Business School OHVD 2018

BUSINESS SCHOOL

OFFER HOLDER VISIT DAYS 2018

STAND OUT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER BUSINESS SCHOOL

Dear Offer-Holder, On behalf of the Business School, I would like to welcome you to the University of Exeter, and congratulate you on your offer to study with us.

You have the potential to join our internationally-recognised Business School, where in studying for any of our degrees you’ll acquire not just subject knowledge, but also the vital analytical and cognitive skills that will enable you to excel in whichever career path you pursue.

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6th in the Complete University Guide 2018 for Accounting and Finance

6th in the Complete University Guide 2018 for Business and Management

11th in the Complete University Guide 2018 for Economics

NO.1 No.1 for graduate employment in Business and Management*

89.4%

89.4% of our graduates are in work or further study six months after graduations*

Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2017

We are committed to supporting your learning; Exeter’s gold standard, researchled teaching, is supplemented with careful wellbeing guidance and academic development opportunities. These academic activities are further enhanced by our excellent careers services, the potential for work placements and study abroad, and inspiring extracurricular and volunteer experiences. All of this enables our graduates to confidently enter the global workplace.

This Offer-Holder Visit Day is your opportunity to discover exactly what sets Exeter apart, from our state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities, to how joining our community of exceptional minds will set you on an exciting and fulfilling path.

During your visit, feel free to explore our facilities and chat to the people who work and study here.

Attracting students from 110 countries makes us truly international

I hope you feel inspired to start your journey with us in September,

*DLHE Survey 2016

Sincerely,

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Professor David Bruce Allen Pro-Vice Chancellor and Executive Dean, Professor of Strategy and Business Ethics

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International Winner at the What Uni? Student Choice Awards 2017

Making the Right Choice for You 3 Scholarships 3 Meet our Students 4 Meet our Alumni 5 Industrial Experience 6 Study Abroad 6 Careers 6 Facilities 7 Research 7 Societies 7 Student Support 7 Business School timetable back cover

MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU You’ve worked hard putting thought into which degree, and which institution, suits your interests. Making your final decision isn’t just about which modules or degree title appeals to you, but about securing a fulfilling student experience that supports you in reaching your ambitions.

Choosing to study with the University of Exeter Business School means you will receive more than just a world class education. You will be joining an ambitious and forward thinking institution, which has shown consistent growth and is recognised internationally for research, teaching, and

producing exceptional graduates. You will have opportunities to undertake enquiryled learning shaped by your own interests, and supported by experts from both academia and industry. You will be able to take advantage of our relationships with top employers such as Ernst & Young, British Airways, Accenture, J. P. Morgan and more.

To support you in achieving your full potential, we have invested in a purposebuilt environment with business-specific resources including the Thompson Reuters Lab. You will be surrounded by opportunities for extracurricular

achievement, as well as a network of holistic support. You will be joined by some of the brightest young minds from around the world. Our international cohort consists of students from over a hundred countries, coming from diverse backgrounds, each with something unique to contribute to the University of Exeter Business School experience.

Don’t just take it from us, see what our students and alumni have to say on pages three and four, and check out the dedicated information on exactly what we have to offer on pages five and six.

Accounting and Finance

Business and Management

“Our Finance programmes not only equip you with solid theoretical foundation but also enhance your employability through hands-on financial database training, research-led teaching and real-world industry case studies. These interactive resources all help you stand out from the crowd as a ‘global, collaborative and analytical candidate’ in the graduate job market.”

“Business and management here at Exeter is exceptional in the way we blend long standing theory with current ideas and research to provide programmes that engage you in real-life scenarios. Our goal is to prepare you for an ambitious career in management, whilst enabling you to flourish through following your own interests via our extensive range of optional modules. And our beautiful campus is a definite highlight of studying here!”

Dr Angela Christidis, Senior Lecturer in Finance, Director of Education (Finance)

“Our Economics degree programmes are carefully designed to benefit from the rigour and specialist knowledge of our academic staff. Experiments are used in the classroom to help understand insights from behavioural economics, and economic theory is used to help understand current real-life scenarios. We prepare you for a career as an economist, whilst offering you the flexibility in your module choices to pursue your own interests.”

“At Exeter, we are proud to provide an accounting education not only steeped in academic rigour, but also practical for the employment market.

We aim to equip our students with the right knowledge, mind-set and skills that will enable them to thrive in the modern business world.“ Dr Chen Lim, Senior Lecturer in Accounting, Director of Education (Accounting)

Dr Graham Perkins, Lecturer in Human Resource Management

Economics

Dr Jack Rogers, Senior Lecturer in Economics, Director of Education (Economics)

Economics and Politics “Keynes said ‘the world was ruled by little else’ but the ideas of economists and political philosophers. He was right. And that’s why you’re right to choose a degree in Economics and Politics.”

Professor John Maloney, Associate Professor of Economics

SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES The ‘Access to Exeter Bursary Scheme’ provides guaranteed financial support to students from lower income backgrounds, and a variety of scholarships are also available.

More information on scholarships, bursaries, and details on how to apply, can be found on our website:

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MEET OUR STUDENTS Find out more about undergraduate student life at the Business School from the people who know it best: our students.

“I chose Exeter due to the flexibility the Business School offers with its wide range of module choices. It allows you to cover core areas of business whilst letting you go into detail on specific subjects that you are interested in. I have especially enjoyed leadership and marketing based modules – they link to psychology and are all very interesting. I was also attracted by the opportunity to both continue studying Spanish and study abroad. I went to the University of Navarra, Spain, a great opportunity to extend my vocabulary and feel more comfortable using Spanish in a business setting.”

Tashana McNaught, BA Management with Marketing with European Study and Proficiency in Spanish

“Exeter University’s campus is unparalleled, it provides both top class facilities for learning and a peaceful atmosphere for relaxing. There are multiple meadows, gardens, courtyards and ponds. This means that if you are in need of a break from studying, there are plenty of different walks you can go on. My decision to come to Exeter was cemented as out of all of my choices, Exeter Business School was the most up-to-date, well-kept and most accessible. The facilities are unmatched. Exeter is also part of the Russell Group, which I prized highly as it shows the quality of the academics who would be teaching me.”

Richard Davis, BSc Accounting and Finance with Industrial Experience

“Before coming to Exeter I had heard about the beautiful scenery in the South West of England, so I took every opportunity offered by student-led societies to go on trips to Bath, Bristol, Exmouth, and Stonehenge to name a few. For someone who had only been to London before coming to study in the UK, I had no idea of the South West’s beautiful beaches! The campus also has a very international feel and almost every country is represented in a society at the Business School, which makes you feel closer to home.

The biggest highlight of my time at the Business School has to be meeting people from all parts of the world. I feel very lucky to know someone from every continent!”

Sandra Loayza Guzman, BSc Economics with International Study with Proficiency in French

“When looking at undergraduate programmes, I knew I wanted to study a course which would enable me to combine my interests in economics and mathematics, with real life markets and companies. The Business Economics programme, although predominantly an economics degree, provides the foundations and flexibility of modules to do just that. I then chose the With Industrial Experience pathway and completed my placement at one of the global leaders in asset management, BNP Paribas. I couldn’t be happier with my decision– not only am I more motivated to excel in my final year at University, the knowledge, experience and connections I have gained throughout my placement will no doubt be instrumental when searching for a job after I graduate.”

Jake Seabold, BSc Business Economics with Industrial Experience

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MEET OUR ALUMNI The Business School currently has more than 20,000 alumni, in 150 different countries.

“I decided to study at the Business School, as I wanted to get a grounding in economics and develop my understanding of business.

Upon starting my programme, I pursued the opportunity to develop not just my economics knowledge, but finance, computer science and business knowledge as well, which led me to continue my entrepreneurial endeavours whilst at university.

Since leaving the Business School I have gone on to start my own company, KOMPAS. We’ve been able to raise significant funding to grow, partner with leading financial institutions, and develop a company recognised as one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence start-ups.

The best thing about studying at the Business School was being given the opportunity to try new things, and meet people from all over the world. It developed my cultural understanding, and gave me ideas when starting a business, while also giving me the flexibility to study abroad.”

Tom Charman, BSc Economics and Politics with European Study 2016.

(Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, KOMPAS)

“The opportunity to complete an industrial placement was the principle motivation behind pursuing a degree in the University of Exeter Business School. It provided an opportunity to work for a company whilst gaining valuable experience that would increase my employability, regardless of my chosen career path.

My degree afforded me improved communication skills, and improved confidence from regularly completing assessed business presentations.

This was supplemented by the requirement to produce strategic reports and business cases to hone analytical skills, as well as developing commercial acumen from the variety of case studies we were exposed to.

“The Business School has incredible career support services that set it apart from other universities. I had so much personal support from our dedicated Business School careers team, they were instrumental in helping me secure my industrial placement with PricewaterhouseCoopers. Once I had decided I wanted to spend my year in industry in the accounting sector, they helped arrange mock interviews, went through my CV, organised additional hours with my lecturers and offered invaluable advice.

Upon graduating I re-joined Aldi as an Area Manager, having completed my industrial placement with them in the third year of my degree programme, responsible for managing a group of three stores housing 100 staff, generating £40 million in revenue. I then joined Citibase, a growing serviced office operator where I was given the opportunity to progress into the role of Commercial Development Manager.”

My career followed on from my industrial placement. Because I already had a year’s experience, I could fast track straight onto the second year of the PwC graduate scheme. During my placement year I also completed half of my chartered accounting exams (ACA) so I am already part qualified, setting me ahead of other graduates.”

Chris Williams, BA Business and Management with Industrial Experience 2014 (Commercial Development Manager, Citibank)

Kelly Gould, BSc Business Economics with Industrial Experience 2017 (Corporate Tax Associate, PwC)

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ENHANCING YOUR DEGREE We encourage all our students to develop their employability and consider spending their third year out in the field. From gaining first-hand experience at one of the UK’s leading professional services firms, to studying Economics at one of Australia’s top Business Schools, we help you access a huge variety of exciting opportunities in the UK, Europe and beyond!

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE

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of Business School Industrial Experience students who graduated in 2017 gained a 1st or 2:1 degree

Our Careers team have helped students secure paid placements in a number of multinational firms, including: BNP Paribas, Accenture, Deloitte, L’Oréal, Unilever, PwC, Johnson & Johnson and GSK. Each offering competitive placements for truly incredible students.

Fancy having a job lined up before you’ve even taken your first steps as a graduate? Spending a year in industry is your opportunity to gain insight into a potential career and could even lead to a graduate position within the same company.

“Working with the University of Exeter Business School is always a pleasure; the students are engaged, commercially aware and incredibly proactive.”

Scarlett Seager, PwC West and Wales Student Recruitment Manager

EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL STUDY We currently have over 60 partner universities in over 26 different countries, so applying to study abroad really does open up a world of opportunities. Whether you spend your third year sipping jasmine tea overlooking of Business School study the Bund in Shanghai, or joining fellow abroad students who students for a Bratwurst at a Summer graduated in 2017 gained School in Berlin, you are guaranteed to a 1st or 2:1 degree leave with new academic and personal perspectives on the world of business.

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“My year abroad at the University of New South Wales, Australia, has made me more confident, independent, and adventurous. I got to experience Economics from an entirely different perspective, given that Australia has different trade connections and primary exports to the UK. I spent Christmas on the Gold Coast, and for New Year’s I watched the fireworks over Sydney harbour.

If I had to sum up my experiences at the University of Exeter in four words, it would be ‘completely, utterly life-changing’.”

Natalie Lewis, BSc Economics with International Study

BUILDING BRILLIANT CAREERS

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EMPLOYERS ENGAGED WITH US IN 2016/17

Whilst your Exeter education will provide you with the key skills and attributes to pursue 89.4% graduates in a wealth of careers, we know there are graduate employment or further study many ways to help a graduate stand out. Our (DHLE survey 2016) dedicated careers team have designed a full suite of opportunities to help you feel confident in the job application journey, suitable for all students regardless of your current experience level.

Support includes: an online employability skills course, mock interviews, networking events, employer visits, CV and covering letter writing workshops, LinkedIn portrait photoshoot with a professional photographer and bookable 1-2-1 support sessions.

“Our success is built on a history of providing the very best advice and solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. The Business School Careers Team share that commitment to providing first-class service to its academically strong and well-rounded students.”

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Caitlin Isaacs, Morgan Stanley, Infrastructure Senior Recruitment and Programme Coordinator

WE MIGHT BE BIASED BUT WE THINK EXETER IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES TO CALL HOME, AND WE HOPE AFTER LOOKING AROUND TODAY, YOU THINK SO TOO. WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE BUSINESS SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER!

FACILITIES The Business School is equipped with world class facilities, from state of the art Bloomberg terminals in our Thomson Reuters Lab, to modern lecture theaters and seminar rooms equipped with ResponseWare technology facilitating student feedback opportunities. You can also enjoy international cuisine at our cafe, La Touche. Why not take advantage of a 20% discount on main meals with the voucher included in this booklet.

STUDENT SUPPORT Maintaining your wellbeing is crucial to getting the best degree possible, and so the University provides a vast range of services to support you. These include; the dedicated Freshers’ Welcome Team who help you find your feet and feel at home, the ‘Buddy System’ for international students which provides peer support from an international student who’s already settled into life at Exeter, the dedicated Wellbeing Centre providing mental health services, the AccessAbility team supporting students with disabilities, and even 24 hour access to the Student Information Desk, SID.

SOCIETIES With over 200 student-led societies to choose from, covering Business and Finance, Skiing, and even Quidditch and Street Magic, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re a beginner or a pro. You could even set up your own! Find out more on the Students’ Guild Website www.exeterguild.org/societies

“There is a society for everything that you can think of, and it’s a great way to meet similarly minded individuals. I was a publicity officer, and then vice president of the Asian Society. I played a big role in helping new international students feel settled at Exeter. My role was to help them settle in and provide them with an outlet to talk about any difficulties they might be facing by studying in a new country.”

Richa Rohra, BA Management with Marketing

RESEARCH Graduating from Exeter, an institute known for producing cutting-edge research with global impact, is a great way to make your CV stand out. You will learn from internationally acclaimed academics, who embed their research into their teaching, giving you the latest in course content, tackling real world scenarios. You will be encouraged to conduct your own research and can widen your knowledge and exposure to research topics by participating in ongoing research projects.

The University of Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research intensive, world class universities. Our research is now recognised as world leading or internationally excellent and we take pride that our results are generating positive change for our global community.

“The Quayside, the clubs and the local parks are where I spend most of my free time.

Exeter is a very green city and I love walking around and meeting new people. The relaxed atmosphere in Exeter means you can truly experience University Life in a safe setting.”

Outstanding results in the Research Excellence Framework 2014

Ruhitha Chandagari Venkat, BA Management with Marketing

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Please note that each Business School Presentation will be followed by a Meet and Greet Reception in the Xfi Building (number 30 on the Streatham Campus map) where light refreshments will be provided and you can talk to current students, academics and members of our Careers, Study Abroad and Admissions teams. Student Ambassadors will also be running tours of the Business School from the front of the Xfi Building at 15:00 and 15:30.

Wednesday 14 February

Saturday 24 February

Accounting and Finance

13:15 – 14:30 Streatham Court Lecture Theatre D

13:15 – 14:30 Streatham Court Lecture Theatre D

Business and Management

13:15 – 14:30 Streatham Court Lecture Theatre C

11:15 – 12:30 Streatham Court Lecture Theatre A

13:15 – 14:30 Streatham Court Lecture Theatre C

13:15 – 14:30 Streatham Court Lecture Theatre C

11:15 – 12:30 Streatham Court Lecture Theatre A

11:15 – 12:30 Streatham Court Lecture Theatre C

Economics

13:15 – 14:30 Streatham Court Lecture Theatre A

13:15 – 14:30 Streatham Court Lecture Theatre A

13:15 – 14:30 Streatham Court Lecture Theatre A

13:15 – 14:30 Streatham Court Lecture Theatre A

13:15 – 14:30 Streatham Court Lecture Theatre A

13:15 – 14:30 Streatham Court Lecture Theatre A

Economics and Politics

13:15 – 14:30 Streatham Court Lecture Theatre B

Meet and Greet Receptions

14:30 – 15:30 Xfi Building

Saturday 3 March

Wednesday 14 March

Saturday 24 March

Wednesday 28 March

13:15 – 14:30 Streatham Court Lecture Theatre D

13:15 – 14:30 Streatham Court Lecture Theatre B 12:30 – 13:30 and 14:30 – 15:30 Xfi Building

14:30 – 15:30 Xfi Building

14:30 – 15:30 Xfi Building

12:30 – 13:30 and 14:30 – 15:30 Xfi Building

14:30 – 15:30 Xfi Building

CONTACT OUR STUDENT RECRUITMENT AND ADMISSIONS TEAM We would be delighted to hear from you should you have questions or feedback. You can contact us using the enquiry form found on our website: www.exeter.ac.uk/enquiry Tel: +44 (0)1392 725269 Fax: +44 (0)1392 723242 Further information can be found on our website www.exeter.ac.uk/business-school Jane Knox

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