THE ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS SCHOOLS IS THE VOICE FOR THE UK’S BUSINESS SCHOOLS AND INDEPENDENT MANAGEMENT COLLEGES
ABS sets the agenda for business and management education in the UK within an increasingly international environment.
It develops influential policies and promotes, communicates and lobbies on these at local, regional, national and international levels as appropriate.
Collectively, our members provide business and management education for over 250,000 students a year.
ABS works with similar organisations in Europe and around the world including: • The Arab Society of Faculties of Business
• Economics and Political Sciences (BEPS)
• Association of African Business Schools
• Association of Asia Pacific Business Schools
• Association of Graduate Recruiters
• Baltic Management Development Association
• British Council • Canadian Federation of Business School Deans
• Chartered Institute of Public Relations
• European Foundation for Management Development
• The French Foundation for Management Education.
In 2008/9 students from over 200 different countries came to the UK to study business and management, from Azerbaijan to Zambia, with students from China, India, Nigeria, Germany and France the most numerous.
Business and management statistics:
Business and management continues to be the most popular subject area of study for undergraduates and continues to increase at a faster rate than the sector as a whole.
Finance and hospitality are two particular growth areas at all levels of study, with Marketing and Management both proving increasingly popular at
postgraduate level.
• 1 in 8 undergraduates chose business and management.
• 1 in 5 postgraduates chose business and management.
• 1 in 4 international students. • £2bn estimated contribution to UK export earnings.
• £7.5bn estimated contribution to regional economies. Source: HESA Student/Staff/Finance records 2009/10
Employers are looking for key skills including: communication, analytical and research abilities, good interpersonal skills and increasingly an awareness of sustainability practices for business and research.
So whether you want to work in management consultancy, local government, charity or for any other business or indeed start your own business, skills from a business and management course will place you in a good position to get a job and build a career.
New course directory coming soon listing all UK business school courses online – check our website for details.
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CASE STUDY Dr Mark J Pierotti FRAeS. MBA. IEng.
Chief Operating Officer, AJA Private Jets – Abu Dhabi, Edinburgh Business School MBA graduate Dr Mark Pierotti has always aimed high. As a young man, in the UK, he was sponsored by British Airways to do a degree in aircraft engineering. Fast forward 25 years and he is now the Chief Operating Officer of prestige Abu Dhabi-based private jet company AJA Private Jets, a position he says he would not achieved without his Edinburgh Business School MBA.
“We started the company as the Global Financial Crisis hit,” he said. “With the economic climate changing fast we asked ourselves if we should cancel the project, but ultimately we had faith in what we were doing so we went ahead. My MBA studies helped me rationalise what was happening out there in economies around the world. We have never looked back and are proud of our success so far.”
Mark moved out to the Emirates 20 years ago starting with Emirates Airline and was then employed for 12 years by the UAE Presidential Flight as an aircraft engineering manager but eventually his family’s entrepreneurial spirit got the better of him and he decided to study for his MBA with Edinburgh Business School.
“It was the start of my studies with the Edinburgh Business School in Dubai that really sparked my interest in business, but I guess it had always been there, due to my family connections with the world of business,” he said.
“My brothers and I have that entrepreneurial spirit. My two brothers
NOTTINGHAM BUSINESS SCHOOL If You See Things Differently, We Can See You Here
Whether you want to delve deeper into the world of business and management, or you want to gain a competitive edge at a time of growing uncertainty, then postgraduate study at Nottingham Business School is the right choice for you.
Why study at Nottingham Business School?
• NTU is in the top ten for the number of Business students taking postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates, and has the largest number of taught doctorate students in the UK (HESA 09-10).
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• We enjoy links with more than 800 companies and 60 academic institutions across 40 different countries.
• The Business School has achieved a high quality Teaching Award from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) of which we are an accredited study centre.
• The School is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and we are a leading provider of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) approved courses.
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Enhancing your studies – Free iPad 3
All full-time Masters and MBA students joining Nottingham Business School this year (2012 entry) are entitled to an iPad 3 to help enhance their learning experience.
Students will be provided with the iPad 3 upon commencing the course to access the latest learning materials. Additionally, students will also be supplied with a small number of eBooks related to the subject of study.
Why take your studies further?
A postgraduate or professional qualification is much sought after by employers in a number of sectors. As companies readjust in times of economic hardship, they will look to the more highly skilled and imaginative employees who are indispensable for their future success.
At Nottingham Business School we offer a range of postgraduate and professional courses all of which have been designed to equip you with the enhanced skills and leading edge thinking to meet the ever changing needs of business.
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THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE IET Fracking Presents Major Environmental and Energy Benefits
The Government’s decision to allow exploration of potential shale gas reserves to proceed has been welcomed by engineers, who say it could have major environmental benefits.
Professor John Loughhead from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) said: “The full adoption of the recommendations made in the review by the Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering on safe practice, and its own independent review of seismic risk mitigation, shows it has taken the best technical advice to establish safe regulation and processes.
“There is no doubt that it is possible to recover shale gas safely, and in an environmentally acceptable way.
“The ability to exploit shale gas could dramatically increase accessible UK reserves of the cleanest fossil energy and is an economic opportunity that cannot be ignored.
If successful, it is likely to eventually displace coal from the UK’s energy supply, and make more gas available to do the same elsewhere in the world, which has major environmental benefits.
“No-one can say what the impact might be on gas prices in the UK, but we shall not see serious
WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group) is an academic department of the UKs most innovative, highly-ranked university – The University of Warwick. As one of the world’s leading research and education groups, WMG have developed a centre for world- class management studies attracting high calibre students from around the world who want to make an impact, whether in technology management, business leadership or as an entrepreneur.
As a centre for education excellence, WMG’s flexible portfolio of Masters Programmes offer far more than just classroom hours. The academic programme is highly practical and applied, enabling students to actively engage in their learning.
production for at least 10 years even if the reserves are both proven and economically recoverable.
“Over the next 25 years it is technically unrealistic to expect current renewable energy technologies to replace coal, so would not displace their further deployment.”
Designed with extensive industry consultation, both the content and teaching methodology of the MSc programmes are geared towards preparing future leaders of business and industry.
WMG has won awards for its unprecedented links with industry; working collaboratively with organisations internationally including companies such as Jaguar Land Rover, TATA, Airbus, Siemens, IBM, GlaxoSmithkline and TVS to name but a few. Course material is delivered by academic tutors who have considerable
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey this morning announced that fracking
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experience of determining and implementing solutions in business - often at very senior levels in prestigious companies. They are supported by guest speakers from industry who provide real insight into the problems faced by companies in today’s global economy. This ensures that students benefit from first-hand understanding of the issues facing modern industry and businesses.
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for shale gas can resume in the UK, subject to new controls to mitigate the risks of seismic activity.
He said: “Shale gas represents a promising new potential energy resource for the UK. It could contribute significantly to our energy security, reducing our reliance on imported gas, as we move to a low carbon economy.”
Why Choose WMG
• Top Ranking: The University of Warwick is consistently ranked in the top 10 of UK universities (Times, Guardian, Independent).
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WMG graduates are considered by employers to be extremely well prepared. Numerous companies including Caterpillar, Balfour Beatty, Rolls-Royce, Crane, Jaguar Land Rover, Heinz, Barclays, Nestle, Alstrom, Centrica, and Intel visit WMG to recruit directly from our pool of Masters’ students.
• Academic Excellence: The WMG programme will engage you in academically stretching and industrially relevant courses. We are frequently cited as an international role model for how academia and industry can work together successfully.
• Employability: Warwick University has an award winning careers service and Warwick Graduates are considered the most employable in the UK (The Telegraph).
• International: WMG attracts students from over 50 nationalities. This multicultural environment coupled with practical team working is an experience fundamental to a successful career in the global arena.
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• Campus Location: WMG students enjoy the beautiful Warwick campus, with outstanding accommodation, academic, sports and entertainment facilities all in one convenient location.
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Increased Government funding towards the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) must be supported by a consistent approach and further assistance, according to the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
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