Industry connections

Throughout your MBA journey, you will have a wealth of opportunities to expand your network and build connections with experts and business leaders, including members of our global MBA and Management School alumni community.

Experiential learning

At the heart of the Sheffield MBA is experiential learning. Through our ‘Challenge’ modules, you will work individually or in teams with a range of organisations to provide solutions to real business challenges they are facing related to marketing and internationalisation strategies. This is your chance to make a real lasting impact on the organisations you work with.

Client testimonies

We spoke with Lewis Cuckson from Anchor Magnets about the real impact the work of the Sheffield MBA students on his company.

Our organisation has transformed the lives of over 10,000 people since launching in 2003, bit keeping abreast of new ways of reaching more learners and businesses is paramount to our future success. The Sheffield MBA's Marketing Consultancy Challenge was an unmissable opportunity for us to benefit, while also helping its students put what they have learned into practice. We are now looking closely at the new ideas and directions the students proposed.
Tricia Smith
CEO - The Source Skills Academy

Read about how a team of students benefitted from working with The Source Skills Academy

I was very impressed with the level of detail and work undertaken, and it has certainly given us some 'food for thought' in terms of how we can encourage Sheffield businesses to engage with their counterparts overseas. The work has provided us with a useful insight into market opportunities with three of Sheffield's long-standing Partner Cities - Bochum; Kawasaki and Pittsburgh.
Nik Hamilton
Investment Team Manager - Invest Sheffield, Sheffield City Council

At Genuit, a core part of our strategy is Growth, and we recognised the opportunity to work with groups of MBA students from Sheffield on elements of our plans. We have gained fresh unbiased insight and ideas that we will be able to explore further.
Karen Hughes
Group Talent Director - Genuit Group

Student testimonies

I was offered the position of part-time Business Development and Sales Manager following the Marketing Consultancy Challenge. During the Marketing Consultancy Challenge, I had the opportunity to lead a team of four, working with The Northern Wine Guy (TNWG), a Sheffield-based company founded by Management School alumnus Andrew Lofthouse. Our primary focus was to enhance the brand’s local outreach, and we developed an Integrated Marketing Communication strategy to achieve this. Our strategy was built around strengthening TNWG's visibility, and thanks to frequent interactions with Andrew, we felt deeply involved in shaping the company's direction, almost like board members working together.
Feroz Mohammad
The Sheffield MBA, 2024

I was offered the position of part-time Business Development and Sales Manager following the Marketing Consultancy Challenge

Feroz Mohammad Postgraduate alumnus, The Sheffield MBA

MBA student Feroz, from India, reflects on his MBA experience and how the skills he developed and his work on a particular module led to a job opportunity.

I highly valued the Challenge modules, such as the Marketing Consultancy Challenge and the Internationalisation Challenge, as they were very practical and helped me to understand more about real-world business problems and how to solve them. I got to work with and interview UK government officials and business owners which was a very insightful and unforgettable experience.
Angelina Arini Larasati
The Sheffield MBA, 2021

The programme's focus on Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Consultancy fit perfectly with what I needed

Angelina Arini Larasati Postgraduate alumna, The Sheffield MBA

Angelina, who came to Sheffield from Indonesia, reflects on what she learnt from her MBA experience and how she overcame the different challenges she faced. She is now working as an SEA Specialist at Recharge.

Nobody had to interview me for my current job - literally all of the key business stakeholders knew me and decided to offer me a role due to the interactions I had with them for my Individual MBA Challenge. That’s where you get to make an impression. They realised I was an asset and offered me this job.
Lavanya Krishnan
The Sheffield MBA, 2022

I was offered a job after doing my company project at BBraun Medical

Lavanya Krishnan Postgraduate alumna, The Sheffield MBA

After completing her MBA company project at BBraun Medical, Lavanya Krishnan from India went on to secure a permanent role with the company as a Project Manager.

Personal, professional and career development

At Sheffield, your personal, professional and career development captivates our full attention. We ensure you have opportunities to visit companies, both in the UK and internationally.

Broaden your horizons

London Career Safari

As an MBA student, you will embark on a trip to London for several days of guest speakers and networking events.

MBA students in Mannheim Business School lecture theatre.

International Study Trip

During your MBA journey, you will have the opportunity to take part in an international study trip involving company visits, networking and study opportunities.

Company visits

Throughout numerous modules on the Sheffield MBA, including Personal, Professional and Career Development, you will take part in a variety of company visits. Read Neha Kumari's (The Sheffield MBA, 2024) reflections on her company visit to the Green Estate.

Build your network and heighten your aspirations

Networking events

Our MBA students reflect on the networking opportunities they have gained through the Personal, Professional and Career Development module.

Industry experts and leaders' inspirational talks

Current MBA student Ankit discusses his two favourite guest speakers from his MBA experience: Leading Data Scientist and creator of Tesco’s Clubcard Clive Humby OBE and Entrepreneur and Founder of Sideways 6 Will Read.