Tuesday, 16 January 2018

Friday 9th February, Economics Pre- SSL Meeting (Student-lead) - Have your say!



Economics Pre- SSL Meeting (Student-lead) - Have your say! 


Hi Economics students,

We have booked room 3.05 BS for you between 1 - 2pm on Friday 9th February to allow you adequate time to complete your Student & Staff Liaison Forms, allowing you to have your say about all aspects of the department and it`s teaching.

The SSL Meeting (attended by Course Reps on your behalf) is taking place on Wednesday 21st February between 1.30 - 3pm in 3.13 BS. On this day we will be able to feed back any resolutions to issues to you via your Course Reps.

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact me on 0161 247 3865.

Kind regards,
Clare

Clare Hart | Student Experience Support TutorEconomics / Sports Management & Marketing

Department of Economics, Policy & International Business (EPIB)
Faculty of Business & Law,  Manchester Metropolitan University, Business School,
Room 4.39, All Saints Campus, Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6BH
T: 0161 247 3865    
E: Clare.Hart@mmu.ac.uk|  W: www.business.mmu.ac.uk |

 
Student Support Office Hours:  Mon - Fri  9am – 5pm 
                                                        (Open door policy – No appointment Needed)



GUEST LECTURE - Chris Rowland of JSCC Management - TUES 23RD JAN, 1 - 2pm 1.25 BS


Careers in Sport: Meet The Employers Event - TUES 23RD JAN, 2 - 3pm


Sunday, 14 January 2018

ACCA - Accelerate programme - Tuesday 16th January 2018, G33


LEVEL 6 ECONOMICS - EXCEL SKILLS Short Course 1 - 3pm PC Lab C1.02 John Dalton Building


Excel Skills Short Course for Economists

An ‘Excel Skills Short Course’ for Economists has been arranged for
Tuesday the 13th of February from 13:00 – 15:00 in Room PC Lab C1.02  (John Dalton Building).


A Certificate will be provided to students upon successful completion of the Course.  
 


This is an important stage in your degree so please do make full use of the support available from your Unit Leaders, your Personal Tutor, our Student Support Officer Julie Taylor (julie.taylor@mmu.ac.uk) and the Student Experience Support Tutor Clare Hart (clare.hart@mmu.ac.uk).

We understand that moving towards the end of your degree can be a stressful experience, so I would like to take this opportunity to remind you about the university’s academic support and wellbeing services.
 
Students can access 1:1 support plus an extensive range of study skills workshops & webinars by going to www.mmu.ac.uk/LD/skillsdevelopment as well online study skills support via Moodle.
 
In addition, any student requiring help in managing anxiety; overcoming low mood; or wanting to learn more about relaxation techniques such as Mindfulness should have a look at the workshops and courses offered through the Counselling, Health & Wellbeing Service at:

http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/counselling/--courses-and-workshops/

Bupa – Finance & Governance and Actuarial Graduate Scheme


Bupa – Finance & Governance and Actuarial Graduate Scheme


Bupa:

Bupa places a huge emphasis on recruiting graduates who support their aim to help people live longer, healthier lives.  They are looking for bright, driven, ambitious graduates who can display a knowledge of and a passion for their values and strategic vision.  Their strategy has three pillars: Customers, People, Performance.
 
It puts customers front and centre in the context of today’s digital age. As a service organisation, everything they do for customers relies on their people and partners, so being a place where people love to work is critical to success. This, combined with disciplined risk and capital management, is how Bupa will deliver strong and sustainable performance.

 
Context: 

Bupa’s Group CFO is the driving force behind the development of the Graduate Programme.  Bupa are keen to attract emerging talent and conscious of the need to invest in this.  Over the past 2 years, they have been running an Undergraduate Sandwich Placement programme, building this up slowly.  They currently have 9 students completing sandwich placements during 17/18.  These are based in London and open to all Universities.

 
Graduate Programme:

Launching within the next 2 weeks, with a 2018 graduate intake, Bupa are looking to recruit 10 graduates onto the Finance & Governance role and 3 Graduates onto their Actuarial role.  The Graduate Programme will be a 3 year programme, including rotations, qualifications (ACA & Actuarial) and Learning & Development.

 
Locations:

London, Brighton & Manchester (possible rotations)

 
Salary (approx.):

-        Finance & Governance - £27K

-        Actuarial - £30K

 
Application Process:

Open w/c 22nd Jan.  Applications will be open for 6-7 weeks.

Online application –

CV and questions.

Video Interview

Experience Centre  (A more pleasant sounding version of an ‘Assessment Centre’)

 
No UCAS or degree classification requirements.  Bupa are looking for more than just academics though so if students are on track for a 2.2, and have a passion for Finance and Bupa etc, that is fine.

 
Also;
 
An Event on 15th Feb – ‘An Evening with Finance’ – Bupa, Angel Court, London.  Bupa may be able to cover expenses for students who are interested and are applying for the grad roles.

 
If you have any comments or questions in the meantime, then please do get in touch

 
Thanks
Kind regards
 
Shauna
Shauna Burns | Careers Advisor | Careers & Employability | Manchester Metropolitan University
Email: s.burns@mmu.ac.uk | Phone 0161 247 2310  | Twitter @MmuShauna | www.mmu.ac.uk/employers
1.03 Business School Building| Manchester Metropolitan University | Manchester, M15 6BH

ACCA Accelerate Programme - Tuesday 16th January 2018, 11 - 12pm or 12 - 1pm


 
Hi Everyone,

We just wanted to highlight an event that is occurring this week that will be very useful to attend. 

ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) are running a session on
Tuesday 16th January 2018 regarding their 'Accelerate Programme'.  T
 
This is essentially a fast and more cost effective way of obtaining exceptions to fast-track your professional accounting studies after graduating.
 
The session will be running at the following times:
 
11am-12pm (Business School - G33) 
12pm-1pm (Business School - G33)
 
To find out more about the session and to book a place please visit https://mycareerhub.mmu.ac.uk/students/events/detail/1574497
 
Thanks
Kate and Linda (Level 5 Year Tutors)