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Reply 100

macboo

Original post by Antell

What are your classes? i got an offer of 38 with 17 at high thats why im asking :smile:

hey i pmed it to you instead!

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Reply 101

hamEBooks

Original post by macboo

exact same conditional offer! :smile:

I got the same offer aswell!

I was wondering if anyone on here could tell me how indepth the computer side of the course is?
Like do you do programming and stuff? If you do which languages?

Thanks :biggrin:

Reply 102

jamz0770

Original post by hamEBooks

Its technical enough to be useful but not technical enough to make me fail (so far).

We have indeed done programming. We primarily learn in Java but references to C, C++, VBA and Ruby are touched upon.

To anyone reading thinking "Wtf, How will I ever do programming?" My only previous IT experience was a GCSE which was mainly me and my friends abusing the lesson time to play games online and I managed to learn it from scratch and get a 1st. They teach it from scratch so you have nothing to worry about.

Personally I think it adds a bit of technical skill to an otherwise quite non-technical subject.

Reply 103

hamEBooks

Original post by jamz0770

Awesome thanks for that info!
Sorry to keep asking questions but im really keen on this course;
How much do you interact with companies? Do lots of people get work experience or careers with them at the end?

Thanks :biggrin:

Reply 104

jamz0770

Original post by hamEBooks

The career opportunities are second to none and in my opinion the best thing about the course. We have 2-3 presentations a day in the first term (Optional of course) so there is always a chance to network and learn more. To be honest that part is as much down to UCL's name as it is IMB.

IMB in itself has loads of employer links. UCL pays for IMB students to go to networking days in Manchester and Gatwick where 20-30 employers focus on IMB in particular. The department is incredibly helpful in finding experience and in general most of my friends have internships at places they want to be.

I often get asked what is the typical job of an IMB graduate? There really is none. I know Traders, Bankers, Consultants, Tech Consultants, Programmers, Web Designers, People in Advertising, Lawyers, Operational managers.

The list is pretty long and pretty awesome.

I would however add I'm a strong believer that you make your own opportunities so obviously UCL/IMB isn't enough on its own in the same way Oxbridge isn't either but IMB/UCL certainly helps.

Reply 105

hamEBooks

Original post by jamz0770

Thank you, very helpful! :smile:

Reply 106

jamz0770

Original post by hamEBooks

Thank you, very helpful! :smile:

Glad I could help, Let me know if you have any other questions. Prefer to keep them on the thread as it may help others that way but if its personal feel free to PM me.

(Also goes for anyone else watching)

Reply 107

paulas

Anyone who was at the interview, received any news from UCL yet?

Reply 108

james'94

i have mine on 8th, and i haven't heard back, i would imagine it will be some time in March

Any firmers ? :wink:

Original post by james'94

i have mine on 8th, and i haven't heard back, i would imagine it will be some time in March

Hi James,

is that possible to tell what questions they asked you on that day?

many thanks

Reply 111

Anniaying

Original post by yarina

Great!

Hi Yarina,

how was your interview on 8th Feb? Is everything fine? May I ask what sort of questions they asked?

Many thanks

Reply 112

username686715

Anyone who has been to the interview.... What do I wear?! Is it really smart like suits or smart casual or... yeahh thanks :smile:

Reply 113

jamz0770

Original post by ChappersBC

Anyone who has been to the interview.... What do I wear?! Is it really smart like suits or smart casual or... yeahh thanks :smile:

There is always a wide mix of outfits from people in Jeans and jumpers to full suits. I'd wear whatever you are comfortable with but personally I would lean towards slightly smarter as it just makes a better first impression

Reply 114

Anniaying

Hi Jamz,

Do you have any information what sort of questions they ask on 8th of Feb, seems that some people did interview but i haven't heard anything from them?

Many thanks for your help

Reply 115

Anniaying

Original post by mattman727

What is the time of your interview? Mine is 1:30pm

May I ask how was your interview on 8th? was everything ok? and what kind of questions did they ask you? many thanks

Reply 116

jamz0770

Original post by Anniaying

Hi Jamz,

Do you have any information what sort of questions they ask on 8th of Feb, seems that some people did interview but i haven't heard anything from them?

Many thanks for your help

I'm afraid I can't give you the exact questions as it would be unfair on others. I would suggest you know the simple stuff though such as why UCL, Why IMB, What's good about you (Extra curriculars included). What you want to be involved in at UCL. Potentially have thought about what you might like to do when you leave UCL? Having some idea about current affair related business stuff would be good too.

All of that is pretty standard interview stuff that you would be expected to know at any course interview anywhere.

Good luck!

If you have any questions about the course etc (Preferably ones I haven't answered on this thread/on this forum before) feel free to ask.