Business Management - University of Hull Business School Postgraduate Study Guide 2009

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS

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LOGISTICS

MANAGEMENT

MARKETING

TOURISM MANAGEMENT

THE UNIVERSITY OF HULL

ADMISSIONS SERVICE,THE UNIVERSITY OF HULL, HULL, HU6 7RX, UK

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www.hull.ac.uk

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CONTENTS

ABOUT THE BUSINESS SCHOOL 2

TAUGHT DEGREE PROGRAMMES 4

THE RESEARCH LEARNING ENVIRONMENT 15

RESEARCH DEGREE PROGRAMMES 24

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Hull UniversityBusiness School

(HUBS) provides astimulating, dynamic

environment inwhich fundamental

issues withininternationalbusiness and

management arestudied, developed

and used to influencepractice.

In addition to delivering high-quality learning andteaching, the school encompasses a vibrant andinternationally active research community, and offersexecutive programmes and bespoke businessconsultancy services.This real-world interactionmakes certain that the school’s academic provision isconstantly tied to the needs of the modern businessenvironment as well as being informed by the latestresearch. All of this ensures that students are wellequipped for career development in an increasinglycompetitive employment market and for pursuingfurther study or research opportunities.

A varied programme of research seminars, high-profile guest lecturers and company visits enhancesthe learning experience, demonstrating theory inpractice. Our strong links to business schoolsworldwide provide further international influenceand the school gains from a cosmopolitan staff andstudent body.

The school is housed in four inspiring listed buildingswhich have been sympathetically renovated toaccommodate first-class modern facilities, includingdedicated computer suites, a management learninglaboratory with the capacity for interactive businesssimulations and a 500-seat lecture theatre. Ourpostgraduate students also benefit from theUniversity’s vast library collections and electronicinformation resources, plus access to extensive ICTfacilities. Postgraduate research students will haveexclusive access to PCs and work space in theBusiness School and at the University’s GraduateSchool.

The recent completion of a state-of-the-art LogisticsInstitute has created a world-class facility, withstudents throughout the school benefiting from theresources and expertise of this prestigiousdevelopment.

During their time at the school, students aresupported through academic supervision, personaldevelopment programmes and effective careeradvice related to their individual needs. An ever-growing global community of alumni means that ourstudents gain further advantage from social andbusiness networking events long after graduation.

ABOUT THE BUSINESS SCHOOL

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ENDORSEMENTSThe Business School is one of only 19 UK institutionsto have received endorsement from both theEuropean Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) andthe Association of MBAs (AMBA) – two of theleading global accreditation systems for businessschools.

The award of EQUIS from the European Foundationfor Management Development confirms that theschool conforms to demanding external standards.This accreditation assures the highest levels of qualityand recognises our strong corporate connections. Italso demonstrates that the school operates on atruly international level: preparing our students formanagement in an international environment;collaborating actively with international partnerinstitutions; attracting students and staff from acrossthe world; and conducting research of internationalrelevance and scope.

Accredited by AMBA, the Hull MBA offers aninternationally recognised qualification, greatlyenhancing the value of this degree. As a member ofAMBA, the school joins a network of establishedbusiness schools committed to developing thebusiness leaders of tomorrow.This provides lastingbenefits for students of the school, who can takeadvantage of AMBA’s regular programme ofnetworking meetings and events plus lifelong learningand career development opportunities.

Professor Mike Jackson, Dean of the Business School,comments: ‘Hull University Business School isdelighted to have received both EQUIS and AMBAaccreditation, demonstrating our commitment todelivering the very best in teaching quality and thelearning environment.Thanks to the rigorousaccreditation process and the high standards set, theschool is well positioned to enhance the quality of itslearning and teaching, further its research, andincrease its links with the corporate world –equipping our graduates with the knowledge andskills needed to compete in the global businessenvironment.’

The quality of the school’s teaching has also beenrated as ‘excellent’ by the UK’s Quality AssuranceAgency (QAA), with our doctoral trainingprogramme receiving recognition from the Economicand Social Research Council (ESRC), the leading UKbody for research in the social sciences, includingbusiness and management.

In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise(2001) the Business School received a rating of ‘4’,classifying its research as of national and internationalexcellence. Eight international publications arecurrently edited within the school, and individualmembers hold visiting professorships or fellowshipsat over 40 institutions in more than 20 nations.

With extensive resources, a friendly and supportivelearning and research environment, and effectivecareer advice and development, the Business Schooloffers a wealth of opportunities for those seekingcareer and academic development throughpostgraduate study.

Further information about the Business School canbe found at www.hull.ac.uk/hubs.

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TAUGHT DEGREE PROGRAMMES

The Hull MBA

The Hull MBA Executive

MSc Business Management

MSc Economics and Business

MSc Financial Management

MSc International Business

MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management

MSc Marketing and Communications Management

MSc Marketing Management

MSc International Tourism Management

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ABOUT THE PROGRAMMEThe Hull MBA is a highly prestigious business degreeoffering education at an advanced level. It fostersorganisational literacy, pragmatic business skills and anawareness of the changing context in whichcontemporary organisations operate.

It prepares its graduates to be leaders who recognisea company’s strategic and operational needs,understand the technical, functional and specialisedareas of business, and who are capable oftransforming organisations through excellentmanagement practice.

This qualification is internationally recognised, and allstudents are automatically registered as members ofthe Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

COURSE CONTENTThe Hull MBA develops critical thinking skillsgrounded in students’ existing familiarity with theoperational and strategic concerns across anenterprise, with the aim of producing well-roundedand effective managers with the capability to fulfiltheir personal objectives.This rigorous and stretchingprogramme balances thorough coverage offundamental management principles with exposureto innovative and challenging ideas.

The exploration of fundamental issues, such as thesocial impact of management choices and decisions,provides a holistic approach to businessmanagement.The programme also cultivates a criticalawareness of management practices used whendealing with complexity in business environments.

Students explore issues concerned with the natureof management and organisations in thecontemporary business environment and gain acommon grounding in the main functional areas of abusiness. Modules give an integrative and strategicdimension to the study of business and encouragestudents to synthesise and become critically aware ofwider concerns than the functional specialisms.

The opportunity to take optional modules from thewide range available allows participants to customisethe MBA to suit their own career aspirations.

FURTHER INFORMATIONParticipants in Hull have the opportunity to take oneof the MBA modules overseas at the distance-taughtlocations of Bahrain, Hong Kong, Oman andSingapore, and vice versa (subject to any visarequirements).

ASSESSMENTThe course is assessed by a range of methods,including coursework, examinations and group work.All students complete a dissertation in an area ofpersonal interest.

SPECIAL FEATURESA varied agenda of outside speakers and researchseminars further enhances and enlivens theprogramme, and students have access to extensivelearning materials and industry expertise.

The programme has been accredited by AMBA –the internationally recognised standard for MBAprogrammes. As a member of AMBA, the schooljoins a network of established business schoolscommitted to developing the business leaders oftomorrow.

AMBA membership helps students to improve theircareer opportunities through a regular programmeof networking meetings, events and lifelong learningactivities.The Business School also offers expertguidance to MBA students seeking employment orcareer progression through a dedicated careermanagement programme.

The Hull MBA(Master of Business Administration)

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Duration: Full-time 1 year(also offered by part-time

study in Hull, Bahrain, HongKong, Oman and Singapore).

Attendance: Modules areblock-taught over a

two-week period.

Entry requirements:Minimum three years’

appropriate work experience;a good first degree (normally

a 2.2 or above) or anequivalent professionalqualification. Entry also

depends on an interview.

For applicants whose firstlanguage is not English:

minimum IELTS score of 6.0or TOEFL score of 213 for

the computer-based test and79 for the internet-based test.

(Those who do not meetthese requirements may take

a language course at theUniversity prior to starting

their programme.)

Applicants who do not have afirst degree or equivalent

professional qualification, butmeet the other criteria, may

submit a portfolio of evidence(please contact us for further

information).

Fees: Information on fees andscholarships can be found

through the link to‘Admissions’ from the

University’s home page atwww.hull.ac.uk or from the

MBA pages atwww.hull.ac.uk/hubs.

Location: Hull Campus.

Contact: Furtherinformation: Postgraduate

Office, Business School +44 (0)1482 463254

[email protected]

Admissions and applications:Admissions [email protected]

www.hull.ac.uk/admissions

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ABOUT THE PROGRAMMEThe Hull MBA Executive is a vocationally relevantprogramme which aims to impart a broadmanagement perspective, develop strategic visionand enhance overall managerial performance,equipping its graduates for sustained careerprogression. Offering all the benefits of the MBA, theMBA Executive is focused to meet the needs ofworking managers and offers a flexible deliverystructure.

It prepares graduates to be leaders who recognise acompany’s strategic and operational needs,understand the technical, functional and specialisedareas of business, and who are capable oftransforming organisations through excellentmanagement practice.

All students on this internationally recognisedqualification are automatically registered as membersof the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

COURSE CONTENTFollowing the same structure as the full-time MBA,this programme also affords the opportunity tofollow one of two specialist strands in public-sectormanagement and logistics.

It develops critical thinking skills grounded instudents’ existing familiarity with the operational andstrategic concerns across an enterprise, with the aimof producing well-rounded and effective managerswith the capability to fulfil their personal objectives.This rigorous and stretching programme balancesthorough coverage of fundamental managementprinciples with exposure to innovative andchallenging ideas.

The exploration of fundamental issues, such as thesocial impact of management choices and decisions,provides a holistic approach to businessmanagement.The programme also cultivates a criticalawareness of management practices used whendealing with complexity in business environments.

Students explore issues concerned with the natureof management and organisations in thecontemporary business environment and gain acommon grounding in the main functional areas of abusiness. Modules give an integrative and strategicdimension to the study of business and encouragestudents to synthesise and become critically aware ofwider concerns than the functional specialisms.

FURTHER INFORMATIONParticipants in Hull have the opportunity to take onemodule overseas at the distance-taught locations ofBahrain, Hong Kong, Oman and Singapore, and viceversa (subject to any visa requirements).

ASSESSMENTThe course is assessed by a range of methods,including coursework, examinations and group work.All students complete a dissertation in an area ofpersonal interest.

SPECIAL FEATURESA varied agenda of outside speakers and researchseminars enhances and enlivens the programme, andstudents have access to extensive learning materialsand industry expertise.

The programme has been accredited by AMBA, theinternationally recognised standard for MBAprogrammes – joining a network of establishedbusiness schools committed to developing thebusiness leaders of tomorrow.

AMBA membership helps students to improve theircareer opportunities through networking meetings,events and lifelong learning activities.The BusinessSchool also offers expert career guidance through adedicated career management programme.

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Duration: Part-time 2 years (also offered by full-

time study in Hull and bypart-time, distance-taught

study in Bahrain, Hong Kong,Oman and Singapore).

Attendance: Modules aredelivered on a block basis

(typically over a longweekend).

Entry requirements:Minimum three years’

appropriate work experience;a good first degree (normally

a 2.2 or above) or anequivalent professionalqualification. Entry also

depends on an interview.

For applicants whose firstlanguage is not English:

minimum IELTS score of 6.0or TOEFL score of 213 for

the computer-based test and79 for the internet-based test.

(Those who do not meetthese requirements may take

a language course at theUniversity prior to starting

their programme.)

Two satisfactory writtenreferences, one in respect of

work and one academic,although applicants with more

than five years’ workexperience may submit two

work references.

Fees: Information on fees andscholarships can be found

through the link to‘Admissions’ from the


MBA pages atwww.hull.ac.uk/hubs.




[email protected]



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ABOUT THE PROGRAMMEThe MSc in Business Management aims to equipstudents with the essential tools to become a vitalmember of a management team.The course isspecifically designed for graduates in non-businesssubjects, those without previous managerialexperience, or those who wish to deepen theirunderstanding of the management process in themodern, global business environment.

The programme content and structure have beendesigned to ensure that the MSc encapsulatescurrent thinking and contemporary research.Students benefit from a programme which reflectsthe latest trends and requirements of the businessenvironment, laying particular emphasis on the needsof the employer.

COURSE CONTENTIntroducing the critical theories and principlesunderpinning management practices, this programmeenables students to apply their acquired knowledgein today’s rapidly changing business world.

Participants on the programme not only develop thenecessary analytical skills to make informed choicesand decisions when dealing with managementproblems, but also acquire the capacity to reflectobjectively as skilled practitioners.

An integrated approach to business managementensures that specific key issues, such as complexitywithin business environments and the social impactof decision making, are considered in their widercontext.

Throughout the course, students develop atheoretical understanding of the management andorganisational behaviour terrain, but one whichdraws on students’ own educational and otherexperiences in order to question acceptedassumptions about management.

CORE MODULES• Principles of Marketing Management• Managing Finance• International Business Environment and Strategy• People Management• Professional Skills• Research Methods• Dissertation or project

OPTIONAL MODULES Two optional modules can be taken from the widevariety available across the Business School.

FURTHER INFORMATIONThe programme is split into three semesters.Thefirst two are teaching semesters and the third isspent working independently, with academicsupervision, on the project or dissertation.

ASSESSMENTModules are assessed through a range of means,including coursework, examinations, presentationsand group work, and all students complete a projector dissertation of 15,000–20,000 words.

SPECIAL FEATURESOutside speakers further enhance the MScprogramme and enliven modules by relating theirreal-world experiences to provoke fresh insights intobusiness practice. Company visits also provide first-hand experience of the UK business environment,bringing theory to life.

The academic programme is backed by extensivelearning resources, a friendly and supportive studyenvironment and a programme designed to fosterboth personal and career development.

MSc Business Management

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Duration: Full-time 1 year.

Attendance: Theprogramme runs fromSeptember to August.

Entry requirements:An Honours degree orequivalent and a good

command of English asevidenced by IELTS (6.0),

TOEFL (213 for thecomputer-based test and 79

for the internet-based test) orprevious study in English.

(Candidates who do not meetthe language requirements

may take an English course atthe University prior to

starting their programme.)Other qualifications, together

with work experience, mayalso be acceptable.

We also offer a pre-Mastersprogramme. Information

about this is available from theAdmissions Service.

Fees: Information about fees,scholarships and bursaries can

be found through the link to‘Admissions’ from the


MSc pages atwww.hull.ac.uk/hubs.




[email protected]




ABOUT THE PROGRAMMEThe MSc(Econ) Economics and Business will open upa wealth of opportunities for its graduates, as trainingas an economist can be invaluable when looking for afresh perspective on business problems.Theprogramme is aimed primarily at those with a firstdegree in another discipline, but with a stronginterest in economics as an aid to managers, and canbe pursued by recent graduates or those with workexperience.

The programme content and structure have beendesigned to ensure that the MSc encapsulatescurrent thinking and contemporary research.Students benefit from a programme which reflectsthe latest trends and industry requirements, layingparticular emphasis on the needs of the employer.

COURSE CONTENTThroughout this programme, students will acquire acomprehensive understanding of those parts ofeconomics most relevant to business, gaining insightinto economic theory and its relevance to business.

Students are trained in quantitative methods and theeconomic analysis of business data, and will explorethe application of economic theory to a range oftopical business issues.

The programme introduces key concepts inmicroeconomics and macroeconomics: opportunitycost; strategic thinking; expectations and surprises; therelevance of marginal considerations and incentives,equilibrium, disequilibrium and stability; comparisonof and selection from alternative economic models;and predicting the effect of government policies onmarkets and on the macroeconomy.

It closes with a dissertation or project in whichstudents put their training into practice, examining aresearch topic in depth with the aid of expertsupervision.

CORE MODULES• Economics for Business• Statistical Analysis of Economic Data• International Business Environment and Strategy• Current Issues in Business Economics • Professional Skills• Research Methods • Dissertation or project






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ABOUT THE PROGRAMMEThe MSc in Financial Management aims to developreflective practitioners who are adept at analysingfinancial information, thus providing its graduates withcritical skills which are highly sought-after in today’scompetitive employment market.The programme isaimed at recent graduates with little or no workexperience, and those who have been working andnow wish to broaden their expertise and pursueadvanced study.

The programme content and structure have beendesigned to ensure that the MSc encapsulatescurrent thinking and contemporary research.Students benefit from a programme which reflectsthe latest trends and industry requirements, layingparticular emphasis on the needs of the employer.

COURSE CONTENTStudents on this programme are invited to considerfinancial management issues from the perspective ofa manager within a business organisation who hasspecial responsibility for managing its financialarrangements.This approach ensures that each issueis considered from a practical, real-world standpoint.

The programme builds upon this by providing a firmgrounding in the theory and practices of accountingand finance in the business sector, adopting aninternational perspective on financial management.

Issues explored throughout the programme includestrategic approaches to financial managementpractices, traditional and contemporarydevelopments in financial management practice, andthe theoretical underpinning of financial management.Students will also gain an understanding of howfinancial information can, and does, influencemanagement decision making within outsideorganisations.

CORE MODULES• Managing Finance• Corporate Performance Analysis• Corporate Financial Management• International Financial Management• Financial Analysis• Professional Skills• Research Methods• Dissertation or project

OPTIONAL MODULES One optional module can be taken from the widevariety available across the Business School.





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ABOUT THE PROGRAMMEInternationalisation has been one of the mostimportant and pervasive forces of change in theenvironment of business in recent decades, and theMSc International Business will enable students toseize opportunities presented by the increasinglyglobal environment.

Based on a core curriculum of key themes incontemporary business, this programme provides theglobal perspective and competencies necessary for acareer in international business and the expertise toenable the formulation of competitive strategies andoperations. It is suitable for those with workexperience as well as recent graduates.

The programme content and structure have beendesigned to ensure that the MSc encapsulatescurrent thinking and contemporary research.Students benefit from a programme which reflectsthe latest trends and requirements of internationalbusiness, laying particular emphasis on the needs ofthe employer.

COURSE CONTENTThe MSc International Business aims to foster acritical appreciation of the complexity and dynamismof the international business context and the forcesshaping it. Students acquire the ability to applytheory, knowledge and skills to complex issues in aninternational dimension, developing an awareness ofcurrent issues, informed by practice and research inthe field.

In addition to a comprehensive understanding ofbusiness practices in an international context, thisprogramme also imparts an appreciation of issuesrelating to cross-cultural communication, thusenabling students to interact and manage successfullyin global business environments.

CORE MODULES• International Business Context• The Region in International Business• The International Firm and Its Strategy• Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management• Cross-Cultural Communication• Professional Skills• Research Methods• Dissertation or project

OPTIONAL MODULES One optional module can be taken from the widevariety available across the Business School.





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be found through the link to‘Admissions’ from theUniversity’s website at

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[email protected]



MSc International Business


ABOUT THE PROGRAMMEAs globalisation continues to fuel consumer demandand businesses strive to become ever moreresponsive to constantly changing market conditions,logistics and supply chain management plays anincreasingly important role in business success andsustainable growth.

The MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management issuitable for those with experience in the logisticsindustry who wish to broaden their knowledge andgain fresh insights from current thinking in thediscipline, as well as recent graduates with little or nowork experience.

The programme content and structure have beendesigned to ensure that the MSc encapsulatescurrent thinking and contemporary research.Students benefit from a programme which reflectsthe latest trends and requirements of effectivelogistics and supply chain management, layingparticular emphasis on the needs of the employer.

COURSE CONTENTWith an international focus, this programme exploresthe various ways in which supply chains can bemanaged, planned and coordinated to achieve higherlevels of value for the end consumer as well as moresustainable distribution solutions. It offers criticalperspectives on the theory and practice ofcontemporary logistics and supply chain managementand explains the fundamental principles, exploringcurrent research by leading academics in the field.

Drawing on the insights of industrialists andpractitioners, the programme demonstrates currentpractices in logistics and supply chain management.Through practical student projects it also affords theopportunity for students to investigate innovativesolutions to real-life logistics and supply chainproblems.

CORE MODULES• Principles of Logistics and Supply Chain

Management• Supply Chain Planning and Control• Logistics Technology• Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management• Professional Skills• Research Methods• Dissertation or project



ASSESSMENTModules are assessed through a range of meansincluding coursework, examinations, presentationsand group work, and all students will complete aproject or dissertation of 15,000–20,000 words.

SPECIAL FEATURESStudents on this programme will benefit from theexpertise and resources of the Logistics Institute, aworld-class centre based at the Business School.Theprogramme links with the MSc Radio Systems andLogistics Technology, and cross-disciplinarydissertation projects are available.

Outside speakers further enhance the MScprogrammes by relating their real-life experiences toprovoke fresh insights into business practice.Company visits and in-company dissertation projectsalso provide first-hand experience of the UK businessenvironment.


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ABOUT THE PROGRAMMEThe MSc Marketing and CommunicationsManagement is aimed at those students who arelooking to take up or progress a career within the‘creative industries’ such as advertising, directmarketing or public relations but also want to gain athorough grounding in general marketing principles.In addition to a core module on integratedmarketing communications, this programme providesadditional specialised marketing communicationsmodules, and there is the opportunity to work on atailored communications research project ordissertation in the third semester.

The programme content and structure have beendesigned to ensure that the MSc encapsulatescurrent thinking and contemporary research.Students benefit from a programme which reflectsthe latest trends and requirements of the marketingand communications industry, laying particularemphasis on the needs of the employer.The contentis enhanced by academics who offer both researchand industry expertise, helping to bridge the gapbetween theory and practice.

Students who wish to pursue broader marketingconcepts should consider our MSc in MarketingManagement.

COURSE CONTENTThis programme has been designed to ensure thatstudents have the fundamental knowledge and skillsto perform within any marketing role, building uponthis foundation by developing a clear understandingof the function of marketing communications in theinternational business environment.

In order to equip students for the specific needs of arole within the creative industries, the programmeaims to foster the ability to choose, design,implement and evaluate creative message strategiesfor different target audiences and to select theappropriate media channels to communicate suchmessages for best impact. Detailed examination ofcase examples encourages an appreciation of bestpractice in the marketing communications industryand emphasises the importance of project teams.

The dissertation or project will then allow studentsto explore a marketing communications issue inconsiderable depth.

CORE MODULES• Advertising and Media• PR and Organisational Communications• Principles of Marketing Management• Integrated Marketing Communications• International Marketing• Buyer Behaviour • Professional Skills• Research Methods• Dissertation or project


ASSESSMENTModules are assessed through a range of means,including coursework, examinations, presentationsand group work, and all students complete a projector dissertation of 15,000– 20,000 words.



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ABOUT THE PROGRAMMEThe MSc Marketing Management has been createdfor those who wish to move into a generalmarketing or marketing research role and want athorough grounding in all of the key marketing andrelated skill areas – for example, market research,business strategy and consumer behaviour.

It lays emphasis on the international businessenvironment in which organisations operate and thusshould prepare students for work within aninternational setting. Students on this programmealso have the opportunity to work on a tailoredresearch project in the third semester.This projectcan emphasise any particular element of themarketing subject area.

The programme content and structure have beendesigned to ensure that the MSc encapsulatescurrent thinking and contemporary research.Students benefit from a programme which reflectsthe latest trends and requirements of the marketingindustry, placing particular emphasis on the needs ofthe employer.The content is enhanced by academicswho offer both research and industry expertise,helping to bridge the gap between theory andpractice.

Students wishing to gain more detailed knowledge ofissues in PR, media and advertising should considerour MSc in Marketing and CommunicationsManagement.

COURSE CONTENTThis programme has been designed to ensure thatstudents have the fundamental knowledge and skillsto perform within any marketing role, with modulesaddressing the key concepts and issues ininternational marketing. It explores the role thatmarketing plays within an organisation and developscritically informed practitioners who are able toachieve marketing outcomes effectively.

To complement this, elements of the programmehave been designed to foster sophisticated practicalskills relevant to the industry, which benefits thosewanting to make an impact in their current or future

role. Such skills include the creation of integratedmarketing plans, the ability to undertake effectivemarket research and analysis of buyer behaviour.

CORE MODULES• Principles of Marketing Management• Integrated Marketing Communications• International Marketing• Buyer Behaviour• International Business Environment and Strategy• Market Research• Professional Skills• Research Methods• Dissertation or project





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ABOUT THE PROGRAMMEThe MSc in International Tourism Managementprovides its students with the tools to develop arewarding career in the dynamic field of tourismmanagement and is suitable for recent graduates andthose with work experience.

The programme content and structure have beendesigned to ensure that the MSc encapsulatescurrent thinking and contemporary research.Students benefit from a programme which reflectsthe latest trends and requirements of theinternational tourism industry, laying particularemphasis on the needs of the employer.

COURSE CONTENTStudents are immersed in the principles andpractices of international tourism management,seeing its effects at grass-roots level in thesurrounding Scarborough area – the UK’s firstseaside resort.This setting offers a wealth of real-lifecase studies to support learning and assessmentwork, particularly as the town is currently undergoinga £120 million regeneration project.

Further exposure to tourism management in a real-world context is delivered through a variedprogramme of regional and international visits andopportunities to engage with tourism practitionersand policy makers.

The programme aims to equip students with theadvanced understanding, knowledge and skillsessential to successful careers in management rolesin the expanding local and international tourismindustry. It reflects and draws upon current researchwithin the Business School and adopts strategic andapplied multidisciplinary approaches that transfer to avariety of international contexts.

CORE MODULES• Sustainable Tourism Development• International Tourism Marketing • Managing Tourism Resources• International Tourism Strategies• Option 1 – Quality and the Tourist Experience or

Event Management• Option 2 – Tourism Entrepreneurship or Visitor

Attractions Management• Professional Skills• Research Methods• Dissertation or project



SPECIAL FEATURESOutside speakers further enhance the MScprogramme and enliven modules by relating theirreal-world experiences to provoke fresh insights intobusiness practice, bringing theory to life.

The programme is also backed by extensive learningresources, a friendly and supportive studyenvironment and a programme designed to fosterboth personal and career development.

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THE RESEARCH LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

A centre of distinction

At the forefront of international excellence

Research approach and structure

Research centres and their strengths

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Research activity in the last Research AssessmentExercise (2001) was rated as being of national andinternational excellence. In the forthcoming ResearchAssessment Exercise (2008) we shall be enteringthree times the number of academic staff and fivetimes the number of professors that were entered inthe previous exercise. All our work now aspires tointernational standards of originality, significance andrigour.

The quality of our doctoral training programme hasalso received recognition from the ESRC, the leadingUK body for research accreditation in the socialsciences, including business and management.

Our credentials are further supported by the factthat the number of research students working withus continues to grow year-on-year.

Collaboration with our corporate partners, fromlocal small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) tomultinational organisations, is a fundamental part ofthe Business School’s research activity. As well aspioneering large-scale research projects, individualmembers of the school provide policy advice andconsultancy to public- and private-sector bodies.Theyhave also received a significant number of prizes,honours and awards in recognition of the impact oftheir research.

INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCEThe Business School operates on an internationallevel in every sense. Each of our six research centresengages with academic institutions, subject networksand professional bodies worldwide, and in manyinstances this work is led by members of the school.We have also continued to invest in professorialappointments (20% of our academic staff are fullprofessors), further enhancing our involvement inglobal business research.

Members of the school hold visiting professorshipsor fellowships at more than 40 institutions in over 20nations.These include Auckland University; theUniversity of Cape Town; the Indian Institute ofTechnology; Japan Advanced Institute of Science andTechnology (JAIST); Massey University; the Universityof Melbourne; Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona;the University of Southern California; and XiamenUniversity.

School staff hold editorial positions on significantinternational publications, including

• Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal ofManagement Reviews (Steve Armstrong)

• Editor of the International Journal of LogisticsManagement (Chandra Lalwani)

• Editor-in-Chief of Systems Research and BehavioralScience (Mike Jackson)

• Associate Editor of Systemic Practice and ActionResearch (Mike Jackson)

• Editor of the Journal of Marketing Communications(Philip Kitchen)

• European Editor of the Managerial Auditing Journal(Mike Tayles)

• Editor of OR Insight (Steve Clarke) • European Editor, Managerial and Decision

Economics (Antony Dnes)

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gained an enviablereputation as a

centre of excellencefor research.

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““

The Business Schoolhas offered me a

brilliant studyexperience for my PhDresearch. I chose Hullbecause it is a long-

established universitywith an excellent

research reputation. Inconducting my

research work, I havebenefited greatly fromthe Business School’sadvantages, from its

capable staff andsupportive atmosphere,

and from its closeconnection with the

local businesscommunity. It strongly

encourages cross-disciplinary

communications amongdifferent researchstreams and close

interaction betweenstaff and students. All

these factors havefostered fruitful

research outcomes.

Yi Ma – PhD student in the CIAF

RESEARCH APPROACH AND STRUCTUREThe overarching principle which guides researchwithin the Business School is that it shouldstrengthen understanding of its subject at aninternational level.The focus of our work is theproduction and dissemination of high-quality appliedresearch, set within an international context.

In all of our research activity, we aim to

• cultivate a research environment that is inclusive,supportive, productive and innovative

• enhance knowledge and understanding of businessand management theory and practice byconducting investigations according to acceptedprofessional standards

• produce research outputs of a quality that isinternationally excellent in terms of originality,significance, rigour and relevance

• disseminate research findings both internally,through research seminars and our researchmemoranda series, and externally, throughacademic journals, books, paper presentations andplenary keynote speeches at internationalconferences

Research output is generated by six research centres,which represent the primary units around which theschool’s research is focused.

The Centre for Economic Policy (CEP) provides afocus for research in applied economics.

The Centre for International Accounting andFinance (CIAF) has an emphasis on applied andinternational work on financial reporting as well asaccounting for intellectual capital, accountingeducation, real estate and entrepreneurial finance.

The Centre for Logistics Research (CLR) focuseson excellence in global logistics and supply chainmanagement.

The Centre for Management and OrganisationalLearning (CMOL) is concerned with theunderstanding, critique and improvement of learningprocesses for managers and organisations.

The Centre for Marketing, Communications andInternational Strategy (CMCIS) focuses on thestrategic use of integrated marketing communicationsas well as other applied research in marketing andinternational strategy.

The Centre for Systems Studies (CSS) is aninternational focal point for research in the theoryand practice of systems thinking, organisationalcybernetics and complexity theory.

All six research centres are based in the BusinessSchool on the Hull Campus, and PhD study may beundertaken either at Hull or at our ScarboroughCampus.

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The Centre for Economic Policy promotes andsupports research activities in economics, withparticular emphasis on economic policy.

In addition to this focus, the centre is active in moretheoretical areas of the subject, including researchundertaken into experimental economics, tradeunions, and migration and work using generalequilibrium modelling techniques.

Other projects have explored areas such as industrialpolicy and social responsibility research, withparticular reference to library performance; theinteraction between economic policy and politics;and crime and criminal justice policy.

Members of the centre are active on a national andinternational level, publishing widely and frequentlyparticipating in and presenting papers at internationalconferences.The CEP also supports an EconomicPolicy Seminar series, which encourages policy-related connections with economic decision makers.

The work of the centre has been recognised throughthe receipt of funding for research from theEngineering and Physical Sciences Research Council(ESPRC), the ESRC, the Nuffield Foundation and theBritish Academy.

Director: Dr Jon [email protected]@hull.ac.uk+44 (0)1482 463254

Supergen – Future Network TechnologiesThe CEP is proud to be a member of theSupergen FutureNet consortium, which – with£3.4 million of funding – studies the engineeringand economic challenges of ‘rewiring’ Britain tocope with an increasing volume of renewableenergy generation (wind power, for instance).TheCEP is playing a vital role in this study, building acomputational general equilibrium model of theUK economy to help predict future demand forelectricity.

Economic Policy Modelling Unit in GhanaUndertaking a groundbreaking project withmembers of the Department of Economics atCape Coast University, Ghana, the CEP hasworked to set up an Economic Policy ModellingCentre at Cape Coast.This initiative has beensupported by two British Academy collaborationgrants and will provide the opportunity for twoformer Cape Coast students – who havecompleted their MSc(Econ) degrees in publicpolicy, followed by PhDs with a specialisation ingeneral equilibrium modelling – to return and tobring this expertise to bear on poverty andsustainability issues in sub-Saharan Africa.

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The Centre For Economic Policy (CEP)

““I graduated from Hull

with a PhD inEconomics and I

remember theUniversity as a lively

place with supportivepeers, colleagues andstaff. I chose Hull for

my graduate workbecause Economics had

a superb reputationand several staff

members shared aninterest in my researchtopic. I left in 2002 toteach for a couple ofyears, before joining

the World Bank as aneconomist. I still

remember theUniversity of Hull as aplace that contributed

enormously to myprofessional

development.

Naveed Naqvi – PhD student in the CEP

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The Centre for International Accounting and Financeundertakes research into its key themes, usingestablished and recognised research frameworksapplied both nationally and internationally.The keyresearch themes in the CIAF are

• financial reporting• accounting for intellectual capital and management

accounting• accounting education• financial management• international finance• real estate and entrepreneurial finance

Accounting research addresses importantcontemporary debates in the subject and coversboth financial and management accounting. Financialresearch focuses on the purpose of financialstatements for sophisticated users and their datarequirements. In management accounting, the centreis exploring with a number of large companies theiradoption and use of modern, strategic managementaccounting practices.

While finance research spans a wide range of boththeoretical and applied work, the core issuesexplored by the centre are those of pricing, valuationand performance.These include research into thedetermination of foreign exchange rates, evaluationof real estate performance, and the impact of capitalmarket imperfections on the financing andinvestment decisions of corporations and SMEs.

Financing of SMEsLiang Han has been actively involved in the firstsurvey on the financing issues facing SMEs in theUK with David Storey and Stuart Fraser(University of Warwick).The Bank of Englandsponsored this survey, and the completed datasetincorporates financial information from 2,500SMEs.

Overhead costing and reportingMike Tayles has undertaken applied research whichexamined the sophistication and complexity ofoverhead costing systems, and the data which wasextracted, to assess the profitability and viability ofproducts. One outcome of this work was acommission from the National Audit Office toprepare a report to inform its examination ofoverhead reporting at the BBC.

Director: Professor Mike [email protected]@hull.ac.uk+44 (0)1482 463254

The Centre for International Accounting and Finance (CIAF)

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““I have gained the

research skills essentialfor any student to

pursue their PhD, withHUBS providing

advanced facilitieswhich can help

research studentsduring their study. My

area of study wasfinancial reporting, and

the department wasclearly engaged with

the latest issues in itsfield. Studying at HUBShas many advantages,

such as improvingresearch skills and

techniques andexchanging experiences

with other students,which can be helpful

for your future career.

Belal Omar – PhD student in the CIAF

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Established in December 2005, the Centre forLogistics Research is based in the Logistics Institute: aworld-class facility offering interlinked academicdegree programmes, business outreach and support,and technology development and demonstration.

The CLR conducts research into logistics and supplychain management, focusing particularly on logisticsand communications technologies; logistics modellingand simulation; people in logistics; lean and agilelogistics; port-centric logistics and regional economicdevelopment; food and retail logistics; and logisticstechnologies.

The CLR has established a multiparadigm,multidimensional approach to research, which isappropriate given its applied emphasis. In addition tofunded research work with SMEs, it interacts withbusinesses both nationally and internationally, andproduces work which is highly relevant to regionaldevelopment.

The centre organises an annual Humber InternationalLogistics Convention to foster academic–industrycollaboration. It has also hosted the highly prestigiousLogistics Research Network annual conference and isa co-organiser of the annual International Symposiumin Logistics.

Director: Professor Chandra [email protected]@hull.ac.uk+44 (0)1482 463254

USER–MIND: Understanding PotentialSynergies in Manufacturing Supply Chainsbetween Europe and India Supported by the European Commission (underits Information Technology and Communicationsprogramme) and involving partners from the UK,Germany and India, members of the CLRundertook a study aimed at developing acontextualisation framework for manufacturingsupply chains.The findings from the project, whichhave since been published in a book, were basedupon interviews, workshops, conferences, andindustrial case studies carried out in Europe, Indiaand China.

Logistics and regional development Members of the CLR are responsible for theresearch components of a grant of £1.6 million tothe Logistics Institute.This grant is being used towork with SMEs to develop their logisticscapabilities.The centre has also secured a ResearchCouncils UK Academic Fellowship to investigatethe linkages between logistics and economicdevelopment in the region, and a number of ourPhD students are actively engaged in this researchproject (www.hull.ac.uk/logistics).

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Centre for Logistics Research (CLR)

““

The CLR offersparticular benefits for

research students,including excellent

supervision anddedicated facilities.

Throughout my firstyear of enjoyable andfruitful study in the

Business School –during which I

explored how logisticsexcellence influences

the regional economy –I have been able to

build up my researchskills. Research

students from differentcultural backgrounds

and disciplines come tothe Business School to

share their researchexperiences and discussresearch issues. To me,the Business School –

in particular the CLR –is obviously the perfectplace to carry out my

research.

Mengying Feng – PhD student in the CLR

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The Centre for Management and OrganisationalLearning is concerned with the critique,understanding and improvement of learningprocesses for managers and organisations.The centreis committed to engaging with practitioners andenhancing practice, and to making contributions totheory which are valued by communities ofresearchers.

It explores three core research themes:

• the nature of management learning: includingresearch in the areas of cognitive styles; strategicdecision making; identity; social poetics; reflexivity;and organisational learning

• gender, organisation and learning: includingresearch into e-mentoring; e-learning; gender; andhuman resources management

• public-sector learning and leadership: includingresearch on strategic leadership; governance; ethicsand standards; and public-sector discourses ofchange

The CMOL is part of an active global network ofresearch centres in management and organisationallearning, and its members serve the internationalcommunity of scholars in their field.

Director: Dr Kevin [email protected]@hull.ac.uk+44 (0)1482 463254

EMPATHY Net-Works The CMOL has pioneered a number of researchprojects into women’s disadvantage in the labourmarket and solutions to counteract discrimination.The current project, EMPATHY Net-Works, isworth £590,000 and is part-funded by theEuropean Social Fund and the Business School.Thisproject builds on the successful EMPATHY andEMPATHY-EDGE e-mentoring projects. (Seewww.hull.ac.uk/empathy-net-works.)

Developing the Strategically FocusedSchoolBrent Davies’ research report Developing theStrategically Focused School has been downloadedfrom the National College of School Leadershipwebsite 30,000 times, and has provided the modelfor UK schools and the state-wide framework forall schools in Victoria, Australia.This work has madecontributions to knowledge among communities ofpractitioners as well as scholars.

The Centre for Management andOrganisational Learning (CMOL)

Business

““I am in my first year

of a PhD degree inorganisational

behaviour, and I choseto study at HUBS

because of itsoutstanding research

and academicachievements. It

provides state-of-the-art learning facilities

and is a great place tostay and study. The

induction programmefor research students

was extremely helpful,particularly as currentstudents were able to

impart theirknowledge and

experiences of pursuinga research degree.

Rokimah Mohamad – PhD student in the CMOL

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The Centre for Marketing, Communications andInternational Strategy aspires to research excellencewithin the major business and managementdisciplines of marketing, integrated marketingcommunications and international strategy.Thecentre has developed a strong reputation in theseareas and has a particular focus on supporting thedevelopment of young international scholars.Significant research themes include

• the generic application, relevance and significanceof marketing for various organisations in themarketplace(s) and marketspace(s) of the 21stcentury

• the strategic use of integrated marketingcommunications, including the development ofpromotional campaigns to serve marketingstrategies, and the behavioural foundations ofmarketing communications

• the study of market, non-market and policystrategies that directly impact upon theinternational arena

The CMCIS aims to produce research of globalrelevance, so a key element in its work involvescollaborating with international organisations,institutions and other research centres.

With an emphasis upon the practical application ofits research, the centre has undertaken projects inconjunction with the Institute of AdvertisingPractitioners, the Public Relations ConsultantsAssociation and the Institute of Public Relations.

The Kimberly-Clark Project Members of the Business School have been andare involved in ongoing project work and researchwith one of the school’s corporate partners,Kimberly-Clark.The school competed successfullyagainst other leading European business schoolsand professional bodies to undertake thisimportant role.

A Marketing Communications Scenario for 2010 A recent study has been completed in conjunctionwith the Institute of Public Relations (IPR, UK,2006). Based on a representative sample ofrespondents from UK agency executives, this studyexamined the relationship between public relationsand marketing communications and consideredopportunities for PR in marketing towards theyear 2010.The full report, A MarketingCommunications Scenario for 2010, is available fromthe IPR, UK.

Further research concentrates on the strategic linksbetween business development and economicregeneration in the Yorkshire and Humber region.

Director: Professor Philip [email protected]@hull.ac.uk+44 (0)1482 463254

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The Centre for Marketing, Communicationsand International Strategy (CMCIS)

““I wanted to conduct

research intointegrated marketingcommunications, and

one of the IMC gurus,Philip J Kitchen, is a

professor at HullUniversity BusinessSchool. I contactedhim, searched the

website and decided toapply. The research

office is fantastic andthe modules we are

able to take in HUBSare extremely useful.

The PhD studentscome from all over theworld, and we have the

opportunity to meetand share experiences.

Gudridur Aramnsdottir– PhD student in the

CMCIS

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Research on systems theory and practice, in thecontext of management, has been ongoing at Hull forover 25 years.The CSS, established in 1992 topromote this research, currently consists of amultidisciplinary group of nine core staff withexpertise in most of the major strands of systemsthinking, including general system theory, operationalresearch, cybernetics, soft systems thinking andcomplexity theory.The research of this group findscommon cause in a commitment to critical systemsthinking, which was largely developed at Hull and forwhich the Centre for Systems Studies provides aninternational hub.

Staff research is focused on

• fundamental systems research which aims toexplore and develop the theoretical bases andethical justification for systems thinking andpractice

• systems methodologies and methods fororganisational design, change and problem solving,with a particular focus on methodological pluralism

• information and knowledge management, informedby systems-based approaches

The CSS has built a strong transdisciplinary base oftheoretical research, intervention and teaching atnational and international levels. Its members havedeveloped extensive networks in systems thinkingand knowledge management, and have closepartnerships with top-ranking universities andresearch institutions across the world.

Emergence and complexity The Centre for Systems Studies is a member oftwo innovative EPSRC research projectsinvestigating emergence and complexity.The firstproject, Defying the Rules: How Self-OrganisationWorks in Social Systems, investigates differentperspectives on complexity and emergence, andthe impact of self-organisation on groupperformance.The second project, EmergingSustainability, aims to develop an open-sourcelearning context, documenting and evaluating thecharacteristics of self-organised communities andindustries in their efforts towards sustainability.

Lean systems Professor Mike Jackson was the academic adviseron an evaluation panel established by the Office ofthe Deputy Prime Minister to review whether asystems approach, called ‘lean systems’, couldimprove the efficiency and effectiveness of deliveryof housing management and maintenance services.The evaluation was published as an ODPM report,A Systematic Approach to Service Improvement:Evaluating Systems Thinking in Housing.(www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1165574).

Director: Dr Jennifer [email protected]@hull.ac.uk +44 (0)1482 463254

The Centre for Systems Studies (CSS)

Business

““I decided to study for

my PhD at Hullbecause of the strongreputation of the CSS

in Latin America. I alsoknew that in Professor

Mike Jackson I wasgetting one of the

leaders in the field asa supervisor. It is still

daunting to getstarted on your ownoriginal research, but

my fears were soonallayed by the excellent

support andsupervision I received,

complemented byseminars and

conferences giving meaccess to experts fromthe field. I completed

my PhD on time, had agreat time, and havenow landed my first

academic job.

Dr Beatriz Acevedo-Robbins – former PhD

student in the CSS

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RESEARCH DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

Master of Research (MRes) in Business and Management or in Economics

Research student facilities

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Degrees are available at the levels of

• Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy(PhD/MPhil)

• Master of Research (MRes) – a one-yearprogramme that provides an ideal preparation forstudents wishing to study for a PhD, but whosefirst degree or Masters degree did not contain asufficient research training element

Both are high-quality programmes accredited by theESRC. Further information is available atwww.esrc.ac.uk.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY AND MASTEROF PHILOSOPHY (PhD/MPhil) Programme structure The PhD is a three-year full-time (or five-year part-time) programme. Successful applicants to the PhDare first registered on an MPhil and are thenexpected to upgrade from MPhil to PhD through anupgrade seminar (comprising a 10,000-word researchreport and presentation) within 12 months of theirinitial registration. Exceptionally, students maycontinue on the MPhil, which is a two-year full-timeprogramme (three-year part-time) in total.

All students studying for a PhD pursue their ownoriginal research under the guidance of a supervisorwho has experience of researching and publishing inthe area of their research interest. Additional supportis available from a second supervisor and theresearch centre to which they are attached.

By undertaking a PhD, students have the opportunityto add to the sum of knowledge in their chosen fieldby producing an original piece of research. Studentsare primarily assessed by a thesis which comprises upto 100,000 words (PhD) or 70,000 words (MPhil).

The Business School provides comprehensive trainingcourses in research through the Graduate Schooland its own staff, as part of Personal ResearchDevelopment and Skills Planning (PDP).The trainingprovides transferable research capabilities such ascommunication skills and project managementknowledge, as well as subject-based modules.

HUBS is a member of the North East DoctoralTraining Network (NEDTN), an ESRC-fundedconsortium of universities in the north-east ofEngland which provides workshops on new andinnovative research techniques and approaches fordoctoral students.

During the course of their studies, students are alsoencouraged to contribute to

• the Business School’s research seminar programme• national and international conferences• the preparation of papers for joint submission to a

journal (with their supervisor)

PhD students are able to apply for financial supportfrom the school’s Research Committee to enablethem to attend and participate in national and –particularly – international conferences.

Application criteria and procedure Applicants for entry to the MPhil/PhD must have

• a Masters degree with a sufficient research trainingelement, or

• a good Honours degree (normally a 2.2 or above)with a significant research training element, or

• significant other research credentials

All candidates whose first language is not English, orwhose degrees were not taught in English, mustachieve IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (candidates withoutthis may be given a conditional offer, provided thatthey complete English classes at Hull prior to entryand raise their level to achieve IELTS 6.0 orequivalent). A list of acceptable English language testsmay be found at www.hull.ac.uk/admissions.

Candidates are also required to complete an originalresearch proposal of approximately 1,000 words,outlining their chosen area of study and completewith research objectives, proposed methodology andrelevant and up-to-date academic references. Detailsof how to prepare a research proposal can beobtained from the Graduate School website atwww.hull.ac.uk/gri, and examples of good researchproposals are available from the research pages atwww.hull.ac.uk/hubs.

Please enclose transcripts of all your academicqualifications with your application form (see page 28).

The Business Schooloffers research

degrees in the areascovered by its sixresearch centres.

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MASTER OF RESEARCH (MRes) INBUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT OR INECONOMICSProgramme structure The MRes provides a foundation programme forthose who would like to pursue academic researchor become more reflective practitioners. It isparticularly suited to graduates who wish to pursue aPhD research programme eventually, but whose firstdegree or Masters programme did not containsufficient research training and who therefore needto enhance their knowledge of research and researchskills.

The programme of study includes modules onresearch philosophy; quantitative and qualitativeresearch techniques; generic research skills; interviewskills; survey methodologies; and appropriate subject-related options.The MRes in Economics also offers acomprehensive module on Advanced EconomicTheory.

For the award of MRes, students are required to gain120 credits from taught modules and complete a 60-credit research dissertation.

The MRes is a professional Masters degree in its ownright (as well as offering progression to a PhD forsuitable candidates), as it develops researchknowledge and research skills for individual studentswishing to pursue research and administrationcareers in a variety of private, public andinternational development organisations.

Application criteria and procedureApplicants for entry must have

• a Masters degree or a good Honours degree(normally a 2.2 or above) or equivalent, and

• IELTS 6.0 or equivalent for applicants whose firstlanguage is not English or whose first degree wasnot taught in English (candidates without this maybe given a conditional offer, provided that theycomplete English classes at Hull prior to entry andraise their level to achieve IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)

A list of acceptable English language tests may befound at www.hull.ac.uk/admissions.

Please enclose transcripts of all your academicqualifications with your application form (see page 28).

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In 2005, the school moved to new premises on thewestern side of the University’s Hull Campus,allowing the accommodation of a student and staffpopulation which continues to grow year-on-year.Large-scale investment saw the extensive andsympathetic refurbishment of three listed buildings,which have been complemented by striking newextensions to link them.The recently completeddevelopment of a state-of-the-art Logistics Institutebased at the school has created a world-class centreand the only dedicated facility of its kind in the northof England.

The school’s new premises incorporate extensivefacilities for research students, including a dedicatedwork room with up-to-date ICT equipment, networkaccess, telephones, lockers and desk space, togetherwith further research resources. A fully equippedmanagement learning laboratory has also beencreated to provide an invaluable resource forteaching, research, and use by corporate clients.

Research students also benefit from the school’sbrand-new computer suites, 500-seat lecture theatre,extensive library collections in business subjects, andsignificant electronic information and resources.Thereare regular research seminars by invited academicsfrom other institutions, organised by the school andresearch centres, in which research studentsparticipate. PhD students studying at theScarborough Campus also have access to similarfacilities.

Research students will also be supported by theUniversity’s Graduate School, which operates from apurpose-built facility and provides support andresources to all research students. Its facilities,including information and communicationstechnology provision, work space and a vibrantcommon room, are available 24 hours a day, 365days a year.

Further information on the Graduate School isavailable at www.hull.ac.uk/gri.

Students undertake their research within the widercontext of the University of Hull, which is a centre ofexcellence in teaching and research that has areputation as one of Britain’s friendliest universities. Ithas active links to industry and commerce and thelocal community, as well as an internationalreputation.

The University offers a wide range of taught higherdegrees and research degrees, and over 2,000postgraduate students come from more than 50countries worldwide, supported by our dedicatedInternational Office.The University is therefore acosmopolitan place in which to live and study,offering a rich cultural scene and spectacularcountryside and coastline within convenient reach.

General information about the University and itsfacilities can be found at www.hull.ac.uk.

Hull UniversityBusiness School

offers its students anunrivalled

environment inwhich to participatein research activity.

RESEARCH STUDENT FACILITIES

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HOW TO APPLYAn application form may be obtained from the webat www.hull.ac.uk/admissions or from

Admissions Service The University of HullHull, HU6 7RX, UK [email protected]

Applicants from some countries will find that thefastest method of applying is via the University’sappointed in-country representative. Furtherinformation can be found atwww.hull.ac.uk/international.

The completed application form should be returnedto the Admissions Service along with certificates ofcompleted qualifications, two references and, whereappropriate, evidence of competence in English.Youmust also include a research project proposal whichwill enable us to evaluate your application.

Please note that it is expected that all our researchstudents will live within commutable distance of Hullwhile studying with us.

FUNDINGFor details on available research scholarships at theBusiness School and how to apply, please refer to theBusiness School website at www.hull.ac.uk/hubs.

OFFERSAll offers of admission are subject to the studenthaving suitable funding and, where appropriate, to thestudent being able to secure the necessary travelvisas.

FURTHER INFORMATIONGeneral enquiries about the Business School and itsresearch programmes should be addressed to

Postgraduate OfficeHull University Business School Hull, HU6 7RX, UK [email protected]+44 (0)1482 463254

For more information about the academic content ofour research programmes, please contact theschool’s Graduate Research Director.

Professor Alan [email protected]+44 (0)1482 463254

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