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Press ReleasesFocklaghyn-naightMedia Update - 13 September 2002 Isle of Man International Business School The International Business School held its second annual HSBC Students' Dinner on Thursday evening to mark the beginning of the new academic year. The event brought together staff, students and supporters of the International Business School at the IBS 'home' at The Nunnery along with special guests including Steve Rodan MHK, Minister for Education, Ralph Thomas, Chairman of the Board of Governors, Steve Rumsey of HSBC and Roger Barrs of Horwath Clark Whitehill. During the evening an award was presented to Aly Lewin for outstanding performance during her first year on the Business Studies degree programme. Aly excelled in Financial Accounting, achieving the highest mark for the module of all students from both the International Business School and Liverpool John Moores University. Awards were also announced for top postgraduate students Sean McGroggan, of Zurich Financial Services, for the MSc Financial Regulation & Compliance and Kevin O'Loughlin, of Abacus, for the MSc International Banking & Finance. All awards were kindly donated and presented by Roger Barrs of Horwarth, Clarke, Whitehill. Prizes were also presented to first year undergraduate students who had competed in a business start up competition during their induction week. Teams had been given the task of creating a new business, preparing financial forecasts and marketing plans. The winning team, consisting of Tom Lenihan, Jonathan Carling, Robert Storey, Katie Cowell and Clare Kelly, were awarded prizes for the best business start up idea which was to open a Night Club. Steve Rumsey of HSBC marked the occasion by congratulating staff and students for their hard work and enthusiasm during the International Business School's first year. Steve Rodan, MHK, also wished the International Business School continued success and welcomed the new students who he called 'pioneers' of the University of Mann.
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