The Management Centre at Bangor University celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, having been created by the university as a £15m project with major EU and other external funding support.
Since its launch in 2008, the centre has outperformed all its learning and jobs creation targets as set out by its European funders, and currently has a workforce of 71 staff.
Its mission to combine international excellence with the exercise of leadership in local business education and regional development is reflected in the centre’s current portfolio, with initiatives making an important economic contribution to the region.
Since the management centre opened its doors 10 years ago, it has enjoyed a growing volume of annual footfall through its international conferencing and events programme.
In 2017, 20,000 people stayed with the centre making use of the Visit Wales four-star-graded guest accommodation, and 80,000 visitors were recorded in that same year.
The many visitors to the centre since its launch have included members of the royal family, rock stars, High Court judges, government ministers and Game of Thrones cast members.
The Management Centre is proud of its contribution to business education, regional development and tourism. Working with the expertise of Bangor University Business School and faculty, the Management Centre launched and manages a unique Global MBA (Master of Business Administration) - the Chartered Banker MBA developed in partnership with a leading professional banking body, the Chartered Banker Institute.
This MBA is now the fourth largest Executive MBA in the whole of the UK, attracting professional students from more than 70 countries.
The centre provides a powerful link between academia and business through select strategic initiatives such as The Bangor University Business Club (1500-plus members), Institute of Directors hub for North Wales and an approved Centre of the Chartered Management Institute.
