To'neill Bala FHEA, MSc, PGC LTHE
Senior Lecturer and Personal Tutor Coordinator for The Department of Marketing, International Business and Tourism
My profile
Biography
I joined Manchester Metropolitan University in 2019, and I teach Finance and Accounting on the Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship programme, as well as Financial Management for Mangers across various undergraduate programmes.
In addition, I supervise various projects including Negotiated Retail Business Projects (Advance) providing academic support to final year students.
I am the Unit leader for Finance and Accounting for Retail Managers on the CMDA programme and teach level 5 students from various businesses including McDonalds and ASDA.
I have serval years of management experience in retail as well as in the NHS and private healthcare sector. My industry experience aids my teaching as I am able to provide a pragmatic approach to teaching with real examples within the work place.
Other academic service (administration and management)
I am the Personal Tutor Coordinator for The Department of Marketing, Retail & Tourism, supporting staff as they coach and provide academic and pastoral support to students.
In addition, I have been taken part in various End Point Assessments for the Chartered Management Institute.
Membership of professional associations
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Member
Chartered Management Institute Member
Fellow at the Higher Education Academy
Interests and expertise
I have a keen interest in consumer behaviour as well at business creation and development.
Teaching
I currently teach the Finance and Accounting unit on the Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship programme, as well as Financial Management for Mangers across various undergraduate programmes.
Supervision
Supervision on the Negotiated Retail Business Projects (Advance) unit, supporting final year apprenticeship students.
Undergraduate Dissertation Supervision supporting level 6 students.
Research outputs
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Journal articles
Gorgadze, A., Sinitsyna, A., Trabskaya, J., Bala, T. (2021) 'The impact of new affective components on museum visitor retention: the context of major city event using SEM and CTree.' International Journal of Event and Festival Management, 12(2) pp. 203-223.
Career history
2023-Present Day
Senior Lecturer and Personal Tutor Coordinator for Level 6 Students in MIBT
2019-2023
Lecturer and Department Personal Tutor Coordinator for MRT
2014-2019
Over 4 years as a Dental Practice Manager within the NHS and Private Sector.
2006-2014
Several years as Retail Manager within various Retails stores including John Lewis and Pandora.