Department of Management (University of Glasgow)
Level 1 of the Business and Management Programme attracts between 250 and 400 students per year, of which there are 300 in session 2007/08. Staff have identified that only one in fifty of these students claim to have had no work experience whatsoever. Almost all work during their studies. The team aim to raise students’ awareness of the value of their part time work experiences, and encourage reflection. They will also build a database of the students’ employers, with a view to engaging with them, and developing stronger links. Aim to raise students’ awareness of value of part time work experience, encourage reflection, build database of students’ employers and engage with them.
General business and management degree programmes focus on the study of organizations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate, preparation for and development of a career in business and management and enhancement of lifelong learning skills and personal development to contribute to society at large. - The Higher Education Academy, 2006