Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts

Program: Healthcare Administration

What was your favorite class? The Organization Theory class taught by Professor Fulton. The tools that were introduced to us were extremely useful. This course is very helpful in understanding the professional personalities of leaders and staff and how people think and reason their decisions.

Why did the Woods College work for you?  Great networking opportunity and quick responses from staff when help is needed. Providing appropriate education has been the focus of the program so far which is something that might not be provided in other schools.

Hometown: Nanchang, China 

Program: Applied Economics

What was your favorite class?

The Private Equity Class, Professor Gul Yanmaz-Karsligil. As I will join a PE firm in July 2018, this class equips me with all required fundamental knowledge I need to prepare before starting my career in the private equity industry.

Why does the Woods College work for you?  

This master's degree helped me to work for my dream company.

Hometown: Fontana, CA

Program: Leadership and Administration

What was your favorite class? The Organization Theory and Design class taught by Dr. Liz Hiles. The course has challenged me to think about complex issues such as sustainability, human behavior, and business culture much more critically in the context of various theoretical frameworks. After the first day in this class, I thought to myself, this is why I chose Boston College for my advanced degree work in leadership. It's academically fulfilling with practical application in any profession.

Why did the Woods College work for you?  The Executive Leadership and Organizational Design specialization builds on and challenges what I've learned through experience in my career so far. The well-rounded curriculum and diverse perspectives from students and professors alike provide inspiration and new insights that I can immediately apply to my new business venture.

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan

Program: Leadership and Administration

Why does the Woods College work for you? I love attending the Woods College as it is a flexible and academically vigorous school. The staff and professors truly get to know you personally and are willing to help and support you in any way or form. 

Who has been your favorite professor? Jenny Gumm who taught Strategic Workforce Planning. This class was well organized, materials used were practical, and gave a complete insight of the best practices observed in the industry. Based on my interactions and rich in-class discussions with my classmates, I got to learn from their experiences which made me change the way I think about workforce planning concerning the future of work.

Hometown: Hopedale, MA

Program: M.S., Leadership and Administration

What has been your favorite class or professor? Dr. Mobley, Leader as a Change Agent; even after 40+ years in the workforce, this class has taught me so much about how and why I react to situations. It is probably the best course I will ever take!

Why does the Woods College work for you? The program is convenient, applicable to my work experience, and fun!