{"id":6192,"date":"2017-11-02T16:15:38","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T16:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-news-events\/?p=6192"},"modified":"2022-01-06T10:59:10","modified_gmt":"2022-01-06T10:59:10","slug":"meet-the-mba-class-of-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-news-events\/2017\/11\/meet-the-mba-class-of-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the MBA Class of 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Kent Business School is proud to welcome the new 2017\/18 Kent MBA cohort. With contrasting backgrounds, nationalities, interests and ambitions, discover the diversity of those studying on The Kent MBA programme. The unique qualities of our students&#8217; lives enrich the learning of the entire academic community at Kent Business School. <\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;padding: 5px;text-align: center\">\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 0.8em;margin-bottom: 15px\"><img style=\"width: 100%;margin-bottom: 10px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kbs\/courses\/mba\/people\/images\/2017\/bissill-adam.jpg\" \/> Adam Bissill, United Kingdom<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;padding: 5px;text-align: center\">\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 0.8em;margin-bottom: 15px\"><img style=\"width: 100%;margin-bottom: 10px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kbs\/courses\/mba\/people\/images\/2017\/guo-jing.jpg\" \/>Jing Guo, China<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;padding: 5px;text-align: center\">\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 0.8em;margin-bottom: 15px\"><img style=\"width: 100%;margin-bottom: 10px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kbs\/courses\/mba\/people\/images\/2017\/oyebola-steve.jpg\" \/> Steve Oyebola, Nigeria<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;padding: 5px;text-align: center\">\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 0.8em;margin-bottom: 15px\"><img style=\"width: 100%;margin-bottom: 10px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kbs\/courses\/mba\/people\/images\/2017\/papathanasi-efstathia.jpg\" \/>Efstathia Papathanasi,Greece<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;padding: 5px;text-align: center\">\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 0.8em;margin-bottom: 15px\"><img style=\"width: 100%;margin-bottom: 10px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kbs\/courses\/mba\/people\/images\/2017\/jain-anshul.jpg\" \/>Anshul Jain, United Kingdom<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;padding: 5px;text-align: center\">\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 0.8em;margin-bottom: 15px\"><img style=\"width: 100%;margin-bottom: 10px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kbs\/courses\/mba\/people\/images\/2017\/richmond-jessica.jpg\" \/>Jessica Richmond, Switzerland<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>The Kent MBA Programme<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kent-business-school\/mba\">Our AMBA-accredited MBA<\/a>\u00a0aims to transform you into a responsible business leader, who can embed sustainable management practices.\u00a0The Kent MBA\u00a0seeks to provide career development opportunities for those with management experience and enhances your business knowledge and understanding, and your professional competence. We combine rigorous business theory with relevant practical applications.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\"><a class=\"btn-kent btn btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kbs\/courses\/mba\/people\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MBA Student Directory<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Why Choose the Kent MBA<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>AMBA-accredited<\/li>\n<li>Gain the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management &amp; Leadership<\/li>\n<li>Substantial <a href=\"https:\/\/kent.us8.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=1dc2dd45da17b01797cea11ed&amp;id=a66e95f853&amp;e=aeb906f057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">funding opportunities<\/a>, including scholarships of up to 50% off your tuition fee<\/li>\n<li>European study tour<\/li>\n<li>Flexible study options<\/li>\n<li>Learn in brand\u00a0new <a href=\"https:\/\/kent.us8.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=1dc2dd45da17b01797cea11ed&amp;id=d4fe08ddf2&amp;e=aeb906f057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dedicated Executive\u00a0facilities<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Study at a top 20 UK business school<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Attend an MBA Briefing<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-news-events\/files\/2017\/08\/blob.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5872 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-news-events\/files\/2017\/08\/blob.png\" alt=\"event\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a>I hope you have enjoyed meeting our newest Kent MBA cohort.\u00a0At Kent Business School we believe that timing and fit\u00a0are essential for an MBA. The <a href=\"https:\/\/kent.us8.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=1dc2dd45da17b01797cea11ed&amp;id=0773ed5f2d&amp;e=aeb906f057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MBA\u00a0briefings<\/a>\u00a0at Kent Business School are a valuable opportunity to\u00a0discuss the programme in more detail with our staff and meet current Kent MBA students. I would encourage all prospective students to attend.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Further Information<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-news-events\/files\/2017\/11\/thanos.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-6209\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-news-events\/files\/2017\/11\/thanos.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-news-events\/files\/2017\/11\/thanos.jpg 250w, https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-news-events\/files\/2017\/11\/thanos-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>If you would like further information about studying on the Kent MBA, or if you would like to find out if you are eligible for financial support, please contact our Postgraduate Admissions Team at <a href=\"mailto:kbsadmissions@kent.ac.uk\">kbsadmissions@kent.ac.uk<\/a> or +44 (0)1227 824650.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Professor Thanos\u00a0Papadopoulos<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Director, MBA Programme<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Kent Business School<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kent Business School is proud to welcome the new 2017\/18 Kent MBA cohort. 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