I chose to study Business Management because I wanted to increase my chances of getting into higher roles and also explore the possibility of running my own business one day. I didn’t just want to keep working. I wanted to grow.
Why I picked Greenwich
There were a few reasons why Greenwich stood out to me. First, the environment. I live in South-East London and I’ve always known Greenwich to be diverse and inclusive. That mattered to me. As a mature student, I didn’t want to feel out of place.
The second reason was the location. Being so close to Canary Wharf, which is a major business hub, I felt like I would have access to more opportunities - whether through networking, events or even the type of people I might meet.
And I was right. In my second year, I took a module called Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship. As part of the course, we were taught by guest lecturers who were real-life business owners. Hearing their stories helped me think differently. It made the idea of running my own business feel more real and more achievable.
Starting something of my own
One of the most important parts of the course for me was the Business Creation project. It wasn’t just about writing a plan. It gave me the space to work on a real business idea that I actually care about.
I started building a social enterprise focused on exporting canned food to Ghana. The goal is to support small-scale traders by giving them either stock to trade or the opportunity to go into partnership, where profits are shared equally.
This isn’t just about business. It’s also about helping people become more independent. For me, this is a way of giving back to the community I come from and making a long-term difference.
My idea links to several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals too, especially around poverty, decent work and economic growth. But honestly, it started with a simple question: how can I use what I’m learning to solve a real problem?
When things started to make sense
Every module I’ve taken has added something. But if I had to pick one that shaped me the most, it would be Personal and Professional Development.
That module helped me learn how to carry myself in a professional setting. It wasn’t just about writing a CV or doing a presentation. It was about how I see myself and how I show up in the business world.
What I’d say to anyone thinking about going back to uni
Don’t wait. And don’t think it’s too late.
Going back to university wasn’t an easy decision. There were doubts. But I’ve found that if you’re willing to show up and engage with the course - really engage - then it will be worth it.
For me, every lecture, every conversation and every project helped me grow. Not just as a student, but as someone building a future with more options.
Now, I’m thinking about doing a Master’s degree and continuing to develop the business I started through the course.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note that course timetables, the availability of modules and opportunities offered to, and services for, students can change over time - things may not be available from one year to the next. In the case of modules, please always check the 'What will you study' section of the course webpage for the course and entry year you are interested in. You can find an index of all our subject areas, within which you will find the individual course pages, at: https://www.gre.ac.uk/subjects
