For globally connected future leaders
About the school
The School of Leadership and Management provides an exciting and unique approach to your education. With courses developed in collaboration with our partner employers, thought leaders, and successful alumni across the globe, you’ll have the opportunity to put proven leadership and management skills and techniques into practice during your degree studies.
At Undergraduate level our BA (Hons) degree options include a general focus on business, or you can select one of our dedicated pathways for finance, human resources management, marketing or tourism. At Master's level we offer a range of MBA options and an MSc in engineering management. Our courses are accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), and are developed by our select academic team, all of whom are highly experienced industry practitioners that place your future success at centre of their focus. Studying with us means you’ll be at the crest of the latest developments and concepts and develop the skills to enable you to put these into practice in today’s management environment.
Gaining a degree with the School of Leadership and Management provides you with an almost endless list of possible careers pathways. Many of our alumni gained significant promotions as a result of completing their degree study with us; others have used their business qualification as a catalyst for a change of career. If you have an entrepreneurial flair, we’ll help you develop the skills needed to launch your own business or encourage you to succeed in any number of fields from banking, and retail, to leisure, transport, or the technology sector.
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
Dr. Alison Watson is the Head of School for Leadership and Management, she was also the Programme Team Leader for UG Business and Accounting programmes. Having taught at Arden for 15 years, she has supported many students on various management courses at all levels of study. Prior to this, Alison was an operations and project manager for a number of large retailers, and therefore has a wealth of experience in the field of business and management.
Dr Alison Watson
Head of School - Leadership and Management
Dr Syed Tarek
Deputy Head of School of Leadership and Management
Dr Shameem Shaffi
Deputy Head of the School of Leadership and Management/ Principal Lecturer
David Harris
Senior Lecturer
Dr Phungmayo Horam
Academic Lead
Keith Wong
Senior Lecturer
Emmanuel Murasiranwa
Senior Lecturer
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Accrediting bodies and industry partners
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.
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.
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.
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.
UNWTO
Arden University has joined an elite group of universities in the UK that are members of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). UNWTO has a current membership of 156 countries and is responsible for the promotion of responsible and sustainable tourism.
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.
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.
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.
