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After serving for nearly three decades in the United States Army, Sean Hannah knows exactly what makes an effective leader. During his years of active duty as an Army infantry officer, Colonel (Retired) Hannah served in four different combat and contingency deployments, as well as in strategic positions in the Pentagon, received 44 military decorations…
Philip Howard has always been fascinated by mathematics. As an undergraduate at UNC-Chapel Hill double-majoring in math and statistics, Howard thought he would pursue a career as an actuary upon graduation. But the more he learned, the more he wanted to learn, and Howard made the decision to earn a master’s in statistics with a…
One of the most unexpected lessons learned by many Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic was the importance and vulnerability of supply chains. As factory shutdowns and material shortages had people scrambling for everything from toilet paper to disinfecting wipes, the complexity of supply chains they’d likely never thought about became top of mind for many.…
Sometimes one moment can change the course of a person’s career and life in unexpected ways. Wake Forest School of Business James Farr Faculty Fellow in Leadership and Organizational Development John Sumanth certainly knows that truism well. After earning a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Miami (cum laude) and an MBA in…
Wake Forest University’s teacher-scholar model is ideal for Ya-wen Yang, who enjoys delving into a research question but also wants to share her findings with those who can benefit from the knowledge. “I’m a naturally curious person and I like to learn new things,” says Yang, who is the Thomas C. Taylor Faculty Fellow and…
Broadly speaking, Ajay Patel’s research for the past three decades has focused on corporate decision-making. As he explains: “Why have people made certain decisions? What are the incentives behind those decisions? What was the information content of those decisions?” But whether examining cross-border mergers and acquisitions, the impact of security offerings on valuations and firm…
Growing up in an entrepreneurial family with parents who owned several McDonald’s franchises, Mark Johnson received early exposure to the ins and outs of the business world. Along with owning a restaurant business, Johnson’s father also worked as a certified public accountant, and he always made sure to iterate the value of continuing education. “Business…
As an associate professor of management information systems, Jennifer Claggett is firmly rooted in the Wake Forest University School of Business, where she studies “how we can use technology to improve organizational outcomes.” “But the majority of my research is specifically in health care settings, looking at how we can use technology to improve health…
Anna Cianci’s education isn’t typical of most accounting professors. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Villanova University and a doctorate in accounting from Duke University. But she also earned a master’s degree in pastoral theology from St. Joseph’s College and a master’s in psychology from Wake Forest University. Yet that background is perfect for a…
Second job. Side hustle. Part-time gig. Whatever you call it, School of Business professor Sherry Moss says increasing numbers of people hold multiple jobs, sometimes as many as three or four jobs. And her research has found that, under the right circumstances, rather than being a drain, job juggling can be beneficial beyond the extra…
“The Wake MBA program is special because it teaches grit and resilience. It shows current and future employers that you’re efficient, can meet deadlines, and juggle anything. As a parent, it’s also a powerful way to set an example for the next generation.”
“The Wake Forest MBA program was perfect for me. The faculty, my peers, the way class sessions were conducted – I felt at home. This program helped me so much personally, and to become a more confident leader overall.”
“You have to invest in yourself today if you want to have an impact tomorrow. Getting an MBA at Wake Forest—the people coupled with the flexibility to work a full time job—makes you more capable of achieving whatever it is you want to in this world.”
“The Wake Forest MBA paid off tremendously for me. I’ve hit my target way earlier than I ever expected. Not only did it help me with my trajectory, I think it’s made me a better people manager too.”
“I chose to pursue an MSBA degree because big data is our future. The Wake program offers a great combination of technical savviness and business acumen — essential skills in the business world. Our professors genuinely care about our success and the program’s career resources and support have been very helpful.”
“I pursued the MSBA to further my analytical skills in a business setting and to widen the gap between my abilities and the general business applicant. The practicum made me understand the importance of a cohesive team and practice communicating to a well-respected client. This allowed me to be picky with future employers and land…
“Students at Wake Forest are bonded to the school. There are lots of activities every week that make the program fun and engaging and provide opportunities to network.”
“I chose Wake Forest to further grow my technical skills and gain applicable business knowledge. Wake offered incredible connections while also focusing on the student experience. The immense sense of community made the transition to graduate school seamless.“
“This program exposes you to new tools, software, technology, and understandings but also gives you every opportunity to practice these skills. Witnessing my own educational growth and personal development throughout this program has been my favorite part.”
“I chose Wake Forest because of their renowned reputation as a graduate school and the intimate classroom experience I had with faculty throughout my undergraduate experience. The faculty at WFU truly care about the whole student. The professors are always readily available to answer questions about my career track.”
