Take part in live organisation challenges

Experiential learning is at the heart of the Sheffield MBA. Throughout the programme, you will be challenged to work in teams or as an individual on live projects with local or international businesses to provide solutions to real business challenges.

MBA students working together in cafe area
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Challenge modules

Our online prospectus listing gives more information on the kinds of modules through which you’ll take on these challenges:

  • Marketing Consultancy Challenge
  • Internationalisation Challenge
  • New Venture Creation Challenge
  • Individual MBA Challenge

Student testimonials

Sheffield MBA alumni Feroz Mohammad shares how the Marketing Consultancy Challenge created a career opportunity after his studies:

Feroz Mohammad.

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

Sameer Khan shared with us how the Marketing Consultancy Challenge gave him skills that he uses in his role as Strategic Marketing Manager at Airbag Disposal UK.

Sameer Zama Khan wearing graduating robes.

I aspire to leave a lasting legacy that contributes to a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future for generations to come

Sameer Zama Khan

Postgraduate alumnus,
The Sheffield MBA

Angelina shared her reflections about the skills she developed during the Internationalisation Challenge:

Angelina Arini Larasati.

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

Angelina Arini Larasati

Postgraduate alumna,
The Sheffield MBA

Joanna enjoyed her experience supporting local manufacturer Anchor Magnets with their internationalisation strategy:

Joanne Moxon wearing a blue jumper sat in a lecture theatre.

The Sheffield MBA is changing the way I am thinking about myself and the future

Joanne Moxon

Postgraduate student,
MBA

Jun, who came to Sheffield from Japan, reflects on his MBA experience, sharing how his dissertation research and the opportunity to set his own research topic led him to find a job opportunity. He is now working as a Venture Capitalist at mint, a seed VC in Japan.
Jun Bekku.

Networking through my dissertation led to a job opportunity

Jun Bekku

Postgraduate alumnus,
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.

Client testimonials

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

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

Awards

The Internationalisation Challenge has been shortlisted in the Academic Employability Awards 2025 for the Employability Postgraduate Award. This recognition highlights the real-world impact of our programme - both for businesses and our talented students. Businesses have gained fresh, strategic insights to support international growth: from market entry strategies to sustainability initiatives, our MBA students have made a tangible impact.

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