The leadership conundrum
What is leadership? A lecture given by Dr Ian Sutherland to students at the University of Stellenbosch raised some interesting questions for one MBA student Read more
A career should not be about the job
With the MBA programme almost over for one group of students many are more confused about their careers now than than when they started Read more
A sustainable MBA network
Becoming a Global AMBAssador and championing its cause- to create a global MBA alumni network- has delighted one blogger. She believes it is vital to leverage the skills, knowledge and contacts that all MBA students possess Read more
Nearing the end
As a part-time MBA student, I had evening classes for two years (which I have successfully completed) and this year to work on a thesis before graduation. The two major things they taught us on day one of MBA was to never become complacent and accept that you will never know everything. Whilst the latter is easy to digest, I find myself struggling with the former and fear that that is exactly what has happened without the stimulation of classes. Read more
To rank or not to rank
How do you go about choosing a business school and how much weight do you give the rankings? Here is one blogger’s view. Read more
230 classes later
As the MBA journey draws to a close for one MBA blogger, there is sadness but also tremendous optimism about what lies ahead. Read more
A fly on the USB wall
Studying for an MBA provides students with a wealth of opportunities such as sitting in on advisory board meetings Read more
The Association of MBAs comes to campus
The visit by the accrediting body the Association of MBAs gave MBA students the opportunity to reflect on what they really enjoy about their school and MBA programme Read more
50 shades of leadership
Networking with fellow MBA students is one of the most valuable parts of the programme and can bring new insights and fesh perspectives on topics such as leadership Read more
An eye-opening trip to India
As with most MBA degrees, we have to complete an international study tour. We were given the following options and 24 hours to make our choices: leadership in Ljubljana (Slovenia), sustainability in Exeter (UK), marketing in Paris (France) and business innovation in Hyderabad (India). Read more
Words of advice from the leaders of tomorrow
My MBA programme has taken me on a whirlwind tour over the last month and I have been exposed to the most inspiring, professional and intellectual individuals, both students and corporate executives. Read more
Sustainability and its similarities to marketing
An MBA gives students the opportunity to think outside the usual parameters and consider different ways of doing business Read more
Tapping into international networks
International conferences give students the opportunity to network and discover that although they may hail from very different countries their concerns are similar Read more
Networking with Wharton MBAs
An overseas trip gave students from Wharton’s east and west coast campuses the opportunity to network with students from Stellenbosch Business School as well as experience at first hand the practicalities of engaging with emerging markets Read more
Phenomenal MBA women
Although there are only a small percentage of female MBA students in their class, the women students are unconcerned. seeing it more as a contest of minds, rather than gender Read more
Time is of the essence
Working full time and studying part time means that MBA students have to make every moment count if they are to honour their various commitments Read more
Opportunities and networks that come with an MBA
If 2011 was described as “twenty-heaven” then I proclaim 2012 to be “twenty-self”. This is the year for big change and big opportunities and as always an MBA can open these doors. Read more
Why study for an MBA?
Why do women choose to study for an MBA? A group of female students discuss the issue Read more
My MBA year in numbers
I cannot believe that the first year of my part time programme is almost over. Classes finish on Friday for the year – with a test. I am certain that they did that on purpose otherwise no one would have pitched for class! Read more
The rollercoaster ride of the MBA
An MBA is a transformative experience and for some students can lead to an “ah ha” moment – a time when there is an understanding of self Read more
Paradigm Shifting Travels
Travelling to three countries in five days with four strangers was paradigm shifting. That is the only way that I can explain it. Read more
Being effective and efficient
Studying for an MBA part time requires considerable dedication and skilful time management Read more
Self reflection on the MBA journey
The leadership programme at the University of Stellenbosch Business School has proved to be transformative for one MBA blogger Read more
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Tristan Tucker, University of Queensland
Galina Kanevsky, WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management
Kishore Adiraju, MIP Politecnico di Milano
Madhavi Rao, MBA/MS dual degree at Ross School of Business and School of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Michigan
Jennifer Soffen, Harvard Business School
Hammad Hussain, IMD
James Doherty, Esade Business School
Lynne Hoey, IE Business School
Helen Casey, Imperial Business School EMBA
Karen Allardice, Melbourne Business School
Kyle Wu, Thunderbird School of Global Management
Thomas Pedrick, University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business
Lubica Valentova, HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
Diana Mak, Guanghua School of Management, Peking University
Katie Sherning, Cranfield School of Management
Andre de Haes, Stanford Graduate School of Business
Eunice Benedicto, Durham University Business School
Benjamin Bechtolsheim, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Stephen Garden, London Business School
Derek Laan, Sungkyunkwan Graduate School of Business-Kelley School of Business, Indiana University
Nicole Hawkins, Fuqua School of Business
Liliana Diaconu, Brandeis International Business School
Wing Lee, Ceibs
Noel Hanssens, University of Hong Kong
Brigitte Roediger, University of Stellenbosch Business School, part time MBA
Linda Groarke, Open University Business School
Mark Partridge, Foster School of Business, University of Washington
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