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Press ReleasesFocklaghyn-naightMedia Update - 15 July 2002 Great First Year Results from IBS Students and Staff Students at the International Business School taking undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes have achieved a great set of results at the end of their first academic year - out performing their counterparts in the UK. The BA (Hons) Business Studies students achieved an average of over 5% higher marks across the programme than students taking the same course and assessments at Liverpool John Moores University - the academic partner for the degree. Professor Carey, Director of the International Business School, said that the results were a splendid reflection on the very hard work that students had put into their studies. He also believes that it reflects on the efforts made by lecturers to ensure that the first academic year was a success. Postgraduate students taking the MSc in International Banking & Finance and the MSc in Financial Regulation and Compliance Management also averaged between 2% and 3% higher results than counterparts at Liverpool John Moores University and London Guildhall University. The International Business School is particularly proud of undergraduate Business Studies student, Aly Lewin, who achieved the highest result across both institutions for a module on Financial Accounting. Aly, who is a full-time student also works part-time in the finance sector. Initially after her 'A' Levels Aly went into employment but last year she decided to return to education and take a degree to further her career. Comments from Aly to follow. The Registrar, Martin Gershman, agrees that the student's results are a tremendous achievement - particularly because it was the International Business School's first academic year and the first run through of the programmes. Staff and students are now looking to the future and the start of the International Business School's second academic year, which commences in September. New options available on the Business Studies programme include part-time study and entry at level 2 of the undergraduate programme for applicants who have exemptions because they hold other qualifications, for example, a Higher National Diploma. There are also new modules to be introduced into the programme to reflect changes in the business world. The MSc programme in International Banking & Finance is also being offered on a new full-time basis from September. Dr Augustine Okanlawon, programme director for the Business Studies programme, is keen to point out that although the International Business School has had a very successful first year, it operates in an ever improving academic environment. Staff and students will need to continue to work hard to maintain and build the reputation and 'track record' of a Higher Education institution of which the Island can be proud. Weblinks: www.ibs.ac.im |
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