In our \u201810 Questions\u2019 series, KBS catches up with our students to find out about their experiences. This month, we put our questions to Management With a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) student James Grice. <\/p>\n
James Grice, a second-year Management With a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)<\/a> student discusses his business venture \u2018Stay on Route\u2019 and his University experience so far, from the Business Start-Up Journey<\/a> to his upcoming placement year at The Dune Group<\/a>.<\/p>\n Why did you choose your degree?<\/span><\/p>\n There were four main reasons why I chose to study Management<\/a> at KBS. Firstly, I really enjoy the material taught in the modules, especially since the degree incorporates modules which are enterprise-focused. Secondly, the new facilities at KBS such as the new Sibson building. This improved working environment really has had a positive impact on my work. Thirdly, the degree is CMI accredited<\/a>, meaning that when you graduate with the degree, you also gain a Level 5 Professional Diploma in Management and Leadership (from CMI<\/a>). Finally, KBS students have access to the ASPIRE Hub<\/a> where they can explore their own entrepreneurship including starting their own business, which I have been able to take full advantage of.<\/p>\n What have been the highlights of studying at KBS so far? <\/span><\/p>\n Being able to take advantage of all of the opportunities and events that KBS is part of, parallel to the degree. Some of my favourite events were the NACUE\u2019s Student Enterprise Conference<\/a> and WildHearts \u2018The Global Entrepreneurial Leaders\u2019 Summit\u2019<\/a>. NACUE\u2019s conference<\/a> was a great opportunity to connect with other student entrepreneurs from around the country and to listen to speakers such as the Co-Founder of Monzo Banking<\/a>. The WildHearts GEL Summit<\/a> was another great opportunity to connect to business professionals and to listen to the opinions of current business leaders on the notion of \u2018Business for Good\u2019.<\/p>\n Describe your experience of the Business Start-Up Journey<\/span><\/p>\n The Business Start-Up Journey<\/a> has to be the best experience at KBS by far. Due to my past experience of entrepreneurship before University, I was interested in attending the launch event back in November 2017. I felt truly inspired to pursue my own business after listening to Tom Ilube (CBE)<\/a>. From there, I went on to attend the working lunches and workshops that were offered, and it was during one of the ASPIRE<\/a>\u00a0lunches that I met my former business partner, in which the idea of \u2018Stay on Route\u2019 was created. From January 2018 we worked on the idea and prepared for the pitching final in April. All of our hard work paid off and the business came second in the showcase final and was awarded \u00a3500.<\/p>\n Tell us more about your new app<\/span><\/p>\n Have you ever missed getting off at your train station? Was it because you were tired or distracted? ‘Stay on Route’ removes the stress and worries about train travel, allowing you to spend your travelling time travel doing things you want to do. Using a location-based alarm system, ‘Stay on Route’ notifies the user with an alarm when their station is approaching using location services, allowing them plenty of time to depart from the train.<\/p>\n