Northampton Business School (NBS) provides business education at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional levels. It has strong industry links and focuses on vocational, accredited programs. NBS enhances the regional economy through enterprise support, research, and consultancy. It aims to further develop employment-focused courses and research to maintain its competitive advantages and high student satisfaction ratings.
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This document discusses country of origin effects on human resource management practices in multinational companies. It reviews literature showing differences in how companies from different countries, like the US, Japan, and Europe, manage HR in their foreign subsidiaries. The literature provides evidence that a company's country of origin significantly influences its behavior and HR practices abroad, though practices related more to local norms tend to resemble the host country. However, the literature has gaps, relying heavily on surveys and focusing more on ownership effects than detailed comparisons of HR/IR practices between specific countries like Germany, France, and the UK. More qualitative case studies are needed to better understand the complex links between country of origin and HR management in multinational operations.
This document provides an overview of the author's internship with the Danida Business Partnerships (DBP) program at the Royal Danish Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. It describes the program's goal of driving poverty alleviation through matchmaking between Danish and local businesses. It also outlines the four phases of partnerships under the program. However, the Danish government suspended the DBP program in November 2014. The author aims to examine why development assistance is needed in some countries and what caused the demise of this large cross-national development initiative through a case study of the DBP program in Indonesia and a reflection on potential factors for its suspension.
This thesis examines how country of origin influences the corporate social responsibility (CSR) approaches of Brazilian and Norwegian oil and gas companies. Through interviews with 25 companies, the researcher finds that both internal and external factors shape CSR. Brazilian companies emphasize CSR due to civil society pressure and local NGO influence, while Norwegian companies are more impacted by political, economic and cultural institutions. However, local context also influences CSR practices. The researcher concludes that different institutional environments in Brazil and Norway lead companies in each country to adopt different CSR focuses, though all companies strongly commit to CSR.
The document provides an overview of news and events from Northampton Business School.
[1] The University of Northampton has signed an agreement to deliver the Master of Business Administration program in partnership with Vietnam National University, building on previous cooperation. This represents an achievement for both institutions and advances the University's internationalization strategy.
[2] Northampton Business School faculty have engaged in various international activities, including presenting research in Morocco, delivering lectures in Chile, working with partners in Thailand and China, and having papers accepted for a conference in Finland and Sweden.
[3] Former PhD student Tambu Mangezi reflects positively on her experience at the University of Northampton and the personal support she received, and
Welcome to this issue of Inspire. The School of Education has had a very busy 9 months. Continuing on from last years Ofsted success, the school has celebrated another rise in its teacher training ratings, and is the first in the country to offer an integrated degree leading to Early Years Professional Status.
The document discusses career academies and their benefits. It notes that career academies have been shown to reduce dropout rates, increase attendance and credits earned, and improve preparation for post-secondary education. Long-term studies found career academy graduates earned on average 11% more per year and $30,000 more over 8 years for young men. The document promotes career academies as a way to engage students and prepare them for both college and careers.
The document provides information about part-time postgraduate and professional courses offered at Northampton Business School in 2010/2011. It includes an introduction to the Business School, which has over 35 years of experience and strong industry links. Courses are offered in various business subjects including accounting, finance, business, computing, human resources management, marketing, and more. Professional qualifications like ACCA, CIMA, and CIPD are also covered. The Business School has over 3,000 students and international reach, with partnerships in countries like China.
Shared Services Talent Management - Slash your recruitment bill by retaining ...sharedserviceslink.com
This session was presented at '15 Secrets to Shared Services Success" conference organised by sharedserviceslink.com.
To find out more about forthcoming conferences check http://www.sharedserviceslink.com
This document discusses country of origin effects on human resource management practices in multinational companies. It reviews literature showing differences in how companies from different countries, like the US, Japan, and Europe, manage HR in their foreign subsidiaries. The literature provides evidence that a company's country of origin significantly influences its behavior and HR practices abroad, though practices related more to local norms tend to resemble the host country. However, the literature has gaps, relying heavily on surveys and focusing more on ownership effects than detailed comparisons of HR/IR practices between specific countries like Germany, France, and the UK. More qualitative case studies are needed to better understand the complex links between country of origin and HR management in multinational operations.
This document provides an overview of the author's internship with the Danida Business Partnerships (DBP) program at the Royal Danish Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. It describes the program's goal of driving poverty alleviation through matchmaking between Danish and local businesses. It also outlines the four phases of partnerships under the program. However, the Danish government suspended the DBP program in November 2014. The author aims to examine why development assistance is needed in some countries and what caused the demise of this large cross-national development initiative through a case study of the DBP program in Indonesia and a reflection on potential factors for its suspension.
This thesis examines how country of origin influences the corporate social responsibility (CSR) approaches of Brazilian and Norwegian oil and gas companies. Through interviews with 25 companies, the researcher finds that both internal and external factors shape CSR. Brazilian companies emphasize CSR due to civil society pressure and local NGO influence, while Norwegian companies are more impacted by political, economic and cultural institutions. However, local context also influences CSR practices. The researcher concludes that different institutional environments in Brazil and Norway lead companies in each country to adopt different CSR focuses, though all companies strongly commit to CSR.
The document provides an overview of news and events from Northampton Business School.
[1] The University of Northampton has signed an agreement to deliver the Master of Business Administration program in partnership with Vietnam National University, building on previous cooperation. This represents an achievement for both institutions and advances the University's internationalization strategy.
[2] Northampton Business School faculty have engaged in various international activities, including presenting research in Morocco, delivering lectures in Chile, working with partners in Thailand and China, and having papers accepted for a conference in Finland and Sweden.
[3] Former PhD student Tambu Mangezi reflects positively on her experience at the University of Northampton and the personal support she received, and
Welcome to this issue of Inspire. The School of Education has had a very busy 9 months. Continuing on from last years Ofsted success, the school has celebrated another rise in its teacher training ratings, and is the first in the country to offer an integrated degree leading to Early Years Professional Status.
The document discusses career academies and their benefits. It notes that career academies have been shown to reduce dropout rates, increase attendance and credits earned, and improve preparation for post-secondary education. Long-term studies found career academy graduates earned on average 11% more per year and $30,000 more over 8 years for young men. The document promotes career academies as a way to engage students and prepare them for both college and careers.
The document provides information about part-time postgraduate and professional courses offered at Northampton Business School in 2010/2011. It includes an introduction to the Business School, which has over 35 years of experience and strong industry links. Courses are offered in various business subjects including accounting, finance, business, computing, human resources management, marketing, and more. Professional qualifications like ACCA, CIMA, and CIPD are also covered. The Business School has over 3,000 students and international reach, with partnerships in countries like China.
This document contains several summaries of events and initiatives happening at Northampton Business School:
1) It discusses an interview with Captain Jeff Lee, who studied for an MBA at Northampton Business School while serving in Afghanistan, and is now preparing to leave the military to pursue opportunities in the private sector.
2) It provides updates on Northampton Business School's efforts to internationalize, including new partnerships in France and Brazil to enable student exchanges and direct entry onto NBS programs.
3) It summarizes a lecture given by the Managing Director of marketing agency TEQUILA\London, who was appointed as a Visiting Industry Professor, about whether brands are still believable. The lecture was followed by a
The Motors. This partnership approach has ensured that the curriculum is relevant
summary should not and responsive to the needs of employers and the local economy.
include direct quotes The College has become the first choice provider for STEM education in the
from the document. region, helping to secure a sustainable future for the energy sector in Anglesey.
Welcome to the second issue of Inspire, inside you will find an array of goodnews from the School of Education, our recent Ofsted success being one of many highlights.
We will also bring you some interesting developments in early years and a primary teacher’s findings on the links between
self-esteem and learning in her classroom.
If you are working with children or young people we hope that you will find something of interest in this magazine.
The document summarizes several award winners from the 2010/2011 Beacon Awards that recognize excellence in teaching, leadership, partnerships, and responsiveness within the UK further education sector. The winners are from colleges across the UK and implemented various projects focused on topics such as curriculum design, staff development, procurement collaboration, supporting students with disabilities, international support, and school partnerships. The summaries provide details about each winning project and their impact on student outcomes and skills development.
The document is a prospectus for the National University of Management (NUM) in Cambodia for 2015. It provides information about NUM's history, vision, faculties, programs, facilities, partnerships and leadership. NUM was founded in 1983 and has grown to become one of Cambodia's leading public universities with over 14,000 students studying across its seven faculties and graduate programs. The prospectus outlines NUM's commitment to excellence in academics, research, and innovation to prepare students for the job market.
The document provides an overview of the Northampton Business School's activities in April 2011, including:
1) A study trip taken by 43 marketing students to New York, where they visited various businesses and organizations.
2) An event hosted by the Business School called "Food & Drink: Tomorrow's World" that brought together experts to discuss challenges facing the food/drink industry and consider future trends.
3) Updates on new staff members and programs at the Business School, including an international development manager and an enterprise development project manager.
The City & Guilds Award for Staff Development in FE recognized Chichester College's 'Licence to Observe' program. The program provides lesson observers with five modules of training to ensure consistency in observation grading and quality of feedback. Benefits included improved teaching quality, a coaching culture, focused target setting, and improved learner outcomes. Staff were passionate about the project, which embedded a culture of continuous development throughout the college."
Upside down ePortfolios: an inside look at ePortfolios at an Australian University provides an overview of ePortfolio initiatives at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). QUT has approximately 40,000 students and aims to provide outstanding learning environments and programs. The university also focuses on high-impact research. QUT's eLearning Services department provides expertise in educational technologies including ePortfolios. QUT uses ePortfolios to support student transition, recognition of prior learning, and engagement with reflective practice. Students report that the ePortfolio activities are useful for career goals and assessment is realistic preparation for professional standards.
Wendy Harper ePortfolio Presentation: “Upside Down ePortfolios?” An Inside Lo...making_connections
“Upside Down ePortfolios?”
An Inside Look at ePortfolio Practice at an Australian University
The Australian ePortfolio landscape has transformed in the last 3 years seeing the emergence of innovative practice.This session will cover the Australian ePortfolio context and the drivers that are enabling Australian institutions to move forward with their ePortfolio development including cross-sector collaboration, widening participation, accreditation, and transition. Ms Harper will describe the QUT ePortfolio journey and the lessons learnt that have led to the breadth and depth of practice now realised in her institution. Practical examples will be shared showing the student experience and voice.
This document provides information about the BA (Hons) degree programs in Business Management and HR Management offered by Kingston University London through its partnership with Aventis School of Management in Singapore. It highlights that Kingston University is a top UK business school with over 100 years of history. The BA (Hons) degrees can be completed in 9 months through part-time study and are equally recognized as the degrees earned through on-campus study in London. The programs are aimed at working professionals and combine theoretical learning with real-world applications. Graduates of Kingston University are valued globally for their British qualifications.
In 2006 a five-year strategic plan RMIT 2010: Designing the Future
was put in place to give direction and form to this description. In the
third year of implementation of this plan, it is time to reflect on our
progress to date and the enclosed details this.
Career Academies 2010-2011 annual review. Including case studies about successful students who have completed Internships and had great business mentors.
The document provides information about Preparation for Life (PFL), an educational consultancy firm in Pakistan. It states that PFL has been established since 1997 to help students apply to universities in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. It operates 9 offices across Pakistan and represents over 80 universities abroad. PFL offers counseling services and helps students with their applications, funding options, and visa processes. It also organizes educational fairs and pre-departure seminars. PFL has begun offering its own scholarship program for high-achieving Pakistani students to study abroad.
The document discusses the University of Greenwich. It offers degrees across a wide range of subjects from architecture to health sciences. The university has three campuses in London and has received high ratings for student satisfaction and graduate starting salaries. It also offers various scholarships, including £1,000 for international students from Pakistan. London will host the 2012 Olympics, and some university buildings will be used for games administration.
The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) has a role to establish a shared and agreed platform from which the quality of teaching and school leadership can continue to grow.
The document provides information about the AoC Beacon Awards for 2010/2011, including:
1) A list of the award sponsors and the focus of each award, which recognize exemplary initiatives in colleges across the UK in areas like teaching, partnerships, skills, and support for students with disabilities.
2) Details about the awards assessment process, which involves a three-stage process of shortlisting applications, visiting shortlisted colleges, and final selection by the steering group.
3) The calendar for the 2010/2011 awards process, including the application deadline, site visits, and announcement of winners in November 2010.
4) Guidance on how to apply for an award, including addressing the sponsor
The document provides information about the AoC Beacon Awards for 2012/13, which recognize exemplary initiatives in UK further education colleges. There are multiple award categories focusing on areas like teaching and learning, leadership, and community partnerships. Colleges can apply by submitting a 3,000 word application addressing criteria like project outcomes, quality assurance, and benefits to students. Winning colleges receive £3,000-£5,000 grants to further develop their initiatives and are expected to disseminate information about their projects.
This document is a prospectus for postgraduate programmes at the University of Exeter Business School for the 2011 entry year. It provides information about the Business School's campus facilities, programmes of study, teaching approach, international community, and application process. The prospectus highlights the Business School's top rankings, research-led teaching, outstanding resources and supportive learning environment to help students achieve their potential.
This document provides a summary of stories and events from the University of Northampton School of Education's Inspire magazine.
The first story summarizes an event called "Be. An Inspiration" where over 150 students learned about careers in education through lectures and tours of the School of Education. Student feedback was very positive.
The second story discusses Joanna Moxham, Divisional Leader in Teacher Education at the School of Education, receiving an award for her 30 years of leadership and contributions to initial teacher training programs.
The third story briefly summarizes a conference that challenged education researchers to consider how they engage people with learning disabilities in their research and ensure their findings are accessible.
This research paper aimed to understand the motives of UK sixth formers considering higher education. A survey of 418 sixth formers assessed personal values and motives for pursuing higher education using established measurement instruments.
The findings showed that sixth formers are most motivated by instrumental goals like acquiring a profession or degree. They want higher education to expand their knowledge through intellectual challenge and self-fulfillment. Career attributes and qualifications recognized by employers are also very important. Social motives like meeting new people or expectations of others ranked lower. Overall, employability is the main driver, as sixth formers see higher education as a means to a high-status job.
The University of Northampton has over 14,000 students across two campuses and six schools. It has been providing higher education since 1975. The document highlights that it is ranked highly for student satisfaction, employability, and international student satisfaction. It has invested over £18 million in campus improvements and will be opening a new Northampton Business School in January 2014.
This document contains several summaries of events and initiatives happening at Northampton Business School:
1) It discusses an interview with Captain Jeff Lee, who studied for an MBA at Northampton Business School while serving in Afghanistan, and is now preparing to leave the military to pursue opportunities in the private sector.
2) It provides updates on Northampton Business School's efforts to internationalize, including new partnerships in France and Brazil to enable student exchanges and direct entry onto NBS programs.
3) It summarizes a lecture given by the Managing Director of marketing agency TEQUILA\London, who was appointed as a Visiting Industry Professor, about whether brands are still believable. The lecture was followed by a
The Motors. This partnership approach has ensured that the curriculum is relevant
summary should not and responsive to the needs of employers and the local economy.
include direct quotes The College has become the first choice provider for STEM education in the
from the document. region, helping to secure a sustainable future for the energy sector in Anglesey.
Welcome to the second issue of Inspire, inside you will find an array of goodnews from the School of Education, our recent Ofsted success being one of many highlights.
We will also bring you some interesting developments in early years and a primary teacher’s findings on the links between
self-esteem and learning in her classroom.
If you are working with children or young people we hope that you will find something of interest in this magazine.
The document summarizes several award winners from the 2010/2011 Beacon Awards that recognize excellence in teaching, leadership, partnerships, and responsiveness within the UK further education sector. The winners are from colleges across the UK and implemented various projects focused on topics such as curriculum design, staff development, procurement collaboration, supporting students with disabilities, international support, and school partnerships. The summaries provide details about each winning project and their impact on student outcomes and skills development.
The document is a prospectus for the National University of Management (NUM) in Cambodia for 2015. It provides information about NUM's history, vision, faculties, programs, facilities, partnerships and leadership. NUM was founded in 1983 and has grown to become one of Cambodia's leading public universities with over 14,000 students studying across its seven faculties and graduate programs. The prospectus outlines NUM's commitment to excellence in academics, research, and innovation to prepare students for the job market.
The document provides an overview of the Northampton Business School's activities in April 2011, including:
1) A study trip taken by 43 marketing students to New York, where they visited various businesses and organizations.
2) An event hosted by the Business School called "Food & Drink: Tomorrow's World" that brought together experts to discuss challenges facing the food/drink industry and consider future trends.
3) Updates on new staff members and programs at the Business School, including an international development manager and an enterprise development project manager.
The City & Guilds Award for Staff Development in FE recognized Chichester College's 'Licence to Observe' program. The program provides lesson observers with five modules of training to ensure consistency in observation grading and quality of feedback. Benefits included improved teaching quality, a coaching culture, focused target setting, and improved learner outcomes. Staff were passionate about the project, which embedded a culture of continuous development throughout the college."
Upside down ePortfolios: an inside look at ePortfolios at an Australian University provides an overview of ePortfolio initiatives at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). QUT has approximately 40,000 students and aims to provide outstanding learning environments and programs. The university also focuses on high-impact research. QUT's eLearning Services department provides expertise in educational technologies including ePortfolios. QUT uses ePortfolios to support student transition, recognition of prior learning, and engagement with reflective practice. Students report that the ePortfolio activities are useful for career goals and assessment is realistic preparation for professional standards.
Wendy Harper ePortfolio Presentation: “Upside Down ePortfolios?” An Inside Lo...making_connections
“Upside Down ePortfolios?”
An Inside Look at ePortfolio Practice at an Australian University
The Australian ePortfolio landscape has transformed in the last 3 years seeing the emergence of innovative practice.This session will cover the Australian ePortfolio context and the drivers that are enabling Australian institutions to move forward with their ePortfolio development including cross-sector collaboration, widening participation, accreditation, and transition. Ms Harper will describe the QUT ePortfolio journey and the lessons learnt that have led to the breadth and depth of practice now realised in her institution. Practical examples will be shared showing the student experience and voice.
This document provides information about the BA (Hons) degree programs in Business Management and HR Management offered by Kingston University London through its partnership with Aventis School of Management in Singapore. It highlights that Kingston University is a top UK business school with over 100 years of history. The BA (Hons) degrees can be completed in 9 months through part-time study and are equally recognized as the degrees earned through on-campus study in London. The programs are aimed at working professionals and combine theoretical learning with real-world applications. Graduates of Kingston University are valued globally for their British qualifications.
In 2006 a five-year strategic plan RMIT 2010: Designing the Future
was put in place to give direction and form to this description. In the
third year of implementation of this plan, it is time to reflect on our
progress to date and the enclosed details this.
Career Academies 2010-2011 annual review. Including case studies about successful students who have completed Internships and had great business mentors.
The document provides information about Preparation for Life (PFL), an educational consultancy firm in Pakistan. It states that PFL has been established since 1997 to help students apply to universities in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. It operates 9 offices across Pakistan and represents over 80 universities abroad. PFL offers counseling services and helps students with their applications, funding options, and visa processes. It also organizes educational fairs and pre-departure seminars. PFL has begun offering its own scholarship program for high-achieving Pakistani students to study abroad.
The document discusses the University of Greenwich. It offers degrees across a wide range of subjects from architecture to health sciences. The university has three campuses in London and has received high ratings for student satisfaction and graduate starting salaries. It also offers various scholarships, including £1,000 for international students from Pakistan. London will host the 2012 Olympics, and some university buildings will be used for games administration.
The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) has a role to establish a shared and agreed platform from which the quality of teaching and school leadership can continue to grow.
The document provides information about the AoC Beacon Awards for 2010/2011, including:
1) A list of the award sponsors and the focus of each award, which recognize exemplary initiatives in colleges across the UK in areas like teaching, partnerships, skills, and support for students with disabilities.
2) Details about the awards assessment process, which involves a three-stage process of shortlisting applications, visiting shortlisted colleges, and final selection by the steering group.
3) The calendar for the 2010/2011 awards process, including the application deadline, site visits, and announcement of winners in November 2010.
4) Guidance on how to apply for an award, including addressing the sponsor
The document provides information about the AoC Beacon Awards for 2012/13, which recognize exemplary initiatives in UK further education colleges. There are multiple award categories focusing on areas like teaching and learning, leadership, and community partnerships. Colleges can apply by submitting a 3,000 word application addressing criteria like project outcomes, quality assurance, and benefits to students. Winning colleges receive £3,000-£5,000 grants to further develop their initiatives and are expected to disseminate information about their projects.
This document is a prospectus for postgraduate programmes at the University of Exeter Business School for the 2011 entry year. It provides information about the Business School's campus facilities, programmes of study, teaching approach, international community, and application process. The prospectus highlights the Business School's top rankings, research-led teaching, outstanding resources and supportive learning environment to help students achieve their potential.
This document provides a summary of stories and events from the University of Northampton School of Education's Inspire magazine.
The first story summarizes an event called "Be. An Inspiration" where over 150 students learned about careers in education through lectures and tours of the School of Education. Student feedback was very positive.
The second story discusses Joanna Moxham, Divisional Leader in Teacher Education at the School of Education, receiving an award for her 30 years of leadership and contributions to initial teacher training programs.
The third story briefly summarizes a conference that challenged education researchers to consider how they engage people with learning disabilities in their research and ensure their findings are accessible.
This research paper aimed to understand the motives of UK sixth formers considering higher education. A survey of 418 sixth formers assessed personal values and motives for pursuing higher education using established measurement instruments.
The findings showed that sixth formers are most motivated by instrumental goals like acquiring a profession or degree. They want higher education to expand their knowledge through intellectual challenge and self-fulfillment. Career attributes and qualifications recognized by employers are also very important. Social motives like meeting new people or expectations of others ranked lower. Overall, employability is the main driver, as sixth formers see higher education as a means to a high-status job.
The University of Northampton has over 14,000 students across two campuses and six schools. It has been providing higher education since 1975. The document highlights that it is ranked highly for student satisfaction, employability, and international student satisfaction. It has invested over £18 million in campus improvements and will be opening a new Northampton Business School in January 2014.
The document summarizes various international activities and successes of Northampton Business School students and programs:
1) An American student attending NBS is hoping to compete in the 2012 Olympics in London as a member of the U.S. pentathlon team.
2) NBS has partnered with three Vietnamese universities to deliver their MBA program and with an organization in Dubai to deliver their MBA across the Middle East.
3) NBS has introduced a new entrepreneurship degree in China and activities organized by the Global Student Society, including an international food event.
This document provides information about full time courses at Northampton Business School. It highlights the school's location in attractive parkland on the edge of Northampton. The school has modern facilities including a £1.7 million extension with social learning spaces and technology-equipped classrooms. The school focuses on providing valuable student experiences like international trips, guest lectures, and placement opportunities to enhance employability. It also maintains strong industry connections and welcomes over 1,000 international students annually. The school has a history dating back to the 19th century and prides itself on its diverse, international community.
This document provides an overview and course information for part time professional programs offered by Northampton Business School. It outlines the school's history dating back to 1867 and its growth into a university with over 100 staff across various business disciplines. Courses are offered in accounting and finance, business and management, IT, human resources, marketing, and specialized areas. Modes of study include part time, distance learning, and blended learning for flexibility. Courses are designed with professional recognition and offer guest lecture opportunities. Program durations range from one to three years.
This document highlights various student achievements and experiences at Northampton Business School. It introduces the Dean who welcomes new students and is proud of student accomplishments. The articles in this edition showcase a student who succeeded at IBM, an entrepreneurial graduate, winners of an accounting award, internationalization of the MBA program, augmented reality research, a study tour to New York, and ways to celebrate student success through guest lectures. New February students were welcomed with social events to help them settle in.
This document is a newsletter from Northampton Business School that highlights various ways the school collaborates with employers. It discusses bespoke course design for Veolia, leadership training provided to Northampton Borough Council, and knowledge transfer partnerships that benefit companies, students, and academics. The newsletter promotes Employability and Skills Week which connects students to employers through career fairs, workshops and networking events. It encourages readers to get involved and support the school's efforts to enhance student employability.
The document provides information about two postgraduate courses offered by Northampton Business School:
1) MSc Accounting and Finance (Level 7), which is designed for accounting professionals to enhance their understanding and thinking strategically about management. It can be completed part-time or through distance learning worldwide.
2) MSc/Postgraduate Certificate in IT Service Management (Level 7), which aims to develop skills for careers in IT service management. It covers implementing best practices like ITIL and ISO 20000. It is suitable for those in IT looking to move into management roles and can also be completed remotely.
Both programs allow professionals to continue working while earning a master's degree through flexible online learning supported by instructors.
The two-year part-time Master of Business Leadership program aims to help existing and aspiring leaders develop their leadership skills and style. The program integrates curriculum with work experiences through workshops, mentoring, and a leadership project. Participants will develop skills in stakeholder engagement, anticipating challenges, envisioning the future, and driving organizational change, empowering them to effectively lead in complex environments with competing demands. The program grounds leaders in real-world experiences to develop leadership abilities through the synthesis of theory and practice.
The document summarizes the opening of new facilities at Northampton Business School. It discusses the grand opening event attended by over 100 students and staff. It describes the new social learning space called "The Hub" and new teaching rooms and breakout spaces. Photos from the event were posted on social media and the facilities have already hosted external meetings and seminars. The overall reaction to the new facilities has been very positive.
The INTENT project allows students to develop cross-cultural communication skills by working in online groups with students from the UK and China. Students will explore entrepreneurship and develop a business plan together. They will gain skills in intercultural understanding, networking, leadership, and presenting themselves professionally. The project requires about four hours a week of work for several weeks. While it does not count toward a degree, successful completion will enhance employability and provide an rewarding experience collaborating internationally.
The document provides a job specification for the role of Marketing Co-ordinator. The role involves devising and implementing marketing initiatives to help the business achieve its development objectives. Key responsibilities include assisting with design and production of marketing materials, arranging printing and distribution, managing websites and email marketing, and organizing events. The role requires knowledge of various marketing disciplines and methods as well as basic insurance knowledge. Interpersonal and development skills are also required.
The document provides information about part-time postgraduate and professional courses offered by Northampton Business School. It includes a list of courses across various subject areas such as accounting, business, business computing, human resource management, management, and marketing. For each course, the document provides details about the duration and mode of study. It also includes testimonials from students about their experiences studying at Northampton Business School and how the courses have helped them professionally.
Alan Seymour, Senior Lecturer, Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Northampton Business School, describes how a passion for the Olympics has shaped his academic work.
The University of Northampton is hosting an event for local small and medium retail businesses to understand the key drivers that will impact their future growth and survival. The event will include presentations and discussions on the latest political, economic, and social influences on retail businesses, and how retailers can future-proof their operations. Attendees will receive a full report after participating in the three-hour presentation and discussion forum taking place on May 12, 2011 in Northampton.
The Pre-sessional Academic English programme at Northampton Business School is designed to improve students' English and prepare them for undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. The flexible programme allows students to join at any term and take as many terms as needed to achieve the required English level. Students will study modules in reading/writing, listening/speaking, use of English, and study skills, while receiving academic and personal support. Successful completion will meet the minimum English requirement for University of Northampton courses.
Angie Voluti has over 15 years of experience in automotive public relations and marketing. She will provide advice on how to leverage your existing resources and experience to promote yourself and your work. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 15th from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Sunley Management Centre in Northampton. Attendees can book a spot by calling or emailing Sharon Irwin.
Physiology and chemistry of skin and pigmentation, hairs, scalp, lips and nail, Cleansing cream, Lotions, Face powders, Face packs, Lipsticks, Bath products, soaps and baby product,
Preparation and standardization of the following : Tonic, Bleaches, Dentifrices and Mouth washes & Tooth Pastes, Cosmetics for Nails.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
Assessment and Planning in Educational technology.pptxKavitha Krishnan
In an education system, it is understood that assessment is only for the students, but on the other hand, the Assessment of teachers is also an important aspect of the education system that ensures teachers are providing high-quality instruction to students. The assessment process can be used to provide feedback and support for professional development, to inform decisions about teacher retention or promotion, or to evaluate teacher effectiveness for accountability purposes.
Thinking of getting a dog? Be aware that breeds like Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and German Shepherds can be loyal and dangerous. Proper training and socialization are crucial to preventing aggressive behaviors. Ensure safety by understanding their needs and always supervising interactions. Stay safe, and enjoy your furry friends!
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
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2. Introduction
Northampton Business School (NBS) is renowned for high quality teaching and research,
supported by strong links with industry and commerce.
“With expertise in accounting and finance, business computer systems, marketing and entrepreneurship, Human
Resource Management, management development, leisure management and languages and strong links to
professional bodies and companies we provide excellent, vocationally orientated, accredited learning at undergraduate,
postgraduate and professional levels. The School is a regional centre of enterprise providing funded business start up
support, enterprise advice, research and consultancy. Through a strategy combining internationalisation, the continued
development of relevant employment focused courses and leading edge enterprise and research, NBS will further
enhance its competitive advantages and maintain its top quartile student satisfaction*.”
Ian Brooks
Dean, Northampton Business School
* National Student Survey 2009, 2008, 2007: NBS comfortably ranked in the top quartile of around 110 UK business schools for overall satisfaction with the programme
– an 85% approval rating.
“I went to several presentations and
exhibitions in Pakistan about studying in
the UK and found there was a wide range
of options available to me. After a lot of
research I chose The University of
Northampton because of its excellent
facilities and the generous scholarship
scheme. In my country it is regarded as
important to get a degree and once I get my qualification I will
be in a position to improve my career prospects in the corporate
world where it is important to have knowledge of different
cultures and nationalities.
The methodology of teaching here compared to South East Asia
is totally different. Here you have greater opportunity to interact
with the tutors and study the subjects in more depth.”
Muzammil Hanif, MA Management (Marketing)
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3. 9thfrom 123 UK business schools in the National Student Survey
(2010) based on the percentage of final year students who
were satisfied with the quality of teaching on their course.
85% In the National Student Survey (2010), Northampton
Business School received an overall course satisfaction
rating of 85% from its final year students.
“Outstanding” The international standard achieved
in some research areas in the UK
Research Assessment Exercise (2008).
Cottesbrooke, Park Campus. Home to Northampton Business School
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4. History
Since its formation, The University of Northampton
has seen over a 500 percent increase in the student
population from 2,000 in 1975 to well over 13,000
students from all around the world today.
This would not have been possible without the tremendous advances in both
the range and the level of courses we offer, and in the quality of performance
in nationally benchmarked teaching and research assessments. To cater for this
increased demand, a multi-million pound university wide investment in our
estates and facilities was needed. The result of which is that we can now offer
a fantastic learning and research environment for our future students.
Northampton opens new era of education, 1932
Facts and Figures
Growing Financial Strength of NBS: Turnover
Year £Turnover
2005/06 £8.5 million
2006/07 £9.4 million
2007/08 £10.6 million
2008/09 £12.8 million
2009/10 £15.3 million
Positive Student Feedback: National Student Survey (NSS)
Year % Overall Satisfaction Rank in UK Business Schools
2007 84% 17 / 110
2008 90% 13 / 110
2009 82% 10 / 104
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5. “It’s a good
feeling to be able
to put into play
the skills learnt
over my three
year course by
using them in real
life situations. The
course in Business Computing gave me a
fantastic foundation to build upon within
my current role and definitely gave me a
head start in finding a job.”
James Hiscott, Bureau Technician at
Aeriendi, BSc Business Computing 2006
Student Demographics
Student Numbers 2007 - 08 2008 - 09 2009 - 10
Full time, undergraduate 982 1145 1374
Part time undergraduate and postgraduate 891 901 974
Full time, postgraduate 336 260 335
Gender Geographical Make Up Ethnic Make Up
Male 49% UK 69% White 45%
Female 51% International 28% Asian / Asian British 20%
European Union 3% Black / Black British 14%
Chinese 15%
Age Breakdown
Other / Mixed 6%
Under 21 28%
Over 21 72%
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6. Our place in the
Community
At Northampton Business School we are immensely proud of our contribution to the economic
wellbeing of Northamptonshire.
We:
• Have strong links with local employers, helping them to improve their businesses;
• Work with local authorities and public sector organisations, developing their people and improving
their efficiency.
Regional Development / Funded Projects
Northampton Business School has established the Northamptonshire Enterprise Skills Agency (NESA)
to support new business and improve the local and regional economy.
Over the last 5 years NESA has:
• Assisted 2,250 people to set up new businesses
• Assisted 3,540 people to get jobs with these businesses
• Led in the development of three new undergraduate and three new postgraduate programmes
• Set up and operated two entrepreneur incubation centres
• Established the largest University Enterprise Club in the country
• Spun off its own Social Enterprise
• Organised hundreds of paid work placements for students and graduates
To find out more about the work of NESA, please contact Professor Simon Denny at: simon.denny@northampton.ac.uk
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7. The University of Northampton Enterprise Social Enterprise
Club – bringing entrepreneurs together • NBS has set up its own social enterprise, 3e, to help unemployed
people develop new skills and secure new jobs.
Managed by Northampton Business School (NBS), the Enterprise Club:
• We lead the university's research into, and support of,
• Supports entrepreneurs throughout Northamptonshire
social enterprise.
• Gives new businesses the opportunity to interact with
• We deliver unique and practical undergraduate and postgraduate
established organisations
social enterprise qualifications.
• Brings students into contact with businesses
• Facilitates joint working and sharing of best practice
• Provides grant funding to individuals to start a business through
the Enterprise Inc programme
Entrepreneurial activities
NBS offers a range of support services designed to promote and
encourage individuals to explore self employment as a career option.
Whether you are just thinking about the possibility of setting up a
business or are a long way down the road of turning your ideas into
a real business we have services that can help.
Althorp House, Northamptonshire
Guildhall, Northampton Royal and Derngate theatre, Northampton
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8. Links
with local
employers
We work with employers and professional bodies
to develop and support our curriculum and students.
Bespoke corporate programmes: what makes us different?
• NBS employs a team of successful academic and business practitioners
• We provide award winning and value added bespoke
management training
• All of our programmes are fully accredited
• Our study packages offer maximum flexibility to make it easier
to combine work and study
• We work in close partnership with clients around the world
• Our bespoke programmes deliver measurable, value added outcomes
• We implement rigorous evaluation strategies to constantly monitor
and review effectiveness
• Clients receive unique and exciting training programmes that are
tailored to their specific needs
• NBS incorporates cutting-edge theoretical knowledge with industry
leading best practice
“We have found the Foundation Degree in Leadership and
Management to be a very effective way of providing the right
development for our people. The work-based nature of the
programme is ideal for us and our company is already benefitting
from better skilled managers.”
Chris Dolby, Learning and Development Manager,
Norbert Dentressangle
Silverstone, Northamptonshire To discuss how we can assist your business with a bespoke corporate
programme, please call our team today on 01604 892036.
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9. Sir Digby Jones Gary Hoffman - visiting professor
Former Director General of the CBI CEO Northern Rock,
Former Group Vice Chairman, Barclays plc
Speaking at NBS, Sir Digby Jones said: “If we are to keep the
role of Universities at the value added, quality end of the “What is it that turns a competent manager into a
game, businesses should use and benefit from the facilities great leader? A leader should create and champion their
of their university to commission work and research.” organisation’s vision, and convey an inspired sense of
purpose behind it.”
Allan Fraser-Rush - visiting industry professor
Global Planner, Lowe International
“The simple reason for me involving myself more with the
academic programme at NBS is to bring to the students a
little of the real world. NBS does a great job in teaching the
theoretical base of any discipline and bringing as much of
the real world into their courses as possible, but the reality
is that it is different out in ‘Agency land’; we use our own
phraseology, we have our own processes and potentially
for a young graduate entering our business will be quite
terrifying. Without the partnership between Lowe International
(and formerly TequilaLondon) and NBS, students could only
imagine what life was like in an agency, what we have done
is shown them, not only how we work, but how we think,
the disciplines we cover and how we work with one another.
All of which should better position them to have a better
chance of securing that elusive marketing role they want.”
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10. Centre for
work-based
learning
We have a strong commitment to work based learning. Over 300 students annually take
the opportunity to integrate their ‘live’ work/business experience into their academic learning.
Many of our courses offer students the opportunity of a placement year in industry.
MAC Tools employed their first ever “During my placement year I developed a
business placement student around seven variety of new skills; I am a lot more
years ago. Harry Lakhani had a highly confident when meeting people and have
successful placement year and returned really improved my communication and
to work part time during his final year. After organisational skills. Having been in a work
joining them as a graduate, he progressed environment the theory I’d been learning
through the company and is now Marketing now makes total sense and I have a variety
Manager for MAC. This initial trial has lead to the recruitment of of skills that I can use for my final year and dissertation. I would
placement students every year from this point with two additional describe my placement year as invaluable; I’ve paid off my student
students being offered permanent positions on graduation loan, gained lots of good friends and have job prospects when I
as a result. finish university.”
MAC Tools (Part of the Stanley Group) Shelley Rowland, BA (Hons) Business
Milton Keynes Council
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11. “At Hotel Chocolat we hosted Catherine Freestone, a placement “The tasks I undertook during my year
student for a year and from the very beginning proved to be a very enabled me to develop valuable time
valuable asset to the team. The Buying and Merchandising team management and organisational skills,
was looking for someone who could ‘hit the ground running’, I have built my confidence significantly
understand the Hotel Chocolat brand and be able to take on tasks and feel confident in many business
and run with them, with very little direction from the Buyers. situations including presentations.
Catherine managed to achieve all of this very effectively. Taking a placement year was one of
the best things I could have done, I earned good money whilst
Having a placement student working in the department has proved gaining a wide variety of skills."
to work really well. We get a fresh set of eyes every year to bring
new ideas and creativity!” Catherine Freestone, BA (Hons) Business Studies
Hotel Chocolat
Teresa Peck
Buyer, Hotel Chocolat Ltd
"I worked at Cisco Systems in Dubai as a Finance
Analyst training to become a Finance Manager.
During my time there I gained international
business exposure, developed my presentation
skills, worked with people across the board from
a variety of different cultures and learnt the
importance of governance and collaboration
with a multi national corporation."
Vishal Shah, BA (Hons) Business Studies
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12. Research
We boast two thriving research centres at Northampton Business School, and can offer our expertise
to businesses and the public sector through both consultancy and knowledge transfer. The quality
of the research we contribute is considered to be of international standard, with some fields ranked
as outstanding by the UK Research Assessment Exercise (2008).
The Centre of Entrepreneurship, Enterprise and Governance (CEEG)
Research Centre specialises in the study of: “Studying at The University of Northampton
was one of the most memorable years of my
• Corporate governance
life, I achieved so much. As a student at The
• International relations University you are treated as an individual
• Entrepreneurship and the advice I was given was specifically
• Human Resource Management tailored for me. Coming from a background
in fashion and running my own business in
• Leadership
Sri Lanka, I decided to enrol on the MBA programme to build on the
The investment has enabled us to support enterprise through: experience I already had as a business woman.
• Business creation Since completing the course I have improved my decision making
• Social enterprise skills and feel more confident in exploring new business ventures,
turning failures into new beginnings and facing new challenges.
• Business incubation
I am putting into practice the skills I have learnt into my business
The China and Transitional Economics Research Centre is dedicated to in Sri Lanka and I’m already seeing the results.”
research in: Niroshani Leanage, MBA
• The political economy of China
• Chinese environmental protection
• Agriculture and rural development
• Issues of property rights
• Corporate governance in the transitional economies of Eastern
Europe, Russia and China
The Centre provides consultancy and research to both public and private
organisations in the region as well as a number of international
collaborations with universities in China, Russia and Poland.
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13. Sir Bobby Charlton
Patron of the China & Transitional Economies Research Centre
Internationally renowned footballing legend Sir Bobby
Charlton was installed as the new Patron of The University
of Northampton’s China & Transitional Economies Research
Centre at a special ceremony in March 2006.
“As a nation that is increasingly leading the world’s
manufacturing and export/import agenda, China is
a country that interests me greatly and one to which
I am particularly attached.”
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14. International
reach
Northamptonshire is serviced by six international airports. The county is home to a large
number of global companies and over a quarter of the school's students and many staff
come from India, China, the Middle and Far East, Africa, the Caribbean and Europe.
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15. NBS values the richness and diversity that
international students bring and we regularly
receive applications from students in over
70 countries.
In addition to attracting students to Northampton, the Business
School works with partners overseas in teaching and research
including:
• China (Shaoguan and Beijing)
• Sweden
• Australia
• USA
• Poland
Ian Brooks, (Dean of Northampton Business School) with a cohort of students who completed the
MA International Human Resource Management course in Dubai.
“My quest for an MBA institution
providing good facilities, an educational
atmosphere enriched with recreational
activities and suiting my financial needs
ended when I logged onto The
University of Northampton’s website.
The helpful International Office staff
guided me through the admissions
procedure and before I knew it, I found myself at the University,
staring at the emblem above the front gate of the reception.
I had made it and I could not believe it.
The University is amongst the finest institutions in the UK.
It has a beautiful campus with lush green gardens, sports
facilities, state of the art IT labs and numerous communities
that I could join and keep myself busy. The town itself provides
a fantastic atmosphere with occasional events and carnivals
and a variety of part-time jobs for students.
The MBA degree was very challenging and it tested us
at every stage. A team of dynamic and highly professional
lecturers helped us throughout our course with their own
practical experience. The result is that I am now working
in a leading global energy firm, AREVA, as a Regional Sales
Performance Analyst in Dubai, UAE and I can proudly say that
my MBA from The University of Northampton was the best
decision in my life so far.”
Shahneel Baray, Business Analyst,
AREVA T & D, Dubai, UAE, MBA
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16. Our core
teaching
We know that there are demands on the time of ambitious people, which is why our study
packages offer maximum flexibility; it couldn’t be easier to combine work and study.
Full time undergraduate courses are Full time masters Part time /Distance Learning/
offered in the following subjects: courses are offered in: professional courses are offered in:
Business and Management Accounting Accounting
Business IT Service Management Business
Economics Human Resource Management Business Computing
Human Resource Management Management Human Resource Management
Management Marketing IT Service Management
International Development Leadership and Management
Management
Accounting and Business Computing Marketing
Accounting and Finance
Financial Services
Business Computing Systems
Marketing and Leisure
Advertising
Marketing
Travel and Tourism
Events Management
Languages
French
German
English as a Foreign Language
Full course listings can be found on our website at www.northampton.ac.uk
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17. “Leaving my full time job to improve my
education was the best decision I have ever
made. I completed a HND, followed by a top
up year to BSc Business Computing, at The
University of Northampton. I thoroughly
enjoyed my career and am continuously
learning and building on the theoretical
and practical skills I learned at University.”
Heidi Lightfoot, Applications Developer
at East Northamptonshire Council,
BSc (Hons) Business Computing
“I knew the great reputation of the University
when I made the decision to study at
Northampton. The University has a first class
undergraduate and postgraduate provision,
and the campus is such a great place to be -
almost in a countryside setting but within
a few minutes of Northampton town centre.”
Jason illiams, Information Systems and
Sports Studies undergraduate and Business
Computing postgraduate
“I really enjoyed my course, especially
the modules on retail which were very
comprehensive and interesting. My degree
has helped me to get an amaLing job in the
fashion industry. I joined FULLCIRCLE,
a London based fashion brand, as a Marketing
Assistant. I’ve always wanted to work in the
fashion industry and now I live in London, work
for a great company and am doing really well.”
Clarissa Atkins, Marketing Assistant at
FULLCIRCLE, BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing
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18. Where we are
Situated in the heart of England, Northampton
is a lively and vibrant town with excellent
sports, leisure and entertainment facilities.
EDINBURGH
Northampton is only one hour travel time from
London and Birmingham and is served by six
international airports and excellent road and MANCHESTER
rail links to all parts of the UK and Europe. BIRMINGHAM
NORTHAMPTON
CAMBRIDGE
LONDON
NETHERLANDS
GDANSK, POLAND
MOSCOW, RUSSIA
VANCOUVER, CANADA
NORMANDY, FRANCE
BEIJING, CHINA
SHANGHAI, CHINA
HONG KONG
SINGAPORE
SAO PAULO
Park Campus, Northampton Sol Central, Northampton Northampton Countryside All Saints Church, Northampton
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19.
20. Northampton Business School
Park Campus
Boughton Green Road
Northampton
NN2 7AL
United Kingdom
Telephone: ( 44) 1604 892036
Fax: ( 44) 1604 893537
Email: business northampton.ac.uk
'eb: www.northampton.ac.uk