The Advantages of a Chatham MBA with John Wang

“Any university has an MBA program…it is critical that you find a school willing to go one step further to personalize the relationship with students,” said Chatham Master of Business Administration (MBA) student, John Wang. And it’s true! You can find an MBA program at most universities; the question is, what makes them worth your while? For a glimpse into Chatham’s program, we caught up with John to learn more about why he chose a Chatham MBA, what he has gained from the program, and what he has his sights set on next. Read on to learn more—

What led you to apply to and enroll in Chatham’s MBA program?

John Wang: When I was younger, I vividly remember my father being in MBA school at the University of Pittsburgh. He made me read A LOT of leadership and management books as a child to explain the philosophies behind being a leader. Fast forward to today, I wanted to attend MBA school to create a tradition. My younger brother is planning on either going for an MBA or a graduate degree in Chemistry.

What, so far, has been your favorite part of your program experience at Chatham?

JW: [Thanks] to how close knit the university is, I adore the relationships between the staff and the student body. It is due to this strong relationship between my professors [and I] that I have been able to think critically about my future and the goals I want to achieve.

What skills and competencies have you gained in Chatham’s MBA program?

JW: Although the program revolves around business and the philosophies found in management, I believe the program has provided that extra step in teaching and formulating leadership skills that will allow any student to excel past the daily tasks that a managerial position may require.

Why might you recommend getting a Chatham MBA to a prospective student?

JW: Any university has an MBA program, however, it is critical that you find a school willing to go one step further to personalize the relationship with the students. Chatham provides a fantastic atmosphere that allows students to establish a strong relationship with the staff and faculty.

What are your post-graduate goals?

JW: Career goals:

I accepted a managerial position at Amazon starting in April. [I plan to] work there for a couple years to start my budding professional career.
After that, [I plan to] move into a senior management position at a technology or medical company.

Family-oriented career goals:

[I hope to] create a property management company. My father wants my brother and I to take over his properties soon.
[I plan to] learn Python and Spyder IDE to pursue my interests around the stock market and cryptocurrency.

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