Aberdeen Business School Postgraduate Programme
A Message from the Dean
"The decision to undertake further study is a major decision. Choosing the right programme that fits with your educational and career development aims is very important. This decision will have potential to influence your future professional career and your ability to perform in that career. Aberdeen Business School has an excellent reputation in the higher education sector - Robert Gordon University is one of the top modern universities in Scotland and the UK.
At Aberdeen Business School we have one of the strongest portfolios of quality courses. Our courses are accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), and the The Institute of Export. Reflecting our vocational strength we are accredited by and have links to The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), and also the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS).
It is for this reason that around 1100 candidates from over 90 countries join our Postgraduate Programmes each year. Our courses add real value in the labour market and allow you to differentiate yourself. Our graduates find our programmes challenging, but also invigorating and enjoyable. Whether you are a recent graduate wishing to develop a career path or whether you are an experienced candidate returning to study, there is a course for you.
Joining Aberdeen Business School is a decision you will not regret"
Professor Rita Marcella
Dean of Aberdeen Business School
Reputation for Success
Robert Gordon University has won awards as a top university for graduate employment with consistently high rankings in the university league tables, as shown in The Times Good University Guide 2009.
Notably, it was the first new university in Scotland to gain AMBA accreditation for its MBA Programme and has a firmly established reputation for providing employers with qualified individuals with exceptional professional skills.
Professionally Recognised Courses
This verification by the professional bodies of the Aberdeen Business School programmes is something we are proud of. Graduates from our accredited and approved courses can be confident that they hold a nationally and internationally recognised award which will enhance their opportunities in their chosen career. For example, our e-MBA is listed in the Top 32 online and distance learning MBAs globally by The Financial Times.
We also hold Open Days and Taster Evenings regularly throughout the year at which you will have the chance to speak directly with the staff and find out more about our range of courses and any other related information. We have courses in business, management, communications, public policy, tourism, information management and law and a range of degrees and study modes.
Scholarships, Funding and Awards
A range of scholarships and awards are available to our students. These include The Students Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) awards which, under the Postgraduate Students Allowances Scheme (PSAS), provides funding for students on a range of postgraduate courses. The Aberdeen Business School has 15 postgraduate courses which have been allocated PSAS funding for study commencing in 2009.
Working with Business
The Aberdeen Business School has a long and well establised history of providing placements for our students and has fostered strong links with the business community, both locally and nationally, and is a principal sponsor of the Northern Star Business Awards. Professor Rita Marcella, Dean of School, said, "I am delighted that the School has the opportunity to sponsor the Northern Star Business Awards as they recognise entrepreneurship and dynamic management which are qualities we support and nurture in our students."
The Aberdeen Business School Placement Award is an award given to the three businesses nominated by our students, who provided excellent training and development opportunities during their student placements.
An International Campus
As one of a truly international student population, you will have the opportunity to meet, study and socialise with people from many backgrounds and cultures. For our international students, this interaction helps to improve English language skills. Studying in Aberdeen will also provide you with the chance to find out about Scotland and the culture of this unique area of the UK.
Whether you are a UK or international graduate we offer not only the breadth of our international experience but also the opportunities to meet and interact with professional managers on our part-time programme.
You will be studying on our modern campus which is located in a woodland location by the River Dee on the south side of Aberdeen. Our facilities incorporate amongst other things, up-to-date industry-standard electronic resources, a radio station and tv studio and an extensive modern library. The RGU Sports Centre is sited at the heart of the campus with a range of social and catering facilities also available within the Centre. The Business School is only a 15 minute bus journey from the centre of the city and the original university campus at Schoolhill.
Post-Study Work Visa for International Students
A Post-Study Work visa (Tier 1 Post-Study Work) is now available (from 31st March, 2009) which offers international students the chance to staying on in the UK for two years after graduation to seek employment opportunities. The Post-Study Work visa provides students anywhere in the UK with the opportunity to take advantage of this scheme.
Please note that there are some important changes and new rules regarding the Post-Study Work visa - which is that you can only apply for this visa if you have been awarded a Bachelors degree or a full MSc qualification (Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma alone is not sufficient).
Further detail on this and other related information can be found in the site for Fresh Talent.
Campus Moodle - Virtual Learning Environment
An increasing number of learners study on our online and distance learning programmes, supported by the university's new virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle. This provides you with tutorial support and an ability to communicate with your colleagues and tutors in discussion forums.
Whether you are studying part-time or at a distance, you will be able to access our large range of electronic resources from home, work or at the university. These include a range of on-line journals, company information and our collection of e-books.
Adult Learners
Alternatively, you may be one of a large group of adult learners returning to part time study.
If you are not a graduate, there are still opportunities for you to join our postgraduate programmes through our Access arrangements.
At Aberdeen Business School, you will not only update your knowledge and understanding, but also be able to demonstrate how to apply this in professional management practice. Our programmes are designed to provide you with generic and specific professional skills. We pride ourselves in the relevance of our courses.
Many of you will be studying similar programmes to those that we have developed for our corporate clients. You will join a network of professional managers and be able to share and mutually learn from a rich variety of experiences that would be impossible in a single job.
Disability Support
The University has a Disability Advisory Service which provides friendly advice and support for students with disabilities that affect learning in higher education. The Business School also has an academic member of staff who is a Disability Contact and can provide advice and support. More details at the following link:
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