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Business in the UK; which course to choose

Business in the UK; which course to choose. Rachael Hartley International Officer, Leeds University Business School . Leeds and the Business School. Leeds 3 rd biggest city in England by metropolitan area. La rgest financial centre outside of London

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Business in the UK; which course to choose

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  1. Business in the UK; which course to choose Rachael Hartley International Officer, Leeds University Business School

  2. Leeds and the Business School • Leeds 3rd biggest city in England by metropolitan area. • Largest financial centre outside of London • Regularly voted Best Student Destination (Independent newspaper) • 3 Universities • Student population of over 70,000 • Russell Group University • Business School 15th in UK 94th in world (FT Global MBA rankings)

  3. Why study Business in the UK? • Tradition • Currency • Skills and employability

  4. Tradition • Long history of study of economics and management in the UK • Seminal thinking in the disciplines • Supported by world class research and links with business and industry • 15 UK business schools in the top 100 in the world (FT global MBA rankings 2011)

  5. Currency • To be relevant the business discipline must remain up to date • Business Schools contribute to and shape the world of business through consultancy and research

  6. Skills and employability • Communication skills • Critical thinking/analytical skills • Research skills • Team work • Commercial awareness

  7. Levels of study • Undergraduate • Postgraduate (Taught) • MBA

  8. Subject areas • Accounting and Finance • Business • Economics • Human Resource Management • International Business • Management • Marketing • Corporate communications

  9. Undergraduate courses • Most institutions in the UK will offer various undergraduate courses in a business related area. • 3 or 4 year degree programmes (4 year programmes include year abroad or year in industry) • One of the most popular subjects to study at undergraduate level • Most Russian students will require a foundation year prior to undergraduate study unless they have undertaken A-Levels or the International Baccalaureate

  10. Undergraduate courses • Benefit from professionally accredited courses i.e ACCA exemptions for accountancy students, CIM for marketing students and CIPD for human resources students • 1 year work placement year: • Universities offer exceptional support in finding work placement • Enhances employment opportunities upon graduation • Develop valuable skills and experience • Improved final year grades • 1 year study abroad year: • Universities offer support in application process for year abroad • International experience to your studies • Enhances your cultural awareness • Skills learnt on year abroad are highly sought after by international labour market

  11. Postgraduate courses • Most UK institutions will have an extensive range of PG programmes • Majority of courses will be one full year. Generally September to September • Flexibility - ability to use PG courses as a conversion course i.e management and marketing courses • Enhances career prospects • Essential for a career in academia • Professional qualifications – some courses offer exemptions from CIMA, CIPD and the CIM

  12. Postgraduate courses • Russian students will require a bachelors degree, grade varies dependent upon university • English language requirements • GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test)

  13. MBA • Widen horizons of business professionals introducing students to various areas of business including accounting, finance, human resources and operational management. • Flexible ways of studying i.e 2 years full time, an accelerated 1 year or distance learning. • Enhances employability • Platform for networking • Sharing of ideas and knowledge

  14. MBA What to look for when choosing an MBA • Rankings (FT and Economist) • Accreditations AMBA, AACSB and ACBSP • EQUIS • Aimed at middle managers with significant work experience often including an number of years at management level

  15. Careers • Managers • Accountants • Policy advisors • Economists • Stock brokers • Actuaries • Account mangers • Communications managers • Brand managers • Risk managers • HR Managers • Occupational psychologist

  16. Any Questions? r.e.hartley@lubs.leeds.ac.uk www.business.leeds.ac.uk

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