Skills and training
MBA provides route to 'best career move so far'
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Tom Carslake
MBA graduate
Full time professionals wondering whether they can squeeze in study for an MBA should take heed of Loughborough graduate Tom Carslake. The start of his Loughborough MBA coincided with the birth of his first child - and two more followed before he completed his final research paper.
"Whatever your personal situation, doing a part time MBA will be tough, but it's possible. And once you've done it, you'll never worry about dealing with pressure again," said Tom, whose wife persuaded him to take the plunge.
"Of course, she was right. Before the MBA, I relied on common sense and experience; now I have common sense backed up by credible theories and recognised models. There was also the sense of a fantastic achievement," he said.
Tom also valued the links he made with other students and has kept in touch with classmates. "I also feel a new sense of self confidence that comes from knowing what you're talking about," he added.
As a result of the MBA, Tom was offered a promotion within and ultimately took another job which he describes as "my best career move so far".