As a Six Sigma Black Belt, the faculty was able to provide me with a broad range of cutting-edge tools and methodology to immediately impact the performance of the business.  In addition, the remarkable individuals in the program created long-lasting friendships and networking opportunities.

- Nat Ford, Six Sigma Black Belt
Alstom Corporation

The Professional MBA program challenged my limits to reach a higher level of thinking. It pushed me to become a more strategic thinker and more effective communicator so that I now can "sit at the table" on higher-level issues.

- John Ikirt; Strategic Market Director
Ortho-McNeil Janssen Pharmaceutical Services (Division of Johnson & Johnson)

“The international trip is a must for the ProMBA student.  Exposure to a country with a slant toward the deeper aspects such as politics, business, and cultural norms provides a very different perspective of the world outside the US.  I thoroughly enjoyed discussing these deeper subjects with the locals; the people that I talked with were extremely friendly and glad to discuss not only their country but also the surrounding countries.  The deeper subjects also provide a sense of exploration because unlike the typical focus areas, the deeper subjects are not captured in normal travel literature.   I recommend the foreign trips as a must for ProMBA students.

-William Joseph Scheib; Six Sigma Black Belt
BWXT Y-12

The Professional MBA program was exceptional, providing a learning experience from which I continue to draw.  My classmates were an extraordinary group of individuals driven to succeed.  They were a source of inspiration, motivation and learning throughout the program.
Without a doubt, the pinnacle of my Professional MBA experience was our international trip to Prague.  The week-long outing was a once in a lifetime opportunity.  With the exception of those events involving my family and my faith, no week that I can recall has had a longer lasting impact on my life.

- Max Bertram, CSP, CHMM; Regional HSE Manager
Aleris International, Inc

My point in writing is to be one of many who have attested to the value of your program. I do have a bias that it is the marketplace that ultimately judges; and in the case of Toby's work within your program, our little piece of the marketplace called the News Sentinel judged it very favorably. We not only bought in to his (school project) plan, but we've put him in charge of implementing it. Thanks for all you've done for my friends.

Jim Boyd, Circulation Director
Knoxville News Sentinel

I tend to look back at my Professional MBA experience more fondly as time goes on. The program was tough, but I’d certainly recommend it. You must be motivated, thought and you must manage your time well.
One of the most valuable tools I acquired through the MBA program was the cost/benefit justification analysis. I learned to look at things more objectively. The Professional MBA program gave me the confidence to start EnerNex.

Jeff Lamoree; President and CEO
EnerNex

The Professional MBA was precisely what I needed, with Saturday classes and on occasional Tuesday online. It allowed me the ability to work full time and stay active with my family while pursuing my education.”

George Singleton; Program Manager
BWXT Y-12

The Professional MBA Program is an intense but well balanced program with appropriate breadth and depth.  The faculty utilizes the best diverse methods of training and education for the business professional.  The valuable insights I gained from the teachings and shared experiences will extend far into my future career.  This Professional MBA program complements those managers seeking to reach new heights of excellence as a corporate leader.

- Michael Harvey, CPA; Senior Financial Analyst
Anderson Management Services

As a professional in the twenty-first century, the ability to understand business and how various factors interact will be highly prized. The Professional MBA program offered by the University of Tennessee is a great equalizer, as it has offered me the bonus of school/job cross-pollination. It has given me an excellent opportunity to learn new tools and apply them immediately through real-life projects. With a curriculum specifically designed to meet the changing demands of global market place and evolving technology, the Professional MBA program at UTK is an ideal forum for complementing my practical experiences with deeper academic knowledge and broadened perspectives.
The Professional MBA program has allowed me to learn from the exceptionally talented and knowledgeable faculty members at UTK who combine broad business experiences with exceptional academic training, and interaction with the brightest students has made the learning experience at UTK truly unique and highly rewarding."

Nilesh Sivaramakrishnan; Lean/Six Sigma Coordinator
Operations Excellence Department; Eaton Cutler-Hammer

The faculty applies everything back to something that’s real to you. Working on a project for your own company allows each ProMBA student’s company to benefit from the key applicable learning and new ways of thinking.

Kendra Harrold; Procurement Manager
Eastman Chemical Co.

This [international] trip provides perspectives that are necessary to broaden our horizons. All too often, our frame of reference can be too narrow, and we think our ways are the only viable solutions. The U.S. does not maintain a monopoly on business success. We need to learn how to partner with foreign counterparts in order to gain better access to their markets.”

Barry Totten; Master Six Sigma Black Belt
BWXT Y-12

The ProMBA program has allowed me to understand a manager's job from a much more holistic point of view where the key is to maintain balance among a number of competing and important priorities in order to make tomorrow's organizations more efficient and productive. I have been specially encouraged by the international flavor that the professors have given the class by discussing both the changes and opportunities that a global economy will give us as future business leaders.

Jaime Torres, Ph.D.; Exit Device Profit Center Manager
Yale Commercial Locks and Hardware

The UT Professional MBA, recognized by Business Week as one of the best values among American universities, is a world-class program that allows the student to continue his or her career while gaining a graduate business education.  If you think you are up to the challenge, you owe it to yourself to find out more.

James Reece; Manager of Systems and Networks
SAIC

Professors are open to assisting students and discussing issues unique to their firms.  The UT Professional MBA program allows students to grow within their current professional setting while, concurrently enhancing focus and providing essential skills for future success.

Angela Dillon; Class of Marketing Manager
Sara Lee

The program changed the way that I analyze and solve problems that are present in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment.

Erik Vogeley; Lead Account Executive
Durate

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