School
Greater Manchester Business School
“At the University of Bolton, we take great pride in providing a quality, supportive learning environment for our students.”
Professor George E Holmes DL | President & Vice Chancellor
“...tutors are very supportive and you’re not just a student ID number, at this university you are an individual with a name.”
Ellisse Vernon | BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
Back to menu
Back to menu
Study with an Off-Campus Partner
Back to menu
Back to menu
University of Bolton, why we are the right choice
Location - Bolton, Greater Manchester
Dr Paul Cowley joined the University in early 2015, having spent several years teaching at a number of UK-based higher education institutions. Before embarking on a career in education, he worked in several different roles for a range of public and private sector organisations.
Dr Cowley holds a BA (Hons) in Business Management as well as a Post Graduate Certificate of Education in Business Education and a Master’s Degree LL.M. in Business and Commercial Law. His Doctorate was completed through the use of Activity Theory as a tool for examining the professional development and practice of former industry practitioners entering academia to start employment. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and a Member of the Chartered Management Institute (MCMI).
Dr Cowley's areas of academic interest include acculturation, professional identity, work-based learning and international education.