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Welcome Introducing The Newcastle Business School Masters in Business Administration () Welcome to our new programme. If you want to accelerate your career path and are ready to challenge and stretch yourself, then please read on. An is undoubtedly the most widely recognised postgraduate business and management qualification. However, it is often misunderstood, and as such it is important that you make the right choice when considering your professional career development. At Newcastle Business School we pride ourselves as one of the toprated providers of business and management education in the UK. We are also part of an elite group of less than 1% of business schools worldwide and the first institution in Europe - to have achieved a double AACSB international accreditation in business and accounting. Our new offers the same high standards by inspiring and shaping strategic and responsible leaders in an innovative, multi-disciplinary and practice-informed learning environment. Students can benefit from flexible study options including a one year full-time, a two year part-time and Distance Learning options. Modules are taught both by academics and by highly experienced business practitioners. Setting it apart further, there will be a strong focus on engaging world-class research with real-world business practice and problem solving. It will also include opportunities for work-experience placements. Experiential learning-bydoing will be encouraged through meaningful and results orientated project work, undertaken by students with the clear aim of implementing it in their place of work. Our full-time will be able to choose one of the four pathways including Design and Innovation Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Culture Strategy and Legal as well as our generic award. In addition, there will also be opportunities to engage with UK businesses via regular industrial visits and monthly Forums. Another contemporary approach, particularly in light of the 2008 banking crisis and the rise of emerging markets, will be the reconsideration of the role of global leaders from both west and east perspectives. This is an exciting development for our offering, which we have designed deliberately to appeal to a wide range of home-based and international students by introducing and addressing the most relevant global business issues. So over to you, take the initiative and sign up to an inspiring and CV-enhancing experience. Kevin Kerrigan Executive Dean Newcastle Business School Dr Guy Brown Head of Department for the Corporate and Executive Centre Dr Lucy Lu Principal Lecturer Director of s Learn from the best Newcastle Business School has an innovative and challenging approach to learning, combining world-class research with contemporary business practice. We work with a range of leading global organisations and double accreditation from AACSB places us in the top 1% of business schools in the world. Innovative learning Our is designed to provide you with knowledge of contemporary leadership, business and management topics coupled with experiential learning opportunities based upon real business problems designed to put your learning into practice. Furthermore, you will experience hands-on projects, connect with industry leaders, and engage in transformational professional development. Stand out from the crowd Our, however, is not only about equipping you with the functional skills and knowledge of business. Throughout your study you will enhance your CV through a personal development journey designed to transform you into a distinctive strategic leader. The Newcastle Business School offers researchrich, business-relevant content supported by individualised executive coaching and career support. Flexible delivery Recognising the busy lifestyles of our learners, our is offered in a range of delivery modes, including one year full-time or two years part-time or Distance Learning. 2 For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/mba 3
The Newcastle Business School 12 months by full-time study Design and Innovation Strategy Entrepreneurship Culture Strategy Legal Core features A research and practiceinformed curriculum designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge to lead organisations, develop strategy and build key sustainable strategic marketing, human resource, operations and financial plans Learning support and facilities To support you in your studies, the programme uses a combination of teaching and learning approaches, including: Full-time study at Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University within the Corporate and Executive suite. A supportive learning environment with extended induction programme, weekly academic skills and language development sessions and one-to-one guidance. Tutorials delivered by highly qualified teaching professionals with real-world experience and supported with industrial visits. Supporting podcast and videocast materials to enable you to recap and consolidate your learning. An online study portal which provides access to a range of e-books, over 300 electronic databases and 30,000 electronic journals. A reading pack for each core module with customised text books Work-related assignments that give you an opportunity to develop and demonstrate your knowledge and understanding and provide evidence of competence. Networking opportunities via our Forum allowing you to learn from leading practitioners. Indeed, the Newcastle Business School is more than an internationally recognised qualification; your final transcript will highlight not only your academic achievements, but also the range of learning experiences you have engaged in whilst studying on our. This will include the organisations you have worked with during your period of study, the projects you have completed with associated testimonials, the leadership attributes you have developed and the networks you have engaged with. Who should apply? The Newcastle Business School will challenge you, develop your ability to change and enhance your existing working practices. It offers the opportunity to interact in a highly engaging manner so you can take your leadership capability to new heights. Our is an innovative postgraduate work-related degree programme delivered over one year, providing an excellent learning platform for aspiring or existing leaders. The programme is specifically designed for those with two or more years, work experience usually in a supervisory or management role and wishing to gain a postgraduate degree that integrates the key aspects of business such as leadership, management, sustainability, marketing, management accounting, supply chain management, human resource management, the knowledge economy, globalisation, strategic analysis and strategic planning. The full-time also provides an opportunity for you to specialise further and choose a pathway in the areas of Design and Innovation Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Culture Strategy and Legal. A very stimulating programme that results in an internationally recognised qualification designed to mould highly effective leaders and managers giving you an edge within your organisation and enabling you to stand out from the crowd. Nicholas Burton, Senior Lecturer and full-time Leader Enhance knowledge and understanding of current organisational trends and key business issues Develop critical thinking, experiential learning and business practice Engage in an individualised leadership and career development programme to enhance your career potential Access coaching and mentoring opportunities Apply your learning to real life situations through business clinic projects 4 For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/mba 5
structure The curriculum has been designed in consultation with a range of leading organisations, professional bodies and addressing international and national business school standards eg, EFMD, CMI and AACSB. Full-time cohorts will be able to choose one of the elective modules from the programme structure diagram. The availability of elective modules varies each year, subject to student numbers. The Newcastle Business School - 12 months by full-time study Semester One Semester Two September December Module One Shaping Globally Responsible Leaders Module Three Creating and Managing Competitive Organisations Module Two Understanding Strategic Challenges in the Knowledge Economy Module Four (Elective) Contemporary Issues for Business and Practice Design and Innovation Strategy Entrepreneurship Legal Managing Business in Creative and Culture Industry The Power of Emerging Market: Chinese Business in the Global Environment Reshaping Public Governance Submit Investigation Graduation Induction and Academic Skills Workshops Investigation (60) Leadership Forum Modules Induction and Academic Skills * We will begin your programme of study with a week long induction where you will learn about the university, the programme, meet the team, meet your fellow learners and learn more about the modules and how they are assessed. You will gain a detailed introduction to the learning resources and support available. You will also learn more about the region and life in the North East of England. We will also spend time developing your academic skills in tackling tasks such as report writing, critical review, referencing others in your own writing, and making the best use of academic learning materials. This development of your academic skills will continue throughout your studies so as to ensure that you have every opportunity of performing to the very highest standard. *starts in September each year for full-time and part-time ; and September for Distance Learning. Shaping Globally Responsible Leaders With a focus on developing you into an effective strategic leader, this module adopts a transformative learning approach, seeking to enhance your consciousness as a leader in relation to your sense of authenticity, self-efficacy and identity, enabling you to develop new ways of relating to self, your role within the organisation and beyond. Emphasis is placed upon societal and environmental issues providing an additional context, thus provoking personal responsibility in the leader to act. Leadership identity Authentic leadership Cultural leadership Responsible leadership Understanding Strategic Challenges in the Knowledge Economy This module is designed to introduce you to strategic analysis and the environmental changes that are shaping the context within which organisations are located, both domestically and globally. You will develop the ability to apply and critically evaluate key concepts so that you can understand and critique organisational strategies and the challenges within the knowledge economy. The module encourages you to reflect on your own and others managerial experiences and to apply these insights to new contexts and circumstances. Business strategy Knowledge economy Innovation management Creating and Managing Competitive Organisations The module considers the leader and manager s role in strategising, specifically the ability to develop practical business strategies to address key external influences facing organisations. You will develop the ability to apply and critically evaluate key concepts in order to develop robust and effective marketing, supply chain, people and sustainable strategies, based upon effective financial, management accounting and behavioural decision making processes. Human Resources Marketing Supply chain management Corporate finance Contemporary Issues for Business and Practice The dynamic global business environment has increasingly forced organisations from all sectors to face continuous challenges. The purpose of this module is to provide an opportunity for learners to engage in the discussion and debate on contemporary issues/themes emerging from the current business management and practice. Themes will include new forms of leadership and management in the private and public sectors, the need for innovation and creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, changing cultures and managing a range of generational groups etc. New forms of leadership in public sector Innovation and creativity Entrepreneurship Understanding emerging markets - business in China Investigation This final integrative project will draw on your prior learning and allow you to complete an individually negotiated study in a contemporary business/ leadership area. Your investigation will be individually supervised by an academic. Leadership This non-credit bearing module supports your assessed core and elective modules and develops and enhances your leadership attributes. It complements and supports personal and professional development linked to the Chartered Institute of criteria. Guest speakers will be invited to provide opportunities for networking and engaging in key topic discussions. Forum The Forum will advance your experiences through access to keynote speakers from business and professional bodies as well as the academic institutions. Through a series of interactive discussions you will develop a comprehensive understanding on the complex and dynamics of global business in the 21st century and key issues facing business leaders. 6 For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/mba 7
Pathways (Subject to minimum numbers) Design and Innovation Strategy Dr Stuart English This pathway is designed for those who wish to perform an active role leading the innovation agenda in an organisation. You will be working in a multidisciplinary environment on various innovation issues using design thinking and skills. Entrepreneurship Michael Fowle This pathway is designed for those who wish to develop entrepreneurial mind-sets and skills in order to lead a new business venture, build business start-ups or rethink and evolve the family business. Culture Strategy Prof Tom Mordue This pathway is designed either for non-business graduates who have been working in culture and creative sectors and wish to lead a successful business in the creative industry, or those wishing to expand their understanding of culture and economic policy. Legal Mark Brewer This pathway is designed for learners who wish to acquire and develop key legal skills for working in leadership positions that address compliance, corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. Choose the right programme for you Legal (12 months) Culture Strategy (12 months) Design and Innovation Strategy (12 months) Entrepreneurship (12 months) What you learn The Newcastle Business School (12 months) Core modules (90 credits) Legal Issues in Managing Organisations and Avoid Liability Managing Business in Creative and Culture Industry Entrepreneurship Design and Innovation Strategy A module from the suite Elective modules (30 credits) Legal project, supervised by pathway leaders Culture project, supervised by pathway leaders Design innovation project, supervised by pathway leaders Creating new venture or business plan, supervised by pathway leaders Choose your own project supervised by staff Investigation (60 credits) Your career needs Strategic thinking Strategic thinking Strategic thinking Strategic thinking Strategic thinking Leadership capabilities Leadership capabilities Leadership capabilities Leadership capabilities Leadership capabilities Integrate business with legal skills Understanding and managing the culture and creative industry Design thinking, creative problem solving and innovation skills Creating and managing a new business Global business challenges and management Leadership and career development and coaching programme Leadership residential Taught together with PT (UK/EU senior managers) on Shaping Globally Responsible Leaders module Monthly Forum: conversation with practitioners Industrial visits and experiential learning activities 8 For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/mba 9
The Newcastle Business School Two years by part-time study, September start. Delivered on Tuesdays 2pm 7pm Core features A research and practiceinformed curriculum designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge to lead public, private and third sector organisations, develop strategy and build key sustainable strategic marketing, human resource, operations and financial plans Enhance knowledge and understanding of current organisational trends and key business issues Develop critical thinking, experiential learning and business practice Engage in an individualised leadership and career development programme to enhance your career potential Access coaching and mentoring opportunities Individualised work-related assessments designed to deliver impact in your workplace and enhance your career potential A flexible three stage award Recognising your busy lifestyle and numerous other commitments, the Newcastle Business School is taught in three stages that allow for the achievement of lower-level awards should you need to defer or exit from your studies; these lower level awards comprise a Certificate in Studies and a Diploma in Studies. Learning support and facilities To support you in your studies, the programme uses a combination of teaching and learning approaches, including: Study at Newcastle Business School within the Corporate and Executive suite A supportive learning environment with extended induction programme, academic skills and one to one guidance. Weekly tutorials delivered by highly qualified teaching professionals with real world experience Supporting podcast and videocast materials to enable you to recap on your learning An online study portal which provides access to a range of e-books, over 300 electronic databases and 30,000 electronic journals A reading pack with customised textbooks Work-related assignments that give you an opportunity to develop and demonstrate your knowledge and understanding and provide evidence of competence A leadership and management development programme designed to develop your personal and professional competences and employability skills, supported by a two-day residential experience Regular networking opportunities via our Forum allowing you to learn from leading practitioners Work related assignments that give you an opportunity to develop and demonstrate your knowledge and understanding and provide evidence of competence. Who should apply? The Newcastle Business School part-time programme is designed for busy working professionals from all sectors who wish to study a work-related postgraduate programme that integrates all areas of business and management and enhance their strategic leadership capabilities. If you are looking to develop yourself, and are keen to challenge and continually improve existing working practices, interact with others effectively, and show a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, then this programme gives you an unbeatable opportunity to drive your business, management and leadership potential to new heights. A stimulating programme that results in an internationally recognised qualification. It is a programme that is designed to mould you into an effective strategic leader and manager within your own organisation and to aid your own career progression. Rod Thomas Part-time Leader 10 For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/mba 11
structure for part-time The curriculum has been designed in consultation with a range of leading organisations and professional bodies and it addresses international and national business school standards eg, EFMD, CMI and AACSB. YEAR ONE Semester One Sept Dec Semester Two Jan May Semester Three May - July YEAR TWO Semester One Sept Dec Semester Two Jan May Semester Three May July September December Module One Shaping Globally Responsible Leaders Module Two Understanding Strategic Challenges in the Knowledge Economy Research Workshops Module Three Creating and Managing Competitive Organisations Module Four Contemporary Issues for Business and Practice Submit Investigation Graduation Induction and Academic Skills Workshops Submission of research proposal and meeting with supervisors Investigation (60) Leadership Leadership Forum Forum Modules Induction and Academic Skills * We will begin your programme of study with a week long induction where you will learn about the university, the programme, meet the team, meet your fellow learners and learn more about the modules and how they are assessed. You will gain a detailed introduction to the learning resources and support available. We will also spend time developing your academic skills in tackling tasks such as report writing, critical review, referencing others in your own writing, and making the best use of academic learning materials. This development of your academic skills will continue throughout your studies so as to ensure that you have every opportunity of performing to the very highest standard. *starts in September each year for full-time and part-time ; and September for Distance Learning. Shaping Globally Responsible Leaders With a focus on developing you into an effective strategic leader, this module adopts a transformative learning approach, seeking to enhance your consciousness as a leader in relation to your sense of authenticity, self-efficacy and identity, enabling you to develop new ways of relating to self, your role within the organisation and beyond. Emphasis is placed upon societal and environmental issues providing an additional context, thus provoking personal responsibility in the leader to act. Leadership identity Authentic leadership Cultural leadership Responsible leadership Understanding Strategic Challenges in the Knowledge Economy This module is designed to introduce you to strategic analysis and the environmental changes that are shaping the context within which organisations are located, both domestically and globally. You will develop the ability to apply and critically evaluate key concepts so that you can understand and critique organisational strategies and the challenges within the knowledge economy. The module encourages you to reflect on your own and others managerial experiences and to apply these insights to new contexts and circumstances. Business strategy Knowledge economy Innovation management Creating and Managing Competitive Organisations The module considers the leader and manager s role in strategising, specifically the ability to develop practical business strategies to address key external influences facing organisations. You will develop the ability to apply and critically evaluate key concepts in order to develop robust and effective marketing, supply chain, people and sustainable strategies, based upon effective financial, management accounting and behavioural decision making processes. Human Resources Marketing Supply chain management Corporate finance Contemporary Issues for Business and Practice The dynamic global business environment has increasingly forced organisations from all sectors to face continuous challenges. The purpose of this module is to provide an opportunity for learners to engage in the discussion and debate on contemporary issues/themes emerging from the current business management and practice. Themes will include new forms of leadership and management in the private and public sectors, the need for innovation and creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, changing cultures and managing a range of generational groups etc. New forms of leadership in public sector Innovation and creativity Entrepreneurship Understanding emerging markets - business in China Investigation This final integrative project will draw on your prior learning and allow you to complete an individually negotiated study in a contemporary business/ leadership area. Your investigation will be individually supervised by an academic. Leadership This non-credit bearing module supports your assessed core and elective modules and develops and enhances your leadership attributes. It complements and supports personal and professional development linked to the Chartered Institute of criteria. Guest speakers will be invited to provide opportunities for networking and engaging in key topic discussions. Forum The Forum will advance your experiences through access to keynote speakers from business and professional bodies as well as the academic institutions. Through a series of interactive discussions you will develop a comprehensive understanding on the complex and dynamics of global business in the 21st century and key issues facing business leaders. 12 For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/mba 13
The Newcastle Business School Two years by Distance Learning study with optional supporting tutorials. Two entry points each year (September and January). Virtual learning with individualised support Who should apply? The Newcastle Business School Distance Learning programme is designed for busy professionals who wish to advance their career potential through a postgraduate business degree, without having to miss work or family commitments and manage their study in their own time, speed and space. This is an innovative postgraduate work-related degree programme delivered online over two years which provides an excellent learning platform for aspiring or existing strategic leaders. There are also opportunities for you to engage in optional workshops and assessment surgeries in Newcastle or via online tutorial sessions. If you are looking to develop yourself, and are keen to challenge and continually improve existing working practices, interact with others effectively, and show a commitment to on-going personal and professional development, then this programme gives you an unbeatable opportunity to drive your business, management and leadership potential to new heights. Dr David Stoten Distance Learning Leader Core features A research and practiceinformed curriculum designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge to lead public, private and third sector organisations, develop strategy and build key sustainable strategic marketing, human resource, operations and financial plans Enhance knowledge and understanding of current organisational trends and key business issues Develop critical thinking, experiential learning and business practice Engage in an individualised leadership and career development programme to enhance your career potential Interactive online learning platform with academic support Manage your learning speed and progress An online Forum allowing you to learn from leading practitioners A flexible three stage award Recognising your busy lifestyle and numerous other commitments, The Newcastle Business School is taught in three stages that allow for the achievement of exit awards should you need to defer or leave your studies; these exit awards comprise a Certificate in Studies and a Diploma in Studies. Learning support and facilities To support you in your studies, the programme uses a combination of teaching and learning approaches, including: Weekly online videocast and podcast sessions designed to allow you to study at your own location and pace Optional supporting tutorials face to face or via Skype delivered by highly qualified teaching professionals with real world experience An on-line study portal which provides access to a range of e-books, over 300 electronic databases and 30,000 electronic journals A reading pack with customised text books A supportive learning environment with on-going academic skills development sessions and one-to-one guidance 14 For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/mba 15
structure for Distance Learning (24 months) The curriculum has been designed in consultation with a range of leading organisations, professional bodies and addressing international and national business school standards eg, EFMD, CMI and AACSB. September entry January entry YEAR ONE YEAR ONE Semester One Sept Dec Module One Shaping Globally Responsible Leaders Induction and Academic Skills Workshops Semester One Jan May Module One Shaping Globally Responsible Leaders Induction and Academic Skills Develpment Workshops Semester Two Jan May Semester Three May - July Module Two Understanding Strategic Challenges in the Knowledge Economy Research Workshops Leadership Semester Two May July Semester Three Sept- Dec Research Workshops Module Two Understanding Strategic Challenges in the Knowledge Economy Leadership YEAR TWO YEAR TWO Semester One Sept Dec Module Three Creating and Managing Competitive Organisations Submission of research proposal and meeting with supervisors Semester One Jan May Module Three Creating and Managing Competitive Organisations Submission research proposal and meeting with supervisors Semester Two Jan May Module Four Contemporary Issues for Business and Practice Investigation (60) Leadership Semester Two May July Module Four Contemporary Issues in Business and Practice Investigation (60) Leadership Semester Three May July Semester Three Sept Dec September December Submit Investigation Graduation December July (Year 3) Submit Investigation Graduation 16 For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/mba 17
Modules Induction and Academic Skills * We will begin your programme of study with a week long induction where you will learn about the university, the programme, meet the team, meet your fellow learners and learn more about the modules and how they are assessed. You will gain a detailed introduction to the learning resources and support available. We will also spend time developing your academic skills in tackling tasks such as report writing, critical review, referencing others in your own writing, and making the best use of academic learning materials. This development of your academic skills will continue throughout your studies so as to ensure that you have every opportunity of performing to the very highest standard. *starts in September each year for full-time and part-time ; and September for Distance Learning. Shaping Globally Responsible Leaders With a focus on developing you into an effective strategic leader, this module adopts a transformative learning approach, seeking to enhance your consciousness as a leader in relation to your sense of authenticity, self-efficacy and identity, enabling you to develop new ways of relating to self, your role within the organisation and beyond. Emphasis is placed upon societal and environmental issues providing an additional context, thus provoking personal responsibility in the leader to act. Leadership identity Authentic leadership Cultural leadership Responsible leadership Understanding Strategic Challenges in the Knowledge Economy This module is designed to introduce you to strategic analysis and the environmental changes that are shaping the context within which organisations are located, both domestically and globally. You will develop the ability to apply and critically evaluate key concepts so that you can understand and critique organisational strategies and the challenges within the knowledge economy. The module encourages you to reflect on your own and others managerial experiences and to apply these insights to new contexts and circumstances. Business strategy Knowledge economy Innovation management Creating and Managing Competitive Organisations The module considers the leader and manager s role in strategising, specifically the ability to develop practical business strategies to address key external influences facing organisations. You will develop the ability to apply and critically evaluate key concepts in order to develop robust and effective marketing, supply chain, people and sustainable strategies, based upon effective financial, management accounting and behavioural decision making processes. Human Resources Marketing Supply chain management Corporate finance Contemporary Issues for Business and Practice The dynamic global business environment has increasingly forced organisations from all sectors to face continuous challenges. The purpose of this module is to provide an opportunity for learners to engage in the discussion and debate on contemporary issues/themes emerging from the current business management and practice. Themes will include new forms of leadership and management in the private and public sectors, the need for innovation and creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, changing cultures and managing a range of generational groups etc. New forms of leadership in public sector Innovation and creativity Entrepreneurship Understanding emerging markets - business in China Investigation This final integrative project will draw on your prior learning and allow you to complete an individually negotiated study in a contemporary business/ leadership area. Your investigation will be individually supervised by an academic. Leadership This non-credit bearing module supports your assessed core and elective modules and develops and enhances your leadership attributes. It complements and supports personal and professional development linked to the Chartered Institute of criteria. Guest speakers will be invited to provide opportunities for networking and engaging in key topic discussions. Forum The Forum will advance your experiences through access to keynote speakers from business and professional bodies as well as the academic institutions. Through a series of interactive discussions you will develop a comprehensive understanding on the complex and dynamics of global business in the 21st century and key issues facing business leaders. The Newcastle Business School overview Summary Benefits Student profile Full-time Part-time Distance Learning An innovative one year postgraduate work-related degree programme. Regular networking opportunities through our Forum Engagement in a range of employer-led business clinic projects and internships Choose one of the pathways and tailor your career development needs The full-time format appeals to students who are able to take a break in their career to study want to study on a programme that brings together experienced people from a wide variety of business and cultural backgrounds are driven by regular interaction with faculty and peers have been running their own business or working for their family business during undergraduate studies and are keen to upgrade their knowledge on strategic leadership and entrepreneurship development A two year programme designed for those who have already gained substantial managerial work experiences and want to transform their strategic leadership skills and capabilities. Learning at a pace The ability to work and study at the same time Allows direct transfer between theory and practice Highly practical The part-time format appeals to students who are located in Newcastle or within commuting distance have already gained substantial managerial work experience require a flexible timetable due to professional/personal commitments A two year programme designed for busy managers who are seeking part-time or flexible modes of study to enhance their career potential and professional development. Learning at a pace The ability to work and study without any hours on campus Allows direct transfer between theory and practice Highly practical Access to an online portal which provides access to over 300 electronic databases and 30,000 electronic journals The Distance Learning format appeals to students who are currently in a managerial role and have substantial experience want to further their study, without spending any time at our Newcastle campus enjoy studying independently have the confidence to cope with quantitative material outside the classroom 18 For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/mba 19
Profile Karla Prime Full-time Why did you decide to study at Newcastle Business School? It s excellent graduate employability statistics was a major attraction. It said to me that employers respect the quality and standard of the programmes on offer. My research also revealed that the Newcastle Business School programme was internationally accredited. It was my hope that the programme would attract more international students, which it did, and that I would be able to learn from their experiences and enable me to network and make new business connections. What did you enjoy about studying the? The programme was an intense 9 months. However, I met some very interesting people along the way. In particular the lecturers were very helpful and showed a genuine interest in the cohort and were available for one-to-one discussions. How do you feel your postgraduate study has impacted upon your career? This experience has greatly impacted my career. I had embarked on the as a career change from law to business. I had only expected that it would give me better insight into business management, but it has done a lot more. As a result of what I have learned and in particular the style of learning, I have discovered a new passion for research. It has helped to clarify in my mind the direction I want to take my career. What advice would you give to someone thinking about studying an at Newcastle Business School? The programme is intense, but you get out what you put in. It is up to you to decide what you want out of the programme and work towards that. It is a brilliant learning experience, where you get to learn more about yourself and what drives you. Have you joined any sports teams, clubs or been involved in any volunteer projects? I am a member of the Music Society, the Classical Choir and I get involved with Volunteer Northumbria. In particular the Music Society has become my family away from home. It has been one of, if not the main thing, that has made coming back to university enjoyable and exciting. The open mic nights have also given me an opportunity to showcase my talents, make some great new friends and collaborate with other musicians and artists. What has surprised you most about living in Newcastle and this region? The friendliness of the people has impressed me the most. After spending time in London where the people are not quite as friendly, it was refreshing to come to Newcastle to be greeted by such friendly and welcoming people. I met some very interesting people along the way. In particular the lecturers were very helpful and showed a genuine interest in the cohort and were available for one-to-one discussions. 20 For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/mba 21
Profile Brian Welsh Part-time Why did you decide on Newcastle Business School? Having decided that an was the most appropriate qualification for me, I researched a number of institutions which offered this course. I felt that Newcastle Business School offered the most suitable mix of teaching and learning opportunities. What was your favourite thing about your course? Good quality teaching staff and the opportunity to debate during the sessions was very positive. What was your favourite thing about Newcastle Business School? Professional and friendly atmosphere, very positive lecturers and staff members, Newcastle Business School was clearly fast-paced. How would you describe the city of Newcastle as a place to live and study? As a local to Newcastle, of course I am obliged to say it is the number one city to study in the UK. As a new Londoner, I still have many fond memories of living and studying in Newcastle. How was your relationship with the tutors/academics during your time at Newcastle Business School? Very positive I was nominated as a student representative for our course which brought me more into contact with senior management and lecturers. Whenever there were any issues, our concerns were listened to and acted upon. Do you feel your postgraduate study has impacted upon your career? From the very first session I was impressed by the learning experience that I experienced. One of the first modules encouraged a significant amount of self-reflection which allowed me the first opportunity to see myself through others eyes. This allowed me to identify and work on my (business) shortcomings whilst allowing myself permission to not be perfect in every area, and ultimately to accept some of those shortcomings were not going to change (quickly). That has undoubtedly made me a more successful manager and leader and affected my career opportunities positively. Good quality teaching staff and the opportunity to debate during the sessions was very positive. 22 For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/mba 23
Selection of staff at Newcastle Business School Entry requirements If you are interested in joining the programme you should have a minimum of two years work experience or demonstrate a track record of start-up or entrepreneurial experiences (for full-time Entrepreneurship pathway) and meet one of the following criteria: Nic Burton Senior Lecturer Leader full-time Dr David Stoten Senior Lecturer Leader Distance Learning Dr Ignazio Cabras Reader in Economics, Business and An honours degree A recognised level five diploma in leadership or management An equivalent professional qualification For overseas students: A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5 or Prof Sharon Mavin Professor of Organisation and Human Resource Prof Fraser McLeay Professor of Strategic Marketing Prof Jason Whalley Professor of Digital Economy Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading,Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51. Exemptions For those who already hold an existing level seven award in an area of Business, Leadership or, exemptions may be available. Start dates Dr Jenny Davidson Senior Lecturer Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Prof Helen Woodruff-Burton Professor of Marketing, Travel and Tourism Claire Hoy Senior Lecturer and Leader Full-time and part-time cohorts will commence in September each year. Distance Learning will start in January and September. 24 For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/mba 25
Location Whether travelling by air, sea, rail or road, Northumbria University is easily accessible. Air Newcastle has its own international airport operating both domestic and international flights to cities including London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Aberdeen, Dublin, Belfast, Southampton, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona, Prague, Dubai and Copenhagen. Newcastle International Airport Tel: +44 (0)871 882 1121 newcastleairport.com Coach National Express operates good services. Approximate travelling times are: Birmingham: Edinburgh: Glasgow: London: Manchester: Sheffield: 5 hours 3 hours 4 hours 6 hours 4 hours 3 hours National Express Tel: +44 (0)871 781 8178 nationalexpress.com Road The region is particularly well served by the A1(M) from London in the south and Edinburgh in the north, the A19 from York, the A69 from Carlisle and the M6 from the south west and west. Rail Rail services operate from many cities. Approximate travelling times are: Birmingham: 4 hours Edinburgh: 2 hours Glasgow: 3 hours London: 3 hours Manchester: 3 hours Sheffield: 2 hours Rail Enquiries Tel: +44 (0)8457 484 950 nationalrail.co.uk Sea Car ferry and passenger services operate to Tyneside from Holland. The North Shields International Ferry Terminal at Royal Quays (Tyne Commission Quay) is seven miles east of Newcastle. Bus services run from the terminal building to the city centre. DFDS Seaways dfdsseaways.co.uk Belfast Dublin Glasgow Aberdeen Middlesbrough Travelling around Newcastle Newcastle is a very compact city so getting around is easy! It has one of the best integrated transport systems in the country, centred upon the Metro system, and extensive bus networks. Excellent bus and Metro services run between our two Newcastle campuses and we also operate our own free bus service during both semesters. Edinburgh Newcastle upon Tyne Leeds Liverpool Manchester Nottingham Norwich Birmingham London 26