THE SOUTHERN EASTERN (SEU) GRADUATE BUSINESS SCHOOL

The following Degrees are offered:

For details of the method of study see Study Methodology

Bachelor’s Programme:

In order to be able to apply to register onto the Bachelor’s Programme, applicants must either claim exemption from Part 1 of the Programme (see Study Methodology ) or register with the University to take one of the qualifications mentioned below, for which students would be exempt from Part 1.

Exemption from Part 1 can be claimed by anyone who holds any of the following qualifications (minimum):

• A Level 3 (or Higher) Certificate or Diploma, or a Level 3 (or higher) NVQ awarded by the old NEBSM (National Examining Board for Supervision and Management)
• A  Level 3 (or Higher) Certificate or Diploma, or a Level 3 (or higher) NVQ awarded by the old ISM (Institute of Supervision and Management)
• Level 3, or equivalent, qualification of the Institute of Management Specialists (Inst.MS), the Institute of Learning and Management (ILS), the Institute of Management Services (IMS) or the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
• BTEC (old) Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies or BTEC(or other) Advanced GNVQ in Business Studies.
• HNC or HND in Business Studies
• Foundation Degree in Business Studies
• Any professional or similar level qualification in a Business/Management related area which, in the opinion of the University either in itself or in conjunction with experience, is acceptable
• A formal qualification may be dispensed with at the discretion of the Faculty, for existing Managers who have appropriate qualifying experience.

Part 1:   Entry onto the Programme must be made on the Application for Registration Form provided and the fees are shown on the separate Fee Form; these Forms explain the method of Registration.  If a proposed Applicant does not already possess one of the qualifications listed above, then they can, through the University, study to obtain an appropriate level qualification through a recognised and accredited Business/Management Association or Institute.  Any interested applicant can obtain further details from the University.

On satisfying the requirements of Part 1 of the Programme, students will automatically proceed to Part 2 of the Programme (see Study Methodology)

Master’s Programme:

This section is for those applicants who wish to pursue the Degree of Master of Management (M.Mgt).  For those who wish to pursue an MBA, the programme is different and is shown below.

Applicants must, in order to satisfy Part 1 of the Master’s Programme (see Study Methodology), show their prior academic achievement by having acquired any of the following:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business and or Management or similar, either through Southern Eastern University or through any other University acceptable to SEU.
• A professional qualification, such as having been made a Fellow of a professional or other body or organisation.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a discipline other than law, either through SEU or through any other University acceptable to SEU, coupled with any of the qualifications necessary for entry into Part 1 of the Bachelor’s Degree Programme.
• A formal qualification may be dispensed with at the discretion of the Faculty, for those working within the legal professions or within a legal environment, either commercial or academic, who have appropriate qualifying experience.

Evidence of attainment under 1- 3 above will be required on enrolment.  Approval for entry onto the Programme under 4 above should be sought prior to submitting an Application for Registration.

On satisfying these requirements, students will automatically proceed to Part 2 (see Study Methodology).

Doctorate: 

Doctorates are only awarded to mature experienced professionals seeking full career development and/or status and are only awarded by way of substantive professional experience, research and Thesis, (see Study Methodology)

The Research must be specific to a subject/topic, which is of importance in the field of law or in the legal/sociological field.  It must embrace substantial primary research and substantial original secondary research and must be of ‘value’, either academically or practically within the sphere of the candidate’s professional life.

It is a condition of admittance onto the Programme that the Candidate’s work is monitored to the extent that the Candidate is required to submit a progress Report to the Association every three months.

The finished Thesis must, after initial approval, be ‘defended’ by the candidate either at a panel to be convened or by two individuals of the candidates choosing experienced in a like field.  Further details of this requirement will be supplied to the candidate at the appropriate time.

Candidates must submit, along with their Application for Registration onto the Programme a full, and as detailed as possible, CV.  The more information that can be given regarding the Candidates previous qualifications - academic and professional; their work experience; appointments and published works (if any), the quicker a decision regarding acceptance onto the Programme can be made.

Those who are awarded a Doctorate may, at the discretion of the University, be appointed Fellows of the University and Members of Faculty.  It is a pre-condition of the Award that all successful graduates obtain the Faculty Doctorate robes and cap and attend the Conferring Ceremony (which is held at the same time as Graduation Ceremonies). 

For entry onto the Programme, applicants must be able to satisfy Part 1 by showing the academic achievement by having acquired any of the following:

• A Master’s Degree in Law, either through Southern Eastern University or through any other University acceptable to SEU.
  
• A professional qualification, such as a Barrister, Solicitor, Attorney, Accountant or similar, or having been made a Fellow of a professional or other body organisation, together with considerable experience in the field.
  
• A Master’s Degree in a discipline other than law, either through SEU or through any other University acceptable to SEU, coupled with any of the qualifications necessary for entry into Part 1 of the Master’s Degree Programme.
• A formal qualification may be dispensed with at the discretion of the Faculty, for those working within the legal professions or within a legal environment, either commercial or academic, who have considerable qualifying experience.

Evidence of attainment under 1- 3 above will be required on enrolment.  Approval for entry onto the Programme under 4 above should be sought prior to submitting an Application for Registration.

On satisfying these requirements, students for the Programme of Master’s Degree in Management (M.Mgt) will automatically proceed to Part 2 (see Study Methodology).

MBA

For applicants wishing to study towards an MB, the Programme is different to that outlined in the Study Methodology.

Entry onto Part 1 of the Programme is the same as for entry onto Part 1 of the M.Mgt programme above. On satisfying the Part 1 entry requirements, participants will go automatically onto Part 2.

The course covers the following Subjects:

Organisational Behaviour
Economics
Strategic Management
Marketing
Finance & Accounting
Quantative and Qualatative research and analysis.
Operations Management
Ethics and Responsibility

The top ranking MBA Business Schools around the world enjoy the reputation of having spearheaded the revolution in business today.  They predicate their curriculums as unique and as complete as possible.  Companies pay thousands of pounds and dollars to send their executives to drink from their hallowed fountains of knowledge; indeed the way in which these predigious schools operate, their students not only ‘drink’ from that fountain, they also bathe and wash their clothes in it!

The ‘Top 10’ Business Schools actually refer to a group of about fifteen or so recognised schools that play musical chairs for ‘Top 10’ rating.  However, those schools do not necessarily offer the best work related reputation, and ranking within the system rates higher, perhaps, than the end result.  Unfortunately the world’s current financial woes and corporate escapades have not done the ‘high ranking’ MBA schools any favours!  Far from bringing outstanding success we see financial ruin all around us.  Former President Bush of the USA has an MBA from Harvard as does the former Treasury Secretary.  The former Heads of Merrill Lynch, General Motors and Lehman Brothers all had ‘Top 10’ MBAs.

One problem, according to Stuart Crainer, business correspondent for The Times newspaper, is that whereas the MBA started its life as a general management  qualification aimed at middle and senior managers, most of those from the prodigious schools go into the financial services sector as, that is ‘where the money is’.  The MBA is not, traditionally designed to prepare people for this type of career.

At The Southern Eastern (SEU) Graduate Business School, we take this to heart, focusing on business skills and acumen rather than skills for the financial markets.  We condense the essentials of the top schools’ curriculums, slicing through the long-winded and self-serving time-filling academic non-essentials.  Our goal is to make familiar all the significant MBA tools and theories so that they are thoroughly grasped, and to help students understand and develop the MBA mind-set that will lead to its practical application in working life.

COURSE DELIVERY OF THE MBA:

SEU has the use of one of the prodigious Colleges in London. Centrally located it is easy to get to and is situated in a most beautiful area and, naturally, has all the facilities.

The course takes place over a period of one year, One month is allocated for each of the eight units in the course programme and study takes the form of a combination of taught sessions, private study.and an end of ‘term’ Dissertation.

At the start of each month full course/study notes are given to each student for that particular Unit which the student works through.  In addition, for each Unit, students attend College for two full days in the relevant month, from 9.30am to 5pm plus two evenings, from 6pm to 9pm.

There is ongoing classroom assessment and coursework assignments.

MBA COURSE FEES:

The full course fees for the MBA Programme are:

Registration fee:                      £100 GBP
Course fees:                           £4,000 GBP

Payment may be made by instalments by prior arrangement.