Summer School An international business summer school in the City of London

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1 Summer School An international business summer school in the City of London

2 Contents Introduction to Coventry University London Campus...3 Coventry University London Campus Summer School: An international business summer school in the City of London...4 What does the summer school offer?...5 Induction...5 Academic offer...5 Summer school indicative programme...5 Model of delivery...6 Pastoral support...8 Accommodation...8 Social and cultural programme...8 Entry requirements...8 Indicative 2014 dates...9 Fees per course...10 Contact us...10 Coventry University London Campus Partnerships & Erasmus exchanges

3 Introduction to Coventry University London Campus Launched in October 2010, Coventry University s London Campus offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We believe there is no better place to learn about business than in the heart of the world s financial markets; in a city that is a global trading centre. Studying at Coventry University London Campus, students will be located near to the home of government and the centre of finance and trade; and surrounded by many theatres, museums and galleries that contribute to the rich heritage of the capital. London Coventry University London Campus students enjoy being based at the heart of the UK s capital city near to St Paul s Cathedral, the Bank of England, Lloyds of London, the Stock Exchange and many other recognisable buildings and landmarks. London is a unique and exciting place to study and live. From famous sights, museums and theatres to designer fashion, restaurants, clubs and shopping, it s packed with ways for students to get the most out of their time here. London is an ideal base for exploring the UK and the rest of Europe. It is an international transport hub with several major train stations, making it easy to get to most of the UK s main cities within a few hours. With the Eurostar, students can be in Brussels in 2 hours and in Paris in 2 hours and 15 minutes. Other European destinations are only a short flight away from one of London s five main airports. 3

4 Coventry University London Campus Summer School: An international business summer school in the City of London Coventry University London Campus is pleased to offer undergraduate students from across the world the opportunity to spend their summer studying in the City of London. We run 3-week long courses throughout the summer. Students study one module per course and can enrol on more than one course. Why Coventry University London Campus? Coventry University is one of the largest providers of business related degree courses in Europe and by studying at the London Campus, students will benefit from Coventry s high teaching standards in a metropolitan environment at the heart of one of the world s most important financial centres. All our courses focus on employability skills and include many work-related activities to prepare students for successful international business careers. 4

5 What does the summer school offer? Induction Academic programme Social programme Accommodation Airport pick-up Induction: On their first day at Coventry University London Campus, students will attend an induction programme to meet fellow students and staff and they will be given all the information they need to settle into university and London life. In the morning there will be an information session during which students will be enrolled. Students will be given general information about the summer school, a tour of the campus and information about computing and the Learning Resource Centre. We will also give them useful information about the local area. Students will then have the opportunity to explore the area and socialise as they take part in fun activities such as a treasure hunt. Finally, in the evening, there will be a welcome party, giving students the opportunity to spend time with their new friends. Academic offer: By attending Coventry University London Campus summer school, students will have the opportunity to broaden their horizons through a programme of accredited modules in the fields of global business, marketing and human resource management. Through a series of knowledgecasts (lectures), seminars, practical activities and module-related excursions to enhance learning, they will deepen their understanding of global business and increase their practical skills. Students will be able to select one 15 credit module per course. Modules will be repeated in each course, subject to demand. Coventry University London Campus is a technology enabled campus. Our teaching rooms are equipped with the latest technology to enhance students learning experience and they access all their learning resources online so it is important that all students bring a laptop to the summer school. We offer a variety of modules at undergraduate level and would be happy to liaise with institutions to ensure that our offer fits with institutions programmes and agree credit transfers if necessary. Summer school indicative programme A range of year 1, 2 and 3 undergraduate modules will be offered: Year 1 (level 4): International Business Cultures Foundations of Organisational Behaviour Introduction to Marketing Year 2 (level 5): Doing Business in Europe Entrepreneurship in a Global Context Consumer Behaviour Year 3 (level 6): International Business Strategy International Human Resources Management International Marketing Strategy 5

6 Model of delivery (based on the 2013 programme): The timetable is based on 40 hours of contact time. Modules are 15 credits. Sunday Arrival. Transfer from airport to accommodation included in price. Monday 10:00-17:00 Enrolment, induction and orientation followed by social activity Tuesday Unit 1 Wednesday Unit 2 Thursday Unit 3 Friday Unit 4 Saturday 19:00 23:00 Thames boat trip Day trip to Windsor and Oxford Sunday Free time Monday Unit 5 Tuesday Unit 6 19:00 23:00 West End show 6

7 Wednesday Unit 7 Thursday Unit 8 Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Unit 9 Tuesday Unit 10 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Free day for independent study Weekend trip to Stratford and Warwick 19:00 21:00 Walking ghost tour Revision Module assessment 17:00 20:00 farewell reception and certificate of participation presentation Free day for cultural activity Students depart 7

8 Pastoral support: We understand that whilst travelling to a different country is an exciting opportunity, it can also present challenges for students. We therefore do everything we can to support them and ensure that their stay in the UK is as successful and stress-free as possible. We provide a free airport pick-up service to students arriving at any London airport, between 8.00am and 6.00pm providing that they inform us of their arrival time at least 5 days in advance. If institutions are sending a group of students to study at Coventry University London Campus, we would be happy to arrange a pick-up for them outside these hours. Accommodation: All summer school students will be housed in self-catering student accommodation near the London campus. The security of students is a priority. We ensure that all accommodation has high levels of safety. Most accommodation is equipped with internet, making it easy for students to keep in touch with friends and family at home and to study for their modules. Coventry University London Campus has a dedicated student services team who will be happy to assist and advise students during their time with us. Social and cultural programme: Coventry University London Campus offers all summer school students the opportunity to participate in a programme of exciting activities in London and day and weekend trips to other parts of the UK and Europe. The programme is the perfect way to learn more about the UK and socialise with other students. A programme may typically include: London-based evening activities such as West End theatre trips, guided walking tours and a trip on the London Eye Day trips to Stonehenge and Bath or Windsor and Oxford Weekend trips to other famous destinations such as Stratford and Warwick Castle For students studying more than one course at Coventry University London Campus, there will also be the opportunity to participate in a tour of European capitals such as Paris and Brussels. An additional fee will apply. Entry requirements In order to participate in a Coventry University London Campus summer school programme students must be aged 18 or over by the time that the course starts. Language As each programme is delivered in English, students will need a good level of English speaking, reading and writing skills. International students, whose first language is not English, must meet the minimum required IELTS score of 6.0 for level 4 and 5 modules and 6.5 for level 6 modules. Academic USA For students from a US institution of higher education (e.g. a university or college) the minimum requirement is a cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. EU Students from an EU institution must be able to provide proof of good academic standing. Achieved marks can range from a minimum of satisfactory, good, very good or above, depending on the country of schooling. Outside the EU or USA All international qualifications such as the International Baccalaureate will be considered. Academic prerequisites: Suitability of applicants for their chosen course will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Visa Students from outside the EEA may require a student visitor visa: If students decide to visit a country in the Schengen area during their time in Europe, for instance by participating in a Coventry University London Campus organised European cities tour, they will additionally require a Schengen visa: It is each student s responsibility to ensure they have the appropriate visas. 8

9 Indicative 2014 dates Course 1 Arrival day Induction First day of classes Last day of classes Departure day Course 2 Arrival day Induction First day of classes Last day of classes Departure day Course 3 Arrival day Induction First day of classes Last day of classes Departure day Sunday 8th June Monday 9th June Tuesday 10th June Thursday 26th June Saturday 28th June Sunday 6th July Monday 7th July Tuesday 8th July Thursday 24th July Saturday 26th July Sunday 27th July Monday 28th July Tuesday 29th July Thursday 14th August Saturday 16th August 9

10 Fees per course (at the time of printing) Includes: Airport pickup Induction Accommodation Academic offer Social programme, day trips and weekend excursions 1 course: 2550 (including London-based social and cultural programme, day trips and weekend excursions). 2 courses: 4950 (including London-based social and cultural programme, day trips and weekend excursions). The European cities trip and trips between courses will incur an additional cost. Fees are reviewed on an annual basis. Institutional discounts for block bookings may be considered and institutions are encouraged to contact us to discuss this. To apply For more information about the summer school and to apply, follow the link below: If you would like further information, please internationalpartnerships@culc.coventry.ac.uk Disclaimer While every effort will be made to operate the courses as advertised, it may be necessary to alter or cancel courses due to unforeseen circumstances. Please note that courses will run subject to sufficient participant uptake and the university reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course if the minimum required number of participants has not been accepted for the course. To the extent permitted by law, the university shall not be liable in any way for any loss or damage incurred by any person due to the cancellation or the postponement of courses. 10

11 Coventry University London Campus Partnerships The education provided by Coventry University London Campus, alongside our partners, goes a long way towards making sure that our graduates have the skills and knowledge they need to achieve their ambitions. To ensure that our students have the best possible experience, we provide support to our partners - meaning that the management and delivery of courses is something that both Coventry University London Campus and our partner institutions can be proud of. Our partner institution students receive the same high quality education that all Coventry University London Campus graduates benefit from. Existing partnerships RenaSup, France RenaSup is a network of 515 private non-profit institutions associated with the State, preparing Diplomas of Higher Education in High Schools. RenaSup affiliated institutions across France have been delivering 3 of Coventry University London Campus s final year direct entry (Top-up) Degrees since September 2012: BA (Hons) Top-up Global Business, BA (Hons) Top-up Global Marketing and BA (Hons) Top-up International Hospitality & Tourism Management. From September 2013, 9 RenaSup affiliated institutions will offer Coventry University London Campus Top-up degrees to around 250 students. Emirates Aviation College, Dubai Coventry University London Campus has worked with the Emirates Aviation College to design and deliver a unique Aviation Management MBA programme, which is accredited through the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and is recognised by the industry through its association with Emirates Aviation College. The programme is designed to develop strategic managerial skills necessary to meet the challenges facing the aviation industry today. As such, it is an ideal route for professionals already working in the aviation industry who wish to broaden their skills. Delivery through a series of short teaching blocks (5 days including weekends) is ideal to support the flexible working patterns of aviation professionals. INTI International, Malaysia INTI is part of the Laureate group which provides undergraduate, master s, and doctorate degree programmes for traditional and working-adult students in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the wemiddle East and North Africa. Coventry University London Campus is developing a partnership with INTI that will see 4 of our MBA programmes; MBA Global Business, MBA International Marketing, MBA International Human Resource Management and MBA Global Financial Services, being run in Kuala Lumpur and Subang. Erasmus exchanges Coventry University London Campus has Erasmus agreements with the University of Brescia in Italy and Heilbronn University in Germany which allow staff and student exchange between our institutions. We look forward to extending our Erasmus network. Are you interested in collaborating with us? We are always happy to receive partnership requests from other institutions. If you would like to discuss a collaboration proposal with us, please contact internationalpartnerships@culc.coventry.ac.uk. 11

12 Contact details International/EU Students Tel: +44 (0) East India House Middlesex Street London E1 7JF Coventry University London Campus is a trading name of Coventry University London Campus Limited, a company wholly-owned by Coventry University registered under company number in England and Wales Coventry University. All rights reserved.