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The Bath MSc in Advanced Management Practice
Practice has been the best decision I have made so far!
“ Choosing the MSc in Advanced Management ”
Meet our graduates
Cerys Anthony MSc in Advanced Management Practice graduate
Why did you choose to study the MSc in Advanced Management Practice? I chose the MSc in Advanced Management Practice because I was looking for a course with a split semester location/placement option in order to provide me with a valuable and differentiating educational experience, and I was looking for a course from a leading university which would stand out on my CV. I also wanted a Master’s which would build on my knowledge acquired during undergraduate study (and not repeat it), a relatively small class size, and the opportunity to mix with like-minded, ambitious individuals.
The opportunity to spend six months in a professional organisation, especially those of the calibre of Bath’s connections, enabled me to get out of the standard graduate ‘Catch 22’ situation, where you must have experience to gain employment, but experience is so difficult to get.
Where did you do your work placement and what did you do? For my placement I was recruited by Accenture to work on client site at Vodafone HQ in Newbury. I was the Project Management Office Lead for 8 months for one of the largest projects on the
account. I was responsible for co-ordinating project management activities in terms of progress reporting and gaining financial cover, producing and delivering high-level presentations and analysis, and a whole range of other tasks. The role was client-facing, requiring direct liaison and ownership of senior client relationships, but I was also the first point of contact for a 50+ person Accenture team. It was a steep learning curve but an excellent opportunity with great exposure to senior management, and it gave me first-hand experience of what working for a global consulting firm is like.
What did you do after graduating? After graduating I joined Accenture Consulting after applying for a full-time position whilst on placement. I started as a Management Consulting Aligned Analyst in the Analyst Consulting Group. After 5 weeks of training, split between London and Chicago, I began working on client site at Lloyds Banking Group where I was responsible for ensuring the Business Divisions were ready for the last phase of the integration of HBOS and Lloyds TSB, and managing the associated change. I am now working on the BP account, carrying out the strategic integrated planning for a programme which is aiming to standardise procedures from finance to work management over a 3-year period across the globe.
In what ways has the course helped with your career? Choosing the MSc in Advanced Management Practice has been the best decision I have made so far! The experience broadened my horizons and has changed the way I approach my career. The experiential learning I undertook on the degree was extremely valuable and has helped me to look at my own way of working and behaviour before looking at those of others, which is extremely helpful in a professional environment. Through meeting other ambitious individuals I have contemplated paths and choices which I would not have previously, and most importantly, I have made life-long friends.
What would you say to someone who’s considering Bath? The University of Bath School of Management is renowned for the quality of both its teaching and its research, ensuring its students are at the forefront of business knowledge and, essentially, they are employable afterwards! With Bath recently named Sunday Times University of the Year it shows it is a well-rounded university with excellent facilities, plenty of social activities and a safe place to study. What more can you ask for?
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