PRE CAS DISCUSSION QUESTIONNAIRE
Contents
Course related questions..........................................................................................................................................................
1. What are your course details?.......................................................................................................................................
2. Why did you choose this course? Is it relevant to your previous studies?....................................................................
3. Tell me about yourself...................................................................................................................................................
4. Have you researched your career prospects?................................................................................................................
5. Please tell me about further details of your course.......................................................................................................
Management Skills for Executive...................................................................................................................................
Leading People and Team...............................................................................................................................................
Strategy And Innovation.................................................................................................................................................
Financial Management for Decision Makers..................................................................................................................
Global Marketing and Digital Business..........................................................................................................................
Critical Inquiry into Sector Analysis...............................................................................................................................
MBA Project...................................................................................................................................................................
University related questions.....................................................................................................................................................
6. What research have you done to select your university?..............................................................................................
7. Why did you choose this university?............................................................................................................................
8. Why did you choose the UK and why not some other country?...................................................................................
9. Where will you be staying.............................................................................................................................................
10. Why did you decide to study in the UK........................................................................................................................
11. Why did you not want to study in your home country?................................................................................................
12. What are your future plans?..........................................................................................................................................
13. What is the location of the university?..........................................................................................................................
14. What facilities did this university had that others did not have (it was asked
as the student said he chose UWL because of the facilities).........................................................................................
Instructions
➢ Students are required to read the instructions & guidance carefully & prepare accordingly.
➢ Students must prepare all the questions and upon failure to answer any question, the student may fail
to clear the discussion.
➢ Students are advised to do mock discussions with their agents before appearing for the final one.
Course related questions
1. What are your course details?
Enhanced Extended Masters with MBA - MBA – Masters in Business Administration
MBA degree course has been designed to support our career progression, preparing us to carry out
managerial roles successfully or to build our own business.
Study duration - 15 Months
Start date - Monday 18th September 2023.
Fee - 17500 Pounds
Monthly expense - 1334 per month
Sponsor / Bank Balance - £12,006 as per UKVI student visa requirements for courses lasting 9
months or more.
Additionally - 500 to cover any currency fluctuation.
Maintenance balance of £12,006 as per UKVI student visa requirements for courses lasting 9
months or more.
2. Why did you choose this course? Is it relevant to your
previous studies?
o Think of how the course will help you in your career objective/ future plans, how it is connected to
your previous study or work.
During my work, I got an opportunity to work and interact with many companies and
leading entrepreneurs. Going through real-life working I realized that to have a cutting
edge in the career it is essential to have a world-class master's degree.
This course is relevant to my previous work experience and will help me gain the qualification and
experience I need for me to get a job (have my own business) in the field I am studying in.
I chose MBA because I have great opportunities in future this course will provide me with breadth and
depth of practical skills, knowledge, and expertise to become a confident and successful business
manager.
Increases job prospects
Allows me to pursue a new career path
Increases my earning potential
Expands my professional network
Improves my hard and soft skills like Leadership
Teamwork, Communication
Critical thinking, Analytical thinking
Creativity, Self-discipline
Time management
o Think of why you chose this particular course & not other in your area (e.g. Why MBA & not
International Marketing)
3. Tell me about yourself.
This is sowmiya Sakthivel from Jaffna Sri Lanka, I born and grew up in Kiranchi Poonakari, my early
education was there, before the civil war our family moved in Jaffna. I did my middle and high studies
in Jaffna holy family convent. It’s a girl’s school. Rather than studying I was a sports caption and also
being in some others clubs too like dance and arts club. I love to play netball and volley ball.
After my schooling am decided to do a degree in IT field after that worked in several IT firms but that
not satisfy my vision , that time I had an opportunity to work as admin manager in a education firm that
point I realize that what I want in my career . now am working as a manager in a non-profitable
organization. I gained so much knowledge and experience about management and organizational skills,
then I decided to pursue a master degree in business management to develop my knowledge and skills
that’s why I choose MBA.
4. Have you researched your career prospects?
Off course. I have planned to choose any reputed multinational firm where I could learn more and more.
Second at that time possibly there will be competition in jobs, if I fail to get any good job then I have
plan to start my own business.
5. Please tell me about further details of your course
o Structure of your course- compulsory & optional modules, course assessment method, Course duration
etc. - [Link]
Extended Masters
1. Advanced Study Skill
2. Critical Thinking, Analysis & Evaluation
3. Statistics
4. English
MBA - Compulsory
1. Management Skills for Executive
2. Leading People and Team
3. Strategy And Innovation
4. Financial Management for Decision Makers
5. Global Marketing and Digital Business
6. Critical Inquiry into Sector Analysis
7. MBA Project
o Students are expected to know the names year wise modules available on the course page -
[Link]
MBA – Compulsory
Management Skills for Executive
This module enables you to incorporate broader strategic considerations into your management decisions. It
provides you the tools and insight to think and act strategically and engage in progressive leadership. The
use of real-life examples reinforces your understanding of key principles.
Leading People and Team
This module will help you to increase your awareness of the latest thinking regarding strategic workforce
management, develop your skills to lead individual employees and teams in varying situations and to face
future challenges with confidence.
Strategy And Innovation
This module enables you to further optimize your strategic decision-making abilities. It helps deepen your
knowledge of strategic planning, governance and control. The module focuses on a close integration of
theoretical and professional practice content and, being able to grasp knowledge and skills in dealing with
complex decision situation and decision problems in connection with practice-oriented problems.
Financial Management for Decision Makers
This module provides basic financial principals and covers financial management tools necessary for
decision making. It enables you to find relevant information, assess and recognise financial risk in advance,
evaluate and choose investment projects that maximise company value. It helps you to understand ratios,
performance metrics, investment decisions and business valuation principles.
Global Marketing and Digital Business
This module helps you to gain proficiency in digital marketing in a global environment. It enables you to
make informed decision on a range of marketing tools including content management, social media, email
marketing/marketing automation, campaign management, analytics and Search Engine optimization; to plan,
implement and measure the impact of digital strategies suited to today’s global customers and to find
meaning
in global user behavior.
Critical Inquiry into Sector Analysis
This module provides an opportunity to establish or advance your understanding of research through critical
exploration of a wide range of research related topics including research methodology, research design, data
collection and analysis, research integrity and responsibility.
MBA Project
During the module you will work on:
1. Planning a research project
2. Research questions
3. Methodology
4. Practical considerations
5. Critical literature review and correct referencing
6. Research question(s) and research objective(s)
7. Primary and secondary research
8. Research paradigm
9. Elements of research design
10. Data collection methods and research ethics
11. Quantitative and qualitative data analysis and presentation of findings
12. Drawing up meaningful conclusions.
You will also undertake independent learning which includes time engaged with essential and
further reading materials, revision, research activity, case study and assignment preparation and
completion. Finally, you will reflect on your own experience and reviewing topics and applicability
to real-world settings
University related questions
6. What research have you done to select your university?
o Think of what other universities did you consider and why has UWL been chosen over them.
o On what basis have you selected these 3 or 4(typically) universities out of the 130+ universities in
the
UK
o Think of what cities of UK you considered to study in
7. Why did you choose this university?
o Think of what are the strengths of the university that made you choose the university o Research on
the university rankings, awards, facts & figures etc. - [Link]
achievements
o Research on your subject specific facts & figure to be more convincing -
[Link]
(Students can’t mention generic reasons to choose the university like multicultural society, student friendly
environment, good facilities etc. as it only shows that they are not well researched. Research has to be
detailed & genuine)
The university is running the courses I was looking to do, and the fee is reasonable and affordable for
me. I carried out my own internet research to find out about the university and the course curriculum
was very much what I wanted. And also its have Career-focused courses with excellent teaching in a
campus designed for a great student experience.
The University of West London (UWL) provides industry-standard facilities, great industry links and
excellent employment opportunities.
Student population MEDIUM
10,001–15,000 students
24/7 LIBRARY ACCESS
Benefit from study spaces, print and digital materials, computers and support in a
library made for modern learning.
The virtual learning environment provides access to online lectures, discussion forums
and digital content.
Extracurricular and co-curricular activities
SKILLS AWARDS / CERTIFICATION
From student media to politics, badminton to boxing, UWL has 70+ clubs and
societies to choose from, expanding students' skills.
UWL is ranked in the top 100 universities in the UK for the overall quality of our research and
almost 80% of our research is rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) in the
latest Government Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment.
Number 1 in the UK for student satisfaction, student voice and academic support in the National
Student Survey (NSS) 2022**.
Best modern* London university (non-specialist) in the 2023 Complete University Guide.
Number 23 out of 121 universities nationwide in The Guardian University Guide 2023.
University of the Year for Student Experience and University of the Year for Teaching Quality in
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.
8. Why did you choose the UK and why not some other
country?
In my choice I have Canada, Australia, and USA
Canada - Course fee high
Australia - Too much time for visa processing and admission
USA - Crime Rate high
The UK is one of the most popular destinations for international students. The UK offers world-class
education and some of the top-ranked universities are all located in the UK. The course duration is
shorter compared to other countries. The course fee is cheaper than the other country and its one the
safest country for international students.
9. Where will you be staying
o Need to know necessary details about your accommodation- location, rentals, distance from university
o Will your husband be staying with you?
I didn’t finalize yet.
I am searching on google for the accommodation
I know that university also have some accommodation like Chapter Ealing, Chapter White City,
Pavilion Court, The Cube – Ealing, Ruskin Oxford, Sterling Court
Chapter Ealing- room rent for a week 324 pound
Mr. A. Navaratnam
2 rectory Road
Hayes, Middlesex
UB3 2JJ.
10. Why did you decide to study in the UK
o Think of the benefits UK offers to students as compared to other countries
(students cant give a generic answer like multicultural society, student friendly environment etc. Research
has to be genuine)
The UK is one of the most preferred study destinations among international students around the world.
world best universities are in UK like University of Oxford University of Cambridge, in UK universities
has flexible courses and course duration lesser than other countries, security and assurance are high in
UK for international Students, Thanks to the vibrant and multicultural society, the UK is international
students’ friendly destination. Apart from that, UK degrees are renowned around the world, and the UK
has better influence in the job market and the qualification has more value here.
11. Why did you not want to study in your home country?
o Think of the benefits the UK offers to students as compared to your country.
Firstly, I have searched through colleges and universities here, and from what I have learnt about them
from friends and families, I believe the education abroad is of far much better standard.
12. What are your future plans?
o The student needs to show the intention of returning to their home country and what do they intend to
do upon returning.
After I complete my studies, I will come back here, and I plan to start my own business. I have always
been interested in entrepreneurship and have been working on a few business ideas that I am very
excited about. I am also interested in working at a well-established firm as a senior Manager with good
payment. Whatever it is which part I decided to take I am confident that I will be successful it and enjoy
part, I am doing.
13. What is the location of the university?
o Location of your campus, connectivity to your accommodation, Connectivity to transportation etc. -
[Link]
St Mary's Rd, London W5 5RF, United Kingdom
Our West London Campus has two sites in Ealing and Brentford, connected to each other by a free,
10-minute shuttle bus service.
14. What facilities did this university had that others did not
have (it was asked as the student said he chose UWL
because of the facilities)
o Need to mention facilities/ infrastructure unique to UWL & not café, gym etc. which are common
across universities. - [Link]
