Nicolás Ospina, from Colombia, recently completed a master’s degree in Marketing and Sales at EAE Business School Barcelona. Discover how the skills he gained during his master’s degree helped him to become a successful professional working as a Communications Manager in a multinational tech company.
International student Nicolás Ospina completed a master’s degree in Marketing and Sales Management at EAE Business School Barcelona.
Previously, he worked in a big retail company in Columbia but felt ready to try new things and elevate his career further. After completing his studies at EAE, he found work as a Communications Manager in a multinational tech company.
Nicolás’ choice to pursue a master’s degree in Barcelona, Spain was “a strategic decision.” He wanted to learn more about marketing strategy, which is pivotal in finding potential customers for products and services. (00:48)
Why choose a master’s degree at EAE Barcelona specifically?
He chose EAE Barcelona because it is an academically prestigious university. EAE is a well-known school, among the top business schools in Europe. EAE offers a well-renowned name and excellent practical skills that you can apply in your professional career after graduation. He notes that students are offered a multitude of resources at the university for finding work. These resources include help with building a CV and support with building up a professional network in Spain. Professors were also on hand to offer professional guidance.
Living in a vibrant business hub like Barcelona further enriches your learning with experiences outside of the classroom.
Spain is one of the best study destinations for international students such as Nicolás to complete a business degree. Having one of the warmest climates, most affordable tuition fees, and among the lowest living costs in Europe makes it an appealing choice.
Barcelona, specifically, is known to be creative, innovative, and diverse. Forbes cites the city as one of the many great places for international students to study business abroad.
The combination of both the city and university gave him an interesting opportunity to “immerse [himself] in a culture of innovation.” (01:09) Barcelona’s beautiful architecture, rich cultural traditions, diverse food culture, sunny climate, and bustling city life, mean it will remain an appealing choice for international students. This diverse environment allowed Nicolás to develop his intercultural communication skills, crucial for his current role.
The education and career support at EAE, including CV workshops and networking events, helped Nicolás land his dream job.
Nicolás uses skills, such as strategic planning for marketing, from his master’s degree in his day-to-day life as a professional. His courses covered topics such as market research, brand development, and communications. They granted him “a holistic view of how marketing works in a company.” (00:11)
The most rewarding part of his studies was the master’s thesis. For this, he developed a new hospitality product for a well-renowned Spanish hotel chain. Which was highly valued by both his tutors and peers.
With these courses, he was able to build up a solid knowledge of marketing and gain valuable skills. With his newfound acumen, working among senior professional marketing teams in his field was easy. (02:40)
The valuable knowledge and many skills acquired from the Marketing and Sales Management program inform Nicolás’ ability to be an assertive and confident professional in his career.
Nicolás advises other prospective students not to assume that getting a degree from EAE Barcelona is all it takes. “You also definitely need to go out there and look for your own opportunities,” he says. “It is all about working yourself out there.” (01:26)
The secret to Nicolás’ success was having a can-do attitude and being willing to try new things.
He says, “I believe that if you work for it, you can actually get it, and I am proof of that.” (01:36)
Ultimately, doing a master’s degree at EAE Business School Barcelona opened many new doors for Nicolás. His master’s degree helped him to hone valuable skills that he was able to apply as a professional to take his career to the next level. Choosing the right master’s degree and study location for you could be the boost you need to pursue your next professional chapter.
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