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Welcome to the Business
& Management Webinar
Dr Chris Chapleo
Principal Academic,
The Faculty of Management
The information on this
presentation is correct at
the time of recording
3.12.2015
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Webinar content
Bournemouth University overview
Bournemouth University Business School
Our course portfolio
Work placements
Research in The Faculty of Management
Bournemouth University International
College
Entry requirements
Support available
Accommodation & Bournemouth
Q & A
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A Top University
Awarded a
Queen’s
Anniversary Prize
for Higher &
Further Education
1,224
scholarships
were
awarded in
2013/14.
Worth over
£2.2million
“BU has over 17,000
students including 2,000
international students
from 100 different
countries”
Dedicated
international
support
First to be
commended for
student
learning
opportunities.
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£200m
investment
facilities
by 2018
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Bournemouth University
Business School
Three academic departments:
Department of Accounting, Finance &
Economics
Department of Leadership, Strategy &
Organisations
Department of Marketing
BU is a member of AACSB
International – the Association to
Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business
564 postgraduate students in the
Faculty of Management
About 50 different nationalities
Dedicated international support
Work experience opportunities now
available at postgraduate level
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Business School Facilities
Our facilities
Lecture theatres
Seminar rooms
Technopods
E-learning resources and
group work areas
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Business School Facilities
Our facilities
Social spaces
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Our course portfolio
Our courses aim at providing:
academic content geared to the
professions
a student-centred learning environment
emphasis on intellectual achievement and
employability
real business experience
an international perspective:
o international staff
o international students
o international study opportunities
o units with an international focus
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Our course portfolio
Postgraduate courses
The Bournemouth MBA
MSc Consumer Behaviour
MSc Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship
MSc International Management
MSc Management with Human Resources
MSc Management with Project Management
Key facts
Placement option available
Study 6 units plus a dissertation
PGDip: 9 months for September
start, 12 months for January start
including a summer vacation
MSc: 12 months for September
start, or 15 months for January
start including a summer
vacation
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Course fees
MBA:
UK/EU: £9,750
Non-EU: £14,000
September 2016 entry
PGDip:
UK/EU: £6,170
Non-EU: £9,340
MSc:
UK/EU: £9,250
Non-EU: £14,000
5% early bird discount
on fees
if you pay your tuition
fee before or within seven days
of enrolment
January 2016 entry
PGDip:
UK/EU: £6,000
Non-EU): £9,000
MSc:
UK/EU: £9 000
Non-EU: £13,500
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The Bournemouth MBA
A core programme provides comprehensive
knowledge and skills in business and management,
before extending into one of several specialisms.
Core units
Personal & Professional Development
Accounting & Financial Management
Contemporary Issues in the Global Business Environment
Strategic Applied Marketing
Performance Management & Analytics
Leadership & Organisational Behaviour
Strategic Management
Specialisms
Advanced Marketing
Business in New Media Environments
Business Law and Intellectual Property
Entrepreneurial Management
Financial Services
Industrial Economics
September 2016
Career opportunities
Associate Director
Business Lecturer
Head of Economic Development
Services
Head of Brand & Strategic
Management
Head of ITCS
Project Leader
Senior Operations Engineer
System Development Manager
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PGDip/MSc Consumer Behaviour
Career Opportunities
Consumer insight
Product/service design
Consumer research
Media & advertising
Branding
Consultancy
Understanding consumers is crucial for
achieving success in any market. An MSc in
Consumer Behaviour will provide you with the
skills to understand consumer preferences,
influences, decision making and behaviour in
the buying process.
Course content
Consumers in the Market place
Consumer Services Marketing
The Connected Consumer
Consumer Culture Theory
The Mindful Consumer
Consumer Market Research
Consumer Behaviour Dissertation
Optional work experience
September 2016
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MSc Innovation Management &
Entrepreneurship
MSc Innovation Management and
Entrepreneurship will give you insights and
practical experience in the issues facing new
business ventures and renewing established
businesses through fostering creativity,
design and new ways of thinking.
Course content
Managing People
Marketing & Strategy
Accounting & Financial Management
Business Models, Resources & Intellectual
Property
Project – Entrepreneurship in Practice or
Innovation in Practice
Choice of two optional units
Optional work experience
Career opportunities
Entrepreneur
Manager in a corporation
Social enterprise Manger (e.g.
charities)
Entrepreneurial finance (venture
capital, business angels, banks
etc.)
Management consultant
Central government, inter-
governmental roles.
September 2016 January 2016
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MSc International Management
Be it people, strategy, networks or
markets….they all require expert management.
The difference between strong and poor
management can mean the difference between
success and failure. Empowering yourself with
the business skills and acumen will ensure you
will be a successful, dynamic leader.
Course content
Managing People
Marketing & Strategy
Leadership Essentials
Contemporary Issues in Management
Business Relationships & Networks
Managing in Global Markets
Research Project
Optional work experience
Career opportunities
Financial Consultant
Marketing Manager
Management Communicator
Tourism
Consultancy
January 2016 September 2016
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MSc Management with Human
Resources
You will develop an ideal blend of specialist
human resource and generalist management
expertise in order to stand out in the highly
competitive HR career market.
Course content
Managing People
Marketing & Strategy
Leadership Essentials
Organisation & Employment Studies: Issues &
Debates
People Resourcing & Development
International Human Resource Management
Research Project
Optional work experience
Career opportunities
HR adviser
HR manager
Internal HR consultant
Training
Employment law
January 2016 September 2016
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MSc Management with Project
Management
The line between success and failure in any
project is a lot of pressure on any manager’s
shoulders. Empowering yourself with project
management skills and business acumen will
ensure you can be a successful, dynamic
leader.
Course content
Managing People
Marketing & Strategy
Leadership Essentials
Contemporary Issues in Project Management
Project Management Fundamentals
Corporate Governance & Ethics
Research Project
Optional work experience
Career opportunities
Project manager
Change Manager
Business Development
Manager
January 2016 September 2016
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Range of delivery methods, including
lectures, seminars & guest lectures
Emphasis on Self-Managed
Learning
Wide range of assessment methods
used including reports, presentations
& examinations
Combination of individual and group
work
Pass rates over 95%
Typical seminars group size c20
Delivery & assessment
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Work placements
All our Business & Management courses offer
the opportunity to undertake a work placement
as part of the research project unit.
o Help from experienced placements office
staff with preparing CVs, covering letters and
interview techniques
o Work experience will inform your final
research project
o Flexible model with work options ranging
from a few days up to three months
o Opportunity to engage in live case studies
and consultancy projects.
o Opportunity to undertake a placement abroad
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Research is integral to all that we do at BU, all of our students being
taught by people undertaking research and it feeding back into courses
Real-world research
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Research degrees
We welcome applications for projects linked to any of our research areas
BU provides a range of fully-funded and match-funded PhD studentships to
support outstanding candidates
For more information about our research themes and academic expertise,
visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/research
Research degrees
Masters by Research (MRes)
Master of Philosophy (Mphil)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Entry requirements
The Bournemouth MBA
• Bachelor Honours degree 2:1 or equivalent (all subjects considered);
• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in writing, 5.5 in other components) or successful completion of
the Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme.
PGDip/MSc Consumer Behaviour
• Bachelor Honours degree 2:1 or equivalent in Business, Management or Marketing;
• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (minimum 6.5 in writing and speaking, 6.0 in other components) or successful
completion of the Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme.
Conversion courses (PGDip/MSc)
• Bachelor Honours degree 2:2 or equivalent (all subjects considered);
• IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) or successful completion of the Pre-
sessional English for University Study Programme.
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Support available
Dedicated International
Student Support
Specialist International Student
Support Officer providing
dedicated one to one Academic
and Pastoral support both pre
and post arrival at BU.
Academic support
Disability & Additional Learning Support
Language Centre
Library & Learning Support
Study Support
o Academic writing
o Critical analysis
o Exam and revision techniques
o Presentations
o Referencing
o Avoiding plagiarism
Health and wellbeing
Chaplaincy
Counselling
Medical Centre
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Bournemouth -
a great place to study and live…
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Bournemouth -
a great place to study and live…
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Contact askBU
Tel: 01202 961 916
Visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/askBU
E-Mail: [email protected]
Any questions?
Find out more information:
Meet BU in your country:
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/international
Local contacts in your country:
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/representatives
Scholarships
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Open Days:
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Fees and funding:
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Course information:
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