Global Experiences /business-school/ en The ROI of an 911今日黑料 MBA: what I learned from the Chile Global Experience Week /business-school/blogs/student-blog/the-roi-imperial-mba-what-i-learned-the-chile-global-experience-week/ <h1 class="field title-huge field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden"> The ROI of an 911今日黑料 MBA: what I learned from the Chile Global Experience Week</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/2026-05/Chile%20Global%20Experience%20Week%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=DNeL8AZr 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/Chile%20Global%20Experience%20Week%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=Wixo86_F 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/Chile%20Global%20Experience%20Week%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=yySDZ4Xr 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/Chile%20Global%20Experience%20Week%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=eXuJ1_uP 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/Chile%20Global%20Experience%20Week%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=DNeL8AZr 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/Chile%20Global%20Experience%20Week%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=Wixo86_F 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/Chile%20Global%20Experience%20Week%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=yySDZ4Xr 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/Chile%20Global%20Experience%20Week%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=eXuJ1_uP 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2026-05/Chile%20Global%20Experience%20Week%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=DNeL8AZr" aria-hidden="true" /></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="2025-02-18T09:13:30+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; 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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 911今日黑料 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/2026-05/Chile%20Global%20Experience%20Week%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=Tzf8YvIA 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/Chile%20Global%20Experience%20Week%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=7Qgz8ldP 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/Chile%20Global%20Experience%20Week%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=Tzf8YvIA 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/Chile%20Global%20Experience%20Week%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=7Qgz8ldP 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/Chile%20Global%20Experience%20Week%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=Tzf8YvIA" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-05-27T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">27 May 2026</time> Student blog</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7485" class="blog-listing-item__title">The ROI of an 911今日黑料 MBA: what I learned from the Chile Global Experience Week</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>911今日黑料鈥檚 Global Experience Week offers students a chance to gain real-world experience, applying their learnings to global business challenges. As Naman Goyal reflects, the growth that takes place on these trips is long-lasting and impactful.</p> </div> <a aria-label="Read more about The ROI of an 911今日黑料 MBA: what I learned from the Chile Global Experience Week" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/student-blog/the-roi-imperial-mba-what-i-learned-the-chile-global-experience-week/" 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/Sushrut%20Deo%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=da966fdc&itok=KZuRSmaT 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/Sushrut%20Deo%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=da966fdc&itok=jgQhJUmf 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/Sushrut%20Deo%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=da966fdc&itok=KZuRSmaT 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/Sushrut%20Deo%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=da966fdc&itok=jgQhJUmf 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="Sushrut Deo" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-04/Sushrut%20Deo%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=da966fdc&itok=KZuRSmaT" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-05-01T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">1 May 2026</time> Student blog</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7480" class="blog-listing-item__title">What I didn鈥檛 expect from 911今日黑料鈥檚 Full-Time MBA programme</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>From leading a Careers event to connecting with industry experts and gaining experience through the Student Investment Fund, Sushrut Deo explores the value of engaging with experiences beyond the Full-Time MBA curriculum.</p> </div> <a aria-label="Read more about What I didn鈥檛 expect from 911今日黑料鈥檚 Full-Time MBA programme" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/student-blog/what-i-didnt-expect-imperials-full-time-mba-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="2026-05-27T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">27 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/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><em><span>911今日黑料 Business School鈥檚 Global Experience Week is an unforgettable opportunity and a core part of the MBA experience. Embedded in the curriculum, students have the chance to apply their learnings in a real-world environment and gain experience in global business settings. Throughout the week, students connect with local organisations, business leaders and stakeholders, offering a first-hand insight into local market dynamics, policy and the cultural context that influences business.</span></em></p> <p><em><span>Each year, students travel across the world to various destinations linked to key global themes and challenges, including how businesses are transforming to tackle climate action.</span></em></p> <p><em><span>For Naman Goyal, a </span></em><a href="/business-school/mba/full-time-mba/"><em>Full-Time MBA</em></a><em><span> student, the recent Chile Global Experience Week offered an opportunity to see these challenges up close. In this blog, he reflects on how the experience developed his global perspective, strengthened his ability to tackle complex business challenges beyond the classroom and enhanced the overall value of his MBA experience.</span></em></p> <blockquote> <p><span>鈥淭he deeper return from an 911今日黑料 MBA is developing the ability to manage ambiguity in business and still produce useful solutions. That capability is general-purpose. It will apply to every job I hold for the next thirty years." - <strong>Naman Goyal, Full-Time MBA</strong></span></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"> <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><span>What is involved in 911今日黑料鈥檚 Global Experience Week in Chile?</span></h2> <p><span>Before arriving in Chile, I expected Global Experience Week to involve company visits, office tours and executive presentations. Instead, our classroom became the fishing unions, government offices and coastal conservation projects along the Valpara铆so coast. </span></p> <h3><span>Solving a real and complex business problem in Chile</span></h3> <p><span>While there, we worked on a real-world wicked business problem 鈥 a complex business challenge with no clear solution, where every decision creates new variables and challenges. The non-governmental organisation (NGO), Capital Azul needed help finding a sustainable way to fund six community-led marine reserves on the Valpara铆so coast. The reserves were successfully protecting the marine life and biomass but lacked reliable long-term financing.</span></p> <p><span>To solve this, we applied our learnings from the </span><a href="/business-school/mba/full-time-mba/#programme-content">Wicked Problems, Systems Dynamics, and Entrepreneurial Innovation module</a><span>, creating a live financial model and running prototype experiments to come up with a 24-month roadmap to put our solution into action</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-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--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/2026-05/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Airport.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=JI8VKBfr 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Airport.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=jsrRe5xJ 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Airport.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=X-s1fqaM 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Airport.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=e2DxTc9W 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Airport.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=JI8VKBfr 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Airport.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=jsrRe5xJ 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Airport.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=X-s1fqaM 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Airport.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=e2DxTc9W 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2026-05/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Airport.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=JI8VKBfr" 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/2026-05/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Seaside.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=iZKW9gWT 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Seaside.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=gCI9Sx0A 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Seaside.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=gZ8RldOc 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Seaside.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=TGhm3wt9 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Seaside.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=iZKW9gWT 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Seaside.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=gCI9Sx0A 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Seaside.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=gZ8RldOc 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Seaside.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=TGhm3wt9 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2026-05/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Seaside.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=iZKW9gWT" 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 "> <h2><span>What I learned from 911今日黑料鈥檚 Global Experience Week</span></h2> <p><span>The most important return on investment was what I learned. When I first arrived on the Global Experience Week, my instinct was to pick the most likely answer and start building. Chile forced me to slow down and consider other possibilities instead of rushing towards the first workable solution.</span></p> <p><span>Being comfortable testing ideas, learning from failures and delaying judgement has become the capability I use most often in the rest of my MBA work now.</span></p> <h3><span>How the Global Experience Week built my global business perspective</span></h3> <p><span>I was initially worried that I would be out of my depth, but I was surprised by how familiar a lot of the underlying business problems felt: fund flows, regulatory constraints, stakeholder incentives and risk diversification. </span></p> <p><span>The Chilean context added a different dimension, but the analytical muscles I鈥檝e been training at 911今日黑料 transferred directly to this global environment. The real return from this experience was the confidence that I could step into an unfamiliar market, quickly understand the underlying business dynamics and still make a meaningful contribution.</span></p> <p><span>It also changed how I think about international markets. I see international markets as variations of similar business challenges</span><span> </span><span>shaped by different political, cultural and economic realities.</span></p> <h3><span>Why real-world experiences matter during an MBA</span></h3> <p><span>Standing on the dock at Caleta Portales and talking to a union leader about why he and his crew patrol their reserve at no cost to the state taught me something a lecture cannot.</span></p> <p><span>Spending time with the fishing communities changed how we approached the problem. What looked like a viable financial model did not always align with the realities of the community鈥檚 values, identities and sense of stewardship that drove their conservation efforts.</span></p> <p><span>That, for me, was the real value of the Global Experience Week. Not just exposure to international business but learning how to build solutions that work in the context of real communities, cultures and stakeholders.</span></p> <blockquote> <p><span>鈥淚 would have got the structural answer right from my lectures in London. I would not have got the design principle right without being on that dock in Chile.鈥</span></p> </blockquote> <h3><span>Collaborating with Full-Time MBA and Weekend MBA students</span></h3> <p><span>Outside of this direct, real-world experience, the trip to Chile also offered a chance to collaborate with Full-Time MBA and </span><a href="/business-school/mba/weekend-mba/">Weekend MBA</a><span> students 鈥 one of the most underrated parts of the experience</span><span>.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>Listening to a senior banker from the Weekend MBA programme re-frame a compensation question in terms of structured finance covenants, followed by a Full-Time MBA consultant pushing back on whether that respected the community鈥檚 autonomy, was the kind of conversation you can鈥檛 manufacture.</span></p> <p><span>I returned from the trip with three working drafts of business models, a team of Full-Time MBA and Weekend MBA students I would happily work with again and a group of new friends as a bonus.</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-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--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/2026-05/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20City%20Stairs.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=OOr8dEDR 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20City%20Stairs.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=gyOY3f3w 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20City%20Stairs.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=Mmod5sbk 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20City%20Stairs.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=48zN3WMv 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20City%20Stairs.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=OOr8dEDR 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20City%20Stairs.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=gyOY3f3w 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20City%20Stairs.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=Mmod5sbk 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20City%20Stairs.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=48zN3WMv 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2026-05/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20City%20Stairs.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=OOr8dEDR" 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/2026-05/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Presentation.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=G77hbtEL 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Presentation.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=_4bfQBpw 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Presentation.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=QJvOuq6d 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Presentation.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=B0H8vVqG 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Presentation.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=G77hbtEL 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Presentation.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=_4bfQBpw 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Presentation.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=QJvOuq6d 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/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Presentation.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=B0H8vVqG 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2026-05/Naman%20Goyal%20Chile%20Presentation.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=G77hbtEL" 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 "> <h2><span>The real ROI of an MBA experience</span></h2> <p><span>Global Experience Week is the clearest demonstration that the ROI of an MBA is more than just salary outcomes.</span></p> <p><span>The deeper return from an 911今日黑料 MBA is developing the ability to manage ambiguity in business and still produce useful solutions. That capability is general-purpose. It will apply to every job I hold for the next thirty years.</span></p> <h3><span>The importance of being comfortable with ambiguity as a modern business leader</span></h3> <p><span>Most professional training rewards execution against a clear objective. But many of today鈥檚 biggest business challenges 鈥 sustainability, regulation, technological disruption and advancement and geopolitical uncertainty 鈥 are not structured problems. They are wicked problems.</span></p> <p><span>Leaders who are comfortable in ambiguity, who can hold contradiction in interests and make decisions with incomplete information are the ones who shape the outcomes instead of simply reacting to them.</span></p> <p><span>That is the difference between a leader who scales and one who plateaus. Chile turned that thought from an academic concept that I鈥檇 read about into something I experienced directly in my own decision-making.</span></p> <h3><span>What would someone miss if their MBA didn鈥檛 include a Global Experience Week?</span></h3> <p><span>Without a Global Experience Week, you get a strong MBA classroom experience 鈥 but you miss the shift that happens when you apply that learning to real clients and real constraints.</span></p> <p><span>You lose the calibration that comes from being held to account by an actual organisation working on a real problem. A stakeholder map stops being a slide exercise and becomes real people you鈥檝e met and spoken with on a dock. And analytical frameworks stop being abstract tools and start getting tested against human and organisational realities in real time. Those moments change how you think. They鈥檙e where the MBA stops being just academic learning and becomes something you can actually use in practice.</span></p> <h3><span>Why an 911今日黑料 MBA delivers a strong ROI</span></h3> <p><span>What makes 911今日黑料 particularly strong at delivering this return is that the Global Experience Week feels like a natural extension of the wider MBA experience.</span></p> <p><span>911今日黑料鈥檚 London location means that global business, capital and entrepreneurship become a part of your everyday environment. This fundamentally shifts the way that you think and approach business problems.</span></p> <p><span>Its STEMB identity also creates a learning environment where technical backgrounds like mine are treated as an asset to use, not a habit to leave behind. This leads to higher quality discussions and more impactful solutions when dealing with real-world contexts like Chile.</span></p> <p><span>Just as importantly, 911今日黑料 brings together a diverse mix of professionals. Chile is a brilliant example of this, where Full-Time MBA and Weekend MBA students worked on a problem that neither group could solve alone. Our combined expertise made for a far stronger solution to the client's problem.</span></p> <p><span>That combination of global exposure, analytical depth and diverse collaboration is what makes the return from an 911今日黑料 MBA feel both practical and long-lasting.</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-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--view-mode--default paragraph--margin flexible-images-section"> <div class="flexible-images-section__container"> <div class="field field--name-field-images 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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 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-134aa2d788a97860f7faff2a461d6263e0176afd799c9becfac84982bc071899"> <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 911今日黑料 Business School Master鈥檚 alumni</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>We recently caught up with some of our Master鈥檚 alumni, who reflected on their early careers after graduating from 911今日黑料 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 911今日黑料 Business School Master鈥檚 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/2026-02/Frank%20Yang%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=_w7kb7E5 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/2026-02/Frank%20Yang%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=Yq19WdVQ 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/2026-02/Frank%20Yang%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=_w7kb7E5 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/2026-02/Frank%20Yang%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=Yq19WdVQ 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-02/Frank%20Yang%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=_w7kb7E5" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-03-12T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">12 March 2026</time> Student blog</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7384" class="blog-listing-item__title">I thought one year at 911今日黑料 was enough 鈥 until I discovered the Extended Term</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>The Extended Global Exchange at 911今日黑料 offered Frank Yang the chance to develop his technical business knowledge and immerse himself fully in a new academic and cultural environment.</p> </div> <a aria-label="Read more about I thought one year at 911今日黑料 was enough 鈥 until I discovered the Extended Term" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/student-blog/i-thought-one-year-imperial-was-enough-until-i-discovered-the-extended-term/" 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/2026-02/Alper%20Barut.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=6EQPet5J 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/2026-02/Alper%20Barut.webp?h=87b4785c&itok=MdGKQLsq 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/2026-02/Alper%20Barut.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=6EQPet5J 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/2026-02/Alper%20Barut.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=MdGKQLsq 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="Alper Barut" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-02/Alper%20Barut.jpg?h=87b4785c&itok=6EQPet5J" /></picture><div class="blog-listing-item__details blog-listing-item__details--full"><time datetime="2026-01-21T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">21 January 2026</time> Alumni</div> </div> <div class="blog-listing-item__content"> <h3 id="blog-title-7445" class="blog-listing-item__title">Alper Barut (MSc Management 2008)</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>Alper Barut (MSc Management 2008) is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of AI-powered platform Leadport.ai.</p></div> <a aria-label="Read more about Alper Barut (MSc Management 2008)" class="blog-listing-item__link link--arrow" href="/business-school/blogs/alumni/alper-barut-msc-management-2008/" 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="2026-03-12T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">12 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/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><span>We believe that a Master鈥檚 degree at 911今日黑料 Business School should be flexible, enriching and a chance for students to immerse themselves in environments that they might not otherwise have access to. That is why we offer the Extended Term as an option, allowing students to extend their programme duration to 16 months to commit to a longer Work Placement or Global Exchange.</span></p> <p><span>For Frank Yang, a recent </span><a href="/business-school/masters/management/"><span>MSc in Management (MiM)</span></a><span>* graduate, the Extended Global Exchange was the perfect opportunity to explore technical business roles, deepen his knowledge and immerse himself fully in a new academic and cultural environment. </span></p> <p><span>Completing a full term at one of our partner institutions in Madrid, Frank was able to immerse himself more intentionally in this global learning environment, creating a richer, more transformative Master鈥檚 experience. He completed his Master鈥檚 at 911今日黑料 feeling confident and equipped with the knowledge to tackle tech-oriented business roles. In the below blog, Frank shares his experience on the exchange in his own words.</span></p> <p><em><span>*previously called MSc International Management or MSc Management</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"> <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><span>Pivoting careers through 911今日黑料</span></h2> <p><span>I initially moved to London for my undergraduate degree in Educational Psychology at 18. As I progressed through my studies, I realised that I wanted to pivot into the technology sector and take on some more tech-heavy business roles. This is what drew me to 911今日黑料鈥檚 MSc in Management (MiM) programme for my Master鈥檚 studies. The cutting-edge ecosystem and strong reputation in STEM-related disciplines felt like the ideal environment to support this transition.</span></p> <h3><span>Supporting my career goals with global opportunities</span></h3> <p><span>From the very start of my Master鈥檚, it became clear that there were numerous ways that I could tailor my learning to suit my career goals. During Induction Week, the </span><a href="/business-school/masters/extended-term/"><span>Extended Term</span></a><span>, and specifically the Extended Global Exchange, was highlighted during a conversation with the Global Student Life Manager. Having lived in Beijing, Singapore and London, this immersive experience presented a chance for me to expand my horizons further.</span></p> <p><span>Practically, the Extended Term advanced my graduation timeline, enabling me to access a broader pool of internship opportunities for my Work Placement. I leveraged this opportunity to try out more technical business roles, allowing me to test and refine my career assumptions as someone seeking to pivot between fields.</span></p> <h3><span>Researching partner institutions</span></h3> <p><span>After expressing my interest in the Extended Global Exchange, the Business School provided a well-structured website with detailed information on each partner institution, including brochures and contact points. This gave me a comprehensive overview of the available opportunities and helped me shortlist potential destinations early on. </span></p> <p><span>The exchange team also maintained an open-door policy. Booking calls was extremely straightforward and staff were consistently responsive and transparent. Any unanswered questions, such as exchange timing details, were clarified as soon as confirmed information became available. This allowed me to evaluate my top choices thoroughly and with confidence. </span></p> <h3><span>Choosing IE Business School in Madrid</span></h3> <p><span>Specifically, I chose to undertake the exchange at 911今日黑料鈥檚 partner institution, IE Business School. There were several reasons why I chose this institution, including its beautiful Madrid location, its growing reputation in digital innovation, finance and entrepreneurship, and its focus on highly applied pedagogy, which is a personal interest of mine after studying education. Having also studied Spanish since middle school, it鈥檚 long been a wish of mine to live in Spain, so I had to go for it.</span></p> <p><span>The most decisive step was a call organised with the Global Exchange staff at IE Business School. The session provided clarity on academic structure, course delivery and student life. The insights shared during that conversation ultimately confirmed that it was the right fit for me.</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--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/2026-02/IE%20Exchange%20Welcome%20Day%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog_0.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=XW9MHosF 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/2026-02/IE%20Exchange%20Welcome%20Day%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog_0.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=hQRns24v 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/2026-02/IE%20Exchange%20Welcome%20Day%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog_0.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=Z9eyU0yM 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/2026-02/IE%20Exchange%20Welcome%20Day%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog_0.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=5MPWjyvl 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/2026-02/IE%20Exchange%20Welcome%20Day%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog_0.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=XW9MHosF 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/2026-02/IE%20Exchange%20Welcome%20Day%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog_0.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=hQRns24v 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/2026-02/IE%20Exchange%20Welcome%20Day%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog_0.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=Z9eyU0yM 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/2026-02/IE%20Exchange%20Welcome%20Day%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog_0.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=5MPWjyvl 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2026-02/IE%20Exchange%20Welcome%20Day%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog_0.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=XW9MHosF" 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/2026-02/Goya%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=12fnZWtJ 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/2026-02/Goya%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=d51kSb6F 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/2026-02/Goya%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=ho5_Zlf0 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/2026-02/Goya%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=mLtgFCiZ 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/2026-02/Goya%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=12fnZWtJ 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/2026-02/Goya%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=d51kSb6F 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/2026-02/Goya%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=ho5_Zlf0 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/2026-02/Goya%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=mLtgFCiZ 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2026-02/Goya%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=12fnZWtJ" 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 "> <h2><span>Applying MSc in Management (MiM) learnings to a new academic environment</span></h2> <p><span>From the outset, my studies on the MSc in Management (MiM) programme set me up for success on the exchange. As a highly international cohort, I worked in diverse teams at 911今日黑料, which trained me to communicate effectively across cultures and different working styles. Being able to navigate multicultural environments was invaluable at IE Business School, where classrooms were similarly global and collaborative.</span></p> <p><span>Academically, the technical grounding and applied problem solving on my programme translated directly to the classroom environment at IE Business School. Concepts and approaches developed during 911今日黑料鈥檚 Marketing Analytics elective gave me the confidence to contribute meaningfully to IE鈥檚 FinTech module, especially around applying machine learning algorithms to emerging financial technologies. Bringing this knowledge into group work at IE Business School sparked engaging in-class discussions and added depth to our projects.</span></p> <p><span>Together with my 911今日黑料 classmate, Umang, who was also on the exchange at IE, we achieved the top score in the class.</span></p> <h3><span>Representing 911今日黑料 in a global competition</span></h3> <p><span>A personal highlight for me was attending the Tech Venture Bootcamp by the IE School of Science and Technology, a university-wide start-up competition. We formed teams on the spot, defined users and pain points, devised business strategies, developed a technical product and pitched in 10 days. I joined the team as the developer, as I wanted to try something new, and learnt how to build a full data engineering pipeline. This was the perfect learning opportunity to extend the skills I had developed at the Business School.</span></p> <p><span>While we did not win the grand prize, we were a finalist for the Sustainability Award out of 20 teams. I made great friends that I keep in touch with, and with sharp contributions, I hope we represented 911今日黑料 in a positive manner.</span></p> <h3><span>Academic and cultural growth in Madrid</span></h3> <p><span>Beyond the curriculum, the exchange offered moments that challenged how I learn and engage. One standout moment was when a senior leader from McKinsey & Company came to deliver a guest lecture. Through clarity and presence, he demonstrated what elite communication at the highest level looks like during a live Q&A.</span></p> <p><span>Living and studying in Madrid for an extended period also pushed me to adapt culturally. I joined a mixed martial arts gym in the local community with my course mate and regularly took the opportunity to develop my conversational Spanish skills.</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--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/2026-02/Tech%20Venture%20Bootcamp%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=Kg0CHGlU 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/2026-02/Tech%20Venture%20Bootcamp%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=iIYGsKY0 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/2026-02/Tech%20Venture%20Bootcamp%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=b2S47UY2 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/2026-02/Tech%20Venture%20Bootcamp%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=DlsOI5pp 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/2026-02/Tech%20Venture%20Bootcamp%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=Kg0CHGlU 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/2026-02/Tech%20Venture%20Bootcamp%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=iIYGsKY0 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/2026-02/Tech%20Venture%20Bootcamp%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=b2S47UY2 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/2026-02/Tech%20Venture%20Bootcamp%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=DlsOI5pp 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2026-02/Tech%20Venture%20Bootcamp%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=Kg0CHGlU" 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/2026-02/Classroom%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=KAkjitux 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/2026-02/Classroom%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=BORsMhAL 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/2026-02/Classroom%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=2aVMjYbd 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/2026-02/Classroom%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.webp?h=aa81dfca&itok=nht_KBEF 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/2026-02/Classroom%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=KAkjitux 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/2026-02/Classroom%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=BORsMhAL 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/2026-02/Classroom%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=2aVMjYbd 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/2026-02/Classroom%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=nht_KBEF 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2026-02/Classroom%20Frank%20Yang%20Blog.jpg?h=aa81dfca&itok=KAkjitux" 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 "> <h2><span>The benefits of an Extended Global Exchange from my experience</span></h2> <p><span>For me, the defining feature of this initiative was its duration. Studying for a full academic term allows students to move beyond the novelty and tourist phase and genuinely experience daily life in another country. It creates the space to establish important routines, build deeper friendships and engage meaningfully in academics.</span></p> <p><span>Whilst short-term exchanges compress the experience into a tight window, a full-term exchange offered me a chance to find a more balanced rhythm. I was able to focus on my learning, whilst also integrating into everyday life in Madrid. My experience wasn鈥檛 a rushed one, but a chance to intentionally live an international study experience.</span></p> <p><span>As a result, it has significantly enhanced both the value and enjoyment of my Master鈥檚 experience. Not only was I able to fulfil my dream of living in Spain whilst continuing to develop specialised knowledge in finance and technology but also see how the knowledge built on the MSc in Management (MiM) programme can be applied to a global learning environment.</span></p> <h3><span>Enhancing my CV with the Extended Global Exchange</span></h3> <p><span>The exchange expanded both my technical exposure and project portfolio. The 911今日黑料 ecosystem is rife with opportunities, so by extending my studies with the Global Exchange, it meant that I had more time to dive deeper into my areas of interest.</span></p> <p><span>As a result, I now have tangible technical projects that demonstrate my ability to operate at the intersection of technology and business. In addition, developing conversational Spanish strengthens my international profile and supports long-term global mobility.</span></p> <p><span>Together, the Extended Global Exchange enhances both the depth and breadth of my CV, complementing the strong analytical foundation developed during my studies at the Business School.</span></p> <p><span>Going forward, I plan on exploring tech-oriented business roles such as AI transformation or product management, utilising everything I鈥檝e learnt across both 911今日黑料 and IE.</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--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; 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You should definitely consider an Extended Global Exchange if you are:</span></p> <ul><li><span>Naturally curious and open to new environments</span></li> <li><span>Willing to step outside of your familiar routines</span></li> <li><span>Intentional about immersing yourself in the local culture.</span></li> </ul><p><span>Approaching the exchange with openness and flexibility will lead to both a rewarding academic experience and a fulfilling personal one.</span></p> <p><span>911今日黑料 Business School did an all-around brilliant job in making the whole experience extremely smooth and enjoyable, including helping to make visa arrangements. 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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 911今日黑料</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 911今日黑料, 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 911今日黑料" 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/2026-03/Pragya%20Joshi%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=234d8406&itok=rHiAgJA9 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/Pragya%20Joshi%20Blog%20Header.webp?h=234d8406&itok=Ofg2xIVY 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/Pragya%20Joshi%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=234d8406&itok=rHiAgJA9 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/Pragya%20Joshi%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=234d8406&itok=Ofg2xIVY 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="560" height="448" alt="Pragya Joshi" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x4_560/public/2026-03/Pragya%20Joshi%20Blog%20Header.jpg?h=234d8406&itok=rHiAgJA9" /></picture><div 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 鈥 Executive MBA Scholarship</h3> <div class="blog-listing-item__summary"><p>Executive MBA student Pragya Joshi shares why she chose 911今日黑料 Business School, what receiving the Inspiring Women 鈥 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 鈥 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> </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="2024-04-10T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">10 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/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><span><span><span><em><span><span><span><a href="/business-school/programmes/our-students/stuart-beards/">Stuart Beards</a>, Executive MBA alum (2023) reflects on his experience on our one-week residency in China. The purpose of this residency is to enable students to appreciate what it takes to do business there, to work with Chinese companies and to develop supply chains.聽Stuart shares his key takeaways from the trip and offers advice to <a href="/business-school/mba/executive-mba/">Executive MBA </a>students embarking on the residencies.</span></span></span></em></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 "> <h2>International residency recap</h2> <p>The week-long residency at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School was an unforgettable experience. From engaging lectures to eye-opening site visits, the international residency provided me with the opportunity to explore the intricacies of operating an international business in China. Standout moments for me included site visits to ByteDance, BGI Group, and Guangzhou Xiaopeng Automotive, offering valuable insights into the dynamic business environment in China. Additionally, the residency featured an overnight stay in Shenzhen, China, providing us with the chance to witness classroom learnings in action.</p> <blockquote> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Overall, my international residency in China was more than a learning experience, it was a transformative journey that expanded my global perspective, enriched my network, and left an unforgettable mark on my professional and personal development.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </blockquote> </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 "> <h3>Developing a global perspective</h3> <p>The residency significantly broadened my understanding of global business and leadership. Immersed in the vibrant Chinese business landscape, it deepened my awareness of Chinese culture, providing a crucial cultural context for future global engagements. Additionally, the experience enhanced my knowledge of the Chinese economy, revealing its complexities and future growth prospects. The insights gained into strategies for external companies engaging with the Chinese market and suppliers were invaluable, offering practical knowledge that I believe will greatly benefit my career. Overall, the residency provided me with a well-rounded perspective essential for navigating the complexities of international business and leadership.</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/2024-04/Screenshot_20231025-171442.webp?h=827069f2&itok=1egVzf6L 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/2024-04/Screenshot_20231025-171442.webp?h=827069f2&itok=aNA3isAI 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/2024-04/Screenshot_20231025-171442.webp?h=827069f2&itok=KGj3xNEv 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/2024-04/Screenshot_20231025-171442.webp?h=827069f2&itok=hc_SHE4k 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/2024-04/Screenshot_20231025-171442.jpg?h=827069f2&itok=1egVzf6L 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/2024-04/Screenshot_20231025-171442.jpg?h=827069f2&itok=aNA3isAI 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/2024-04/Screenshot_20231025-171442.jpg?h=827069f2&itok=KGj3xNEv 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/2024-04/Screenshot_20231025-171442.jpg?h=827069f2&itok=hc_SHE4k 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-04/Screenshot_20231025-171442.jpg?h=827069f2&itok=1egVzf6L" 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/2024-04/PXL_20231025_075448322.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL.webp?h=d614c65a&itok=GCTVs2IJ 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/2024-04/PXL_20231025_075448322.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL.webp?h=d614c65a&itok=P0hGa9zv 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/2024-04/PXL_20231025_075448322.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL.webp?h=d614c65a&itok=FbfGWpap 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/2024-04/PXL_20231025_075448322.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL.webp?h=d614c65a&itok=SnXNTguK 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/2024-04/PXL_20231025_075448322.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL.jpg?h=d614c65a&itok=GCTVs2IJ 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/2024-04/PXL_20231025_075448322.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL.jpg?h=d614c65a&itok=P0hGa9zv 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/2024-04/PXL_20231025_075448322.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL.jpg?h=d614c65a&itok=FbfGWpap 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/2024-04/PXL_20231025_075448322.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL.jpg?h=d614c65a&itok=SnXNTguK 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-04/PXL_20231025_075448322.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL.jpg?h=d614c65a&itok=GCTVs2IJ" 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>Key highlights聽</h3> <p>One standout session was the lecture by Professor Howard Lam, offering insights into how foreign companies access the China market. Professor Lam's wealth of experience at P&G, McDonald鈥檚, and Coca-Cola brought marketing theory to life, connecting classroom learnings to real-world applications. Practical examples from Professor Lam's professional career also offered insights into the cultural awareness needed when operating a business in China.</p> <p>The second notable lecture focused on Emerging Technology in China, presented by Dr. Toa Charm. This session provided an in-depth review of major technology players in China compared to their US counterparts, illustrating the momentum and strength of China鈥檚 Tech Start-up Ecosystem. Dr Charm鈥檚 personal insights from his senior management positions in business was a key takeaway for me.</p> <p>Apart from the educational experiences, my most significant memory was strengthening friendships with classmates and immersing myself in the unique business culture of Hong Kong and China. It was not just a professional journey but a personal one, fostering lasting connections.</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 "> <h3>Exploring Hong Kong</h3> <p>The decision to travel early allowed me to explore Hong Kong and China with fellow EMBA22 students. CUHK curated an exceptional itinerary, seamlessly blending business and cultural experiences. From the vibrant streets of Hong Kong to the tech hubs of Shenzhen, the trip offered an all-inclusive view of China's diverse landscape.</p> <p>Standout activities in Hong Kong included hiking up Victoria Peak, immersing myself in the vibrant markets, and visiting Tian Tan Buddha via a glass-floor cable car! In China, the key activities included a well-organised cultural tour along with exploring Shenzhen.</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/2024-04/IMG-20231023-WA0028.webp?h=a4d3a681&itok=eMT_QLmo 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/2024-04/IMG-20231023-WA0028.webp?h=a4d3a681&itok=ItYzUt8n 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/2024-04/IMG-20231023-WA0028.webp?h=a4d3a681&itok=h6RoXIx- 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/2024-04/IMG-20231023-WA0028.webp?h=a4d3a681&itok=AkZMVvQF 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/2024-04/IMG-20231023-WA0028.jpg?h=a4d3a681&itok=eMT_QLmo 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/2024-04/IMG-20231023-WA0028.jpg?h=a4d3a681&itok=ItYzUt8n 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/2024-04/IMG-20231023-WA0028.jpg?h=a4d3a681&itok=h6RoXIx- 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/2024-04/IMG-20231023-WA0028.jpg?h=a4d3a681&itok=AkZMVvQF 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-04/IMG-20231023-WA0028.jpg?h=a4d3a681&itok=eMT_QLmo" aria-hidden="true" /></picture></div> </div> </article></div> <div class="field__item image-item"> <article style="margin-top: 0rem; 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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>Advice to Executive MBA students</h3> <p>Seize the opportunity fully. Go early, stay late. Immerse yourself not only in the business aspect but also in the local culture. Be open to new ideas, diverse ways of working, and embrace the trip as a chance for both personal and professional growth.聽</p> <p>Overall, my international residency in China was more than a learning experience, it was a transformative journey that expanded my global perspective, enriched my network, and left an unforgettable mark on my professional and personal development. As we continue to navigate an interconnected world, these insights will undoubtedly shape my approach to international 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/executive-mba/"> <div class="flexible-cta__content"> <h3 class="flexible-cta__heading">Explore Executive MBA</h3> <div class="flexible-cta__description"> <p>A dedicated support service for students, staff and alumni who want to develop their entrepreneurial mindset, skills, and networks.</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">Request an MBA 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/executive-mba/admissions/"> <div class="flexible-cta__content"> <h3 class="flexible-cta__heading">Admissions</h3> <div class="flexible-cta__description"> <p>Discover our rolling admissions process for the Executive MBA including entry requirements, how to apply, and key dates and 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/executive-mba" hreflang="en">Executive MBA</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/global-experiences" hreflang="en">Global Experiences</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/1677/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/1677/feed&amp;title=&amp;source=/business-school/taxonomy/term/1677/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/1677/feed&amp;status=+/business-school/taxonomy/term/1677/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/1677/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/4" hreflang="en">Executive MBA</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-read-time field--type-estimated-read-time field--label-hidden field__item">3 minute read </div> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:38:42 +0000 Rebecca Pike 7091 at /business-school My Global Immersion and Global Exchange journey at 911今日黑料 /business-school/blogs/features/my-global-immersion-and-global-exchange-journey-imperial/ <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">My Global Immersion and Global Exchange journey at 911今日黑料</span> <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="2024-04-22T15:04:03+00:00" title="Monday, April 22, 2024 - 15:04" class="datetime">Mon, 22/04/2024 - 15:04</time></span> <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/2024-09/Elisabeth%20Zlatkin%20Headshot%20Resized.webp?h=185e99ef&itok=qMbudZxw 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/2024-09/Elisabeth%20Zlatkin%20Headshot%20Resized.webp?h=185e99ef&itok=nY2B2bqb 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/2024-09/Elisabeth%20Zlatkin%20Headshot%20Resized.webp?h=185e99ef&itok=9izWupsL 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/2024-09/Elisabeth%20Zlatkin%20Headshot%20Resized.webp?h=185e99ef&itok=sFpTykcr 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/2024-09/Elisabeth%20Zlatkin%20Headshot%20Resized.JPG?h=185e99ef&itok=qMbudZxw 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/2024-09/Elisabeth%20Zlatkin%20Headshot%20Resized.JPG?h=185e99ef&itok=nY2B2bqb 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/2024-09/Elisabeth%20Zlatkin%20Headshot%20Resized.JPG?h=185e99ef&itok=9izWupsL 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/2024-09/Elisabeth%20Zlatkin%20Headshot%20Resized.JPG?h=185e99ef&itok=sFpTykcr 1x"></source><img loading="eager" width="960" height="576" alt="Elisabeth Zlatkin" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/focalpoint_5x3_960/public/2024-09/Elisabeth%20Zlatkin%20Headshot%20Resized.JPG?h=185e99ef&itok=qMbudZxw" /></picture></div> <div class="field field--name-content-top field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--no-margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <p><em>Global experiences are an opportunity for students to immerse themselves in business settings, facilitating both personal and professional growth. They鈥檙e an invaluable part of the learning experience, equipping students with the knowledge, skills and mindset needed to succeed as a business leader in this interconnected world.聽</em></p> <p><em>Elisabeth Zlatkin, a MSc Management (now re-purposed as <a href="/business-school/masters/management/">MSc in Management (MiM)</a>) student from Germany shares her experience undertaking both a <a href="/business-school/masters/management/#programme-content">Global Immersion</a> and <a href="/business-school/programmes/outgoing-exchanges/">Global Exchange</a> during her time at 911今日黑料 Business School.聽</em></p> <blockquote> <p>鈥淲hen applying to 911今日黑料 Business School, I carefully considered all of the international opportunities available to me. The international cohort and global network at 911今日黑料 is invaluable, and the immersion and exchange modules offer practical, hands-on experiences and the chance to study in different international contexts, enhancing my learning and broadening my global perspective.鈥澛</p> </blockquote> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--no-margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <h2>Global Immersion: Singapore</h2> <p><em>Our Global Immersion modules are week-long international experience trips that includes visits to companies representing a diverse range of sectors. They provide an opportunity for students to travel across the world and gain a unique perspective on global business practices.聽聽</em></p> <p><em>This year, our MSc Management cohort explored <a href="/business-school/blogs/features/unlocking-global-business-perspectives-imperials-global-immersions/">Singapore as a Smart City</a>, looking at how local innovations make it unique. Below, Elisabeth tells us a little more about the week.</em>聽</p> <p>We had the opportunity to speak to many exciting professionals; one of them was Chris de Lavigne, a partner at Deloitte, who revealed how Singapore evolved from a fishing village to a global energy hub, emphasising sustainability through district cooling systems, solar panels, and underground infrastructure. We also met many start-up founders and innovation hubs and understood the infrastructure for emerging start-ups.聽聽</p> <p>The experience broadened my understanding of global industry trends and the importance of public-private partnerships in innovative city initiatives. I built a strong network with industry leaders and peers, which has been instrumental in my professional growth.聽聽</p> <blockquote> <p>Exposure to Singapore鈥檚 dynamic business environment honed my leadership and strategic thinking skills, preparing me for any future challenges I may face in my career.聽</p> </blockquote> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--text-image paragraph--no-margin"> <div class="c-text-image clearfix c-text-image--full-width"> <figure class="c-text-image__image "><picture><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/webp" width="1300" height="975" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/max_1300x1300/public/2024-04/Ollie%20-%20Singapore%20-%20Image%209.webp?itok=1Ruo2_OB 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/webp" width="650" height="488" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2024-04/Ollie%20-%20Singapore%20-%20Image%209.webp?itok=LHvCE5if 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="360" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-04/Ollie%20-%20Singapore%20-%20Image%209.webp?itok=ZKz1EKuF 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 1060px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1300" height="975" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/max_1300x1300/public/2024-04/Ollie%20-%20Singapore%20-%20Image%209.jpg?itok=1Ruo2_OB 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 840px)" type="image/jpeg" width="650" height="488" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2024-04/Ollie%20-%20Singapore%20-%20Image%209.jpg?itok=LHvCE5if 1x"></source><source media="all and (min-width: 576px)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="360" data-srcset="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-04/Ollie%20-%20Singapore%20-%20Image%209.jpg?itok=ZKz1EKuF 1x"></source><img loading="lazy" width="480" height="360" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/business-school/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-04/Ollie%20-%20Singapore%20-%20Image%209.jpg?itok=ZKz1EKuF" aria-hidden="true" /></picture><figcaption class="c-text-image__caption"> Our Global Immersion 2024 cohort in Singapore </figcaption></figure></div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--no-margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <h2 lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">Global Exchange: Paris and Switzerland</h2> <p><em>Over a one-month period, Elisabeth undertook a <a href="/business-school/programmes/outgoing-exchanges/">Global Exchange</a> at both HEC France and EHL Switzerland, focusing on Luxury Hospitality Management.</em>聽聽</p> <h3>New challenges</h3> <p>There were over 200 international students from around the world participating in various programmes at HEC. Studying abroad meant that I was navigating a new environment outside of my comfort zone.聽</p> <p>Being immersed in a new and international environment, meeting new professionals, and learning new things resulted in a steep learning curve and prepared me well for the future steps in my career.聽</p> <p>The small class size on my exchange helped foster a close-knit community. I learned so much from my peers, gaining international insights into luxury hospitality management from like-minded individuals.聽</p> <h3>My personal highlights</h3> <p>The Global Exchange has made me more open-minded. I had the opportunity to meet so many incredible people. It reinforced that networking is one of the most essential skills in the world of business. The connections I made and the insights I gained during this experience are invaluable.聽</p> <p>A highlight was all the interesting conversations I had during my time in Paris and Lousanne. Meeting professionals from different fields sheds a different light on the same topic, making it much more interesting to discuss.聽聽</p> <p>Learning about both the operational and financial aspects of the hotel industry was incredibly insightful. It gave me a deeper understanding of the different international practices and the complexities involved in managing luxury properties.聽</p> <h3>Embracing opportunities outside of my learning</h3> <p>This was my first time living in a dorm, and the EHL dorms exceeded all of my expectations with their amazing amenities and facilities. The first days are the ones where you create those long-lasting friendships through all the incredible experiences you get to have together. I was the only German on my course, and our class was wonderfully diverse, with no nationality repeated.聽</p> <p>Social events were planned by both course management and the students themselves that enriched the overall experience. Every night, we had an activity ranging from BBQs at the lake to wine tasting sessions.聽</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--no-margin"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="text-formatted "> <h3>Choosing 911今日黑料 Business School</h3> <p>Before applying to 911今日黑料 Business School, I spent a lot of time browsing through the modules, electives, societies, <a href="/business-school/masters/management/career-impact/#career-services">career services</a> and international exposures offered to students.聽聽</p> <p>This was when I decided that should I get accepted, I would apply to the Global Immersion trip and the Global Exchange module, as I knew these would be once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Having been accepted to both, I cherish these experiences the most.</p> <p>While London is my favourite city, I wanted to gain international exposure during my master鈥檚 programme. These experiences are invaluable鈥攖hey not only lead to new friendships but also broaden your horizons and deepen your understanding of specific topics.聽</p> <blockquote> <p>Growth happens outside your comfort zone.聽These global learning opportunities have been an unforgettable part of my learning, fuelling significant personal and professional growth.聽聽</p> </blockquote> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2024-09-16T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">16 September 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> <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/masters" hreflang="en">Masters'</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/global-experiences" hreflang="en">Global Experiences</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/global-exchanges" hreflang="en">Global Exchanges</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/category/key-topics/global-immersion" hreflang="en">Global Immersion</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-key-themes field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/business-school/key-themes/entrepreneurship/" hreflang="en">Entrepreneurship</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-sidebar-top field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--links paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <a href="/business-school/masters/management/" class="button button--cta "> Explore our MSc in Management (MiM) programme </a> <a href="/business-school/masters/connect/" class="button button--cta "> Attend an upcoming event </a> <a href="/business-school/masters/brochure/" class="button button--primary "> Download a brochure </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-content-bottom field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="c-paragraph-cta paragraph paragraph--cta paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--margin"> <div class="c-paragraph-cta__inner"> <div class="c-paragraph-cta__links"> <a href="/business-school/masters/management/" class="button button--primary "> Explore our MSc in Management (MiM) programme </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:04:03 +0000 Rebecca Pike 6852 at /business-school