Class of 2026
Master of Business Adminstration
Country: United Arab Emirates
Job:
Corporate Communicator
IF YOU STUDIED YOUR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME AT YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY OR FOUNDER COLLEGES, DID YOU GO ON TO POSTGRADAUTE STUDY?
Yes, at York St John University.
WHY HAVE YOU CHOSEN THIS PHOTO AS YOUR YSJ SNAPSHOT?
I chose this photo because it represents where my academic journey has led me professionally. It was taken at my current workplace, where I have the opportunity to apply many of the strategic thinking, marketing, and leadership skills I developed during my MBA at York St John University.
WHY WOULD YOU RECOMMEND YSJ TO SOMEONE?
York St John University offers a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages both personal and professional growth. The MBA programme combines academic knowledge with practical business insights, helping students develop skills that can be applied directly in the workplace.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY OR FOUNDER COLLEGES?
It offered the flexibility I needed as a working professional while providing a curriculum that would help me strengthen my strategic thinking, leadership, and business management skills. I was also drawn to the university’s strong reputation, supportive learning environment.
WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING SINCE COMPLETING YOUR STUDIES?
My work involves supporting marketing and business initiatives, contributing to strategy development, and helping deliver campaigns and activities that align with overall organisational goals.
I have taken on greater responsibility in marketing and business-related projects, contributing to strategy development, campaign execution, and cross-functional collaboration.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR SPECIFIC COURSE?
It offered the flexibility I needed as a working professional while providing a curriculum that would help me strengthen my strategic thinking, leadership, and business management skills. I was also drawn to the university’s strong reputation, supportive learning environment.
WHAT WERE THE BEST FEATURES OF YOUR COURSE?
The best features of the MBA programme were its practical, industry-relevant approach, the opportunity to learn from a diverse cohort of professionals, and the flexibility it offered to balance studies with work commitments.
HOW DID STUDYING AT YSJ HELP IN YOUR CAREER SEARCH/SUCCESS/CURRENT ROLE?
It gave me a broader understanding of key business functions, which has improved my ability to make informed decisions and contribute more effectively in my current role.
WHAT ONE PIECE OF ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A CURRENT STUDENT, OR ONE ABOUT TO GRADUATE?
Challenge yourself, learn from others, and grow beyond the classroom.