“It is undoubtedly the best return on investment you will find.”
When I was admitted into the Southeastern Louisiana University Executive MBA program in 2012, I had held the position of General Counsel/Director of Corporate Affairs at a real estate development corporation for the previous eleven years. It was my goal at that time to be considered for a future role in the Company’s succession of management. In a step toward that goal, I decided to obtain a Master of Business Administration degree. Having graduated from law school twenty-five years earlier, it had been a while since I was last in school, but I believed this step to be necessary to accomplish future goals and to attain the knowledge necessary to successfully carry out the positions I sought.
Wanting to find the best program in the area, I meticulously researched all the EMBA programs in the area weighing the pros and cons of each before deciding on the Executive MBA program at Southeastern. The Bloomberg Business Center, testimonials from former students, and in-depth discussions with the Director of the program, Dr. John Cresson, were some of the factors instrumental in my decision process. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made.
Dr. Cresson and the exceptional faculty he amassed were committed to offering a top-notch degree program. As Dr. Cresson often said, the program was “challenging, but doable!” Based on my experience, I found that description to be quite accurate. Despite studying every free minute I could find while working full-time over the course of the program, I actually found myself looking forward to the long day of classes on Saturdays. In addition to the arduous courses, one of the most beneficial aspects of the EMBA program to me was the interaction during the classes with other experienced professionals in the program and the exceptional faculty. This interaction was invaluable. As a matter of fact, I have maintained contact with many of my fellow EMBA candidates as well as faculty members who have continued to make themselves available over the years since I graduated.
I can say that as a direct result of the MBA degree I received from Southeastern’s Executive MBA program in 2013 and the knowledge I gained therefrom, I was promoted to Executive Vice President in 2019 and ultimately named President and CEO of the Company in 2022.
I am thankful for the experience and highly recommend this Executive MBA program. In my opinion, it is undoubtedly the best return on investment you will find.