Malavika
Kilakkancerry Balakrishnan

Why did you choose Nottingham Business School and your course?

“I came across NTU’s website all of a sudden when I was pondering about where to pursue my Masters and in which stream. I checked the University website and immediately it struck me that this is where I am going to pursue my Masters and would not want to miss the chance. I was completely amazed by the infrastructure and the various courses offered by the University. Also, Nottingham is such a student-friendly place. On the whole, I decided to proceed with Nottingham Business School”

What motivated you to enrol on the course? 

"I did my undergraduate in Marketing Management and then began my work at the Royal Bank of Scotland. Slowly down the line is when I thought I would want to pursue my Masters. Then started searching for Universities and courses. It made sense to me that I choose to do my Masters in Marketing. After having taken a look at the details mentioned on the University’s website about the course, I was so satisfied that it matched my expectations and felt relieved that I got what I was looking for. Thus, I chose MSc Marketing."

Tell us about your experience of the MSc Marketing course. 

“It has been great so far! In-person classes are amazing, interaction with my coursemates and lecturer has been so beneficial for me that it made me feel all like a student. With a plethora of assignments and different modules, the course in itself has been quite a journey. I would highly recommend this course for students who want to go ahead with the aim of making it big in the marketing field be it digital or anything. The University provides a lot of support and has the right amount of resources for students to work on their assignments. I have been enjoying myself by being a student at this prestigious University."

Tell us about the industry experience you've gained through the specialist workshops, business simulation/CIM talks/guest lectures/placement or internship opportunities/client-based projects.

“After attending numerous workshops, CIM talks, guest lectures etc. I feel a bit more confident than how I was before as it has helped me to gain further knowledge about the UK job market, how to present myself, what is required of me in terms of answering in an interview, preparing my CV to name a few. I am pretty sure that I will be able to secure myself a job in one of the high-end fashion brands in the global market."

What have you taken away from your experience on your course?

“Adequate knowledge, patience, taking decisions in a more logical way, thinking ahead and also pushing myself the extra mile to make it better is all I will be taking with me even after graduating from NTU. The course has given me so much that I doubt if I can get it from anywhere else. The University’s standard is such that students gain much more than they can imagine or expect.”

How has your journey on this course contributed to your career? 

"The journey so far has been splendid wherein I have learnt quite a lot in terms of education, in understanding about the job market and has also helped me a lot in preparing myself for the career that I have thought for myself. It has been a positive impact and I really hope that it remains the same and I can carve a niche for myself in the chosen field."

What advice would you give to someone applying or looking at studying MSc Marketing?

"I am also a student so, giving advice is a huge thing. This can be looked at as a tip for the potential students coming to NTU and are interested in pursuing Masters in Marketing. Having an open mind really helps, also being aware of what’s happening in the global market does a great job, actively participating in the classroom lectures will immensely help us, students. This course is perfect for those who want to build their career in the marketing field of any industry. Be positive and also take a decision wisely! Wishing the potential students good luck."