PG_Management_Guide - Study in the UK

MANAGEMENTRESEARCHWe focus on the application of our researchto benefit staff and students and contributeto the wider economy and society.Our research grant income has almost doubledto £2.7m, following our success in the ResearchAssessment Exercise (RAE). This success is the resultof a significant investment in our research activities anda dramatic improvement in the number and quality ofresearchers.INSTITUTE FOR MANAGEMENT,GOVERNANCE AND SOCIETY RESEARCH(IMaGeS)This Institute has been established to facilitateexcellence in multidisciplinary research; high valueknowledge-based solutions; and empowerment ofenterprise, business development, management andgovernance within a global knowledge society. TheInstitute is designed to create focus and energy inthemes relevant to the complex changes facing societyin relation to:Business and EnterpriseThe focus of this theme is to develop an understandingabout the nature, processes and practices of Businessand Enterprise; and to undertake research that is usefuland informative, and to disseminate the outcomeswidely within academia and industry.• Entrepreneurship• Marketing• Organisation studies• Economics and Accountancy• Politics• Cross disciplinary environmental studies• The built environmentGovernance and SocietyThis theme focuses on exploring the interfacesbetween governance and society (at local, national andinternational scales) by carrying out international classmulti and interdisciplinary research for the benefit ofsocieties, economies and individuals.• Law• Politics and public policy• Accounting and Finance• Sociology• Psychology• Transport PolicyInformation and CommunicationThe aim of this theme is to develop an understandingof and solutions to information and communicationchallenges in society through quality research andpractitioner engagement.• Information Literacy• Communication Knowledge management• New media• Librarianship• Publishing• Information managementIMaGeS activities are underpinned by its core values –scientific integrity, transparency, fairness, collaboration,openness to ideas and real social and economic impact.The focus is on quality and innovation in addressingresearch questions and problems, and in meaningfulknowledge exchange with industries, communities andprofessions.Graduate SchoolWe offer three Doctoral degrees combining taughtelements with practice focused research:• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)• Doctor of Information Science (DInfSci)You will undertake a PgCert in Research Methods aspart of your training and also have access to specialistclasses across Scotland as part of our membership ofthe Scottish Graduate School, a partnership between11 Scottish universities committed to the training anddevelopment of social science students.Our Doctoral candidates are engaged in research thatspans the social sciences as well as the globe. This bodyof work brings a richness, diversity and depth to allthree of our themes. Over the past few years a numberof clusters of research students have begun to developaround Entrepreneurship, Oil and Gas, African contexts,Information Literacy and Environmental issues.Leadership: Professor Dorothy Williamsd.williams@rgu.ac.ukT: +44 (0)1224 263905www.rgu.ac.uk/imagesSTUDENT SUPPORTINFOZONEThe INFOZONEs, our student information and advicecentres, should be your first point of contact for anyenquiries regarding student life.You can pay…Tuition fees, accommodation instalments, fines,emergency loan repayments, graduation fees.You can request…Student status letters, including letters for bankaccount or council tax purposes.You can browse info on…Careers, student finance, postgraduate guides,health, local info, what’s on.You can access services such as...Careers Consultants, International StudentAdvisors, Disability Advisors, Counsellors andEnabling Technologist.For more information, visit www.rgu.ac.uk/infozoneCAREERS CENTREThe Careers Centre supports students and recentgraduates to make informed decisions regarding theircareer and to assist them in achieving their career.The Centre is quality assured by the matrix qualitystandard for information, advice and guidance services.The following services are on offer and students areactively encouraged to make full use of these:Bookable appointments and daily drop-in advicesessions; careers information; weekly workshopscovering the full range of career planning and jobsearch topics; JOBSHOP, your online opportunitiesdatabase on course career management programmes,employer events and careers fairs.For further information on our services, visit:www.rgu.ac.uk/careersCHILDCAREThe Treehouse Early Care and Education Centre,managed by Bright Horizons Family Solutions, issituated on our Garthdee campus. This purpose-builtfacility provides the highest quality care and educationfor babies and children of three months to five yearsof age. For more information, visit:www.rgu.ac.uk/nurseryfacilitiesWWW.RGU.AC.UK/STUDENTSERVICESINTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVICE,VISA AND IMMIGRATION SERVICEThis service provides international students with a widerange of support and advice, including:• Extending/renewing Tier 4 student visa/leave to remain• Advice on Tier 1 (post study work)• Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) tosupport students’ visa extension applications• Working during studies• ‘Meet and greet’ service on arrival at Aberdeen Airport• Orientation presentations during enrolment• Organise Police Registration and health screeningon campus• Providing general information on safety, transportand council taxFor more information, please visit:www.rgu.ac.uk/internationalSTUDY SKILLS AND ACCESS UNITThe study skills and access unit can provide you withadvice and support on a range of study skills, including:• Exam preparation and revision• Maths and statistics• English language for non-native speakers• Time and project management• Presentation skills• Presenting written work• Tackling coursework assignmentsWe can arrange sessions for groups or work one toone depending on your individual needs. For furtherinformation, visit www.rgu.ac.uk/studysupportDisability and Dyslexia SupportThis service supports disabled students to realise theiracademic potential by working with academic colleaguesto improve the teaching and learning environment.It is validated by the Scottish Government to undertakeNeeds Assessments. We provide advice and practicalsupport to students, applicants and enquirers withdisabilities. We support individuals with physical andsensory impairments, health conditions, dyslexia orother specific learning differences, and those withshort- or long-term support needs. The service employsa dedicated Enabling Technologist who providesadvice and support in the use of assisted and enablingtechnology, and an Educational Psychologist.For more information call us on +44 (0)1224 262103or email disability@rgu.ac.uk84 A CLEAR FUTURE85