SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
Entrepreneurial Your applicant day programme
If you haven’t already,
Book your place today Business applicant days: - Wednesday 6 February 2019 - Saturday 2 March 2019 - Wednesday 20 March 2019 Visit www.glos.ac.uk/applicantdays 2
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What is an applicant day? Applicant days are exclusive to applicants who have received an offer from us – so congratulations on your offer! They are a great opportunity to see what a degree at University of Gloucestershire has to offer and a chance for you to experience your course in greater depth.
On the day, you’ll be able to: - tour our stunning campus and brand new accommodation - gain hands-on experience with our amazing facilities - get a real feel for your course in interactive sessions - meet our inspiring lecturers - make friends and meet your future classmates. Most importantly, this is an opportunity to find out if we’re the right university for you. 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 www.glos.ac.uk/funding for all the details.
“Applicant days are the best way to get a feel for university, second to actually going! It was a great day experiencing lectures and getting to know the campus and city I’d call home. You’re welcomed by staff and students, who quickly put you at ease, and I just knew after I left this was the place for me.” Sam Hirons, Business Marketing and Management student
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Your applicant day schedule Applicants and guests
Guests only
Time
Time
Description
10.30-11.00 Registration 11.00-12.00 Course welcome talks 12.00-12.45 Complimentary lunch 13.45-14.15
Sport for all Discover more about our exciting investment in our brand new sports park based at Oxstalls and just a short walk from the Business School. You’ll hear about sports scholarships, getting involved for fun or playing competitively in one of our 35+ sports teams that we field in BUCS competitions.
13.45 onwards
Campus and accommodation tours with our current students View our brand new accommodation and our stunning new Business School. Be sure to ask us any questions you might have about what it’s like to live and study in Gloucestershire. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the new sports arena.
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Description
12.45-13.45 Question and answer session Find out about student life, finance, accommodation and student support.
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Applicants only (course taster sessions) Time
Description
Accounting and Finance/Accounting and Business Management 12.45-13.45
360 degrees financial health check - all organisations and individuals need to understand how to make the best use of their resources. How do we check the effects of our decisions on organisations and those connected with them? Explore, in this interactive session, how every business or financial professional can improve on their decision-making with this skill. The robots are coming: mind or machines? - how is the creation and use of massive datasets changing the nature of decision making in business? Join us as we examine the knowledge that future business and finance experts will need to succeed in their careers.
Business Management/International Business Management/Business and Marketing Management 12.45-13.45
Take part in an enterprise and innovation challenge. We will outline a business problem and then set you the challenge of coming up with an innovative and disruptive solution using the latest technologies and insights.
Digital Marketing/Marketing, Advertising and Branding 12.45-13.45
Creating a campaign - you’ll look at how conducting research, understanding consumer behaviour, and creative thinking all come together in a marketing campaign, and will explore how the latest technologies and facilities can help you plan and deliver a knockout campaign.
Events Management 12.45-13.45
Fantasy events - get your creative juices flowing by planning your own fantasy event in small, collaborative groups. Share and compare your ideas as the event begins to take shape.
Hotel Resort and Events Management/Hotel Resort and Tourism Management 12.45-13.45
Brief encounters: designing experiences in hospitality and tourism - use your imagination to interpret customer expectations through the ‘dining experience’, coupled with marketing imagery. Against a hotel and tourism backdrop, the session will enable you to appreciate what service is all about from the customer’s perspective.
Law 12.45-13.45
Two different legal issues will be explored giving you the chance to experience some of the many facets of legal practice. You’ll also hear about our international trips to Vietnam and the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg*, where you can learn about alternative legal systems.
Sports Business Management 12.45-13.45
Take part in a guided debate of a current issue in sport business management so you can get a feel for the challenges that face the industry today. Then be part of a current student-led discussion around opportunities for professional placements, to get a sense of what exciting opportunities are available to you.
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Discover our brand new facilities
Brand new Business School Opened in September 2018, our brand new building at Oxstalls is home to our business courses. This fantastic new space is a hub for businesses and students alike. 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 Thomas Reuters trading room. The £16million building provides a professional environment for you to learn the latest techniques, using equipment you’d find in company headquarters around the globe.
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Blackfriars accommodation Ideally located in Gloucester city centre, our brand new Blackfriars* halls of residence are a mix of townhouses, cluster flats and studio bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Accommodation guarantee We will guarantee you accommodation in halls of residence or university-managed housing if you apply for your accommodation by 4 July 2019. Visit www.glos.ac.uk/accommodation to apply and for more info. *In partnership with CityHeart.
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Explore our stunning campus
Located in the heart of Gloucester, Oxstalls is a high-energy campus of forward-thinking and competitive students. Be sure to check out our amazing facilities on your tour of the campus. Sports park
The Growth Hub
Law clinic
Our new sports park is just a short walk away from the Business School. It includes an international-standard 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.
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.
Our law clinic gives students the opportunity to work alongside legal professionals, offering real advice to real clients. You’ll provide legal assistance on issues such as the legal requirements for starting a business, consumer law and employment law, putting learning into practice to graduate career-ready with confidence.
Other facilities on campus: - Students’ Union bar - Students’ Union shop - Refectory - 24hr library and computing suite - Gym - Car park - Faith space
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Meet our inspiring lecturers Our School of Business and Technology is a thriving and dynamic place to study. Our goal is to produce graduates who are ready and prepared for their careers, which drives excellence in everything we do. Take the opportunity to chat with our lecturers and find out from current students what it’s really like to study here.
“I take very technical concepts and techniques used in high-level business and teach them in a practical and enjoyable way.” Charles Afriyie, Accounting and Finance Charles brings his experience working with a global consultancy firm to a course aimed at helping you gain the experience, knowledge and accreditations needed for top-level business roles. 10
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Placements Every year our students, across the university, complete over 3,000 work placements and internships. 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.
“I had a placement year at IBM in New York and from that I started a summer internship. I’d highly recommend a placement year for that real-world experience and also to develop yourself as a person.” Abi Newson, Business Management graduate
“The knowledge I picked up on my work placement at O2 was the main reason I got my graduate job at Vodafone.” Ollie Carrier, Marketing graduate
“I did my placement year at a Forbes’ Four Star, AAA Four Diamond hotel in South Carolina, USA. Everything we did on the course related to the real world.” Sara Paterson, Hotel, Resort and Tourism Management graduate
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or west? An opportunity for an unforgettable trip is available to students on our business degrees*. Whether you’re visiting courts of the world in the Hague, Strasbourg and Brussels; checking out marketing strategies in Milan or Ho Chi Minh; or meeting company executives in Hong Kong or New York, you’ll gain global exposure that will help you graduate ahead of the competition.
*Terms and conditions apply. Find out more at www.glos.ac.uk/makeit
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FAQs A: Yes, applicant days are definitely worth attending – you’ll get hands-on with our interactive taster sessions, meet the people who’ll be teaching you and make friends with other students. This is your chance to find out what it would really be like to study on your course. Q: Can I bring guests? A: Yes, you can bring two guests along and there is a Q&A session specifically for them. If you would like to bring more guests, please let us know in advance. Q: What time does the applicant day start and finish? Where shall I report to on arrival? A: 10.30 – 17.00. Please register in the Business School reception (there will be student ambassadors on hand across the campus to point you in the right direction).
Q: Do I need to bring anything with me? A: You don’t need to bring anything along, other than enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved. Q: What parking arrangements are available? How do I reach the campus by bus or train? A: Please find enclosed a parking permit, which you can use for parking on campus; remember to bring it with you on the day. The closest train station is Gloucester, which is a 20-minute walk from our Oxstalls campus, or you can catch the 94U bus, which stops right outside. Campus address: University of Gloucestershire, Oxstalls Campus, Oxstalls Lane, Longlevens GL2 9HW Q: Will I get to have a look around the university accommodation? A: As well as our on-campus accommodation, you’ll also have the opportunity to view our brand new Blackfriars* halls of residence
All the information in this booklet is accurate at the time of going to print. *In partnership with CityHeart.
in Gloucester city centre. There will be buses running up to Blackfriars, so be sure to book onto a tour and check it out. Q: Is lunch provided? A: 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 we might need to know about on the day, please let us know in advance. Q: How do I book onto an applicant day? A: Visit glos.ac.uk/applicantdays to confirm your place now. Q: How can I contact you if I have any questions or need help booking onto the applicant day? A: For any further enquiries please call: 03330 141414 or email: enquiries@glos.ac.uk 9909 12/18PDF
Q: I have already attended an open day - should I go to an applicant day too?