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A masterly achievement for Steven

18 November 2010

 

Studying part-time at Teesside University provided the best of both worlds for Steven Jones who was able to balance work with lectures.

Steven, a site engineer with Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions, studied part-time for a MBA (Master of Business Administration) in the University’s Business School.

He described the flexibility of being able to combine part-time study with his job which helped him to work towards his MBA. Steven, of Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, said: 'I chose to work towards the MBA part-time as it enabled me to manage my time to combine study with working. I found it extremely challenging at times, but very rewarding.

The course was relevant to my work 'I’d recommend Teesside University to anyone thinking of returning to study, as the course was relevant to my work. I heard about the course through an open day. The campus facilities are first rate and the social side is great too, there is plenty for students to do.

'Hopefully now that I’ve graduated the course will help me towards bigger and better things, such as a project management or a consultancy role.'

Bob Marsden, of Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions, said: 'As an employer we’re always delighted to see our employees undertake part-time study to develop their skills and careers. Studying part-time gives our employees a chance to put academic theory into practice in a workplace environment, which clearly has benefits for employees such as Steven and is also extremely important for us as a business.'


 
 
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