UNDERGRADUATE. Newcastle Business.

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1 UNDERGRADUATE Newcastle Business School

2 Contents Newcastle Upon Tyne 4 Northumbria University 6 Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University 8 The Undergraduate Experience at 10 Newcastle Business School Guide to Our Programmes 12 BA (Hons) Business Management 14 BA (Hons) Business Studies 16 BA (Hons) International Business Management 18 BA (Hons) International Business 20 Management with French or Spanish BA (Hons) Business with Economics 22 BA (Hons) Business with 24 BA (Hons) Accounting 26 BA (Hons) Finance and Investment Management 28 BA (Hons) Human Resource Management 30 BA (Hons) Marketing Management 32 BA (Hons) Travel and Tourism Management 34 BA (Hons) Business Leadership and Corporate Management 36 BA (Hons) Entrepreneurial Business Management 41 Top Up Programmes Introduction 42 BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance 44 BA (Hons) Business Administration 45 BA (Hons) Business Creation 46 BA (Hons) Business (with Law) 47 BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management 48 BA (Hons) Logistics and Supply Chain Management 49 Fee Information 50 Admissions Information 51 Travel Scholarships 54 Passport to Employability 55 Employability 56 Work Placement 58 A truly International Business School 60 Welcoming International Students 62 Working and Studying Abroad 64 News Round Up 66 Alumni /06/

3 Welcome Welcome to Newcastle Business School Welcome to your future it starts here. This is your guide to undergraduate education and life at Newcastle Business School. With so much choice and so many places to study, we know that deciding on this important part of your future can be confusing. So we ve condensed everything into one simple publication that covers everything you need to help you make the right decision. Read on to see why your future can start right here at Newcastle Business School. Please note that all course information was correct at the time of going to print, please refer to for detailed course information. Copyright Newcastle Business School

4 Newcastle upon Tyne Nothing compares with being a student in Newcastle upon Tyne. With two famous universities and a number of further education colleges, there are over 42,000 students in the city, in fact one in every seven people in Newcastle is a student. Northumbria University is located in the heart of the city. Newcastle Business School, with its state-of-theart campus, couldn t be more central. It s right on the doorstep for everything some of the best shopping, eating, nightlife, sport and culture in Britain. And with plenty of great, affordable accommodation within easy reach of the universities, it s no wonder Newcastle upon Tyne is known as Student City! In fact in forstudents.com rated Newcastle as being the top city in the UK to be a student and MSN Travel voted Newcastle upon Tyne as the UK s Best University City in 2009 and 2010 beating the likes of Liverpool, Edinburgh and even London for sights, sounds, activities and atmosphere. Best University City in Britain (MSN Travel 2009/10/11) Stunning location Sage Gateshead In and out of the city In Newcastle upon Tyne, you really feel you re part of a vibrant and colourful history that stretches back 2,000 years. It s the proud capital of the North East of England located on the banks of the legendary River Tyne. Newcastle upon Tyne is regularly voted the nation s Favourite English City-Break Destination and the Readers Digest has voted Newcastle Britain s Friendliest City. Beyond the city you ll find some of the most breathtaking and remote countryside and coastline in Britain. To the West and North lies the huge and diverse county of Northumberland with its stunning beaches, castles and wealth of history. Conquered in part by the Romans, Vikings and Normans, Northumberland boasts the worldfamous Hadrian s Wall, part of which runs through Newcastle itself. If you re hungry for more history, Newcastle is just a short 15 minute train journey from Durham famed for its 900 year old cathedral. The famous historic cities of York and Edinburgh are also within easy reach by direct train. Central Arcade A great place for... just about everything In a city that never stops, it s impossible to get bored. In fact you could spend every day (and night) for a month doing something different and still barely scratch the surface. Newcastle upon Tyne is packed with culture several theatres and museums, the oldest arty cinema outside London, classical music, opera and dance. You ll find numerous art galleries such as BALTIC (the international centre for contemporary art), with its bars, cafés and bookshop. Right next door is the purpose-built music and arts centre, the Sage Gateshead, with its indie, country, folk, jazz and classical music. 4

5 Newcastle upon Tyne Angel of the North Tyne Bridge Hadrian s Wall There are numerous pubs, bars, bistros, restaurants and clubs. As you d expect, the city also supports a thriving live music scene from jazz through to indie and folk. Or for bigger acts, head for the impressive Metro Radio Arena. Newcastle upon Tyne is shopping heaven, rivalling anywhere in the UK for the sheer variety and quality of its shops. In the city centre there s a huge choice from famous chain stores and designer boutiques through to an elegant Victorian arcade, art and craft markets, even a monthly farmers market selling delicious local produce. And of course just over the Tyne in Gateshead, there s the Metro Centre, one of Europe s largest and most impressive shopping malls and leisure complexes. Winning sport Newcastle upon Tyne lives and breathes sport. The city is the home of Newcastle United. Sunderland and Middlesbrough football clubs are not far away. Rugby fans are well catered for with the Newcastle Falcons rugby ground nearby. Newcastle plays host to the largest half marathon in the world, the Great North Run, which attracts over 50,000 participants. Only 12 miles from Newcastle is Durham s Cricket ground, the Riverside, home to several international test matches and fans of ice hockey and basketball won t be disappointed either. Newcastle Eagles, the most successful team in British Basketball history play all their home games at Northumbria s Sport Central. Newcastle has a wide range of leisure centres and sporting facilities. The city is a 20 minute drive from the coast making it accessible for water sports. Getting here and getting around Newcastle upon Tyne is very easy to get to. It s under three hours from London by train and an hour from Edinburgh. Newcastle has its own international airport and regular ferry services to and from Northern Europe. Newcastle also has a modern metro rail system, and reliable bus network getting around Newcastle is cheap and fast. Newcastle Business School is located right next to Manors Metro stop.g 5

6 Northumbria University Northumbria University, in Newcastle upon Tyne, is an expanding multicultural learning community, with excellent links with further and higher education, industry and commerce throughout the UK, Europe and beyond. Situated in the North East of England, Northumbria has two separate campuses. The largest, city campus is situated in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne opposite the Civic Centre and has recently been extended with the building of a 100 million+ development at City Campus East. (Shown below). Amazing Teaching Facilities One of the University s most impressive buildings is the purpose built City Campus East, which houses up to 9,000 students and staff as well as adding a spectacular sight to Newcastle s skyline. It is also where Newcastle Business School is located. In addition to this impressive development, the University s ongoing programme of improvements to the existing buildings in City Campus West and Coach Lane Campus means that you ll be well catered for at Northumbria University. Focused Support Throughout your time at Northumbria University you ll benefit from awardwinning library and IT services, with 24/7 access to library facilities and learning spaces during term time. There is a wealth of resources available to you (with over 500,000 books, 30,000 journals and 300+databases) and a dedicated search engine, Nora. IT support is also on hand 24/7 and skills sessions are provided all year round from beginner to advanced courses. Student Support and Wellbeing at both campuses provides advice for all students relating to careers, parttime employment, disability, welfare and international matters as well as counselling and mental health support. 6 newcastlebusinesschool.co.uk

7 Campus Life The Facts: Award winning IT provision and 24/7 library access during term time. Over 92% of graduates in work or postgraduate education after six months (DLHE Survey, 2011). Based in Newcastle upon Tyne a world class city for culture and for nightlife. First class teaching and student support. Plenty of accredited and safe accommodation. A top international University with opportunities to travel during study. Vibrant Students Union The Students Union is at Northumbria to make sure you have the best experience possible at University. Led by students for students, it is one of the largest and most exciting award-winning unions in the country. The Students Union mission is to have a positive impact on the lives of all their students, whether this is quality entertainment and bars, a range of societies and fun activities, advice on complaints or problems with a course or opportunities to gain experience to help you in your career when you finish your studies. Visit for more information. 7 million investment in the Students Union to transform the building. 160 million + investment in new, and refurbishment of existing, University buildings to provide an enviable learning environment designed to meet the needs of today s students. Leading the way in sport: If sport is your passion you ll be spoilt for choice at Northumbria our new 30 million sports facility, Sport Central, offers some of the most outstanding fitness, training and research facilities in the country. This new facility will help ensure that Northumbria remains one of the country s leading sports Universities. Facilities include: 25 metre swimming pool 12 metre climbing wall 40 metre sprint track Golf simulator Fitness suite Squash courts Sports Hall newcastlebusinesschool.co.uk 7

8 Newcastle Business School If it s a complete business education you re looking for, you ll find it at Newcastle Business School. Business Relevance Based in Newcastle upon Tyne and part of Northumbria University, Newcastle Business School has a global reputation for delivering some of the best business management education in the UK. Across the board, our undergraduate programmes reflect cutting-edge current, relevant and emerging issues. We develop globally responsible leaders of the future. We offer programmes at every level of business management education undergraduate, postgraduate, post experience and doctoral. At Newcastle Business School we don t just teach business. We work in partnership with regional, national and international institutions to deliver a broad range of business services from bespoke management education through to research and consultancy. Research which is business led and which leads business, is at the core of practice-relevant education. Research underpins an enviable track record of Corporate and Executive Development activities with multinational companies and regional clients and the highly successful postgraduate, PhD and Professional Doctorate programmes. Newcastle Business School develops and educates business managers and leaders to reach their potential and make positive contributions to organisations. Through working with businesses as well as teaching the subject, we understand the complexities and dynamics of the business world and the challenges that arise. This knowledge is then applied to our programmes to show participants how to apply theory to real and exciting challenges. Ranked 11th for Graduate Level Employment The Sunday Times Good University Guide

9 Campus Life As a professional and international School, Newcastle Business School develops individuals to achieve leadership, management and employability potential through business relevant, research engaged education. A world class learning centre Newcastle Business School delivers first class teaching in a world class environment. Shared with the Schools of Law and Design, known as City Campus East, the campus comprises 24,000 square metres of purpose designed academic accommodation including classrooms, lecture theatres, hub areas and exhibition space, this is the University s largest expansion to date. It has received high acclaim, having been named as the North East Landmark of The Year It has also won a prestigious national award winning Value Category at the Constructing Excellence Awards 2008.The awards recognise regional building excellence and reward developments that highlight the best in concept design and construction. As well as the innovative interior, the exterior of the buildings also plays a major part in the new landmark status as they are illuminated each night, providing a stunning addition to the city s skyline. A global reputation Our practical and innovative approach to teaching has earned national and international respect, which in 2010 saw the school receive EPAS accreditation and in 2013 receive reaccreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). Newcastle Business School produces work-ready graduates, and employers know that Newcastle Business School graduates can make a positive and lasting contribution to their business. This is why 92% (DLHE Survey, 2011) of our students are either employed or in continuing education within six months of graduation. It s also why Newcastle Business School has twice been rated as excellent by The Higher Education Funding Council for England, and why The Times Higher Educational Supplement listed Northumbria University as a top rated University for the provision of business and management education. 9

10 The Undergraduate Experience At Newcastle Business School we inspire individuals to achieve excellence for themselves and the organisation they work for. So what makes our programmes different? Being an undergraduate at Newcastle Business School is as much about developing you as an individual as it is about expanding your business knowledge and skills. As one of the UK s longest established business schools and with a strong international focus, Newcastle Business School takes the undergraduate experience to a new level. The following features are on offer: Organisational work placements Many universities and colleges offer placements. The difference with Newcastle Business School is that ALL our undergraduates are given the opportunity to spend a placement year in industry and we even have a dedicated work Placements Office. Travel scholarships Every year Newcastle Business School students are given the chance to apply for a Travel Scholarship with grants of up to 1,000. Money is provided to students, for example, participating in international community projects or spending the summer break furthering personal development. Study abroad At Newcastle Business School, you re not tied to the Newcastle campus. Our exchange partnerships mean that the majority of our students can apply to study part of their degree wherever we have a partner overseas USA, Australia, Asia and Europe and are supported in doing so. Summer School Newcastle Business School undergraduates are given the opportunity to attend summer schools to broaden their international experience through lectures and company visits. E-portal system The e-portal system provides you with electronic access to lecture seminar and workshop activities, directed learning, materials and tests, up-to-date programme announcements, online discussion groups and bulletin boards. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all materials are regularly updated by module tutors and programme leaders. 10

11 Campus Life State of the art facilities You will enjoy a dedicated undergraduate suite with teaching rooms, IT labs and a comfortable lounging area where you can work in groups or independently. If you have your own laptop there is free Wi-Fi throughout the University. In addition there are plenty of desktop PCs available for you to use. We also have the Newcastle Business School Trading Room, powered by Bloomberg, this allows students who want to train and learn how to use realtime and historical financial news and information. Professional body accreditations The programmes on offer are constantly updated in line with today s rapidly changing economy. Many programmes are recognised by the relevant professional bodies which mean that upon successful completion of your chosen programme you may be exempt from certain examinations when applying for professional status. These close links with the professional bodies ensure that the programmes are always up-to-date, and enhance the employability and distinctiveness of our graduates. Focused on self-reflection and personal development The undergraduate team have taken techniques that you would normally find in management executive education and deliver them to you throughout your programme. You will graduate from Newcastle Business School fit for business, ready to join the world of work. In tune with business processes We teach how business works rather than what business does. Developing an understanding of how business works will enable you to apply your knowledge in a distinctive and relevant manner when you enter the world of work. Ethically focused Business organisations play a fundamental role in society. Understanding the expectations society has of business and the potential business has to contribute towards the development of society is essential. Throughout our programmes you will come to understand the ethical imperatives impacting upon organisations. Grounded in business knowledge Our programmes are delivered by academic and professional people with real life business experiences. The undergraduate portfolio of clearly structured programmes incorporates both theory and practice. By the end of your undergraduate experience at Newcastle Business School you will be: 1. Knowledgeable about the theory and practice of business and management 2. Skilful in the use of personal, professional and managerial techniques and processes 3. Ethically aware of the issues impacting on business and professional practice 4. Employable as a graduate All Undergraduate Programmes at Newcastle Business School are: Challenging Our programmes are challenging which in turn will enhance your employability. How? Well by challenging you throughout your programme we believe that your knowledge, intellect and personal skills will develop. Balanced We also believe that business education should be just as much about the development of you as an individual as well as the development of your knowledge. That s why our programmes provide an even balance of the two, equipping our students for a successful start in their chosen careers. 11

12 Choosing the right course for you. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to understand the programmes on offer at Newcastle Business School. This guide gives a simple introduction to our range of degrees, and the following pages will tell you more about each individual programme. General Business Programmes Want to study a bit of everything? Our general programmes are perfect if you want to gain a broad understanding of how businesses operate, from finance to human resources, management to marketing: Business Management 14 Business Studies 16 International Business Management 18 International Business Management with French / Spanish

13 Business with Programmes Our Business with programmes are ideal if you wish to major on general business but at the same time gain further understanding of a particular specialist area. In total, we have seven Business with programmes to choose from: Business with Economics 22 Business with Finance Management 24 Business with Human Resource Management 24 Business with International Management 24 Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management 24 Business with Marketing Management 24 Business with Tourism Management 24 Specialist Programmes If you already have a good idea of a particular part of business that you wish to study, then our range of specialist programmes will enable you to truly focus on a business specialism which really interests you: Accounting 26 Finance and Investment Management 28 Human Resource Management 30 Marketing Management 32 Travel and Tourism Management 34 Work-based Learning Programmes If you want a degree in business but would like to spend a greater proportion of your degree in a working environment, then you may wish to learn more about our innovative range of work-based learning programmes: Business Leadership and Corporate Management 36 (Earn while you learn with a two-year placement) Entrepreneurial Business Management 41 (Set up your own business as you study) Top Up Programmes Our range of top up programmes are designed for those who already have a HND, Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification, and would like to study for one year to convert this to an honours degree: Accounting and Finance 44 Business Administration 45 Business Creation 46 Business (with Law) 47 International Hospitality and Tourism Management 48 Logistics and Supply Chain Management

14 Business Management BA (Hons) This popular generalist business degree programme gives you the knowledge and the opportunity to understand the full range of business and management functions which will prepare you for a career in management within your chosen industry. What s it all about? What makes this programme different? If it s a career in management that you are after, then this programme will give you the necessary skills and knowledge required to do the job. You will study a range of modules that have been designed not only to give you theoretical knowledge but the insight to be able to put your learning into practice post graduation. There is a strong vocational emphasis within this degree, making it easier to apply your knowledge into a workplace setting. You will graduate having developed a range of skills in analysis, synthesis and decision making all of which will help give your career in management a certain edge. This degree covers the main functional areas of business including Human Resource Management, Finance, Marketing and Strategy, allowing you to gain a vast range of skills and expertise in business and management. In final year you can opt to follow a specialist pathway. The 2 specialisms below can gain partial exemptions from the relevant professional bodies: Marketing Chartered Institute of Marketing Logistics Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport What can I do afterwards? As you would expect, this programme has produced graduates that have gone into a broad range of industries and graduates from this programme have traditionally had a good employment record in both the private and public sectors. Former students have gained employment in companies such as Coca Cola Enterprises Ltd, HSBC and Sky. Examples of graduate jobs include Business Development Executive, Account Manager and Business Analyst. A number of students have also been successful in gaining places on prestigious graduate schemes. What will I study? YEAR 1...modern business and management International Business Environment Business Processes and Systems Financial Decision Making Solving Business Problems Management Principles of Law and Governance YEAR 2...the main functional areas of business and related subjects Global and International Business Contexts Personal and Organisational Development Business Performance Management Markets and Customers Information Management International Business Finance and Trade YEAR 3 Optional placement or work / study abroad year YEAR 4...strategic management and the opportunity to specialise Strategic Management and Leadership Applied Business Ethics Plus three other modules corresponding to students choice of pathway, current pathways include: Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Logistics, Entrepreneurship, and General Business Dissertation 14

15 Student Profile Max Krawinkel BA (Hons) Business Management What appealed to you about Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University? Newcastle is a great student city and Newcastle Business School has a great reputation. What was it about the course that particularly appealed? Studying for a Bachelor degree in Business Management, the course itself offered the chance to explore different areas of business and helped me gain a better understanding of the various roles and functions within organisations. The Business Management course at Newcastle Business School ranks among the best in the country and the high employability demonstrates the appeal Northumbria students have to employers. What do you do when you re not studying? I run the Northumbria University Consultancy society with two of my closest friends. I also have a role within the Union as a Student Council member and EU Representative, which are both elected positions. Getting involved during my time at University has made an incredible difference to my employability and gave me the opportunity to meet some great people. What are your career ambitions for the future? I will be starting as a Supply Chain Analyst at Bayer Healthcare this summer. Have your ambitions changed since starting the programme? Initially I was unsure about what career to pursue in the future, but the programme has helped me explore different areas to make an informed choice. How do you get on with your tutors? Tutors are always willing to help and go the extra mile. What three words would you use to summarise your time here? Learning, Partying, Independent. Do you have any advice for anyone applying for your course? Get involved more with the University and the opportunities it has to offer, including sports teams, societies and the union. But most of all enjoy every second, before you know it will all be over. 15

16 Student Profile Natasha Colk BA (Hons) Business Studies What appealed to you about Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University? I visited Newcastle Business School and thought the facilities were excellent, which was a contributing factor in coming here. What was it about the course that particularly appealed? I chose to study Business because I felt it was a degree that could get you anywhere. A big factor in my choice of course was the placement year; it was an excellent experience and has enabled me to develop skills that I have used in my final year. What did you like most about the programme? I really enjoyed the placement year. It was hard work but very rewarding, fun and I made some great friends during the year. Where was your placement, what did you enjoy most about it? I worked at Debenhams head office in London as a Trainee Assistant Lingerie Buyer. Fashion buying has always been my dream job, and I was so lucky to be able to spend my placement year in the role. Although it was fast paced and hard work, I loved it. The best parts were designing and choosing product ranges; being taken out by suppliers, and going to awards in amazing locations. What are your career ambitions for the future? I hope to return to fashion buying as I was offered a job after completing my placement year. The degree I chose has opened up so many opportunities for me and I have good overall business knowledge that I can apply to most roles. What three words would you use to summarise your time here? Sociable, Exciting, Inspiring. Do you have any advice for anyone applying for your course? The main advice for anyone is to definitely do a placement year if you have the opportunity. Don t be restricted by location as you can miss some great opportunities. 16

17 Business Studies BA (Hons) This popular degree is a highly regarded qualification both in the UK and overseas. It gives you the opportunity to learn all about the main functional areas of business and includes a placement year which provides you with the chance to put your learning into practice. What s it all about? Throughout this degree programme you will have an outstanding opportunity to gain the knowledge and understanding of all of the main business and management areas that are required for a successful career in management. The structure of the programme is simple. In the first two years you will learn about the main functional areas of business, in the third year you will undertake a placement allowing you to gain valuable experience and skills as well as putting all of your learning into practice. The final year will allow you to broaden and deepen your understanding of everything you have learnt so far, including the chance to specialise in a subject area of your choice. What makes this programme different? A key aspect of the BA (Hons) Business Studies programme is the broad range of business management topics taught. This provides you with a vast range of business skills that are highly transferable in the business environment. In addition in the final year you can opt to follow a specialist pathway. The 2 specialisms below can gain partial exemptions from the relevant professional bodies: Marketing Chartered Institute of Marketing Logistics Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport What can I do afterwards? Graduating from this programme really does give you the edge when entering today s job market. As you may expect from this highly sought after programme, Graduates have a good employment record and cover a wide range of appointments in industry, commerce and the public sector. Recent example employers include Marks and Spencer, Barclays Bank, Yorkshire Water Authority, Xerox, Sainsbury, IBM and Procter and Gamble. What will I study? YEAR 1...modern business and management International Business Environment Business Processes and Systems Financial Decision Making Solving Business Problems Management Principles of Law and Governance YEAR 2...the main functional areas of business and related subjects Global and International Business Contexts Personal and Organisational Development Business Performance Management Markets and Customers Information Management International Business Finance and Trade YEAR 3 Work placement or study abroad year YEAR 4...strategic management and the opportunity to specialise Strategic Management and Leadership Applied Business Ethics Plus three other modules corresponding to students choice of pathway, current pathways include: Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Logistics, Entrepreneurship, and General Business Dissertation 17

18 International Business Management BA (Hons) This international business management degree programme really does give you a truly international experience, including experience working and studying in a different country. The structure of the programme has been designed so you can get a thorough grounding and knowledge of modern business and management subjects within an international setting. What s it all about? The programme has been created to equip you with essential knowledge on the international business environment. Studying alongside international students from over 30 different countries, you can choose to learn an additional language and spend time working and studying in a foreign environment. The combination of these skills will set you apart from other graduates when embarking on your future career. Students who do not study foreign languages spend their year in an English speaking country or a country where partner institutions teach English. The international placement not only provides additional international experience but helps to build essential attributes of selfconfidence and cultural awareness. What makes this programme different? All UK students are expected to undertake an overseas placement. On the three year degree this will be a study placement in the second semester of the second year. On the four year degree students will undertake either study or a work placement (or a combination of both) in the third year. Newcastle Business School has well developed links with highly respected institutions in Europe, Australia, America and Asia. Some institutions also provide the opportunity to obtain a nationally recognised qualification. All students on the International Business Management degree will be supported throughout the placement decision-making and application processes. What can I do afterwards? As a graduate from this programme you can expect to gain employment in a wide range of careers in many areas such as Finance, Marketing, Tourism and Human Resource Management in both national and international organisations in the UK or abroad. Recent graduates have gone on to work as Accountants, Consultants, Financial Analysts, Human Resource Officers, Marketing Managers and Corporate Buyers both at home and overseas often putting their language skills into practice. What will I study? YEAR 1...modern business and management Financial Decision Making Management International Business Environment Business Processes & Systems Solving Business Problems Options: A choice of one of six languages. Without necessarily having prior experience you will study one of the common European languages, Japanese or Mandarin during the first year or Culture and Communication YEAR 2... the international business environment Business Performance Management Personal and Organisational Development Global Supply Chain Management Global and International Business Contexts Markets and Customers International Business Finance and Trade On the three year programme semester two may be studied at an overseas partner institution YEAR 3 Work placement or study abroad year YEAR 4...strategic international business and preparing for graduate employment Applied Business Ethics Strategic Management and Leadership Doing Business Globally and Internationally Culture and Organisations Global Marketing and Communications Dissertation 18

19 Student Profile What are your career ambitions for the future? My ambition is to have an international career in supply chain work field and lead an organisation to success. Artem Liebenthal BA (Hons) International Business Management Have your ambitions changed since starting the programme? Yes. I never really thought of moving out of Europe. I want to gain more understanding of the world and hopefully find a position in South East Asia and when the time is right to move to Africa. What appealed to you about Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University? The ability to participate in a year abroad in South Korea and gaining knowledge beyond the core subject line. Newcastle Business School provided the best modules for me. What was it about the course that particularly appealed? This course has provided me with the opportunity to engage with a variety of cultures and then experience this first hand by going on a year abroad. What did you like most about the programme? I enjoyed the interaction with the tutors and the ability to get travel funding for Taiwan, and gaining four universities names plus a well-known global business on my CV before graduation. What do you do when you re not studying? In my first and second year I had been involved in various student memberships, Global Business Society, Russian Society and became involved in organising a global cultural event at the Business School. How do you get on with your tutors? I have built up great relationships with various members of staff since my first year. I always felt I could go and see any of them. What three words would you use to summarise your time here? Global, Amazing, Empowerment. Do you have any advice for anyone applying for your course? Networking is a big element; go to events, sign up to memberships and meet people outside your own circles and get to know various cultures. 19

20 Student Profile David Sergio Malengela BA (Hons) International Business Management with French What appealed to you about Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University? Newcastle Business School has a great global reputation and the practical approach to teaching really appealed to me. I was also really impressed with the fact that 92% of graduates are either employed or in further study 6 months after graduating. This highlighted to me that students from Newcastle Business School are highly successful and in demand. Newcastle also appealed to me as a city as it has so much to offer, from great restaurants to lots of cultural attractions. The University and city is full of life and energy and is welcoming and friendly. What was it about the subject area that particularly appealed? I m really interested in international business and as I speak French this course really suited me. I found that the modules on offer help provide a solid foundation for a career in international business. I also like the fact you have a year abroad either at an academic partner institution or a work placement in the third year. For my Placement year, I went to France and I had a great experience. How have you found paying for your fees? Have you decided to take on part time work or is it manageable without having to work? I found the best way to work was to go through an agency. This is flexible so you can work when you want. This helps when you want time off to go home or you just need to study. I also worked at the local football stadium; this was only Saturday work and just gives a little extra spending money. I find having a job keeps me a little more disciplined What do you like most about the course? The teaching method really suits me. I really like the combination of seminars, lectures, workshops and group work. It makes things interesting and balanced What three words would you use to summarise your time at Newcastle Business School? Fab, enjoyable, excellent. How do you get on with your tutors? The great thing about the teaching staff at Newcastle Business School is that they are always willing to help and are available if you have any queries or questions. It makes things a lot easier especially if you are struggling with a particular topic or module. 20

21 International Business Management with French or Spanish BA (Hons) This international business management degree is designed to give you a thorough grounding in business and management whilst providing you with the opportunity to become fluent in either French or Spanish which includes a one year overseas work or study placement. What s it all about? It s vital for any future business leader to have a good understanding and knowledge of the issues and dynamics of global business. This 4 year degree will provide you with the theory and practice to understand and make decisions as a Manager in these rapidly changing environments. The international placement provides additional international experience and helps to build on the essential attributes of self-confidence and cultural awareness. Graduating from this programme will give you a double advantage. Employers will be impressed that you have studied a business relevant international degree from a well renowned Business School and the fact that you are fluent in a second language is highly attractive to prospective employers and will help give your career a certain edge as you enter the job market. What makes this programme different? In year 3 you will be expected to spend your time either studying and/or working in a country that uses either French or Spanish. If you decide to spend your placement year studying abroad, you will be guaranteed a place at one of Newcastle Business School s academic partner institutions. Since language modules make up one third of this degree programme, students will be fluent in their chosen foreign language, which is a sought after attribute in the employment market and therefore distinguishes you from other graduates. What can I do afterwards? As a graduate from this International Business Management with language programme you can expect to gain employment in a wide range of careers encompassing positions in many areas such as Finance, Marketing, Tourism and Human Resource Management in both national and international organisations. Most of these employers demand competence in a second language. And as a result you can expect to work both in the UK and overseas, for example, as Consultants, Financial Analysts, Human Resource Officers, Marketing Managers and Corporate Buyers, in organisations such as GlaxoSmithKline and IBM. What will I study? YEAR 1...modern business and management Financial Decision Making Management International Businesses Environment Business Process and Systems Language of choice: French or Spanish YEAR 2...the main functional areas of business and related subjects Business Performance Management Personal and Organisational Development Global and International Business Contexts Markets and Customers Language of choice: French or Spanish YEAR 3 Work placement or study abroad year YEAR 4...strategic management and the opportunity to specialise Strategic Management and Leadership Applied Business Ethics Culture and Organisation Language of choice: French or Spanish Dissertation 21

22 Business with Economics BA (Hons) This programme is part of the Business with...suite of programmes featured on page 25, with the opportunity to study Economics as a specialism as part of the degree. It can offer you the ultimate in flexibility if you are eager to enter the world of business but also hold a particular interest in the economic focused roles. What s it all about? The Business with Economics degree programme has been designed to give you a general business degree that is supplemented with an insight into the theories of economics which is ideal for those students who don t want to specialise fully in economics and want to study general business topics too. The programme introduces students to the world of Business whilst allowing students to combine key business subjects with functional elements in Economics. In the third year you can opt to undertake an organisational work placement before returning to University to complete your final year of study. What makes this programme different? Joining the Business with Economics degree, you will clearly have an interest in Economics, but also be keen to learn about a range of other business topics. As economics A level is not a pre requisite, the subject can be very new to some students. Fortunately, the whole ethos of the Business with...suite, in which this programme sits, allows students choice in their field of study, and enables them to delay the final decision of their pathway choice until Year 2. So if students wish to, they may change their pathway specialism from Economics to one of the others on offer. What can I do afterwards? Graduates from this programme have a good employment record. As this programme gives you both a general and specialist insight into business, management and economics, graduates are equipped to enter the workplace ready to undertake a range of careers. As a recent graduate you should expect to go onto Banking, Business Analysis, Insurance, Business Consultancy and Economic modelling careers within industry, commerce and the public sector. Recent example employers include Marks and Spencer, Harrods, Euro Money and the Ministry of Finance. Students have also gone on to establish successful small businesses. What will I study? YEAR 1...modern business and management and an intro to Economics Business Processes and Systems Financial Decision Making International Business Environment Management Solving Business Problems Economics YEAR 2...the main functional areas of business and Economics. Global and International Business Contexts Personal and Organisational Development Intermediate Microeconomics Business Performance Management Markets and Customers Intermediate Macroeconomics YEAR 3 Optional placement or work / study abroad year YEAR 4...strategic management and more in depth Economics modules Applied Business Ethics Strategic Management and Leadership Economics of Development Markets and Competition Culture and Organisations Dissertation 22

23 Student Profile David Martin BA (Hons) Business with Economics What appealed to you about Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University? I was first attracted because of the University s excellent graduate employability statistics. Northumbria offers a wide array of courses, plus Newcastle itself is renowned for its student culture! What was it about the course that particularly appealed? Business with Economics appealed to me as I studied both subjects at A-Level and have an interest in both. The career opportunities in this area are so diverse and the course gave me the opportunity to sample different areas of business. What did you like most about the programme? The standard of teaching is exceptional and all lecturers have excellent knowledge in their subject areas. The programme is very diverse allowing different areas of business and economics to be studied. What do you do when you re not studying? When I am not studying I am usually in the gym in Sports Central or socialising with friends, I am also the course representative for Business with Economics. What are your career ambitions for the future? I have just been accepted onto the Hewlett-Packard Project Management Graduate Scheme. After completion of this role I hope to become a project manager within the company. Ultimately I aspire to become part of the senior management team or open my own company and become my own boss. Have your ambitions changed since starting the programme? I always had the ambition of setting up and running my own company so in that respect my aspirations have not changed. What three words would you use to summarise your time here? Rewarding, meticulous, banter! Do you have any advice for anyone applying for your course? I wholeheartedly recommend Northumbria as it has provided me with great memories which I will cherish. I recommend staying in halls in first year as it is the best place to meet friends. 23

24 Student Profile Georgina Irving BA (Hons) Business with Marketing What appealed to you about Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University? Newcastle Business School offers an impressive learning environment; the school provides for all learning needs. What was it about the course that particularly appealed? I wanted to attain a degree that would offer a wide range of career opportunities and the Business with courses facilitated this. The University also provided ongoing support with overseas programmes and internships to build each student s employability. What did you like most about the programme? The programme tapped into lots of different areas of business and therefore I feel that my business knowledge is not limited to marketing. Northumbria recognises the importance of building rounded business graduates. What do you do when you re not studying? I have been involved in marketing related volunteer programmes arranged by the business school and also a weekend job. Keeping a good balance was key to my three years at Northumbria. What are your career ambitions for the future? I would really like to be in a marketing related career that enables me to explore different geographical regions and exposes me to fresh challenges. Have your ambitions changed since starting the programme? Certainly, I was not particularly academic at school and having taken a gap year I assumed that I would return to travelling once I completed my degree. However Northumbria gave me the confidence in my own ability, I achieved a place on the Dean s List last year and now have much higher hopes for my career path. How do you get on with your tutors? Very well. I found that the tutors were always on hand to help to give advice and support. What three words would you use to summarise your time here? Challenging, rewarding, happy. Do you have any advice for anyone applying for your course? You really do get as much out of university as you put into it. 24

25 Business with BA (Hons) Finance Management Human Resource Management International Management Logistics and Supply Chain Management Marketing Management Tourism Management This highly popular and successful suite of programmes introduces you to the world of Business whilst allowing you to combine key business subjects with functional areas or specialisms such as Marketing, Finance, or HR. It can offer you the ultimate in flexibility if you are eager to enter the world of business but are unsure what specific area is right for you. What s it all about? This business degree gives you the best of both worlds a thorough grounding in modern business and management plus the opportunity to specialise in your chosen area. In the first year you will be introduced to a broad range of business subjects including the chance to sample your chosen specialism. However if you become interested in another subject area, you can simply swap (normally in year 2) to one of the other pathways*. As well as being highly flexible, this programme gives you the chance to explore unfamiliar areas of study before making your final choice of degree. There is an option to undertake an organisational work placement after Year 2. What makes this programme different? General business modules leading to a wide variety of career options Specialist modules in a subject of your choice Transfer between specialisms Professional body accreditation where applicable Option to extend to four years to include a work placement What can I do afterwards? Graduates from this programme have a good employment record. As this programme gives you a both a general and specialist insight into business and management, graduates are equipped to enter the workplace for a full range of careers. As a recent graduate you should expect to go onto Consultancy, Marketing, Health Management, Human Resource Management careers within industry, commerce and the public sector. Recent example employers include Arla foods, Wallis, Arcadia Group, Pan Asia and Bank of India. Students have also gone on to establish successful small businesses. * certain conditions may apply What will I study? YEAR 1...modern business and management Business Processes and Systems Financial Decision Making International Business Environment Management Solving Business Problems One specialist module dependent on the pathway selected YEAR 2...the main functional areas of business and your chosen pathway. Global and International Business Contexts Personal and Organisational Development Markets and Customers* Business Performance Management Two specialist modules which are dependent on the pathway selected YEAR 3 Optional placement or work / study abroad year YEAR 4...strategic management and more on your chosen pathway Applied Business Ethics Strategic Management and Leadership Culture and Organisations Dissertation Two specialist modules which are dependent on the pathway selected * Business with marketing management pathway study change, work and diversity 25