The Claude Littner Business School

Welcome to the Claude Littner Business School at the University of West London.

We are a leading provider of national and international business and finance education. Our graduates find employment in multiple sectors, often in senior positions, thanks to our relentless focus on career-oriented education. 

  • We are the top modern university* in London for accounting & finance in the Guardian University Guide 2024.
     
  • We are the top university in London for 'satisfaction with assessment and teaching' in accounting & finance and marketing & public relations in the Guardian University Guide 2024.
"THE Awards 2019: Business School of the Year"

Courses and facilities

Courses and facilities

Discover our facilities and explore our broad range of business-focused undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

We also offer short programmes such as our APM Project Management courses.

Claude Littner

Claude Littner

Claude Littner

Welcome to the Claude Littner Business School, I am Claude Littner and I am delighted that you have taken the time to visit our website.

Read Claude Littner's welcome message below.

  • A welcome message from Claude Littner

    Welcome to the Claude Littner Business School, I am Claude Littner and I am delighted that you have taken the time to visit our website.

    This University has many attributes that make it a very attractive place for students to study and develop. A transformational £150million investment to create a brand new library, performance theatre, Student Union space, dining, and full campus facilities has recently been completed.

    The Business School has a wonderful location in Brentford, West London with great transport links to central London and close to Heathrow airport. The 'London Golden Mile', as it is known is Headquarters to some 50 of the leading UK companies, and many smaller growth companies.

    We are branded as the Career University, in view of our enviable record of graduate employment, with 98% of graduates in employment or further study within six months of graduating. 

    We are also a 'caring' university, with personal tutors for pastoral care, a superb infrastructure of professionals and advisors to ensure a smooth passage throughout your period of study, and beyond.

    So what is so special about the Claude Littner Business School? 

    My passion is for encouraging greater links between industry and academia. The University of West London is a 'career university', which is to say there's an emphasis on preparing students in practical ways for the world of work.

    We have outstanding professors and tutors, most of whom have PhD's and are passionate about imparting knowledge in their specialist subjects, and importantly have a friendly, approachable style and an ability to balance theoretical knowledge with practical work.

    The curriculum is inspired by current research and infused with case studies. It is an exciting and dynamic programme of study, with regular visits, talks and Q&A with senior managers and directors from a wide range of companies and industries who can impart knowledge and share their work experiences, current management thinking and problem solving.

    There may also be opportunities to gain work experience within one of the many companies where the business school has developed close links, by way of Internships and Graduate schemes. This experience will immerse students into the issues and challenges facing companies in a fast moving, ever changing globalised world.

    The end goal is to inspire students to excel and successfully complete their studies, but also to have become more rounded, confident and employable and make ambitions begin to turn into reality.

    All courses are recognised by one of the following professional bodies that will increase your chances of employment:

    • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
    • Chartered Management Institute (CMI)  
    • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
    • Chartered Institute of Personal Development (CIPD)
    • Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM)
    • The School is also a Centre of Excellence for the Chartered Institute of  Purchase  and Supply (CIPS).

     

    I have spoken about the 'core', I now come to the 'wrapper'.

    It is with great personal pride that I have lent my name to the Business School. The continued success of the School has now become by mission.  Happily, I am fully supported in this endeavour by the School, as well as the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Pro Vice Chancellor, Board of Governors and indeed everyone associated with the University.

    Becoming a student and then an Alumnus of the Claude Littner Business School will create a lifelong bond between us.  

    I will do my utmost to ensure that the course of study you embark upon will promote the highest standards and ethics and provide you with the best opportunity of honing your skills, developing you and preparing you for your chosen career. However, this is a two way process, and you will have to do your best to work hard, play hard, develop your knowledge base and personal values and thereby get the most out of your time here, and then as ambassadors and business leaders.

    I look forward to meeting and engaging with you and wish you the very best in your course of study at Claude Littner Business School.

    Claude Littner

    Alumnus and Visiting Professor

     

Welcome video

Hear from Dr Amelia Au-Yeung, Associate Professor and Dean of The Claude Littner Business School, on why studying at UWL is a great choice for your future.

Research

A business meeting in a contemporary boardroom

Research

In addition to our extensive industry expertise, many of our staff are highly research-active. We are keen to supervise PhD students in these three broad areas:

  • Small business and entrepreneurship
  • International business and management
  • Accounting and finance

How the University supports businesses

  • Project management courses

    Our two Association for Project Management (APM) accredited project management courses can offer an excellent grounding in project management or help you gain a professionally recognised award to advance your career.

    A project manager studying an interactive display
  • UWL Fresh Minds for Business

    Fresh Minds for Business is a not-for profit student-based consultancy programme that is provided by students and supported by experienced consultants.

    A group of business professionals smiling and having a meeting in an open plan office.

Our staff

School management

Dr Amelia Au-Yeung profile image

Dr Amelia Au-Yeung

  • Associate Professor and Dean of The Claude Littner Business School

 

School staff

Student prizes

At the Claude Littner Business School, we like to reward the hard work of our students. Take a look below at the prizes on offer.

  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

    CMI logo

    Award for the Outstanding Student in Business, Management and Marketing Field (UG)    

    A Certificate of Achievement; £50 gift vouchers 

    Award for the Outstanding Student in Business, Management and Marketing Field (PG)

    A Certificate of Achievement; £50 gift vouchers 

  • IoD West Thames

    Inspiring Business logo

    Academically Outstanding Student for Undergraduate and Postgraduate

    2 x £100 prizes (Amazon vouchers) with certificates as graduation prizes

Contact us

Contact us

To get in touch with our School, please contact Inderjit Kalsi on ​020 8231 2142 or via email at clbs.info@uwl.ac.uk.

To contact us about applying for a course, please get in touch with our Admissions team:

  • courses@uwl.ac.uk
  • 0800 036 8888 and select option 2 - free for land line and mobile users
  • +44 (0) 20 8231 2468 for callers from outside the UK.

Disclaimer

* Modern universities are defined as higher education institutions that were granted university status in, and subsequent to, 1992. UWL received the rankings listed above when compared to all other modern universities ranked in the guides / surveys cited.