Master of Business
Put the kettle on, get comfortable and join Dr Noel Dennis as he chats to a range influential and inspirational business leaders and academics. In a series of informal interviews, Noel discusses a variety of topical business issues and delves into factors which have led to their success. Noel and his guests also deliberate how businesses can overcome current and upcoming challenges, in a business environment which is increasingly complex and competitive. About Dr Noel Dennis Noel is Associate Dean at Teesside University Business School and a Principal Lecturer for the MBA programme. A professional jazz musician, Noel has a passion for learning and teaching and is an advocate of adopting creative methods in the classroom. He uses his musical experience to offer a creative approach to business education - exploring the dynamics of jazz and its relevance in developing a culture of improvisation and creativity within a business. His work has garnered significant interest from both the aca...
Put the kettle on, get comfortable and join Dr Noel Dennis as he chats to a range influential and inspirational business leaders and academics. In a series of informal interviews, Noel discusses a variety of topical business issues and delves into factors which have led to their success. Noel and his guests also deliberate how businesses can overcome current and upcoming challenges, in a business environment which is increasingly complex and competitive. About Dr Noel Dennis Noel is Associate Dean at Teesside University Business School and a Principal Lecturer for the MBA programme. A professional jazz musician, Noel has a passion for learning and teaching and is an advocate of adopting creative methods in the classroom. He uses his musical experience to offer a creative approach to business education - exploring the dynamics of jazz and its relevance in developing a culture of improvisation and creativity within a business. His work has garnered significant interest from both the aca...
Episodes

Mar 11, 2024
Mar 11, 2024
33 min
It’s Femi’s turn in the hot seat this time, as she chats to two of our fabulous Business School students. Sophie tells us about her experience transferring from another institution and joining Year 2 of our marketing course, as well as being a social media influencer. Sunni gives us an overview of how he changed his mind at the very last minute to study accounting and finance with us, and has now opened a new business with help from our team at Launchpad.

Feb 5, 2024
Feb 5, 2024
35 min
This National Apprenticeship Week, Noel is joined by a Senior Leader Apprenticeship graduate and a current student on the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship, to discuss what you can expect when studying a professional apprenticeship at Teesside University. Hear about what kind of professionals might study each apprenticeship, the benefits to the employer and the individual, and how this route differs from the traditional degree pathway.

Jan 17, 2024
Navigating Net Zero – Part 2
Jan 17, 2024
Jan 17, 2024
36 min
In the second part of the two-part episode, discover the skills and resources required, with a focus on the role of business schools in developing the knowledge and skills needed to drive sustainability and to reach net zero by 2050.

Jan 10, 2024
Navigating Net Zero – Part 1
Jan 10, 2024
Jan 10, 2024
46 min
In the latest episode of the Master of Business Podcast, discover all things sustainability and renewables. In part one of this two-part episode, uncover the importance of businesses embedding sustainability as part of their corporate strategy and the political challenges faced in mobilising the change towards achieving net zero by 2050.

Oct 23, 2023
Oct 23, 2023
45 min
In this episode, Noel is joined by Dr Jayne Rodgers and Emily Conyard to discuss the past, present and future of digital marketing. Hear about their thoughts on strategy, AI, influencers and studying the subject at Teesside.

Aug 29, 2023
Unlocking The Digital Workplace
Aug 29, 2023
Aug 29, 2023
39 min
Author and Broadcaster, and Chief Creative officer and founder of digital workplace group, Paul Miller joins Dr Noel Dennis in discussing the digital workplace. This episode uncovers the importance of creating a the cultural movement, the concept of rewilding work, and the role of AI in The Future of Work.

Jul 12, 2023
Navigating Business Transformation
Jul 12, 2023
Jul 12, 2023
31 min
Associate Dean (Enterprise and Knowledge Exchange), Dr Ben Fisher and Senior Lecturer in Business Management, Dr Ali Raza joins Dr Noel Dennis in discussing how Teesside University international Business School can support business in navigating challenges and opportunities within rapidly changing business environment.

Jun 14, 2023
Together As One - The Planet and The People
Jun 14, 2023
Jun 14, 2023
50 min
Wildlife Photographer and Managing Director of TerraUrsa, Brian Matthews joins Dr Noel Dennis in discussing climate change and conversation issues - uncovering how businesses can change their agenda, the CSR risk with greenwashing, how photography connects people to the current climate change crisis and what driving force needs to be put in place by the Government.




