The most prominent memory is of studying and debating statistics in the courtyard with my ‘syndicate’ group. I recall, much to my own embarrassment, having tearful meetings with my lecturer because I was convinced I would not pass the subject. Looking back now, I realise how lucky I was to have had such great teachers. I am thankful for my time spent at WBS.
The HDPM gave me a very good background into the world of business, thanks WBS. I was in the HDPM (as it was known then ) class of 1980. I have forgotten the names of the ladies in this pic with me, but I remember they were nice ladies. After WBS I got a…
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…
We were the first class to complete this course part-time. A real challenge and motivated me to become a life long learner.
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…
I have fond memories of the Australian professor Gary Stockport who taught us Strategic Management. Anyone who was in that class would remember how he would take us through concepts developed by other authors or leading scholars and at the end would introduce his model/concept and say ‘”Gary Stockport says…..”’, at which point we would mostly…
