When I first decided to pursue an MBA, I received the same question over and over: “Why an MBA?” People who know me, and my commitment to social and environmental causes, were surprised. They expected me to follow a more traditional path; maybe a master’s in public policy, development, or law. And honestly, all of […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The transformative impact of the Boustany Foundation scholarship on my Cambridge MBA journey
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 […]
Energy Network Conference 2024 – an MBA success
We were thrilled by the successful conclusion of the CUEN 2024 conference – The Cambridge University Energy Network. The CUEN Conference is a prestigious annual event that unites Cambridge’s expansive academic and industrial communities to address urgent issues in the energy sector. This year’s theme, “Bridging Disciplines: A Holistic Approach to Decarbonization at CUEN,” inspired […]
Winning our ESG and Climate Change Case Competitions
Hiro: In the Lent Term, two Cambridge MBA teams (Kenji, Hugo, Vimal, Matis / SJ, Arif, Chizara, Daisuke, Hiro) won first place across two separate Case Competitions – both covering ESG and Climate Change in their focus. Reflecting here on our activity and wonderful experiences. What kind of business competition did you join? SJ: The […]
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 […]
Fashion and sustainability with Inditex: Our MBA Global Consulting Project
Our team agrees that the Global Consulting Project (GCP) was one of the most memorable and rewarding experiences thus far in our shared Cambridge MBA journey. The GCP was in collaboration with Inditex, a leading Spanish multinational apparel retailer and parent company to some of the world’s most iconic fashion brands – including Zara, Pull […]
Women in Business scholarship from Zonta International awarded to two MBA students
Women have made great strides in the pursuit of education, careers and leadership roles they were once denied. However, they still comprise a minority of leaders in the business world. Women hold nearly 34% of committee chairs in the S&P 500 and hold 31% of director seats, as of March 2023. Only 8.2% of S&P 500 […]
Energy in emerging markets: MBA case competition
Thrilled to announce that our team – WattWizards has emerged as a finalist for the Energy in Emerging Markets Case Competition for graduate programs, in partnership with Duke University – The James E Rogers Energy Access Project and Okra Solar. Considering this was our first case competition ever, which started even before we had met each […]
A competition win coming from the MBA eco-system and network.
How did I go from having nothing more than the desire to start my own business to being Co-Founder of a startup that won the Coller Competition in a matter of eight months? “It’s all about who you know.” We’ve all heard it many times and even subscribe to the philosophy, but how are you […]
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 […]
COP 27 – ESG, Egypt and Cambridge MBA careers
Manar El Batran – Manager, Strategy& (MBA 2020) a personal perspective I believe that COP27 presents an opportunity for the international community to come together to address climate change and its adverse impacts; and to acknowledge the fact that it is no longer a novel topic, but a serious threat living among us all. It’s […]
Inditex – my MBA Global Consulting Project
Entering our final term of teaching on the Cambridge MBA, I look back at the exciting opportunity I was given to work with a team of MBA students on a project with Inditex, as part of the Global Consulting Project (GCP) at Cambridge Judge Business School. The project involved understanding Internal Carbon Pricing (ICP) models, analysing […]
My Cambridge MBA entrepreneurship journey
“A successful warrior is the average person with a laser-like focus” – Bruce Lee In early 2018, I launched a food related entrepreneurial project which failed miserably because of my inability to connect with the target market. This experience not only gave me a good 200 words to describe my most spectacular failure on the […]