Sirapop Decharin, Thailand

MSc Finance, Class of 2018

Why did you choose to study this Masters course at Alliance Manchester Business School?
Alliance MBS is a great choice in term of academic reputation, facilities and location. The city has an environment that supports my well-being while studying here.

What were you doing before your MSc?
After graduating in area of finance, I had been working at leading banks in Thailand for almost 3 years. This experience has helped me to integrate my knowledge with the postgraduate study.

What are your career plans after graduation?
Applying for leading consulting firms in UK is my desirable option. It is a highly competitive job market so I need to make sure I build up a good academic record. After gaining some experience here, the next step in my plan is moving back to my hometown.

What is the best thing about studying at Alliance MBS?
It is one of the best business schools in the world and ranks highly in many league tables. Manchester is in a great location and the excellent campus is good for both studying and living.

How much time do you spend in classes and in private study?
Approximately 10 hours per week in classes and 1.5 hours per day in private study. However, I spent an extra 3-4 hours before and during the examination period.

How would you describe your student experience so far?
It’s such a great experience with mixed nationality classmates, university facilities and a nice city. The volunteer activities, like being a student ambassador, are wonderful experiences to meet new people. Traveling during summer with students will broaden my mind.

What’s the best thing about living in Manchester?
Living costs are reasonable and affordable such as transport, food, entertainment and tickets for football matches. Travelling around the city is really convenient as it is only 10-15 minutes’ walk from the University campus to the city centre. The second largest China town in the UK provides various food and cooking facilities for Asian people like me. You can find almost everything that is in London here but with a lower cost. People here are very nice and friendly and are ready to help you in any situation.

What advice would you give to those considering studying at Alliance MBS?
A leading business school located in liveable city is the quick way to think about it. You won’t regret making the decision to study here. If the course matches your criteria, the city is also the best choice for you to avoid the crowded and costly London.

What was your experience like on the Brathay residential trip?
It is a great way to make many friends with nice activities provided. The surroundings are very impressive and are suitable for taking a rest and having a conversation with people in the same manner. Most importantly, it is completely free of charge!