Leeds University Business School Business education in the UK: which course to choose? Dr Dayananda...

Leeds University Business School

Business education in the UK: which course to choose?

Dr Dayananda Palihawadana (Dr Pali)

Programme Director - MSc International Marketing Management



1. Leeds and the Business School

• Leeds 3rd biggest city in England by metropolitan area.

• Largest financial centre outside of London• Regularly voted Best Student Destination (Independent newspaper)• 2 Universities in Leeds• Student population of over 70,000• Russell Group University • We are in the top 10 for research in

the UK.• In the top 100 Universities in the world.

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Three key reasons

• Tradition

• Relevance

• Skills and employability

2. Why study Business in the UK?


Tradition

• Long history of study of business, economics, finance, management and marketing in the UK

• Seminal thinking in the disciplines

• Supported by world class research and links with business and industry

• 14 UK business schools in the top 100 MBA rankings in the world (FT global MBA rankings 2012) and 12 in the Masters in Management Ranking (FT Masters in Management rankings 2012)


Relevance

• Business is fast paced, therefore need to keep up to date to be relevant.

• Essential to a country’s economy.• Business Schools contribute to and shape the world of

business through consultancy and research.• Work with large businesses, small and medium enterprises

and the public sector.• Local, national and international links


Skills and employability

– Communication skills

– Critical thinking/analytical skills

– Research skills

– Team work

– Commercial awareness


Levels of study

• Undergraduate • Postgraduate (Taught)• MBA• PhD


Subject areas

• Accounting and Finance• Business• Economics• Human Resource

Management• International Business• Management• Marketing• Corporate

communications


3. UK Higher Education Institutions

• Russell Group• 1994 group• Million+ Group• UKADIA Group• University Alliance Group• UK degrees more focused on one or two subjects of

study rather than the major/minor model in the US• Cheaper to study in the UK than in the US


4.1. Undergraduate courses

• Most institutions in the UK will offer various undergraduate courses in a business related area.

• 3 or 4 year degree programmes (4 year programmes include year abroad or year in industry)

• One of the most popular subjects to study at undergraduate level

• Rising number of international students coming to the UK to study at Undergraduate level.

• Most Thai students will require a foundation year prior to undergraduate study unless they have undertaken A-Levels or the International Baccalaureate


Undergraduate courses

• Benefit from professionally accredited courses i.e ACCA exemptions for accountancy students, CIM for marketing students and CIPD for human resources students

• 1 year work placement year: o Universities offer exceptional support in finding work placemento Enhances employment opportunities upon graduation o Develop valuable skills and experience o Improved final year grades

• 1 year study abroad year: o Universities offer support in application process for year abroad o International experience to your studies o Enhances your cultural awareness o Skills learnt on year abroad are highly sought after by international labour market


4.2 Postgraduate courses

• Most UK institutions will have an extensive range of PG programmes

• Majority of courses will be one full year. Generally September to September

• Flexibility - ability to use PG courses as a conversion course i.e human resources, management and marketing courses


Postgraduate courses

• Dissertation or consultancy project• Some programmes offer an international

experience • Enhances career prospects • Essential for a career in academia• Professional qualifications – some courses

offer exemptions from CIMA, CIPD and the CIM


Postgraduate courses

• Thai students will require a bachelors degree, grade varies dependent upon university

• English language requirements

• Pre-sesional English

• GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test)


5. MBA

• Widen horizons of business professionals introducing students to various areas of business including accounting, finance, human resources and operational management.

• Flexible ways of studying i.e 2 years full time, an accelerated 1 year or distance learning.

• Enhances employability • Skills for those who own their own

businesses• Platform for networking• Sharing of ideas and knowledge


MBA

What to look for when choosing an MBA• Rankings (FT and Economist)• Accreditations AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS • Aimed at middle managers with significant work

experience often including a number of years at management level


6. Careers

• Managers

• Accountants

• Policy advisors

• Economists

• Stock brokers

• Actuaries

• Account mangers

• Communications managers

• Brand managers

• Risk managers

• HR Managers

• Occupational psychologist


7. How to make a good application

Firstly • Think about your course choice.• Which university do you want to study at?• Academic and English Entry requirements and application

deadlines?• Scholarship deadlines?

Application• Apply early• Try to submit evidence of your language ability with the

application• Try to complete the application as fully as you can


Personal Statement

• Relate to the subject that you are interested in• How the course can help your future career• Evidence – such as relevant work experience • Extra curricular activities • Tailor the personal statement to the university you

are applying to• Why goals you have in attending the

course/university.


Remember

• Every university is different!


Any Questions?www.business.leeds.ac.uk

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