Postgraduate Admissions Administrator Bangor Business School Bangor University Gwynedd LL57 2DG UK

T: +44 (0)1248 383023 E: business.pg@bangor.ac.uk

www.bangor.ac.uk/business/postgrad

To apply go to: www.bangor.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply

Bangor Business SchoolNo 1 in the UK for Accounting, Banking & Finance researchResearch Assessment Exercise 2008

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Bangor Business SchoolNo 1 Business School in the UK for research in Accounting, Banking and Finance (Research Assessment Exercise 2008)

Bangor Business School offers a full range of learning opportunities at all levels of highereducation, including:

‰ A suite of full-time undergraduate programmes

‰ Graduate MBA and specialist postgraduate taught programmes

‰ Opportunities for research and research degree study within a thriving community of active researchers and research students

‰ Management development, professional and executive programmes

‰ Consultancy services for corporate clients and professional managers

As a long-established university within thetraditional UK university sector, high priority isgiven to research as well as teaching excellence.We believe good research and scholarship areessential in informing and improving our teaching.

Our courses have been developed byacknowledged researchers, who are pushing back the frontiers of their discipline.

Over 125 years ofexcellence in teachingand research

Bangor Business School

Bangor Business School at Bangor University is one ofthe major European university schools for financial andbanking studies offering a full range of disciplines fromundergraduate to doctoral level. It is currently rankedas the No 1 Business School in the UK for research inAccounting, Banking and Finance following in the mostrecent Research Assessment Exercise.

Postgraduate students at Bangor Business School canchoose between several higher degree programmesand subjects. These include taught MSc, MA and MBAdegrees in the fields of Accounting, Banking, Finance,Islamic Banking and Finance, Business, Management,Marketing, Consumer Psychology, Computer Scienceand Law. Students may also undertake research-ledprogrammes leading to either an MPhil or PhD degree.

Bangor Business School is also delivering a number ofMBA and MSc degrees at its London Centre located inthe impressive Broadgate Tower in the heart of the cityof London. The London Centre enables the School todeliver its cutting edge financial services degrees toindividuals who wish to live and study in London. Forfurther details about our London Centre, see page 6 - 7of this brochure or visitwww.bangor.ac.uk/londonbusiness

Bangor University and Bangor Business School offer anumber of Scholarships and Bursaries to encouragewell-qualified and talented students to join theUniversity and help them reach their full potential. Fulldetails can be found on pages 50-51 in this brochure.

Welcome

The School’s teaching and research have been highlyrated by external agencies, and by our students and thebusinesses that employ our graduates. We have aproven track record in producing highly skilled andhighly employable postgraduates, with the broad rangeof abilities that employers require from new recruits.

If you already know Bangor andNorth Wales, you will also knowthat the School is situated in oneof the most beautiful locations inthe United Kingdom. We areproud of what we can offer you,and we would like to help youmake the right choice for yourfuture.

Professor John ThorntonHead of Bangor Business School

Postgraduate Admissions Administrator Bangor Business School Bangor University Gwynedd LL57 2DG UK

T: +44 (0)1248 383023 E: business.pg@bangor.ac.uk

www.bangor.ac.uk/business/postgrad

To apply go to: www.bangor.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply

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Bangor Business School

Bangor University has risen substantially in the TimesHigher Education World University rankings and is nowplaced among the world’s top 275 universities.

Bangor Business SchoolNo 1 Business School in the UK for research in Accounting, Banking and Finance (Research Assessment Exercise 2008)

Bangor Business School offers a full range of learning opportunities at all levels of highereducation, including:

‰ A suite of full-time undergraduate programmes

‰ Graduate MBA and specialist postgraduate taught programmes

‰ Opportunities for research and research degree study within a thriving community of active researchers and research students

‰ Management development, professional and executive programmes

‰ Consultancy services for corporate clients and professional managers

As a long-established university within thetraditional UK university sector, high priority isgiven to research as well as teaching excellence.We believe good research and scholarship areessential in informing and improving our teaching.

Our courses have been developed byacknowledged researchers, who are pushing back the frontiers of their discipline.

Over 125 years ofexcellence in teachingand research

Bangor Business School

Bangor Business School at Bangor University is one ofthe major European university schools for financial andbanking studies offering a full range of disciplines fromundergraduate to doctoral level. It is currently rankedas the No 1 Business School in the UK for research inAccounting, Banking and Finance following in the mostrecent Research Assessment Exercise.

Postgraduate students at Bangor Business School canchoose between several higher degree programmesand subjects. These include taught MSc, MA and MBAdegrees in the fields of Accounting, Banking, Finance,Islamic Banking and Finance, Business, Management,Marketing, Consumer Psychology, Computer Scienceand Law. Students may also undertake research-ledprogrammes leading to either an MPhil or PhD degree.

Bangor Business School is also delivering a number ofMBA and MSc degrees at its London Centre located inthe impressive Broadgate Tower in the heart of the cityof London. The London Centre enables the School todeliver its cutting edge financial services degrees toindividuals who wish to live and study in London. Forfurther details about our London Centre, see page 6 - 7of this brochure or visitwww.bangor.ac.uk/londonbusiness

Bangor University and Bangor Business School offer anumber of Scholarships and Bursaries to encouragewell-qualified and talented students to join theUniversity and help them reach their full potential. Fulldetails can be found on pages 50-51 in this brochure.

Welcome

The School’s teaching and research have been highlyrated by external agencies, and by our students and thebusinesses that employ our graduates. We have aproven track record in producing highly skilled andhighly employable postgraduates, with the broad rangeof abilities that employers require from new recruits.

If you already know Bangor andNorth Wales, you will also knowthat the School is situated in oneof the most beautiful locations inthe United Kingdom. We areproud of what we can offer you,and we would like to help youmake the right choice for yourfuture.

Professor John ThorntonHead of Bangor Business School

Postgraduate Admissions Administrator Bangor Business School Bangor University Gwynedd LL57 2DG UK

T: +44 (0)1248 383023 E: business.pg@bangor.ac.uk

www.bangor.ac.uk/business/postgrad

To apply go to: www.bangor.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply

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Bangor Business School

Bangor University has risen substantially in the TimesHigher Education World University rankings and is nowplaced among the world’s top 275 universities.

Bangor Business School

Recent academic research by Bangor Business Schoolstaff has been published in many leading internationaljournals, including:

‰ Accounting and Business Research ‰ Economic Letters ‰ European Economic Review ‰ European Journal of Political Economy ‰ International Journal of Industrial Organization ‰ International Journal of Business Information Systems ‰ International Journal of Corporate Governance ‰ International Journal of Research in Marketing ‰ Journal of Banking and Finance ‰ Journal of Business Finance and Accounting ‰ Journal of Forecasting ‰ Journal of Management Development ‰ Journal of Money, Credit and Banking ‰ Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science ‰ Journal of Customer Behaviour ‰ Journal of the Operational Research Society ‰ Journal of the Royal Statistical Society ‰ Management Science ‰ Public Choice ‰ South African Journal of Economics

During recent years, Bangor Business School staff haveundertaken policy work and consultancy linked to theirresearch for organisations as diverse as the EuropeanCommission, World Bank, IMF, UK Treasury, EuropeanCentral Bank, Deutsche Bundesbank, Spanish SavingsBank Association, as well as many other national andinternational organisations. Contract research has alsobeen undertaken for an extensive range of commercialfirms including investment banks, commercial banks andother non-financial firms.

Bangor Business School

Bangor University is consistently ranked in the top 10 ofUK universities for the number of Knowledge TransferPartnerships that we run with businesses and otherexternal organisations. These Knowledge TransferPartnership schemes are designed to transfer expertiseand share knowledge between the university sector andbusiness and other organisations. We enjoy strong linkswith professional bodies such as the ACCA, whosecourses we deliver, and the Chartered Institute ofMarketing through our CIM Student Chapter aimed athelping students develop marketing skills andcompetences.

Bangor Business School has launched a world-classnational and international training and conferencefacility, with support from government organisationsand the European Union. The Bangor Business SchoolManagement Centre offers part-time, executive andprofessional management training in high quality state-of-the-art teaching and conference facilities.

Bangor Business School’s excellent record inpostgraduate teaching is reflected in the innovativenature of our degree programmes, and theperformance of our students at Masters and PhD levels.Bangor Business School established the first MA inBanking and Finance offered by any UK university in1973, and more recently was the first to offer MBAs inBanking and Finance and Islamic Banking and Finance.Our postgraduate students are top-calibre, and severalof them have seen their work published in internationaljournals such as Journal of Banking and Finance andJournal of Money, Credit and Banking.

As a student on one of our Masters degreeprogrammes, you can look forward to courses that arechallenging and relevant. Rigour in teaching andresearch is complemented with practical insights basedon contemporary developments in the commercialworld. Overall, given our excellent research andteaching credentials, we are confident that BangorBusiness School provides an ideal and unique academicenvironment for anyone wishing to develop their skillsand expertise at the postgraduate level.

Internship Programme Postgraduate students at Bangor Business School areable to apply for internships with a number of leadingbanking organisations, including a number of well-known international banks. Through theseplacements, students are offered the opportunity toexperience the world of practical banking at firsthand. Internships are normally undertaken at the endof the academic course at Bangor. Internshipplacements are limited and must be applied for on acompetitive basis. Details of the application processare supplied to students during the course of theirstudies at Bangor.

Guest Lecture SeriesDemonstrating our commitment to teaching of thehighest quality and developing student careeropportunities, a programme of distinguished guestspeakers regularly visit Business School to deliverlecturers to both staff and students.

Bangor Business School’s topresearchers and senior staff alsoteach on masters programmes,which means that you will receivelectures by academic staff who arepushing back the frontiers ofresearch.

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Rated top in Wales and is top 15 of UKUniversities for teaching excellenceaccording to the Sunday TimesUniversity Guide 2012

Bangor Business School is UK leader for Banking research

Bangor Business School is the top institution in the UK – and amongst the world’s top 30 – for Bankingresearch, according to recent rankings.

The RePEc (Research Papers in Economics) survey, hosted by the Economic Research Department of theFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, considers research and publications by banks, economists and othermonetary organisations, as well as universities such as Bangor.

Bangor is placed 27th in the table – the highest placed UK institution.

Bangor Business School

Recent academic research by Bangor Business Schoolstaff has been published in many leading internationaljournals, including:

‰ Accounting and Business Research ‰ Economic Letters ‰ European Economic Review ‰ European Journal of Political Economy ‰ International Journal of Industrial Organization ‰ International Journal of Business Information Systems ‰ International Journal of Corporate Governance ‰ International Journal of Research in Marketing ‰ Journal of Banking and Finance ‰ Journal of Business Finance and Accounting ‰ Journal of Forecasting ‰ Journal of Management Development ‰ Journal of Money, Credit and Banking ‰ Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science ‰ Journal of Customer Behaviour ‰ Journal of the Operational Research Society ‰ Journal of the Royal Statistical Society ‰ Management Science ‰ Public Choice ‰ South African Journal of Economics

During recent years, Bangor Business School staff haveundertaken policy work and consultancy linked to theirresearch for organisations as diverse as the EuropeanCommission, World Bank, IMF, UK Treasury, EuropeanCentral Bank, Deutsche Bundesbank, Spanish SavingsBank Association, as well as many other national andinternational organisations. Contract research has alsobeen undertaken for an extensive range of commercialfirms including investment banks, commercial banks andother non-financial firms.

Bangor Business School

Bangor University is consistently ranked in the top 10 ofUK universities for the number of Knowledge TransferPartnerships that we run with businesses and otherexternal organisations. These Knowledge TransferPartnership schemes are designed to transfer expertiseand share knowledge between the university sector andbusiness and other organisations. We enjoy strong linkswith professional bodies such as the ACCA, whosecourses we deliver, and the Chartered Institute ofMarketing through our CIM Student Chapter aimed athelping students develop marketing skills andcompetences.

Bangor Business School has launched a world-classnational and international training and conferencefacility, with support from government organisationsand the European Union. The Bangor Business SchoolManagement Centre offers part-time, executive andprofessional management training in high quality state-of-the-art teaching and conference facilities.

Bangor Business School’s excellent record inpostgraduate teaching is reflected in the innovativenature of our degree programmes, and theperformance of our students at Masters and PhD levels.Bangor Business School established the first MA inBanking and Finance offered by any UK university in1973, and more recently was the first to offer MBAs inBanking and Finance and Islamic Banking and Finance.Our postgraduate students are top-calibre, and severalof them have seen their work published in internationaljournals such as Journal of Banking and Finance andJournal of Money, Credit and Banking.

As a student on one of our Masters degreeprogrammes, you can look forward to courses that arechallenging and relevant. Rigour in teaching andresearch is complemented with practical insights basedon contemporary developments in the commercialworld. Overall, given our excellent research andteaching credentials, we are confident that BangorBusiness School provides an ideal and unique academicenvironment for anyone wishing to develop their skillsand expertise at the postgraduate level.

Internship Programme Postgraduate students at Bangor Business School areable to apply for internships with a number of leadingbanking organisations, including a number of well-known international banks. Through theseplacements, students are offered the opportunity toexperience the world of practical banking at firsthand. Internships are normally undertaken at the endof the academic course at Bangor. Internshipplacements are limited and must be applied for on acompetitive basis. Details of the application processare supplied to students during the course of theirstudies at Bangor.

Guest Lecture SeriesDemonstrating our commitment to teaching of thehighest quality and developing student careeropportunities, a programme of distinguished guestspeakers regularly visit Business School to deliverlecturers to both staff and students.

Bangor Business School’s topresearchers and senior staff alsoteach on masters programmes,which means that you will receivelectures by academic staff who arepushing back the frontiers ofresearch.

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Rated top in Wales and is top 15 of UKUniversities for teaching excellenceaccording to the Sunday TimesUniversity Guide 2012

Bangor Business School is UK leader for Banking research

Bangor Business School is the top institution in the UK – and amongst the world’s top 30 – for Bankingresearch, according to recent rankings.

The RePEc (Research Papers in Economics) survey, hosted by the Economic Research Department of theFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, considers research and publications by banks, economists and othermonetary organisations, as well as universities such as Bangor.

Bangor is placed 27th in the table – the highest placed UK institution.

Bangor Business SchoolLondon Centre

Building on its No 1 position in the UK for Accounting,Banking and Finance*, Bangor Business School is nowdelivering a number of MBA and MSc degrees at its centrein the city of London. The London Centre enables theSchool to deliver its cutting edge financial services degreesto individuals who wish to live and study in London.

* according to the most recent Research Assessment Exerciseconducted for the UK government

Full Time Degrees We offer the following full-time Masters degrees at ourLondon Centre:

‰ MBA BANKING & FINANCE

‰ MBA FINANCEThese MBA programmes will develop knowledgeableand capable executives, who will move quickly into keypositions in the financial sector. The degree focuses onthe financial and strategic management of banks andother financial institutions. You will gain practicalinsight and skills in a range of financial and strategicmanagement topics in financial services. We invitepractitioners to share their views and experiences. Case studies and contemporary issues figureprominently in the programme.

‰ MBA ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCEOver the past two or three decades, Islamic banking andfinance has emerged as an alternative model forfinancial intermediation. It has gained credibility andhas spread worldwide and is the preferred way ofbanking for one fifth of the world's population. Thistaught MBA offers an opportunity to study the structureof the Islamic banking and finance industry, including itstheoretical foundations, products, performance, Islamicfinancial instruments and risk management issues.These and other topics are studied within the widercontext of the banking and finance industry worldwide.The MBA aims to develop executives who will progressquickly to senior management positions in institutionsthat transact banking business on Islamic principles.

Bangor Business School

Lecturing Staff Leading Bangor Business School academic staff whoteach on the degrees at the Bangor campus also teach atthe London centre. This ensures that the programmesdelivered at both centres are identical, and will givestudents confidence that the quality, structure andcontent of their degrees will meet the high standardsset at the Bangor University campus.

Location The Bangor Business School London headquarters isbased at the prestigious Broadgate Tower, a brand-newdevelopment in the centre of London, in the heart of thebanking district and adjacent to Liverpool Street Station.

‰ MSc ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

‰ MSc FINANCE* These programmes offers you an unique opportunity todevelop an appreciation of the causes and significance ofcurrent developments in the financial and corporatesectors, and to study advanced theory and practice relatingto financial markets and the financial management ofbusiness firms. The aim of these programmes is to providegraduates and other individuals with practical knowledgeand skills necessary to pursue a senior level professionalcareer in accounting, financial services or related sectorsof the economy.

‰ MSc BANKING & FINANCE*

‰ MSc INTERNATIONAL BANKING &DEVELOPMENT FINANCE*

These programmes offer you an opportunity to studyadvanced theory and practice relating to financial services,and to develop an appreciation of the causes and signif-icance of current developments in this vitally importantand dynamic sector of the economy.

* These programmes are recognised by the Economic and SocialResearch Council (ESRC) as the first year of a 1+3 PhD trainingprogramme

Full details of these programmes are available from pages10 – 15 of this brochure.

Part Time Degree

‰ CHARTERED BANKER MBA (distance learning)

The Chartered Banker MBA (CBMBA) is a ground-breakingnew qualification that allows you to gain the dual award ofa top MBA in Banking and Finance and the coveted‘Chartered Banker’ status, awarded by the CharteredInstitute of Bankers, Scotland. ‘Chartered Banker’ is thehighest professional award available to bankers across theworld. Through blended delivery, intensive workshops ineach of the modules are conveniently delivered at theBangor London Centre.

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ScholarshipsA number of Scholarships are available for studentsstudying at our London Centre to the value of £10,000.All individuals who are made an offer of admission on toa course will automatically be considered for an award.

Further Details Full details of the courses, how to apply, term dates,accommodation and much more is available on theLondon Centre webpages at: www.bangor.ac.uk/londonbusiness

To request a London Centre brochure: londonenquiries@bangor.ac.uk

Broadgate Tower - the BangorBusiness School London Centreheadquarters

Bangor Business SchoolLondon Centre

Building on its No 1 position in the UK for Accounting,Banking and Finance*, Bangor Business School is nowdelivering a number of MBA and MSc degrees at its centrein the city of London. The London Centre enables theSchool to deliver its cutting edge financial services degreesto individuals who wish to live and study in London.

* according to the most recent Research Assessment Exerciseconducted for the UK government

Full Time Degrees We offer the following full-time Masters degrees at ourLondon Centre:

‰ MBA BANKING & FINANCE

‰ MBA FINANCEThese MBA programmes will develop knowledgeableand capable executives, who will move quickly into keypositions in the financial sector. The degree focuses onthe financial and strategic management of banks andother financial institutions. You will gain practicalinsight and skills in a range of financial and strategicmanagement topics in financial services. We invitepractitioners to share their views and experiences. Case studies and contemporary issues figureprominently in the programme.

‰ MBA ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCEOver the past two or three decades, Islamic banking andfinance has emerged as an alternative model forfinancial intermediation. It has gained credibility andhas spread worldwide and is the preferred way ofbanking for one fifth of the world's population. Thistaught MBA offers an opportunity to study the structureof the Islamic banking and finance industry, including itstheoretical foundations, products, performance, Islamicfinancial instruments and risk management issues.These and other topics are studied within the widercontext of the banking and finance industry worldwide.The MBA aims to develop executives who will progressquickly to senior management positions in institutionsthat transact banking business on Islamic principles.

Bangor Business School

Lecturing Staff Leading Bangor Business School academic staff whoteach on the degrees at the Bangor campus also teach atthe London centre. This ensures that the programmesdelivered at both centres are identical, and will givestudents confidence that the quality, structure andcontent of their degrees will meet the high standardsset at the Bangor University campus.

Location The Bangor Business School London headquarters isbased at the prestigious Broadgate Tower, a brand-newdevelopment in the centre of London, in the heart of thebanking district and adjacent to Liverpool Street Station.

‰ MSc ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

‰ MSc FINANCE* These programmes offers you an unique opportunity todevelop an appreciation of the causes and significance ofcurrent developments in the financial and corporatesectors, and to study advanced theory and practice relatingto financial markets and the financial management ofbusiness firms. The aim of these programmes is to providegraduates and other individuals with practical knowledgeand skills necessary to pursue a senior level professionalcareer in accounting, financial services or related sectorsof the economy.

‰ MSc BANKING & FINANCE*

‰ MSc INTERNATIONAL BANKING &DEVELOPMENT FINANCE*

These programmes offer you an opportunity to studyadvanced theory and practice relating to financial services,and to develop an appreciation of the causes and signif-icance of current developments in this vitally importantand dynamic sector of the economy.

* These programmes are recognised by the Economic and SocialResearch Council (ESRC) as the first year of a 1+3 PhD trainingprogramme

Full details of these programmes are available from pages10 – 15 of this brochure.

Part Time Degree

‰ CHARTERED BANKER MBA (distance learning)

The Chartered Banker MBA (CBMBA) is a ground-breakingnew qualification that allows you to gain the dual award ofa top MBA in Banking and Finance and the coveted‘Chartered Banker’ status, awarded by the CharteredInstitute of Bankers, Scotland. ‘Chartered Banker’ is thehighest professional award available to bankers across theworld. Through blended delivery, intensive workshops ineach of the modules are conveniently delivered at theBangor London Centre.

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ScholarshipsA number of Scholarships are available for studentsstudying at our London Centre to the value of £10,000.All individuals who are made an offer of admission on toa course will automatically be considered for an award.

Further Details Full details of the courses, how to apply, term dates,accommodation and much more is available on theLondon Centre webpages at: www.bangor.ac.uk/londonbusiness

To request a London Centre brochure: londonenquiries@bangor.ac.uk

Broadgate Tower - the BangorBusiness School London Centreheadquarters

Bangor Business School

Course index

‰ MSc Accounting and Finance 11 17‰ MSc Banking and Finance 11 17‰ MSc Business with Consumer Psychology 14 21‰ MSc Consumer Psychology with Business 11 17‰ MSc Finance 11 17‰ MSc International Banking and Development Finance 11 17‰ MSc International Media Management 15 22‰ MSc Islamic Banking and Finance 11 17‰ MSc Management and Finance 11 18‰ MA Banking and Finance 11 18‰ MA Banking and Law 12 20‰ MA Business and Marketing 10 17‰ MA Business with Consumer Psychology 14 21‰ MA Consumer Psychology with Business 14 21‰ MA Finance 11 18‰ MA Islamic Banking and Finance 11 18‰ MA Management and Finance 11 18‰ MBA Banking and Finance 11 18‰ MBA Banking and Law 12 20‰ MBA Environmental Management 14 22‰ MBA Finance 11 19‰ MBA Information Management 14 22‰ MBA Islamic Banking and Finance 11 19‰ MBA Law and Management 12 20‰ MBA Management 10 20‰ MBA Marketing 10 20‰ MPA Masters in Public Administration 15

All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the information in this prospectus is correct at time of printing (September 2012)04 09

Description Degree Structure

The premier centre of excellence for residentialtraining and conferences in leadership, executive andprofessional development in North Wales.

The Bangor Business School Management Centrespecialises in delivering professional part-time anddistance learning courses. Opposite, is an overview ofthe ground breaking distance learning CharteredBanker MBA.

The Management Centre is a residential conference andtraining venue which provides 4* business classaccommodation. It is also the centre of choice for anumber of professional bodies:

‰ ILM Approved Centre‰ CMI Approved Centre‰ Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply

Centre of Excellence‰ ACCA Gold Standard Learning Centre

It is also the centre for the ground breaking CharteredBanker MBA, the only qualification in the Worldcombining an MBA and Chartered Banker status.

The Management Centre

‰ CHARTERED BANKER MBAThe Chartered Banker MBA is a ground breaking newqualification which allows individuals to gain a top MBAin Banking as well as ‘Chartered Banker’ status,awarded by the Chartered Institute of Bankers,Scotland. This is the highest award available to bankers.Bangor Business School is the only institution in the UKwhich can offer this dual qualification.

The Chartered Banker MBA will typically take two years,with intakes in April and October each year, providingonline learning and a combination of face-to-face andonline revision sessions, enabling students to study forthis qualification while minimising disruption to theircareers.

The Chartered Banker MBA is aimed at managers andexecutives in banking and financial institutions to extendtheir knowledge in the specialist areas of finance,financial management, credit and risk management andto supplement these with knowledge of key businesscompetences such as Corporate Strategy and Organisational Behaviour. It is an ideal opportunity forindividuals to keep abreast of key developments - notonly in their area of specialism - but in all areas ofbanking.

This was Bangor Business School’s first product to bedelivered from our London Centre, bringing a top of therange dual Banking qualification directly to the heart ofthe world’s most vibrant financial district.

For further information:T: +44 (0) 1248 365992E: charteredbankermba@bangor.ac.uk

www.charteredbankermba.bangor.ac.uk

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Taught Postgraduate Degrees

Bangor Business School

Course index

‰ MSc Accounting and Finance 11 17‰ MSc Banking and Finance 11 17‰ MSc Business with Consumer Psychology 14 21‰ MSc Consumer Psychology with Business 11 17‰ MSc Finance 11 17‰ MSc International Banking and Development Finance 11 17‰ MSc International Media Management 15 22‰ MSc Islamic Banking and Finance 11 17‰ MSc Management and Finance 11 18‰ MA Banking and Finance 11 18‰ MA Banking and Law 12 20‰ MA Business and Marketing 10 17‰ MA Business with Consumer Psychology 14 21‰ MA Consumer Psychology with Business 14 21‰ MA Finance 11 18‰ MA Islamic Banking and Finance 11 18‰ MA Management and Finance 11 18‰ MBA Banking and Finance 11 18‰ MBA Banking and Law 12 20‰ MBA Environmental Management 14 22‰ MBA Finance 11 19‰ MBA Information Management 14 22‰ MBA Islamic Banking and Finance 11 19‰ MBA Law and Management 12 20‰ MBA Management 10 20‰ MBA Marketing 10 20‰ MPA Masters in Public Administration 15

All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the information in this prospectus is correct at time of printing (September 2012)04 09

Description Degree Structure

The premier centre of excellence for residentialtraining and conferences in leadership, executive andprofessional development in North Wales.

The Bangor Business School Management Centrespecialises in delivering professional part-time anddistance learning courses. Opposite, is an overview ofthe ground breaking distance learning CharteredBanker MBA.

The Management Centre is a residential conference andtraining venue which provides 4* business classaccommodation. It is also the centre of choice for anumber of professional bodies:

‰ ILM Approved Centre‰ CMI Approved Centre‰ Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply

Centre of Excellence‰ ACCA Gold Standard Learning Centre

It is also the centre for the ground breaking CharteredBanker MBA, the only qualification in the Worldcombining an MBA and Chartered Banker status.

The Management Centre

‰ CHARTERED BANKER MBAThe Chartered Banker MBA is a ground breaking newqualification which allows individuals to gain a top MBAin Banking as well as ‘Chartered Banker’ status,awarded by the Chartered Institute of Bankers,Scotland. This is the highest award available to bankers.Bangor Business School is the only institution in the UKwhich can offer this dual qualification.

The Chartered Banker MBA will typically take two years,with intakes in April and October each year, providingonline learning and a combination of face-to-face andonline revision sessions, enabling students to study forthis qualification while minimising disruption to theircareers.

The Chartered Banker MBA is aimed at managers andexecutives in banking and financial institutions to extendtheir knowledge in the specialist areas of finance,financial management, credit and risk management andto supplement these with knowledge of key businesscompetences such as Corporate Strategy and Organisational Behaviour. It is an ideal opportunity forindividuals to keep abreast of key developments - notonly in their area of specialism - but in all areas ofbanking.

This was Bangor Business School’s first product to bedelivered from our London Centre, bringing a top of therange dual Banking qualification directly to the heart ofthe world’s most vibrant financial district.

For further information:T: +44 (0) 1248 365992E: charteredbankermba@bangor.ac.uk

www.charteredbankermba.bangor.ac.uk

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Taught Postgraduate Degrees

Taught Postgraduate Degrees

‰ MBA MANAGEMENTThe MBA in Management emphasises professional andvocational development. You will develop anunderstanding of higher-level managerial skills andconcepts, and their application in practical situations.You will be taught and will learn through a balancedcurriculum, including theory, workshops, and casestudies taken from the world stage. The programmefocuses on developing your academic and managerialskills. An important objective is to provide relevantanalytical training in the latest strategic managerial andindustrial developments in both the public and privatesectors. You can also choose to study the MBA inManagement as a part-time three-year taughtprogramme, plus Dissertation or Advanced TaughtProgramme of Summer Study.

‰ MBA MARKETING‰ MA BUSINESS & MARKETINGThe Business and Marketing and Marketing degreesare designed for graduates wishing to start, or furtherdevelop, careers in marketing. They explore theprinciples, theoretical concepts and practice ofmarketing within the context of business andmanagement. Both programmes focus on developingacademic and applied skills in Marketing includingadvertising, brand management and loyalty, customerservice, public relations and market research. Theprogrammes will also develop students’ knowledge andskills across a broader range of business andmanagement subjects within the local, national andglobal contexts. Bangor Business School operates aChartered Institute of Marketing student chapter whichenables students to become involved in real life issuesand enjoy hands-on experience of Marketing.

Details of the structure of these degrees can be foundon pages 17 - 20 of this prospectus.

Bangor Business School

CII ExemptionsGraduates of these degrees will be entitled to theChartered Insurance Institute exemptions as follows:

Financial Services Framework30 non-unit specific credits at Advanced Diploma Level,as well as 25 non-unit specific credits at Diploma level.

Insurance Framework30 non-unit specific credits at Advanced Diploma leveland the Diploma unit P05 (Insurance Law).

“Bangor Business School is a uniqueschool in the UK striving to be aleader of education in the field ofIslamic banking and finance as wellas mainstream banking andfinance. Our faculty members arewell-published scholars in the field.This has allowed us to reach thehighest ranking in the most recentResearch Assessment Exercise inaccounting and finance in the wholeof United Kingdom.”Professor Dr. Hj. Muhammed-Shahid bin EbrahimChaired Professor of Islamic Banking and Finance atBangor Business School

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‰ MSc ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

‰ MSc/MA BANKING & FINANCE

‰ MSc/MA FINANCE

‰ MSc/MA MANAGEMENT & FINANCE

‰ MSc INTERNATIONAL BANKING & DEVELOPMENT FINANCE

‰ MBA BANKING & FINANCE

‰ MBA FINANCE

These degrees have been designed with two objectivesin mind. First, these programmes emphasise thepractical application of methods and techniques to avariety of situations in accounting, banking, finance,business and management. Second, these programmesprovide you with a body of technical knowledge that willenable you to proceed to a higher research degree, ifyou decide to do so.

The MSc in Accounting and Finance offers you a uniqueopportunity to develop an appreciation of the causes andsignificance of current developments in the financialand corporate sectors, and to study advanced theoryand practice relating to accounting and finance. The aimof the programme is to provide graduates and otherindividuals that have practical accounting and financialtraining with the knowledge and skills necessary topursue a senior level professional career in accounting,financial services, or in related sectors of the economy.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MSc AND MA DEGREESThe availability of parallel MSc and MA degrees inseveral of our Banking and Finance programme titlesallows you to choose between registering for a moretechnical MSc degree (including a compulsory elementin Financial Econometrics), and a less technical MAdegree (for which Financial Econometrics is optional).The MSc degrees are suitable for applicants with someprevious background in mathematics, statistics oreconometrics, while the MA degrees are suitable forapplicants who prefer to adopt a predominantly non-quantitative approach to their studies. However, all ofthese degrees include a compulsory module inResearch Methods, which includes coverage of bothquantitative and non-quantitative research techniques.Provided you are registered for the correct modules foryour chosen degree, it is possible to transfer betweenany of the MSc and MA degrees during the first twoweeks following your initial registration.

The MSc Accounting and Finance, MSc Finance, MScBanking and Finance and MSc International Bankingand Development Finance are also available at theBangor Business School London Centre.

The MBA in Banking and Finance and MBA Finance willdevelop knowledgeable and capable executives, who willmove quickly into key positions in the financial sector.The degree focuses on the financial and strategicmanagement of banks and other financial institutions.You will gain practical insight and skills in a range offinancial and strategic management topics in financialservices. We invite practitioners to share their views andexperiences. Case studies and contemporary issuesfigure prominently in the programme.

The MBA Banking and Finance and MBA Finance arealso available at the Bangor Business School LondonCentre.

Details of the structure of these degrees can be foundon pages 17 - 20 of this prospectus.

‰ MSc/MA/MBA ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE

Over the past two or three decades, Islamic banking andfinance has emerged as a new and alternative model forfinancial intermediation. Islamic banking and financehas gained credibility and has spread worldwide tobecome a preferred model for one-fifth of the world’spopulation. These taught MSc, MA and MBA degreesoffer an opportunity to study the structure of Islamicbanking and finance, including its theoreticalfoundations, products and performance, Islamicfinancial instruments and risk management issues.These and other topics will be studied within the widercontext of the banking and finance industry worldwide.The MSc is suitable for candidates with some previousbackground in mathematics, statistics or econometrics,while the MA is suitable for candidates who prefer a lessquantitative approach to their studies. The MBA aims todevelop executives who will progress quickly to seniormanagement positions in financial institutions thattransact business on Islamic principles.

Details of the structure of these degrees can be foundon pages 17 - 19 of this prospectus.

The MBA Islamic Banking and Finance is also availableat the Bangor Business School London Centre.

Taught Postgraduate Degrees

‰ MBA MANAGEMENTThe MBA in Management emphasises professional andvocational development. You will develop anunderstanding of higher-level managerial skills andconcepts, and their application in practical situations.You will be taught and will learn through a balancedcurriculum, including theory, workshops, and casestudies taken from the world stage. The programmefocuses on developing your academic and managerialskills. An important objective is to provide relevantanalytical training in the latest strategic managerial andindustrial developments in both the public and privatesectors. You can also choose to study the MBA inManagement as a part-time three-year taughtprogramme, plus Dissertation or Advanced TaughtProgramme of Summer Study.

‰ MBA MARKETING‰ MA BUSINESS & MARKETINGThe Business and Marketing and Marketing degreesare designed for graduates wishing to start, or furtherdevelop, careers in marketing. They explore theprinciples, theoretical concepts and practice ofmarketing within the context of business andmanagement. Both programmes focus on developingacademic and applied skills in Marketing includingadvertising, brand management and loyalty, customerservice, public relations and market research. Theprogrammes will also develop students’ knowledge andskills across a broader range of business andmanagement subjects within the local, national andglobal contexts. Bangor Business School operates aChartered Institute of Marketing student chapter whichenables students to become involved in real life issuesand enjoy hands-on experience of Marketing.

Details of the structure of these degrees can be foundon pages 17 - 20 of this prospectus.

Bangor Business School

CII ExemptionsGraduates of these degrees will be entitled to theChartered Insurance Institute exemptions as follows:

Financial Services Framework30 non-unit specific credits at Advanced Diploma Level,as well as 25 non-unit specific credits at Diploma level.

Insurance Framework30 non-unit specific credits at Advanced Diploma leveland the Diploma unit P05 (Insurance Law).

“Bangor Business School is a uniqueschool in the UK striving to be aleader of education in the field ofIslamic banking and finance as wellas mainstream banking andfinance. Our faculty members arewell-published scholars in the field.This has allowed us to reach thehighest ranking in the most recentResearch Assessment Exercise inaccounting and finance in the wholeof United Kingdom.”Professor Dr. Hj. Muhammed-Shahid bin EbrahimChaired Professor of Islamic Banking and Finance atBangor Business School

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‰ MSc ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

‰ MSc/MA BANKING & FINANCE

‰ MSc/MA FINANCE

‰ MSc/MA MANAGEMENT & FINANCE

‰ MSc INTERNATIONAL BANKING & DEVELOPMENT FINANCE

‰ MBA BANKING & FINANCE

‰ MBA FINANCE

These degrees have been designed with two objectivesin mind. First, these programmes emphasise thepractical application of methods and techniques to avariety of situations in accounting, banking, finance,business and management. Second, these programmesprovide you with a body of technical knowledge that willenable you to proceed to a higher research degree, ifyou decide to do so.

The MSc in Accounting and Finance offers you a uniqueopportunity to develop an appreciation of the causes andsignificance of current developments in the financialand corporate sectors, and to study advanced theoryand practice relating to accounting and finance. The aimof the programme is to provide graduates and otherindividuals that have practical accounting and financialtraining with the knowledge and skills necessary topursue a senior level professional career in accounting,financial services, or in related sectors of the economy.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MSc AND MA DEGREESThe availability of parallel MSc and MA degrees inseveral of our Banking and Finance programme titlesallows you to choose between registering for a moretechnical MSc degree (including a compulsory elementin Financial Econometrics), and a less technical MAdegree (for which Financial Econometrics is optional).The MSc degrees are suitable for applicants with someprevious background in mathematics, statistics oreconometrics, while the MA degrees are suitable forapplicants who prefer to adopt a predominantly non-quantitative approach to their studies. However, all ofthese degrees include a compulsory module inResearch Methods, which includes coverage of bothquantitative and non-quantitative research techniques.Provided you are registered for the correct modules foryour chosen degree, it is possible to transfer betweenany of the MSc and MA degrees during the first twoweeks following your initial registration.

The MSc Accounting and Finance, MSc Finance, MScBanking and Finance and MSc International Bankingand Development Finance are also available at theBangor Business School London Centre.

The MBA in Banking and Finance and MBA Finance willdevelop knowledgeable and capable executives, who willmove quickly into key positions in the financial sector.The degree focuses on the financial and strategicmanagement of banks and other financial institutions.You will gain practical insight and skills in a range offinancial and strategic management topics in financialservices. We invite practitioners to share their views andexperiences. Case studies and contemporary issuesfigure prominently in the programme.

The MBA Banking and Finance and MBA Finance arealso available at the Bangor Business School LondonCentre.

Details of the structure of these degrees can be foundon pages 17 - 20 of this prospectus.

‰ MSc/MA/MBA ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE

Over the past two or three decades, Islamic banking andfinance has emerged as a new and alternative model forfinancial intermediation. Islamic banking and financehas gained credibility and has spread worldwide tobecome a preferred model for one-fifth of the world’spopulation. These taught MSc, MA and MBA degreesoffer an opportunity to study the structure of Islamicbanking and finance, including its theoreticalfoundations, products and performance, Islamicfinancial instruments and risk management issues.These and other topics will be studied within the widercontext of the banking and finance industry worldwide.The MSc is suitable for candidates with some previousbackground in mathematics, statistics or econometrics,while the MA is suitable for candidates who prefer a lessquantitative approach to their studies. The MBA aims todevelop executives who will progress quickly to seniormanagement positions in financial institutions thattransact business on Islamic principles.

Details of the structure of these degrees can be foundon pages 17 - 19 of this prospectus.

The MBA Islamic Banking and Finance is also availableat the Bangor Business School London Centre.

Taught Postgraduate Degrees

‰ MBA LAW & MANAGEMENT ‰ MBA BANKING & LAW ‰ MA BANKING & LAW

In today’s global competitive marketplace, the successfulcorporate executive needs to understand how the legalsystem and legal regulation can impact on their own areaof expertise. Accordingly, the Bangor Business Schooland Bangor Law School have joined forces to offer aninnovative suite of interdisciplinary MBA and MAprogrammes.

The MBA in Banking and Law will develop knowledgeableand capable banking executives and banking lawyers whowill move quickly into key positions in the financial sector.The degree focuses on the financial and strategicmanagement of banks and other financial institutions aswell as the increasingly complex legal and regulatorystructures within which banks and their executives haveto operate. The legal issues will cover a wide range oftopics at UK, EU and international level with which amodern banker needs to be familiar. As well as thegeneral principles of International Banking Law, you willalso choose from a wide range of law and businessoptions. You will gain practical insight and skills in arange of financial, legal and strategic management topicsin the supply of international financial services as well askey Law subjects which have a direct impact on Bankingpractice. Case studies and contemporary issues figureprominently in the programme.

The MBA in Law and Management emphasises bothprofessional and vocational development, as well as anawareness of key legal and regulatory issues that play acentral role in the successful management of modernenterprises of all types and sizes. You will develop anunderstanding of higher-level managerial skills andconcepts, and their application in practical situations. Youwill have the opportunity to examine the law andregulation that affects business in a wide range of keyareas. An important objective is to provide relevantanalytical training in the latest strategic, managerial,legal and commercial developments in both public andprivate sectors. In this specifically tailored MBAprogramme, Bangor Business School and Bangor LawSchool offer candidates an innovative suite of keyManagement and Law subjects.

Bangor Business School

The MA in Banking and Law is an interdisciplinaryprogramme that will enable the student to study key legaland regulatory developments affecting the financialsector. This includes the regulation of financial services,security instruments, corporate finance, arbitration andother issues affecting modern banks at UK, EU andinternational level. As well as the general principles ofInternational Banking Law, you will also choose from awide range of law and business.

Details of the structure of these degrees can be found onpage 20 of this brochure.

Bangor Law School

Bangor University was founded 125 years ago and hasattracted a top team of international legal scholars ontoits Law School teaching and research staff, comprisinggraduates of some of the world’s leading Universities,including: University of Cambridge, Oxford University,College of Europe (Belgium) and Central University ofFinance and Economics (China).

Bangor Law School staff are active legal researchers,many with established reputations in their chosen fields.Several of the staff are on the Editorial Boards ofprestigious international law journals, and staff articlesare published regularly in leading law journals.

Students benefit from the Law School’s DistinguishedProfessors Programme whereby law professors fromother prestigious Universities join the teaching staff topresent specialised seminars to students at certain timesduring the academic year.

On the MBA and MA programmes, seminars areconducted both by Professors of the Bangor Law Schooland Bangor Business School in Bangor’s state-of-the-artteaching facilities, funded by the European Union.

As well as offering Masters programmes jointly withBangor Business School, Bangor Law School also offersits own range of undergraduate, Masters and researchdegrees. Three prestigious scholarships are offeredannually for PhD students.

www.bangor.ac.uk/law

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“I was attracted to Bangor Business School by its reputation and research excellence.I found that the well-experienced tutors guide and encourage students to thinkindependently and critically – this, I think, is the most important thing I have takenfrom my time at Bangor.

Anyone who’s thinking of travelling from another country to study at Bangor shoulddefinitely go for it – it’s a new challenge that will certainly wide your horizons.”

Xianjie Gao - ChinaMSc Accounting & Finance

Taught Postgraduate Degrees

‰ MBA LAW & MANAGEMENT ‰ MBA BANKING & LAW ‰ MA BANKING & LAW

In today’s global competitive marketplace, the successfulcorporate executive needs to understand how the legalsystem and legal regulation can impact on their own areaof expertise. Accordingly, the Bangor Business Schooland Bangor Law School have joined forces to offer aninnovative suite of interdisciplinary MBA and MAprogrammes.

The MBA in Banking and Law will develop knowledgeableand capable banking executives and banking lawyers whowill move quickly into key positions in the financial sector.The degree focuses on the financial and strategicmanagement of banks and other financial institutions aswell as the increasingly complex legal and regulatorystructures within which banks and their executives haveto operate. The legal issues will cover a wide range oftopics at UK, EU and international level with which amodern banker needs to be familiar. As well as thegeneral principles of International Banking Law, you willalso choose from a wide range of law and businessoptions. You will gain practical insight and skills in arange of financial, legal and strategic management topicsin the supply of international financial services as well askey Law subjects which have a direct impact on Bankingpractice. Case studies and contemporary issues figureprominently in the programme.

The MBA in Law and Management emphasises bothprofessional and vocational development, as well as anawareness of key legal and regulatory issues that play acentral role in the successful management of modernenterprises of all types and sizes. You will develop anunderstanding of higher-level managerial skills andconcepts, and their application in practical situations. Youwill have the opportunity to examine the law andregulation that affects business in a wide range of keyareas. An important objective is to provide relevantanalytical training in the latest strategic, managerial,legal and commercial developments in both public andprivate sectors. In this specifically tailored MBAprogramme, Bangor Business School and Bangor LawSchool offer candidates an innovative suite of keyManagement and Law subjects.

Bangor Business School

The MA in Banking and Law is an interdisciplinaryprogramme that will enable the student to study key legaland regulatory developments affecting the financialsector. This includes the regulation of financial services,security instruments, corporate finance, arbitration andother issues affecting modern banks at UK, EU andinternational level. As well as the general principles ofInternational Banking Law, you will also choose from awide range of law and business.

Details of the structure of these degrees can be found onpage 20 of this brochure.

Bangor Law School

Bangor University was founded 125 years ago and hasattracted a top team of international legal scholars ontoits Law School teaching and research staff, comprisinggraduates of some of the world’s leading Universities,including: University of Cambridge, Oxford University,College of Europe (Belgium) and Central University ofFinance and Economics (China).

Bangor Law School staff are active legal researchers,many with established reputations in their chosen fields.Several of the staff are on the Editorial Boards ofprestigious international law journals, and staff articlesare published regularly in leading law journals.

Students benefit from the Law School’s DistinguishedProfessors Programme whereby law professors fromother prestigious Universities join the teaching staff topresent specialised seminars to students at certain timesduring the academic year.

On the MBA and MA programmes, seminars areconducted both by Professors of the Bangor Law Schooland Bangor Business School in Bangor’s state-of-the-artteaching facilities, funded by the European Union.

As well as offering Masters programmes jointly withBangor Business School, Bangor Law School also offersits own range of undergraduate, Masters and researchdegrees. Three prestigious scholarships are offeredannually for PhD students.

www.bangor.ac.uk/law

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“I was attracted to Bangor Business School by its reputation and research excellence.I found that the well-experienced tutors guide and encourage students to thinkindependently and critically – this, I think, is the most important thing I have takenfrom my time at Bangor.

Anyone who’s thinking of travelling from another country to study at Bangor shoulddefinitely go for it – it’s a new challenge that will certainly wide your horizons.”

Xianjie Gao - ChinaMSc Accounting & Finance

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‰ MSc/MA BUSINESS WITH CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY

‰ MSc/MA CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY WITH BUSINESS

These Masters degrees in Business and ConsumerPsychology are designed for graduates wishing to start, orfurther develop, careers in Business and ConsumerPsychology. The programme is delivered by schools whichenjoy an international reputation in their field. Themarriage of these disciplines is a natural one.Understanding human behaviour, and specificallyconsumer behaviour, is essential for commercial success.Today’s successful businesses and organisations needhighly trained people who can help them understand theirconsumers and address questions such as: Whatinfluences a consumer to choose one product overanother? Do brand names and advertising really affect ourthinking? Will the internet change the face of urban andsuburban shopping areas?

The Business with Consumer Psychology degrees place a stronger emphasis on business, leading to abusiness-related Dissertation. The Consumer Psychologywith Business degrees involve specialisation inConsumer Psychology, leading to a Dissertation in thissubject area. Candidates may choose an MA or an MScroute, differentiated by the nature of the Dissertation. The MA Dissertation involves an extended literaturereview, while the MSc Dissertation is based uponempirical research.

Details of the structure of these degrees can be foundon page 21 of this brochure.

For further details about the School of Psychology:www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology

Taught Postgraduate Degrees

‰ MBA INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Effective information management is key to the success ofany organisation. The MBA Information Managementdevelops knowledgeable and capable executives who willbecome managers in the IT / computing industry, or incompanies in other sectors. The aim of the programme isto provide graduates with a range of managementknowledge and skills, together with a thorough foundationin information management, information technology, andits commercial applications. The programme includestopical case studies, and reflects contemporarydevelopments within the sector. The course is suitable forgraduates in a wide range of disciplines, includingEngineering, Finance, Social Sciences and other subjects.

Details of the structure of this degree can be found onpage 22 of this prospectus.

For further details about the School of Computer Science:www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology

‰ MBA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT The role of the corporate environmental manager isbecoming increasingly complex and strategic. Corporatesocial and environmental responsibility is becomingprominent in consumer demand and a pre-requisite fortender eligibility. This necessitates a more sophisticatedenvironmental manager who can interpret legislative andaudit requirements and deliver them in a manner conduciveto continued economic development, whilst recognising themarket trends. The aim of this programme is to developskills in the delivery of economic activities related toenvironment, green technology and sustainability. Theprogramme includes highly topical case studies from acrossthese sectors reflecting changing strategies and alternativeapproaches. The course is suitable for graduates in a widerange of disciplines, including Environment, Engineering,Finance, Social Sciences and other subjects. 

Please note that due to the way funding has beenobtained to develop this programme it is not available tocitizens outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Fullfee scholarships will be available for this programme ona competitive basis.

Details of the structure of this degree can be found onpage 22 of this prospectus.

For further details about the School of Environment,Natural Resources and Geography:www.bangor.ac.uk/senrgy

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‰ MSc INTERNATIONAL MEDIA MANAGEMENTThe creative industries play a vital role in economicgrowth worldwide, accounting for some 7% of grossdomestic product across Europe, over 11% in the USand up to 17-20% elsewhere. This phenomenal rate ofgrowth provides excellent opportunities for individualswith the skills and background to take up executiveroles within the sector. Bringing together threeoutstanding Schools at Bangor University (Business;Law; Creative Studies and Media), the MSc InternationalMedia Management provides students with theintellectual development and training to develop asenior management career in this area. Postgraduatestudents on this degree will study topics such asStrategic Management, Marketing Strategy, Finance forManagers, Organisations and People, IntellectualProperty, Comparative Corporate Law, Labour Law,International Law, Research Methods and MediaEconomics, and will undertake a media-focusseddissertation designed to investigate and interrogatetheory and practice in the creative economies locallyand/or globally.

Details of the structure of this degree can be found onpage 22 of this prospectus.

For further details about the School of Creative Studiesand Media: www.bangor.ac.uk/creative_industries

‰ MASTERS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA)A NEW WELSH MEDIUM COURSE FOR SEPTEMBER 2013, SUBJECT TO VALIDATION.

This innovative course will offer essential trainingfor managers and employees in public adminis-tration and valuable preparation for those intendingto work in the field. This will be the only qualificationwhich will prepare students for working in a Welshcontext and the only MPA qualification availablecompletely through the medium of Welsh.

The degree is offered by the Bangor BusinessSchool, with support from other academic unitswithin the University, including the School of Law,the School of Social Sciences and Canolfan Bedwyr.

The course will include debate and criticism onpolicies and law relating to the field, aspects oninstitutional administration and management,financial administration and staffing, and goodpractice within bilingual workplaces.

The course will be taught using innovative methodsto facilitate part-time and distance learning.Material and some teaching will be provided onlineand residential workshops will be held as part of thedegree structure.

Scholarships worth up to £9,000 are available.

It will be possible to study this course on a full time(1 year) or part-time (2 year) basis.

Full details will be available from December 2012onwards on: www.bangor.ac.uk/busnes/MPA 

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‰ MSc/MA BUSINESS WITH CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY

‰ MSc/MA CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY WITH BUSINESS

These Masters degrees in Business and ConsumerPsychology are designed for graduates wishing to start, orfurther develop, careers in Business and ConsumerPsychology. The programme is delivered by schools whichenjoy an international reputation in their field. Themarriage of these disciplines is a natural one.Understanding human behaviour, and specificallyconsumer behaviour, is essential for commercial success.Today’s successful businesses and organisations needhighly trained people who can help them understand theirconsumers and address questions such as: Whatinfluences a consumer to choose one product overanother? Do brand names and advertising really affect ourthinking? Will the internet change the face of urban andsuburban shopping areas?

The Business with Consumer Psychology degrees place a stronger emphasis on business, leading to abusiness-related Dissertation. The Consumer Psychologywith Business degrees involve specialisation inConsumer Psychology, leading to a Dissertation in thissubject area. Candidates may choose an MA or an MScroute, differentiated by the nature of the Dissertation. The MA Dissertation involves an extended literaturereview, while the MSc Dissertation is based uponempirical research.

Details of the structure of these degrees can be foundon page 21 of this brochure.

For further details about the School of Psychology:www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology

Taught Postgraduate Degrees

‰ MBA INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Effective information management is key to the success ofany organisation. The MBA Information Managementdevelops knowledgeable and capable executives who willbecome managers in the IT / computing industry, or incompanies in other sectors. The aim of the programme isto provide graduates with a range of managementknowledge and skills, together with a thorough foundationin information management, information technology, andits commercial applications. The programme includestopical case studies, and reflects contemporarydevelopments within the sector. The course is suitable forgraduates in a wide range of disciplines, includingEngineering, Finance, Social Sciences and other subjects.

Details of the structure of this degree can be found onpage 22 of this prospectus.

For further details about the School of Computer Science:www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology

‰ MBA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT The role of the corporate environmental manager isbecoming increasingly complex and strategic. Corporatesocial and environmental responsibility is becomingprominent in consumer demand and a pre-requisite fortender eligibility. This necessitates a more sophisticatedenvironmental manager who can interpret legislative andaudit requirements and deliver them in a manner conduciveto continued economic development, whilst recognising themarket trends. The aim of this programme is to developskills in the delivery of economic activities related toenvironment, green technology and sustainability. Theprogramme includes highly topical case studies from acrossthese sectors reflecting changing strategies and alternativeapproaches. The course is suitable for graduates in a widerange of disciplines, including Environment, Engineering,Finance, Social Sciences and other subjects. 

Please note that due to the way funding has beenobtained to develop this programme it is not available tocitizens outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Fullfee scholarships will be available for this programme ona competitive basis.

Details of the structure of this degree can be found onpage 22 of this prospectus.

For further details about the School of Environment,Natural Resources and Geography:www.bangor.ac.uk/senrgy

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‰ MSc INTERNATIONAL MEDIA MANAGEMENTThe creative industries play a vital role in economicgrowth worldwide, accounting for some 7% of grossdomestic product across Europe, over 11% in the USand up to 17-20% elsewhere. This phenomenal rate ofgrowth provides excellent opportunities for individualswith the skills and background to take up executiveroles within the sector. Bringing together threeoutstanding Schools at Bangor University (Business;Law; Creative Studies and Media), the MSc InternationalMedia Management provides students with theintellectual development and training to develop asenior management career in this area. Postgraduatestudents on this degree will study topics such asStrategic Management, Marketing Strategy, Finance forManagers, Organisations and People, IntellectualProperty, Comparative Corporate Law, Labour Law,International Law, Research Methods and MediaEconomics, and will undertake a media-focusseddissertation designed to investigate and interrogatetheory and practice in the creative economies locallyand/or globally.

Details of the structure of this degree can be found onpage 22 of this prospectus.

For further details about the School of Creative Studiesand Media: www.bangor.ac.uk/creative_industries

‰ MASTERS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA)A NEW WELSH MEDIUM COURSE FOR SEPTEMBER 2013, SUBJECT TO VALIDATION.

This innovative course will offer essential trainingfor managers and employees in public adminis-tration and valuable preparation for those intendingto work in the field. This will be the only qualificationwhich will prepare students for working in a Welshcontext and the only MPA qualification availablecompletely through the medium of Welsh.

The degree is offered by the Bangor BusinessSchool, with support from other academic unitswithin the University, including the School of Law,the School of Social Sciences and Canolfan Bedwyr.

The course will include debate and criticism onpolicies and law relating to the field, aspects oninstitutional administration and management,financial administration and staffing, and goodpractice within bilingual workplaces.

The course will be taught using innovative methodsto facilitate part-time and distance learning.Material and some teaching will be provided onlineand residential workshops will be held as part of thedegree structure.

Scholarships worth up to £9,000 are available.

It will be possible to study this course on a full time(1 year) or part-time (2 year) basis.

Full details will be available from December 2012onwards on: www.bangor.ac.uk/busnes/MPA 

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All of the full-time postgraduate degrees are scheduledfor a duration of 12 months. Each degree programmeconsists of two parts.

Part 1 is a wholly taught component, contributing 120credits. All taught modules carry a credit weighting of 15credits. The compulsory and optional modules thatcomprise Part 1 of each programme are listed on pages17 - 22. Further details on the content of these modules,colour-coded for ease of reference (see Key opposite), areshown on pages 23 -38. Part 1 is taught during the twosemesters which make up the academic year. Teachingduring semester 1 normally runs from late-September toDecember, with examinations in January. Teaching duringSemester 2 normally runs from late-January to early-May, with examinations in May and June.

Continuous assessment is an integral part of all of ourtaught modules. The weightings attaching to courseworkand other forms of continuous assessment vary frommodule to module, from a minimum of 25% to amaximum of 100%.

Part 2 consists of EITHER a supervised Dissertation ofaround 10,000 words, OR a structured Advanced TaughtProgramme of Summer Study that is specific to yourchosen degree. Part 2 is completed during the summermonths, from late-May to September. If you undertake asupervised Dissertation, you are expected to submit yourDissertation by September in the calendar year followingyour initial registration for your postgraduate degree.The assessments for the Advanced Taught Programmeof Summer Study are also completed during Septemberin the calendar year following your initial registration.

Details of the options that are available for Part 2 oneach programme are shown on pages 39 - 41.

Taught Postgraduate Degrees

KEYTaught modules in… Refer to page(s)… ƒ Accounting 23ƒ Banking 24 - 25ƒ Finance 26 - 29ƒ Management 30 - 31 ƒ Law 32 - 33ƒ Marketing 34ƒ Consumer Psychology 35 ƒ Information Management 36ƒ Research and Statistical Methods 37ƒ Environmental Management 38ƒ International Media Management N/A

Details are correct at the time of printing (September 2012).Minor changes may occur to reflect recent developments.

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‰ MSc ACCOUNTING & FINANCE Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ Accounting Theory 1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ Advanced Financial Reporting and Regulation 2ƒ Financial Analysis 2ƒ Management Accounting 2ƒ Advanced Auditing and Assurance 2

Optional modules (choose 1) ƒ Corporate Risk Management 1ƒ Islamic Accounting and Financial Reporting 1ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Financial Econometrics 2 ƒ International Financial Management 2ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2

‰ MSc INTERNATIONAL BANKING & DEVELOPMENT FINANCE

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ Banking and Development 1ƒ International Banking 1ƒ Bank Financial Management 2

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2 ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation 2ƒ International Financial Management 2ƒ Financial Econometrics 2ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2ƒ Islamic Banking 2ƒ Behavioural Finance 2ƒ Financial Intermediation 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2

2‰ MA BUSINESS & MARKETING Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Strategic Management 1ƒ Marketing Strategy 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ New Venture Creation 2ƒ Marketing Communication 2ƒ Entrepreneurial Marketing 2

Optional modules (choose 1) ƒ Knowledge Management 2ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management 2ƒ Public Sector Management 2

*These programmes are recognised by the Economic and SocialResearch Council (ESRC) as the first year of a 1+3 PhD trainingprogramme.

‰ MSc BANKING & FINANCE*

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ Bank Financial Management 1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ Financial Modelling 1ƒ International Banking 1ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation 2ƒ Financial Econometrics 2

Optional modules (choose 1) ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Behavioural Finance 2ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2ƒ Financial Analysis 2ƒ Financial Engineering 2ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2ƒ Islamic Banking 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2ƒ Financial Intermediation 2

‰ MSc FINANCE*

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ Financial Modelling 1ƒ Financial Engineering 2ƒ Financial Econometrics 2ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2

Optional modules (choose 2) ƒ Corporate Risk Management 1ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation 2ƒ Behavioural Finance 2ƒ International Financial Management 2ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2ƒ Financial Analysis 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2

‰ MSc ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Islamic Banking 2ƒ International Banking 2ƒ Financial Econometrics 2

Optional modules (choose 2) ƒ Corporate Risk Management 1ƒ Islamic Accounting and Financial Reporting 2ƒ Behavioural Finance 2ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2ƒ Islamic Insurance 2ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation 2ƒ Financial Intermediation 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2

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All of the full-time postgraduate degrees are scheduledfor a duration of 12 months. Each degree programmeconsists of two parts.

Part 1 is a wholly taught component, contributing 120credits. All taught modules carry a credit weighting of 15credits. The compulsory and optional modules thatcomprise Part 1 of each programme are listed on pages17 - 22. Further details on the content of these modules,colour-coded for ease of reference (see Key opposite), areshown on pages 23 -38. Part 1 is taught during the twosemesters which make up the academic year. Teachingduring semester 1 normally runs from late-September toDecember, with examinations in January. Teaching duringSemester 2 normally runs from late-January to early-May, with examinations in May and June.

Continuous assessment is an integral part of all of ourtaught modules. The weightings attaching to courseworkand other forms of continuous assessment vary frommodule to module, from a minimum of 25% to amaximum of 100%.

Part 2 consists of EITHER a supervised Dissertation ofaround 10,000 words, OR a structured Advanced TaughtProgramme of Summer Study that is specific to yourchosen degree. Part 2 is completed during the summermonths, from late-May to September. If you undertake asupervised Dissertation, you are expected to submit yourDissertation by September in the calendar year followingyour initial registration for your postgraduate degree.The assessments for the Advanced Taught Programmeof Summer Study are also completed during Septemberin the calendar year following your initial registration.

Details of the options that are available for Part 2 oneach programme are shown on pages 39 - 41.

Taught Postgraduate Degrees

KEYTaught modules in… Refer to page(s)… ƒ Accounting 23ƒ Banking 24 - 25ƒ Finance 26 - 29ƒ Management 30 - 31 ƒ Law 32 - 33ƒ Marketing 34ƒ Consumer Psychology 35 ƒ Information Management 36ƒ Research and Statistical Methods 37ƒ Environmental Management 38ƒ International Media Management N/A

Details are correct at the time of printing (September 2012).Minor changes may occur to reflect recent developments.

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‰ MSc ACCOUNTING & FINANCE Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ Accounting Theory 1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ Advanced Financial Reporting and Regulation 2ƒ Financial Analysis 2ƒ Management Accounting 2ƒ Advanced Auditing and Assurance 2

Optional modules (choose 1) ƒ Corporate Risk Management 1ƒ Islamic Accounting and Financial Reporting 1ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Financial Econometrics 2 ƒ International Financial Management 2ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2

‰ MSc INTERNATIONAL BANKING & DEVELOPMENT FINANCE

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ Banking and Development 1ƒ International Banking 1ƒ Bank Financial Management 2

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2 ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation 2ƒ International Financial Management 2ƒ Financial Econometrics 2ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2ƒ Islamic Banking 2ƒ Behavioural Finance 2ƒ Financial Intermediation 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2

2‰ MA BUSINESS & MARKETING Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Strategic Management 1ƒ Marketing Strategy 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ New Venture Creation 2ƒ Marketing Communication 2ƒ Entrepreneurial Marketing 2

Optional modules (choose 1) ƒ Knowledge Management 2ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management 2ƒ Public Sector Management 2

*These programmes are recognised by the Economic and SocialResearch Council (ESRC) as the first year of a 1+3 PhD trainingprogramme.

‰ MSc BANKING & FINANCE*

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ Bank Financial Management 1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ Financial Modelling 1ƒ International Banking 1ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation 2ƒ Financial Econometrics 2

Optional modules (choose 1) ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Behavioural Finance 2ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2ƒ Financial Analysis 2ƒ Financial Engineering 2ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2ƒ Islamic Banking 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2ƒ Financial Intermediation 2

‰ MSc FINANCE*

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ Financial Modelling 1ƒ Financial Engineering 2ƒ Financial Econometrics 2ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2

Optional modules (choose 2) ƒ Corporate Risk Management 1ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation 2ƒ Behavioural Finance 2ƒ International Financial Management 2ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2ƒ Financial Analysis 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2

‰ MSc ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Islamic Banking 2ƒ International Banking 2ƒ Financial Econometrics 2

Optional modules (choose 2) ƒ Corporate Risk Management 1ƒ Islamic Accounting and Financial Reporting 2ƒ Behavioural Finance 2ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2ƒ Islamic Insurance 2ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation 2ƒ Financial Intermediation 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2

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‰ MBA FINANCECompulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Management Research         1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management 2ƒ International Financial Management 2

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Strategic Management + 1ƒ Marketing Financial Services + 1ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Financial Modelling 1ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation 2ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management 2ƒ Islamic Banking* 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2

+ Your optional modules must include Strategic Management orMarketing Financial Services or both.* Islamic Finance is a pre-requisite for Islamic Banking.

‰ MBA ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Islamic Banking 1ƒ International Banking 2

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Strategic Management + 1ƒ Marketing Financial Services + 1ƒ Marketing Strategy + 1ƒ Banking and Development 1ƒ Islamic Accounting and Financial Reporting 2ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management 2ƒ Islamic Insurance 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2ƒ Financial Intermediation 2

+ Your optional modules must include at least one of; StrategicManagement, Marketing Financial Services or Marketing Strategy.

‰ MSc MANAGEMENT & FINANCE* Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Strategic Management 1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ International Financial Management 2ƒ New Venture Creation 2ƒ Financial Econometrics 2

Optional modules (choose 1) ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Financial Modelling 1ƒ Knowledge Management 1ƒ Behavioural Finance 2ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management 2ƒ Financial Analysis 2ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2

‰ MA BANKING & FINANCE*

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ International Banking 1ƒ Bank Financial Management 2ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation 2ƒ International Financial Management 2

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Corporate Risk Management 1ƒ Behavioural Finance 2ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2ƒ Financial Analysis 2ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2ƒ Islamic Banking 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2ƒ Financial Intermediation 2

‰ MA FINANCE*

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ Corporate Risk Management 1ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2ƒ International Financial Management 2

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Financial Modelling 1ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Accounting Theory 1ƒ Advanced Financial Reporting and Regulation 2ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation 2ƒ Behavioural Finance 2ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2ƒ Financial Analysis 2ƒ Islamic Banking 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2

‰ MA ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ International Banking 1ƒ Islamic Banking 2

Optional modules (choose 2) ƒ Islamic Accounting and Financial Reporting 1ƒ Corporate Risk Management 1ƒ Bank Financial Management 1ƒ Behavioural Finance 2 ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2ƒ Islamic Insurance 2ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2ƒ Financial Intermediation 2ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation 2

‰ MA MANAGEMENT & FINANCE* Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Strategic Management 1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ International Financial Management 2ƒ New Venture Creation 2

Optional modules (choose 2) ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Knowledge Management 2ƒ Behavioural Finance 2ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management 2ƒ Financial Analysis 2ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2ƒ Public Sector Management 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2

‰ MBA BANKING & FINANCE

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ Bank Financial Management 1ƒ International Banking 1ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Strategic Management 1ƒ Marketing Financial Services 1ƒ Marketing Strategy 1ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Banking and Development 1ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management 2ƒ International Financial Management 2ƒ Islamic Banking 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2ƒ Financial Intermediation 2

*These programmes are recognised by the Economic and SocialResearch Council (ESRC) as the first year of a 1+3 PhD trainingprogramme.

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‰ MBA FINANCECompulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Management Research         1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management 2ƒ International Financial Management 2

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Strategic Management + 1ƒ Marketing Financial Services + 1ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Financial Modelling 1ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation 2ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management 2ƒ Islamic Banking* 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2

+ Your optional modules must include Strategic Management orMarketing Financial Services or both.* Islamic Finance is a pre-requisite for Islamic Banking.

‰ MBA ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Islamic Banking 1ƒ International Banking 2

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Strategic Management + 1ƒ Marketing Financial Services + 1ƒ Marketing Strategy + 1ƒ Banking and Development 1ƒ Islamic Accounting and Financial Reporting 2ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management 2ƒ Islamic Insurance 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2ƒ Financial Intermediation 2

+ Your optional modules must include at least one of; StrategicManagement, Marketing Financial Services or Marketing Strategy.

‰ MSc MANAGEMENT & FINANCE* Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Strategic Management 1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ International Financial Management 2ƒ New Venture Creation 2ƒ Financial Econometrics 2

Optional modules (choose 1) ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Financial Modelling 1ƒ Knowledge Management 1ƒ Behavioural Finance 2ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management 2ƒ Financial Analysis 2ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2

‰ MA BANKING & FINANCE*

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ International Banking 1ƒ Bank Financial Management 2ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation 2ƒ International Financial Management 2

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Corporate Risk Management 1ƒ Behavioural Finance 2ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2ƒ Financial Analysis 2ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2ƒ Islamic Banking 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2ƒ Financial Intermediation 2

‰ MA FINANCE*

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ Corporate Risk Management 1ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2ƒ International Financial Management 2

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Financial Modelling 1ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Accounting Theory 1ƒ Advanced Financial Reporting and Regulation 2ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation 2ƒ Behavioural Finance 2ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2ƒ Financial Analysis 2ƒ Islamic Banking 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2

‰ MA ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ International Banking 1ƒ Islamic Banking 2

Optional modules (choose 2) ƒ Islamic Accounting and Financial Reporting 1ƒ Corporate Risk Management 1ƒ Bank Financial Management 1ƒ Behavioural Finance 2 ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2ƒ Islamic Insurance 2ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2ƒ Financial Intermediation 2ƒ Financial Crises and Bank Regulation 2

‰ MA MANAGEMENT & FINANCE* Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Strategic Management 1ƒ International Financial Markets 1ƒ International Financial Management 2ƒ New Venture Creation 2

Optional modules (choose 2) ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Knowledge Management 2ƒ Behavioural Finance 2ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management 2ƒ Financial Analysis 2ƒ Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management 2ƒ Public Sector Management 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2

‰ MBA BANKING & FINANCE

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ Bank Financial Management 1ƒ International Banking 1ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Strategic Management 1ƒ Marketing Financial Services 1ƒ Marketing Strategy 1ƒ Islamic Finance 1ƒ Banking and Development 1ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management 2ƒ International Financial Management 2ƒ Islamic Banking 2ƒ Merger and Acquisition 2ƒ Financial Intermediation 2

*These programmes are recognised by the Economic and SocialResearch Council (ESRC) as the first year of a 1+3 PhD trainingprogramme.

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‰ MSc/MA BUSINESS WITH CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Consumer Psychology 1ƒ Nudges and Behaviour Change 1ƒ Marketing Strategy 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ Applied Consumer Psychology 2

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ New Venture Creation 2ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management 2ƒ Finance for Managers 2ƒ Enterprise by Design (to be validated) 2ƒ Marketing Communication 2ƒ Entrepreneurial Marketing 2

‰ MSc/MA CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY WITH BUSINESS

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Proposal 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ Marketing Strategy 1ƒ Consumer Psychology 2ƒ Nudges and Behaviour Change 2ƒ Applied Consumer Psychology 2ƒ Advanced Statistics 2

Optional modules (choose 1) ƒ New Venture Creation 2ƒ Marketing Communication 2ƒ Finance for Managers 2

‰ MBA MANAGEMENTCompulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Strategic Management 1ƒ Marketing Strategy 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ Finance for Managers 2

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Knowledge Management 2ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management 2ƒ International Financial Management 2ƒ New Venture Creation 2ƒ Public Sector Management 2

‰ MBA MARKETING

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Marketing Strategy 1ƒ Strategic Management 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ Finance for Managers 2ƒ Marketing Communication 2ƒ Entrepreneurial Marketing 2

Optional modules (choose 1) ƒ Marketing Financial Services 1ƒ Knowledge Management 2ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management 2ƒ New Venture Creation 2ƒ Public Sector Management 2

‰ MBA BANKING & LAW

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ International Banking 1ƒ Bank Financial Management 2ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2ƒ International Banking and Capital Markets Law 2

Optional modules (choose 2) ƒ Law Options (see opposite)

‰ MBA LAW & MANAGEMENT Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ Comparative Corporate Governance 2ƒ Finance for Managers 2

Optional modules (choose 4)+

ƒ Marketing Strategy 1ƒ Strategic Management 1ƒ Knowledge Management 2ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management 2ƒ New Venture Creation 2ƒ Law options (see below)

+ Your optional modules must include Marketing Strategy orStrategic Management or both, and 2 Law options.

‰ MA BANKING & LAWCompulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ International Banking 1ƒ Bank Financial Management 2 ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2ƒ International Banking and Capital Markets Law 2

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Financial Crises & Bank Regulation+

ƒ Financial Intermediation+

ƒ Law Options (see below)

+ Your optional modules must include Financial Crises & BankRegulation or Financial Intermediation

‰ Law OptionsLaw options include modules from the following list. This list is subject to change from time to time.

ƒ Comparative Corporate Governance ƒ International Commercial Arbitration ƒ Intellectual Property Law ƒ International Insurance Law ƒ International Taxation Law ƒ Employment Law ƒ International Environmental Law ƒ European Union Internal Market Lawƒ Global Trade Lawƒ Competition Law

Bangor University’s historic library

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‰ MSc/MA BUSINESS WITH CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Consumer Psychology 1ƒ Nudges and Behaviour Change 1ƒ Marketing Strategy 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ Applied Consumer Psychology 2

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ New Venture Creation 2ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management 2ƒ Finance for Managers 2ƒ Enterprise by Design (to be validated) 2ƒ Marketing Communication 2ƒ Entrepreneurial Marketing 2

‰ MSc/MA CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY WITH BUSINESS

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Proposal 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ Marketing Strategy 1ƒ Consumer Psychology 2ƒ Nudges and Behaviour Change 2ƒ Applied Consumer Psychology 2ƒ Advanced Statistics 2

Optional modules (choose 1) ƒ New Venture Creation 2ƒ Marketing Communication 2ƒ Finance for Managers 2

‰ MBA MANAGEMENTCompulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Strategic Management 1ƒ Marketing Strategy 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ Finance for Managers 2

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Knowledge Management 2ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management 2ƒ International Financial Management 2ƒ New Venture Creation 2ƒ Public Sector Management 2

‰ MBA MARKETING

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Marketing Strategy 1ƒ Strategic Management 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ Finance for Managers 2ƒ Marketing Communication 2ƒ Entrepreneurial Marketing 2

Optional modules (choose 1) ƒ Marketing Financial Services 1ƒ Knowledge Management 2ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management 2ƒ New Venture Creation 2ƒ Public Sector Management 2

‰ MBA BANKING & LAW

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ International Banking 1ƒ Bank Financial Management 2ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2ƒ International Banking and Capital Markets Law 2

Optional modules (choose 2) ƒ Law Options (see opposite)

‰ MBA LAW & MANAGEMENT Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ Comparative Corporate Governance 2ƒ Finance for Managers 2

Optional modules (choose 4)+

ƒ Marketing Strategy 1ƒ Strategic Management 1ƒ Knowledge Management 2ƒ Contemporary Issues in Management 2ƒ New Venture Creation 2ƒ Law options (see below)

+ Your optional modules must include Marketing Strategy orStrategic Management or both, and 2 Law options.

‰ MA BANKING & LAWCompulsory modules Semesterƒ Research Methods 1ƒ International Banking 1ƒ Bank Financial Management 2 ƒ Financial Institutions Strategic Management 2ƒ International Banking and Capital Markets Law 2

Optional modules (choose 3) ƒ Financial Crises & Bank Regulation+

ƒ Financial Intermediation+

ƒ Law Options (see below)

+ Your optional modules must include Financial Crises & BankRegulation or Financial Intermediation

‰ Law OptionsLaw options include modules from the following list. This list is subject to change from time to time.

ƒ Comparative Corporate Governance ƒ International Commercial Arbitration ƒ Intellectual Property Law ƒ International Insurance Law ƒ International Taxation Law ƒ Employment Law ƒ International Environmental Law ƒ European Union Internal Market Lawƒ Global Trade Lawƒ Competition Law

Bangor University’s historic library

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‰ MBA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Strategic Management 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ Strategic Environmental Management 1ƒ Business Planning for the Green Economy 2ƒ Finance for Managers 2ƒ Green Technologies 2

‰ MBA INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Strategic Management 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ Web Technologies 1ƒ Finance for Managers 2 ƒ Databases 2ƒ Technologies for Internet Systems 2ƒ Information Systems 2

‰ MSc INTERNATIONAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Intellectual Property Law 1ƒ Marketing Strategy 1ƒ Media Economics 2ƒ Research Methods 2

Optional modules (choose 2) ƒ Strategic Management 1ƒ Comparative Corporate Governance 1ƒ Employment Law 1

Part One:Accounting ModulesManagement Accounting This module provides an understanding of the uses offinancial data in measuring and evaluating businessperformance, and in setting the strategic aims of theorganisation. The module aims to show that there is nosimple set of formulae for constructing a universally “good”management accounting system, but there are methods,which, when sensibly applied, can be useful tools fordeveloping effective management in any particularsituation. The module emphasises the use of currentmanagement accounting techniques, and evaluates theirstrengths and weaknesses. Specific topics include:

‰ Cost classification and allocation ‰ The use of a variety of analytical models within the

organisational setting ‰ Variance analysis ‰ Issues of cost and effect and implications for conflict

within the organisation ‰ Activity Based Costing (ABC) and Budgeting (ABB) ‰ The Balanced Scorecard

Islamic Accounting and Financial Reporting This module develops a critical awareness of theoreticaland practical approaches to Islamic accounting andfinancial reporting. Islamic accounting standards arecompared with IFRS, and the content and impact ofacademic research in this area is examined. Specific topicsinclude:

‰ Objectives, conceptual framework of Islamic accounting ‰ Islamic ethics in accounting ‰ Islamic and conventional accounting: similarities

and differences ‰ Accounting for Islamic financial contracts:

Murabaha, Mudaraba, Ijarah and Istisna ‰ Accounting for zakah and provisions/reserves ‰ Accounting for Islamic Mutual Funds, Sukuk and

Investments ‰ Accounting for Islamic insurance (Takaful) ‰ Presentation and disclosure for financial

statements of Islamic financial institutions

Accounting Theory This module critically evaluates a widespread andwidely based set of theories that underpin anyexplanation of accounting behaviour and accountingregulatory output. Several of the most relevanttheories borrow heavily from other subject areas,notably economics, finance, politics and social theory.You will examine the links between accounting andthese disciplines, and analyse regulation in the lightof the insights gained. Specific topics include:

‰ Positive accounting theory ‰ Political economy theory ‰ Legitimacy theory ‰ Stakeholder theory ‰ Implications of accounting theory for capital and

financial markets

Advanced Financial Reporting and Regulation This module provides an advanced treatment of themain theoretical principles underlying financialreporting, and the practical implications of alternativeregulatory regimes. Financial reporting underpins allof the work of a professional accountant, and is a vitalpart of the process of communication between thefirm and its stakeholders. Specific topics include:

‰ Current and emerging financial reporting issues ‰ Regulation of financial reporting ‰ Content and critical evaluation of IASB standards ‰ Implications of international divergence in

reporting standards and regulation ‰ Implications of financial reporting and regulation

for key accounting issues

Advanced Auditing and AssuranceThis module covers advanced issues in auditing andassurance within the context of International AuditingStandards. It assesses the role of auditing theory andpractice in business organisations and in the economyas a whole, and examines the contribution of relevantacademic research to the area.

‰ Theoretical framework and regulatoryenvironment of auditing

‰ Professional and ethical considerations‰ Audit of historical financial information‰ Audit reporting‰ Audit-related services, internal audit, forensic

accounting and fraud examination‰ Transnational auditing‰ Social and environmental auditing‰ Information technology

The developingassociation between Wales and the UAE

A member of the Abu Dhabi ruling family has beenawarded his Doctorate at Bangor University, havingachieved outstanding success in his PhD degreeundertaken with Bangor Business School.

After gaining his MPhil at Cambridge University,Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al-Nahyanenrolled on a PhD programme at Bangor University,to undertake a programme of research in “NaturalResources, Economic Development and Security inthe United Arab Emirates”, supervised by Dr DavidLaw and Professor Phil Molyneux of BangorBusiness School.

Following his viva voce examination, Sheikh Hazza commented:

“ I inherited my Royal title but I amvery glad to have gained my PhDindependently. I have enjoyed thefriendly and supportiveatmosphere at Bangor.”

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‰ MBA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Strategic Management 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ Strategic Environmental Management 1ƒ Business Planning for the Green Economy 2ƒ Finance for Managers 2ƒ Green Technologies 2

‰ MBA INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Strategic Management 1ƒ Management Research 1ƒ Web Technologies 1ƒ Finance for Managers 2 ƒ Databases 2ƒ Technologies for Internet Systems 2ƒ Information Systems 2

‰ MSc INTERNATIONAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Compulsory modules Semesterƒ Organisations and People 1ƒ Intellectual Property Law 1ƒ Marketing Strategy 1ƒ Media Economics 2ƒ Research Methods 2

Optional modules (choose 2) ƒ Strategic Management 1ƒ Comparative Corporate Governance 1ƒ Employment Law 1

Part One:Accounting ModulesManagement Accounting This module provides an understanding of the uses offinancial data in measuring and evaluating businessperformance, and in setting the strategic aims of theorganisation. The module aims to show that there is nosimple set of formulae for constructing a universally “good”management accounting system, but there are methods,which, when sensibly applied, can be useful tools fordeveloping effective management in any particularsituation. The module emphasises the use of currentmanagement accounting techniques, and evaluates theirstrengths and weaknesses. Specific topics include:

‰ Cost classification and allocation ‰ The use of a variety of analytical models within the

organisational setting ‰ Variance analysis ‰ Issues of cost and effect and implications for conflict

within the organisation ‰ Activity Based Costing (ABC) and Budgeting (ABB) ‰ The Balanced Scorecard

Islamic Accounting and Financial Reporting This module develops a critical awareness of theoreticaland practical approaches to Islamic accounting andfinancial reporting. Islamic accounting standards arecompared with IFRS, and the content and impact ofacademic research in this area is examined. Specific topicsinclude:

‰ Objectives, conceptual framework of Islamic accounting ‰ Islamic ethics in accounting ‰ Islamic and conventional accounting: similarities

and differences ‰ Accounting for Islamic financial contracts:

Murabaha, Mudaraba, Ijarah and Istisna ‰ Accounting for zakah and provisions/reserves ‰ Accounting for Islamic Mutual Funds, Sukuk and

Investments ‰ Accounting for Islamic insurance (Takaful) ‰ Presentation and disclosure for financial

statements of Islamic financial institutions

Accounting Theory This module critically evaluates a widespread andwidely based set of theories that underpin anyexplanation of accounting behaviour and accountingregulatory output. Several of the most relevanttheories borrow heavily from other subject areas,notably economics, finance, politics and social theory.You will examine the links between accounting andthese disciplines, and analyse regulation in the lightof the insights gained. Specific topics include:

‰ Positive accounting theory ‰ Political economy theory ‰ Legitimacy theory ‰ Stakeholder theory ‰ Implications of accounting theory for capital and

financial markets

Advanced Financial Reporting and Regulation This module provides an advanced treatment of themain theoretical principles underlying financialreporting, and the practical implications of alternativeregulatory regimes. Financial reporting underpins allof the work of a professional accountant, and is a vitalpart of the process of communication between thefirm and its stakeholders. Specific topics include:

‰ Current and emerging financial reporting issues ‰ Regulation of financial reporting ‰ Content and critical evaluation of IASB standards ‰ Implications of international divergence in

reporting standards and regulation ‰ Implications of financial reporting and regulation

for key accounting issues

Advanced Auditing and AssuranceThis module covers advanced issues in auditing andassurance within the context of International AuditingStandards. It assesses the role of auditing theory andpractice in business organisations and in the economyas a whole, and examines the contribution of relevantacademic research to the area.

‰ Theoretical framework and regulatoryenvironment of auditing

‰ Professional and ethical considerations‰ Audit of historical financial information‰ Audit reporting‰ Audit-related services, internal audit, forensic

accounting and fraud examination‰ Transnational auditing‰ Social and environmental auditing‰ Information technology

The developingassociation between Wales and the UAE

A member of the Abu Dhabi ruling family has beenawarded his Doctorate at Bangor University, havingachieved outstanding success in his PhD degreeundertaken with Bangor Business School.

After gaining his MPhil at Cambridge University,Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al-Nahyanenrolled on a PhD programme at Bangor University,to undertake a programme of research in “NaturalResources, Economic Development and Security inthe United Arab Emirates”, supervised by Dr DavidLaw and Professor Phil Molyneux of BangorBusiness School.

Following his viva voce examination, Sheikh Hazza commented:

“ I inherited my Royal title but I amvery glad to have gained my PhDindependently. I have enjoyed thefriendly and supportiveatmosphere at Bangor.”

Part One:Banking Modules

Bank Financial Management This module provides a grounding in the nature,strategic context and managerial functions of financialmanagement in banks, and other financial servicesfirms. Three key themes are: identification andmanagement of the trade-off between risk and return;improvement of a bank’s value using market models;and external market-based tests of bank performance.Specific topics include:

‰ External and internal drivers that shape bankfinancial management

‰ Financial and performance analysis ‰ Asset and liability management ‰ Lending and securitisation ‰ Risk and capital adequacy ‰ Capital allocation and VAR (Value-At-Risk) modelling ‰ Current issues in bank financial management

Financial Institutions Strategic Management This module examines the main theoretical andpractical issues concerning banking business. You willdevelop a critical awareness of the theory of the bankingfirm, the motives for international banking, andregulatory and structural issues impacting on bankbehaviour. Specific topics include:

‰ Financial intermediation, the financial system and bank behaviour

‰ Domestic and international banking ‰ Unique characteristics of financial intermediaries ‰ Bank regulation and supervision ‰ Retail and wholesale banking, and off-balance sheet

banking business ‰ Bank industrial structure: market structure,

competition, efficiency ‰ Technology, innovation and growth ‰ Electronic payments and internet banking

Banking and Development This module critically evaluates the theory underlyingthe policy of financial liberalisation, and examines itsimplementation, primarily in developing countries. Theimpact of financial liberalisation on the financialsystems of developing countries is analysed in depth.Specific topics include:

‰ Financial development, economic growth and the role of stock markets

‰ Theory and application of the policy of financial liberalisation

‰ Interest rate spreads and financial liberalisation ‰ The role and performance of foreign banks ‰ Privatising the banking system ‰ International capital flows: causes, consequences

and policy responses ‰ Monetary policy during episodes of financial distress

Islamic BankingThis module provides an insight into the key features ofIslamic banking business. The first part of the courseoutlines the theoretical foundations and development ofIslamic banking practices. In particular, the maincharacteristics of various types of Islamic bankingproducts are discussed. The second part of the courseexamines the operational features of Islamic banks,focusing on their performance and how they competewith conventional interest-based banks. The final part ofthe course outlines contemporary challenges to Islamicbanking business. Specific topics include:

‰ Theoretical foundations of Islamic banking‰ Developments of the Islamic banking model‰ Islamic banking products and services‰ Performance of Islamic banks‰ Regulation of Islamic banks‰ Challenges facing the Islamic banking sector

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Financial Crises and Bank Regulation This module examines why banks and financial marketsare inherently vulnerable to crises, and analyses therole of policy makers and institutions. The roles ofmonetary policy, bank supervision and regulation,corporate governance and ratings agencies in mitigatingor exacerbating crises are considered. Specific topicsinclude:

‰ Asymmetric information in financial markets: adverse selection, moral hazard, credit rationing and liquidity crises

‰ Coordination failures: bank runs, contagion and bubbles

‰ A history of bubbles and banking crises: US in the 1930s, Japan and Scandinavia in the early-1990s; Europe and the US in 2007-10

‰ Executive compensation, corporate governance, the culture of banking, and excessive risk taking Securitisation and the 2007-08 subprime mortgage crisis

‰ The role of government and the central bank; bank regulation, Basel II and the ratings agencies

Financial IntermediationTo provide a theoretical foundation for the theory offinancial intermediation, and examine core empiricalpapers in the banking literature. Specific topics include:

‰ Banks as delegated monitors and informationproducers (theory and evidence)

‰ Banks as liquidity producers‰ The industrial organisation approach to banking‰ Relationship lending‰ Bank risk management‰ Monetary policy and banks‰ Banks and economic growth‰ Market segmentation and branching

International BankingThis module examines the origins of internationalbanking, the activities of international banks, themarkets in which they participate, and the sources ofrisk. You will investigate the determinants of theefficiency of international banks, and evaluate theimplications for banks’ strategic decision-making.Specific topics include:

‰ International banking: market development and definitions

‰ Integration of market structures and bank efficiency ‰ Evaluation of country risk ‰ The international debt crisis and policy responses ‰ The Asian currency and financial crisis ‰ Market failure and international bank regulation ‰ International financial centres, Euromarkets and

offshore banking ‰ Case study: the internationalisation of the Brazilian

banking system

Part One:Banking Modules

Bank Financial Management This module provides a grounding in the nature,strategic context and managerial functions of financialmanagement in banks, and other financial servicesfirms. Three key themes are: identification andmanagement of the trade-off between risk and return;improvement of a bank’s value using market models;and external market-based tests of bank performance.Specific topics include:

‰ External and internal drivers that shape bankfinancial management

‰ Financial and performance analysis ‰ Asset and liability management ‰ Lending and securitisation ‰ Risk and capital adequacy ‰ Capital allocation and VAR (Value-At-Risk) modelling ‰ Current issues in bank financial management

Financial Institutions Strategic Management This module examines the main theoretical andpractical issues concerning banking business. You willdevelop a critical awareness of the theory of the bankingfirm, the motives for international banking, andregulatory and structural issues impacting on bankbehaviour. Specific topics include:

‰ Financial intermediation, the financial system and bank behaviour

‰ Domestic and international banking ‰ Unique characteristics of financial intermediaries ‰ Bank regulation and supervision ‰ Retail and wholesale banking, and off-balance sheet

banking business ‰ Bank industrial structure: market structure,

competition, efficiency ‰ Technology, innovation and growth ‰ Electronic payments and internet banking

Banking and Development This module critically evaluates the theory underlyingthe policy of financial liberalisation, and examines itsimplementation, primarily in developing countries. Theimpact of financial liberalisation on the financialsystems of developing countries is analysed in depth.Specific topics include:

‰ Financial development, economic growth and the role of stock markets

‰ Theory and application of the policy of financial liberalisation

‰ Interest rate spreads and financial liberalisation ‰ The role and performance of foreign banks ‰ Privatising the banking system ‰ International capital flows: causes, consequences

and policy responses ‰ Monetary policy during episodes of financial distress

Islamic BankingThis module provides an insight into the key features ofIslamic banking business. The first part of the courseoutlines the theoretical foundations and development ofIslamic banking practices. In particular, the maincharacteristics of various types of Islamic bankingproducts are discussed. The second part of the courseexamines the operational features of Islamic banks,focusing on their performance and how they competewith conventional interest-based banks. The final part ofthe course outlines contemporary challenges to Islamicbanking business. Specific topics include:

‰ Theoretical foundations of Islamic banking‰ Developments of the Islamic banking model‰ Islamic banking products and services‰ Performance of Islamic banks‰ Regulation of Islamic banks‰ Challenges facing the Islamic banking sector

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Financial Crises and Bank Regulation This module examines why banks and financial marketsare inherently vulnerable to crises, and analyses therole of policy makers and institutions. The roles ofmonetary policy, bank supervision and regulation,corporate governance and ratings agencies in mitigatingor exacerbating crises are considered. Specific topicsinclude:

‰ Asymmetric information in financial markets: adverse selection, moral hazard, credit rationing and liquidity crises

‰ Coordination failures: bank runs, contagion and bubbles

‰ A history of bubbles and banking crises: US in the 1930s, Japan and Scandinavia in the early-1990s; Europe and the US in 2007-10

‰ Executive compensation, corporate governance, the culture of banking, and excessive risk taking Securitisation and the 2007-08 subprime mortgage crisis

‰ The role of government and the central bank; bank regulation, Basel II and the ratings agencies

Financial IntermediationTo provide a theoretical foundation for the theory offinancial intermediation, and examine core empiricalpapers in the banking literature. Specific topics include:

‰ Banks as delegated monitors and informationproducers (theory and evidence)

‰ Banks as liquidity producers‰ The industrial organisation approach to banking‰ Relationship lending‰ Bank risk management‰ Monetary policy and banks‰ Banks and economic growth‰ Market segmentation and branching

International BankingThis module examines the origins of internationalbanking, the activities of international banks, themarkets in which they participate, and the sources ofrisk. You will investigate the determinants of theefficiency of international banks, and evaluate theimplications for banks’ strategic decision-making.Specific topics include:

‰ International banking: market development and definitions

‰ Integration of market structures and bank efficiency ‰ Evaluation of country risk ‰ The international debt crisis and policy responses ‰ The Asian currency and financial crisis ‰ Market failure and international bank regulation ‰ International financial centres, Euromarkets and

offshore banking ‰ Case study: the internationalisation of the Brazilian

banking system

Part One:Finance Modules

Finance for Managers This module is designed for those who aim to achieve abasic understanding of financial management andcontrol, and who require an understanding of finance inorder to manage an organisation effectively. Financialplanning and control are central themes, as well as theappraisal techniques of investment projects. Specifictopics include:

‰ Principles underlying the preparation of accounting information

‰ Recording business transactions ‰ Preparation and analysis of financial statements ‰ Preparation of budgets, financial planning and

control ‰ Costing methods, uses and interpretation of cost

data ‰ Investment appraisal techniques

Islamic Finance This module provides an insight into topical issuesrelating to Islamic financial instruments and relatedrisk management issues. The first part of the moduleexamines issues relating to financial contracting,instruments and various intermediation issues. Thesecond part focuses on the role of the capital market inproviding Islamic financing, and highlights financialengineering and risk management features of this typeof business. Specific topics include:

‰ Financial contracting and Riba ‰ Islamic financial instruments ‰ The role of the capital market ‰ Islamic financial engineering ‰ Risk management and Islamic financial products

Corporate Risk Management This module provides an analysis of pure risk and itsmanagement. You will develop a critical awareness ofthe issues that arise in identifying, controlling andfinancing loss exposures. The module demonstrates theapplication of risk management concepts andtechniques to practical problems. Specific topicsinclude:

‰ Perspectives on risk management ‰ Risk identification ‰ Corporate loss exposure: property, personnel,

liability, financial risk ‰ Probabilistic measurement of risk ‰ Risk control, financing and transfer; separation

and combination of exposures ‰ Risk financing: insurance and other alternatives;

uninsurable risks ‰ Legal aspects of insurance and dealing with

insurers

International Financial Markets This module provides an overview of financialinstruments in a multi-currency world, taking accountof insights from portfolio theory concerning therelationship between risk and return, the diversificationof risk, and the pricing of assets. Specific topics include:

‰ Review of the concepts of risk and return ‰ Portfolio theory, diversification and portfolio

management ‰ Systematic risk and the capital asset pricing model ‰ The arbitrage pricing theory and international asset

pricing ‰ Bond pricing and bond portfolio management ‰ Interest rate futures and currency futures ‰ Currency swaps and interest rate swaps ‰ Option pricing, stock options and currency options

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Financial Analysis This module analyses the techniques that are used toevaluate a company’s financial position andperformance. You will examine the principlesunderlying inter-firm comparison (comparing theperformance of one firm with another) and trendanalysis (comparing the performance of the same firmover different periods). Specific topics include:

‰ Balance sheet and income statement analysis ‰ Financial ratio analysis and inter-firm comparison ‰ Trend analysis and financial forecasting ‰ Analysis of profitability and growth ‰ Using financial statements in valuation ‰ Cash accounting, accrual accounting and discounted

cash flow valuation ‰ Pricing book values and earnings ‰ Distress prediction

Islamic Insurance This module analyses the nature and principles of Islamicinsurance, and examines the operational modes andpractice of Islamic insurance. The structure of Islamicinsurance markets is described, and constraints andopportunities are highlighted. Specific topics include:

‰ Main features of Islamic contracts relating to insurance (takaful)

‰ Comparison of Islamic and conventional insurance business

‰ Islamic insurance operations in different countries ‰ Managerial and corporate governance aspects

relating to Islamic insurance firms and the role ofSharia board

‰ Management and underwriting policies of Islamic insurance firms

‰ Limits and opportunities for Islamic insurance ‰ Ethical framework under which Islamic insurance is

conducted

Part One:Finance Modules

Finance for Managers This module is designed for those who aim to achieve abasic understanding of financial management andcontrol, and who require an understanding of finance inorder to manage an organisation effectively. Financialplanning and control are central themes, as well as theappraisal techniques of investment projects. Specifictopics include:

‰ Principles underlying the preparation of accounting information

‰ Recording business transactions ‰ Preparation and analysis of financial statements ‰ Preparation of budgets, financial planning and

control ‰ Costing methods, uses and interpretation of cost

data ‰ Investment appraisal techniques

Islamic Finance This module provides an insight into topical issuesrelating to Islamic financial instruments and relatedrisk management issues. The first part of the moduleexamines issues relating to financial contracting,instruments and various intermediation issues. Thesecond part focuses on the role of the capital market inproviding Islamic financing, and highlights financialengineering and risk management features of this typeof business. Specific topics include:

‰ Financial contracting and Riba ‰ Islamic financial instruments ‰ The role of the capital market ‰ Islamic financial engineering ‰ Risk management and Islamic financial products

Corporate Risk Management This module provides an analysis of pure risk and itsmanagement. You will develop a critical awareness ofthe issues that arise in identifying, controlling andfinancing loss exposures. The module demonstrates theapplication of risk management concepts andtechniques to practical problems. Specific topicsinclude:

‰ Perspectives on risk management ‰ Risk identification ‰ Corporate loss exposure: property, personnel,

liability, financial risk ‰ Probabilistic measurement of risk ‰ Risk control, financing and transfer; separation

and combination of exposures ‰ Risk financing: insurance and other alternatives;

uninsurable risks ‰ Legal aspects of insurance and dealing with

insurers

International Financial Markets This module provides an overview of financialinstruments in a multi-currency world, taking accountof insights from portfolio theory concerning therelationship between risk and return, the diversificationof risk, and the pricing of assets. Specific topics include:

‰ Review of the concepts of risk and return ‰ Portfolio theory, diversification and portfolio

management ‰ Systematic risk and the capital asset pricing model ‰ The arbitrage pricing theory and international asset

pricing ‰ Bond pricing and bond portfolio management ‰ Interest rate futures and currency futures ‰ Currency swaps and interest rate swaps ‰ Option pricing, stock options and currency options

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Financial Analysis This module analyses the techniques that are used toevaluate a company’s financial position andperformance. You will examine the principlesunderlying inter-firm comparison (comparing theperformance of one firm with another) and trendanalysis (comparing the performance of the same firmover different periods). Specific topics include:

‰ Balance sheet and income statement analysis ‰ Financial ratio analysis and inter-firm comparison ‰ Trend analysis and financial forecasting ‰ Analysis of profitability and growth ‰ Using financial statements in valuation ‰ Cash accounting, accrual accounting and discounted

cash flow valuation ‰ Pricing book values and earnings ‰ Distress prediction

Islamic Insurance This module analyses the nature and principles of Islamicinsurance, and examines the operational modes andpractice of Islamic insurance. The structure of Islamicinsurance markets is described, and constraints andopportunities are highlighted. Specific topics include:

‰ Main features of Islamic contracts relating to insurance (takaful)

‰ Comparison of Islamic and conventional insurance business

‰ Islamic insurance operations in different countries ‰ Managerial and corporate governance aspects

relating to Islamic insurance firms and the role ofSharia board

‰ Management and underwriting policies of Islamic insurance firms

‰ Limits and opportunities for Islamic insurance ‰ Ethical framework under which Islamic insurance is

conducted

Part One:Finance ModulesFinancial Engineering This module develops a combined theoretical and practicalapproach to derivatives pricing and financial engineering.You will develop an understanding of the mathematical andstochastic models that are required to understand andreplicate the analytical techniques used in financialengineering. Specific topics include:

‰ Option pricing: Continuous and discrete time valuation models

‰ The probability of exercise ‰ Delta hedging, volatility structure, and restrictions

imposed by absence of arbitrage ‰ Gamma convexity, gamma delta neutral trades, long

and short theta and vega ‰ Extensions to sutures, swaptions, foreign currencies

and exotic instruments ‰ Hedging strategies, synthetic assets and the

engineering of one asset from another ‰ Stochastic methods for describing the dynamics of

financial prices in a random environment

Financial Modelling This module develops a combined theoretical and practicalapproach to mathematical modelling for specialists infinance. The module emphasises numerical methods andother analytic approaches to financial modelling. Specifictopics include:

‰ Numerical methods and other approaches to financial modelling

‰ Multinomial trees for equity and interest rate modelling ‰ Parameter determination and convergence analysis in

option pricing ‰ Valuation of financial instruments by direct integration,

simulation and random number methods ‰ Monte Carlo simulation ‰ Value at risk, duration and convexity analysis ‰ Term structure modelling ‰ Binomial trees and stochastic integration for option pricing

Behavioural Finance This module provides in-depth coverage of behaviouralfinance, which replaces the “rationality” assumption withbehavioural biases that have been documented bypsychologists. This approach will be applied to explain anumber of puzzles in asset pricing and corporate finance.Specific topics include:

‰ An overview of behavioural finance ‰ Rational expectations, market efficiency and

financial market puzzles ‰ Beliefs, biases and heuristics ‰ Application to asset pricing: sentiment, hetero

geneous beliefs, and limits to arbitrage ‰ Application to corporate finance: managerial

irrationality ‰ Alternative approaches to finance anomalies such

as bounded rationality and learning

International Financial Management In this module the financial management of multinationalcompanies and the influence of macroeconomic, fiscal,currency and political environments on business andfinancial decision-making are examined in an international and global context. Specific topics include:

‰ The financial management of multinational companies (MNCs)

‰ Determinants of exchange rates: purchasing power and interest rate parity

‰ Management of exchange rate exposure: forwards, money markets, options

‰ Corporate financing decisions and the role of the global financial markets

‰ Cost of capital and performance evaluation ‰ Capital investment appraisal ‰ Taxation and its implications for MNC decision making ‰ Working capital management and the positioning of

funds in the MNC

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Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management This module evaluates the development of investmentstrategies for bonds, equities and derivatives that aredesigned to achieve optimal risk-return outcomes, andexamines the measurement and evaluation of theperformance of a portfolio of investments. Specifictopics include:

‰ Organisation of securities market ‰ The asset allocation decision ‰ Principles of portfolio management ‰ Analysis and valuation of bonds ‰ Bond portfolio management strategies ‰ Stock market, country and industry analysis,

and stock selection ‰ Equity portfolio management strategies ‰ Derivative security analysis, insurance and hedging

strategies

Global Financial MarketsThis module provides an overview of financial marketsand instruments in a global context, taking account ofinsights from portfolio theory concerning therelationship between risk and return, the diversificationof risk, and the pricing of assets. Specific topics include:

‰ Overview of global financial markets andinstruments

‰ Recent developments in international financialmarkets

‰ Review of the concepts of risk and return‰ Portfolio theory and diversification‰ Capital asset pricing model and arbitrage pricing

theory‰ Bond markets and bond pricing‰ Foreign exchange and derivatives markets‰ Risk management and speculation

Portfolio ManagementThis module evaluates the development of investmentstrategies for bonds and equities, which are designed toachieve optimal risk-return outcomes. The modulebuilds on the foundations provided in ‘Global FinancialMarkets’. Emphasis is placed on strategic and tacticalasset allocation, and on the measurement andevaluation of the performance of a portfolio ofinvestments. Specific topics include:

‰ Types of investment institutions‰ The asset allocation decision‰ Principles of portfolio management‰ Credit risk and bond ratings‰ Bond portfolio management strategies‰ Stock market analysis, market timing and stock

selection‰ Equity portfolio management strategies‰ Performance measurement

Merger and AcquisitionThis module introduces provides an analysis ofincentives and outcomes associated with merger andacquisition (M&A) deals. It covers the development andexecution of an acquisition strategy, the valuation of thetarget, the conduct of the negotiation, and theimplementation of the post-merger integration plan.

‰ Theory of the firm: "Build vs Buy"‰ Current issues in the M&A landscape‰ Motives for M&A‰ How do mergers work? When do mergers work?

Winners and losers‰ Valuation in the context of an acquisition‰ Criteria for value-adding acquisitions‰ Cross-border and domestic acquisitions

“What encouraged me to choose Bangor Business School was the fact that many of theSchool’s lecturers – especially those that teach Banking – are eminent in their fieldsand have strong connections with the industry.

The teaching staff are not only very knowledgeable, but also passionate about thesubjects they teach. This makes the learning experience much more interesting. Thereis a strong emphasis on the practical aspect of the topics taught, with lecturersencouraging students to use the theories learnt to explain current issues in thefinancial sector. Studying the MSc in Banking and Finance has enabled me to learn anumber of new, invaluable skills”.

Giang Vu – VietnamMSc Banking & Finance

Part One:Finance ModulesFinancial Engineering This module develops a combined theoretical and practicalapproach to derivatives pricing and financial engineering.You will develop an understanding of the mathematical andstochastic models that are required to understand andreplicate the analytical techniques used in financialengineering. Specific topics include:

‰ Option pricing: Continuous and discrete time valuation models

‰ The probability of exercise ‰ Delta hedging, volatility structure, and restrictions

imposed by absence of arbitrage ‰ Gamma convexity, gamma delta neutral trades, long

and short theta and vega ‰ Extensions to sutures, swaptions, foreign currencies

and exotic instruments ‰ Hedging strategies, synthetic assets and the

engineering of one asset from another ‰ Stochastic methods for describing the dynamics of

financial prices in a random environment

Financial Modelling This module develops a combined theoretical and practicalapproach to mathematical modelling for specialists infinance. The module emphasises numerical methods andother analytic approaches to financial modelling. Specifictopics include:

‰ Numerical methods and other approaches to financial modelling

‰ Multinomial trees for equity and interest rate modelling ‰ Parameter determination and convergence analysis in

option pricing ‰ Valuation of financial instruments by direct integration,

simulation and random number methods ‰ Monte Carlo simulation ‰ Value at risk, duration and convexity analysis ‰ Term structure modelling ‰ Binomial trees and stochastic integration for option pricing

Behavioural Finance This module provides in-depth coverage of behaviouralfinance, which replaces the “rationality” assumption withbehavioural biases that have been documented bypsychologists. This approach will be applied to explain anumber of puzzles in asset pricing and corporate finance.Specific topics include:

‰ An overview of behavioural finance ‰ Rational expectations, market efficiency and

financial market puzzles ‰ Beliefs, biases and heuristics ‰ Application to asset pricing: sentiment, hetero

geneous beliefs, and limits to arbitrage ‰ Application to corporate finance: managerial

irrationality ‰ Alternative approaches to finance anomalies such

as bounded rationality and learning

International Financial Management In this module the financial management of multinationalcompanies and the influence of macroeconomic, fiscal,currency and political environments on business andfinancial decision-making are examined in an international and global context. Specific topics include:

‰ The financial management of multinational companies (MNCs)

‰ Determinants of exchange rates: purchasing power and interest rate parity

‰ Management of exchange rate exposure: forwards, money markets, options

‰ Corporate financing decisions and the role of the global financial markets

‰ Cost of capital and performance evaluation ‰ Capital investment appraisal ‰ Taxation and its implications for MNC decision making ‰ Working capital management and the positioning of

funds in the MNC

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Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management This module evaluates the development of investmentstrategies for bonds, equities and derivatives that aredesigned to achieve optimal risk-return outcomes, andexamines the measurement and evaluation of theperformance of a portfolio of investments. Specifictopics include:

‰ Organisation of securities market ‰ The asset allocation decision ‰ Principles of portfolio management ‰ Analysis and valuation of bonds ‰ Bond portfolio management strategies ‰ Stock market, country and industry analysis,

and stock selection ‰ Equity portfolio management strategies ‰ Derivative security analysis, insurance and hedging

strategies

Global Financial MarketsThis module provides an overview of financial marketsand instruments in a global context, taking account ofinsights from portfolio theory concerning therelationship between risk and return, the diversificationof risk, and the pricing of assets. Specific topics include:

‰ Overview of global financial markets andinstruments

‰ Recent developments in international financialmarkets

‰ Review of the concepts of risk and return‰ Portfolio theory and diversification‰ Capital asset pricing model and arbitrage pricing

theory‰ Bond markets and bond pricing‰ Foreign exchange and derivatives markets‰ Risk management and speculation

Portfolio ManagementThis module evaluates the development of investmentstrategies for bonds and equities, which are designed toachieve optimal risk-return outcomes. The modulebuilds on the foundations provided in ‘Global FinancialMarkets’. Emphasis is placed on strategic and tacticalasset allocation, and on the measurement andevaluation of the performance of a portfolio ofinvestments. Specific topics include:

‰ Types of investment institutions‰ The asset allocation decision‰ Principles of portfolio management‰ Credit risk and bond ratings‰ Bond portfolio management strategies‰ Stock market analysis, market timing and stock

selection‰ Equity portfolio management strategies‰ Performance measurement

Merger and AcquisitionThis module introduces provides an analysis ofincentives and outcomes associated with merger andacquisition (M&A) deals. It covers the development andexecution of an acquisition strategy, the valuation of thetarget, the conduct of the negotiation, and theimplementation of the post-merger integration plan.

‰ Theory of the firm: "Build vs Buy"‰ Current issues in the M&A landscape‰ Motives for M&A‰ How do mergers work? When do mergers work?

Winners and losers‰ Valuation in the context of an acquisition‰ Criteria for value-adding acquisitions‰ Cross-border and domestic acquisitions

“What encouraged me to choose Bangor Business School was the fact that many of theSchool’s lecturers – especially those that teach Banking – are eminent in their fieldsand have strong connections with the industry.

The teaching staff are not only very knowledgeable, but also passionate about thesubjects they teach. This makes the learning experience much more interesting. Thereis a strong emphasis on the practical aspect of the topics taught, with lecturersencouraging students to use the theories learnt to explain current issues in thefinancial sector. Studying the MSc in Banking and Finance has enabled me to learn anumber of new, invaluable skills”.

Giang Vu – VietnamMSc Banking & Finance

Part One:Management ModulesContemporary Issues in Management This module develops several theories and concepts incontemporary management theory and practice. Itprovides a detailed and critical analysis of management,further developing the conceptual, strategic andpractical skills necessary for managers in complex,global organisational contexts. Specific topics include:

‰ Critical management studies, and ethical dilemmasin management and organisation

‰ Changing organisation structures and the implications for management

‰ Managing across cultures ‰ Contemporary approaches to leadership ‰ Managing complexity and change ‰ Managing for sustainability

Strategic Management This module analyses strategic decision-making withinbusiness. You will develop a critical understanding ofthe strategic processes of business management, theinterconnections with the functional domains ofmarketing, human resource management and corporatefinance, and the management of knowledge systems.Specific topics include:

‰ Concepts of strategic management applicable to business

‰ Prescriptive and emergent strategies ‰ Strategy implementation through capacity building

and resource allocation ‰ Managing, monitoring and reviewing strategic

change ‰ Organisational designs for strategic advantage ‰ Human resources strategy, marketing and corporate

financial strategy ‰ Organisational learning and knowledge

management

Knowledge Management This module examines the processes whereby organisations and individuals develop and utilise theirknowledge bases. Successful knowledge managementhinges on people, culture and technology. As such it hasprofessional and academic links with organisationalbehaviour and organisational learning. Specific topicsinclude:

‰ The nature of knowledge, and its relationship to dataand information

‰ Knowledge management processes in organisations,and their relationship to research, innovation and creativity

‰ Knowledge management tools for building and searching knowledge repositories, virtual communication and group working

‰ Communities of practice, and the dynamics of virtualteam working

‰ Knowledge assets, auditing and valuing knowledge competences and intellectual property

‰ The knowledge economy, and knowledge strategies for public and private sector organisations

‰ Learning organisation / organisational learning

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Organisations and People This module examines key issues arising from contemporary research in organisational behaviour andhuman resource management. It provides an integratedanalysis of management, organisations and people,developing the conceptual, strategic and practical skillsnecessary for managers in complex, global organisational contexts. Specific topics include:

‰ The nature of organisations ‰ Organisation structures: strategy, design and

function, job design ‰ Organisation cultures: values, ethics, norms of

behaviour ‰ Theories and models of management: classical and

contemporary ‰ Individual differences: perception, learning,

motivation, equality and diversity ‰ Groups and teams in the organisation ‰ Managing relationships: power, conflict,

communication, engagement ‰ Managers as leaders, people developers, coaches ‰ Managing job satisfaction and performance

European BusinessThis module examines the opportunities and constraintsfaced by businesses that operate on a pan-Europeanbasis. Emphasis is placed on the multi-dimensionalcharacteristics of an economic and social space that issubject to a unique system of supra-nationalgovernance. Specific topics include:

‰ The structure, institutions and purpose of the European Union

‰ The internal market and the Euro ‰ Industrial and competition policy ‰ A European workforce ‰ Nice and the implications of European enlargement ‰ Business strategy in the Single European Market ‰ Marketing in the Single European Market ‰ Managing in a multi-cultural Europe

Public Sector Management This module identifies the distinctive characteristics ofthe public sector in a competitive market-drivenenvironment. Organisational forms in the public sectorare reviewed, in the light of the changing culture ofpublic services, competition, best value and publicexpectations. Specific topics include:

‰ Characteristics of public sector and not-for-profit organisations (NFPs)

‰ New managerial imperatives: change and diversity ‰ A “Post-Fordist” public sector ‰ Privatisation and Competition ‰ Stewardship: the managerial role ‰ Governance: who pays, who provides, who receives,

who governs ‰ The new managerialism ‰ Innovation in management practice

New Venture Creation This module examines the advantages anddisadvantages of the various routes to business start-up, including new venture creation, or establishinga business based on your own expertise, experience andideas; buying an established business; purchasing afranchise; and succession through a family firm, anincreasingly common way of becoming involved inentrepreneurial activity. Specific topics include:

‰ Starting a new business ‰ Entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity ‰ Ideas, opportunities, market research, finance ‰ Franchising: origins and growth, advantages and

disadvantages, legal issues ‰ Buying an established business ‰ Succeeding in a family business

Part One:Management ModulesContemporary Issues in Management This module develops several theories and concepts incontemporary management theory and practice. Itprovides a detailed and critical analysis of management,further developing the conceptual, strategic andpractical skills necessary for managers in complex,global organisational contexts. Specific topics include:

‰ Critical management studies, and ethical dilemmasin management and organisation

‰ Changing organisation structures and the implications for management

‰ Managing across cultures ‰ Contemporary approaches to leadership ‰ Managing complexity and change ‰ Managing for sustainability

Strategic Management This module analyses strategic decision-making withinbusiness. You will develop a critical understanding ofthe strategic processes of business management, theinterconnections with the functional domains ofmarketing, human resource management and corporatefinance, and the management of knowledge systems.Specific topics include:

‰ Concepts of strategic management applicable to business

‰ Prescriptive and emergent strategies ‰ Strategy implementation through capacity building

and resource allocation ‰ Managing, monitoring and reviewing strategic

change ‰ Organisational designs for strategic advantage ‰ Human resources strategy, marketing and corporate

financial strategy ‰ Organisational learning and knowledge

management

Knowledge Management This module examines the processes whereby organisations and individuals develop and utilise theirknowledge bases. Successful knowledge managementhinges on people, culture and technology. As such it hasprofessional and academic links with organisationalbehaviour and organisational learning. Specific topicsinclude:

‰ The nature of knowledge, and its relationship to dataand information

‰ Knowledge management processes in organisations,and their relationship to research, innovation and creativity

‰ Knowledge management tools for building and searching knowledge repositories, virtual communication and group working

‰ Communities of practice, and the dynamics of virtualteam working

‰ Knowledge assets, auditing and valuing knowledge competences and intellectual property

‰ The knowledge economy, and knowledge strategies for public and private sector organisations

‰ Learning organisation / organisational learning

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Organisations and People This module examines key issues arising from contemporary research in organisational behaviour andhuman resource management. It provides an integratedanalysis of management, organisations and people,developing the conceptual, strategic and practical skillsnecessary for managers in complex, global organisational contexts. Specific topics include:

‰ The nature of organisations ‰ Organisation structures: strategy, design and

function, job design ‰ Organisation cultures: values, ethics, norms of

behaviour ‰ Theories and models of management: classical and

contemporary ‰ Individual differences: perception, learning,

motivation, equality and diversity ‰ Groups and teams in the organisation ‰ Managing relationships: power, conflict,

communication, engagement ‰ Managers as leaders, people developers, coaches ‰ Managing job satisfaction and performance

European BusinessThis module examines the opportunities and constraintsfaced by businesses that operate on a pan-Europeanbasis. Emphasis is placed on the multi-dimensionalcharacteristics of an economic and social space that issubject to a unique system of supra-nationalgovernance. Specific topics include:

‰ The structure, institutions and purpose of the European Union

‰ The internal market and the Euro ‰ Industrial and competition policy ‰ A European workforce ‰ Nice and the implications of European enlargement ‰ Business strategy in the Single European Market ‰ Marketing in the Single European Market ‰ Managing in a multi-cultural Europe

Public Sector Management This module identifies the distinctive characteristics ofthe public sector in a competitive market-drivenenvironment. Organisational forms in the public sectorare reviewed, in the light of the changing culture ofpublic services, competition, best value and publicexpectations. Specific topics include:

‰ Characteristics of public sector and not-for-profit organisations (NFPs)

‰ New managerial imperatives: change and diversity ‰ A “Post-Fordist” public sector ‰ Privatisation and Competition ‰ Stewardship: the managerial role ‰ Governance: who pays, who provides, who receives,

who governs ‰ The new managerialism ‰ Innovation in management practice

New Venture Creation This module examines the advantages anddisadvantages of the various routes to business start-up, including new venture creation, or establishinga business based on your own expertise, experience andideas; buying an established business; purchasing afranchise; and succession through a family firm, anincreasingly common way of becoming involved inentrepreneurial activity. Specific topics include:

‰ Starting a new business ‰ Entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity ‰ Ideas, opportunities, market research, finance ‰ Franchising: origins and growth, advantages and

disadvantages, legal issues ‰ Buying an established business ‰ Succeeding in a family business

Part One:Law Modules

Comparative Corporate Governance A series of major corporate scandals in the US, Europeand the UK over recent years, such as the Enron Affairand Parmalat in Italy, have raised serious questionsabout the organisation and governance of companiesand in particular large multinational organisations. Thegrowth of private equity buy-outs has also raised issuesof transparency and accountability.

International Commercial Arbitration This module considers the theoretical and institutionalstructure of arbitration and alternative disputeresolution (ADR), examines the legal framework withinwhich disputes are resolved and reviews the principlesand practices of international commercial arbitration.

Intellectual Property Law This module addressed the fundamentals of intellectualproperty law, the definition and scope of copyright; theauthorship, ownership, duration and qualification forcopyright protection.

International Insurance Law Insurance plays an important role in commerce and riskmanagement. Insurance contracts are governed by therules of general law of contract. The module exploresthe nature and scope of the contract of insurance,considers the general principles of insurance, andexamines the relationships between parties to acontract.

International Taxation Law This module studies the basic principles of incometaxation of international transactions involvingtaxpayers of several European countries (including theUK, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Ireland), the US,Australia, Canada and Japan.

Employment Law Modern employment law is complex, and imposes majorcompliance costs on employers. This module focuses onthe main issues of employment law, such as contract ofemployment, minimum wage legislation, discriminationagainst employees, and unfair dismissal actions beforeEmployment Tribunals.

International Environmental LawThis module focuses on internationally recognisedprinciples and values concerning environmentalprotection, and how they are translated into legallyenforceable tools. The available methods of environ-mental regulation are analysed and compared using keyexamples in domestic, European and international law,from the perspectives of the business community,environmental interest groups and citizens.

European Union Internal Market Law The European Union is now one of the most powerfultrading blocs in the world. This module examines themain body of legal principles which underpin thecreation of the Internal Market. This will demonstratethe key role played by the European Commission inensuring that the Common Market came to fruition, andthe role of the European Court of Justice jurisprudencein ensuring that EU Member States respected theirobligations under the EC Treaty.

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Global Trade LawThis module examines the law relating to the WorldTrade Organisation. It reviews the history and creation ofthe WTO, its institutional framework including itspolitical organs and the dispute settlement system, andthe core principles in goods and services as well as thenon-economic exceptions to WTO commitments. Thiswill equip students with a sound knowledge of the lawand practice relating to international economic law in itsrelevant aspects.

Competition Law This module focuses on the theory and law of competition,focusing on UK competition law, EU competition law inparticular Articles 81 & 82 of the EU Treaty, relating to thecontrol of restrictive practices, vertical and horizontalrestraints and abuse of a dominant position. Comparativeregimes, in particular that of the US, are examined.

Part One:Law Modules

Comparative Corporate Governance A series of major corporate scandals in the US, Europeand the UK over recent years, such as the Enron Affairand Parmalat in Italy, have raised serious questionsabout the organisation and governance of companiesand in particular large multinational organisations. Thegrowth of private equity buy-outs has also raised issuesof transparency and accountability.

International Commercial Arbitration This module considers the theoretical and institutionalstructure of arbitration and alternative disputeresolution (ADR), examines the legal framework withinwhich disputes are resolved and reviews the principlesand practices of international commercial arbitration.

Intellectual Property Law This module addressed the fundamentals of intellectualproperty law, the definition and scope of copyright; theauthorship, ownership, duration and qualification forcopyright protection.

International Insurance Law Insurance plays an important role in commerce and riskmanagement. Insurance contracts are governed by therules of general law of contract. The module exploresthe nature and scope of the contract of insurance,considers the general principles of insurance, andexamines the relationships between parties to acontract.

International Taxation Law This module studies the basic principles of incometaxation of international transactions involvingtaxpayers of several European countries (including theUK, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Ireland), the US,Australia, Canada and Japan.

Employment Law Modern employment law is complex, and imposes majorcompliance costs on employers. This module focuses onthe main issues of employment law, such as contract ofemployment, minimum wage legislation, discriminationagainst employees, and unfair dismissal actions beforeEmployment Tribunals.

International Environmental LawThis module focuses on internationally recognisedprinciples and values concerning environmentalprotection, and how they are translated into legallyenforceable tools. The available methods of environ-mental regulation are analysed and compared using keyexamples in domestic, European and international law,from the perspectives of the business community,environmental interest groups and citizens.

European Union Internal Market Law The European Union is now one of the most powerfultrading blocs in the world. This module examines themain body of legal principles which underpin thecreation of the Internal Market. This will demonstratethe key role played by the European Commission inensuring that the Common Market came to fruition, andthe role of the European Court of Justice jurisprudencein ensuring that EU Member States respected theirobligations under the EC Treaty.

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Global Trade LawThis module examines the law relating to the WorldTrade Organisation. It reviews the history and creation ofthe WTO, its institutional framework including itspolitical organs and the dispute settlement system, andthe core principles in goods and services as well as thenon-economic exceptions to WTO commitments. Thiswill equip students with a sound knowledge of the lawand practice relating to international economic law in itsrelevant aspects.

Competition Law This module focuses on the theory and law of competition,focusing on UK competition law, EU competition law inparticular Articles 81 & 82 of the EU Treaty, relating to thecontrol of restrictive practices, vertical and horizontalrestraints and abuse of a dominant position. Comparativeregimes, in particular that of the US, are examined.

Part One:Marketing ModulesEntrepreneurial Marketing This module explores relationship marketing theory andpractice in a range of global environments and businesscontexts. Theoretical approaches, integrated withrelationship marketing models and analytical tools, willbe used to develop managerial understanding andcompetence. Specific topics include:

‰ Introduction to Entrepreneurial Marketing ‰ Business-to-Consumer relationships ‰ Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems

and processes ‰ Business-to-Business relationships, partnerships

and networks; alliances, mergers and acquisitions ‰ Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME)

marketing ‰ Business-to-Government relationships, networks

and partnerships ‰ Not-for-Profit relationship marketing ‰ Public Sector marketing, partnership and network

relationships

Marketing Strategy This module critically evaluates the contributions ofvarious schools of thought in marketing, and examinesthe relevant analytical models and managementpractices, with emphasis on the strategic importance ofmarketing to all organisations. Specific topics include:

‰ Marketing and its domestic and international environment

‰ Understanding markets: market segmentation and targeting customers

‰ Marketing strategy, planning, forecasting and performance evaluation

‰ Market research and understanding the behaviour ofcustomers

‰ Design and implementation of effective marketing strategies

‰ Product, price, place, promotion, people, process

Marketing Communication This module critically evaluates the contributions ofvarious schools of thought in marketing, and examinesthe relevant analytical models and managementpractices, with emphasis on the strategic importance ofmarketing to all organisations. Specific topics include:

‰ Marketing and its domestic and international environment

‰ Understanding markets: market segmentation and targeting customers

‰ Marketing strategy, planning, forecasting and performance evaluation

‰ Market research and understanding the behaviour ofcustomers

‰ Design and implementation of effective marketing strategies

‰ Product, price, place, promotion, people, process and physical evidence

‰ Social and ethical aspects of marketing

Marketing Financial Services This module surveys the tools of modern financialservices marketing, focussing on the key methods offinancial services marketing in the acquisition ofcustomers and sale and distribution of financial services.The module progresses considering consumer behaviour,the changing customer demands, consumer heuristicsand biases and ways in which financial servicesmarketing has succeeded and failed. Specific topicsinclude:

‰ Understanding the customer and financial literacy ‰ Marketing planning tools ‰ Financial Decision making ‰ Market segmentation and product positioning ‰ Methods of customer acquisition ‰ Choice in financial services ‰ New financial services development ‰ Financial services pricing ‰ Price differentiation and discrimination ‰ Regulated sales of financial services ‰ Customer relationship management strategies

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Applied Consumer PsychologyThe module's aim is to provide practical researchexperience in consumer psychology and involveshands‐on work with viable commercial enterprises.Students are partnered with local companies and arerequired to design and conduct a practical consumerresearch project, typically involving fieldwork (e.g.observation, interviews, surveys, focus groups). Specific topics include:

‰ Life, Business, Marketing and Consumer Psychology‰ Analysing Consumer Challenges: Case Studies,

Analysis, Role-Play‰ Research: Techniques, Google, Libraries and People‰ Pragmatics and Ethics of Consumer Research‰ Neuromarketing, Brains, and Brands‰ Products, Physicality, Affordances, and Mirror

Neurons‰ Presenting Results: Data, Statistics, Graphs‰ Outlines, Presentations, and Body-Language‰ Back to the Big-Picture: Life, Self-Presentation, the

past and the Future

Advanced Statistics This module focuses on the statistical techniques whichare used in studying psychology, and provides some ofthe basic skills needed to read about and conductresearch in the discipline. Specific topics include:

‰ Exploring data‰ Two-group comparisons‰ Correlation and Regression‰ ANOVA and ANCOVA‰ Repeated-measures and Mixed ANOVA‰ Statistical Power and Effect Size‰ Categorical Data and Logistic Regression ‰ Multilevel Modelling‰ Factor Analysis and Reliability ‰ MANOVA and Discriminant Function Analysis‰ Path Analysis‰ Structural Equation Modelling.

Part One:Psychology Modules

Nudges and Behaviour Change Over the past few decades, psychologists, economists, andothers in the behavioural sciences have started to findmassing evidence that many of our decisions are madebased on “gut instincts” or emotions, rather than rationalcost benefit analysis that economists have traditionalproposed. In parallel, other work has shown that our specificchoices and behaviours can be vastly influenced by the way inwhich the information is framed, presented, or otherwisecontextualized. Related work has looked at how we canshape and/or modify behaviours in both the short-term orthe long-term. In this module we will examine these andrelated phenomena and try to understand some of thepsychological mechanisms at work. Specific topics include:

‰ Decision-making (results, brain areas, biases, irrationality, etc)

‰ Choice-architectures and how they influence decision-making (e.g. message framing)

‰ How decision-making can be influenced “in the moment” (e.g. through nudges and priming) and “in the long term” (e.g. via behaviour change)

‰ Issues regarding applying these concepts to real-world problems will be discussed throughout.

ProposalIn this module, you will prepare a research proposal anddevise practical methods for conducting the research. The goal is to fully prepare for successful completion ofthe research Dissertation. Specific topics include:

‰ Developing research proposals‰ Preparing literature reviews and framing research

hypotheses‰ Choosing appropriate research approaches ‰ Planning appropriate designs‰ Preparing abstracts

Consumer Psychology The course is an introduction to consumer science as it iscurrently practiced in the marketplace and to relevantresearch in academia. Although a review of researchmethods and findings from traditional market researchperspectives will be covered, the emphasis will be onpsychological and cognitive neuroscience approaches toconsumer understanding.

Part One:Marketing ModulesEntrepreneurial Marketing This module explores relationship marketing theory andpractice in a range of global environments and businesscontexts. Theoretical approaches, integrated withrelationship marketing models and analytical tools, willbe used to develop managerial understanding andcompetence. Specific topics include:

‰ Introduction to Entrepreneurial Marketing ‰ Business-to-Consumer relationships ‰ Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems

and processes ‰ Business-to-Business relationships, partnerships

and networks; alliances, mergers and acquisitions ‰ Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME)

marketing ‰ Business-to-Government relationships, networks

and partnerships ‰ Not-for-Profit relationship marketing ‰ Public Sector marketing, partnership and network

relationships

Marketing Strategy This module critically evaluates the contributions ofvarious schools of thought in marketing, and examinesthe relevant analytical models and managementpractices, with emphasis on the strategic importance ofmarketing to all organisations. Specific topics include:

‰ Marketing and its domestic and international environment

‰ Understanding markets: market segmentation and targeting customers

‰ Marketing strategy, planning, forecasting and performance evaluation

‰ Market research and understanding the behaviour ofcustomers

‰ Design and implementation of effective marketing strategies

‰ Product, price, place, promotion, people, process

Marketing Communication This module critically evaluates the contributions ofvarious schools of thought in marketing, and examinesthe relevant analytical models and managementpractices, with emphasis on the strategic importance ofmarketing to all organisations. Specific topics include:

‰ Marketing and its domestic and international environment

‰ Understanding markets: market segmentation and targeting customers

‰ Marketing strategy, planning, forecasting and performance evaluation

‰ Market research and understanding the behaviour ofcustomers

‰ Design and implementation of effective marketing strategies

‰ Product, price, place, promotion, people, process and physical evidence

‰ Social and ethical aspects of marketing

Marketing Financial Services This module surveys the tools of modern financialservices marketing, focussing on the key methods offinancial services marketing in the acquisition ofcustomers and sale and distribution of financial services.The module progresses considering consumer behaviour,the changing customer demands, consumer heuristicsand biases and ways in which financial servicesmarketing has succeeded and failed. Specific topicsinclude:

‰ Understanding the customer and financial literacy ‰ Marketing planning tools ‰ Financial Decision making ‰ Market segmentation and product positioning ‰ Methods of customer acquisition ‰ Choice in financial services ‰ New financial services development ‰ Financial services pricing ‰ Price differentiation and discrimination ‰ Regulated sales of financial services ‰ Customer relationship management strategies

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Applied Consumer PsychologyThe module's aim is to provide practical researchexperience in consumer psychology and involveshands‐on work with viable commercial enterprises.Students are partnered with local companies and arerequired to design and conduct a practical consumerresearch project, typically involving fieldwork (e.g.observation, interviews, surveys, focus groups). Specific topics include:

‰ Life, Business, Marketing and Consumer Psychology‰ Analysing Consumer Challenges: Case Studies,

Analysis, Role-Play‰ Research: Techniques, Google, Libraries and People‰ Pragmatics and Ethics of Consumer Research‰ Neuromarketing, Brains, and Brands‰ Products, Physicality, Affordances, and Mirror

Neurons‰ Presenting Results: Data, Statistics, Graphs‰ Outlines, Presentations, and Body-Language‰ Back to the Big-Picture: Life, Self-Presentation, the

past and the Future

Advanced Statistics This module focuses on the statistical techniques whichare used in studying psychology, and provides some ofthe basic skills needed to read about and conductresearch in the discipline. Specific topics include:

‰ Exploring data‰ Two-group comparisons‰ Correlation and Regression‰ ANOVA and ANCOVA‰ Repeated-measures and Mixed ANOVA‰ Statistical Power and Effect Size‰ Categorical Data and Logistic Regression ‰ Multilevel Modelling‰ Factor Analysis and Reliability ‰ MANOVA and Discriminant Function Analysis‰ Path Analysis‰ Structural Equation Modelling.

Part One:Psychology Modules

Nudges and Behaviour Change Over the past few decades, psychologists, economists, andothers in the behavioural sciences have started to findmassing evidence that many of our decisions are madebased on “gut instincts” or emotions, rather than rationalcost benefit analysis that economists have traditionalproposed. In parallel, other work has shown that our specificchoices and behaviours can be vastly influenced by the way inwhich the information is framed, presented, or otherwisecontextualized. Related work has looked at how we canshape and/or modify behaviours in both the short-term orthe long-term. In this module we will examine these andrelated phenomena and try to understand some of thepsychological mechanisms at work. Specific topics include:

‰ Decision-making (results, brain areas, biases, irrationality, etc)

‰ Choice-architectures and how they influence decision-making (e.g. message framing)

‰ How decision-making can be influenced “in the moment” (e.g. through nudges and priming) and “in the long term” (e.g. via behaviour change)

‰ Issues regarding applying these concepts to real-world problems will be discussed throughout.

ProposalIn this module, you will prepare a research proposal anddevise practical methods for conducting the research. The goal is to fully prepare for successful completion ofthe research Dissertation. Specific topics include:

‰ Developing research proposals‰ Preparing literature reviews and framing research

hypotheses‰ Choosing appropriate research approaches ‰ Planning appropriate designs‰ Preparing abstracts

Consumer Psychology The course is an introduction to consumer science as it iscurrently practiced in the marketplace and to relevantresearch in academia. Although a review of researchmethods and findings from traditional market researchperspectives will be covered, the emphasis will be onpsychological and cognitive neuroscience approaches toconsumer understanding.

Part One: Information Management ModulesWeb Technologies This module provides an understanding of the basictechnologies and structures for developing webapplications, including internet resource creation, searchtechniques and programming languages for creating webcontent. You will create and use multimedia content in webapplications, and gain familiarity with technologies forcreating secure web applications. Specific topics include:

‰ Internet concepts; networks; ISO 7 layer model; basic network architecture; routing; domain names; email; ftp; telnet; HTTP

‰ www concepts; Internet resources; URI, and URI resolution, URL, URN; relation to XML namespaces; search engines; search algorithms; search engine optimisation

‰ JavaScript; PHP; CSS; programming tools and environments

‰ Multimedia; www support for multimedia; file compression

‰ Internet Security; Cryptography; standards for theInternet; public key systems; signatures; authentication; trust management; electronic cash; security issues; firewalls

‰ Web programming; HTML; XML; form input; CGI scripting; Perl programming

Databases This module shows how to design a database and intelli-gently query a database using SQL; and provides anintroductory level of understanding in database systems. Amini project is carried out towards the end of the module.This project allows you to complete the entire developmentprocess, from informal user requirements, to ER/EERmodelling, transformation into relations, normalisation,and finally to the SQL commands to create and query thedatabase. Specific topics include:

‰ Characteristics of a relational database ‰ ER/EER modelling of simple applications ‰ Relational model and relational algebra ‰ Transformation of an ER/EER model into a relational

database ‰ Normalisation techniques‰ Uses of SQL language to create and query a database

Technologies for Internet Systems This module introduces technologies and tools forInternet Systems and e-commerce systems.Technologies and structures for developing webapplications are examined. Technical issues forimplementing an e-system, and commonly-availabletechnology components, are covered. You will implementa practical web based e-commerce system usingrelevant technologies, taking into account currentmarket implementation. Specific topics include:

‰ e-commerce ideas and concepts ‰ Internet concepts; networks; basic network

architecture; routing; domain names; email; telnet;HTTP

‰ Architectures and technologies, e-payment, e-commerce software and hardware, e-security, auctions

‰ Design and implementation: HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, DOM, SVG

‰ Research awareness: agent-based e-commerce; web services; grid computing; virtual organisations

Information Systems This module examines the major types and components ofInformation Systems, their functions, benefits andlimitations. The theoretical underpinnings of InformationSystems are analysed. You will study the main businessand personal uses of Information Systems, and how suchsystems are developed, procured and deployed. Specifictopics include:

‰ Understanding the nature of organisations and the people within them, and their use of information for strategic business purposes

‰ The influence of human and organisational factors onthe successful introduction of information systems

‰ Methods and techniques involved in project and programme management

‰ The importance of business processes andtechniques for process modelling

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Financial Econometrics This module provides advanced coverage of econometricmethods and practices that are used to model financialand business data. You will develop the independentcapability to design, estimate and evaluate appropriateeconometric models using econometric software.Specific topics include:

‰ Review of the linear regression model: estimation and hypothesis testing

‰ Dynamic regression models: Distributed lag and autoregressive models

‰ Non-stationarity and testing for unit roots ‰ Modelling long-run relationships: Cointegration ‰ Causality testing ‰ Modelling volatility: univariate ARCH and GARCH

models ‰ Regression analysis using panel data

Management ResearchThis module analyses the philosophical basis forresearch in the management sciences, and examines anumber of key methodological issues and approaches.Research designs for both quantitative and qualitativeresearch methodologies are developed, includinginterviews, case studies, focus groups, surveys andexperiments. Specific topics include:

‰ Research methodologies and philosophy: positivism and interpretivism

‰ Qualitative research methods and the search for meaning

‰ Selecting a research strategy and design ‰ Data gathering, documentary records, triangulation

and mixed methods ‰ Content analysis, conversation analysis, discourse

analysis, grounded theory ‰ Quantitative research design and methodologies ‰ Univariate and multivariate analysis, factor, cluster

and discriminant analysis

Part One: Research &Statistical Methods Modules

Research Methods This module develops knowledge of intermediate andadvanced research methods, and provides a basis inresearch methodology for those who may eventually wish topursue research degrees. Specific topics include:

‰ Introduction to research methodology ‰ Techniques for describing and summarising data ‰ Elements of data modelling ‰ Principles of statistical inference ‰ Regression analysis ‰ Time-series analysis ‰ Survey methodology

Advanced Statistics This module focuses on the statistical techniques whichare used in studying psychology, and develops the skillsneeded to read about and conduct research in thediscipline. Specific topics include:

‰ ANOVA for simple and complex ‰ Analysis of covariance ‰ Simple and multiple regression analysis ‰ General linear model ‰ Logistic regression ‰ Loglinear analysis ‰ Factor analysis ‰ Structural equation modelling ‰ Multivariate analyses

Issues in Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis This module develops an understanding of thebackground, issues and controversies surroundingmethodologies and statistical techniques that are used toaccomplish research objectives. Specific topics include:

‰ Approaches to research ‰ Reliability and validity issues ‰ Planning and designing research ‰ Single case methodologies ‰ Survey research ‰ Experimental designs ‰ Qualitative methods ‰ Ethical Issues

Part One: Information Management ModulesWeb Technologies This module provides an understanding of the basictechnologies and structures for developing webapplications, including internet resource creation, searchtechniques and programming languages for creating webcontent. You will create and use multimedia content in webapplications, and gain familiarity with technologies forcreating secure web applications. Specific topics include:

‰ Internet concepts; networks; ISO 7 layer model; basic network architecture; routing; domain names; email; ftp; telnet; HTTP

‰ www concepts; Internet resources; URI, and URI resolution, URL, URN; relation to XML namespaces; search engines; search algorithms; search engine optimisation

‰ JavaScript; PHP; CSS; programming tools and environments

‰ Multimedia; www support for multimedia; file compression

‰ Internet Security; Cryptography; standards for theInternet; public key systems; signatures; authentication; trust management; electronic cash; security issues; firewalls

‰ Web programming; HTML; XML; form input; CGI scripting; Perl programming

Databases This module shows how to design a database and intelli-gently query a database using SQL; and provides anintroductory level of understanding in database systems. Amini project is carried out towards the end of the module.This project allows you to complete the entire developmentprocess, from informal user requirements, to ER/EERmodelling, transformation into relations, normalisation,and finally to the SQL commands to create and query thedatabase. Specific topics include:

‰ Characteristics of a relational database ‰ ER/EER modelling of simple applications ‰ Relational model and relational algebra ‰ Transformation of an ER/EER model into a relational

database ‰ Normalisation techniques‰ Uses of SQL language to create and query a database

Technologies for Internet Systems This module introduces technologies and tools forInternet Systems and e-commerce systems.Technologies and structures for developing webapplications are examined. Technical issues forimplementing an e-system, and commonly-availabletechnology components, are covered. You will implementa practical web based e-commerce system usingrelevant technologies, taking into account currentmarket implementation. Specific topics include:

‰ e-commerce ideas and concepts ‰ Internet concepts; networks; basic network

architecture; routing; domain names; email; telnet;HTTP

‰ Architectures and technologies, e-payment, e-commerce software and hardware, e-security, auctions

‰ Design and implementation: HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, DOM, SVG

‰ Research awareness: agent-based e-commerce; web services; grid computing; virtual organisations

Information Systems This module examines the major types and components ofInformation Systems, their functions, benefits andlimitations. The theoretical underpinnings of InformationSystems are analysed. You will study the main businessand personal uses of Information Systems, and how suchsystems are developed, procured and deployed. Specifictopics include:

‰ Understanding the nature of organisations and the people within them, and their use of information for strategic business purposes

‰ The influence of human and organisational factors onthe successful introduction of information systems

‰ Methods and techniques involved in project and programme management

‰ The importance of business processes andtechniques for process modelling

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Financial Econometrics This module provides advanced coverage of econometricmethods and practices that are used to model financialand business data. You will develop the independentcapability to design, estimate and evaluate appropriateeconometric models using econometric software.Specific topics include:

‰ Review of the linear regression model: estimation and hypothesis testing

‰ Dynamic regression models: Distributed lag and autoregressive models

‰ Non-stationarity and testing for unit roots ‰ Modelling long-run relationships: Cointegration ‰ Causality testing ‰ Modelling volatility: univariate ARCH and GARCH

models ‰ Regression analysis using panel data

Management ResearchThis module analyses the philosophical basis forresearch in the management sciences, and examines anumber of key methodological issues and approaches.Research designs for both quantitative and qualitativeresearch methodologies are developed, includinginterviews, case studies, focus groups, surveys andexperiments. Specific topics include:

‰ Research methodologies and philosophy: positivism and interpretivism

‰ Qualitative research methods and the search for meaning

‰ Selecting a research strategy and design ‰ Data gathering, documentary records, triangulation

and mixed methods ‰ Content analysis, conversation analysis, discourse

analysis, grounded theory ‰ Quantitative research design and methodologies ‰ Univariate and multivariate analysis, factor, cluster

and discriminant analysis

Part One: Research &Statistical Methods Modules

Research Methods This module develops knowledge of intermediate andadvanced research methods, and provides a basis inresearch methodology for those who may eventually wish topursue research degrees. Specific topics include:

‰ Introduction to research methodology ‰ Techniques for describing and summarising data ‰ Elements of data modelling ‰ Principles of statistical inference ‰ Regression analysis ‰ Time-series analysis ‰ Survey methodology

Advanced Statistics This module focuses on the statistical techniques whichare used in studying psychology, and develops the skillsneeded to read about and conduct research in thediscipline. Specific topics include:

‰ ANOVA for simple and complex ‰ Analysis of covariance ‰ Simple and multiple regression analysis ‰ General linear model ‰ Logistic regression ‰ Loglinear analysis ‰ Factor analysis ‰ Structural equation modelling ‰ Multivariate analyses

Issues in Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis This module develops an understanding of thebackground, issues and controversies surroundingmethodologies and statistical techniques that are used toaccomplish research objectives. Specific topics include:

‰ Approaches to research ‰ Reliability and validity issues ‰ Planning and designing research ‰ Single case methodologies ‰ Survey research ‰ Experimental designs ‰ Qualitative methods ‰ Ethical Issues

Part One:EnvironmentalManagement Modules

Business Planning for the Green Economy This module explores the process of establishing aventure from idea generation to the completion of abusiness plan which incorporates environmentalplanning and management. It takes the student throughthe actual process of developing a business plan and itsdifferent components, the market and sustainability.Specific topics include:

‰ Entrepreneurship‰ The entrepreneurial role in relation to the initiation

and development of a sustainable business‰ Key environmental factors of business development ‰ The differences between the entrepreneur and the

environmental manager, and the problems faced by small growth firms in sustainable growth.

‰ The importance and complexity of entrepreneurship and environmentalism within a large firm environment

Strategic Environmental ManagementThis module is designed to provide an understanding ofthe principles of sustainable development, environ-mental legislation, environmental auditing andassesment,and green technological development.Specific topics include:

‰ Sustainable development‰ Environmental legislation‰ Environmental auditing‰ Environmental assessment‰ Corporate social responsibility and socially

responsible investment‰ Life cycle analysis

Green TechnologiesThis module reviews the environmental consequencesof economic activities, including energy generation,waste management, food and water supply, consumergoods. It then goes on to consider recent policyinitiatives and drivers and examines key greentechnologies. Specific topics include:

‰ Development and deployment of green technologies‰ Environment impacts of energy generation‰ Green technology policies and initiatives‰ Green technologies- commerce, ideas and concepts ‰ Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for green

technologies

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Part Two:DissertationPart Two Structure After successfully obtaining 120 credits from the taughtPart 1 component of your MSc, MA or MBA degree, youwill proceed to Part 2, which contributes a further 60credits.

For all of the degree programmes described in thisbrochure EXCEPT:

‰ MSc/MA Business with Consumer Psychology ‰ MSc/MA Consumer Psychology with Business‰ MBA Environmental Management‰ MBA Information Management

…you may complete Part 2 EITHER by writing asupervised Dissertation of around 10,000 words, OR byparticipating in a structured Advanced TaughtProgramme of Summer Study.

For MSc/MA Business with Consumer Psychology,MSc/MA Consumer Psychology with Business and MBAEnvironmental Management, you MUST complete Part2 by writing a supervised Dissertation.

For MBA Information Management, you MUST completePart 2 by selecting two projects from the AppliedBusiness Projects component of the Advanced TaughtProgramme of Summer Study, and by undertaking aComputing project.

Dissertation Availability: All programmes EXCEPT MBA InformationManagement

A Dissertation is based on a piece of research or a casestudy, which you undertake on an individual basis. At allstages, you will receive both formal and informal supportfrom lecturing staff, as well as PhD students and otherresearchers, in helping to formulate suitable subjectareas for your Dissertation. Your supervisor will overseethe research design, methodology, results, draft chaptersand final Dissertation submission. The wide range oftopics examined in recently-submitted Dissertations isdemonstrated by the following illustrative list of titles:

‰ Competition between the Hong Kong and Shanghai IPO Markets

‰ Off-Balance Sheet Business and Risk Exposure Taxes ‰ Reform of the Foreign Exchange Rate Regime and

Exchange Rate Misalignment in China ‰ The Impact of the Asian Financial Crisis on the

Relationship between Financial Development and Economic Growth

‰ Motivating employees in the Government sector ‰ Financial Derivatives and the Exposure of US Banks ‰ Bank Efficiency in the Nigerian Commercial Banking

Sector ‰ Supply Chain Integration using the Internet ‰ E-commerce Facilities within Greek Retailing ‰ Are Solicitors Client-Focussed? ‰ Increasing Employee Motivation in Retail Services

without Increasing Costs ‰ Relevance of Strategic Statements to the Delivery of

Shareholder Value ‰ Virtually Working: Experiences of Home Tele-Workers

in Wales ‰ International Expansion by Franchising ‰ A Case Study of Marketing Effectiveness: The Brunei

Islamic Trust Fund ‰ A Study on brand personality and consumer behaviour

(cellular phone) internet use for small business ‰ A critical examination of the commercial fast food

sector of the international franchising industry in China – with case studies on McDonalds and Subway

‰ Sustainable competitive advantage in the airline industry

‰ How Motorola manage to recapture China’s mobile phone market

‰ FMCG Marketing: Coca Cola versus Pepsi Public Relations: the most important part of the marketing mix?

Part One:EnvironmentalManagement Modules

Business Planning for the Green Economy This module explores the process of establishing aventure from idea generation to the completion of abusiness plan which incorporates environmentalplanning and management. It takes the student throughthe actual process of developing a business plan and itsdifferent components, the market and sustainability.Specific topics include:

‰ Entrepreneurship‰ The entrepreneurial role in relation to the initiation

and development of a sustainable business‰ Key environmental factors of business development ‰ The differences between the entrepreneur and the

environmental manager, and the problems faced by small growth firms in sustainable growth.

‰ The importance and complexity of entrepreneurship and environmentalism within a large firm environment

Strategic Environmental ManagementThis module is designed to provide an understanding ofthe principles of sustainable development, environ-mental legislation, environmental auditing andassesment,and green technological development.Specific topics include:

‰ Sustainable development‰ Environmental legislation‰ Environmental auditing‰ Environmental assessment‰ Corporate social responsibility and socially

responsible investment‰ Life cycle analysis

Green TechnologiesThis module reviews the environmental consequencesof economic activities, including energy generation,waste management, food and water supply, consumergoods. It then goes on to consider recent policyinitiatives and drivers and examines key greentechnologies. Specific topics include:

‰ Development and deployment of green technologies‰ Environment impacts of energy generation‰ Green technology policies and initiatives‰ Green technologies- commerce, ideas and concepts ‰ Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for green

technologies

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Part Two:DissertationPart Two Structure After successfully obtaining 120 credits from the taughtPart 1 component of your MSc, MA or MBA degree, youwill proceed to Part 2, which contributes a further 60credits.

For all of the degree programmes described in thisbrochure EXCEPT:

‰ MSc/MA Business with Consumer Psychology ‰ MSc/MA Consumer Psychology with Business‰ MBA Environmental Management‰ MBA Information Management

…you may complete Part 2 EITHER by writing asupervised Dissertation of around 10,000 words, OR byparticipating in a structured Advanced TaughtProgramme of Summer Study.

For MSc/MA Business with Consumer Psychology,MSc/MA Consumer Psychology with Business and MBAEnvironmental Management, you MUST complete Part2 by writing a supervised Dissertation.

For MBA Information Management, you MUST completePart 2 by selecting two projects from the AppliedBusiness Projects component of the Advanced TaughtProgramme of Summer Study, and by undertaking aComputing project.

Dissertation Availability: All programmes EXCEPT MBA InformationManagement

A Dissertation is based on a piece of research or a casestudy, which you undertake on an individual basis. At allstages, you will receive both formal and informal supportfrom lecturing staff, as well as PhD students and otherresearchers, in helping to formulate suitable subjectareas for your Dissertation. Your supervisor will overseethe research design, methodology, results, draft chaptersand final Dissertation submission. The wide range oftopics examined in recently-submitted Dissertations isdemonstrated by the following illustrative list of titles:

‰ Competition between the Hong Kong and Shanghai IPO Markets

‰ Off-Balance Sheet Business and Risk Exposure Taxes ‰ Reform of the Foreign Exchange Rate Regime and

Exchange Rate Misalignment in China ‰ The Impact of the Asian Financial Crisis on the

Relationship between Financial Development and Economic Growth

‰ Motivating employees in the Government sector ‰ Financial Derivatives and the Exposure of US Banks ‰ Bank Efficiency in the Nigerian Commercial Banking

Sector ‰ Supply Chain Integration using the Internet ‰ E-commerce Facilities within Greek Retailing ‰ Are Solicitors Client-Focussed? ‰ Increasing Employee Motivation in Retail Services

without Increasing Costs ‰ Relevance of Strategic Statements to the Delivery of

Shareholder Value ‰ Virtually Working: Experiences of Home Tele-Workers

in Wales ‰ International Expansion by Franchising ‰ A Case Study of Marketing Effectiveness: The Brunei

Islamic Trust Fund ‰ A Study on brand personality and consumer behaviour

(cellular phone) internet use for small business ‰ A critical examination of the commercial fast food

sector of the international franchising industry in China – with case studies on McDonalds and Subway

‰ Sustainable competitive advantage in the airline industry

‰ How Motorola manage to recapture China’s mobile phone market

‰ FMCG Marketing: Coca Cola versus Pepsi Public Relations: the most important part of the marketing mix?

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Financial Research Seminar Series

Availability:

‰ MSc Accounting and Finance

‰ MSc/MA Banking and Finance

‰ MSc/MA Finance

‰ MSc Management and Finance

‰ MSc/MA Islamic Banking and Finance

‰ MSc International Banking & Development Finance

Part Two:Advanced TaughtProgramme of Summer Study

You will participate in a total of six one-day seminars onresearch topics that are specific to your programme ofstudy. These seminars will be presented during late-May and June. An illustrative list of topics is as follows:

‰ Corporate governance, share ownership, profitabilityand dividend payout

‰ Harmonisation of International Financial Reporting Standards

‰ Competition in the banking sector Implications of bank mergers for efficiency, profitability and competition

‰ Event studies and the measurement of abnormal returns

‰ Testing the Capital Asset Pricing Model and multifactor models of asset pricing

‰ The Efficient Markets Hypothesis and the predictability of asset returns

‰ Purchasing Power Parity, Covered and Uncovered Interest Parity

‰ Macroeconomic convergence, financial development and economic growth

‰ Central bank independence and the conduct of monetary policy

Assessment is by means of coursework, and anexamination held in mid-September.

Applied Business Projects Availability:

‰ MBA Management

‰ MA Management and Finance

‰ MBA Marketing

‰ MA Business and Marketing

‰ MBA Banking and Finance

‰ MBA Finance

‰ MA Banking and Law

‰ MBA Islamic Banking and Finance

‰ MBA Information Management

‰ MBA Banking and Law

‰ MBA Law and Management

You will follow a taught programme of study in four ofthe following projects, which are taught in late-May andJune:

Business Planning: This project focuses upondeveloping a Business Plan for an organisation of yourchoosing, conducting a full analysis of the potentialeconomic, strategic and marketing issues.

e-Business and Value Chain: This project examines thevalue chain, primary and secondary activities, individualand organisational e-purchasers, digital communitiesand digital government, e-marketing, and the neweconomy.

Human Resource Management: This project examinesissues arising from contemporary research in humanresource management, providing an integratedtheoretical and practical analysis.

International Business: This project analyses theconditions in the international environment that drivetrade between nations involving multinationalenterprises (MNEs), small and medium-sizedenterprises (SMEs) and the public sector.

Operations Management: This project considers themanagement of inputs into the organisation, and theprocess used for converting these into the outputs soldto customers, including planning, organising, staffing,leading and controlling operations so as to achievebusiness objectives.

Investment and Private Banking: This project examinesasset structure and business mix in investment banking,the regulation of investment banking, asset and riskmanagement in private banking, and offshore andonshore private banking.

Software Hut (available for MBA InformationManagement students only): This unique project isindustry-based. Project planning, design and softwaredevelopment are developed through the implementationof a software product for a real company.

Assessment is by means of coursework, submitted inSeptember.

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Financial Research Seminar Series

Availability:

‰ MSc Accounting and Finance

‰ MSc/MA Banking and Finance

‰ MSc/MA Finance

‰ MSc Management and Finance

‰ MSc/MA Islamic Banking and Finance

‰ MSc International Banking & Development Finance

Part Two:Advanced TaughtProgramme of Summer Study

You will participate in a total of six one-day seminars onresearch topics that are specific to your programme ofstudy. These seminars will be presented during late-May and June. An illustrative list of topics is as follows:

‰ Corporate governance, share ownership, profitabilityand dividend payout

‰ Harmonisation of International Financial Reporting Standards

‰ Competition in the banking sector Implications of bank mergers for efficiency, profitability and competition

‰ Event studies and the measurement of abnormal returns

‰ Testing the Capital Asset Pricing Model and multifactor models of asset pricing

‰ The Efficient Markets Hypothesis and the predictability of asset returns

‰ Purchasing Power Parity, Covered and Uncovered Interest Parity

‰ Macroeconomic convergence, financial development and economic growth

‰ Central bank independence and the conduct of monetary policy

Assessment is by means of coursework, and anexamination held in mid-September.

Applied Business Projects Availability:

‰ MBA Management

‰ MA Management and Finance

‰ MBA Marketing

‰ MA Business and Marketing

‰ MBA Banking and Finance

‰ MBA Finance

‰ MA Banking and Law

‰ MBA Islamic Banking and Finance

‰ MBA Information Management

‰ MBA Banking and Law

‰ MBA Law and Management

You will follow a taught programme of study in four ofthe following projects, which are taught in late-May andJune:

Business Planning: This project focuses upondeveloping a Business Plan for an organisation of yourchoosing, conducting a full analysis of the potentialeconomic, strategic and marketing issues.

e-Business and Value Chain: This project examines thevalue chain, primary and secondary activities, individualand organisational e-purchasers, digital communitiesand digital government, e-marketing, and the neweconomy.

Human Resource Management: This project examinesissues arising from contemporary research in humanresource management, providing an integratedtheoretical and practical analysis.

International Business: This project analyses theconditions in the international environment that drivetrade between nations involving multinationalenterprises (MNEs), small and medium-sizedenterprises (SMEs) and the public sector.

Operations Management: This project considers themanagement of inputs into the organisation, and theprocess used for converting these into the outputs soldto customers, including planning, organising, staffing,leading and controlling operations so as to achievebusiness objectives.

Investment and Private Banking: This project examinesasset structure and business mix in investment banking,the regulation of investment banking, asset and riskmanagement in private banking, and offshore andonshore private banking.

Software Hut (available for MBA InformationManagement students only): This unique project isindustry-based. Project planning, design and softwaredevelopment are developed through the implementationof a software product for a real company.

Assessment is by means of coursework, submitted inSeptember.

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Research Degrees

Bangor Business School runs a highly successfulprogramme for students who wish to study for theresearch degrees of MPhil or PhD. The PhD programmeis recognised by the UK’s Economic and SocialResearch Council (ESRC). The programme includes anumber of taught courses considered appropriate toyour area of study which are taken during the first yearof the programme.

For a PhD degree, you are expected to present the resultsof your research in a thesis, which represents asignificant original contribution to knowledge in thesubject area studied, and to undergo a viva voceexamination. For an MPhil (Master of Philosophy) degree,you are expected to successfully complete an approvedprogramme of supervised research, and to present yourresults in a thesis. Students can also do a one-yearMaster’s by Research on a specific research topic.

All research students are allocated to a supervisor witha research interest in the chosen topic of study. Yoursupervisor will provide advice and guidance on yourchoice of topic; advice on the literature in your field andhow to access it; advice on your choice of researchmethods; advice on thesis structure, content andpresentation; critical appraisal of drafts of your thesis;and in the case of PhD students, advice on preparationfor your viva voce examination.

Bangor Business School offers a stimulating researchenvironment. Supervision by specialists and access tostate-of-the-art facilities gives you the opportunity toproduce research of the highest academic quality. Youwill be encouraged to participate fully in all of ouracademic activities, including regular informal researchpresentations by our own research students. Researchstudents play a central and highly valued role in theSchool’s research culture.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for entry to an MPhil degree should hold afirst or upper second-class degree in a relevant subject,such as economics, finance, accounting, business ormanagement. Applicants for entry to a PhD degree musthold a Masters Degree in a relevant subject. Normally, adistinction in your Masters Degree is a requirement. It ispossible to register initially for an MPhil degree, andsubject to satisfactory progress, to transfer theregistration to a PhD degree at the end of the first year.

For up-to-date information, please visit our website: www.bangor.ac.uk/business/research

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Research Degrees

Bangor Business School runs a highly successfulprogramme for students who wish to study for theresearch degrees of MPhil or PhD. The PhD programmeis recognised by the UK’s Economic and SocialResearch Council (ESRC). The programme includes anumber of taught courses considered appropriate toyour area of study which are taken during the first yearof the programme.

For a PhD degree, you are expected to present the resultsof your research in a thesis, which represents asignificant original contribution to knowledge in thesubject area studied, and to undergo a viva voceexamination. For an MPhil (Master of Philosophy) degree,you are expected to successfully complete an approvedprogramme of supervised research, and to present yourresults in a thesis. Students can also do a one-yearMaster’s by Research on a specific research topic.

All research students are allocated to a supervisor witha research interest in the chosen topic of study. Yoursupervisor will provide advice and guidance on yourchoice of topic; advice on the literature in your field andhow to access it; advice on your choice of researchmethods; advice on thesis structure, content andpresentation; critical appraisal of drafts of your thesis;and in the case of PhD students, advice on preparationfor your viva voce examination.

Bangor Business School offers a stimulating researchenvironment. Supervision by specialists and access tostate-of-the-art facilities gives you the opportunity toproduce research of the highest academic quality. Youwill be encouraged to participate fully in all of ouracademic activities, including regular informal researchpresentations by our own research students. Researchstudents play a central and highly valued role in theSchool’s research culture.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for entry to an MPhil degree should hold afirst or upper second-class degree in a relevant subject,such as economics, finance, accounting, business ormanagement. Applicants for entry to a PhD degree musthold a Masters Degree in a relevant subject. Normally, adistinction in your Masters Degree is a requirement. It ispossible to register initially for an MPhil degree, andsubject to satisfactory progress, to transfer theregistration to a PhD degree at the end of the first year.

For up-to-date information, please visit our website: www.bangor.ac.uk/business/research

Students from all over the world have graduated fromBangor. International students from more than 80countries worldwide choose to study at Bangor everyyear, accounting for 12% of the student population.

The University is highly aware of the challenges facinginternational students moving away from home in orderto study. The dedicated International Student WelfareAdviser offers support during the period leading up toyour arrival in Bangor, and throughout your time as astudent.

New students arriving at Manchester Airport on theweekend prior to registration are normally met andtaken by a specially organised coach service right to thedoorstep of their new home in Bangor. For studentsarriving at Manchester and Liverpool Airports at othertimes, a taxi pick-up service can be arranged (localcharges apply). We also meet students at Bangor trainstation and take them to their accommodation.

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During your first few weeks at Bangor, a range ofbriefings are organised on matters such as study skills,registering with a doctor, registering with the police,advice on work regulations, and other relevant issues. Aspecial Orientation Day provides an opportunity to meetother international students and external organisations,and take a trip around the surrounding area. This helpsyou make friends, settle in and get to know your wayaround.

Throughout the year, the International Student WelfareAdviser offers assistance and advice on a range ofmatters such as NHS health care in the UK, opening abank account, immigration status, applications toextend your visa, work regulations and finding work,travelling outside the UK, police registration, accommo-dation, bringing your family to the UK, and nurseriesand schools in Bangor. We also arrange coach trips toplaces of interest. The British Council’s RegionalServices Officer is an important point of contact forinformation, advice and support for students attendingBangor through the British Council.

International Students

English language courses Full one-year, half-year and summer pre-sessional Englishand Study Skills programmes are delivered by ELCOS,depending on your language level and test scores.

To reach IELTS 6.5 level (with no individual score lowerthan 6.0) by September, you may undertake thefollowing courses, according to your current score:

IELTS 4.5 42 weeks from September £10,750 IELTS 5.0 30 weeks from September £8,250 IELTS 5.5 20 weeks from January £5,750 IELTS 6.0 12 weeks from June £3,100 IELTS 6.0 8 weeks from July £2,100

(reading and writing at 6.0) IELTS 6.5 4 weeks from August £1,050

(but 1 score lower than 6.0)

To reach IELTS 6.0 level (with no individual score lowerthan 5.5) by September, you may undertake thefollowing courses, according to your current score:

IELTS 4.0 42 weeks from September £10,750IELTS 4.5 30 weeks from September £8,250 IELTS 5.0 20 weeks from January £5,750 IELTS 5.5 12 weeks from June £3,100 IELTS 5.5 8 weeks from July £2,100

(reading and writing at 5.5) IELTS 6.0 4 weeks from August £1,050

(but 1 score lower than 5.5)

During your English language course, you will receiveclose attention in order to ensure successful completion.At the end of the course, you are not required to undertakea further external English test, as our highly experiencedand qualified staff will conduct a test and provide anofficial report for the University.

After you have begun your MSc, MA or MBA degreeprogramme, you can continue to receive Englishlanguage support throughout the year in coursesspecially organised for international students. Theseinclude academic writing classes and graduateprogramme modules in English and study skills. You canalso benefit from individual consultations with alanguage tutor. If you wish to take further externalEnglish tests, you can benefit from special eveningclasses which focus on preparation for theseexaminations.

Further details of English language courses areavailable from:

ELCOS T: + 44 (0)1248 382028E: international@bangor.ac.ukwww.bangor.ac.uk/international/englishlanguage

Students from over 80 countrieschoose to study at Bangor everyyear and make up 12% of the totalstudent population

Students from all over the world have graduated fromBangor. International students from more than 80countries worldwide choose to study at Bangor everyyear, accounting for 12% of the student population.

The University is highly aware of the challenges facinginternational students moving away from home in orderto study. The dedicated International Student WelfareAdviser offers support during the period leading up toyour arrival in Bangor, and throughout your time as astudent.

New students arriving at Manchester Airport on theweekend prior to registration are normally met andtaken by a specially organised coach service right to thedoorstep of their new home in Bangor. For studentsarriving at Manchester and Liverpool Airports at othertimes, a taxi pick-up service can be arranged (localcharges apply). We also meet students at Bangor trainstation and take them to their accommodation.

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During your first few weeks at Bangor, a range ofbriefings are organised on matters such as study skills,registering with a doctor, registering with the police,advice on work regulations, and other relevant issues. Aspecial Orientation Day provides an opportunity to meetother international students and external organisations,and take a trip around the surrounding area. This helpsyou make friends, settle in and get to know your wayaround.

Throughout the year, the International Student WelfareAdviser offers assistance and advice on a range ofmatters such as NHS health care in the UK, opening abank account, immigration status, applications toextend your visa, work regulations and finding work,travelling outside the UK, police registration, accommo-dation, bringing your family to the UK, and nurseriesand schools in Bangor. We also arrange coach trips toplaces of interest. The British Council’s RegionalServices Officer is an important point of contact forinformation, advice and support for students attendingBangor through the British Council.

International Students

English language courses Full one-year, half-year and summer pre-sessional Englishand Study Skills programmes are delivered by ELCOS,depending on your language level and test scores.

To reach IELTS 6.5 level (with no individual score lowerthan 6.0) by September, you may undertake thefollowing courses, according to your current score:

IELTS 4.5 42 weeks from September £10,750 IELTS 5.0 30 weeks from September £8,250 IELTS 5.5 20 weeks from January £5,750 IELTS 6.0 12 weeks from June £3,100 IELTS 6.0 8 weeks from July £2,100

(reading and writing at 6.0) IELTS 6.5 4 weeks from August £1,050

(but 1 score lower than 6.0)

To reach IELTS 6.0 level (with no individual score lowerthan 5.5) by September, you may undertake thefollowing courses, according to your current score:

IELTS 4.0 42 weeks from September £10,750IELTS 4.5 30 weeks from September £8,250 IELTS 5.0 20 weeks from January £5,750 IELTS 5.5 12 weeks from June £3,100 IELTS 5.5 8 weeks from July £2,100

(reading and writing at 5.5) IELTS 6.0 4 weeks from August £1,050

(but 1 score lower than 5.5)

During your English language course, you will receiveclose attention in order to ensure successful completion.At the end of the course, you are not required to undertakea further external English test, as our highly experiencedand qualified staff will conduct a test and provide anofficial report for the University.

After you have begun your MSc, MA or MBA degreeprogramme, you can continue to receive Englishlanguage support throughout the year in coursesspecially organised for international students. Theseinclude academic writing classes and graduateprogramme modules in English and study skills. You canalso benefit from individual consultations with alanguage tutor. If you wish to take further externalEnglish tests, you can benefit from special eveningclasses which focus on preparation for theseexaminations.

Further details of English language courses areavailable from:

ELCOS T: + 44 (0)1248 382028E: international@bangor.ac.ukwww.bangor.ac.uk/international/englishlanguage

Students from over 80 countrieschoose to study at Bangor everyyear and make up 12% of the totalstudent population

Entry Requirements

Entry to all taught postgraduate courses usually requiresa good undergraduate degree in a related subject.

For entry to Bangor Business School subjects:Accounting, Banking, Finance, Business, Managementand Marketing, bachelor degrees in Economics,Finance, Accounting, Business, Management orMarketing are acceptable.

Bachelor degrees in science subjects such asEngineering, Physics or Computer Science may beacceptable for entry onto the MSc degrees in Bankingand Finance.

Some knowledge of accounting is required for entry toMSc Accounting & Finance.

For entry to MSc/MA in Business with ConsumerPsychology or MSc/MA Consumer Psychology withBusiness, a background in Business, Psychology or arelated discipline is required.

For entry to the MBA and MA degrees combining Lawand Management or Banking, a bachelor degree in lawor in a business subject is acceptable.

Applicants with degrees in other disciplines will beconsidered on a case-by-case basis.

For entry onto the MBA in Information Management abachelor degree in a business or science subject isacceptable.

For MBA degrees, a record of work experience isdesirable but not essential.

In accordance with the University’s Mature StudentsRegulations, possession of a suitable professionalqualification or relevant work experience may beaccepted as an alternative to a formal academic qualification for candidates aged 25 years or over on thedate of registration. All applicants are judged on theirindividual merits.

Students from all over the world have chosen to study atBangor Business School for many years. We are familiarwith overseas education systems, and we areexperienced in making offers of entry based on qualifications awarded worldwide.

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Entry Requirements & Application

Bridging Degree and Conversion Programme

Due to the specialised nature of the Bangor BusinessSchool postgraduate degree courses, direct entry may notalways be possible. In such cases, tailor-madeprogrammes designed and delivered at the BangorBusiness School offer excellent preparation for degreestudy at Masters level.

If you have already taken a university programme in arelated subject area, but your qualifications are not deemedequivalent to a UK bachelors degree, you can register forthe one-year Bridging Degree. The Bridging Degree isdesigned primarily for students with Diplomas (from Chinaand elsewhere) or successfully competed the second yearof a three-year UK undergraduate degree. You will studythe equivalent of a final year undergraduate degree course.On successful completion of the Bridging Degree, you areawarded a BSc or BA (Honours degree, and subject toreaching the required level the you are eligible foradmission to our MSc/MA/MBA postgraduate degreecourses.

The one-year Conversion Programme is designed forgraduates in arts or science disciplines, who have notpreviously studied economics, finance, accounting,business or management. You will study modules atvarious undergraduate levels. On successful completion ofthe Conversion Programme, and you are eligible foradmission to any of our MSc/MA/MBA postgraduate degreecourses.

Academic PreparationCourses

Applications from international students and from UKand other European students are equally welcome.

International applicants are normally required toprovide evidence of English language proficiency. The minimum English requirements are:

IELTS 6.0 (with no individual score lower than 5.5)

or TOEFL Internet-based (IBT): 80 with no individual score lower than 16

For MBA Banking & Finance and MSc/MA Businesswith Consumer Psychology, the minimum Englishrequirements are:

IELTS 6.5 (with no individual score lower than 6.0)

or TOEFL Internet-based (IBT): 90 with no individual score lower than 20

For Research Degrees, IELTS 7.0 is required with noindividual score lower than 6.5.

Applicants who have not achieved the required level cantake English language courses at ELCOS, theUniversity’s English Language Centre, prior to thebeginning of the academic programme.

Application Procedure Complete the online application form at:www.bangor.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply

The taught postgraduate degree programmes startin late-September. Applications can be submitted atany time during the preceding twelve months, but itis best to apply early. We reserve the right to close tonew applications when our courses become full.

Applications for the MPhil and PhD degrees can besubmitted at any time during the calendar year.Applications for the MPhil and PhD degrees shouldenclose a short summary (about 1,500 – 2,000words) outlining your intended research.

Entry Requirements

Entry to all taught postgraduate courses usually requiresa good undergraduate degree in a related subject.

For entry to Bangor Business School subjects:Accounting, Banking, Finance, Business, Managementand Marketing, bachelor degrees in Economics,Finance, Accounting, Business, Management orMarketing are acceptable.

Bachelor degrees in science subjects such asEngineering, Physics or Computer Science may beacceptable for entry onto the MSc degrees in Bankingand Finance.

Some knowledge of accounting is required for entry toMSc Accounting & Finance.

For entry to MSc/MA in Business with ConsumerPsychology or MSc/MA Consumer Psychology withBusiness, a background in Business, Psychology or arelated discipline is required.

For entry to the MBA and MA degrees combining Lawand Management or Banking, a bachelor degree in lawor in a business subject is acceptable.

Applicants with degrees in other disciplines will beconsidered on a case-by-case basis.

For entry onto the MBA in Information Management abachelor degree in a business or science subject isacceptable.

For MBA degrees, a record of work experience isdesirable but not essential.

In accordance with the University’s Mature StudentsRegulations, possession of a suitable professionalqualification or relevant work experience may beaccepted as an alternative to a formal academic qualification for candidates aged 25 years or over on thedate of registration. All applicants are judged on theirindividual merits.

Students from all over the world have chosen to study atBangor Business School for many years. We are familiarwith overseas education systems, and we areexperienced in making offers of entry based on qualifications awarded worldwide.

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Entry Requirements & Application

Bridging Degree and Conversion Programme

Due to the specialised nature of the Bangor BusinessSchool postgraduate degree courses, direct entry may notalways be possible. In such cases, tailor-madeprogrammes designed and delivered at the BangorBusiness School offer excellent preparation for degreestudy at Masters level.

If you have already taken a university programme in arelated subject area, but your qualifications are not deemedequivalent to a UK bachelors degree, you can register forthe one-year Bridging Degree. The Bridging Degree isdesigned primarily for students with Diplomas (from Chinaand elsewhere) or successfully competed the second yearof a three-year UK undergraduate degree. You will studythe equivalent of a final year undergraduate degree course.On successful completion of the Bridging Degree, you areawarded a BSc or BA (Honours degree, and subject toreaching the required level the you are eligible foradmission to our MSc/MA/MBA postgraduate degreecourses.

The one-year Conversion Programme is designed forgraduates in arts or science disciplines, who have notpreviously studied economics, finance, accounting,business or management. You will study modules atvarious undergraduate levels. On successful completion ofthe Conversion Programme, and you are eligible foradmission to any of our MSc/MA/MBA postgraduate degreecourses.

Academic PreparationCourses

Applications from international students and from UKand other European students are equally welcome.

International applicants are normally required toprovide evidence of English language proficiency. The minimum English requirements are:

IELTS 6.0 (with no individual score lower than 5.5)

or TOEFL Internet-based (IBT): 80 with no individual score lower than 16

For MBA Banking & Finance and MSc/MA Businesswith Consumer Psychology, the minimum Englishrequirements are:

IELTS 6.5 (with no individual score lower than 6.0)

or TOEFL Internet-based (IBT): 90 with no individual score lower than 20

For Research Degrees, IELTS 7.0 is required with noindividual score lower than 6.5.

Applicants who have not achieved the required level cantake English language courses at ELCOS, theUniversity’s English Language Centre, prior to thebeginning of the academic programme.

Application Procedure Complete the online application form at:www.bangor.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply

The taught postgraduate degree programmes startin late-September. Applications can be submitted atany time during the preceding twelve months, but itis best to apply early. We reserve the right to close tonew applications when our courses become full.

Applications for the MPhil and PhD degrees can besubmitted at any time during the calendar year.Applications for the MPhil and PhD degrees shouldenclose a short summary (about 1,500 – 2,000words) outlining your intended research.

The University offers accommodation in student Halls ofResidence, but many postgraduate students choose to livein private housing or privately managed halls of residencein the city centre. Whether you live in University-managedaccommodation or in the city itself, you will be locatedwithin easy walking distance of the University, which issituated close to the city centre.

University Managed Halls of Residence University Halls offer a range of single study bedroomswith shared or en-suite facilities. All rooms have datapoints enabling residents with personal computers toconnect to the University’s network and the internet. Allaccommodation is self-catered, and kitchens are sharedwith other students. Equipment provided in the kitchensvaries from residence to residence, but all have basicfacilities such as cookers, fridges and freezers. You willneed to bring your own cutlery, pots, pans and crockery.

Standard accommodation (shared facilities) has privatebedrooms with shared bathrooms and kitchen facilities.Baths and showers are always available. Most bedroomsin standard accommodation are larger than those in en-suite accommodation.

En-suite accommodation features bedrooms with aprivate shower and toilet in a recently-built residence.Kitchen facilities are shared with fellow students from thesame corridor.

The rent for the university-managed accommodation isbetween £3,800 (approx £75 per week) and £5,000 (approx£100 per week) for a 51 week period. Rent covers waterand electricity.

These rates are subject to revision.

Please remember that you can not make an applicationfor halls until you have firmly accepted a place (which maybe conditional) to study at Bangor University.

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If you are an international student please make anapplication for hall as soon as you accept a place to studyat the University. Please do not wait until you have beengranted a visa – there may be no rooms left by then.

For current information on University accommodation feesand to apply for accommodation form, visit our website: www.bangor.ac.uk/accommodation

Private AccommodationMany postgraduate students live in University accommo-dation, but we are not able to guarantee Universityaccommodation for all postgraduates. Somepostgraduates live in private sector accommodation.Information about lodgings, flats, cottages and houses isavailable from the Student Housing Office:

For details regarding Private Accommodation contactthe Student Housing Office: T: +44 (0)1248 382034 E: studenthousing@bangor.ac.uk

www.bangor.ac.uk/studentservices/studenthousing

Privately Owned Halls of Residence Rooms in privately owned Halls of Residence are alsoavailable in Bangor city centre, 10 minutes walk from theUniversity. Accommodation includes single studybedrooms with en-suite facilities, with sharedkitchen/lounge facilities.

www.luxurystudentaccommodation.com

Accommodation

The accommodation at Bangor University has beenplaced in the top 10 for the What Uni? Student ChoiceAwards in Accommodation 2011.

The University offers accommodation in student Halls ofResidence, but many postgraduate students choose to livein private housing or privately managed halls of residencein the city centre. Whether you live in University-managedaccommodation or in the city itself, you will be locatedwithin easy walking distance of the University, which issituated close to the city centre.

University Managed Halls of Residence University Halls offer a range of single study bedroomswith shared or en-suite facilities. All rooms have datapoints enabling residents with personal computers toconnect to the University’s network and the internet. Allaccommodation is self-catered, and kitchens are sharedwith other students. Equipment provided in the kitchensvaries from residence to residence, but all have basicfacilities such as cookers, fridges and freezers. You willneed to bring your own cutlery, pots, pans and crockery.

Standard accommodation (shared facilities) has privatebedrooms with shared bathrooms and kitchen facilities.Baths and showers are always available. Most bedroomsin standard accommodation are larger than those in en-suite accommodation.

En-suite accommodation features bedrooms with aprivate shower and toilet in a recently-built residence.Kitchen facilities are shared with fellow students from thesame corridor.

The rent for the university-managed accommodation isbetween £3,800 (approx £75 per week) and £5,000 (approx£100 per week) for a 51 week period. Rent covers waterand electricity.

These rates are subject to revision.

Please remember that you can not make an applicationfor halls until you have firmly accepted a place (which maybe conditional) to study at Bangor University.

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If you are an international student please make anapplication for hall as soon as you accept a place to studyat the University. Please do not wait until you have beengranted a visa – there may be no rooms left by then.

For current information on University accommodation feesand to apply for accommodation form, visit our website: www.bangor.ac.uk/accommodation

Private AccommodationMany postgraduate students live in University accommo-dation, but we are not able to guarantee Universityaccommodation for all postgraduates. Somepostgraduates live in private sector accommodation.Information about lodgings, flats, cottages and houses isavailable from the Student Housing Office:

For details regarding Private Accommodation contactthe Student Housing Office: T: +44 (0)1248 382034 E: studenthousing@bangor.ac.uk

www.bangor.ac.uk/studentservices/studenthousing

Privately Owned Halls of Residence Rooms in privately owned Halls of Residence are alsoavailable in Bangor city centre, 10 minutes walk from theUniversity. Accommodation includes single studybedrooms with en-suite facilities, with sharedkitchen/lounge facilities.

www.luxurystudentaccommodation.com

Accommodation

The accommodation at Bangor University has beenplaced in the top 10 for the What Uni? Student ChoiceAwards in Accommodation 2011.

Tuition Fees Tuition fees for full-time postgraduate study at BangorUniversity in 2012/13 were as shown below. A smallpercentage increase will be applied in 2013/14:

‰ MSc Accounting and Finance ‰ MSc/MA Banking and Finance ‰ MA Banking and Law ‰ MSc/MA Business with Consumer Psychology ‰ MSc/MA Consumer Psychology with Business ‰ MSc/MA Finance ‰ MSc International Media Management‰ MSc International Banking and Development Finance ‰ MSc/MA Management and Finance

UK/EU £6, 500 per annumInternational (outside EU) £12,800 per annum

‰ MBA Banking and Finance‰ MBA Banking and Law‰ MBA Environmental Management‰ MBA Finance‰ MBA Information Management ‰ MBA Islamic Banking and Finance‰ MBA Law and Management‰ MBA Management‰ MBA Marketing

UK/EU £10,000 per annumInternational (outside EU) £13,800 per annum

‰ MPhil and PhD

UK/EU £3,828 per annumInternational (outside EU) £12,800 per annum

For current information on tuition fees: www.bangor.ac.uk/fees

Gold and Silver Scholarships Gold and Silver Scholarships offered by BangorBusiness School provide financial support for full-timestudents on any of our taught postgraduate degreeprogrammes:

Gold Scholarship £5,000 per annum Silver Scholarship £2,000 per annum

The number of Gold and Silver Scholarship awardsvaries from year to year. Normally there is a smallnumber of Gold Scholarships, and a larger number ofSilver Scholarships. All UK, European and Internationalstudents are entitled to apply for both types ofScholarship. We do not consider your country of originwhen determining the recipients of Gold and SilverScholarship awards.

To be eligible to apply for a Gold or Silver Scholarship,you must first submit an application for entry to one ofthe Bangor-based full-time Masters degreeprogrammes detailed in this brochure. Every applicantwho provides an email address and who is issued anofficial offer of admission will be invited to apply for aGold or Silver Scholarship, and will receive aScholarship Application Pack.

In the application, candidates should provide details ofacademic achievements, personal achievements, andreasons for applying for a Gold or Silver Scholarship.

Gold and Silver Scholarships are competitive and areawarded according to the strength of the applicationsreceived. A broad view of each candidate’s academicrecord, work experience and life achievements will beconsidered.

The closing date for applications is: 1 March 2013 (first deadline)1 July 2013 (final deadline)

www.bangor.ac.uk/business/scholarships

Tuition Fees & Scholarships

UK / EU Full Tuition Fee Scholarships The UK / EU Full Tuition Fee Scholarship providesfinancial support, equivalent to the tuition fee for UK / EUstudents, to highly qualified students on selected MSc andMA programmes at Bangor Business School.

To be eligible to be considered for a UK / EU Full Tuition Fee Scholarship, you must satisfy each of the following criteria: ‰ Be classified as a UK / EU student for tuition-fee status

purposes ‰ Be awarded a BA/BSc degree within the three years

prior to September 2013, with a degree classification of 2.1 or above (or equivalent from a non-UK university)

‰ Enrol as a full-time student having been offered a place on one of the following Bangor Business School taught postgraduate degree programmes:

MSc Accounting and Finance MSc/MA Banking and Finance MSc/MA Management and Finance MA Business and Marketing MSc/MA Finance MSc International Banking and Development Finance MSc International Media Management MSc/MA Islamic Banking and Finance

The number of scholarship awards varies from year toyear, but it is anticipated that between five and tenawards will be made in 2013/14.

The closing date for applications is: 1 March 2013 (first deadline) 1 July 2013 (final deadline)

www.bangor.ac.uk/business/scholarships

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Loyalty Bursaries Recent Bangor University graduates and alumni, whoregister for any of the full-time MSc, MA or MBA degreeprogrammes described in this brochure, are eligible fora Loyalty Bursary. International applicants will receivean automatic reduction of 10% on the tuition fee. UK andother EU applicants will receive an automatic reductionof £1,000 on the tuition fee.

International Scholarships For details of other scholarships and bursaries offeredto International Students, please visit:

www.bangor.ac.uk/international

Postgraduate Access Bursaries You may be eligible for the Postgraduate Access Bursaryof up to £500 if, as an undergraduate, you were inreceipt of one of the following grants or bursaries:

‰ Assembly Learning Grant ‰ Opportunity Bursary ‰ Foyer Bursary ‰ Care Leavers Grant

For further information:

T: +44 (0)1248 383566 E: moneysupport@bangor.ac.uk

Tuition Fees Tuition fees for full-time postgraduate study at BangorUniversity in 2012/13 were as shown below. A smallpercentage increase will be applied in 2013/14:

‰ MSc Accounting and Finance ‰ MSc/MA Banking and Finance ‰ MA Banking and Law ‰ MSc/MA Business with Consumer Psychology ‰ MSc/MA Consumer Psychology with Business ‰ MSc/MA Finance ‰ MSc International Media Management‰ MSc International Banking and Development Finance ‰ MSc/MA Management and Finance

UK/EU £6, 500 per annumInternational (outside EU) £12,800 per annum

‰ MBA Banking and Finance‰ MBA Banking and Law‰ MBA Environmental Management‰ MBA Finance‰ MBA Information Management ‰ MBA Islamic Banking and Finance‰ MBA Law and Management‰ MBA Management‰ MBA Marketing

UK/EU £10,000 per annumInternational (outside EU) £13,800 per annum

‰ MPhil and PhD

UK/EU £3,828 per annumInternational (outside EU) £12,800 per annum

For current information on tuition fees: www.bangor.ac.uk/fees

Gold and Silver Scholarships Gold and Silver Scholarships offered by BangorBusiness School provide financial support for full-timestudents on any of our taught postgraduate degreeprogrammes:

Gold Scholarship £5,000 per annum Silver Scholarship £2,000 per annum

The number of Gold and Silver Scholarship awardsvaries from year to year. Normally there is a smallnumber of Gold Scholarships, and a larger number ofSilver Scholarships. All UK, European and Internationalstudents are entitled to apply for both types ofScholarship. We do not consider your country of originwhen determining the recipients of Gold and SilverScholarship awards.

To be eligible to apply for a Gold or Silver Scholarship,you must first submit an application for entry to one ofthe Bangor-based full-time Masters degreeprogrammes detailed in this brochure. Every applicantwho provides an email address and who is issued anofficial offer of admission will be invited to apply for aGold or Silver Scholarship, and will receive aScholarship Application Pack.

In the application, candidates should provide details ofacademic achievements, personal achievements, andreasons for applying for a Gold or Silver Scholarship.

Gold and Silver Scholarships are competitive and areawarded according to the strength of the applicationsreceived. A broad view of each candidate’s academicrecord, work experience and life achievements will beconsidered.

The closing date for applications is: 1 March 2013 (first deadline)1 July 2013 (final deadline)

www.bangor.ac.uk/business/scholarships

Tuition Fees & Scholarships

UK / EU Full Tuition Fee Scholarships The UK / EU Full Tuition Fee Scholarship providesfinancial support, equivalent to the tuition fee for UK / EUstudents, to highly qualified students on selected MSc andMA programmes at Bangor Business School.

To be eligible to be considered for a UK / EU Full Tuition Fee Scholarship, you must satisfy each of the following criteria: ‰ Be classified as a UK / EU student for tuition-fee status

purposes ‰ Be awarded a BA/BSc degree within the three years

prior to September 2013, with a degree classification of 2.1 or above (or equivalent from a non-UK university)

‰ Enrol as a full-time student having been offered a place on one of the following Bangor Business School taught postgraduate degree programmes:

MSc Accounting and Finance MSc/MA Banking and Finance MSc/MA Management and Finance MA Business and Marketing MSc/MA Finance MSc International Banking and Development Finance MSc International Media Management MSc/MA Islamic Banking and Finance

The number of scholarship awards varies from year toyear, but it is anticipated that between five and tenawards will be made in 2013/14.

The closing date for applications is: 1 March 2013 (first deadline) 1 July 2013 (final deadline)

www.bangor.ac.uk/business/scholarships

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Loyalty Bursaries Recent Bangor University graduates and alumni, whoregister for any of the full-time MSc, MA or MBA degreeprogrammes described in this brochure, are eligible fora Loyalty Bursary. International applicants will receivean automatic reduction of 10% on the tuition fee. UK andother EU applicants will receive an automatic reductionof £1,000 on the tuition fee.

International Scholarships For details of other scholarships and bursaries offeredto International Students, please visit:

www.bangor.ac.uk/international

Postgraduate Access Bursaries You may be eligible for the Postgraduate Access Bursaryof up to £500 if, as an undergraduate, you were inreceipt of one of the following grants or bursaries:

‰ Assembly Learning Grant ‰ Opportunity Bursary ‰ Foyer Bursary ‰ Care Leavers Grant

For further information:

T: +44 (0)1248 383566 E: moneysupport@bangor.ac.uk

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Library and Computer services The University Information Technology Service andLibrary and Archives Service provides library, archives,records management, computing, media andreprographics facilities and services. Experiencedstaff are available to help you get the best out of ourresources during your study at Bangor. Our aim is tomake sure you have easy access to the material youneed for your day-to-day work. We have an extensivecollection of books and journals. Many journals areavailable online in full-text format. We also havedatabases, DVDs and CDs (with listening and viewingfacilities); micro-material; and a wonderfulmanuscript collection. From our web-based catalogue,you can not only find out about the library’s stock butalso access e-books, e-journals, past exam papers,subject guides and other learning resources. You canmake use of these electronic resources from anycomputer with an internet connection.

There are wireless network areas in librarys and otherareas acrosss the campus so you can access theinternet from your laptop. The University also has over1,150 PCs for student use. These are located in theUniversity Library and Computer Centre, and indedicated computer rooms in various locations aroundthe University campus. Print facilities are available in allcomputer rooms. Nine computer rooms are open 24hours a day, seven days a week. You can use a widerange of specialist software and educational technology,including the Blackboard online learning environmentwith course notes, discussion boards, announcementpages and much more.

Bangor Business School’s specialist computingfacilities include access to online databases such asThomson Analytic, Datastream, Amadeus, BankScopeand Bloomberg. You will use these resources for courseproject work and research. Bangor Business Schooloffers a postgraduate studying environment conduciveto high-level education and training, enabling you tomake frequent contact with academics, research staff,PhD and other postgraduate students.

Centre for Careers and Opportunities In today’s highly competitive employment market, it isimportant to take advantage of the academic,recreational and work-related activities available to youas a student. Whether or not you know what career pathyou want to follow, the Centre for Careers and Opportunities supports students and recent graduatesto make appropriate choices about their futures, byproviding high-quality information, workshops,individual advice and guidance as well as offering work-based opportunities such as a studentemployment bureau, work placements and workshadowing.

Sports facilitiesBangor’s location is ideally suited for enjoying theoutdoors, from sightseeing in the beautifulsurroundings to energetic outdoor pursuits. Climbing,hill-walking, paragliding and watersports are allpossible within short distances of the city. Maesglas, themain sports and recreation centre is situated next to themain student residential site. Maesglas has two mainsports halls, cardiovascular exercise and weightstraining rooms, a gymnasium, a climbing wall withascents of varying difficulty, a bouldering wall andsquash courts. There are outdoor grass pitches forsoccer and rugby, a synthetic pitch for hockey and fortraining, and a modern athletics track and field sportsfacility.

Health and welfare We want you to enjoy your time at Bangor. We appreciatethat at some time you might need support to help youovercome personal difficulties which might arise. WithinBangor Business School, a Personal Tutor will beallocated to you in order to address any difficulties thatmight arise in relation to your degree course. BangorBusiness School follows an ‘open door’ policy wherebystudents are able to obtain advice on academic as wellas pastoral matters whenever required.

Elsewhere, the Student Services Centre and Students’Union offer a free and confidential professionalcounselling service on an appointment or “walk-in”basis. Representation, personal support and advice on avariety of problems is available through the Students’Union Advice and Representation Centre.

Health Care is available via daily surgeries where noappointment is required (you will need to register with alocal doctor). We also have a nurse who can see you ona “drop-in” basis and who makes visits to students intheir accommodation when necessary. There is aconfidential Nightline support service run by studentsfor students.

Our Chaplains provide support for all members of theUniversity, regardless of their religious beliefs. As wellas many Christian churches, there is a mosque locatedin Bangor High Street, within easy walking distance ofthe University buildings and accommodation.

Students’ UnionThe Students’ Union exists to promote your interestsand welfare and to provide a channel of communicationbetween you and the University. Being part of yourUnion is free, and gives you access to a wide range ofservices and discounts. The Students’ Union runs awelfare advice centre where students’ problems aredealt with in confidence.

Founded in 1884, Bangor University has a student community of 10,000 undergraduates andpostgraduates from all over the world. The compact size of the city itself means that student facilities – including accommodation, the Sports Centre and the Students’ Union – are all within easywalking distance of the main University Buildings. High street shops, banks, supermarkets,restaurants and bars are also close by. The size and friendly nature of Bangor means it is easy to getto know people, and our students settle in quickly. Student surveys show that a high proportion ofpeople choose Bangor because of the small and friendly nature of the University and the town.

Bangor University

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Library and Computer services The University Information Technology Service andLibrary and Archives Service provides library, archives,records management, computing, media andreprographics facilities and services. Experiencedstaff are available to help you get the best out of ourresources during your study at Bangor. Our aim is tomake sure you have easy access to the material youneed for your day-to-day work. We have an extensivecollection of books and journals. Many journals areavailable online in full-text format. We also havedatabases, DVDs and CDs (with listening and viewingfacilities); micro-material; and a wonderfulmanuscript collection. From our web-based catalogue,you can not only find out about the library’s stock butalso access e-books, e-journals, past exam papers,subject guides and other learning resources. You canmake use of these electronic resources from anycomputer with an internet connection.

There are wireless network areas in librarys and otherareas acrosss the campus so you can access theinternet from your laptop. The University also has over1,150 PCs for student use. These are located in theUniversity Library and Computer Centre, and indedicated computer rooms in various locations aroundthe University campus. Print facilities are available in allcomputer rooms. Nine computer rooms are open 24hours a day, seven days a week. You can use a widerange of specialist software and educational technology,including the Blackboard online learning environmentwith course notes, discussion boards, announcementpages and much more.

Bangor Business School’s specialist computingfacilities include access to online databases such asThomson Analytic, Datastream, Amadeus, BankScopeand Bloomberg. You will use these resources for courseproject work and research. Bangor Business Schooloffers a postgraduate studying environment conduciveto high-level education and training, enabling you tomake frequent contact with academics, research staff,PhD and other postgraduate students.

Centre for Careers and Opportunities In today’s highly competitive employment market, it isimportant to take advantage of the academic,recreational and work-related activities available to youas a student. Whether or not you know what career pathyou want to follow, the Centre for Careers and Opportunities supports students and recent graduatesto make appropriate choices about their futures, byproviding high-quality information, workshops,individual advice and guidance as well as offering work-based opportunities such as a studentemployment bureau, work placements and workshadowing.

Sports facilitiesBangor’s location is ideally suited for enjoying theoutdoors, from sightseeing in the beautifulsurroundings to energetic outdoor pursuits. Climbing,hill-walking, paragliding and watersports are allpossible within short distances of the city. Maesglas, themain sports and recreation centre is situated next to themain student residential site. Maesglas has two mainsports halls, cardiovascular exercise and weightstraining rooms, a gymnasium, a climbing wall withascents of varying difficulty, a bouldering wall andsquash courts. There are outdoor grass pitches forsoccer and rugby, a synthetic pitch for hockey and fortraining, and a modern athletics track and field sportsfacility.

Health and welfare We want you to enjoy your time at Bangor. We appreciatethat at some time you might need support to help youovercome personal difficulties which might arise. WithinBangor Business School, a Personal Tutor will beallocated to you in order to address any difficulties thatmight arise in relation to your degree course. BangorBusiness School follows an ‘open door’ policy wherebystudents are able to obtain advice on academic as wellas pastoral matters whenever required.

Elsewhere, the Student Services Centre and Students’Union offer a free and confidential professionalcounselling service on an appointment or “walk-in”basis. Representation, personal support and advice on avariety of problems is available through the Students’Union Advice and Representation Centre.

Health Care is available via daily surgeries where noappointment is required (you will need to register with alocal doctor). We also have a nurse who can see you ona “drop-in” basis and who makes visits to students intheir accommodation when necessary. There is aconfidential Nightline support service run by studentsfor students.

Our Chaplains provide support for all members of theUniversity, regardless of their religious beliefs. As wellas many Christian churches, there is a mosque locatedin Bangor High Street, within easy walking distance ofthe University buildings and accommodation.

Students’ UnionThe Students’ Union exists to promote your interestsand welfare and to provide a channel of communicationbetween you and the University. Being part of yourUnion is free, and gives you access to a wide range ofservices and discounts. The Students’ Union runs awelfare advice centre where students’ problems aredealt with in confidence.

Founded in 1884, Bangor University has a student community of 10,000 undergraduates andpostgraduates from all over the world. The compact size of the city itself means that student facilities – including accommodation, the Sports Centre and the Students’ Union – are all within easywalking distance of the main University Buildings. High street shops, banks, supermarkets,restaurants and bars are also close by. The size and friendly nature of Bangor means it is easy to getto know people, and our students settle in quickly. Student surveys show that a high proportion ofpeople choose Bangor because of the small and friendly nature of the University and the town.

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Bangor is very much a university city, compact andconvenient, with all of the university buildings,accommodation and city centre within easy walkingdistance of each other. The cost of living is lower than inmost UK cities, but many people are convinced that thequality of life is much higher. Compared to many otheruniversity cities, Bangor is a safe place to be a student.The crime rate for North Wales is one of the lowest inthe UK.

While the city of Bangor is compact and convenient, thesurrounding area offers plenty of open space. Themountains and coastline of Snowdonia provide an areaof outstanding natural beauty, offering you wonderfulrecreational opportunities if you’re interested in outdooractivities or just want to enjoy the scenery. Bangor isexceptionally well-situated and well-equipped forstudents interested in sport – especially those involvingthe great outdoors. Team sports such as rugby, hockeyand football, as well as indoor sports, are well cateredfor. However, many of our students just like the fact thatthe city of Bangor is safer, cleaner and much friendlierthan many of the larger UK cities.

For those not interested in sports, there’s plenty to do inand around Snowdonia. Historical towns such asBeaumaris, Conwy and Caernarfon (which all have theirown castles), and picturesque places such asBeddgelert, Llanberis and Betws-y-Coed, are well wortha visit. As a popular holiday destination, North Waleshas much to offer in terms of tourist attractions andsights like the Snowdon Mountain Railway and ThomasTelford’s famous Suspension Bridge. For day trips, theVictorian resort town of Llandudno and historicalChester are both easy to get to by car or by train. Thefast ferry from Holyhead to Ireland makes a day trip toDublin a popular option.

Bangor & North WalesThe University buildings and University Studentaccommodation are located within a few minutes’ walkfrom Bangor city centre. If you are coming to Bangor bycar, there are excellent road links along the NorthWales coast, linking to the M56, M6 and the rest of theUK motorway network. There are direct trains toBangor from London, Manchester, Crewe and Cardiff.The nearest airports are Liverpool and ManchesterInternational.

How to find us

'Wonderful position. On one side are the mountains of theSnowdonia National Park, on the other side is the MenaiStrait....boasts the best university setting in the UK, with partswithin 6 feet of the sea.'

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Bangor is very much a university city, compact andconvenient, with all of the university buildings,accommodation and city centre within easy walkingdistance of each other. The cost of living is lower than inmost UK cities, but many people are convinced that thequality of life is much higher. Compared to many otheruniversity cities, Bangor is a safe place to be a student.The crime rate for North Wales is one of the lowest inthe UK.

While the city of Bangor is compact and convenient, thesurrounding area offers plenty of open space. Themountains and coastline of Snowdonia provide an areaof outstanding natural beauty, offering you wonderfulrecreational opportunities if you’re interested in outdooractivities or just want to enjoy the scenery. Bangor isexceptionally well-situated and well-equipped forstudents interested in sport – especially those involvingthe great outdoors. Team sports such as rugby, hockeyand football, as well as indoor sports, are well cateredfor. However, many of our students just like the fact thatthe city of Bangor is safer, cleaner and much friendlierthan many of the larger UK cities.

For those not interested in sports, there’s plenty to do inand around Snowdonia. Historical towns such asBeaumaris, Conwy and Caernarfon (which all have theirown castles), and picturesque places such asBeddgelert, Llanberis and Betws-y-Coed, are well wortha visit. As a popular holiday destination, North Waleshas much to offer in terms of tourist attractions andsights like the Snowdon Mountain Railway and ThomasTelford’s famous Suspension Bridge. For day trips, theVictorian resort town of Llandudno and historicalChester are both easy to get to by car or by train. Thefast ferry from Holyhead to Ireland makes a day trip toDublin a popular option.

Bangor & North WalesThe University buildings and University Studentaccommodation are located within a few minutes’ walkfrom Bangor city centre. If you are coming to Bangor bycar, there are excellent road links along the NorthWales coast, linking to the M56, M6 and the rest of theUK motorway network. There are direct trains toBangor from London, Manchester, Crewe and Cardiff.The nearest airports are Liverpool and ManchesterInternational.

How to find us

'Wonderful position. On one side are the mountains of theSnowdonia National Park, on the other side is the MenaiStrait....boasts the best university setting in the UK, with partswithin 6 feet of the sea.'

The Independent's A-Z of Universities and Higher Education Colleges.

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Postgraduate Admissions Administrator Bangor Business School Bangor University Gwynedd LL57 2DG UK

T: +44 (0)1248 383023 E: business.pg@bangor.ac.uk

www.bangor.ac.uk/business/postgrad

To apply go to: www.bangor.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply

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