Lent Term was supersonic. 8 courses in 2 months. With more group projects and presentations, it finally felt like a proper business school semester. Each term of the Cambridge MBA has its own theme and this one taught me: The Power of Electives: When I wrote about electives on my MBA application, I couldn’t fully […]
Reflections halfway through my MBA at Cambridge
And just like that 50% of my MBA is complete! It is so easy to keep doing stuff without acknowledging and reflecting what you did and how you did it. Now when I recall the 2 terms, a few things pop out to me: Finally, I think the best part has been meeting some amazing […]
Exploring AI and innovation with ZTE at Cambridge Judge Business School
This month the Cambridge China Business Special Interest Group (SIG), along with the Cambridge Centre for Chinese Management were delighted to welcome James Zhang, Senior Vice President, and Hans Neff, Senior Director from CTO Group at ZTE Corporation, for an insightful Speaker Series at Cambridge Judge Business School. James Zhang, an Executive MBA alumnus, brought […]
AI4Biz Hackathon – our MBA winning team
This term Cambridge Judge Business School organised the AI4Biz Hackathon for the current MBA cohort. 8 teams of 5 students were challenged to develop an AI assistant that can solve real business problems. Participants could choose to develop an assistant that helps CEOs make fast, smart, and strategic decisions, or one that helps product and […]
Women & Gender Equality Special Interest Group at Cambridge Judge Business School
It is hard to limit our experiences with the Women & Gender Equality Student Interest Group (SIG) to a 400-word blog post. How do you convey the joy that even a mere 15-minute leadership meeting can bring to your day? Being a woman in business is still not balanced – pay parity is still 100+ […]
AI Wars competition – a winning team in our MBA Strategy class
In February, our MBA Class of 2024/25 team, representing Mistral AI, won the AI Wars competition for Stream 4 held during our Strategy class. We competed against peers representing Anthropic AI, Google, Meta, OpenAI, and xAI. We had the opportunity to present a robust AI strategy to our colleagues and panellists from the Cambridge network. […]
Is an MBA losing its value? Not so fast
Lately, many people asked me the question: “Is an MBA still worth it?”. Articles highlighting declining hiring rates for graduates paint a bleak picture. But here’s my take – an MBA has never been more valuable, especially in today’s uncertain world. Let’s face it – economic cycles impact job markets, and today’s slowdown in consulting […]
Experiencing difference: Reflecting on my first term at Cambridge Judge Business School
One of the most eye-opening aspects of my Cambridge MBA journey has been experiencing difference – not just in cultural backgrounds but in mindsets, working styles, and problem-solving approaches. Knowing that my cohort comes from 51 countries and many diverse industries was one thing, but working together made those differences even more tangible. I quickly […]
Together loving Cambridge – our MBA adventure
Hi, I’m Supawit Supakornpichan, but people know me as M, which is my nickname in Thai. My girlfriend, Palita Varojpiputhn, goes by Beam. We both share a deep passion for gaming, which is how we first met. Back in Thailand, we worked at Garena, the country’s largest gaming company and one of the global leaders […]
Falling in love with Cambridge
I have officially fallen in love with Cambridge! I have lived here for 4 months now and while there have been some personal lows and way too much corporate finance, I am finally starting to feel at home. The cobbled streets,The cyclists,The spires on every corner,The old doors that seem like they shouldn’t open,The music,The […]
The Cambridge MBA student reps for 2024-25
The four of us joined the MBA in September 2024 and were presented with a flurry of exciting opportunities. In addition to the roles in the Cambridge Business School Club (CBSC) and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that the cohort leapt at, all of us stepped up in another capacity and were elected as Student Representatives. […]
Global cases, study groups, a Diwali event and microeconomics – My Cambridge MBA journey
It has been over a month since I completed my first term of the MBA programme at Cambridge Judge Business School. Reflecting on the past few months, here are some of the highlights from this incredible journey so far: As I progress through this Lent Term, I am tailoring my MBA journey with electives to […]
Navigating my MBA journey – Khalig Howard
My time in Cambridge has been nothing short of intellectually transformative. As I navigate my MBA journey at Cambridge Judge Business School, I am constantly amazed by the depth of experiences and opportunities that make Cambridge so special. One of the most exciting aspects has been my participation in the King’s Entrepreneur Lab, conducted under […]
Meet Vivian Li: Cambridge MBA careers
Join 33-year-old Chinese entrepreneur and MBA alumna as she commutes from her home in Guangzhou to Hong Kong. In her own words, “An intense journey filled with fulfilment. The life of an entrepreneur and #ladyboss.” Vivian Li, from Guangzhou, China, is the Founder & CEO of EvansChat Consulting, a leading Rednote (Xiaohongshu) expert aiming to […]
The year that was and the year that will be
2024 was momentous in many ways. Offers of admissions to three top-rated business schools in March and my mum’s remission after a fierce battle with cancer started off the year. In April, my husband and I moved family, bag, baggage and dog from the charming Nilgiri hills in India to the urban bustle of Bangalore. […]
Winning first place in ‘Visit Japan’ – a Cambridge MBA Competition
I am excited to share that our MBA team won first place in the Visit Japan! Marketing Strategy Competition 2024, hosted by the Japan Club at London Business School. This competition tasked participants with proposing marketing strategies to attract tourists to Hokuriku, a region in Japan significantly impacted by January’s earthquake. Competing against 35 teams from […]
Women in Tech – a Cambridge MBA Special Interest Group
We recently had a brilliant session with Collette Johnson as part of the Women in Tech Special Interest Group event at Cambridge Judge Business School. A few things that stayed with me: 1) Great product leaders are those who are masters of adaption. Technical skills can be learnt, but these core abilities are what truly drive […]
My Cambridge Venture Project – making mental health care more accessible with AI
I’m excited to share that we’ve just completed our Cambridge Venture Project! Over the past couple of months, my team and I had the privilege of working with Tala Thrive an AI-enabled mental health platform dedicated to connecting people with therapists and coaches who understand their cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds. Having navigated different cultural […]
Michaelmas Term: My Cambridge MBA experience
9 courses, 4 final exams, 60+ case studies in just 90 days…. Michaelmas Term has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride. As I wait to board my flight to a (well deserved?) holiday, I have been reflecting on the Cambridge MBA experience so far. It has been a steep learning curve, full of […]
Quarterback wide open to opportunities at St Catharine’s College and across the University community
At Cambridge, Ben Cook has made the most of the opportunities available to him across the wider University of Cambridge, as well as at St Catharine’s College, where he is a College member. He has joined the Cambridge Pythons, the University’s American Football team, and the St Catharine’s College Boat Club. Originally from North Carolina […]