Pushing leadership off the pedestal: how we can all aspire to ‘wise’ leadership
The study of leadership has been a troubled discipline from an academic perspective. For many years, people have been trying to pin down the essence of leadership and have largely failed. Leadership has been likened to an abominable snowman –…
Practical projects a game-changer for Cambridge MBA students
Why is Cambridge Judge's practical team project portfolio a game-changer for students deciding between MBA programmes? Hear from graduates about their projects with global companies and the impact on their MBA year. Leading on "live learning", the Cambridge MBA offers…
Kestrl – the Islamic fintech putting ethics and faith at the forefront of personal finance innovation in the UK
We meet the two start up entrepreneurs, Areeb Siddiqui (MBA 2018) and Daeng Termizi (MBA 2018) who pivoted their MBA towards innovation in the UK fintech sector. Kestrl's ambition is to become the UK's leading money manager by making it…
From engineering to successful entrepreneur, with a Cambridge focus
Cambridge Judge Business School alumnus Christian Bunke (MBA 2000) was born in Sweden, studied in Australia and now lives in the UK, where he runs two international companies and supports various startups. Christian Bunke Christian Bunke completed his Cambridge MBA…
The live MBA Global Consulting Projects making an impact beyond the virtual world
Practical learning has never been more important during the current global pandemic. As the crisis peaked in April the Cambridge MBA class of 2019/20 formed 43 teams each working remotely with a global client on a ‘live’ consulting project. The…
How an MBA summer project can add value to your career progression
Working towards your individual career objective, the Cambridge MBA Summer Project allows you to apply the learning of the previous year. We hear from one Cambridge MBA graduate who developed a distinctive individual research project. Stephen Quick (MBA 2018) Stephen…
Why the world needs ethical leadership
In 2020 providing for shareholders isn’t enough. Ethical leadership that focuses on the planet and society is in high demand. Dr Simon Learmount Ethical leadership should be on the lips of any business leader today. In 2020 if you’re business…
MBA learning in ‘real time’ – why live team projects make the most impact
What's it like working in a small team of MBA peers, on a live consulting project, with only four weeks to deliver? From digitising processes at Sydney Opera House to reviewing sustainable packaging for Nestlé – the learning was broad…
Experiential learning: Cambridge MBA Global Consulting Project 2019
Why global organisations find value in Cambridge MBAs. GCP team at Citi Group/Ventures Dublin, Ireland The Global Consulting Project (GCP) is considered by students to be one of the highlights of the Cambridge MBA. Currently MBAs, in teams of four…
Is a European MBA the best fit for you?
The MBA might have originated outside of Europe, and many European programmes are relatively young, however, they offer diversity, flexibility and an international framework which could be beneficial to your experience. Fast return on investment American MBAs tend to be…
