Custom Programmes

Why partner with Ulster University Business School?

Ulster University Business School is one of Northern Ireland’s leading providers of accredited management education, professional training, and development programmes.

We partner with organisations across a wide range of sectors to help develop their people, drawing on our worldclass academic expertise and practical industry insight. Participants on our programmes also have the opportunity to work towards a recognised university qualification.

With extensive experience co-creating customised programmes, we collaborate closely with employers to design learning that meets their specific development needs. Our approach blends academic rigour with industry application - supporting organisations at every stage of their growth and development journey.

Why partner with Ulster University Business School?

Powerful Partnerships, Lasting Impact

We partner with many local, national and interational organisations to deliver management education, training and development programmes.

How we partner with you

1. Initial meeting

We meet with your team to understand your goals and priorities.

2. Understanding your development needs

We work closely with your organisation to explore challenges, skills gaps, and desired outcomes. 

3. Proposing tailored solutions

UUBS outlines potential programme options aligned to your development requirements. 

4. Co-creating your curriculum

Together, we refine the approach and shape the content to ensure it fits your organisation perfectly. 

5. Programme delivery

Your customised programme is delivered by our expert academic and practitioner team. 

6. Evaluation and review

We assess impact, gather feedback, and refine future learning to ensure ongoing value.

Successful partnerships

Hear from industry partners sharing real experience of collaboration, impact, and successful projects.

Keltbray

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Belfast Harbour

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Meet the Business Engagement Unit

For general enquiries contact engage@ulster.ac.uk or connect with a member of our team. 

Nicholas Read

Director of Business Engagement, engaging with organisations to support their growth and development.

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Jill Crawford

Business Relationship Manager, supporting businesses to deliver positive impact across their organisation.

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Aisling Reid

Business Relationship Manager, working with clients to drive value to businesses.

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Sectors we work with

Ulster University Business School has a wide range of experience working with different sectors to drive innovation, skills, and growth.

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Government
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Healthcare
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Manufacturing and construction
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Creative industries
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Healthcare
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Manufacturing and construction
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Creative industries
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Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
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Professional and Legal Services
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Digital Services and Technology
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Third sector/Charity/Community
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Professional and Legal Services
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Digital Services and Technology
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Third sector/Charity/Community

Frequently asked questions about custom programmes

Answers to common questions about designing and delivering tailored programmes for organisations.

Ulster University Business School is a leading provider of university accredited management education, training and development programmes in Northern Ireland.

By choosing UUBS, your organisation will access a wealth of world-class academic expertise and innovative thinking from accomplished researchers and industry practitioners. This ensures that your programme is not only highly effective, but also stays at the forefront of industry trends.

We’ll work together to craft a bespoke curriculum that directly addresses specific challenges, knowledge gaps and strategic priorities unique to your organisation, whilst ensuring the programme content is aligned with the latest trends and developments in your sector.

Ulster University Business School works with clients to co-create solutions that meet business and leadership needs. Each partnership is unique as clients’ needs vary.

We are specialists in many business areas, and can deliver programmes at a time and pace to suit your organisation. All of these requirements are discussed during our initial meetings.

  1. Initial meeting 
    We meet with your team to understand your goals and priorities.
  2. Understanding your development needs 
    We work closely with your organisation to explore challenges, skills gaps, and desired outcomes.
  3. Proposing tailored solutions 
    UUBS outlines potential programme options aligned to your development requirements.
  4. Co-creating your curriculum 
    Together, we refine the approach and shape the content to ensure it fits your organisation perfectly.
  5. Programme delivery 
    Your customised programme is delivered by our expert academic and practitioner team.
  6. Evaluation and review 
    We assess impact, gather feedback, and refine future learning to ensure ongoing value.

Many of our bespoke programmes are accredited by professional bodies, for example:

  • Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
  • Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA)
  • Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

This accreditation enhances credibility at both the employee and organisational level, providing valuable recognition for the skills and knowledge gained.

The delivery of our customised programmes is flexible. UUBS has delivered onsite in company, on Ulster University campuses, online and with hybrid delivery, all depending on the clients requirements.

We’re delighted to have worked with some fantastic organisations over the years, helping them to achieve their learning and development goals with tailored learning solutions.

Take a look at some of the case studies on the impact our partnership has had for their organisation.

Read case studies from previous partnerships.

Please get in touch with our Business Engagement team if you have any questions about a custom programme, or would like to arrange an initial meeting. Contact details can be found below.