Coming from an Industrial Engineering background, I chose to study MSc International Management at Bournemouth University to bridge the gap between technical analysis and global business leadership. I wanted to understand not just how systems work, but how people, culture, and strategy shape decision‑making in international organisations. BU stood out for its practical, globally oriented… Read more » about Graduate Story: Arda Kutsal – MSc International Management (2023)
When I first applied to university, I knew I wanted to do something media‑related, but I wasn’t yet sure where I would fit. Bournemouth University’s BA Film course struck the perfect balance of theory and practice, offering the opportunities and space I needed to discover my direction. In fact, BU was first recommended to me… Read more » about Graduate Story: András Fasimon – Screenwriter and Development Producer
Entrepreneur and BU alumni Dan Brown shares his story of how he now runs his own successful marketing consultancy business. Having always had an entrepreneurial mindset, Dan knew he wanted to choose a degree course that would offer a broad range of career opportunities. Business studies seemed like the perfect fit, providing a solid foundation in various… Read more » about Entrepreneur and BU alumni Dan Brown shares his story of how he now runs his own marketing consultancy
For Tom Lacey, sport has always been more than a hobby — it has been the centre of his life, his motivation, and ultimately, his career direction. Growing up with a passion for both playing and studying sport, Tom knew early on that he wanted a future shaped by the industry he loved. Equally driven… Read more » about Graduate Story: From BU Football to Global Tennis
For Simonas Gylys, the world of sound has always been more than just audio — it has been a form of storytelling. Drawn from an early age to film, music and the arts, he began his career before university as a music manager, gaining hands on experience that sparked a deeper curiosity about how sound… Read more » about Graduate Story: From Sound to Sustainability
When BU graduate Calum Goddard‑Mocklow launched the very first episode of his independent podcast Motional Intelligence, he had no idea how quickly things would take off. What started as a creative passion project—fuelled by a belief in powerful storytelling and authentic conversations—has already secured its first brand deal, just one episode in. For Calum, it… Read more » about Graduate Story: Calum Goddard Mocklow – Building a Podcast from Passion to Partnership
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