What are the entry requirements?

Offers are usually made on the basis of UCAS Points. Details regarding entry requirements are to be found here:

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Please click on the relevant link below for the programme you are interested in:

BSc Accounting and Financial Management
BSc Business Management
BSc International Hospitality Management
BSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management
BSc Retail Management
BSc Tourism Management

What is AACSB Accreditation?

AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

AACSB International was founded in 1916 and began its accreditation function with the adoption of the first standards in 1919. Additional standards for programs in accountancy were adopted in 1980. AACSB International members approved mission-linked accreditation standards and the peer review process in 1991. In 2003, members approved a revised set of standards that are relevant and applicable to all business programs globally and which support and encourage excellence in management education worldwide.
Accreditation is a process of voluntary, non-governmental review of educational institutions and programs. Institutional accreditation reviews entire colleges and universities. Specialized agencies award accreditation for professional programs and academic units in particular fields of study. As a specialized agency, AACSB International grants accreditation for undergraduate and graduate business administration and accounting programs.
AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools, worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education.

AACSB International accreditation assures stakeholders that business schools:

• Manage resources to achieve a vibrant and relevant mission.
• Advance business and management knowledge through faculty scholarship.
• Provide high-calibre teaching of quality and current curricula.
• Cultivate meaningful interaction between students and a qualified faculty.
• Produce graduates who have achieved specified learning goals.

What is AMBA Accreditation?

Surrey MBA Awarded AMBA Accreditation – Unique Triple Accreditation is a World First

The University of Surrey's School of Management recently received confirmation of the accreditation of its MBA programmes by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). This followed a lengthy review and self-assessment process, culminating in a rigorous on-site evaluation from an AMBA review panel. In its final assessment report, the AMBA panel concluded that "the Surrey MBA is a well-designed, rigorous programme of study, which embraces a range of relevant theory firmly linked to the practical world of leadership, business and management".

Furthermore, the panel noted the curriculum has been designed to "benefit from input by MBA faculty clearly derived from, and illuminated by their extensive links as consultants and researchers with contemporary business and industry". The review panel also commended the School of Management on its overall committed and effective leadership and direction, the general infrastructure which is attractive and of high quality providing an excellent student environment and the high quality of its current students. Alongside the generic MBA are a set of more specialised MBA pathways in Hospitality, Tourism and Retail each drawing on the School’s world-renowned strengths in these areas.

The AMBA accreditation has confirmed the quality and standing of the Surrey MBA. Furthermore, the School of Management has also achieved accreditation from the prestigious American Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business (AACSB) and has more recently received renewal of an earlier accreditation specifically for its Tourism courses from the World Tourism Organisation, a specialised agency of the United Nations Organisation. These three accreditations make the School of Management unique as no other business school in the world holds these simultaneously.

In reaction to the AMBA news, the Head of the School of Management Professor Bob O’Keefe said: "We are delighted to have received these accreditations which have been awarded in recognition of the high standards of our programmes, and the hard work that both staff and students put into getting the most out of working and studying at Surrey".

Who are the BSc programme leaders?

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management – Dr Dimitrios Gounopoulos

BSc (Hons) Business Management - Osama Khan

BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Management - Dr Hesham Al-Sabbahy

BSc (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management - Dr Tony Willis

BSc (Hons) Retail Management - Dr Anna Watson

BSc (Hons) Tourism Management - Dr Georgios Papageorgiou

When is the Admissions Office open?

The opening hours for the School of Management Admissions Office are:

Monday – Friday 09:15 to 17:00 (GMT) Semester Time
Monday – Friday 09:15 to 16:45 (GMT) Vacation Time

Semester Dates can be found here.

Information on Time Zones is available at www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/

Where can I get a Prospectus?

Please use the this link and fill in your address details in order to receive your own personalised Undergraduate Prospectus.

Can I visit the School of Management? 

Yes, you are very welcome to visit the School of Management.  Please contact the Admissions Team at somadmissions@surrey.ac.uk and we will try and arrange for you to meet a member of the teaching team of the course for which you are interested.  We usually suggest to you try and visit on a Wednesday so that you can take advantage of the University campus tour organised every Wednesday at 1pm meeting outside Senate House.

See Campus Map (suitable for printing, PDF format, Adobe Reader required)

We also invite every applicant to whom we have made an offer to an Open Day where you have the opportunity to learn more about the programme you have applied for and to chat to teaching staff, current students and admissions staff (there is also a ‘parents’ programme’ to provide information about Student Finance, Accommodation and Careers).  So, we would thoroughly recommend that you apply to us via UCAS at www.ucas.ac.uk in order for us to be able to invite you!

If you are starting to think about applying to universities and are not sure which degree to apply for, it is recommended that you attend one of the ‘University-Wide’ Open Days held in the summer months.  These Open Days cover all undergraduate degree programmes throughout the University and also provides general information about Student Finance, Accommodation and Student Life. 

You can find further details here.

Do you have open days?

If you are starting to think about applying to universities and are not sure which degree to apply for, it is recommended that you attend one of the ‘University-Wide’ Open Days held in the summer months.  These Open Days cover all undergraduate degree programmes throughout the University and also provides general information about Student Finance, Accommodation and Student Life. 

You can find further details on the University's website at this page.

If you know which degree programme you are interested in (and it is taught at the School of Management) we would thoroughly recommend that you apply to us via UCAS at www.ucas.ac.uk.  We invite every applicant to whom we have made an offer to a degree programme-specific Open Day held at the School of Management.  This is where you have the opportunity to learn more about the programme you have applied for, and to chat to teaching staff, current students and admissions staff (there is also a ‘parents’ programme’ which provides information about Student Finance, Accommodation and Careers).

Can I start the degree anytime of the year?

Our Undergraduate programmes start in September each year.   It will not be possible to start later on in the Academic Year as it will be too difficult to catch up with any teaching and assessment you will have missed.

Do you support students with disabilities?

Yes, please download and view the University’s Disability Policy at this page.

Is there wheelchair access to the School of Management?

Yes, the building is fully accessible via wheelchair.

What programmes do you offer?

We offer the following undergraduate (BSc) programmes, click on the links below for more information:

BSc Accounting and Financial Management
BSc Business Management
BSc International Hospitality Management
BSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management
BSc Retail Management
BSc Tourism Management

Can I take a foundation course at your University?

Although we do not currently offer foundation courses in Management here at the University of Surrey (they will be available in 2008), we are happy to consider applicants who have completed a Foundation Course at a recognised institution and who meet our entry requirements. 

Can I contact my tutor before I start the degree?

If you have not yet started your degree programme and you have a query about the programme please contact the Admissions Office at somadmissions@surrey.ac.uk in the first instance.  We will contact the relevant teaching staff on your behalf who will then respond to your query.

Are there any examinations?

Due to the modular format of the degree, all modules are assessed as you progress through the degree programme.  This assessment might be based on a formal examination, on coursework, or some combination of the two.  You can accumulate marks gradually towards your final degree classification rather than knowing that everything rests on your final examination performance.

How many lectures will there be each week?

There are approximately 15 hours of lectures/tutorials/seminars each week.

Will I have access to computers?

Yes, there are computer stations available to all of our students. Once you register you will be provided login details and passwords to access online content.

How will the work be assessed?

Work is assessed in a variety of different methods such as projects, assignments and exams. The module descriptors available online gives further information. Click here to access the University's module catalogue for further information.

What happens if I fail some of my modules?

This is subject to the Board of Examiners, it is likely you will be given one further attempt to pass the module through re-sitting the failed assessments.      

What are the dates of the semesters?

Click here to view the semester dates on the University's website.

Do you provide learning support?

The University has a department which supports people with learning difficulties. This is called Additional Learning Support (ALS).

Can I move to your University once I’ve started another?

It may be possible to move here from another University for Level 2 (Second Year) entry.  You will need to meet the original entry requirements for the course and to successfully complete Level 1 (First Year) of your current course.  In addition, the modules that you have studied on your current course must be comparable with those of our courses.  You will need to apply to us via UCAS at www.ucas.ac.uk.

Are there places for worship?

Visit this web page on the University's website to find out more.

Is there any work placement during the programme? 

Yes, students can go on a Professional Training year between their Second and Final Year at the University.  We have a Professional Training Team dedicated to helping the students find placements and to ensure that a suitable programme of training, mentoring and experience is arranged.  The student will remain the responsibility of the University but will become an employee of the company, usually receiving a salary and working and living away from the campus.

Where is the School of Management located on campus?

You can find the location of the School of Management on this map:

Campus Map (suitable for printing, PDF format, Adobe Reader required)

I don’t have an email address, where can I get one?

If you do not have an email address you can get one free from:
www.hotmail.com or www.yahoo.co.uk