Doncaster Business School

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Doncaster Business School is the international business school of Doncaster College, England. Established in 1992, as Dearne Valley Business School, the School offers postgraduate business degrees in management, including MBAs and professional qualifications (CIPD, CIM, CMI, ILM) as well as undergraduate teaching.

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[edit] High Melton

The School is situated in High Melton within the University Centre (validated by the University of Hull and the University of Wales). The site has many facilities including a nine hole golf course, learning resource centre and restaurant. High Melton is a small village, dominated by its church and nearby Hall. From the late seventeenth century, the Hall was owned by the Fountayne family and its descendants, the Wilson family, which changed its name to Montagu following an inheritance. The family were major landowners. In 1883, Andrew Montagu was the owner of over 27 thousand acres (109 km²) of land in five counties. The Hall is now one of the main buildings on the High Melton campus.

[edit] CoVE

The School was awarded the status of Centre of Vocational Excellence by the Learning Skills Council (LSC) in 2003 in recognition of the high quality learning experience. Over 500 students on undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes. Offers a general MBA. Part-time and flexible modes of study are available.

[edit] Qualifications

For the general MBA programmes, candidates need an undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification plus three years' relevant experience. Recent graduates without experience can apply for Masters programmes. Employees of BAE Systems, Marconi, Barnsley MBC, Royal Mail, Ivensys, Mitie, Bridon, Avesta Sheffield, AXA Insurance, Haslam Homes and the Home Office have studied at the School. Average age on the part-time MBA is 37. Male to female ratio for full-time and part-time is about 60:40.

The School is also strong in entrepreneurship and innovation management, and offers related courses and seminars via the Innovation Academy.

[edit] Sources:

  • Neil Kelley, CIM Course Leader, Doncaster Business School, 2007
  • Antony Pawlett, Acting Head, Doncaster Business School, 2007
  • Doncaster College, 2007
  • Doncaster and District Family History Society. Registered Charity No 516226
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