Management
School of Management Undergraduate Studies
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Royal Holloway is widely recognised on the world stage as one of the UK’s leading teaching and research universities. One of the larger colleges of the University of London, we are strong across the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities. We were ranked 12th in the UK (102nd in the world) by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2014, which described us as ‘truly world class’. 2
As a cosmopolitan community, with students from 130 countries, we focus on the support and development of the individual. Our friendly and safe campus, west of central London, provides a unique environment for university study. We have been voted as one of the 16 most beautiful universities in the world (Daily Telegraph).
Welcome to the School of Management The School provides research-focused, intellectually challenging degree programmes for students wishing to pursue a career in management.
Contents Why choose Management at Royal Holloway?
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Our internationally renowned academics bring both their research and experience of industry into the lecture theatre, helping students gain current and relevant management skills and knowledge.
Degree programmes
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Admissions and entry requirements
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Degree structure
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Contact details School of Management Head of Department
Professor Jeffrey Unerman Head.schoolofmanagement@royalholloway.ac.uk General enquiries
+44 (0)1784 276213 Management-school@royalholloway.ac.uk Admissions enquiries
MN-UGadmissions@royalholloway.ac.uk Admissions Tutor
Dr. Sigrun M. Wagner Sigrun.M.Wagner@royalholloway.ac.uk +44 (0) 1784 276484
More information
This brochure is designed to complement Royal Holloway’s Undergraduate Prospectus and information on the department’s website at royalholloway.ac.uk/management It is also available as a PDF at royalholloway.ac.uk/studyhere
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Why choose Management at Royal Holloway?
74% Research is internationally excellent and world leading.
How would you successfully manage change? How can you best achieve your goals? A degree in management will give you the tools to build credible answers and plans to these and many other types of complex management questions. Management is a multi-faceted subject that gives you the foundation for strategic planning, evaluation of risks and opportunities, communicating key messages to internal and external audiences, managing resources, effective deployment of human and financial assets, and evaluating the results. Deep understanding of these key management processes, as well as acquiring sound knowledge of the way business and other organisations operate in today’s world, and developing your critical and analytical problem-solving skills, will positively impact your future career options. What distinguishes Management at Royal Holloway?
INTERNATIONAL COHORT
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There are three main features: Dual Research and teaching focus: Being part of a research-led School means that you will learn from experts in their fields. With our staff being at the frontiers of their subjects, it guarantees high quality teaching, cutting edge material, new exciting courses, and a continuously evolving undergraduate programme to respond timely to the needs of the market.
Excellent career prospects: The School realises
employers are interested in the skills you develop through student life as well as the academic knowledge you gain through your studies. The School, in partnership with the Careers Service, provide opportunities to develop transferable skills that allow you to market yourself effectively for graduate jobs.
Campus Environment: Royal Holloway has a friendly
and relaxing community environment where everyday interactions with student and staff from different departments and nationalities are a norm which adds to our cosmopolitan vibe. Having everything on your doorstep from your studies, friends, societies, sports and social life is one aspect that really sets us apart from other colleges of the University of London.
Degree programmes Single Honours
Joint degrees with Management as an equal component
Business and Management
Accounting, Finance and Economics
Accounting and Finance
Computing and Business
Management with Accounting
Economics and Management
Management with Entrepreneurship
French and Management
Management with Human Resources
German and Management
Management with Information Systems
Italian and Management
Management with International Business
Management and Spanish
Management with Marketing
Mathematics and Management
Management with Sustainability
Year in Business degrees Accounting and Finance (Year in Business) Business and Management (Year in Business) Management with Accounting (Year in Business) Management with Entrepreneurship (Year in Business) Management with Human Resources (Year in Business) Management with Information Systems (Year in Business) Management with International Business (Year in Business) Management with Marketing (Year in Business) Management with Sustainability (Year in Business)
Combined degree with management as a minor component Mathematics with Management Computer Science with Management
Combined degree with Management as a major component Management with Mathematics
Admissions and entry requirements We welcome applications from prospective students who want to study management. Typical offers
UCAS Tariff:
320 points
A-Level:
ABB
International Baccalaureate:
6, 5, 5 at Higher level with 32 points overall for all programmes except Accounting and Finance 6,6,5 at Higher level with 32 points overall.
Joint Accounting and Finance
AAB or 340 UCAS points or equivalent, with at least an A in GCSE Mathematics, or equivalent
Joint Management with Maths
ABB or 320 UCAS points or equivalent, with at least an A2 at Grade A in Maths
Joint Management with Language:
ABB or 320 UCAS points or equivalent, with at least an A2 at Grade B in the language to be studied.
Management and Economics
ABB with at least an A2 at Grade A in GCSE Maths
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Degree structure Single Honours: Business and Management (All courses are 15 credits unless otherwise stated)
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Year 2
Year 3
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Quantitative Methods
Employability
Integrating Management: Business in Context
Interpreting Management
Strategic Management
International Business
Marketing Strategy in Context
Integrating Management: Leadership and Innovation
Markets & Consumption Accounting Information Systems Organisation Studies
Plus either Economic & Social Foundations for Sustainable Organisations One 15 credit course from another department
Managerial Accounting Operations Management Human Resource Management
Plus 30 credits selected from:
Plus 90 credits with no more than 30 credits from any one specialism area International Financial Accounting Consumer Behaviour Emerging Markets
The Global Economy
Asia Pacific Multinationals
Multinational Enterprise
European Business
Marketing Research
Accounting for Corporate Accountability
Digital Marketing
The Globalisation of Work
Financial Management
International Human Resource Management (30)
Managerial Economics
The Individual at Work
Creativity & Problem Solving
Brands and Branding
Information, Communication & Society
Project Management (30)
New Venture Creation
Global Marketing
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Strategic Management Accounting
Motivation and Performance Managing Organisational Change
Strategic Finance Advertising & Communications
Management & Environmental Sustainability
Clusters, Small Business & International Competition
Business in Society
Managing Beyond Profit
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Corporate Entrepreneurship Innovation, Strategy and the Corporation
One 30 credit course or two 15 credit courses from another department
Responsible Entrepreneurship Ethical and Environmental Economics Corporate Governance Marketing Ethics & Society Marketing Ethics and Society Accounting for Sustainability Enterprise Systems Management Digital Innovation Management Business Data Analytics
Or Dissertation (30)
Year in Business Students Only Year 3 Complete Work Placement (30)
Year 4 Complete Year 3 as shown under Single Honours above. All courses are subject to on going revision and therefore we reserve the right to update, change or modify courses as appropriate.
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Single Honours: Accounting and Finance (All courses are 15 credits unless otherwise stated)
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Financial Accounting (30)
Financial Reporting
Advanced Financial Reporting
Introduction to Management Accounting
Management Accounting for Performance and Decision Making
Management Accounting for Strategic Analysis
Introduction to Finance Quantitative Methods International Business Information Systems
Plus one Optional Business Law Economic and Social Foundations of Sustainable Organisations
Corporate Finance Strategic Management Managerial Economics Employability
Plus two 15 credit courses from: Audit and Assurance Principles of UK Taxation
Markets and Consumption
The Global Economy
Organisation Studies
Multinational Enterprise Operations Management Creativity and Problem Solving Information, Communication & Society New Venture Creation Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship Motivation and Performance Management Organisational Change
Investment Management Ethics for Accounting and Finance
Plus at least two (up to four) of the following AF courses: Communication and Impression Management in Accounting Taxation: Economics, Policy and Practice International Financial Reporting Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance
Remainder of credits (if any) to be chosen from: Asia Pacific Business Emerging Markets European Business Dissertation (30) Project Management Clusters, Small Business & International Competition Managing Beyond Profit Business Data Analytics Corporate Entrepreneurship Corporate Governance Global Marketing Advertising and Promotions Enterprise Systems Management
Year in Business Students Only Year 3 Complete Work Placement (30)
Year 4 Complete Year 3 as shown under Accounting and Finance Single Honours
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Degree structure Single Honours Year 1 and 2 (All courses are 15 credits unless otherwise stated). Management with: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Information Systems, International Business, Marketing, Sustainability. Year 1 Mandatory
Markets & Consumption
Plus either
Quantitative Methods
Accounting
Interpreting Management
Information Systems
Economic & Social Foundations of Sustainable Organisations
International Business
Organisation Studies
Or One 15 credit course from another department
Mandatory
Management with Entrepreneurship
Management with International Business
Strategic Management
New Venture Creation
The Global Economy
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Multinational Enterprise
Management with Human Resources
Management with Marketing
Human Resource Management
Motivation and Performance
Marketing Research
Employability
Managing Organisational Change
Digital Marketing
Management with Information Systems
Management with Sustainability
Creativity and Problem Solving
Management & Environmental Sustainability
Social Media Networks and Business
Business in Society
Year 2
Marketing Strategy in Context Managerial Accounting Operations Management
Plus 30 credits from your specialist subject: Management with Accounting Financial Management Managerial Economics Or
One 30 credit course or two 15 credit courses from another department.
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Single Honours Specialisms Year 3 (final) and 4 (YIB) (All courses are 15 credits unless otherwise stated)
Management with: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Information Systems, International Business, Marketing, Sustainability. Accounting
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Year in Business Students Only Year 3 Complete Work Placement (30)
Year 4 Complete Year 3 as shown under Single Honours above This brochure was published in February 2016 and the information given was correct at that time. It is intended primarily for those considering admission to Royal Holloway, University of London as undergraduate students in 2016-17. Occasionally it may be necessary for the University to vary the content and delivery of programmes so we advise all applicants to refer to the website prior to making any application. Full terms and conditions of admission can be found at royalholloway.ac.uk/studyhere.
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Degree structure Joint Degree – Economics and Management Joint Degree – Mathematics and Management Joint Degree – Modern Languages and Management (All courses are 15 credits unless otherwise stated) Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Mandatory Management courses
Mandatory Management courses
Mandatory Management courses
International Business
Strategic Management
Integrating Management: Business in Context
Markets & Consumption
Marketing Strategy in Context
Integrating Management: Leadership
Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Organisation Studies
Human Resources Management
Plus either one 30 credit course and two 15 credit courses or four 15 credit courses from:
Plus specified courses in the other Department for a total of 60 credits
Plus specified courses in the other Department for a total of 60 credits
Consumer Behaviour Emerging Markets Accounting for Corporate Accountability Globalisation and Employment: The India and China Experience The Individual at Work Project Management (30) Strategic Management Accounting Advertising & Communications Clusters, Small Business & International Competition Small Business Management & Growth Strategic Entrepreneurship Corporate Governance Responsible Entrepreneurs Marketing Ethics & Society
Joint Degree – Accounting, Finance and Economic (All courses are 15 credits unless otherwise stated)
Plus one 30 credit course or two 15 credit courses from the other department
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Economics
Economics
Financial Economics (30)
Principles of Economics (30)
Microeconomics (30)
Plus 30 credits from:
Quantitative Methods in Economics (30)
Macroeconomics (30)
Management
Management
International Business
Strategic Management
Game Theory
Markets & Consumption
Managerial Accounting
Advanced Economic Theory
Accounting
Financial Management
Organisation Studies
Employability
Industrial Economics (30) Economics of Warfare (30) Experimental Economics
Political Economy Econometrics (30) Labour Economics Topics in Economic History Topics in Economic Development Topics in Finance Macro Labour Economics (30) Advanced Topics in Game Theory
Plus 60 credits from options available: International Financial Accounting Accounting for Corporate Accountability Strategic Management Accounting Strategic Finance Ethical and Environmental Economics Corporate Governance Dissertation (30)
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Accounting for Sustainability
Minor Honours Management: Computer Science with Management Mathematics with Management (All courses are 15 credits unless otherwise stated) Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Management: typically students would take 15 credits from:
All students take two 15 credit courses from:
All students to take either one 30 credit course or two 15 credit courses from:
International Business
Strategic Management
Consumer Behaviour
Markets & Consumption
Marketing Strategy in Context
Emerging Markets
Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Organisation Studies
Human Resource Management
Plus specified courses in the other Department for a total of 90 credits
Plus specified courses in the other Department for a total of 90 credits
Accounting for Corporate Accountability The Globalisation of Work The Individual at Work Project Management (30) Strategic Management Accounting Advertising & Communications Clusters, Small Business & International Competition Small Business Management & Growth Strategic Entrepreneurship Responsible Entrepreneurs Corporate Governance Marketing Ethics & Society
Plus specified courses in the other Department for a total of 90 credits
Management Major Honours Management with Mathematics (All courses are 15 credits unless otherwise stated)
Please consult the relevant Mathematics or Computer Science department for the breakdown of the major part of the course.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Mandatory Management courses
Mandatory Management courses
Mandatory Management courses
Interpreting Management
Employability
Integrating Management: Business in Context
International Business
Strategic Management
Integrating Management: Leadership
Markets & Consumption
Marketing Strategy in Context
Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Plus 90 credits with no more than 30 credits from any one specialism area.
Information Systems
Operations Management
Organisation Studies
Human Resource Management
Plus one 30 credit course or two 15 credit courses in the Mathematics Department
Plus one 30 credit course or two 15 credit courses in the Mathematics Department
Consumer Behaviour Emerging Markets Accounting for Corporate Accountability The Globalisation of Work The Individual at Work Project Management (30) Strategic Management Accounting Advertising & Communications Clusters, Small Business & International Competition Small Business Management & Growth Strategic Entrepreneurship Responsible Entrepreneurs Corporate Governance Marketing Ethics & Society Marketing Ethics & Society
Plus one 30 credit course or two 15 credit courses in the Mathematics Department
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