1. Combining the strengths of UMIST and The Victoria University of Manchester Welcome to Manchester Business School Prof. Peter Naudé Deputy Director, Manchester Business School 22 nd September 2011

2. Combining the strengths of UMIST and The Victoria University of Manchester Manchester Business School Welcomes its new Undergraduates – 650 from all over the world!

3. Combining the strengths of UMIST and The Victoria University of Manchester BSc in Accounting BSc in International Management (IM) BSc in International Management with American Business Studies (IMABS) BSc in Management (and Specialisms) BA in International Business, Finance and Economics (IBFE) BA in Accounting, Management and Information Systems (AMAIS) BSc in Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) International Exchange Students

4. Combining the strengths of UMIST and The Victoria University of Manchester Manchester Business School Largest business school in the UK  Full service (all areas of business and management)  2000 Undergraduates + 2000 Postgraduates + 4000 part-time students in Rio de Janeiro, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, Brazil, Shanghai and Miami  28,000 Alumni (YOU are now added to this list….)  Goal: top 5 in Europe and top 25 in the World for research and teaching quality (already in top 25 full-time MBAs)

5. Combining the strengths of UMIST and The Victoria University of Manchester OUR ACADEMIC PROMISE When you are here, we will: 1. Develop your critical thinking, conceptual reasoning and analytical skills 2. Help you master your (management/business) discipline 3. Develop your skills of verbal and written communication 4. Broaden your intellectual and cultural interests 5. Prepare you for professional work 6. Challenge you to confront personal values and ethical judgments 7. Prepare you for citizenship and leadership in your chosen fields/professions 8. Educate you in a School that embraces and values cultural diversity, and is committed to equality of opportunity regardless of gender, race, disability, religious and other beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

6. Combining the strengths of UMIST and The Victoria University of Manchester Study Hard! Have Fun! Good Luck! Looking forward to seeing you at graduation in July 2014 or 2015!

7. Combining the strengths of UMIST and The Victoria University of Manchester Manchester Business School Prof. Peter Naudé Deputy Director Peter.Naude@mbs.ac.uk