Strategy - The more I read, the more fascinating it gets

I know I been away for few days but hope everyone is doing excellent. Still enjoying the summer with trips to York and Bolton Abbey but at the same time finishing assignments and preparing for exams. While I consider the first semester of my MBA as a big eye opener, the second semester has been a great learning in terms of education. I have already mentioned about Strategy module and how enlightening the theories are. During my professional career, I always had questions about the functioning of the organization on few opportunities and the idea behind few decisions taken by the top management. Some of the theories discussed during the module and the research I have conducted personally while attempting the assignments have enabled me to relate it to the unanswered questions I encountered in my professional career. The module is also educating by unravelling the strategies behind enterprise organizations like Apple, Dell etc and critically analysing their strategic moves.  The primary benefit of this MBA is the critical analysis ability that is developed in the process. For instance, while my friends talk about introduction of a new technology or a gadget or one company acquiring another, I personally question myself what was the reason behind that particular move, what mileage can it gain by performing that certain task, what could possibly be the benefits and disadvantages in the long run etc. This is the difference MBA brings to one’s personality. The inputs gained form the lecture sessions, questions the professors leave you to speculate and explore, the assistance you receive whenever you hit a road block are all satisfying. While I say this, it is also intensive and not for those who want to come here and have some fun. This is a course which tests your time management skills, dedication and diligence. It demands efforts from your end but these can definitely pay off at the end. The second semester has been quite demanding in terms of group work, presentations, shuffling between different teams for different assignments but at the same time has also prepared us to meet the challenges in the business life that lay ahead of us after the course. The assignments are done, presentations delivered, group brainstorming sessions completed and now it all comes down to the exams next week. I sign off on that note to continue with my preparation and request all of you to wish me luck with my exams. Love and more to all.