sheffield university management school
Sheffield
Sheffield University Management School is a leading business school with Triple
Crown accreditation and a world-class reputation for high quality teaching,
ground-breaking research and cutting-edge thinking. Management School - Students
in the reception area Through the distinctiveness of our graduates, excellence
of our staff, intellectually rigorous research and network of international
partners, we seek to inform the practice of management and to make a difference
to our community – locally and internationally. Our mission and vision are a
focus for continuous improvement and development. Our mission Our mission is to
have a positive impact on working lives, organisations and societies worldwide,
fostering socially responsible management practices through world-class,
innovative research and transformative education. Our vision Our vision as an
internationally leading management school is to deliver excellence in research
and education that promotes positive societal transformation for a fairer,
sustainable future. Our commitment to students Our programmes provide: The
theoretical and practical skills needed for challenging real-world situations
The latest in business and management thinking A good understanding of the field
of study, including wider social issues, corporate social responsibility and
ethical decision making Academic stimulation and challenge Skills for both the
workplace and further academic study A large number of our esteemed academic
staff are leading international experts. They are research-active and their
knowledge informs the course content to make sure students have a high quality
learning experience, informed by the latest developments in the subject and
drawing on the best original research from the leaders in the field. This means
that our programmes are at the cutting edge of thinking and practice. We work
with our students to develop your skills and learning. The learning environment
will be stimulating and intellectually challenging; in return, we want our
students to engage with the academic content, be conscientious and take an
independent approach to study. Helping you to succeed, personal development and
career development We’ll provide you with the academic framework and personal
support to fulfil your potential and pursue a successful career. You’ll be
assigned a personal tutor on arrival who will support you throughout your
course. Their role is to give you academic advice as well as pastoral support if
needed. We are committed to providing whatever support you may need – academic,
pastoral or career – so that you can both enjoy and benefit from studying with
us. The Futures First Employability Hub, based in the Management School, acts as
a key interface between students and employers supporting access to student
projects, internships, postgraduate international summer schools, professional
bodies and jobs. A range of opportunities are available to help you enhance your
personal and professional portfolio: You’ll benefit from access to an extensive
network of organisations Enhance your employability skills by spending a period
of time on an industrial placement Voluntary work. You can join our active
Enactus group, and participate in entrepreneurial activities while making a
contribution to the community Selected programmes enable you to study at a
partner institution in Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia or China and develop
your international outlook, knowledge and cultural understanding. Our BA
International Business Management includes a year of study abroad. Careers
Students at Sheffield University Management School benefit from our dedicated
Futures First careers support and acquire a set of strong skills to help secure
future employment. The research and transferable skills acquired on your course
are highly valued by employers. Many graduates go on to employment in high
profile organisations, such as Procter & Gamble and Unilever, in fields such as
accountancy, finance, human resource management, marketing and public relations.
Others have joined graduate schemes with companies such as Rolls-Royce or have
moved on to further study at Masters or PhD level. BA Accounting and Financial
Management graduates can receive exemptions from the foundation examinations of
the leading professional accounting bodies, provided they pass the required
combination of options. Our BA Business Management is a flexible programme that
allows you to specialise in a particular area of business through your module
choice and you will be encouraged to start thinking about employability at an
early stage. At undergraduate level, you can graduate with a ‘degree with
employment experience’ by taking a year in industry. The External Relations team
at Sheffield University Management School will support you in securing a
placement that is right for you. Our community Our multidisciplinary teaching
and research environment is lively and varied – students are made to feel
welcome and become part of the school’s culture. Academic staff offer a schedule
of times when they are available for consultation – or you can contact them
directly to arrange an appointment. Management School staff are accessible and
friendly, taking pride in the quality of support they provide to facilitate
student learning. Sheffield University Management School is one of the largest
departments in the University of Sheffield, where you will meet students from
all over the world. During induction week, you can attend a series of
introductory meetings and social events. You’ll meet staff and other students,
find out about university procedures and facilities and societies that you may
wish to join - the Management Society (ManSoc) and Investment Society are very
popular with students at the school.
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