King's College London
Department of Management

Excellence

According to The Times Good University Guide, King's College London is consistently ranked one of the top 10 Universities in the UK for Business Studies. The Institute of Higher Education Ranking of World Universities places King's College London among the top 100 Universities in the World, the top 25 Universities in Europe and the top 10 Universities in the UK.

King's College London has been home to eight Nobel Prize winners.

Our one-year MSc programmes are delivered by a group of world-renowned scholars many with practical experience. The Management faculty provides research leadership to prestigious institutions like the Department of Trade and Industry - UK, Max Planck Institute - Germany, Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry – Japan, European Trade Union Congress - Brussels, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. Our highly international faculty is drawn from over 10 countries, and has experience living and working internationally.

Diversity

We strive to create an international environment for learning. As part of this we recruit students from all regions of the world. On average our programmes contain students from over 20 countries. This mix of students helps bring a diversity of ideas and perspectives to the business topics we discuss. It also helps students gain an appreciation for different cultures.

Usefulness

The MSc programmes provide a stimulating learning environment using various techniques to link theoretical knowledge to good management practices. A final dissertation is the culmination of the learning experience, combining theory and practice; linking ideas to real world solutions.

Our MSc programmes provide the background students need to be successful yet offers students the chance to pursue their own interests with a selection of optional courses and dissertation topics.

Life in London

King's College London is located in the heart of London. London is the world's most international city, with over 300 languages spoken daily. London is a hub for both business and entertainment. As Europe's best business city, London is host to more international banks and Fortune 500 companies than any other European city. London is also home to some of the greatest international entertainment available anywhere in the world; theatre, music, fine art, museums, bars, clubs and restaurants presenting food from all nations. Many would agree that London is the best place on earth to live and work.

Visit us at: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/sspp/mgmt.

Postgraduate programmes in the Department of Management

MSc in Human Resource Management and Organisational Analysis

The MSc in HRM and OA provides an advanced programme in human resource management and organisational analysis which is contemporary in outlook and based on a broad behavioural and social science approach. For those who select specified options, the MSc can lead to membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). The programme provides participants with analytic skills, in-depth insights into contemporary developments in HRM, and provides a basis for building a rewarding career as an HR manager.

Duration: 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time

For further information and entrance requirements, please contact MScHRM@kcl.ac.uk or visit our website at http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/sspp/mgmt/pg/hrm.html.

MSc in International Management

Managers increasingly need to develop global perspectives on business, but also one informed by a deep understanding of the different national and cultural contexts in which firms operate. The MSc in International Management offers an integrative understanding of these issues informed by a broad range of social sciences that will prepare students for successful careers in the world of international business.

Duration: 12 months full-time

For further information and entrance requirements, please contact MScIM@kcl.ac.uk or visit our website at http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/sspp/mgmt/pg/internationalmanagement.html.

MSc Public Services Policy and Management

The MSc in Public Services Policy and Management is for both mid-career professionals and recent social science graduates making a career in public services, including the voluntary and non-governmental sector. Its strong comparative focus benefits those working in non-UK public services as well as UK professionals concerned with policy experience and alternatives. The programme attracts participants from a wide range of countries and sectors and equips them to evaluate policy options for the organisation, funding and delivery of contemporary public services.

Duration: 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time

For further information and entrance requirements, please contact MScPS@kcl.ac.uk or visit our website at http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/sspp/mgmt/pg/pspm.html.

MRes in Management and Social Science

This programme brings together students from a variety of departments to develop their research skills. The degree serves two purposes, it enables students to research an area of Management with the help of a supervisor and it hones their broader social science research skills. Having successfully completed the course students can, if they wish, apply to the PhD programme and develop their research interests still further. The course is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), and students are encouraged to apply to that body for funding.

Duration: 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time

For further information and entrance requirements, please contact Mres-mgmt@kcl.ac.uk or visit our website at http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/sspp/mgmt/pg/mres.html.

PhD Programme

The PhD programme enables students to undertake detailed research and produce original work with the help of a supervisory team. Our expertise in Human Resource Management, International Management, and Public Services Policy and Management means students can be sure to work with leading scholars in their area of interest.

Duration: three to four years full-time or four to six years part-time

For further information and entrance requirements, please contact andrea.sudbury@kcl.ac.uk or visit our website at http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/sspp/mgmt/pg/doctoral.html.