Business, Management and Marketing Applicant Day Guide 2014

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Department of Business, Management and Marketing Applicant Days 2014 Saturday 22 February Saturday 15 March 100% of Business and Management students say that as a result of the course they believe that they have improved their career prospects NSS 2013

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Transcript of Business, Management and Marketing Applicant Day Guide 2014

Department ofBusiness, Management and Marketing

Applicant Days 2014

Saturday 22 February Saturday 15 March

100%of Business and Management

students say that as a result of the course

they believe that they have improved

their career prospectsNSS 2013

This Applicant Day is for the following courses:

�� Accounting�and�Business

�� Business

�� Business�and�Management

�� Business�and�Marketing

Your Applicant DayCongratulations on your successful application to Leeds Trinity University!

Absolutely loved Leeds Trinity,

officially my first choice!

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5 Reasons to come to an Applicant Day •� Get�the�details�you�need�to�make��� an�informed�decision�regarding��� your�offer•� Take�part�in�course-specific�� academic�sessions�run�by�our���� lecturers•� Talk�to�current�students�to�find��� out�what�it’s�like�studying�at�� �� Leeds�Trinity�University•� Take�a�tour�of�the�campus,�� including�accommodation�and��� sports�facilities�•� Find�out�why�the�majority�of�� �� people�who�visit�us,�study�with�us.�

The�next�step�of�your�journey�is�to�decide�whether�or�not�to�accept�your�place.�If�you’ve�seen�our�prospectus�or�visited�our�campus�before,�then�you’ll�already�be�aware�of�our�fantastic�facilities,�teaching�excellence�and�our�strong�record�for�producing�highly�employable�graduates.

Our�Applicant�Days�will�allow�you�to�experience�all�of�this�and�more�first-�hand.�You�will�discover�what�it’s�like�to�study�in�a�university�environment�and,�more�importantly,�the�incredible�benefits,�both�academically�and�socially,�of�studying�for�your�degree�at�Leeds�Trinity�University.

Eventually I want to set up my own business, and I really feel

that my course is standing me in good stead to do this.

Danielle, Accounting and Business

Department of Business Marketing and Management

Meet the team

Dr Emma RobertsAssociate Principal LecturerEmma�has�recently�been�involved�in�the�design�and�delivery�of�new�Enterprise�modules�for�undergraduate�and�Masters�students.�Emma�also�focuses�on�enhancing�the�professional�development�and�employability�skills�of�students�across�our�programmes.��

Professor Denis KobzevDirector of Business EducationAs�well�as�a�successful�career�in�Industry�with�numerous�blue�chip�organisations,�Denis�also�has�extensive�experience�of�teaching�at�both�undergraduate�and�postgraduate�level.�

Nick BeatonAssociate Principal LecturerNick�has�more�than�25�years�of�professional�sales�and�marketing�experience,�having�held�senior�sales�and�marketing�positions�with�large�multinational�organisations�such�as�Nestlé,�R.J.�Reynolds�Tobacco�and�Bacardi-Martini�España.

Andrew GillilandAssociate Principal LecturerFollowing�a�career�in�corporate�finance�and�accountancy,�Andy�now�teaches�on�a�range�of�courses�for�the�department�at�undergraduate�and�postgraduate�level.

Nick Beaton, Associate�Principal�Lecturer

From company law and e-commerce to finance and HR, our courses give you the full range of knowledge needed for success in the modern business environment. In your first and second years you’ll have the chance to take part in our professional work placements scheme, which will enable you to gain vital business experience and make invaluable contacts for your future career.

10.00am - 11.00amMain Reception

RegistrationOnce�you�have�booked�your�place,�you�will�receive�a�confirmation�letter�which�also�contains�your�registration�slip.�Simply�hand�over�this�slip�at�the�registration�desk�when�you�arrive.

11.00am - 11.45amBlue Room

Department Welcome and PresentationFind�out�more�about�Leeds�Trinity�University;�the��Department�of�Business,�Management�and�Marketing;�and�where�your�degree�can�take�you.

11.45am -12.30pmBlue Room

Impact on Business SuccessIn�the�first�academic�session,�we�will�be�using�a�simple�Business�game�simulation�in�teams�to�understand�how�fixed�and�variable�costs,�together�with�an�understanding�of�competitive�strategy,�can�impact�on�Business�success.

12.45pm -1.30pmBlue Room

Marketing and Communications PlanIn�the�second�academic�session,�we�will�be�inviting�the�same�groups�to�work�together�to�devise�a�marketing�communications�plan�for�the�relaunch�of�a�well-known�supermarket�brand.

10.30amAuditorium

Student Life TalkFind�out�what�it�is�really�like�to�study�at�Leeds�Trinity�University�from�our�Student�Ambassadors�–�perfect�for�any�prospective�student!�The�talk�lasts�approximately�30�minutes�and�includes�a�welcome�from�our�Executive.

10.00am - 2.00pmMain Reception

INFO HubThe�INFO�hub�will�be�open�throughout�the�day�where�you�will�get�the�chance�to�find�out�about�Finance,�Accommodation,�Student�Support�and�the�Students’�Union.�If�you�wish�to�speak�to�a�representative�from�any�of�these�areas,�they�will�be�available�from10.00am�until1.00pm.�

1.30pm - 3.00pmMain Reception

Campus ToursTake�a�tour�with�one�of�our�Student�Ambassadors�to�get�a�feel�for�our�campus,�including�our�halls�of�residence,�the�Andrew�Kean�Learning�Centre,�the�Media�Centre�and�our�sports�facilities.�Tours�last�approximately�45�minutes�to�an�hour,�and�will�depart�from�the�Main�Reception�on�a�regular�basis.

Additional Activities

Timetable

Your Applicant Day Programme

Event Information

ParkingFree�parking�is�available�on�campus�for�the�Applicant�Day.�Upon�arrival,�please�look�out�for�our�Student�Ambassadors�who�will�guide�you�to�an�available�space.�For�more�information�about�getting�to�Leeds�Trinity�University,�please�see�the�back�page�of�this�guide.�

Food and DrinkThe�Dining�Room�and�Lounge�provide�a�wide�range�of�hot�meals,�drinks�and�snacks,�freshly�prepared�on�campus�using�local�produce�where�possible.�They�are�your�main�hubs�for�refuelling�on�campus,�and�will�be�open�from�9am�until�4pm�on�the�Applicant�Day.

GuestsYou�are�more�than�welcome�to�bring�your�friends�and�family�to�the�Applicant�Day.�If�you�do,�please�note�that�some�of�the�academic�workshops�are�for�prospective�students�only.��For�any�workshops�where�this�is�the�case,�it�is�indicated�on�the�programme�for�the�day,�along�with�a�suggested�activity�for�guests�accompanying�applicants.���

Special RequirementsIf�you�have�special�requirements�you’d�like�to�talk�over,�please�contact�Jane�Perekrest�(Dyslexia�and�Disability�Coordinator)�on�0113 283 7138�or�e-mail�[email protected]. Please�call�us�before�you�arrive�so�we�can�make�sure�you’re�catered�for�on�the�day.�

If�you�have�any�questions�regarding�the�Applicant�day,�please�don’t�hesitate�to�get�in�touch.�You�can�call�us�on�0113�283�7150,�email�[email protected]�or�visit�www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/appdays

Key Dates for your diary

7 May 2014You will need to reply to all offers made by Leeds Trinity University by 7 May 2014.

31 May 2014You will need to apply for Student Finance by 31 May 2014 in order to receive your finance before you start university in September.

14 August 2014If you are studying this year you will receive your exam results on 14 August. Good luck!

22 September 2014Time to celebrate becoming a student at Leeds Trinity University - ‘Freshers’ Week’ begins!

What happens next?Making your decisionWhen�you�have�received�offers�from�all�universities,�UCAS�will�send�you�an�email�to�say�there’s�been�an�update.�You�will�then�need�to�go�through�UCAS�Track�to�make�your�replies.�You’ll�have�a�deadline�shown�in�Track�of�when�to�do�this�by�–�how�much�time�you�have�depends�on�the�time�of�year,�varying�from�a�week�to�five�weeks.

Replying to an offerFirm acceptance -This is your first choice. If�it’s�an�unconditional�offer,�the�place�is�yours!�If�it’s�conditional,�the�place�is�yours�if�you�meet�the�entry�requirements.�So�just�in�case�you�don’t,�you�can�pick�a�second�offer�as�a�backup�–�your�insurance�acceptance.

Insurance acceptance -The backup choice to a conditional firm acceptance.If�you’re�choosing�an�insurance�choice,�go�for�a�course�with�lower�entry�requirements,�

but�make�sure�it’s�somewhere�you’d�still�like�to�study.�Remember,�you�will�only�attend�your�insurance�choice�course�if�you�don’t�meet�the�requirements�of�your�firm�choice,�but�you�do�meet�the�conditions�of�your�insurance.�

You can’t choose between your firm and insurance course�when�you�get�your�results,�so�make�sure�you’re�happy�with�your�firm�and�insurance�choice�by�doing�as�much�research�into�the�course�and�institution�as�you�can.��

DeclineYou�will�then�need�to�decline�all�other�offers.�Or�if�you�decide�you�don’t�want�to�accept�any�of�the�offers,�you�can�decline�them�all�and�you�may�be�eligible�to�use�the�UCAS�Extra�service.��In�Extra,�you�can�apply�for�any�course�with�vacancies�and�hopefully�secure�an�offer�before�the�summer.

GPSIf�you�are�using�a�Sat�Nav,�our�campus�postcode�is�LS18 5HD.

ParkingThere�is�free car parking�available�on�our�campus�during�the�Applicant�Day.�When�you�arrive,�please�look�out�for�our�Student�Ambassadors�who�will�guide�you�to�an�available�space.

By train�Leeds�Trinity�University�is�situated�approximately�one�mile�from�Horsforth�Train�Station�on�the�Leeds-York�line,�with�trains�arriving�every�30�minutes.�Telephone�08457�484950�for�further�information�or�visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk

Free Leeds Trinity Shuttle BusThe�Leeds�Trinity�University�free�shuttle�bus�will�be�operating�between�Horsforth�Train�Station�and�our�campus�every�30�minutes�throughout�the�Applicant�Day,�from�Horsforth�Train�Station.�

By busThere�are�frequent�bus�services�between��Leeds�city�centre�and�Horsforth.�West�Yorkshire�bus�routes�97�and�731�travel�from�Leeds�Central�Bus�Station�and�both�stop�outside�Leeds�Trinity�University.�For�further�information�on�local�bus�services,�please�contact�Metro�on�0113 2457676�or�visit:�www.wymetro.com

How to find usLeeds Trinity University has great transport links – it’s easily accessible by road, there’s a railway station ten minutes’ walk from campus and plenty of buses from and to Leeds stop directly outside the main entrance.

www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/appdays

Give us a call 0113 283 7150

Drop us an email [email protected]

Leeds Trinity University Brownberrie Lane Horsforth Leeds LS18 5HD

We look forward to seeing you soon

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