In August, I embarked on a journey of professional and personal development by pursuing my MBA at UNCC. And where did the time go? Many hours were spend studying, reading, writing papers, and doing homework but I'm not complaining because I loved every second of it.
Almost three months into the program, I can say that I made the right decision by attending UNCC. I find the classes challenging but these are challenges that you can overcome through hard work. The professors are pushing you to overcome your own limitations by exploring new ideas and thoughts that further develop you not only as a manager but also as a leader in your organization as well as your personal life. One of the things I enjoy the most is that as students we can customize our papers and projects to fit the areas we are passionate about. For example, in my Organizational Behavior class I will write my research paper on the gender gap within the management of sports organizations, while in my Service Operations class, together with my group, we will be able to do an in-depth study and analysis of a sports franchise in the Charlotte area. These types of assignments no only allow you the opportunity to network with people in the field (by playing the student card) but also develop your knowledge base about the field you aspire to work in one day.
As I mentioned before in a previous blog, my classmates have a very diverse cultural and professional background. I have learned so much in these past three months through my classmates' experiences. Most of my classes are case based and we have open discussions about different topics. It is extremely eye-opening to see how people with diverse backgrounds think about the same subject matter. A financial analyst, an engineer, an artist, and a former plant manager - they all have different perspectives and insights. As someone who doesn't have a lot of work experience in the business world, I was also able to expand my knowledge and understandings by listening to my classmates.
Although I might be a bit "biased," but I found the staff members in the Graduate Student Services office to go above and beyond to accommodate and help not only the current students but also any prospective students who are interested in attending the graduate programs in the Belk College of Business at UNCC. They are all very passionate about their work and understand that they are successful when their students succeed.
These are the things I like about my MBA program. What did/do you like most about yours?
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