Hussam Alsabak
MBA Master of Business Administration
Hussam Alsabak is based in Baghdad, Iraq and completed an Online MBA while working as a Risk Management Adviser. The flexibility of online learning allowed him to study alongside a demanding professional life and fulfil a long-held postgraduate ambition.
Profile
Why did you choose to study online with Edinburgh Business School?
The flexibility the programme offered which did fit perfectly in my busy personal and professional life.
Why did you choose to complete your chosen programme at this stage of your life and career?
Due to the war and unstable security situation in Iraq between 2006 and 2010, there was no time for me to complete my advanced education in a safe manner. Choosing to complete the programme in recent years is also a good chance to make a shift in my career. This programme opened doors for more potential career options.
What does this achievement mean to you now?
It is definitely a major milestone in my career and life, having this MBA will be like wearing a badge for the rest of my life.
How has your programme impacted your career and personal life so far?
EBS graduation videos on YouTube kept me going. Of course, prayer too. God gave me tremendous grace
What does this achievement mean to you now?
I didn't get the chance to assess the impact since I graduated only few weeks ago.
Overall, how has your experience been with Heriot-Watt?
A very good experience and I would definitely (in fact, I already did) recommend the MBA program to many of colleagues I work with.
How have you found the learning materials? E.g. videos, learning materials.
Overall, very good. Very engaging and impactful.
What was your favourite course and why?
Leadership Theory and Practice because of how rich the material was and how I got the opportunity to analyse and assess a leader of my choosing.