De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester Business School

Introduction

Providing sector leading facilities, De Montfort University's (DMU) Business School has a first-class reputation founded on excellence in teaching and research.   

More than 4000 students and 150 academic staff make Leicester Business School one of the largest providers of business and management courses in the UK. Academic and industry expertise within the School is extensive, and the internationally respected research carried out by staff directly informs teaching.

Academic strengths

• The Times Good University Guide 2010 ranked Leicester Business School 7th out of 110 business schools across the country for overall student satisfaction.
• The university offers a stimulating MBA which links the research strengths of the Business School with the industry experience of students.
• In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, 80 per cent of the Business Management research quality was recognised internationally in terms of originality, significance and rigour.
• Business & Law at DMU is an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Approved Learning Partner, Gold Status and a CIMA Learning Quality Partner, consistently meeting the high standards set by these organisations.
• Many courses are accredited by professional bodies which include: CIMA, CIM, CII, IDM, CIH and CIPD.
• The Department of Accounting and Finance within the School recently achieved the best possible results from the government's Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for excellent teaching and student support.

Courses

From pre-Master's certificates and specialist taught postgraduate Master's, to MBAs and research degrees, the Leicester Business School at DMU offers a comprehensive portfolio of postgraduate and professional courses.

All postgraduate courses are designed to prepare students to excel in all areas of business including strategy and management, marketing, accounting and finance, human resources, international commerce and entrepreneurialship.

The Business School's flexible attitude towards teaching means it can offer alternative ways to study postgraduate courses, for example, The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Professional Diploma in Marketing is offered as a part-time course for existing practitioners and the MBA  is available as a full-time or part-time executive course.
Professional accreditation and partnership feature across many courses and provide a strong endorsement of the Business School's high standards of teaching and expertise.

The Chartered Institute of Housing accredits an acclaimed suite of specialised courses in Housing Studies in the Business School's highly regarded Department of Public Policy, whose portfolio covers disciplines from international business and globalisation to public administration and government.

Courses in Accountancy and Finance are delivered in partnership with major professional bodies, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Full-time courses

• Graduate Certificate in International Business (Pre-Master's)
• ACCA full-time programme for international students
• CIMA full-time programme for international students
• MSc Accounting and Finance
• MBA (Finance) 
• LLM Business Law (full-time)
• MSc Advertising and Public Relations Management
• MSc International Business and Corporate Social Responsibility
• MSc International Business and Entrepreneurship
• MSc International Business and Finance
• MSc International Business and Human Resource Management
• MSc International Business and Management
• MSc Marketing Management
• MSc Project Management
• MSc Risk Management
• MBA (full-time)
• MSc Strategic Marketing
• MSc Strategic Public Management
• MA/Postgraduate Diploma (Grad CIPD) in The Management of Human Resources

Part-time programmes

• ACCA professional accounting qualifications
• CIMA professional accounting qualifications
• MBA (executive part-time)
• BSc/BSc (Hons) Housing Studies
• MA/Postgraduate Diploma (Grad CIPD) in Management of Human Resources
• MSc in Advertising and Public Relations Management
• MSc Marketing Management
• MSc Project Management
• MSc Management
• MSc Strategic Marketing (CIM top-up route)
• Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Management Studies (CMS/DMS)  
• Professional Diploma in Marketing (CIM)
• MSc Strategic Marketing

Distance learning programmes

• CIH Professional Diploma and CIH MSc Housing Studies

Career opportunities

Business & Law postgraduates work across the world for organisations including KPMG, BMW and the Crown Court, earning an average of £36,304.*

"I greatly improved my knowledge and skills, and my credibility within PricewaterhouseCoopers."
Kristina Gothard, Postgraduate Diploma Personnel Management.

*Source: HESA Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2007/8 (figures for six months after graduation).

DMU campus

The Leicester Business School is located in the brand new Hugh Aston Building, one of the most exciting campus developments ever created at DMU. This £35 million facility officially opened in March 2010 and boasts contemporary lecture theatres, meeting rooms and a bespoke postgraduate and professional study suite. These are complemented by the latest IT and communication facilities and social spaces including a specialist bookshop, café and tree-lined plaza.   

Students benefit from DMU's ambitious and innovative approach to Higher Education, which for more than 100 years, has enabled the university to break barriers in research and build firm links with business.

Just like the university, Leicester is vibrant and multi-cultural, celebrating the foods, fashions and faiths of its diverse population. The University's central location makes it the ideal base for students from across the UK, with excellent transport links to the rest of the country. 

DMU is a modern, dynamic and welcoming university with an excellent reputation for teaching. From students and support staff to academics and alumni, Leicester Business School is a place where people are internationally recognised for their achievements. 

Accommodation

DMU postgraduate students live in privately rented accommodation, within easy reach of the University campus. The university's Housing Office is available to help students source accommodation and advice on contracts and tenancy agreements. In September, the Housing Office hosts house-hunting information events where postgraduates can meet other students looking for privately-rented accommodation.

Apply now

Postgraduate applications can be made through UKPASS,the postgraduate equivalent of UCAS and gives students a simple and efficient way to apply online. Alternatively, apply direct to DMU, simply print, complete and return an application form.  

Contact

Marketing and Recruitment Team
Business & Law
De Montfort University
Hugh Aston Building
The Gateway
LE1 9BH, UK
T: +44 (0)116 257 7230
E: bal@dmu.ac.uk
W: dmu.ac.uk/business