Master of Arts [M.A] [International Heritage and Law] From University of Kent

On this programmeÊyou learnÊabout:

• the effects of the external environment, including economic, environmental, cultural and ethical, at local, national and global levels upon the behaviour, management, and sustainability of organisationsÊ
• the processes, procedures and practices for effective management of organisations including the management of people and corporate social responsibility
• the development of appropriate policies and strategies within a changing environment, especially in relation to: marketing; finance; cross-cultural issues; diversity andÊvalues; operations management; communications; strategy; innovation, and social responsibility.Ê

Develop critical thinking and analysis skills, as well as effective problem-solving and decision-making skills. You also learn to apply ideas to various situations throughÊeffective oral and written communication, including the preparation and presentation of business reports and how to conduct research into business and management issues.

You can develop your independent study and research skills through a combination of skills and subject modules delivered by Kent International Pathways atÊthe Centre for English and World Languages (CEWL).

On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma (and through meeting the UniversityÕsÊprogression and English language requirements), you can choose from a number of postgraduate degree programmes offered within KBS including:

• Business Analytics MSc
• Finance (Finance and Management) MSc
• Human Resource Management MSc
• International Accounting and Finance MSc
• Finance (International Banking and Finance) MSc
• International Business and Economic Development MSc
• Logistics and Supply ChainÊManagement MSc
• Management (International Business) MSc
• Management ScienceÊ
• Marketing MSc

About Kent Business School

Kent Business School has over 25 yearsÕ experience delivering business education. Our portfolio ofÊpostgraduate programmesÊdemonstrates the breadth and depth of our expertise. Academic research and links with global business inform our teaching, ensuring a curriculum that is relevant and current. We areÊrankedÊas a top 30 UK business school for the standard of our teaching and student satisfaction. We also hold a number ofÊaccreditationsÊby professional bodies.

Studying at KBS gives you the opportunity to increase your employability with real-life case studies, a student council and a business society. We have strong links to local and national organisations providing opportunities for projects, internships and graduate placements. The School attracts many high-profile speakers from industry and last year included visits and lectures from staff of the Bank of England, BAE Systems, Barclays, Lloyds Insurance, Cummins, Delphi and Kent County Council.

National ratings

In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, we were placed 25th (out of 101 institutions) in the UK for research intensity in business and management studies and 98% of our research was judged to be of international quality. The SchoolÕs environment was judged to be conducive to supporting the development of research of international excellence.

The School was also ranked 24th for its breadth and depth of research across the whole community of research active staff by the Association of Business Schools.