Prospects 2008 MBA Guide

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTHINGHAM BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA MICHAEL J KENNARD TALKS BUSINESS Michael studied a BEng (hons) in Materials Science and Technology at the University of Birmingham, followed by a PhD in jet engine materials. After ten years’ employment at RollsRoyce, Michael decided to take up an MBA to get ‘a more formal understanding of business’. I wanted a better understanding of business issues to complement my technical skills in order to progress my career, and also because I am someone who enjoys learning and new challenges. I chose Nottingham because the University, Business School and MBA are all highly rated both nationally and internationally, with an excellent reputation for both research and teaching. The Business School has benefited from a substantial investment in a new campus and state of the art facilities, and the MBA offered scope for studying a wide range of highly relevant elective options in the second semester. THE RIGHT BALANCE I balanced my MBA with a part- The second semester has one core module, operations management, and five elective modules. I studied management consulting, which included a week-long engagement with Alliance-Boots, the international healthcare retailer, supporting their eretail strategy. READY FOR WORK After the second semester exams students undertake a 10-week management project. This is the time where all of the theory goes into practice. It is also an opportunity to work with large organisations such as Rolls-Royce and E.on, or more specialised companies such as venture capitalists. Throughout the MBA there is strong support from the Business School for career development, with dedicated resources available, so by the end of the management project students are in a good position to start work, although I would recommend a short The main skill an MBA provides is the ability to take an informed, holistic, and innovative approach to business issues and as a result make sound decisions benefit is that students who successfully complete an MBA know that they can succeed with any new challenge, and this is a great confidence booster. I have recently taken on the position of Business Development Executive – Corporate Partnerships with the University of Nottingham. I am also the director innovation, strategy, and enterprise. PROSPECTS MBA GUIDE 15 time job and my family. I would advise anyone considering an MBA to try to ensure that they have funding in place before starting the MBA, so that awarded a half fees scholarship, the rest I paid for out of savings. The first 10-week semester focuses on core finance, organisational behaviour, and economics. In addition, there are courses in interpersonal skills, IT skills and career development. Learning is via formal lectures, case studies, and workshops, with a strong emphasis on working in groups and presenting back to the class. This is a in order to balance the demands of each module. they can devote their full energies to the MBA. I was holiday first! management areas such as marketing, accounting and which deliver competitive advantage. An additional demanding MBA and good time management is required of my own consulting practice specialising in

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