TIGA, the network for video games developers and digital publishers and the trade association representing the video games industry, has today announced that business school Ashridge Executive Education will be a Gold sponsor of The TIGA Games Industry Awards.
As a Gold Sponsor, Ashridge Executive Education has offered two scholarships of 50% on its new Executive MBA for the Creative Industries aimed at creative leaders from sectors including gaming, visual effects, film, TV, advertising and many more.
Roger Delves, Dean of Qualifications and Professor of Leadership Practice at Ashridge said:
“We are pleased to have partnered with TIGA and are delighted to provide two substantial Gaming Ambassador scholarships of 50% to talented leaders wishing to join our new Executive MBA for the Creative Industries.”,
Applicants interested in these scholarships need to quote ‘TIGA’ on their application. Visit the Ashridge website to apply.
The TIGA Games Industry Awards are in their 5th year and champion innovation, creativity and excellence in the games industry, the business of games and education. The deadline for entries is 23:59 on the 12th August 2016 and the awards ceremony will take place on November 10 2016 at the spectacular Christ Church Spitalifields, a restored Hawksmooor Baroque church situated in the heart of London’s vibrant East End. Details of terms and conditions, categories and the online entry form can be found at www.tiga.org/awards.
Dr Richard Wilson, TIGA CEO, said:
“I am delighted to welcome Ashridge Executive Education as a Gold sponsor of the TIGA Games Industry Awards programme. They are a globally recognised business school with a strong understanding of the needs of the creative industries. We welcome the introduction of their specially designed MBA enabling professionals in our industry to gain the strategic and leadership skills required to thrive in our fast-changing industry.
Ashridge Executive Education is a triple-accredited business school. Their decision to support the TIGA Games Industry Awards shows their ever growing relationship with the creative sector and in particular the video games industry. At the award ceremony itself they will present the Best Strategy Game category.
The Ashridge Executive MBA for the Creative Industries is delivered mainly online and includes three residential weeks at the Ashridge estate campus and one in San Francisco. This blended format has been developed specifically to fit in with the schedules of busy freelancers, business leaders and entrepreneurs. The programme is designed by the creative industries, for the creative industries. Its impressive Advisory Board comprised of senior creative leaders, all at the top of their game, is chaired by Film producer and educator, Lord David Puttnam. Interested candidates can download a brochure here or contact Kim Dunton at admissions@ashridge.hult.edu for more information.
Ashrige Executive Education run webinars, workshops in Central London and are also happy to meet candidates for informal one-to-one conversations. Prospective MBA students can download a brochure here