International Business programme:
MSc AND Postgraduate Diploma
How you study
Academic support
The programme is designed specifically for distance learning and you can expect guidance many areas:
- Tutor-marked assignments Your assignments will be marked by tutors at Royal Holloway as part of each course assessement. This is an opportunity to receive invaluable feedback and to measure your progress throughout the course.
- Dissertation For the Msc you will be assigned an individual supervisor to help you when writing up your dissertation.
- University of London Online Library Our extensive online library offers access to a range of learning and information resources including 'Business Source Premier' and 'International Bibliography of the Social Sciences'.
- Regional study support You can either study independently at a pace that suits you, or enrol for additional classes at a local institution and benefit from the more formalized support this provides. Please note that the University of London does not have a formal relationship with these institutions and cannot guarantee or comment on the standards of their teaching or service to students.
World Wide Learning Community (WWLC)
An integral part of the programme, Royal Holloway's online World Wide Learning Community [external link] offers a variety of resources to support the learning experience. It allows you to:
- Access your course materials.
- Take part in discussions with your tutor and other students.
- Receive notices, seminar dates, project support and other programme-related information.
- Ask questions regarding the administration of the programme.
- Seek help for any technical problems you may encounter.
Study materials
We will give you a full range of study aids when you first register. These will either be printed or you'll be directed to the World Wide Learning Community website [external link]:
- Handbook This covers everything from planning your studies to preparing for exams.
- Assignments booklet This outlines the assignments that require submission for tutor marking
- Regulations
And for each course you study you will receive: - A study guide written by subject specialists, including the core content for the courses and case studies
- Core textbooks
- Past examination papers and Examiners' reports if applicable.
You can buy study materials for new courses at any time of year by paying the appropriate course fee.
Careers support
Royal Holloway's School of Management gives you access to 'Recruitment guides' (via Workmaze, an MBA CareersService). These give you an insight into each listed company's recruitment scheme by providing:
- Up-to-date company contact information.
- Names of key recruitment contacts.
- Details of any MBA recruitment schemes.
- Deadlines and methods of application.
- Details of international recruitment opportunities.
We also give you access to MBAheadhunter [external
link] where you can upload your CV, introduce yourself via a self-recorded video, and use state-of-the
art remote video interviewing tools to measure yourself on the skills sought by top recruiters.