For globally connected future leaders
About the school
The Faculty of Business and Innovation is dedicated to developing future leaders who can drive meaningful, responsible change at local, national, and global levels.
We offer a dynamic and supportive learning environment where students gain the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundations needed to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving business world.
Through cutting-edge education, real-world industry experience, and personalised support, we empower students to become innovative thinkers, socially responsible leaders, and impactful decision-makers ready to shape the global business landscape.
Arden in numbers
*This data is based on a Student Satisfaction Survey, undertaken in July 2020.
95%
student satisfaction
95% of our graduates said they were satisfied with the Arden University learning experience.
*This data is based on a Student Satisfaction Survey, undertaken in July 2020.
90%
of careers transformed
90% of Arden graduates say their career possibilities have been enhanced by studying with us.*
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global study locations
Study from anywhere online, on campus in Berlin, or at one of our five UK study centres, including three locations in London.
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Alumni are proud to be Arden graduates
In recognition of our continued commitment to our students, we were named number one education business in the 2020 Education Investor Awards.
Faculty staff
Welcome from the Dean of the Faculty of Business & Innovation
Hello, I’m Dr Serkan Ceylan, Dean of the Faculty of Business & Innovation at Arden University. My journey with Arden began as the Head of the School of Supply Chain, Logistics, and Project Management before I became the university’s first Associate Dean. Today, I am proud to lead a faculty dedicated to shaping future business leaders.
Before joining Arden, I worked in both academia and the private sector, including roles in investments and at several universities across the UK, such as a University College, a Post-1992 University, and a Russell Group University. My academic achievements include securing around £1.5 million in research and enterprise funding and publishing my book AgileFrame®: Understanding Multifaceted Project Approaches for Successful Project Management.
My expertise lies in project management, and I have delivered training for PRINCE2 and AgilePM qualifications. I’ve also served as a Programme Director for the MSc Project Management and collaborated on high-profile research projects. Beyond Arden, I hold visiting professorships and lectureships in Germany, Spain, Finland, and France and have acted as an external examiner for institutions such as Lancaster University.
Born in Hamburg, Germany, I lived in the UK for 16 years before joining Arden University. With a passion for empowering students, I strive to help them become socially responsible leaders and impactful decision-makers in today’s fast-changing business world.
A warm welcome to the Faculty of Business & Innovation – I look forward to supporting you on your academic and professional journey!
Dr Serkan Ceylan, PhD, MBA, CMgr MCMI, PRINCE2, AgileFrame, AgilePM, PGCertLTHE
DEAN OF THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND INNOVATION
Dr Alison Watson
Head of School - Business and Creativity
Dr Hassaan Khan
Head of School - Management and Executive Education
Dr Stephanie West
Head of School - Leadership and Service Industry Management
Student Stories
Toby Bradley
BA (Hons) Business & Accountancy
It’s a great way to study if you’re looking for flexibility. It was challenging to balance a full-time job with my degree but once I was in a routine, it was much easier to manage everything. Online learning has actually helped me become very good with time management and given me the ability to prioritise tasks.
Oscar Bustillo
MSc Project Management student, Arden University Berlin
I have enjoyed doing my master’s here because it’s not like a traditional university where you sit in a classroom and a lecturer talks and you write down everything. I like that when we come here there’s actually a discussion and we do a lot of analysis.
Djenabu Balde
BA (Hons) Business
The learning style at Arden makes sense for me because of the flexibility, and it gave me the ability to make managerial decisions in my own business. I would highly recommend Arden University to anybody.
Murdo Lamont
What I love about Arden University is being made to feel part of a new kind of global learning.
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Accrediting bodies and industry partners
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the world’s largest organisation for professional marketers and plays a key role in setting industry standards.
CIPD
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is a professional body which sets the industry standards for human resource management and people development.
Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) promotes excellence in UK management and leadership. The institute aims to boost career development in the management sector and connect you with likeminded professionals.
Digital Marketing Institute (DMI)
The Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) is the global standard in digital marketing certification and works to support today’s marketers in achieving their full professional potential.
Tourism Management Institute (TMI)
The Tourism Management Institute (TMI) is the professional organisation for anyone working in tourism destination management, supporting professionals who promote and develop destinations worldwide.
Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)
The Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), part of the City & Guilds group, is a professional membership body for leaders and managers with a mission of inspiring great leadership everywhere.
Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT)
The Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) seeks to elevate professional standards in the travel industry and provides tourism organisations and professionals with support and guidance.
The Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE)
The Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE) is the first learning institute dedicated to developing and recognising enterprise and entrepreneurial skills. Arden University has been recognised as an IOEE Academy and our courses are accredited. This demonstrates our commitment to enterprise and equipping students with the skills needed to set up and run their own business, work in a small enterprise, or bring entrepreneurial skills to a larger organisation.
Business Graduates Association (BGA)
Arden University’s Faculty of Business is an esteemed member institution of the Business Graduates Association (BGA), an international quality assurance body of world-leading education providers who share a commitment for responsible management practices and lifelong learning.
United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative
Arden University is a signatory of the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative. Founded in 2007, the PRME initiative engages business and education providers to ensure graduates and future leaders develop the skills they’ll need to achieve economic development and business sustainability goals.
Association for Project Management (APM)
The Association for Project Management (APM) is committed to developing project management excellence. The organisation has more than 30,000 members and 500 organisations participating in its partnership programmes.
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
CIPS is a UK-based global professional body which aims to promote and develop high standards of professional skill, ability, and integrity among all those engaged in purchasing and supply chain management.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and offers full exemption from the educational requirements for Chartered Membership, speeding up your time to Chartered Member status.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a powerful global presence within the accountancy profession, inspiring its members and students towards greater success and prosperity.
Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA)
Validation of academic courses in public health by the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA), an independent and international non-profit organisation, ensures that curriculum and syllabus content adheres to European standards for contemporary courses, and aligns with the basic structure and core content required from programmes in the field.
Accrediting bodies and industry partners
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) provides continuing professional development services, funds academic research, develops thought leadership, and monitors professional standards in the accountancy sector.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR association with over 300,000 members in 165 countries.
Australian HR Institute (AHRI)
The Australian HR Institute (AHRI), the professional body that supports HR in Australia.
Institute of Health & Social Care Management (IHSCM)
The aim of the Institute of Health & Social Care Management (IHSCM) is to create a supportive professional body that is relevant in its activities and modern in its approach.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Arden University is a member of the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB International is a global association of leaders in education and business dedicated to supporting and advancing quality business education worldwide.
