Business School
Christiaan Heemskerk,
Netherlands
Christiaan Heemskerk, who graduated from LSBF in 2011 with a MSc in Marketing, used his knowledge of the most up-to-date theories in Digital Marketing to secure his current position as Business Acquisition Manager at Google European Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. Studying at LSBF allowed Christiaan to study at one of the few universities in the UK that offers cutting-edge modules alongside a Masters degree. The course also ensured a large amount of practical implementation of course knowledge. The forward-looking nature of LSBF's Marketing MSc gave him the upper hand he needed to outdo his competitors in the job market and step into his new role. “At Google, I am applying all the theories I have learned during my Internet and Digital Marketing Communications and Web Analytics classes at LSBF. They have given me a solid understanding of marketing in the digital environment that is proving invaluable.” “Thanks to the knowledge and skills I gained at LSBF, I now have the opportunity to work with extremely talented people. Even though I have only just joined the company, my ideas and opinions are valued and taken into consideration.” What's your advice for new students? Make sure that you enrol in courses and work experience that prove to future employers that you are proactively developing your skills. Have fun, be persistent and network. Do something to stand out from the crowd and be prepared with creative answers for interviews.
More student testimonials
Purity Laird, Kenya/UK
The only thing standing between Purity and her ambitions to work for her dream organisations in Kenya was an MBA. Purity was already a Chartered Accountant and working full-time in a demanding role, so an online programme was the best route for her to earn her master’s degree.
Lyazzat Zhussupova, Khazakstan
“There were a lot of lectures and modules that were useful for me. In my current job I still use this knowledge and new skills."
Youssef El Shaikh, Egypt
Although Youssef is only expected to graduate in 2014, he’s already a great example of a successful and hardworking student. Alongside his undergraduate course, he’s also one of the vice-presidents at the LSBF Student Association, where he leads several projects, events and campaigns.
Raunaq Zaidi, India
Raunaq Zaidi graduated in 2011 with an MBA in Marketing Management. Studying at LSBF, and the access he had to high quality teaching has fully prepared him for his role as an Associate at the State Bank of India in London.