Information about the University of London External Programme

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 The 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.

World Wide Learning Community (WWLC)

An integral part of the programme, Royal Holloway's online World Wide Learning Community [external link; new window] 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

The University 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; new window]:

• 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

The School of Management, Royal Holloway is now offering a careers service to distance learners. This will be based on advice from MBA recruiters offering an international network of careers advice which will include:

• Targetted online careers seminars
• Individual career coaching for students, including CV sessions and self-improvement diaries.