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FACULTY OF BUSINESS, ENTERPRISE AND LIFELONG LEARNING
University of Chester key facts
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A third of current university provision is in the top 10% of UK University ranking.
Business and Management studies is ranked 37th out of 116 in the UK (The Guardian Subject League Table 2013).
Tourism and Events Management studies is ranked 4th out of 36 in the UK (The Guardian Subject League Table 2013).
The Business School enjoys the benefits of having international companies such as Airbus, Bank of America and M&S
Bank on their doorstep. These companies along with a variety of local business provide unique and rewarding work
based placements for students.
In the top 6 in a list of the safest universities to study (The Complete University Guide 2013).
The University has enjoyed an upwards trajectory of success this year in several national league tables. In The Times Good
University Guide published in June it positioned itself as the highest ranking university of its kind in the North West – seeing
a leap of 12 places to be placed at 59 out of 116 institutions across the UK from last year’s position of 71.
“The picturesque Roman city of Chester is one of those places that outsiders probably always expected to have its own
university” – The Times.
Chester was voted the 5th happiest city in the UK (Daily Mail survey, February 2012).
Contents
Welcome to the Faculty of Business, Enterprise and Lifelong Learning (BELL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The University of Chester – History and Reputation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The University of Chester – Location and Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Why Study with BELL? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
BELL Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Our International Links and Joint Programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Our Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
• Undergraduate Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-21
• Postgraduate Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-31
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Doctor of Professional Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Research Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
International Business Leadership Programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Work Based Learning Courses for International Learners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Supporting our students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
• Fees and Funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
• International Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
• Student Support and Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
• Learning Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
• Accommodation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Welcome to the Faculty of Business,
Enterprise and Lifelong Learning (BELL)
Our prime purpose is to build world-class business managers and leaders
and help develop the sustainable businesses of the future. We strongly
believe in internationalism and growing our students to be able to compete
and respond in an ever-changing world. We see our prime role as building
quality professional and intellectual skills in our students to enable them to
be able to manage change and develop the businesses and organisations
they operate in. The University of Chester believes strongly in developing
society and plays a role in a number of projects and initiatives both locally
and globally to build a better world. We believe in building good business,
good people and a sustainable society.
We are members of the United Nations initiative, Principles of Responsible
Management Education, and play an active role in leading thinking and
development of sustainable business. We are active members of the
UK Association of Business Schools and of the European Federation of
Management Development, and staff hold professorships and teaching
appointments in Asia, Europe and North America. We have noted strengths
in Accounting and Finance, Events Management, Strategic Management,
Marketing, Public Relations, Public Affairs and Sustainable Tourism. We
have a good portfolio of research students completing doctorates on a
broad range of subjects from ethical finance through defining the modern
manager to political marketing in Africa.
We are based in the ancient and beautiful city of Chester with its Roman Walls
and in Warrington with its growing economy and easy access to business. We
have a very strong Business Advisory Council that gives us strategic access to
key world-class businesses such as Airbus, Bank of America, General Motors
(Vauxhall), HSBC, Tata Steel, and Urenco and actively work with a network of
over 300 businesses and organisations in the UK. We see our role as being
embedded in business and helping build and develop the business leaders
of today and tomorrow. I hope you will join us and be one of them.
We see ourselves as a Learning Organisation and catalyst for business startups and ideas where people come together, where plans are built and made
sustainable and where futures are launched. We engage with middle and
senior managers from around the world. We offer a combination of quality
learning, thinking and access to understand how business networks and
policy making works. We pride ourselves on being caring, friendly and
supportive of the people we are developing for today and tomorrow.
I look forward to welcoming you to our Faculty.
Enjoy your studies and development,
Professor Phil Harris
BA (Hons), CertEd, PhD, FAM, FAMS, FCIM, FIPR, FRSA,
Executive Dean, Faculty of Business, Enterprise and Lifelong Learning,
Westminster Professor of Marketing and Public Affairs
www.chester.ac.uk/international
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The University of Chester
HISTORY AND REPUTATION
The University of Chester has a long and distinguished history. It was
established in 1839 by a group of prominent local figures including Britain’s
greatest 19th century Prime Minister - William Gladstone. We were the first
institution in England set up to train teachers and are one of the oldest
higher education institutions in the UK, pre-dating all universities except
Oxford, Cambridge, Durham and London.
• An institution with a national reputation for innovative, work based
learning and student employability.
• The University is situated between two main campuses – Chester and
Warrington, with a number of additional sites. Our main campuses are
conveniently located within an hour to Manchester and Liverpool, and
two hours from London, offering students easy international access to
the region.
• Classified as a “highly trusted sponsor” by the UKBA for the recruitment of
international students.
LOCATION AND OPPORTUNITIES
• The picturesque Roman city of Chester, which is 2,000 years old, attracts 8
million tourists a year.
• Chester is home to all-year-round arts festivals, event exhibitions and
attractions, including the famous Chester Races, the Rowing Regatta, Blue
Planet Aquarium, the internationally acclaimed Chester Zoo, and the 1,000year-old Chester Cathedral.
• A popular tourist destination, Chester has a wide variety of stores,
restaurants and nightlife, all within walking distance of the main campus.
• £70 million investment over the past 6 years, delivering impressive new
facilities to the two main campuses and additional university sites.
• The main campus is also just a 15-minute drive from Cheshire Oaks, the
UK’s largest designer shopping outlets.
• Offers a wide range of courses to over 17,000 students from over 60
countries at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level.
• Airbus, Bank of America, M&S Bank, Tata Steel and Urenco are a
few of the numerous multinational companies with large-scale, long-term
operations that the University has strong links with.
• International competitive tuition fees, bursaries and business school
specific scholarships are available.
• Excellent record of graduate employment with a success rate of 93%.
• The Warrington Campus is host to the North West Media Centre and is 20
minutes from Salford Keys – the UK’s second biggest cluster of media and
advertising business outside of London, and is also home to the BBC in the
north.
• International students can work up to 20 hours per week during term
time and full time during vacations.
• Warrington is ideally placed to provide innovative, creative courses that
utilise these premier resources.
• Careers employability declared “world class” and awarded 5 stars by
British Quality Foundation.
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• Comprehensive English language and study skills support available to
international students.
Why Study with BELL?
The Faculty of Business, Enterprise and Lifelong Learning has a global
reputation for delivering some of the best business management education
in the UK. Our size, infrastructure and resources enable us to offer an
unprecedented range of programmes which are designed to deliver the
relevant cutting-edge skills that are essential for the business leaders of
today and to prepare tomorrow’s leaders for a successful future.
• BELL works with professional associations such as ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, CIM
and CIPD.
• Our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes consist of a variety
of modules which students can choose from depending on their areas of
interest and future career ambitions.
• Work-based placements are built into all undergraduate programmes
(standard in the second year for five to six weeks; and optional in the third
year as a full year paid work placement).
• Our state-of-the-art library facilities hold over 350,000 books, a virtual
library collection of more than 15,000 electronic books and 13,000
electronic journals, which are accessible even off the campus via any
networked computer.
• Students are provided an inclusive and comfortable learning environment,
where personal tutors provide individual academic support.
• Different and innovative teaching methods are used to encourage
student participation. Our practical and innovative approach to teaching
has earned national and international respect.
• BELL produces ‘work-ready’ graduates, and employers know that our
graduates can make a positive and lasting contribution to their business.
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 delivered in our programmes
to demonstrate to students how to apply theory to real and exciting
challenges. Whichever option you choose, programmes at BELL will give
you the opportunity to gain professional experience working within an
organisation which operates internationally.
FOCUS ON PRACTICAL SKILLS
• All our undergraduate programmes offer students the opportunity to
complete a six-week work placement so that they gain useful practical
experience.
• The Faculty regularly hosts lectures with notable entrepreneurs as guest
speakers, allowing students the opportunity to gain further insight into
the world of business.
• Activities to help students develop entrepreneurial skills of their own are
built into a number of our business programmes.
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During your time with us at BELL, you can be
assured that you will gain a real insight into the true
nature of business, management and finance thanks
to the expertise of our academic staff.
BELL is comprised of a considerable pool of experience and expertise in
these fields. Our staff maintain links with a plethora of industry contacts at
varying levels of management; work with professional associations such
as ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, CIM and CIPD; act as advisers on local and national
government bodies; and are actively involved in the latest research
projects in both the private and public sector.
The synthesis of our wealth of experience underpins the high-quality
teaching delivered by BELL. This means that if you plan to build a
successful future in business, management or finance, starting your
career journey at BELL will give you both an unrivalled foundation and a
student experience for life.
LEARN FROM STAFF WHO CONDUCT THE LATEST RESEARCH
BELL staff maintain links with industry contacts, work with professional
associations, act as advisers on government bodies and are actively
involved in the latest research projects in the private and public sector.
The synthesis of their wealth of experience underpins the high quality
teaching delivered by Chester Business School. Here is an introduction to
some of the staff you will meet:
Professor Phil Harris
Professor Harris is Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business, Enterprise and Lifelong Learning and Westminster Professor
of Marketing and Public Affairs. He has a background in the International chemical and food industries and is a past
chairman of the Marketing Council (UK) PLC and Director of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). His research is
focused on China, Competitiveness, Political Marketing and Public Affairs. He is a Freeman of the City of London, is joint
editor of the Journal of Public Affairs and has held Professorial positions in China, New Zealand and the UK.
Professor Peter Stokes
Professor Peter Stokes is Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Business, Enterprise and Lifelong Learning at the University of
Chester.
Professor Stokes is Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Organisational Analysis and serves on a number of
journal boards including the EuroMed Journal of Business. He holds a number of positions on international bodies,
including UK Country Director for the EuroMed Business Research Institute and UK Ambassador for the Association
Francophone de Gestion des Ressources Humaines (French Academic HR Association).
Professor Chris Pyke
Professor Chris Pyke is Associate Dean and Head of Chester Business School. He is a professionally qualified accountant
(member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy and the Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants) with an academic background in business and human resource management. Professor Pyke holds the
prestigious Bank of America Chair of Consumer Financial Services.
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Professor Danny Moss
Professor Danny Moss is Professor of Corporate and Public Affairs at the University of Chester and he is also co-Director of
the newly established International Centre for Corporate and Public Affairs Research within the Business School. He has also
led the development of the new Chester Business Masters programme- an innovative work-based master’s programme.
Prior to moving to Chester in 2010 he established and led the first dedicated Masters degree in Public Relations at the
University of Stirling in the late 1980s and then led a similar Master’s programme at MMU.
Professor Caroline Rowland
Professor Caroline Rowland is Professor of Leadership and Management and Associate Dean. Her qualifications include
an MBA from Henley Management College and a PhD from the University of Manchester.
She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. She is
on the advisory board of the Essex and Drake Consultancy group based in Silicon Valley. Caroline has lived and worked
abroad in mainland Europe and South East Asia both in the public and private sectors.
Professor Lawrence Bellamy
Professor Lawrence Bellamy is a Professor of Supply Chain and Enterprise Operations Management. He is a Chartered
Engineer with a background in both manufacturing (thermosets, thermoplastics and composites) and construction
industries (project management), and a Chief Examiner for the Engineering Council and Senior Assessor for the Chartered
Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
Professor Tony Conway
Professor Tony Conway is Associate Dean of Corporate Business and Work Based Learning at the University of Chester. He
is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Academy of Marketing and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Prior to moving to Chester, he was Head of Business Strategy Directorate at Salford Business School and successfully
developed a number of corporate Management Development Programmes. He specialises in Services Marketing and
has produced many journal articles, text contributions and conference papers on Public Sector, Relationship and General
Services Marketing Management.
Through an interdisciplinary approach to research and teaching we
don’t just teach business at Chester Business School. We provide a
holistic approach which encompasses the versatility of business,
international exposure, international culture and international
experience. 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. Through our first-class programmes, global community
and international links, we can deliver an educational experience to
transform our students’ futures.
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Our International Links
and Joint Programmes
USA
Brazil
Georgia India
• University of North Caroline at Asheville, North
Carolina
• Alverno College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin
• State University of New York, Plattsburgh,
New York
• Wesley College, Delaware
• Wichita State University, Kansas
• Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de
Janeiro (PUC)
• Fundacao Armando Alvares Penteado
• Caucasus University
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Alliance University, Bangalore
Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai
Assam Donbosco University, Guwahati
Seshadriparum First Grade College,
Bangalore
• NMIMS, Mumbai
• ITM University, Gurgaon
We are committed to internal and external engagement which builds
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partnerships that are mutually beneficial, educationally innovative and make
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a measurable contribution to the global knowledge economy. We have a
number of thriving links with other leading business schools and universities
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throughout the world. These relationships consist of student exchanges –
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including European Erasmus exchanges and dual degree programmes.
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Philippines Malaysia Singapore Australia
Beijing Normal University
• Southville Foreign University
Beijing Union University
Wuhan University, WTO
Wuham University of Technology, WUT
Jianqiao College University, Shanghai
Tongji University, Shanghai
Shanghai University of Finance and
Economics (SUFE)
School of International Education,
Renmin University of China (SIEREC),
Beijing
Chinese University of Communication
(CUC) Beijing
College of Arts and Science, Beijing
China Service Centre for Scholarly
Exchange (CSCSE)
• HELP University
• Dimensions International
College
• Charles Sturt University, New South
Wales
• University of Ballarat, Victoria
• Holmes Institute
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Undergraduate Programmes
UNDERGRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
We accept a wide range of international qualifications equivalent to UK GCE
Advanced Level. Please refer to individual programme pages for details.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Each of our undergraduate degrees is offered to students with a one-year
professional paid work placement (four year programme) or without this
placement (three year programme).
The four-year programme (including one-year professional, paid work placement)
contains identical academic content in Years 1 and 2 as that of the three year
programme. The major difference is the placement with a business organisation in
Year 3. Research informs us that the 12-month placement enhances the academic
performance in Year 4.
The decision whether to undertake a placement year or not is left to the student.
If you choose to undertake this, you will be supported by a Placement Tutor from
Chester Business School who will visit you and your employer to help and advise
you both. Many students will find that a year’s placement enhances their academic
performance in their final year and increases their employability.
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completed and passed 360 credits at the end of their programme to be eligible for
the award of a Bachelor’s degree.
In the second year, students undertake the Work-based Learning module which
incorporates an unpaid five - six weeks work placement period in an organisation
designed to link theory to practice and allow students learn about the work
environment.
PROGRAMME DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT
All undergraduate programmes are taught using a combination of formal lectures
and seminars where students are encouraged to develop their own views and
articulate them. These sessions also include exercises, case studies, discussions
and presentations, lectures from experts in the respective industries and field visits
where applicable. They are supplemented by one-to-one or small group tutorials,
online learning and supervision between academic tutors and students.
Assessments are made up of assignments, group projects, seminar contributions
and short examinations. Individual projects form a major part of final year
assessments on our degree programmes.
The following undergraduate degrees are available:
Most of our programmes may be studied as a combined honours degree on a
three-year full-time basis, giving students greater flexibility and choice. Your
module combinations in your second and third years depend on whether
you choose to study elements of the business programme as a major, equal or
minor subject. To see which subjects may be combined with any of our Business
Programmes please visit www.chester.ac.uk/course-finder/undergraduate
and go to the course of your choice.
• BSc Accounting and Finance
All our undergraduate programmes run from September – July each year. In
each year of study, students are expected to undertake at least six modules, each
worth 20 credits (120 credits per year) and in the final year, four modules and a
dissertation worth 40 credits. All undergraduate students are expected to have
• BA Marketing
• BA Business Management
• BA Business Management and Entrepreneurship
• BA Business Studies
• BA Events Management
• BA International Business
• BA Marketing and Public Relations
• BA Tourism Management
BSc in Accounting and Finance
START DATE: September
COURSE LENGTH / UCAS CODES: 3 Years Single Honours: NN4H
4 Years Single Honours: NN4J
COURSE LOCATION: Chester Campus
TYPICAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 240-280 UCAS points from GCE A-Levels or equivalent
SPECIALIST SUBJECT REQUIRED: GCSE grade C in English
OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: International Baccalaureate (26 points)
COURSE AIMS: The degree will develop your skills and knowledge of financial management. Computing skills are embedded throughout
the programme including usage of accounting packages, spreadsheets and financial modelling. The course content of our
Accounting and Finance degree is designed to offer partial exemptions from the requirements of the professional accounting
bodies such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
(CIMA); and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountants (CIPFA); and also aim to facilitate entry into the banking and
finance industry.
CORE COURSE MODULES: Year 1: Modules:
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Financial Accounting I
Management Accounting I
Quantitative Methods in Finance
Law and Ethics
Business Economics
Managing People and Organisations
Year 2: Modules:
• Financial Accounting II – Financial Operations
• Management Accounting II – Performance Operations
• Work Based Learning
• Human Resource Management
• Essentials of Marketing Enterprise Operations
Year 3/4: Modules:
• Financial Accounting III – Financial Management
• Management Accounting III – Performance Management
• Strategic Enterprise Management
• Auditing
• Law for Managers
• Taxation
• International Financial Management
• Dissertation
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: A degree in Accounting and Finance prepares students for a range of careers in the finance industry or other areas within the
business community. Our graduates have gone on to work as accountants and auditors in different organisations and in various
areas of the Finance industry. With the exemptions the degree provides, many have also gone on to successfully complete
professional examinations and become consultants.
CONTACT DETAILS: Helen Hayes – Programme Leader
Telephone: +44 (0) 1244 511802
Email: [email protected]
General Enquiries: [email protected]
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BA in Business Management
COURSE LENGTH / UCAS CODES: 3 Years Single Honours: N225
3 Years Combined Honours: For a list of combinations, please visit www.chester.ac.uk and go to the course page or visit the
UCAS website on www.ucas.com
COURSE LOCATION: Warrington Campus
COURSE AIMS: Our Business Management degree recognises that employers today are looking for graduates who have an academic
understanding of business, together with a practical knowledge of and experience of the world of work. This course combines
appropriate theory and vocational experience through a series of subject areas and has been designed to develop employability
skills and abilities across a range of subject areas. We actively encourage students to engage with local organisations to develop
their skills and knowledge in a range of working environments.
CORE COURSE MODULES: Studying Business Management as a single honours degree offers you the opportunity to follow a broad, general business
studies course or to tailor your studies towards your particular academic or career interests, as you will have a range of modules
to choose from.
Year 1: Modules:
• Organisational Behaviour
• Financial Understanding for Managers
• Communication in the Workplace
• The Business Environment
• Public Relations and Skills I
• Marketing Principles
Year 2: Modules:
• Contemporary Issues in Management
• Managerial Accounting for Business
• Human Resource Management in Context
• Public Relations and Skills II
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Buyer Behaviour
Learning in the Wider World
Work Based Learning
Year 3/4: Modules:
• Managing Business Strategy
• Human Resource Management Performance
• Human Resource Management Development
• Marketing Communications
• Public Relations and Skills III
• Development and Future of Public Relations
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Corporate Finance for Managers
International Finance for Managers
Management of Information Systems and Organisational Knowledge
Management in Context
Major Events in Context
Dissertation
COMBINES HONOURS: The Business Management programme is offered in combination with many subjects. Popular subject combinations include:
Commercial Music Production, Events Management, Film Studies, Journalism, Marketing and Public Relations, Media Studies, TV
or Radio Production or Sport Development.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Business Management/Business Management and Entrepreneurship/Business Studies –
Completing a degree in one of these programmes produces well-rounded graduates who will flourish in the modern business
world whether working for yourself or within an organisation. The range of employment options open to holders of either
qualification is extensive and our graduates have gone on to work in the finance, retail, and manufacturing industries; others
have gone into sales, marketing, public relations, recruitment and human resources sectors; while others have set up businesses
of their own.
CONTACT DETAILS: Andrea Harper – Programme Leader
Telephone: +44 (0) 1925 534325
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BA in Business Management and
Entrepreneurship
COURSE LENGTH / UCAS CODES: 3 Years Single Honours: NN21
4 Years Single Honours: NN2C
COURSE AIMS: More than ever before, the success of any innovative business rests on the quality of its managers and leaders. The business
environment is also becoming increasingly globalised and technology-driven. As a result, the challenges and opportunities
facing managers and leaders in the 21st Century are changing at a rapid pace.
Chester Business School takes advantage of its prominent location within the commercial city of Chester to offer to students
a specialist degree course in Business Management and Entrepreneurship to meet this demand. The course offers students
exciting opportunities to understand how modern businesses are managed and led and what skills they need to develop in
order to pursue a successful business management career. This is achieved through exploring a blend of management behaviour
and practice, effective decision making, creative thinking and study of strategic management.
CORE COURSE MODULES: Year 1: Modules:
• Managing People and Organisations
• Business Economics
• Management Accounting I
• Principles of Operations and Quality Management
• Essentials of Entrepreneurship
Year 2: Modules:
• Management Decision Making
• Entrepreneurial Thought and Action
• Contemporary Issues in Business and Management
• Project Management
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship Skills
Year 3/4: Module:
• Business Dissertation
• Leadership and Change Management
Management Streams and subject areas that may be studied:
• Business Management – Strategic Management; Managing Employee Performance; and Direct Marketing
• International Management – International Strategic Management; International Financial Management; and International
Marketing
• Marketing Management – Strategic Marketing Management; International Marketing; and Direct Marketing
• Sustainable Entrepreneurship – Managing New Business Ventures; Managing Creativity and Innovation; and Sustainable
Entrepreneurship.
world whether working on a self-employed basis or within an organisation. The range of employment options open to holders
of either qualification is extensive and our graduates have gone on to work in the finance, retail, and manufacturing industries;
others have gone into sales, marketing, public relations, recruitment and human resources sectors; while others have set up
businesses of their own.
CONTACT DETAILS: Connie Hancock – Programme Leader
Telephone: +44 (0) 1244 511986
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Mariam Ghudushauri
I chose to study at the University of Chester because of the partnership
that my University in Georgia has with Chester. I found my experience
at Chester awarding and amazing, the memories of which will always
stay with me. The University staff are very helpful and friendly, and
were always ready to give support to students. I enjoyed the process
on working on assignments and a dissertation which involved a
lot of self-studying. My supervisor and all my lecturers were always
ready to give me support, which helped me to complete my degree
successfully. The city of Chester is beautiful historic city which has
lots of clubs, shops and restaurants. The city centre is only a short
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distance from the Campus. While living and studying in Chester I
also worked part-time at Chester Racecourse, the oldest racecourse in
England, which was a great and fun experience. I also visited Liverpool,
Manchester and London with my friends which were easy to travel
to from Chester. The knowledge and experience I gained at Chester
helped me to find a very interesting job back in Georgia where I am
working as an Investments Project Manager currently working on
World Bank projects at the United Water Supply Company of Georgia.
Mariam Ghudushauri, Georgia, BA (Hons) Business Studies
BA in Business Studies
4 Years Single Honours: N100
COURSE AIMS: Business degrees at the Chester Business School take into account the latest developments in business, and will prepare you for
a wide range of business careers in fields such as marketing, banking, financial services, business management, human resource
management and manufacturing.
SINGLE HONOURS: Our single honours Business Studies degree is designed in a way that allows flexibility and choice, giving you the opportunity to
follow a broad, general business studies course or to tailor your studies towards your particular academic or career interests.
Year 1: Modules:
• Finance for Managers
• Business Environment in its International Context
• Managing Customer Services
• Information and Communication in the Workplace
Year 2: Modules:
• Marketing Planning in Action
• Managerial Accounting
• Management Decision Making
• Buyer Behaviour
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Marketing Research
Principles of Project Management
Contemporary Issues in Business and Management
Introduction to Entrepreneurship Skills
Work Based Learning
Year 3/4: Modules:
• Strategic Management
• Strategic Finance and Accounting
• Management Information Systems
• Managing Employee Performance
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Law for Managers
Leadership and Change Management
Retail Management
International and Global Marketing
Dissertation
COMBINED HONOURS: The Business Studies degree programme is offered in combination with over 40 other subjects including Law, Accounting,
Computer Science, Finance, Graphic Design, Languages (French, German or Spanish) and Human Resources Management.
world whether working for yourself or within an organisation. The range of employment options open to holders of either
qualification is extensive and our graduates have gone on to work in the finance, retail, and manufacturing industries; others
have gone into sales, marketing, public relations, recruitment and human resources sectors; while others have set up businesses
of their own.
CONTACT DETAILS: Ian McDonald – Programme Leader
Telephone: +44 (0) 1244 511805
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BA in Events Management
COURSE LOCATION: Chester and Warrington Campus
COURSE AIMS: Chester, Warrington and the surrounding areas are the perfect places to study this diverse and interesting subject. As one of
Britain’s Heritage Cities, Chester is the location for many cultural and sporting events. From the internationally renowned
Chester Races held seasonally at the city’s Roodee Racecourse, to the Tatton Park Flower Show, prestigious rival of the Chelsea
Flower Show, there are plenty of events all year round to get involved with on any level.
SINGLE HONOURS: Year 1: Modules:
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Introduction to Events Management
Events Management in Action
Managing Service Organisations and their Resources
Marketing for Tourism and Events
Managing Customer Service
Year 2: Modules:
• Planning, Managing and Evaluating Events
• Researching the Visitor Economy
• Destination Planning and Management
• Buyer Behaviour
• Contemporary Issues in Business and Management
• Project Management
• Sports Events
Year 3/4: Modules:
• Strategic Management for Tourism and Events
• Contemporary Issues in Events Management
• Major Events in Context
• Dissertation/Management Project
COMBINED HONOURS: The combined honours Events Management degree is offered in combination with about 20 other subjects. Popular
combinations include Tourism, Business, Marketing, Drama & Theatre Studies (Chester Campus); Advertising, Business
Management, Marketing & Public Relations, Sport Development, Media Studies, Television/Radio/Commercial Music Production,
Journalism, Digital Photography (Warrington Campus).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: With more diversification in the service sector this programme affords students the opportunity to gain insight into this new and
exciting area of study. It offers versatility whether you choose to work on your own or within an organisation in the private or
public sector. Graduates have career prospects as public relations officers, event co-ordinators, sales and marketing. Additional
opportunities are available working with charities.
CONTACT DETAILS: Martin Metcalfe – Senior Lecturer
Telephone: +44 (0) 1244 511000
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BA in International Business
COURSE AIMS: An understanding of the international dimensions of business is increasingly becoming an important issue for those operating
within all sectors the economy. Studying for a degree in international business provides an exciting opportunity to develop
the knowledge and skills to be successful in the modern business environment. Chester Business School offers an International
Business programme that allows students to explore international business issues in greater detail than in a general business
or management degree. The programme design is flexible so that students can choose to concentrate exclusively on business
disciplines set within the context of global markets in the 21st Century while still developing a general understanding of wider
business theory.
• The Business Environment in its International
Context
Year 2: Modules:
• International Business Operations
• Globalisation and Business
• Marketing Research
Year 3/4: Modules:
• International Strategic Management
• Double module Independent Study in a selected
area of international business and management
• International and Global Marketing
• International Financial Management
• Managing Customer Service
• Information and Communication in the Workplace
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Work Based Learning
Management Decision Making
Human Resource Management
Managerial Accounting
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Management Information Systems
Managing Employee Performance
International Business Law
Leadership and Change Management
Strategic Finance and Accounting
COMBINED HONOURS: The combined honours International Business degree is offered in combination with a number of other subjects including
Geography, Tourism, Economics, Languages (French, German or Spanish), Law, Management, Marketing or International
Development Studies.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: A degree in International Business produces managers who can contribute effectively to the achievement of company objectives
in this era of market competitiveness. There are vast opportunities in the Finance, Retail and Manufacturing industries. Some
graduates also go on to teach or engage in further research and development.
CONTACT DETAILS: Neil Moore – Programme Leader
Telephone: +44 (0) 01244 511822
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BA in Marketing
COURSE AIMS: Our Marketing degrees have been designed to reflect the constantly changing nature of this industry, bringing together
the traditional theories of marketing management with new thinking on the subject. Students will also develop a critical
awareness of the dynamic factors within the contemporary marketing environment. The degree offers vocational and theoretical
development – providing a range of marketing topics which will enable you tailor your studies towards your particular academic
interests or career aspirations.
SINGLE HONOURS: The single honours Marketing degree also provides opportunities for you to concentrate on specific areas of marketing, to help
you develop your career in a specialist area and to build broader marketing skills required by smaller businesses.
Year 1: Modules:
• The Marketing Experience
• Informing Marketing
• Managing Customer Service
Year 2: Modules:
• Buyer Behaviour
• Marketing Research
• Services Marketing
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Year 3/4: Modules:
• Strategic Marketing Management
• International and Global Marketing
Management Decision Making
Human Resource Management
Managerial Accounting
Work Based Learning
• Direct Marketing
• Dissertation
COMBINED HONOURS: The combined honours Marketing degree can be taken in combination with more than 40 other subjects. Marketing combines
effectively with Business, Economics, Tourism, Events Management, Psychology and Languages (French, Spanish or German).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: A Chester Business School Marketing graduate is suitably poised to face the challenges in a national or international setting and
can follow career paths in areas such as brand management, market research, general management, advertising, promotions
and consumer management. The programme has been designed to align with the requirements of the Chartered Institute of
Marketing, the UK’s professional body for the profession. Students completing the programme will gain significant accreditation
for the CIM’s professional qualifications. For the single honours programme we offer a Dual Award. This means that students
successfully completing the single honours degree will only need to complete two modules out of twelve with CIM to attain a
postgraduate diploma in Marketing.
CONTACT DETAILS: Stuart Paul – Programme Leader
Telephone: +44 (0) 01244 511807
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Jane Martin – Programme Leader
Telephone: +44 (0)1244 51847
BA in Marketing and Public Relations
COURSE LENGTH / UCAS CODES: 3 Years Combined Honours: For a list of combinations, please visit www.chester.ac.uk and go to the course page or visit the
COURSE AIMS: Marketing and public relations play a crucial role in the success of any organisation. The UK has the most advanced marketing
and public relations industry in Europe and our Marketing and Public Relations degree recognises that employers need
graduates who have both an academic understanding of marketing and public relations and the practical ‘how to’ skills needed
in industry. The programme combines all aspects of the contemporary communications spectrum so that our graduates are both
‘thinkers’ and ‘doers.’
This programme is offered in combination with many subjects. Students may choose to combine their Marketing and Public
Relations degree with Digital Photography, Commercial Music Production, Advertising, Events Management, Journalism, Sport
Development, TV or Radio Production, Film Studies or Media Studies.
COMBINED HONOURS: Year 1: Modules:
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Organisational Behaviour
Public Relations and Skills I
Marketing Principles
Introduction to Events Management
Year 2: Modules:
• Contemporary Issues in Management
• Public Relations and Skills II
• Research and Planning for Management
• Buyer Behaviour
Year 3/4: Modules:
• Public Relations and Skills III
• Development and Future of Public Relations
• Major Events in Context
• Strategic Marketing Management
• Dissertation
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Holders of a Marketing and Public Relations degree can pursue careers in broad-based internet and technology-based marketing
and marketing research, advertising, corporate communications, brand management or event management. Our graduates
have also gone on to work in the media sector as managers, analysts, campaign officers and public relations officers.
CONTACT DETAILS: Tanya Hemphill – Programme Leader
Telephone: +44 (0) 1925 534610
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BA in Tourism Management/Tourism
COURSE AIMS: Tourism is one of the fastest growing global industries. It is also incredibly diverse and dynamic as an area of study. Sectors
such as travel, hospitality and retail all contribute to this thriving industry. The city of Chester itself provides an ideal location
for studying tourism, due to its status as an international heritage site which attracts millions of tourists every year. It is also a
developing business centre, and this increases its relevance to anyone wishing to learn about this vibrant sector.
Our tourism degrees have been specifically designed to offer students a range of options for your course of study. You may
choose to follow a broad, general tourism course or a more specific tourism management course.
• Tourism Concepts
• Experiencing the Tourism Industry
• Managing Service Organisations and their
Resources
Year 2: Modules:
• Sustainable Tourism in Practice
• Destination Planning and Management
Year 3/4: Modules:
• Strategic Management for Tourism and Events
• Tourism Impacts and Planning
• Marketing in the Visitor Economy
• Managing Customer Services
• Introduction to Events Management
• Sports Events
• Contemporary Issues in Tourism
• Dissertation
COMBINED HONOURS: Tourism is offered in combination with a range of subjects from other academic disciplines. By combining Tourism with
another subject of interest to you – such as a Languages (French, Spanish or German), Geography, Marketing, Business, Events
Management, or Law – we can help you design a flexible degree programme to meet your interests or career aspirations.
Students will study core tourism modules alongside modules from their other chosen area of study. Two main strands of study
will be developed:
• Tourism Destination Management; and
• Tourism Organisation/Company Management
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: A degree in Tourism/Tourism Management opens up a myriad of opportunities for anyone interested in travel, hospitality or
retail industries nationally and internationally especially for those with language skills. Past students have found employment
with regional tourist boards, airports, airlines, hotels and events management companies.
CONTACT DETAILS: Andy Lyon – Programme Leader
Telephone: +44 (0) 01244 511808
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Kailei Yang
I chose to study in UK because I was attracted by the teaching style
of English education. This will be really helpful to my future life. The
University of Chester is a very beautiful place and my lecturers are very
nice. My first impression was: I am going to study in a garden.
I am trying to get high marks of my subject so that I can find a wellpaid job in UK in the future. I also plan to do business in China in
the future because I am aware of the business managing difference
between China and UK. It will be a challenge to me but I like it.
The biggest change in myself after I came here, is I can now live like the local
people and try to feel the happiness of English people. It is a good experience.
Kailei Yang, China, BA Business Management student Warrington
Campus
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Professor Michael Smith
Michael was commissioned into the RAF in 1969. Over the following
20 years he undertook a diversity of appointments which culminated in
being an adviser to the Secretary of State for Defence and the Chief of
Defence Staffs on personnel and financial issues.
He left the RAF in 1990 to join the management consultancy P-E International
where he worked with listed and private Boards across many UK industry
sectors. In 1993 he founded Griffonage specialising in executive and NED
search, adding executive coaching to his portfolio in 2005. To date he has
conducted at least 15,000 hours of interviewing, coaching, facilitation and
consultancy in the UK, USA, Continental Europe and Asia.
Additionally, Michael is the Chairman of VIPIT which provides information
and reputation security services to high net worth individuals; and, with a
colleague, has just launched The Learning Team Partnership to assist the
development of senior executives in UK advanced manufacturing companies.
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Michael is a Visiting Professor of the University of Chester with a
particular involvement in the Faculty of Business, Enterprise and Lifelong
Learning. In addition to presenting leadership-based Masterclasses he
is currently assisting the University develop its network of engineering
-based industries.
Michael holds a DProf in Executive Coaching and Team Learning, and
an MA in Executive Business Coaching. He is a member of the Court of
Cranfield University, a Fellow of the CIPD, the CMI, and the RSA, and a
member of the IOD. He is also a member of the Court of the Worshipful
Company of Fan Makers in the City of London.
His latest peer-reviewed article, with Dr Rebekah Gilbert, is: Two coaches
operating as a ‘learning pair’, which was published in the International
Journal of Evidence Based Coaching & Mentoring in February 2013.
Postgraduate Programmes
POSTGRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
We accept a wide range of international qualifications equivalent to a Bachelors
degree. Please refer to individual programme pages for details.
For all MSc Management programmes, applications are also welcome from those
with non-standard entry qualifications. Many people obtain expertise in nontraditional ways and the University has developed a method by which you can gain
credit for prior academic or experiential learning (see information on APCL/APEL).
For MBA programmes, 2 years’ work experience, preferably at a supervisory level
or higher (in exceptional circumstances a shorter period of work experience may
be considered) is normally required. For those with limited work experience it is
possible to enter the MBA programme after completing an intensive Bridging
Programme in Chester and then joining a dedicated cohort.
For Work Based Learning Courses, applications need to be in work (paid or
unpaid) or have access to a workplace (arranged before application), and meet
English language proficiency requirements, if your first language is not English
(check our website for details). For all Master’s routes you are required to have
either an undergraduate degree of have an exceptional high-level skills through
experience, evidenced through your application and possible interview.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
All our postgraduate programmes are delivered over three terms and concluded
within 12 months. Taught modules are completed over two terms covering a
24-week period running from late September until May. Preparation for the
Research/Research Methods modules and the writing up of the Research
Project/Dissertation will be undertaken in the third term, usually running from
June until September when it is submitted. The Research Project/Dissertation is
undertaken independently by the student but with support and guidance from
their dissertation supervisor.
PROGRAMME DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT
All taught modules require attendance over the academic year at lectures,
tutorials, discussions, seminars and presentations with tutors. Formal teaching
and learning is further supported through tutorials, on-line materials, and tutor
drop-in/pastoral sessions. In addition to the formal taught sessions, significant
learning will take place through guided independent study involving reading,
research, personal investigation and completion of tutor directed tasks
throughout the year. Students are expected to undertake a significant amount
of reading and other learning activities within their own time.
Learning methods incorporate the use of case studies, discussions, presentations,
group work and digital media. Each programme will also provide the opportunity
to visit various organisations in order to experience first-hand the application of
theoretical learning to practice. Industry practitioners are also invited as guest
lecturers to share their experiences and disseminate best practices.
Each module for every programme is formally assessed through pieces of work.
Assessment for each taught module is carried out using a variety of methods
such as case study analysis, written essays, project reports, oral presentations
and group activities.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Our graduates will have enhanced prospects when applying for managerial/
senior positions as the in-depth academic and practical knowledge gained will
be evident to your prospective employer. It also opens up opportunities outside
your chosen programme of study as it demonstrates both your ability to learn
and your intellectual capacity.
The following postgraduate degrees are available:
• MBA – Masters in Business Administration
• MBA with Services Management
• MBA with International Marketing
• MBA with International Business
• MBA with Human Resources Management
• MBA with Finance
• MSc Management
• MSc Management with Events Management
• MSc Management with Finance
• MSc Management with Human Resource Management
• MSc Management with Information Systems
• MSc Management with International Business
• MSc Management with Marketing
• MSc Marketing Communications & Public Relations
• MSc Creative Industries Management
• MSc Sport Leadership Management
• MSc Health Services Management
• MSc Technology Management
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• Highly successful track record of delivering MBA programmes to
managers in world-class organisations
• Member of the European Foundation for Management Development
(EFMD) and the Association of Business Schools
• Use of proven management learning methods including Action Learning,
Problem Based Learning and Experiential Learning
• Opportunity for working on real-life business projects
• One-to-one tutorial support
• Student membership of Chartered Management Institute
• Competitive tuition fees (textbooks included in fees)
• Financial assistance in form of scholarships and bursaries available
The MBA programme consists of three stages. There are six taught
modules in Stages 1 and 2 – one of which is an elective providing you the
opportunity to specialise. Stage 3 comprises a Research Methods module
and a Dissertation.
The University has promoted strong links with various world-class private
and public sector organisations in the surrounding area. The expertise these
organisations possess has inspired the design of our MBA programme to
meet the challenges of the modern-day business environment.
The programme aims to provide our students with a mature understanding
of the various interrelated subject areas in the broad discipline of Business
and Management.
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Finance for
Managers
BU7702 or BU7752
BU7703 or BU7753
20 CREDITS
Elective
20 CREDITS
Strategic
Management
BU7705 or BU7755
(see list opposite)
40 CREDITS
Research Project
BU7757
120 CREDITS
20 CREDITS
Preparing for Research
BU7756
20 CREDITS
Marketing Across
Boundaries
180 CREDITS
STAGE 2
Valued by both students and employers, the MBA is the most popular
Masters qualification in the world. The Chester Business School MBA is
designed to provide aspiring managers and those wishing to accelerate
their management careers with the knowledge and capability to think and
work strategically, as well as the softer skills needed to succeed as a leader.
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Leading and
Managing People
BU7704 or BU7754
STAGE 3
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:
20 CREDITS
Leadership Learning
and Continuous
Professional Development
BU7701 or BU7751
60 CREDITS
MBA PROGRAMME WITH SPECIALISATIONS
STAGE 1
WHY STUDY AN MBA FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER?
The Preparing for Research module will involve the submission of written
elements and the presentation of your Research Proposal. This is an
important aspect preparing you for the Research Project. The Research
Project itself is between 14,000 and 16,000 words. It must demonstrate your
ability to plan and conduct research at Masters level. This is an important
element of the MBA programme which you undertake independently but
with support and guidance from your research supervisor.
Yogender Singh Raghav
A recent graduate, Yogender found the right balance between the city of Chester and
tthe University, as he was able to follow his interests while achieving notable academic
ssuccess.
Yogender Singh Raghav, originally from Alwar, Rajasthan in India, wanted to come
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tto England to study at Masters level after earning his undergraduate degree in India.
FFollowing some research, he was drawn to Chester because of factors such as its status
aas a heritage city, the Roman culture, the contrast to the history of Rajasthan and
Chester’s historic racecourse – the oldest still in use in Britain. Yogender’s big passion in
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llife is horses and so he has spent a lot of time at Chester Racecourse, where he was able
tto make many friends, and pursued his interest further by becoming a member of the
University’s Equestrian Club.
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IIn addition, Yogender was able to capitalise on his time at the University by being an
eexcellent student. Studying for an MBA in Business Administration, Yogender focused his
dissertation on the service quality of the University’s own International Higher Education
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Office. He concentrated his research on service quality in higher education using
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SSERVQUAL, a prominently used method to measure service quality across the sectors in
businesses. And his hard work paid off, as he earned the highest possible distinction for
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a Masters dissertation. Since then, his work has proved to be invaluable to the University
aand has also been published in the Journal of the World Universities Forum, following an
iinvitation to the 2012 international World Universities Forum in Greece.
Yogender Singh Raghav, MBA 2012, India
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SPECIALISATION MODULES
A range of electives is offered each year so that students can personalise Stage 2 of the programme to reflect their specific interests and career aspirations.
Each elective module is 20 credits. Through a combination of your elective module and your research project, you have the opportunity to Specialise. Please
see the website for a complete list of specialisations.
NEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2013 – MBA NAMED PATHWAYS*
MBA with International Business
The University of Chester is pleased to announce the MBA course now
offers pathway options in addition to the general MBA degree. Pathways
provide a great opportunity to tailor your degree to best fit your career
goals and exhibit expertise within your field. Pathways include the
following:
Students who take the International Business pathway will gain an
understanding of the underlying imperatives and drivers of international
business, and the frameworks and models which provide an examination
of the key decisions in developing and executing successful business
strategies in an increasingly competitive global environment.
MBA with Services Management
MBA with Human Resource Management
This pathway focuses on developing the ‘service perspective’ in
business. Students who take this pathway will gain an understanding
of the underpinning frameworks and models which help examine
a service perspective and develop strategies to achieve sustainable
competitive advantage.
The HRM pathway is designed for current and future leaders who
desire the knowledge and skills to best leverage the human resources
in an organisation. This pathway is ideal for students who wish to
focus their MBA to meet specific career requirements and gain a
deeper understanding of human resource management.
MBA with International Marketing
MBA with Finance
Whilst there is an argument that in an increasingly flat world ‘one size
fits all’, students who take up this pathway will be able to explore
differences that exist, examine the various frameworks, models and
theories that can be applied to a practical setting and accordingly
shape marketing strategies that would help compete in a global
environment.
The Finance pathway is designed to provide students with the opportunity
to view financial aspects of business from a global and a strategic perspective.
The pathway will build upon the generic understanding of financial concepts
and theories developed during the core stage of the programme. The skills
and techniques taught in this finance pathway are those increasingly sought
by finance and financial management practitioners.
*Pathways are currently subject to validation
Muhammed Jawwad Baig
Well . . . To be very honest, I chose the University of Chester, UK because of two things:
1) Ranking of Business School (Guardian 2013)
2) Economical Tuition Fee
It’s really very hard to find a good business school which does not compromise on its quality of
teaching even on such an economical price. I have noticed the rate of change in the rankings of
this business school which evolved from merely an average rank to a very good rank of about
37, which is very rare to see in the cases of other business schools. It indicates how much effort
the University is putting each year to grow and picture itself in the league of the finest business
schools. So far, it has been an enriching experience to study in a country like UK because here
there are so many opportunities for learning. Teaching style differs from the traditional Asian
teaching style because here students are encouraged to emphasise more on self-study and
group-related activities like healthy and positive group discussions. The weather here was difficult
to adjust to, at first due to the falling of temperatures, but I gradually got used to it. Being a Muslim,
I did not encounter any kind of problems regarding food because there are many shops as well as
restaurants where you can purchase Halal Food.
Personally I am a very social guy. I made many new friends here especially from India, China,
Nigeria and Germany. It was really great to interact with them because being a good manager,
it’s very vital for you to know what kind of cultures/ethics exist within the people of different
nationalities and how they cope up with challenges. I really enjoyed visiting places like
Huddersfield, Manchester, Leeds and London.
Muhammad Jawwad Baig, MBA 2012, Pakistan
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MSc in Management and Pathways
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:
SPECIALIST PATHWAYS:
The Master of Science degree at Chester Business School is designed to
provide both recent graduates from any discipline and those wishing to
accelerate their management careers with a sophisticated understanding of
their chosen subject area.
Our MSc Management programme is offered as a general degree or with a
specialisation pathway. Each pathway shares a number of core modules and
also offers its own specialist modules. To receive the degree in the name of
a specialist pathway, students will have to undertake core modules and the
dissertation in that pathway.
WHY STUDY AN MSc AT CHESTER BUSINESS SCHOOL?
There are a number of MSc Management programmes available which allow
you to either study for an MSc in Management alone or specialise in a pathway
of your choice.
Whatever your choice, your Chester MSc programme will provide you with a
sound understanding of complex management issues. It will also enable you
to consolidate your existing knowledge to create improvements to business
and management practice.
1. Highly successful track record of delivering MSc programmes with very high
completion rate
2. Member of the Association of Business Schools
Our MSc Management programmes consist of six taught modules (20 credits
each) and a Dissertation (60 credits). All modules are core modules and are taught
across the academic year. All students will also complete a 10,000 word dissertation
within their area of study. This time frame of study will allow students develop a
mature understanding of the various inter-related subjects that are taught.
MODULES AVAILABLE:
There are five compulsory modules for all MSc programmes:
1. Strategic Financial Management
2. Strategic Marketing Management
3. Strategic People Management*
3. Use of proven management learning methods including Action Learning,
Problem Based Learning and Experiential Learning
4. Management Research Methods
5. Management Research Project
4. Opportunity for working on real-life business projects
5. One-to-one tutorial support
* Except MSc Management with Human Resource Management
6. Competitive tuition fees
CONTACT DETAILS:
7. Financial assistance in form of scholarships and bursaries available
Jane Glendenning – Programme Leader
Telephone: +44(0)1244 511800
8. You will be taught by professionally qualified tutors with industry
experience
MANAGEMENT WITH SPECIALIST PATHWAYS
Please visit our website for a complete list of Specialisation modules
MSc Management with
Finance
MSc Management with
Information Systems
MSc Management
with Human Resource
Management (HRM)
MSc Management
MSc Management with
Marketing
MSc Management with
International Business
MSc Management with
Events Management
Costa Yiannakis (Malawian), MSc in Management with International Business 2011
What attracted you to the programme? “The MSc in Management with International Business has enabled me to think more in
depth about my work and always ask “what if, how so, etc...” It gets me to see how I can always add value in whatever I am doing for
my customers.”
What I discovered during the course? “My Tourism degree gave me a good grounding which I’ve been able to build on with the
MSc. I am looking to develop an application (App) and my skills have taught me how to manage and co-ordinate efficiently and
effectively between lots of different stakeholders and ensure the end user gets a good quality and worthwhile service.”
My future goals: “I have been offered a position as a lecturer at the Florence University of Art (FUA). I’m teaching two modules
currently – Business Strategy and International Management. My long term plan is to develop an application (App) for iPhones and
iPads. So far I have a school and a university in Florence interested in adopting it.”
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MSc in Marketing Communications and PR
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW: Chester Business School also offers an MSc in Marketing Communications and Public Relations. This dual disciplinary Masters
degree is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue or further enhance a career in
the marketing and/or public relations fields. The programme places a strong emphasis on developing relevant professional
capabilities to accelerate career advancement and is one of only a handful of such programmes around the world. The
programme is taught by a highly experienced team of academics and professionals including Professor Danny Moss, one of the
most experienced academics in this field in the UK.
ADDED VALUE FEATURES: • Core textbooks provided for each unit
• A network of practitioner mentors to support the programme
• A programme of expert guest speakers
• Live work-based projects to build up your personal portfolio
The MSc in Marketing Communications and Public Relations consists of six taught modules (20 credits each) divided equally across the two related disciplinary
fields – marketing communications and public relations; and a Dissertation (60 credits). This will allow students to develop an in-depth understanding of both fields.
MODULES AVAILABLE: • Marketing Across Boundaries
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Contemporary Marketing Communications
Public Relations Management
Public Relations Competencies and Skills
Strategic Marketing and Public Relations Planning
Management Research Methods
Dissertation
CONTACT DETAILS: Tim Brown – Programme Leader [email protected], Tel: +44 (0)1244 511868
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MSc in Creative Industries Management
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW: Creative Industries which include design, digital media, music, film and aspects of marketing and events is a significant
contributor to the UK economy and world. This qualification helps candidates to develop essential management skills where a
professional approach adds value to operations.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE: The course uses core management building blocks of managing people, finance and innovation together with modules in
creative media management to build up knowledge which is capped by a final, applied and in-depth management project.
Six core modules of 20 points each, plus one 60-point management research project.
ASSESSMENT: There will be a range of assessment methods used on the course including presentations, reports, examinations and project
work. This is designed to build up your range of skills.
CAREER OPPORTUNITES: The creative industries cover a wide range of activities from aspects of media, including digital to marketing and advertising
roles to research and design. Students are therefore provided with knowledge to undertake a managerial role wherever creative
staff and operations require managing, including teams of personnel operating within these roles or sector. Examples of this
could be in the fashion, film, web or publishing industries as professional managers of projects or operations.
OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Experienced candidates who can demonstrate the potential to study successfully at this level may be admitted without a first
degree award.
FEES: Please visit our website for updated information.
CONTACT DETAILS: Dr. John Risk – Programme Leader, Tel: + 44 (0) 1925 534 352
Course Enquiries: [email protected] / General Enquiries: [email protected]
WARRINGTON MANAGEMENT SCHOOL:
Warrington Management School is part of the Faculty of Business Enterprise and Lifelong Learning at the University of Chester. Its range of specialist Masters
courses are designed to both support students wishing to move into professional managerial positions and to recognise the experience of practitioners
wishing to gain academic qualifications.
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MSc in Sports Leadership and Management
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW: The sport industry is not only a vast global concern contributing billions to the world economy but also a key mechanism for
bringing about social change. This award builds professional skills for students wishing to work in the public, commercial or
voluntary sectors.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE: The course uses core management building blocks of managing people, finance and innovation together with specialist sport
development and leadership modules to build professional management skills for a career in the industry. The final extended
research project looks in depth at a key development area.
CAREER OPPORTUNITES: While sport is a significant global business, with a strong commercial thrust professional sporting organisations also exist to use
sport as a device for change and development. Successful students may therefore find careers managing operations in private,
public or not-for-profit sectors. Examples of the types of organisations this may include are sports teams, sports facilities,
commercialisation of the sports operations, sports-based charities and public sporting events and operations.
degree award.
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MSc in Health Services Management
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW: Health Services are a long-term growth sector in the UK and world economies. Achieving best value is essential to manage
resources well and ensure that service operations deliver high-quality outputs. This qualification looks both at this context and
essential management practices for service professionals.
The course uses core management building blocks of managing people, finance and innovation together with modules in
project and knowledge management. Research methods prepare you for a substantial final project where you can choose to look
at an applied technology management challenge.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE: The course uses core management building blocks of managing change, people, finance and innovation together with modules
in strategic health leadership and commissioning to build up essential knowledge. An extended final study project looks in
depth at a key challenge for health service organisations.
CAREER OPPORTUNITES: Health Services operate in private, public and voluntary contexts. Students are therefore prepared to manage in a variety of
sectors in key managerial roles. The types of organisations this may apply to include hospitals, residential care, care services and
extend to pharmaceuticals and health care supply activities.
degree award.
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MSc in Technology Management
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW: Technology is an essential part of operations for the majority of organisations throughout the world and for many the key to
their success.
To be a successful manager of technology resources professionals need to complement their technical knowledge with essential
management practice.
This course develops a range of management knowledge for students to ensure that they can go on to manage key technology
projects and resources.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE: The course uses core management building blocks of managing people, finance and innovation together with modules in
project and knowledge management. Research methods prepare you for a substantial final project where you can choose to look
at an applied technology management challenge.
CAREER OPPORTUNITES: Technology may be either a core operation for a company or as a support activity. Either way these resources require managers
who can deal with both technology projects and process management. The opportunities for students therefore extend to
a wide range of sectors and roles and may include managing projects and processes in companies dealing with IT Systems,
Manufacturing, Research and Development, Technical Education, Petrochemicals or even Health Technology.
degree award.
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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
and Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf)
Our DBA and DProf programmes operate in collaboration with
institutions in a variety of countries. These taught programmes offer
a flexible delivery format that provides busy working professionals
with an opportunity to integrate advanced critical thinking skills and
actionable knowledge into their work context. The programmes enable
suitably qualified, senior professionals outside of the UK to attain a
professional doctoral qualification. For further details please contact:
[email protected]
Research Degrees
PhD
Applications are welcomed from students interested in pursuing either
a full-time or part-time higher degree by research (Master of Philosophy
(MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) awards), who satisfy the University's
entry criteria. Please visit our website for a complete overview of entry
criteria.
Studying for an MPhil or a PhD is very much an individual activity, and
research topics vary widely, according to personal interests. As one of our
students, we will help to nurture your interests and develop skills and
insights essential to your future progress.
To assist you, we offer access to modern, well-equipped facilities and library
facilities, and are also able to support prospective students in developing
their research proposals.
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• PhD, part time, should take no less than four calendar years (time spent
during this should be equivalent to no less than two years full time).
A full-time student is expected to devote the whole of his/her time to
research, and can undertake other work for no more than 15 hours per
week subject to the discretion of the Director of Studies.
Assessment
Research Degrees are assessed on the basis of a thesis reporting individual
research, and involve a substantial research training component, provided
by our Graduate School. Your thesis should be as concise as possible, with
an absolute upper limit of 60,000 words for MPhil and 100,000 words for
PhD, including footnotes and appendices.
Availability of Funded Places
Length of Study
Available vacancies for funded Research Student opportunities will be
posted on the Jobs section of the University of Chester website.
• PhD, full time, should take no less than two calendar years, but normally
three years.
Applications for all doctoral programmes should be made via the Graduate
School.
International Business Leadership
Programme
The International Business Leadership Programme is a unique and leadingedge talent development solution for high potential managers in large
national and international companies.
Business Leadership Programme: Client companies in Asia negotiate
academic content and assessment to maximise the opportunities from
the work placement offered at the host company.
The programme successfully develops the international leadership skills,
cross-cultural mindset and culturally-flexible behaviours of those high
potential managers.
The programme complies with UKBA requirements and all UK Higher
Education academic requirements for Tier 4 visas.
The International Business Leadership Programme is a full-time six-month
course and incorporates:
• Academic teaching and one-to-one tutoring leading to the award of
either a Graduate Certificate or a Postgraduate Certificate in International
Business Leadership (WBIS)
• An extensive work placement in a host company in the UK to the benefit
of both candidate and host
• Full client-to-host matching service and practical support for the
candidate while in the UK
• Intensive English tuition where required
The University of Chester’s established and highly-regarded ‘Work Based
and Integrative Studies framework (WBIS)’ underpins the International
Client companies from Asia are linked by the University with host
companies in the North West UK – appropriate host organisations are
selected and matched to client needs.
All academic content is delivered as individual or small group tutorials by
senior academics with business backgrounds and supported by individual
business coaching sessions from a qualified and experienced business
coach.
For further information about being a host company in the UK or a client
company, please contact:
• Mr Paul McKie, Email: [email protected], Tel: +44 1244 511878
• Dr Kate Julian, Email: [email protected], Tel: +44 1244 511877
Work Based Learning Courses for
International Learners – faciliated by the
Centre for Work Related Studies (CWRS)
CWRS is a leading centre for facilitating and accrediting work-based learning
for professionals, and has a proven track record in collaborating to create
high insight and impact learning. CWRS facilitates learning across the globe
including in Australia, China, Dubai, Ghana, South Africa and Turkey.
CWRS is one of the largest centres for negotiated, work-based learning in
the world, and its Work Based and Integrative Studies (WBIS) programme
has been commended and showcased by UK government agencies.
WBIS enables academic recognition to be achieved through real workplace
learning and impact, in areas that are important to you. Together, these
give a unique opportunity to design your own qualification with a
distinctive award title.
How WBIS Works
Typically, you will undertake a Self Review and Negotiation of Learning
module, where you negotiate and agree your chosen pathway with your
designated Personal Academic Tutor. Your pathway will be a mix of:
• Accreditation for prior experiential and certificated learning
• Online modules
• Workplace project modules
• Workshop modules (optional)
Full-time Routes
For professionals with a significant amount of accredited study, you can
study on a University of Chester campus for a minimum of six months. As
a full time student, you will be studying most of the working week, but
you will also be working on a real organisational issue or development
as an employee or consultant. These routes are for students wishing to
‘top-up’ a previous award to achieve either a full BA/BSc (Hons) degree OR
a full MA/MSc.
Eligibility
All applicants need to:
• Be in work (paid or unpaid) or have access to a workplace (arranged
before application)
• Meet English language proficiency requirements, if your first language is
not English (check our website for details)
For all Masters routes you are required to have:
1. An undergraduate degree
OR
2. Exceptional high-level skills through experience, evidenced through
your application and possible interview.
Distance Routes
You will study mainly through the WBIS Portal, but you may be able to
attend one or two-day workshops in the UK. Possible routes are BA/BSc
(Hons) degrees (Part-time) and MA/MSc degrees (Part-time).
Contact
Contact us on [email protected]
For further information about the programme check out www.cwrs.eu
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Supporting Our Students
The University of Chester has welcomed international students for many years,
and Chester Business School is no exception. We will do our very best to make
your time studying with us as enjoyable and fruitful as possible.
related to your studies, personal or immigration matters, the International Office
is here to help you.
FEES AND FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR NON-EU INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
The University has a dedicated and confidential student advice and welfare
service which aims to provide all students help with any personal, social,
academic or financial issues. Services and assistance are also provided for
disabled students and students with additional support needs. The University’s
International Welfare Officer meets students at the airport or train station
when they first arrive and organises international induction and social events
throughout the year.
For current overseas fees please visit our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/
international/fees/tuition
All fees are liable to review and change annually. For more information please see
the International Student Guide, available for download from the international
page of our website.
The University of Chester offers £2,000 course-specific scholarship to international
students on all MBA and MSc programmes. This scholarship is given on the basis
of merit and all applicants who meet our entry criteria; accept our offer; and have
achieved acceptable academic levels in their previous studies will be considered.
All international students who pay their tuition fees in full before or upon
enrolment at the University of Chester are also eligible for an additional full fee
payment scholarship of £500. This scholarship is given in form of a discount off
the tuition fees.
LEARNING RESOURCES
Learning Resources offers library and information services and open-access
computers at all of our sites. Our state-of-the-art library facilities hold over
350,000 books, a virtual library collection of more than 150,000 electronic books
and 2,600 electronic journals, which is accessible event off the campus via
any networked computer. We also provide free in-sessional English language
support to any degree student whose first language is not English.
ACCOMMODATION
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
We offer accommodation on both the Chester and Warrington campuses, or very
close by, which is guaranteed for international students whose accommodation
application forms and bonds of £250 are received by the deadline date specified
in the International Student Experience Guide.
The International Office is the first point of contact when international students
are making an enquiry or application. The International Office works with
colleagues within the University to ensure that international students settle into
life here at Chester and are able to access the help they need. The International
Office will also provide guidance on issues such as extending your visa and
working while in the UK. Whether you are an international student interested in
applying to Chester or you have joined us and need information and assistance
For students who prefer to rent in the private sector, we will give you every
assistance to find suitable accommodation. The cost of living in Chester is
very cheap compared to other parts of the UK. Our university has been ranked
among the top three most affordable universities to live at in the UK (Sunday
Times 2011). We recommend that students allow at least £800 per month (for
outside London) for living expenses, which includes accommodation, books,
food, local transport and day-to-day living costs.
*Note that a bursary or scholarship will not be granted if your studies are funded
by your employer or any other organisation.
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STUDENT SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE
And finally...!
Chester
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students thanked by the Council for helping two high-profile events
Students from the University of Chester have been given a well-earned thank
you for their efforts in helping Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Arts and
Festivals team deliver two high-profile events in 2012.
Professor Wheeler stated: “The University is committed to developing
students who can apply their knowledge in practical ways and prides itself on
encouraging them to work with, and benefit, the wider community.
In May, members of the University events society assisted in stewarding
Chester’s successful Olympic torch celebrations, helping the well-received
event run smoothly.
“Groups such as the Chester Events Society embody these ideals and it is
wonderful to see and celebrate these successes”
Pictured below are the students with Councillor Booher.
After the success of the partnership, it was decided to give the society an
opportunity to have a more involved role for another of Chester’s big events;
the Christmas Lights Switch On.
The students gained vital experience and assisted in all areas of the event,
from helping to write the initial event plan, conducting risk assessments right
the way through to stewarding the 6,000 strong crowd on the night.
At the ceremony, held at the University, the students received certificates and
thanks from the Lord Mayor of Chester, Councillor Pamela Booher and Vice
Chancellor of the University Professor Tim Wheeler. Special thanks were given
to Chloe Griffin and Daniel McDermott-Roe who drove forward the plans and
coordinated the stewarding on the night.
Councillor Booher said: “These students have really taken the opportunity
to further develop their skills by working with us on two of our high-profile
events.
“The assistance they provided was invaluable and we look forward to working
closely with the University in the future to provide more opportunities for
their students.”
Business community helps student enterpreneurs to reach Rio
A group of enterprising students from the University of Chester has been given
the exciting opportunity to travel to Rio de Janeiro for the Global Entrepreneurship
Congress 2013 (GEC2013) thanks to the support of the local business community.
An original and unique initiative, ‘Destination Rio’ challenged teams of students to
meet the mission of transforming an initial investment of just £10 into the profits
necessary to fund travel to the GEC 2013 through a series of tasks designed to test
their enterprise skills.
Twenty teams embarked upon the first stage, a 48-hour ‘£10 Challenge’ event,
which has since received a ‘Badge of Honour’ and recognition as a ‘High Impact’
event by the organisers of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2012.
Ten teams progressed and, supported by a business mentor, developed their
business ideas and concepts in a bid to raise the funds.
Riverside Innovation Centre (RIC) staff behind the initiative, and the teams who
reached the final stage, shared their entrepreneurial journey with people who
have been particularly supportive of the project including both team mentors
and partners.
In an exciting finale, ‘Funders of Last Resort’ pledged to support teams who
had not quite reached the finish line. Funders including: Fran Hulbert, Chair of
the RIC Steering Group; Neal Edwards, Wheatsheaf Investments; John-Newton
Jones, Snowdonia Cheese; and David Pickering, Meadow Foods Ltd, provided
a substantial amount of sponsorship, which was subsequently allocated to the
teams who impressed the most.
The RIC is part-funded by the ERDF. Kirsty Badrock, Innovation and Enterprise
Co-ordinator, said: “We are extremely grateful for the overwhelming amount
of support the project has received from local businesses. The list of people to
thank is truly endless; all of whom have come together to provide this enriching
experience for our students.”
Four teams will now travel to Rio de Janeiro to attend the main summit of the
GEC2013, network with local entrepreneurs and business owners, meet with
entrepreneurial students studying at the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio
de Janeiro, and experience the business culture of a city rising in stature with
the backdrop of the upcoming 2014 World Cup and the Rio 2016 Olympic and
Paralympic Games.
Michael Williams, a second-year Business Management and Entrepreneurship
student, said: “I am very excited to be travelling to Rio as part of Challenge 2013.
It has been a thoroughly enjoyable and challenging experience. I look forward to
meeting the international delegates at the GEC, the Brazilian business leaders and
students studying in Rio.
“I am immensely appreciative of the support given by the funders to get us to Rio
and thoroughly enjoyed talking about my company, MD Supplies Ltd and getting
feedback and advice on how I can develop it further in the future.”
To log on to the Facebook and LinkedIn pages go to www.riversideinnovation.
co.uk and follow @riversideinnov8 on Twitter.
Pictured below are the students taking part in Destination Rio, alongside funder
and partner representatives including Meadow Foods Ltd, Santander, Wheatsheaf
Group and RIC Steering Group.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS, ENTERPRISE AND LIFELONG LEARNING
www.facebook.com/International.Chester
twitter.com/uochester
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE (for Undergraduate and Postgraduate International Admissions)
Email for general inquiries: [email protected]
Email for applications only: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 1244 512465, +44 (0) 1244 512472, +44 (0) 1244 512335
The University of Chester is committed to the active promotion of equality of opportunity. Applications are
particularly welcome from those groups currently under-represented in higher education. For a copy of our
diversity and equality policy in admissions, please contact us at [email protected]
This document is available in larger formats upon request. Please email [email protected] for further details.
Please note we reserve the right to change the programme structure and content to ensure our programmes
remain at the cutting edge of the discipline.

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