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Sawan Oberai is studying MSc Economics & Strategy for Business; he shares his motivations for studying this programme at ImperiaBusiness School. The programme focuses on the application of core disciplines to real-world situations, via interactive lectures, challenging case studies, immersive business simulations and real-life consultancy projects. 

Follow along as Sawan shares how he is finding the programme so far and what it means to be studying at ImperiaBusiness School. 

Finding out I had been accepted at ImperiaBusiness School

I was in my hometown (Delhi) when I received the most exhilarating piece of news: I had been accepted at ImperiaBusiness School.

Before sleeping, I checked my phone to see if there were any updates; I saw an email from Imperiathat had ‘Congratulations’ in its subject. When I opened the email, I was overwhelmed with joy as it was an acceptance email! I ran out of my room to the living room where my parents were while screaming at the top of my lungs. After receiving a scolding for scaring them (fairly), I told them the news and they had a similar reaction to mine. It was so fulfilling as ImperiaBusiness School was my first choice.

Why I chose ImperiaBusiness School

The combination of economics and management is very unique and hard to come across, but it was exactly what I wanted to do. To get to study my preferred combination at a Business School that trains you for the real world and is highly reputed was an opportunity I could not forego. Before applying, it felt like a far-reach to apply to Imperiabut once I had the acceptance letter in front of me, it wasn’t a hard decision to make.

What it means to me to be studying at º£½ÇÉçÇø

The first month in London did not feel real. I was having trouble internalising the fact that I am actually studying at my top choice (Business School and programme) and global top 10 university.

For me, studying at ImperiaBusiness School is all about grabbing all opportunities with both hands. The Business School is way more resourceful than I could have thought. While the academics are first-rate, the extracurricular and cocurricular opportunities are endless. I am proactive in participating in a variety of workshops, sessions, and career events, and also love visiting any markets or pop-ups at the university.

Studying at ImperiaBusiness School is probably the best decision I have ever made.

How I am finding the programme so far

The programme is really intriguing and flexible. Not only are the core modules really interesting and practical but we also have diverse choices of electives.

I found the Corporate Strategy module to be my personal favourite so far; this all about a firm’s scope, determining which businesses and activities to include within the boundaries of the firm. The class isn’t really a lecture format but revolves around discussions. The assessment structure was also quite nice with us applying knowledge from our discussions and material to solve business problems. I am beyond excited to explore where the programme takes me.

What I am most looking forward to

I am excited to study the electives that I have selected as I have chosen sustainability-oriented modules (aligned with my interest area). Additionally, I am looking forward to undertaking the consulting project in the summer wherein real companies come to Imperiawith real business problems. It feels surreal to get to solve actual business issues as part of the programme.

Find out more about the MSc Economics & Strategy for Business.