City, University of London is a public research institution. Since the year 2016, it has been serving as the University of London’s constituent college. Established in the year 1894, it used to be recognized as the Northampton Institute. It gained the status of a university when the royal charter created the City University in 1966. Known for its academic excellence, the institution shares a strong association with the City of London. Owing to its academic record, focus on business and professional and central location in the heart of London, the university attracts students from across the world.
The campus of the institution is situated in Central London along with other locations located in the City, Islington, West End, and East End. The university is home to five schools including the School of Health Sciences, School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering, Cass Business School, The City Law School and the School of Arts & Social Sciences. The academic structure of the institute is further completed by its Graduate School, the Department for Learning Enhancement & Development (LEaD) and interdisciplinary centres. There are about 40 centres and academic departments within the various schools of the university. From a well-stocked library to a student centre and typical lecture theatre, the university’s campus has everything needed to facilitate a positive and conducive learning environment.
The institute houses around 20,210 students (46% out of which are enrolled at postgraduate level) from 160 plus countries and the staff from about 75 countries. Currently university has 250 Indian students. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level degree programs along with certificates and diplomas to students. More than two-thirds of the programs of the institution are well-recognized by professional bodies like BPS, BCS, CILIP, HPC, ICE, and RICS. Further, the university has an online career network where current students are assisted by former students.
More than 140,000 former students from 180 countries constitute the remarkable alumni network of the university. Some of the notable members of its alumni family include Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, Sharon Maguire, Ellie Crisell, Ruby Hammer, Jerry Fishenden, Professor Ebrahim Moosa and Liu Mingkang
Cass Business School Rankings
Cass Business School is ranked:
- 6th in the UK for Business and Management Research by e Research Excellence Framework in 2014.
- 6th in the UK and 12th in Europe for MBA rankings by Financial Times Global MBA Rankings, 2020
- 2nd in London for Accounting and Finance programs by Times Good University Guide, 2020
- 4th in the United Kingdom and 24th globally for Masters in Management rankings by Financial Times Masters in Management Rankings, 2019
- 2nd in London, 8th in the United Kingdom, and 24th in Europe for custom Executive Education by Financial Times Executive Education Custom Rankings, 2019
Highlights
| Institution Type | Business School |
| Location | 106 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8TZ, United Kingdom |
| Programs Offered | UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, Ph.D., Executive Education, Summer School programs |
| Teaching Mode | Online, Blended, and On-campus |
| Number of Faculties | Three faculties: Faculty of Finance, Faculty of Management, and Faculty of Actuarial Science and Insurance |
| Intake Months | September and January |
| Residence Availability | Both On-Campus and Off-Campus |
| Number of students | 4,000 |
| Financial Aid | Available |
| Accreditation | AMBA, AACSB, and EFMB EQUIS |
| Official Website | www.cass.city.ac.uk |
Cass Business School Campus
- The Business School has over 4,000 students with an impressive number of 2,300 undergraduates from over 90 countries around the world.
- Cass Business School operates under the campus umbrella of City, the University of London which has a main campus in Northampton Square that accommodates the Cass Business School and up to three other satellite locations.
- It houses the Faculty of Finance, Faculty of Management, Faculty of Actuarial Science and Statistics, Cass Learning Resources Centre, Specialist Master’s Program, and Career Resource Centre.
- Some impressive buildings used by Cass Business School are The Cyril Kleinwort Learning Resource Center, Bloomberg, and Reuters dealing rooms, state-of-the-art facilities 200-seater auditorium, computing rooms, etc
- The Cyril Kleinwort Learning Resource Center incorporates a library that contains about 30,000 books, and Cass Masters’ past dissertations and exam papers, and thousands of electronic journals and newspapers
- Cass Business School offers more than 30 different societies and clubs, with up to 15 sports teams for men and women
Cass Business School Residence
- At the City, University of London, there are eleven residential halls, six of them are designated for undergraduates, one is shared between graduates and undergraduates, and four of them are for graduates.
- Residential halls amenities include 24-hour CCTV and security, communal spaces, 24-hour reception, coin-operated laundries, Wi-Fi, mailboxes, elevator, games and cinema rooms, yoga rooms, study area, common rooms, and bike storage
- Special housing conditions are provided for students with disabilities or special medical conditions
- Applications for housing are made online and as freshmen undergraduates, an email with a link to the application form is usually sent to the successful applicant after the applicant has been offered admission into a full-time program at the Business School.
Cass Business School Programs
- It offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees along with various executive programs in Finance, Actuarial science, Business and Management, and Accounting. It also offers Summer programs.
- Offered at Cass Business School are 13 undergraduate programs and four foundation programs.
- There is a summer school program that allows graduates and undergraduates to study Finance, Business, or Management in London in three weeks.
- There are more than 20 master’s degree programs offered at Cass Business School that covers full-time, part-time, and online formats in seven subjects areas
- Three online programs are offered at the Business School and they are Global Finance MSc, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate, Global MBA, and Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics MSc (University of London Partnership Program)
- Cass Business School offers four MBA programs and they are Full-Time MBA, Evening Executive MBA, Executive MBA in Dubai, and Modular Executive MBA. There is an online Global MBA also offered at the Business School for distance learning students
- Ph.D. in four programs are offered coupled with an Executive Ph.D. as well as Executive programs at the Business School for corporate students
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| MBA(2 Courses) | GMAT: 600 & AboveGRE: AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above |
| MS(32 Courses) | IELTS: 6.5-7TOEFL: 92 & Above |
| MIM(31 Courses) | IELTS: 6.5-7GMAT: AcceptedPTE: 69 & Above |
| BSc(6 Courses) | IELTS: 6-6.5 |
| BE/Btech(9 Courses) | IELTS: 6-6.5PTE: 58 & Above |
| MA(25 Courses) | IELTS: 6-7 |
| BBA(12 Courses) | IELTS: 6.5 & AbovePTE: 59 & Above |
| MFA(1 Course) | IELTS: 7 & Above |
| Other Courses(78 Courses) | IELTS: 6.5-8PTE: 59 & Above |
Cass Business School Application Process
Application Portal: Applicants can apply for the Cass Business School admissions via
- Undergraduate: UCAS
- Postgraduate: Cass Graduate Application
Application Fee:
- Undergraduate: 20 -26 GBP
- Postgraduate: Only MBA -100 GBP
Admission Deadlines:
- Undergraduate Admissions: June 30
- Graduate Admissions: Rolling
Admission Requirements:
- Completed Application
- Official Secondary or Post Secondary Education Transcripts (as applicable)
- Country-Specific admission requirements
- Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation – 2
- Resume – Graduate Only
- GMAT: Minimum score of 600 – Graduate Only
- Copy of Passport
- Proof Financial Support
- Proof of English Language Proficiency:
| Tests | Graduate | Undergraduate |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.0 | 6.5. |
| PTE | 68. | 59 |
| TOEFL (TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition) | 104 | 92 |
*However, in MSc Marketing, a minimum of 6.5 in all elements is required.
Cass Business School Cost of Attendance
| Items | Amount in GBP per annum |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 19,000-50,000 |
| Accommodation | 7,800- 15,351 |
| Food | 2,080-3,120 |
| Books and supplies | 260-520 |
| Transportation | 520-3,120 |
| Utilities (gas, TV license, phone, etc) | 2,236-3,796 |
| Miscellaneous | 1,040 |
| Total | 32,936-76,947 |
Fees
| Courses | Duration | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MBA(2 Courses) | 12 – 24 Months | INR 26.4L – 47.5L |
| MS(32 Courses) | 12 – 48 Months | INR 11.4L – 29.5L |
| MIM(31 Courses) | 1 – 2 Years | INR 10.7L – 31L |
| BSc(6 Courses) | 3 Years | INR 15.5L – 21.2L |
| BE/Btech(9 Courses) | 3 Years | INR 18.4L – 21.2L |
| MA(25 Courses) | 0.8 – 1 Year | INR 13.3L – 22.7L |
| BBA(12 Courses) | 3 Years | INR 17.3L – 21.2L |
| MFA(1 Course) | 2 Years | INR 14.8L |
| Other Courses(78 Courses) | 0.5 – 4 Years | INR 1.3L – 26.9L |
Cass Business School Financial Aid
There are over 11 masters scholarships and waivers, five undergraduate scholarships, and up to 15 scholarships and awards for MBA students at CASS Business School. Few examples of scholarships exclusive to international students include:
- Business School International Scholarship:
- This scholarship is paid as a 2,000 GBP discount for only the first year of an undergraduate study at Cass Business School.
- It is open to international students who have exceeded the required offer requirements and are applying to the first year of undergraduate study and made Cass Business School undergraduate offer their firm choice.
- It is pertinent to note that International students with A Level or International Baccalaureate are not eligible for this Scholarship, but can apply for the President’s International Scholarship.
- Selection is made based on academic merit and grades.
- International Awards:
- These are continental scholarships given to MBA applicants at Cass Business School.
- They are given based on the quality of the applicant’s academic or professional credentials through their applications and interviews.
- The scholarship amount is 30% paid toward tuition fees.
- Cass High Potential Award:
- This scholarship is awarded to MBA students who have clear professional merit and can demonstrate their potential to contribute to all aspects of the MBA program.
- The scholarship stipend is 30% paid towards the cost of tuition fees
- President’s International Scholarship:
- Awarded to international undergraduate students who have achieved outstanding grades at ‘A’ level or International Baccalaureate and have accepted an offer from the business school as a first choice.
- This scholarship carries a stipend of 2,000 GBP per annum.
- Qualified candidates are always contacted with a link for the application form.
Cass Business School Alumni
Alumni benefits are but not limited to:
- Waived application fee for MBA program
- Exclusive and unique access to the Senate House Library and electronic resources
- Customized university merchandise and graduation souvenirs
- Cass alumni can have a 15% discount on Open Executive Education programs as well as a 10% discount on the MBA courses.
Notable alumni include:
- Stelios Haji-Ioannou –Entrepreneur
- Liu Mingkang –Chinese politician
- Jay Shetty – Vlogger, Author, Storyteller, and Motivational Speaker
- Peter Cullum –Businessman
Cass Business School Placements
- Cass Business School graduates have gone on to work and also an intern at IBM, Unicef UK, Lloyds Banking Group, Deloitte, UBS, J.P. Morgan, Warner Bros, Goldman Sachs, PwC, L’Oréal, and Morgan Stanley, amongst others
- According to data from Destination of Higher Education Leavers (DHLE), 90% of Cass Business School’s students have a job or are into further studies six months after graduation.
- Graduates of Accounting and Finance from the undergraduate level at Cass have had a median salary of 25,250 GBP per annum according to data from 2016-17 Destination of Higher Education Leavers (DHLE)
- According to Emolument, Executive MBA graduates at Cass Business School, earn 114,654.30 GBP (147,000 USD) yearly on average
- The Career and Professional Development Team at Cass provides development workshops, training, career guidance, and resources that help Cass graduates in their careers even after graduation. This also includes career fairs where students get to meet with employers from reputable companies
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