University Of Derby Buxton Helps Kenyan Student Advance Career
19 April 2012
Fannice Maloba, mum of three from Kenya at the Buxton Campus where she is studying on the MA in International Hospitality Management
I'd highly recommend the University of Derby Buxton to anyone looking to further their education and career.
”Fannice Maloba.
When Fannice Maloba, 52 and a mum of three from Kenya, decided to further her career she discovered that going to university would be the best way to do it.
Having been a senior lecturer at a hospitality school in Kenya for a number of years she was keen to teach degree and masters level students but needed an MA herself to do so.
After researching a number of universities including in Australia and Canada, Fannice opted for the University of Derby Buxton in the UK and an MA in International Hospitality Management.
She said: "The one year programme on offer at Buxton contained many elements that I could directly apply to the work that I do and I felt that it was the course that would contribute most to my career."
As she had never been to the UK before, the relatively small size of Buxton, which is a town set in the heart of the Peak District, was ideal, and as she would have felt overwhelmed by a big city centre university, the welcoming Buxton campus really appealed to her.
"The environment on offer at the University of Derby Buxton was exactly what I was looking for. Its small and friendly atmosphere is ideal for studying, with staff always available to support the students. The international team helped me to settle in quickly, answered all of my questions and introduced me to other students which meant I was able to make friends easily."
Fannice soon discovered the excellent support system that's in place for students when she joined the University four weeks into the programme.
"I was concerned about missing the first part of the programme but I needn't have worried as the way the teaching is delivered and the help the academic team gave me meant I was soon able to catch up."
Her experience at the University of Derby Buxton has been so positive that Fannice is already recommending the course to her colleagues back home.
"I'm really enjoying studying here and know that this year will make a big difference to my future. The programme is well structured, the modules are informative and there are plenty of opportunities to put theory into practice, all contributing to the skills that a manager needs. I'd highly recommend the University of Derby Buxton to anyone looking to further their education and career."
Dr Peter Dewhurst, Dean of Faculty at the University of Derby Buxton, added: "We find that the learning environment and lifestyle on offer appeals to international students looking for a welcoming campus where they can concentrate on their studies.
"Here we place great emphasis on real world learning so that once our students graduate they're equipped with a combination of theoretical and practical skills that can immediately be applied to the world of work; something that Fannice has discovered during her time here."
At the heart of the University of Derby's Buxton campus is a focus on delivering the highest quality of student centred experiential learning, providing all students with an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills within real working environments.
Students interested in the University of Derby's Buxton provision can study foundation degrees, bachelor degrees and masters courses in the areas of Events Management, Travel and Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts, Sports and Outdoor Recreation, Beauty, Spa and Hairdressing, and Countryside Management.
If moving away from home isn't possible then busy professionals keen to further their education can study for an International Hospitality Management MA online, through the University of Derby Online. Visit www.derby.ac.uk/online for further information.
For further information on studying at the University of Derby in the UK visit www.derby.ac.uk/international
For more information please contact Deputy Head of Corporate Relations Rosie Marshalsay on 01332 591942 or 07920 235 586, or email R.Marshalsay@derby.ac.uk
