Who is Staffordshire University?

Staffordshire University is one of 120 or so state universities in the United Kingdom. It is located in central England - within the county of Staffordshire and hence the name. The University dates back to 1914 when it was first set up as a technical college.

What is the relationship between NYUS & Staffordshire University?

Given its strong commitment to international work and strong reputation for high quality education that is also vocationally relevant, and many years’ experience in international collaboration, Staffordshire University makes an ideal partner for us to work with. We hope that the MBA and MSc programmes will form an integral part of collaborative projects we have with Staffordshire University. 

What is the arrangement for each of the MBA & MSc programmes?

All of the programmes are franchised by Staffordshire University and through the involvement of External Examiners our two institutions will jointly make sure that the quality of your learning experience is comparable not just to that of the students on a similar programme at Staffordshire University but also to that of the students on a similar programme offered in other universities in the UK.

What can I hope to achieve through the

MBA &MSc

programmes?

Regardless of your chosen route of study, the Postgraduate Business Programme seeks to help you achieve the following generic aims:

·         To provide you with an advanced course of study in management within a rapidly changing business environment which will explore contemporary approaches to the practice of management and develop individuals of high capability who can apply their knowledge and skills within contemporary business organisations,

·         To develop your understanding and ability to apply a range of learning and research methodologies and strategies that are appropriate to your route of study,

·         To develop your critical skills to assess and evaluate the academic literature and other forms of research output that informs current debates within the fields of business and management,

·         To develop your capacity for independent, critical and creative thinking,

·         To develop your ability to analyse and synthesise differing approaches to the field of study and to evaluate critically these approaches within the business context.

What is the maximum time allowed for me to complete the programme?

Under normal circumstances, once you have started a module you must complete it. If for any reason you are unable to complete it you will have to retake it at the next available opportunity. The maximum time you are permitted to complete a Masters award is FIVE years from the date when you first start it.

Apart from formal teaching are there any other activities built into the course?

Yes, there are. Following your enrolment onto the course there will be an induction/orientation programme when you will have the opportunity to meet the course management team, members of academic staff. You will also be introduced to many student support services including the IT and library services, student counselling, etc.

During the programme, for each module, there will be tutorial sessions when you are expected to participate actively in discussion pertinent to that module. You will also have the opportunity to discuss with each module tutor issues related to your own learning progress on that module.

Is class attendance compulsory?

Yes.  SU regulations do require a postgraduate student to attend all the classes.  Attendance is monitored; non-attendance must be explained, just as if you are employed.  Our experience suggests that students who miss classes tend to perform poorly in their assessments.