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Management School
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Online MSc Programmes
Move ahead online with
the University of Liverpool
Prestigious – ranked in the top 1% of universities
worldwide, with an AACSB-accredited
management school
Global – like-minded professionals from all over
the world for a rich, multi-cultural experience
Collaborative – you will enjoy an engaging,
global and highly collaborative online learning
experience through active class participation and
peer-to-peer interaction
Flexible – fit your studies around your other
commitments. Accelerate your career without
interrupting your current job
Industry-relevant skills and knowledge – gain
knowledge, develop critical understanding and
analytical skills to respond to today’s toughest
business challenges.
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Contents
Move ahead online 4
Learn with a world-leading university 5
Join a global team 6
MSc in Management 8
MSc in Human Resource Management 11
MSc in Marketing 13
MSc in Project Management 17
MSc in Operations and
Supply Chain Management 20
MSc in Corporate Finance 23
MSc in International Finance
and Accounting 26
Online learning, the Liverpool way 29
Join our global alumni network 30
Admission requirements 31
Take the first step today 32
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Learn with a
world-leading university
A pioneer in research and education University of Liverpool
since 1881, the University of Liverpool Key facts
boasts an enviable track record
of academic excellence and rigour. In the top 1%
Our reputation attracts students, of universities worldwide*
faculty, experts and partners from Member of the UK’s
across the globe. Russell Group
Membership of the UK’s prestigious Russell Group of One of Europe’s largest
leading universities reflects Liverpool’s status as a providers of
world-class research facility, ranked among the top 1%
of universities worldwide*. Our mission is to change
fully online degrees
lives and shape the future, through our collaborative
teaching, learning and research.
Nine
Nobel Laureates
ULMS - a reputation you can rely on
*As listed in the International Universities
The online MSc programmes and postgraduate Handbook, published 2012

certificate are offered by the University of Liverpool

Management School (ULMS), a globally recognised
centre for management and leadership training,
education and research. Our mission is ‘Learning to
Make a Difference’. This is reflected in the foundations
of our research and teaching, which strive to make
a difference to the lives of individuals, businesses
and communities.
Online MSc Programmes
Accredited at the highest level
ULMS is accredited for all its campus and
online programmes by the Association to
Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
(AACSB), the oldest and most respected
global accreditation body for business
schools. Less than 5% of the world’s business
schools have achieved this distinction.
By holding this accreditation, we have made
AACSB Accreditation a commitment to continuous improvement,
puts ULMS in the top 5% and to providing a curriculum that is both
responsive to the needs of business and
of the world’s business delivered in a high-quality teaching environ-
schools. It reflects the ment.
dedication of our staff For more information, visit www.aacsb.edu.
to helping our students Shaping your future
learn to make a difference in management
to employers worldwide. Our online management masters pro-
grammes attract working professionals from
many industries and sectors. What they have
in common is the desire to share and apply
the latest approaches to become tomorrow’s
business leaders.
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By embracing an international approach,
the programmes bring you a truly global
perspective, as well as providing an oppor-
tunity to collaborate with peers from all
over the world. They are a unique oppor-
tunity to combine rigorous academic study
with practical experience and insights, in an
exhilarating international environment of
collaboration, commitment and leadership.
The specialist skills and expert knowledge
you develop will enable you to shape the
future in your chosen specialist field.
Studying with us is a vital springboard from
which to boost your career, achieve your
aspirations, and make a real difference in
your work. Not only will you study the latest
trends and techniques, develop new skills
and gain a practical understanding of how to
apply them, you will build your own global
network of fellow professionals from a
variety of backgrounds and disciplines.
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What our online

management graduates say:

perceived a career

76%
improvement as a
Join a global team result of their education
with the University
of Liverpool.*
A key objective in all our online postgraduate programmes
is the sharing of best practices with professionals from around the world.

O
ur collaborative online environ- Professionals in a broad range of industries

ment allows you to enhance your
knowledge of global management
trends and build international networks with
like-minded professionals. You will interact
with professionals from around the world,
across a full spectrum of managerial disci-
plines.
87%
and sectors will all find programmes that
felt that their degree
address their needs and enhance their prepared them for
understanding. The emphasis is on knowledge their career.*
that can be applied immediately, ensuring that
the programmes function as a springboard,
whether your objective is to advance in your
current role, embark on a new career path,
or progress to further study at doctoral level. would recommend

90% the University of

­Liverpool to a friend,
family or colleague.*

*Results gathered by the University of Liverpool in 2012

from online alumni who responded to our survey.

MSc in Management
Training tomorrow’s leaders
The University of Liverpool’s online MSc in Management
gives you a comprehensive postgraduate-level qualification
in management. It’s a broad-based programme, designed to
help you prepare for a successful career in many areas.
Programme Highlights:
Benefit from a sound theoretical grounding in a broad
range of business and management issues
Study in a truly international environment alongside
professionals from different backgrounds
Tailor your studies to your career goals. Half of the
modules are elective, including a specialist Oil and Gas
track
Develop critical and analytical thinking skills, study
current business trends and learn to become a decisive
professional, capable of thriving in a range of sectors
Obtain an understanding of different-sized organisa-
tions, in both local and international contexts
Chart what you’ve learnt, how you’ve applied it and
the results you’ve achieved in a Personal Development
Portfolio, reflecting on your journey as a student and as
a management professional
Interact in a dynamic cross-cultural environment,
sharing best practice and gaining knowledge and skills
that you can apply immediately in your job
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T
he online MSc in Management knowledge associated with the management

“Liverpool’s online
programme is aimed at existing of sourcing, distributing and sustaining
managers, including professionals energy and energy supply chains.

programmes offer
who have decided to switch careers and move
Broaden your career potential
into management. It reflects a number of

a perfect mix of the

contemporary strategic management trends Whether your goal is to gain a senior func-
in a local as well as an international context. tional position or to reposition your career

The programme will help you to develop a

range of skills. You’ll analyse and critique
management theory, investigate and address
a wide range of managerial issues and
challenges, and develop sound judgement in
the face of ambiguous data.
within a function, this MSc in Management
opens a variety of career opportunities.
latest online study
The programme readies you for a broad range methods
with a traditional,
of managerial and executive positions in
virtually any field of endeavour.

As well as gaining a knowledge of the prin-

Relevant sectors include: quality, British
• Financial services
ciples, current issues and trends in man-
agement, you’ll acquire specific transferable
• Management consulting postgraduate
• Blue chip manufacturing
skills necessary for marketing, purchasing,
strategic customer management, business
• Retail education.”
• Healthcare
consultancy or organisational development
roles. • Energy
Viktor Salakta (MSc Management 2012)
This online Masters in Management offers a Whatever your career aspirations, you should online graduate
General Management track, as well as a emerge from this programme with a range of
transferable skills that you can use within any Marketing Consultant
specialised Oil and Gas track. The Oil and
Gas track gives you an in-depth understand- organisational context, allowing you to take
From Germany
ing of the global oil and gas industry, its com- the next step in your career in management.
ponent sectors and the specific skills and
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Programme structure
The University of Liverpool online MSc in Management has four core modules and four elective modules,
a Personal Development Portfolio and culminates in a 15,000 – 20,000-word dissertation.

~2.5 years
Personal Development Portfolio

Strategic Business Leadership Managing Financial Four Elective Research Methods Dissertation
Management Resources Modules

12 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks each 8 weeks

Student Readiness Breaks between modules: 2-3 weeks

Orientation

Elective Modules (choose four)

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Organisational Design and Change Economics of Oil, Gas and Energy

Human Resource Management The Networked Organisation Managing Energy Sources

Marketing Concepts for Managers International Business

 Programme Highlights:

Establish or build upon a successful career in human

resources, reflecting HR’s growing role as a strategic
partner

Gain a range of analytical, interpersonal and business

skills so that you graduate with the expertise to manage
both human and knowledge capital effectively
MSc in Human Resource Management
Acquire a critical grasp of general business principles
The new strategic partners and data monitoring and analysis in a strategic busi-
ness context

The MSc in Human Resource Management is aimed at pro-
fessionals looking to establish or build upon a successful ca-
reer in human resources.
Apply what you learn while you study, with skills that
you can transfer easily from the classroom into your
work environment
Create a Personal Development Portfolio where you’ll
chart what you’ve learnt, how you’ve applied it and the
results you’ve achieved

Benefit from a shared understanding of how different

industries and cultures approach HR issues

Learn how to apply HR management practices in all

types of organisations, from large corporations to SMEs,
whether operating locally, nationally or internationally
Online MSc Programmes: MSc in Human Resource Management
T
his online masters reflects the
evolving role of the human re-
source manager from a tradition-
al process manager to a strategic partner.
You’ll gain a critical knowledge of the prin-
ciples, current issues and trends relevant
to human resource management and lead-
ership roles in organisations, while devel-
oping your core business knowledge, skills
and confidence.
The programme teaches you subject-
specific competencies necessary for the
management of human and knowledge
capital along with broader business skills.
You’ll also acquire a deep appreciation of
the impact of human and knowledge capital
upon the success of an organisation, while
studying a range of analytical techniques
required for the effective tactical and
strategic management of any organisation.
You’ll enhance your critical thinking and
collaborative communication skills in
an international context. And you’ll de-
velop your IT and statistical software
skills, encouraging a data-driven and evi-
dence-based approach to human resource
management.
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Take a lead in HR
The programme gives you a comprehen-
sive education in human resource man-
agement, which should help you develop
a successful career in HR, becoming an
effective manager or leader. “Studying with the
University of Liverpool
You’ll acquire the knowledge, skills, aware-
has helped me think far
ness and confidence to achieve roles relat-
ed to human and knowledge capital in a
variety of organisations and sectors.
beyond what I used to
The programme paves the way for both
generic and specialist HR roles (for exam- think.
ple: in recruitment, training, performance
management and employee relations), and Going back to university
opens opportunities in general manage-
ment, consultancy, research and teaching.
has put me back on the
Potential roles include: career path.”
• HR director
• HR consultant
Gbemisola Adegboye (MSc Human Resource
Management 2013) online graduate
• Performance manager
• Learning and development manager Management professional
• HR and administration manager
From Nigeria, living in Kenya
• Compensation and benefits manager
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Programme structure
The University of Liverpool online MSc in Human Resource Management has eight core modules,
a Personal Development Portfolio and culminates in a 15,000 – 20,000-word dissertation.

~2.5 years
Personal Development Portfolio

Strategic Business Managing Talent Performance Developing Organisation- Research Dissertation

Human Leadership Financial Development Management Human al Design and Methods
Resource Resources Resource Change
Management Policy
12 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 9 months

Breaks between modules: 2-3 weeks

Student Readiness
Orientation

MSc in Marketing
MSc in Marketing
Turning analysis into action
Our Masters in Marketing aims to provide
postgraduate-level education in today’s digitally
focused world of marketing.
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Programme Highlights:
Gain an advanced understanding of the theory and
practice of both business-to-business and consumer
marketing
Study a range of analytical techniques in tactical and
strategic marketing, reflecting the growing reliance on
metrics and analytics
Learn alongside international peers from a range of
backgrounds and cultures
Acquire the contemporary skills required by this
complex and evolving industry, including an
operational understanding of how to drive your
organisation forward
Adopt an international mindset. This MSc in Market-
ing will help you develop the expertise to identify key
trends inherent to local and global markets
Apply the practical skills you learn directly in your
work environment while you study
Create a Personal Development Portfolio, where
you can chart what you’ve learnt, how you’ve applied it
and the results you’ve achieved, allowing you to
critically reflect on your learning
Online MSc Programmes: MSc in Marketing
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he online MSc in Marketing
reflects the strategic nature of
marketing in driving organisations
forward profitably, while continuing to meet
customer expectations.
You will acquire an in-depth knowledge of
the principles, current issues and trends
relevant to the role of marketing in organi-
sations, developing subject-specific and key
transferable skills.
In the digital world, even small or
medium-sized companies need to operate
with an international perspective. This MSc
in Marketing will help you develop the
expertise to identify key trends in your local
and international markets.
You’ll also have the opportunity to acquire
a range of analytical techniques for effective
tactical and strategic marketing. And you’ll
develop your IT skills and become familiar
with a range of financial and statistical soft-
ware used in marketing management, en-
couraging a data-driven and evidence-based
approach.
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Achieve your career aspirations
On graduation you will be prepared to
operate in a landscape dominated by
data-driven and digital marketing. You will
have enhanced access to a wide range of
“I could study at my own
marketing and leadership positions and an
understanding of the changing nature of the
pace – at home, in the
business environment.
office, or on business
You’ll be equipped with the knowledge,
skills, awareness, and confidence to fill
senior roles in private, public and volun-
tary sector organisations, including smaller
trips. I am very proud of
organisations and professional partnerships.
my achievement and the
Both generic and specialist roles (such as
managing the marketing function opera-
impact it will have on
tionally and through further development,
strategically) are available. And you will
my career.”
enjoy additional opportunities for consul-
tancy, research and teaching in all of these Joseph Salameh
areas. Some potential career paths include: Liverpool online management graduate
• Marketing manager From Lebanon, living in the United Arab Emirates
• Marketing consultant
• Product manager
• Account director
• Channel specialist
• Online marketing manager
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Programme structure
The University of Liverpool online MSc in Marketing has eight core modules,
a Personal Development Portfolio and culminates in a 15,000 – 20,000-word dissertation.

~2.5 years
Personal Development Portfolio
Strategic Business Managing Contempo- Data-Driven Integrated Managing Research Dissertation
Marketing Leadership Financial rary Con- Marketing Marketing Marketing in Methods
Management Resources sumer and Research and Communica- a Changing
Customer Analysis tions World
Behaviour
12 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 9 months

Breaks between modules: 2-3 weeks

Student Readiness
Orientation
 Programme Highlights:

Study wherever you are, at any time of day, from your

first module through to graduation

Connect with an international network of profession-

als from every continent via an easy-to-use collabora-
tive learning platform

MSc in Project Management Follow a curriculum designed with input from

industry and academic experts, blending theory and
Obtain vital skills practice with new business concepts and the latest
industry insights

Apply your skills and understanding as you progress,

Top-tier project management skills are much in demand taking the next step up the career ladder while
in today’s complex global economy. you study

Benefit from a Personal Development Portfolio

that runs throughout your programme, helping you
reflect on your learning and record your professional
development and academic journey

Match your programme to your specific career aspira-

tions with three specialised industry tracks

Choose between a final research dissertation or a

‘live’ consultancy project based on a real issue and
organisation of your choice
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W
hether you already work in project PMI-Registered education provider
management and want to enhance
your skills and improve your career The University of Liverpool has

“This online degree

prospects, or you are looking to move into this field been reviewed and approved as a
of expertise, the University of Liverpool’s online MSc provider of project management
in Project Management offers an excellent blend of
theory and knowledge, within a global perspective.
training by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
As a PMI Registered Education Provider (REP), the has made a real
The programme encourages you to develop your
University has agreed to abide by PMI-established
quality assurance criteria.
difference to me,
insight into the project, programme or portfolio
management needs of organisations operating in
Fulfil your potential putting me on
today’s global multicultural economy, acquiring skills
that have direct and immediate applications across a
Our online Project Management masters degree will track for a project
management
give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to carry
wide range of business sectors.
out advanced and effective project management – in-

You will engage with the latest project management

theories and practices, gaining the knowledge and
cluding design, planning, execution and delivery – en-
abling you to progress your career and gain employ- career.”
ment across a range of sectors, including:
confidence to create, manage and deliver complex pro-
Stephanie Williamson
jects on time and on budget. At the same time, you will • Information technology
(MSc Project Management
enhance your understanding of the ‘soft skills’ needed • Energy 2012) online graduate
to succeed in a modern, international workplace. • Construction and infrastructure
Project Management &
• Healthcare
This programme offers a general track as well as Communications professional
three specialisations: Oil & Gas; Construction and • Financial services
From Austria, living in the United Kingdom
Infrastructure; and Information Technology. • Retail and manufacturing

Whatever your ambitions, the knowledge, skills and

insight you gain from this online masters programme
* The PMI Registered Education Provider logo is a registered mark
provide a firm base on which to build the next stage of
of the Project Management Institute, Inc. your career.
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Programme structure
The University of Liverpool online MSc in Project Management (general track) has six core modules and two elective
modules, a Personal Development Portfolio and culminates in a 15,000 – 20,000-word dissertation or consultancy project.

~2.5 years
Personal Development Portfolio
Projects and Planning for Executing, Sustainable Leading and Strategic Elective Elective Dissertation or
Portfolio Man- Risk, Uncer- Controlling Programme Managing Purchasing module module Consultancy
agement in tainty and and Closing and Portfolio Project Teams Management Project
Organisations Complexity Projects Management
12 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 9 months

Breaks between modules: 2-3 weeks

Student Readiness
Orientation

Elective Modules (choose two) Specialization Modules

Total Quality Management
Strategic Operations Management
Enterprise Management Systems
Analysis and Assessment of Business
Management of Energy
Oil and Gas Management Construction & Infrastructure Oil & Gas
Project Management in Construction Elective Module 1: Elective Module 1:
Project Management in Construction Oil and Gas Management

Integrated Infrastructure Project Management
Elective Module 2: Elective Module 2:
Managing Successful IS/IT Projects Integrated Infrastructure Project Management Management of Energy

Tools and Techniques for Successful IS/IT Projects

MSc in Operations and Supply Chain
Management
Delivering supply chain excellence
Operations and supply chain management is at the heart of
global business strategy and is a key driver of organisational
performance.
Programme Highlights:
Analyse emerging trends to become an innovator in
your profession, equipped for a senior role in operations
and supply chain management
Apply a global perspective, studying from wherever
you are, at any time of the day – from your first module
through to graduation
Connect with an international network of fellow
professionals from every continent, via our simple
learning platform
Gain real insights into global business trends and
industry best practice that you can apply immediately
in your work
Study a broad curriculum, designed with input from
industry and academic experts, blending the latest
theory and practice
Create a Personal Development Portfolio that runs
throughout your programme, helping you reflect on
your own learning
Address the vital role of the operations and supply
chain function in the oil, gas and energy sector, with a
tailored pathway for professionals in this field
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T
his MSc in Operations and Supply Chain
Management is the ideal programme for
busy professionals wishing to take their
career to the next level.
(CIPS), an industry stamp of approval for the quality,
depth and scope of the programme.
Fast-forward your career
“Even before I
The online MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Man-

graduated, this
The online classroom lets you fit studies around your
agement prepares you for a successful senior manage-
work commitments, learning and collaborating with
ment career, with the skills and understanding to
degree helped me
your professional counterparts from around the world.
become a senior supply chain strategist of the future.
You’ll share cultural perspectives and professional
experiences, and you can apply what you learn in real
time within your organisation.
Many of our graduates have gone on to successfully
develop their careers as operations, logistics and
to secure a job on
You’ll study both theory and practice, and analyse
supply management strategists for a range of interna- a higher salary in
tional organisations, including:
the latest developments, acquiring the skills and
insight to succeed in senior management positions. • Accenture a multinational
The programme covers different management strat-
egies across operations, procurement and sourcing,
• Boots
• Daimler
company.”
and supply chains. You’ll gain the knowledge to shape • Deloitte
business profitability and growth from a cross-border, Malek Zouki (MSc Operations & Supply
• Ford Chain Management 2013), online graduate
multi-cultural perspective.
• GE
Supply Chain Manager
The online MSc in Operations and Supply Chain • ICU Medical
Management offers a general track as well as a special- From Lebanon, living in the
• NYK Logistics
isation in Oil & Gas. United Arab Emirates
• O2
Chartered Institute of Purchasing • Unilever
and Supply accredited

This is the first wholly online Whatever your aspirations, the knowledge, skills and
programme accredited by the prestig- insight you gain from this online masters programme
ious Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply will provide a firm base on which to build the next
stage of your career.
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Programme structure
The University of Liverpool online MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management (general
track) has six core modules and two elective modules, a Personal Development Portfolio
and culminates in a 15,000 – 20,000-word dissertation or consultancy project.

~2.5 years
Personal Development Portfolio

Business Strategic Supply Chain Lean Strategic Logistics Elective Elective Dissertation or
Analysis and Operations Operations Thinking Purchasing and Physical module module Consultancy
Management Management Management Management Distribution Project
12 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 9 months

Breaks between modules: 2-3 weeks

Student Readiness
Orientation

Elective Modules (choose two) Specialization Modules

Total Quality Management Management of Energy Oil & Gas
Oil and Gas Management Project Management 
Elective Module 1:
Management of Energy
Enterprise Management Systems

Elective Module 2:

International Trade in the Oil and Gas Management
Global Economic Environment
 Programme Highlights:

Gain a recognised degree from an internationally

respected university and an AACSB-accredited
management school

Focus on emerging financial issues, emphasising skills

MSc in Corporate Finance and knowledge with real longevity

Meeting today’s financial challenges Learn reporting methods structured around the widely
used International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS)

Structured around the demands of your busy career, Incorporate the latest theory and practice in both
this programme blends contemporary theory with quantitative and qualitative analysis

practical skills.
Interact and collaborate with peers from around the
world in the global online classroom

Study under a faculty of leading corporate finance and

capital markets professionals, ensuring the knowledge
you gain is directly applicable to the real world

Benefit from a personalised support programme to

keep you inspired and on track within a supportive and
flexible online environment
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T
he programme combines theory On graduation, you’ll have the expertise de-
and practice in corporate finance. manded by today’s leading global financial
You will examine how companies
manage their investment, financing and dis-
institutions and organisations, and the confi-
dence to progress in your career.
“A degree from
tributions decisions and evaluate the conse-
quences of these decisions.
Turn insight into action the University of
You’ll gain knowledge of international finan-
Our online Masters in Corporate Finance is
designed to boost your career by providing
Liverpool has had
a big impact on my
cial markets and institutions as a context for
you with the latest knowledge, insights and
corporate financial decision-making. You’ll
international best practice in the world of
career progression.
learn how to determine cost of capital, and
contemporary corporate finance.
the market value of an organisation, and gain
a practical understanding of capital structure,
including managing long-term capital costs
Many graduates go on to develop successful
careers in a wide variety of finance-related To have a degree
and evaluating capital resource investments.

The programme has a truly international fo-

fields, including:
• Financial markets
from here on my CV
cus, adopting the perspectives of global or-
ganisations. You’ll examine the activities of
• Government agencies
is a huge bonus.”
• International financial agencies
international financial markets, enabling you • Consultancy, research and teaching James Knowlson (MSc Operations
to develop global enterprise risk manage-
ment strategies.
& Supply Chain Management

2013) online graduate
Whatever your career aspirations, this pro-
This MSc immerses you in the issues that de- gramme equips you with an in-depth knowl- Lean Facilitator
fine today’s corporate finance landscape, and edge of modern financial and economic
gives you the skills and knowledge to meet techniques and models, giving you the tools, From UK
current challenges across a broad range of knowledge and confidence to achieve your
subject areas, including reporting and anal- full career potential.
ysis of financial markets, and modern ethics
and corporate responsibilities.
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Programme structure
The University of Liverpool online MSc in Corporate Finance has six core modules, two
elective modules and culminates in a 15,000 – 20,000-word dissertation.

~2.5 years

Corporate Corporate International Financial International Financial Elective Research Dissertation

Finance I Finance II Corporate Analysis and Financial Markets and module Methods
Finance Valuation Reporting Institutions
and Analysis
10 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 9 months

Breaks between modules: 2-3 weeks

Student Readiness
Orientation

Elective Modules (choose one)

Entrepreneurial Finance

Risk Management and Ethics

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Programme Highlights:

Earn a recognised degree from an internationally

respected university and an AACSB-accredited
management school

MSc in International Finance and Focus on performance measuring within internation-

Accounting al organisations – a skill that is in high demand in the

modern global economy
Become an incisive finance leader
Learn reporting methods structured around the widely
used International Financial Reporting Standards
The online MSc in International Accounting and Finance is
(IFRS)
designed to fit the schedules of busy accounting professionals.
Interact and collaborate with peers from around the
world in the global online classroom

Gain knowledge that is directly applicable to the

real world

Benefit from a personalised support programme to

keep you inspired and on track within a supportive and
flexible online environment
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T
he online masters programme The University of Liverpool online MSc in
reflects an international landscape,
examining how global organisations
International Accounting and Finance offers a
general track and two specialisations: Inter-
“I made the right
plan and implement accounting standards,
measure performance and success, and inte-
national Financial Reporting and Strategic
Finance Practice.
decision to study an
grate business lifecycle strategies and infor-
mation systems into their accounting and
Hit your career targets online degree with
financial decisions. This online MSc in International Accounting Liverpool
and Finance is designed to provide ambitious

- it’s a life altering

You’ll develop a breadth of strategic and
accounting professionals with a deeper
tactical skills designed to measure perfor-
understanding of strategic accounting in a

experience, I see
mance and assure that financial goals are met.
global context.
The programme emphasises the importance

things in a different
of measuring performance in relation to Whatever your career aspirations, this pro-
drafting new business initiatives. By analysing gramme equips you with a range of advanced

light and from more

operating data, you’ll learn how to deal with accounting and financial skills directly
complex issues at the highest level. You’ll applicable to global organisations, allowing

than one perspective.”

combine core accounting competencies with you to take the next step in your career.
financial insight, giving you the key manage-
ment skills to become a strategic partner Career options include:
within your organisation. • Auditing
• Controlling Olufikayo Abodunde (MSc
On completing the programme you’ll possess Management 2012) online graduate
• Financial Accounting & Reporting
a rich understanding of all aspects of financial
• Budget / Financial Analysis & Planning
management, from international financial Sales & Marketing Manager
• Managerial Accounting
reporting and analysis to accounting informa-
• Management Reporting From Nigeria
tion systems and technology.
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Programme structure
The University of Liverpool online MSc in International Accounting and Finance (general track) has six
core modules, two elective modules and culminates in a 15,000 – 20,000-word dissertation.

~2.5 years
International Strategic Assurance Strategic International Elective Elective Research Dissertation
Financial Managerial and Financial Corporate module module Methods
Reporting and Accounting Management Management Governance
Analysis and Control and
Performance Regulation
Management
10 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 9 months

Breaks between modules: 2-3 weeks

Student Readiness
Orientation

Elective Modules (choose two) Specialization Modules

International Financial Reporting
Financial Analysis and Valuation International Corporate Finance

Elective Module 1:
Risk Management and Ethics Financial Markets and Institutions Advanced International Financial Reporting
and Analysis
Entrepreneurial Finance
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Your online ­experience

Online learning, the Liverpool way

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As they are fully online, all our MSc and postgraduate Your studies will be based around
certificate programmes fit around other commitments you the Laureate LENS learning plat-
may have, whether at work or at home. So wherever in the form. Laureate LENS brings togeth-
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work, class discussions
and group projects take place
online, and the classroom is always
open. As long as you have internet
access, you choose when you study
and where.
Continuous support
You can interact and collaborate
with your faculty instructors and
fellow students at any time of the
day, with a dedicated support team
on hand 24/7 to resolve any techni-
cal issues. You will also benefit from
continuous academic support.
From the moment you contact us
right through to your graduation,
you will enjoy dedicated support,
including a personal Student Sup-
port team and regular feedback on
your progress from our internation-
al faculty instructors. Additional
self-study and taught skills modules
are also available to support your
academic and professional develop-
ment.
support – in one easy-to-use dash-
board, making it easier for you to
stay motivated and focused on your
studies.
Laureate LENS also enables you
to network with your fellow online
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engage, learn and share with your
peers and with the faculty, not
only on your course, but across the
entire online university community –
giving you the chance to make val-
uable connections across a range of
professions and industries.
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Join our global

alumni network
The support you receive doesn’t end
when you finish your degree.
On graduation, you become part Alumni Benefits
of the University of Liverpool’s
Professional
183,000-strong international
development courses
alumni network.
Exclusive
The University’s alumni programme will continue to discounts
support you throughout your career, offering a range
of benefits and services to help you achieve your International
career aspirations.
events and lectures
Wherever you are in the world, the benefits of an
online postgraduate degree with the University of
Career and business focused
Liverpool will stay with you, both professionally and webinar series
personally, long after graduation.
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Admission requirements
The ULMS online masters and postgraduate certificate programmes are aimed at professionals and graduates looking to
further their careers and gain knowledge they can apply immediately in their work. We welcome applications from people all
over the world, at any time of the year.
T
he programmes are all based on the demands
of today’s fast-moving business world.
We expect our students to be able to demon-
strate real business skills, experience and knowledge
that will enrich their studies and help them gain maxi-
mum benefit from our online masters programme.
How to apply
It’s our aim to make the application process as smooth
and straightforward as possible. The first step is to get
in touch with one our dedicated enrolment advisors.
They will advise and guide you through the application
process, help you prepare the information we need,
and explain your options to you.
Entry requirements
When you apply, we will consider both your
educational qualifications and your work experience.
In general, you will be expected to have a bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university, or a
degree from a recognised institution comparable or
equivalent to a British honours degree.
If you do not directly meet the educational require-
ments, you will be evaluated on an individual basis,
taking into account any vocational and professional
qualifications and working experience.
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English proficiency
All of our online programmes are taught in English.
So if English is not your first language, you will need to
demonstrate English proficiency comparable to IELTS
6.5, TEEP 6.5, TOEFL 600, or GCSE C.
After that, you will need to:
1. Submit an online application form
2. Provide the required documents (for example,
identification and certificates)
3. Pay an application fee
Your application will then be passed to the Admissions
Team, and provided it meets the entry requirements,
we will assess your application.
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Take the first step today
To contact an enrolment advisor, find out more about the online management MSc programmes,
or check tuition fees, visit: Contact:

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