How challenge learning at Hult helped me launch my dream startup
People desire a meaningful and healthy life. But many working professionals are pushing themselves to the limit to become successful—often at the expense of their mental and physical health. When…
Breaking the mold: How Hult alum Alan Coughlan launched his own business in China
Six years ago, Alan Coughlan had just completed an undergraduate joint honors business degree at Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) in his home country of Ireland. Still in his early…
Dare to disrupt: Preparing for change in a time of exponential growth
Disruption will affect us all. So, how do you make sure you’re the disruptor and not the disrupted? To gain control of disruption, we need to understand why disruption happens…
Verizon challenges Hult graduate students to disrupt the telecom industry
The telecom industry continues to play a crucial role in the evolution of the information age by providing ever faster and more reliable wired and wireless broadband services. The underlying…
An innovative approach to building a future-oriented business curriculum
The world is changing at an unprecedented rate. New disruptive technologies are driving exponential possibilities, and new business models and strategies must be developed to keep pace. And when it…
Taking me beyond business: Finishing my masters with the Hult Prize Finals
To think, it started just one year ago… I was sitting at my dining table watching the Hult Prize 2017 final live on my computer, thinking to myself how inspiring…
Chip Conley of Airbnb: The advice I wish I’d been given at 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50
This summer, I spent a week in Mexico with my two young sons who, on occasion, want to tap into my wisdom. While there, I received an email from a…
Hult joins Financial Times rankings as highest new entrant
Hult’s Masters in International Business is the highest new entrant in the 2018 Financial Times Global Masters in Management ranking. Hult came #53 overall and #8 for International Business. The ranking features…
Stepping out of my comfort zone: How one year at Hult made all the difference
When I was just about to finish my bachelors degree, I was 100% unsure of my future. Now, approximately one year later, all I can say is what an experience! It…
An open letter to the Class of 2018
Dear Class of 2018, This year has been deeply impactful at Hult, as it is the year I first met and taught many of you in your Leadership Immersion. Working…
How to make your business school application stand out
Every year, forward-thinking, diverse, and driven graduate-level applicants pick Hult as their school of choice. They come to us with big dreams from all corners of the world, and our…
On continuing life in Dubai after graduation: Should I stay or should I go?
It may sound a little strange, but sometimes when I think of Hult, I imagine an airport. I think I compare it to an airport because, for most people, that’s…
The privilege and responsibility of being part of the global generation
Many millennials will travel to over 100 cities in their lifetime. According to statistics, some of these well-traveled young people will own a yacht, and some will even own their…
On becoming independent and learning to chill: Lessons from a graduating Hultian
“I think it is the people, don’t you?” “I couldn’t agree more, Alik.” This was part of an exchange I just recently had with a friend about what makes Hult,…
Almost there: My penultimate class at business school
At the end of July, I was fortunate enough to take Hult’s Corporate Diplomacy and Managing Geopolitical Risk course in San Francisco, with the inspiring Cari Guittard. The chance to…
5 must-have mobile apps for international students in Dubai
Moving to a new city can be daunting. There are many questions that pop into your head, like: Where am I going to live? How am I going to get…
Transforming CSR: Hult students launch social business to bring electricity to South African townships
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a vital marketing ingredient for big businesses: it’s a way of showing their current and prospective clients how they make a positive impact on the…
Social media and the increasing importance of virtual networks in business
Long gone are the days of social media being just a fun new way to chat with friends and family. The medium is a behemoth of an industry in its…
A fresh start in fragrance: How masters alum Nicole Tobar made her biggest career move
Many future-focused professionals come to Hult to accelerate a career change. In fact, an impressive 98% of our alumni change location, industry, or function when they graduate. Before Hult, Class of 2017…
Wizarding wisdom: A lesson in leadership from Professor Dumbledore
In today’s complex world of uncertainty and change, what lessons can we take from the preeminent Professor Dumbledore about leadership, ethical decision-making, and integrity? For many parents, one of the…
In today’s geopolitical climate, corporate diplomacy is more critical than ever
If the events of the past months, weeks, and days are any indication, global uncertainty in the markets and the constant shifts in the geopolitical landscape are here to stay….
How to stay motivated during your graduate job search
With graduation approaching, two thoughts are on the minds of most Hult students. First, “How did this year pass so fast?” And second, “What am I going to do now?” It’s…
Visualizing the future: Hult students launch virtual reality business Viewy
When it comes to disruptive business innovation, virtual and augmented reality has certainly been one megatrend to watch. No longer the sole remit of sci-fi fantasy or video gamer tech,…
TEDxHultLondon: The idea of you — shape your own reality
Everything starts with an idea. But have you ever thought of the idea of you? We are all born with potential, so what is it that actually determines how we live…
Introduce yourself and say #HiHult
The Hult journey doesn’t begin in a classroom. It begins when future Hultians from all over the world start making connections with their classmates. And during the month of July, we’re…
How international students can get the most out of a U.S. internship
So you’ve received an internship offer. Congrats! But now what? Being an international student looking for an internship in the U.S. can be challenging. Needless to say, the competition is…
My Masters in International Business: Looking back on a life-changing year
“Where do I start?” This was my initial question when I began writing this article. I’ve decided to use my personal story to give you a comprehensive insight into the…
TEDxHultLondon: A paradigm shift from centralized to decentralized systems
Blockchain is everywhere. It’s the technology trend that everyone is talking about. But what do you think of when you hear the word? Most people automatically associate it with cryptocurrency…
How dancing ballet prepared me to study business
Since the age of two, I have been in love with all types of dance. I spent the majority of my childhood at the dance studio and loved being involved…
Closing the great family business succession gap
In what has become no less than a family business endemic, some 50% of small to mid-sized business owners in North America report having no current plan for succession. This…