“It’s like connecting the dots. Instead
of classes based on isolated subjects, The Professional
MBA offers interactive sessions that build on each other,
incorporating all facets of management. I was particularly pleased
with the camaraderie that built within our class. I think we’ll
always have a connection, regardless of where we live, and we’ll
continue to be a great resource for each other. All in all, it is
as if I now have this great library of knowledge to turn to, which
I feel is of real value. This has incredible value to my company
and my clients.”
- Melissa Flynn, account
director
Rawle-Murdy Associates, Inc.
“My projects at work this year modeled
the customer value project we completed in my Professional MBA coursework.
My new assignment began with four months of very intense Six Sigma
training, and I was grateful to begin that training with a good
understanding of business statistics and statistics software, thanks
to The Professional MBA classes at UT. They say
that timing is everything, but I never would have been in the right
place had I not earned my MBA from UT.”
- Sharon Kerr, business analyst
in consumer care
Whirlpool Corporation
“The course broadened Rebecca’s
thinking, making her even more valuable to DeRoyal. She currently
oversees the human resources function for approximately 700 employees,
coordinated by a human resources team of nine individuals.
“To be honest, I expect even more from Rebecca now, with regard
to her creative thinking and the ability to look at a broader range
of issues. Human resources is now a stronger contributor to the
organization, with Rebecca’s clear understanding of the financial
impact of every decision. That’s particularly helpful in our
various product development initiatives. As a result of The
Professional MBA, Rebecca’s thinking has grown leaps
and bounds.”
- Bruce Mather, general
counsel and secretary
and vice president of international business development
DeRoyal, Inc.
“I learned how to analyze everyday
business situations in a whole new light. Professional MBA taught
me a holistic approach to business.”
- Mike Daves, new product
launch manager
Comcast
“I’ve taken on a new management
position as manager of engineering services. Throughout the fall
and winter, I have been able to demonstrate new skills. The vice
president decided that we needed a dedicated manager to really expand
the business, and luckily, he saw a way to put my new management
knowledge and ESC’s investment to work.”
- Adam Engle, manager of engineering
services
“The MBA program was a real stretch
for me. Now I’m much more confident in myself. I look at the
big picture and I see things more globally. I understand what we
need to do to serve our customer better. Professional MBA opened
my eyes to the world around me.
“The knowledge I have gained through my participation in The
Professional MBA program has positioned me to grow professionally
and personally. It has also taught me many ways to improve the efficiency
of my business. Because I have shared the knowledge I have gained,
my business associates and staff have benefited from the program
as well.”
- Peggy Brown, manager of the
creative media group
Oak Ridge National Laboratories
“Professional MBA taught me that all
companies are value delivery systems. The purpose of business is
to deliver value to the customer in return for value. The question
is how the many functions add or subtract value. Now I look at a
broader perspective, not just my little part of the equation. Now
I focus on how I add value.”
- David Henderson, market development
manager
Eastman Chemical Company
“One of the most powerful tools the program gave me was the
ability to apply general concepts specifically to the challenges
we face every day … real rubber-meets-the-road stuff. This
program has had a huge effect on the way I approach business every
day. The projects had a long-term value in that they allowed me
to step back and systematically analyze each situation.
“The faculty were like counselors to us. We had a great deal
of interaction outside of class, with frank and focused discussions
about our personal leadership development programs.”
- Jeff Simpson, divisional VP
of special events
Proffitt’s
“Gary (Grescek, Class of 2000) sharpened
his critical thinking skills. His presentations are more crisp and
effective, and his business acumen has expanded greatly. The two
most obvious benefits of The Professional MBA,
though, are his greater sense of confidence and his time management
skills.”
- John Kidder, supervisor
Perkin Elmer
“Participating in the first Professional
MBA class, which was populated by the brightest and most capable
people I have been associated with, was in itself a challenging
and invaluable growth experience. Being selected ‘Class Leader’
by those same individuals achieved a level of personal accomplishment
I had not anticipated.”
- Scott Caldwell, regional vice
president of sales
DeRoyal
“As a result of this program, my thinking
is much more critical. I am more thorough in analyzing a situation.
My effectiveness in managing people has improved. More importantly,
my confidence as a leader has grown and is being recognized by others
within the organization. I received what I needed from the program.”
- Doug Black, director of program
development
Covenant Health
“I entered The Professional
MBA program to gain credibility and confidence, and the
output exceeded all expectations.”
- Chris Holloway, lean consultant
Lean Enterprises
“The value of the project to the student
and the employer goes far beyond the scope of the project itself.
It is one of the unique advantages of The Professional MBA
over other MBA programs.”
- David Cobb, financial analyst
Disney
“It would be difficult to overstate
the impact that The Professional MBA program has
had on my career. At first, I benefited from the richer skill sets
that the program helped me to develop. With these tools in-hand,
my confidence and proficiency increased, giving me the opportunity
to assume a larger role in the direction of my company. Later, the
degree, when combined with my experiences, gave me the credentials
and mobility to significantly advance my career.
“Only when viewed with some perspective have I come to realize
the power of the experience. Professionals, no matter their position,
experience or age, should consider the challenge. As is the case
with many of my classmates, the results speak for themselves.
“ I don't know if you track this type of data but, in all
candor, I am making twice what I made upon graduation...for a variety
of reasons of course, but 80% of which are traceable back to my
experience in the program.”
- Jeff Simpson, divisional VP
of special events
Proffitt’s
Soon after graduation, I not only changed firms, but also industries, and am now the assistant vice president of management services for Marsh in Knoxville, TN. My responsibilities include the functional areas of finance, administration, and IT, and I use the analysis and strategic management tools I learned in the program on a daily basis. The program equipped me with the knowledge, experience, and necessary confidence to make a significant and constructive change in my career.
- Traci Williams-Taylor
assistant vice president of management Service, Marsh USA
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