Student review [#75094] for Master of International Business
at Hult International Business School

I studied at the Dubai campus, which was new, spacious, and convenient. However, in my opinion, it was too small. The campus had very limited seating during lunch (only two tables outside) and minimal areas to spend time during breaks.

The educational program overall was okay, but certain aspects were very weak. Many courses could have been condensed due to their simplicity, while others required more detailed explanations as they were often rushed and inadequately covered. The administration team was friendly, but the grading system often seemed unstructured and unfair. Some professors appeared to give different grades to students despite providing identical comments on their work, making the basis for grading unclear. Communication with professors regarding grades was usually unproductive; they either ignored inquiries or claimed they could not change grades, even if they were evidently unfair. For instance, I once received a lower grade because the professor claimed there was no reference list, even though it was included.

Despite these issues, there were professors who delivered their courses thoroughly and engagingly. For example, during my summer electives, I had the pleasure of learning from professors at the London campus, such as Andrea Cosentino and Aleksander Grzeszczak. They were both exceptional, with Andrea taking us to various companies to understand practical applications of the topics, and Aleksander providing in-depth and captivating lectures.

In general, the university had its strengths and weaknesses. One significant issue was the disparity in effort among students in group assignments. Some students did minimal work but still received the same grades as their more diligent peers. The university’s stance was that we should resolve these issues within our teams, but I strongly disagree with this approach. It should not be my responsibility to teach basic tasks to other students in a master’s program. It was baffling to me how such students were admitted to the program in the first place.

Overall, while the university experience had its positive aspects, such as engaging professors and a convenient campus, the shortcomings in course delivery, grading fairness, and group work dynamics left much to be desired.