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University of Bath School of Management
University of Bath
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The School of Management is one of the UK's leading business schools and has a long tradition of excellence in teaching and research and an international reputation for the quality of its programmes.
In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), the School was ranked 5th in the UK for business and management research, equal to Oxford and LSE. Bath also holds accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and from EQUIS, the leading international system of quality assessment, improvement and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration.
The School and its programmes are consistently well ranked. The Times Good University Guide 2010 places Bath 1st in the UK for Accounting and Finance and 4th for Business Studies. The Bath MBA is placed 83rd in the world in the Financial Times' Global MBA ranking in 2009. The Economist's Which MBA? guide places the programme 63rd in the world, 25th in Europe and 14th in the UK. The MSc in Management at Bath is also ranked by the FT as the 7th best programme of its kind in the UK.
The School offers a range of programmes including undergraduate degrees in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance and International Management and Modern Languages, and at postgraduate level, the Bath MBA, a range of one-year taught Masters programmes, and research degrees. The School also provides tailored executive development programmes for businesses.
The School of Management has a faculty of some 90 teaching and research staff, 70 managerial and administrative staff, and around 2,100 students in total. Research income has averaged £2 million per annum in recent years. The School also runs joint programmes with Departments in the Faculties of Engineering and Design, Science, and European Studies and Modern Languages.
The MBA department has its own lectures theatres with the latest audio-visual equipment, syndicate rooms for small group work, an MBA resource room and course members' common room.
The University's 200-acre modern campus combines excellent facilities and green space. Bath has one of the few libraries in the UK that is open 24 hours a day during semester time. The University's Sports Training Village is available to all students and offers some of the best sporting facilities in the country. A number of Olympic athletes train on campus. Facilities include:
floodlit 8-lane athletics track, 50m swimming pool, 18 tennis courts, fitness and conditioning suite, multi-purpose hall (12 badminton courts), judo dojo, 8 fencing pistes, 16 station air pistol range, a bobsleigh/ skeleton push track, and extensive rugby and football pitches.
For international students, the University has its own International Office which provides support and assistance to the international community of scholars on campus. The University has a vibrant and active creative arts community encompassing all tastes and abilities, from music and art to creative dance and theatre.
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| Year institution founded |
| 1966 |
| Year MBA programme first offered |
| 1968 |
| Full-Time |
| 62 |
| Part-Time |
| 117 |
| Total enrolled |
| 179 |
| Average student age |
| 33 |
| Average years of work experience |
| 8 |
| European community to overseas percentage |
| 18/62 |
| Men to women ratio |
| 39/23 |
| Average class size |
| 60 |
| Number of academic staff |
| 79 |
| Number of professors |
| 21 |
| Percentage of staff with a PhD or Masters |
| 95% |
| International links |
Norwegian School of Management BI, Oslo; Rotterdam School of Management, The Netherlands; Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic; Copenhagen Business School, Denmark; University of Mannhein, Germany; European Business School, Germany; EBS, Rheingaustra?e, Germany; WHU Koblenz, Germany; Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany; EDHEC, Lille and Nice, France; ESC Rouen, France; ESCP-EAP, Paris, France and Madrid, Spain; HEC Paris, France; ISC Paris, France; IECS Strasbourg, France; University of DEUSTO San Sebastian, Spain; University of Alicante, Spain; ICADE, Madrid, Spain; City U, Hong Kong; College of Business, Rikkyo University, Tokyo; Singapore Management University, Singapore; McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia, USA; University of Richmond, Virginia, USA; University of Texas at Austin, USA; University of York, Toronto, Canada; SFU, Vancouver, Canada; Queen's University, Ontario, Canada; HEC, Montreal, Canada; PUC Santiago, Chile; University of San Andrés Buenos Aires, Argentina; AUSTRAL, Argentina; ORT, Uruguay.
Please note some exchange partners are only available through certain programmes. |
| Library hours |
| 24 hours during term-time. Over 300 PC's available in library and learning centre; dedicated IT resources room in School of Management. |
| Other information |
Dedicated MBA teaching and study facilities.
World Class sporting facilities on University Campus open to all students. |
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| Provider Features |
- Course and Career Counselling services
- Halal food
- International student clubs and associations
- On campus medical facilities
- On-campus accommodation
- Religious Facilities - Christianity
- Religious Facilities - Muslim prayer rooms
- Religious Facilities - combined facilities
- Social Activities
- Special English language
- Special enrolment and orientation
- Sporting facilities
- Sporting facilities - Gym
- Sporting facilities - Swimming pool
- Sporting facilities - Team sports
- Sporting facilities - variety of clubs
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| Student Testimonials |
| Jonathan Jackson
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Programme: The Bath MBA (full time)
Year of graduation: 2005
Nationality: British
Why did you choose the Bath MBA?
I wanted a programme that was more holistic and did not over-emphasise any particular academic aspect of business. I was very impressed with the lecturers and administrative staff on the open day and as I was born and grew up in Bristol, it was an opportunity to come back to the area.
How did you first hear about the University and the School of Management?
I did quite a bit of research and the Bath programme was mentioned in all the publications I read (Which, Economist, Financial Times) as a well-respected programme
Did you enjoy the programme, was it what you expected?
I didn't expect the intensity of the programme, which was there from start to finish. But it was an enjoyable, yet challenging environment in which to learn. I thought I'd get to use the great facilities more often than I actually did!
Was the experience rewarding; what did you learn?
I definitely learnt about myself and I will never again get the opportunity to be exposed to so many different people in one place. Being an accountant, I was more interested in the marketing and strategic aspects of the course and it has definitely put me in good stead for the future.
What is it like to study at Bath?
It's a great city to study, not too quiet, but not as many distractions as London, where I did my
undergraduate degree.
What are you doing now?
I spent three months at Channel 4 on a consultancy project and was then asked to return to my old company - Ingenious media - as a consultant in the Ventures division. They have just raised £150m on Aim to invest in progressive media companies.
Would you recommend the university to others?
Yes, definitely. The school and the programme are highly regarded and you will leave with a well-rounded MBA. |
| Ben Piercy-Hughes
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Programme: MSc in Advanced Management Practice
Employer: Mercedes-Benz
“I chose to study the MSc in Advanced Management Practice at Bath because it is packed full of interesting modules, a work placement that would give me the experience I needed to enter a graduate scheme, and ultimately, the chance to prove my potential in a top 5 business school.
For six breathtaking months I worked for L'Oreal at their head office in London as a Commercial Intern in the Luxury Products Division. Fast paced, dynamic and full of exceptionally capable people, I worked in a vibrant environment and was given considerable levels of responsibility from the start.
From project managing the delivery of country-wide incentive schemes for staff at Boots, to organising our presence at a range of conferences, my tasks were consistently wide-ranging and provided me with valuable personal and professional development.
After working as an Intern for L'Oreal, I followed a personal passion for automobiles and entered the graduate scheme at Mercedes-Benz. Over the next eighteen months, I will work in four different departments, developing a rounded picture of the business. I hope to secure a full time position in 2010.
The MSc in Advanced Management Practice has allowed me to really get to grips with my future and put in place a solid platform from which to enter my professional career. Providing an opportunity to stretch both my theoretical and practical knowledge of business, it has broadened my horizons as a graduate and brought me into contact with a unique bunch of people - both culturally and intellectually.
Perhaps most important of all, it has given me the foresight required to direct my energy into the pursuits that are most likely to allow me to achieve my aspirations and ambitions.” |
| Danni Chen
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Age: 23
Nationality: Chinese
Why did you choose the Bath MSc in Marketing?
Besides the overall reputation of the university with its excellent record of graduate employment, I chose the course because it is well designed for those who have already built a solid knowledge background in business studies and are aiming to specialise in marketing. The programme definitely covers the most discussed areas of marketing and offers up-to-date information on contemporary marketing practice.
How did you first hear about the University and the School of Management?
In The Sunday Times Good University Guide.
What have you enjoyed most about the programme so far?
The structure of the programme is really well thought out. There is balance between theory and practice among the different modules. Most of all, it is a pleasure to learn from all the academics who are leaders in various marketing fields, making first-hand information and guidance readily accessible to students.
What have you learnt so far?
We have covered many post-modern marketing issues which characterise the 21st century`s business world, for example: digital marketing, brand community and identity consumption. There are also invaluable transferable skills gained from working in teams of diverse backgrounds, such as planning and organising, time management, commercial awareness, communicative technique and research methods, all of which would be crucial in the course of my working life.
What is it like to study at Bath?
The school emphasises team-working. The 24-hour library is a big plus, providing a learning environment conducive to self study and group work. The Bath student is also expected to be a balanced individual, keeping ahead of studies and career development, but also allocating a sensible amount of time for extra-curricular activities. The vast variety of student societies and frequent career workshops is a strong testament to this. The work is demanding, but it's a pleasant and fulfilling experience where one can expect something new and challenging each single day. Last but not least, Bath is one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities in the country. What more can one ask for?
What would you like to do after you graduate?
I will be seeking graduate employment, looking forward to applying the knowledge learnt from my years of study, whilst learning the ropes of the real business environment. I would ideally like to work in brand/project management targeting the Asian market.
Would you recommend the programme to others?
Yes, absolutely, to those who hold a passion for marketing. |
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Contact for Further Information |
| Address: |
School of Management
University of Bath
Claverton Down
Bath
BA2 7AY
UK |
| Tel: |
+44 (0) 1225 386 742 |
| Fax: |
+44 (0) 1225 386 473 |
| URL: |
http://www.bath.ac.uk/management |
| Email: |
recep@management.bath.ac.uk |
| Contact us via the web |
http://www.bath.ac.uk/management |
| Email Address |
recep@management.bath.ac.uk |
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