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Accountingand Finance

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Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Events Management,

Hospitality and Tourism

International Business

Advertising, Public Relations and Marketing

Economics

Greenwich Campussouth-east London

Academic societiesfor full list, see page 28

Students:4,800 + Business School students

worldwide3,500 + undergraduates 3,000 + UK students 1,500 + international students 1,000 + postgraduates

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Silver Rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework

4* ratingfor employment opportunities

Times HigherEducation Awards

Queen’s Anniversary Prizes

for Higher & Further Education.

91% of students in employment or further study 6 months after graduation

Working with 15 professional bodies, boosting your employability

One of only three UK universities taking a broader approach to economics.

International students from 140+ countriesWe host 88 incoming overseas exchange students

students on overseas exchange

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4More than 125 years of providing quality educationTop in London for graduate prospects with our Hospitality, Events Management and Tourism subjects.*

Second in London for graduate prospects in our Marketing subjects.*

Within top 5 in London for student satisfaction with teaching in our Accounting and Finance subjects.**

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ContentsWhy study at the Business School? 6

Outstanding teaching 6

Exceptional support 7

Links with businesses 9

Our graduates 10

Maximising career potential 13

Work experience 14

Overseas exchange programme 17

Professional recognition 18

Student achievements 20

Successful graduates 22

Successful entrepreneurs 23

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WelcomeChoosing where to study is one of the most important decisions you can make. It affects the qualifications you attain, and the friendships and networks you form.

Here at the University of Greenwich we never lose sight of how difficult this choice can be.

This guide is designed to tell you about the great reasons to study at the Business School and the experiences of some of our students.

The programmes we offer provide you with a wide variety of subject areas in which to specialise for your chosen career, from accounting and finance to tourism and transport logistics.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Business School.

Jon Sibson Head of Business School

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The programme was unique – it was the only university where I could study international business with a language starting from a very basic level. I then improved with tailored language classes available at the university.Jose Ramon Bua BA Hons International Business with French

Lecturers here are willing to help you

in any way they can. They will give you advice and share their experiences. Their industry knowledge is the best and they’re ready to share this with you.Mohamed Asif Tajudeen MBA International Business

The best thing about doing the

tourism degree is the fact that we are studying so many different things, we are studying marketing, business practice and contemporary issues alongside the tourism industry so it’s very different.Gizem Aydinlar BA Hons Tourism Management

Exceptional support The Business School has dedicated personal tutors to ensure you get the support you need for your studies and personal development. Contact with personal tutors is through teaching time, email and meetings, ensuring that you can build an effective relationship.

The school has received exceptional student feedback via the National Student Survey on the support received from our staff.

Central support services include a student centre providing a one-stop shop for all your support needs. There is a central Employability and Careers Service which organises workshops, mock interviews and careers training. It also provides support with finding a part-time job or internship.

Within the Business School our Employability Office has a dedicated team with varied commercial experience who can help you build confidence, find suitable placement opportunities and partner you with a

mentor from industry. They also provide tailored one-to-one support with CV and cover letter writing, interview technique and assessment centres.

In addition, the International Student Advice Service is dedicated to providing international students with information, advice and guidance throughout their studies. The team will assist you from the moment you arrive, helping you to get settled with accommodation and adapt to living in the UK.

Why study at the Business School?Outstanding teachingThe Business School is renowned for high teaching standards.

Our wealth of international business knowledge and experience in the industry is combined with the commitment to support the learning of each student.

The school delivers innovative ways to learn. Traditional teaching is supported by real-life business situations, simulation exercises and practical challenges.

You will have the opportunity to engage with industry experts through guest presentations and lectures, along with visits to local companies.

We offer a wide range of resources to support you in your studies. Our modern library on Stockwell Street gives you access to the latest business texts, periodicals and magazines. You will be given guidance and training to enable you to use these resources effectively.

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Links with businessWe ensure that our students are trained in cutting-edge practice by constantly revising our programmes to reflect current business trends and the demands of employers. This is evaluated through forums with national and international business leaders.

We have the support of a number of senior level executives with a strong commitment to the school as well as exceptional standing in the business community. They bring experience from a wide range of organisations, such as Pernod Ricard, Barclays, Fox Home Entertainment + UK/Nordics, Laing O’Rourke, Northern Trust, UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, Royal College of General Practitioners, BlueBay Asset Management Services, The 5% Club and La Rochelle Business School.

Their contribution through our advisory board is crucial to our continued success and future development.

Our staff ensure current industry practice informs their teaching through relationships with businesses

and the local community, while our students gain valuable insights through visits to companies.

We also benefit from our close proximity to one of the world’s largest financial centres, Canary Wharf, which lies just across the river. We work closely with the financial and professional services companies which are based there.

The Business School has a number of services to help businesses achieve their potential. We have helped organisations including Barclays Bank, Boeing, Pfizer and Rolls-Royce improve their performance.

Business School staff have worked with major international corporations such as IBM, Unilever, Lloyd’s Register and Geopost in the area of organisational complexity and knowledge management.

We benefit from some outstanding graduates who support our students through mentoring, work experience opportunities and more through their extensive networks.

The lecturers on my course

are really, really great. They have a lot of experience in the professional field and they have a lot of knowledge in marketing. Their background is really interesting for me because I can see how I would like to be in my future.Humberto Villamizar BA Hons Marketing Management

The University of Greenwich is a fantastic university. The Accounting and Finance department is very strong with excellent lecturers and a good balance between coursework and exams.James Gray BA Hons Accounting and Finance

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Our graduatesHolly Wang

Holly Wang is founder of UK-based fashion brand, Miss Patina, which is stocked in more than 100 stores and boutiques across the UK, Europe, Asia, Canada and the USA.

This includes 11 Topshop concessions and an online shop on Tmall.com, China’s biggest online shopping

platform, where Miss Patina has more than 280,000 fans.

Holly and her team of designers launched the label in 2009 and her beautiful, individualist designs have inspired celebrities all over the world. Singer Taylor Swift, actress Sienna Miller and Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke have all been seen in Miss Patina, and Holly’s work has been featured in Vogue, Glamour and Cosmopolitan.

This is why my degree at the

University of Greenwich was so important. It gave me a sound theoretical foundation and knowledge in business and marketing which is key to my success in the fashion industry.Holly Wang Entrepreneur. Designer. Kitten-lover. BA Hons Business Studies 2008

Thom WillAs Account Director at IJPR, the UK’s leading television PR agency, Thom is a rising star in the field of public relations. In 2017, he was named as one of the Edinburgh International Television Festival’s ‘Ones to Watch’, which recognises the next generation of industry leaders in TV.

Thom is a founding member of the university PR Fraternity (2011), working with the then Senior Lecturer, Paul Simpson, to set up the group as a means to expand the professional networks of PR students.

Through the PR Fraternity network, Thom met IJPR director Ian Johnson and was bold enough to ask for a job. That conversation led to an internship and his first paid role in the company as an assistant working three days a week throughout his final year.

The first-rate PR degree at the

University of Greenwich gave me the academic

foundation for a career in the industry, while the PR Fraternity got me a foot in the door. I owe a lot to the university, and am proud to be a part of these vibrant alumni networks.Thom Will Publicist. Yorkshireman. Biker. BA Hons Public Relations 2011

Bhavnesh ThankiThroughout his time at the University of Greenwich, Bhav has maximised every opportunity the university has to offer. As an active member of the Students’ Union, Bhav holds not one but two student leadership roles as President of the Trading and Investment Society and Chair of the Hockey Club.

As President of the Trading and Investment Society, Bhav has helped his peers successfully compete in competitions including the annual University Trading Challenge. Since

2010, teams have consistently won a different prize each year, and 2017 was no exception, with two students winning awards.

Bhav feels the university is preparing him for the challenges ahead:

There are so many opportunities at the University of Greenwich, so you need to look at how to get ahead and connect with other people. I would tell students to take advantage of the experiences available.Bhavnesh Thanki Banker-in-the-making. Driven. Leader BSc Hons Economics 2018

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Maximising career potentialWe do our utmost to support you, helping you find placements and internships as well as providing practical advice on writing CVs and preparing you for assessment centres and interviews.

Employers want graduates to be work ready with distinctive, relevant experience. Extracurricular activities will help you to stand out and beat the competition.

The Greenwich Employability Passport scheme recognises and rewards all your valuable extracurricular activities to encourage employability from your first day at university. These include part-time work, volunteering, society membership and attendance at our special guest lectures.

The scheme recognises students’ additional activities and achievements, which will help you develop a portfolio of interests and additional skills to take with you into graduate employment. The Passport is designed to help you stand out in a highly competitive job market.

Did you know?91% of the University of Greenwich graduates are in employment or further study six months after graduation.*

*According to the 2018-2019 University of Greenwich prospectus.

Absolutely fantastic! From the

workshops to the career mentoring scheme… That was all made possible by the Business School Employability Office. They put on placement fairs, and they equip you with everything you need to better yourself as a student. I couldn’t thank you all enough.Cheyenne O’Kane BA Hons Public Relations and Communications

The Business School

Employability Office give a lot of support if you are engaging with them.

They promote activities, workshops and you have lots of chances to boost your employability prospects.Airton Antonio Silves Ferreira Vaz BA Hons Accounting and Finance

When I decided I wanted to do a

placement, I really started visiting the Business School Employability Office quite often... I remember getting help with my CV and my application writing, and also interview practice, which was really helpful.Meena Kaur BA Hons Advertising and Digital Marketing Communications

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Work experience We know how important it is to have work experience within your area of study. This is why we provide access to a wide range of paid placement opportunities.

We have placement positions and mentoring schemes available with more than 200 companies. If you take part in the schemes, you will develop valuable skills to offer to future employers. The Business School Employability Office provides support with placement applications and regularly shares information about potential opportunities.

Some of our students undertook placements at these internationally recognised businesses:

- Airbus – aviation and operations

- Boeing – supply chain management

- BUPA – health care services

- Computacenter – IT infrastructure

- DHL - logistics

- Double Tree – hospitality services

- Enterprise Rent-A-Car – car rental

- Ernst & Young – professional services

- IBM – technology and consulting

- J.P. Morgan - banking and financial services

- Lloyds Banking Group – retail and commercial banking

- Microsoft – software, electronics and computers

- NHS – health care

- Northern Trust - financial services

- PricewaterhouseCoopers - professional services

- Sandals Resorts International – hospitality services

- Santander – banking and financial services

- Sedex Global – ethical supply chain

- Sony Europe - technology

- The Walt Disney Company – mass media and entertainment

- Thomas Cook – travel agent

- Warner Bros - entertainment

- Xerox – business services and printing

Our students greatly appreciate the benefits their placements and mentors have provided for their studies and future careers. Almost 50% of our students find graduate employment through their placement or through contacts made on placements.

My placement year helped me decide that I wanted to work specifically in sales. Many companies offer a rotation role in different areas based in the IT sector but I knew what field I wanted to work in.Nicci Wright BA Hons International Business

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Overseas exchange programmeYou will be encouraged to participate in overseas exchanges with our Erasmus+ partners.

Erasmus+ is a European Union student exchange programme. By providing a grant towards the cost of studying abroad, it helps you to study for part of your degree in a European partner institution.

Each Erasmus+ placement offers unique opportunities to learn new skills, experience life in another country and make new friends. Undergraduate students can undertake an Erasmus+ placement during their second year.

Benefits of becoming an Erasmus+ student include:

- Employability – you can demonstrate qualities that employers are looking for, such as

an ability to take on and adapt to new challenges and environments

- New experiences – have fun, meet interesting people and gain new skills

- Increased language proficiency – you can learn or master another language

- Personal growth – you can build confidence and independence by managing life in a different culture.

I went to Spain, Zaragoza, at the University of San Jorge for one academic year. I really wanted to learn a language, especially Spanish, so I was given the opportunity to do that. I met people from different parts of the world so I increased my networking contacts.Bridgit Bray BA Hons International Business with Language

While doing the Erasmus placement the class was small, the whole class became friends straight away, and the

flat mates were also University of Greenwich students. So, there was a bond straight away and it was so much fun.Alicia Soria Diaz BA Hons International Business with French

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Professional recognitionThe Business School’s strong links to professional bodies and employers at home and abroad provide you with an opportunity to develop your practical skills and obtain a professional qualification.

Our graduates leave the university with enviable business expertise, industry knowledge from real-world experience and excellent communication skills.

Graduating from an accredited programme, you will be able to take accelerated routes into chartered membership of professional bodies. Certification or accreditation from an industry body will demonstrate that you have industry-standard skills which will make you more desirable to employers. If you attain chartered status, employers are also more likely to offer attractive benefits packages.

For example, if you achieve the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply qualification through its structured study programme and combine this with three years’ experience, you will be entitled to use the letters MCIPS after your name. This demonstrates your level of knowledge, professionalism and status among your industry peers, giving you an edge over your competitors.

Professional qualifications with international recognition reassures an employer that you understand the business practices of those countries and can adhere to the same rules and regulations as their local businesses.

Some of the professional bodies we work with include:

- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

- Association of International Accountants

- Certified Practising Accountants Australia

- Chartered Financial Analyst Institute

- Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

- Chartered Institute of Marketing

- Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

- Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy

- Chartered Institute of Public Relations

- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

- Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing

- Institute of Financial Accountants

- Institute of Hospitality

- Market Research Society

Until you come through the degree

programme you can’t necessarily appreciate how much it opens your mind to being adaptable and determined and self-motivated and that really helped me to get the job I have now.Matthew Millican BA Hons International Business

I was nervous about the

expectations and demands a Master’s would place on me. Once I started however, my mind was immediately put at ease. The tutors understood my concerns and were always happy to provide support and

guidance and owing to their experience I could get actionable advice.Nick Tsitsirides MA Human Resource Management graduate

I managed to secure an internship at IBM

UK. My interpersonal skills and self-confidence have soared equipping me for any business and professional undertaking. The experience I have had at the University of Greenwich is truly magnificent and one I will treasure for life.Jerome Anthony Adams BA Hons Accounting and Financial Information Systems

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Top trading challenge prizes for Greenwich business studentsTwo potential business experts from the University of Greenwich have won a prestigious national trading competition.

Colin Stevens, 23, and Vince Taddeo, 21, both studying for an economics degree, came out winners at the University Trading Challenge, held at Cass Business School. First year student Colin was named best trader

on the day. Vince, in his third year, won the best portfolio trader of the month.

The contest required students to demonstrate their ability to trade successfully in the financial markets, as well as make decisions, analyse data from real-life current market trends, and come up with winning strategies.

Dr Gabriella Cagliesi, Principal Lecturer in Economics at Greenwich, says: “I am so proud of Colin and

Vince, as well as their team mates and the members of our two trading societies, who came to support and encourage their friends!

The teams tackled trading challenges and enjoyed constructive feedback from experienced professional traders. There was also a tutorial on technical analysis provided by market giant Bloomberg.

The challenge sees a maximum of 25 teams compete and is open to all full-time finance and economics students studying at a UK university. It forms part of Greenwich’s wider interest in trading and preparing students for careers in the financial services industries.

Business Simulation Game SuccessAs part of their degree programme, a group of undergraduate third year students from the Systems Management and Strategy Department took part in a Business Simulation Game.

Their team name was called BGolden Tree Inc. and they competed against teams from other universities.

They managed to achieve 109.5 points out of 110, which positions them just 0.5 points from the top, based on Investor Expectations and Best In-Industry Scoring Standards.

The team, led by student Edgars Kruglovs together with Dzessika Litvinovica, Lavinia Romano and Samson Solarin featured at joint second place of this week’s Global Top 100 performers with another 5443 teams from 278 colleges and universities worldwide.

Congratulations Edgars, Dzessika, Lavinia and Samson for your well-earned success!

A talent for tourism: Heritage Minister’s praise for Greenwich studentsDavid Evennett MP, Tourism and Heritage Minister, said he admired the “creativity and passion” of our students during his visit. The minister spent time with students from the university’s Tourism Management degree as they discussed their studies, business ideas and career plans.

He said: “The future of the tourist industry is something very close to my heart, and without question its success depends upon recruiting talented people who are looking to make their mark in their careers. Greenwich students have shown me just how creative and enthusiastic they are.”

Undergraduate and Master’s Students outlined their plans to set up their own businesses in countries including the Philippines and Sweden, and to work in areas including hospitality, marketing and teaching, as well as in tourism across the UK.

My experience here has been

amazing. The university has an outstanding reputation for learning and carrying out good research work, and this has helped me to develop my level of thinking and idea generation. Charles Egobueze BA Hons Marketing

Student achievementsWe support our students to help them achieve their full potential and we are very proud of their successes. Have a read of some of our recent student success stories.

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Successful placement achievement:James Woodland, Business Management student, has achieved a one-year placement with Airbus – one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers – after facing competition from more than 7,000 applicants.

As soon as James decided to apply for an Airbus placement, he sought support from the Employability Office. He was referred to Senior Consultant, Katherine Leopold.

“The advice she gave me was invaluable. We focused on interviews and the practical steps that I could take to improve my chances. She helped me get to grips with research into Airbus and stressed the importance of being prepared with focused, relevant questions to ask at the interview.

“I was particularly interested in the working culture Airbus promotes – known as the Airbus Way. They encourage people to interact and share their knowledge and experiences.”

After submitting his application, James, who is studying with the Business School, was invited to an

interview and to take part in a group exercise. The company then offered him a fourth, unadvertised placement in operations management.

“It is an amazing opportunity,” says James, “This placement is absolutely perfect for me – even better than the advertised placements. It gives me a major step up in my ambition to build a career in the aircraft industry.”

Ms Leopold, who has more than ten years’ experience with specialist London recruitment agencies, says she is delighted with James’ success.

“Industry experience is now essential,” says Ms Leopold, “The recent High Fliers report looking at the top 100 UK companies running graduate recruitment schemes reveals that 70 per cent do not even consider applications from graduates without significant industry experience.”

Successful graduatesThe business world needs graduates with sound business skills and the ability to operate effectively outside their own countries.

Our programmes are designed to meet this demand and provide you with a thorough understanding of the international context in which businesses operate.

We provide an environment that allows you to maximise your potential. The behaviours, values, skills and attributes that we expect you to develop will prepare you for a successful future career.

Our graduates have secured sought-after positions with organisations including Deloitte, Accenture, ITV, KPMG, Apple, HSBC, Deloitte, IBM, Morgan Stanley, Hewlett-Packard, Ernst & Young and JP Morgan Chase. We are

proud that Business School graduates have secured such high-level positions as Group Finance Director of BAE Systems, Vice-Chairman of Deloitte and Chairman of pharmaceuticals giant Teva North America.

Successful entrepreneursThe Business School encourages students and graduates with entrepreneurial flair to turn their ideas into reality.

The Enterprise Challenge, open to all students, encourages you to come up with an idea and create a compelling business plan. To rise to the challenge you will be provided with resources, guidance from a mentor and advice for writing your business plan.

Preparation and development of your plan takes place throughout the academic year, leading to an annual event where the best ideas are pitched to a panel of judges. The top three winners receive a cash sum to turn their idea into a working business.

Previous winning ideas turned into

businesses include a 3D photo service, a unique shoe providing the benefits of walking barefoot and a weekend childcare service.

Congratulations to Dawn Marples and the Hope Centre, winner of this year’s Social Enterprise Challenge! The Hope Centre is a 12-week assessment centre which offers practical and emotional support to vulnerable mothers at risk of neglecting their children.

Dawn, who has just finished her second year studying Childhood & Youth Studies, came up with the idea in a team of seven, and worked on the entry for the Social Enterprise Challenge alongside studying.

Dawn represented the idea and group at the finals and will now focus on registering her social enterprise and start running the Hope Centre. Dawn said that taking part in the Social Enterprise Challenge had helped her confidence, which she used in a recent interview to secure a new part-time role as a Learning Support worker for children with severe learning difficulties.

Did you know?In 2017, graduates and postgraduates had higher employment rates as well as a higher amount in high-skilled employment compared to last year.Source: Graduate Labour Market Statistics: 2017

I am going to miss the highly

resourceful state of the art library and the ever available updated materials that make you feel at ease with your research work.Ola Ebietomiye (Nigeria) MA International Human Resources Management

The skills and experiences I

have gained will help in all aspects of my future. I am much more confident and my horizons have been broadened.Jasmeet Kaur BA Hons Accounting and Finance

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Congratulations to Mayor’s Entrepreneur competition finalistKamal Farid, who graduated last year with a BEng in Civil Engineering with a First class honours, was winner of last year’s Enterprise Challenge, run by the i3Centre.

Kamal and the Carbon Negative Permeable Pavement System (CNPPS) have been accepted on the Crowd of Angels platform to raise funds for the road testing trials. The trials are vital in proving the new CNPPS technology is as efficient as the traditional asphalt methodology, and to prove CNPPS’ carbon negative environmental and economic benefits in addition to its strength, durability and permeability. Many congratulations to Kamal!

Did you know?There’s now two million businesses in the UK! This is an increase of more than half between 2000-2016.Source: National Statistics

I don’t believe in luck. Work hard,

believe in yourself, and you will get lucky. Kamal Farid. BEng Civil Engineering, Enterprise Challenge Finalist

My mentor at the University of

Greenwich was exceptional and he was really instrumental in helping me set up my business, just having his enthusiasm, his drive and his belief in me helped me get to where I am today.Yvonne Platt, BA Business Management, Business Planning Competition finalist

We still can’t believe we won

the competition but it has already been so helpful in terms of feedback and contacts. It makes our network bigger, which also improves the network of the start-ups and students who visit us. It also gives us more confidence that our plan will be successful and we plan to expand!Milou Grijpink BA Hons Human Resource Management Enterprise Challenge Finalist

The things I enjoy most about running

my own business are the freedom and the flexibility, not just with my time but with the work that I can get involved in. I can work on the different business areas, which is where my degree from the University of Greenwich gave me an amazing foundation.Kate Barrett BA Hons Business Studies graduate

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Great location, great campus Based at the university’s Greenwich Campus, the Business School offers a vibrant, inspiring and diverse location to study. London, one of the most exciting capital cities in the world, is on your doorstep.

With rich historical foundations as the birthplace of King Henry VIII, the Greenwich Campus boasts wonderful surroundings such as the River Thames, National Maritime Museum and the Queen’s House within Greenwich Park.

Greenwich is the university’s largest campus and is centred on three baroque buildings designed by Sir Christopher Wren at the end of the 17th century. The London Evening Standard newspaper described the site as “A university campus to rival ... Oxford’s spires or the Great Court at Cambridge ... the setting is undoubtedly one of the grandest of any university in the world.”

Our historic buildings are also home to modern facilities, the latest innovative

resources, state-of-the-art systems, TV studios and a modern art gallery.

The Stockwell Street library, opened in 2014, provides a modern and inspiring environment for studying, with computer and printing facilities and bookable rooms for student group work. The library won ‘’Best Town Centre Project’’ at the London Planning Awards and was shortlisted for the 2015 RIBA Stirling Prize Award.

Scheduled to open in autumn 2018, our refurbished Dreadnought building on the Greenwich Campus aims to bring everything students need into one place. As well as providing a central hub for students, it will also be where our Students’ Union and our IT service will be based. There will be a gym, bar, places to eat and flexible social spaces. There’ll also be bookable rooms and confidential one-to-one spaces, as well as flexible teaching and study spaces and computer labs.

The campus is a popular location for TV and film productions. Now you see me, Gulliver’s Travels, Skyfall, Thor: The Dark World, Pirates of the Caribbean, Sherlock Holmes,

Les Miserables and The Muppets are just a few of the latest movies filmed here. Daniel Radcliffe, Morgan Freeman, Jack Black, Jesse Eisenberg, Johnny Depp, Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway have all filmed here. You never know who you might see on site.

The campus is lovely and it’s

close enough to the rest of London to make the most of London life.Liam Cordrey BSc Hons Economics

One of the best things is

the buildings and the location. It’s an amazing place to study. I think it’s a real privilege.Toby Collingwood BA Hons Business Economics

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Great social opportunities The Students’ Union (SU) is at the heart of student life at the University of Greenwich – a key element in your student experience and the best way to get to know other students and take on new responsibilities.

Whether you play sport, serve on a society committee, write articles for the magazine, broadcast your own radio show, or get elected as an officer (maybe even President), there are endless opportunities for you to get involved with your Students’ Union.

American Football, Cheerleading and Rugby are among the sporting societies actively competing at Greenwich. The SU also offers a

range of cultural societies, including those for students from Vietnamese, Italian, Romanian, Russian and Islamic backgrounds.

There is also a variety of business related student societies: Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics and Business, Entrepreneurs, Marketing, Tourism, Trading and Investment, and the PR Fraternity.

The Student Union gives you the

opportunity to meet people from different places around the world, all in a similar situation to you. Kirupa Manoharan MBA International Business

These societies give you the opportunity to learn something new, share interests, get involved, meet fellow students, academics and guest speakers. The marketing society has over 100 members, while the PR Fraternity has established itself as one of the biggest societies on campus and is a platform that provides networking opportunities and access to exciting guest speakers.

Central London is less than 30 minutes from Greenwich by train and offers many ways to get together with friends, meet new people and generally make the most of your social life.

London was ranked third against other cities around the world in the QS Best Student Cities 2017. It offers world-famous sites, excellent shopping opportunities and exciting nightlife, with a diverse range of bars, restaurants and clubs. The UK’s capital is also a great centre for culture, creativity and diversity.

The social opportunities offered can extend well beyond your life as a University of Greenwich student. As a graduate, you will be able to continue your university friendships through our reunions and charity events. You will also be able to keep in touch, and find out about old friends, through our newsletter.

I felt that the University of

Greenwich was the one that would allow me to make something out of my ambitions and goals.Emily Fontana BA Hons International Business with French

I will remember the warm and friendly

atmosphere from both the students and the staff. But mostly the variety of cultures I came across. My three years at the University of Greenwich were very exciting, full of interesting new experiences and people.Raissa Sawane BA Hons Business Economics

Beyond the classroom there are

so many opportunities that have added to my student experience.Russell Gwata BA Hons Business with Law (Graduated 2016)

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Your next stepHow to apply Full-time, UK and EU students must apply through UCAS. Please carefully consider the programmes available and apply as early as possible. For further information and UCAS deadlines, please visit ucas.ac.uk

Part-time and international students must apply online at gre.ac.uk/apply. For further information, international students can e-mail international@gre.ac.uk

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Chat with us online We have an online chat facility where you can ask us about programmes, accommodation, fees, employability, social life, or anything else about coming to university. Look out for the chat box on our web pages.

Contact us directly Alternatively, please e-mail the Business School at businessschool@gre.ac.uk

Research excellenceMany of our teaching staff are active in research, ensuring that we are at the leading edge of business developments. Several are world experts in their research area.

Our research is principally focused on practical applications. For example, our Public Services International Research Unit researches the privatisation and restructuring of public services around the world, with special focus on water, energy, waste management and healthcare.

The University of Greenwich’s research is in demand throughout the world, attracting international agencies, government departments and global corporations from over 50 countries. Recent clients include global giants such as Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, BAE Systems, Airbus, GE Aviation and Merck Consumer Health – alongside local businesses.

As a student you will benefit from being taught by our leading researchers, who will share their

knowledge and experience through their teaching.

As you develop your studies with us, you may get the opportunity to take part in one of our many school research projects.

We are among the fastest-growing universities for research income from industry and one of the leading modern universities in terms of the value of research for businesses.

Our internationally renowned business research centres are a hub for knowledge, innovation and creativity where you can learn a variety of research methods and solve real-life business problems.

The Business School has research groups that influence and enhance business policy practice that focus on a number of key areas.

These groups include:

- Centre for Business Network Analysis

- Centre for Governance, Risk & Accountability

- Connected Cities

- Greenwich Political Economy Research Centre

- I3Centre

- Leadership and Organisational Behaviour

- Public Services International Research Unit

- Supply Chain Management Research Group

- Tourism Research Centre

- Work & Employment Research Unit

Teaching on my course is really

good, I’ve been really happy with it so far. Lecturers are interactive and they encourage creativity, which for me is quite important.Maria Georgieva BA Hons Advertising and Marketing with Spanish

The tutors seem to really know what

they’re talking about, and they really enjoy teaching and that inspires the students a bit more.Paulina Collins BA Hons Human Resource Management

I don’t think I would have got the grades

and the support that I got, if I hadn’t gone to the wellbeing team and they told me everything I could get from the university. Otherwise, I think I really would have struggled.Lauren Eagle-Allen BA Events Management graduate

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