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MANAGEMENT SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2022 ENTRY - TO PROGRESS AND LEAD
WE EDUCATE LEADERS
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                                                                                                                                                                                                             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 Actuarial Science is accredited for 6
in the UK and Ireland and prides itself on a range of world-class                                                                                                                                            core principles exams from the Institute and
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Faculty of Actuaries
postgraduate degree programmes in Accounting, Economics, Finance,
Management, Human Resource Management and Marketing.                                                                                                                                                         MSc Finance and MSc Quantitative Finance
                                                                                                                                                                                                             both recognised by the CFA Institute
                                                                                                                                                                                                             University Recognition Programme
WHY CHOOSE QUEEN’S
                                                                                                                                                                                                             MSc Risk and Investment Management
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                                                                 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMMES                                                                                                                       recognised by the Global Association
Among the best in the world, Accounting and Finance is                                                                                                                                                       of Risk Professionals and Professional
ranked 6th in the UK (Times and Sunday Times Good                go.qub.ac.uk/courses                                                                                                                        Risk Managers’ International Association
University Guide 2022).
                                                                                                                                                                                                             MSc Marketing
In the most recent Research Excellence Framework, we are         TAUGHT                                    TRADING ROOM                                     DEDICATED TO STUDENT                             accredited by the Chartered Institute of
ranked joint 8th in the UK for Research Intensity, with 70%                                                                                                 EMPLOYABILITY                                    Marketing (CIM) and option to gain Google
                                                                                                           Students have access to Bloomberg
of our research deemed to be world-leading or                    Accounting and Finance                    software, a market leader in financial news,
                                                                                                                                                            AND NETWORKING                                   Analytics Qualification
internationally excellent.                                                                                                                                  OPPORTUNITIES
                                                                 Actuarial Science                         data and analytics, which is used by many                                                         MSc Human Resource Management
                                                                                                           financial institutions. The Trading Room                                                          accredited by the Chartered Institute
                                                                                                                                                            Our students benefit from a dedicated
PURPOSE-BUILT FOR MANAGEMENT                                     Business Analytics                        is an interactive and exciting learning
                                                                                                                                                            Placement Office which has established           of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
                                                                                                           environment which brings textbook theory
                                                                 Economics                                 to life. Students will use and have access to    strong links with business partners providing
Queen’s Management School is located at Riddel Hall,                                                                                                        internships and consulting projects.
situated within the Stranmillis Conservation Area                Finance                                   software such as Stata, Excel, Python and R                                                       WILLIAM J CLINTON
                                                                                                           and databases such as Thomson One Banker,
adjacent to the main University campus. The site now                                                                                                        • Helping start-up companies such as             LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
encompasses a new, purpose-built Management School
                                                                 Human Resource Management                 DataStream, S&P Capital IQ and Bloomberg.
                                                                                                                                                              Cardinal Analytics and Pretty in Petite
                                                                                                                                                            • Students benefit from masterclasses            The William J Clinton Leadership
and Postgraduate and Executive Education Centre with             International Business                                                                       with industry experts                          Institute at Riddel Hall brings world-class
conference facilities.
                                                                 Management                                STUDENT MANAGED                                  • Employers inform our curriculum through        facilities, leading academics and industry
Riddel Hall provides the School with academic and support                                                  FUND (SMF)                                         employer liaison groups                        experts together to deliver a high-end
offices; postgraduate research rooms for students and research   Marketing                                                                                  • Employer visibility through studentships       portfolio of executive education and
                                                                                                           Students are invited to join the Student           and prizes                                     leadership programmes. As specialists
fellows; a range of fully equipped teaching facilities with      Master of Business Administration (MBA)   Managed Fund where they will have a                                                               in executive education, we are dealing
varying capacities from small syndicate rooms to a 120-seat
                                                                                                           unique opportunity to manage a real money
tiered lecture theatre; two computer suites; the Trading Room;   Quantitative Finance                      investment portfolio of £50,000. Queen’s
                                                                                                                                                            Students are invited to many joint events
                                                                                                                                                            with the Leadership Institute with prestigious
                                                                                                                                                                                                             with the highest level of business people
the Placement Office; resource accommodation; flexible                                                                                                                                                       and their associated organisations.
space for large group teaching and conference use; and           Risk and Investment Management            Management School is one of only a handful       speakers including Sam Woods, Director
                                                                                                           of universities in the UK and Ireland to offer   of Financial Stability at the Bank of
communal support facilities including catering accommodation
to encourage social and intellectual interaction.
                                                                                                           this experience which is a game changer          England; Denis O’Brien, the leading Irish        DIVERSITY
                                                                                                           when it comes to graduate employability.         Telecoms Entrepreneur; Manus Cranny,
                                                                 RESEARCH                                                                                   European Markets Editor and News                 We have a diverse student body from around
                                                                                                                                                            Anchor for Bloomberg TV; and former              the world including, UK, Northern Ireland,
                                                                                                                                                            South African President FW de Klerk.             China, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, India, Mauritius,
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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 £50,000. 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) 1 £7,470                                                                    reports and be familiar with alternative
                                                                                            Accounting is the process of summarising,             recognition rules and valuation bases.             Trading Room
Economics or other relevant subjects            Republic of Ireland (ROI) 2 £7,470
                                                                                            analysing and reporting financial transactions      • Case Studies in Accounting and Financial           The Corporate Finance module is taught
can also be considered. All applicants          England, Scotland or Wales (GB) 1 £7,470
must have sufficient relevant knowledge         EU Other 3 £22,600                          to permit informed judgements and decisions           Management (15) This course builds upon            in the Trading Room. Students have access           “My Masters was an
                                                                                                                                                  the previous modules to understand the             to Bloomberg software, a market leader
of and/or experience in Accounting.             International £22,600                       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         unforgettable memory
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.             - my first time studying
                                                                                            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                                             abroad. During my
go.qub.ac.uk/IntQualifications                  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,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          studies I finished all ACCA
                                                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                    exemption exams 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                                                         got ‘The Association of
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
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Financial Mutuals’ first
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),     place in Ireland. I got
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.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          a Distinction, drawing
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:                  a fantastic end to my
                                                                                            students for careers in financial institutions,       budgeting, controlling and variance analysis.      Business and Technology (BT)
Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements
                                                                                            management consulting, industry or                  • Research Methods and Techniques                    Management Accounting (MA)                           postgraduate study. Now
for English language for visa purposes.         For fees and funding
                                                information please see:
                                                                                            government bodies. The modules included               (15) Understand and apply qualitative              Financial Accounting (FA)
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Corporate and Business Law (LW)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          I am working as Auditor
                                                                                            in the programme aim to develop capacities            and quantitative research methods and
Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with
not less than 5.5 in any component, or
                                                Fees: qub.ac.uk/TuitionFees
                                                Funding: go.qub.ac.uk/qubpgfunding
                                                                                            of critical assessment of literature and              techniques to different research contexts          Audit and Assurance (AA)                             in PwC in China. ”
                                                                                            methods, and the ability to communicate,              and develop your own research proposal.            Financial Management (FM)
an equivalent qualification acceptable
                                                                                            orally and in writing, on topics in accounting      Plus choose one from:                                Financial Reporting (FR)                            Boya Zhang,
to the University is required.                  DURATION
                                                                                            and finance. They provide a stimulating suite       • Derivatives                                        Performance Management (PM)                         MSc Accounting and Finance
                                                1 year full-time
                                                                                            of learning activities that introduce students      • International Finance
*Taken within the last 2 years.
                                                                                            to contemporary theories and practice.              • Money and Banking                                  Those who pursue the final route of
                                                TEACHING TIMES
                                                                                                                                                                                                     the Academic Research Project (as
For more information on English                 Morning/Afternoon
                                                                                            The development of transferable skills will shape   Semester 3                                           opposed to the traditional dissertation)
Language requirements for EEA
                                                                                            the teaching and learning on the programme.                                                              will also avail of the ACCA exemption
and non-EEA nationals see:
                                                                                            The successful completion of coursework,
                                                                                                                                                Route 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                     for paper F8 (Audit and Assurance).
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            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%)
                                                                                            information from a range of sources, as well as                                                          The programme is also part of the CIMA
                                                                                            select and assimilate the relevant knowledge                                                             accelerated route, which will allow students to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            CONTACT
                                                                                                                                                Route 2                                                                                                     Dr Martin Quinn
                                                                                            and complete tasks within deadlines. The            Academic Research Project (60 CAT POINTS)            enter via the CIMA master’s gateway route.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Programme Director
                                                                                            students will also acquire the ability to write     Auditing and Accountability (25%)                                                                           Queen’s Management School
                                                                                            projects and an MSc dissertation, which aims at     Ethics and Governance (25%)                          Students may also avail of exemptions from
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            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%)                     the CIMA, entering at the Management
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Level Case Study entry point. Thus, students
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            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.                       are exempted from all elements of the
                                                                                            strategies, and understand the role of accounting                                                        Certificate and Operational levels, plus:
in the UK in the Times                                                                      in both profit and not-for-profit organisations.    ASSESSMENT                                           E2 Managing Performance
and Sunday Times Good                                                                       The contents provided during the programme
                                                                                                                                                A variety of methods, including individual
                                                                                                                                                                                                     P2 Advanced Management Accounting
                                                                                                                                                                                                     F2 Advanced Financial Reporting.
                                                                                            will also be useful to those who wish to pursue
University Guide 2022                                                                       PhD studies in accounting and finance.              and group work, presentations, case studies,
                                                                                                                                                class tests and dissertation will be used. Both      Guest Speakers
                                                                                                                                                summative and formative assessment methods           Students have the opportunity to hear
                                                                                                                                                are adopted throughout all modules, which            from industry professionals and academics
                                                                                                                                                span from practical computer based work, to          who regularly deliver guest lectures/
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                                                                                                                                                class tests, group and individual presentations      talks in the Management School.                                                                      7
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ACTUARIAL SCIENCE                                                                               OVERVIEW                                               Actuaries primarily work in insurance and
                                                                                                                                                       financial services, which are heavily regulated
                                                                                                                                                                                                            students to engage with subject experts both
                                                                                                                                                                                                            academic staff and industry guest speakers,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 with the opportunity to engage closely with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 academic staff who have specialist knowledge
(MSC)                                                                                           The MSc Actuarial Science is a full-time               and require a number of statutory disclosures.       develop skills and attributes and perspectives       of the topic, to ask questions of them and to
                                                                                                postgraduate programme aimed primarily                 The majority of graduates from the BSc Actuarial     that will equip them for life and work in a global   assess their own progress and understanding
                                                                                                at students with undergraduate degrees                 Science and Risk Management programme                society and make use of innovative technologies      with the support of their peers. During these
                                                                                                from the disciplines of maths, statistics,             obtain employment in the Republic of Ireland         and a world-class library that enhances their        classes, students will be expected to present
                                                                                                finance or any other programme with                    and in particular Dublin. Dublin has seen an         development as independent, lifelong learners.       their work to academic staff and their peers.
                                                                                                a high mathematical content.                           influx of financial services companies either        Examples of the opportunities provided for
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS                               TEACHING TIMES                                                                                     entering the market for the first time or            learning on this degree programme are:               Student Support Systems
A minimum 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent,         It is anticipated that students will have   The programme will encompass new and                   increasing their footprint in Ireland, as a result                                                        QMS has an active and co-ordinated student
acceptable to the University, in any                approximately 30 hours direct academic      existing modules across the areas of actuarial         of the United Kingdom’s impending withdrawal         E-learning technologies                              support system to assist students in making
discipline which is highly quantitative such as     contact time (via computer/software         mathematics, statistics, economics and finance,        from the European Union. Another primary             Information associated with lectures and             the transition from school to university.
mathematics, statistics, finance or economics.      practical demonstrations and training,      to provide graduates with the knowledge and            driver for the demand for actuaries has been         assignments is often communicated via a
Tier 4 Compliance: International                    lectures, tutorials and seminars) per 15    skills to pursue a career as an actuary. This          changes in legislation. A recent example is          Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) called            Support for students and their
student support have confirmed the                  CATS module. In addition to the direct      programme will provide students who have               the implementation of Solvency II for the            Canvas. A range of e-learning experiences            learning is provided through:
programme is tier 4 compliant.                      teaching hours per module, each student     not undertaken an undergraduate Actuarial              insurance industry, which caused a spike in the      are also embedded in the degree programme            • The Programme Director (or other nominee)
                                                    will normally be expected to spend          Science degree with the opportunity to accrue          demand for actuaries and enabled actuaries to        through the use of, for example, interactive         • Student Guidance Centre, which provides
INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS                        approximately 120 hours on individual       exemptions from six of the earlier Institute           develop new transferable skills. Furthermore,        support materials, podcasts and web-                    access to University Counselling Service,
For information on international                    study time plus time for assessment         and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) professional           the International Accounting Standards Board         based learning activities (including MS                 Careers Service, Learning Development
qualification equivalents, please see:              completion, per 15 CATS module.             exams (CM1-2, CB1-2 and CS1-2) in addition             has published the new accounting standard for        Teams). There are also opportunities to                 Service and Disability and Wellbeing Services.
go.qub.ac.uk/IntQualifications                                                                  to undertaking postgraduate study.                     insurance contracts, IFRS 17. This standard is       develop skills in the use of industry software       • International Student Support service
                                                                                                                                                       due to be formally implemented in 2022 and           associated with actuarial practice.                  • Postgraduate Centre
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR                                                                      CONTENT                                                there is a healthy demand for actuaries to help                                                           • QUB Students’ Union
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS                                                                                                                                 insurance companies prepare for the standard.        Lectures                                             • Library facilities
                                                                                                Students pursuing a career in Actuarial                                                                     These introduce foundation information about         • IT facilities (QSIS and Canvas)
International students wishing to apply to
                                                                                                Science should enjoy working with numbers,             Finally, with the growth in data science and         new topics as a starting point for further self-     • Notes for students and
Queen’s University Belfast (and for whom
                                                                                                be effective communicators and work well               Insurtech, new, more technology-based                directed private study/reading. As the module           programme handbooks
English is not their first language), must be
                                                                                                with people as they will have to analyse and           opportunities are available for actuaries.           progresses this information becomes more
able to demonstrate their proficiency in
                                                                                                interpret financial and other information to           Rather than automation being a threat                complex. Lectures, which are normally delivered      Supervised Projects
English in order to benefit fully from their
                                                                                                meet the needs of different users, including           for actuaries, these new tools will enable           in large groups, also provide opportunities          As part of the continual assessment on a range
course of study or research. Non-EEA
                                                                                                clients, executive directors and investors.            actuaries to help their clients make better          to ask questions and seek clarification on key       of modules, you will be expected to undertake
nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and
Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements                                                                                                            decisions, which contribute to the positive          issues as well as gain feedback and advice on        project work. You will receive support from the
                                                                                                Compulsory modules
for English language for visa purposes.                                                                                                                outlook for actuaries in the long term.              assessments. Additional guest lectures are           module coordinators who will guide you in terms
                                                                                                Semester 1                                                                                                  also delivered by actuaries from a number of         of how to carry out your projects and will provide
Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less                                               • Actuarial Mathematics 1                              WHY QUEEN’S?                                         actuarial firms. In addition to the academic         feedback to you during the write up stage.
than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent                                                     • Statistics                                                                                                content of the lectures and workshops, this
qualification acceptable to the University                                                      • Financial Reporting                                  This full-time accredited programme by the           enables employers to impart their valuable           Queen’s Management School is committed to
is required. *Taken within the last 2 years                                                     • Statistics for Insurance                             Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)            experience to QMS Actuarial Science students         the continuous improvement and enhancement
                                                                                                Semester 2                                             gives graduates an internationally recognised        and introduces important local employers to          of all of its degree programmes. New modules
FEES AND FUNDING                                                                                • Actuarial Mathematics 2                              qualification with key exemptions. Students          our students and allows our students to meet         may be developed and included to replace or
Northern Ireland (NI) 1 £14,800                                                                 • Economics                                            at Queen’s Management School will enjoy              and engage with potential future employers.          enhance those which are mentioned here.
Republic of Ireland (ROI) 2 £14,800                                                             • Actuarial Modelling                                  excellent teaching insight from fully qualified
England, Scotland or Wales (GB) 1 £14,800                                                       • Computational Methods in Finance                     actuaries who have strong industry experience.       Personal Development Planning
EU Other 3 £21,500                                                                              Semester 3                                                                                                  To encourage students to engage
International £21,500                                                                           • Applied Research Project                             Queen’s Management School is one of the top          in independent learning.
                                                                                                                                                       business schools in the UK and Ireland. It is also
For fees and funding                                                                            ASSESSMENT                                             one of the largest Schools in the University         Practicals
information please see:
                                                                                                Actuarial Science modules are typically
                                                                                                                                                       with more than 1800 full-time undergraduate          Actuarial Science is a very theoretical                 APPLY NOW
Fees: qub.ac.uk/TuitionFees                                                                                                                            students and over 300 postgraduate students.         yet vocational subject. You will have                   go.qub.ac.uk/pgapply
                                                                                                assessed by a combination of continuous                Since then, QMS has been developing and              opportunities to develop technical skills
Funding: go.qub.ac.uk/qubpgfunding
                                                                                                assessment and a final written unseen time
                                                                                                bound examination. Continuous assessment
                                                                                                                                                       enhancing its teaching portfolio for both local      and apply theoretical principles to real-               CONTACT
DURATION                                                                                                                                               and international students and boasts students       life or practical contexts through the                  Dr Mark Farrell
                                                                                                consists of tutorial submissions, short class tests,   from more than 20 different nationalities.           modules you study and through industry
1 year full-time                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Programme Director
                                                                                                individual project work, small group projects                                                               presentations and workshops that we host.               Queen’s Management School
                                                                                                and presentations – this involves three/four           At Queen’s, we aim to deliver a high-quality                                                                 t: +44 (0)28 9097 4819
                                                                                                students per group working on a specific task,         learning environment that embeds intellectual        Self-directed Study                                     e: mark.farrell@qub.ac.uk
                                                                                                for example, a solution to an actuarial problem.       curiosity, innovation and best practice in           This is an essential part of life as a Queen’s          qub.ac.uk/qms
                                                                                                                                                       learning, teaching and student support to            student when important private reading,
                                                                                                CAREERS                                                enable students to achieve their full academic       engagement with e-learning resources,
                                                                                                                                                       potential. In line with this, one of QMS’ primary    reflection on feedback to date and assignment
                                                                                                Actuaries are constantly in demand and their           objectives is to deliver innovative learning and     research and preparation work is carried out.
                                                                                                skills are continually included in highly skilled      teaching programmes that provide students with
                                                                                                occupation listings and for skills in demand           the competences and skills to make a positive        Seminars/Tutorials
                                                                                                listings. The Bureau of Labour Statistics project      contribution to business, economic and civic life.   A significant amount of teaching is carried
                                                                                                that employment of actuaries is expected to
                                                                                                                                                                                                            out in small groups (typically 15-20 students).
                                                                                                increase by 20% between 2018 and 2028, which           On the MSc Actuarial Science programme, we           These sessions are designed to explore, in
                                                                                                is deemed to be faster than other occupations.         aim to achieve these goals by providing a range      more depth, the information that has been
8                                                                                                                                                      of learning environments which enable our            presented in the lectures. This provides students                                                        9
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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) 1 £7,470
                                                                                               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) 2 £7,470             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) 1 £7,470
                                                EU Other 3 £21,500                                                                                      (15) Builds a deeper understanding of the                                                                      programme is aimed at
employment experience in a quantitative         International £21,500                          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/IntQualifications                  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) 1 £7,470              founded on decision and game theoretic
previous work experience alongside              Republic of Ireland (ROI) 2 £7,470          principles; developing a network perspective on
academic qualifications. We encourage           England, Scotland or Wales (GB) 1 £7,470    socio-economic interaction in the 21st century
applicants to submit a detailed CV.             EU Other 3 £19,300                          global economy; a sequence of modules in
                                                International £19,300                       institutional economic history that provide a       • Economics of Markets and Networks                 career as an academic or research economist.          Queen’s Management School is committed to
Candidates who do not satisfy the above but                                                 historically informed perspective on the main         (15) Covers recent developments in                Graduates have gained employment as                   the continuous improvement and enhancement
who are holders of an equivalent approved       International applicants will be required   macroeconomic policy instruments that are             the theory of commodity markets                   Economic Consultants and Assistant Economists         of all of its degree programmes. New modules
professional qualification or work experience   to pay an initial mandatory deposit of      used in our global economy; and a sequence            and socio-economic networks.                      in organisations like Aviva, Citigroup, Deloitte      may be developed and included to replace or
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         • Labour Economics and Social Policy (15)           and KPMG, Oxford Economics, NERA                      enhance those which are mentioned here.
                                                and this will be included as a formal       data analysis and econometric techniques.             Understand labour economics theory,               Economic Consulting, First Derivatives, Morgan
INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS                    condition of your offer. If you have met                                                          its application to labour market and              Stanley, Santander, RSM McClure Watters
For information on international                all the course entry requirements and       If you are interested in advanced study               social policy issues, and the empirical           and the Foreign Commonwealth Office.
qualification equivalents, please see:          you have received an unconditional offer    that is ‘post-crisis’ in structure and content,       evidence and methods that make up the
go.qub.ac.uk/IntQualifications                  of a place to study on a postgraduate       delivered at one of the UK’s leading research         contemporary labour economist’s toolkit.          WHY QUEEN’S?
                                                taught degree, we require international     universities, then this degree is for you. The      • Contemporary Macroeconomics (15)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION                          applicants to pay a remaining deposit of    programme builds on our established strengths         Examine economic growth (the long-                Cutting-edge
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS                      £1,500 towards their tuition fees (£2,500   in economic history, economic network theory          run analysis) and short-run fluctuations          Economics, and the way economics is taught,
International students wishing to apply to      total deposit), before a Confirmation of    and the quantitative analysis of economic and         of the economy (business cycles).                 is changing. This programme, focuses on using
Queen’s University Belfast (and for whom        Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for visa/      social policy, allowing students to combine a       • Topics in Economics (15) Explore cutting-         cutting-edge economic analysis to understand
English is not their first language), must be   immigration purposes can be issued.         deep and wide-ranging understanding of the            edge research in economic theory, economic        the world today and our behaviour within it,
able to demonstrate their proficiency in                                                    discipline with the opportunity to specialise         history and the applied economics of              places you at the forefront of this advance.
English in order to benefit fully from their    For fees and funding                        in one of these three particular fields.              economic and social policy and institutions.
course of study or research. Non-EEA            information please see:                                                                                                                             Flexibility
nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and        Fees: qub.ac.uk/TuitionFees                 Seminars and masterclasses from expert guest        Summer Semester                                     You will cover all the core elements (compulsory
Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements     Funding: go.qub.ac.uk/qubpgfunding          speakers are an integral part of the programme.     The summer project can either be an academic        modules) you need for an advanced
for English language for visa purposes.                                                                                                         research project, resulting in a written academic   understanding of economics and to develop your
                                                                                                                                                dissertation, or a consultancy project at a         analytical and quantitative skill set, but you will
                                                DURATION                                    CONTENT                                             business, non-governmental organisation or a        also have the flexibility to tailor the course to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             APPLY NOW
Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with        1 year full-time                                                                                                                                                                                             go.qub.ac.uk/pgapply
not less than 5.5 in any component, or                                                      Semester 1 (CATS)                                   governmental agency, resulting in a consultancy     your personal interests and career aspirations.
                                                                                                                                                report on a predefined problem or challenge.
an equivalent qualification acceptable          TEACHING TIMES                              • Economic Decision-making and Behaviour (15)
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Guest Speakers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             CONTACT
to the University is required.                  Morning/Afternoon                             Familiarises with microeconomic thinking,                                                                                                                      Dr Anthony Ziegelmeyer
                                                                                                                                                Modules are subject to change.
                                                                                              terminology, and methodology.                                                                         In addition to working with Queen’s own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Programme Director
                                                                                                                                                                                                    expert Faculty, students have the opportunity
*Taken within the last 2 years.                                                             • History and Philosophy of Economics (15)
                                                                                              Understand the methodology of
                                                                                                                                                ASSESSMENT                                          to learn from external international experts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Queen’s Management School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             t: +44 (0)28 9097 4823
                                                                                              economics, the classical political economy        Two thirds by written examination and               in their fields who come to Queen’s to give
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             e: qms@qub.ac.uk
                                                                                              and the marginal revolution.                      continuous assessment. One third by either          seminars and masterclasses. You will also hear
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             qub.ac.uk/qms
                                                                                            • Applied Econometrics (15) Explores                a dissertation or a consultancy project.            guest lectures from industry professionals,
                                                                                              the techniques used in economics and                                                                  with opportunities to network afterwards.
                                                                                              policy evaluation to address real-world           CAREERS                                             Software
                                                                                              questions using real data and leading
                                                                                              statistical software such as STATA.               Well trained economists are highly sought after     Weekly training sessions in our state-of-the-
                                                                                            • Global Economic History (15) Explores             in the global marketplace and are employed          art computer lab will help you to develop your
                                                                                              the lessons that globalisation in prior           by consultancy firms, financial institutions and    data analytical skills using market-leading
                                                                                              epochs has for contemporary economic              other international businesses, as well as in the   econometrics software such as STATA and R.
                                                                                              conditions, illustrating how key economic         public sector and by national and international
                                                                                              concepts underpin historical patterns.            NGOs. Some students will wish to go on to
                                                                                            Semester 2 (CATS)                                   PhD study in Economics in preparation for a
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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) 1 £7,470
                                                                                            • You want to be taught and supervised
                                                                                              by leading academics.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       on both theory and
qualification acceptable to the University      Republic of Ireland (ROI) 2 £7,470                                                                                                                                                                     practical application. The
                                                                                            You will explore how company managers
in Finance, Mathematics, Economics,
or other relevant quantitative subject.
                                                England, Scotland or Wales (GB) 1 £7,470
                                                EU Other 3 £21,500                          and investors make financial decisions, how                                                                                                                lecturers are not only
Science and Engineering disciplines             International £21,500                       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/IntQualifications
                                                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 £50,000. 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
1st 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 Times                                                                        why they exist to government interventions,
                                                                                                                                                                                                     of all of its degree programmes. New modules
                                                                                              analysing bubbles and financial crises.
and Sunday Times Good                                                                                                                                                                                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)                                    ASSESSMENT                                        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 programme draws on a variety of               studies, industry speakers. Lectures
go.qub.ac.uk/IntQualifications                      total deposit), before a Confirmation of      HR-related field. The programme delivers a              Explores organisational responses to changing        assessment methods, both individual and           are often interspersed with discussion,
                                                    Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for visa/        suite of modules that explore and critically            labour markets, and examines how organisations       group- based including essays, business           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   reports, case study analysis, presentations,      allow you to engage with theories and
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS                                                                        related theories, research and HRM practice             and experience to meet business objectives.          simulations and traditional examinations.         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                                                                          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)                             CAREERS                                           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                                                         a variety of group tasks, both assessed
                                                                                                                                                                                                               The MSc programme prepares students for
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                                                           and non-assessed, improving your
                                                                                                                                                                                                               a range of roles starting from a HR Admin/
English in order to benefit fully from their                                                      issue and provides you with an opportunity for          conflict in organisations and explores the rights                                                      communication and leadership skills.
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Officer role to roles that are more senior such
course of study or research. Non-EEA                DURATION                                      an applied and in-depth study of organisations          and obligations imposed by employment law.
                                                                                                                                                                                                               as a HR analyst, HR Advisor, HR Generalist,       Diversity
nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and            1 year full-time or 2 years part-time         and the management of work. Our MSc HRM               • Research Methods for Business
                                                                                                                                                                                                               HR Manager, HR Business Partner, HR and           The course attracts students from a
Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements                                                       course is at the forefront of research-led,             (Part time Year 2): (15)
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Culture Advisor/ Manager. You can choose to       diverse range of academic backgrounds,
for English language for visa purposes.             TEACHING INFORMATION                          practical and theoretically informed education.         Introduces research methodologies,
                                                                                                                                                                                                               pursue HR specialist roles such as Recruitment/   experiences and national cultures,
                                                    You will learn through lectures,                                                                      processes and techniques required for
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Talent Manager, Recruitment Consultant,           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
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Learning and Development Advisor/ Manager,        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.
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Reward and Benefits Advisor/ Manager,             is particularly beneficial for working
an equivalent qualification acceptable              by guest speakers from industry.              This programme consists of the                        • Human Capital Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Project Manager, HR Performance and Data          in HRM, as many organizations place
to the University is required.                                                                    following modules and a final                           (Part time Year 2): (15)
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Analyst, Career Advisor as well as positions      diversity and inclusion as a key priority.
                                                    You will be taught by world-class             dissertation or consultancy project.                    Evaluates the existing context and practice
                                                                                                                                                                                                               in consultancy, trade unions and academic
*Taken within the last 2 years.                     researchers in Human Resource                                                                         relating to the design and undertaking of training
                                                                                                                                                                                                               and policy research across all sectors. Recent    Queen’s Management School is committed to
                                                    Management and by experienced                 Semester One (CATS)                                     and development initiatives within firms.
                                                                                                                                                                                                               graduates of the programme have gained            the continuous improvement and enhancement
For more information on English                     practitioners – evidenced by their            • Human Resource Management in
                                                                                                                                                                                                               employment in a range of organisations from       of all of its degree programmes. New modules
language requirements for EEA                       CIPD Chartered and Fellowship                   Context (Part time Year 1): (15)                    The MSc HRM is currently undergoing a
                                                                                                                                                                                                               various sectors, including: First Derivatives,    may be developed and included to replace or
and non-EEA nationals see:                          membership status.                              Explores how managers and HR professionals          review in line with the new CIPD accreditation
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Moy Park Group, Power NI, Zurich Insurance,       enhance those which are mentioned here.
go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs                                                                    can best respond to their internal organisational   standards. It is expected that the programme’s
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Energia, Inspire Well Being, Health and
                                                    You will also benefit from Queen’s              and external environmental contexts.                offering of modules may change slightly in
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Social Care NI/ NHS, Baker McKenzie, Allen
If you need to improve your English                 Management School’s wide-ranging              • Human Resource Management Theory                    22/23 but all applicants will be informed
                                                                                                                                                                                                               and Overy, Fin Tru, A&L Goodbody, Crane
language skills before your study, our              industry networks, engaging with                and Strategy (Part time Year 1): (15)               of changes once they are confirmed.
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Co., Finnebrogue and many others.
partner INTO Queen’s University Belfast             leading HR employers, professionals             Explores the latest strategic approaches and                                                                                                                   APPLY NOW
offers a range of English language                  and experts who are guest speakers              techniques HR professionals are taking in           Summer Semester                                                                                            go.qub.ac.uk/pgapply
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Career Management Skills
courses: www.intohigher.com/qub                     in a number of modules. Students                order to align specific people management           • Final Dissertation; or Consultancy Based
                                                                                                                                                                                                               The MSc HRM will provide you with
                                                    will also benefit from links with the           practices with the business strategy.                 Report (Part time Year 2) * (60)
                                                                                                                                                                                                               the opportunity to participate in career
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   CONTACT
FEES AND FUNDING                                    University’s William J Clinton Leadership     • Performance and Reward Management                     *The dissertation normally involves the                                                                  Dr Grainne Kelly
                                                                                                                                                                                                               management sessions delivered by careers
Northern Ireland (NI) 1 £7,470                      Institute, also based at Riddel Hall.           (Part time Year 2): (15)                              investigation and analysis of a HRM-related                                                              Programme Director
                                                                                                                                                                                                               advisors and leading HR professionals in
Republic of Ireland (ROI) 2 £7,470                                                                  Examines contrasting models and methods               issue within organisations and provides you                                                              Queen’s Management School
                                                                                                                                                                                                               the field. These sessions will enable you
England, Scotland or Wales (GB) 1 £7,470            Your learning will also benefit from the        and assesses how these are applied in                 with an opportunity for an applied and in-depth                                                          t: +44 (0)28 9097 4431
                                                                                                                                                                                                               to consider your career goals and plan for
EU Other 3 £21,500                                  diversity of academic backgrounds,              different business environments.                      study of organisations and the management                                                                e: qms@qub.ac.uk
                                                                                                                                                                                                               how to achieve them. The programme also
International £21,500                               experiences and national cultures that make   • HRM Analytics (Part time year 2): (15)                of work. A Consultancy Project involves                                                                  qub.ac.uk/qms
                                                                                                                                                                                                               includes further opportunities for students to
                                                    up the class. This creates an exciting and      Uses leading software tools to carry out              working with a client organisation to make
                                                                                                                                                                                                               develop employability skills and professional
                                                    stimulating social and learning environment     HR analytics, including descriptive, visual,          recommendations for solving a pre-set consulting
                                                                                                                                                                                                               networks throughout the year. For example,
                                                    and is particularly beneficial for working      and prescriptive analytics to understand              problem, challenge or issue in the field of HR.
                                                                                                                                                                                                               in the past, our students have benefited from
                                                    in HRM given that diversity and inclusion       the wider organisational implications for
                                                                                                                                                                                                               company visits that give insight into the work
                                                    are key priorities for the profession.          people management approaches.
                                                                                                                                                                                                               of a busy HR department, and employability
                                                                                                                                                                                                               sessions focused on the HR professional’s
                                                                                                                                                                                                               online presence and use of LinkedIn.

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