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MBA students smiling.

Dr Jummy Okoya, an EDI expert and Consultant at Cambridge Judge Business School, champions inclusive leadership founded on personal values. Through the integration of real-world EDI practices into her teaching, she encourages MBA students to embrace these principles. Dr Okoya emphasises the critical importance of EDI across all organisations, preparing our students to be proactive and inclusive leaders.

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The students, faculty and other stakeholders of Cambridge Judge Business School reflect diverse backgrounds and interests, and our Top 10 reads of 2024 also reflect that diverse theme. Articles on our website that attracted the most readers this past year ranged from how digital media affects children to a new Dean, and from sustainability to artificial intelligence.

Feryal Erhun.

Professor Feryal Erhun, the new Academic Director of the Wo+Men's Leadership Centre and Professor of Operations and Technology Management at Cambridge Judge Business School, brings extensive expertise in operations management, healthcare operations, and socially responsible supply chains. Passionate about diversity, leadership, and practice-based research, she has collaborated with organisations like Intel Corporation and Stanford University Medical Center to drive impactful change. This article is part of our MBA Teaching Spotlight series.…

MBA student smiling.

As we approach the holiday season, our MBA team shares their top tips to make the most of this time.

Using AI.

From generative artificial intelligence to AI assistants and boardroom decision-makers, what can we expect from AI in the coming years, and what risks does it pose? We spoke to Cambridge Judge Business School Professor David Stillwell and MBA alumna Natalie Shenoy, Azure Data and AI Lead at Microsoft, to find out.

Dimitris Tsikopoulos visits Cambridge Judge Business School.

Cambridge Judge hosted a visit by Cambridge MBA graduate Dimitris Tsikopoulos (MBA 1994) to mark his £750,000 donation to help masters students at the Business School.

Panel for International Men

Panel discussion as part of International Men’s Day focuses on getting men to be more open about mental health and wellbeing.

Tate Lavitt.

With COP29, held this year in Baku, Azerbaijan, MBA alumnus Tate Lavitt tells us how the Risk Prize inspired a recently published ‘Climate Policy’ research paper on green finance. He also shares how the Cambridge MBA shaped his career path, as well as giving his top tips for students keen to pursue a career in ESG or biotech.

Tabitha Mwangi, Gishan Dissanaike, Orobosa Isokpan, Manaz Javaid and Lord Woolley of Woodford.

Black History Month panel discussion at Cambridge Judge Business School focuses on changing stereotypes, dealing with injustice, and building a better future.

Smiling students.

Discover the diverse backgrounds of the MBA class of 2024 at Cambridge Judge. Explore scholarship and funding options that support their journey.

Cambridge Judge Business School is one of 6 schools partnering in the scholarship for scientists and 14 schools in the scholarship for engineers.

The Sainsbury Management Fellows MBA Scholarships are now available to scientists and engineers.

Juliana Kozak Rogo.

Challenging beliefs and building a firm foundation of skills is crucial for students beginning their MBA journey, says Juliana Kozak Rogo, new Director of the Cambridge MBA programme.

MBA people smiling during orientation day.

Discover the Forté Fellowship recipients of the MBA Class of 2024, celebrating gender diversity with 47% female representation in this year's cohort.

MBA cohort 2024/25.

September 2024 sees the latest cohort arrive in Cambridge to begin studying for their MBA. 244 students from across the globe, 49 nationalities, have travelled to Cambridge for the one-year MBA programme and will make Cambridge their home for the next 12 months.

MBA outgoing class student

As we say a fond farewell to the current class, we hear about their year and share their tips and insights for those considering an MBA in Cambridge.

Ge Yu.

The conference on 11 September is the inaugural Cambridge China Business Forum, a new student-led event aiming to advance collaboration between the UK and China.

MBA summer soiree.

From treks and competitions to Special Interest Groups, we look at the many opportunities offering leadership roles and experience, along with global travel and cultural immersion, that are available alongside your MBA year.

Cambridge MBA students speaking.

As our admissions team travels across South America this Summer, we explore the career outcomes and MBA experience of some of our most recent graduates.

mba smiling students.

Ensuring your MBA application stands out from the crowd involves a combination of strategic planning, self-awareness, and effective communication. There are many important factors – essay questions, submitting your GMAT score, organising a reference – it can seem like a lot to do. Here we provide you with some clear steps to consider.

Ollie Wynne Griffith and Tom George.

Ollie Wynne-Griffith, a graduate of the Cambridge MBA programme (MBA 2021), talks about preparation for the Pairs competition at this year’s Summer Games.

Ballot box.

Career and personal development

Leadership and government roles with an MBA

During a super-cycle year for elections across the globe, we look at how an MBA can help equip you for a role in government – and develop leadership skills transferrable to multiple sectors.

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