School of Management Undergraduate Studies
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Royal Holloway, University of London, is ranked in the top 30 of all UK universities. Through the dedication of our teachers, discoveries that change the world and the feel of the Royal Holloway experience, ours is a community that will inspire you to succeed academically, socially and personally. Our university was founded by two social reformers who pioneered the ideal of education and knowledge for2 all who could benefit. Their vision lives on today.
As one of the UK’s leading research intensive universities, we are home to some of the world’s foremost authorities in the sciences, arts, business, economics and law. As teachers and researchers they change lives, expand minds and help current and future leaders understand power and responsibility. Students and academics travel from all over the world to study and work here, ensuring a global perspective within a close knit, safe and historic campus.
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 SCHOOL
Professor Gloria Agyemang 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. Eleni Tzouramani Eleni.Tzouramani@royalholloway.ac.uk +44 (0)1784 276631
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. (REF 2014)
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
97
%
of our graduates are in work or further study (DLHE 2016)
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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 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.
Year in Business: The School of Management has
an expanding Year in Business programme in which students spend the 3rd year of their 4th year degree out on placement. While some students may find getting a placement hard work, the skills and enhanced self-awareness you will develop is fundamental to your future graduate career, and in some cases, can lead to a job offer or fast tracking through the recruitment process. Previous placement companies include GSK, IBM, Nomura, L’Oreal, Microsoft and Walt Disney Co.
Degree programmes Single Honours
Year in Business degrees
Business and Management
Accounting and Finance (Year in Business)
Accounting and Finance
Business and Management (Year in Business)
Management with Accounting
Management with Accounting (Year in Business)
Management with Entrepreneurship
Management with Entrepreneurship (Year in Business)
Management with Human Resources
Management with Human Resources (Year in Business)
Management with Digital Innovation
Management with Digital Innovation (Year in Business)
Management with International Business
Management with International Business (Year in Business)
Management with Marketing
Management with Marketing (Year in Business)
Management with Sustainability
Management with Sustainability (Year in Business)
Combined degree with management as a minor component Mathematics with Management
Combined degree with Management as a major component Management with Mathematics
Joint degrees with Management as an equal component Economics and Management Modern Languages and Management Mathematics and Management
Admissions and entry requirements We welcome applications from prospective students who want to study management. Typical offers
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.
Accounting and Finance:
ABB or equivalent
Joint Management and Maths:
ABB or equivalent, with at least an A2 at Grade A in Maths
Joint Management and Language:
ABB 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)
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Quantitative Methods
Employability
Responsible Business in Context
Interpreting Management
Strategic Management
International Business
Marketing Strategy in Context
Integrating Management: Leadership and Innovation
Markets and Consumption
Managerial Accounting
Accounting
Operations Management
Information Systems
Human Resource Management
Organisation Studies
Plus 30 credits selected from:
Plus either
Economic & Social Foundations for Sustainable Organisations
*One 15 credit course from another department * subject to availability and timetable constrains
The Global Economy Multinational Enterprise Marketing Research Digital Marketing Financial Management Managerial Economics Creative Process Management New Venture Creation Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship Motivation and Performance Managing Organisational Change Management and Environmental Sustainability Business in Society
Plus 90 credits with no more than 30 credits from any one specialism area International Financial Accounting Consumer Behaviour Emerging Markets Asia Pacific Business European Business Accounting for Corporate Accountability The Globalisation of Work International Human Resource Management (30) The Individual at Work Brands and Branding Global Marketing Strategic Management Accounting Strategic Finance Advertising and Promotion Clusters, Small Business and International Competition Entrepreneurship: Theory and History
Project Management
Corporate Entrepreneurship Innovation, Strategy and the Corporation
Or
Responsible Entrepreneurship
One 30 credit course or two 15 credit courses from another department
Corporate Governance Marketing Ethics and Society Accounting for Sustainability Business Process Applications Digital Innovation Management Business Data Analytics Innovation, Strategy and the Corporation Business in International Comparative Perspective Social Media and Networks Dissertation (30)
Year in Business Students Only: Year 3 Complete Work Placement (30)
Year in Business Students Only: Year 4 Complete Year 3 as shown under Single Honours above.
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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 Markets and Consumption
Corporate Finance
Investment Management Ethics for Accounting and Finance
Strategic Management
Plus at least two (up to four) of the following AF courses:
Managerial Economics Employability
Plus two 15 credit courses from: Economic and Social Foundations of Sustainable Organisations
Communication and Impression Management in Accounting Taxation: Economics, Policy and Practice International Financial Reporting
Audit and Assurance
Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance
Principles of UK Taxation Multinational Enterprise
Remainder of credits (if any) to be chosen from:
Operations Management
Emerging Markets
Marketing Strategy in Context
European Business
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Global Marketing Project Management
This programme is accredited with four professional bodies. You may apply to the professional bodies for exemptions from some of their examinations. The number of exemptions depend on the options you choose and the marks you obtain on your courses. Certified Practising Accountants Australia
Business Data Analytics Corporate Governance Global Marketing
Year in Business Students Only: Year 3 Complete Work Placement (30)
Year in Business Students Only: Year 4 Complete Year 3 as shown under Accounting and Finance Single Honours
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JOINT
RANKED
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
ST
in the
World
For other
accounting research
(BYU Accounting Rankings, 2016)
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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, Digital Innovation, 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 * subject to availability and timetable constrains
Year 2 Mandatory
Management with Entrepreneurship
Management with International Business
Strategic Management
New Venture Creation
The Global Economy
Marketing Strategy in Context
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Multinational Enterprise
Managerial Accounting
Management with Human Resources
Management with Marketing
Operations Management
Motivation and Performance
Marketing Research
Human Resource Management
Managing Organisational Change
Digital Marketing
Employability
Management with Digital Innovation
Management with Sustainability
Plus 30 credits from your specialist subject:
Creative Process Management
Management and Environmental Sustainability
Management with Accounting
Project Management
Business in Society
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)
Management with: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Digital Innovation, International Business, Marketing, Sustainability. You will complete your pathway mandatory courses. plus two optional 15 credit courses or one 30 credit course. (All courses are 15 credits unless otherwise stated) Accounting
Entrepreneur
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Marketing
Sustain
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Integrating Management: Leadership and Innovation
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International Financial Accounting
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Consumer Behaviour
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Emerging Markets
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Business Data Analytics
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Digital Innovation Management
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Business Process Applications
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Entrepreneurship Theory and History
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Accounting for Sustainability
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Year in Business Students Only: Year 3 Complete Work Placement (30)
Year in Business Students Only: Year 4 Complete Year 3 as shown under Single Honours above This brochure was published in May 2017 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 2017/18. 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 3
Mandatory Management courses
Mandatory Management courses
Clusters, Small Business and Entrepreneurship
International Business
Responsible Business in Context
Business Data Analytics
Markets and Consumption
Integrating Management: Leadership and Innovation
Digital Innovation Management
Plus two 15 credit courses from:
Social Media and Networks
Consumer Behaviour
Small Business Management and Growth
Emerging Markets
Entrepreneurship: Theory and History
Asia Pacific Business
Corporate Entrepreneurship
European Business
Innovation, Strategy and the Corporation
Year 2
Accounting for Corporate Accountability
Accounting for Sustainability
Mandatory Management courses
The Globalisation of Work
Corporate Governance
Strategic Management
Business in International Comparative Perspective
Responsible Entrepreneurship
Marketing Strategy in Context
Brands and Branding
Managerial Accounting
Global Marketing
Plus one 30 credit course or two 15 credit courses from the other department
Human Resources Management
Strategic Management Accounting
Plus specified courses in the other Department for a total of 60 credits
Strategic Finance
Accounting Organisation Studies
Plus specified courses in the other Department for a total of 60 credits
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Advertising and Promotion
Business Process Applications
Marketing, Ethics and Society
Minor Honours Management: Mathematics with Management (All courses are 15 credits unless otherwise stated)
Year 1
Year 3
Management: typically students would take 15 credits from:
All students to take two 15 credit courses from:
Social Media and Networks
International Business
Consumer Behaviour
Entrepreneurship: Theory and History
Markets and Consumption
Emerging Markets
Corporate Entrepreneurship
Accounting
Asia Pacific Business
Innovation, Strategy and the Corporation
European Business
Accounting for Sustainability
Accounting for Corporate Accountability
Corporate Governance
The Globalisation of Work
Responsible Entrepreneurship
Business in International Comparative Perspective
Marketing, Ethics and Society
Organisation Studies
Plus specified courses in the other Department for a total of 90 credits
Year 2 All students take two 15 credit courses from: Strategic Management
Brands and Branding Global Marketing Strategic Management Accounting
Small Business Management and Growth
Plus specified courses in the other Department for a total of 90 credits Please consult with the Mathematics Department for the breakdown of the major part of the course.
Strategic Finance
Marketing Strategy in Context
Advertising and Promotion
Managerial Accounting
Clusters, Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Human Resource Management
Business Data Analytics
Plus specified courses in the other Department for a total of 90 credits
Digital Innovation Management Business Process Applications
Management Major Honours Management with Mathematics (All courses are 15 credits unless otherwise stated) Year 1
Year 3
Mandatory Management courses
Mandatory Management courses
Business Process Applications
Interpreting Management
Responsible Business in Context
Social Media and Networks
International Business
Integrating Management: Leadership and Innovation
Small Business Management and Growth
Markets and Consumption Accounting
Plus 60 credits with no more than 30 credits from any one specialism area.
Information Systems
Consumer Behaviour
Organisation Studies
Emerging Markets
Plus one 30 credit course or two 15 credit courses in the Mathematics Department
Asia Pacific Business European Business Accounting for Corporate Accountability
Year 2
The Globalisation of Work
Mandatory Management courses
Business in International Comparative Perspective
Employability
Entrepreneurship: Theory and History Corporate Entrepreneurship Innovation, Strategy and the Corporation Accounting for Sustainability Corporate Governance Responsible Entrepreneurship Marketing, Ethics and Society
Plus one 30 credit course or two 15 credit courses in the Mathematics Department
Brands and Branding
Strategic Management
Global Marketing
Marketing Strategy in Context
Strategic Management Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Strategic Finance
Operations Management
Advertising and Promotion
Human Resource Management
Clusters, Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Plus one 30 credit course or two 15 credit courses in the Mathematics Department
Business Data Analytics Digital Innovation Management
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