Global Online MBA /business-school/ en 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Global Online MBA ranks first in the world for alumni salaries /business-school/news/imperials-global-online-mba-ranks-first-the-world-alumni-salaries/ <h1 class="field title-huge field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden"> 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Global Online MBA ranks first in the world for alumni salaries</h1> <div class="media--image field field--name-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/webp" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2026-03/51³Ô¹ÏÍø%20-%20FT%20Rankings%20%20-%20Cover%20image%20-%20news%20-%201550%20x%20930.webp?h=27acd325&itok=2RmPyAm6 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="740" height="445" 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href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/" target="_blank">Global Online MBA</a> ranked second globally and first in the UK in the latest <strong><a href="https://rankings.ft.com/business-education/masters-in-business-administration">Financial Times Online MBA Ranking</a></strong>. This year’s result is particularly notable as the ranking has expanded from 15 schools last year to 20 institutions globally. </p> <p>The programme also rose to first place worldwide for salary three years after graduation, with alumni reporting an average salary of $253,733. The School retained its position as first in the world for international faculty, while the proportion of female students improved significantly, rising to sixth place globally from twelfth last year. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø also strengthened its position in the FT’s research ranking, moving up to second place from third. </p> <p>These indicators reflect the Business School’s commitment to combining rigorous academic research with an inclusive and globally connected learning environment. </p> <p>The Global Online MBA is designed for ambitious professionals seeking to develop leadership skills while continuing their careers. Delivered part-time through<strong> </strong>51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s dedicated digital learning platform, the programme blends cutting-edge technology with collaborative, interactive learning. </p> <p>Within this online environment, a diverse global cohort engages with world-class faculty and industry experts. The platform integrates lectures, discussions, simulations and group projects, encouraging students to challenge established thinking and apply insights to real-world business challenges. </p> <p>The Financial Times ranking is based largely on alumni outcomes, including salary progression, career development and overall satisfaction with the programme. As a result, the achievements of 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Global Online MBA reflect not only the strength of the curriculum but also the success of its graduates. </p> <p>Responses to the FT’s alumni survey highlighted the calibre, career progress and professional impact of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø graduates. Their achievements continue to strengthen the programme’s global reputation and reinforce its position among the world’s leading online MBA offerings. </p> <p lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">The results demonstrate the value of sustained investment in digital learning innovation. 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data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Royal%20Albert%20Hall%20Statue%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=9BGljOGk 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Royal%20Albert%20Hall%20Statue%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=6Hs6u4qT" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-06-01T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">1 June 2026</time> Alumni</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7488" class="blog-listing-item__title">Lessons, insights and early career advice from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School Master’s alumni</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>We recently caught up with some of our Master’s alumni, who reflected on their early careers after graduating from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School. In this blog, they draw on their own experience to offer advice to those who are about to enter the job market.</p> </div> <a aria-label="Read more about Lessons, insights and early career advice from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School Master’s alumni" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/alumni/lessons-insights-and-early-career-advice-imperial-business-school-masters-alumni/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="600"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=-rBT2TIU 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=vP8vdCjX 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=-rBT2TIU 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=vP8vdCjX 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=-rBT2TIU" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-05-29T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">29 May 2026</time> Alumni</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7487" class="blog-listing-item__title">Real career advice from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø MBA alumni</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>We recently caught up with alumni from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School’s Full-Time MBA, Weekend MBA and Global Online MBA programmes, who shared insights and advice into succeeding in your career post-MBA studies. Read what they have to say in this blog.</p> </div> <a aria-label="Read more about Real career advice from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø MBA alumni" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/alumni/real-career-advice-imperial-mba-alumni/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="900"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-04/Faith%20Ruto%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=D97ERRPk 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-04/Faith%20Ruto%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=oK8TBdAp 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-04/Faith%20Ruto%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=D97ERRPk 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-04/Faith%20Ruto%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=oK8TBdAp 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="Faith Ruto " class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-04/Faith%20Ruto%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=D97ERRPk" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-04-27T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">27 April 2026</time> Alumni</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7479" class="blog-listing-item__title">Faith Ruto, Executive MBA 2011</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>Faith Ruto completed her Executive MBA at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School while working at Shell, where she led global technology, digital transformation, and strategic change initiatives.</p></div> <a aria-label="Read more about Faith Ruto, Executive MBA 2011" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/alumni/faith-ruto-executive-mba-2011/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article></div> </div> </section></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2022-03-07T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">7 March 2022</time></div> <div class="field field--name-field-blog-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/blog-type/alumni" hreflang="en">Alumni</a></div> </div> <section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-silver paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <p><span><span><span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/asma-aejaz/">Asma Aejaz</a> </span></span></span>(Global Online MBA 2019)<span><span><span> is a Diversity Advisor in Planning & Progress - Climate, Emerging Risks & Policy at Aramco based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Previously holding positions in the Oil and Gas Industry at Shell in Canada as well as HUBCO Pakistan.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-white paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <p><span><span><span><strong>What does break the bias mean to you?</strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>We’ve made some progress in breaking this bias. Personally, I believe that mentorships and role modelling play a critical role, and what makes a true difference is when you have champions. It’s very important to create that visibility for yourself, but it doesn’t always happen through serendipity. I’ve been lucky to have both male and female champions and mentors in my career. It’s via those networks and building credibility that we can break the bias. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong>How have you faced bias in the workplace?</strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Working in a typically male dominated industry, gender bias definitely exists. Interesting though, when I started working, it was also a bias in terms of in age. Often, I was much younger than my colleagues at the table and sometimes the only woman in a room with all men. In comparison to my male counterparts, I definitely to had put in extra effort. For example, even a simple update meeting, I made sure to prepare myself. Ensure I had done all of the pre-readings and understand/ study the topics from a non-engineer perspective such that my input is backed is backed by knowledge and research. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>So definitely, as a woman working in a male dominated industry, I had to put in the extra effort, I had to be on top of things, if not more. Sometimes I felt I had to reenforce my value by going above and beyond.  Maybe I’ve had to go 2 extra miles in comparison to some of my male counterparts, which was great learning but I do truly hope this will change in the future. I feel the world now understands the how impetrative diversity and inclusion is in deriving true value for business and society.  </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong>How has 51³Ô¹ÏÍø equipped you with tools to deal with gender bias?</strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Hands down the access to the network of fellow classmates, alumni, faculty, and case studies has been phenomenal. Having a network where I had access to people all over the world, some of my co-hort members were scientists, women in STEM, some were lawyers, and that in itself was so empowering. One of my partners in my syndicate group was a brilliant lawyer based in Greece, and the thought leadership she brought to our projects was immense. It’s access to that diverse network that enables thought leadership and the ability to comprehend divergent views. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Additionally, for our final capstone we had a Professor from Germany and she talked about her real-life business ventures. That insight, that reality of being a woman and running a business and seeing her very challenging Academic career, provided a role model in the classroom. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>51³Ô¹ÏÍø recognises the one true key challenge that women face, which is the pay inequities between genders. This is a global phenomenon, and it is consistent in all industries, whether it be Hollywood, Banking, Oil and Gas, Professional Athletes. Women are not paid equitably in comparison to their male counterparts. This is a reality. What I really appreciate is 51³Ô¹ÏÍø understanding this and offering the <a href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/">Women’s Scholarship</a>. If you compare a man and a woman starting their MBA after a few years in the workforce, irrespective of what region they represent, I can say with reasonable assurance that her male counterpart will have more in terms of financially and monetary resources. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø offers a scholarship, to level the playing field. If academic institutions really want to increase the representation and participation of qualified women to their organisations, they need to consider the true reality of the financial inequity </span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><div class="field field--name-key-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/global-online-mba" hreflang="en">Global Online MBA</a></div> </div> <div class="c-social-share-widget "> <h3>Share</h3> <div class="c-social-share-widget__links"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=/business-school/taxonomy/term/1681/feed&amp;title=" target="_blank" aria-label="Share on Facebook"> <img src="/business-school/modules/composer/social_media/icons/facebook_share.svg" alt="Facebook" /></a> <a 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class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2025-10-13T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">13 October 2025</time> Student blog</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7392" class="blog-listing-item__title">Meet the Specialised Masters’ Class of 2026</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>Hear from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business Specailised Masters's students 2025-2026</p> </div> <a aria-label="Read more about Meet the Specialised Masters’ Class of 2026" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/student-blog/meet-the-specialised-masters-class-2026/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="600"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2025-08/MSc%20First%20Day%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=YNAYYrZ4 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2025-08/MSc%20First%20Day%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=ujDtKXAx 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2025-08/MSc%20First%20Day%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=YNAYYrZ4 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2025-08/MSc%20First%20Day%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=ujDtKXAx 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="MSc First Day Blog Header" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2025-08/MSc%20First%20Day%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=YNAYYrZ4" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2025-08-08T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">8 August 2025</time> Student blog</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7280" class="blog-listing-item__title">Things I wish I knew before starting my Master's at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>From our recent graduates to our new starters; get advice and insights that will help you thrive as you start your 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School Master’s journey.</p> </div> <a aria-label="Read more about Things I wish I knew before starting my Master&#039;s at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/student-blog/things-i-wish-i-knew-starting-my-masters-imperial-business-school/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="900"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2023-10/Students%20on%20campus%204.webp?h=c8bf4391&itok=9Np5YkdV 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2023-10/Students%20on%20campus%204.webp?h=c8bf4391&itok=KB20PVIf 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2023-10/Students%20on%20campus%204.jpg?h=c8bf4391&itok=9Np5YkdV 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2023-10/Students%20on%20campus%204.jpg?h=c8bf4391&itok=KB20PVIf 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2023-10/Students%20on%20campus%204.jpg?h=c8bf4391&itok=9Np5YkdV" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2025-02-14T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">14 February 2025</time> Student blog</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7069" class="blog-listing-item__title">51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Extended term: enhanced flexibility for your programme</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>Enhance your Master’s or Full-Time MBA experience with our 16-month Extended term. Gain valuable real-world experience through an extended Work Placement or Global Exchange, strengthening your career credentials and expanding your professional network.</p></div> <a aria-label="Read more about 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Extended term: enhanced flexibility for your programme" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/student-blog/imperials-extended-term-enhanced-flexibility-your-programme/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article></div> </div> </section></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2026-05-29T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">29 May 2026</time></div> <div class="field field--name-field-blog-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/blog-type/alumni" hreflang="en">Alumni</a></div> </div> <section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-silver paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <p><em><span>Whether you’re looking to change industries, step into leadership roles or accelerate your career progression, an 51³Ô¹ÏÍø MBA can open up a wide range of opportunities for you. But navigating what comes next after graduation can still feel uncertain.</span></em></p> <p><em><span>We recently caught up with alumni from the </span><a href="/business-school/mba/full-time-mba/">Full-Time MBA</a><span>, </span><a href="/business-school/mba/weekend-mba/">Weekend MBA</a><span> and </span><a href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/">Global Online MBA</a><span> programmes, gaining an insight into their career journeys after 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. From breaking into new industries to building confidence and expertise, they reflect on the lessons and opportunities that shaped their path, offering advice to those who are about to follow in their footsteps.</span></em></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-white paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--flexible-text-image-card flexible-text-image"><div class="flexible-text-image__wrapper flexible-text-image__wrapper-align-right" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="300" data-aos-duration="1200"> <div class="flexible-text-image__image"> <figure><picture><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/webp" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-10/Arithi%20Nair.webp?h=b7333ada&itok=NxUCs_Ez 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2024-10/Arithi%20Nair.webp?h=b7333ada&itok=fhTwYXhc 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2024-10/Arithi%20Nair.webp?h=b7333ada&itok=HA8vgeLu 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2024-10/Arithi%20Nair.webp?h=b7333ada&itok=LbO8pexI 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/jpeg" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-10/Arithi%20Nair.JPG?h=b7333ada&itok=NxUCs_Ez 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2024-10/Arithi%20Nair.JPG?h=b7333ada&itok=fhTwYXhc 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2024-10/Arithi%20Nair.JPG?h=b7333ada&itok=HA8vgeLu 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2024-10/Arithi%20Nair.JPG?h=b7333ada&itok=LbO8pexI 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="Arithi Nair" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-10/Arithi%20Nair.JPG?h=b7333ada&itok=NxUCs_Ez" /></picture></figure></div> <div class="flexible-text-image__container"> <h3 class="flexible-text-image__title"> Arathi Nair </h3> <div class="flexible-text-image__copy"> <p><strong><span>Programme: </span></strong><a href="/business-school/mba/full-time-mba/">Full-Time MBA</a><span>, Class of 2025</span></p> <p><strong><span>Current role and organisation: </span></strong><span>AI Product Builder, OakNorth </span></p> </div> </div> </div> </article></div> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <h3>How did 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Full-Time MBA prepare you for your career, and what changed in your career trajectory because of it?</h3> <p><span>I work at a bank operating in digital lending, business banking and personal savings. My role sits at the intersection of technology, product and financial services, where I help build and scale AI-driven solutions.</span></p> <p><span>The Full-Time MBA was a great sandbox where I could experiment with strategy, marketing and product-focused work beyond my engineering background. Group projects such as analysing PUMA’s strategy and conducting a marketing audit on Lime bikes closely mirror what I do in my day-to-day work now.</span></p> <p><span>My work also involves cross-functional collaboration with legal, compliance and finance operations teams internationally, which directly reflects the holistic perspective I gained during the MBA.</span></p> <p><span>Structured thinking and academic frameworks aside, the programme was important for me to build the confidence to transition to a strategy and product role. Without the MBA, I would likely have continued in software development, with limited exposure to business strategy or product leadership.</span></p> <h3><span><span>What advice would you give students and recent graduates on choosing a career path and entering the job market?</span></span></h3> <p><span>I had to be iterative, so from my experience I would recommend using internships, projects and coursework to test what genuinely interests you rather than over-planning upfront. And of course, be adaptable, as roles today often sit at the intersection of multiple domains, so leaning into interdisciplinary skills can be a major advantage.</span></p> <h3>What are the most important opportunities at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø that current MBA students should make sure they don’t miss?</h3> <p><span>For me, I would say that the alumni mentorship programmes are an invaluable part of the MBA experience. Having mentors across different stages of their careers was key to knowing what was going on in the industry and keeping my finger on current trends.</span></p> <p><span>Another opportunity to get involved in is the Careers Fairs. They’re busy days and a lot of students attend, but make sure to throw yourself into the experience as it’s a great way to initiate contact with recruiters. What’s really key is how you follow up and build the relationship afterwards.</span></p> <h3>How have you stayed connected with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø since graduating, and why is this so valuable for your ongoing career?</h3> <p><span>My brilliant Career Consultant and mentors have been a strong support system for me post-graduation and helped me to navigate the job market and interviews. I would say that the real value of an MBA lies in the network – with your cohort as well as the Careers support. These relationships can open doors to opportunities, insights and long-term career growth if you put the effort into maintaining them.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-white paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--flexible-text-image-card flexible-text-image"><div class="flexible-text-image__wrapper flexible-text-image__wrapper-align-left" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="300" data-aos-duration="1200"> <div class="flexible-text-image__image"> <figure><picture><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/webp" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2022-09/Barnaby%20Spink%2C%20Weekend%20MBA%20website%20edit.webp?h=9a37c627&itok=qQM9JOrb 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2022-09/Barnaby%20Spink%2C%20Weekend%20MBA%20website%20edit.webp?h=9a37c627&itok=5xAICHjK 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2022-09/Barnaby%20Spink%2C%20Weekend%20MBA%20website%20edit.webp?h=9a37c627&itok=urvIhMmy 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2022-09/Barnaby%20Spink%2C%20Weekend%20MBA%20website%20edit.webp?h=9a37c627&itok=Vqh9qWDh 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/png" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2022-09/Barnaby%20Spink%2C%20Weekend%20MBA%20website%20edit.png?h=9a37c627&itok=qQM9JOrb 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/png" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2022-09/Barnaby%20Spink%2C%20Weekend%20MBA%20website%20edit.png?h=9a37c627&itok=5xAICHjK 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/png" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2022-09/Barnaby%20Spink%2C%20Weekend%20MBA%20website%20edit.png?h=9a37c627&itok=urvIhMmy 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/png" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2022-09/Barnaby%20Spink%2C%20Weekend%20MBA%20website%20edit.png?h=9a37c627&itok=Vqh9qWDh 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="Barnaby Spink" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2022-09/Barnaby%20Spink%2C%20Weekend%20MBA%20website%20edit.png?h=9a37c627&itok=qQM9JOrb" /></picture></figure></div> <div class="flexible-text-image__container"> <h3 class="flexible-text-image__title"> Barnaby Spink </h3> <div class="flexible-text-image__copy"> <p><strong><span>Programme: </span></strong><a href="/business-school/mba/weekend-mba/">Weekend MBA</a><span>, Class of 2022</span></p> <p><strong><span>Current role and organisation: </span></strong><span>Project Leader, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) </span></p> </div> </div> </div> </article></div> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <h3>How does your current work relate to your MBA studies at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø?</h3> <p><span>The </span><a href="/business-school/mba/weekend-mba/#programme-content">electives</a><span> that I chose link very closely with my current role. This includes a broader understanding from the Strategy module and Capstone Consulting Experience, which allowed me to work with team mates to solve a strategic problem facing a real client.</span></p> <p><span>The Mergers and Acquisitions elective provided a more focused insight, with the idea of value creating transactions tying in very nicely to my BCG work in Post Merger Integrations and Carve-Outs.</span></p> <h3>How did 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Weekend MBA prepare you for your career, and what changed in your career trajectory because of it?</h3> <p><span>I think the single biggest thing that 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School did for my career was allow me to demonstrate how I was investing in my professional development in a meaningful way. I started 51³Ô¹ÏÍø when I was leaving the army and studying here gave me a great foundation in business understanding while also allowing me to translate my previous experience into broader evidence based on my competencies. I am not sure I would have landed my job at BCG had I not done the MBA.</span></p> <h3>What is one practical step someone who has just graduated can take to boost their career prospects?</h3> <p><span>A practical step you can take is to start talking to everyone and anyone in the industry you’re interested in exploring to boost your understanding on where to start and how to succeed in entering the job market.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-white paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--flexible-text-image-card flexible-text-image"><div class="flexible-text-image__wrapper flexible-text-image__wrapper-align-right" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="300" data-aos-duration="1200"> <div class="flexible-text-image__image"> <figure><picture><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/webp" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2025-06/Felicity%20Box.webp?h=bb20ffb7&itok=How2QSUr 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2025-06/Felicity%20Box.webp?h=bb20ffb7&itok=rLrhYps5 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2025-06/Felicity%20Box.webp?h=bb20ffb7&itok=xk5D-7vt 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2025-06/Felicity%20Box.webp?h=bb20ffb7&itok=UeWRHvbT 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/jpeg" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2025-06/Felicity%20Box.jpg?h=bb20ffb7&itok=How2QSUr 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2025-06/Felicity%20Box.jpg?h=bb20ffb7&itok=rLrhYps5 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2025-06/Felicity%20Box.jpg?h=bb20ffb7&itok=xk5D-7vt 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2025-06/Felicity%20Box.jpg?h=bb20ffb7&itok=UeWRHvbT 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="Felicity Box" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2025-06/Felicity%20Box.jpg?h=bb20ffb7&itok=How2QSUr" /></picture></figure></div> <div class="flexible-text-image__container"> <h3 class="flexible-text-image__title"> Felicity Box </h3> <div class="flexible-text-image__copy"> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Programme: </span></strong><a href="/business-school/mba/full-time-mba/"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Full-Time MBA</span></a><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">, Class of 2023</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Current role and organisation:</span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"> Senior Solutions Engineer, Sweep </span></p> </div> </div> </div> </article></div> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <h3><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">How does your current work relate to your MBA studies at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø?</span></h3> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">I work at a climate tech scale-up focused on carbon accounting and ESG reporting, helping companies navigate sustainability reporting requirements. My role combines technical expertise with customer engagement, blending focused analysis with teaching and presenting. </span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">I applied for an MBA because I wanted to transition from my data analyst position in the publishing industry into climate tech and sustainability. I chose 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School because of its connections with the Grantham Institute and the number of elective modules focused on sustainability. I made the most of them, taking every sustainability focused elective available, and that academic grounding gave me the vocabulary, frameworks and credibility I needed to speak the language of sustainability professionals. This is what got me through the door and landed me the role. I’ve been learning on the job ever since.</span></p> <h3><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">How did 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Full-Time MBA prepare you for your career, and what changed in your career trajectory because of it?</span></h3> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Before my MBA, I was applying for sustainability roles as an analyst and I didn’t get a single interview. Studying at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø gave me the industry knowledge I needed to succeed in the move I was trying to make on my own. Today, when I'm speaking with ESG teams about their reporting obligations, I have industry context drawn from so many different case studies across the MBA, as well as a real understanding of the specific frameworks and challenges in sustainability. I draw on my knowledge from the Full-Time MBA every single day.</span></p> <p><a href="/business-school/mba/full-time-mba/#programme-content"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Electives</span></a><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"> like the Entrepreneurial Journey and Wicked Problems, Systems Dynamics and Entrepreneurial Innovation taught me that some of my strengths lie in pitching and presenting, even winning a prize for a presentation – a real highlight on the programme. This realisation changed the kinds of roles I was considering applying for and ultimately landed me in my current role that I hold today, where I present to sustainability leaders daily.</span></p> <h3><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">What advice would you give to students and recent graduates?</span></h3> <p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">My biggest piece of advice</span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"> is to take the time to understand how the skills and experience built through both the MBA and in previous jobs can intersect with the industry you want to enter and build your story from there.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">During my MBA, through networking, events and honest conversations with people already working in the sustainability space, I came to realise that my data analytics background was an asset – a genuine differentiator. As an industry full of data challenges, my experience meant that I could bring something real and immediately useful to the table. The market for scale-ups building new sustainability technologies was, and still is, welcoming of people who can work with data intelligently.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">As soon as I understood that, I re-framed how I presented myself, highlighting why the skills from my work history on top of the foundational knowledge gained from the MBA were valuable. In doing this, I became a really strong candidate in the spaces I was looking for.</span></p> <h3><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">What is one practical step someone who has just graduated can take to boost their career prospects immediately?</span></h3> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Use AI tools to generate ideas or to structure your thinking, or use it to ensure your CV is error free, but use it carefully. As someone who has hired a lot of people since finishing my MBA, I can confirm that it is immediately obvious when a CV or interview prep has been generated by AI.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Today, the candidates who feel like real people on the page are the ones who stand out. And that is becoming much rarer, which means it is a real competitive advantage.</span></p> <h3><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">What are the most important opportunities at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø that current MBA students should make sure they don't miss?</span></h3> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">51³Ô¹ÏÍø offers an enormous range of opportunities: sports clubs, volunteering, investment and finance clubs, entrepreneurship programmes, competitions and global experiences. If something piques your curiosity, then go for it. The MBA is a rare gift of time – a protected space to experiment and discover where you actually shine.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-white paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--flexible-text-image-card flexible-text-image"><div class="flexible-text-image__wrapper flexible-text-image__wrapper-align-left" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="300" data-aos-duration="1200"> <div class="flexible-text-image__image"> <figure><picture><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/webp" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2026-05/Mangala%20Prasetia.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=A9sHDXOJ 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2026-05/Mangala%20Prasetia.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=4lm0zSX0 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2026-05/Mangala%20Prasetia.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=pG8ai-Qz 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2026-05/Mangala%20Prasetia.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=Is-7NWTp 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/jpeg" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2026-05/Mangala%20Prasetia.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=A9sHDXOJ 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2026-05/Mangala%20Prasetia.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=4lm0zSX0 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2026-05/Mangala%20Prasetia.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=pG8ai-Qz 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2026-05/Mangala%20Prasetia.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=Is-7NWTp 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="Mangala Prasetia" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2026-05/Mangala%20Prasetia.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=A9sHDXOJ" /></picture></figure></div> <div class="flexible-text-image__container"> <h3 class="flexible-text-image__title"> Mangala Prasetia </h3> <div class="flexible-text-image__copy"> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Programme: </span></strong><a href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Global Online MBA</span></a><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">, Class of 2024</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Current role and organisation:</span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"> Strategic Delivery and Orchestration Lead,<strong> </strong></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">National Australia Bank (NAB).</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </article></div> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <h3><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">How did 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Global Online MBA prepare you for your career, and what changed in your career trajectory because of it? </span></h3> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">The Global Online MBA at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School has had a profound impact on both my career trajectory and confidence as a leader. I started the programme as a strong technical and governance expert in data and technology. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has helped me to broaden my perspective globally and strategically, and now I can position myself not just as a specialist, but as someone capable of influencing outcomes across a business.</span></p> <h3><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">What advice would you give to students and recent graduates?</span><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"> </span></h3> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">My advice would be to consider your early career as a winding path, rather than a straight ladder. The goal should not just be about salary or title, but about learning velocity, gaining exposure and building relationships.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Adaptability, communication and leadership are often key differentiators. I’m finding that employers increasingly value individuals who can connect data with business outcomes, collaborate across cultures and lead through uncertainty.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">For those still studying, don’t underestimate the power of extracurricular leadership. Some of my biggest growth moments came from participating in the Student Staff Committee, the Dean’s Student Advisory Council and other voluntary leadership and community roles. Through these, I learnt about stakeholder management, resilience and teamwork in practical ways.</span></p> <h3><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">What is one practical step someone who has just graduated can take to boost their career prospects immediately? </span></h3> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">One practical step a new graduate can take is to intentionally build their professional narrative online, particularly on platforms like LinkedIn. Some of my own posts around leadership, diversity, governance and community impact ended up creating opportunities, conversations and connections I never anticipated. In many cases, opportunities come from not just what you know, but from those who see what you care about.</span></p> <h3><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">What are the most important opportunities at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø that current MBA students should make sure they don't miss? </span></h3> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">I would strongly encourage students to maximise 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s broader ecosystem, particularly in departments specialising in technology and science. Studying at a university where business students can easily interact with engineers, scientists, technologists and mathematicians creates a uniquely future-focused environment. As aspiring innovators and entrepreneurs, this collaboration is vital.</span></p> <h3><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">How have you stayed connected with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø since graduating, and why is this so valuable for your ongoing career? </span></h3> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Since graduating, I’ve assisted with MBA recruitment, mentored current MBA students and collaborated with fellow alumni.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Despite living on the other side of the world in Australia, these connections have been incredibly valuable in a global and interdisciplinary business world. Some of the conversations and friendships I’ve built during my MBA continue to influence how I think about leadership, innovation and impact today.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-blue paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--flexible-page-call-to-action call-to-action" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="300" data-aos-duration="1200"><h2 class="call-to-action__heading"> See which programme is right for you </h2> <ul class="call-to-action__links"><li class="call-to-action__link-item"> <a href="/business-school/mba/" class="call-to-action__link call-to-action__link--solid--">Visit our MBA programmes</a> </li> </ul></article></div> </div> </section><div class="field field--name-key-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/careers" hreflang="en">Careers</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/full-time-mba" hreflang="en">Full-Time MBA</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/global-online-mba" hreflang="en">Global Online MBA</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/mba" hreflang="en">MBA</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/student-journey" hreflang="en">Student Journey</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/weekend-mba" hreflang="en">Weekend MBA</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-show-different-image-on-th field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="c-social-share-widget "> <h3>Share</h3> <div class="c-social-share-widget__links"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=/business-school/taxonomy/term/1681/feed&amp;title=" target="_blank" aria-label="Share on Facebook"> <img src="/business-school/modules/composer/social_media/icons/facebook_share.svg" alt="Facebook" /></a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite?url=/business-school/taxonomy/term/1681/feed&amp;title=&amp;source=/business-school/taxonomy/term/1681/feed" target="_blank" aria-label="Share on Linkedin"> <img src="/business-school/modules/composer/social_media/icons/linkedin.svg" alt="Linkedin" /></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=/business-school/taxonomy/term/1681/feed&amp;status=+/business-school/taxonomy/term/1681/feed" target="_blank" aria-label="Share on Twitter"> <img src="/business-school/themes/custom/icbs/images/twitter-black.svg" alt="Twitter" /></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=&amp;body=Check out this site /business-school/taxonomy/term/1681/feed" target="_blank" aria-label="Share on Email"> <img src="/business-school/modules/composer/social_media/icons/email.svg" alt="Email" /></a> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-programme-ref field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Programme</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/admin/content/course/1" hreflang="en">Full-Time MBA</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/admin/content/course/2" hreflang="en">Weekend MBA</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/admin/content/course/3" hreflang="en">Global Online MBA</a></div> </div> </div> <h2 class="field subtitle field--name-field-subtitle field--type-string field--label-hidden">Our MBA alumni reflect on their early careers and offer advice to those who are about to embark on this journey for themselves</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-read-time field--type-estimated-read-time field--label-hidden field__item">9 minute read </div> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:15:43 +0000 Rebecca Pike 7487 at /business-school IWD 2025 - Yetunde Ibe (Global Online MBA 2023) /business-school/blogs/alumni/iwd-2025-yetunde-ibe-global-online-mba-2023/ <h1 class="field title-huge field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden"> IWD 2025 - Yetunde Ibe (Global Online MBA 2023)</h1> <div class="media--image field field--name-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/webp" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2025-03/Yetunde%20Ibe.webp?h=96d45a91&itok=zIsHQmg1 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2025-03/Yetunde%20Ibe.webp?h=96d45a91&itok=Vj7KGqWa 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2025-03/Yetunde%20Ibe.webp?h=96d45a91&itok=uKnMTFH0 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2025-03/Yetunde%20Ibe.webp?h=96d45a91&itok=iqZ3a8kA 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/jpeg" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2025-03/Yetunde%20Ibe.jpg?h=96d45a91&itok=zIsHQmg1 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2025-03/Yetunde%20Ibe.jpg?h=96d45a91&itok=Vj7KGqWa 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2025-03/Yetunde%20Ibe.jpg?h=96d45a91&itok=uKnMTFH0 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2025-03/Yetunde%20Ibe.jpg?h=96d45a91&itok=iqZ3a8kA 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="Yetunde Ibe" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2025-03/Yetunde%20Ibe.jpg?h=96d45a91&itok=zIsHQmg1" /></picture></div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Francesca Hoare</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-02-27T09:26:19+00:00" title="Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 09:26" class="datetime">Thu, 27/02/2025 - 09:26</time></span> <div class="field field--name-content-bottom field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-footer-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-silver paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="blogs-listing"><div class="blogs-listing__items"> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-flexible-blog-listings view-id-flexible_blog_listings view-display-id-listing_1 js-view-dom-id-cbf088ab71e0bc85cd1c05584a6e671a4ac916b5e3a311b7a0a6def894f6da93"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="listing-blocks listing-blocks--grid"> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="300"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Royal%20Albert%20Hall%20Statue%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=6Hs6u4qT 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Royal%20Albert%20Hall%20Statue%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=9BGljOGk 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Royal%20Albert%20Hall%20Statue%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=6Hs6u4qT 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Royal%20Albert%20Hall%20Statue%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=9BGljOGk 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Royal%20Albert%20Hall%20Statue%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=6Hs6u4qT" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-06-01T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">1 June 2026</time> Alumni</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7488" class="blog-listing-item__title">Lessons, insights and early career advice from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School Master’s alumni</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>We recently caught up with some of our Master’s alumni, who reflected on their early careers after graduating from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School. In this blog, they draw on their own experience to offer advice to those who are about to enter the job market.</p> </div> <a aria-label="Read more about Lessons, insights and early career advice from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School Master’s alumni" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/alumni/lessons-insights-and-early-career-advice-imperial-business-school-masters-alumni/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="600"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=-rBT2TIU 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=vP8vdCjX 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=-rBT2TIU 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=vP8vdCjX 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=-rBT2TIU" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-05-29T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">29 May 2026</time> Alumni</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7487" class="blog-listing-item__title">Real career advice from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø MBA alumni</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>We recently caught up with alumni from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School’s Full-Time MBA, Weekend MBA and Global Online MBA programmes, who shared insights and advice into succeeding in your career post-MBA studies. Read what they have to say in this blog.</p> </div> <a aria-label="Read more about Real career advice from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø MBA alumni" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/alumni/real-career-advice-imperial-mba-alumni/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="900"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-04/Faith%20Ruto%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=D97ERRPk 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-04/Faith%20Ruto%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=oK8TBdAp 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-04/Faith%20Ruto%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=D97ERRPk 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-04/Faith%20Ruto%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=oK8TBdAp 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="Faith Ruto " class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-04/Faith%20Ruto%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=D97ERRPk" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-04-27T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">27 April 2026</time> Alumni</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7479" class="blog-listing-item__title">Faith Ruto, Executive MBA 2011</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>Faith Ruto completed her Executive MBA at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School while working at Shell, where she led global technology, digital transformation, and strategic change initiatives.</p></div> <a aria-label="Read more about Faith Ruto, Executive MBA 2011" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/alumni/faith-ruto-executive-mba-2011/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article></div> </div> </section></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2025-03-03T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">3 March 2025</time></div> <div class="field field--name-field-blog-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/blog-type/alumni" hreflang="en">Alumni</a></div> </div> <section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-silver paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">For International Women’s Day 2025, we interviewed Global Online MBA alumnus Yetunde Ibe about her career.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-white paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <p><strong>Can you give us a brief overview of your career journey to date?</strong></p> <p><span>I spent the first 13 years of my career in the US. I started as a corporate finance analyst at Aerotek. Three years later, I joined Deloitte, managing project financials and leading finance teams supporting clients such as the World Bank, Capital One, and CVS, which developed my skills in strategic execution, operational excellence, and talent development. </span></p> <p><span>This foundation paved the way for future leadership roles at Unilever, including Financial Controller for the Nigerian listed business and Africa Personal Care category Head of Finance. At BAT, I served as the Finance Director, West African market before transitioning to the UK Headquarters, where I have held multiple roles such as Regional Commercial Finance Controller for Canada, LATAM, and Sub Saharan Africa, and Group Investor Relations. </span></p> <p><span>Currently, I serve as the Global Head of Commercial Finance, Digital Business Solutions (DBS) at BAT. Our DBS is the engine that keeps the lights on, integrating technology capability with our commercial strategy. It also drives efficiencies by leveraging shared service capabilities across the business. My remit involves working with my team to manage and support the function with investment prioritisation and resource allocation. I also ensure my team receives adequate support in terms of capacity building and capability development, fostering an environment that promotes quality performance while being supportive, collaborative, and inclusive in our delivery approach. </span></p> <p><span>I hold an undergraduate degree in Economics with Finance from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in the US, and recently graduated from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School. </span></p> <p><strong>What does your day-to-day look like in your current role? What learnings from your MBA have you brought to your job?</strong></p> <p><span>My typical day involves working with my team to provide financial insights and give visibility on financial performance, helping to shape business decisions. I collaborate with various stakeholders to unlock solutions that can help us achieve our business objectives and I’m currently involved in two major transformation projects. In addition, I coach, mentor, and act as the sounding board for my team, guiding them through scenarios with their business partners. My core principle regardless of the day or situation is a solution-driven approach, focusing on doing the right thing and delivering sustainable operational efficiencies and continuous improvement.</span></p> <p><span>As a senior finance professional with more than two decades working for multinational organizations across three continents, the decision to embark on a journey that takes me back to the classroom in pursuit of an MBA was not an easy one. However, when I thought about my next 5 years, I strongly believed that an academic setting that allowed me the freedom to learn, interact with people of similar mindsets, share ideas and research within an MBA program would be the right bridge to where I envisioned my future vision of scaling my all-female support platform into a full-fledged global foundation.</span></p> <p><span>I’ve also benefited from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's alumni support, particularly the Women Entrepreneurial</span> <span>Innovation hub, where I've met women leading impressive initiatives.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <p><strong>As we mark International Women’s Day, how can we encourage more women to pursue a career in finance?</strong></p> <p><span>A career in Finance offers a diverse career path from investment banking to in-house finance management. As an in-house finance professional, you gain a comprehensive understanding of how a business is managed, developing as a commercial, operational, and strategic leader. You get to collaborate across departments to drive significant impact and influence decisions that foster growth and innovation. The skills acquired are transferable across industries and even roles. Finance roles are very valuable and respected within organisations and compensation can be quite rewarding. Many women are thriving and excelling in leadership including FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 CFO roles.</span></p> <p><strong>What do you think is the biggest challenge facing women entering the finance industry?</strong></p> <p><span>The finance industry has traditionally been seen as male dominated for various reasons, including technical demands and long hours which can impact work life balance. However, with the focus on Diversity & Inclusion, organisations have created an enabling environment that provide women with equitable opportunities. This shift has led to a higher percentage of women in Finance, including leadership roles. Ongoing support is needed to help more women enter and remain in finance. Continued backing will strengthen the pipeline and make finance appealing to women.</span></p> <p><strong>Can you tell us more about any projects and initiatives you have worked on to help address inequalities and uplift women?<span>  </span></strong></p> <p><span>I mentioned my magic wand at the beginning…When I turned 40, I recognized the fact that I did not want my story to just be about the organizations. Reflecting on my challenges during tough times, I became passionate about championing initiatives that can help the next woman navigate the challenge of trying to balance it all. </span></p> <p><span>I am passionate about paving an easier path for the woman of the future which is why I mentor a diverse group of women. As a personal project, I founded WeGrow and WeVest, two non-for-profit platforms dedicated to women's development and financial advancement. Since its inception in 2021, the all-women member group has been able to save close to $100k by simply adopting the simple, consistent concept of “little drops of water make a mighty oceanâ€. I get a lot of thank you but in reality, I am the one benefiting from the personal sense of purpose it gives me</span></p> <p><strong>Are there any (female) role models who have inspired you professionally (or personally)? </strong></p> <p><span>Every woman who wakes up every day and strives to be a better version of themself is an inspiration</span></p> <p><strong>What drew you to study at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø?</strong></p> <p><span>The flexibility of completing the program while still fully employed, 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s reputation, its convenient location, and lastly, the associated cost.</span></p> <p><strong>You recently spoke at an alumni panel. What does it mean for you to still keep that connection with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and give back your time to current students?</strong></p> <p><span>I see it as another opportunity to give back, helping others as they navigate this journey. </span></p> <p><strong>What advice would you give to someone looking to follow a similar career path?</strong></p> <p><span>Your career is a journey, not a race.</span> <span>Embrace learning and new experiences. Take on challenges and soak in as much as you can in each role. 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data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=-rBT2TIU 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=vP8vdCjX 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=-rBT2TIU 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=vP8vdCjX 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Read what they have to say in this blog.</p> </div> <a aria-label="Read more about Real career advice from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø MBA alumni" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/alumni/real-career-advice-imperial-mba-alumni/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="600"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=mNc-ejw_ 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=1JcI79QO 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=mNc-ejw_ 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=1JcI79QO 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=mNc-ejw_" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-04-01T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">1 April 2026</time> Features</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7473" class="blog-listing-item__title">The ultimate guide to choosing a part-time MBA at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>Part-time MBA programmes have grown in popularity as more professionals look for flexible ways to develop their skills while continuing to work. At 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, options include the Weekend MBA, Global Online MBA and Executive MBA, each designed to fit around different schedules and career goals.</p></div> <a aria-label="Read more about The ultimate guide to choosing a part-time MBA at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/features/the-ultimate-guide-choosing-part-time-mba-imperial/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="900"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.webp?h=50f67d64&itok=c9cVUJAr 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.webp?h=50f67d64&itok=mff4YIaE 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.jpg?h=50f67d64&itok=c9cVUJAr 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.jpg?h=50f67d64&itok=mff4YIaE 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.jpg?h=50f67d64&itok=c9cVUJAr" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-03-18T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">18 March 2026</time> Features</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7129" class="blog-listing-item__title">51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Global Online MBA programme ranked second in the world by Financial Times</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School is delighted to announce that our Global Online MBA programme has been named second in the world in today’s Financial Times ranking of online MBAs.</p> </div> <a aria-label="Read more about 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Global Online MBA programme ranked second in the world by Financial Times" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/features/imperials-global-online-mba-programme-ranked-second-the-world-financial-times/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article></div> </div> </section></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2026-03-18T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">18 March 2026</time></div> <div class="field field--name-field-blog-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/blog-type/features" hreflang="en">Features</a></div> </div> <section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-white paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <p>51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School is delighted to announce that our <a href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/" target="_blank">Global Online MBA</a> programme has been named second in the world in the <a href="https://rankings.ft.com/rankings/3007/online-mba-2026" target="_blank">Financial Times' Online MBA 2026 ranking</a>.  </p> <p>Further to this, on an individual criterion, we are ranked first for salary progression. </p> <p>In an era of growing global interconnectedness, it is essential for business leaders to cultivate a global mindset, enabling them to communicate proficiently with individuals worldwide. Our part-time Global Online MBA is presented through Canvas, our virtual learning environment providing a multifaceted learning journey for substantial personal and professional development. Within the platform, students encounter a wealth of knowledge, diverse experiences, and industry insights, encouraging them to assess current perspectives and challenge the status quo.  </p> <p>This result highlights the dedication 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School places on providing an enriching learning environment for our students; a major part is the hard work, calibre, and career success of our fantastic Global Online MBA alumni, as reported via their responses to the Financial Times’s survey.</p> <h2>Our stories</h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-silver paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--flexible-text-image-card flexible-text-image"><div class="flexible-text-image__wrapper flexible-text-image__wrapper-align-right" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="300" data-aos-duration="1200"> <div class="flexible-text-image__image"> <figure><picture><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/webp" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2025-03/Second%20option%20%282%29.webp?h=15ec6356&itok=daZLwZ13 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2025-03/Second%20option%20%282%29.webp?h=15ec6356&itok=Qhk63cSo 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2025-03/Second%20option%20%282%29.webp?h=15ec6356&itok=Q8eRwrFS 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2025-03/Second%20option%20%282%29.webp?h=15ec6356&itok=nQVvPVav 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/jpeg" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2025-03/Second%20option%20%282%29.jpg?h=15ec6356&itok=daZLwZ13 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2025-03/Second%20option%20%282%29.jpg?h=15ec6356&itok=Qhk63cSo 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2025-03/Second%20option%20%282%29.jpg?h=15ec6356&itok=Q8eRwrFS 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2025-03/Second%20option%20%282%29.jpg?h=15ec6356&itok=nQVvPVav 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="Adanna Chukwuma" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2025-03/Second%20option%20%282%29.jpg?h=15ec6356&itok=daZLwZ13" /></picture></figure></div> <div class="flexible-text-image__container"> <h3 class="flexible-text-image__title"> Adanna Chukwuma </h3> <div class="flexible-text-image__copy"> <p>"The Global Online MBA programme at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School is one of the highest-ranked in the world and now that I have joined my cohort, it is clear why. This programme is not retrofitted for an online platform, it was built from the ground up to ensure learning is maximised, content is tailored to the experienced professional, and the platform supports learning at a distance, with opportunities to participate in-person."</p> </div> </div> </div> </article></div> <div class="field__item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--flexible-text-image-card flexible-text-image"><div class="flexible-text-image__wrapper flexible-text-image__wrapper-align-left" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="300" data-aos-duration="1200"> <div class="flexible-text-image__image"> <figure><picture><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/webp" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-02/Pic%20at%2051³Ô¹ÏÍø.webp?h=54ff6025&itok=l397GfqB 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2024-02/Pic%20at%2051³Ô¹ÏÍø.webp?h=54ff6025&itok=43-Sjv4u 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2024-02/Pic%20at%2051³Ô¹ÏÍø.webp?h=54ff6025&itok=R7FvE2BZ 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2024-02/Pic%20at%2051³Ô¹ÏÍø.webp?h=54ff6025&itok=JnJuMrBy 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/jpeg" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-02/Pic%20at%2051³Ô¹ÏÍø.jpeg?h=54ff6025&itok=l397GfqB 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2024-02/Pic%20at%2051³Ô¹ÏÍø.jpeg?h=54ff6025&itok=43-Sjv4u 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2024-02/Pic%20at%2051³Ô¹ÏÍø.jpeg?h=54ff6025&itok=R7FvE2BZ 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2024-02/Pic%20at%2051³Ô¹ÏÍø.jpeg?h=54ff6025&itok=JnJuMrBy 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="Vijayalakshmi Gopalakrishna" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-02/Pic%20at%2051³Ô¹ÏÍø.jpeg?h=54ff6025&itok=l397GfqB" /></picture></figure></div> <div class="flexible-text-image__container"> <h3 class="flexible-text-image__title"> Vijayalakshmi Gopalakrishna </h3> <div class="flexible-text-image__copy"> <p>“The Global Online MBA transforms your thinking. Throughout the modules, critical thinking is emphasised, training the mind to pose questions beyond the obvious. No longer do I find myself with glazed eyes over income statements or disinterested in discussions. Now, I comprehend operating margins and profit margins and their connection to the bigger picture. This is where technology intersects with business, where theory aligns with reality.â€Â </p> </div> </div> </div> </article></div> <div class="field__item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--flexible-text-image-card flexible-text-image"><div class="flexible-text-image__wrapper flexible-text-image__wrapper-align-right" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="300" data-aos-duration="1200"> <div class="flexible-text-image__image"> <figure><picture><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/webp" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2023-11/IMG-1348%20Moma.webp?h=3d501025&itok=jvcv9VqC 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2023-11/IMG-1348%20Moma.webp?h=3d501025&itok=m6qyRgbV 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2023-11/IMG-1348%20Moma.webp?h=3d501025&itok=BksKEi2D 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2023-11/IMG-1348%20Moma.webp?h=3d501025&itok=sIUqDLTx 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/jpeg" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2023-11/IMG-1348%20Moma.jpg?h=3d501025&itok=jvcv9VqC 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2023-11/IMG-1348%20Moma.jpg?h=3d501025&itok=m6qyRgbV 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2023-11/IMG-1348%20Moma.jpg?h=3d501025&itok=BksKEi2D 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2023-11/IMG-1348%20Moma.jpg?h=3d501025&itok=sIUqDLTx 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="Daniel Rubio Sanchez " class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2023-11/IMG-1348%20Moma.jpg?h=3d501025&itok=jvcv9VqC" /></picture></figure></div> <div class="flexible-text-image__container"> <h3 class="flexible-text-image__title"> Daniel Rubio Sanchez </h3> <div class="flexible-text-image__copy"> <p>“51³Ô¹ÏÍø brings together the best from both disciplines and offers something different from what other traditional business schools propose. Of course, the Global Online MBA programme covers the fundamentals of Economics, Finance, Strategy or Marketing, but also offers the possibility of learning how to code, getting up to speed with AI innovations, or even sharing electives with students from other programmes with different backgrounds.â€</p> </div> </div> </div> </article></div> <div class="field__item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--flexible-text-image-card flexible-text-image"><div class="flexible-text-image__wrapper flexible-text-image__wrapper-align-left" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="300" data-aos-duration="1200"> <div class="flexible-text-image__image"> <figure><picture><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/webp" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-03/IMG_2727.webp?itok=qu3RHNhY 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2024-03/IMG_2727.webp?itok=qE0v4tLG 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2024-03/IMG_2727.webp?itok=jwj_g0aa 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2024-03/IMG_2727.webp?itok=QCATO3_f 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/jpeg" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-03/IMG_2727.jpg?itok=qu3RHNhY 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2024-03/IMG_2727.jpg?itok=qE0v4tLG 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2024-03/IMG_2727.jpg?itok=jwj_g0aa 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2024-03/IMG_2727.jpg?itok=QCATO3_f 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="Lithe Mohiuddin" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-03/IMG_2727.jpg?itok=qu3RHNhY" /></picture></figure></div> <div class="flexible-text-image__container"> <h3 class="flexible-text-image__title"> Lithe Mohiuddin </h3> <div class="flexible-text-image__copy"> <p>“A dedicated career consultant was assigned to us at the very beginning of our Global Online MBA journey. My counsellor went through my Strenthoscope assessment, which summarised my strengths and performance risks and measured my leadership effectiveness. She also went through my career plans, set up action plans for me and gave me personalised advice in my welcome meeting.â€</p> </div> </div> </div> </article></div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-blue paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--explore-more paragraph--view-mode--default explore-more"><div class="explore-more__items"> <div class="explore-more__item explore_more_items" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="300"> <article class="flexible-cta"><a class="flexible-cta__card" href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/"> <div class="flexible-cta__content"> <h3 class="flexible-cta__heading">Learn more about our Global Online MBA</h3> <div class="flexible-cta__description"> <p>Recently ranked #1 in the world by QS Online MBA rankings 2026. The Global Online MBA is a part-time programme that is delivered in an online format, focusing on innovative thinking and new technology to deliver a practical curriculum.</p> </div> <span class="flexible-cta__icon"></span> </div> </a> </article></div> <div class="explore-more__item explore_more_items" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="600"> <article class="flexible-cta"><a class="flexible-cta__card" href="/business-school/mba/brochure/"> <div class="flexible-cta__content"> <h3 class="flexible-cta__heading">Download a brochure</h3> <div class="flexible-cta__description"> <p>Read more about MBA Programmes at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School in our brochure.</p> </div> <span class="flexible-cta__icon"></span> </div> </a> </article></div> <div class="explore-more__item explore_more_items" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="900"> <article class="flexible-cta"><a class="flexible-cta__card" href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/admissions/"> <div class="flexible-cta__content"> <h3 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data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=vP8vdCjX 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=-rBT2TIU" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-05-29T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">29 May 2026</time> Alumni</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7487" class="blog-listing-item__title">Real career advice from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø MBA alumni</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>We recently caught up with alumni from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School’s Full-Time MBA, Weekend MBA and Global Online MBA programmes, who shared insights and advice into succeeding in your career post-MBA studies. Read what they have to say in this blog.</p> </div> <a aria-label="Read more about Real career advice from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø MBA alumni" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/alumni/real-career-advice-imperial-mba-alumni/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="600"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=mNc-ejw_ 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=1JcI79QO 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=mNc-ejw_ 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=1JcI79QO 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=mNc-ejw_" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-04-01T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">1 April 2026</time> Features</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7473" class="blog-listing-item__title">The ultimate guide to choosing a part-time MBA at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>Part-time MBA programmes have grown in popularity as more professionals look for flexible ways to develop their skills while continuing to work. At 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, options include the Weekend MBA, Global Online MBA and Executive MBA, each designed to fit around different schedules and career goals.</p></div> <a aria-label="Read more about The ultimate guide to choosing a part-time MBA at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/features/the-ultimate-guide-choosing-part-time-mba-imperial/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="900"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.webp?h=50f67d64&itok=c9cVUJAr 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.webp?h=50f67d64&itok=mff4YIaE 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.jpg?h=50f67d64&itok=c9cVUJAr 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.jpg?h=50f67d64&itok=mff4YIaE 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.jpg?h=50f67d64&itok=c9cVUJAr" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-03-18T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">18 March 2026</time> Features</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7129" class="blog-listing-item__title">51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Global Online MBA programme ranked second in the world by Financial Times</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School is delighted to announce that our Global Online MBA programme has been named second in the world in today’s Financial Times ranking of online MBAs.</p> </div> <a aria-label="Read more about 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Global Online MBA programme ranked second in the world by Financial Times" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/features/imperials-global-online-mba-programme-ranked-second-the-world-financial-times/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article></div> </div> </section></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2024-04-24T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">24 April 2024</time></div> <div class="field field--name-field-blog-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/blog-type/features" hreflang="en">Features</a></div> </div> <section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-white paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <p><a href="/business-school/">51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School</a> is thrilled to announce our Global Online MBA has ranked first in the QS Online MBA rankings 2024.</p> <p lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">51³Ô¹ÏÍø has advanced one place to secure the top position, surpassing 102 degree programmes from 21 global locations. Our <a href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/">Global Online MBA</a> programme has been ranked first for its exceptional learning experience and its high success rate in helping students secure employment after graduation. </p> <p>The annual QS Online MBA rankings score online MBA degree programmes based on four key criteria which are vital to providing students with a high-quality educational experience: faculty and teaching, class profile, employability, and classroom experience.  </p> <p>“This is fantastic recognition of our reputation for creating online degrees that meet the needs of students seeking a high quality, flexible study experience. As higher education looks towards a more hybrid future, we will continue to invest in online degrees and lifelong learning experiences that provide students with the skills they need to navigate a tech driven workplace.â€Â <strong>Professor Franklin Allen, Interim Dean of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-white paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <p> </p> <blockquote> <p>“I am hugely proud of the world-class education we offer our students and it is fantastic to see this recognition for our online MBA. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is going from strength to strength in our teaching, research, convening power and our impact. We provide our students with programmes that combine academic rigor with the latest digital technology and our MBAs equip people with the knowledge and leadership skills to succeed and make a difference in a fast-moving, tech-enabled world." <strong>Professor Hugh Brady, President of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø London</strong></p> </blockquote> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <p>In today's interconnected world, possessing a global mindset is imperative for aspiring business leaders. Our Global Online MBA is a two-year online MBA, delivered through <a href="/business-school/programmes/online-experience/">The Hub</a>, our bespoke online learning platform. Through a dynamic blend of curated content, diverse perspectives, and industry insights, our programme equips students with the skills and perspectives needed to thrive in today's complex business landscape. </p> <p> “The first year of my MBA has been incredibly enriching. The extensive online library and vibrant, active clubs were just the beginning. Beyond the curriculum, the opportunities to participate in projects and challenges surpassed my expectations.†<a href="/business-school/blogs/student-blog/why-i-chose-study-imperials-global-online-mba/"><strong>Vijayalakshmi Gopalakrishna, Global Online MBA student  </strong></a></p> <p>As we celebrate this remarkable achievement, we reiterate our commitment to excellence and innovation in online education. We are immensely proud of our Global Online MBA programme and remain dedicated to providing a world-class learning experience that nurtures future leaders in business.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-blue paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--explore-more paragraph--view-mode--default explore-more"><div class="explore-more__items"> <div class="explore-more__item explore_more_items" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="300"> <article class="flexible-cta"><a class="flexible-cta__card" href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/"> <div class="flexible-cta__content"> <h3 class="flexible-cta__heading">Discover our Global Online MBA</h3> <div class="flexible-cta__description"> <p>The Global Online MBA is a part-time programme that is delivered in an online format, focusing on innovative thinking and new technology to deliver a practical curriculum.</p> </div> <span class="flexible-cta__icon"></span> </div> </a> </article></div> <div class="explore-more__item explore_more_items" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="600"> <article class="flexible-cta"><a class="flexible-cta__card" href="https://ib-programmes.imperial.ac.uk/global-mba-brochure-request"> <div class="flexible-cta__content"> <h3 class="flexible-cta__heading">Download a Global Online MBA brochure</h3> <div class="flexible-cta__description"> <p><span><span>Earn a world-class MBA from anywhere in the world. Download a brochure today to find out more about our Global Online MBA.</span></span></p> </div> <span class="flexible-cta__icon"></span> </div> </a> </article></div> <div class="explore-more__item explore_more_items" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="900"> <article class="flexible-cta"><a class="flexible-cta__card" href="/business-school/programmes/online-experience/"> <div class="flexible-cta__content"> <h3 class="flexible-cta__heading">Discover the online learning experience</h3> <div class="flexible-cta__description"> <p>Our online programmes are carefully designed and delivered via The Hub, our bespoke learning environment which is crafted by 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s award-winning IDEA Lab.</p> </div> <span class="flexible-cta__icon"></span> </div> </a> </article></div> </div> </article></div> </div> </section><div class="field field--name-key-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a 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Richardson 7125 at /business-school My Global Online MBA Capstone experience /business-school/blogs/student-blog/my-global-online-mba-capstone-experience/ <h1 class="field title-huge field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden"> My Global Online MBA Capstone experience</h1> <div class="media--image field field--name-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/webp" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-05/post1.8.webp?h=1aea2558&itok=d4cXsndB 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2024-05/post1.8.webp?h=1aea2558&itok=YNL580g7 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="336" 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data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2024-05/post1.8.jpg?h=1aea2558&itok=7D2xXseS 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2024-05/post1.8.jpg?h=1aea2558&itok=No2FPO6C 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-05/post1.8.jpg?h=1aea2558&itok=d4cXsndB" aria-hidden="true" /></picture></div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Helen Richardson</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-02-18T09:13:30+00:00" title="Tuesday, February 18, 2025 - 09:13" class="datetime">Tue, 18/02/2025 - 09:13</time></span> <div class="field field--name-content-bottom field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-footer-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-silver paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="blogs-listing"><div class="blogs-listing__items"> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-flexible-blog-listings view-id-flexible_blog_listings view-display-id-listing_1 js-view-dom-id-7e28e1d6d637302e77709339ae8e7fe54268becc0a232021e5ed743f7657f467"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="listing-blocks listing-blocks--grid"> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="300"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=-rBT2TIU 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=vP8vdCjX 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=-rBT2TIU 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=vP8vdCjX 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=-rBT2TIU" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-05-29T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">29 May 2026</time> Alumni</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7487" class="blog-listing-item__title">Real career advice from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø MBA alumni</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>We recently caught up with alumni from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School’s Full-Time MBA, Weekend MBA and Global Online MBA programmes, who shared insights and advice into succeeding in your career post-MBA studies. Read what they have to say in this blog.</p> </div> <a aria-label="Read more about Real career advice from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø MBA alumni" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/alumni/real-career-advice-imperial-mba-alumni/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="600"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=mNc-ejw_ 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=1JcI79QO 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=mNc-ejw_ 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=1JcI79QO 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=mNc-ejw_" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-04-01T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">1 April 2026</time> Features</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7473" class="blog-listing-item__title">The ultimate guide to choosing a part-time MBA at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>Part-time MBA programmes have grown in popularity as more professionals look for flexible ways to develop their skills while continuing to work. At 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, options include the Weekend MBA, Global Online MBA and Executive MBA, each designed to fit around different schedules and career goals.</p></div> <a aria-label="Read more about The ultimate guide to choosing a part-time MBA at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/features/the-ultimate-guide-choosing-part-time-mba-imperial/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="900"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.webp?h=50f67d64&itok=c9cVUJAr 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.webp?h=50f67d64&itok=mff4YIaE 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.jpg?h=50f67d64&itok=c9cVUJAr 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.jpg?h=50f67d64&itok=mff4YIaE 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.jpg?h=50f67d64&itok=c9cVUJAr" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-03-18T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">18 March 2026</time> Features</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7129" class="blog-listing-item__title">51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Global Online MBA programme ranked second in the world by Financial Times</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School is delighted to announce that our Global Online MBA programme has been named second in the world in today’s Financial Times ranking of online MBAs.</p> </div> <a aria-label="Read more about 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Global Online MBA programme ranked second in the world by Financial Times" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/features/imperials-global-online-mba-programme-ranked-second-the-world-financial-times/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article></div> </div> </section></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2024-05-22T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">22 May 2024</time></div> <div class="field field--name-field-blog-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/blog-type/student-blog" hreflang="en">Student blog</a></div> </div> <section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-silver paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <p lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><em>Mangala Prasetia , a <a href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/">Global Online MBA</a> student, reflects on his experience of the <a href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/#programme-content">Capstone </a>module. The Capstone takes place over a seven-day period across our South Kensington and White City campuses. Alongside a series of lectures on innovation, design and entrepreneurship, Mangala and his classmates analysed the innovative needs of a large multinational and developed a business case to help the company grow.   </em></p> <blockquote> <p lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">“I learnt what it means to be truly resilient in an academic sense and appreciated the value of diverse perspectives as our cohort collaborated across all our different projects.†<strong>Mangala Prasetia, Global Online MBA </strong></p> </blockquote> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-white paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin flexible-brightcove-video-section" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1200"><div class="flexible-brightcove-video-section__container"> <div class="field field--name-field-main-brightcove-video field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="c-bc-video"> <video-js id="6362986205112" class="vjs-fluid" controls="" data-account="5807743168001" data-embed="default" data-player="default" data-usage="cms:drupal:10.1.7:3.2.0:javascript" data-video-id="6362986205112"></video-js></div> <script src="https://players.brightcove.net/5807743168001/default_default/index.min.js"></script><script id="videojs-schema-6362986205112"></script><script> //<![CDATA[ if (typeof videojs !== 'undefined') { videojs.options.techOrder = ['Html5']; videojs.getPlayer('6362986205112').ready(function () { let icbsPlayer = this; if (typeof icbsPlayer.schema === 'function') { icbsPlayer.schema(); } else { const script = document.getElementById('videojs-schema-6362986205112'); script.src = '//cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/videojs-schema/dist/videojs-schema.min.js'; script.onload = function () { icbsPlayer.schema(); }; } }); } //]]> </script></div> </div> </article></div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-silver paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <p>Earlier this month, my Global Online MBA cohort gathered in London from all over the world to complete the Capstone module, a pivotal part of our MBA journey designed to integrate everything we have learnt over the past two years. Over an intense seven-day period, our team logged almost 100 hours of brainstorming, planning, interviewing, and refining our ideas.  </p> <h2>Pre-Capstone week  </h2> <p lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">In the lead-up to the Capstone, our first task was to form groups of up to six people, consider several problem statements faced by our companies, and conceive a corresponding innovative solution that was both feasible and socially impactful. Forming the group was straightforward for me, as I had the opportunity to reunite with my first-year syndicate group members: Padma, Brandon, Sebastian, James, and Yuko. We had an excellent group dynamic and agreed to put our minds together for the Capstone week (and of course go out and hit the town!).   </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-silver paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <h3>Day 1  </h3> <p lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Arriving on Sunday at Scale Space, located in 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s <a href="/business-school/about-us/white-city-campus/">White City campus</a>, after a 30+ hour journey (not to mention the time difference and jet lag!) from Australia was a challenging start to the week. However, seeing everyone from our cohort once again after a year-long hiatus was truly a highlight, and I had the opportunity to catch up with my peers from around the world over lunch and an opening ceremony of sorts.  </p> <p lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Day 1 was also the day we settled on a project. Our group chose to enhance WHILL’s “mobility for all†mission. WHILL is known for its innovative mobility devices (particularly electric wheelchairs) designed to improve the lives of people with mobility challenges. Our proposed solution was to build on their existing technology to create a solution that would be even more inclusive and accessible.  </p> <h3>Day 3  </h3> <p lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">One of the most demanding aspects of the week was the sheer volume of work and the need for constant iteration. Receiving feedback from multiple coaches was a challenge, as we had to consider various aspects of our solution and balance the technical feasibility, financial costs, and meaningful social impact. In fact, to quote one of our professors, the job of the coaches was “to confuse you!†However, what stood out most was the camaraderie within our group. Our familiarity (having worked together for most of 2022-23) really helped us get through the continuous pivots we had to make. More importantly, we also had a “brainfood†sharing session, where we shared snacks from around the world: Australian biscuits, Swiss chocolates, Singaporean crispy skins, Japanese Kit Kats, and British flapjacks. These snacks encouraged us to take much-needed breaks and helped us bond even more (until the snacks mysteriously disappeared one night!).  </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin flexible-images-section"> <div class="flexible-images-section__container"> <div class="field field--name-field-images field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item image-item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin flexible-image-section" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1200"><div class="flexible-image-section__container"> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/webp" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-05/post1.3.webp?h=568333f6&itok=cVh86qlT 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2024-05/post1.3.webp?h=568333f6&itok=oLp1MxI9 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2024-05/post1.3.webp?h=568333f6&itok=iBedYuBr 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2024-05/post1.3.webp?h=568333f6&itok=47kF9Or2 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/jpeg" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-05/post1.3.jpg?h=568333f6&itok=cVh86qlT 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2024-05/post1.3.jpg?h=568333f6&itok=oLp1MxI9 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2024-05/post1.3.jpg?h=568333f6&itok=iBedYuBr 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2024-05/post1.3.jpg?h=568333f6&itok=47kF9Or2 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-05/post1.3.jpg?h=568333f6&itok=cVh86qlT" aria-hidden="true" /></picture></div> </div> </article></div> <div class="field__item image-item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin flexible-image-section" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1200"><div class="flexible-image-section__container"> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/webp" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-05/post1.13.webp?h=db970f44&itok=dLUjzwMK 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2024-05/post1.13.webp?h=db970f44&itok=J3Rt-wHd 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2024-05/post1.13.webp?h=db970f44&itok=dDCQLYKl 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2024-05/post1.13.webp?h=db970f44&itok=R2Jb3vrK 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/jpeg" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-05/post1.13.jpg?h=db970f44&itok=dLUjzwMK 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2024-05/post1.13.jpg?h=db970f44&itok=J3Rt-wHd 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2024-05/post1.13.jpg?h=db970f44&itok=dDCQLYKl 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2024-05/post1.13.jpg?h=db970f44&itok=R2Jb3vrK 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-05/post1.13.jpg?h=db970f44&itok=dLUjzwMK" aria-hidden="true" /></picture></div> </div> </article></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-white paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <h3>Day 5  </h3> <p lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">After several days of intense preparation for our pitch, we were rewarded with a cohort social at a nearby pub. We were treated to plenty of food and drinks and had the opportunity to unwind and connect with peers outside of our Capstone groups. Through this, we had an opportunity to listen to what other groups had been working on, and in some instances, were able to exchange ideas and offer insights. The diverse backgrounds of the cohort meant that we could leverage the expertise of medical professionals, frequent flyers, and other professionals in testing the viability of our solution, and vice versa.    </p> <h3>Day 7  </h3> <p lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">The week culminated in pitching our solution to an esteemed (and intriguing!) panel of judges comprising a former princess, a former United Nations representative, and a senior employee from a major video game company. It was a nerve-wracking yet exhilarating experience as our team conducted multiple dress rehearsals and prepared for a gruelling question and answer segment. Given we were the first group to present, expectations were sky-high – but we succeeded in the end. We received insightful feedback from the panel, which was invaluable for refining our approach as we put together our final slide deck for submission.  </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin flexible-images-section"> <div class="flexible-images-section__container"> <div class="field field--name-field-images field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item image-item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin flexible-image-section" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1200"><div class="flexible-image-section__container"> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/webp" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-05/post1.11.webp?h=8abcec71&itok=srYFS1K4 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2024-05/post1.11.webp?h=8abcec71&itok=lZyvUJFO 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2024-05/post1.11.webp?h=8abcec71&itok=n8h9nMuh 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2024-05/post1.11.webp?h=8abcec71&itok=siKtGVKE 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/jpeg" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-05/post1.11.jpg?h=8abcec71&itok=srYFS1K4 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2024-05/post1.11.jpg?h=8abcec71&itok=lZyvUJFO 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2024-05/post1.11.jpg?h=8abcec71&itok=n8h9nMuh 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2024-05/post1.11.jpg?h=8abcec71&itok=siKtGVKE 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-05/post1.11.jpg?h=8abcec71&itok=srYFS1K4" aria-hidden="true" /></picture></div> </div> </article></div> <div class="field__item image-item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; 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A special thank you to the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School staff who made this week possible – it was truly a fantastic opportunity to make use of the facilities across the South Kensington and White City campuses. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-blue paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--explore-more paragraph--view-mode--default explore-more"><div class="explore-more__items"> <div class="explore-more__item explore_more_items" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="300"> <article class="flexible-cta"><a class="flexible-cta__card" href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/"> <div class="flexible-cta__content"> <h3 class="flexible-cta__heading">Discover our Global Online MBA</h3> <div class="flexible-cta__description"> <p>Recently ranked #1 in the world by QS Online MBA rankings 2024. 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class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-03-09T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">9 March 2026</time> Scholarship blog</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7466" class="blog-listing-item__title">Championing women in leadership with the Inspiring Women – Executive MBA Scholarship</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>Executive MBA student Pragya Joshi shares why she chose 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School, what receiving the Inspiring Women – Executive MBA Scholarship means to her, and how she hopes to champion greater female representation in senior leadership.</p> </div> <a aria-label="Read more about Championing women in leadership with the Inspiring Women – Executive MBA Scholarship" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/scholarship-blog/championing-women-leadership-the-inspiring-women-executive-mba-scholarship/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> <div 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width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2025-04/Bruna%20Travassos.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=89p9rNFQ 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="Bruna Travassos" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2025-04/Bruna%20Travassos.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=_Wga2yTO" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2025-04-29T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">29 April 2025</time> Scholarship blog</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7270" class="blog-listing-item__title">Empowering Futures Scholarship</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>Bruna Travassos, MSc Finance student and Empowering Futures Scholarship recipient, shares her experience successfully securing the scholarship.</p></div> <a aria-label="Read more about Empowering Futures Scholarship" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/scholarship-blog/empowering-futures-scholarship/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="900"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2025-03/Header%20Image%20V4.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=bSLaXWrZ 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2025-03/Header%20Image%20V4.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=EwnFNlz2 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2025-03/Header%20Image%20V4.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=bSLaXWrZ 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2025-03/Header%20Image%20V4.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=EwnFNlz2 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="Forte Fellows more women leading logo with headshots of five professional women appearing below" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2025-03/Header%20Image%20V4.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=bSLaXWrZ" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2025-03-24T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">24 March 2025</time> Scholarship blog</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7227" class="blog-listing-item__title">What the Forté Fellowship means to me</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>Hear from our exceptionally talented Full-Time MBA Forté Fellows on what receiving this scholarship means to them.</p> </div> <a aria-label="Read more about What the Forté Fellowship means to me" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/scholarship-blog/what-the-forte-fellowship-means-me/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article></div> </div> </section></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2024-03-25T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">25 March 2024</time></div> <div class="field field--name-field-blog-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/blog-type/scholarship-blog" hreflang="en">Scholarship blog</a></div> </div> <section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-silver paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <p><em>The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Global Online MBA Women’s Scholarships are awarded to women showing exceptional academic achievement and professional excellence, as well as a commitment to supporting women in business.</em></p> <p><em>Shauna Maguire, Global Online MBA shares her experience achieving this scholarship, what it means to her and her advice for prospective students.</em></p> <p><strong>Company: </strong>SVP Commercial Negotiation & Execution, SMBC Aviation Capital </p> <p><strong>Nationality</strong>: Irish </p> <p><strong>Scholarship received</strong>: The Women’s Scholarship</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-white paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <h2>How did it feel when you found out you’d secured this scholarship? </h2> <p>I was absolutely delighted when I learned I had secured the <a href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/fees-and-funding/#women039s-scholarships">Women’s Scholarship</a>. I have been planning to pursue an MBA at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School for several years now and so, when I discovered that not only had I secured my place on the course but had also been awarded this scholarship, I felt grateful and truly excited to start on this new journey.  </p> <h3>What motivated you to apply for this scholarship at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School? </h3> <p>I initially qualified as a lawyer and then transitioned to a commercial role in the aviation industry; both the legal and aviation industries are still some way off achieving parity of representation for women at senior levels and so, throughout my career, I have been keen to explore how best to attract and retain female talent within these industries. When it came to applying for my MBA at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School, I was keen to continue my commitment to women’s issues and I felt the Women’s Scholarship was the perfect way to advance that aspiration. </p> <h3>What does this scholarship mean to you in terms of your academic and personal goals? </h3> <p>This scholarship has boosted my opportunity to commence my journey in the world of business academia, which I believe will provide me with a sound basis of understanding across a broad gamut of business topics. This I see as key to my future success in a commercial role. On a personal level, the scholarship has enabled me to realise my ambition of pursuing a truly global MBA programme with a cohort that is diverse in terms of both location and business background. It has also given me the opportunity to attend a world class university that puts the student at the centre of the academic experience.  </p> <h3>What advice would you give to students who are aspiring to earn a scholarship? </h3> <p>Reflect on your skills and experience and apply for the scholarships where you feel you have the best chance of success and that you believe reflect your values. Whilst some of the scholarships are more general in nature, others have a specific focus (e.g. leadership, diversity etc.) and so, I would encourage all students to consider what is the best fit for them. As scholarships are typically awarded early in the process, my advice to future students would be to apply for your course at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School as early as possible.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-blue paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--explore-more paragraph--view-mode--default explore-more"><div class="explore-more__items"> <div class="explore-more__item explore_more_items" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="300"> <article class="flexible-cta"><a class="flexible-cta__card" href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/fees-and-funding/"> <div class="flexible-cta__content"> <h3 class="flexible-cta__heading">Global Online MBA funding and scholarships</h3> <div class="flexible-cta__description"> <p>The fees for the Global Online MBA for both UK and international students.</p> </div> <span class="flexible-cta__icon"></span> </div> </a> </article></div> <div class="explore-more__item explore_more_items" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="600"> <article class="flexible-cta"><a class="flexible-cta__card" href="/business-school/mba/brochure/"> <div class="flexible-cta__content"> <h3 class="flexible-cta__heading">Download a brochure</h3> <div class="flexible-cta__description"> <p>Download an MBA brochure</p> </div> <span class="flexible-cta__icon"></span> </div> </a> </article></div> <div class="explore-more__item explore_more_items" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="900"> <article class="flexible-cta"><a class="flexible-cta__card" href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/admissions/"> <div class="flexible-cta__content"> <h3 class="flexible-cta__heading">How to apply</h3> <div class="flexible-cta__description"> <p>Discover our admissions process for the Global Online MBA at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School, including entry requirements, how to apply and key deadlines.</p> </div> <span class="flexible-cta__icon"></span> </div> </a> </article></div> </div> </article></div> </div> </section><div class="field field--name-key-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/global-online-mba" hreflang="en">Global Online MBA</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/scholarship" hreflang="en">Scholarship</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/student-journey" hreflang="en">Student Journey</a></div> </div> <div class="c-social-share-widget "> 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<picture><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/webp" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-08/IMG_0403%20%28002%29.webp?h=c89129ae&itok=KEKoceM_ 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2024-08/IMG_0403%20%28002%29.webp?h=c89129ae&itok=GHT2Rr27 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2024-08/IMG_0403%20%28002%29.webp?h=c89129ae&itok=d2rhMY1F 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2024-08/IMG_0403%20%28002%29.webp?h=c89129ae&itok=dDeRoAKz 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/jpeg" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-08/IMG_0403%20%28002%29.jpeg?h=c89129ae&itok=KEKoceM_ 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2024-08/IMG_0403%20%28002%29.jpeg?h=c89129ae&itok=GHT2Rr27 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2024-08/IMG_0403%20%28002%29.jpeg?h=c89129ae&itok=d2rhMY1F 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2024-08/IMG_0403%20%28002%29.jpeg?h=c89129ae&itok=dDeRoAKz 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="Stella Dourtme " class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-08/IMG_0403%20%28002%29.jpeg?h=c89129ae&itok=KEKoceM_" /></picture></div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Rebecca Pike</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-02-12T09:47:51+00:00" title="Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - 09:47" class="datetime">Wed, 12/02/2025 - 09:47</time></span> <div class="field field--name-content-bottom field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-footer-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-silver paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="blogs-listing"><div class="blogs-listing__items"> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-flexible-blog-listings view-id-flexible_blog_listings view-display-id-listing_1 js-view-dom-id-a967a3f04fbd9b3b323dca9df31228f1eb4b3498fbaf10d3bdede944f26aa671"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="listing-blocks listing-blocks--grid"> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="300"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=-rBT2TIU 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=vP8vdCjX 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=-rBT2TIU 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=vP8vdCjX 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=-rBT2TIU" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-05-29T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">29 May 2026</time> Alumni</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7487" class="blog-listing-item__title">Real career advice from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø MBA alumni</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>We recently caught up with alumni from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School’s Full-Time MBA, Weekend MBA and Global Online MBA programmes, who shared insights and advice into succeeding in your career post-MBA studies. Read what they have to say in this blog.</p> </div> <a aria-label="Read more about Real career advice from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø MBA alumni" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/alumni/real-career-advice-imperial-mba-alumni/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="600"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=mNc-ejw_ 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=1JcI79QO 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=mNc-ejw_ 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=1JcI79QO 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=mNc-ejw_" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-04-01T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">1 April 2026</time> Features</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7473" class="blog-listing-item__title">The ultimate guide to choosing a part-time MBA at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>Part-time MBA programmes have grown in popularity as more professionals look for flexible ways to develop their skills while continuing to work. At 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, options include the Weekend MBA, Global Online MBA and Executive MBA, each designed to fit around different schedules and career goals.</p></div> <a aria-label="Read more about The ultimate guide to choosing a part-time MBA at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/features/the-ultimate-guide-choosing-part-time-mba-imperial/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="900"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.webp?h=50f67d64&itok=c9cVUJAr 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.webp?h=50f67d64&itok=mff4YIaE 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.jpg?h=50f67d64&itok=c9cVUJAr 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.jpg?h=50f67d64&itok=mff4YIaE 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.jpg?h=50f67d64&itok=c9cVUJAr" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-03-18T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">18 March 2026</time> Features</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7129" class="blog-listing-item__title">51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Global Online MBA programme ranked second in the world by Financial Times</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School is delighted to announce that our Global Online MBA programme has been named second in the world in today’s Financial Times ranking of online MBAs.</p> </div> <a aria-label="Read more about 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Global Online MBA programme ranked second in the world by Financial Times" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/features/imperials-global-online-mba-programme-ranked-second-the-world-financial-times/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article></div> </div> </section></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2024-08-29T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">29 August 2024</time></div> <div class="field field--name-field-blog-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/blog-type/scholarship-blog" hreflang="en">Scholarship blog</a></div> </div> <section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-silver paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <p><em>Stella Dourtme, Global Online MBA student and a recipient of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Women’s Scholarship, shares her top advice for securing this prestigious award. The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Global Online MBA Women’s Scholarships are awarded to women showing exceptional academic achievement and professional excellence, as well as a commitment to supporting women in business.</em></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-white paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <h2>How did it feel when you found out you’d secured the  51³Ô¹ÏÍø Women’s Scholarship?  </h2> <p>I was extremely excited and honoured to have been selected for this prestigious award at such an acclaimed institution! I felt empowered to pursue my dream and to be part of this amazing community of women leaders at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School during my time as a student and beyond. </p> <h3>What motivated you to apply for this scholarship at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School? </h3> <p>In addition to providing financial support, scholarships offer an excellent opportunity to network with high-achieving colleagues and enhance one's competitive profile. Personally, I was particularly interested in the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Women's Scholarship. This interest arises from my background in humanitarian work with UN Women in New York during the emergence of the MeToo movement where I met many influential businesswomen who are committed to women's empowerment. Additionally, my experience working with Zaha Hadid, a highly influential female architect in a predominantly male-dominated industry, further fuelled my advocating for more women in leadership and interest in this scholarship. </p> <blockquote> <p>To increase your chances, it is important to apply early and dedicate enough time to prepare.</p> </blockquote> <h3>What does this scholarship mean to you in terms of your academic and personal goals? </h3> <p>As I pursue my MBA while working and facing the challenges of being a new mother, I represent a significant portion of applicants who are highly passionate about advancing their careers. However, it would have been impossible for me to be here without the financial support of the scholarship. <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>Studying the Global Online MBA  programme will equip me with the knowledge and skills I need to achieve my goals of becoming a leader in the built environment design, technology, and real estate development sectors</span></span></p> <h3>What advice would you give to students who are aspiring to earn a scholarship? </h3> <p>To increase your chances, it is important to apply early and dedicate enough time to prepare. Consider the full range of your skills and interests to effectively advocate for your candidacy. Engaging in activities outside of work is a great way to demonstrate leadership skills and personal interests beyond what you can achieve within your company or organisation. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-blue paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--explore-more paragraph--view-mode--default explore-more"><div class="explore-more__items"> <div class="explore-more__item explore_more_items" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="300"> <article class="flexible-cta"><a class="flexible-cta__card" href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/fees-and-funding/"> <div class="flexible-cta__content"> <h3 class="flexible-cta__heading">Global Online MBA funding and scholarships</h3> <div class="flexible-cta__description"> <p>The fees for the Global Online MBA for both UK and international students.</p> </div> <span class="flexible-cta__icon"></span> </div> </a> </article></div> <div class="explore-more__item explore_more_items" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="600"> <article class="flexible-cta"><a class="flexible-cta__card" href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/"> <div class="flexible-cta__content"> <h3 class="flexible-cta__heading">Explore Global Online MBA</h3> <div class="flexible-cta__description"> <p>Recently ranked #1 in the world by QS Online MBA rankings 2024. The Global Online MBA is a part-time programme that is delivered in an online format, focusing on innovative thinking and new technology to deliver a practical curriculum.</p> </div> <span class="flexible-cta__icon"></span> </div> </a> </article></div> <div class="explore-more__item explore_more_items" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="900"> <article class="flexible-cta"><a class="flexible-cta__card" href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/admissions/"> <div class="flexible-cta__content"> <h3 class="flexible-cta__heading">How to apply</h3> <div class="flexible-cta__description"> <p>Discover our admissions process for the Global Online MBA at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School, including entry requirements, how to apply and key deadlines.</p> </div> <span class="flexible-cta__icon"></span> </div> </a> </article></div> </div> </article></div> </div> </section><div class="field field--name-key-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a 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09:47:51 +0000 Rebecca Pike 7050 at /business-school My MBA journey: securing the Dean's Impact Scholarship /business-school/blogs/scholarship-blog/my-mba-journey-securing-the-deans-impact-scholarship/ <h1 class="field title-huge field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden"> My MBA journey: securing the Dean's Impact Scholarship </h1> <div class="media--image field field--name-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/webp" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-01/Picture1.webp?h=d6aac60a&itok=Dfc4YkEA 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2024-01/Picture1.webp?h=d6aac60a&itok=IPSFI0aT 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/webp" 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data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2024-01/Picture1.jpg?h=d6aac60a&itok=FRb3uJLx 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2024-01/Picture1.jpg?h=d6aac60a&itok=wFVs_Ku6 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="Daniel Rubio Sanchez " class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-01/Picture1.jpg?h=d6aac60a&itok=Dfc4YkEA" /></picture></div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Rebecca Pike</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-02-12T09:47:51+00:00" title="Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - 09:47" class="datetime">Wed, 12/02/2025 - 09:47</time></span> <div class="field field--name-content-bottom field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-footer-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-silver paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="blogs-listing"><div class="blogs-listing__items"> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-flexible-blog-listings view-id-flexible_blog_listings view-display-id-listing_1 js-view-dom-id-fd0355cfd03c4bfb70110ea4772c5c1cda6d9103ded7764ed80e1e1c3f3a80a8"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="listing-blocks listing-blocks--grid"> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="300"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=-rBT2TIU 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=vP8vdCjX 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=-rBT2TIU 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=vP8vdCjX 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-05/Graduation%20Group%20Celebration%202023%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=-rBT2TIU" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-05-29T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">29 May 2026</time> Alumni</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7487" class="blog-listing-item__title">Real career advice from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø MBA alumni</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>We recently caught up with alumni from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School’s Full-Time MBA, Weekend MBA and Global Online MBA programmes, who shared insights and advice into succeeding in your career post-MBA studies. Read what they have to say in this blog.</p> </div> <a aria-label="Read more about Real career advice from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø MBA alumni" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/alumni/real-career-advice-imperial-mba-alumni/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="600"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=mNc-ejw_ 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=1JcI79QO 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=mNc-ejw_ 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=1JcI79QO 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-03/Part-time%20MBA%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=mNc-ejw_" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-04-01T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">1 April 2026</time> Features</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7473" class="blog-listing-item__title">The ultimate guide to choosing a part-time MBA at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>Part-time MBA programmes have grown in popularity as more professionals look for flexible ways to develop their skills while continuing to work. At 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, options include the Weekend MBA, Global Online MBA and Executive MBA, each designed to fit around different schedules and career goals.</p></div> <a aria-label="Read more about The ultimate guide to choosing a part-time MBA at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/features/the-ultimate-guide-choosing-part-time-mba-imperial/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> <div class="listing-blocks__animation" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="900"> <article class="node node--type-flexible-blog node--view-mode-flexible-page-builder blog-listing-item"><div class="blog-listing-item__media"> <picture><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.webp?h=50f67d64&itok=c9cVUJAr 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.webp?h=50f67d64&itok=mff4YIaE 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="448" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.jpg?h=50f67d64&itok=c9cVUJAr 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="315" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_16x9_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.jpg?h=50f67d64&itok=mff4YIaE 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2021-08/Core%20modules%20page.jpg?h=50f67d64&itok=c9cVUJAr" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-03-18T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">18 March 2026</time> Features</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7129" class="blog-listing-item__title">51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Global Online MBA programme ranked second in the world by Financial Times</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School is delighted to announce that our Global Online MBA programme has been named second in the world in today’s Financial Times ranking of online MBAs.</p> </div> <a aria-label="Read more about 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Global Online MBA programme ranked second in the world by Financial Times" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/features/imperials-global-online-mba-programme-ranked-second-the-world-financial-times/" rel="bookmark">Read more</a> </div> </article></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article></div> </div> </section></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2024-02-15T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">15 February 2024</time></div> <div class="field field--name-field-blog-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/blog-type/scholarship-blog" hreflang="en">Scholarship blog</a></div> </div> <section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-silver paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <p><em>We aim to contribute to both business and society by harnessing the potential of innovative thinking. We are pleased to present the Dean's Impact Scholarship to individuals who showcase accomplishments and influence in five key areas, detailed in this blog. Daniel Rubio Sanchez, a <a href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/">Global Online MBA </a>student shares his experience securing the Dean's Impact Scholarship, delving into its personal significance and offering practical advice for prospective students.</em></p> <p><strong>Nationality: </strong>Spanish</p> <p><strong>Education:</strong> Global Bachelor’s Double Degree in International Business and International Relations, Universidad Europea de Madrid  </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-white paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <h2>Receiving the Dean's Impact Scholarship</h2> <p>I received the <a href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/fees-and-funding/#dean039s-impact-scholarship" target="_blank">Dean's Impact Award</a> (Technology and Innovation). It’s a scholarship meant to recognise candidates who demonstrate the biggest impact and achievement in any of the following five key areas:  </p> <ul><li>Entrepreneurship  </li> <li>Technology and Innovation  </li> <li>Sustainability  </li> <li>Social Impact  </li> <li>Leadership  </li> </ul><p>It is an application-based process, so you must really reflect on what your biggest strengths are and make sure they are clear to your reviewers during a short 3-minute video.   </p> <h3>Finding out I had secured this scholarship</h3> <p>I remember I learnt about the award on a Friday morning right before going to work. I was jubilant and excited about the opportunity and what this meant for me. I probably awoke half of my neighbours with my loud morning celebration. It was the time I realised I was going to be an 51³Ô¹ÏÍø student.  </p> <h3>My motivations for applying</h3> <p>I would have not had any of the opportunities I enjoy today if it were not for my parents. They have always seen the value of education to create future opportunities for me. When I was younger, I did not always understand it but now I see why they made such a big effort to help me get the best possible education.   </p> <p>I have supported my education with scholarships since I started my undergraduate degree. My family could simply not afford the cost of my university education, so I worked hard to get good grades during my last years of high school. Due to that effort, I was able to receive a merit-based scholarship from my university since my first year. A year later, I also received an academic excellence scholarship from the Spanish government and additional support from the European Union (EU) for my Erasmus work experiences abroad.  </p> <p>I believe going through those competitive processes made me more aware of the value of being awarded a scholarship by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. In a way, receiving the scholarship helped me move on from the imposter syndrome and see that I was ready for the challenge.  </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-silver paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--flexible-text-image-card flexible-text-image"><div class="flexible-text-image__wrapper flexible-text-image__wrapper-align-right" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="300" data-aos-duration="1200"> <div class="flexible-text-image__image"> <figure><picture><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/webp" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-02/Daniel-Sanchez.webp?h=82f92a78&itok=qN7hzDe4 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2024-02/Daniel-Sanchez.webp?h=82f92a78&itok=7LaliLxi 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/webp" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2024-02/Daniel-Sanchez.webp?h=82f92a78&itok=bfelfZ3l 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2024-02/Daniel-Sanchez.webp?h=82f92a78&itok=t98D2u8F 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/jpeg" width="960" height="576" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-02/Daniel-Sanchez.jpg?h=82f92a78&itok=qN7hzDe4 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="740" height="445" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_720/public/2024-02/Daniel-Sanchez.jpg?h=82f92a78&itok=7LaliLxi 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/jpeg" width="560" height="336" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_560/public/2024-02/Daniel-Sanchez.jpg?h=82f92a78&itok=bfelfZ3l 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 0)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="288" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_480/public/2024-02/Daniel-Sanchez.jpg?h=82f92a78&itok=t98D2u8F 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-02/Daniel-Sanchez.jpg?h=82f92a78&itok=qN7hzDe4" aria-hidden="true" /></picture></figure></div> <div class="flexible-text-image__container"> <h3 class="flexible-text-image__title"> What the scholarship means to me </h3> <div class="flexible-text-image__copy"> <p>The <a href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/fees-and-funding/#dean039s-impact-scholarship">Dean's Impact Award</a> has opened the opportunity of taking on a part-time MBA while working full-time for me. It is not an easy decision, but it certainly helps to take the leap and believe in yourself. If you think about it, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School is not just offering you a place in one of their top programmes, but also funding to support you along the way.   </p> <blockquote> <p>The scholarship has also already been a great avenue to connect with other 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School students from other MSc and MBA programmes.</p> </blockquote> <p>For example, during our Induction Week the School organised a breakfast on campus for us to get to know each other. I am sure there will be plenty of opportunities to learn more about their experiences, careers, and ambitions.   </p> </div> </div> </div> </article></div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-white paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <h3>My advice to those aspiring to earn a scholarship</h3> <p>Firstly, make sure you apply. I almost made the mistake of not submitting my application because I thought there was no way I would get selected.  </p> <p>Secondly, take the time to really understand your strengths as an applicant and what might have convinced 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to offer you a place in the programme in the first place. You might be an entrepreneur, or someone who has made a significant impact on sustainability. Double down on that impact and connect it to a specific subcategory for the <a href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/fees-and-funding/#dean039s-impact-scholarship" target="_blank">Dean's Impact Award</a>.   </p> <p>Finally, rehearse and rehearse until you make sure the main points (3-4 maximum) of your application come across clearly in the video assessment. Think about the kind of applicants the programme will get by reviewing the <a href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/class-profile/" target="_blank">class profile</a> and what makes you stand out. Imagine yourself being part of the selection committee, build a strong personal story that provides a common thread for your application and make it hard for them not to choose you. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--bnk-page-builder paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--section--colour--section-blue paragraph--full-width-section"><div class="field field--name-field-component field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><article style="margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;" class="paragraph paragraph--explore-more paragraph--view-mode--default explore-more"><div class="explore-more__items"> <div class="explore-more__item explore_more_items" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="300"> <article class="flexible-cta"><a class="flexible-cta__card" href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/fees-and-funding/"> <div class="flexible-cta__content"> <h3 class="flexible-cta__heading">Global Online MBA fees and funding </h3> <div class="flexible-cta__description"> <p>The fees for the Global Online MBA for both UK and international students.</p> </div> <span class="flexible-cta__icon"></span> </div> </a> </article></div> <div class="explore-more__item explore_more_items" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="600"> <article class="flexible-cta"><a class="flexible-cta__card" href="/business-school/mba/brochure/"> <div class="flexible-cta__content"> <h3 class="flexible-cta__heading">Download a brochure</h3> <div class="flexible-cta__description"> <p>Download an MBA brochure</p> </div> <span class="flexible-cta__icon"></span> </div> </a> </article></div> <div class="explore-more__item explore_more_items" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="900"> <article class="flexible-cta"><a class="flexible-cta__card" href="/business-school/mba/global-online-mba/admissions/"> <div class="flexible-cta__content"> <h3 class="flexible-cta__heading">How to apply</h3> <div class="flexible-cta__description"> <p>Discover our admissions process for the Global Online MBA at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School, including entry requirements, how to apply and key deadlines.</p> </div> <span class="flexible-cta__icon"></span> </div> </a> </article></div> </div> </article></div> </div> </section><div class="field field--name-key-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/global-online-mba" hreflang="en">Global Online MBA</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/scholarship" hreflang="en">Scholarship</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/student-journey" hreflang="en">Student Journey</a></div> </div> <div class="c-social-share-widget "> <h3>Share</h3> <div class="c-social-share-widget__links"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=/business-school/taxonomy/term/1681/feed&amp;title=" target="_blank" aria-label="Share on Facebook"> <img src="/business-school/modules/composer/social_media/icons/facebook_share.svg" alt="Facebook" /></a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite?url=/business-school/taxonomy/term/1681/feed&amp;title=&amp;source=/business-school/taxonomy/term/1681/feed" target="_blank" aria-label="Share on Linkedin"> <img src="/business-school/modules/composer/social_media/icons/linkedin.svg" alt="Linkedin" /></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=/business-school/taxonomy/term/1681/feed&amp;status=+/business-school/taxonomy/term/1681/feed" target="_blank" aria-label="Share on Twitter"> <img src="/business-school/themes/custom/icbs/images/twitter-black.svg" alt="Twitter" /></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=&amp;body=Check out this site /business-school/taxonomy/term/1681/feed" target="_blank" aria-label="Share on Email"> <img src="/business-school/modules/composer/social_media/icons/email.svg" alt="Email" /></a> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-programme-ref field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Programme</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/admin/content/course/3" hreflang="en">Global Online MBA</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-read-time field--type-estimated-read-time field--label-hidden field__item">4 minute read </div> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:47:51 +0000 Rebecca Pike 7048 at /business-school