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Senior firefighter tackles management hurdle
Paul Vine, a firefighter from Southampton, had often thought about studying for a Masters in Business Administration (MBA). He knew it would help further his career. Last year he signed up and he’s loving it
He said: “I have always wanted to complete an MBA. I’ve seen others within the organisation complete the course and had heard how rewarding, interesting and appropriate it was.
“The fire service is going through a period of huge and rapid change – as is most of the public sector – and all the areas of the course, including finance, marketing and operations, are playing an important role as the public sector increasingly has to behave like a business.
“The MBA has given me access to current knowledge and thinking to help me and my teams through present and future change.
“Learning strategy helps create an understanding of why some organisational decisions have been made, together with the ability to influence strategic decisionmaking either at board level or departmental level in the future.
“My advice to anyone thinking about doing an MBA is do it. It’s demanding and having an
understanding partner helps, as well as being able to read fast, but it will definitely pay off.“
Portsmouth Business School offers three options to study for an MBA. The part-time executive MBA, which is taught in two three- day blocks over two years to suit the needs of busy working professionals; the Master of Business Administration (full time) is offered over one year; and the Master of Business Administration (with business placement) is a two-year programme specially designed for students who wish to combine study and work. All courses are taught by specialists in their field, including experts in leadership, strategic management, marketing and finance, to ensure the MBA builds a strong foundation of knowledge and skills invaluable to businesses of all sizes.
The course offered at Portsmouth is AMBA- accredited and includes seminars and visiting speakers alongside lectures in finance,
’Rewarding, challenging and fun,’ says senior firefighter Paul Vine on the MBA
operations management and marketing, with an overall core theme of strategy and leadership.
More information on the course, scholarships and programme can be found on the website.
Details:
www.port.ac.uk/mba
Portsmouth Business School holds regular postgraduate information events. Details:
www.showyoumeanbusiness.com
Show you mean business. Go back to school.
Portsmouth Business School’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) will provide you with the opportunity to develop your strategic problem-solving skills whilst mastering the latest business knowledge and practice.
• Develop your management abilities • Benefit through innovative work-based learning • Generous scholarships • Taught part-time in three-day blocks over two years • Accredited by the Association of MBAs
To find out more about our wide range of degrees, come along to one of our regular open evenings – details of which can be found at
www.showyoumeanbusiness.com.
‘The MBA is a key to unlocking the doors to senior and executive level management roles. The pace of the course allows me to carry out a full time international sales role at the same time as studying.’
Katie Ilincariu Europe and South America Sales Manager, Fosse Liquitrol
For more information or to apply:
T: +44 (0)23 9284 4888 E:
mba.admissions@
port.ac.uk
W:
www.port.ac.uk/mba
THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – SOLENT & SOUTH CENTRAL – DECEMBER 14/JANUARY 15
www.businessmag.co.uk
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