IMBA class of 2020 hosts a very diverse and multilingual group of students. There are total 45 students in the class who come from 22 different nationalities. The benefits of diversity stretch far and wide especially in an IMBA class. We are not only learning the theories and practical knowledge important for our future careers, … Continue reading IMBA 2020- Diversity in Education, Cultures and Work experiences
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Each year the IMBA class will have a field trip for us to learn about different regions of Europe and its culture features by visiting companies and the businesses in each location. Not to mention that the trip is also paid by the school!!! The trip is usually scheduled in April in the week of … Continue reading IMBA Field Trip (1)
Is doing an MBA tough? Of course, it is! Classes, presentations, essays, group work, projects, exams, networking, reading, more reading… So… can an MBA be fun at all? Sure, it can! Well, at least here, at IÉSEG , we have fun! Let me just share few stories. Project Management- being a contractor for President Nicolas … Continue reading Can an MBA be fun?
VERY! IESEG’s International MBA is a one year program consisting of 2 semesters followed by a 4 to 6 month internship and\or job. Our courses began in August 2018 and will finish at the end of May 2019 when we will receive our certifications for finishing classes. These certificates are not considered official diplomas, in … Continue reading How intensive is our MBA program?
You may remember that one of my previous tips about being open and learn from others. A class profile is something I took into serious consideration when I was choosing which MBA to study. The IÉSEG IMBA is particularly focusing on having students with diverse perspectives, opinions and talents. There are 15 nationalities in our … Continue reading Our MBA journey..
Being married to a French guy, having visited France many times before our final move, I thought I knew France quite well. But how little did I know? When moving to a new country, you need to be prepared and open for the various cultural differences that you might face. Some of them are quite … Continue reading Don’t be taken by surprise. “Le French” survival kit.
When you become an MBA student in IESEG two words will be the most frequently used in your daily life (especially during the 1st semester); “Group Projects!” Almost every course you take during the 1st semester (13 courses to be precise) will ask you to fulfill various duties; homework, assignments, presentations, exams but almost always … Continue reading Group projects & the creation of our student blog
A lot of you may hesitate whether you should quit your stable job and study a full time MBA. I had the same struggle like many of you right now. I admit that it is never easy to leave your comfort zone; moving to a new country away from your friends and family; becoming a … Continue reading How to get the most out of your MBA program
Is an MBA doable while being a parent? Well, that is what I’ve tried to explain in my previous post: https://ieseg-blog-imba.com/2019/03/10/we-can-do-it/ But if you need more evidence- here you go! Let me introduce the very brave moms and a dad with their stories. Be empowered and inspired! “Parisian adventure” by Maitee Castaneda Maitee and her … Continue reading Getting an MBA as a Parent- our stories
You know how in airplanes the flight attendants instruct you on how to handle the oxygen mask situation when flying with children? The famous “Put the Oxygen mask on yourself first before helping your child”? Being a mother of 2 little boys, each time I hear it, it upsets me. What do you mean I … Continue reading We Can Do It!
