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Tafadzwa Chinanzvavana (MFA2022) studied in Melbourne before making the move to London. The impact of the financial crisis on his home country, Zimbabwe, motivated him to pursue a career in finance, and he knew that studying for the Masters in Financial Analysis (MFA) would give him the best possible foundation for his future.

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Lujia Huang (MAM2021) decided to study accounting in Beijing before she realised it wasn’t for her and pivoted to data science after a semester at UC Berkeley in America, studying a range of business-related subjects. Lujia was among the first cohorts of the Masters in Analytics and Management (MAM) programme at London Business School – and has since successfully gone on to join the ranks of Twitter and PlayStation.

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“Getting a Laidlaw scholarship meant that I could live without the financial stress I had experienced during my undergraduate degree. What I experienced previously took a toll on both my education and personal life, and not having to worry about that anymore was a weight off my shoulders. I could really embrace the journey and take advantage of the London Business School experience. It also gave me a network and community; meeting other scholars, you realise there are these capable, strong leaders in the room with you, which is both inspiring and empowering. Another important aspect was the chance to meet with Lord Laidlaw, whose foundation funds the Laidlaw scholarship. He advised and encouraged us to start something of our own. He wanted us to know we were competent and capable, and reassured us that we deserved to be there. It gave me a confidence boost I don't think I could have got elsewhere.”

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Seeking a course that bridged the gap between the best theoretical teaching and hands-on business skills, Agnieszka was thrilled when she discovered London Business School’s Masters in Analytics and Management (MAM). Having studied Quantitative Methods in Economics and Information Systems at the Warsaw School of Economics, and enjoyed a successful first year in the industry, she was looking to take her skills to the next level.

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Sasha Sabharwal’s (MiM2021) undergraduate degree was in pharmacy, but with a strong interest in business, she was attracted to a commercial career in the fast-moving consumer goods sector. Having undertaken two business internships, she knew that to build a career in this field she required more knowledge of the business world, and that the Masters in Management (MiM) at London Business School could equip her with this. Following her graduation, Sasha successfully secured a three-year sales and marketing graduate placement at Unilever, with the support of the London Business School Career Centre.

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“Through the network, I’ve already been presented with opportunities that I wouldn’t have even thought of without LBS and Fudan. Both schools have such a strong reputation and alumni network in their region that facilitates networking. I also believe the programme has made me take a more global perspective that will be highly beneficial for my future, both personally and professionally.”

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“When I was deciding which school to go to, I was attracted to London Business School because of its international reputation; I always pick my schools based on rankings, even though I know they’re not the only important thing. I also knew that the School was first and foremost a school of business, and thought there was a lot to be gained by learning data techniques from a business perspective. Combining elements of both analytics and management, the MAM teaches you to go beyond the hard data. When you’re actually on the ground in a business and using data, all the super-sophisticated techniques are often unnecessary, or worse, useless, because no one else can understand them. My time at London Business School prepared me not to just crunch numbers, but to translate what I find to an audience. That knowledge is invaluable.”

“London Business School taught me two key skills that were invaluable for founding Cipity. One was how to manage a huge amount of work, and quickly and effectively produce polished documentation with substance, as well as style. The other is how to work effectively within a team, since the MAM programme was almost fully based around teamwork. I really struggled with this in the beginning, but soon learnt how to manage team dynamics, and effectively delegate, motivate and incentivise others. Though this was a steep learning curve for me, it proved hugely advantageous when it came to founding my own company.”

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“I owe it to the LBS Career Centre and the School’s supportive alumni for helping me pursue my dream opportunity within the buy-side investment space so early in my professional career. The opportunities made available through the Career Centre to visit different companies and attend both formal and informal networking events, including with LBS alumni, gave me a clearer picture of the real-world professional opportunities within finance for an LBS graduate.”

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“Before LBS, I was on track for a career in investment – but because of my entrepreneurship experience and my passion for corporate business, my LBS Career Centre mentor encouraged me to be open to opportunities in strategy and small businesses. He urged me to keep going in that direction. It was important advice and helped me find a position that was the right fit.”

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“As part of the GMiM programme, for my second year I studied at Fudan University in Shanghai. It's this global connectivity that makes LBS a truly unique school. Gaining exposure to a different culture, language and new ways of doing business, has proven absolutely critical to succeeding in my role today”.

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“When I came to LBS, I thought I would work in investment banking positions for a few years before transitioning to an investing position. However, LBS has given me the tools and the network to enter the buy-side straight out of school.”

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“For me, the Career Centre was one of the School’s greatest resources – particularly the hands-on workshops offering actionable, valuable advice to students. For my classmates wanting to go into consulting, the Career Centre experts explained how to decide which firms would be the best fit. Rather than pushing you towards the more obvious names, they helped you consider your options and forge your own path.”

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