1. Why study the BSc in Business Administration?

2.  Agenda  About the University of London and External Study  About the BSc in Business Administration

3. About the University of London  Founded in 1836  Federation of 29 world- class Colleges and Institutes  Research-led  Committed to academic freedom and equality  International reputation  HRH the Princess Royal is the Chancellor of the University

4. About the University of London  Offers over 4,500 campus-based courses each year to 125,000 students  Additional 41,000 students studying through the External System  57 alumni or staff members have been awarded Nobel prizes

5. Why External study with the University of London?  Internationally recognised awards  150 year track record of delivering degrees by external study  Proven quality and systems  Flexible study options including local support  Affordable

6. Why External study with the University of London?  The University of London External System given highest endorsement by the Quality Assurance Agency for England  All students whether they study in the UK or overseas assessed to the same standard  Exams are taken in the country of study and marked by academics in the UK

7. Benefits of studying with the External System Fits your finances Internationally- recognized qualifications Qualifications that help you progress in your career You can study in flexible ways to fit in with your lifestyle A top research university with distinguished alumni

8. 150 th Anniversary in 2008  Publication of an illustrated history: the People’s University  Profiling significant alumni and former students e.g. Nelson Mandela, Derek Walcott

9. About the BSc in Business Administration

10. Why Royal Holloway?  One of an elite group of ten universities whose departments earned highest ratings for research in the UK  Teaching draws on real- world experience as academics work as consultants or directors of international businesses

11. Why the Royal Holloway BSc in Business Administration?  Draws on expertise of the academics at Royal Holloway’s School of Management  Study independently, with an institution or access online resources and support  Choose from specialist pathways to customise your degree to match your interests  Develop your strategic thinking, decision-making and creative skills – essential in any career today

12. Key features of the BSc in Business Administration  Between 3- 8 years available to complete  4 pathways – allowing you to specialise in business administration, marketing, human resource management or international business

13. Online support includes  Study materials available online  Tutor marked assignments  Online seminars moderated by a tutor  Discussions with fellow students

14. Studying with an institution  75% of External students study with an institution  200 institutions worldwide offering support  Classes offered full-time, part-time; also individual mentoring, correspondence or online support  Classes offered in the daytime, evening or at weekends

15. Benefits of studying with an institution  Receive stimulus and direct support from staff  Interact with students  Complete studies in the minimum time period  Obtain help planning and structuring your studies  Achieve good results

16. Admission requirements  Maths at GCSE ‘O’ level or equivalent  English language at GCSE ‘O’ level or equivalent  Two subjects at GSCE A level & 3 GCSE ‘O’ levels or equivalent  (check for details in prospectus or on web)

17. Key dates  Applications must be received by University of London by 24 August  Examinations May annually