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Patty Aretuo Patty Aretuo, Full-Time MBA
Completing an MBA at Bradford School of Management has enabled Patty Aretuo, aged 34, to secure a senior role in a global company and experience a 100 per cent increase in salary over a period of two years.
"I chose to do an MBA because these days it is not enough to have a degree. The job market has become more global in recent years and it is compulsory to continue studying if you want to be competitive and reach high professional positions. This is not only true of Europe and North America, but South America as well," said Patty who completed a full-time MBA.
"Secondly, I wanted to gain a deeper knowledge of some areas that I had not studied before - such as marketing and HR. The MBA makes you think in business terms and to integrate issues such as finance, marketing, strategy, and HR among others. Finally, I wanted to get a new life experience - and I sure did! Apart from living in the UK, a country that I like very much, I gained friends from all over the world who I am still in touch with and meet during the holidays.
"I liked the programme at Bradford and the idea that I could tailor it to my own interests. It is well positioned in the FT rankings, and the city is quite cheap to live in compared with others, such as London, in the UK.
"Prior to taking the MBA I worked in taxes in Deloitte Uruguay where, after I graduated, I spent a year working in consulting. However, with consulting you analyse an issue or part of a company, and I realised I wanted a different type of job. I am now the Financial and Personnel Administration Manager of Andritz Uruguay SA, a worldwide company that provides technology and services mainly to the pulp and paper industry.
"In this role, I can contribute ideas to the whole of the company. The MBA not only helped me gain this job but also to increase my skills. Andritz Uruguay is a new company in Uruguay so my knowledge from the MBA contributed to think strategically, develop procedures, systems of information, budgeting, cash analysis, forecasts and looking at the company overall.
"I would highly recommend that potential MBA students gain the most they can from both lecturers and other students. We can always learn from each other. Enjoy it and try to think how you can apply what you are learning to your job. In particular, I would recommend the career workshop delivered by Lorraine Lucas.
"An MBA is not only for learning about subjects, it is also important to develop self-knowledge and explore what you want to do, as well as identifying strengths and weaknesses - you can work on the last to convert them into the first. I would advise you to identify your skills and learn how to sell yourself in the market. Also, network - you never know what opportunities you can find."
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