Faculty of Social Sciences | The University of Sheffield

When you master your thinking, you can beat fear. You can take action and make big changes in your life.

Fiona Spence Sheffield MBA

Fiona graduated with a Sheffield MBA in 1992 and is a Master Mindset Coach based in Australia.

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 The Sheffield MBA

Sameer Zama Khan completed The Sheffield MBA in 2023, after moving to Sheffield from India. He has now started working as the Strategic Marketing Manager at Airbag Disposal UK, part of Vantage Waste Solutions.

Business owner sat in front of computer for Homei

From Messy Flat to Genius App: Student Creates HOMEi to End Shared Living Struggles

James Dudson Emerge: Be enterprising member

Emerge community member, James, shares his story about setting up a new business. Read more about the challenges and support required to get a start-up off the ground.

Although I am only a few months into my role here I am already starting to utilise many of the skills picked up during my time at Sheffield.

Chris Watkins MSc Real Estate

MSc Real Estate graduate Chris now works as a Graduate Commercial Surveyor for Roche Chartered Surveyors in Norwich, in this interview he reflects on how he is using the skills he learnt on the course in his new role and offers advice for anyone looking to start a career in the property sector.

Being awarded the scholarship feels like an acknowledgement of the effort and the sacrifices I’ve made

Emmanouil Hadjicharalambous Undergraduate scholarship winner

Emmanouil is currently in his first year studying LLB Law.

I don't think anything can beat that first day on the job when you realise all the studying and questions finally paid off.

Dale Riahi BA International Business Management with Study Abroad

Dale graduated in 2018 with a BA in International Business Management with Study Abroad, before securing his role in Investment Banking with Rothschild & Co in London, UK.

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When you master your thinking, you can beat fear. You can take action and make big changes in your life.

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

From Messy Flat to Genius App: Student Creates HOMEi to End Shared Living Struggles

Although I am only a few months into my role here I am already starting to utilise many of the skills picked up during my time at Sheffield.

Being awarded the scholarship feels like an acknowledgement of the effort and the sacrifices I’ve made

I don't think anything can beat that first day on the job when you realise all the studying and questions finally paid off.

I was working with the likes of Coca Cola, Heinz, William Grant and Sons and Hotel Chocolat.

Say yes to every opportunity you can! You'll surprise yourself with what you can achieve.

Build a meaningful network of people, this is key to progressing your career.

Be bold, ask loads of questions, put yourself outside your comfort zone