Pre-Masters in Management and Finance
The Pre-Masters in Management and Finance will prepare you for a wide range of Masters programmes taught at the Sussex School of Business, Management and Economics.
Key facts
| Three-term programme | Two-term programme | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English language requirement | IELTS 5.5 (in all components) or equivalent | IELTS 6.0 (min 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other components) or equivalent | ||
| Next start dates | September 2012 | January 2013 | January 2013 | April 2012 |
| Tuition fee | £12,750 | £8,500 | £7,900 | |
| Progression to Masters | October 2013 | October 2013 | October 2013 | |
Entry requirements
Below are all the requirements for admission to the Pre-Masters programme at the University of Sussex International Study Centre. If you have any question this information doesn't answer, please contact us.
Nationality:
The Pre-Masters programme is only available to overseas students, non-UK and non-EU.
Age:
Students are normally at least 20 years old
English language:
| Test | Three-term programme | Two-term programme |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 5.5 in all components | 6.0 (minimum 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other components) |
| TOEFL | Listening 21, Reading 22, Speaking 23, Writing 21 | Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 23 |
| Pearson Test of English | Approximately 46 | 55+ (with minimum 51 across all skills) |
If your English is below IELTS 5.5, we can offer 1-2 terms of English for Pre-Masters before you start your Pre-Masters programme.
Academic:
One or more of the following: recognised higher/advanced diploma in a related subject area; recognised degree in related field (eg Business Studies); Honours degree in any subject (eg BA International Relations). See the table below for country-specific information.
| Country | Qualification* |
| Bangladesh | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate BA (hons) at 50% |
| China | 3 year Vocational Diploma at 70% or above / recognised first degree (4 years) at 60% or above |
| Ghana | Bachelor degree or HND (in related subject) |
| Hong Kong | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) |
| India | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate BA (hons) at 45% |
| Indonesia | Recognised first degree |
| Iran | Recognised first degree |
| Japan | Recognised first degree with 60% or above |
| Jordan | Recognised first degree |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of Bakalavar with GPA 3 |
| Korea | Recognised first degree with 60% or above |
| Libya | Recognised first degree |
| Macau | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) |
| Nigeria | Recognised first degree or HND (in related subject) |
| Pakistan | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate (hons) at 50% or above |
| Qatar | Recognised first degree |
| Russia | Recognised first degree, Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma or Russian Diploma at grade 4 |
| Saudi Arabia | Recognised first degree |
| Taiwan | Bachelor degree at GPA 2.0 |
| Thailand | Recognised Bachelor degree |
| Turkey | Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi at GPA 2.3 or above |
| UAE | Recognised first degree |
| Ukraine | Bakavalar or Ukrainian Diploma |
| Vietnam | Recognised first degree with GPA 6.5 or above |
* if your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information
Progression options
Below is the list of degrees you will be able to access on completion of the Pre-Masters in Business and Management. Next to each degree we provide the final grades you will need to achieve on your Pre-Masters programme to be able to progress.
| Available Masters programmes | Overall grade | English grade |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Managing Innovation and Projects |
65% (minimum 40% in all academic modules) |
60% (minimum 40% in any skill area) |
| MSc International Accounting and Corporate Governance | ||
| MSc International Finance * | ||
| MSc International Management | ||
| MSc International Marketing | ||
| MSc Management and Entrepreneurship | ||
| MSc Management and Finance ** | ||
| MSc Technology and Innovation Management | ||
| MSc Corporate and Financial Risk Management | 60% (minimum 40% in all academic modules) |
* All students on International Finance are required to attend a four week Finance Pre-sessional course as preparation for joining the MSc degree
** An Economics background is not necessary for this degree.
Programme content
You will study 8 modules for the two-term Pre-Masters.
Core modules
These modules are shared with all other Pre-Masters routes and are aimed at strenghtening your English and study skills.
English and Skills for University Study 1 and 2
Over these two modules you will develop your English communication skills and learn a range of study skills, including: writing and reading strategies; presentation and seminar participation; organisation of time and materials, meeting deadlines and responding to feedback.
On completion, you will be able to use English language in your own academic work, give well structured presentations, confidently answer follow-up questions and contribute to seminar discussions; take notes from readings and lectures; plan, develop and write well structured academic essays; be confident in self-directed learning strategies.
Route modules
The following modules will provide you with the subject-specific knowledge for your Masters degree.
Quantitative Methods in Business
Develop your numeracy skills as you learn to utilise mathematical methods and techniques to inform the decision-making of managers.
Introduction to Economics
Learn about the economic theories and systems you need to analyse information relevant to economic problems and issues. Among the topics studied are economic models, concepts of allocative efficiency and the role of government.
Introduction to Business and Management 1
Develop knowledge of the role played by sociology, psychology and economics in the development of business and management models. Learn how to gather and interpret business related data and study the differences between qualitative and quantitative data collection and how to use critical skills to analyse the various business related models.Business and Management 2 – Operations Management and Organisational Behaviour
Learn about the key concepts of organisational behaviour, including management and leadership styles and the analysis of different cultural models. Operations management sessions will focus on supply chain management and inventory planning.Business and Management 3 – Strategy
Learn about the key models and concepts in the field of strategy. Building on work in earlier modules, you will consider topics such as resource and capability analysis, competitive advantage and corporate, global and diversification strategies.Business and Management 4 – Case Study
Using the knowledge, understanding and techniques learned in earlier modules, together with the guidance and support of your tutor, you will identify a FTSE 100 company on which to base a 4,000-word case study. Your tutor will help develop your independent learning skills by advising you on how to develop materials and use models and concepts to apply critical analysis techniques.
Introduction to Finance
This module can be studied instead of Quantitative Methods in Business with the exception of students wanting to study MSc in Corporate and Financial Risk Management, MSc in International Finance or
MSc in Management and Finance, which require the Quantitative Methods module.
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