University Of Ulster, Faculty Of Business And Management

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HISTORY: The University of Ulster was formed in 1984 after the merger of Ulster Polytechnic and the New University of Ulster. The Faculty of Business and Management is one of the largest in Europe with over 140 members of academic staff, and more than 5,500 undergraduates and postgraduates.

ADDRESS: The faculty is spread over three of Ulster’s four campuses: at Jordanstown, seven miles north of Belfast, at Magee in Londonderry, and Coleraine on the north west of the province.

AMBIENCE: Lowest cost of living in the UK, great variety, and immense natural beauty.

VITAL STATISTICS: The MBA is a flexible modular programme. Students who wish to study on a full-time basis can complete the programme in 12 months, while those who follow a part-time pathway can complete the programme in two, or as many as five, years. The content has a common MBA core, with an elective structure, building on core skills with an emphasis on innovation, SMEs and internationalism. There is a strong focus on local regional development.

ADDED VALUE: Hands-on, project-based approach and close links with professional associations. Links with local businesses are strong and several large employers play an advisory role. Student support is taken seriously. Guaranteed membership scheme for MBA students with the Chartered Management Institute. Strong relationship with the MBA Association of Ireland: the current chairman is one of the university’s alumni.

EASY TO GET INTO? Minimum of three years of work experience and a first degree. International students must achieve a score of six in the IELTS.

GLITTERING ALUMNUS: Denis Licence, former chief executive, First Trust Bank.

GURUS: Professors Stephen Brown and David Carson, retailing, consumer studies and marketing; Professor Marie McHugh, organisational behaviour.

INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS: Links with the US and China. About 50 per cent of the full-time students on the MBA are international.

RESEARCH: Scored 3a (top grade is 5 star) in the 2001 research assessment exercise.

TEACHING: Awarded 24 out of 24 in business and management by the QAA in March 2001.

STUDENT PROFILE: Average age is 33.

COST: For full-time EU students, [pound]7,992; non-EU students, [pound]10,152. Part-time fees are [pound]7,992.

WHO’S THE BOSS? Professor Robert Hutchinson, dean of the Faculty of Business and Management. Professor Marie McHugh is head of the School of Business Organisation and Management, with responsibility for the MBA programme.

PROSPECTUS: +44 (0)28 9036 6882; www.business.ulster.ac.uk

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