Teki Anna Tetteh-Wright

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Why did you decide to study an MSc Climate Change, Management & Finance at Imperial College Business School? 

The interdisciplinary nature of MSc Climate Change, Management & Finance provides the skills necessary to enable well-informed decision making in tackling the environmental challenges facing our planet today. The main driver in my choice to study this programme was the exciting prospect of tailoring my scientific understanding of climate change issues into a practical business context. 

Which has been your favourite module so far and why? 

I particularly enjoyed the Sustainable Management and Strategy module in the second term of the programme. Each week our lecturers set a different case study as pre-reading which we then discussed and analysed in class. The collaborative nature of these classes was really enjoyable, and the use of real-life cases made the material very engaging. Plus, there was a field trip for the last class which was a great way to end term! 

"Many of the Professors in the Business School and Grantham Institute are leaders within their respective fields and it has been wonderful to learn from people who are so enthused and knowledgeable about their subjects."

How would you describe your cohort at Imperial? 

One of the best things about the programme is the diversity of the cohort and the utilisation of group-based learning. There is wide variation in the academic background and career experiences within the programme, which creates a great atmosphere for class discussions and group projects.   

Some of the words I would use to describe my cohort are passionate, welcoming and highly intelligent. There is definitely a ‘we’re all in this together’ feeling within the cohort. People are always happy to help each other out and share information, whether it be a faster way to solve an equation or an interesting climate-related article. 

Did you have a favourite professor or lecturer and why? 

Many of the Professors in the Business School and Grantham Institute are leaders within their respective fields and it has been wonderful to learn from people who are so enthused and knowledgeable about their subjects. If I had to choose, two of my favourite lecturers are Dr. Enrico Biffis and Jeremy Fernando. Both have a great sense of humour and led well-structured, engaging lectures from which I gained a lot in a short period of time. 

"There is definitely a ‘we’re all in this together’ feeling within the cohort. People are always happy to help each other out and share information, whether it be a faster way to solve an equation or an interesting climate-related article."

Which workshops, events or guest lectures at the school have been useful in developing your skills and knowledge? 

One of the best things about the programme is that there are weekly guest speaker presentations that enable us to gain exposure to different companies, industries and sectors. A particularly interesting guest speaker was Michael Wilkins – Head of Sustainable Finance at S&P Global Ratings. It was great to learn more about the financial implications of climate change and the growth in support of the Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) within the financial sector. 

What advice would you give someone who is thinking about applying for the programme? 

Do your research! Studying for a Master’s degree is a big commitment and requires a lot of time and dedication, but I am confident that the reward will be worth it. If you want to learn more about MSc Climate Change, Management & Finance from current students, I would highly recommend reaching out to people via the Unibuddy platform.