Araba Taylor was 16 when her family left their home in Orlando, Florida, to relocate to Nairobi, Kenya. She developed what would be a lifelong passion with international assignments a few years later during a stint in Geneva as an undergrad, followed by exposure to business marketing in Switzerland.
Read MoreNot all MSA programs are created equal. The same can be said for their admissions process. While exploring graduate schools, Kyle Bessette discovered Wake Forest’s Done in a Day initiative. “The unique experience of visiting, interviewing, and receiving an admissions decision all in one day
Read MoreMelissa Berry had reached a career impasse. She knew she wanted to become a better leader, decision maker, and strategic thinker, but didn’t know how to get there. The Virginia native with a background in economics and events management had a passion for marketing, but also wanted a strong foundation in business fundamentals.
Read More“Whether consulting for a start-up company, strategic planning on a global basis, or understanding the effects of business decisions in a macroeconomic setting, my instincts have been sharpened.” That is how Chip Deskins (MBA ‘16) described the perspective he has gained through
Read MoreDespite his successful military and medical careers, practicing surgeon and retired Rear Admiral Chuck Harr knew he had more to learn. His dilemma: How to attend school without disrupting his hospital’s weekend call schedule. His solution: Wake Forest’s Charlotte Working Professionals MBA Program.
Read MoreWhen people think of MBAs, they often think of Fortune 500 companies, mergers and acquisitions, and the fluctuations of Wall Street. The same degree, however, can also be an asset to non-profits. Just ask Working Professionals MBA student Rebecca Oring, who serves as the Charlotte grants and foundations manager for Habitat for Humanity.
Read MoreWinston-Salem Working Professionals student Brittany Simpson (MBA ’16) has a unique appreciation for the University’s Pro Humanitate motto. As part of the MBA program, students have the opportunity to broaden their experience within a global context as part of a global immersion course
Read MoreTop performers don’t just know how to succeed; they know how to fail. Often times, it is an individual’s resiliency and ability to recover from failure that makes them a top performer.
Read MoreThe business world today is facing an identity crisis. The crisis has two parts. First, many employees may struggle to feel connected to the work they do in real and meaningful ways. Younger workers in particular feel a need to find a higher purpose, even a calling, in their work—something that deeply connects to what they value in their private lives.
Read MoreAt the School of Business Center for Leadership and Character (CLC) integrity isn’t just a nebulous concept. It’s the key to unlocking full leadership potential. “Being honorable is essential in developing business leaders who achieve results with integrity,” said John J. Sumanth, Center associate,
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