I graduated with my MBA from WBS in 2007. The MBA changed my life, but in small ways, bit by bit, by ensuring that my practice always had structure. As a social worker, running a non-profit organisation, it ensured that I applied business acumen and thinking to my desire to address social problems.
I am currently studying for my PhD at another university, but it was WBS that started me on my academic career path.
The MBA program was a pivotal learning experience in my life, and I still draw on insights and tools that I learned.
Most people will think back on their days at WBS and will reminisce about the stimulating academic challenges and the inspiring interesting social interactions. Many alumni will enthusiastically tell tales of subsequent business and personal success. But I would like to recall a life lesson, instilled in us during a 1996 PDM class. Margie Sutherland…
One Memory that stands out, the Syndicate meetings before classes.
Great camaraderie in the whole MMFI class of 2014.
At age 36, I was the oldest member of the 1976/77 full-time MBA class. What I lacked in youthful energy, I could make up with some 15 years of work experience. Two outstanding lecturers in particular come to mind. One was the Accounting lecturer Mr McGregor (I think his first name was Ivor) who came…
