SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
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What is an offer holder day? Exclusive to those who have received an offer to study with us, offer holder days are your opportunity to experience life as a University of Gloucestershire student and explore your course in greater depth. Most importantly, this is an opportunity to find out if we’re the right university for you.
¡ Get involved with interactive course sessions in our amazing facilities ¡ Meet and chat with the lecturers who will be teaching you ¡ Meet your future classmates ¡ Tour our stunning campuses and new accommodation ¡ Meet current students and hear about their experiences
FAQs I have already attended an open day should I go to an offer holder day too? Yes, this is your chance to find out what it would really be like to study your course so they’re worth attending. At an open day you would have attended a course talk, but at an offer holder day we’ll go into more detail about your course and you’ll get involved in interactive sessions to get a real feel for studying with us. Can I bring guests? Yes, you can bring two guests and there will be a Q&A session specifically for them. If you would like to bring more guests please let us know in advance. What time does the day start and finish? Where should I go on arrival?
You’ll also have the chance to hear more about whether you could be eligible for our merit scholarship, which is £1,200 to support you with the cost of your studies.* Check out glos.ac.uk/funding for all the details. *Terms and conditions apply, see glos.ac.uk/meritscholarships
The day runs between 10.30am – 5pm. Please check-in at the Business School reception where there’ll be student ambassadors to welcome you. Do I need to bring anything? You don’t need to bring anything, other than enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved. What parking arrangements are available?
Not booked your place yet? We’d love to see you here, but you’ll need to book your place if you’d like to come along. If you haven’t already, secure a place at one of our business offer holder days at glos.ac.uk/businessday
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We’ll email you a parking permit before the day which you’ll need to print and use for parking on campus; remember to bring it with you on the day. How do I reach the campus by bus or train?
Bus: You can catch a National Express bus to Gloucester from most cities. Visit nationalexpress.com. Locally, you can hop on the 94U from Gloucester city centre, which stops right outside the campus. Will I be able to look around the university accommodation? As well as our on-campus accommodation, you’ll also have the opportunity to view our Blackfriars (in partnership with CityHeart) halls in Gloucester city centre. There will be buses running up to Blackfriars, so be sure to book onto a tour and check it out. Is food provided? Refreshments are provided on arrival and you will receive a complimentary lunch. If you or your guests have any dietary requirements or additional support needs please let us know in advance. How do I book? Visit glos.ac.uk/businessday to confirm your place today. How can I contact you if I have any questions? For any further enquiries please don’t hesitate to contact us on 03330 141414 or email enquiries@glos.ac.uk Campus address: Oxstalls campus, Oxstalls Lane, Longlevens, Gloucester GL2 9HW
Train: The closest train station is Gloucester, which is a 25 minute walk from Oxstalls campus. You can get 20% off return advance purchase tickets for your journey to Gloucester through GWR. Visit glos.ac.uk/railtravel
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Your schedule Time
Session
Open to
10.30 – 11.00
Check in at Business School reception
Offer holders and guests
11.00 – 12.00
Course welcome and tour of the Business School
Offer holders and guests
12.00 – 12.45
Complimentary lunch
Offer holders and guests
12.45 – 13.45
Question and answer session Find out more about student life, finance, accommodation and student support.
Guests only
Course taster sessions
Offer holders only
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance/BA (Hons) Accounting and Business Management 360 degree financial health check - Explore, how you can improve your decisionmaking when it comes to allocating business/ financial resources. The robots are coming: mind or machines? - Join us as we examine the knowledge of massive datasets that you (future business and finance experts) will need to succeed in your careers.
Offer holders only
BA (Hons) Business Management/BA (Hons) International Business Management/BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management Take part in a consultancy challenge where our current student entrepreneurs will showcase their products. Have fun creating innovative solutions for: launching the products, sustainable business operations or adapting the products for international markets.
Offer holders only
BA (Hons) Events Management Collaborate with fellow offer holders to design your own fantasy event.
Offer holders only
12.45 – 13.45
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Session
Open to
BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management Brief encounters: designing experiences in hospitality and tourism.
Offer holders only
LLB (Hons) Law Participate in an interactive workshop to experience how theory meets practice in relation to contemporary legal issues.
Offer holders only
BA (Hons) Marketing/BA (Hons) Marketing, Advertising and Branding Plan and deliver a marketing campaign by conducting research, understanding consumer behaviour, and thinking creatively, all using our latest technologies and new facilities.
Offer holders only
BA (Hons) Sport Business Management Take part in a guided debate to get a feel for the challenges facing the industry today and discuss the exciting opportunities for professional placements.
Offer holders only
13.45 – 14.15
Sport for all Hear about sport scholarships, getting involved for fun or playing competitively. Our new sports park is just a short walk from the Business School, or you can catch the free shuttle bus from outside the main campus reception.
Offer holders and guests
13.45 onwards
Campus and accommodation tours with current students View our on-campus accommodation and campus facilities with a current student who can answer questions about what it’s like to live and study here.
Offer holders and guests
13.45 onwards
Off-campus accommodation tours Take a tour of our Blackfriars (in Partnership with CityHeart) halls in Gloucester city centre which features a mix of en-suite studios and one-bed flats, shared en-suite flats, and shared townhouses with shared bathrooms.
Offer holders and guests
13.45 onwards
Sports Arena tours Have a guided tour with current students of our new Sports Arena by catching the free shuttle bus from outside the main campus reception.
Offer holders and guests
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The Business School This fantastic new space at our Oxstalls Campus opened in September 2018 and is home to all our business courses. You’ll engage in real business meetings in our boardroom, study customer experience in our consumer behaviour lab, present legal cases in our contemporary moot court room and feel the exciting rush of live exchange in our Thomson Reuters trading room. The £18 million building provides a professional environment for you to learn the latest techniques, using equipment you’d find in company headquarters around the globe.
Explore our stunning campus Located in Gloucester, Oxstalls is a high-energy campus of forwardthinking and competitive students. Be sure to check out our amazing facilities on your tour of the campus.
Sports park Our new Sports park is just a short walk away from the Business School. It includes an internationalstandard sports arena, 3G pitches and a cricket pavilion and pitch. Complementing our existing range of sports labs, fitness suites, tennis centre and sports hall, the new facilities will be home to BUCS competitions and our very own netball super league team, the Severn Stars. The Growth Hub As part of our new Business School, you’ll have access to the Growth Hub – a partnership with the Local Enterprise Partnership for Gloucestershire, which encourages real businesses to use the space, and our students, as a resource for developing their enterprises. You’ll work with professionals here as part of your studies and you can also set up your own business. Law clinic Law students learn how to argue cases in court, interview clients and negotiate agreements, benefiting from simulated trials and tribunals in our moot courtroom. Our law clinic gives you the opportunity to work alongside legal professionals, offering real advice to real clients on issues such as starting a business, consumer law and employment law, putting learning into practice.
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“I am currently on my placement year with Mike Burton Sports Hospitality and Travel, working for England Rugby Travel, Team GB Live and ICC Travel & Tours. Having been in Japan for the Rugby World Cup, I have seen what needs to be done for long-haul events to be successful. I’ve been able to understand what it’s like in a full-time job, whilst still having the support of the university.”
Placements Across the university our students complete over 3,000 work placements and internships every year. Our business students gain real-world experience and grow as professionals, gaining confidence and essential contacts for when they graduate. Take the opportunity to find out on the day about placement opportunities available on your course.
Lewis Shipp, Sports Management student
Unforgettable International Opportunities “I’ve just returned from a placement year with Intel Corporation as part of my degree. It was great developing my skills in a professional work environment and will give me a competitive advantage with my graduate job applications” Kenneth Lockhart, International Business Management student
“I did my placement as a marketing executive at British Airways. After I graduated I became their project manager” Caroline Reeve, Marketing, Advertising and Branding graduate
Previous trips have included visiting courts of the world in the Hague, Strasbourg and Brussels; checking out marketing strategies in Milan; or meeting company executives in Hong Kong or New York, you’ll gain global exposure that will broaden your insight and experience and help you graduate ahead of the competition. *Cost of trips are not included in course fees. Terms and conditions apply. Find out more at glos.ac.uk *Terms and conditions apply. Find out more at glos.ac.uk
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Meet our lecturers “I bring my experience working with a global consultancy firm to help you gain the experience, knowledge and accreditations needed for top-level business roles.” Charles Afriyie, Accounting and Finance
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Take the opportunity to chat with our lecturers and find out from current students what it’s really like to study here.
“My professional background as a cultural events manager greatly informs my teaching. I’ve had the privilege of working with many amazing performers and I employ my experiences in areas such as arts sector fundraising and programming to support student learning.” Clair Greenaway, Events Management
“My aim is to support students to enjoy learning law as much as I did. I encourage students to challenge themselves; both with the complex theories of law and the practical elements that will enable them to be well-prepared lawyers of the future.” Lottie Park-Morton, Law
“My mission is to ensure your degree studies are relevant, innovative, industry and career-focused. My quest is to bring learning to life and to prepare you for life as a business professional.” Sarah Dibble, Academic Course Leader - Business Management courses
“Over a 20 year career the scope of the projects I have worked on has meant I have a high level of expertise in SEO, PPC, social media advertising, UX measurement, CRM integration and digital content creation.” Sam Copland, Marketing
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Get in touch Enquiries 03330 141414 enquiries@glos.ac.uk Admissions and applications 03330 141414 admissions@glos.ac.uk Money advice 01242 714535 moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk Accommodation 01242 714544 accommodation@glos.ac.uk
Oxstalls campus, Oxstalls Lane, Longlevens, Gloucester GL2 9HW
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YOUR OFFER HOLDER DAY PROGRAMME All information is correct at the time of production.
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