The business of being a postgrad

Abdulla Zainalabedin, MSc Finance

29 min · 5. maj 2026
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This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Abdulla, an MSc Finance student from Bahrain.  Abdulla reflects on his undergraduate experience studying Economics at Durham University and explains why he chose to stay on to pursue his Master’s degree. He also talks about making the most of the opportunities that come with studying MSc Finance, including taking part in the Stock Pitch Challenge and Zero to Hero bootcamps.  Listen now for honest advice, inspiring stories, and a genuine student perspective on studying MSc Finance at Durham University Business School. The perspectives shared are based on Abdulla's personal experience and may not reflect every student’s journey. Find out more about our programmes and how to apply here: Durham University Business School [https://www.durham.ac.uk/business/]   Executive Producer: Jade Gourley  Assistant Producer: Jon Gibson Hosted on Simplecast. See simpecast.com/privacy [https://simplecast.com/privacy] for more information.

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