WHAT WE DO WHO WE ARE

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WHAT WE DO

We develop and deliver Higher Education Programmes such as Foundation Courses, Bachelors, Pre-Master's and Pre-Master's Programmes in Business and Management as well as English Training Programmes. We also develop, deliver and assess the modules involved in those degree and master’s programmes for a range of Higher Education Institutions and Universities in the UK and internationally. CIEC also has extensive experience in developing on-line and distance learning materials in Business and Management for undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including those accredited by Pearson/Edexcel. Within our English Training Programmes we create and deliver tailor-made training for a range of institutions and state agencies across the world.

Our Pre-University programmes equip students with the knowledge, skills and language capability to successfully undertake degree and masters programmes in English-speaking universities.

WHO WE ARE

We are specialists in Business and Management Education and English Language Training with a global publishing profile, having written and developed texts and series, for major publishers such as Pearson and Kaplan, with over 10 million sales worldwide, including major texts in Chinese, Russian and many other languages.

We have extensive experience in consultancy and research with bodies such as the OECD and major multinational companies, and in course validation, external examining and developing learning materials for numerous UK and international universities.

CIEC also has high level experience in executive education and in the provision and assessment of a wide range of English Language qualifications, including IELTS and the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic). In fact CIEC operates the official Cambridge test centre for PTE Academic.

CIEC is the joint owner of Cambridge Seminars College (CSC) located in Cambridge, UK, for which our CIEC Chairman, Professor Stuart Wall, is Principal. CSC is a Tier 4 College with over 33 years of experience in preparing students for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the UK and internationally. It has secured Progression Agreements for its students with major Russell Group universities in the UK as well many others.

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STUART WALL

Professor of Business and Economics Education

Chairman, Cambridge International Education Centre Principal, Cambridge Seminars College

 Author of major texts and on-line materials in Economics, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Issues, Quantitative Methods for the Financial Times/Prentice Hall imprint of

Pearson Education. Many of these texts have a global audience, having Chinese, Russian and other foreign language translations

 Developer of major educational series involving texts, on-line, audio and video materials for Universities and for Pearson Education, with over 10 million sales worldwide

 Personally cited by the Independent Newspaper in its ‘A to Z of Business Schools’ under the heading ‘gurus’ who have made an outstanding contribution to UK business education

 Extensive consultancy experience, including OECD Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry, Pearson Education, British Telecom, Kaplan and other major multinational organisations

 Author of a wide range of ‘Educational Specials’ for parents and students for major UK newspapers such as The Guardian, The Times, The Independent, The Mail on Sunday, and many others

 External examiner for numerous universities, including Cambridge University, Surrey University, the University of West of England, Bournemouth, Roehampton, West London and Harper Adams, amongst others

 Currently Visiting Professor of Business and Economics for several UK universities and previously Professor in Business and Economics Education at Anglia Ruskin University

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OUR PUBLICATIONS

OUR PROGRAMMES

Pre-Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Business and Management Pre-Master’s Foundation Programme in Business and Management

Pre-PhD Preparation Programme

Pearson Edexcel HND Business (subject to validation)

(leading to BA/BSc Honours undergraduate Business Management degrees by Progression) Pearson Edexcel Extended Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

(subject to validation) (leading to postgraduate MA/MSc/MBA degrees by Progression)

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Pre-Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Business and Management

The Pre-Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Business and Management is delivered over two semesters or one semester ‘fast track’, depending upon the student’s IELTS score on entry.

Students with an IELTS score of 5.0 on entry will take the two-semester programme.

SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO

BUSINESS ENGLISH AND STUDY SKILLS

(30 credits) BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS (15 credits) INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE (15 credits) BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT (15 credits) ENTERPRISE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (15 credits) INTRODUCTION TO ORGANISATIONS AND MANAGEMENT (15 credits) MARKETING AND DATA ANALYSIS (15 credits) ADDITIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND STUDY SKILLS (non-assessed) ADDITIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND STUDY SKILLS (non-assessed)

Students with an IELTS score of 5.5 on entry are eligible to take the ‘fast-track’ option, which can be completed in one semester (see outline below).

‘Fast Track’ Course Structure

INTRODUCTION TO ORGANISATIONS AND MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

ENTERPRISE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP MARKETING AND DATA ANALYSIS BUSINESS ENGLISH AND STUDY SKILLS

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Pre-Master’s Foundation Programme in Business and Management

The Pre-Master’s Foundation Programme in Business and Management is delivered over two semesters or one semester ‘fast track’, depending upon the student’s IELTS score on entry.

Students with an IELTS score of 5.5 on entry will take the two-semester programme.

SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO

ACADEMIC ENGLISH AND STUDY SKILLS (30 credits) BUSINESS STRATEGY IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT (15 credits) ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE (15 credits) CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENT (15 credits) MARKETING (15 credits) RESEARCH METHODS (15 credits)

ECONOMICS FOR BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

(15 credits)

ADDITIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND STUDY SKILLS

(non-assessed)

ADDITIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND STUDY SKILLS (non-assessed)

Students with an IELTS score of 6.0 on entry are eligible to take the ‘fast-track’ option, which can be completed in one semester (see below).

‘Fast Track’ Course Structure

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

ECONOMICS FOR BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENT

MARKETING RESEARCH METHODS

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Pre-PhD Preparation Programme

The prospect of starting the process of writing a PhD can be extremely daunting. By taking this programme, students will be given unique preparation for starting the process of writing their PhD proposal and gaining the required confidence and skills to embark on PhD studies.

The study programme involves 21 hours per week over a 9-week period.

ACADEMIC ENGLISH AND DOCTORAL STUDY SKILLS

RESEARCH METHODS

PhD PREPARATION AND AUTHORING

COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

In addition to the modules listed, students will receive subject-specific support on the academic topic area of their PhD proposal in addition to extensive guided learning.

Assessment is coursework-based. There are no examinations on this pre-PhD preparation programme. A degree from a recognised university or an equivalent professional qualification of minimum 2:2 standard will be required for this programme.

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PEARSON /EDEXCEL

HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS

Edexcel HNC/HND Diploma in Business

Units Level Unit Title Credit

1 * 4 Business Environment 15

2 * 4 Managing Financial Resources and Decisions 15

3 * 4 Organisations and Behaviour 15

4 * 4 Marketing Principles 15

5 * 4 Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business 15 10 4 Financial Accounting and Reporting 15

21 4 Human Resource Management 15

29 4 The Internet and E-Business 15

* Compulsory

AWARD: HNC Diploma in Business (120 credits) . Progression Agreements in place by Pearson/Edexcel to Year 2 of a wide range of UK universities and degree programmes in business and management areas.

Units Level Unit Title Credit

6 * 5 Business Decision Making 15

7 * 5 Business Strategy 15

8 * 5 Research Project 20

30 5 Internet Marketing 15

33 5 Small Business Enterprise 15

19 5 Marketing Planning 15

14 5 Working with and Leading People 15

13 5 Personal and Professional Development 15 * Compulsory

AWARD: HND Diploma in Business (240 credits). Progression Agreements in place by Pearson/Edexcel to Year 3 of a wide range of UK universities and degree programmes in business and management areas.

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HND BUSINESS WITH A SPECIFIC PATHWAY IN AWARD

Students who wish to have an award which has the title Business: Accounting/ Business: Management/ Business: Marketing/ Business: Human Resources must include the following combinations of non-core modules in their selection.

ACCOUNTING PATHWAY

Units Level Unit Title Credit

9 4 Management Accounting: Costing and Budgeting 15

10 4 Financial Accounting and Reporting 15

11 5 Financial Systems and Auditing 15

12 5 Taxation 15

MANAGEMENT PATHWAY

Units Level Unit Title Credit

13 5 Personal and Professional Development 15

14 5 Working with and Leading People 15

15 5 Managing Business Activities to Achieve Results 15 16 5 Managing Communications, Knowledge and Information 15

MARKETING PATHWAY

Units Level Unit Title Credit

17 4 Marketing Intelligence 15

18 4 Advertising and Promotion in Business 15

19 5 Marketing Planning 15

20 5 Sales Planning and Operations 15

HUMAN RESOURCES PATHWAY

Units Level Unit Title Credit

21 4 Human Resource Management 15

22 4 Managing Human Resources 15

23 5 Human Resources Development 15

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PEARSON/ EDEXCEL POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Edexcel Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

Units Level Unit Title Credits

1* 7 Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Skills

10 credits 2 * 7 Professional Development for Strategic Management 5 credits

3* 7 Strategic Change Management 10 credits

7 7 Strategic Marketing Management 10 credits

10 7 Strategic Human Resource Management 10 credits

13 7 Managing Financial Principles and Techniques 15 credits * Compulsory

AWARD: Edexcel Diploma for 60 credits (at least 55 credits must be at level 7 or above)

Edexcel Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

Unit Level Unit Title Credits

5 7 Leading e-Strategy 10 credits

6 7 Creative and Innovative Management 10 credits

8 7 Corporate Communication Strategies 10 credits

12 7 Strategic Planning 15 credits

16 7 Research Methods for Strategic Managers 15 credits

AWARD: Edexcel Extended Diploma for 120 credits (at least 115 credits must be at level 7 or above)

A wide range of UK universities have accredited the Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership and only require one semester of 60 credits to award an MBA or various Master’s degrees in Business and Management.

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English Language Programmes

IELTS

This programme will prepare students for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Students will become familiar with the various tasks and question types within the test as well as practising all test parts. The classes will involve group and individual time with the teacher, group work and individual work as well as student centred learning opportunities outside of the classroom. There is a large element of coursework attached to this course. Although there will be a language improvement element to this course, emphasis is on familiarization with the elements of the test.

This course is delivered flexibly according to the needs of the students. Delivery ranges from 4 hours per day to 4 hours per week – the length of the whole course can range from 48 to 240 hours.

On the course students will:

 Develop and practise strategies for all question types in all four papers  Consider typical difficulties students encounter and how to avoid them

 Focus on vocabulary and grammar improvement related to specific exam tasks

 Practise major writing task types with constructive feedback on strengths and weaknesses  Experience first-hand, as observer or candidate, a complete IELTS type speaking test

Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic)

The programme provides specialised materials and tutorial support in preparation for the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) which is recognised by universities worldwide as the IELTS equivalent. PTE (Academic) is a computer-based test of English language proficiency approved by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) for Tier 4 (student visa) applications. Results are returned typically within 5 business days.

In preparation for the PTE (Academic) we are offering the Pearson Test Preparation Course:

2 weeks’ duration, 25 hours per week, with 5 hours per week on each of the following topics. The course can also be delivered flexibly, with the 120 hours’ tuition spread over various time periods.

Syllabus covers the topics of Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking and Computer literacy.

All students will receive the Pearson Official Guide to the PTE. The skills practised will be based upon those outlined at the beginning of Chapters 3-6 of the Pearson Guide and the advice on improving those skills in the body of each Chapter. The classes will involve group and individual time with the teacher, group work and individual work as well as student-centred learning opportunities outside of the classroom.

Homework Activities will be set each day from a wide selection of materials using the language types involved in the PTE with the focus on the use of Academic English.

Computer literacy sessions are included to give students complete familiarity with the ‘qwerty’ keyboard in order to be able to complete the on-line test within the timescales expected and to raise the speed of their responses, thus increasing their potential scores.

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Cambridge Seminars College

CIEC is proud to be co-owners of Cambridge Seminars College. Founded in 1981, Cambridge Seminars College is a Tier-4 college with 33 years’ experience of preparing students for entry to Britain’s top universities.

At Cambridge Seminars College we recognise that every student is unique and their own individual study goals and learning needs. We aim to give our students the best choice for their future in terms of the course, the university and the time they spend with us. This is why we guarantee our students personal attention, teaching in small class sizes by our skilled and experienced tutors, guidance for university placement and enrolment and exceptional pastoral care and support.

With Cambridge Seminars College we offer the following range of programmes:

Programmes

GCSE - 5 Subjects ‘A’ Levels - 3 Subjects ‘A’ Levels - 4 Subjects Foundation three-term -

Computer Science, Architecture, Law, International Relations, Engineering, Science, Media and Communications

Foundation one-term (‘fast-track’) – Business and Management Foundation two-term – Business and Management

Foundation three-term – Business and Management

Pre-sessional for IELTS, Pearson Test of English or Mathematics Pre-Master’s, one-term (‘fast-track’) – Business and Management Pre-Master’s, two-term – Business and Management

Pre-Phd preparation, one-term Pre-Phd preparation, two-term

Specialist Exam Preparation

BMAT/UKCAT (for medical students) UNAT (Compulsory for Law students)

‘A’ Level Resit

Resit one subject Resit one term

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Progression and Academic Collaboration Agreements

PROGRESSION AGREEMENT

between

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

and

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CENTRE (CIEC)

“Birmingham City University welcomes and encourages applications from students who have successfully studied the Foundation Programme: Pre-Undergraduate for Business and Management or the Foundation Programme: Pre-Masters for Business and Management with Cambridge International Education Centre (CIEC) and who wish to progress to study on programmes offered by the University”.

Students who meet the requirements for progression may normally expect to progress to the relevant programme identified as follows:

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1 For students who successfully complete the Foundation Programme: Pre-Undergraduate for

Business and Management :

BA (Hons) Accountancy

BA (Hons) Accountancy and Business BA (Hons) Accountancy and Management BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

BA (Hons) Business and Advertising BA (Hons) Business and Economics BA (Hons) Business and Finance

BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management BA (Hons) Business and Management

BA (Hons) Business and Public Relations BA (Hons) Business Studies

BA (Hons) Economics and Finance BA (Hons) Marketing

BA (Hons) Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations

2 For students who successfully complete the Foundation Programme: Pre-Masters for Business and

Management :

MA Human Resource Management MBA

MBA Finance

MBA International Business MBA Marketing

MSc Audit Management and Consultancy

MSc International Human Resource Management (CIPD) MSc Management and Finance

MSc Management and Human Resource Management MSc Management and International Business

MSc Management and Marketing MSc Marketing Practice

MSc Risk Management

For students whose first language is not English, it will also be necessary to have demonstrated appropriate performance in English language at a standard equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above.

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The following Progression Agreements involve the recognition of the curriculum offered at Cambridge Seminars College (CSC) and its assessment arrangements. Progression Agreements or Memoranda of Collaboration have been negotiated over recent years for entry into the following University Programmes by successful CSC Foundation students. Some universities have even offered scholarships or bursaries to successful CSC students.

Below are just some of these agreements and understandings over recent years which attest to our academic credibility.

University of Nottingham

‘I write to confirm that the University Foundation Programmes run by Cambridge Seminars College offer international students a route to university and are recognised by The University of Nottingham. In recognition of this relationship we offer a ‘high achiever’ scholarship to one student from Cambridge Seminars College every year.’

Oxford Brookes University

‘We are pleased to confirm that Oxford Brookes University recognises and approves the Cambridge Seminars Foundation Programme, which the University regards as being equivalent to NQF Level 3 and to A2 at A level. The Foundation Programme is suitable for entry onto our undergraduate degree courses and students can progress to degree courses, including Business, Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, Education, Built Environment and Technology ‘

University of Leeds

‘CSC will be allowed to use Leeds logo and advertise Leeds as a route to progression to its students’

University of Essex

‘The University of Essex has worked very successfully with Cambridge Seminars for a number of years. The University regularly makes offers of admission to Cambridge Seminars Foundation students and we accept many of them into our degree programme on an annual basis’.

University of Brighton

All students must be in receipt of a written recommendation from the key contact at Cambridge Seminars College in order to progress to a University of Brighton Programme

University of Hertfordshire

‘I am pleased to inform you that the University of Hertfordshire have evaluated your pre-university foundation programme and will be pleased to consider successful students for entry to our undergraduate degrees’.

Aston University

This is to confirm that Aston University, Birmingham, welcomes applications from students following the University Foundation Programme offered by Cambridge Seminars College

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University of Bath

‘I am pleased to confirm that the University of Bath welcomes applications from students taking the Cambridge Seminars Foundation Programme’

Swansea University

‘Swansea University is pleased to be associated with the Cambridge Seminars Foundation Programme as satisfying admissions requirements for Undergraduate study at this university. We also approve the formal listing of Swansea University as a Cambridge Seminars Foundation Partner’.

Liverpool John Moores University

‘Liverpool John Moores University wishes to agree to accepting students following progression and referral from Cambridge Seminars’

Nottingham Trent University

‘Successful completion of an appropriate combination of Cambridge Seminars University Foundation Course shall lead to an offer of entry to one of the specified courses at the University as selected by the student’.

Birmingham City University

The pre-Undergraduate Foundation Programme will allow entry to a wide range of Business and Management undergraduate degrees at Birmingham City University.

The pre-Masters Foundation Programme will allow entry to a wide range of Business and Management postgraduate degrees at Birmingham City University

University of West London

The pre-Undergraduate Foundation Programme will allow entry to a wide range of Business and Management undergraduate degrees at University of West London.

The pre-Masters Foundation Programme will allow entry to a wide range of Business and Management postgraduate degrees at University of West London

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SOME OF OUR RECENT ACTIVITIES

BRAZIL

CIEC is using its expertise and long experience in English language teaching and teacher training to respond to the market need for trained teachers in both the private and state sectors of Brazil.

One in four people in the world speak English, while in Brazil only 5% of its population of 200 million have English language skills. CIEC has embarked on a programme of English-language teacher training in Brazil which is designed to rapidly equip teachers with the skills they need to teach effectively in the classroom. The two-stage EFL Teacher Training Programme (TTP), leading to preparation for CELTA, is designed to be adapted to suit local conditions and can be held as a long or short course, either part- or full-time. The course includes teaching theory and methodology, language improvement and teaching practice.

In January 2014 teacher trainers from CIEC travelled to

Curitiba in Brazil to deliver a preliminary one-month intensive course for a group of trainee teachers from a range of teaching and non-teaching backgrounds. The course prepared the trainees either for employment in language schools and mainstream education, or allowed those with experience to work on improving their teaching techniques and language use.

CHINA

In February 2014, a group of 12 students from Harbin, in Heilongjiang Province, attended their Winter Camp in Cambridge, hosted by CIEC. During their week with us they learned about many aspects of British life, including Religion in Britain, church architecture, British education, natural history, European art and the work of Darwin. This was followed up by visits to King’s College, Trinity College and the Fitzwilliam Museum. They learned through a number of different activities, eg quizzes and they improved their spoken English through rhymes, songs, drama and role-play.

INDIA

In October 2013, CIEC delivered a module on Global Immersion to MBA and PGDM students at the Acharya Institute of Management and Science (AIMS) in Bangalore, with over 150 students enrolled. The CIEC-developed module was delivered in Bangalore and covered a range of topics including global business scenarios and practices, multi-national team dynamics, global decision-making processes, negotiation skills, and cultural and behavioural aspects of international business.

Staff and students from AIMS will make a return visit to CIEC in Cambridge, UK,

during 2014 and later in the year CIEC will deliver the module again to the next cohort of AIMS students on their MBA programme in Bangalore.

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CIEC PARTNERS

International Association of Teachers of English

as a Foreign Language

CIEC is a member of IATEFL and will be attending their Annual Conference and Exhibition in April 2014. At the conference there will be opportunities to hear leading plenary speakers and to network with ELT professionals from around the world.

Cambridge Seminars College

CIEC is proud to be co-owners of Cambridge Seminars College. Founded in 1981, Cambridge Seminars College is a Tier-4 college with 33 years’ experience of preparing students for entry to Britain’s top universities.

Pearson in Education

Pearson is the world's leading educational publisher, and includes the Financial Times and Penguin Groups and provides educational materials, technologies, assessments and related multi-media services to teachers and students of all ages across the world. From pre-school to university, early learning to professional certification, Pearson curriculum materials, multimedia learning tools and testing programmes help to educate more than 100 million people worldwide - more than any other private enterprise.

Pearson is also a leading provider of electronic learning programmes and of test development, processing and scoring services to educational institutions, corporations and professional bodies around the world. CIEC operates the official Cambridge test centre for the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic.

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CIEC BRIEF BIOGRAPHIES

STUART WALL, Chairman

Stuart Wall is Professor of Business and Economics Education and is a globally recognised authority in a range of economics, business and management subjects, including international business, strategic analysis, microeconomics, environmental economics, quantitative methods and economic policy, with numerous texts in many languages for Pearson, the world’s largest educational publisher. Stuart has been personally cited by the Independent Newspaper in the ‘A to Z of Business Schools’ as having made an outstanding contribution to UK business education. He is the author of major texts in business and economics published in many languages and of a wide range of on-line, audio and video materials for Financial Times/Pearson/ Edexcel and other publishing houses. He has extensive consultancy experience for major organisations, such as the OECD Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry, Pearson Education, British Telecom and Kaplan, amongst others. In addition he has developed major research projects for various UK universities in entrepreneurship and corporate strategy, including projects funded by bodies such as the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

HILARY DAY, Director of Academic and Business English

Hilary Day is amongst the most experienced developers of English teaching and testing materials in the UK, and has also worked as an examiner and assessor at all levels for a wide range of official testing bodies, such as Cambridge ESOL, (IELTS, CPE, CAE and Skills for Life), OCR, ARELS and RSA.

She has extensive teaching and assessment experience in the UK and overseas, including Africa and the EU. Hilary has also worked as Assistant Development Manager for Asset Languages (part of OCR) and has taught in Cambridge University, Anglia Ruskin University and Oporto University (Portugal), as well as in language centres such as International Language School and the British Council (Portugal), Eurocentre, Studio School and Newnham Language Centre (Cambridge), and has directed a language project for the British Council in Angola.

She has specialist expertise in the cross-cultural aspects of preparing Chinese students for English assessment, as well as students from across the globe. Hilary develops and tests written and oral assessment materials and leads teams of examiners and assessors.

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DAVID CSERNOVICZ, Director of English for International Partnerships

David Csernovicz is a highly experienced teacher and examiner having taught and/or examined over a wide range of English qualifications including IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, BEC, FCE, CAE and CPE. He has extensive experience in teaching, teacher training and examining in both Universities and Language Schools in the UK and overseas, including for Anglia Ruskin University in the UK and China, Bell Overseas Division, Doha, various British Council Language Schools in Krakow, Bogota, Bologna and Las Palmas, The British School, Florence and running teacher training courses for us in Curitiba, Brazil. David also has wide ranging practitioner experience having managed, The British Council, Krakow, been Head of Corporate Training Services in The British Council, Bogota and Assistant Director of Studies in The British Council, Medellin.

MARION COBBY, Director of Business and Operations

Marion Cobby is Director of Business and Operations for CIEC and has extensive experience in similar roles in UK University and Higher Education settings. In her most recent position as Business and Operations Manager in the Ashcroft International Business School of Anglia Ruskin University, Marion held responsibility for planning and overseeing all logistical and resource-based deployments for the International Development Team, which achieved a 300% plus growth in international student recruitment and associated budget surplus in the three year period to July 2010. Marion has worked closely on developing and resourcing successful curriculum-based initiatives with a wide range of international partner institutions and external agencies. Marion also has experience of international business development in private sector settings, including work for wholly-owned subsidiaries of Royal Dutch Shell plc and for UK financial intermediaries.

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GRAHAM PARRY, Director of International Development

Graham Parry joined CIEC in April 2013 as Director of International Development. He will work to support sustainable growth of student numbers achieved through a growing network of recruitment agents and the development of some new academic partnerships. Graham has worked in international education for over 25 years and led the development of the international work of University of East London as their first Head of International Development. He has been a lecturer in business and a consultant in international education to British and international universities.

ALAN GRIFFITHS, Director

Alan Griffiths has a global reputation in Economics, Business and Management education, with major texts for Financial Times/Prentice Hall published in many languages. For example, Applied Economics is the UK’s leading text in its genre, is now in its twelfth edition and has been published in Chinese by Tsinghua University Press in a special series which includes texts by Ben Bernanke, head of the Federal Reserve Bank of the USA, Dominick Salvatore, Olivier Blanchard and other globally recognised contributors. Alan has held Visiting Professorship, Readership and Fellowship positions in a wide range of universities, including Yokahama National University and Sophia University in Japan, The Berlin School of Economics and Anglia Ruskin University. He has lectured and supervised courses in Economics and Management at Cambridge University, Aberystwyth University and The European Business School, amongst others. Alan has extensive business and practitioner experience, having acted as consultant to the car industry (Ford), the media (Pearson) and governmental bodies (Ministry of Information, Technology and Industry – MITI – Japan). He has extensive external examining experience in undergraduate and postgraduate courses, in Nottingham University, Buckingham, Bournemouth, Napier and London Metropolitan universities, amongst others.

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MAHMOUD AL-KILANI, Consultant

Mahmoud Al-Kilani has a doctorate in Accounting and Finance, has co-authored a major text in Accounting and Finance for Pearson and has extensive experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in universities in the UK and overseas, including delivering lectures in India, Germany and Switzerland. Mahmoud has been involved in developing innovative degrees in Business and Management for the Higher Education Funding Council of England and Wales (HEFCE) and has acted as advisor and external examiner to universities in the UK and overseas. As well as publishing in major academic journals, Mahmoud has high level practitioner experience within multinational manufacturing companies, such as British Foam Group, Romania and Aramoon Trading Establishment, Jordan.

ROSS CATTERALL, Consultant

Ross Catterall has an international profile in Finance, Banking and Strategy, serving as Professorial Research Fellow of the Athenian Policy Forum, Toronto, Canada, and acting as consultant and advisor to numerous overseas university and business groups. Ross has extensive business and practitioner experience, acting as consultant on corporate financial training to PricewaterhouseCoopers and as consultant to British Telecom, the Scottish Development Agency and a wide range of financial services companies. Ross has extensive external examining experience in UK and overseas universities and has advised international visiting delegations on global finance, such as the Chinese Ministry of Finance and Chinese Security Industry delegations. He has lectured and supervised in Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, and Leicester University, as well as Coventry University, de Montfort University, Anglia Ruskin University, Portsmouth University and Winchester University, as well as the Open University. Ross has held several programme leadership roles, including MA International Business and Economics at Anglia Ruskin University and MBA at Universities of Winchester and Heriot-Watt.

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CLAIRE CODAY, Consultant

Claire Coday has extensive experience in the development and teaching of face-to-face and on-line courses in entrepreneurship and strategy, in liaison with universities, businesses and governmental organisations. She is Tutor in Business Strategy to the Open University and has established for Anglia Ruskin University an innovative, university- accredited, 16-month training programme for new business start-ups, leading to the Certificate in Small Business Management, sponsored by major companies such as Barclays Bank. Claire has high level practitioner experience including Chief Executive and Managing Director positions for a number of manufacturing and technology based companies, as well as working with UK and European Government Departments to provide business and skills support services to SME’s and individuals. Claire brings to the student learning environment her highly successful record of leading new ventures, implementing significant change management programmes and of developing marketing and customer relations strategies.

HINA CHOKSY EVANS, Consultant

Hina Choksy Evans is an acknowledged expert in using optimisation techniques to develop trading models for forecasting asset prices. She has been a consultant to Rio Tinto London and Australia and developed Rio Tinto’s econometric and mathematical forecasting systems for commodities and long term investments as well as models for hedge fund consultants, to analyse trading in base and bulk metals. Hina has also worked as associate econometrician at Goldman Sachs International, responsible for building Goldman Sachs equilibrium exchange rate model – new GSDEER, covering 26 exchange rates. GSDEER allows investors to assess currency competitiveness and provides long horizon forecasts. Hina has extensive experience in bond modelling, particularly for Far Eastern markets, using GARCH volatility and non-arbitrage modelling, and in modelling high frequency models for FOREX trading. She currently works as a consultant for Frontier Economics, Volterra Consulting and Iron Harbor Capital Management. Hina has also lectured in various universities, including University of Cambridge.