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The Road to an MBA: Episode 3 – Simulating Strategy

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Welcome back to “The Road to an MBA” and what a ride it’s been. In this episode, I want to share my experience of the most intense module yet: Strategic Advantage. Unlike previous modules, this one dropped us into the driver’s seat of a virtual business and asked us to navigate real-time strategic decisions as the executive board of a fictional sneaker company. Let’s just say, we learned the difference between theory and practice very quickly. The Simulation: Fast-Paced, High Stakes, and Surprisingly Real The Edumundo simulation was a team-based business game where we ran a sneaker brand, making decisions […]

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The Road to an MBA: Episode 2 

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Hello, dear readers! Welcome back to “The Road to an MBA” where I, Fraser, continue to share the twists and turns of my journey through an MBA at the University of Liverpool. In this episode, we’ll dive into some of the highlights from my first 3 modules and my first Executive Project Week! As promised, we will also reflect on the logistics of doing this course alongside full time employment, and how I have found managing my schedule so far.   Module Highlights  The first 3 modules I completed were; Developing as a Leader and Manager, International Business and the Global

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My First Few Months as an MBA Student 

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I recently embarked on an exciting journey, starting my Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Liverpool. Here’s a look at how my first few months have been and what I’ve experienced so far.  My Transition from a STEM Degree to a Business Degree  Switching from a technical STEM background to a business-focused MBA initially made me nervous, but it has been a rewarding journey so far. One of the biggest adjustments has been moving from solving structured technical problems to applying critical thinking skills to real-world challenges, where there is often no single correct answer. The resources

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The Road to an MBA: Episode 1

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Hello and welcome to episode 1 of ‘The Road to an MBA’ where I will be taking you along with me on my journey in pursuing an MBA. As this marks the inaugural episode, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Fraser, occupying roles as a Lead Data Consultant and Employee Engagement Manager at Cloud Perspective; essentially, I have a passion for data and inspiring individuals towards growth and success. The question arises: what motivates my pursuit of an MBA? To take the road or not… I’ve always been interested in the bigger picture, even from my early days

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