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GCU Fashion Show 2013

Posted on May 16, 2013 by ccan

 The excitement is building here in the department as we look forward to the annual Fashion Show.  The event showcases the BA (Hons) Fashion Business students work and I can guarantee you will be impressed – the shows are always … Continue reading →

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MSc International Fashion Marketing graduate wins Young Business of the Year award

Posted on October 19, 2012 by ccan

Victoria Arnold, MSc Fashion Marketing graduate has won the Association of Scottish Business Women’s Young Business of the Year award. Victoria Arnold, who graduated with an MSc in Fashion Marketing in 2008, secured the award for Homestayfriend, a business she set … Continue reading →

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Blog Post from a new MSc Marketer

Posted on October 15, 2012 by ccan

Introducing one of the new MSc Marketing students Yi Qi from China.  Here is what she says about MSc Marketing so far: “After 4 weeks of beginners’ enthusiasm and 4 weeks of hard work, the idea of me becoming an MSc student … Continue reading →

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Welcome New Students!

Posted on September 3, 2012 by ccan

This is the time of year when we are in transition. Staff are assessing student dissertations that have been submitted from the previous cohort and at the same time preparing for the new students that arrive in September.  We usually welcome a bunch of people … Continue reading →

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Professor Muhammad Yunus – Nobel Peace Prize recipient becomes Chancellor

Posted on July 11, 2012 by ccan

Professor Muhammad Yunus – Anti-poverty pioneer to university chancellor local.stv.tv One of the world’s most influential economic minds speaks about new city bank and university role. GCU’s new chancellor was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters in 2008. Press link above … Continue reading →

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Customers Come First

Posted on July 11, 2012 by ccan

Stephen Doyle, senior lecturer in the Department of Management and GCU Fellow in Community Engagement, talked to the Sunday Mail about why good customer service is making a comeback Link to article: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/business-news/2012/07/08/store-bosses-tell-staff-to-put-customers-first-to-win-business-86908-23906014/.

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Join us on Linked In

Posted on July 11, 2012 by ccan

We all know about Facebook – however, please join us on the FMR social networking site on Linked In - for professionals – this will start us networking from application stage, as students and then as graduates. Find jobs, take part … Continue reading →

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Wanted – student ambassadors

Posted on July 11, 2012 by ccan

The university is looking for students who are enthusiastic, outgoing and have good communication skills to help with prospective and new students during the month of September. Becoming a Student Ambassador will give you the opportunity to develop a variety … Continue reading →

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Business Engagement at GCU

Posted on July 9, 2012 by ccan

Business engagement and marketing programmes. One of the things we believe we do well in the Department of Management is our ability to produce employable graduates.  Recently we have had a range of fascinating guest talks from a variety of experts … Continue reading →

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Marketing Staff to lead Masterclasses in Spain

Posted on June 18, 2012 by ccan

Masterclasses in Madrid Stephen Doyle and Louise McBride, of the Department of Management, have been invited to lead a series of masterclasses at Villanueva University in Madrid. Forming part of Villanueva University’s summer school programme, the classes will focus on … Continue reading →

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