PG_Management_Guide - Study in the UK

MANAGEMENTOUR DEPARTMENT“As the largest department within AberdeenBusiness School, we cover a number ofbusiness subjects including entrepreneurship,leadership, operations and supply chain,project management, human resourcemanagement, economics and public policy.Utilising our interaction with the businesscommunity and our nationally excellentresearch, we combine theory andcontemporary practice to ensure thatour courses meet both traditional businessrequirements as well as the requirementsof emerging industries and the demandsof doing business in a global environment.Our staff have a strong background inconsultancy and training for the corporatemarket which, alongside both our practicalexperience and our research and scholarship,ensures that our focus is on producinggraduates who are well positioned to gainemployment either in the vibrant localeconomy or internationally.”Professor Alex Russell,Head of Department of ManagementACCREDITATIONOil and Gas SpecialisationBased within Europe’s energy hub, we have builtenduring relationships with a number of local and globalcompanies. These links have fostered innovative coursesallowing those working within or looking to workwithin these industries the ability to develop specialismsrelating to the oil and gas sector.Industry LinksWorking closely with industry partners allows us todevelop appropriate course content and provides youwith an insight into the working environment. You willalso benefit from networking opportunities with bothcommercial organisations and professional bodies.EXTERNAL SPEAKERSPractitioners are regularly involved in the deliveryof key modules within each course. They participatein a number of ways from holding guest lectures toproviding topical issues to be covered throughoutthe course.FACILITIESThe Georgina Scott Sutherland Library is a strikingbuilding designed by renowned architect Lord NormanFoster. Home to several University collections, theLibrary is also frequently used as a venue for exhibitions.Facilities include:• Vast range of books and journals plus fast access todatabases, ebooks and other online resources• Quiet study areas• Meeting rooms for group work• IT and printing facilities• Wireless internet access10 A CLEAR FUTURE11