‘Course not. At London Business School, one of the feelings I had to get accustomed to was that people are smart. Like, really, really smart. And charming and well-spoken and so forth. And about half of them come from non-business backgrounds. How unfair – I have a first in business admin and now I don’t even seem to have a tangible advantage!
But here comes the effect the courses will have on you. My initial reaction was – “Hey, I know this stuff already!” And then I listened some more. And I felt – “I know this stuff – sort of”. Phase three is when you say: “That would’ve been really useful had I known it before.” Ultimately, you admit that you don’t know about 75% of the matter you are being taught.
Here is where your environment helps you. I’ve learned a lot from lectures, but I learned perhaps even more from my peers. The diverse backgrounds of the student body create a wealth of knowledge that is readily on tap. As a MiM, I’ve found it extremely helpful to speak to the more experienced MBA’s, Masters in Finance students and so forth. Your study group keeps you on your toes all the time. I’m taking every single professional development course I can get my hands on. I do some things I’ve always wanted to do, like acting classes. My outlook on business has changed completely, and so has perception of myself. And – this time around, I am enjoying every single day of my course. We’re halfway through our programme, and I wish time would pass a lot slower.
So, on balance – was it the right decision to come to London Business School? I knew that getting a masters degree was the right choice at the right time. But I reckon that I’ve got a lot more than I bargained for. They say converts are the most fervent believers. And by now – I am a believer.
But here comes the effect the courses will have on you. My initial reaction was – “Hey, I know this stuff already!” And then I listened some more. And I felt – “I know this stuff – sort of”. Phase three is when you say: “That would’ve been really useful had I known it before.” Ultimately, you admit that you don’t know about 75% of the matter you are being taught.
Here is where your environment helps you. I’ve learned a lot from lectures, but I learned perhaps even more from my peers. The diverse backgrounds of the student body create a wealth of knowledge that is readily on tap. As a MiM, I’ve found it extremely helpful to speak to the more experienced MBA’s, Masters in Finance students and so forth. Your study group keeps you on your toes all the time. I’m taking every single professional development course I can get my hands on. I do some things I’ve always wanted to do, like acting classes. My outlook on business has changed completely, and so has perception of myself. And – this time around, I am enjoying every single day of my course. We’re halfway through our programme, and I wish time would pass a lot slower.
So, on balance – was it the right decision to come to London Business School? I knew that getting a masters degree was the right choice at the right time. But I reckon that I’ve got a lot more than I bargained for. They say converts are the most fervent believers. And by now – I am a believer.
Hey Micheal,
I am parikshit from India and I recently got an admission offer for the MIM programme at LBS.
Before accepting the offer, I wanted to know about the job prospects and placement scenario for MIM students on campus.
Also give me your feedback on pursuing a 1 year course as against a similar 2 year course.
Your help in this regard is sought as it will help me decide future prospects.
Thanks.
Regards,
Parikshit.
Posted by: Parikshit | 31/03/2010 at 09:13 AM