Olcay Kilinçci

International Business Management MSc

Kent Business School gave me the opportunity to understand the international business environment and gain a broader perspective of management.

What attracted you to studying at Kent Business School?

I chose Kent Business School (KBS) due to its worldwide reputation and the opportunities it could offer me. At KBS I received a fantastic education from qualified tutors in a contemporary building.

Why did you decide to do a Master’s degree?

I wanted to study a Master’s to develop my entrepreneurship and management skills by receiving a world-class business education. KBS gave me the opportunity to understand the international business environment and gain a broader perspective of management.

What were the highlights of your course?

The programme highlighted management and entrepreneurship modules focusing on strategy, organisational behaviour and human resource management, corporate responsibility and globalisation. The course gave me the flexibility to develop in specific areas of interest including integrated marketing communications and digital marketing related management areas in businesses. Also, our excellent and innovative tutors taught us about the global business environment and the latest technologies for businesses.

What was the support for postgraduates like at KBS?

KBS has a great personalised support system available to all postgraduate students. All students enhance their management and personal development skills thanks to tutorials, seminars, conferences and events organised by KBS. Postgraduate students are encouraged to turn their creative ideas into real businesses. ASPIRE also supported postgraduates to become successful entrepreneurs with qualified mentors and investors.

How did studying at KBS equip you with the skills you needed for the world of work? 

KBS equipped me with management and entrepreneurship skills. I gained knowledge about the management of resources and operations and communication and information technologies in business. Additionally, I learned how to use these skills in a global business environment using innovation, creativity, sustainability and global knowledge. The lecturers at KBS also provided us with information on how to publish high-quality research and articles.

What are your biggest achievements to date? 

The biggest achievement in my career would be creating Myeducoach Study Abroad company. Thanks to my time at Kent, I can utilise my management and entrepreneurship skills in my company.