For the first time the Cambridge MBA worked together with another business school, as part of its live consulting project – the MBA Global Consulting Project (GCP). The Cambridge MBA team collaborated with a team of MBA students from Zhe Jiang International Business School, in China, to explore the European new energy and electric vehicle (EV) market, as well as the opportunities and challenges of digital technology in carbon neutrality background for the Ant Group – the world’s leading open internet platform and the parent company of global brand, Alipay. In the project, the team’s in-depth ..read more

During the Easter Term break, a team of Cambridge MBA students had the unique opportunity to dive deep into a rapidly evolving megatrend. Through this immersive Global Consulting Project (GCP) with Triton Partners, a pre-eminent global investment firm, the team gained first-hand experience conducting in-depth industry and company analyses to unveil attractive investment opportunities. The four-week MBA project began with a mission to comprehend the end-to-end landscape of the megatrend, including its underlying processes, real-world applications, and value chain implications. Desktop research ..read more

Our team agrees that the Global Consulting Project (GCP) was one of the most memorable and rewarding experiences thus far in our shared Cambridge MBA journey. The GCP was in collaboration with Inditex, a leading Spanish multinational apparel retailer and parent company to some of the world’s most iconic fashion brands – including Zara, Pull & Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho, and Zara Home. The objective of this project was to conduct market research on sustainability-oriented supplier engagement strategies and financing programmes, and to determine which of these strate ..read more

This spring, a group of Cambridge MBA students embarked on a transformative Global Consulting Project (GCP) with the Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF), marking a significant academic and cultural expedition into the Middle East. This student-sourced initiative, networked with a MFin alumnus now at DFDF, was not just a test of our analytical acumen but also a comprehensive immersion into the vibrant local culture. The project aimed to develop investment theses around three pivotal themes: The Future of Finance, The Future of Work, and The Future of Healthcare, specifically tailored for the MEN ..read more

I am proud to have attended the recent Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) Club Leadership Summit in Atlanta, on behalf of Cambridge Judge Business School and as a leader of the Pride @ CJBS Special Interest Group (SIG), along with passionate pioneers and peers from more than 40 top business schools. Some of my thoughts, reflections and takeaways are: Institutional knowledge proves paramount, especially for LGBTQ+ communities and clubs, where limitations in size and membership are common, (even more so for one-year MBA programmes). Implementing simple measures such as Power ..read more

Two generations from the same family have chosen to pursue postgraduate courses at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge (fondly known as Catz) and enjoyed similar experiences at the College two decades apart. We recently had the opportunity to interview alumna Amanda Lo (MBA 2001) and her nephew William Lan (a Medical Sciences MPhil student specialising in psychiatry) to find out why they both came to Cambridge and how their time at St Catharine’s compares.  What was your academic journey before Cambridge? Amanda: “I began my university studies at New York University, before majoring i ..read more

Entering the realm of social entrepreneurship was like stepping into a world where passion meets pragmatism, where every idea carries the potential to ignite change. I recently had the privilege of participating in a 3-day workshop at King’s College, designed for aspiring social entrepreneurs. This immersive experience was a deep dive into the intricacies of building enterprises aimed at solving societal problems. Here, I’ll share my journey, hoping to illuminate the path for others intrigued by this fulfilling pursuit. The art of visual storytelling Our journey began with a lesson in express ..read more

I got to “hack” for the first time at the CHANEL fashion sustainability hackathon in November 2023. It was a unique opportunity to work alongside talented and driven professionals in the luxury fashion industry while attempting to crack one of the most pressing issues of our time – fashion sustainability.   I was honoured to be selected as one of the participants representing the University of Cambridge, and Cambridge Judge Business School for this two-day experience. Upon arriving at the CHANEL corporate headquarters on Rue Cambon in Paris, France, I was introduced to my teammates ..read more

Unlike most people, I was a Round 6 admit to the Cambridge MBA programme. I chose the last possible round to apply and almost didn’t press the final submit button on my application. But like I said, it was written in the stars; my interview was conducted within three days, and I had my offer letter in a week. As a global citizen (born in India, raised in Dubai, and worked in Toronto before Cambridge), I was searching for an MBA experience that is diverse, inclusive, and global in every aspect. To say Cambridge has exceeded all my expectations would not be a lie. I have met some of the smartes ..read more

Here’s part 3 of my MBA series – Thinking about your career Blue Skies Thinking (or is it?): career pivot & triple jumps I was a hard-core number cruncher working in financial services in Mumbai, India; post MBA, I pivoted into Design Consulting in London, UK – I made the triple jump. It’s something I have wanted since I decided to do the Cambridge MBA, but I never thought I could manage. Many people will tell you to temper your expectations, and that might be good advice if you want to coast through your MBA, but if you’re willing to think of creative ways of making things happen and the ..read more