MBA Student Profile: Xiangdong Xu, Cass Business School

Xiangdong Xu discusses his decision to do his MBA from Cass Business School and the experiences he has had.

1. How and why did you choose Cass Business School?

I chose Cass via the Internet and the reason is that I know Cass is very famous for its finance education and located in London.   

2. Did you consider undertaking an Executive MBA? Why did you ultimately choose the FTMBA?

No, I did not. The reason for me to choose the FTMBA is that I need a period of time of intensified education. Also because I am foreign student, it will not be feasible for me to take Executive MBA.      

3. If you are an overseas student, what are the benefits of studying outside your home country?

There are a lot of benefits:
1) Improve your language.
2) Learn the western business practice
3) Make some foreign friends.      

4. What were you doing before your MBA?

I was working in a state-owned trading company in China.      

5. What are your career objectives after your MBA?

I hope that, after graduation, I can change my career direction to financial sectors.