Dr. Leanne Rowlands
Leanne is a chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society, division of academic, researchers, and teachers, and senior fellow with AdvanceHE. She has had several teaching roles within higher education over the past seven years, and now works in a leadership position with strategic oversight of teaching, learning, and digital innovation within the School of Psychology.
Associate Professor Sophie Ward
Sophie is a Chartered Coaching Psychologist and has been working in Higher Education for over 10 years, both in professional services and academia. Sophie’s main area of interest is Occupational Psychology, with her PhD exploring the sources of and reactions to work frustration, testing multiple models using mixed methodology.
School of Psychology
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United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME Signatory Members)
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.
The Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE)
Arden University is an approved IOEE Centre of Excellence, highlighting our commitment to staying at the forefront of education and industry standards. We continuously update our services to meet market and student needs and offer IOEE membership to our staff, students, and learners.
Professor Alison Watson
Welcome from the Head of the School of Business Management & Creativity
Hello, I’m Professor Alison Watson, Head of the School of Business Management & Creativity. I’ve been with Arden (RDI) for over 19 years, during which I’ve seen many students succeed. Along the way, I completed my PhD focusing on segmentation strategy and student recruitment, achieved Chartered status with the Chartered Management Institute and Chartered Institute of Marketing, and became a Principal Fellow at the Higher Education Academy.
School of Business Management and Creativity
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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.
HR Certification Institute (HRCI)
HR Certification Institute (HRCI) is a leading HR certification provider in the US, offering globally recognized certifications that validate expertise in HR practices and principle.