Poets&Quants: 10 Reasons To Consider The Scheller MBA

Press release from the Scheller College of Business:

06-01-2021

In Poets&Quant’s Meet Georgia Tech Scheller’s MBA Class of 2022 feature, the publication included a list of 10 reasons to consider a Georgia Tech Scheller MBA. See below for what our current students and alumni said are some of the reasons they chose the Scheller MBA program. 1) TI:GER: “Real-world applications of classroom skills and topics is quite rare in practice of most business schools. While there are certainly singular classes in programs that provide such an opportunity, none of them do it at the scale of TI:GER (Technology Innovation: Generating Economic Results). TI:GER combines classroom instruction, innovation projects, team activities, and real-world experience into a total, immersive, practical education throughout three terms of the MBA program. The program attracts students whose objectives are to become technology innovators – in early-stage high-growth ventures, in consultancies, or in corporate positions in finance, marketing, operations, or strategy. The TI:GER experience provides essential skills, tacit knowledge, and networks for success beyond Scheller.” Anthony J. Hodge (’22)2) Engaged Alumni: “Scheller alumni can also be found throughout the tech industry. They are a terrific resource for students and will often share their experience with students through panels and networking events. A highlight of my first semester was attending a workshop hosted by our Net Impact and Consulting clubs, where alumni led us through case discussions based on their current work.” Claire Bilkert (’22)3) Sense of Community: “Scheller’s tight-knit community that provides a family type atmosphere was a key part for me. For the last seven years of my life, the Army had provided me with an inclusive and unwavering family community that provided a safety net for everyone involved. It was important for me to find a similar community coming out of the Army. Among the highly ranked MBA programs I pursued, the Scheller family uniquely embodies that same sense of community and support.” Jarrod Snell (’22)4) Jones Career Center: “The Jones Career Center was definitely a major factor for me. As someone making a big career pivot with my MBA, I knew that I wanted to be at a school where I could have a close relationship with career advisors and ask them any question that was on my mind. I found a staff that is extremely willing to help you put my best foot forward in interviews.” Katherine Crosby (’22)5) Atlanta: “In addition to living in one of the fastest growing economies in the U.S., Atlanta is just a short drive to some of the most beautiful and serene landscapes in the southeast. I love having access to a busy and diverse business community and being able to get away to Lake Oconee and take a drive through the mountains in Braselton.” Angel Daniels (’22)

Youngtak Lee (’22) Daniel Odinaka Okegbu (’22) 6) Entrepreneurship: Daniel Odinaka Okegbu (’22) 7) Tech Square: Jarrod Snell (’22) 8) Innovation and Creativity: Daniel Odinaka Okegbu (’22) Maria Harper (’22) 9) Ringing the Bell: Nona Black (’20) 10) Diwali Celebration: Jasmine Howard (’20)

This press release was produced by the Scheller College of Business. The views expressed here are the author’s own.