Master Degree Study

Where is Huddersfield? Centrally located in the UK Excellent links – motorways, rail and airports Picturesque surroundings Edinburgh Newcastle Huddersfield Leeds Huddersfield London Manchester

Huddersfield ranked 3rd in the UK in satisfaction survey It’s official!  Huddersfield is a great place to live and people are far happier in Huddersfield than in other parts of the country, according to a national survey http://www.hud.ac.uk/staff/headline,37377,en.php The study confirmed people in the North of England are far happier than people who live in the South of England

WHY STUDY IN UK? Improve English language 2. Internationalise CV 3.Join 100 other nationalities 4. Two degree: Czech “Masters” (Ing/Mgr) plus MSc

17th ( out of 160) in UK in 2016 Teaching Excellence Framework exercise conducted by Times Higher Education Top 10 among mainstream Universities for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey - 86% satisfaction rate Top 10 in England for getting students into jobs - 94% go onto work or further study within 6 months of graduating. Average starting salary is £21,000 per year.

2013-14 Working with Czech partners since 1991 - faculty development - curriculum development - student exchange - staff exchange - 400 ‘normal’ students since May 2004 curriculum development Working with Czech partners since 1991 - faculty development - curriculum development - student exchange - staff exchange - 400 ‘normal’ students since May 2004

WHY UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD BUSINESS SCHOOL? -

WHY UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD BUSINESS SCHOOL? Working with Czech partners since 1991 - faculty development - curriculum development - student exchange - staff exchange - 400 ‘regular’ Czech students since May 2004

MSc Business Economics Core Modules: Macroeconomics 7.5ECTS Microeconomics 7.5ECTS Economic Statistics 7.5ECTS Econometrics 7.5ECTS International Economics 7.5ECTS Strategic Management 7.5ECTS International Business Environment 7.5ECTS Plus: One Option (7.5 ECTS)

Semester 3 ( May to September) Postgraduate Research Paper (30ECTS) This module entails conceptualising, designing and conducting a piece of research using methods appropriate to your field of study. You will select a research topic which corresponds to your own particular interests and develop a more specialised knowledge and understanding of this area.

The Business Dissertation This is your largest single task (30/90 ECTS credits)!! You choose a business topic and develop a research question You investigate various methods of “original” research (eg questionnaires, interviews) and you collect data by your chosen method(s)

Business Dissertation (cont’) The length of the dissertation should be normally 15000-20000 words Regular meetings and/or e-mail contact with your Supervisor is essential

Academic Study Many internet computers available, including a large 24/7 365-day facility in the main building. No queues! The library has many thousands of books. Library books can be taken and returned using automatic equipment. Online journal articles on all subjects are available to students using SUMMON system. It means…….FLEXIBLE LEARNING!!!! - only 10 hours per week in classroom - but 30 hours per week in private study/library

Cost of Living Housing and transport is more expensive in England Clothing is more expensive than in ČR. Food is about the same. Beer is more expensive in England. BUT…….. They are also half the minimum wage, so the relationship is the same as in ČR Working for 15 hours per week can give a good standard of living, although you can do less.

ACCOMMODATION

After sending your application, you will receive Joining Instructions which will include accommodation options

There are various sites offered by private companies but we advise you to say that you will find local private accommodation. Costs = DIGS = £110 per week (total for year = £4,500 per academic year) = private sector = £50 per week (total for year = £2,100 per year)

Employment It is sometimes difficult to obtain administrative jobs. There is usually plenty of bar and restaurant work. Factories are another possibility. UK minimum wage = £6.95 ( aged 21-24) and £7.20 ( aged 25+) per hour from April 2016

Insurance National Insurance (employment) National Health Service ( European Health Insurance Card)

Arrival It is recommended to come to Huddersfield by 1 September 2017 if possible - certainly not later than 10 September 2016 – in order to settle in. It is recommended that you arrive earlier than this if possible in order to get the best jobs – if you want one! 1 August 2017 is the earliest date to get housing.

Financial Support from the Czech Government/your Faculty As a result of the agreement signed between our two universities, you may be able to obtain further financial support of up to KČ 10,000 per month = 90,000 KČ per year

Social Life

For further informati pleae contact HOW DO I APPLY Huddersfield is international We want YOU to join our 100 other nationalities in the Business School http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/apply/ If you have any questions please feel free to contact International Office. Ms Deborah Hyde, European Officer for the University, will be happy to help d.hyde2@hud.ac.uk For further information, please contact Prof John R Anchor PhD Professor of International Strategy   j.r.anchor@hud.ac.uk For further informati pleae contact HOW DO I APPLY http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/apply/ Department of Strategy & Marketing University of Huddersfield

Czech/Slovak Student Society https://www.facebook.com/czechoslovakhudsoc

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