Nottingham University Business School

About the school

From humble beginnings as a civic college in 1881, Nottingham College expanded and shifted to the present main campus, University Park, in 1928. In 1948, Nottingham’s College was bestowed the Royal Charter, a formal grant issued by a monarch, and it became the University of Nottingham.

One of Europe’s top 100 business schools, according to the Financial Times, Nottingham University Business School is an international leader in offering well-rounded finance and management education. The Business School is a trailblazer in entrepreneurship and innovation and leads the way for sustainability for a greener tomorrow. It holds the ‘Triple Crown’ accreditation from three top-tier accrediting organisations, namely, AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA, which makes the Business School a cut above the rest.

### Where is the school located? Located in Nottingham, England, the Business School allows students access to a high-octane music landscape, a host of sports facilities, a vibrant arts and cultural scene, and more. The city is known for its excellent amenities, top-notch education and excellent property options.

Life at Nottingham University Business School

The innovative Jubilee Campus of the Business School is one of the most inspirational locations, offering a beautiful study environment for the students. The campus, known for its award-winning eco-friendly design, offers world-class facilities like a well-equipped library, study rooms, a Student Service Centre, a Students' Union Shop, and a lot more, making it a thriving place for students to connect, interact, and study together.

Students are provided with the best accommodation facilities, and Nottingham University caters to the needs of the students seamlessly. Each of the halls offered to the students differs in character and identity and consists of on-campus and off-campus living. There is Albion House, Ancaster Hall, Broadgate Park, Cavendish Hall, and Cloister House at University Park. Bonington Student Village is at Sutton Bonington. Some of the most common features of these accommodations are en-suite and shared bathrooms, catered or self-catered dining options, sports facilities, and more.

The campus offers several dine-in options for students. Students can use the Bites Card to buy food on campus. For students with specific food habits or dietary needs, prior consultation with the catering team is advised before reaching the University. The university canteens provide catered hall meal packages and pre-ordered meal options for students.

Getting in and around Nottingham is easy, as the university offers inter-campus commute facilities, inclusive of the free University Hopper bus service. NCT equips students with unlimited travel passes for an entire academic session, coupled with lucrative discounts.

Additional benefits of studying at Nottingham University Business School

• Extensive Faculty Expertise: The Business School of Nottingham University centres comprise experts in interdisciplinary research, networking, and collaboration. Rigorous research is carried out on a wide variety of subjects, such as fintech and banking, data modelling techniques, consumer behaviour patterns, the glaring problems that Africa and China are entangled in, and entrepreneurship and healthcare management.

• Multidisciplinary Approach: Centre for Health Innovation, Leadership and Learning, Centre for Private Equity and MBO Research, the Global Centre for Banking and Financial Innovation, and the Digital Centre of Excellence bring together experts with similar interests in various fields to add an edge to interdisciplinary research projects, magnifying the School’s global reputation.

• Practical Experience: The Business School supports and encourages enterprise and innovation via its Ingenuity Lab. The School assists those with brilliant start-up ideas to boost their networking capabilities and raise funds by placing them in simulated business environments. The Ingenuity Lab offers fully equipped offices and expert advice to entrepreneurs.

Admissions criteria

Students who want to apply for their chosen graduate courses at the Nottingham University Business School must:

• Provide a 2:1 or equivalent undergraduate degree
• Show 3-5 years of full-time working experience, inclusive of management experience
• Early application submission for early entries is advised (the application fee varies)
• Some courses might require applicants to submit a personal statement
• 2 references must be part of the application for some courses, like the full-time MBA
• A tuition deposit fee might be required for some courses
• Language proficiency test: an IELTS score of 7.0.
• Some programmes allow an Academic Pearson test of English score of a minimum of 55
• Relevant UK immigration permissions

For more information on specific courses, please visit the School website

Job placements

• Comprehensive Career Guidance: There is complete support offered to the students by the Business School when it comes to shaping their career goals. From individual consultation to designing a career development programme to augmenting career opportunities by hosting career events, the Careers Team offers well-rounded assistance to the students.

• Wealth of Placement Opportunities: Apart from the career development activities, the opportunity to hone a range of leadership and entrepreneurial skills is offered. 87% of Business School graduates are able to land great jobs or go for studies within 15 months of graduation, as per HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022.Many students are employed by big names such as Amazon, Deloitte, Bosch, Wipro Technologies, HSBC, and EDF Energy.