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MBA Global Consulting Project with Triton Partners
During the Easter Term break, a team of Cambridge MBA students had the unique opportunity to dive deep into a rapidly evolving megatrend. Through this immersive Global Consulting Project (GCP) with Triton Partners, a pre-eminent global investment firm, the team gained first-hand experience conducting in-depth industry and company analyses to unveil attractive investment opportunities. The […]
Nestlé – our MBA Global Consulting Project
Where else do you get to work as a consultant for 4 weeks during your MBA, in teams with a real client on a live project of strategic value? The Global Consulting Project is a highlight of the Cambridge MBA. “The GCP was a great opportunity to work for the world’s largest food and beverage company, Nestlé.” […]
Transforming ideas into impact: My 3-day journey in social entrepreneurship
Entering the realm of social entrepreneurship was like stepping into a world where passion meets pragmatism, where every idea carries the potential to ignite change. I recently had the privilege of participating in a 3-day workshop at King’s College, designed for aspiring social entrepreneurs. This immersive experience was a deep dive into the intricacies of […]
Thinking about your career – an alumna view
Here’s part 3 of my MBA series – Thinking about your career Blue Skies Thinking (or is it?): career pivot & triple jumpsI was a hard-core number cruncher working in financial services in Mumbai, India; post MBA, I pivoted into Design Consulting in London, UK – I made the triple jump. It’s something I have […]
Networking – an MBA view from alumna Tripti Gawanker
Part 2 of my MBA series: The topic that excites a few and scares most of us – Networking Human-centered networking and communication You need a networking backlog Remember that before, during, and after your MBA, LinkedIn is going to be your best friend! By this point in your journey, you should have a rough […]
Through the lens of motherhood
This year marks my 5th year as a mother. I embraced pregnancy in 2020, followed by four transformative years of motherhood. The experiences of the last four years have been profound, teaching me invaluable lessons in empathy, kindness, love, sacrifice, and the essence of life – far beyond what my pre-pregnancy years offered. As part […]
Our Cambridge MBA story – how love, learning, and friendship can change everything
In the heart of Cambridge, Tony and I found more than just an education at Cambridge Judge Business School – we found a year brimming with love, learning, and friendships that would endure a lifetime. Our story began just before our MBA started in 2022. My world was fintech, and Tony’s was in the automotive and robotics industries. Despite […]
My MBA – a return on investment? An alumnus perspective.
Recently, I contemplated the return on investment of my MBA programme at the University of Cambridge. I quickly realised my most valuable returns: Financial Skills – when I joined the programme, I felt that I lacked financial knowledge. Therefore, I took the Finance Concentration and immersed myself in entirely new topics like financial modeling, investment […]
The multi-tasking ‘Mom’ on the Cambridge MBA
The first time I thought I might be in over my head with this whole “Mom-and-MBA” combination, I was standing in front of the Avis car rental booth at Gatwick Airport. It was closed. I had been awake for around 18 hours, saying goodbye to my parents and siblings and “see you in a few […]
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 […]
Rugby, Cambridge and my MBA
After pursing a PhD for the past three years at the University of Cambridge, in Politics and International Studies, while also playing for Cambridge’s first rugby team, I decided to switch gears and challenge myself with an MBA. The experience at Cambridge Judge Business School has been extraordinary thanks to the incredible classmates and faculty […]
Balancing books and boots: MBA student-athlete at the birthplace of football
Just four months ago, I embarked on an MBA at Cambridge, the experience so far has been nothing short of extraordinary, thanks to the incredible teams I’ve joined. My last term involved working on the Cambridge Venture Project, where I engaged closely with a diverse group of teammates, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. Additionally, I participated […]
Full circle – football and the MBA at Cambridge University
Football has always been my love. I started playing when I was 4 years old and committed myself wholly to the sport from then on. I played in college in the United States for the University of Virginia – an NCAA Division I team that is consistently ranked amongst the top programmes in the country. […]
From Saudi Arabia – an MBA perspective
The opportunity to study at the University of Cambridge, Judge Business School has enabled me to pursue a rich and unique educational experience in a vibrant and diverse community where there is an emphasis on experiential learning. The MBA programme allows me to gain real-world experience in challenging business environments and develop key hard-core skills […]
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 […]
My COP28 experience – MBA alumna Nancy Xiangwen Luo
I was invited to the recent COP28 summit and spent a week’s trip in the Persian Gulf, in particular Dubai and Abu Dhabi. I attended a series of talks at the education summit due to our company’s – Oxbridge Global Connect – involvement in climate education, which for the past summer we have been testing […]
‘You can never have enough time in Cambridge’
“You can never have enough time in Cambridge,” quoted my wise MBA classmate Sandiran Pillay. Highlights of another outstanding week in and out of the Cambridge MBA classroom. A major highlight was definitely catching another great guest speaker series by the El-Erian Institute of Behavioural Economics and Policy, where I had the privilege to hear […]
Diwali – lights and laughter at Cambridge Judge
In November, The Cambridge India Business Forum SIG had the pleasure of organising a Diwali (Indian festival of lights) Formal Hall Dinner at Sidney Sussex College, for the students of Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS). It was a memorable night of networking and cultural gathering. The guest panel included: Dame Sandra Dawson, ex-Director of Cambridge Judge Business […]
My MBA experience in the Management Praxis class – playing games and making a short movie
When I first started the MBA programme, I expected to face coursework that was heavily quantitative and analytical. However, I ended up finding a class where I play (competitive) games and make a short movie about how people behave in an office in Indonesia. As someone who studied Communications, and went on to work in […]