What was the hardest part of the MBA? Surprisingly, finance and strategy don't come to mind. Neither do those group projects where someone was always "a little behind".And what made all that effort worthwhile? The people. Those you could debate business models with over breakfast and discuss absurd ideas with at 3 a.m.People often ask me whether an MBA is worth it. Everyone has their own path. I certainly wouldn't change mine.

Rita Kominova, CEO of Lotus Premium

MBA Graduate, MBA25 Cohort

Two years of studying almost every weekend, sometimes on weekdays too, late into the night. We experienced a lot.Complex business cases and strategic simulations, trips to Chernivtsi, Uzhhorod, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, and Poltava, with lectures, company visits, and conversations that lasted until morning. Guest speakers from around the world, including CEOs, company founders, and public officials. Side projects that mattered and stayed with me.The most valuable thing I'm taking away is the people. A community that thinks differently and knows how to listen, debate, and support one another. People I want to build a new economy with, even in difficult times. Especially in difficult times.

Olena Mytnyk, Business and Human Rights Specialist, University of Greenwich (London), OOH Development Program in Ukraine

MBA Graduate, MBA25 Cohort

After completing the MBA, I now understand just how essential it is for a senior executive. I was already familiar with many things, but encountered even more for the first time. Bringing all that knowledge together completely changed how I think about managing processes, teams, projects, change, systems, campaigns, and organizations.If you're looking for solid business education, I definitely recommend KSE.

Vadym Miskyi, Member of the Supervisory Board of Suspilne, representing civil society organizations working to protect the interests of children and young people

MBA Graduate, MBA24 Cohort