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 […]
From gemstones to frameworks: My Cambridge MBA journey
On the day that I decided to apply for Cambridge MBA, I took the time to look around at the jewellery store that I had built and run for over 5 years. The jewelleries sparkled and shone, indicative of the growth that my entire team had experienced and contributed to. We had spent years acquiring the skills […]
An AI campus companion – our MBA Product Games finalist pitch
For the past eight years, INSEAD has organised the Product Games, a product management competition for MBA students. This year, Cambridge cemented its position as the Tech MBA of Europe by delivering two out of the four finalist teams, beating 58 other MBA teams in the competition! The Initial Idea The assignment given to MBA […]
COP29 in Baku – an MBA alumnus perspective
I have had the opportunity of attending both COP28 in Dubai and COP29 in Baku, as part of the Stockholm Environment Institute delegation. I spoke on a number of panels and roundtables and attended countless events and meetings related to my areas of interest: mobilising private finance and business for climate mitigation and development in […]
Impact Investing Case Competition – a Cambridge MBA team effort
We caught up with our Cambridge MBA team ahead of the Impact Investing Case Competition held in Rotterdam; Diana Goldenberg: I’m excited to harness the tools I have gained in the MBA programme and contribute to positive social and environmental impact creation at the Impact Investing competition in Rotterdam School of Business. Looking at the preparation […]
COP29 – sustainability, Azerbaijan and Cambridge MBA careers
Aydin Garayev – Cambridge MBA Class of 2024 – a personal perspective As an Azerbaijani and a Cambridge MBA student, I feel a deep sense of pride in seeing COP29 hosted in my home country. Azerbaijan, known for its energy resources, now aims to balance that heritage with ambitious goals in renewables, aligning with the […]
COP29 in Baku – an MBA alumna perspective – Nigar Huseynzade
As COP29 takes place this year in Baku, Azerbaijan, we spoke to alumna, Nigar Huseynzade, from MBA Class of 2020/21, as she shares her insights from ‘In country’. “I believe COP29 represents a critical opportunity for the global community to take tangible steps against climate change and its far-reaching impacts. This is no longer a […]
An incredible start to my MBA year
The past month and a half have been an incredible start to the Michaelmas Term at Cambridge Judge and in the broader Cambridge community. Transitioning from working in the area to being a student again has been a bit strange, but it’s a welcome change! Time is flying by, and each day brings new opportunities, […]
Imposter syndrome on the MBA
I struggle with imposter syndrome, which was way more present yesterday during the first day of the Cambridge MBA programme than usual. Not just for me, but this was echoed by many classmates and even alumni who told us about their time at the University of Cambridge. Imposter syndrome is primarily a fear response – fear […]
Unique Cambridge MBA moments – make lamb not war!
After taking a few weeks to get acclimated here in Cambridge, I wanted to take a moment to share some unique experiences I have had over just the last week. First, my friend and classmate Bassam Al-Bassam graciously organised and hosted a “Night in Arabia” dinner late last week. In conjunction with this event, he created […]
One month into my MBA – an eternity and a flash
It’s the end of Month 1 of the Cambridge MBA and it simultaneously feels like an eternity and a flash.MBA academics feel like a very different ballgame from my previous academic experience because I can visualise where and how this learning will have an actual application a year from now. While the content and schedule have […]