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“The MBA program provided me
with a personalized education, complete with practical knowledge
that easily conveyed to real world business situations. The extensive
case study work teaches the MBA student how to work in a team environment.
I gained a tremendous amount of practice in speaking in front of
groups, which has served me well in my career. The EIU MBA provided
me with very specific technical knowledge and the ability to take
on special projects in my career.”
Mr. Paul Blair, MBA, Fall 1992
Vice President – Strategic Planning & Development
Owens & Minor, Inc.
Glen Allen, VA
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"The EIU MBA program has provided me with the necessary
skill sets to prepare me for the working world. The small class
sizes provide a personal learning environment that fosters the development
of communication and leadership skills. This environment has helped
produce close bonds with my MBA program peers that will be there
for the rest of my life."
Mr. Logan Slipetz, MBA, Summer 2007
Business Analyst
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
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“In both a personal and professional way Eastern
has touched my life. As I advance in my career and continue to set
goals and grow professionally, I realize how vital my education
from EIU is in today’s business world.”
Ms. Tisha Pfeiffer, MBA, Fall 2002
Senior Accountant, C.H.I. Overhead Doors, Inc
Arthur, IL
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“The Eastern Illinois University MBA provides students
with a rigorous academic challenge united with a rich personal development
experience. The community of dedicated faculty and engaged students
allow for invaluable mentoring and teamwork opportunities.”
Mr. Paul Brown, MBA, Summer 2004
CIS Instructor
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
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“The smaller class sizes afforded students
the opportunity to connect with instructors more easily. The professors
push hard toward the application of the material through research
and presentation of results and impact. In my current position,
this has been critical to my day-to-day achievements, but also in
my career and in positioning myself for overall success, the MBA
program at EIU has been invaluable. If you asked me what I am using
in my current position that I learned in the EIU MBA program, I
would respond, ‘what am I not using!’”
Mr. John P. Cole, MBA, Fall 1989
Chief Financial Officer
Walker Furniture
Las Vegas, Nevada
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“The EIU MBA program has provided the advanced skill set
to enhance my business, leadership and management skills and has
given me the confidence to take on challenges in my career. The
flexibility and convenience of a part-time program offers the ability
to take classes at an off campus location without diluting the content
of a traditional MBA.”
Ms. Tessa Hile, MBA, Spring 2005
Resource and Policy Analyst
Beckman Institute
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
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“The EIU MBA program is what made me stand
out during the selection process for my position. I am on a fast
track to a GS-12 level and higher visibility with our headquarters
in Virginia. My MBA provided me with a thorough understanding of
marketing, supply chain management, customer relationship management,
demand planning, supplier relationship management, cost analysis.
I also learned the importance of being able to work effectively
with people from diverse backgrounds. My MBA has put me one step
ahead of my counterparts here at DSCC. Soon I'll be in the Executive
Mentor Program and well on my way to higher management.”
Mr. David A. Shaw, MBA, Summer 2004
Business Process Analyst
Defense Logistics Agency
Defense Supply Center Columbus
Columbus, OH
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“The program enhanced my communication and
leadership skills to prepare me for future partnership with my firm.
My external graduate assistant position helped me to secure a full-time
position upon my graduation.”
Ms. Kelsey Lading, MBA, Spring 2005
Staff Accountant
Gilbert, Metzger & Madigan LLP
Charleston, IL
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“I consider the EIU MBA program one of the most realistic
experiences I have ever had. A professional teaching staff with
appropriate backgrounds, friendly environment, and constant pursuit
for academic excellence are the key elements of such a valuable
experience. Diverse professional and student backgrounds played
a significant role in my positive experiences at Eastern. Constant
pursuit of academic excellence and a focus on knowledge transfer
in such disciplines as Accounting, Finance, Quantitative Modeling,
Marketing, and Organizational Behavior ensured that I was prepared
to make good business decisions.”
Mr. Bassang Malunov, MBA, Spring 2002
Senior Business Risk Services Auditor
Ernst & Young LLP
San Francisco, CA
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In my career, I have not yet faced a situation that I was not
prepared for because of my experience at Eastern. Whether it was
from a lecture series, project team, or one-on-one time with faculty,
my development in the program exceeded my expectations and has
provided me with much confidence in taking an active role in developing
global strategies and implementing innovative ideas.
Mr. Nathan B. Englehardt, MBA, Spring 2002
Pricing Consultant
Global Revenue Management
Caterpillar, Inc.
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The MBA program at Eastern prepared me more for my
current career than I could have ever expected.
Working on a daily basis with such a diverse group of
people provided me with a realistic look at what the
business world is like. As a graduate assistant,
helping undergraduate students provided me with a
preview of the consulting work that I currently do as
a financial advisor. The study habits that I
developed enabled me to successfully pass the NASD
Series 7 and 66 as well as the state insurance
licenses. Most of all, the caring nature of the MBA
faculty provided inspiration and instilled in me the
confidence that is needed to be successful!
Mr. Bryan R Huhn, MBA, Fall 2004
Financial Advisor
Ameriprise Financial Services
Chicago, IL |
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“The MBA program at Eastern has equipped
me with the necessary education and confidence to face my next career
challenge of becoming a CPA. The program offered me a high quality
education with flexible hours and convenient locations for the working
professional. When graduating from EIU, you are not walking away
with just another MBA degree but an established network of exceptional
educators and friends.”
Ms. Lisa A. Sanders, MBA, Spring 2005
Staff Accountant
Dunbar, Breitweiser & Company, LLP
Bloomington, IL
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“The teamwork skills I gained from the many
teams in the MBA program allowed me to fit right in with my sales
partners here at Pfizer and hit the ground running. Also, the long
term view of business that is infused in the MBA program is the
way I view my business as I forge relationships with physicians.
The work ethic that I developed in the MBA program is something
I will use for the rest of my life. My MBA from Eastern put me a
step ahead of my competition.”
Mr. Ryan Spatz, MBA, Summer 2004
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Primary Healthcare Representative
Springfield, IL
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