The UT MBA Program was instrumental in helping me make the transition from a golf career to a successful business career. The UT MBA Program does an excellent job of helping you meet and interface with corporate executives and deal with real-world business challenges. Receiving an MB A from UT helped me land a great job with Procter & Gamble right out of school and set the stage for rapid advancement in the corporate world. In a nutshell, a UT MBA is the ante that allows you to play in the high-stakes poker game of corporate business.

The UT MBA program gave me the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds. While in the program, I made lifelong friendships with people from Brazil, Venezuela, the Netherlands , China, and the U.K. It really broadens your perspective on life, as well as business. The lifelong friendships and business contacts made at UT have provided me with a business network that has proved to be invaluable in my career. The people at the University of Tennessee are genuinely interested in helping you succeed in all facets of life.

- Kevin Janiga
The Schwan Food Company
VP of Product Strategy
MBA Class of 1986

The UT MBA Program gave me the tools I needed to make the
next leap in my career trajectory. During my summer internship
I used these skills on live projects that yielded quantitative
results for the company I was working for. The IT modules that are ingrained in each of the UT courses of study rival any other MBA program in the country. Since I have been in industry, I have seen evidence of this several times. Hard skills like these empower the UT graduate to turn out a more thorough, higher-caliber level of work. The UT MBA Program provides its graduates with hard skills
that are needed to get work done, as well as the soft skills
that are crucial in convincing others of the correct course for
management decisions. A UT MBA will graduate with extensive
experience in delivering presentations and working on teambased
assignments that are important in today’s business
environment. As a UT MBA you will join a family of alumni known for being A-level performers who get things done.

- Hank Demarest
Schindler Corporation
Strategic Buyer
MBA Class of 2004

By obtaining my MBA degree from UT, I made a statement
about my drive and commitment to develop myself for a
leadership position in the business world. When I was interviewing for a full-time position, I found my MBA internships provided ample discussion points of real world situations where I applied the MBA concepts. The MBA program has changed tremendously since I
graduated in 2000. It was a great program then, but it continues to evolve and respond to business needs by staying ahead of the requirements. UT does not just provide students with an outstanding MBA education, it goes one step forward by developing the skill sets that are most requested by businesses for tomorrow’s leaders.

- Wendy Thrasher
Brunswich Boat Group
International Logistics Manager
MBA Class of 2000

The MBA program was an incredible experience for me. Through
it I grew a great deal, both professionally and personally. UT’s
curriculum provided me with the skills I needed to really boost
my career. Regarding personal development, I learned a lot
about my interests, my abilities, and my passions. Before entering the MBA program, I primarily had held nontraditional creative positions. While I enjoyed those experiences, I developed the desire to switch careers and enter the classic business world. UT’s MBA program provided me with the necessary skills and understanding to successfully make that professional transition.

-Carrie Fox
Jewelry Television by ACN
e-Commerce Operations Manager
MBA Class of 2002

I was looking for a way to get on a faster track in my professional
career. UT’s MBA provided me with that opportunity and
compressed the timeline required for me to migrate from industry to a career in management consulting. The faculty and administration helped me to identify and capitalize on the growth opportunities that enabled the realization of my personal goals.
The UT MBA provided me with ample opportunities for personal
growth in working with and leading teams, communicating ideas
across a number of media, and developing networking skills, all of
which continue to pay dividends in my professional life today.

- Matthew Kittrell
IBM Business Consulting Services
Managing Consulting - Supply Chain Strategy
MBA Class of 1999

I knew that I wanted to earn my MBA from a program with
a strong curriculum, but what I found equally important
now that I have graduated is the network of alumni and
corporate relationships that the UTK MBA program offers.
I can say with confidence that being part of the UTK MBA
community has helped my career advancement well after I
completed the program. If you choose to attend the UTK MBA, you will get an exceptional value: a top rated program, a cutting-edge
curriculum, and an extensive network of contacts. The
program’s strengths will continue to serve you well as your
career progresses. As it should, the MBA program continues to evolve and give the students the opportunity to learn the
up-to-the-minute business practices, but they also remain committed to teaching core business skills. The real benefit to the student is how the curriculum incorporates both by offering cutting-edge teachings grounded in fundamental business principles.

- Jonathan Chayes
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Logistics Specialist
MBA Class of 2002

The Tennessee MBA Program allowed me to enhance
many business and personal skills, which I have found
to be very beneficial to me in the workplace. The team-based approach of the program allowed me to improve the teamwork mentality that I first established as a college athlete. Working and learning with a diverse group has prepared me for every interpersonal situation that I have come across in my career. I would recommend the Tennessee MBA program to any potential candidate.

- Rebecca Potts
Coppin State University
Athletics Department
Sport Marketing Professional
MBA Class of 2004

The UT MBA Career Office first offered their advice to me as a prospective applicant researching various b-schools. I realized then that if they are willing to invest their time and efforts in assisting an individual at that early stage, one can only be encouraged as a graduate under their guidance. Pursuing an MBA degree requires a devoted business partner . . . my hope is that you will choose the
University of Tennessee to be that dedicated partner. Knowledge. Experience. Network. Each of these career principles served as key driver for my professional growth and success. With its intensive business curriculum, breadth and community of alumni, and the opportunity to build on one’s own work experience, the UT MBA Program gave me the opportunity to launch my career.

- August Husmillo
BB&T, Market Risk Analyst
MBA Class of 2004

"UT MBA is a highly structured 17-month program with one of the best ROI. It not only provides a career advancement opportunity but also exceeds the expectations of a student's learning experience by providing quality education."

- Sharad Gupta
Deloitte
MBA Class of 2004

"The University of Tennessee MBA Program's unique 17-month curriculum provided a quality educational experience in a timely manner that allowed me to return to the work force with the knowledge and skill sets necessary to advance my career to the next level."

- Benjamin Arnold
Louisiana-Pacific
MBA Class of 2003

"A crucial consideration for me in selecting an MBA program was how much it was going to cost me to leave work and go back to school. The University of Tennessee's MBA program saved me one whole semester of tuition and got me back in the job market 6 months ahead of my peers in other programs. That gave me a huge competitive advantage with employers, who recognize not only that UT's curriculum is exceptional, but also that there is a huge benefit in starting out new hires on the calendar year. The University of Tennessee MBA program has always ranked high in terms of return on investment to students, but, in my mind, this new format puts the ROI off the charts."

- Jenni Boyce
Brand Management Marketing Assistant
Camel Brand, RJ Reynolds
MBA December 2002

"Going to a large academic institution like the University of Tennessee allowed me access to professors who had a wide range of experience and expertise in consulting with many of the top Fortune 100 companies. Obtaining an MBA degree has opened up professional doors for me that were never possible before I attended graduate school"

-Diane Bates
St. Thomas Health Services
MBA Class of 2000

"I have been so impressed with the advanced, up-to-date curriculum in the University of Tennessee MBA program. UT MBA students receive stellar instruction from great faculty and enter the workforce ahead of the curve, already understanding complex issues in our industry. We have stepped up our efforts to recruit University of Tennessee MBAs, because they are ready to step into positions here and run at a quicker pace."

- Keith Taylor
Senior Business Manager
Union Pacific Railroad

"At Deere & Company, we need leaders who understand our customers and have the tools to exceed customers' expectations. It takes a broad perspective as well as communication and leadership skills. We are looking for graduates with these qualities and Tennessee brings them to us."

- T. Mark Ward
Manager Worldwide Logistics
North American Operations
Deere & Company
MBA '93

"The knowledge I've gleaned from this program is not only great for business, but I can apply it for personal use in areas such as investing."

—Second year student

"It's amazing to look back and compare where I was before I started the MBA program to where I am now -- and even to where I want to be. I want to be a leader; that is my goal. And the MBA program is giving me the opportunity to be a leader within my team and among my classmates."

—Second year student

"There's so much diversity in the program that everyone brings something to the table."

-First Year Student

"As an international student, I'm learning something new every day about how business in the United States is similar to my home country. But there are many differences also, and it's fun to teach my peers about how cultural differences are very important to consider when doing business in a global environment."

-MBA International Student