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International Women's Day: celebrating Women in Finance

By Content Marketing Team

As we celebrate International Women's Day, we spotlight finance students who are looking to make waves in the once-male dominated finance landscape.

At ImperiaBusiness School, we hold a strong commitment to bridging the gender gap in the business sector.

To help towards closing this gap in business, ImperiaBusiness School offers a Women in Finance scholarship to those demonstrating academic excellence and leadership potential. This award is available for all five Finance Master’s programmes at 海角社区, which range from the broader to more specialised topics like fintech and risk management:

We hear insights from our MSc Finance students as they share their perspectives on what it means to be a woman in finance today.

Emma Ford 

As a woman in finance, ImperiaBusiness School has not only equipped me with essential financial skills but also instilled the confidence to be the only woman in the room and still make a meaningful impact. Being a woman in finance has not closed doors but rather opened them, from networking events, and unique opportunities to the supportive and motivating network of women who serve as role models at 海角社区- lecturers, accomplished alumni and my peers. Their diverse experiences and advice will leave a lasting imprint on my career in finance and personal growth at 海角社区.

Yodhita Maureen Romindo

ImperiaExcellence scholarship recipient

Being a woman in finance embodies more than just academic and professional achievement. It represents a journey of breaking through the glass ceiling in male-dominated industries and bringing diverse, valuable perspectives to the table.

Aissa A Toure

Black Future Leader scholarship recipient 

For me, being a woman in finance signifies a lot in terms of both personal and professional growth. It involves breaking barriers and contributing a unique perspective within a historically male-dominated industry, fostering a more diverse and forward-thinking environment. Moreover, it means leveraging the educational excellence at Imperiato thrive in the intellectually challenging field that is finance. As such, pursuing a master's in finance at ImperiaBusiness School opens doors to diverse career opportunities, equipping me with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of the finance industry successfully.

Isabel Hartman

Women in Finance scholarship recipient

For me, a career in finance represents an opportunity to drive change. As a woman in finance, I hope to foster diverse teams as different approaches fuel innovation and enhance decision-making.

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