International Higher Education A Case Study of. Suzanna Tomassi Academic Partnership Manager, Western and Eastern Europe, Central Asia

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1 International Higher Education A Case Study of Suzanna Tomassi Academic Partnership Manager, Western and Eastern Europe, Central Asia

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3 In the top 4% of Universities worldwide The QS World University Ranking Awarded number 1 Modern University The Guardian University Guide 2014 Modern University

4 Winner 2011 Entrepreneurial University of the year, The Times Higher Education Awards Winner 2014 Midlands University (Innovative) of the year Award, Top 25 UK Higher Education Institute 11.4 HEIF5 investment Named as First Class University for environment and ethical performance People z and Planet Green League % employability of further study rate DLHE survey 2011/ % of students satisfied with the teaching on their course National Student Survey 2013 Awards

5 Faculty of Engineering and Computing Mathematics Building Aerospace Engineering Automotive Computing Facilities Wind Tunnel, Harrier Jump Jet simulation In top 10 for Building & Planning in the UK Business, Environment and Society Coventry Business School Coventry Law School Dep. of International Studies & Social Sciences Dep. of Geography, Environment & Disaster Mgment Dep. of English and Languages Facilities Mooting room, Map room In top 10 for Event Management in the UK Coventry School of Art and Design Design and Visual Arts Media Performance Arts Industrial Design Facilities Art and Design studios, design labs, performance space No 1 film production & photography in the UK Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Health Physiotherapy Biomolecular Science Psychology Sport Science Criminology Social Care Facilities Paramedic Ambulance, Clinical Skills Laboratories In top 10 for Nursing & Midwifery in the UK Faculties

6 Financial district educational experience Located in the heart of the financial district Offers a real business experiences. Internship and work related projects Conference venue Coventry University London Campus

7 Life-shaped Learning Established 2012 Based on the Coventry University campus. Flexible full-time and part-time study All courses validated by Coventry University Coventry University College

8 Seven key areas where the University believe its excellence in research and business development can make a significant contribution to global challenges Ageing Society Digital Media Low Impact Buildings Integrated Transport and Logistics Low Carbon Vehicles Human Security Sustainable Agriculture and Food Research Themes

9 In the top 3 UK universities for collaborative research and consultancy (HE-BCI ) Driving growth and increasing competitiveness Support in excess to 9000 SMEs 100+ partnerships Assisting 120 Start-ups Business Capabilities and Services

10 Coventry University Technology Park 20 acre site for like minded businesses Base for commercial operations Innovative companies Support for start-ups Business mentoring Home to: TechnoCentre Research Institutes Innovation Village Futurelets Business Facilities

11 24,000 students 5,000 international students from over 140 different countries Research ventures across the globe International business activity Presence

12 Academic Partnership Unit Working with a wide range of organisations across the globe Opening up access for students to study courses that they may not otherwise have had Delivering real value to students, preparing them for the global work place Tackling research themes that will improve society Collaborating across the world to bring the best thinking and services together Collaborative institution students receive the same high quality education that all Coventry University graduates benefit from A World of Opportunity

13 Single or Dual awards based on: Validations Franchised arrangements Progression Top ups Short term visits to Coventry (Certificate/ Diploma options). Staff and student mobility, joint student projects, joint research, visiting professors scheme, staff development. Academic Partnerships

14 Model for Progression in International Experience at CU

15 The Summer Schools programme incorporates academic activities related to the following subject areas: British History, Culture and Society (with optional Professional Skills); English Language and Communication; Shakespeare and Creative Writing; Communication Culture and Media; Advertising and Marketing; International Business (with optional Finance and Banking); The Sports Industry; Creative Directions: International Perspectives for Visual Arts students Fashion Futures; Mobile Phone Apps Development. Industry/ field visits: BBC, Bloomberg, BMW, Coca Cola, Jaguar Land Rover, London Stock Exchange, Manchester United, MG Motors, Royal Mint, Silverstone and Supreme Court + Social Activities Summer Schools

16 Bring out the leader within you Range of stimulating activities What is the Global Leaders Programme? Unique to Coventry University Build your confidence Understand how global leaders think Understand how global organisations work Stand out from the crowd Experience new cultures Yes, you can come out of university with a good degree or a good Masters, but it s about having something else that you can offer to employers Gary Kirtley-Paine, Jaguar Land Rover

17 Coventry University s students design the world s smallest car for Top Gear atch?v=japtcdalzug atch?v=afdbcyn3snw

18 Thank you.