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FACULTY OF BUSINESS, ENTERPRISE AND LIFELONG LEARNING

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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 Offi ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

• Student Support and Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

• Learning Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

• Accommodation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Contact us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

• 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 benefi ts 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).

University of Chester key facts

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 Aff airs and Sustainable Tourism. We have a good portfolio of research students completing doctorates on a broad range of subjects from ethical fi nance through defi ning 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 start-ups 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 off er 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 HarrisBA (Hons), CertEd, PhD, FAM, FAMS, FCIM, FIPR, FRSA,Executive Dean, Faculty of Business, Enterprise and Lifelong Learning, Westminster Professor of Marketing and Public Aff airs

Welcome to the Faculty of Business, Enterprise and Lifelong Learning (BELL)

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HISTORY AND REPUTATIONThe University of Chester has a long and distinguished history. It was established in 1839 by a group of prominent local fi gures including Britain’s greatest 19th century Prime Minister - William Gladstone. We were the fi rst 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, off ering students easy international access to the region.

• £70 million investment over the past 6 years, delivering impressive new facilities to the two main campuses and additional university sites.

• Off ers a wide range of courses to over 17,000 students from over 60 countries at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level.

• International competitive tuition fees, bursaries and business school specifi c scholarships are available.

• Careers employability declared “world class” and awarded 5 stars by British Quality Foundation.

• Excellent record of graduate employment with a success rate of 93%.

• International students can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full time during vacations.

• Comprehensive English language and study skills support available to international students.

• Classifi ed 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 1,000- year-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.

• The main campus is also just a 15-minute drive from Cheshire Oaks, the UK’s largest designer shopping outlets.

• 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.

• 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.

• Warrington is ideally placed to provide innovative, creative courses that utilise these premier resources.

Th e University of Chester

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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 off er 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 fi ve 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.

• Diff erent 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 off er 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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BELL is comprised of a considerable pool of experience and expertise in these fi elds. 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 fi nance, 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 RESEARCHBELL 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:

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 fi nance thanks to the expertise of our academic staff .

Professor Phil HarrisProfessor Harris is Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business, Enterprise and Lifelong Learning and Westminster Professor of Marketing and Public Aff airs. 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 Aff airs. He is a Freeman of the City of London, is joint editor of the Journal of Public Aff airs and has held Professorial positions in China, New Zealand and the UK.

Professor Peter StokesProfessor 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 PykeProfessor Chris Pyke is Associate Dean and Head of Chester Business School. He is a professionally qualifi ed accountant (member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy and the Association of Chartered Certifi ed 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 MossProfessor Danny Moss is Professor of Corporate and Public Aff airs at the University of Chester and he is also co-Director of the newly established International Centre for Corporate and Public Aff airs 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 fi rst 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 RowlandProfessor Caroline Rowland is Professor of Leadership and Management and Associate Dean. Her qualifi cations 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 BellamyProfessor 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 ConwayProfessor 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 fi rst-class programmes, global community and international links, we can deliver an educational experience to transform our students’ futures.


• Alliance University, Bangalore• Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai• Assam Donbosco University, Guwahati • Seshadriparum First Grade College, Bangalore• NMIMS, Mumbai• ITM University, Gurgaon

• Caucasus University• 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

Our International Linksand Joint Programmes

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We are committed to internal and external engagement which builds partnerships that are mutually benefi cial, educationally innovative and make a measurable contribution to the global knowledge economy. We have a number of thriving links with other leading business schools and universities throughout the world. These relationships consist of student exchanges – including European Erasmus exchanges and dual degree programmes.

• Beijing Normal 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)

• Charles Sturt University, New South Wales• University of Ballarat, Victoria• Holmes Institute

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• Southville Foreign University

Philippines• HELP University

Malaysia• Dimensions International College

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UNDERGRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTSWe accept a wide range of international qualifi cations equivalent to UK GCE Advanced Level. Please refer to individual programme pages for details.

PROGRAMME STRUCTUREEach of our undergraduate degrees is off ered 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 diff erence 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 fi nd that a year’s placement enhances their academic performance in their fi nal year and increases their employability.

Most of our programmes may be studied as a combined honours degree on a three-year full-time basis, giving students greater fl exibility 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-fi nder/undergraduate and go to the course of your choice.

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 fi nal year, four modules and a dissertation worth 40 credits. All undergraduate students are expected to have

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 fi ve - 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 ASSESSMENTAll 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 fi eld 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 fi nal year assessments on our degree programmes.

The following undergraduate degrees are available:

• BSc Accounting and Finance

• BA Business Management

• BA Business Management and Entrepreneurship

• BA Business Studies

• BA Events Management

• BA International Business

• BA Marketing

• BA Marketing and Public Relations

• BA Tourism Management

Undergraduate Programmes


BSc in Accounting and Finance

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September

3 Years Single Honours: NN4H

4 Years Single Honours: NN4J

Chester Campus

240-280 UCAS points from GCE A-Levels or equivalent

GCSE grade C in English

International Baccalaureate (26 points)

The degree will develop your skills and knowledge of fi nancial management. Computing skills are embedded throughout

the programme including usage of accounting packages, spreadsheets and fi nancial modelling. The course content of our

Accounting and Finance degree is designed to off er partial exemptions from the requirements of the professional accounting

bodies such as the Association of Chartered Certifi ed 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

fi nance industry.

Year 1: Modules:• 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

A degree in Accounting and Finance prepares students for a range of careers in the fi nance industry or other areas within the

business community. Our graduates have gone on to work as accountants and auditors in diff erent 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.

Helen Hayes – Programme Leader

Telephone: +44 (0) 1244 511802

Email: [email protected]

General Enquiries: [email protected]

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BA in Business Management

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September

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

Warrington Campus



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.

Studying Business Management as a single honours degree off ers 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

Year 2: Modules:• Contemporary Issues in Management

• Managerial Accounting for Business

• Human Resource Management in Context

• Public Relations and Skills II

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

The Business Management programme is off ered 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.

Business Management/Business Management and Entrepreneurship/Business Studies –

Completing a degree in one of these programmes produces well-rounded graduates who will fl ourish in the modern business

world whether working for yourself or within an organisation. The range of employment options open to holders of either

qualifi cation is extensive and our graduates have gone on to work in the fi nance, 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.

Andrea Harper – Programme Leader

Telephone: +44 (0) 1925 534325



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• The Business Environment

• Public Relations and Skills I

• Marketing Principles

• Research and Planning for Management

• Buyer Behaviour

• Learning in the Wider World


• Corporate Finance for Managers

• International Finance for Managers

• Management of Information Systems and Organisational Knowledge

• Management in Context

• Major Events in Context

• Dissertation


BA in Business Management and Entrepreneurship

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September

3 Years Single Honours: NN21

4 Years Single Honours: NN2C

Chester Campus



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 off er to students

a specialist degree course in Business Management and Entrepreneurship to meet this demand. The course off ers 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, eff ective decision making, creative thinking and study of strategic management.

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 qualifi cation is extensive and our graduates have gone on to work in the fi nance, 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.

Connie Hancock – Programme Leader

Telephone: +44 (0) 1244 511986



START DATE:


COURSE LOCATION:



COURSE AIMS:



CONTACT DETAILS:



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

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 fi nd 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

15

September





Chester Campus



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 fi elds such as marketing, banking, fi nancial services, business management, human resource

management and manufacturing.

Our single honours Business Studies degree is designed in a way that allows fl exibility 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:• Marketing Principles

• Finance for Managers


Year 2: Modules: • Marketing Planning in Action

• Managerial Accounting


• Management Decision Making

• Buyer Behaviour

Year 3/4: Modules: • Strategic Management

• Strategic Finance and Accounting


• Management Information Systems

• Managing Employee Performance

The Business Studies degree programme is off ered 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

qualifi cation is extensive and our graduates have gone on to work in the fi nance, 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.

Ian McDonald – Programme Leader

Telephone: +44 (0) 1244 511805



START DATE:


COURSE LOCATION:



COURSE AIMS:

SINGLE HONOURS:

COMBINED HONOURS:


CONTACT DETAILS:

• Business Environment in its International Context

• Managing Customer Services

• Information and Communication in the Workplace

• Marketing Research

• Principles of Project Management


• Introduction to Entrepreneurship Skills


• Law for Managers


• Retail Management

• International and Global Marketing

• Dissertation


BA in Events Management

16

September





Chester and Warrington Campus



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.

Year 1: Modules: • 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


• Project Management

• Sports Events

• Marketing Planning in Action


Year 3/4: Modules: • Strategic Management for Tourism and Events

• Contemporary Issues in Events Management


• Dissertation/Management Project

The combined honours Events Management degree is off ered 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).

With more diversifi cation in the service sector this programme aff ords students the opportunity to gain insight into this new and

exciting area of study. It off ers 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 offi cers, event co-ordinators, sales and marketing. Additional

opportunities are available working with charities.

Martin Metcalfe – Senior Lecturer

Telephone: +44 (0) 1244 511000


START DATE:


COURSE LOCATION:



COURSE AIMS:

SINGLE HONOURS:

COMBINED HONOURS:


CONTACT DETAILS:


BA in International Business

17

September





Chester Campus



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 off ers 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 fl exible 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.

Year 1: Modules: • The Business Environment in its International

Context



Year 2: Modules: • International Business Operations

• Globalisation and Business



Year 3/4: Modules: • International Strategic Management

• Double module Independent Study in a selected

area of international business and management



• International Financial Management

The combined honours International Business degree is off ered in combination with a number of other subjects including

Geography, Tourism, Economics, Languages (French, German or Spanish), Law, Management, Marketing or International

Development Studies.

A degree in International Business produces managers who can contribute eff ectively 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.

Neil Moore – Programme Leader

Telephone: +44 (0) 01244 511822



START DATE:


COURSE LOCATION:



COURSE AIMS:

SINGLE HONOURS:

COMBINED HONOURS:


CONTACT DETAILS:



• Information and Communication in the Workplace





• Management Information Systems

• Managing Employee Performance

• International Business Law


• Strategic Finance and Accounting


BA in Marketing

18

September





Chester Campus



Our Marketing degrees have been designed to refl ect 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 off ers 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.

The single honours Marketing degree also provides opportunities for you to concentrate on specifi c 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:• Marketing Principles

• The Marketing Experience

• Informing Marketing

Year 2: Modules:• Marketing Planning in Action

• Buyer Behaviour


• Services Marketing

Year 3/4: Modules: • Strategic Marketing Management



The combined honours Marketing degree can be taken in combination with more than 40 other subjects. Marketing combines

eff ectively with Business, Economics, Tourism, Events Management, Psychology and Languages (French, Spanish or German).

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 signifi cant accreditation

for the CIM’s professional qualifi cations. For the single honours programme we off er 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.

Stuart Paul – Programme Leader

Telephone: +44 (0) 01244 511807



START DATE:


COURSE LOCATION:



COURSE AIMS:

SINGLE HONOURS:

COMBINED HONOURS:


CONTACT DETAILS:








• Direct Marketing

• Dissertation


Jane Martin – Programme Leader

Telephone: +44 (0)1244 51847



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BA in Marketing and Public RelationsSeptember



Warrington Campus



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 off ered 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.

Year 1: Modules: • Organisational Behaviour

• Public Relations and Skills I


• 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: • Marketing Communications

• Public Relations and Skills III

• Development and Future of Public Relations


• Strategic Marketing Management

• Dissertation

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 offi cers and public relations offi cers.

Tanya Hemphill – Programme Leader

Telephone: +44 (0) 1925 534610



START DATE:


COURSE LOCATION:



COURSE AIMS:

COMBINED HONOURS:


CONTACT DETAILS:


BA in Tourism Management/Tourism

20

September





Warrington Campus



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 specifi cally designed to off er students a range of options for your course of study. You may

choose to follow a broad, general tourism course or a more specifi c tourism management course.

Year 1: Modules: • 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

Tourism is off ered 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 fl exible 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

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.

Andy Lyon – Programme Leader

Telephone: +44 (0) 01244 511808


START DATE:


COURSE LOCATION:



COURSE AIMS:

SINGLE HONOURS:

COMBINED HONOURS:


CONTACT DETAILS:

• Marketing in the Visitor Economy

• Managing Customer Services

• Introduction to Events Management

• Sports Events


• Contemporary Issues in Tourism

• Dissertation



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 fi rst impression was: I am going to study in a garden.

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.

I am trying to get high marks of my subject so that I can fi nd a well-paid 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 diff erence between China and UK. It will be a challenge to me but I like it.

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 Staff s on personnel and fi nancial 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 Griff onage 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.

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 Cranfi eld 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 REQUIREMENTSWe accept a wide range of international qualifi cations 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 qualifi cations. Many people obtain expertise in non-traditional 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 profi ciency requirements, if your fi rst 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 ASSESSMENTAll 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, signifi cant 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 signifi cant 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 fi rst-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 OPPORTUNITIESOur 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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A recent graduate, Yogender found the right balance between the city of Chester and the University, as he was able to follow his interests while achieving notable academic success.

Yogender Singh Raghav, originally from Alwar, Rajasthan in India, wanted to come to England to study at Masters level after earning his undergraduate degree in India. Following some research, he was drawn to Chester because of factors such as its status as 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 life is horses and so he has spent a lot of time at Chester Racecourse, where he was able to make many friends, and pursued his interest further by becoming a member of the University’s Equestrian Club.

In addition, Yogender was able to capitalise on his time at the University by being an excellent student. Studying for an MBA in Business Administration, Yogender focused his dissertation on the service quality of the University’s own International Higher Education Offi ce. He concentrated his research on service quality in higher education using SERVQUAL, 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 a Masters dissertation. Since then, his work has proved to be invaluable to the University and has also been published in the Journal of the World Universities Forum, following an invitation to the 2012 international World Universities Forum in Greece.

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WHY STUDY AN MBA FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER?• 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

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:Valued by both students and employers, the MBA is the most popular Masters qualifi cation 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.

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.

MBA PROGRAMME WITH SPECIALISATIONS 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 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.

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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 fi nd 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 eff ort the University is putting each year to grow and picture itself in the league of the fi nest 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 diff ers 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 diffi cult to adjust to, at fi rst 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 diff erent nationalities and how they cope up with challenges. I really enjoyed visiting places like Huddersfi eld, Manchester, Leeds and London.

Muhammad Jawwad Baig, MBA 2012, Pakistan

Muhammed Jawwad Baig


SPECIALISATION MODULESA range of electives is off ered each year so that students can personalise Stage 2 of the programme to refl ect their specifi c 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.

MBA with Services 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.

MBA with International MarketingWhilst there is an argument that in an increasingly fl at world ‘one size fi ts all’, students who take up this pathway will be able to explore diff erences 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.

MBA with International Business 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 Human Resource Management 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 specifi c career requirements and gain a deeper understanding of human resource management.

MBA with Finance The Finance pathway is designed to provide students with the opportunity to view fi nancial aspects of business from a global and a strategic perspective. The pathway will build upon the generic understanding of fi nancial concepts and theories developed during the core stage of the programme. The skills and techniques taught in this fi nance pathway are those increasingly sought by fi nance and fi nancial management practitioners.

NEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2013 – MBA NAMED PATHWAYS*The University of Chester is pleased to announce the MBA course now off ers pathway options in addition to the general MBA degree. Pathways provide a great opportunity to tailor your degree to best fi t your career goals and exhibit expertise within your fi eld. Pathways include the following:

*Pathways are currently subject to validation

MSc in Management and Pathways

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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW: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.

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

3. Use of proven management learning methods including Action Learning, Problem Based Learning and Experiential Learning

4. Opportunity for working on real-life business projects

5. One-to-one tutorial support

6. Competitive tuition fees

7. Financial assistance in form of scholarships and bursaries available

8. You will be taught by professionally qualifi ed tutors with industry experience

SPECIALIST PATHWAYS:Our MSc Management programme is off ered as a general degree or with a specialisation pathway. Each pathway shares a number of core modules and also off ers 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.

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 fi ve compulsory modules for all MSc programmes:

1. Strategic Financial Management

2. Strategic Marketing Management

3. Strategic People Management*

4. Management Research Methods

5. Management Research Project

* Except MSc Management with Human Resource Management

CONTACT DETAILS:Jane Glendenning – Programme LeaderTelephone: +44(0)1244 511800Email: [email protected]

MANAGEMENT WITH SPECIALIST PATHWAYSPlease visit our website for a complete list of Specialisation modules

MSc Management with International Business

MSc Management with Events Management

MSc Management with Marketing

MSc Management with Information Systems

MSc Management with Finance

MSc Management with Human Resource Management (HRM)


MSc Management

Costa Yiannakis (Malawian), MSc in Management with International Business 2011What 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 effi ciently and eff ectively between lots of diff erent stakeholders and ensure the end user gets a good quality and worthwhile service.”

My future goals: “I have been off ered 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.”


MSc in Marketing Communications and PRChester Business School also off ers 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 fi elds. 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 fi eld in the UK.

• 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

• Marketing Across Boundaries

• Contemporary Marketing Communications

• Public Relations Management

• Public Relations Competencies and Skills

• Strategic Marketing and Public Relations Planning

• Management Research Methods

• Dissertation

Tim Brown – Programme Leader [email protected], Tel: +44 (0)1244 511868


PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:

ADDED VALUE FEATURES:

MODULES AVAILABLE:

CONTACT DETAILS:

The MSc in Marketing Communications and Public Relations consists of six taught modules (20 credits each) divided equally across the two related disciplinary

fi elds – marketing communications and public relations; and a Dissertation (60 credits). This will allow students to develop an in-depth understanding of both fi elds.


MSc in Creative Industries ManagementCreative Industries which include design, digital media, music, fi lm and aspects of marketing and events is a signifi cant

contributor to the UK economy and world. This qualifi cation helps candidates to develop essential management skills where a

professional approach adds value to operations.

The course uses core management building blocks of managing people, fi nance and innovation together with modules in

creative media management to build up knowledge which is capped by a fi nal, applied and in-depth management project.

Six core modules of 20 points each, plus one 60-point management research project.

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.

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, fi lm, web or publishing industries as professional managers of projects or operations.

Experienced candidates who can demonstrate the potential to study successfully at this level may be admitted without a fi rst

degree award.

Please visit our website for updated information.

Dr. John Risk – Programme Leader, Tel: + 44 (0) 1925 534 352

Course Enquiries: [email protected] / General Enquiries: [email protected]

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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 qualifi cations.

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MSc in Sports Leadership and Management


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.

The course uses core management building blocks of managing people, fi nance and innovation together with specialist sport

development and leadership modules to build professional management skills for a career in the industry. The fi nal extended

research project looks in depth at a key development area.



While sport is a signifi cant 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 fi nd careers managing operations in private,

public or not-for-profi t 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 ManagementHealth 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 qualifi cation looks both at this context and

essential management practices for service professionals.


project and knowledge management. Research methods prepare you for a substantial fi nal project where you can choose to look

at an applied technology management challenge.

The course uses core management building blocks of managing change, people, fi nance and innovation together with modules

in strategic health leadership and commissioning to build up essential knowledge. An extended fi nal study project looks in

depth at a key challenge for health service organisations.




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


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.


project and knowledge management. Research methods prepare you for a substantial fi nal project where you can choose to look

at an applied technology management challenge.




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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Our DBA and DProf programmes operate in collaboration with institutions in a variety of countries. These taught programmes off er a fl exible 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 qualifi ed, senior professionals outside of the UK to attain a professional doctoral qualifi cation. For further details please contact:[email protected]


PhDApplications 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 off er access to modern, well-equipped facilities and library facilities, and are also able to support prospective students in developing their research proposals.

Length of Study• PhD, full time, should take no less than two calendar years, but normally three years.

• 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.

AssessmentResearch 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 PlacesAvailable vacancies for funded Research Student opportunities will be posted on the Jobs section of the University of Chester website.

Applications for all doctoral programmes should be made via the Graduate School.

Research Degrees

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)and Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf)

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The International Business Leadership Programme is a unique and leading-edge talent development solution for high potential managers in large national and international companies.

The programme successfully develops the international leadership skills, cross-cultural mindset and culturally-fl exible behaviours of those high potential managers.

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 Certifi cate or a Postgraduate Certifi cate in International Business Leadership (WBIS)• An extensive work placement in a host company in the UK to the benefi t 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

Business Leadership Programme: Client companies in Asia negotiate academic content and assessment to maximise the opportunities from the work placement off ered at the host company.

The programme complies with UKBA requirements and all UK Higher Education academic requirements for Tier 4 visas.

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 qualifi ed 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


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 qualifi cation with a distinctive award title.

How WBIS WorksTypically, 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 certifi cated learning• Online modules• Workplace project modules• Workshop modules (optional)

Distance RoutesYou 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).

Full-time RoutesFor professionals with a signifi cant 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.

EligibilityAll applicants need to:

• Be in work (paid or unpaid) or have access to a workplace (arranged before application)

• Meet English language profi ciency requirements, if your fi rst 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.

ContactContact us on [email protected] For further information about the programme check out www.cwrs.eu

Work Based Learning Courses for International Learners – faciliated by the Centre for Work Related Studies (CWRS)

International Business Leadership Programme

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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.

FEES AND FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR NON-EU INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSFor 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 off ers £2,000 course-specifi c 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 off er; 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.

*Note that a bursary or scholarship will not be granted if your studies are funded by your employer or any other organisation.

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE The International Offi ce is the fi rst point of contact when international students are making an enquiry or application. The International Offi ce 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 Offi ce 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

related to your studies, personal or immigration matters, the International Offi ce is here to help you.

STUDENT SUPPORT AND GUIDANCEThe University has a dedicated and confi dential student advice and welfare service which aims to provide all students help with any personal, social, academic or fi nancial issues. Services and assistance are also provided for disabled students and students with additional support needs. The University’s International Welfare Offi cer meets students at the airport or train station when they fi rst arrive and organises international induction and social events throughout the year.

LEARNING RESOURCESLearning Resources off ers 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 fi rst language is not English.

ACCOMMODATIONWe off er 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 specifi ed in the International Student Experience Guide.

For students who prefer to rent in the private sector, we will give you every assistance to fi nd 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 aff ordable 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.

Supporting Our Students


Chester students thanked by the Council for helping two high-profi le eventsStudents from the University of Chester have been given a well-earned thank you for their eff orts in helping Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Arts and Festivals team deliver two high-profi le events in 2012.

In May, members of the University events society assisted in stewarding Chester’s successful Olympic torch celebrations, helping the well-received event run smoothly.

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 certifi cates 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 Griffi n 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-profi le 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.”

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 benefi t, the wider community.

“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.

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 profi ts necessary to fund travel to the GEC 2013 through a series of tasks designed to test their enterprise skills.

Twenty teams embarked upon the fi rst 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 fi nal stage, shared their entrepreneurial journey with people who have been particularly supportive of the project including both team mentors and partners.

In an exciting fi nale, ‘Funders of Last Resort’ pledged to support teams who had not quite reached the fi nish 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.

Business community helps student enterpreneurs to reach Rio

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