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Aim for the top with the Portsmouth MBA
After 20 years of working in the not-for-profit sector, Liz Donegan had her sights firmly set on a leadership role in a front-line charity. Just 18 months into her part-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) course, Donegan's ambitions have been well and truly achieved with her recent appointment to the role of chief executive officer at Citizens Advice Southampton
Donegan commented: “I felt I needed a challenge and to have that edge I required the credibility of a relevant master’s course. I was really impressed that the University of Portsmouth Business School has excellent links and an understanding of the not-for-profit, third and charity sectors. Respected colleagues spoke very highly of the Portsmouth MBA which was reassuring – as well as the professional accreditation it carries from the Association of MBAs. Right from the beginning I noticed immediate results and almost
everything I study can be applied very quickly to my work.”
Over the two years of the programme, MBA students and alumni (who join them at Hot Topic seminars and masterclasses) develop excellent networking alliances which prove invaluable years after their degree. Donegan's enthusiasm towards her fellow course members is clear: “Most of all I’ve enjoyed working with and learning from an incredibly diverse and talented range of individuals who I would never had the opportunity to work
with outside of the MBA – it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to gain all that experience underpinned by academic expertise.”
Donegan is delighted with her new role at the Citizens Advice as it is a cause and organisation that she feels passionately about, “I know I can put a great deal of what I have learnt into practice which will make a big difference at a challenging time for all charities.” The Citizens Advice Southampton employs 24 people, 50 volunteers and helps resolves the issues of approximately 7,300 members of the public each year.
So what is the secret to managing the balance of home, work and study? Being disciplined and organised, “I’ve had fantastic support from my partner and employer but life doesn’t stop – I have a family so I’ve had to be very flexible in order to minimise the impact on everyone else around me. My fellow students
Liz Donegan
generously helped me to prepare a funding proposal whilst we were on a study residential. Personally I thrive in these circumstances but to achieve success, good time management is essential to maintaining your own wellbeing.”
For more information about the University of Portsmouth Business School and the courses it offers to busy working professionals, the University would be delighted if you would join one of its regular events – see
showyoumeanbusiness.com for details. Alternatively visit the MBA page at
port.ac.uk/mba.
Show you mean business – do the Portsmouth MBA
Our Master of Business Administration (MBA) will develop your capabilities and enable you to bring fresh thinking to your organisation right from the start of your studies. Not only will it enhance your career prospects but it will allow you to build lasting networks with like-minded individuals.
• Innovative work-based learning • Taught part-time in two day blocks over two years • Generous scholarships
‘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
Come along to one of our Postgraduate and MBA open evenings and listen to a guest speaker, meet the teaching staff and current students in a relaxed and informal atmosphere – for details visit
www.showyoumeanbusiness.com.
For more information or to apply:
T: +44 (0)23 9284 4888 E:
mba.admissions@
port.ac.uk
W:
www.port.ac.uk/mba
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THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – SOLENT & SOUTH COAST – JUNE 2016
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