Kingston Prospectus - Study Group

Pre-MastersProgrammeBusiness and Managementwww.kingston.ac.uk/pmpThe Pre-Masters Programme is a two-term programme ofacademic subjects, study skills and English language trainingdesigned specifically to prepare international students formasters-level study.Leading to degrees in: Accounting and Finance, Human Rights,International Business Management, International Human ResourceManagement, International Management and Entrepreneurship,International Relations, Marketing with English and more.On the Pre-Masters Programme you will:• use a range of academic and learning skills• adapt to your new cultural and academic environment• enhance your understanding of your subject• develop your ability to use English in an academic environment.Progress onto your degreeOnce you have successfully completed the Pre-Masters Programme and met the required entrystandards of your preferred masters programme, you will proceed directly onto the course. For acomplete and up-to-date list of progression degrees and grades, visit www.kingston.ac.uk/pmpKey factsEntry datesJanuary 2014Term datesJanuary 2014 startTerm 1: 13 January – 21 March 2014Term 2: 7 April – 13 June 2014Entry requirementsEnglish language: IELTS 5.5 (in all components)or TOEFL or Pearson Test of English equivalentAcademic: Recognised higher/advanceddiploma in a related subject area, or recogniseddegree in related field or honours degree in anysubject.AgeStudents are usually at least 20 years oldSubject-specific modulesPre-Masters Skills in EnglishThis module aims to develop your Englishlanguage and university study skills for entranceto masters programmes at Kingston University.You develop language and study skills thatenable you to study at masters level throughclass-based teaching and a range ofassessments, as well as developing reading,writing, listening and speaking skills aimed atan end of module examination and assessmentsproduced during the module.Business and ManagementThis module introduces you specifically to topicsincluding organisational behaviour and operationsmanagement. Through a review of the historicaldevelopment of organisational behaviour,approaches to management theory, leadership,change and culture, operations managementand planning and control, you will develop theability to critically analyse the application anduse of a range of business models.Research MethodsResearch Methods provides the tools necessaryfor those seeking to undertake masters studiesat Kingston University. It introduces and developsskills related to different research methods andfocuses in particular on developingan understanding of the applications andlimitations of a range of techniques relatedto the collection of data and materials.The emphasis of the module is on practicalapplication with extensive use of Excelspreadsheets and its associated functions.Individual Research ProjectThis module aims to introduce you to a rangeof data sources used for analysis within achosen field of study, and to help you developthe ability to write longer pieces of academicwork containing critical evaluation of sourceddata. Through undertaking this module it will raiseand develop your awareness of the importanceof acquiring and using an analytical approachtowards your studies.4849