I am proud to have attended the recent Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) Club Leadership Summit in Atlanta, on behalf of Cambridge Judge Business School and as a leader of the Pride @ CJBS Special Interest Group (SIG), along with passionate pioneers and peers from more than 40 top business schools. Some of my thoughts, reflections and takeaways are: Institutional knowledge proves […]
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MBA alumna story – Aunt and nephew share a St Catharine’s College connection
Two generations from the same family have chosen to pursue postgraduate courses at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge (fondly known as Catz) and enjoyed similar experiences at the College two decades apart. We recently had the opportunity to interview alumna Amanda Lo (MBA 2001) and her nephew William Lan (a Medical Sciences MPhil student specialising in psychiatry) […]
Three reasons for choosing Cambridge Judge as a tech sector builder
In the eyes of entrepreneurs, the MBA at Cambridge Judge Business School is a unique existence, because you can not only learn the business skills required for entrepreneurship, participate in the business school’s entrepreneurial incubator, and receive professional guidance, but also have links to the entire University of Cambridge eco-system. Have a clear self-understanding: Why […]
Black History Month being celebrated by our newest MBA cohort
Celebrating our MBA students and Cambridge Judge Business School alumni making their own History as part of the UK’s Black History Month. “Black History Month holds significant importance for me, both personally and professionally. It is a time to celebrate the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of the Black community. This initiative serves as a […]
Dental drills to MBA skills: Cambridge MBA genesis
Life’s a fascinating journey, and sometimes it takes unexpected turns that lead us to remarkable destinations. My story is a testament to the power of passion, ambition, and the pursuit of new horizons. As a dentist with a Master’s in Oral Medicine and Radiology, I was well-versed in the nuanced dimension of clinical practice and […]
Ich Bin Ein Berliner – The Cambridge MBA International Business Study Trip
We’ve spent the last nine days in Berlin. One of the options for the Summer Term was a week-long intensive course on international business – the IBST or International Business Study Trip. I signed up for this back in November, and it seemed like a no-brainer. It ended up being a worthwhile week as we […]
Fintech SIG – my MBA year
As London and the UK celebrates its FinTech week, I look back at the enriching FinTech engagements in the Cambridge MBA year – within the cohort, alumni and also other premier UK business schools. The FinTech Special Interest Group (SIG) at Cambridge Judge is a community of students who are interested in exploring the FinTech […]
A career in climate and energy – the 2023 Energy Conference – Cambridge University Energy Network (C
Entering the Cambridge MBA, I was uncertain about what to expect. Despite receiving encouragement from family, friends, and mentors, I wondered: how much could one programme really change who I was as a person and a professional? Prior to the MBA, I had spent most of my career working for an infrastructure investment fund in […]
A few good people – our Japan Trek
As a part of our Cambridge MBA experience, we have something called Special Interest Groups (SIGs). These vary from finance, and gender equality, to country-related interests like Japan. Our classmates in the Japan SIG planned a Japan Trek – an amazing week for us to share their culture and showcase their amazing country over our […]
A Cambridge startup diary – Liquified
When I learnt about a tech entrepreneur society with thousands of members a month before my Cambridge MBA, I realised I had to join. I was chosen for the Director of Marketing Strategy role at CUTEC. This role promised to help me refine my marketing management skills, but also help me meet hundreds of student founders […]
Kendo at Cambridge – my personal MBA challenge
The Cambridge MBA provides a lot of things to do for its students. They include not only opportunities to make your business successful or elevate your business skills but also the opportunity to broaden your horizons or make your life better by taking advantage of the wider University of Cambridge community and resources. In my […]
From the Energy sector to Ice Hockey – making the most of your Cambridge MBA year
For many candidates like myself, a major draw to the Cambridge MBA at Cambridge Judge Business School was the opportunity to become involved in the greater University of Cambridge experience. This is achieved in many ways, whether it’s through your Cambridge College, a sports club, a university society, or many other collaborative opportunities to expand […]
‘This team is Epic’ – our Cambridge MBA Global Consulting Project with Epic Games
Since the beginning of our Cambridge MBA experience, we were all excited to get involved in the Global Consulting Project (GCP) as it is a great opportunity for in-depth research in a subject of interest, meaningful teamwork, and impactful collaboration with a leading company in a business. We specifically approached Epic Games’ gaming division as […]
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 […]
Michaelmas Term MBA Experience
For most of us, 2021 has been a fast ride. It still feels like it was only last month that I ended my four and half year’s career at Blackrock to join the MBA programme at the University of Cambridge, Judge Business School. Yet, here we are now towards the end of 2021 and I […]
My first term at Cambridge
I came across my MBA admission essay for Cambridge Judge Business School when I sorted through my laptop over the Christmas holidays. I would love to take this opportunity to describe my experience of the University of Cambridge Michaelmas Term and compare it with what I had expected. 1. Diverse and international group In the […]
Co-founding and moderating a Leadership Series – moments to share
What do Mohamed El-Erian (President Queens’ College, Cambridge, & former CEO of PIMCO), Fagun Thakar (Actress, Director, CEO of Fagun Foundation & Cambridge EMBA ‘21), and Timo Boldt (Founder & CEO of Gousto) have in common? Together with many other esteemed guests, they were part of our ‘Leading Insights’ series this year. ‘Leading Insights’ was […]
Our MBA Global Consulting Project (GCP) – World Wide Fund for Nature
What was your Cambridge MBA Global Consulting Project experience like overall? The Global Consulting Project (GCP) was an opportunity for our team to bring together our past experiences, our current learnings, and our future goals. We were looking for an opportunity to make a practical difference for a cause we really believed in. While the […]
A diverse community of nations – the Special Interest Groups for Cambridge MBA Class of 2020/1
In the second blog in our series on Special Interest Groups for the MBA Class of 2020/1 we focus on the country and region SIGs represented across the cohort. Coming to Cambridge and being part of a Special Interest Group or SIG is part of the attraction. Combining rigorous academics with a rich extra-curricular experience across the business school, as well as the wider Cambridge University community, will help our MBAs build and foster a strong […]
A learning experience like nothing else
My expectations of the quality of teaching, and luckily in-class discussions during the pandemic (even though we wore masks) were exceeded beyond my imagination. The cohort of the Cambridge MBA Class of 2020/21 have such different unique backgrounds, from all over the world and a range of ages. This diversity in the classroom makes the […]