All About My Master's Degree in London 🎓 | MSc Management at UCL

[@cocotsai]

Thank god i found you!! I'm also applying for grad school rn and your content is super helpful for someone who's confused about how everything works. Thanks again for outlining everything about application and what to expect. You are awesome :D

[@random_kid_on_youtube]

So in which University you are?😍

[@charmainetaniegra6884]

Whenever I need to review for my IELTS (I'm applying for a Uni in London) I watch your videos for motivation

[@abhijeetgarge4861]

Excellent work done publishing this video! Thanks a lot! All the best to you and hope you get the job of your choice!

[@mariagguerra]

This video is great to me!! I am applying to UCL, Industrial/Organisational and Business Psychology MSc

[@random_kid_on_youtube]

So you applied? Are you in there?

[@mariagguerra]

@@random_kid_on_youtube I went to the University of Leeds instead ☺️

[@random_kid_on_youtube]

@@mariagguerra So how is everything going?😍

[@fatimateresa19]

@@mariagguerraHello Maria, how it went though?

[@mariagguerra]

@@fatimateresa19 it was amazing! I loved the university, the course, the city and the people. Totally recommend ☺️

[@joshkvs5699]

it was something like a CV vlog. good luck.!

[@charizads]

Been waiting for this!! Thank you for sharing this, it's so helpful ☺️

[@bykchoi]

+Dani Saño I’m glad!! :)

[@leonidas759]

Very comprehensive, informative video. I know it is not a recent video but thanks for sharing it!

[@rituparnapaul6928]

The video is very informative. Please upload a video on the interview process and statement of purpose

[@captainnjt131]

Beyond watching your video, one thing that I am watching is your smile. :)

[@mntk]

you’re so amazing! thank you for your information :)

[@laxi8305]

Beautiful video, very informative!! Thank you so much I'm considering this degree!

[@i-leadercompany8493]

thanks a lot , very helpful video , I inspired and will try to get masters in uk

[@maddieric]

It would be great if you make a video reading out your personal statement that got you into UCL!

[@bykchoi]

Hahaha I should try to find it!

[@sida8053]

Your vids are literally so helpful thank you!

[@bgates275]

The thing with business schools, is that a lot of them are sort of regional. I looked into LBS, and a lot of the recruiters are local to the UK. Ie. businesses in the Canary Wharf area. I guess the upside is that many of them have international locations, so maybe it's not that big a deal. If you moved back to the United States, however, I don't know if many companies would recognize the name of any UK schools beyond Cambridge and Oxford.

[@bykchoi]

Very true! All depends on what/how much you want to get out of it

[@alissatee1659]

That video was super helpful, thanks! You mentioned that not all people in the program were fresh undergraduates.. How many would you say weren't? I got accepted into the program for this year - I'm 26 and already have a few years of work experience and I'm just wondering whether I'll be able to meet some people my age too :) Also, where do most students live (i.e central London? Or in Canary Wharf?)?

[@Spanner4848]

Thank you for sharing!

[@Korean_Consultant]

thanks a lot for the informative video :)

[@isab9101]

Hello. Thank you for that great video. But it wasn't clear for the the thesis process?. When do you start your thesis and how long does it take?. Or in total you spend 1.5 years?... Thanks in advance. Greetings from Taiwan.

[@JasmineVanSchaick]

It's a shame you have to wait until June 2018! The weather will be better though - my graduation ceremony is at the end of January at Leicester. Waiting on my dissertation results which I should know by mid-October I hope!

[@bykchoi]

i know, by then the excitement will have worn off and people will be wondering why i'm posting grad pics so late! hahaha. Good luck!

[@hyperscar2496]

Such an awesome video

[@helmiishartanto8496]

Thank You... Well Appreciated..

[@altynayashimbayeva9879]

hey! thank you for sharing this, it's very helpful!! i was wondering what grad dorm did you live in?:) i'm going to UCL this sep for MSc Entrepreneurship and not sure what dorm to choose, i heard New Hall is good?

[@bykchoi]

I lived in Liberty House Sebastian St which I think is not owned by UCL but many of the rooms are reserved for UCL students. It was fine, I was lucky because I had the largest room on my floor! Not sure what my experience would have been otherwise. I don’t know anything about the other halls unfortunately!

[@altynayashimbayeva9879]

@@bykchoi gotcha, thank you!! :)

[@VivekKumar-qr4ek]

Hey, I will be joining UCLSOM too for MSc Management this Sept. :) Did you finalize any accommodation yet?

[@altynayashimbayeva9879]

@@VivekKumar-qr4ek hey! I put New hall as my top choice, hopefully will get it! It just looks so new and modern haha, wbu?

[@VivekKumar-qr4ek]

@@altynayashimbayeva9879 I am very confused about the accommodation tbh. I just accepted my offer a week ago. Would you like to connect over some other social app? WhatsApp or anything else.

[@bhaktarajkitravellingvlog9648]

can u please tell me some affordable universities in uk 🇬🇧. i want to do msc in applied mathematics. its urgent.

[@see_explore_experience_learn]

Would you please guide me about Msc Construction and project management course at UCL??

[@yifeiwang7514]

I just got an interview opportunity with UCL and would appreciate it you could do a video regarding to the interview.:3

[@bykchoi]

I don’t remember what my video interview was like (don’t remember the questions they asked)! It’s been about 3.5 years since I applied. But best of luck!!

[@hussanshahid2789]

@@bykchoi hey what do you suggest me from msc marketing, mba marketing or masters in management. I've got no work experience right now

[@barbarawood5542]

@@hussanshahid2789 go for Msc. Management, if u know how to make noise for a company or something, go for marketing. All the best!

[@suchanuch1]

how did your interview go? I'm currently in the process of applying and would appreciate any tips on cover letter/interview!

[@jessikameliala9775]

Hi K.Choi, new subscriber here. I totally enjoy this kind of video of you. Thanks for letting us know all about the Msc Management program. But I'm curious have you by any chance told about why did you choose Management program or was your prior job related to management? Thanks a lot!

[@bykchoi]

i worked in public relations for a couple years and then wanted to expand my skillset/education a bit more. i talk a little bit about it in my first GRWM which is linked in the cards on this video!

[@bykchoi]

jk it's not linked in this video but if you check my playlists you can find it! :) it's a get ready with me video called 'why i moved to london'

[@jessikameliala9775]

Will definitely check that out. Thank you!!

[@Rmadridista4life]

This program is very similar to Ivey MSc at Western. Was there any international work/development component?

[@dn-oh7un]

Thank you for making this video! :) Looks like a passionate lecturer will make students be more attentive and interested about the module. Did you encounter any module that is so difficult to learn? What tools or method do u suggest to overcome difficult topics such as accounting or modules involved mathematics?

[@bykchoi]

+doodles noodles do as many practice problems as you can!

[@laurenkim94]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Do you work in the US now? How was your search for consulting jobs in the US after graduating from a UK institution (networking/ interviews)? Did you want to work in UK but changed the course to the US?

[@bykchoi]

Yes I work in the US now! I initially wanted to work in the UK but applied to jobs in both the US and UK. I quickly realized it would be more difficult to work in the UK/get a visa, that I would get paid more in the US, and I wanted to be back in the States and closer to family, so I switched course. The MSc Management degree is not super well-known in the US, so I think me living in London for a year was actually a bigger talking/selling point 😂 but the degree just fit into my overall story of how and why I was switching from PR into consulting.

[@laurenkim94]

Thank you for your kind response! So I assume you conducted your interview process for the US via internet. I will be studying at ESCP this year for MiM. Do you know some ways to network/ search for jobs in the UK& US while studying in Europe?

[@hyesookang545]

Hi I'm taking a Msc management and finance in Birmingham, UK for this year! Love your videos and it's really helpful as a guideline. But can I ask what kind of UK culture shock did you go through?

[@bykchoi]

good luck! lots of little things like vocabulary that's different between the US/UK, things that are/aren't available in the grocery store, etc. but also some cultural things like not being around lots of second generation asians (like the equivalent of korean americans in the UK)

[@brunoschaaf2981]

Cool video! I´m sorry but I have to ask about another topic. What camera do use for your videos? Do you use like a external micro?

[@liantp7467]

I was looking for UEFA Champions League

[@quarterlifecontemplation2068]

please share how to self-study business and finance for someone who doesn't have business background (recommend books, online courses, blogs, podcasts, youtube videos, etc.)

[@bykchoi]

i honestly don't have too many personal recommendations hahaha but my friend @rareliquid has great finance videos! :)

[@sharathramachandran]

Great T-shirt!

[@xusi5250]

Hi K.choi~ I come to UCL in this academic year as well. I saw your friend's vlog about your trip in London and followed you. It's interesting to find that we are in the same Uni~ ( ^ 3 ^)

[@bykchoi]

+Xu Si good luck!

[@MaximizeMichael]

Which pathway did you do and what do you advise?

[@chandrachandra2298]

Hi can u give me a list of textbooks that u used during ur study pls (especially accounting & finance), thank u

[@juni6260]

Hi I just applied to UCL for management and was wondering if you could tell me what you thought about the program in terms of overall difficultly and if the marks you got were similar to what you expected to get.

[@EppingForest304]

UCL is a very good Uni, but £25k for a general management MSc doesn't sound good value. Do you get any exemptions from any professional exams like Accounting?

[@bykchoi]

+EppingForest304 Yes, it’s very expensive especially compared to other UCL programs, but still only about a third of the cost of grad school in the US. Don’t think you would get exempt from professional accounting exams because those are completely separate from university/postgraduate courses

[@MsLadyisatramp]

yeah I think my MBA over 10 years years ago was about $75k

[@superultrachicken3r3]

I'm going to be doing an MSc in Management at LSE soon, and the course is £30k.. looks like business programmes are generally more priced

[@turkishsamurai]

It's expensive af

[@fzb2099]

Wow... UCL is awesome. I did MSc TE there. I think the MSc Mgmt was launched a few years later. At least u got to experience the new Canada Water campus!

[@magnanimoushi1086]

Good Video !!

[@tipsntricks9]

Hi, I have completed my master's in business studies specializing in finance and I have 3 years of managerial work experience. I am looking forward to joining the UCL Ph.D. program. Can you please guide me?

[@fernandofajardo6359]

You are gorgeous!!!!

[@charmainetaniegra6884]

What other schools did you apply and is UCL your first choice?

[@marilamar821]

Hi! Was housing/ dorm included in the 24k? Thank you! :)

[@bykchoi]

nope, the 24K GBP was just the tuition! i believe the student housing was about 11K GBP for a year.

[@AbhishekSharma-xb5vh]

U hv great smile...thnx for the video

[@kanpiromkunjaranaayudhya2458]

did you go through an online interview process? if yes, could you please kindly share what 2 questions you were asked on? :)

[@bykchoi]

I honestly can’t remember, it’s been over 3 years since I submitted my application now! Sorry! :(

[@kanpiromkunjaranaayudhya2458]

@@bykchoi No worries. Thank you so much for taking the time to reply back to me :)

[@aishanuradavidbekkyzy3900]

you are living a life I wanna live

[@woods7977]

Hi Kristina, thanks for sharing! I’m currently a rising senior majoring in English literature as well. I don’t want to go to law school and don’t want to keep studying literature. I’m thinking about going to grad school in uk and I’m curious if you also applied to LSE for a management program? Also, what was the class size like in ucl? Thx!!!

[@bykchoi]

I didn’t apply to LSE’s management program because from what I remember it’s 2 years instead of 1. My entire class at UCL was 220, but we were split into the 2 routes I mentioned, so I had the same module requirements as about 100. Then we were split into 2 groups for lectures (because of the size of the lecture hall), so my actually lecture/class size was about 50! Good luck! :))

[@woods7977]

Thanks for the info!

[@shawanalulu]

I really like watching your videos. However, on this occasion I found the background piano music (which is nice on its own) was a distraction! 🙁

[@geetakanth7438]

What are requirements to do UCL business management degrees

[@demiren3653]

Really thank you that share your experience when u study in Ucl msc management. I just receive the video interview from that course. Do you have the video interview experience?what is the question!? Many thanks

[@Bey0utiful1]

Hey I have a video interview due next week. Can you please give me advice regarding the interview maybe what questions they asked? I would really appreciate it!!

[@vickychan0008]

Bey0utiful1 hi there, I have a video interview coming up too. Can you share your experience or any advice you might have for the interview ?? Thanks !!

[@suchanuch1]

@@Bey0utiful1 how did your interview go? I'm currently in the process of applying and would appreciate any tips on cover letter/interview!

[@parthlohia483]

Does the UCL school of management for post graduation have only one floor as a campus ?

[@bykchoi]

Yup

[@iroidibeziumi7606]

I am interested in MBA but not in consultants.😀

[@jerilyngillenwater8]

We’re you able to get financial aid for this program or did you pay out of state?

[@nah1047]

@@reng7280 FAFSA can be used for international universities so you're not accurate

[@rubiirae]

Is there a specific reason that you chose this program and university over a regular master programs that are offer at the universities in the US that are also accredited? It just sounds like a risky investment to go for such degree not knowing if the quality of the education is decent and it's not widely recognized globally.

[@bykchoi]

Main reasons were time and money. Master’s degrees in the US are usually 2 years and ~$50K a year. Programs in the UK are 1 year and mine was £24K. And I wanted to have the experience of living abroad for a year. It was definitely somewhat of a risk but it’s all in how you package and explain it to future employers, and how it fits into your own career journey/story!

[@armitageshanks2499]

Oh shit, I go to UCL, nice to see some representation

[@ellenli438]

Hi, can I ask as an englit major, was the msc programme challenging in terms of maths? Is the programme very quantitative or would you say it’s just basic maths? Thanks.

[@bykchoi]

it was challenging to get back into it, but i don't think it's too bad in general! definitely more basic math (with using a calculator) but in the context of finance and accounting. i also had a decision and risk analysis class but that was all done in excel (except our final exam, which was on paper... but then you just use a calculator as well anyway)

[@mabedi94]

Do you mind if I ask what your undergraduate GPA was and where you did your undergraduate degree? Mine is a 3.3 from a non target US school - not sure if that means I won’t get accepted ?

[@bykchoi]

I had a 3.58 which I believe is in the same range as yours. I don't think there are hard rules on it.

[@Lynhappylyn]

유익한 정보 너무너무 감사합니다:) >_

[@astronoomy]

Hi :) How much time did you spend studying for GRE? I am thinking about taking GMAT, but it's been quite tough for me so far. How did you manage to pass GRE well? :) I'am also a non-business profile subject (law). Do you think that it's possible to get into UCL without taking GRE/GMAT? Were there any students who go in without it? Thank you in advance for your reply!

[@bykchoi]

I self-studied for about 6-7 months. Yes there were students who didn’t take the GRE/GMAT at UCL! But I can’t say what effect that would have on your application. There are so many factors so it really depends. Good luck!

[@stephaniechow6908]

How did you fund your tuition, cos of living etc..?

[@bykchoi]

I saved up while working for a few years after college and used those savings!

[@stephaniechow6908]

@@bykchoi thanks!

[@whazzupprima]

funko pop on the background. hahaha.. I have one too. 😌

[@bykchoi]

hahah i want them (the HP ones) all!!!

[@HKworker]

I have just applied the same course in UCL with you as well, just got the invitation for the interview, do u have any tips for the interview?😢 Thank you!!!

[@bykchoi]

I honestly don’t remember the video interview at all (I applied in fall of 2015)!!! :(((( but maybe there are sample questions provided (or on any forums online) that you can prep for? good luck!!

[@suchanuch1]

how did your interview go? I'm currently in the process of applying and would appreciate any tips on cover letter/interview!

[@HKworker]

@@suchanuch1 I didn’t get in UCL at last and went to Warwick for master instead. Anyway, for the UCL interview, I just remember there were 2 questions, no one was there but like they are recording you. Probably the ques just be like “intro yourself” and second ques like sth your strengths, or why you but not other candidates kindly. Sorry not really rmb the ques. Good luck!

[@suchanuch1]

@@HKworker thank you!!

[@Stylish_raider]

Nice job

[@krishnavadlamudi6251]

It is worth doing master in management?

[@anayashathoolkar2773]

Can you suggest any accommodation near canary whatf?

[@bykchoi]

I know some of my coursemates lived near canary wharf but i don't know anything about those accommodations personally!

[@anayashathoolkar2773]

@@bykchoi so where did you live? It is better to take our accommodation near main campus? Do we have any classes there too? Or should I take it in between two campuses

[@bykchoi]

I lived between Angel/Barbican stations so closer to the main UCL campus. I didn’t have classes at main campus but I used the libraries a lot during my third term when I worked on my dissertation. It’s totally up to you where you want to live based on how much you want to commute to class vs how much you want to be more central in London vs what kind of neighborhood you want :)

[@anayashathoolkar2773]

@@bykchoi that’s amazing I want something between both the campuses and I will be using the library so can you suggest any student accommodation?

[@bykchoi]

I lived in Liberty House Sebastian st but I don’t know if it’s still around. I don’t know anything about other accommodation unfortunately! I went through the university housing application and got placed there based on my preferences and the availability. Good luck!

[@nanase21]

Is UCL Unniversity College of London? LOLNot everyone knows what it stands for! Very informative video, though! Thanks :)

[@bykchoi]

+nanase21 University College London. Hahah should have mentioned that but figured whoever was here looking for info about this program would know ;)

[@juliaforst7402]

Thank you, this was super informative! Also, did the expenses also cover the housing or only the program itself?

[@bykchoi]

+Julia For the tuition I mentioned was just for the program! My housing was separate

[@juliaforst7402]

ok thank you!

[@7msali]

The background music was a bad idea

[@mizrahman4673]

MBA? Master at playing BBall?

[@hussanshahid2789]

Hey can anyone please help me regarding these three option.by the way ive got no work experience like 1 year or so Msc marketing Mba marketing Masters in management Which one should I do??

[@Aminaali786]

If you still thinking of these programs u should consider something else like computer science or accounting or some other field not this 1

[@hussanshahid2789]

@@Aminaali786I did BBA Hons with a majors in marketing but was confused regarding the aforementioned degrees! The main confusion is between MSC and MBA

[@Aminaali786]

@@hussanshahid2789 do msc in Business analytics if u qualify for this program

[@kanpiromkunjaranaayudhya2458]

could you please tell me what was ur IELTS score? and other additional work experience?

[@bykchoi]

I was born and raised in the US so I haven’t taken it :) I talk about my work experience after college and before grad school on my “all about public relations” video!

[@Ataensic]

Ayn Rand on the bookshelf. :}

[@hl9631]

👏🏻👏🏻

[@shanemcman1]

Hey! Great video. Can I know howmuch you scored for your GRE? Because I’m preparing myself too and I wanna know what would be a good score to get into UCL

[@bykchoi]

I scored 162 on quant, 162 on verbal, and 4.5 on writing. But a GRE score wasn’t required for my particular program (at the time... don’t know if that’s changed).

[@shanemcman1]

Wow thanks an AMAZING score! 🤯 Thanks for replying :)

[@kanpiromkunjaranaayudhya2458]

Could you please kindly share how long or many pages your SOP was? As I looked into the website and it doesn't state the number of pages. Thank you for your answer in advance😊

[@내마음대로만드는광고]

Is UCL the same with The University of London? I m confused UCL with London Business School

[@bykchoi]

I think both UCL and London Business School are part of the University of London (which includes like 15+ unis), but honestly nobody in my experience refers to them as the University of London. Just as their individual university names

[@joshuawilliams71]

😍

[@MAYBE673]

You're absolutely beautiful. I cant stop staring haha

[@tokkigifs]

YOU STUDIED IN LONDON I THIUGHT YOU STUDIED IN NYC

[@bykchoi]

Undergrad at Berkeley and masters in London. Now living in NY

[@tokkigifs]

@@bykchoi ahhh omg so cool

[@licchavvilicchavvi3518]

This is off-topic, but are you making substantial income from youtube?

[@bajrangh662]

I am from India. I got 6 CGPA in my civil engineering.(with 8 backlogs is solved). 680 in GMAT 6.5 in IELTS Should I eligible for master in management program at UCL? Please help me

[@abhiansh7619]

Heyy What happened? Which university did you get? I have a similar profile and will be applying for 2022 intake. my gpa is 7.54, electrical engg (I too had around 8-9 backlogs, cleared them all now) 8 in IELTS and my gmat is in a week. hoping to score around 670-700

[@elakhlaqievoice506]

Ur accent like mine. Salam satu NKRI from jakarta

[@bgates275]

How old are you? Are you wearing braces? I thought that was something you get when you are like 7 years old. I guess you could use the excuse that you are a recent immigrant to the US, but I lived in Seoul for over a year, and well, dentists offices there are a dime a dozen. Some of them are pretty damn upscale too, so I'm sure there were specialists.

[@bykchoi]

You usually get them as a teen (don’t know if you even have all of your adult teeth in at 7?). I had to get them for various reasons other than straightening my teeth. I did a video on it during Vlogmas.

[@bgates275]

Watched the Vlog. Okay I get it. It was complicated because life is complicated. There's a good reason why dentists can charge what they do. Plenty of math and science involved.

[@bykchoi]

Hahah yup!

[@mkka7754]

This comment is so stupid...

[@kimht90]

Wow the first half of this comment was.... well my jaw dropped. Quite condescending. The fact that it came from the most Caucasian name of all time didn't help, either.

[@brunoschaaf2981]

Cool video! I´m sorry but I have to ask about another topic. What camera do use for your videos? Do you use like a external micro?

[@bykchoi]

Equipment info should be in the description box!