On today's Modern MBA podcast, a sponsored collaboration with MBAGRADSCHOOLS.com, we speak to Govinda Prasad.  After 10 years with the Indian Army, in 2020 Govinda joined Copenhagen Business School to transition his career into the Corporate World.  He shares with us the skills and values he learned during his time in the army; advice for fellow military professionals looking to do an MBA,  and the benefits of studying, living and working in Denmark.

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Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.

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The Executive Director for the MBA at Cambridge Judge Business School, Conrad Chua, discusses the value of an MBA; professional advice, and his podcasts The Book Judge and The Changing Careers podcast. 

• The Book Judge podcast
• Changing Career podcast

Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.

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On today's podcast we speak to Cebo Mayekiso about how he funded his MBA in the UK via a Chevening scholarship. Cebo walks us through the application process and his top tips, as well as explaining what it's really like studying for an MBA in the UK during the pandemic

Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.

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On today's Modern MBA podcast, Warwick Business School graduate Yajur Mahendru tells us how he went from working in a tech start-up in India to a fully sponsored consulting role in Germany. We talk to Yajur about trends in digital and tech, maximising your chances of gaining a sponsored role during your MBA, and adapting to working and living in a new country.

Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.

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On today's Modern MBA podcast, a sponsored collaboration with MBAGRADSCHOOLS.com, we speak to Maxine Fish.  A current MBA student at Hult Business School in London, Maxine is an all-rounder.  She shares with us her life as a global citizen, her experience in project management and consulting in public health, studying at Hult, working as a British Army Reservist, and tips for settling into a new city.

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https://mbatube.com/

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Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.

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Today we speak to Ugochi Agoreyo, who after a career in banking used the MBA to transition into tech.  The current Head Of Channel for SAP West Africa, Ugochi talks about the Culture Ceiling and negotiation; the importance of competence; and the ability to articulate transferable skills.

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Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.

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Today we talk to Andrew Lucchesi who is currently studying for an MBA at Bologna Business School on their Food and Wine track! Andrew fills us in on what it's like studying and living in Italy, the specialist courses he has been able to take, and how the school is adapting to the COVID-19 environment.

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Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.

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On today's Modern MBA podcast, we talk to Leah Petr, an Alliance Manchester MBA graduate who managed to secure her dream job - and sponsorship to live in the UK - at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Leah talks about all things fintech, making the switch from her previous career in TV, and how she managed a uniquely challenging job search.

Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.

Links Leah referred to:
https://emboldenher.org
https://www.movemeon.com

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On today's episode of The Modern MBA podcast we talk to Joanne Chesney, who holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Joanne talks to us about her career in healthcare, how she managed to balance her MBA with a demanding full time role, and what opportunities are available for MBAs wishing to work in the sector.

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On today's episode of The Modern MBA podcast we talk to Kofi Alexander Barko from Indiana University Health. Kofi talks us through his career story to date, including opportunities for MBAs wishing to work in the higher education/University sector

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Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.

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