Anniversary Blogs

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Volunteering and the MBA: two pathways converging

As lock-down descended on the UK in March 2020, MBA student Marc Jordan felt compelled to help and volunteered in the care sector.

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Considering an MBA? Go for it!

Daechuck Lee did his MBA full time at Strathclyde. Here, he explains what he loved about his time here - so much so, he is setting up a scholarship for Koreans who want to do the same.

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A fond farewell from an MBA stalwart

Margaret English was a well-known face to students on our full time MBA programme - after almost 40 years at Strathclyde, she retired and here, she reflected on her time at Strathclyde and what it has meant to her

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MBA project leads to blockchain patent

Jose Gonzalo's final MBA project united issues he saw in his daily work with one of his passions - blockchain technology - and resulted in a patent being filed for a new procedure. Here, he explains the story.

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Part time study, full time benefits (Exec MBA)

Having completed his MBA via part-time study, James Brewster reflects on why he did it, what he got out of it, and if he'd do it again.

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Changing direction with the MBA

The MBA helped Pragya Shukla change not just career direction, but also her outlook – here, she explains what she got out of it.

MBA project: looking through the kaleidoscope

Ryan Mahindapala is doing his MBA in our Strathclyde Business School Singapore centre and here he shares his thoughts and advice on completing the project.

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After the MBA - a mutually positive relationship

David Smith did his MBA part time and set up his business during his studies. Here, he talks about the benefits of the MBA and how he’s enjoying giving something back.

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Scottish MBA Conference: a learning and networking experience

Strathclyde Business School hosted the Scottish MBA Conference with students from Strathclyde, Glasgow and Edinburgh business schools taking part. Here, Anshita Nigam gives her insight into the day."

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MBA industry visit provides useful learning

MBA student Sumit Thakur recently undertook a class visit to NMIS where he saw manufacturing and innovation come together.

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MBA: embracing new challenges

Recent MBA graduate Vijay Venkoba Rao speaks about his experience of the programme in today's blog and reflects on the new skills he has gained.

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Developing leadership through the MBA

Full time MBA student Sarah Pereira did the MBA to help her hone her leadership skills and advance her career in the creative world of film-making.

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Scottish MBA Conference 2025: Shaping the Future of Business Leadership

Strathclyde Business School hosted the Scottish MBA conference 2025 MBA recently in TIC. Here, Naresh Kumar Subramanian shares his thoughts on the day.

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The MBA, EEC, and life at Strathclyde

MBA student Shubham Agarwal took part in the Exploring Entrepreneurship Challenge 2025 which saw his team win overall. Here, he takes us on a journey through his MBA experience and his ethos of making the most of everything you do.

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Executive MBA: the answer on leadership and personal growth

When questioning what came next in his career, Blair Barr decided the Executive MBA was the answer and the next logical step to moving beyond a career solely focused on numbers."

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MBA offered transformative international experience

Mya Thwe has been doing the MBA as a Stephen Young Global Leader scholar this year and was given the opportunity to attend a global summer programme in China – here, she explains how it was a transformative experience.

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