What is the ‘transformational journey’ people talk about when it comes to the Global Executive MBA? How does the programme cross boundaries? How does it help you towards a C-suite strategic leadership role?
In these podcasts, we talk to GEMBA students, alumni, and faculty members. They share their experience, insights, and advice on the GEMBA programme and Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM).
'Broadening your horizons and broadening your understanding, enables you to make a broader contribution. Modern business is all about collaboration and I think the MBA gives you that capability.' - Peter Drake (Global Executive MBA '25).
In this podcast Peter shares his view on the GEMBA journey, his own personal and professional background and how this programme helps him broaden his knowledge and horizons. Listen to the full podcast to hear Peter's great advice on doing an MBA.
'Many things that I thought were bad, weaknesses, ended up being my strengths,' Vivian says.
In this podcast episode, Vivian Faceto (GEMBA '24) shares her experience with the Global Executive MBA.During the Global Executive MBA, Vivian Faceto learned that some of her weaknesses, turned out to be her strengths. The GEMBA allows her to recognize that working with both her strengths as well as her so called weaknesses helps her become a better leader. Listen to the full podcast to hear more about Vivian's GEMBA journey.
“I think Strategic Leadership Development is the core of this education. I really like the mentors and career coaches that are assigned to us, as part of the course that enables us with a lot of tools and practical examples or practical solutions to solve our daily challenges (…),” says Amit.
In this podcast episode, Amit Kumar (GEMBA '24) shares his experience with the Global Executive MBA. Listen to the full podcast to hear more about Amit's GEMBA journey.
'I have a strong business side but I also have an artistic side, will all those sides of me be met in this programme?' Diana wondered. 'It exceeded my expectations,' she shared.
When considering doing a Global Executive MBA, Diana Lo-A-Njoe (GEMBA Class of '24) was not sure she was the right person to do an MBA.
When asked about the most challenging part so far in the Global Executive MBA, Diana Lo-A-Njoe (GEMBA Class of '24) mentioned the Strategic Leadership Development Course. 'It was enrichening. Something cannot be confronting and not enrich you,' says Diana.
Listen to the full episode, to learn more about Diana's Global Executive MBA experience and her advice on starting your MBA journey.