Master Programs Blog Feed : Masters Programs (MSc, MiM, MiF, Accounting)

Narenn · 2020-04-24T03:26:30-07:00

This thread consolidates all blogs from top Master programs to keep you updated with latest happenings at these programs. If you know any Master program blog that we can syndicate here, feel free to shoot me a PM List of Blogs added to the feed IESE MiM Blog The ESADE MSc Blog MIT MFin Students Blog ESCP MiM Students Blog LBS Masters Admissions & Students Blog

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My Entrepreneurial Experience at IESE MiM [#permalink]

10 Aug 2021, 22:01

FROM IESE MiM Blog: My Entrepreneurial Experience at IESE MiM

The TFM When I decided to join the MiM at IESE, one of my main motivations was the possibility to focus on family businesses and entrepreneurship. Indeed, during the last period of the year, we could select electives depending on what we want to specialize on (finance, data or strategy and marketing). At the same... Read More

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The MiM Study Group Experience; Meet Felix Meier MiM2021 [#permalink]

16 Aug 2021, 08:01

FROM LBS MiM Admissions Blog: The MiM Study Group Experience; Meet Felix Meier MiM2021

By Alex Hurd, MiM & GMiM Student Recruitment Associate

A key study technique at LBS focusses on working collaboratively and study groups are used across all the courses. We spoke to three Masters in Managementhttps://www.london.edu/masters-degrees/masters-in-management2021 students to get their thoughts on how their experiences went.

In this second instalment in this blog series, we catch up with Felix Meier MiM2021 to hear about his experience.

Hi Felix! To start, can you please give a brief overview of your study group?
I have very good memories of both of my study groups at LBS. There is no doubt that in either group, I was working alongside extraordinary minds and highly ambitious fellow students. My first term study group consisted of students from Portugal, India, Italy, China, and the United States – so from a cultural perspective, it could have not been more diverse. I believe that we complemented each other in the best possible way, given that all of us gathered different professional experiences and graduated from unique undergraduate disciplines.

What projects did you do?
Throughout the academic year we had the chance to work on a range of different projects. Some of which were more analytical in nature while others drew upon our creativity and genuine intellectual curiosity. I particularly enjoyed working on the Integrated Module 1 group project, as it required us not only to apply the concepts and theories of all previous core courses but also to be able to think outside-the-box in the first place. After all, the underlying heterogeneity in our study group was the primary factor that enabled us to bring different ideas to the table.

What was the most rewarding part of your study group?
Since some of us opted for internships and full-time positions outside the UK post-graduation, one of the main challenges that we encountered was to coordinate everyone’s ongoing job search with our academic obligations. On the other hand, the supportive environment in our study group was key for our continued success as a team. In retrospect, I believe that our successes were not defined through our project grades but much rather through the professional relationships that ultimately turned into strong bonds and new friendships.

The prospects of developing a truly global network is one of the many reasons why students choose to come to LBS. Working in international study groups will most certainly help you in doing so. Building on that, I found it particularly rewarding that everyone in our study group was keen to give up their time and share their professional expertise and technical skills with other team members. Surely, it doesn’t come as a surprise that recruitment, networking events, and other extracurricular activities ultimately require a lot of time too. I trust that having learned to effectively communicate with group members is a key skill that will allow me to excel in any future corporate position. A one-year master programme is very intense and despite the various commitments throughout the year, having good relationships with your study group members will make this time twice as good! And who knows, you may be working with your future co-founder already…

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The MiM Study Group Experience; Meet Josephine Parquet MiM2021 [#permalink]

16 Aug 2021, 08:01

FROM LBS MiM Admissions Blog: The MiM Study Group Experience; Meet Josephine Parquet MiM2021

By Alex Hurd, MiM & GMiM Student Recruitment Associate

A key study technique at LBS focusses on working collaboratively and study groups are used across all the courses. We spoke to three Masters in Managementhttps://www.london.edu/masters-degrees/masters-in-management2021 students to get their thoughts on how their experiences went.

In this final instalment in this blog series, we catch up with Josephine Parquet MiM2021 to hear about her experience.

Hi Josephine! To begin, can you please give a brief overview of your study group?
All my study groups went super well. I was really lucky. My first study group had two Chinese, one Austrian, one Belgium, and one Algerian making up the six. Most of us were coming from business backgrounds apart from one who came from international politics. One person was also from an economics background but was less quantitative so it was good for her to be supported by us. From September to December I was with the same study group for term one. For term one in January, I had a new study group which was also full of very nice people. There was a Greek person, a guy from the Netherlands, a Chinese girl, and an Indian. I think something that really helped at the beginning was the coaching sessions. At the beginning of each study group we met with a coach who asked more personal questions and created a team contract that defined everyone’s responsibilities and rules in the group. One was more of the leader and we were all were assigned roles which worked really well.

What projects did you do?
Can you go into some details about the main challenges and successes you had? We had our core classes, so it was financing, accounting marketing and we had group classes around them. It was normally a case with a specific set of questions on around a set problem. We also had the integrated modules one was in the middle and one was at the end of the terms. One was on data analytics and organizational behaviour and we had to do a bigger project around these two key areas. The second one was around inequalities at work and we had to take a company and identify issues such as gender pay gaps or racism – the kind of issues that can often pop up at work. So this was very interesting as it was a longer project and everyone was working hard on it for a week.

What was the most rewarding part of your study group?
I have to say my study group experience was very easy and everyone was super nice. I got to meet people I wouldn’t have necessarily got the chance to meet. We met loads of time and it was great to meet different people. Sometimes it was difficult with the work load and some of the constant Zoom calls we would be saying ‘oh come on guys this is hard’.

In all my study groups I took on the leadership part and I was the coordinator of the different things in the group. I didn’t realise it before but people really appreciated it. I was always trying in a nice way to get people to meet and really pushing to have a bond between the groups. I think it worked out pretty well each time and it was super rewarding for me and I also understood I really like the people part of any job. It has made me realise I want to have this in my future jobs, I don’t want to be working alone behind my computer – I really like working in teams with different people.

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The MiM Study Group Experience; Meet Celine Chen MiM2021 [#permalink]

16 Aug 2021, 13:01

FROM LBS MiM Admissions Blog: The MiM Study Group Experience; Meet Celine Chen MiM2021

By Alex Hurd, MiM & GMiM Student Recruitment Associate

A key study technique at LBS focusses on working collaboratively and study groups are used across all the courses. We spoke to three Masters in Management2021 students to get their thoughts on how their experiences went.

In the first instalment in this blog series, we catch up with Celine Chen MiM2021 to hear about her experience.

Hi Celine! To start, can you give a brief overview of your study group?
LBS really put a lot of effort into maximising the diversity. I was allocated different study groups across term 1 and term 2. My first study group comprised of students from China, Germany, Pakistan and Austria. My second study group had people from Peru, UK, Greece and France. All my study groupmates not only came from different educational backgrounds but also had different business experiences. For example, my Germany groupmate had one year of work experience in Airbus before coming to LBS and he had an undergraduate degree in engineering. My groupmate from London majored in history in Cambridge and my Pakistan groupmate had a finance background and had previously interned at Accenture in their Toronto office.

What projects did you do?
We were engaged in a wide range of group projects throughout the academic year. All core courses would have at least one group project which required the entire study group to be involved. For example, during term 2A, we studied the Business Analytics course and this had three group projects whilst the Finance course had two group projects. In order to efficiently complete all projects, we divided up the work based on each other’s competency. Myself and some other groupmates who were more confident in coding committed more towards the Business Analytics projects whilst others who had stronger backgrounds in finance did more of the finance work.

There were of course many challenges. For example, each of us had a different working style and we had to compromise in order satisfy everyone. Also, it was not always smooth when completing group work. There were not enough people in the team willing to do the Marketing project as it required the use of highly technical software. In the end, we had to do a random draw to pick two people to work on the project. In addition, people sometimes had different opinions on the work being done by others and people had to commit more time until everyone was happy with what was being done.

There are many challenges with group work and the reasons tend to be due to different personality, working style, and opinion conflicts. I believe that two things that matter most for successful group work are: one – communication and two compromise. Only constant communication can minimize misunderstanding and sometimes compromise is needed to get a harmonious result.

What was the most rewarding part of your study group?
The most rewarding part of study group was getting high marks on group projects and getting to know so many amazing people from various backgrounds who I would not have met without coming to LBS. For example, we received several full marks on Finance group projects and pretty high marks on Business Analytics and Strategy group projects. These results demonstrate that our hard work had paid off, which further encouraged us in any upcoming group projects. Also, all the communication skills and new group work abilities learned throughout allowed me to better understand how to achieve a efficient and smoother work skills in future professional environments. For example, it is important for us to shift our roles based on people around us. Sometimes, a group might need a leader and sometimes a group might lack a coordinator. When I use my own the skills in becoming these different roles, I will be more successful in adjusting to different groups and help achieve success.

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Understanding our Masters in Finance Programme [#permalink]

23 Aug 2021, 08:01

FROM LBS MiF Admissions Blog: Understanding our Masters in Finance Programme

By Charlotte Tait, MiF Recruitment Manager

If you are considering our Masters in Finance programme, the most important thing to do before starting your application is research! You need to be sure this is the best programme for you, and your future career goals. We recognise there is a huge amount of information out there. So in this blog we will condense your research, and give you a breakdown of our unique Masters in Finance programme.

What is the
MiF?

Our London based Masters in Finance is a post experience programme. The programme is aimed exclusively at finance professionals with a minimum of 3 years post- graduation finance related work experience. The programme provides a rich and diverse learning experience, not just from our international world class faculty, but from your peers too. The programme focus on finance and business from around the world. Our MiF is ranked #1 globally by the Financial Times, meaning you will leave with a strong international network of recognized finance professionals.

Full time or
part time?

We have two programmes, a full time and a part time programme. Both programmes cover exactly the same content, the only difference is the structure and duration of the two programmes.

The full time programme is full time on our London Campus, and is
completed in either 10 or 16 months.

The part time programme is designed for students who have full
time finance careers. Lectures are held on Friday evenings and Saturday all
day, every other week on our London Campus. The programme takes 22 months to
complete.

What will I
study?

Every Masters in Finance student studies 5 mandatory core courses. These core courses cover the fundamentals of finance, ensuring the whole class has a solid foundation in finance.

You can plan and tailor your learning to your career goals when selecting your electives. Students complete 8-10 electives, with over 50 different electives to choose from. You will study some of these electives with students from our other degree programmes, making it a great networking opportunity! There is also the option of 4 concentrations too.

On top of your core courses and electives students complete
professional and leadership skills workshops and technical skills workshops,
and our very popular practitioner courses which are delivered by finance
professionals.

Are there any
international opportunities?

Yes! We offer a range of global experiences, for both our full time and part time students. One such experience is our full term exchange. MiF students can study at one of our partnership universities, in Europe or Asia for a full term. This opportunity can expand your network and allow you to take electives not offered by LBS. We also offer a block week exchange at Columbia Business School in New York. Everyone can apply for this opportunity and it is available throughout the year. Lastly, we have our Global Immersion Elective. This is where students visit major banking and asset management firms abroad. Recent locations include Paris, Frankfurt, New York and Boston.

Are there any
extracurricular activities?

There are over 75 student led clubs. Clubs range from professional, regional, social and sports association clubs. All clubs are cross programme allowing you the opportunity to socialise and connect with the whole student body. You can decide to be a member of one or more of these clubs, or you can become a student club leader. Some of our most popular clubs are Women in Business Club, Social Impact Club and our Foodie Club.

I hope this blog has given you a better understanding of MiF. If you are looking for a more detailed explanation of the programme listento Maria, the Masters in Finance Senior Programme Manager’s programme overview webinar.

Or if you would like to hear from one of our current students or Alumni about their personal experience of MiF and School please feel free to reach out to them with any questions. Or view our employment statistics and see which roles our MiF2020 graduates secured.

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact us at mif@london.edu.

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September Recruitment Events [#permalink]

03 Sep 2021, 09:01

FROM LBS MiM Admissions Blog: September Recruitment Events

Considering applying to one of our programmes? Interested in finding out more about the LBS experience? We have a whole host of events this month, all happening virtually, to give you some insight into studying at London Business School.

UKDateEarly Career Open Day 04/09/2021Bright Network Festival06/09/2021 – 07/09/2021Q&A with the Early Career Recruitment and Admissions Team07/09/2021STEM Women: UK Financial Services Industry Event07/09/2021Women Leading at LBS07/09/2021Exploring the Executive MBA Programme08/09/2021MBA Overview10/09/2021Preparing a Strong Early Career Application for Round 114/09/2021Masters in Finance: In Conversation with MiF Students14/09/2021Introduction to the Executive MBA programmes: EMBA London and EMBA-Global15/09/2021Highlight on the MAM: A panel discussion with our MAM alumni16/09/2021MBA Overview 17/09/2021NSAC Conference 202118/09/2021Masters in Finance Open Day18/09/2021Bright Network – Women in Leadership20/09/2021 – 21/09/2021Q&A with the Early Career Recruitment and Admissions Team21/09/2021The Executive MBA Experience: EMBA London and EMBA Global22/09/2021Forte MBA Forum (Focus on UK/EU)23/09/2021MBA Overview 24/09/2021Women in Finance (MFA and MiF) 24/09/2021Masters in Finance Alumni Interview Series – UK and EU 27/09/2021EMBA Portfolio: Panel with alumni in Oil and Gas 28/09/2021Scholarships and Funding for the Early Career Programmes 28/09/2021STEM Women: London STEM Careers Event 29/09/2021USQS Virtual Connect MBA: USA West16/09/2021QS Virtual Connect MBA: New York 25/09/2021EuropeAmsterdam MBA Fair – Ivy Circle Netherlands16/09/2021QS Virtual Connect Masters: Turkey18/09/2021QS Virtual Connect MBA: Italy 30/09/2021AsiaWomen in Business: East Asia Focus09/09/2021

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September Recruitment Events [#permalink]

03 Sep 2021, 09:01

FROM LBS MiF Admissions Blog: September Recruitment Events

Considering applying to one of our programmes? Interested in finding out more about the LBS experience? We have a whole host of events this month, all happening virtually, to give you some insight into studying at London Business School.

UKDateEarly Career Open Day 04/09/2021Bright Network Festival06/09/2021 – 07/09/2021Q&A with the Early Career Recruitment and Admissions Team07/09/2021STEM Women: UK Financial Services Industry Event07/09/2021Women Leading at LBS07/09/2021Exploring the Executive MBA Programme08/09/2021MBA Overview10/09/2021Preparing a Strong Early Career Application for Round 114/09/2021Masters in Finance: In Conversation with MiF Students14/09/2021Introduction to the Executive MBA programmes: EMBA London and EMBA-Global15/09/2021Highlight on the MAM: A panel discussion with our MAM alumni16/09/2021MBA Overview 17/09/2021NSAC Conference 202118/09/2021Masters in Finance Open Day18/09/2021Bright Network – Women in Leadership20/09/2021 – 21/09/2021Q&A with the Early Career Recruitment and Admissions Team21/09/2021The Executive MBA Experience: EMBA London and EMBA Global22/09/2021Forte MBA Forum (Focus on UK/EU)23/09/2021MBA Overview 24/09/2021Women in Finance (MFA and MiF) 24/09/2021Masters in Finance Alumni Interview Series – UK and EU 27/09/2021EMBA Portfolio: Panel with alumni in Oil and Gas 28/09/2021Scholarships and Funding for the Early Career Programmes 28/09/2021STEM Women: London STEM Careers Event 29/09/2021USQS Virtual Connect MBA: USA West16/09/2021QS Virtual Connect MBA: New York 25/09/2021EuropeAmsterdam MBA Fair – Ivy Circle Netherlands16/09/2021QS Virtual Connect Masters: Turkey18/09/2021QS Virtual Connect MBA: Italy 30/09/2021AsiaWomen in Business: East Asia Focus09/09/2021

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From Engineer to Manager: Why you should study business after an engin [#permalink]

24 Sep 2021, 07:01

FROM ESCP MiM Students Blog: From Engineer to Manager: Why you should study business after an engineering degree

by Otmane Rahmouni

In a continuously changing world where companies increasingly require new skills, hybrid competencies have clearly become a competitive advantage in the job market for fresh graduates and experienced professionals alike. In this article I will tell you about the reasons behind my decision to pursue a Master in Management at ESCP Business School after graduating the engineering school Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Rabat, in Rabat Morocco.

The best programme to complement an engineer’s profile

As an engineering graduate I lack managerial skills and business-related knowledge that are essential for making the difference in an extremely competitive world full of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. After graduating with an engineering degree, my curiosity prompted me to look for a programme that would complement my technical profile, and the MiM met my criteria. In ESCP Business School I have the opportunity to shape my career path with a diverse set of skills, particularly as the MiM allows students to choose 3 among 58 specialisations covering a wide range of fields.

As for me, I chose the “Financial and Sustainability Reporting for the CFO” specialisation, at the cross road of Finance, Accounting and Sustainability. These courses prepare future CFOs to work in high-growth areas of corporate financial planning and analysis as well as ESG reporting. As an engineer who did not understand how to shape the financial decisions and financial reporting systems to respond to sustainability issues, I acquired a deep understanding of current practices in sustainability evaluation and communication, sustainable growth strategies involving the usage of accounting fundamentals and key aspects related to investment banking.

After my second semester, I will take a Gap year to gain hands-on experience and fine-tune my professional project, then carry out an exchange programme in one of the ESCP Business School partner institutions and finally pursue the “Digital Project Management” specialisation to gain the skills that I need to design the modern reality of companies in the era of digital transformation.

Gaining international exposure

After having lived for 23 years in Morocco, I felt the need to gain international exposure, and develop multicultural awareness.

The Master in Management allows its students to go places, for instance I was able to study the first semester in Turinand the second in Paris. These experiences allowed me to immerse myself into the local culture of both countries, develop my cross-cultural communication skills and learn Italian as a fifth language. I look forward to discovering other countries in the remainder of my masters.

In addition, the MiM programme embraces diversity as it offers the opportunity for students coming from atypical backgrounds to join. Engineers, social scientists, linguists and management students mix together to share their experience. It’s an environment that fosters knowledge sharing.

Moreover, ESCP endeavours to make the Master in Management an international environment gathering students and facultymembers coming from more than 50 and 30 countries respectively, which makes it a unique human experience.

Expanding my network

I consider that having an extensive network is one of the most valuable assets one can have, for instance networking allows a person to keep track of his/her field’s evolution and therefore anticipate significant changes and to get support when facing gray issues it allows also professionals willing to carry out their own project to easily recruit like-minded persons. With its 1200 students the MiM programme at ESCP is definitely a great opportunity for me to expand my network especially since the programme is designed to make each student interact with many persons in the course.

For instance, my language group classmates are different from my specialisation classmates which are themselves different from my elective classmates. In addition, I have the chance to study with new people every semester and meet students pursuing other programmes like specialist masters and the bachelor in management.

In the course of this programme I had other networking opportunities as the School’s career service and Alumni association organise weekly networking events with alumni and professionals.

A programme designed to prepare future managers for sustainability challenges

In order to make an impact in my career and become a responsible decision maker in the future, I think it is essential to acquire sustainability-related skills. Always at the forefront of educational innovation, ESCP Business School showed its commitment to sustainability by rethinking its MiM programme through the creation of several specialisations orientated towards sustainability, including the conception of mandatory courses and seminars addressing Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability topics, as well as the creation of corporate partner-sponsored Chairs for Circular Economy & Sustainable Business Models (with Deloitte), Turning Points (with Cartier), and Intercultural Management (with Renault).

Final thoughts

After only two semesters at the Master in Management of ESCP, I feel that I grew mentally and technically, developed my critical thinking, my resilience and agility and acquired key managerial skills that are sought after by employers.The MiM programme is a life changing experience that offers enormous opportunities. Be ambitious and courageous and make the most of it.

About the author

Otmane Rahmouni is currently a first-year Master in Management student, and an active Student Ambassador. His previous studies were in engineering; he holds a master degree from l’Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Rabat, in Rabat Morocco.

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Top 5 reasons to choose a startup for your first internship [#permalink]

24 Sep 2021, 07:01

FROM ESCP MiM Students Blog: Top 5 reasons to choose a startup for your first internship

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by [b][url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/annalisa-tramannoni-67b763152/]Annalisa Tramannoni[/url][/b]

When choosing a school for my business masters, I was attracted to [url=https://escp.eu][b]ESCP [/b][/url]because of the career-building opportunities you have during and after finishing your studies.

After learning about ESCP’s [url=https://escp.eu/corporate-services/partnerships][b]partnerships [/b][/url]with multinationals and famous brands, I thought about how cool it would be to have the chance to work in this environment, and be involved in really big initiatives. I thought that small companies and startups didn’t offer interesting opportunities.

However, when it came down to making the decision of which internships to go for, I realised that it is not easy and straightforward to pick [b]the [/b]correct path for yourself. Since I had so many possibilities and opportunities to choose from, it wasn’t easy to pick one and rule out all the others, especially since I was facing the job market for the very first time. I had very different interests in very different industries, and the choice was tough and risky.

Then I remembered that the School’s [url=https://escp.eu/student-services#JobsCareers][b]Careers coaches[/b][/url] advised me that I needed to take into account not only my interests but also many other variables that shape my personality, my approach to work, and my needs and skills.

As a young professional in her first experience, I needed to understand my personality and skill sets, both hard and soft, to approach a specific position in a specific industry. In addition to the assessment regarding my personal sphere, I also needed to take into account what I wanted to learn in the workplace and the type of environment I would like to be in, where I could express my potential to the fullest.

During this semester I had the chance to pick my first specialisation of the Master in Management. I chose to study [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX82C9U6MBc][b]Impact Entrepreneurship[/b][/url], digging in depth into all the processes needed to create and sustain a startup. We learned how to design a strategy for a new venture, from the idea until the financing phase, when you pitch the idea to investors.

Doing this [b][/b]opened up a wide range of new possibilities and opportunities for my professional life which I had never considered before. Understanding the processes involved in the creation of a startup made me aware of the diverse opportunities available when joining this type of organisation. Here are the top 5 advantages that I have learnt so far.

#1 Many responsibilities from Day 1

Being in the environment of a startup means working in really small groups on really impactful projects. Even from the perspective of an intern, you will be given a lot of responsibilities to bring to projects; your role will be key for the development of the activities within your group and tangible in the business as whole. This aspect is particularly interesting if we compare it to the dynamics of a big corporation: in a corporate environment you might feel that the tasks you are doing are a side dish to the overall meal. Instead, in the environment of a startup, you will be able to see that your actions are actually the “main course”.

#2 Learning by doing

Working in a startup means that everything needs to be created from scratch as there may be few established ways of going about things. This gives you the opportunity to put directly into practice what you have learned in your business studies, creating an immersive learning experience, starting from what you know.

What you need is basically some knowledge on the topic and willingness and eagerness to learn as much as you can in order to be successful for your team. In this environment, the learning process is continuous and ongoing: the working experience is not just doing tasks, but improving and developing new skills day by day.

#3 Close relationships with everyone in the workplace

Usually a startup is composed of only a few members which facilitates the communication flow, as well as the sharing of experiences and emotions. Departments are generally composed of just a few people, and you see how interconnected they are.

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In a startup environment, you are able to personally meet not only the colleagues you’re working with in your department, but also closely speak to members of others, as well as having the chance to meet the company founder(s).

In this way, you feel like you’re participating not only in the working process, but also to the creation of a positive and inclusive environment, which fosters well being and close relationships with colleagues. Your workplace and your colleagues might even become a new family!

#4 Getting a close look at business practices

As I previously mentioned, working in a startup means having the possibility to see operations also from other departments. Usually, in startups we don’t see a clear division among the different processes, as the business is a work in progress. Each department needs to cooperate and coordinate tightly with each other: this is possible only if there is a smooth flow of information among departments and work practices that foster cohesion and collaboration.

In this environment particularly, you are able to see how each business unit influences each other and is key for the development of the overall business. It is like having a giant magnifying glass that enables us to closely see all the activities that make a business work.

#5 Flexible work schedule

Last but not least, we always speak about “finding a work-life balance”. Working in a startup enables this in the following way: given that your workload will be dictated by projects and not by strictly scheduled working hours, you will be able to complete your tasks whenever you can, within or even outside the regular working hours. Having the opportunity to do so can be particularly useful since it enables you to schedule your working hours around time for yourself – of course making sure that the work gets done!

These are the top 5 reasons I was able to identify during this semester at ESCP; obviously there are some disadvantages to working in a startup as well. Overall, my mind has changed with the experience of the entrepreneurship specialisation and I am glad I was able to dig in depth to the startup environment. It has indeed been an eye-opening experience that has had such a strong impact on me that I chose to work in a startup for the whole summer.

About the author

[url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/annalisa-tramannoni-67b763152/]Annalisa Tramannoni[/url] has just finished her first year of the Master in Management, and she is actively engaged within [url=https://escp.eu/berlin/student-societies][b]JET ESCP[/b][/url] and in the Student Ambassador community. She previously studied Economics of Tourism at the University of Bologna and now she is conducting an Internship in a Startup in Milan.

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27 Sep 2021, 04:01

FROM LBS MiM Admissions Blog: Meet Isabel Moreno (MAM2020)

Isabel Moreno is a MAM2020 graduate and a current Associate at McKinsey & Company. She will be joining us for our upcoming ‘Studying in the UK panel‘ with a particular focus on what it’s like for students coming from the USA and joining our Early Career programmes.

What were the benefits of studying your Masters in London?

Studying
in London allowed me to work alongside an incredibly diverse student body. I benefitted
from exposure to a variety of perspectives that informed my thinking and
leadership style. As one of the world’s financial capitals, London also offers
almost unparalleled access to a vast array of professional opportunities.

How
do you feel studying at LBS has helped you in your career path?

My
time at LBS provided me invaluable management training and data science skills and
exposed me to a talented group of colleagues and alumni who have supported me
professionally. I continue to rely on the network I developed at LBS for career
advice and inspiration as I navigate future opportunities.

If
you had to choose one highlight from your time at LBS, what would it be?

The Social Impact Conference was one of my most
rewarding experiences during my time at LBS. As part of Social Impact Week, my
team and I organized a conference where we heard from key players in the
sustainability field about how consumers can be agents of change.

How
did LBS prepare you for taking the next step in your career? Were there any
services available that you found particularly useful?

The focus
on group work in the MAM programme has prepared me for a career in consulting. By
working alongside a diverse group of students, I was able to understand how to
leverage multiple perspectives to create additional value. The Career Centre team
is also readily available to provide support during the recruitment process.

What
is the one piece of advice you would give to those considering applying to a
programme at LBS?

I would focus on doing a lot of research on the programme you’re applying to and all that LBS has to offer to get a sense of the areas you’d like to explore. Given the overwhelming number of opportunities available academically, professionally, and socially at LBS, I found it helpful to prioritize my time to get the most out of my LBS experience.

Join us at our upcoming event to hear more from Isabel and her fellow alumni.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Meet Nicolas Beck (MFA2019) [#permalink]

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FROM LBS MiM Admissions Blog: Meet Nicolas Beck (MFA2019)

Nicolas Beck is an MFA2019 graduate and a current Investment Banking Analyst (Restructuring), Rothschild & Co. He will be joining us for our upcoming ‘Studying in the UK panel‘ with a particular focus on what it’s like for students coming from Europe and joining our Early Career programmes.

What were the benefits of studying your Masters in London?

One
big advantage of studying directly in London, especially for a Masters in Finance,
was of course the proximity to the finance industry. Even after Brexit the city
remains the clear European finance hub and having access to tons of networking
opportunities and industry events can be invaluable during recruiting.

On a
more personal level, I also really enjoyed the diverse international community
in London during my time at LBS, which is also something you won’t necessarily
have in other cities.

How
do you feel studying at LBS has helped you in your career path?

First of all, the teaching and experiential learning activities at LBS were all very close to practice and the business world, which still often helps in my day-to-day on the job. More importantly however, the network and the close connections we built over our year at LBS have proven to be invaluable during my career path so far. Whether it was simply to get a better understanding of a specific field of finance or to get tips for interviewing – there is someone from LBS willing to have a chat in nearly every field and organisation in London.

If
you had to choose one highlight from your time at LBS, what would it be?

It
is hard to choose one single highlight, as LBS really has been a full year of
amazing experiences, but if I had to choose one, it would probably be
representing LBS in a private equity case competition together with three very
good friends in Singapore.

How
did LBS prepare you for taking the next step in your career? Were there any
services available that you found particularly useful?

The comprehensive interview preparation before the start of the highly competitive investment banking recruiting season in London of course helped a lot during recruiting and the comprehensive curriculum of the Masters in Financial Analysis (MFA) helped me to figure out where in finance I want to go in my career. But most importantly, my LBS network is still my go-to resource when looking for new business connections.

What is the one piece of advice you would give to those considering applying to a programme at LBS?

Make sure to make clear why you would be a good fit to the school community – academics are very important, but ultimately LBS is as much about building live-long connections and friendships.

Join us at our upcoming event to hear more from Nicolas and his fellow alumni.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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28 Sep 2021, 04:01

FROM LBS MiM Admissions Blog: Meet Fanni Luca Szente (MiM2020)

Fanni Luca Szente is an MiM2020 graduate and a current Consultant at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. She will be joining us for our upcoming ‘Studying in the UK panel‘ with a particular focus on what it’s like for students coming from Europe and joining our Early Career programmes.

What were the benefits of studying your Masters in London?

The
biggest benefit for me was the diverse, multi-cultural experience – I was truly
surprised by the number of different cultures living in London. Sometimes, just
walking a few blocks down the road felt like entering a new country. Even
though I have lived in several countries before, I have never experienced
anything like this! Also, this was reflected in my MiM cohort (and in the wider
LBS community as well) so that I quite literally got the chance to meet people
from all over the world.

Additionally, London has something to offer for everyone – whether you are a “foodie”, into arts, into sports or something else, you will find something whatever you are looking for in this city!

How
do you feel studying at LBS has helped you in your career path?

For
my career path, LBS was mostly beneficial in two ways. First, it provided me
with a good business skillset which I can build upon in my current (and
upcoming) professional roles. Second, it enabled me to start building my own
professional network which now spans several industries and experience levels.

If
you had to choose one highlight from your time at LBS, what would it be?

As
my highlight from LBS, I would choose the TATTOO festival. The live music, the
food stalls offering delicacies from all over the world, the talent competition
and the light show at Sussex Place definitely made it an unforgettable
experience.

How
did LBS prepare you for taking the next step in your career? Were there any
services available that you found particularly useful?

I found the services from the Career Center particularly helpful. From day one, the Career Coaches supported us by organising activities to prepare for our applications, offering 1:1 sessions for career advice, providing interview coaching and more.

Apart from the Career Center, the help from my peers cannot be underestimated either. As we were all in the application process, we supported each other by reviewing the others’ application documents, giving case studies and training for fit questions.

What is the one piece of advice you would give to those considering applying to a programme at LBS?

Do not hesitate to reach out to LBS alumni to learn more about the LBS experience!

Join us at our upcoming event to hear more from Fanni and her fellow alumni.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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FROM LBS MiM Admissions Blog: Meet Irina Zmyzgova (MAM2020)

Irina Zmyzgova is a MAM2020 graduate and a current Senior Consultant & Data Scientist at Deloitte. She will be joining us for our upcoming ‘Studying in the UK panel‘ with a particular focus on what it’s like for students coming from Europe and joining our Early Career programmes.

What were the benefits of studying your Masters in London?

First and foremost – being part of a diverse talented community, which for me meant the ability to learn not only from distinguished professors, but also just as much from people around me, be it at a lecture, in working group sessions, or outside the classroom. It has helped me broaden my perspectives on life and business in more than one dimension, with the help of case-studies, analysing global market practices, and mentorship – I got to know my mentor (an LBS Sloan) by chance while waiting for my session at the Career Centre, and we are in touch up until present day.

How
do you feel studying at LBS has helped you in your career path?

LBS
has opened many doors for me in terms of being able to make a transition to the
European market and landing a job in Germany, which was my initial goal. As the
time goes by, I am also growing to appreciate the skills and mindset I was able
to develop doing MAM programme – having joined my consultancy only a year ago,
I was already able to both participate in developing an AI-based solution and
digital strategy, and trusted to lead a team of five people and act as a
project manager myself.

If
you had to choose one highlight from your time at LBS, what would it be?

Definitely
TATTOO! We were lucky to be able to attend the event right before London
introduced a lockdown and all our classes were moved online. However, the
setting itself, the performances, the food and shared memories are certainly
there to stay.

How
did LBS prepare you for taking the next step in your career? Were there any
services available that you found particularly useful?

I
was able to work with several career coaches that guided me through my
preparation for the recruitment process. I am especially thankful to Kira
Hughes, whose advice proved invaluable in making it to the final rounds of
multiple application processes.

What
is the one piece of advice you would give to those considering applying to a
programme at LBS?

Remember that connecting to your classmates and other LBS students is at least just as important as your academics – and make sure to make the most out of your time at the School, it will be over before you know it.

Join us at our upcoming event to hear more from Irina and her fellow alumni. Register here.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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October Recruitment Events [#permalink]

30 Sep 2021, 07:01

FROM LBS MiM Admissions Blog: October Recruitment Events

Do you want to know where one of our programmes could take your career? Want to have your questions answered by our Recruitment & Admissions team? With the new academic year back in full swing, we have a whole host of events this month to answer these questions, and more, to give you some insight into studying at London Business School.

UK & IrelandDateMBA Overview01/10/2021QS Virtual Connect Masters: UK and Ireland02/10/2021Bright Network – Master Your Future04/10/2021CentreCourt MBA Festival – Admissions Director Panel and Careers Director Panel05/10/2021Q&A with the Early Career Recruitment and Admissions Team05/10/2021STEM Women: Ireland STEM Careers Event06/10/2021EMBA Portfolio: Funding and Sponsorship for the Executive MBA06/10/2021Clear Admit Essay Insight Event06/10/2021Black at LBS: Exploring the Stats and Recognising the Gaps07/10/2021Reaching Out MBA Conference07/10/2021MBA Overview08/10/2021Virtual Oxford University Careers Fair12/10/2021Q&A with the Masters in Finance Recruitment and Admissions Team12/10/2021Driving Diversity in Tech – Women in Business and Tech Expo13/10/2021STEM Women: England and Wales (excluding London) STEM Careers Event13/10/2021Virtual Oxford Finance Fair13/10/2021Virtual Oxford Management Consultancy Fair14/10/2021Black at LBS: Career Progression for Black Professionals14/10/2021MBA Overview 15/10/2021QS Virtual Connect MBA: UK and Ireland 16/10/2021Virtual Oxford Science, Engineering and Technology Fair18/10/2021Preparing a Strong Application for the Masters in Finance Programmes19/10/2021In Conversation with the Recruitment and Admissions Directors 19/10/2021Leadership Programmes: Preparing a Strong Application and EA Workshop20/10/2021LinkedIn to elevate and amplify your Personal Brand21/10/2021Forte MBA Forum (focus on FT MBA)21/10/2021Black at LBS: Getting In and Getting On21/10/2021MBA Overview 22/10/2021Meet The Student Ambassadors27/10/2021Life Post-Executive MBA Alumni Panel28/10/2021MBA Overview 29/10/2021US & CanadaThe MBA Tour: Eastern Canada05/10/2021Studying in the UK panel – Focus on the USA11/10/2021EuropeQS Virtual Connect MBA: France09/10/2021E-Fellows MBA Day Frankfurt09/10/2021Studying in the UK panel – Focus on Europe11/10/2021QS Virtual World Grad School Tour: North Italy 13/10/2021South AmericaMasters in Finance Alumni Interview Series – Latin America04/10/2021AsiaMasters in Management Information Session – East Asia12/10/2021Masters in Financial Analysis Information Session – East Asia13/10/2021Masters in Analytics and Management Information Session – East Asia18/10/2021Middle East EMBA Dubai: How to Manage Work-Life Balance on the Executive MBA Programme 14/10/2021

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FROM LBS MiF Admissions Blog: October Recruitment Events

Do you want to know where one of our programmes could take your career? Want to have your questions answered by our Recruitment & Admissions team? With the new academic year back in full swing, we have a whole host of events this month to answer these questions, and more, to give you some insight into studying at London Business School.

UK & IrelandDateMBA Overview01/10/2021QS Virtual Connect Masters: UK and Ireland02/10/2021Bright Network – Master Your Future04/10/2021CentreCourt MBA Festival – Admissions Director Panel and Careers Director Panel05/10/2021Q&A with the Early Career Recruitment and Admissions Team05/10/2021STEM Women: Ireland STEM Careers Event06/10/2021EMBA Portfolio: Funding and Sponsorship for the Executive MBA06/10/2021Clear Admit Essay Insight Event06/10/2021Black at LBS: Exploring the Stats and Recognising the Gaps07/10/2021Reaching Out MBA Conference07/10/2021MBA Overview08/10/2021Virtual Oxford University Careers Fair12/10/2021Q&A with the Masters in Finance Recruitment and Admissions Team12/10/2021Driving Diversity in Tech – Women in Business and Tech Expo13/10/2021STEM Women: England and Wales (excluding London) STEM Careers Event13/10/2021Virtual Oxford Finance Fair13/10/2021Virtual Oxford Management Consultancy Fair14/10/2021Black at LBS: Career Progression for Black Professionals14/10/2021MBA Overview 15/10/2021QS Virtual Connect MBA: UK and Ireland 16/10/2021Virtual Oxford Science, Engineering and Technology Fair18/10/2021Preparing a Strong Application for the Masters in Finance Programmes19/10/2021In Conversation with the Recruitment and Admissions Directors 19/10/2021Leadership Programmes: Preparing a Strong Application and EA Workshop20/10/2021LinkedIn to elevate and amplify your Personal Brand21/10/2021Forte MBA Forum (focus on FT MBA)21/10/2021Black at LBS: Getting In and Getting On21/10/2021MBA Overview 22/10/2021Meet The Student Ambassadors27/10/2021Life Post-Executive MBA Alumni Panel28/10/2021MBA Overview 29/10/2021US & CanadaThe MBA Tour: Eastern Canada05/10/2021Studying in the UK panel – Focus on the USA11/10/2021EuropeQS Virtual Connect MBA: France09/10/2021E-Fellows MBA Day Frankfurt09/10/2021Studying in the UK panel – Focus on Europe11/10/2021QS Virtual World Grad School Tour: North Italy 13/10/2021South AmericaMasters in Finance Alumni Interview Series – Latin America04/10/2021AsiaMasters in Management Information Session – East Asia12/10/2021Masters in Financial Analysis Information Session – East Asia13/10/2021Masters in Analytics and Management Information Session – East Asia18/10/2021Middle East EMBA Dubai: How to Manage Work-Life Balance on the Executive MBA Programme 14/10/2021

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10 Tips for a successful Masters Interview [#permalink]

07 Oct 2021, 10:01

FROM ESCP MiM Students Blog: 10 Tips for a successful Masters Interview

When searching for the right master programme, many applicants will encounter an interview process with a selection committee. This gives both universities and the applicant the chance to see whether the programme is the right fit.

Professor Frank Jacob, who teaches marketing at the ESCP Berlin Campus, has a few tips that should help smooth the path towards getting a coveted study spot.

#1 Be authentic

“Be yourself. Don’t pretend to be someone else,” advises Prof. Dr. Jacob. It’s easy to see someone who is acting versus communicating with honesty and a sense of self.

#2 Good time management

Don’t be late and give yourself time for any unexpected delays. The selection committee usually has a tight schedule for selection interviews. If you waste time, you could miss your chance. ”Try to be at the agreed place five minutes early,” whether it’s on-site or online, advises Professor Jacob.

#3 Dress appropriately

If you are invited to an interview for a master’s degree, you should consider your choice of clothing as carefully as you would for a job interview. But it is also important to think about your own authenticity. “Dress the way you feel comfortable,” says Frank Jacob. “Choose the style of clothing that suits your personality, but make sure it is something which you would expect from a master candidate.” Applicants have to decide for themselves whether it is a jacket, blouse, tie, or jeans.

#4 Greet your interviewers properly

Even with a multi-member committee, you should observe the usual customs of formal presentations. Each jury member should be greeted with a handshake. Applicants should also look their interviewers in the eyes and, if possible, remember their names.

#5 Nervousness is normal

A little tense? No need to panic, because most people are typically anxious before an interview. Professor Jacob’s tip to applicants? “Don’t let your own nervousness worry you — it is normal and happens to everyone else too.” Interviewers know this. Also, keeping a positive mindset and going into the interview prepared should help calm your nerves.

#6 Have a goal in mind

“Where do you see yourself in ten years?” This question should not surprise any applicant — not even when it comes to a master’s degree. Practice the answers to some commonly-asked questions. “Be prepared to discuss a plan for your future,” says Jacob.

#7 Use your expertise

In addition to a strong personal impression, applicants can best score points with their specialist knowledge during the selection interview for a programme. “Bring your specialist knowledge to the table, even if a question is not obviously aimed in this direction,” recommends Professor Jacob.

#8 Allow discussions

Selection interviews are not just a question and answer session. It is about demonstrating your aptitude for an academic course of study. Your personal expertise, knowledge, and opinions are just as important to reveal and elaborate on in the interview. This is why, according to Jacob, it is important to “get involved in the discussion by accepting criticism and developing answers in dialogue.”

#9 Move forward with openness and confidence!

Anyone who is too reserved in the selection interview risks giving a bad impression. Professor Jacob’s tip: “Avoid the impression of appearing defensive! The aim of the interview is to demonstrate your ability to engage in constructive debate.” So keep your head up, look confident, and maintain an easy, straightforward demeanor. Such an approach should win you a lot of positive points.

#10 Any questions?

Always! If you go to an interview without asking your own questions, you often seem uninterested or unprepared. The same applies to the selection interview for a study program. “Prepare one or two questions of your own for the committee,” says Prof. Jacob. That shows commitment, thoughtfulness, and real interest in the topic.

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07 Oct 2021, 10:01

FROM ESCP MiM Students Blog: 10 unexpected spots you should visit in Paris

You thought that by watching Emily in Paris you knew all about the capital’s best spots ? Let us, ESCP Students, prove you wrong, here are the 10 spots you should REALLY visit while in Paris, far away from the basic Tour Eiffel and Louvre Museum… Too cliché!

This article is written in collaboration with Par’idylle, a culinary and cultural guide created and managed by students of ESCP Business School which lists the best addresses in the capital.

#1 La Coulée Verte

La Coulée Verte is the perfect spot for your outdoor activities whether it is for your weekly run, a walk with your friends or even for a date. This 4.7km elevated linear park, that follows an old railway ride, is situated in the heart of the 12th arrondissement between the famous Place de la Bastille and Vincennes. Trust us, after visiting la Coulée Verte, you’ll see that Paris also knows how to dress up in green!

#2 Street art walk in the 13th arrondissement

Fond of street art? This spot was made for you! The 13th arrondissement streets turned into an open air museum with several artworks. Lucky you, parisinfo.com put together an optimal itinerary just for you, enjoy!

#3 Parc de Sceaux

Do you want to feel like a prince or a princess of French royalty? No, I’m not talking about Versailles but about visiting the park of Sceaux. Versailles’ little brother is not far from Paris, only half an hour with public transport. Enjoy the greenery and let yourself go for a little trip through time.

Address: Domaine départemental de Sceaux, 8 Avenue Claude Perrault, 92330 Sceaux – Contact: +33 6 64 40 56 66

#4 Mouzaïa and Saint Serge Church

You want to feel the countryside vibes without even going away from Paris ? Unbelievable and, yet, possible! “Impossible n’est pas français” as Napoléon said. Let’s go to the Quartier (district) of Mouzaïa in the 19th arrondissement which is known as “La campagne à Paris”, meaning countryside in Paris. You can enjoy a nice walk there and visit the orthodox church Saint Serge situated in the neighbourhood.

#5 Passages couverts

Paris galleries and covered passages are the ideal spot for a walk on a rainy or foggy day. They consist of arcades covered with glass and full of house shops, restaurants and theatres, perfect to discover some French specialties and craft. There are a dozen of them situated all around Paris and here is a link that sums them up. (Thanks Parisinfo again!)

#6 Puces Saint Ouen

Paris is the capital of fashion and it is full of great designers of fashion, ornamentation, etc. But did you know that flea markets were also a must in the French capital ? If you want to adopt the French touch go shop at the Puces de Paris Saint Ouen. We assure you that you will find a unique piece like never before!

#7 Mosquée de Paris

Paris is cosmopolitan and the Grand Mosque of Paris is here to tell. This French mosque has been built in the Hispano-Moorish style with a 33-meter minaret. It is located near the Jardin-des-Plantes district of the 5th arrondissement of Paris. You can book a guided tour in French to learn more about this monument.

#8 L’atelier des lumières

You might have heard about l’Atelier des lumières as it’s becoming a must see in Paris, in case you haven’t got the chance to visit it, go for it! It consists of immersive representations of famous artists’ paintings such as Chagal, Monnet, Dali and many others. There are two or three exhibitions each year, each with a leading painter.

You can check their website in order to know more about these moving and overwhelming artworks.

#9 Pinault Collection

François Pinault is one of the most famous French businessmen. He is the founder of both Artémis and Kering and can claim to have one of the finest art collections in the world. If you want to see what a billionaire’s collection looks like, go quickly to the Bourse du Commerce where the collection is on display. Enjoy the incredible works! You can even book a guided tour in English each Saturday at 11.30am.

#10 Galeries Lafayette Haussmann Terrace

You sure know about Les Galeries Lafayette as it is one of the most popular French department stores. There are two of them in Paris, one on Avenue des Champs Elysées and the other is situated at Opéra. The second one, known as Galeries Lafayette Haussman, has a particularity: a rooftop on the 8th floor that offers a breathtaking view over the capital, the Eiffel Tower and the beautiful Parisian roofs. It’s the perfect place for a date or a drink after a long and tiring shopping spree.

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