UWS School of Business and Enterprise is part of the University of the West of Scotland, which was founded in 1897. The School is well-known for the flexibility and quality of its courses, which are accredited by different professional institutions such as ACCA, CIMA, CIPD, CIPFA, CMI and ICAS. UWS has established a reputation of being among the largest and most innovative universities in Scotland.Show more
Academics at UWS School of Business and Enterprise
UWS School of Business and Enterprise offers Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes as well as Continuing Professional Development Courses. The courses are split into business degree courses and creative industries courses. All courses are taught by active research experts and have a professional and practical focus in order to prepare students to make an impact from the start of their careers. Students have the flexibility to choose whether they want to study part-time or full-time.
Undergraduate business degree courses are designed in collaboration with employers in order to ensure that the programmes meet the demands of the respective industries. These courses cover the following areas – Accounting, Business & Finance, Business & Marketing, Events Management, Law & Business, Business and Human Resources. Undergraduate creative industries courses include a range of creative courses some of which are Broadcast Production, Filmmaking, Commercial Music and Journalism.
UWS School of Business and Enterprise provides various Postgraduate education options as well. The MBA programme available at the School branches out into five option streams – finance, leadership, enterprise, health service management or risk management. The School also offers Master’s courses in the areas of Financial Accounting, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Digital Marketing, Broadcast Journalism, Music, Filmmaking and Creative Media Practice. Master’s courses can be delivered online as well. The research opportunities available at UWS School of Business and Enterprise include MRes, MPhil, PhD or applied professional doctorate programmes, such as Doctor of Business Administration and Professional Doctorate.
The Continuing Professional Development Courses offered by the School are designed to be very flexible in order to allow professionals to fit their studies to their busy schedules. They could also be delivered online or as a part-time course.
Campus & Student Life
UWS School of Business and Enterprise has five campuses, four of which are in the West of Scotland and one is located in London. The Scottish campuses are situated in historic towns. Students can easily commute to Glasgow and Edinburgh from all campus locations within Scotland. All campuses offer an international environment with students coming from over 70 countries.
There are many opportunities for students to engage with extracurricular activities of their choice. UWS School of Business and Enterprise offers a wide range of student societies focused on different interests such as Debating Society, Anime and Manga Society, Games Development Society, etc. There are also course-related societies such as Chemical Engineering and Midwifery. The University places a significant emphasis on involvement in sports, which is why it offers a range of opportunities for students to practice their favourite sport. They can either choose to join one of the recreational sports teams or play competitively and represent the University in different competitions. High performing student-athletes may have a chance to get a scholarship, which provides financial support, performance services and academic flexibility. The University has high-quality sporting facilities serving different purposes, which UWS students can use regardless of whether they are playing competitively or are just a recreational participant.
Career & Alumni
UWS School of Business and Enterprise maintains strong links with industry and works with companies, such as Honeywell, Rolls-Royce and BBC, in order to allow students to get involved in real-world research and consultancy projects and gain professional experience. The School’s close ties with industry are a great opportunity for students to establish valuable connections and enhance their network. UWS School of Business and Enterprise also aims to generate multiple opportunities for study and work experience abroad in order to improve students’ employability and enable them to gain an international perspective of the business field.
93% of business students and 95% of students doing a creative industries course find employment within six months of graduation. Overall, graduates of the School manage to find jobs in various large companies, such as Shell, Ford, Motorola and Citibank, as well as national charities and education providers.
