After being accepted into the Cambridge MBA programme, I was honoured to receive the Boustany Foundation MBA scholarship and was even more thrilled to learn that I was the first Chinese woman to receive this award. This recognition was both exciting and humbling, motivating me to make the most of this transformative opportunity. Before my […]
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Digital technologies in the Electric Vehicle Industry – our Ant Group MBA Global Consulting Project
For the first time the Cambridge MBA worked together with another business school, as part of its live consulting project – the MBA Global Consulting Project (GCP). The Cambridge MBA team collaborated with a team of MBA students from Zhe Jiang International Business School, in China, to explore the European new energy and electric vehicle […]
My MBA making global connections during a period of deglobalisation
Twelve years ago, I obtained my Master’s degree in the UK and have since worked in finance and investment sectors. I have served in three Fortune500 companies, mainly dealing with cross-border M&A businesses. Before my MBA at the University of Cambridge, I held positions as the Investment Director at a listed company in China and […]
EUROUT – attending as an MBA student this Michaelmas Term
Attending EUROUT in London this Michaelmas Term, was nothing short of a revelation – a pivotal moment in my 30-year life where I felt deeply cared for, respected and valued as a gay professional. The insights shared during the event resonated with me on a profound level: Jose-Luis Moura’s powerful message struck a chord: “Be the role […]
Finding our new home in Cambridge: A startup journey
Originally, our plan was to set up our office and future life in London. However, everything changed when Rina and I arrived in Cambridge. Immersing ourselves in this new environment, we unexpectedly fell in love with the city. Cambridge isn’t just a place to live; it has become a source of inspiration and comfort in […]
The Cambridge MBA Partners’ lunch: A community affair
In December, a Partner’s lunch hosted by the Cambridge MBA Programme Team took place at Brown’s Restaurant next to the Business School, for about 20 attendees, showcasing Cambridge Judge’s exemplary commitment to MBA students and their families. This event highlights Cambridge Judge’s understanding of the importance of support systems in academic success. By involving students’ […]
An unforgettable journey: The South Eastern Asia Trek 2023
In late June 2023, a group of curious Cambridge MBA students, led by myself and with the invaluable guidance of MBA alumnus Gary Gu, embarked on a trek to understand the fintech landscape and entrepreneurship spirit of South Eastern Asia. Our journey was meticulously planned to encompass two contrasting landscapes: Singapore, a well-established hub for […]
Fostering partnerships at The Cambridge Union
As a global citizen, it is always a privilege to engage in discussions about meaningful partnerships and cooperation between nations. I had the honour of speaking with Dr. Dritan Abazovic, the Prime Minister of Montenegro, about infrastructure investment collaboration between China and Montenegro, including the Montenegro PODGORICA highway project with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC). Our […]
From Cambridge to Yale – an extraordinary MBA journey
When I decided to pursue an MBA degree at the world’s top business school at the University of Cambridge, I was looking for an experience where I can both learn but also contribute, within a bigger environment. A further step in my career relied on a new adventure which would be filled with opportunities. By […]
Returning to school – my MBA first weeks
Returning to school after five years of work was certainly a daunting experience, but the introductory activities planned by the Cambridge MBA team put me at ease. I met countless students hailing from all around the world at the MBA Orientation events and I had a grand time at my college matriculation, at Sidney Sussex […]
2022 Cambridge Judge MBA Chinese New Year Party
Over 170 students at the Cambridge Judge Business School rang in the new lunar year at a Chinese New Year celebration on January 31. The Lunar New Year holiday is celebrated in many countries throughout Asia, and it is the most important holiday of the year in China. The celebration was organised by a group […]
Christina Feng – leading the way for Chinese business 克里斯蒂娜·冯（冯钰婷）- 引领中国业务之路
As we mark the Lunar New Year in China and celebrate 2021 as the year of the Metal Ox, we caught up with one Cambridge MBA student leading the way for Chinese business. Why did you choose Cambridge for your MBA? Cambridge is known for its entrepreneurial spirit and the close relationship with the Silicon […]
A matter of exposure
Many things have changed since my last entry on the Cambridge MBA blog in September 2018. I could write about the incredibly intense learning experience, the varied extra-curricular activities, the May Balls, my Global Consulting Project in Norway or any one of the thousands of cool events that happened during the year. The truth is […]
The beginning of a transformational experience.
Cambridge…a name associated with history, prestige and Nobel Prize winners. I was both excited and scared with the prospect of becoming a Cambridge student. Since I was a Round One applicant, almost 10 months passed from the time that I was accepted into the programme to the day that I actually started it. […]
On the hunt… a Cambridge MBA’s job search story and advice
Received job offers 3 months out: 95% Switched location, function or industry: 86% Average salary package: £ 85,248 – Cambridge MBA Employment Report It’s quite an amazing list of statistics. But then again, statistics are not going to get you a job. Ultimately, it’s down to you, your ability and your effort. This is a brief […]
A seat-by-seat guide to the Cambridge MBA
The first seat of any day is inevitably the bike. Bikes are the connection between all the other seats in a typical Cambridge day. It never takes more than ten minutes* to get anywhere in Cambridge when you’ve got your bike. Three or four days a week, after my bike, the next seat was in […]
The Cambridge China Dialogue
By Tabs Aziz: “Last week Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) welcomed a delegation of distinguished business leaders from China led by Wang Boming, one of the founding fathers of the China’s securities market (President of the Stock Exchange Executive Council (SEEC)). Experiencing this forum first hand and having a chance to interact with some of […]
Global Consulting Projects 2015: Week one continued
During the Global Consulting Project, MBAs form teams to consult with blue-chip multinational corporations or international organisations on a particular aspect of their business. We asked a selection of the GCP teams to send us a snapshot of their week’s activities. Come back for next week’s installment. CLIENT: MERCK CONSUMER HEALTH Team members: Veena Adityan, Bhawna Arora, […]
On the fantastic MBA journey about to start
People regard the MBA as an important threshold, and hope to widen their horizons by crossing it. Be this a promotion in their current career, a great opportunity in a new industry, developing a start-up, or even taking a period off to explore and consider their next step. For me, the most important factor in […]