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MANAGEMENT SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2021 ENTRY TO PROGRESS AND LEAD
WE EDUCATE LEADERS
ACCREDITATION
Many of our postgraduate programmes
WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
provide recognition or accreditation from
the recognised professional body including:
IN THE WORLD
MSc Accounting and Finance
accredited by Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the
Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants (CIMA)
Queen’s Management School is one of the top business schools MSc Finance and MSc Quantitative Finance
both recognised by the CFA Institute
in the UK and Ireland and prides itself on a range of world-class University Recognition Programme
postgraduate degree programmes in Accounting, Economics, Finance,
MSc Risk and Investment Management
Management, Human Resource Management and Marketing. recognised by the Global Association
of Risk Professionals and Professional
Risk Managers’ International Association
WHY CHOOSE QUEEN’S MSc Marketing
accredited by the Chartered Institute of
MANAGEMENT SCHOOL?
OUR DEGREE PROGRAMMES Marketing (CIM) and option to gain Google
Analytics Qualification
Among the best in the world, Accounting and Finance is
go.qub.ac.uk/courses
ranked 6th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2021). TRADING ROOM DEDICATED TO STUDENT MSc Human Resource Management
In the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014),
EMPLOYABILITY accredited by the Chartered Institute
Students have access to Bloomberg
we are ranked joint 8th in the UK for Research TAUGHT software, a market leader in financial news,
AND NETWORKING of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
Intensity, with 70% of our research deemed to be data and analytics, which is used by many OPPORTUNITIES
world-leading or internationally excellent. Accounting and Finance financial institutions. The Trading Room
WILLIAM J CLINTON
Our students benefit from a dedicated
is an interactive and exciting learning
Business Analytics environment which brings textbook theory Placement Office which has established LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
PURPOSE-BUILT FOR MANAGEMENT Economics to life. Students will use and have access to strong links with business partners providing
internships and consulting projects. The William J Clinton Leadership
software such as Stata, Excel, Python and R
Institute at Riddel Hall brings world-class
Queen’s Management School is located at Riddel Hall, Finance and databases such as Thomson One Banker,
• Helping start-up companies such as facilities, leading academics and industry
situated within the Stranmillis Conservation Area DataStream, S&P Capital IQ and Bloomberg.
adjacent to the main University campus. The site now Human Resource Management Cardinal Analytics and Pretty in Petite experts together to deliver a high-end
• Students benefit from masterclasses portfolio of executive education and
encompasses a new, purpose-built Management School
International Business with industry experts leadership programmes. As specialists
and Postgraduate and Executive Education Centre with STUDENT MANAGED • Employers inform our curriculum through in executive education, we are dealing
conference facilities. Management FUND (SMF) employer liaison groups with the highest level of business people
Riddel Hall provides the School with academic and support Marketing Students are invited to join the Student
• Employer visibility through studentships and their associated organisations.
and prizes
offices; postgraduate research rooms for students and research Managed Fund where they will have a
fellows; a range of fully equipped teaching facilities with Master of Business Administration (MBA) unique opportunity to manage a real money Students are invited to many joint events DIVERSITY
varying capacities from small syndicate rooms to a 120-seat Quantitative Finance investment portfolio of £35,000. Queen’s with the Leadership Institute with prestigious
tiered lecture theatre; two computer suites; the Trading Room; Management School is one of only a handful speakers including Sam Woods, Director We have a diverse student body from around
the Placement Office; resource accommodation; flexible Risk and Investment Management of universities in the UK and Ireland to offer of Financial Stability at the Bank of the world including, UK, Northern Ireland,
space for large group teaching and conference use; and this experience which is a game changer England; Denis O’Brien, the leading Irish China, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, India, Mauritius,
communal support facilities including catering accommodation when it comes to graduate employability. Telecoms Entrepreneur; Manus Cranny, Ecuador, Brazil, Canada, Vietnam, US, Nepal,
to encourage social and intellectual interaction.
European Markets Editor and News Guyana, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, India,
RESEARCH Anchor for Bloomberg TV; and former Norway, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Denmark,
South African President FW de Klerk. France, Germany, Italy and Romania.
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ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE OVERVIEW Programme Modules and academic essays. Timely feedback is
provided on the students’ performance.
Student Managed Fund (SMF)
Students are invited to join the Student
Semester 1 (CATS)
(MSC) Why is this subject for you?
• Financial Management (15) Understand the
Managed Fund where they will have a
implications of the economic environment,
CAREERS unique opportunity to manage a real money
• You want to be able to speak ‘the language investment portfolio of £30,000. Queen’s
of business’ and understand financial critically evaluate different sources of This Master’s programme provides the basis Management School is one of only a handful
decision-making and financial institutions. business finance and Explore and apply the for both profession and research orientated of universities in the UK and Ireland to offer
• You want a career in areas such as accountancy, key techniques of investment appraisal. careers, as well as skills and knowledge required this experience which is a game changer
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS If you need to improve your English banking, consultancy or academia. • Corporate Finance (15) Understand the to progress into management careers in the when it comes to graduate employability.
Normally a 2.1 Honours degree in a language skills before your study, our • You want to be taught and supervised by issues confronting corporations when making accounting and financial services. It opens a
relevant subject (Accounting or Finance partner INTO Queen’s University Belfast leading academics and you want exemptions investment and financing decisions. wide range of career opportunities in banking, Queen’s Management School is committed to
based) or equivalent qualification offers a range of English language from the Association of Chartered Certified • International Financial Accounting and accounting and auditing, government, corporate the continuous improvement and enhancement
acceptable to the University. courses: www.intohigher.com/qub Accountants (ACCA) or the Chartered Reporting (15) Apply international financial finance, investment analysis and academia. of all of its degree programmes. New modules
Institute of Management Accountants reporting standards in the production may be developed and included to replace or
Exceptional applicants with degrees in FEES AND FUNDING (CIMA) professional examinations. and presentation of external financial WHY QUEEN’S? enhance those which are mentioned here.
Engineering, Mathematics, Management, Northern Ireland (NI) £7,250 reports and be familiar with alternative
Accounting is the process of summarising, recognition rules and valuation bases. Trading Room
Economics or other relevant subjects can Republic of Ireland (ROI) £7,250
analysing and reporting financial transactions • Case Studies in Accounting and Financial The Corporate Finance module is taught
also be considered. All applicants must England, Scotland or Wales (GB) £7,250
have sufficient relevant knowledge of and/ EU Other £21,500 to permit informed judgements and decisions Management (15) This course builds upon in the Trading Room. Students have access “The first-rate computer
the previous modules to understand the to Bloomberg software, a market leader
or experience in basic Accounting. International £21,500 by users of the information. Finance looks at
how company managers and investors make practical application of international financial in financial news, data and analytics, which facilities, Bloomberg
INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS International applicants will be required financial decisions, how they manage their reporting standards to the preparation and is used by many financial institutions. and DataStream access
risk, and how financial markets function. presentation of the financial statements
For information on international
qualification equivalents, please see:
to pay an initial mandatory deposit of
£1,000 to secure a place on the course,
Software and programmes such
go.qub.ac.uk/YourCountry and this will be included as a formal The MSc in Accounting and Finance Semester 2 (CATS)
• Accounting and Performance Management
Students will use and have access to
software such as Stata, Excel, Matlab,
as IBM SPSS enhanced
condition of your offer. If you have met provides students with an understanding
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION all the course entry requirements and of both the theoretical framework and in Public-Sector and Not-For-Profit and databases such as Thomson One my study experience and
Organisations (15) Understand key differences Banker, DataStream and Bloomberg.
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS you have received an unconditional offer practical skills necessary to work in
the global financial environment. between businesses, public sector organisations expanded my IT skills.
International students wishing to apply to of a place to study on a postgraduate
Queen’s University Belfast (and for whom taught degree, we require international and not-for profit-organisations (including Accreditation and Exemptions
The programme is accredited by ACCA (the
Additionally the regular
English is not their first language), must be applicants to pay a remaining deposit of CONTENT strategies) in relation to performance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), recruitment fairs and
able to demonstrate their proficiency in £1,500 towards their tuition fees (£2,500 management and governance.
English in order to benefit fully from their total deposit), before a Confirmation of
The programme offers the opportunity to
pursue appropriately advanced studies in
• Management Accounting and Control
(15) Describe and evaluate cost behaviour
the global body for professional accountants.
networking events have
course of study or research. Non-EEA Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for visa/
nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and immigration purposes can be issued.
both accounting and finance, equipping the patterns; explore and apply the key concepts of Students will be exempt from exams: eased my entrance into
students for careers in financial institutions, budgeting, controlling and variance analysis. F1 (Accountant in Business)
Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements
management consulting, industry or • Research Methods and Techniques F2 (Management Accounting) the employment market.”
for English language for visa purposes. For fees and funding
government bodies. The modules included (15) Understand and apply qualitative F3 (Financial Accounting)
information please see: Sally Denton,
in the programme aim to develop capacities and quantitative research methods and F4 (Corporate and Business Law)
Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with Fees: qub.ac.uk/TuitionFees MSc Accounting and Finance
of critical assessment of literature and techniques to different research contexts F5 (Performance Management)
not less than 5.5 in any component, or Funding: go.qub.ac.uk/qubpgfunding
methods, and the ability to communicate, and develop your own research proposal. F7 (Financial Reporting)
an equivalent qualification acceptable
orally and in writing, on topics in accounting Plus choose one from: F9 (Financial Management)
to the University is required. DURATION
and finance. They provide a stimulating suite • Derivatives
1 year full-time
of learning activities that introduce students • International Finance Those who pursue the final route of
*Taken within the last 2 years.
to contemporary theories and practice. • Money and Banking the Academic Research Project (as
TEACHING TIMES
opposed to the traditional dissertation)
For more information on English Morning/Afternoon
The development of transferable skills will shape Semester 3 will also avail of the ACCA exemption
Language requirements for EEA
the teaching and learning on the programme. for paper F8 (Audit and Assurance).
and non-EEA nationals see:
The successful completion of coursework,
Route 1 APPLY NOW
go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs Dissertation (60 CAT POINTS) go.qub.ac.uk/pgapply
for instance, will require students to gather Traditional Dissertation (100%) The programme is also part of the CIMA
information from a range of sources, as well as accelerated route, which will allow students to
select and assimilate the relevant knowledge enter via the CIMA master’s gateway route.
CONTACT
Route 2 Dr Martin Quinn
and complete tasks within deadlines. The Academic Research Project (60 CAT POINTS) Programme Director
students will also acquire the ability to write Auditing and Accountability (25%) Students may also avail of exemptions from
Queen’s Management School
projects and an MSc dissertation, which aims at Ethics and Governance (25%) the CIMA, entering at the Management
t: +44 (0)28 9097 4815
Accounting and Finance developing the skills of reading and summarising
academic articles. The students will be able to
Critical Literature Review (50%) Level Case Study entry point. Thus, students
are exempted from all elements of the
e: qms@qub.ac.uk
qub.ac.uk/qms
at Queen’s is ranked 6th analyse financial statements, apply investment Modules are subject to change. Certificate and Operational levels, plus:
strategies, and understand the role of accounting E2 Managing Performance
in the UK in the Complete in both profit and not-for-profit organisations. ASSESSMENT P2 Advanced Management Accounting
University Guide 2021. The contents provided during the programme
A variety of methods, including individual
F2 Advanced Financial Reporting.
will also be useful to those who wish to pursue
PhD studies in accounting and finance. and group work, presentations, case studies, Guest Speakers
class tests and dissertation will be used. Both Students have the opportunity to hear
summative and formative assessment methods from industry professionals and academics
are adopted throughout all modules, which who regularly deliver guest lectures/
span from practical computer based work, to talks in the Management School.
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class tests, group and individual presentations 7
BUSINESS ANALYTICS OVERVIEW Semester 2 (CATS)
• Advanced Analytics and Machine Learning
“With the explosion of
(MSC) The increase in the volume, variety, and (15) Builds on the skills developed in the statistics information and the global
velocity of data creates opportunities for module in terms of both programming and more
businesses to improve decision-making advanced statistical techniques, namely the shortage in analytics
and develop new data-driven products and
services. MSc Business Analytics has been
application of machine learning algorithms. professionals with the
• Data-driven Decision-making (15) Focuses
developed to meet the demand for qualified on gaining business insights from the effective skills needed to turn data
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or
FEES AND FUNDING
Northern Ireland (NI) £7,250
professionals, who possess the necessary
expertise to realise end-to-end business
management and analysis of data, data
visualisation and storytelling, and prescriptive
into business value, the
equivalent qualification acceptable to the Republic of Ireland (ROI) £7,250 analytics solutions and are equipped to utilise analytics techniques. MSc Business Analytics
data for business decision-making purposes. • Artificial Intelligence in Business and Society
University in any discipline to include one
module in a quantitative area. Relevant
England, Scotland or Wales (GB) £7,250
EU Other £20,500 (15) Builds a deeper understanding of the programme is aimed at
employment experience in a quantitative International £20,500 The programme is built around the three core
areas needed to succeed in analytics: business
wider implications of AI, and how students can graduates who aspire to
area may be considered in lieu of a contribute to responsible development and use of
module in a quantitative area and will be International applicants will be required knowledge, statistics, and computing. This AI in their future career. work in this cutting edge
considered on a case-by-case basis. to pay an initial mandatory deposit of
£1,000 to secure a place on the course,
includes modules focusing on the application
of analytics in core business functions such
• Marketing Analytics (15) Using SAS or SPSS
software to analyse data for marketing-related
industry. The course has
INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS and this will be included as a formal as marketing and human resources, modules decision-making and evaluative purposes. been developed to bridge
focusing on developing and applying technical
For information on international
qualification equivalents, please see:
condition of your offer. If you have met
all the course entry requirements and skills such as advanced analytics and machine Summer Semester the gap between analytics
• Dissertation (60 CAT points)
go.qub.ac.uk/YourCountry you have received an unconditional offer learning, data management, and data-driven
decision-making. In total, students will study
and business, and includes
of a place to study on a postgraduate
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR taught degree, we require international eight modules in addition to pre-course training Modules are subject to change. the latest topics from
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students wishing to apply to
applicants to pay a remaining deposit of
£1,500 towards their tuition fees (£2,500
and a final dissertation project. The dissertation
project will involve the application of the ASSESSMENT across core business and
Career Development
Queen’s University Belfast (and for whom total deposit), before a Confirmation of business, technical, and statistical skills learnt Assessments will focus on both theory and Industry reports show a global shortage for analytics areas. Students
during the taught modules.
English is not their first language), must be
able to demonstrate their proficiency in
Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for visa/
immigration purposes can be issued.
practical application of business analytics,
including the use of data to gain business
data scientists. Students will learn to use
cutting edge and industry standard tools and
who successfully complete
English in order to benefit fully from their The programme will include an intensive
induction course, where pre-course training
insights, the development of analytics solutions, techniques to enable career development. the programme will
course of study or research. Non-EEA For fees and funding essays and group work. It is anticipated that
nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and information please see: in key statistics and computer skills will ensure students will have approximately 30 hours World-class Facilities graduate with the technical,
Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements
for English language for visa purposes.
Fees: qub.ac.uk/TuitionFees
Funding: go.qub.ac.uk/qubpgfunding
students from a range of backgrounds have the
necessary skills to undertake the course.
direct academic contact time (drawing on The MSc Business Analytics is taught in the
landscaped setting of Riddel Hall which features
statistical, and business
methods outlined above) per module. In
addition to the direct teaching hours per excellent facilities, including a dedicated skills needed to succeed as
CONTENT computer lab with the latest analytics software.
An IELTS* score of 6.5 with not less
than 5.5 in each of the four component
DURATION
1 year full-time
module, each student will normally be expected
to spend approximately 120 hours on individual
an analytics professional.”
Semester 1 (CATS) Student Experience
elements of listening, reading, speaking • Statistics for Business (15) Understanding study time, plus time for assessment completion Students will learn how to use state-of the-art, Dr Byron Graham,
and writing taken within the last 2 years. TEACHING METHODS descriptive and inferential statistics using the R per module. industry standard software over the duration of Programme Director
Tools and techniques learned in the programming language. the programme. This includes software such as
*Taken within the last 2 years. classroom context will be used to address • Data Management (15) Explores the theory and CAREERS R, SAS, KNIME, and Tableau.
real-life business problems. This will practice of managing data, including identifying
For more information on English language involve a mix of teaching methods to The MSc Business Analytics will appeal to Professional Teaching
and extracting data, data pre processing, data students who intend to pursue a career in a
requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals enable students to build the technical With a background in industry and academia,
quality, data warehousing, relational databases, business analytics related field, such as data
see: go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs and business expertise required for a Dr Graham specialises in helping businesses
and big data solutions. science, business intelligence, consultancy,
successful career in analytics. Modules will to gain benefits from the effective use of data
• Human Resources Analytics (15) Consider informatics, or decision intelligence. The
If you need to improve your English be taught in mornings and afternoons. for decision-making and new products and
the practical use of data in HRM, through
language skills before your study, our applications such as monitoring and evaluating
programme is aimed at graduates from a range processes. Dr Graham has industry experience APPLY NOW
partner INTO Queen’s University Belfast of backgrounds, particularly students who have in a major healthcare trust, where he specialised go.qub.ac.uk/pgapply
employee activity and performance, predicting taken undergraduate degrees in areas from
offers a range of English language in healthcare informatics. He has also worked in
future performance and predicting employee
courses: www.intohigher.com/qub attrition.
outside maths and computer science domains. data science consultancy for a Big Four firm. CONTACT
Those with undergraduate degrees stemming Dr Graham has industry expertise in data Dr Byron Graham
• Operations Management (15) Topics include from a diversity of backgrounds are welcomed. science across multiple sectors including Programme Director
operations strategy, process design and analysis, This could include areas such as business and healthcare, the legal industry, financial services, Queen’s Management School
capacity management, quality management, management, accounting, finance, social and retail. His current research focuses on the t: +44 (0)28 9097 5514
lean management, inventory management and sciences, psychology, and geography. application of machine learning and other data e: qms@qub.ac.uk
supply chain management.
science approaches to solve business problems. qub.ac.uk/qms
WHY QUEEN’S?
Industry Links Queen’s Management School is committed to
Developed by staff with industry and academic the continuous improvement and enhancement
backgrounds, the course is tailored towards of all of its degree programmes. New modules
the key skills required to succeed in a business may be developed and included to replace or
analytics role. enhance those which are mentioned here.
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ECONOMICS OVERVIEW
(MSC) Economists are among the most influential
thought leaders in 21st century life. They play a
key role in helping us to understand the world
around us and to make it function better.
Many of our most challenging problems:
global warming, poverty, rising inequality,
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS For more information on English public debt, the impact of the financial crisis
Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent Language requirements for EEA are economic in nature. The MSc at Queen’s
qualification acceptable to the University in and non-EEA nationals see: provides the advanced knowledge and skills
Economics or a closely related subject (e.g. go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs to understand these and other issues and to
Business Economics, Finance, joint degrees prepare students for careers as economists
with substantial economics component). If you need to improve your English or for further study towards a PhD.
language skills before your study, our
We welcome applications from a diverse partner INTO Queen’s University Belfast The programme brings together a set of
range of applicants so will also consider offers a range of English language modules that aim to provide the student with
those with a 1st or 2.1 Honours degree, or courses: www.intohigher.com/qub a clear modern and post-crisis perspective on
equivalent qualification acceptable to the the 21st century global economy. This includes
University in other quantitative subjects FEES AND FUNDING a sequence of modules in microeconomics
(e.g. Mathematics) and those with relevant Northern Ireland (NI) £7,250 founded on decision and game theoretic
previous work experience alongside Republic of Ireland (ROI) £7,250 principles; developing a network perspective on
academic qualifications. We encourage England, Scotland or Wales (GB) £7,250 socio-economic interaction in the 21st century
applicants to submit a detailed CV. EU Other £18,400 global economy; a sequence of modules in
International £18,400 institutional economic history that provide a Semester 2 (CATS) Graduates have gained employment as Software
Candidates who do not satisfy the above but historically informed perspective on the main • Economics of Markets and Networks Economic Consultants and Assistant Economists Weekly training sessions in our state-of-the-
who are holders of an equivalent approved International applicants will be required macroeconomic policy instruments that are (15) Covers recent developments in in organisations like Aviva, Citigroup, Deloitte art computer lab will help you to develop your
professional qualification or work experience to pay an initial mandatory deposit of used in our global economy; and a sequence the theory of commodity markets and KPMG, Oxford Economics, NERA data analytical skills using market-leading
will be considered on a case-by-case basis. £1,000 to secure a place on the course, of modules that provide practical skills of and socio-economic networks. Economic Consulting, First Derivatives, Morgan econometrics software such as Stata.
and this will be included as a formal data analysis and econometric techniques. • Labour Economics and Social Policy (15) Stanley, Santander, RSM McClure Watters
INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS condition of your offer. If you have met Understand labour economics theory, and the Foreign Commonwealth Office. At the end of your first and second semesters
For information on international all the course entry requirements and If you are interested in advanced study its application to labour market and you will undertake industry relevant
qualification equivalents, please see: you have received an unconditional offer that is ‘post-crisis’ in structure and content, social policy issues, and the empirical WHY QUEEN’S? masterclasses on Python and ARCGIS. These
go.qub.ac.uk/YourCountry of a place to study on a postgraduate delivered at one of the UK’s leading research evidence and methods that make up the are programmes used in many of the biggest
taught degree, we require international universities, then this degree is for you. The contemporary labour economist’s toolkit. companies in the world and will give you
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION applicants to pay a remaining deposit of programme builds on our established strengths • Contemporary Macroeconomics (15) 6th in the UK for excellent skills to enhance your employability.
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students wishing to apply to
£1,500 towards their tuition fees (£2,500
total deposit), before a Confirmation of
in economic history, economic network theory
and the quantitative analysis of economic and
Examine economic growth (the long-
run analysis) and short-run fluctuations
research intensity Queen’s Management School is committed to
Queen’s University Belfast (and for whom Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for visa/ social policy, allowing students to combine a of the economy (business cycles). the continuous improvement and enhancement
(Guardian University Guide 2020)
English is not their first language), must be immigration purposes can be issued. deep and wide-ranging understanding of the • Topics in Economics (15) Explore cutting- of all of its degree programmes. New modules
able to demonstrate their proficiency in discipline with the opportunity to specialise edge research in economic theory, economic may be developed and included to replace or
English in order to benefit fully from their For fees and funding in one of these three particular fields. history and the applied economics of Cutting-edge enhance those which are mentioned here.
course of study or research. Non-EEA information please see: economic and social policy and institutions. Economics, and the way economics is taught,
nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Fees: qub.ac.uk/TuitionFees Seminars and masterclasses from expert guest is changing. This programme, focuses on using
Funding: go.qub.ac.uk/qubpgfunding speakers are an integral part of the programme. Summer Semester cutting-edge economic analysis to understand
Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements
Dissertation or consultancy-based the world today and our behaviour within it,
for English language for visa purposes.
project (60 CAT points)
DURATION CONTENT places you at the forefront of this advance. APPLY NOW
Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with 1 year full-time Modules are subject to change. go.qub.ac.uk/pgapply
not less than 5.5 in any component, or Semester 1 (CATS) Flexibility
an equivalent qualification acceptable TEACHING TIMES • Economic Decision-making and Behaviour (15)
ASSESSMENT You will cover all the core elements (compulsory CONTACT
to the University is required. Morning/Afternoon Analyses individual decision making and presents modules) you need for an advanced Dr Anthony Ziegelmeyer
a comprehensive overview of theories of how Two thirds by written examination and understanding of economics and to develop your Programme Director
*Taken within the last 2 years. decisions are made in an interactive environment. continuous assessment. One third by either analytical and quantitative skill set, but you will Queen’s Management School
• History and Philosophy of Economics a dissertation or a consultancy project. also have the flexibility to tailor the course to t: +44 (0)28 9097 4823
(15) Understand the methodology of your personal interests and career aspirations. e: qms@qub.ac.uk
economics, the classical political economy CAREERS qub.ac.uk/qms
and the marginal revolution. Guest Speakers
• Applied Econometrics (15) Explores Well trained economists are highly sought after In addition to working with Queen’s own
the techniques used in economics and in the global marketplace and are employed expert Faculty, students have the opportunity
policy evaluation to address real-world by consultancy firms, financial institutions and to learn from external international experts
questions using real data and leading other international businesses, as well as in the in their fields who come to Queen’s to give
statistical software such as STATA. public sector and by national and international seminars and masterclasses. You will also hear
• Global Economic History (15) Explores NGOs. Some students will wish to go on to guest lectures from industry professionals,
the lessons that globalisation in prior PhD study in Economics in preparation for a with opportunities to network afterwards.
epochs has for contemporary economic career as an academic or research economist.
conditions, illustrating how key economic
concepts underpin historical patterns.
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FINANCE OVERVIEW “The MSc Finance
(MSC) Why is this subject for you? programme is academically
• You have an interest in financial markets, demanding and
institutions and financial decision-making.
• You want a career in the financial
intellectually challenging.
services sector or in academia. It places strong emphasis
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent
FEES AND FUNDING
Northern Ireland (NI) £7,250
• You want to be taught and supervised
by leading academics.
on both theory and
qualification acceptable to the University Republic of Ireland (ROI) £7,250 practical application. The
You will explore how company managers
in Finance, Mathematics, Economics,
or other relevant quantitative subject.
England, Scotland or Wales (GB) £7,250
EU Other £20,500 and investors make financial decisions, how lecturers are not only
Science and Engineering disciplines International £20,500 they manage their risk and how financial
markets function. Your background may not
the best in their field but
will be considered where there is a
significant mathematical component. International applicants will be required necessarily be in finance, so this is a great constantly inspiring. I
INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
to pay an initial mandatory deposit of
£1,000 to secure a place on the course,
opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge
and practical understanding of financial
gained in-depth knowledge
For information on international and this will be included as a formal markets and financial decision-making. on asset pricing, corporate
qualification equivalents, please see:
go.qub.ac.uk/YourCountry
condition of your offer. If you have met
all the course entry requirements and CONTENT finance, econometrics, and
you have received an unconditional offer
Semester 1 (CATS)
Bloomberg workstation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION of a place to study on a postgraduate
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS taught degree, we require international • Asset Pricing (15) Assess the various theories on I also made some life-long
International students wishing to apply to
Queen’s University Belfast (and for whom
applicants to pay a remaining deposit of
£1,500 towards their tuition fees (£2,500
individuals’ investment decision making, assess
risk, critically evaluate asset pricing models
Semester 3 Software friends and I highly
• Dissertation (60 CAT points) Students will use and have access to software
English is not their first language), must be total deposit), before a Confirmation of and become familiar with the trading-room
or such as Stata, Excel, Matlab, RStudio, recommend this
environment and the Bloomberg database.
able to demonstrate their proficiency in
English in order to benefit fully from their
Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for visa/
immigration purposes can be issued. • Corporate Finance (15) Analyse how
• Applied Research Project (60 CAT points) Oxyor and databases such as Thomson
One Banker, DataStream, S&P Global
programme to anyone
course of study or research. Non-EEA corporations can increase shareholder
value and evaluate evidence regarding
Modules are subject to change. Market Intelligence and Bloomberg. considering a career in
nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and For fees and funding
Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements information please see: whether corporate decision-making is
ASSESSMENT Accreditation
finance and investment.”
for English language for visa purposes. Fees: qub.ac.uk/TuitionFees consistent with academic theories.
The programme has been accepted into the
Funding: go.qub.ac.uk/qubpgfunding • Market Microstructure (15) Understand the Assessment is by a variety of methods, Tong Chen,
CFA Institute University Recognition Program
Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with structure, dynamics and trading mechanisms of including individual coursework, group MSc Finance
showing that the programme aligns with the
not less than 5.5 in any component, or DURATION global financial markets, as well as appreciate the work, presentations, simulations, case
Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) – the
an equivalent qualification acceptable 1 year full-time role of key institutions involved in these markets. studies, class tests, examinations and
core knowledge, skills, and abilities that are
to the University is required. • Research Methods in Finance (15) Explore dissertation or applied research project.
generally accepted and applied by investment
TEACHING TIMES theoretical and practical experience of
professionals throughout the world.
*Taken within the last 2 years. For more Morning/Afternoon statistical and econometric techniques. CAREERS
information on English language requirements Successful students will have the necessary Guest Speakers
for EEA and non-EEA nationals see: Semester 2 (CATS)
skills to launch careers in finance, including Students have the opportunity to hear
go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs • Derivatives (15) Covers widely used derivative
investment banking, commercial banking, from industry professionals who regularly
products stressing pricing and uses for financial
investment management, or other financial deliver guest lectures. Students have the
If you need to improve your English engineering and risk management for example
intermediaries. For recent examples of opportunity to network afterwards.
language skills before your study, our interest rate derivatives or volatility.
• International Finance (15) Understand how where our alumni have secured employment,
partner INTO Queen’s University Belfast please see the School website. Student Managed Fund (SMF)
offers a range of English language international financial conditions influence
Students are invited to join the Student APPLY NOW
the investment decision process and assess
courses: www.intohigher.com/qub
theoretical and analytical tools which explain WHY QUEEN’S? Managed Fund where they will have a go.qub.ac.uk/pgapply
unique opportunity to manage a real money
and forecast the exchange rate dynamics. Trading Room investment portfolio of £30,000. Queen’s CONTACT
• Time-Series Financial Econometrics (15) Certain classes are held in the Trading Dr Tony Klein
Management School is one of only a handful
Examine econometric methods and techniques Room. Students have access to Bloomberg Programme Director
of universities in the UK and Ireland to offer
Accounting and Finance used in the analysis of time series finance
information and apply the empirical techniques
software, a market leader in financial this experience which is a game changer Queen’s Management School
news, data and analytics, which is used when it comes to graduate employability. t: +44 (0)28 9097 5618
at Queen’s is ranked joint using economic and financial data. by many financial institutions. e: qms@qub.ac.uk
• Money and Banking (15) Understand
2nd in the UK for graduate monetary and banking institutions from
Queen’s Management School is committed to qub.ac.uk/qms
the continuous improvement and enhancement
prospects in the Complete why they exist to government interventions,
of all of its degree programmes. New modules
analysing bubbles and financial crises.
University Guide 2021 may be developed and included to replace or
enhance those which are mentioned here.
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WHY QUEEN’S?
Accreditation
The programme is fully accredited by
the Chartered Institute of Personnel and
Development (CIPD). The programme
provides the necessary knowledge and
understanding to be awarded Professional
Membership of the CIPD at Associate,
Chartered or Chartered Fellow levels.
HUMAN RESOURCE
HR Future Insights Programme
OVERVIEW The MSc programme offers the opportunity
MANAGEMENT
for you to participate in our HR Future
The MSc HRM is accredited by the Chartered Insights Programme which focuses on
Institute of Personnel and Development current and future trends and issues in HR
(MSC) (CIPD) and is taught by a mixture of world-class and may include, for example, sessions
researchers and experienced practitioners. It on HR analytics, talent management, the
is designed to provide you with a high standard future of work, and conflict management
of knowledge and understanding about the and negotiation. The programme will
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS International applicants will be required current trends, opportunities and challenges offer you the opportunity to benefit from
Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent to pay an initial mandatory deposit of facing HRM practitioners and researchers, as Queen’s Management School’s wide
qualification acceptable to the University in any £1,000 to secure a place on the course, well as the skills to advance your career in an ranging industry networks and learn from
discipline. Applicants with a 2.2 Honours degree and this will be included as a formal HR-related field. The programme’s mixture key leaders in HR and the wider business
or equivalent qualification acceptable to the condition of your offer. If you have met of disciplinary rigour, academic expertise and community.
University and sufficient relevant experience all the course entry requirements and applied focus equips you for work in a wide
will be considered on a case-by-case basis. you have received an unconditional offer range of positions across the human resource Learning Approaches
of a place to study on a postgraduate management field. From whatever your The programme employs a variety of
INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS taught degree, we require international starting point is, you will be well positioned Semester Two (CATS) CAREERS teaching and learning methods including
For information on international applicants to pay a remaining deposit of to advance your career with the potential • Resourcing and Talent Management lectures, workshops, tutorials, case
qualification equivalents, please see: £1,500 towards their tuition fees (£2,500 to gain employment and promotion in the (Part time Year 1): (15) The MSc programme prepares students for studies, industry speakers. Lectures
go.qub.ac.uk/YourCountry total deposit), before a Confirmation of HR-related field. The programme delivers a Explores organisational responses to changing a range of roles starting from a HR Admin/ are often interspersed with discussion,
Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for visa/ suite of modules that explore and critically labour markets, and examines how organisations Officer role to roles that are more senior such group exercises and case studies which
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION immigration purposes can be issued. assess relevant and contemporary HRM- acquire and retain the necessary skills, attitudes as a HR analyst, HR Advisor, HR Generalist, allow you to engage with theories and
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS related theories, research and HRM practice and experience to meet business objectives. HR Manager, HR Business Partner, HR and concepts and reflect on their application
International students wishing to apply to For fees and funding (see course modules). You will also have the • Managing Employment Relations Culture Advisor/ Manager. You can choose to in practice. You will have opportunities
Queen’s University Belfast (and for whom information please see: opportunity to undertake a dissertation (Part time Year 1): (15) pursue HR specialist roles such as Recruitment/ to make presentations and to work on
English is not their first language), must be Fees: qub.ac.uk/TuitionFees or consultancy project that involves the Evaluates wider empirical trends in employment Talent Manager, Recruitment Consultant, a variety of group tasks, both assessed
able to demonstrate their proficiency in Funding: go.qub.ac.uk/qubpgfunding investigation and analysis of an HRM-related relations approaches, evaluates the basis of Learning and Development Advisor/ Manager, and non-assessed, improving your
English in order to benefit fully from their issue and provides you with an opportunity for conflict in organisations and explores the rights Reward and Benefits Advisor/ Manager, communication and leadership skills.
course of study or research. Non-EEA DURATION an applied and in-depth study of organisations and obligations imposed by employment law. Project Manager, HR Performance and Data
nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time Analyst, Career Advisor as well as positions Diversity
and the management of work. Our MSc HRM • Research Methods for Business
Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements in consultancy, trade unions and academic The course attracts students from a
course is at the forefront of research-led, (Part time Year 2): (15)
for English language for visa purposes. TEACHING INFORMATION and policy research across all sectors. Recent diverse range of academic backgrounds,
practical and theoretically informed education. Introduces research methodologies,
You will learn through lectures, graduates of the programme have gained experiences and national cultures,
processes and techniques required for
creating an exciting and stimulating
Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with seminars, videos, case studies, skills CONTENT carrying out an independent and original employment in a range of organisations from
various sectors, including: First Derivatives, social and learning environment. This
not less than 5.5 in any component, or workshops, as well as sessions delivered research project or a consultancy project.
an equivalent qualification acceptable by guest speakers from industry. This programme consists of the Moy Park Group, Power NI, Zurich Insurance, is particularly beneficial for working
• Human Capital Development
to the University is required. following modules and a final Energia, Inspire Well Being, Health and in HRM, as many organizations place
(Part time Year 2): (15)
You will be taught by world-class dissertation or consultancy project. Social Care NI/ NHS, Baker McKenzie, Allen diversity and inclusion as a key priority.
Evaluates the existing context and practice
*Taken within the last 2 years. researchers in Human Resource relating to the design and undertaking of training and Overy, Fin Tru, A&L Goodbody, Crane
Management and by experienced Semester One (CATS) Co., Finnebrogue and many others. Queen’s Management School is committed to
and development initiatives within firms.
For more information on English practitioners – evidenced by their • Human Resource Management in the continuous improvement and enhancement
language requirements for EEA CIPD Chartered and Fellowship Context (Part time Year 1): (15) Career Management Skills of all of its degree programmes. New modules
Summer Semester
and non-EEA nationals see: membership status. Explores how managers and HR professionals The MSc HRM will provide you with may be developed and included to replace or
• Final Dissertation; or Consultancy Based
go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs can best respond to their internal organisational the opportunity to participate in career enhance those which are mentioned here.
Report (Part time Year 2) * (60)
You will also benefit from Queen’s and external environmental contexts. *The dissertation normally involves the management sessions delivered by careers
If you need to improve your English Management School’s wide-ranging • Human Resource Management Theory investigation and analysis of a HRM-related advisors and leading HR professionals in
language skills before your study, our industry networks, engaging with and Strategy (Part time Year 1): (15) issue within organisations and provides you the field. These sessions will enable you
partner INTO Queen’s University Belfast leading HR employers, professionals Explores the latest strategic approaches and with an opportunity for an applied and in-depth to consider your career goals and plan for APPLY NOW
offers a range of English language and experts who are guest speakers techniques HR professionals are taking in study of organisations and the management how to achieve them. The programme also go.qub.ac.uk/pgapply
courses: www.intohigher.com/qub in a number of modules. Students order to align specific people management of work. A Consultancy Project involves includes further opportunities for students to
will also benefit from links with the practices with the business strategy. working with a client organisation to make develop employability skills and professional CONTACT
FEES AND FUNDING University’s William J Clinton Leadership • Performance and Reward Management recommendations for solving a pre-set consulting networks throughout the year. For example, Dr David Paulson
Northern Ireland (NI) £7,250 Institute, also based at Riddel Hall. (Part time Year 2): (15) problem, challenge or issue in the field of HR. in the past, our students have benefited from Programme Director
Republic of Ireland (ROI) £7,250 Examines contrasting models and methods company visits that give insight into the work Queen’s Management School
England, Scotland or Wales (GB) £7,250 Your learning will also benefit from the and assesses how these are applied in ASSESSMENT of a busy HR department, and employability t: +44 (0)28 9097 5514
EU Other £20,500 diversity of academic backgrounds, different business environments. sessions focused on the HR professional’s e: qms@qub.ac.uk
International £20,500 experiences and national cultures that make • HRM Analytics (Part time year 2): (15) The programme draws on a variety of online presence and use of LinkedIn. qub.ac.uk/qms
up the class. This creates an exciting and Uses leading software tools to carry out assessment methods, both individual and
stimulating social and learning environment HR analytics, including descriptive, visual, group- based including essays, business
and is particularly beneficial for working and prescriptive analytics to understand reports, case study analysis, presentations,
in HRM given that diversity and inclusion the wider organisational implications for simulations and traditional examinations.
are key priorities for the profession. people management approaches.
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INTERNATIONAL OVERVIEW
BUSINESS Why is this subject for you?
(MSC) • You realise that business is increasingly
conducted in a global marketplace and
wish to gain essential skills necessary to
understand and manage business challenges
and opportunities in such a setting.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS For more information on English
• You want a career in organisations such as
Modules ASSESSMENT The MSc International Business programme
Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or language requirements for EEA is run in a multicultural teaching environment
multinational corporations, international Semester 1 (CATS) Students may expect a variety of assessment
equivalent qualification acceptable to the and non-EEA nationals see: with local and international students working
non-governmental organisations, multilateral • International Business Strategy (15) types (reports, presentations, essays, tests)
University in Business or Management or go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs and engaging together. The multinational
international organisations, and consultancies, Understand the holistic, strategic level aimed to enhance skills development, critical
other relevant social science discipline environment coupled with the small class sizes
many of which have offices in Ireland. perspective of management decision making analysis and capacity building. Students are
related to international business. If you need to improve your English allow for a very strong learning experience
• You want to be taught and supervised by in an international business environment. also required to complete a dissertation.
language skills before your study, our where key intercultural competences can
leading, research active international business • The Multinational Enterprise (15)
We welcome applications from a diverse range partner INTO Queen’s University Belfast be gained through various interactions.
of backgrounds so may consider previous offers a range of English language and management academics who provide Examine the unique organisational form CAREERS
an engaging learning environment. of international business and explore
managerial work experience alongside lower courses: www.intohigher.com/qub Engaging learning environment
some of the issues these firms face. This programme provides the knowledge
academic qualifications. We also welcome prior and diverse assessment
International Business is focused on organisations • Accounting in an International Environment (15) and skills which are sought by employers
experiential learning in social science disciplines FEES AND FUNDING Teaching methods employed across this
that do not limit their operations to a single Explore the impact of short-term performance – SMEs focused on business intelligence,
that engage significantly with international Northern Ireland (NI) £7,250 programme typically include lectures,
nation state, such as Citigroup and Google. pressures on management control systems and trade or business solutions, manufacturing
business topics and/or involve some form Republic of Ireland (ROI) £7,250 workshops, tutorials, case studies, meetings
The MSc programme in International Business contemporary approaches, assessing macro- companies, multinational enterprises,
of cross-national or international academic England, Scotland or Wales (GB) £7,250 with practitioners and experts in international
considers why these organisations exist, how economic variables and their potential impact international institutions and NGOs and
activity. The University’s Recognition of Prior EU Other £20,500 business, use of decision-making tools (eg Excel
they are successful in the ever-changing global on MNCs management control systems. government agencies responsible for trade
Learning Policy provides guidance on the International £20,500 solvers and tools typically used in companies,
environment, and what their activities mean for • Sustainable Supply Chains and Networks (15) and investment – as well the consulting
assessment of experiential learning (RPEL). interactive web or computer applications)
the different countries in which they do business. Understand theory and practice of global supply industry. Some students may wish to pursue an
International applicants will be required and software demonstrations. Lectures are
chain management and logistics, reviewing academic career through PhD study – in the
INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS to pay an initial mandatory deposit of also often interspersed with discussion, group
This programme provides students with the managerial challenges in decision making at last three years four of our students started
For information on international £1,000 to secure a place on the course, exercises and case studies which allow students
knowledge and skills required to survive and thrive strategic, tactical and operational levels. academic careers in the UK and abroad.
qualification equivalents, please see: and this will be included as a formal to engage with theories and concepts and
go.qub.ac.uk/YourCountry in an increasingly interconnected world. Students reflect on their application in practice.
condition of your offer. If you have met Semester 2 (CATS) One year after graduation
will gain an understanding of the tools, techniques
all the course entry requirements and • Global Human Resource Management (15) • Sales Assistant (Ireland)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR and practical skills associated with operating an In collaboration with Queen’s Science Shop
you have received an unconditional offer Examine the nature of changes being placed • Trainee/Entry positions (UK, abroad)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS organisation across borders, and an appreciation and links with the William J Clinton Leadership
of a place to study on a postgraduate on work systems due to increased global
International students wishing to apply to of the interactions between firms, governments Institute, as well as guest lecturers from
taught degree, we require international competition and the issue of managing across Two years after graduation
Queen’s University Belfast (and for whom and society in an international context. multinational companies, non-governmental
applicants to pay a remaining deposit of borders within the modern business organisation. • Recruitment Consultant (UK)
English is not their first language), must be £1,500 towards their tuition fees (£2,500 organisations and local companies, our
• Senior Associate (UK)
able to demonstrate their proficiency in total deposit), before a Confirmation of CONTENT • International Marketing (15) Assess the
• PhD students (UK)
students are provided with regular insights
theory, practice and challenges faced by
English in order to benefit fully from their Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for visa/ into reality of business practices. Students
Students will study a combination of modules marketing managers working in a global/ • Middle Office Analyst (UK, Ireland)
course of study or research. Non-EEA may expect a variety of assessment types
immigration purposes can be issued. that address the increasingly integrated international environment, understand • PhD student/teaching assistant (UK, China)
nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and (reports, presentations, essays, exams)
and interdependent global economy within the concepts and theories used.
Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements aimed to enhance skills development,
For fees and funding which international business is conducted, • Research Methods and Techniques (15) Three years after graduation
for English language for visa purposes. critical analysis and capacity building.
information please see: and the core functional areas of business Introduce research processes and presents • Business Research Analyst (UK)
Fees: qub.ac.uk/TuitionFees from an international perspective. the tools and methodologies of social • Portfolio Real Estate Executive (Malaysia)
Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with
Funding: go.qub.ac.uk/qubpgfunding science required to carry out research. • Associate - Forensic Services (UK)
not less than 5.5 in any component, or
Modules are focused on core theories and • Global Innovation Management (15) • Purchasing manager (Vietnam)
an equivalent qualification acceptable
DURATION contemporary issues related to international Discover how knowledge is created, shared • W Lounge Supervisor (United Arab Emirates)
to the University is required.
1 year full-time business strategy, accounting and financial and transformed through collaboration • FDI Consultant (UK)
APPLY NOW
go.qub.ac.uk/pgapply
aspects of international business, international and coordination across differentiated • Corporate Finance I&G Associate (UK)
*Taken within the last 2 years.
supply chains and networks, human resource national innovation systems in order • Associate in HR (UK)
management, marketing, as well as supporting to develop global innovation. • Marketing analyst (UK)
CONTACT
Dr Jelena Vlajic
methods for business and research.
Programme Director
Semester 3 WHY QUEEN’S? Queen’s Management School
• Dissertation (60 CAT points) or
Internationally focused and career relevant t: +44 (0)28 9097 5514/5515
• Consultancy Based Project (60 CAT points) or
This programme offers business students e: qms@qub.ac.uk
• Academic Research Project (60 CAT points)
an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge qub.ac.uk/qms
and 2 modules taught in semester 3 from;
with regard to global business. The modules
• Contemporary Issues in Management
undertaken in this programme reflect such a
• Business Governance and Ethics
perspective with students best placed to take
• Critical Literature Review
up employment within global organisations.
Further, the good academic foundation
Modules are subject to change.
provided in this programme may serve as
a starting point for progression towards
PhD studies at high quality universities.
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