The courses consist of face-to-face classes delivered by Sunway and Lancaster faculty supported by on-line learning using the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Each course is modular and within each module, group-based and individual activities are provided to encourage analytical thinking, reflection and evaluation. Professor John Mackness, Director of Collaborative Programmes, Lancaster University Management School said “The students are further assessed by a practical, work-based assignment, allowing them to reveal and develop their leadership talents which are just as important as honing their analytical capabilities”.
Leadership is highly regarded by employers especially in the present economic downturn. Companies are looking to develop their talent pools for their ability to plan, strategize and consolidate their position. In the UK, employers of students undergoing part-time Masters programmes at the Lancaster University Management School spoke well of them. BAE Systems said “Students think and present in a much more organised way”. Another employee, British Airways shared “Students see the bigger picture just as much as the need for local change” and Vodaphone stated, “Just the dissertation has saved us over £300,000 per annum”.
The masters provided at Sunway will comply with the same exacting standards as those of the Lancaster University Management School. Sunway is proud to be a partner with Lancaster University Management School, one of the prestigious business schools in the U.K as evidenced in the recent Financial Times Global MBA Rankings. Lancaster University Management School was placed no. 4 in the table in the company of eminent business schools such as the University of London’s London Business School in the first position, Cambridge University (Judge Business School) in second place and Oxford University (Said Business School) in third place.
The Masters in Money, Banking and Finance provides a comprehensive coverage of economic theory and advanced quantitative methods as well as analysis of financial markets and discussion of the institutional framework of the money and banking sectors. The Masters in Management will enable students to acquire a thorough grasp of areas such as accounting, marketing, strategy, economics and organizational issues. The Masters in Management with Law develops understanding of all business functions and of the complex organizational issues – particularly those with a legal aspect and provides an ideal preparation for a wide range of business and management careers, including managerial careers in the legal profession.
Candidates will take up study in part-time mode and the course duration is approximately 2 years. Classes will commence in August 2009 and will be small. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. Graduates will receive two certificates for the masters, one from Sunway and one from Lancaster University.
For enquiries please contact Dr Liew Yoke Ying, Director – Graduate School, email: yyliew@sunway.edu.my or Julia Chan, Coordinator – Graduate School, email: chanwm@sunway.edu.my. For phone enquiries (603) 74918622, extn: 8360 (Dr Liew) or extn: 8122 (Julia).
