Presentation to Linking London NNCO November 2015

UEL Overview UEL - London’s leading university for civic engagement Approximately 50% of students are the first in their family to go to university Engaged teaching and learning Research focused on providing innovative solutions to local challenges and global issues

UEL Programmes Over 150 undergraduate degrees Flexible study options –Full Time –Part Time –Multiple seminar timings –On-line resources An ‘engaged curriculum’ enables students to enhance their knowledge and life skills

Engaged research Making a difference locally The transformation of East London UEL staff and students engage with local communities to share their knowledge and skills –Pro bono Law Clinic –London scholars Research with impact –Strong REF performance –Case studies focusing on civic engagement –Student research internships

School of Business & Law (SBL) Business and Law merged September 2014 Three campuses (plus Canary Wharf) 2,300 UG students (1,700 Business) 700 PG students (500 Business) UG business programmes: –Accounting –Economics –Finance –Management –HRM –Marketing –Tourism, Hospitality and Entertainment Management

Employability Employability is job #1 at SBL Large university employment centre –Career advise –CV assistance –Mock interviews –Testing SBL-specific EMPLOY programme –Internships –Networking –Employability society Employability to be embedded in each module Every programme has a ‘sandwich year’ option

Accounting Programmes accredited by: –Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) »Students able to achieve nine exemptions (papers F1-F9) –Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) –CPA Australia –Association of International Accounts (AIA) Particular emphasis on: –Financial reporting –Analysis and management accounting –Planning and control

Economics Business foundation –Management –Marketing Economic theory Econometrics Labour economics Financial environment Portfolio Management International trade Bloomberg certification

Finance Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) IMC Advantage programme –One of only 6 universities in the UK with IMC qualifications Investment management Banking Financial analysis (focus on strong analytical skills) Corporate finance Financial management International finance Asset pricing Options Risk

Business Management Largest programme Pathway into specialisations Business foundation Globalisation Entrepreneurship Sustainability HRM Major focus on internships (esp international experience)

Human Resource Management A path within Business Management Recently revalidated in conjunction with leading HR professionals Fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) –Upon degree completion students awarded CIPD’s Intermediate Diploma in HR Management Business foundation in year 4 Specialisation in years 5 & 6

Marketing A path within Business Management Recently revalidated in conjunction with leading HR professionals Focus on marketing management in a global environment Business foundation in year 4 Specialisation in years 5 & 6

Tourism & Hospitality Management General business foundation Role of tourism as a major global activity –London as a major destination Public/ private and not-for-profit organisations that contribute to cultural understanding and geographic understanding Cultural tourism Sports and event tourism Networking with industry professionals

Entry Requirements Relatively open admissions We like: –240 UCAS points –GCSE grade C English and Maths Wide variety of international qualifications Application covering qualifications/ work experience Detailed personal statement (250 words) –Why the student is applying for this particular programme –How is the programme relevant to career goals –What they hope to achieve –How you feel about past studies

Supporting our students Scholarships and bursaries –£27,000 scholarships to 7 students in recognition of outstanding community service –Free tablets to all students loaded with core textbooks –Up to £250 per year in cash for students from low income households and £1000 top bursary for Care Leavers –£3000 scholarships awarded to high achieving students –£1000 to EU students to help with start-up costs Mentoring and tutoring International study and work placement

Our facilities Modern campuses based at Stratford and Docklands, including the new £33m University Square Stratford building Advanced digital library, open 24/7 On campus riverside accommodation Superb £21m sports centre Knowledge Dock

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