Hometown: Sharon, Massachusetts

Undergraduate Institution: University of Alabama (B.A., Management Information Systems)

Work Experience (Industry): Financial Services

MBA Areas of Interest: Strategic Management, Corporate Strategy, Consulting

Why did you choose to pursue your MBA at Boston College? 

Within my current firm, I've had many conversations with mentors and tenured colleagues around the theme of “What it takes to be successful.” The consistent traits between each executive employee is their advanced degree from a highly touted school and their passion for learning. I chose Boston College because of its amazing reputation, culture, professors, and students that fuel my passion to continue to learn and become the best version of myself.

Hometown: Versailles, Kentucky

Undergraduate Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology (B.S., Biomedical Engineering)

Work Experience (Industry): Medical Devices

MBA Areas of Interest: Marketing, Strategy

Why did you choose to pursue your MBA at Boston College?

I chose to pursue my MBA to further develop my business acumen, connect with others in my industry, and open up additional opportunities for growth in my career. Boston College offered me the ability to gain a world class education while still pursuing my career through the part-time MBA program.

Hometown: Thomasville, North Carolina

Undergraduate Institution: North Carolina State University (B.A., Science, Technology, and Society)

Work Experience (Industry): Collegiate Coaching and Customer Success

MBA Areas of Interest: Strategic Management, Corporate Strategy, Consulting

What is your advice to future BC MBA candidates?

I encourage MBA candidates to participate in the clubs and events that the Graduate Management Association (GMA) offers. Truly submerge yourself in the MBA journey and build your network. Use this opportunity to explore your interests and passions with like-minded individuals. 

Hometown: Barrington, Rhode Island

Undergraduate Institution: Lehigh University (B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Music)

Work Experience (Industry): Engineering, Manufacturing, and Tax

MBA Areas of Interest: Business, Tax, Finance, Management Consulting, Data Analytics

Why did you choose to pursue your MBA at Boston College?

I decided to pursue an MBA at BC because of its quality, flexibility, and quantitative focus. The school offers both in-person and online classes across many subjects. This allows me to work full-time, pursue multiple degrees, volunteer, and have a social life. Furthermore, BC boasts one of the most robust alumni networks in the Northeast, facilitating easier networking and career navigation in Boston. 

Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts

Undergraduate Institution: Boston College (B.A., Communication)

Work Experience (Industry): U.S. Coast Guard and Technology

MBA Areas of Interest: Management

What is your advice to future BC MBA candidates?

There are a ton of incredible students and faculty in the BC MBA program. They hail from all corners of the world and have varying work experiences. You'll never fail to learn something new by meeting them and hearing their stories. Manage your time, of course, but also make time for yourself. Find a nice study spot, too. BC has plenty of them.

Hometown: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Undergraduate Institution: Clark University (B.A., Economics)

Work Experience (Industry): Finance

MBA Areas of Interest: Finance, Data Analytics

Why did you choose to pursue your MBA at Boston College?

I chose to pursue my part-time MBA at Boston College because of the program's core data analytics sequence, which has given me a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on data skills within the scope of the business world.

Hometown: Braintree, Massachusetts

Undergraduate Institution:  Bryant University (B.S., Finance & Applied Analytics)

Work Experience (Industry): Strategy & Corporate Development

MBA Areas of Interest: Consulting, Finance, Management

Why did you choose to pursue your MBA at Boston College?

I chose to pursue my MBA at Boston College because the Carroll School's flexible curriculum allows me to tailor my education to my interests, while also providing me with the opportunity to connect with professors and classmates who come from diverse professional backgrounds from a range of industries in the Boston area.

Hometown: Harrison, New York

Undergraduate Institution: College of the Holy Cross (B.A., Psychology and English)

Work Experience (Industry): Jesuit Volunteer Corps

MBA Areas of Interest: Human Resources, Nonprofit Management

Why did you choose to pursue your MBA at Boston College?

I chose to pursue my MBA to expand my career trajectory and deepen my business acumen. With an MBA, I’ll have a better understanding of how to approach organizational problems from perspective that complements my MSW degree. I chose Boston College for its small cohorts and collaborative community.

Hometown: Centreville, Virginia

Undergraduate Institution: Providence College (B.A., Political Science)

Work Experience (Industry): Government Affairs & Nonprofits

MBA Areas of Interest: Entrepreneurship, Marketing

What is your advice to future BC MBA candidates?

I hope every candidate takes the time to figure out the perfect fit for them. BC has an incredible close-knit community offering access throughout the city and greater New England region. BC alumni and current students are active and responsive, so there is always someone to answer your questions. This open communication was a key reason I chose to attend BC.

Hometown: Milton, Massachusetts

Undergraduate Institution: Suffolk University (BSBA, Finance)

Work Experience (Industry): Finance

MBA Areas of Interest: Finance, Asset Management, Accounting & Tax

Why did you choose to pursue your MBA at Boston College?

I found Boston College's rich history of cultivating premier talent to be inspirational. I want to refine my abilities and achieve my professional aspirations and be part of the BC legacy, standing among the distinguished alumni who have benefitted from BC's strong alumni connections, world-class professors, and academic rigor.

Hometown: Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Undergraduate Institution: United States Naval Academy (B.S., Quantitative Economics)

Work Experience (Industry): Surface Warfare Officer, U.S. Navy

MBA Areas of Interest: Finance, Consulting

Why did you choose to pursue your MBA at Boston College?

I wanted to translate my leadership and management skills learned as a naval officer into the private sector. Boston College's extensive data analytics and quantitative curriculum, as well as its small class size, foster an environment that enables success post-MBA. BC's alumni network, professors, and resources are second to none and something that I am incredibly proud to be a part of.

Hometown: Pearland, Texas

Undergraduate Institution: Boston University (BSBA, Marketing & Strategy)

Work Experience (Industry): Account Management, AdTech

MBA Areas of Interest: Brand Management, Marketing, Data Analytics

Why did you choose to pursue your MBA at Boston College? 

Boston College offers a stellar MBA program that aligns with my career interests, a supportive alumni network, and the benefits of being in a diverse city, all of which convinced me that the BC MBA program was an excellent fit for me. Furthermore, BC's smaller class size and tight-knit community will allow me to better get to know my peers and professors and enable me to form lasting connections that I can keep throughout my career and life.