Student Profile: Dr Subashini Vaikunthanathan, Travel Guard Asia Pacific
My Profile
Age : 37
Currently pursuing : MBA at Westminster International College
(awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK)
(awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK)
Current job title : Chief Medical Officer
Employer : Travel Guard Asia Pacific
Has been with this employer for : 2 years 6 months
How has doing this course made a difference in your career?
I have been pursuing this course for the past six months. So far it has stepped up my business
management skills and finance knowledge to such a high level that it has made me understand,
in-depth, how corporate life is and how to manage it to meet everyone’s expectations (senior
management, customers etc). Choosing to do this MBA course involved a significant investment
of money and time. The benefits of doing this in terms of potential higher earnings were a
consideration too.
management skills and finance knowledge to such a high level that it has made me understand,
in-depth, how corporate life is and how to manage it to meet everyone’s expectations (senior
management, customers etc). Choosing to do this MBA course involved a significant investment
of money and time. The benefits of doing this in terms of potential higher earnings were a
consideration too.
My postgraduate study
My background
My initial undergraduate degree is in the field of medicine. I served the public sector for 10 years.
Subsequently I ventured into a field of medicine which is considered rather new in the market –
Medical Assistance. My position in this organisation requires me to have medical and business
knowledge. The specific modules offered in this programme suit my knowledge needs.
Subsequently I ventured into a field of medicine which is considered rather new in the market –
Medical Assistance. My position in this organisation requires me to have medical and business
knowledge. The specific modules offered in this programme suit my knowledge needs.
Choosing a qualification
I chose this qualification as my current job requires a certain amount of financial and management
knowledge. When selecting, I was looking for an internationally recognised and accredited
postgraduate programme which gives me financial and time flexibility. Also, the location of this
university is in close proximity to my home.
knowledge. When selecting, I was looking for an internationally recognised and accredited
postgraduate programme which gives me financial and time flexibility. Also, the location of this
university is in close proximity to my home.
Mode of study
I opted to do this course on a part-time basis as I am employed full-time. The modules in this
course have been structured in a way which suits my busy time schedule. The modules are
delivered and assessed in different styles – presentations, individual and group assignments,
and assessments. As such, these have created a wide field of knowledge which I have obtained
as an individual and a group.
course have been structured in a way which suits my busy time schedule. The modules are
delivered and assessed in different styles – presentations, individual and group assignments,
and assessments. As such, these have created a wide field of knowledge which I have obtained
as an individual and a group.
The decision to ‘go back to school’ was made after entering the corporate world from a medical field.
The initial struggle to adapt in the corporate business world motivated me to join this postgraduate
course. In my current position, besides doing medical work, I take a senior management role and
am involved in various business projects. I also have to manage a certain group of people within my
organisation. By doing this course, I am able to learn in-depth people management and business
management skills.
The initial struggle to adapt in the corporate business world motivated me to join this postgraduate
course. In my current position, besides doing medical work, I take a senior management role and
am involved in various business projects. I also have to manage a certain group of people within my
organisation. By doing this course, I am able to learn in-depth people management and business
management skills.
"The Cardiff Metropolitan University MBA programme has made
study easier for working adults like me. The block teaching
method offers flexibility and sufficient time for part-time
students to acquire new knowledge in the most comfortable way."
My course
My course consists of several modules which take into account all the major functions and practices
of a business. The course has been structured as individual and group assignments and assessments.
It also involves research based projects in all modules.
of a business. The course has been structured as individual and group assignments and assessments.
It also involves research based projects in all modules.
Looking ahead / Life after the course
The returns on investment − in terms of increased salary and improved job opportunities − are
among the factors I am looking forward to upon graduating from this MBA programme. I have
had an opportunity to extend my social network by meeting other students from various backgrounds.
among the factors I am looking forward to upon graduating from this MBA programme. I have
had an opportunity to extend my social network by meeting other students from various backgrounds.
My advice
Studying for a MBA is time-consuming and will require a lot of commitment – especially if done on a
part-time basis, besides your personal work commitment. However the benefits gained are plentiful
and rewarding. The satisfaction of the experience and challenges faced while doing an MBA is just
as rewarding.
part-time basis, besides your personal work commitment. However the benefits gained are plentiful
and rewarding. The satisfaction of the experience and challenges faced while doing an MBA is just
as rewarding.
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