Career growth and transformation with an MBA – my graduation story
Graduation day at Cambridge Judge Business School is a celebration of 12 months of the full-time MBA programme. The event itself, held some 8 months after the programme ends, offers a chance to reflect on how an MBA from the…

Finding the perfect partner – the Cambridge MBA duo making the jump to Dubai
Joe Drury (MBA 2021) and Dora Mocsinka (MBA 2021) are founders of Evertruss, a boutique strategy advisory studio based in Dubai, UAE. The company provides strategic advice and action plans for entertainment, culture, and tourism organisations. A new direction with…

The Cambridge MBA alumni embracing success at Octopus
Benjamin Davis (MBA 2003) has recently been appointed CEO of Octopus Investments, and Ed Clough (MBA 2016) becomes Managing Director of Octopus Real Estate after initially joining the firm through the MBA Global Consulting Project. Benjamin Davis can clearly remember…

Is there a happy ending for TikTok and sceptical US lawmakers?
Concerns in the US over popular Chinese app TikTok reflect strained US-China relations. Two Cambridge Judge Business School academics – Professor Christopher Marquis and Fellow Hamza Mudassir – discuss how the issue began and where it might lead. Marathon hearings…

What jobs are there for our Cambridge MBA graduates?
The recently released Cambridge MBA 2023 employment report, celebrates how our graduates can adapt to change and pivot in a recovering employment landscape. Sadia Cuthbert "We are delighted to report on the destinations of our talented class of MBA 2021,"…

Consulting, finance, and tech sector careers – career growth for our most recent Cambridge MBA graduates
As we publish the Cambridge MBA 2023 Employment Report, we explore the career outcomes for some of our most recent MBA graduates. A career in operations and tech Before the MBA, Ed Bosson (MBA 2021) worked in finance in London…

Negotiation games: how building relationships can get you across the finishing line
Learning the art of negotiation at Cambridge Judge Business School helped Chris Spinello (MBA 2018) assist in securing The Olympic Partner (TOP) programme with Deloitte. Chris Spinello A former President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) famously referred to each…

Can I start a new business during my MBA year?
Can I launch a business while studying for my MBA? How do I develop my ideas before taking the leap? What resources are available to budding entrepreneurs in Cambridge itself? We meet Cambridge MBA founders and alumni and ask them…

Why a Cambridge alumna created a charity to connect UK’s Chinese women
Founded during the pandemic, UK Chinese Women Connect links women in Cambridge, London and beyond including Cambridge Judge Business School alumnae. Qun Yang (PGDE 2015) Three years after its founding at the height of the pandemic, the charity UK Chinese…

From the military to the corporate world: a natural transition?
Switching from a military background to the corporate world might seem like a leap of faith, but the skills gained from military training – not least leadership, teamwork, and the ability to work under extreme pressure – are key to…
