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University of Leeds, Leeds University Business School

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Discover your potential. Then exceed it.

Leeds University Business School is a world class institution. It is also in the UK’s top ten for research (RAE 2008), EQUIS and AMBA accredited, CIPD accredited and ESRC recognised.

But it’s not just about the rankings, it’s what’s behind them. We have hundreds of world leading academics across the University who are creating new knowledge, new ideas and influencing the way business works. We are collaborating with key players, including other faculties on campus, and business heavy-weights such as the Financial Times to deliver a postgraduate experience that is not only beneficial and challenging whilst you are here, but will set you up to go on to greater things.

Our Masters programmes maintain our reputation for quality and for combining high academic standards with practical application in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Alongside the accumulation of hard facts and theory, we value the enhancement and development of soft skills such as effective communication and teamwork.

We offer the following master’s programmes: MA Corporate Communications and Public Relations, MA Advertising and Marketing, MA Advertising and Design, MSc International Marketing Management, MSc Management, MSc International Business, MSc Computing and Management, MSc Manufacturing Leadership, MA Accounting and Finance, MSc Banking and Finance, MSc Financial Mathematics, MSc International Finance, MA Economics, MA Economics and Finance, MA Human Resource Management and MA Diversity Management. For more information see www.business.leeds.ac.uk/masters

About us
The University campus is located in the heart of a vibrant, cosmopolitan and student friendly city. Leeds is the UK’s top financial and legal centre after London, and attracts students from all over the world offering a wide range of shops, theatres, museums, sporting facilities, restaurants and nightlife.

Facilities
Choose Leeds University Business School and Benefit from:
• Being based in an impressive, dedicated business school building blending traditional gothic and contemporary architecture
• A dedicated Postgraduate Study Centre with access to our wireless network
• Purpose built Postgraduate IT cluster featuring networked PCs with access to internet, email, online library resources and printing facilities as well as access to PCs across campus, some available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• An integrated career development programme to help you examine your options and plan strategically for the future
• An excellent learning environment using facilities such as our Yorkshire Bank Lecture Theatre and Western Lecture Theatre, both equipped with audio-visual technology in addition to facilities across the University
• Access to facilities across the University including the internationally acclaimed University library which is one of the largest in the UK, with 2.8 million books and a wide range of special collections, databases and
electronic journals
• Our Business School café as well as access to a wide variety of food offered at the student union
• Free copies of the Financial Times every day

Student Support Services
Dedicated free student support services are available to help you make the most of your time with us. These include the;
• Careers Centre
• Skills Centre
• International Student Office
• Student Advice Centre
• Accommodation Office
• Language Centre.

For masters enquiries please contact
Tel: +44 (0)113 343 2613
Email: masters@lubs.leeds.ac.uk


Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements

If English is not your first language you need a pass in an approved test in English. Two available tests include the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS).

The IELTS score required is 6.5 overall with no less than 6 in each section.

For the TOEFL test you need to achieve the following scores:

Paper Based Test: At least 580 overall, and 4.0 in the Test of Written English.
Computer Based Test: At least 240 overall and 4.0 in essay writing.
TOEFL iBT: At least 94 overall with a minimum of 20 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Writing.

Accommodation

First year undergraduate students and all international (non-EU) students are guaranteed a place in University accommodation provided you have confirmation of your place and you submit your application in time.
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/

Accommodation Range

http://www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/

Finance and Scholarships

http://business.leeds.ac.uk/masters/scholarships/

Non-English Language Requirements

http://business.leeds.ac.uk/masters/entry-requirements/

Map: Leeds University Business School

School Information

Country
United Kingdom
Address
University of Leeds Leeds LS29JT Leeds LS29JT
Website
Switchboard
44 0113 2431751
Fax
+44(0)113 244 3923
Email
enquiry@leeds.ac.uk

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  • Amsterdam
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  • Bucharest
  • Frankfurt
  • London
  • Montreal
  • Moscow
  • Sofia
  • St. Petersburg
  • Toronto

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