Business School
Ali Alriyahi,
Jordan
Ambitions to expand his personal business motivated Ali Alriyahi to study LSBF’s online Global MBA. The business owner, who earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, gained skills in leadership and project management which he could apply directly to his career as an entrepreneur: “If you’re a business owner and you want to go into business, you should go through the business from A to Z. So, that’s basically what I did, and that’s what the programme gave me.” Ali enjoyed the flexibility that online study allows, which makes it possible for students to earn their degree while keeping their job and maintaining their personal lives: “A lot of people wish that they had a master’s degree, but they don’t because they have jobs and they have responsibilities that they need to fulfil. If you have a mix of both, you can work and study at the same time. That’s the key.” For students just starting their online course, Ali suggests staying open and communicating with peers and tutors to stay motivated: “I know at the beginning it’s a bit scary studying on a platform – you don’t see anyone, so you are uncertain. Just follow your gut and just do it. Stay connected and network, network, network, because networking is the key.”
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Joseph Ubong, Nigeria
Though Joseph Ubong had already earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree before studying with London School of Business and Finance, he says the Master in Finance and Investments is his first truly global degree.
Robertus Dorpmans, Netherlands
“The modules were really interesting and very applicable to my work. I like the fact it was taught by professors who came from a business environment."
Katriina Marja Kuusela, Finland
Katriina is expected to graduate in 2012, but because of the relevant experience she has as a result of her pathway at LSBF, she has already secured a role as a Marketing and Sales Assistant for a company that offers renewable energy solutions.
Christiaan Heemskerk, Netherlands
Christiaan Heemskerk graduated from LSBF in 2011 with an MSc in Marketing. He used his knowledge of the most up-to-date Digital Marketing theories from his course to secure his current position as Business Acquisition Manager at Google European Headquarters in Ireland.