Increasing Employability Skills

"I find it hard to think of anything outside their degree that is so accessible and contributes so effectively to increasing employability skills as the UBC Worldwide�.

Faculty members are really enthusiastic about the UBC Worldwide:

Dr Simon Brown of Southampton Solent University puts students on the UBC every year. He explains the key reasons why he puts students on the UBC each year in the video on the right.

Professor Alison Wride, Head of Undergraduate Studies, School of Business and Economics, University of Exeter, UK:

"I find it hard to think of anything outside their degree that is so accessible and contributes so effectively to increasing employability skills."

"This is the fourth year that we have been involved with the Universities Business Challenge and it has become a hugely valuable addition to our academic programmes. The benefits are enormous - students' team-working and time-management skills are honed and they also get the opportunity to work with students who may be on different programmes or in different years.>"

"Other benefits include: working under acute time pressure, applying theory to practical problems, meeting students from other universities, giving presentations in front of employers and making more informed career choices."

Click the image below to see the reasons why your university should take up the challenge � and join the global community of lecturers and faculties participating in the Universities Business Challenge Worldwide

Dr Eric Chan of Regents Business School, London, is an enthusiastic supporter. The UBC is a key part of their strategy to increase business acumen and employability skills among their students.

"Each year students at RBSL look forward and are very keen to participate in the UBC because of its excitement, learning, competitive and team synergy variables in the simulation. They also get to network with potential employers and students when they have reached the semi-final stage of the Challenge. That's why they strive each year to reach these important stages.

"Our past students have listed their participation in the UBC on their CV's and most have reported that potential employers globally took into account their commitment and team-working experiences on the UBC".

Engaging with Stakeholders:

The success of the UBC is dependent on positive interactions with all stakeholders which are identified below:

University Faculty Members and Career Offices:

The UBC has an exceptionally positive relationship with over 300 faculty members and careers offices. We have a Lecturer feedback panel and if you would like to join it please click here.

Students:

We survey participanting students during the Challenge in order to improve the UBC year-on-year. To see the latest UK Feedback Survey, please click here.

Sponsoring Employers:

The UBC is highly valued by our sponsoring corporate employers as the Challenge is an important part of their graduate recruit strategy. It enables them to engage with faculty members and students to discuss the skill sets and personal qualities employers are looking for.

Organisers:

Learning Dynamics developed the UBC and delivered the event for the first time in 1998. It has grown year-on-year and has gone from strength-to-strength because it delivers true value for all stakeholders.

Your thoughts and questions:

If you have any thoughts for improving the Universities Business Challenge - or any questions - please click here.