Strathclyde Business School

Strathclyde Business School (SBS) was delighted to host a delegation from the School of Economics at Peking University from August 23–25 to discuss further developing existing strands of cooperation between SBS and the Faculty of Economics, PKU.

Glasgow's Doors Open Day programme is now live - whether you're new to Glasgow or fancy a peek behind some well-known doors, this year's programme explores how immigration and emigration have shaped Glasgow into the multicultural hub it is today through the festival theme ‘We’re All Here’: Diversity and Diaspora.

September 16-22 and it's free! Tickets can be booked from September 6 - more info: https://glasgowdoorsopendays.org.uk/

Delighted to announce we have been shortlisted in the Times Higher Education Business School of the Year Award 2024! The winners of all the awards will be announced in November.
More info: https://ow.ly/RPxa50Tggwr

After working full time, Sarah Shepherd returned to university to do a BSc – having just completed her MSc Occupational Psychology, she now wants to take her studies as far as she can and is about to do a PhD.

"When I broached the subject of further study with my lecturers, they were incredibly supportive and helped me define what my PhD might look like."

Her PhD will focus on women in the workplace and the barriers both in entering the workplace and in the movement into leadership.

Read more in Sarah's blog: https://ow.ly/ZApV50TffgN

Looking towards the rear of the business school, it's a beautiful day on campus!

Our new Scottish Impact Investor Readiness Programme, in partnership with the Scottish National Investment Bank, has launched!

We were delighted to welcome senior leaders of SMEs to the business school for the launch - the programme will focus on expanding knowledge of responsible growth and creating meaningful economic change.

Welcome to Strathclyde everyone!

"Our ranking - especially our outstanding graduate employability score - highlights our leadership in student satisfaction and graduate outcomes, solidifying our reputation as a hospitality and tourism education leader."

Our hospitality & tourism management programmes were ranked highly recently in the recent Complete University Guide. In today's blog, Tom Bourkel & Kostas Tomazos reflect on how HTM engages with industry for ‘useful learning’: ow.ly/M8YW50T9EVI

Amazing news - our alumnus Nabeel Qadeer has been named global winner of the Business & Innovation category in the Study UK-British Council awards 2024.

After graduating from the University of Strathclyde, Nabeel has worked to democratise entrepreneurship in Pakistan. His career has seen him launch the Plan9 Tech Incubator, host the 'Idea Croron Ka', Pakistan's first business reality show, and work as the CEO of the Commonwealth Youth Innovation Hub.

Nabeel did the MSc in Business & Management at Strathclyde, graduating in 2012.

Congratulations, Nabeel, from everyone at Strathclyde Business School!

There is still time to apply for our September Masters programmes, our virtual fair chat rooms are open now, find out more about our courses, funding options and what to expect when you start your studies.

Virtual Fair Strathclyde Business School Enter one of our chat rooms below: Our virtual fairs are an ideal opportunity to chat about our Master programmes with our academic, programme and admissions staff. Whether you have already applied, or are thinking about applying, our team will be on hand to answer your questions. General Admissions...

We're delighted to announce that Strathclyde Business School has been reaccredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), demonstrating SBS’s continuing commitment to excellence in management education.

AMBA accreditation is awarded to the best programmes internationally and denotes the highest standard of achievement in postgraduate business education.

During the AMBA accreditation process, panel members representing senior management at global business schools commended the school for its dedication to innovation, exploration of new markets, and widening access to its programmes.

The panel also noted the variety and depth of career services offered to MBA students as being ‘among the best AMBA has encountered’ and acknowledged that students and alumni appreciated the careers service.

Full story here: ow.ly/GVII50T7v6U

If you are interested in studying a business Masters why not join our August Virtual Fair to find our more about our programmes starting in September 2024 and January 2025.

Our virtual fairs are an ideal opportunity to chat about our Master programmes with our academic, programme and admissions staff. Whether you have already applied, or are thinking about applying, our team will be on hand to answer your questions. Explore our wide range of business master's programmes, ranging from specialised MSc degrees like Health Analysis, Policy & Management to more generalist options like the Masters in Management and Business.

For more information, visit our postgraduate master's page https://ow.ly/4sHY50T3UTB

Finding a job can be difficult for ex-offenders but they can become successful entrepreneurs - in today's blog, Professor Norin Arshed discusses what the new prisons minister, James Timpson, CEO of Timpsons, should do to make it happen.

"Entrepreneurship development in prisons can shift the mindsets of prisoners as well as giving them the knowledge and skills to meet the demands of self-employment. After release, ex-prisoners need follow-up programmes to support them with practical skills and securing funding or grants."

Read more: ow.ly/s3S150T3RtK

Congratulations to Dr Brian Garvey who has received the 2023 Nevile-Plowman Prize for his article, "Cultivating space for contemporary resistance in Brazil’s Amazon and Cerrado".

The Nevile-Plowman Best Article Prize, established in 2019 by The Economic and Labour Relations Review (ELRR), honours the journal's founding editors, Professors John Nevile and David Plowman. The prize - shared with co-authors Maria Luisa Mendonça, Maurício Torres, Daniela Stefano, and Fábio Pitta - recognises outstanding articles in economics and industrial relations, judged on rigorous research, clear communication, and significant scholarly or policy impact.

The article examines the ways in which land-grabbing in Brazil at the frontiers of the Amazon is facilitated by both the state and the practices of financialisation.

The paper was praised for "the innovative use of theory, the robust application of data and...producing research that is highly readable and useful to raise [social justice]"

"The Hunter Centre having a more encompassing focus has happened naturally over a period of years so the name change is not an overnight decision; it’s more that we needed to reflect the changes in scope and focus for the department over many years while crucially – and this is really important – still staying true to its original founding principles."

The Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship has been renamed the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation. In today's blog, new head of department Professor Niall MacKenzie reveals the reason for the change and his plans for the future with the Sir Tom Hunter name remaining firmly at the centre.

https://ow.ly/RZaQ50SYoFa

Congratulations to Dr Anna Spadavecchia, Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation, whose paper has been awarded the ‘Best International Paper’ prize in the Management History Division at the Academy of Management Meeting, Chicago.

The paper identifies the mechanisms and agents of technological knowledge flow in a context of fragmented and nationalistic intellectual property rights. The findings show that inventors were important conduits of technological knowledge through their travels and networks.

The paper is based on research conducted during Anna’s visiting period at Harvard Business School as ‘Alfred D. Chandler Jr. International Visiting Scholar in Business History Program’ for which she received a British Academy – Leverhulme Trust grant.

Congratulations to Professor Andy Marshall who has been appointed as Strathclyde Business School's new Vice-Dean (Global Engagement) and will be leading the business school's Global Engagement Strategy.

Executive Dean of Strathclyde Business School, Professor David Hillier, said, "I'm delighted to welcome Andy to his new role. His leadership will be crucial as we continue to build our global presence and create exciting international opportunities for our students and staff."

https://www.sbs.strath.ac.uk/apps/feeds/news?id=2811

"The decision to pursue the MSc Sustainable Finance at Strathclyde was driven by my passion for sustainable investing and Strathclyde’s unique curriculum, which blends Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors with financial principles, stood out to me."

Hyun-Young Tae began the MSc Sustainable Finance with a mission to contribute meaningfully to the financial sector’s shift towards sustainability - find out how the MSc has prepared her for a career in this trending area: ow.ly/J9a050STKb3

We have an array of Masters programmes starting in September 2024 and January 2025 and there's still time for home or RUK students to apply for these upcoming intakes. Of course, funding your studies is crucial, and SBS encourages you to explore the various funding options available. Some potential sources of financial support include:

• Scholarships: The University of Strathclyde offers a generous scholarship programme for UK students. Admissions applications will be evaluated for eligibility for the Strathclyde Business School Masters Scholarship. Applicants are typically notified of their scholarship status within a week of receiving an offer.
• Government Loans: Depending on your location, you may qualify for government loans to support your postgraduate studies, covering both tuition fees and living expenses. Students residing in Scotland should visit the Student Awards Agency Scotland website to explore their options, while students from England, Northern Ireland, or Wales should check with their local funding organisations.

A full list of available programmes can be found here

Postgraduate study at the Strathclyde Business School | University of Strathclyde Strathclyde Business School's Masters programmes are designed to suit the interests of students looking to explore varied careers within the business world. We offer degrees to suit any background, whether you have previously studied a business subject, or not. They have a strong focus on employabil...

Delighted to share that three of our business school students played for the Scotland U20 Men's rugby team which won the World Trophy U20 final at The Hive stadium in Edinburgh on July 17. The team beat the USA 48-10.

Well done to:
Johnny Ventisei, BA Hons Business Enterprise, Marketing
Matthew Urwin, BA Hons Business Accounting and Finance
Jake Shearer, BA Hons Business Analysis and Technology, Marketing

All students are moving into their second year of study in September. They are pictured here with scrum coach, Gary Strain - Gary is also the Director of Rugby here at the university.

"One of the programme's strengths is its emphasis on real-world application."

Gaurav Shinglot swapped being a consultant in financial services in India for the MSc Sustainable Finance programme to pursue his desire to make meaningful impact in the business world.

Find out more in today's blog: https://ow.ly/6nFR50SO0T8

Find out more about our Masters programmes at this morning's online virtual fair - speak to our experienced admissions team about your application and to our departments about what to expect when you start your studies at Strathclyde. There is still time to apply for September 2024 and January 2025.

Virtual Fair Strathclyde Business School Upcoming Fairs NEXT: Wednesday 31 July, 11am-12.30pm Add to calendar Enter one of our chat rooms below: Our virtual fairs are an ideal opportunity to chat about our Master programmes with our academic, programme and admissions staff. Whether you have already applied, or are thinking about applying,....

Latest entrepreneurial trends in Scotland revealed through the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report:

✔️Women now as entrepreneurial as men in early-stage entrepreneurship

✔️Ethnic minority entrepreneurship reaches new high

Find out more: ow.ly/6HZ850SN1JO

This morning’s excellent article in BBC.com "Women match men in business start-ups for first time" featured insights from Professor Stathis Tapinos of Strathclyde's Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cv2g3gl06yeo

Women match men in business start-ups for first time Women accounted for around half of all entrepreneurs in Scotland last year.

In today's blog, Accounting & Finance student Shruti Ramaswamy says that studying and living abroad in Scotland has broadened her perspective on life and equipped her with the skills to success in the competitive world of finance: https://ow.ly/vLTg50SzBcH

Our full time MBAs were taken through a two day Sustainable World Hackathon this week. Well done to all the teams and special congratulations to the winners!

Two Strathclyde Business School Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) projects have made the final of the 2024 Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership Awards - SBS makes the shortlist three times in two categories. Full story:
ow.ly/TSPl50SzzPS

Congratulations to Professor Anne Marie Doherty, Department of Marketing, who has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award and Fellowship by the Academy of Marketing at their 2024 annual conference at Cardiff University: ow.ly/pRr150SzvRJ

"For PhD candidates, networking is vital as we transition from doctoral studies to future career opportunities."

Bianca Pistorio and Manikantha Nataraj are PhD students who benefited from attending an international conference. In today's blog, they share why participating in such events is crucial to a PhD student's development: ow.ly/pzfO50SyBZT

Congrats to Anna Bennett who was this year’s winner of the Lord Forte Prize!

The Lord Forte Prize is awarded to the undergraduate student with the highest overall marks in Hospitality and Tourism Management for this academic session.

Anna received the prize of £2500 alongside a trophy and certificate.

She said, "I am a very practical learner and the hands-on learning experiences I have been able to partake in within Hospitality and Tourism have really been what has inspired my learning and academic progression.

"Thank you so much to the Lord Forte Foundation for this opportunity and for funding this prize."