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“I made the choice to pursue my MBA because I wanted the flexibility to pursue a career outside my technical field,” she said. “I felt this would give me the credentials for upward mobility and make it clear that I was interested in evolving as an employee.”
6/8/22
Erin Crawford, PMBA ’17
Project manager, Fresenius Kabi USA LLC
“There are always going to be things happening in your life or your career that cause you to put it off, so for me, it was best just to do it. I enrolled while I had experience in the work force and could use that to relate to what I was learning in the classroom."
6/8/22
Gina Calorico, PMBA ’16
Vendor Compliance Manager, New Era Cap.
“UB’s EMBA program was exactly what I needed to transform myself professionally and personally.”
6/30/22
Don Herzog, EMBA ’16
"The most important thing I learned was to efficiently pivot and adapt to change."
6/8/22
Jared Threat, PMBA ’17
Client Services Director, Mr. Smith Agency
"The Executive MBA program allowed me to pursue my degree with other professionals with the same level of experience in their fields."
6/30/22
Stacy Dean, EMBA ’15
"Having completed the Professional MBA program, I cannot imagine attending any other school."
6/8/22
Axel Heimer, PMBA ’17
Vice President and Operations Manager, M&T Bank
"I have seen the benefits of my MBA already in terms of salary and experience. I would not be where I am today without my degree from UB."
6/8/22
Jason MacLean, PMBA ’15
Rich Products Corp.
"The world had changed while I was at Buffalo China and a four-year degree wasn’t enough to be a controller or financial manager. If I hadn’t earned my EMBA at UB, I wouldn’t have been able to apply for my current position."
6/30/22
Donna Dye Sholk, EMBA ’05
Financial Manager, Olin Chlor Alkali
"Through the MS MIS program, I learned how to implement technical solutions to solve business problems."
6/8/22
Shruti Bajpai, MS ’16
School of Management MS in MIS Graduate
"I aspire to work in the field of women’s empowerment—to provide other women with opportunities to grow and succeed like I’ve been able to."
6/8/22
Eveeta Bajracharya, MBA ’16
School of Management Full-Time MBA Student
"I chose the UB EMBA program because I wanted to meet with my classmates in person, participate in group projects and benefit from the experience and knowledge of my classmates."
6/30/22
Tiffany Ciolek, EMBA ’16
Director of Admissions, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
"My entire world is changing for the better as a result of this program."
6/30/22
Taz Guishard, EMBA ’16
Endocrinology Diabetes Care Specialist, Novo Nordisk
"Having the opportunity to meet with various companies overseas and learn about their practices and challenges firsthand was invaluable."
1/4/23
Amela Dedajic, BS ’05, PMBA ’15
Marketing Manager, HSBC
"I make sure I pursue my interests and get involved in activities outside of the classroom to feel motivated and inspired."
6/8/22
Sumit Arora, MBA ’17
School of Management Full-Time MBA Student
"After researching MBA schools, the only question I had for myself was, 'Why not the UB MBA?'"
6/8/22
Justin (Chan Ho) Lee, BS/MBA ’16
School of Management Full-Time MBA Student
"Be prepared to live outside your comfort zone."
6/8/22
Onyinye Belinda Okechukwu, MBA ’16
School of Management Full-Time MBA Student
"I really liked the opportunity to go to school while working full time and not having to change around my work schedule."
6/8/22
Elizabeth (Eilish) Cumbo, PMBA ’16
Food Technologist, Rich Products Corp.
"There is so much more to my college experience than just receiving a degree."
6/8/22
Allison Brooks, BS '15, MS '16
UB School of Management Graduate Student
"It will take a lot of hard work and dedication to achieve your goals. I was able to achieve mine with the help of the faculty and resources at UB."
6/8/22
Jamie Blistein, BS '15, MS '16
UB School of Management Graduate Student
"By getting to know your professors and participating in clubs, business fraternities, networking events and other activities, you will open up more opportunities and help maximize your experience at UB."
6/8/22
Andrew Barney, BS '15, MS '16
UB School of Management Graduate Student
"The most valuable part of the program has been that it helped me with my leadership and public speaking skills."
6/8/22
Briana Janson, BS '16
School of Management Undergraduate Student
"The EMBA helps balance my career—to do something that is so different from what I’ve been doing for decades but is still applicable to the business."
6/30/22
Joseph Chow, MD, EMBA ’14
President and Chief Medical Officer, TeamHealth Urgent Care
"The [Professional MBA] program exposes you to all the areas of business you need to understand to become a better leader."
6/8/22
Faris Mango, PMBA '15
Senior Software Engineer, Microsoft
"I can’t really say where my career might take me. My biggest goal is to be happy, and what makes me happy is helping others."
6/8/22
Alec Schon, BS '15, MS '16
Senior, EY, and Postgraduate Technical Assistant, Governmental Accounting Standards Board