MBA Open Event Date: Thursday 25 February 2016, 7.30am - 9am
Location: 39-41 Gregory Boulevard, New Arts Exchange, Nottingham, NG7 6BE Tomorrow's business leaders face an increasingly complex landscape, where resource constraints, stakeholder demands and the need for innovation have never been greater or more challenging. This special open event explores business futures and how the Nottingham MBA might enable you to succeed and survive. It provides an informal opportunity to find out more about the Nottingham MBA programme. Detailed information about the various courses, specialisms and study options will be available and our knowledgeable and friendly MBA staff will be on hand to answer any questions. The event also features guest speaker and renowned futurist Christopher Barnatt. Future Gazing and Future Shaping In the face of pending resource and environmental constraints, and the development of new technologies, future business leaders need to recognize that the future will be very different from today. At this event, Christopher Barnatt will signpost the critical sustainability challenges that lie ahead, as well as highlighting developments in 3D printing, synthetic biology, nanotechnology, urban agriculture and artificial intelligence that will help us overcome them. Moving beyond future gazing, Chris will then explore how informed leaders have the opportunity to shape the future by propagating a new, more sustainable narrative as the foundation for tomorrow's corporation. Chris has been a professional futurist for over 20 years, and runs ExplainingTheFuture.com, ExplainingComputers.com and their associated YouTube channels. He has published eleven books and numerous articles, with over 200 contributions to broadcast, print and online media around the globe. His latest book – The Next Big Thing – was published in November 2015. For 25 years Chris lectured in computing and future studies in Nottingham University Business School, where he spent seven years as Director of Undergraduate Programmes. As a keynote speaker, he now delivers presentations for a wide range of clients in sectors including financial services, healthcare and the arts. For over 30 years he has also worked as an animator, with footage supplied to the BBC and other broadcasters. Why you should attend - Find out more about the superb Nottingham MBA programme - a passport to your future career success.
- Meet our knowledgeable and friendly staff.
- Talk to current MBA students for an insiders perspective.
- Hear the renowned futurist Christopher Barnatt and get a fascinating insight into how the future might look.
Registration The event is free to attend but registration is essential to secure your place. If you have any general enquiries please email mba@nottingham.ac.uk or telephone 0115 95915500. Register online |