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Leeds University Business School
University of Leeds
http://www.business.leeds.ac.uk
Leeds University Business School
Can't attend an open day? Meet our staff and students online at: www.virtual.business.leeds.ac.ukLeeds University Business School is an exciting place to be.
Combining an exceptional teaching pedigree with an innovative approach to course design, we deliver programmes that are both widely respected and relevant to the contemporary business environment.
EQUIS and AMBA accredited, and ranked in the world's top 100 (Economist 'Which MBA?' 2010), our business school is internationally renowned for the quality of its teaching, its research and its facilities.
We believe that high quality research and an excellent teaching staff are the foundations of a successful business school. We are ranked in the UK top ten for research according to the RAE (2008), and we have developed several research centres and groups that cut across traditional boundaries.
Our research informs the content of all the courses that we deliver, ensuring our students at all levels are exposed to the latest ideas, concepts and theories.
Our academics are highly qualified having acted as consultants and advisers to over 80 organisations throughout the UK and the world bringing practical experience to their teaching.
Masters Programmes at Leeds University Business School
Students from all over the world choose to study their Masters degree at Leeds University Business School. Many students provide similar reasons for their choice, including our world's top 100 ranking (Economist 'Which MBA' 2010), our world class facilities and resources, and the practical relevance of our programme content. We are also one of only 16 UK business schools to have EQUIS accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development, and our learning and teaching is commended as 'excellent' (QAA).
Our specialist masters programmes include:
- MSc Accounting and Finance
- MA Advertising and Design
- MA Advertising and Marketing
- MSc Banking and Finance
- MSc Business Management (GGS)
- MSc Computing and Management
- MA Corporate Communications and Public Relations
- MA Diversity Management
- MSc Economics
- MSc Economics and Finance
- MSc Finance and Investment
- MSc Financial Mathematics
- MSc Financial Risk Management
- MA Human Resource Management
- MSc International Business
- MSc International Marketing Management
- MSc Management
- MSc Manufacturing Leadership
- MSc Organizational Psychology
- MA Textile Innovation and Branding
The Leeds MBA
The Leeds MBA is designed to prepare you as a manager and leader in today's rapidly changing global environment. Studied either as a one year full-time programme, or as a modular, part-time Executive programme, over two years, you have the flexibility to choose the pathway which suits you best.
The core MBA programme covers the broad fundamentals of business providing a solid foundation in management and leadership and our option modules allow you to customise your MBA in line with your own career goals. You can then select your choice of option modules to either maintain a general management focus or develop your knowledge in a specialist area such as Entrepreneurship, Management Consultancy or International Management.
Running alongside the core MBA programme is the Leading Change module, designed to extend your ability to manage issues arising from organisational change. The module includes three group consultancy challenges to help you hone your leadership and team working skills. The programme culminates in the MBA Project providing the opportunity with an organisation on a live management of issue.
Whether you are looking to accelerate in your current role, move into general management or change direction, The Leeds MBA will be an important transition point in your career. The Leeds Career Wise programme is integrated into your MBA and tailored to you as an individual. An MBA career coach will work with your together with personal coaching from an associate consultant to create your own personal development plan and develop key career skills.
Research degrees:
We also offer a range of research-based Masters, MPhil and PhD programmes across a broad range of research specialisms. To find out more about the research interests of our academics, please visit http://www.business.leeds.ac.uk/research
Other information
Further Facts:
- Percentage of Staff from Outside the UK: Over 30%
- Total International students: 4,000
- Time to London on the Train: 2.5 hours
- Economist Ranking 2010: 96th
Year institution founded: 1904
Total enrolled: 30,500 (2,300 at the Business School)
Year MBA programme first offered: 1983
Number of academic staff: 90
Number of professors: 27
Accommodation
Leeds University offers a range of accommodation options to students.
You can choose to either live in University accommodation, or you can choose to live in independently or privately owned accommodation. First year undergraduate students and all international (non EU) masters and MBA students are guaranteed a place in University accommodation provided you have confirmation of your place and you submit your application in time.
University Accommodation
University accommodation is plentiful and varied, from converted Victorian homes to multi-storey blocks, with a full range in between. Some rooms are en-suite but with most options you'll share a bathroom with a couple of other people. You'll also have access to a kitchen, and most University accommodation provides internet access and a cable television connection. The bigger complexes provide a wide range of facilities from bars, to squash courts and shops. They're great places for meeting and socialising with other people.
To find out more about the options available please visit the University's Leeds University's accommodation web site.
Private Accommodation
If you don't want to live in University-owned accommodation there are many privately owned houses and flats in Leeds that are available to students to rent. We recommend that you visit Unipol.
Unipol provides price guidelines and other information that will help you assess the quality of available accommodation.
Provider Features
- International student clubs and associations
- On campus medical facilities
- On-campus accommodation
- Social Activities
- Special English language
- Special enrolment and orientation
- Sporting facilities
- Sporting facilities - Gym
- Sporting facilities - Team sports
- Sporting facilities - variety of clubs
Opportunities to study abroad
Every Leeds University Business School undergraduate has the opportunity to spend a year studying abroad.
Many of our students find this to be a "once in a lifetime" experience, providing them with the opportunity to embed themselves in a different culture, make friends with people from across the world and find out more about themselves and their capabilities. Most of all, it's a chance to experience new things, and have fun.
What's in it for me?
- The opportunity to live in another culture, meet new people and see new places
- The chance to show potential employers that you are capable, independent and that you rise to a challenge
- Improved confidence and communication skills
- A year of adventure you might never get another chance to experience
What do I need to know?
- You decide whether you want to study abroad in your second year. If you decide to do this, your year abroad will be your third year and you will transfer to a four year version of your degree programme.
- To qualify for a year abroad you must pass all year 1 modules with an average of 60+
- You will maintain an online log throughout the year abroad and take a number of credits of academic study at the partner University.
- Upon successful completion of the year abroad, the word ‘International’ will be appended to your degree title.
- Your marks abroad won’t affect your degree classification, only the title of your degree.
Visit Leeds study abroad to find out more about possible destinations.
Official website: http://www.business.leeds.ac.uk
Contact details: http://www.business.leeds.ac.uk/contact-us/
How to apply: http://www.business.leeds.ac.uk/contact-us/
Accommodation: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/
International scholarship: http://business.leeds.ac.uk/the-leeds-mba/fees-and-funding/
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Testimonials
Ilenia Biavati, MSc International Business Graduate 2009
Originally from Italy, Ilenia explains how she found the postgraduate careers service a useful resource when searching for jobs after graduating
I currently work as Business Development Manager (Europe) for Straight plc, a Leeds based waste recycling company who are the UK's leading supplier of containers. I started working here as part of a summer consultancy project which had been advertised by the Business School.
The project involved undertaking research to identify the attractiveness of new European markets. Following the success of my project the company offered me an extended contract to progress the outcomes of my research which involved identifying suitable distributors, meeting with companies and appointing, managing and supporting distributors. My work here allowed the company to start expanding the business abroad through direct distribution.
Prior to studying my International Business MSc I studied Sociology for five years at the University of Bologna in Italy. I chose Leeds because I heard great things about its reputation and the high level of teaching/research, particularly in international business. I also received funding from the Maurice Keyworth UK/EU Scholarship which covered all of my fees.
I learnt a lot from my course which has really helped me in my job. Working towards deadlines really helped me to focus on my workload and the high quality service I received from the University helped me to understand the importance of giving an excellent and reliable service to my customers.
The introduction I received to this company from the Business School was instrumental in my gaining a position with them, and the knowledge I gained from the course on understanding the challenges and opportunities around international growth and development has been hugely beneficial.
I currently work as Business Development Manager (Europe) for Straight plc, a Leeds based waste recycling company who are the UK's leading supplier of containers. I started working here as part of a summer consultancy project which had been advertised by the Business School.
The project involved undertaking research to identify the attractiveness of new European markets. Following the success of my project the company offered me an extended contract to progress the outcomes of my research which involved identifying suitable distributors, meeting with companies and appointing, managing and supporting distributors. My work here allowed the company to start expanding the business abroad through direct distribution.
Prior to studying my International Business MSc I studied Sociology for five years at the University of Bologna in Italy. I chose Leeds because I heard great things about its reputation and the high level of teaching/research, particularly in international business. I also received funding from the Maurice Keyworth UK/EU Scholarship which covered all of my fees.
I learnt a lot from my course which has really helped me in my job. Working towards deadlines really helped me to focus on my workload and the high quality service I received from the University helped me to understand the importance of giving an excellent and reliable service to my customers.
The introduction I received to this company from the Business School was instrumental in my gaining a position with them, and the knowledge I gained from the course on understanding the challenges and opportunities around international growth and development has been hugely beneficial.
Sumeet Bhandari
Sumeet, from India, graduated in 2001 with a First Class Masters in Advertising and Marketing.
Having decided to study for a Masters degree, Sumeet set about selecting a business school.
“Leeds University Business School stood out among other business schools due to the content and structure of the programme and also the because of the location, quality of life and course fee offered by the University,
A personal recommendation by a fellow student in India, together with “informative and truthful” email responses to his enquiries from the Business School, helped to clinch his decision.
Sumeet found that that the difference in teaching methods between the UK and India enabled him to develop new skills: “I was taught to rely on my own thinking to reach a decision,” he says. “I enjoyed this learning the most as it makes you a more confident person; defending my decisions to my fellow students was a new experience and that skill still helps me in my business life today.”
After graduating, Sumeet fulfilled an ambition to work in London, and secured a job in media sales, gaining valuable experience for his own business venture plans. He put his advertising and marketing skills to good use on returning to India to promote his own flourishing business ventures. Sumeet formed his own media promotion company, 3chromosomes, which expanded into a creative design company, i-incarnation. The company has a design studio in Mumbai which services a broad range of clients including pharmaceutical companies, non-profit organisations and the leisure sector.
Branching out into the leisure sector, in 2007 Sumeet established Silence, a 20-villa countryside resort with pool in Rajasthan. The resort is designed to promote adventure tourism in the area, but with the aim of minimising the impact of such activities on the environment. Currently a partner at 3chromosomes, i-incarnation & a director of Hagam Art & Resorts Pvt.Ltd, Sumeet now has plans to set up a UK office to help market his businesses. “A UK-based client is helping me set up a base. It certainly helps that I’ve had experience of living and working in the UK.”
Making the decision to study at Leeds University Business School proved to be an invaluable experience for Sumeet. He says: “Understanding the views, emotions and cultures of people of different nationalities has really helped me in my career. The global perspective, world-wide friendships and gaining confidence to face challenges while staying in a foreign country are some of the best lessons I’ve learned.”
Having decided to study for a Masters degree, Sumeet set about selecting a business school.
“Leeds University Business School stood out among other business schools due to the content and structure of the programme and also the because of the location, quality of life and course fee offered by the University,
A personal recommendation by a fellow student in India, together with “informative and truthful” email responses to his enquiries from the Business School, helped to clinch his decision.
Sumeet found that that the difference in teaching methods between the UK and India enabled him to develop new skills: “I was taught to rely on my own thinking to reach a decision,” he says. “I enjoyed this learning the most as it makes you a more confident person; defending my decisions to my fellow students was a new experience and that skill still helps me in my business life today.”
After graduating, Sumeet fulfilled an ambition to work in London, and secured a job in media sales, gaining valuable experience for his own business venture plans. He put his advertising and marketing skills to good use on returning to India to promote his own flourishing business ventures. Sumeet formed his own media promotion company, 3chromosomes, which expanded into a creative design company, i-incarnation. The company has a design studio in Mumbai which services a broad range of clients including pharmaceutical companies, non-profit organisations and the leisure sector.
Branching out into the leisure sector, in 2007 Sumeet established Silence, a 20-villa countryside resort with pool in Rajasthan. The resort is designed to promote adventure tourism in the area, but with the aim of minimising the impact of such activities on the environment. Currently a partner at 3chromosomes, i-incarnation & a director of Hagam Art & Resorts Pvt.Ltd, Sumeet now has plans to set up a UK office to help market his businesses. “A UK-based client is helping me set up a base. It certainly helps that I’ve had experience of living and working in the UK.”
Making the decision to study at Leeds University Business School proved to be an invaluable experience for Sumeet. He says: “Understanding the views, emotions and cultures of people of different nationalities has really helped me in my career. The global perspective, world-wide friendships and gaining confidence to face challenges while staying in a foreign country are some of the best lessons I’ve learned.”
Kathy Hartley
MA Human Resource Management
I chose to study the MA in Human Resource Management at Leeds University Business School as this was linked to my interests and prior work experience.
It was a combination of the atmosphere, the fabulous building and the research and academic credentials of Leeds which sold it to me. Leeds also provides the opportunity to achieve graduate membership of the CIPD, which is a great asset for those wishing to get into HR posts on completion of the Masters. I personally opted to take the CIPD pathway and so studied Industrial Relations and Occupational Psychology, both of which I thoroughly enjoyed.
The MA in HRM has built upon my sociological roots, but in an industrial context. Sociology is something that I have been interested in since I was a teenager. The course has also challenged some of my assumptions on work and organizations, as it has exposed me to knowledge and research from a wider range of contexts and perspectives.
Having had the practical experience first at work, it has been great to see how theories relate.
As a result of studying this course, I could now work in HRM /General Management in the public or private sector or consultancy.
It was a combination of the atmosphere, the fabulous building and the research and academic credentials of Leeds which sold it to me. Leeds also provides the opportunity to achieve graduate membership of the CIPD, which is a great asset for those wishing to get into HR posts on completion of the Masters. I personally opted to take the CIPD pathway and so studied Industrial Relations and Occupational Psychology, both of which I thoroughly enjoyed.
The MA in HRM has built upon my sociological roots, but in an industrial context. Sociology is something that I have been interested in since I was a teenager. The course has also challenged some of my assumptions on work and organizations, as it has exposed me to knowledge and research from a wider range of contexts and perspectives.
Having had the practical experience first at work, it has been great to see how theories relate.
As a result of studying this course, I could now work in HRM /General Management in the public or private sector or consultancy.
