Why did you choose to study this Masters course at Alliance Manchester Business School?
I chose to study this course because I wanted to study International Business in a highly international environment. Alliance Manchester Business School is one of the top rated universities in this area, and this was appealing to me.
What were you doing before your MSc?
The year before my MSc I was completing a one-year program in Business Administration, after completing my bachelor’s degree in Comparative Politics the previous year.
What are your career plans after graduation?
I want to move back to Norway and work for an international company where I can use the skills in business and management I have learned here at Alliance MBS, but I am still not exactly sure of what I want to do. Luckily, Alliance MBS offer excellent career services to help me figure this out.
What is the best thing about studying at Alliance MBS?
The best thing about studying at AMBS is the international environment - meeting people from all over the world. It’s so interesting to be able to learn about different cultures from both students and lecturers.
How much time do you spend in classes and in private study?
Each week I spend about 10 hours in lectures and 5 hours in seminars. Private study hours vary from week to week, but on average I probably spend around 15 hours in addition to lectures and seminars.
How would you describe your student experience so far?
My student experience has been both fun and challenging! I have met a lot of great people from all over the world, and have been able to learn about new and interesting topics during lectures.
What’s the best thing about living in Manchester?
The best thing about living in Manchester is that it is such a vibrant city - there is always something new to see or do. It is also really easy to get around because you can walk almost everywhere. Lastly, people are very friendly!
What advice would you give to those considering studying at Alliance MBS?
I would advise you to carefully consider which course you want to choose by looking at all the information available online regarding classes and activities, in order to be completely sure that you are ready to put in the work that is expected of you when you start your course.
What was your experience of the Brathay residential session?
I attended the Brathay residential and thought it was a great trip to start the Masters course. All the activities were based on teamwork and working together in groups, which was a good way to get to know new people you would be working with throughout the year. It was also useful to be able to evaluate how you interact in groups yourself.