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Guide for International Students

Welcome to Chester Business School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

University of Chester - History and Reputation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The City of Chester - Location and Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Why Study Business at Chester Business School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chester Business School Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Our International Partners and Joint Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Our Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

• Undergraduate Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

• Postgraduate Programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Supporting Our Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

• Fees and Funding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

• Student Support and Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

• International Offi ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

• Learning Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

• Accommodation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Chester Business School attracts some of the brightest students

from across the globe. We currently have leading academics

recruited from both inside and outside the UK as experts in their

fi elds. We off er a whole range of new and innovative programmes,

designed to help meet current challenges and secure the future

success of individuals and businesses.

Our portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

has a strong international focus and is constantly being updated

to give students the latest professional and research-based

knowledge, and the best possible learning experience.

We have excellent links with industry and professional bodies and

run a wide range of activities to support businesses in the North

West region.

The School is spread across both the Chester and Warrington

campuses, and has an international reputation, attracting

students from around the world. Here at Chester Business School

we are confi dent we can cater for international students who

are interested in a career in business or management as we aim

to off er our students not only an excellent range of courses to

choose from, but also provide all the support and advice you

could need whilst you study here in one of the UK’s most unique

learning environments.

Chester Business School also has a solid portfolio of Research

and Knowledge Transfer Projects with a range of international

organisations. The majority of the School’s research is applied

in a practical context, and it is committed to building and

enhancing sustainable relationships with business and external

organisations.

We look forward to meeting you!

Prof. Chris Pyke

Head of Chester Business School & Associate Dean

Faculty of Business Enterprise & Lifelong Learning

Welcome to Chester Business School!

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HISTORY AND REPUTATION

The 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 country pre-dating all universities except

Oxford, Cambridge, Durham and London.

The University has expanded extensively - a £62 million investment programme has delivered

impressive new facilities in Chester and Warrington over the last six years and the University

now off ers a wide range of courses to over 16,700 students at undergraduate, postgraduate

and doctoral levels.

University of Chester is a popular student’s choice. Figures released by the University and

College Admissions Service (UCAS) in February 2011 show that the University of Chester

has attained the fourth highest growth in the number of UCAS applications out of 318 UK

institutions providing higher education!

Our Careers and Employability department has been declared ‘world class’ after being awarded

the maximum fi ve stars in a rigorous assessment by British Quality Foundation. We have an

excellent record of graduate employment with a success rate of 93%. This places the University

2nd in the North West region and 25th in England for graduate employment success rates

– ahead of the University of Oxford (90.2%) and within a hair’s breadth of the University of

Cambridge (93.6%).

In choosing the University of Chester, you will be selecting an institution with a strong learning

tradition, and one which will challenge you to give the best of yourself in your academic work

and your contribution to our student community. In return, we will give you both an unrivalled

foundation and a student experience to remember for life.

LOCATION AND OPPORTUNITIES

When it comes to beautiful cities, Chester, one of eight British Heritage cities, is one of the

loveliest and on every tourist’s ‘must see’ itinerary. Located in the heart of the UK, not far from

Liverpool and Manchester, it attracts over 8 million visitors a year. The city, one of the best

preserved walled cities in Europe, dates back to the Roman times. As soon as you arrive in

Chester you will appreciate its unique atmosphere and sense of history. Chester off ers you

an excellent backdrop for your studies and you will see that Chester Business School, Chester

Campus is ideally placed to furnish you with the skills, knowledge and experience you need to

fl ourish in the world of business and management. Companies such as Airbus, Bank of America,

HBOS, Bristol Myers Squibb, Coca Cola Schweppes and Marks & Spencer all have large scale,

long-term operations based in the immediate area along with a myriad of local businesses

and SMEs and Chester Business School has built strong links with these organisations and the

wider business community. This both enhances the relevance of our degrees and helps our

students to fi nd professional work-based placements.

Our Warrington Campus combines the best of long-established university traditions with

up-to-date modern developments including newly-built learning resource and business

centres. The Campus is host to the North West Media Centre and is 20 minutes away from

Salford Keys – the UK’s second biggest cluster of media and advertising businesses outside

London and the South-East, home of the BBC in the North and some of the world’s biggest

companies in broadcasting and new media technologies. Our Warrington Campus is also

home to the Warrington Wolves Rugby League Club – winners of the 2010 Challenge Cup.

As a result of these fi rm links with the media and sports industries, the University is ideally

placed to provide innovative creative courses and our students fi nd it highly benefi cial

to combine our Business Management, Events Management and Marketing and Public

Relations degrees with other subject areas that correspond more closely with their career

ambitions such as TV or Radio Production, Commercial Music Production, Film Studies,

Advertising or Sport Development.

History and Location

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CHESTER BUSINESS SCHOOL

Chester Business School 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.

We off er programmes at every level of business education –

undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral and we aim to provide

education that develops the competencies, capabilities and

imaginations of our students to prepare them for real-life challenges

in the business professions in the 21st century.

• All programmes consist of a variety of modules which students can

choose from depending on their areas of interest.

• Work based placements are built into all undergraduate programmes

(standard in the second year for fi ve - six weeks; and optional in the

third year as a full year paid work placement).

• Library facilities are up-to-date, easy to use and cover a wide range

of journals and texts in varying fi elds.

• Our academic staff are always at the forefront of business research,

which in turn informs our teaching. Our business students therefore

gain from the experience of those researching in the most current

topics and formulating the latest ideas.

• Students are provided an inclusive and comfortable learning

environment, where personal tutors provide individual academic

support.

• Diff erent teaching methods are used to encourage student

participation. Our practical and innovative approach to teaching has

earned national and international respect.

• Chester Business School 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 Chester Business School 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.

• Regular lectures with notable entrepreneurs as guest speakers

are held regularly at Chester Business School to allow 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.

Why Study at Chester Business School

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During your time with us at Chester Business School, 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 .

The Head of Chester Business School, Professor Chris Pyke, presides over 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 advisors 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 Chester Business School. This means that if

you plan to build a successful future in business, management or fi nance, starting your career journey at Chester Business School will

give you both an unrivalled foundation and a student experience for life.

Chester Business School Staff

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OUR INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS AND JOINT PROGRAMMES

Chester Business School is 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

partnerships with other leading business schools and universities throughout the world. These partnerships include student exchanges -

including European Erasmus exchanges and dual degree programmes.

International Partners

China

• Wuhan University, WTO

• Wuhan University of Technology, WUT

• Jianqiao College University, Shanghai

• Tongji University, Shanghai

• Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE)

• School of International Education, Renmin University

(SIEREC), Beijing

• Chinese University of Communication (CUC), Beijing

• College of Arts and Science, Beijing

India

• Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai

• Seshadripuram First Grade College, Bangalore

Australia

• Charles Sturt University, New South Wales

• University of Ballarat, Victoria

• Holmes Institute

Georgia

• Caucasus University

USA

• University of North Carolina at Asheville

• Alverno College, Milwaukee

• Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee

• Plattsburgh State University of New York Brazil

• Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC)

• Fundacao Armando ALvares Penteado

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

UNDERGRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

We accept a wide range of international qualifi cations equivalent

to UK GCE Advanced Level. Please refer to individual programme

pages for details.

Evidence of English Language profi ciency for applicants

whose fi rst language is not English: We accept the following

qualifi cations:

• IGCSE English as a second language (E2L): minimum grade C;

• GCSE or IGCSE (or equivalent) English as a fi rst language:

minimum grade C;

• IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band);

• TOEFL paper based test: 550 points or above; or TOEFL internet

based test: overall score of 87 points or above (with no less than

21 points in Listening, 22 points in Reading, 23 points in Speaking

and 21 points in Writing);

• Pearson’s Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) overall

score of 51 points and above (with no less than 51 points in each

category);

• UCLES (University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate)

Certifi cate of Profi ciency in English: Grade C or above;

• UCLES (University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate)

Advanced English C or above; or

• Any other equivalent English language qualifi cation

Please refer to the UKBA website for the list of English Language

tests approved by the UK Border Agency.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Each 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 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 http://www.chester.ac.uk/international/

study/ug 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 ASSESSMENT

All 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.

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BSc SINGLE HONOURS ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

The degree will develop your skills and knowledge of fi nancial

management. Computing skills are embedded throughout

the programme including usage of accounting packages,

spread sheets 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 studied: Financial Accounting I; Management

Accounting I; Quantitative Methods in Finance; Law and Ethics;

Business Economics; and Managing People and Organisations.

Year 2: Modules studied: Financial Accounting II – Financial

Operations; Management Accounting II – Performance Operations;

Work-based Learning; Human Resource Management, Essentials of

Marketing; and Enterprise Operations.

Year 3/4: Modules that may be studied: Financial Accounting III –

Financial Management; Management Accounting III – Performance

Management; Strategic Enterprise Management; Auditing; Law

for Managers; Taxation; International Financial Management; and

Dissertation.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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 can go 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

can also go on to successfully complete professional examinations

and become consultants.

BSc in Accounting and Finance

START DATE:September 2012

COURSE LENGTH AND UCAS CODES:3 Year Single Honours: NN4H4 Year Single Honours: NN4J

COURSE LOCATION:Chester Campus

TYPICAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:240 – 280 UCAS points from GCE A-Levels or equivalent

SPECIFIC SUBJECTS REQUIRED:GCSE grade C in Mathematics

OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:International Baccalaureate (26 points)

COURSE CONTENT ENQUIRIES:Helen HayesProgramme LeaderTelephone: 01244511000Email: [email protected]

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BA in Business Management

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Our Business Management degree recognises that employers today

are looking for graduates who have an academic understanding of

business, together with a practical knowledge 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.

• SINGLE HONOURS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Studying Business Management as a single honours degree off ers

students 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 that may be studied include: Organisational

Behaviour; Financial Understanding for Managers; Communication

in the Workplace; The Business Environment and Law; Public Relations

Theory & Skills I; and Marketing Principles.

Year 2: Modules that may be studied include: Managing Business

Innovation; Managerial Accounting for Business; Human Resource

Management in Context; Public Relations and Skills II; Research

and Planning for Management; Buyer Behaviour; and Work-based

Learning.

Year 3/4: Modules that may be studied include: Managing Business

Strategy; Human Resource Management Performance; Human

Resource Management Development; Marketing Communications;

Public Relations Skills III; Development and Future of Public Relations;

Corporate Finance for Managers; International Finance for Managers;

Management of Information Systems and Organisational Knowledge;

Management in Context; Major Events in Context; and Dissertation.

• COMBINED HONOURS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

The Business Management degree 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

either 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; whilst

others have set up businesses of their own.


COURSE LENGTH AND UCAS CODES:3 Year Single Honours: N2253 Year 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

COURSE LOCATION:Warrington Campus



COURSE CONTENT ENQUIRIES:Andrea HarperProgramme LeaderTelephone: 01925534325Email: [email protected]

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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.

• SINGLE HONOURS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Year 1: Modules that may be studied include: Managing People and

Organisations; Business Economics; Management Accounting I; Principles

of Operations and Quality Management; Essentials of Entrepreneurship;

and Marketing Principles.

Year 2: Modules that may be studied include: Management Decision

Making; Human Resource Management; Management Accounting

II – Performance Operations; Contemporary Issues in Business and

Management; Project Management; Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Skills; and Work-based Learning.

Year 3/4: Modules that may be studied include: Business Dissertation;

and 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

Financial Management – Strategic Finance and Accounting;

Management Accounting III – Performance Management; and

International Financial Management

Marketing Management – Strategic Marketing Management;

International Marketing; and Direct Marketing

Sustainable Entrepreneurship – Managing New Business Ventures;

Managing Creativity and Innovation; and Sustainable Entrepreneurship.



Entrepreneurship/Business Studies - Completing a degree in either

of these programmes produces well-rounded graduates who will

fl ourish in the modern business 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; whilst

others have set up businesses of their own.

BA in Business Management and Entrepreneurship


COURSE LENGTH AND UCAS CODES:3 Year Single Honours: NN214 Year Single Honours: NN2C




COURSE CONTENT ENQUIRIES:Connie HancockProgramme LeaderTelephone: 01244511986Email: [email protected]

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BUSINESS STUDIES

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.

• SINGLE HONOURS BUSINESS STUDIES

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 that may be studied include: Marketing Principles;

Finance for Managers; Managing People and Organisations; Business

Environment in its International Context; Managing Customer Services;

and Information and Communication in the Workplace.

Year 2: Modules that may be studied include: Marketing Planning

in Action; Managerial Accounting; Human Resource Management;

Management Decision Making; Buyer Behaviour; Marketing Research;

Principles of Project Management; Contemporary Issues in Business

and Management; Introduction to Entrepreneurship Skills; and Work-

based Learning.

Year 3/4: Modules that may be studied include: Strategic

Management; Strategic Finance and Accounting; Marketing

Communications; Management Information Systems; Managing

Employee Performance; Law for Managers; Leadership and Change

Management; Retail Management; International and Global

Marketing; and Dissertation.

• COMBINED HONOURS BUSINESS STUDIES

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.



Entrepreneurship/Business Studies - Completing a degree in

either 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; whilst

others have set up businesses of

their own.

BA in Business Studies


COURSE LENGTH AND UCAS CODES:3 Year Single Honours: N1024 Year Single Honours: N1003 Year 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




COURSE CONTENT ENQUIRIES:Ian McDonaldProgramme LeaderTelephone: 01244511805Email: [email protected]

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BA in Events Management

EVENTS MANAGEMENT

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.

• SINGLE HONOURS EVENTS MANAGEMENT

Year 1: Modules that may be studied include: Introduction to

Events Management; Events Management in Action; Managing Service

Organisations and their Resources; Marketing Principles; and Managing

Customer Service.

Year 2: Modules that may be studied include: Planning, Managing

and Evaluating Events; Researching the Visitor Economy; Destination

Planning and Management; Buyer Behaviour; Contemporary Issues

in Business and Management; Project Management; Sports Events;

Marketing Planning in Action; and Work-based Learning.

Year 3/4: Modules that may be studied include: Strategic Management

for Tourism and Events; Contemporary Issues in Events Management;

Major Events in Context; and Dissertation/Management Project.

• COMBINED HONOURS EVENTS MANAGEMENT

The Events Management degree proigramme off ered in combination

with about 20 other subjects. Popular combinations include Tourism,

Advertising, Business, Business Management, Public Relations, Finance,

Marketing, Dance and Sports, Television/Radio Production, Journalism

(Chester or Warrington Campus), Exercise Sciences and Languages

(French, German or Spanish).


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 offi cers. Additional opportunities are available

working with charities.



COURSE LOCATION:Chester and Warrington Campus



COURSE CONTENT ENQUIRIES:Martin MetcalfeSenior LecturerTelephone: 01244511000Email: [email protected]

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BA in International Business

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

An understanding of the international dimensions of business

is increasingly becoming an important issue for those operating

within all sectors of 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 whilst still developing

a general understanding of wider business theory.

• SINGLE HONOURS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Year 1: Modules that may be studied include: The Business

Environment in its International Context; Managing People and

Organisations; Marketing Principles; Finance for Managers; Managing

Customer Service; and Information and Communication in the

Workplace.

Year 2: Modules that may be studied include: International

Business Operations; Globalisation and Business; Marketing Planning

in Action; Marketing Research; Work-based Learning; Management

Decision Making; Human Resource Management; and Managerial

Accounting.

Year 3/4: Modules that may be studied include: International

Strategic Management; a double module Independent Study

in a selected area of international business and management;

International and Global Marketing; Marketing Communications;

International Financial Management; Management Information

Systems; Managing Employee Performance; International Business

Law; Leadership and Change Management; and Strategic Finance and

Accounting.

• COMBINED HONOURS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

The c International Business degree programme 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.






COURSE CONTENT ENQUIRIES:Neil MooreProgramme LeaderTelephone: 01244511822Email: [email protected]

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BA in Marketing

MARKETING

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.

• SINGLE HONOURS MARKETING

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 that may be studied include: Marketing Principles;

The Marketing Experience; Informing Marketing; Managing Customer

Service; Managing People and Organisations; and Finance for Managers.

Year 2: Modules that may be studied include: Marketing Planning

in Action; Buyer Behaviour; Marketing Research; Services Marketing,

Management Decision Making; Human Resource Management;

Managerial Accounting and Work-based Learning.

Year 3/4: Modules that may be studied include: Strategic Marketing

Management; Marketing Communications; International and Global

Marketing, Direct Marketing; and Dissertation.

• COMBINED HONOURS MARKETING

The Marketing degree programme 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.






COURSE CONTENT ENQUIRIES:Jane MartinProgramme LeaderTelephone: 01244511847Email: [email protected]

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BA in Marketing and Public Relations

MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

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.

• COMBINED HONOURS MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

Year 1: Modules that may be studied include: Organisational

Behaviour; Public Relations and Skills I; Marketing Principles; and

Events Management in Action.

Year 2: Modules that may be studied include: Managing Business

Innovation; Public Relations and Skills II; Research and Planning for

Management; Buyer Behaviour; and Work-based Learning.

Year 3/4: Modules that may be studied include: Marketing

Communications; Public Relations and Skills III; Development and

Future of Public Relations; Major Events in Context; Strategic Marketing

Management; and 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.


COURSE LENGTH AND UCAS CODES:3 Year 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

COURSE LOCATION:Warrington Campus



COURSE CONTENT ENQUIRIES:Susan KinnearProgramme LeaderTelephone: 01925534610Email: [email protected]

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BA in Tourism Management/Tourism

TOURISM MANAGEMENT/TOURISM

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.

• SINGLE HONOURS TOURISM MANAGEMENT

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 that may be studied include: Tourism Concepts;

Experiencing the Tourism Industry; Managing Service Organisations and

their Resources; Marketing in the Visitor Economy; Managing Customer

Services; and Introduction to Events Management.

Year 2: Modules that may be studied include: Sustainable Tourism in

Practice; Destination Planning and Management; Marketing Planning in

Action; Sports Events; and Work-based Learning.

Year 3/4: Modules that may be studied include: Strategic

Management for Tourism and Events; Tourism Impacts and Planning;

Contemporary Issues in Tourism; and Dissertation.

• COMBINED HONOURS TOURISM

The Tourism degree programme 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 Language

(French, Spanish or German), Marketing or Business - 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 Management/Tourism 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.






COURSE CONTENT ENQUIRIES:Andy LyonProgramme LeaderTelephone: 01244511808Email: [email protected]

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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

• A degree equivalent to UK Bachelor Degree standard.

• Supporting documents: CV, Academic Transcripts, Two References

- one from your current or most recent employer and the second

should be an academic reference.

• Evidence of English Language profi ciency for applicants whose

fi rst language is not English:

- IELTS overall score of 6.5 or above (with no less than 5.5 in any

band)*;

- TOEFL paper based test: 575-600 points or above; or TOEFL

internet based test: overall score of 90 points or above (with no

less than 21 points in Listening, 22 points in Reading, 23 points

in Speaking and 21 points in Writing);

- Pearson’s Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) overall score of

57 points and above (with no less than 51 points in each category);

or

- IGCSE English as a second language (E2L): minimum grade C;

- GCSE or IGCSE (or equivalent) English as a fi rst language:

minimum grade C;

- UCLES (University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate)

Certifi cate of Profi ciency in English: Grade C or above;

- UCLES (University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate)

Advanced English C or above;

- Any other equivalent English language qualifi cations.

Please refer to the UKBA website for the list of English Language

tests approved by the UK Border Agency

*For MSc Marketing Communications and Public Relations we accept

IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in Writing and 5.5 in

other bands.

Pre-sessional English language course can be off ered prior to

the degree course if you do not meet our English language entry

criteria.

• 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.

• For MBA programmes, 2 years’ work experience, preferably at a

supervisory level or higher is required. In exceptional

circumstances a shorter period of work experience may be

considered. For those with limited work experience it is possible

to progress to the MBA programme after completing an intensive

Bridging Programme* in Chester and then joining a dedicated

cohort. For further details please contact the Business School

(details on the back cover page).

*Note that there will be an additional cost for the Bridging Programme

**Admission to programmes will be by informal interview where it is

feasible to do so

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. Preparing for Research/Management Research Methods

modules and the l 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 ASSESSMENT

All 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 using a variety of methods such as case study

analysis, written essays, project reports, oral presentations and

group activities.


A Chester Business School MBA or MSC graduate 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.

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MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

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 inter-related subject areas in the broad

discipline of Business and Management.

WHY MBA IN CHESTER BUSINESS SCHOOL?

• 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

MBA PROGRAMME WITH SPECIALISATION

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 of a research methods

module and a Research Project.

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 about 12,000 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.

SPECIALISATION MODULES

A 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. Specialisation

options include: Finance, E-Business, Human Resources Management,

International Business, International Marketing and Service

Management.

LIST OF SPECIALISATION MODULES

BU7009 Financial Risk Management

BU7010 Employment Dynamics

BU7017 International Business Strategy

BU7018 International Marketing Management

BU7020 Strategic Issues for E-Business

BU7730 Creative Thinking & Problem Solving for Managers

BU7731 Managing Excellence in Processes & Projects

BU7732 Virtual & E-Organisational Strategies

BU7733 Managing & Exploiting Intellectual Capital & Knowledge

BU7734 Management in the Service Economy

*Electives are available subject to student demand.

Masters in Business Administration

20 CREDITS

Leadership Learning

and Continuous

Professional Development

BU7701 or BU7751

20 CREDITS

Marketing Across

Boundaries

BU7702 or BU7752

20 CREDITS

Finance for

Managers

BU7703 or BU7753

STA

GE

1

60

CR

ED

ITS

20 CREDITS

Leading and

Managing People

BU7704 or BU7754

20 CREDITS

Elective

(see list opposite)

20 CREDITS

Strategic

Management

BU7705 or BU7755STA

GE

2

12

0 C

RE

DIT

S

20 CREDITS

Preparing for Research

BU7756

40 CREDITS

Research Project

BU7757STA

GE

3

18

0 C

RE

DIT

S

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Masters in Business Administration

MBA HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT*

Chester Business School’s MBA Health Care Management programme

is specifi cally designed for aspiring health care professionals, policy

makers and managers working in the area of health, environment

and social care development. This programme will appeal to those

who work for health ministries, international non-governmental

organisations and environmental agencies; as well as health care

environment practitioners including nurses, medical doctors, social

workers and allied health professionals.

The Research Methods module will involve the submission of written

elements and the presentation of your Research Proposal. This is an

important aspect preparing you for the Dissertation. The Dissertation

itself is between 14,000 – 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.

*Subject to validation

20 CREDITS

Applying Theories of

Health Care Management

20 CREDITS

Managing Health Care

Organisations

20 CREDITS

Managing Change in

Health CareSTA

GE

1

60

CR

ED

ITS

20 CREDITS

Health Care Maketing

Across Boundaries

20 CREDITS

Finance for Health

Care Managers

20 CREDITS

Managing Excellence

in Health Care Projects

and ProcessesSTA

GE

2

12

0 C

RE

DIT

S

60 CREDITS

Research Methods and Dissertation

STA

GE

3

18

0 C

RE

DIT

S

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MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc)

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.

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. Students can

also take advantage of our dual disciplinary MSc Marketing

Communications and Public Relations degree which is one of only

a handful of such programmes around the world.

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.

WHY MSc AT CHESTER BUSINESS SCHOOL?

• Highly successful track record of delivering MSc programmes with

very high completion rate

• Member of 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

• Competitive tuition fees

• Financial assistance in form of scholarships and bursaries

available

MSc MANAGEMENT WITH SPECIALISATION 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. This time

frame of study will allow students develop a mature understanding

of the various inter-related subjects that are taught. All students will

also complete a 10,000 word dissertation within their area of study.

Modules Available:

There are fi ve compulsory modules for all MSc programmes:

• Strategic Financial Management

• Managing in Organisations

• Strategic People Management*

• Management Research Methods

• Dissertation

* Except MSc Management with Human Resources

MSc MANAGEMENT

Modules Available:

• Contemporary Marketing Communications

• Strategic Issues for E-Business

MSc MANAGEMENT WITH EVENTS MANAGEMENT

Modules Available:

• Venue Management for Events

• Events Management in Practice

MSc MANAGEMENT WITH FINANCE

Modules Available:

• Corporate Finance

• Financial Risk Management

MSc MANAGEMENT WITH HUMAN RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT (HRM)

Modules Available:

• People and Performance

• Strategic Marketing Management

• Employment Dynamics

MSc MANAGEMENT WITH INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Modules Available:

• Managing Information as a Corporate Resource

• Strategic Issues for E-Business

MSc MANAGEMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Modules Available:

• International Business Environment

• International Business Strategy

MSc MANAGEMENT WITH TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Modules Available:

• Strategic Tourism Operations Management

• Tourism Destination Management

MSc MANAGEMENT WITH MARKETING

Modules Available:

• International Marketing Management

• Marketing Communications and Contemporary Issues

Master of Science

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Master of Science

MSc MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

Chester Business School also off ers an MSc in Marketing

Communications and Public Relations. This dual disciplinary

Master’s 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. It is led by Professor Danny

Moss, one of the most experienced academics in this fi eld in the

UK, supported by a strong faculty team.

The programme will have a number of added-value features:

• Core textbooks provided for each unit

• A network of practitioner mentors to support the programme

• A programme of expert guest speakers throughout the year

• Live work-based projects to build up your personal portfolio

The MSc 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 develop an in-depth understanding of both fi elds.

Modules Available:

• Strategic Marketing Management

• International Business Environment

• Marketing Communications

• Public Relations Management

• Public Relations Skills

• Marketing and Public Relations Strategic Campaign

• Management Research Methods

• Dissertation

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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

STUDENTS

For current overseas fees please visit our website at: http://www.

chester.ac.uk/international/fees/tuition

All fees are liable to review and change yearly. For more information

please see the International Student Guide.

The University of Chester off ers £1000 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 international bursary of £500 (undergraduate) and £1000

(postgraduate). This bursary is given in form of a discount off the

tuition fees.

International students who have studied an undergraduate degree

course at the University of Chester will be eligible for a discount of

£1000 if they decide to progress to a full-time postgraduate degree

course at our institution.

**Note that the overall fee reduction (including any other scholarship

or bursary) cannot exceed £2000.

*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 there to help you.

STUDENT SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE

The 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; provides

the necessary assistance when opening a bank account; and organises

international induction and social events throughout the year.

LEARNING RESOURCES

Learning Resources off ers library and information services and open

access computers at all of our sites. The library holds over 300,000 books,

journals and multimedia materials that students will need for their

course. Through the virtual

library students can access

the University’s collection of

over 180,000 electronic books

and journals 24 hours a day

from anywhere.

We also provide free in-

sessional English language

support to any degree

student whose fi rst language

is not English.

Supporting Our Students

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Accommodation

ACCOMMODATION

All international students are guaranteed accommodation if accommodation applications are received by the deadlines

communicated to them. Some rooms in our halls of residence have been adapted for students with specifi c needs or disabilities.

For more information on accommodation please refer to the International Student Guide .

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Our Students Say…

Name: Nan Liu

Country: China

Course: Business Studies

The wonderful experiences I have had at Chester will aff ect

me forever. When I fi rst arrived, I felt I would have a tough

time because of the language barrier however; the tutors

in Chester are really friendly and easy-going! They always

helped me with any problems I had regarding my studies

and other issues involved in settling into student life. I

have made lots of foreign friends and have learnt how to

communicate with them. My course is very interesting and

as I studied it further, I became more convinced that I had

made the right choice. I have certainly learnt a lot of things

that will help my career when I graduate. I have told my

friends about how great it is to study at Chester.

Name: Tamta Gamezardashvili

Country: Georgia

Course: Business Studies/MBA

Chester is a gorgeous city with a friendly atmosphere and the

staff at the university are always willing to help and support

you. I am from Georgia and my university (in Georgia) is a

partner institution of the University of Chester. I studied a dual

degree in Business Studies and am now pursuing MBA, both in

Chester. The staff at the University of Chester contacted me and

gave me a lot of useful advice, which helped me to make the

right decision and come to study at Chester. The most helpful

departments for international students are the International

Offi ce and the Student Support and Guidance Department. Staff

at the Business School are very friendly, always ready to help and

are available to speak with you and give you the right advice and

direction. I was off ered a part-time job within the fi rst week of

being in Chester. This is a great experience as I learnt about the

British culture and am meeting new friends all the time. There

are lots of opportunities for international students here.

Chester is a very safe city for international students. Students

can enjoy their ‘student life’ with a lot of events organized by

the University. There are many clubs and societies which you

can join.

So, don’t miss your chance and don’t hesitate to apply to Chester.

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Our Students Say…

Name: Jennifer Chiedu

Country: Nigeria

Course: MSc Management with HRM

I found my course very interesting. I learnt to work as part of

a team, supporting and being supported by my colleagues

and it also helped boost my confi dence. My tutors were

fantastic and I say this in all honesty. They made it clear

that they were not there to impose their thoughts on us

but to facilitate our learning. They were very sensitive and

considerate, approachable and always encouraging.

Everything the University says as its ethos is exactly what it

is. Students are made to feel that they matter and are given

every necessary support without indulging them. Chester as

a city is quiet and beautiful - a conducive place for learning.

I was able to get African foods and the cost of living is quite

moderate compared to some other areas.

I hope to be a HRM Consultant in future and I think the

University of Chester has prepared me towards achieving

my dreams.

Name: Amangeldy Yessenov

Country: Kazakhstan

Course: MBA

When I was choosing where to study the location was very

important to me. I chose Chester which is a quiet and safe

picturesque traditional English city. I like that I can get

around town on foot as most places are within walking

distance. The relaxing atmosphere infl uenced my learning

process positively. The lessons at the University are so well

organised and students have time for self-education. The

University makes a lot of eff ort in supporting students and

trips to diff erent parts of the country throughout the year.

The University of Chester is a university in the truest sense of

the word and it is a place that gives you the opportunity to

evolve yourself in terms of mental and sport activities. Also

the fact that I can study for my degree in one year rather

than two makes me happy as I save time and money.

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Our Students Say…

Name: Kyawt Zar

Country: Burma

Course: Business and Marketing/MBA

I have been studying in the University of Chester for almost

5 years now. It may seem such a long time but for me it is as

though only a year has passed. For my undergraduate study,

I did a combined degree in Business and Marketing. It was a

very interesting course and I enjoyed it very much. I chose

this course because my goal was to become an entrepreneur.

To achieve my dream, I am now studying an MBA also

in Chester to gain higher business knowledge. Studying

the MBA has given me a real in-depth knowledge of

management and personal development. The tutors are

always willing to give me help and support. Chester is not

just a great city with an excellent University but also feels

like home to me and I believe for all other international

students as well. Therefore, I just have to say that choosing

the University Chester was defi nitely the right choice for me.

Name: Kunal Barthakur

Country: India

Course: MBA

My experience in University of Chester has been the most

enriching in my life. I have met some awesome people and

made some great friends for life!

The city of Chester is a calm and quiet place suitable for study

environment. Studying abroad has helped me broaden the

horizons of my knowledge and accentuate my personal

goals and aspirations. The MBA programme gave me many

opportunities for enhancing and demonstrating leadership

abilities. The theoretical models covered in the programme

were directly applicable in real world management setting.

The lecturers were very supportive and helped me a lot in

attaining in-depth knowledge of the subjects.

One of the most valuable lessons that I had learnt while

doing MBA was how to manage my time; balancing the

demands of study, part time work and friends.

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CONTACT DETAILS:

Chester Business School

University of Chester

Parkgate Road

Chester, CH1 4BJ

Telephone: +44 (0) 1244 51 1800

Email: [email protected]

www.chester.ac.uk/chester-business-school

CONTACT DETAILS:

The International Offi ce

University of Chester

Parkgate Road

Chester, CH1 4BJ

Telephone: +44 (0) 1244 512465

Telephone: +44 (0) 1244 512335

Telephone: +44 (0) 1244 512472

Email: [email protected]

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