Hult Alumni Perspectives and Reviews

Paul Deckard, American

Master Degree Programs - Master of International Business, 2013,

Boston

Pre Hult: Production Manager, Michigan State Opera Theater

(Media/Entertainment)

At Hult you have a supportive and engaging group of colleagues to collaborate with and spur you on inside and outside of the classroom.

WHY HULT

What first attracted me to Hult and its Master program was the learning environment that school offers students. The environment is by far the most cross-cultural and exciting that I have encountered in any academic setting, with over 135 nationalities represented. You truly get the most international experience available, even without rotating to another campus.

MY LIFE AT HULT

·         Unparalleled

·         Exciting

·         Engaging

That is how I would describe the atmosphere on campus and in the classroom. Hult is a very rewarding place to be, as every day you are challenged by your professors to engage in critical thinking and take your studies to a new level. Most importantly, at Hult you have a supportive and engaging group of colleagues to collaborate with and spur you on inside and outside of the classroom. Our courses enable us to apply the concepts we've learned to solve more challenging problems. Professors are more than willing to help students achieve results, but expect us to connect the dots by ourselves.

For me one of the most rewarding courses so far has been Global Management. The course emphasizes the application of theory; we look at real companies and analyze their current situation, and then decide what that company should do and the implications of that decision. You walk away with a greater understanding of business practices and how best to solve the multifaceted challenges that we as future managers will encounter. I really enjoyed the time spent getting to know my classmates outside of class through the Hult Prize; they're from all over the world and each and every one has a different story. It's so rewarding to learn from one other about different cultures.

HULT EXPERIENCES

I am planning to stay at the Boston campus to increase my network and intern with companies in the area. That said, I will have gained the ability through my Hult course to be an efficient team player in a diverse range of environments.

After graduation I plan to stay in the entertainment industry and obtain a management position that will enable me to apply the tools and knowledge I have gained at Hult. I am focusing on finance and am planning to incorporate this as a main function of my post Master career. A Master degree from Hult will give me a competitive edge over many other candidates in the job market, the knowledge and tools I will take away from Hult will benefit me greatly as a business practitioner and as a person.

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Alumni Perspective

Priya Sultan, American

Master Degree Programs - Master of International Relations, 2011,

London

Regional Director Europe, Hult Prize, (Government/Non-Profit/Education)

I was drawn to Hult because of the one-year duration of a program that provided considerable international exposure.

WHY HULT

I was drawn to Hult because of the one-year duration of a program that provided considerable international exposure—the option to rotate campuses was very attractive. Hult offered learning from professors who are leaders in their field. I chose the London campus as I consider London a major international hub offering unparalleled networking opportunities. Remaining based in an English speaking country was also an important factor for me.

MY LIFE AT HULT

The atmosphere on campus was always fun and exciting. There were so many students to meet, so the

environment was quite open with people looking to interact with each other.

In the classroom, due to the varied backgrounds of students there was always very interesting class

discussions. The professors were often very inspirational, for instance Professor Mark Spokes is one of the best professors I have ever had. He's extremely knowledgeable about his subjects and forces you to think critically. He was part of the inspiration for my thesis and really taught how to create an unbeatable argument. I was a Hult Student Association (HSA), participated in the Hult Prize (our team won the Hult London internal competition), was voted as a graduation speaker, and joined the Consulting Club for on-campus activities. Off campus I joined a running and crew club. I also joined a society which was focused on the liberal arts.

Some of the most memorable times at Hult London were the events which were planned for us by

Student Services (i.e.: masquerade ball, Halloween party, nights out, etc). It's London, so a pint after

class was a pretty common occurrence. We also hung out in amazing parts of London—Camden Town,

Angel, Shoreditch, London Bridge, Primrose Hill, Marylebone, etc.

A GLOBAL HULT EXPERIENCE

The people you meet at Hult are from all over the globe, so you literally build a global network through your peers at Hult. My network grew tremendously while living in London. I don't think I would have had exposure to the caliber of people that I did living in any other country. The leaders of industries globally base themselves in London, so why not be with the best of the best? I am a fairly active alumnus, I typically attend alumni events in whichever country I am based in.

MY CAREER

Many of your peers go on to do pretty amazing things after their time at Hult. I have remained involved by working for the Hult Prize!

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Hult Reviews in the Words of Ms. Deborah Clark

Deborah Clark, American

 2013, London

Pre Hult: Executive Benefits Disability Specialist, Aon (Professional Services)

Hult features an energetic culture steeped in diversity and global awareness—the bond between classmates is very strong and supportive.

How I Chosen Hult

I was intrigued by the prospect of a one-year intensive MBA at Hult versus the usual two and half years. I wanted to know more about the school, so I did my research and then went to one of the alumni named as Hult Reviews gatherings in Atlanta. I was so impressed by quality of people that Hult was attracting. I was also impressed by the positive entrepreneurial attitude of the alumni I met. They were all very informed about campus life.

Lifestyle at Hult

Hult features an energetic culture steeped in diversity and global awareness—the bond between classmates is very strong and supportive. While we are all competitive by nature, we do not battle again one another, but rather challenge each other to make the most of every moment of this experience. The insights that come from having classmates from different industry backgrounds with differing experiences and a variety of international backgrounds provides a broader perspective of the world.

The students' need for knowledge and the professors' desire to facilitate this need creates a symbiotic relationship, which generates higher levels of expectation on both sides. Having open-door access to Hult's deans and staff is one of the most valuable assets on campus. Their expectations drive our ambition, and yet they are passionately supportive in every aspect of our educational experience.

The London Dean, Nawtej Dosanjh is one of the most effective educators at the school. Nawtej or 'Nuff', as we know him, is without a doubt the 'light' that steers us in the right direction. He offers us the strength to meet the demands of the future without fear. When we became frustrated he encouraged us to take a deep collective breath—to broaden our perspectives and become more enlightened. Every lecturer I have encountered at Hult has offered at least one really good piece of advice. But you can always count on Nawtej to listen, ponder, and respond reflectively. Every class with Professor Abdey and Kastner contained an impressive range of memorable quotes. It was the first time I had ever laughed in a math class or cried in an operations class. The lessons from each class often intertwined with those from others. This is how the programs function as a whole, and that makes the MBA modules both challenging and exciting.

If I had to describe Hult in one word, it would have to be FUN! Every day I cross the Thames in the morning and the evening and I never fail to be thrilled by the view. I pinch myself, grin, and scream: ‘I am in LONDON!' I am constantly amazed by the beauty and history of this city and will miss it desperately when I return to the States. But knowing that my friends will be scattered across the globe gives me comfort, as I know that the sun is always shining on Hult alum somewhere across the globe. And, I know I have a place to stay should I end up there one day!

Friendships with classmates were established from our very first team building session: an outing in the rain! That experience created really solid foundations for our future. The team meetings and dinners have helped to develop our friendships in ways we could have never have expected. We learned to listen actively and think before responding. Friendships have been forged that would not have occurred otherwise, and they may in fact be the strongest bonds we can develop. Sixteen of us went to Beirut together for Spring Break and had the best time ever! On campus I am a member of Hult's Global Society of Women in Business and Hult's Social Responsibility Club. I also participate in activities with the Culture Club and the Dinner Club. Outside of school I am a member of the Transport For London's International Toastmasters Club, Tube Talk.

Such a Great Pleasure being Hult Alumni

The clinching factor for me was the Global Campus Rotation program. I've always wanted to take the global mindset of business a step further to understand other cultures first-hand. I also wanted to experience what a change in location could do to broaden my perspectives—I have not been disappointed. In wanting to obtain an MBA, I feel studying at Hult was the best decision I could have made. I will be rotating to Dubai in Module D and then returning to London for Module E. I have chosen Dubai because I want to experience the Middle East in a secure context. As a student there, I will be able to examine the business concepts of global companies which have invested there. For this module, Hult is also offering a great selection of electives and the incredible opportunity to work on developing business solutions for a leading company.

I want to use my MBA to propel my career in a way which will serve humanity and encourage others to strive for more. More can be so many things, but the most important word here is 'strive'. Hult has deepened my knowledge; given me the opportunity to explore life at a deeper level and to encourage others to raise their expectations. Hult is a springboard for opportunity—we just have to be willing to take the plunge.

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Marie-Catherine Schutz, French

One-Year MBA, 2014, Dubai

Pre Hult: Projects Manager, Egis Projects (High-Tech/Telecoms)

An MBA from Hult will significantly enhance my soft skills, which are key values for the quick advancement of my career.

WHY I CHOOSE HULT !

Hult looks toward the future, Hult is global. The school has not only grown steadily for the last ten years, it has also been consistent in its efforts to innovate and improve every aspect of the MBA program, and that is something I like. I think this is essential to keeping up with the fast pace of the world we are living in.

As I have been an expat for the last couple of years, doing an MBA had to be a global experience and Hult was the perfect choice for it. The idea of going back to school can also be awkward after working for many years in a professional environment; however, the structure of the MBA program is smartly designed to adapt to this and allows learning and practice in twelve intense months. This is a challenge in itself and a significant advantage for someone like me who didn’t want to be away from the business world for too long of a period.

MY LIFE AT HULT

When I walk onto the campus each morning, I join more than 25 different nationalities. This is thrilling and the energy which results from this melting pot is very motivating. A trivial conversation at lunch can end up being a discovery of a new country. Every student is willing to share their own experience, both professional and personal. However great the pressure or however difficult some moments can be, there is a real team spirit among the students. I also find it fantastic how so many cultural barriers are overcome and that respect is a value that each of us takes very seriously.

I have an engineering background, therefore there are certain topics that I really wanted to learn about during my MBA at Hult, such as accounting. As much as I wanted to study it, I also had the fear of very long hours of confusing and boring classes. I was actually very surprised as I enjoyed the class and I think the professor Aleksander Grzeszczak did an excellent job. The course was structured and focused on the essentials needed at a senior management level. It was accessible for a beginner like me, and also challenging for some of the more experienced students, as it was looking at accounting on an international level. The professor made the course very entertaining with real case examples while also sharing his own experience.

Every class was interesting and taught me something new. What I found interesting was how the different subjects were linked. Very early in the year, I realized that concepts you learned in one subject were easily applicable to another. It makes the program very consistent and shows that behind every subject the goal is clearly to sharpen our skills and knowledge about how to successfully manage a business.

I chose to live in Dubai and plan to stay in the region for a while, therefore learning the basics of the Arabic language were essential for me. Hult offers weekly classes through a language institute and also offers to set up classes for any other languages that students would be interested in learning.

MY HULT REWIEWS

Working abroad is so enriching and such an exciting experience, I am very fond of it. Being European, I chose Dubai because of my professional goals and my plan to add Middle Eastern experience to my portfolio. For similar reasons, San Francisco is my first choice to rotate, as I wish to experience the working environment in the U.S. Rotating there is the best way to achieve this experience and will also certainly provide me with new contacts.

MY CAREER 

After my MBA, I plan to work in the U.A.E or Qatar, and having completed the program in Dubai will obviously be an advantage. I have worked as a project manager for very different industries such as IT, telecommunications, and facilities management. I would be happy to go back to working in any of these fields, but I will certainly bring a different view with me to my job. Essential skills learned during my MBA, such as understanding company results and being able to forecast sales, will allow me to perceive the strategy of the company and ensure even better performance.

An MBA from Hult will also significantly enhance my soft skills, such as leadership and team work, which are key values for the quick advancement of my career.

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