- May 01, 2025
- 2 min read
Webinar | Beyond The Classroom: How Real World Experiences Define The MBA Journey
Practical learning in real-world environments can prepare you to excel in the workplace after graduation. Hear from experts about the value of learning beyond the MBA classroom
Sponsored by University of Bath School of Management
The University of Bath School of Management offers a highly practical MBA experience ©University of Bath School of Management / Facebook
Enrolling in an MBA is an opportunity to develop new knowledge and skills and prepare yourself for new professional opportunities. However it's often the work that takes place outside of the classroom that can have the most profound impact on your experience.
In this BusinessBecause webinar, in partnership with University of Bath School of Management, we explore how real-world experiences such as consulting projects and entrepreneurship simulators can enhance your learning and help prepare you to excel in the workplace.
Our expert panel includes Stephen Wyatt, professor of leadership & strategy at Bath School of Management; Matt Rusling, the school's head of MBA operations; Kishica Arora, alumna from the Bath MBA Class of 2024; and John McNamara, master inventor at IBM and a regular partner on the school's real-world projects.
They shared insights on how practical learning can be woven into the MBA experience and how this can impact students' learning and career prospects.
Key takeaways from this webinar:
⇨ Insights into Practice-Based Learning: Understand how hands-on experiences, like consulting projects, enhance your MBA journey.
⇨ Career Advantages: Learn how real-world application of skills can improve job prospects and long-term career success.
⇨ Expert advice: Hear from industry professionals. Bath University alumni and MBA experts on what makes experiential learning so impactful.
Matt Kefford is Deputy Editor for GMAC.com, responsible for writing, editing, and producing multimedia content as well as driving content strategy for the website. A business education journalist for 5+ years, he regularly features as a judge on education industry awards and speaks at industry events.
Previously, Matt has written and produced content for national news organizations including The Sunday Times, i News, and Sky News, as well as a number of regional titles. Matt has a B.A. in History from the University of Leeds and an M.A. in Journalism from the University of Sheffield. He is also a gold standard accredited journalist with the National Council for the Training of Journalists.