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WE EDUCATE LEADERS ACCREDITATION Many of our postgraduate programmes WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE provide recognition or accreditation from the recognised professional body including: IN THE WORLD MSc Accounting and Finance accredited by Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Queen’s Management School is one of the top business schools MSc 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 MANAGEMENT SCHOOL? 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, FIN Integrated PhD Ecuador, Brazil, Canada, Vietnam, US, Nepal, A B O UT D O UT Accounting Guyana, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, India, O OF INT UR RANGE Norway, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Denmark, ERNAT Economics SCH O IONAL France, Germany, Italy and Romania. AVAIL A L ARSHIPS Finance B M ANA LE TO QUEE G EME N N’S Management T S TU D E S C H O O L NTS go.qub .ac.uk/P GTscho larship s 2 3
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/ 6 class tests, group and individual presentations talks in the Management School. 7
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
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. 10 11
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. 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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. 16 17
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