semester. The overseas residential is a distinctive and successful feature of our MBA and is intended to afford you the opportunity to explore globalisation at first hand. It will involve lectures about the host country and discussions with local management during company visits.

Contact:
Helen Howie, Business School Admissions Co-ordinator
Tel: ++44 (0)1782 294922 Fax: ++44 (0)1782 295928 Email: bsadm@staffs.ac.uk
Address: Staffordshire University Business School Leek Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DF

Masters in Global Marketing (MGM)

Is it for me?
Our MGM programme is a vocationally relevant conversion route of postgraduate study which provides participants with an holistic understanding of the theory and practice of marketing management, plus the up-to-date knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the business world.

First Semester - The Functional Cores
  People Management and Development
  Markets and Marketing
  Managing Through Information
  Managing Marketing Knowledge

Second Semester - Integration and Choice
Strategic Marketing
International & Global Marketing Strategy

What’s it for?
As businesses become more and more internationally orientated, Marketing across the globe is fast becoming a day-to-day activity for many business organisations. The MGM is will provide you with a thorough grounding in the principles of marketing and the main functional areas of business as well as enabling you to appreciate its practical application.

How long does it take?
The MGM is an intensive one year taught course, followed by the submission of a dissertation.

What are the entry qualifications?
Admission is normally by interview and qualification. A good honours degree, or equivalent professional qualification is the normal entry route.
English Language to IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 (213 old scheme)

Masters in European Management Strategy (MEMS)

Is it for me?
This programme is for French speakers with an interest in the European trade, investment and enterprise management.

What’s it for?
It provides participants with an understanding of the theory and practice of management, specialised knowledge of the EU and analytical skills to make appropriate recommendations. Successful students will acquire dual accreditation for this award from Staffordshire and Lille.

How long does it take?
It is a thirteen month intensive course from September to September

What are the entry qualifications?
Students must be fluent French speakers. Please contact our Admissions Office for further details.

Course Outline
September to May at Lille University ( taught in French) May to July at Staffordshire University Business School ( taught in English) July to completion of Dissertation at Lille University.

Contact:
Postgraduate Office
Staffordshire University Business School
Tel: ++44 (0)1782 294174 E: a.palmer@staffs.ac.uk

Masters in Chinese Management Studies (MCMS)

Is it for me?
Given the growing importance of China in the world economy, this award gives a unique opportunity to become familiar with Chinese business culture and practice whilst at the same time obtaining a recognised post graduate management qualification.

What’s it for?
This is a vocationally relevant conversion route of postgraduate study. It seeks to provide participants with an understanding of the theory and practice of management, specialised knowledge and understanding of a critical region of the world economy and the personal capability to analyse problems and make appropriate recommendations.

How long does it take?
The foundation of the first stage is from September to January at Staffordshire University. In February you will travel to China and spend about three months studying the second stage at Beijing University. You will return to the UK towards the end of May to complete the dissertation stage of the programme.

What are the entry qualifications?
Candidates must be over 21 years of age. A good honours degree, or equivalent professional qualification, is the normal entry qualification.
English Language to IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 (213 old scheme)

Course Outline
First Semester - The Functional Cores
  Management Principles & Operational Contexts
  Managing through Information
  People Manageent & Development (part)
  Chinese Language 1 & Culture

Second Semester - Integration and Choice
  Managing Strategy & Risk
  Chinese Language 2
  Trade & Investment in China

Masters in International Strategic Management (MISM)

Is it for me?
You can experience a challenging and stimulating course in strategic management as a stepping off point for the next stage of your personal and career development.

What’s it for?
As well as providing a thorough grounding in business disciplines the course aims to develop personal skills of understanding and applying management principles, managing behaviour of staff and peers, positioning the organisation in the economic environment and its markets and dealing with quantitative, qualitative and incomplete information.
This course helps you understand why when and how companies go abroad
and become successful (or not in some cases)In addition the course
allows students to gain an understanding of the business and work
environment in other countries crucial to those wishing to present
business solutions in an international context.

How long does it take?
The full-time MISM is an intensive one year taught course, followed by the submission of a dissertation.

What are the entry qualifications?
Admission is normally by interview and qualification. Candidates must be over 21 years of age. A good honours degree, or equivalent professional qualification, is the normal entry qualification.

Course Outline
First Semester - The Functional Cores (plus UK Residential)
  People Management and Development
  Markets and Marketing
  Managing Through Information
  Management Principles and Operational Contexts
Second Semester - Integration and Choice
  Managing Strategy and Risk
  Selected Studies (includes two compulsory units reflecting the strategic nature of this award)
Masters Dissertation, into some area of international strategic management or business of your choice.

Masters In Management (MSc Mgt)

Is it for me?
The Masters in Management is intended primarily for those with business ability and qualifications who want to take their UK career to greater heights.

What’s it for?
The broad aim of the MSc Management is to provide you with a thorough grounding in the principles of management and in the main functional areas of business which allow you to implement good practice in your working environment.

How long does it last?
It is possible to complete within 12 months. Those students starting in September will complete the taught elements in May and may submit their dissertations by September of that year.

Course Outline
First Semester The Functional Cores ( plus UK residential)
Second Semester Integration and Choice ( chosen modules should reflect both the research interests of academics and the engagement of staff and students with contemporary issues)
Dissertation which should reflect areas of relevance and possible application in the workplace.

Masters in Economics for Business Analysis

Is it for me?
It is designed for economics and business studies graduates who wish to further their knowledge and understanding of how companies make their strategic decisions, how they are valued, and how they are affected by the general business environment and international competition.

What’s it for?
The main aim of the programme is to give graduates a through understanding of the economic underpinnings of modern businesses and the factors that influence their behaviour and performance and to give students a deep and critical understanding of modern business research methods to enable them to undertake independent research.

How long does it take?
It is expected that students will complete the programme in 12 months. The programme may also be studied on a part time basis; in this case students are normally expected to take two years to complete.

What are the entry qualifications?
Normally, students are expected to have a good honours degree from British universities (or its equivalent from universities abroad). For students from non-English speaking countries, evidence of proficiency in the English language (IELTS, TOEFL, or other tests) is a university requirement.

Course Outline
The full time MA EBA is an intensive one year course. It consists of two semesters of taught modules, from September to January and January to May, followed by a dissertation to be written under the supervision of a member of staff during the summer. The dissertation is the culmination of the course and the point at which students should be able to demonstrate their ability to integrate substantive theoretical, empirical and methodological issues. The taught modules have been designed in order to enable students to use the concepts and methods of analysis of applied economics and finance to understand company performance

Masters in International Trade and European Integration

Is it for me?
It is especially designed for economics, business studies and management graduates interested in working in European institutions or large industrial and commercial companies or financial institutions with significant European operations.

What’s it for?
The main aim of the programme is to give graduates a fundamental understanding of the operation of the European Union, its economic underpinnings, the formulation of the Union’s policies and regulations and its Eastward enlargement. It is a genuinely European course not only in terms of its contents but also in terms of its teaching staff, students and places of study.

How long does it take?
The full time MA EITEI is an intensive 13-month course. It consists of two semesters of taught modules, followed by a dissertation.

What are the entry qualifications?
Normally, students are expected to have a good honours degree from British universities (or its equivalent from universities abroad). For students from non-English speaking countries, the evidence of proficiency in the English language (IELTS, TOEFL, or other tests) is a university requirement.

Course Outline
This course draws on the teaching and learning traditions of seven different European institutions. Courses are taught by professors from different universities, using a variety of methods and practices.
The taught modules have been designed to enable students to use the concepts and methods of analysis of applied economics to understand the operation of the international economy, particularly the European Union and its decision making process.

Contact
Mrs. Jenny Herbert, International Links Administrator
Tel: ++44 (0)1782 294065 Fax: ++44 (0)1782 294340 email: j.herbert@staffs.ac.uk
Address: Staffordshire University Business School ,Leek Road ,Stoke on Trent ST4 2DF (UK)

Studying in England can be a rewarding and exciting experience. By choosing Staffordshire University Business School you will have access to all areas of business and management teaching. You will find a warm welcome in the Potteries ( as the area is known) and we look forward to meeting you soon.
Information on our full range of undergraduate business, accounting and economics awards are available from Helen Howie in our Admissions Office ( see top of page)
Information on research, consultancy and part-time awards is available from our HelpDesk on
T: 01782 294060 E: bs4060@staffs.ac.uk or write to Staffordshire University Business School,
Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DF, England