Welcome to the Business & Management Webinar

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1 Welcome to the Business & Management Webinar Dr Milena Bobeva, MCMI MBA Director

2 Webinar content Bournemouth University overview MBA overview Delivery Assessment Work placements Consultancy projects Our facilities Entry requirements Bournemouth University International College Tuition fees & scholarships Support available Accommodation & Bournemouth location Q & A

3 A Top University Awarded a Queen s Anniversary Prize for Higher & Further Education First to be commended for student learning opportunities. 89% of graduates employed/in further study within six months of graduating* BU has over 17,000 students including 2,000 international students from 100 different countries Dedicated international support *Destination of Higher Education Leavers Survey 2012/13

4 200m investment facilities by 2018

5 The Business School overview BU is a member of AACSB International the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business 544 postgraduate students of which 391 are international students 50 different nationalities Dedicated international support 15 students currently on the MBA from 13 different nationalities

6 Why study the MBA? Key features: Combination of core business units and industry specialisms with a focus on personal and professional development Specialisms draw on areas of excellence within the Faculty Professional exemptions from The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Partnership agreement with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) in progress Specialist in the marketplace for delivery of Business and New Media Environment Well placed to deliver units on Entrepreneurial Management in view of the Centre for Entrepreneurship

7 Why study the Delivered in the Executive Business Centre in the heart of Bournemouth s commercial district Small groups excellent access to teaching specialists Work placement opportunities (subject to availability) Access to industry speakers, professional workshops, engagement with consultants as part of personal and professional development Successful graduates now hold key positions in renowned companies including:

8 Our Business facilities School Facilities Lecture theatres Seminar rooms E-learning resources and group work areas Technopods

9 Our Business facilities School Facilities Social spaces

10 The Bournemouth MBA September 2015 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 choose one Advanced Marketing Business in New Media Environments Business Law & Intellectual Property Entrepreneurial Management Financial Services Industrial Economics Option Consultancy project or Research project Key facts 12 months full-time 24 months part-time Placement option available Accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) - specific units only and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Recognised by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

11 Delivery Personal &Professional Development Stage 1 Accounting and Financial Management Contemporary Issues in the Global Business Environment Strategic Applied Marketing Stage 2 Performance Management & Analytics Leadership and Organisational Behaviour Plus one Specialism Stage 3 Strategic Management Work experience (up to 6 weeks; optional) Consultancy unit or Research Project

12 Assessment methods Unit Core or option Exam Coursework Personal and Professional Development Core 100% Accounting & Financial Management Core 2 x 50% Contemporary Issues in the Global Business Environment Core 50% 50% Leadership and Organisational Behaviour Performance Management and Analytics Core 40% 60% Core 2 x 50% Strategic Applied Marketing Core 2 x 50% Strategic Management Core 40% 60%

13 Assessment methods Unit Core or option Exam Coursework Entrepreneurial Management Option 100% Business Law & Intellectual Property Option 50% 50% Advanced Marketing Option 100% Industrial Economics Option 100% Financial Services Option 50% 50% Business in New Media Environments Option 100% Work experience Option 100% (pass/fail) Consultancy project Research Project Core Option (double weighted) Core Option (double weighted) 100% 100%

14 Work experience Short internship opportunities will be available (subject to availability) as part of this course, enabling you to add practical context to your learning experience. Case studies with local companies

15 Consultancy projects The MBA offers the opportunity for students to complete either a consultancy project or a research project for your final assessment Examples companies include: Siemens Solace Global Employer testimonial We have been very impressed with their commitment, challenge, motivation and outputs over the past few months. They have been very agile moving between tactical and strategic thinking and have created a well packaged, robust and insightful report. David Eaton-Jones - Commercial Director, Solace Global

16 Student quotes "Being able to uptake a real life management consulting project at Siemens Consumer Insight Team was without the doubt the highlight of the entire MBA course for me! During the project I was able to implement all the knowledge I have learnt in the classroom and apply it in a business scenario to actually help the client to solve a real life business problem." Jennifer Kesik, MBA 2014, Poland The MBA benefited me in many ways. It exposed me to all areas of business such as accounting and finance, economics, human resources, operations management, marketing and law. It also provided me a great opportunity to experience cultural diversity and to interact with a cohort from varied educational backgrounds. Samreen Ashraf, MBA 2013, Pakistan

17 MBA entry criteria For 2015 our entry requirements are: Bachelors Honours degree, 2:1 or above (or equivalent; all subjects considered) Pre- Masters in Business, Law and Finance with BU International College - Work experience not compulsory IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in other components) or successful completion of the Pre-Sessional English for University Study Programme with BU International College Applications will be reviewed by the MBA Director; if necessary you may be contacted for interview.

18 Bournemouth University International College Our courses Pre-Master s Master s Enhancement Programme Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme Preparatory English tuition

19 Tuition fees For 2015 entry the tuition fees are: UK/EU/Channel Islands: 9,500 International: 14,000 Tuition Fee Deposit 2,000 (non-eu only) 5% discount for paying the full fee on or before enrolment

20 Scholarships September 2015 UK/EU students Academic Excellence Scholarship - worth 2,000 The Business School Dean s MBA scholarship 50% tuition fee BU Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship - most promising postgraduate applicant 100% tuition fee waiver BU sports scholarships - up to 5,000 BU music scholarships - up to 1,000 Non-EU students Academic Excellence Scholarship - 3,000 BU Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship - 50% tuition fee reduction BU Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship - most promising applicant -100% tuition fee waiver The Business School Dean s MBA Scholarship - 50% tuition fee reduction

21 Research degrees Research degrees Masters by Research (MRes) Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 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: /research

22 Support available 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 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. Health and wellbeing Chaplaincy Counselling Medical Centre

23 Bournemouth a great place to study and live

24 Bournemouth a great place to study and live

25 Any questions? Find out more information: Meet BU in your country: /international Local contacts in your country: /representatives Online Seminars and Chats: /online-events Open Days: /opendays Contact askbu Tel: Visit: /askbu Fees and funding: /pg-funding Course information: /courses