Vanderbilt Executive MBA students represent a wide range of backgrounds, industries, and sizes of companies—from successful entrepreneurs to emerging and senior leaders in Fortune 500 companies.
Spotlight on Owen Executive MBA Alumni
Executive MBA Degree Was Passport to Senior Management "The program prepared me to transfer to new functions by broadening my skills in areas where I had gaps and broadening my perspective in general. I also built confidence that I could take on tough, new challenges and succeed. The Executive MBA was a good investment for my company and a great one for me."
Wanted Executive Financial Skills but Got Much More "Owen enjoys an excellent reputation in finance, but that is only a small part of the value of the experience. I didn't just learn finance, accounting, operations, leadership, and negotiation - I learned problem-solving and team-building. Because of the passion, ability, and experience of Owen faculty, students are more than learners; they are thinkers."
Promoted to Company Officer within a Year of Earning his MBA "Pursuing the MBA brought me recognition as someone who wanted to move ahead and push the envelope. The Vanderbilt name gave that credential credibility. Plus, earning the degree brought a sense of personal accomplishment and increased confidence."
Executive MBA Degree Opened Doors to Multiple Opportunities "My degree absolutely helped to open doors and then helped me succeed once I went through them."
Fulfilling Experience "The experience at Owen was incredibly fulfilling. Having been out of school for more than 10 years, I was concerned whether or not I could adjust to the environment. Quite the contrary, I was soon asking why I didn’t do it sooner. It was amazing how much of the course material I was able to use immediately. I had initially thought it would be nearly impossible to carry a full schedule in addition to work and family, but I learned how much you can squeeze into your life. In fact, Owen enriched my life and made me realize how much more to life there can be."
Challenging yet Collaborative "I wanted to be challenged and I have been from day one. The faculty’s excitement about the material they were teaching was surprising. I think each of them truly believes that what’s being taught is the most important thing a student needs to learn to be successful in a career. The students, while competitive, are willing to help one another. The faculty are challenging, but they treat you as a peer and are interested in what you do professionally or how they can help you grow. Before finishing the first semester, I was already able to apply things I had learned to my job, including negotiating techniques and statistical analysis."
Making an Impact "To influence on a larger scale, you have to have a thorough understanding of your macro environment. In the Vanderbilt Executive MBA program, you interact with other bright, overachieving individuals from various walks of life. Every class is vibrant, enriching, and illuminating."
