Kaustubh Phatak has drawn on the skills and experiences he gained during his MBA at ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ to launch his own digital marketing agency.

Kaustubh, who completed his MBA in 2011, came to Bournemouth from India to gain new international experiences. He said: “I wanted to be part of an international learning environment and to get a more global outlook by studying alongside people from different parts of the world. I also wanted to upgrade my qualification to support my future career.â€

Having previously worked in real estate and business development for a commercial interiors company, Kaustubh has now launched SOCIAL RECIPE to provide digital marketing products and services for clients.

He said: “It has been a wonderful journey so far and I have used all the skills I garnered during my MBA programme at ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥. It gave me tremendous confidence and helped me to become a more polished professional. Coming from the course I felt I could interact with professionals from different spheres of industry with ease.â€

When asked for his advice to other international students, Kaustubh said: “Be open minded n order to make the most of the international environment. Always be willing to learn and above all enjoy your time at ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥.â€