Why an MBA and why now?

Posted on 19th Feb, 2018 by Alexandra Marie Williams

By Jenna Hattingh, MBA Class of 2018

Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined the benefit that this MBA would provide. It began with the module ‘tackling global challenges’ where I was able to spend hours (and hours) researching one of my favourite topics – Climate Change. The amount of knowledge that was gained both during the course and in the research thereafter broadened my perspective and allowed me to develop my understanding on topics that I had previously misunderstood. This trend has continued throughout the course, and I now appreciate how skills can be developed through research, trial and error and even the occasional failure.

The pressure of workload, deadlines, and team dynamics makes you a stronger person. You may need to adjust your expectations and learn about other peoples personalities, and what is required to manage those personalities within the work environment (self-restraint in most cases). Interpersonal relationships are just as important as quality of work in environments where teamwork is encouraged. These lessons are ones you most certainly cant learn at home. Some people will inspire you… Some will challenge you… And some will become your greatest friends.

Global Challenges and the MBA

Posted on 6th Oct, 2017 by Alexandra Marie Williams

It’s great to see our new cohort of MBA students starting to get involved with the 2017 programme. We started formal learning last week with a module in which we discussed global challenges: economics and inequality, social change, technology and climate. Four expert guest speakers joined us to bring their perspective on each of these. The speakers came from Oxfam, IBM the UK Met Office as well as our own academic team.

We’re a truly global group this year; people from 21 countries have come to Exeter to join the full time MBA. This diversity brought a lot to our classroom debate; maybe too much, as most of the guest sessions ran over time with participants from different parts of the world contributing their perspectives. It all came together on the last afternoon when each study group presented their views on the challenges.

I think this kind of debate is important at the start of an MBA where many of the participants want to build their ability to make positive change in the world. Being clear on the challenges we face and hearing others’ perspective on these helps us understand and shape our own opportunities and the skills we look to gain from the MBA to pursue these.

Written By Stuart Robinson

The Exeter MBA

Posted on 1st Sep, 2017 by Alexandra Marie Williams

From September 2018 we’ll be changing the name of the programme to ‘The Exeter MBA’. Moving away from the ‘One Planet’ MBA name doesn’t mean that we’re changing the ethos and content of a programme which has been increasingly successful both for us and our students and partners since 2011. The change is a result of developments in our relationships with partners and our aim to bring the principles of the One Planet MBA to a wider body of potential students.

We intend to strengthen the Exeter MBA offering to address a growing group of potential MBA candidates and sponsors who recognise that good business is now in the mainstream. They will look for MBA programmes that help them acquire the range of skills needed to drive forward the emerging business models we have developed in the One Planet MBA in a widening set of business, third-sector and governmental situations.

You’ll see ‘The Exeter MBA’ name appearing in our literature and communication over the coming months.

Post written by Stuart Robinson

Message from the New MBA Director

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I was very pleased to be appointed as the new Director of MBA programmes here at Exeter University Business School. I’ve been teaching on the MBA since I joined the University from industry in 2012 and have enjoyed (and learned a lot!) from working with our MBA students over the last five years.

I’m also taking over an MBA that’s in great shape and that has an exciting future. We’re highly committed to MBA level education and see it as a way that the School can really make a difference in the world. My predecessors have built a programme that has a strong and growing reputation as well as a large and diverse cohort of students. I’m looking forward to meeting the new students when they arrive.

Dr Stuart Robinson – MBA Director

Written By Stuart Robinson

The Global Challenges of our Times Call for New Business Models

Posted on 5th May, 2017 by Nicolas Forsans

The Global Challenges of the 21^st Century – A post by Prof Nicolas Forsans

Once again in 2017 the World Economic Forum highlighted in its 2017 Global Risks Report the interconnections that exist between some of the most significant challenges that are shaping business and society in the 21^st century. Those interconnections are represented below in their Risk Interconnection map.

Economic and societal challenges

Globalisation has lifted millions of people out of poverty by enabling people in emerging countries to take part in world trade. Deregulations and privatisations have encouraged competition and innovation, leading to declining prices and higher quality products while urbanisation and industrialisation in emerging economies have enabled 3 billion people to generate an income of at least $10/day.

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Getting Ready for Another Year!

Posted on 3rd Aug, 2015 by Nicolas Forsans

Ever since its creation back in 2010 our One Planet MBA has always had that “cutting

Our new website… coming soon online near you!

edge” feel to it. Complete with a new visual identity and a strapline, our 2015/16 programme is yet again at the forefront of innovation: both our Full Time and Executive programmes benefit from curriculum enhancements through new modules, masterclasses, new corporate partnerships, more practitioners’ involvement and an integrated approach to the personal development of its participants.

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Why Sustainability Matters in your MBA Choice

Posted on 18th Feb, 2015 by ht285

Juan David Hernández
One Planet MBA student 2014/5

Studying abroad is one of those choices that you will never regret. In my case, I took the decision to start an MBA not only to boost my career to the next level but also because I believe that are many other issues that need our attention. The rapidly changing world and the dynamic business environment require multidisciplinary approaches, multicultural skills, and out-of-the-box thinking in order to face 21^stcentury global challenges. Huge problems such as global poverty, increasing world population, food security, climate change, and overexploitation of natural resources are some of the challenges that today’s and tomorrow’s leaders will need to face; not only to rethink human living and behaviours within the planetary boundaries, but also to ensure good living standards for present and future generations. Continue reading →

Breaking the Glass Ceiling

Posted on 4th Feb, 2015 by ht285

By Ernesto Altahona
One Planet MBA Student 2014/5

My main motivation for undertaking an MBA was to expand my horizons. I wanted to break the glass ceiling that I had on top of me, and I decided the best way was at Exeter with the One Planet MBA. My decision proved to be right. I can´t demonstrate it now with how much my salary has incremented, or any change of my job because I am still studying. What I can offer is the certainty that something changed inside me, in the best possible way.

I could feel the exact moment the click happened, the Friday that we finished the Entrepreneurship module. And since that moment I have been asking myself this question; what happened? Continue reading →

Interested in a Career Change? A Student’s Perspective of The One Planet MBA at Exeter

Posted on 3rd Feb, 2015 by ht285

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By Catherine Crane
One Planet MBA Student 2014/5

So you want to be an MBA student? Interested in developing your career? Perhaps you are toying with the idea of a complete career change? Maybe you are dissatisfied with the level of knowledge you currently possess and want the chance to learn and develop new skills? Or possibly the title “One Planet MBA” – a Masters in Business Administration and Sustainability – is unique enough to have caught your attention? Continue reading →

The Expert View: our MBA showcased by The Guardian

Posted on 22nd May, 2014 by Nicolas Forsans

The Guardian newspaper, one of the UK’s oldest and leading daily newspaper recently ran a roundtable discussion on the future of business education.

As part of its Sustainable Business Network, The Guardian asked Deans of leading business schools why most business schools had been slow to adapt their business and executive education curriculum in light of the tremendous challenges businesses face today. Continue reading →

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