Southampton Business School are excited to announce that we are entering 3 teams of Postgraduate MSc Students (5 students per team) into the Universities Business Challenge to compete against other leading universities such as the University of Liverpool, UCL and Manchester! This will be our third year entering into the competition and in previous years our students have performed extremely well, securing places in the finals and securing the trophy in 2023!
Southampton Business School Winners 2023
To apply you must complete the application form at the bottom of this page.
About
Commencing in January each year and run over two rounds during the same year, the UBC Global Masters offers postgraduates a unique opportunity to develop the skills that they will need when they move on from campus to corporate/public sector life.
Whether progressing to work for a large multinational corporate, taking on a public-sector role, returning to run a family-owned business or setting up a new enterprise, postgraduates need to improve their skills in making the strategic and operational decisions that create value for their organisation.
The UBC Postgraduate Global Masters provides an opportunity for personal and professional development that is intellectually challenging and practically relevant, equipping participants with essential skills. Working in competitive teams enables peer-to-peer learning and interaction.
Please read the full details via the UBC website.
“A major highlight of my master’s studies so far will be the incredible opportunity to have represented the University of Southampton Business School at the University Business Challenge (UBC), leading a team of world-class, multi-talented individuals from different parts of the world.
The UBC Worldwide is an annual competition that provides real-world simulation of business challenges, allowing postgraduate students from hundreds of universities in the UK to apply theoretical knowledge to practical business situations, solving complex business challenges as a Board of Directors while developing employability, enterprise, and leadership skills.
Despite not qualifying to the grand finale, the experience over the past few weeks has been both challenging and rewarding, to say the least – having been pushed to the limits and offering us the opportunity to demonstrate leadership, business acumen, effective communication, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.”Joseph Ugwu
Please be aware of the key dates below. Please put these in your diary as if you are successful you will need to be available:
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Thursday 28th November – 9am |
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Monday 6th January – 12 noon |
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Wednesday 8th January |
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Thursday 16th January – 14:00 – 16:00 |
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Wednesday 22nd January – 13:00 |
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Wednesday 5th February – 13.00 |
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Tuesday 11th March – 10.00 |
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Wednesday 12th March |
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APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! Only 15 spaces available
Applications close Monday 6th January 2025 – 12 noon. No late entries will be accepted.
Each team will be allocated a mentor with business experience to offer support and guidance. You will mostly meet as organised by your team, but there will be occasional meetings organised by SBS where all teams get together and share experiences.
Before entering, please read full details about the UBC and ensure you can commit the time please click here
After the application closing date we will review applications and form the teams. You will then swiftly be informed whether you have been successful and introduced to your teammates and mentor.
Good luck!
If you have any queries, please email SBSEmployability@soton.ac.uk
