Bristol Institute, with its unsurpassed reputation of nurturing and developing visionary and innovative business leaders of the future, with alums comprising of top management cadre in multinational and leading conglomerates across the globe, is opening up opportunities this December for management professionals and ambitious students to obtain a range of degrees that are respected and endorsed by employers spanning a spectrum of industries worldwide.
Delivered in collaboration with the highly ranked University of the West of England, Bristol Institute’s faculty comprises industry thought leaders and seasoned practitioners that have played a key role in developing and introducing new innovative learning curriculums to meet the evolving needs of respective professions.
Dr Kapila Fonseka, Head of Academics at the Bristol Institute, explained, “with the increasing focus on digital transformation and the use of data to drive critical business insights, we see a shift in the business skill sets for the future. Business education has evolved from the teaching of knowledge to the teaching of the skills needed to harness that knowledge. As such, each of our degrees was designed to combine academic excellence with advanced practical skills for real-world application.”
Speaking of their MBA, currently positioned as the top ranked in the country, Dr Kapila Fonseka stated that the fundamental core of the program revolves around preparing future managers to face the dynamism of the global market in light of the many challenges posed in the contemporary business world. From enhancing core business competencies, developing business intelligence, and harnessing analytical, communication and strategic management skills and leadership expertise, the MBA is especially valuable for experienced professionals wanting to make a significant change in their careers.
In addition to the MBA, Bristol Institute offers a range of undergraduate business degrees, which prepares students with the skills and knowledge to operate as successful managers within the ever-changing world of modern business and management. Dr Kapila Fonseka emphasized, “future managers must be creative thinkers that are able to renew their business operations continuously and sustainably, and our BA (Hons) in Business Management is aimed at applicants with aspirations to become the business managers and leaders of tomorrow, where they are challenged to think critically about theories, frameworks and ideas related to business and management. We invite students who have completed their Advanced Level to sign up for this degree and prepare for diverse careers in business management in the public and private sectors. We are also offering our BSc (Hons) in International Business Management, which is a one-year top-up degree focused on addressing contemporary global business challenges and developing specialist knowledge of business functions and the complexities of trading across borders. Those with an HND or an advanced diploma are suited to apply for this qualification.”
With the pandemic having massively disrupted the finance industry on a global scale, making it one of the most significant industries to pursue a career in, Dr Fonseka said that Bristol Institute’s MSc in Accounting and Financial Management had been crafted to develop an in-depth understanding of financial principles that support corporate financial decisions. “Our degree encompasses the skills today’s finance managers need to analyse and interpret financial information and utilise it to implement business strategy, blending advanced academic rigour with immediately applicable skills for the workplace”.
He added, “for those with aspirations to kick start a career in finance, BSc (Hons) in accounting and finance degree gives a solid grasp of accounting techniques, taxation, financial management and business strategy, helping attain a wide breadth of knowledge across the key disciplines of accounting and finance, whilst the Foundation in Accounting, finance and business is ideal for students having completed their ordinary level examinations, where this comprehensive 8-month program is TVEC and University approved.
Dr Kapila Fonseka also gave an insight into Bristol institute’s LLM Masters in Commercial Law. This degree encompasses judicial, legislative, and administrative action in relevant domestic and international contexts. It builds skills in cross-border transactions and transnational law whilst enhancing abilities in negotiation, presentation, and the ability to formulate arguments and seek solutions to contemporary legal challenges. It is relevant for lawyers and non-lawyers who want to gain a robust legal understanding of the global business environment.
All the degrees offered are versatile, appropriate, and globally recognized in every business sector. The state-of-the-art facilities provided by the Bristol Institute include access to the virtual library and high-tech classrooms with touch screens.
Further information relating to December 2022 intake can be obtained by logging on to www.bristolinstitute.edu.lk