LEICESTER CASTLE

BUSINESS SCHOOL

LEICESTER CASTLE BUSINESS SCHOOL SITS RIGHT AT THE HEART OF DMU, OFFERING A KICK-START TO STUDENTS WHO WANT TO STAND OUT IN THE EMPLOYMENT MARKET.

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Leicester Caste Business School is made up of several departments offering undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and research courses and expertise. These include: Accounting and Finance, Business and Management, Economics, Enterprise, Human Resource Management and Marketing. You will study in one of our two main buildings, the modern Hugh Aston Building and the recently renovated 11th century Leicester Castle. We offer modern facilities with IT labs, a dedicated Bloomberg Trading Room, study suites, learning zones and a café.

All of our programmes have a close link to the real world, to give you simulated exposure to the workplace. You will have the opportunity to benefit from the expertise of external speakers from private and public sector organisations. You will also be taught by academics with many years' experience of working or consulting with companies and undertaking innovative research in their fields.

All Business students have the opportunity to take a placement year in industry, before their final year. Organisations have included PWC, Johnson & Johnson, Mercedes, GE Healthcare and the NHS. We are proud that 97.3 per cent of DMU graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating, according to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report.

We look forward to welcoming you to DMU.

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CONTENTS

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ENHANCING YOUR EMPLOYABILITY

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PLACEMENTS

14 MARKETING

08 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

10 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

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12 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

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26 GRADUATE INITIATIVES

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PROFESSIONAL LINKS

Member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Approved Learning Partner

Association of International Accountants (AIA)

Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS)

Gained IMC (Investment Management Certificate) Advantage partner status by the Chartered Financial Analyst society, one of only eleven universities in the country to achieve this

Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment

Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)

Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA)

Certified Practising Accountants Australia (CPA)

European Foundation for Management Development

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing (IDM)

Awarded a Silver Charter Award by the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS)

Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) Membership

We have been granted professional recognition and accreditation from many leading professional bodies. This demonstrates our quality of teaching and ensures our courses remain relevant to industry.

Through some of our accreditations, you can gain significant exemptions from professional qualifications. This enables you to complete them at a faster pace (subject to course and module choice). Professional qualifications are often sought by graduate employers due to the industry-specific skills you will acquire.

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OUR COURSES UCAS CODE UCAS POINTS

Accounting and Business Management BA (Hons) NN14 104

Accounting and Economics BA (Hons) NL41 112

Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) N420 112

Business Management and Finance BA (Hons) NN31 112

Economics and Finance BA (Hons) LN13 112

Global Finance BSc (Hons) N3GF 112

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

YASMIN WILSON, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BA (HONS) INTERNSHIP: SUMMER ANALYST J.P. MORGANGRADUATE CAREER: ANALYST, J.P. MORGAN

“It’s a challenging and exciting course which helps me to think more critically. It’s supplying me with the right skills and knowledge for my career.”

LUKE SPARLING, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BA (HONS) PLACEMENT: ASSURANCE IN FINANCIAL SERVICES, EY GRADUATE CAREER: AUDIT ASSOCIATE, EY

“Everything I've learnt at DMU I have used in some way, shape or form, not only on placement but also in everyday life and it has set me up well to take on the adult working world“

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The Department of Accounting and Finance offers accreditations and exemptions designed to help you to get a head start in your professional career. All of our programmes have been awarded professional exemptions from one or more professional body.* Our staff have a wealth of industrial, professional practice and academic experience, which is used to develop and deliver career focused courses.

Our aim is to provide a degree based upon sound theoretical study that recognises accounting and finds its ultimate expression in practice and consequently seeks to develop skills in application, analysis and problem solving.

Bloomberg Trading RoomYou will have access to the same information as leading decision-makers in finance, business and government through our Bloomberg Trading Room, with industry-standard software helping you to prepare for the real world of finance and business. With access to real-time and historical data, you can gain a practical insight into assessing economic scenarios, learn how to analyse financial markets and interpret key news developments that impact the global economy.

*The number of exemptions awarded will be dependent on the programme and combination of modules selected.

FOX’S LAIR!Fox's Lair! involves students generating a business plan in groups and presenting their idea to local entrepreneurs and business executives for a competitive prize. This accredited first year module helps prepare students for the world of work by getting them to focus on employability skills – teamwork, project management, research, communication skills and problem-solving.

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

OUR COURSES UCAS CODE UCAS POINTS

Accounting and Business Management BA (Hons) NN14 104

Business and Marketing BA (Hons) NN15 112

Business Management and Economics BA (Hons) NL21 104

Business Management and Finance BA (Hons) NN31 112

Business Management and Human Resource Management BA (Hons) NN61 112

Business Management and Law BA (Hons) MN11 104

Business and Management BA (Hons) NN12 112

Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation BA (Hons) NN21 104

International Business BA (Hons) N578 112

MERISSA GIDDEN, BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT BA (HONS) PLACEMENT: DIGITAL PRODUCTIVE EXECUTIVE, HARGREAVES LANSDOWN GRADUATE CAREER: OPERATIONS ANALYST, GOLDMAN SACHS

“Lecturers use various teaching methods so you can always take something away. They have different methods to help you shine and enhance skills such as teamwork and public speaking.“

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A good grounding in business is essential if you want a management career in the competitive global economy. Our lecturers have extensive experience, with many involved in consultancy and training with large international organisations in both the private sectors and public sectors. This means you will be taught the latest developments in business practice. CHARTERED MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE ACCREDITATION Business and Management BA (Hons) students who successfully complete the required modules will also be awarded the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership at no additional cost upon completing their degree. The CMI are an esteemed professional body who are widely recognised by employers.

We are proud that 93 per cent of Business and Management graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating, according to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

OUR COURSES UCAS CODE UCAS POINTS

Business Management and Human Resource Management BA (Hons)

NN61 112

Human Resource Management BA (Hons) N600 112

You will learn from lecturers who are actively involved in high-quality research, consultancy and executive education with organisations from across the private sector and public sector. This means that the latest developments and practices from industry inform our teaching.

Getting the best out of people has never been more important to the success of a business than it is today. As organisations continue to grow and develop, those with the knowledge and understanding of how people can shape and influence change are in a great position to help businesses succeed. That is why, Human Resource Management at DMU equips you for a career as a manager, capable of reflecting critically on your own practice and that of an organisation. You will study issues including the impact of HRM practices on firms’ performance, managing change, business law, employment relations, organisational culture, motivation and leadership.

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL AND DEVELOPMENT ACCREDITATIONWe are a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Approved Centre and our programmes are accredited by the CIPD. You will benefit from learning the latest professional developments and have the opportunity to pursue a degree pathway leading to Associated membership of the CIPD (Assoc CIPD). This is valued by employers and could give you a competitive edge in the jobs market.

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ELLIE PEMBERTON, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BA (HONS) PLACEMENT: HR PARTNER, IBM GRADUATE CAREER: HR SOLUTIONS PARTNER, ASTRAZENECA

“I have had an enlightening four years at DMU and made some amazing friends along the way. I am currently exploring my career with Astrazeneca and enjoying this new chapter. I would recommend a placement to anybody as my year with IBM helped me grow considerably as a professional and the placement team are amazing.”

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ANGLEE KAUR, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BA (HONS) PLACEMENT: DEVELOPMENT AND RETENTION COORDINATOR. INTERN, VOLVO GROUP GRADUATE ROLE: HR VETTING ADVISOR, OPERATIONS DHL EXPRESS UK

“Completing a placement year has been an eye-opening experience and will definitely help with my final year of studies. The Volvo Group gave me every opportunity available to enhance my learning within Human Resources.”

MARKETING

OUR COURSES UCAS CODE UCAS POINTS

Advertising and Marketing Communications BA (Hons) N561 112

Business and Marketing BA (Hons) NN15 112

International Marketing and Business BA (Hons) NNM1 104

Marketing BA (Hons) N500 112

ESTHER SODEKE, ADVERTISING AND MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS BA (HONS) PLACEMENT: MARKETING INTERN, ELECTRONIC ARTS (EA) GRADUATE CAREER: MARKETING COORDINATOR, PRODUCT NATURALMOTION

“On my placement year, I supported campaign development and execution and dabbled in communications. I learnt how to use certain programmes, to improvise and just how important teamwork skills are. You have to be flexible, adaptable and empathetic.“

Creating and communicating customer value remains at the heart of every successful business. Whether you see a future for yourself in marketing management, or working in an advertising or PR agency, a marketing degree at DMU could get your career off to a flying start.DMU is a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Accredited Study Centre and an Institute of Direct Marketing (IDM) Key Educational Partner. This means that we can draw on business and research experience and industry links to deliver courses that reflect the latest developments in marketing theory and practice, including key digital marketing and social media technologies. There are significant exemptions available from IDM and CIM professional qualifications. If you select appropriate modules you may also progress more quickly towards qualifications offered by other professional bodies including the Marketing Research Society (MRS) and the Communications, Advertising and Marketing Society (CAM).

You will learn how to provide value to a company by choosing to study a broad range of Marketing modules, such as Marketing Essentials, Direct and Digital Marketing, Sports Marketing, Marketing Planning and Management and Retail Marketing.

97 per cent of Marketing graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating, according to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report.

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KEVIN FINKBEINER, INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND BUSINESS BA (HONS) PLACEMENT: MARKETING INTERN, EATONGRADUATE ROLE: GRADUATE SALES EXECUTIVE, WELCOME SYSTEMS LTD

“I really enjoyed the international side of my course, it taught me a lot about the industry that I was interested in. With this knowledge I was able to secure a placement with Eaton a multinational power management company. I was then offered a graduate job as a Sales executive, upon graduation.”

LESLIE MUSIDI, ACCOUNTING AND ECONOMICS BA (HONS) PLACEMENT: AUDIT INTERN, COOPER PARRY

“I have developed so many transferable skills at Cooper Parry. The programs I have been taught to use are industry-standard and I believe having that background knowledge will put me a step ahead.“

RAJVEET KAUR KANG, ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BSC (HONS) PLACEMENT: LOGISTICS STUDENT, BMW MINI GRADUATE ROLE: PARAPLANNER, CHASE DE VERE

“On placement at BMW, I was given real responsibility to deal with key issues and the scope to develop and implement new strategies. I was employed to do something I thoroughly enjoyed, applying aspects of my course to my role, and earn a wage at the same time.”

OUR COURSES UCAS CODE UCAS POINTS

Accounting and Economics BA (Hons) NL41 112

Business Management and Economics BA (Hons) NL21 104

Economics BA (Hons) L100 112

Economics BSc (Hons) L102 112

Economics and Finance BSc (Hons) LN13 112

Economics and Politics BA (Hons) LL12 112

Economics and International Relations BA (Hons) L101 112

Law and Economics BA (Hons) ML21 112

ECONOMICS

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90 per cent of Economics and Finance graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating, according to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report. Economics affects all our lives, from the basic understanding of living costs through to policy development from governments. Our modules reflect economics in a global context in a variety of areas including, the microeconomic and macroeconomic environment, global financial markets, international trade and organisation strategy and politics. You will have access to the same information as leading decision makers in finance, business and government through our Bloomberg Trading Room with industry-standard software bringing the real world of finance and business into the classroom.

You will learn to analyse and measure real economic issues based on a knowledge of economic theory, develop an understanding of how economic policy is formulated, and gain the analytical and critical evaluation skills to recognise how national and global issues affect the performance of business. We offer Economics in its own right as well as in conjunction with management, finance, law, international relations or politics.

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Business and Management student, Matthew Cooper on placement at Nickelodeon and Viacom

As well as ensuring our students gain the necessary technical skills through their courses, our aim is to develop graduates who are professional, adaptable and business-aware. Through DMUworks students will gain the skills and qualities that today’s employers are looking for.

Through DMUworks, the university offers a wide range of opportunities, in the UK and internationally, including:

• Professional experiences, placements, internships and volunteering

• Work-readiness training, coaching and development

• Business insider visits

• Research and consultancy opportunities

• Making successful job applications

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• Effective CV writing

• Selection interview and assessment process support

• Further study

The team also work with academics to embed employability skills within the curriculum and to organise a range of extra-curricular events.

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DMUworks guarantees a professional work experience opportunity for every undergraduate student, enhancing their skills and experience, and often leading to graduate roles.

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PLACEMENTSA paid placement is one of the best ways to boost your skills and experience while studying, and can even lead to a graduate job. Our Business and Law Placements Team advertises posts in all locations in the private, public and not-for-profit sector, including some international posts.You will apply academic theory to real-life situations, develop professional competencies and transferable skills, and be immersed in a work culture. You may even discover that a profession matches your passion and gain a better understanding into which career path you would like to pursue.

Our students in the Leicester Castle Business School have gone out on placement with companies such as:

• Gain credit toward your degree

• Access hundreds of placement opportunities on our dedicated job site

• Strong links to small and medium enterprises and blue chip companies

• One-to-one CV and interview preparation and workshop training sessions

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• Local and regional employers provide CV clinics and mock interviews to help you prepare for the real thing

• Support during your placement – our tutors visit you and we keep in regular phone and email contact

• Make new contacts while on placement and learn how to network, increasing your chances of securing a graduate job

It means that DMU has been found to deliver “consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK.”

The TEF panel highlighted the following:

• The way employability is embedded in the curriculum in every faculty

• The significant contribution DMU Square Mile makes to the social and economic development of Leicester

• The way that real-world research feeds into students’ learning

• The pastoral support on offer for students throughout their time at DMU

• The outstanding and personalised study support given to students

• Involving students to support any changes to assessment methods and teaching delivery

• The excellent physical and digital resources that enhance learning, retention and employability• A culture that encourages, recognises and rewards excellent teaching

For further information visit dmu.ac.uk/TEF

DMU awarded Gold in Teaching Excellence Framework

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DMU has been awarded a gold rating in the government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The TEF is an initiative that recognises excellence in learning and teaching. This achievement is testament to how the outstanding teaching on offer at DMU inspires our students.

DMU GlobalDMU Global offers every student the chance to gain invaluable international experience, improve their career prospects and build their confidence. DMU Global has taken students to more than 60 destinations including New York, China, The Gambia, France, India, Canada, Japan, South Africa, Italy and many more locations across the world. More than 11,000 have participated and the satisfaction rating is 97 per cent.

Upcoming trips for 2019 include

International experiences in the business school are designed to enhance degree studies. Students visited San Francisco to learn about innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability, and on this trip students had the chance to visit companies in Silicon Valley such as Intel and Amazon. Upcoming trips include; Employability in the Asian Century which will offer students the opportunity to develop their capabilities through a series of guided events, and workshops. Enterprise and Innovation in Boston, students will explore how the city, universities andlocal organisations work collaboratively to foster entrepreneurship.

DMU Global gives students the chance to take part in:

• Academic-led trips• Student-led trips• Erasmus+ and International Exchange• Summer schools• Internships and Placements• Volunteering• UK and on-campus activities

(including language learning)

As part of DMU’s dedication to providing an unrivalled student experience and excellent employability, DMU Global is set to become the most comprehensive international experience programme available at any UK university.

To find out more visit dmuglobal.com

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VANESSA ERIVONA, BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT BA (HONS)

“In my first year I was appointed to be a student ambassador on the China Summer School Dmuglobal trip and In my second year I went to San Francisco to explore diversity in tech.”

HANNAH JAVID, MARKETING BA (HONS)

“Make the most of the opportunities on offer through DMUglobal. We learnt about advertising in Times Square and visited the Bank of Denmark and Carlsberg in Copenhagen. I made loads of friends and got to know people on my course better, which helped with group activities.”

GRADUATE INITIATIVES

We offer a range of careers resources and opportunities throughout your time at DMU and beyond.

These opportunities, combined with the teaching on our courses, has enabled 93 per cent of Business and Management graduates from summer 2017 to find work or further study after graduating, according to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report.

UNITEMPSWhether you’re looking for a part-time job for a couple of hours a week, or something full-time for a short period, we can help. Jobs are available both inside the university and in the local area.dmu.ac.uk/unitemps

START A BUSINESS Business Support Sessions are available to DMU students and graduates providing one-to-one business advice. The sessions can be effective in helping you explore your business idea and the option of being self-employed.

Pitch2Win is a competition for any type of business idea. You could be looking to become a freelance photographer, create your own fashion label or launch a new video game. The competition is a three-stage process and one winner will be awarded a cash prize and business support per round. 

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GRADUATE CHAMPIONSOur Graduate Champions scheme provides you with the chance to take up a paid, six-week internship with a leading UK business to enhance your CV and help you stand out from the crowd in a highly competitive jobs market.dmu.ac.uk/graduatechampions

PAULINA ASMUS, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BA (HONS) PLACEMENT: ENTERPRISE SALES OPERATIONS AND MARKETING, IBM GRADUATE CAREER: DIGITAL STRATEGY AND IX CONSULTANT, IBM

"I wanted to do a placement to differentiate myself from other graduates and there is a lot of help available at DMU,"

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POSTGRADUATE STUDIESAs the jobs market becomes increasingly competitive, our postgraduate courses are designed to be relevant to today’s industry to help you develop the professional skills and practical experience employers are looking for.

#DMUforlifeOnce you graduate you will join our exclusive family. We have alumni in 177 countries

around the world, with a global network of clubs across four continents and more being established.

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DMU postgraduates are taken on by world-leading companies including Deloitte, Toyota, John Lewis, Barclays, KPMG, BT, Disney and more*

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