Sheffield Business School at Sheffield Hallam University is in the running for being named the best business school in the country at one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies for the university sector.
Sheffield Business School (SBS) has been shortlisted in the category for Business School of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) awards, with the final winner to be announced on Thursday 27 November, at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
The awards are well-known for showcasing the pioneering spirit, adaptability and sheer quality of the university sector.
Judges at the awards will decide if Sheffield Business School will scoop the award last won by Brunel Business School in 2013.
The other finalists are School of Management & Business at Aberystwyth University, Henley Business School at University of Reading, Northampton Business School at University of Northampton, The Open University Business School and Salford Business School at University of Salford.
Professor Adrian Hopgood, pro vice-chancellor and dean at Sheffield Business School said that SBS has a great chance at the awards because of the way it works with organisations, employers and industry leaders to give students the skills they need.
“The quality of our teaching is internationally recognised. Our tourism, hospitality and international business management courses recently secured accreditation by the European Foundation for Management Development.
“We are one of only three institutions worldwide to hold EPAS accreditation for undergraduate hospitality and tourism courses – and one of only six to gain this recognition for a postgraduate international business course.
“We also place a huge emphasis on supporting our students into their chosen careers throughout their studies with us, through high quality student placements, consultancy projects, and an Advisory Board of senior industry figures to offer the latest thinking in business support, advice and expertise.
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