Aberdeen Business School - Reasons to Believe

Aberdeen Business School

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O Y CANMP US TRU We BELIEVE we are the right university for you! Yes, sure that’s a big claim, but we can back it up with lots of reason and lots of benefits.

As the UK’s top modern university and one of the best for graduate employment, a degree from Aberdeen Business School can help you get your first step on the career ladder.

We can give you a major advantage in life!

That’s just one reason, a big one for sure, but there are many others too. From a superb campus – expanding further in 2013 – through to the great outdoors of Scotland, we have so much to offer.

We’ve pulled together lots of our reasons to believe we are the right University for you. These fact filled trump cards highlight the benefits of choosing to study at Aberdeen Business School – so let’s see what’s going to trump it for you!

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REASONS TO BELIEVE OUR BRILLIANT CAMPUS

> A world class contemporary campus > A parkland, riverside environment > Over ÂŁ65 million invested in recent years > Business School designed by Lord Foster > An array of iconic modern buildings

REASONS TO BELIEVE OUR FANTASTIC FACILITIES

> Large 21st century lecture theatres > A large bright refectory area > Our own television studio and moot court > Modern, inspirational study spaces > Cool purpose-designed computer facilities

REASONS TO BELIEVE THE SUPERB RGU:SPORT

> Awesome ÂŁ11 million sports centre > Modern, world class sporting facilities > Climbing wall and swimming pool > Large indoor hall for loads of sports > Three gyms and lots of classes

REASONS TO BELIEVE OUR INSPIRATIONAL STAFF

> Inspiring professors, lecturers and tutors > Top qualifications, practical experience > Time spent in industry and business > Leaders in their individual subject areas > A growing reputation for research

REASONS TO BELIEVE WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

> “Top in the UK for graduate employment” HESA, 2012 > “Top modern university in the UK” The Sunday Times, 2012 > “Top modern university in the UK” The Guardian, 2013 > “Top modern university in the UK” The Times, 2013

REASONS TO BELIEVE PRACTICAL OPPORTUNITIES

> Most degrees have a practical placement > You gain real professional experience > Real-life projects help put theory into practice > Placements vary from 4 to 48 weeks > And they boost your earning potential

REASONS TO BELIEVE ACCESS TO SCHOLARSHIPS

> Many local companies offer scholarships > They help towards the costs of studying > Scholarships are worth up to ÂŁ4k a year > They are sought after and highly valuable > They can boost your reputation and career

REASONS TO BELIEVE STUDY ABROAD AT RGU

> Most courses offer study abroad opportunities > We work with carefully selected partners > Go study in Europe, USA or beyond > Enhance your CV while still studying > International experience = better prospects

REASONS TO BELIEVE WE’RE IN SUNNY SCOTLAND!

> Aye right, but you’ve got to smile! > A great Scottish location is great fun > Fantastic heritage and even better scenery > Friendly and welcoming people > Go north, be happy!

REASONS TO BELIEVE THIS IS THE GRANITE CITY!

> Aberdeen is unique > Cosmopolitan – the oil capital of Europe > Friendly – over 25,000 students here > Scenic – miles of beautiful sandy beaches > Exciting – great pubs, shops and restaurants

REASONS TO BELIEVE IT’S GREAT OUTDOORS

> Aberdeen is gateway to the wild outdoors > Quality snow sports in the Cairngorms > Great water sports from sailing to surfing > Scottish mountain climbing and hill walking > Loads of places for biking and much more

REASONS TO BELIEVE IT’S EASY TO GET HERE

> Aberdeen is accessible and international > Great transport links with the rest of the UK > Fly direct from major UK and European cities > Good rail and road links > We are better connected than many cities

REASONS TO BELIEVE GOOD PLACES TO STAY

> We offer great student accommodation > Purpose-built flat developments in the city > Ensuite bedrooms and shared kitchens > Rent covers all bills and includes broadband > Also lots of private rental accommodation > Great place to meet new friends

REASONS TO BELIEVE GOOD PLACES TO WORK

> Aberdeen is a busy, successful energy city > There’s loads of part-time work opportunities > We can offer advice on studying and working > Our part-time jobs fair is held every year > Local employers also post links on our website

REASONS TO BELIEVE HELP WITH FEES AND FUNDING

> We’ve got a full online guide to fees and funding > Scottish residents don’t pay tuition fees at RGU > For other students, our fees are very competitive > Student loans are available for eligible students > Grants are also available for some students

REASONS TO BELIEVE OUR SUPPORT SERVICES

> We’re experts in providing the advice you need > From finances and food to counselling, we can help > We have a full medical support service > We offer students professional careers advice > Support services are free and confidential

REASONS TO BELIEVE A GREAT STUDENT UNION

> A great place for socialising and relaxing > Live bands, guest DJs and regular theme nights > Lounge, cafĂŠ, bar and shop > The hub for our societies and clubs > The best place to start any great night out

REASONS TO BELIEVE A terrific FRESHERS’ WEEK

> Student life begins with Freshers’ Week > A host of events, activities and parties > Seven busy days of meeting new people > Something for everyone, day and night > It’s the best time of year in Aberdeen

Richard Barnes Head of International Academic Development

> Used to be a restaurateur > Is the Director of an Entertainment Company > Hosts Murder Mystery dinners worldwide > Ex Tourism consultant for NW England > Has visited 42 countries

Karen Cross Course Leader BA (Hons) Fashion Management

> Hobbies include kilt-making and kick-boxing > Trains her clever collie, Jake, in her spare time > Owns 14 pairs of Converse All Stars > Worked in London as a designer for 6 years > Holds qualifications in Design, Computing, Teaching and eLearning

Daniel Turner Course Leader BA (Hons) Events Management

> Never misses a Scotland match at Hampden > Ran the 2010 London Marathon > Currently completing his PhD which is a figurational analysis of sport policy and extreme sports > A Lecturer in Events Management at GCU prior to coming to RGU

Lisa Gibbons-Wood Course Leader BA (Hons) Law and Management

> Also leads the online LLB course, the first of its kind in Scotland > Research interests include family law and mental health > Member of the International Trade Law Forum > Has dived with sharks > Keeps rare breed farm animals

DR Neil Connon COURSE LEADER BA (HONS) International Hospitality Management & BA (Hons) International Tourism Management

> Actively involved with the Scottish Centre of Tourism > A moderator for RGU’s Swiss Programmes in Zurich and Lucerne > Skiing enthusiast and Swiss ski guide > Main research interest is technology and ethics in business

Jack Keenan Undergraduate Learning Enhancement Coordinator (LEC)

> Has both a BA and MSc from RGU > Has worked as a Digital Media Designer/ Producer > Co-ordinated 3Sixty-tv project at Peacock Visual Arts > Interests in digital media, visual culture and film > Loves old cameras, cookery and running

Susan Lawrie COURSE LEADER BA (Hons) Part-time Business Management

> Was one of the first to gain a BA (Hons) in Business Studies at ABS > Joined an oil company upon graduating > Worked in various financial and commercial roles > Was a competitive highland and national dancer

DR Bob Gammie Associate Dean Undergraduate Programmes

> A graduate of both Aberdeen Business School and the University of Aberdeen > Worked for US bank JP Morgan as an International Business Analyst > Teaches strategic management and business ethics > Used to play professional football

Izzy Crawford SUBJECT Leader BA (Hons) Public Relations & BA (Hons) Media

> CIPR accredited and a committee member of Aberdeen Communications Group > Primary research interest is Corporate Social Responsibility > A judge for the TREND Life with Style awards in 2012 > Previously worked for Scottish Ballet and the NHS

Fiona Duncan Course Leader BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

> Qualified as a Chartered Accountant with one of the Big 4 > Worked as an Auditor in Aberdeen and Canada > Specialist in Financial Reporting, Auditing, International Accounting > Main research interest: Accounting Education > Aberdeen FC season ticket holder

Julie Strachan course leader BA (Hons) Management programme

> Specialist in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour > Main research interest is the impact of learning styles and performance > Proudest sporting achievement: first in school wheelbarrow race > Has been in two earthquakes

Andrew Jones Course Leader BA (Hons) Journalism

> Also leads the MSc Journalism at ABS > Worked at the BBC for 22 years > Has an MBA from the University of Bradford > Has interviewed a range of characters from Tony Blair to Pudsey Bear > Supports the Creative Industries Strategy

Lisa Lloyd-Jones Placement Manager

> Is a qualified business consultant > Has managed a large business incubator from construction to delivery > Worked as a Civil Servant for over ten years > Has lived in Germany twice for six years in total > Is a fluent Welsh speaker

Laura Sharp Course Leader LLB (Hons)

> Responsible for the UG law programme > Section editor of Green’s Scottish Social Work Legislation > Research in Criminal Justice and Effectiveness of Criminal Justice Reforms > Once let loose on a police firing range in high heels

Amanda Meyer Course Leader Accounting with CIMA programme

> A keen interest in Management Accounting > Trained as a Chartered Accountant with Ernst and Young > Spent several years working in London and also in Shanghai > Is happiest on a mountain – skiing down or hiking up

PROFESSOR RITA MARCELLA Dean of Aberdeen Business School

> Has been Dean of Aberdeen Business School since 2003 > FIMGt – Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management > FCILIP – Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals > Was a competitive swimmer at school