Email an MBA

As you consider jumping feet first back into academia, you are probably asking yourself question after question. What will the pace be like? How much outside time will I be committing to my studies? Will I have a personal life? Below are some wonderful resources to use in your search for answers. A core group of current students have volunteered to help you learn more about the program from a student perspective. Having been in your place this time last year or the year before, they are happy to help you with your questions about the Smith Part Time MBA Program. Below are biographies they have provided to help you learn more about them.

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Baltimore Campus:

Amanda Buchanan
I'm a 3rd year student in the Baltimore Campus and I work as a retirement actuary for Mercer Human Resource Consulting. I applied to Smith because I realized that it was important for me to move beyond the wonderful world of math and expand my horizons through obtaining an MBA. The Smith MBA program has made me well-rounded, marketable and has already enabled me to make better management decisions. In addition, the global business opportunities with Smith are fantastic. In June, I traveled to China to do an independent study for the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship and in January, I will be traveling to India to attend an international finance class. The global opportunities, intelligent and friendly students, and the award-winning professors have all contributed to my positive experiences at Smith. E-mail Amanda.
 

Meena Shah
I am a 2nd year student at the Baltimore campus. I graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with an degree in Chemical Engineering. Since graduation, I have been working at DuPont in a variety of engineering roles. Smith's world-renowned faculty, especially in Supply Chain Management, is what first attracted me to the school. The breadth and flexibility of the curriculum, as well as the ability to take classes at multiple locations consistent with my work schedule made Smith an ideal choice for pursuing my MBA. In addition to classes, I have been actively involved in a variety of organizations throughout the Smith community, and am participating in a global studies class in Dubai. E-mail Meena.

Elia Cossis
I am a 1st year MBA student working as a consultant for RPI Consultants located in Baltimore, MD. We help large healthcare organizations implement and optimize their ERP system and streamline back-office business processes. I chose Smith because I plan on staying in the consulting field.  By allowing students the flexibility of developing a tailored program, customizing it to the particular needs and interests of the individual, Smith reflects the life of the consultant who must serve the various needs of different clients.  E-mail Elia.

Shady Grove Campus:
 

Salima Usman
I am a 1st year MBA student at Smith. I currently work for a company called Digital Receiver Technology (DRT) as a software programmer.   I chose Smith because I feel it has a well-rounded curriculum, and I especially like the fact that it uses the cohort system.   This system not only allows you to really get to know the students in your class a lot better, but also provides a well-organized and structured system for completing your MBA.   In addition, even though the program is fast-paced, you learn a large amount of information in diverse areas of business from professors who seem dedicated and enthusiastic about teaching. E-mail Salima.

Claire Tay
I am a first year student in Smith's Part-time program at the Shady Grove Campus. Upon graduating with a degree in Systems and Computer Science, I acquired a full time position as a Data Analyst at Kaiser Permanente. My current position offers the opportunity to combine my I.T and quantitative background and skills. I then decided to pursue an MBA to acquire targeted business knowledge to help spearhead my career into management roles. Attaining an MBA program in a reputable school was my main goal. After extensive research and attending various schools' information sessions, Smith's Part-time program proved to be most ideal. I prefer Smith because of its diverse student body, award-winning faculty, global studies, highly recognized curriculum and also proximity to my job.     E-mail Claire.

Kris Sansbury
I’m currently a 3rd year part-time MBA student at the Shady Grove Campus. I work at the NASD in the Market Regulation Department as an analyst. I graduated with a BS in economics and have experience in the financial industry. I chose Smith because it has a well-respected reputation, offers diversity in the classroom, a variety of electives, and emphasizes teamwork in the classroom. Within my first year, Smith has already taught me skills that I can put to use in the work place! Right now, I’m taking my core classes but I’m interested in doing the joint MBA/MS Program with a focus on Management Consulting. Email Kris.

Gwendolyn Camp

I am currently a 1st year part-time MBA student at the Shady Grove campus and a Research Associate at the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.   I decided to pursue a MBA to expand my knowledge and skills of the diverse global business environment and to help position myself for advancement within my organization.   I considered Smith for its reputation of a quality education and faculty.   However, I chose Smith because of the diversity in its curriculum, students, and faculty as well as its emphasis on the digital economy.   The opportunities Smith offers inside and outside the classroom lay a solid foundation for growth. E-mail Gwendolyn.

Washington, DC campus:

Paige Washington
I am currently a first year Part-Time MBA student at the DC campus and am a Senior Finance Manager for AOL, LLC.   I am pursuing an MBA to enhance my business decision-making skills and to gain exposure to global management.  I chose Smith for its quality reputation for providing a rigorous intellectual experience in which its students gain a solid foundation in global business concepts.  I have gained invaluable perspectives from fellow classmates and professors, who come from different professional backgrounds and nations, and have been provided many networking opportunities. E-mail Paige.

Jocelyn Lian
I work as a Global Technical Service Engineer with Rohm and Haas Electronic Material division in Newark, DE.  I am the point of contact between field offices (Taiwan and Japan) and internal functional groups to solve customer issues.  I wanted to get MBA to focus more in the business filed. I picked Smith because it is a nationally recognized school, and if offers the weekend program that suits my needs.  I drive two hours to go to classes, but it's definitely worth it.  People are friendly and professional, and my nervousness about going back to school disappeared on my first day of school. E-mail Jocelyn.

Mark Shen
I am a 1st year evening student at the DC campus.  I currently work in organization and strategy at a large consulting firm.  Before working in private industry, I worked at a federal government agency.  I decided to pursue an MBA because I want to eventually work in the international business field and I feel an MBA can help open doors to future opportunities.  I also wanted the flexibility to work in both government and commercial industries, which an MBA will help prepare me for.  I chose the Smith program because of its national ranking and reputation along with strong faculty and an international focus.  I am currently taking the core curriculum, but am excited to start taking international studies courses, along with studying abroad. E-mail Mark.

Deidre McPherson
I am a third year student in Smith's Part-Time MBA program. As an Insurer Relations Associate at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, I handle marketing the organization's educational resources. I plan to transition to consumer product marketing and brand management upon graduation in May 2008. I am originally from Cleveland, OH, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Business (Marketing) from Miami University of Ohio. Email Deidre.


Don Barber
I'm a 1st year student at Smith's DC evening program.  I'm an IT consultant at the Department of State leading a technical team for the International Information Program.  I chose Smith because it is the highest ranked school in the area, the classes and campus are convenient for my schedule, and because of Smith's reputation.  Even though I've just recently started the program, my career is already benefiting from the new perspective Smith is giving me. E-mail Don.

Shaun Enright
I'm a 3rd year PT MBA student at the Washington DC campus. After graduating with a Russian Studies undergrad in ’99, I established goals to gain solid business / IT experience and augment it with the Smith MBA. My international school and work experience propelled me into Marketing, IT Project Management, and Management Consulting roles. I currently split my time between managing business development for a management consulting firm (EM&I) and PMO consulting to one of our newest clients. Focusing on Finance, Strategy, & New Venture Creation, my Smith MBA will provide the educational foundation and critical skills that I need to take on an executive position and incubate new service lines within EM&I. E-mail Shaun.

Matthew Brown
I’m a first year part-time MBA student at the Washington , DC campus.   I have undergraduate degrees in mechanical engineering and physics.   I originally was introduced to the Smith School during a business plan presentation at the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship.   I was very impressed with the Smith’s outreach programs and network of alumni.   I want to obtain an MBA to enhance my overall knowledge of business operations and finance in effort to make me a better entrepreneur.   Presently I work as a product designer and do small business consulting.   Long term I want to transition to management consulting and business brokering. E-mail Matthew.

Jason Radlinger
I am currently a 2nd year Part-Time MBA student at the DC campus. I have worked for the American Bankers Association for the past twelve years. I selected Smith for its international focus, the highly recognized curriculum, the professionally-recognized faculty, and the proximity to my office. I decided to finally jump in and get my MBA to continue my learning cycle. The business world is changing faster than ever, and I need to be equipped to handle it. E-mail Jason.

Accelerated MBA

Chris Vee
I currently work for the Johns Hopkins University in the IT department. Smith's reputation was a big draw for me to stay local with my education, and its use of the same faculty to teach the full time and part-time programs helped to cement the part-time program as a viable option.  The Accelerated MBA program will allow me to complete my program in the same time frame as a full time program without removing me from the workforce and denying the continued experience I gain. I will be taking classes in Baltimore and Shady Grove during my second year.         E-mail Chris.

Email an MBA Alum

Rodney Anderson
I made the decision to pursue an MBA degree to become more well-rounded as a business executive and position myself to advance within my current organization. I am an Area Sales Manager for Michelin Tires covering the Washington, DC/Baltimore, MD region. I enrolled in the MBA/MS joint degree program to attain an MS degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics. I believe that attaining an MS degree in this field will be a perfect fit for me since supply chain management is a significant aspect of Michelin's business and strategic initiatives.    E-mail Rodney.

Natalie Marcy
I wanted to obtain an MBA to round out my technical background with general business knowledge to help me move into management. I choose Smith not only because of the reputation of the program and the quality of the education, but also because of what's offered outside of class. The career resources aren't just for those who want to switch companies after getting an MBA, but also for those who want to move ahead where they are. There are also plenty of networking opportunities with the excellent student body and alumni. E-mail Natalie.

Himanshu Patel
I am an Aerospace Engineer working in software/system Engineering. I thought about the future environment of my profession and planned how I can best position my self to be successful and content in it.  Getting a MBA from a well reputable B-school was one of the requirements of my strategy.  I then did research of well reputable B-schools in DC area (where I work).  I attended various schools’ information sessions, I did online comparison, looked at rankings, the faculty, school’s strength/focus, and other important attributes required from my strategy.  I then prepared for GMAT, scouted right professionals to do my recommendations, and applied to school. E-mail Himanshu.

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