Martin
Rietzel
, 2012, Germany
How I heard about Fletcher: I was planning to apply to traditional business schools when I came across an ad in The Economist about the MIB program. I had never heard of Fletcher before, but after doing a little research it became clear that this was “the” place to study international business with a true interdisciplinary approach. When I eventually visited campus, I was amazed by the atmosphere created by the diverse student body and energetic faculty.
How my experience at Fletcher has changed the way I look at the world: Fletcher has changed the way I look at the world because every issue studied here is viewed through a global lens. Students soon become aware that even apparently domestic business challenges have global implications and solutions. The opportunity to incorporate international law and diplomacy into my business focus is a highly valuable asset and will impact my future career.
Favorite Magazine:
The Economist
Favorite Book:
Hot, Flat and Crowded (Thomas L. Friedman)
Favorite City:
Valencia, Spain
Global Issue that brought you to Fletcher:
Strengthening of transatlantic relations
Fletcher alumnus you admire:
Wolfgang Ischinger, Chairman of the Munich Security Conference and former German Ambassador to the USA
Fields of Study
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International Political Economy
- Strategic Management and International Consultancy
Activities involved in at Fletcher
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International Business Club
Fletcher Futbol
Education before Fletcher
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Dual German/Spanish BA, International management, Universitat de València/Hochschule Bremen
Experience before Fletcher
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Senior Consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers; Hamburg, Germany
Consultant, IBM Global Business Services; Barcelona/Madrid, Spain
Languages
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German
Spanish
French
Portuguese
English
Summer Internship
- Berenberg Bank - Hamburg, Germany