Business degrees, transferable skills, and the future of work
Tuesday 04 June 2019
15:35 - 16:35
Breakout session
Open to all
Summary
‘What is a business degree?’ Hear from five prestigious UK business schools about how they are helping students prepare for careers through their degrees, extracurricular activities, corporate exposure, and much more.
Learning outcomes
- Learn about the different opportunities being provided by business schools for students, to increase their employability prospects.
- How are ‘transferable skills’ being embedded into undergraduate curriculums and extracurricular activities within business schools.
- Gain an understanding of what ‘triple accredited’ business school means for students.
Speakers
Jessica Braham, International Marketing Manager (Student Recruitment), Leeds University Business School
Sarah Steadman, Recruitment and Conversion Officer, Lancaster University Management School
Professor Mary Brennan, Chair of Food Marketing and Society, University of Edinburgh
Rachel Tufft, Head of Marketing and Recruitment, Alliance Manchester Business School
Sarah Beech, International Recruitment Manager, Newcastle University Business School