Small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SME) in the region are set to benefit from even greater support in developing their businesses, following the University of East Anglia’s (UEA) Norwich Business School (NBS) being accredited with the prestigious Small Business Charter (SBC). The accolade is in recognition of its expertise in supporting small businesses, student entrepreneurship, and the local…
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From Competitor to Coach – Celebrating Success in the Universities Business Challenge 2020-21
NBS Alumni, James Rhodes, speaks about his experience as both a competitor and mentor at The Universities Business Challenge. “Knowledge is the wisdom of one passing on the accumulation of their experience to others” (Michael Hanson). This quote rings true in what has been a rather challenging 18 months or so, however amidst the pandemic,…
UEA BUSINESS SOCIETY – END OF YEAR REVIEW
It is fair to say that I thought I would be delivering this review of the year at our end of year business ball surrounded by all my fellow students, great committee and NBS staff. The reality is a little different, however I am still proud that the society has been able to deliver social…
Graduates of Global Distinction Part 14: Pete Waterman, Chartered Accountant, Deloitte
Since 2016, Norwich Business School has showcased more than a dozen inspirational alumni from across our degree programmes that have excelled in various career disciplines. No. 14 is Pete Waterman who graduated in 2015 from BSc Accounting and Finance, joined Grant Thornton Norwich and now works for Deloitte in London. In 2019, Pete became a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered…
The ‘2020 Deakin / UEA Online Student Exchange Experience’ Bridges Continents and Time Zones
The ‘2020 Deakin / UEA Online Student Exchange Experience’ Bridges Continents and Time Zones. Last month, Norwich Business School hosted the fourth annual Work Integrated Learning (WIL) student exchange programme. For the first three years, students would take the 10,500 mile plane journey and take part in an action packed WIL experience involving late nights…
Pursuing an MSc with Norwich Business School
The summer is a time for undergraduates to celebrate the end of their final assessments, a time for reflection and celebration and a well-earnt rest, but as the dust settles thoughts naturally move to a graduate’s next steps. Pursuing an MSc is considered necessary for career-advancement but what other things should be considered? Specialise and…
The Mid-Life Career Crisis of a 45-year-old Vet, Solved by an MBA
In 1997, at the age of 24, I thought I had my life career mapped out. I had just qualified as a vet from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh and for the next 40 odd years I would be treating animals, hopefully ending up in Cornwall, as a partner in a…
My Summer Internship – By Charlotte Whiting
Charlotte has been working over the summer as an intern at Nestlé Purina Wisbech. During her internship, she has been involved in the implementation of manufacturing excellence tools across the factory, before returning to Norwich Business School in September 2018 to complete her final year on her degree; BSc Business Management. Before starting her internship…
Being at one with London – The MBA summer London residential
My name is Kevin O. Lumumba a current full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) international student at the University of East Anglia (UEA) hailing from Nairobi, Kenya. My professional background is working as a risk consultant in the internal audit, risk and compliance services advisory function at KPMG Advisory Services Ltd in East Africa, a…
Will’s top tips for grad scheme success
Hi, my name is Will Prince and I have recently graduated from BSc Accounting and Finance at Norwich Business School at UEA. Getting involved in sports and social clubs was a really important part of my uni experience; but I knew that when I finished university, I wanted a job to go to. As my…
How my MSc in Management prepared me for a career in International Business overseas.
Coming from mixed British / Thai-Chinese roots, I have been intrigued by the concept of culture and developed a global perspective since my early childhood. During my 2016-2017 Master’s degree in MSc Management at Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, I discovered a job opening at an exciting Technology startup based in Bangkok, Thailand….
Graduates of Global Distinction Part 13: James Bury, Marketing Manager, dmg events, Dubai, UAE
No. 13 in our series of “Graduates of Global Distinction” alumni features 2014 alumnus, James Bury. Director of Employability, Graham Manville defines “Graduates of Global Distinction” as “Norwich Business School alumni that can lead in any sector (public, private and third sectors) and in any location (regional, national and global).” James has been working in…
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