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The Professional UniversiTy www.rgu.ac.uk
Aberdeen business school:The one for you?A Guide for prospective postGrAduAtes
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conTenTs
welcome 4-5
the campus 6-9
the facilities 10-11
the team 12-13
placement 14-15
scholarships 16-17
the links 18-19
international students 20-21
about aberdeen 22-23
accommodation 24-25
support 26-27
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I’d like to take this opportunity
to introduce Aberdeen Business
School and thank you all for
your interest in our courses. We
understand that the decision to
undertake further study is a major
one. Choosing the right programme
that fits with your educational and
career development aims is very
important. We strive as a University
to ensure that our graduates are
well prepared for the world of work
and all our courses are taught in
a way that encompasses both the
academic and practical aspects of
your chosen discipline.
robert Gordon university is one of the uK’s ‘new universities’, created in 1992. However it can trace its roots to 1731, when robert Gordon bequeathed his estate to build a residential school for boys. in 1903, the robert Gordon’s technical college was formed to bring together a range of adult education activities in Aberdeen. it was redesignated the robert Gordon’s institute of technology in 1965 and was awarded university status in 1992. it is renowned for its vocational focus and has one of the strongest graduate employment records of any uK university. robert Gordon university has been named, for the third year running, by the times Good university Guide 2010 as the best modern university in the uK.
the university has three faculties: Aberdeen Business school, the faculty of design and technology and the faculty of Health and social care. Aberdeen Business school is one of the leading providers of management and professional education in scotland. the school is business facing and our strong links with industry, commerce and the public sector enable us to ensure that our courses remain practical yet innovative, and offer students the very best learning experiences available.
At Aberdeen Business school we have one of the strongest portfolios of quality courses and we are proud to boast accreditation from a very large number of relevant professional bodies. our staff comprise of professionals from a wide variety of disciplines with both academic and industry experience. We also seek to embed industry experience throughout our courses, through industry visits and guest speakers, through industry-led projects and fieldwork placements.
Aberdeen Business school recently celebrated our 45th anniversary as a business school and we were very proud to celebrate with our high profile industry supporters and sponsors, the fact that the school was recently ranked 15th of the 118 business schools in the united Kingdom by the Guardian newspaper. We seek to
continue to improve our reputation and closeness to industry through both teaching and research. the 2008 research Assessment exercise indicated that Aberdeen Business school had internationally recognised research in 5 subject areas – business and management, accounting and finance, law, politics and international relations and information management, where we were ranked 2nd for research in the united Kingdom. research into entrepreneurship and leadership was also particularly commended in the exercise.
We have a diverse and dynamic student population and are working hard to ensure that the courses which we offer continue to serve the needs of both our student body and your ultimate employers. i hope very much to welcome you to Aberdeen and to Aberdeen Business school to study.
Professor Rita MarcelladeAn of ABerdeen Business scHool
welcome
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An inspirational campus
part of robert Gordon university, Aberdeen Business school is an internationally focussed faculty and our courses have been developed in close collaboration with industry and the professions. in most cases you’ll gain invaluable work experience and have access to lecturers and tutors with a wealth of industrial experience. We strive to deliver courses that are both innovative and contemporary, themes that are reflected in our stunning parkland campus on the banks of the river dee.
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on your doorstepour campus
our Garthdee campus is home to more than just Aberdeen business school.
the scott sutherland school of Architecture and the Built environment, Gray’s school of Art and the faculty of Health and social care are also based here.
Our £11million sport
centre is also based at the
Garthdee Campus.
rGu:sport is a brilliant leisure facility with a 35ft climbing wall and swimming pool, as well as huge sports hall for hockey, five-a-side, badminton, tennis, basketball and indoor cricket.
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our students benefit from a range of facilities housed within Aberdeen business school. our spacious lecture theatres are equipped with the latest teaching facilities including;
Personal Response System
(PRS) technology. PRS allows
for an interactive teaching
experience between students
and lecturers.
the prs system allows staff to introduce quizzes and polls into the lecture which we believe gives our students a fuller learning experience and helps them to understand their subjects in greater detail. We are also in the process of introducing one touch technology which allows lectures to be recorded live, a feature that will be a huge benefit to our distance learning students.o
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law students benefit from our Moot court. the purpose built courtroom is fitted with recording equipment for filming assessments and debates, meaning our students have the chance to put law theory into practice.
our television studio and radio station have been designed to give our communication and media students the opportunity to work with industry-standard equipment, this prior knowledge is invaluable to them when forging a career in the media.
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We’re proud of our teaching staff, proud of their quality and the fact that many of them have practical experience in their subjects.
our professors, lecturers and tutors combine first-class qualifications with time spent in industry or business. they offer insights from both worlds – the theoretical and the practical – to help inspire you.
Aberdeen Business School
is structured into five
departments:
- Accounting and finance
- Management
- law
- information Management
- communication, Marketing and Media
We have also recently launched a new research institute, iMaGes (institute for Management, Governance and society). this has three themes: Business and enterprise; information & communication; and the Governance & society. Associated with the institute, we have research centres in entrepreneurship, public policy, international labour Markets and transport policy.
. . . we have
research centres in
Entrepreneurship, Public
Policy, International
Labour Markets and
Transport Policy
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Placements feature heavily at
undergraduate level, but they also feature
in some of our postgraduate courses.
the following courses offer the opportunity of a placement:
MSc Human Resource Management
Msc Journalism
MSc Management
MSc Information Management
MSc Information and Library Studies
MSc Corporate Communication and Public Affairs
MSc Journalism
MSc Project Management
Placement is a huge part of what we do at Abs.
We feel time spent in industry sets our students apart. the experience is invaluable, it allows you to see the workplace from an informed perspective, putting into practice the theories, strategies and skills you have studied.
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Winning a scholarship can put you on the fAst track to success, and help you to launch a successful career.
Being awarded one of our highly prestigious scholarships is a serious endorsement of your academic abilities and professional potential.
the scholarships take the form of a reduction in the normal tuition fees by a specified amount. successful applicants will be responsible for paying the remaining balance of their tuition fees and for all of their travel and living expenses. sc
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for more informationon fees and scholarships visit:www.rgu.ac.uk/stud_financewww.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships
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Accreditation
At Aberdeen business school we have a strong portfolio of quality courses. The accreditation of these by the professional bodies is verification of the calibre and high quality of the courses we deliver.
our aim is to prepare the innovative and entrepreneurial leaders of the future with the capacity to anticipate and manage change in international business and the professional environment. We strive to achieve this through our teaching and research carried out in an international context and to the highest academic standards. Alongside this we continue to build on our strong links with the professional business community both nationally and internationally.
therefore, graduates from our accredited and approved courses can be confident that they hold a nationally and internationally recognised award which will open doors and enhance their career opportunities
Here at Aberdeen
Business School we are
accredited by the following
professional bodies:
- Association of MBAs (AMBA)
- Association for project Management (ApM)
- the project Management institute (pMi)
- chartered institute of library and information professionals (cilip)
- the chartered institute of public relations (cipr)
- the chartered institute of personnel and development (cipd)
- the chartered institute of purchasing and supply (cips)
- institute of occupational safety and Health (iosH)
- institute of Quality Assurance (iQA)
- tourism Management institute (tMi)
- chartered institute of Arbitrators (ciArb)
- the law society of scotlandinte
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We are also recognised by
many other professional
bodies:
- the institute of Hospitality
- the faculty of Advocates
- the royal institute of chartered surveyors (rics)
- the chartered institute of Management
CharteredInstitute ofArbitrators
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The decision to study overseas is one of the most important steps you will ever take.
it requires a major investment of time, money and effort and your choice will have a significant influence on your future career. Here at Aberdeen Business school we welcome students from all over the world, meaning our students benefit from a truly international experience.
We have a dedicated international office who are on hand to offer support and advice to international students. All international students for whom english is not their first language are required to provide evidence of linguistic ability by achievement of the following qualifications. ielts and toefl are accepted as proof of english language proficiency and are required for entry to postgraduate programmes. in
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With over 25,000 students you’ll be part of a lively scene when you come to Aberdeen.
It offers you everything
you would expect from a
major urban city – shops,
theatres, cinemas, bars
and clubs, concerts and
restaurants.
Aberdeen’s compact size and good transport links makes it easy to get around and you’ll soon feel right at home in this student friendly city.
on Aberdeen’s doorstep is some of the most beautiful scenery in europe. With sandy beaches to the east of the city and the Grampian mountains to the West, Aberdeen has more to offer than just the city life. surfing, kayaking, mountain biking, hill walking, skiing, snowboarding and white water rafting are all within your reach.
something
for everyone
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Acc
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We offer self catering student accommodation at several sites throughout Aberdeen.
each student has their own study bedroom, which provides a private place to relax or revise, and each flat has a communal area with a well-equipped kitchen. We offer standard rooms with shared wash/toilet facilities, and en-suite rooms with private facilities. for more information on accommodation visit www.rgu.ac.uk/accommodation
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At robert Gordon university we are here for you.
our support services are on-hand to assist with any advice or guidance you may require, further details about these services can be found online:
AdMissions www.rgu.ac.uk/admissions <http://www.rgu.ac.uk/admissions>
student finAncewww.rgu.ac.uk/stud_finance <http://www.rgu.ac.uk/stud_finance> internAtionAl officewww.rgu.ac.uk/international <http://www.rgu.ac.uk/international> internAtionAl student Advice, visA And iMMiGrAtion servicewww.rgu.ac.uk/studentservices/isa
student union www.rguunion.co.uk
infoZone www.rgu.ac.uk/infozone
counsellinG service www.rgu.ac.uk/counselling
disABility And dyslexiA service www.rgu.ac.uk/studentservices/disability
cHAplAincy www.rgu.ac.uk/studentservices/chaplaincy
cHildcArewww.rgu.ac.uk/studentservices/treehouse
We are always happy to answer any questions you have.
simply call us on 01224 263911,
email us abs.postgrad@rgu.ac.uk
or visit us at www.rgu.ac.uk/abs
our support services
are on-hand to assist
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Aberdeen Business Schoolrobert Gordon universityGarthdee roadAberdeenAB10 7Qe
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