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Getting down to business
Professor of Communication Kyle Woody, Ed.D. lectures during a new Master of Business Administration class.
First class of M.B.A. graduates set to finish this summer By Hannah Uschock ’22 The first cohort of students started working their way through the new Master of Business Administration program in July, and according to Alex Hudson G’21, the community-feel of the program that appealed to her when she was investigating M.B.A. programs has only grown. It was a combination of the community, the close proximity to her home and the flexibility of the program offerings that led Hudson, a 2019 University of Mount Union graduate, to join the 10 10
alumni students to compose the first M.B.A. cohort at the College. “The thing that really appealed to me was the community feel of the campus,” Hudson said. “I am the only one in the cohort who did not go here for undergrad, and they were all very welcoming. It felt like I was already familiar with them and the campus as a whole.” Thiel’s M.B.A. is a one-year postgraduate program, but a five-year program for Thiel undergraduates is also available. Once students complete ... the BELL ...
their bachelor’s degree, there is a seamless transition to the M.B.A. For non-business majors, an MBA IQ exam must be completed. Three months into the program, David Blaney ’20, G’21 said he has gotten a sense for its value. “Thiel’s one-year M.B.A. program started in July, and since then I’ve already gained so much knowledge and experience. We have a good blend of professional students and fifth-years,” Blaney said. “We’ve all become closer as the program continues. I chose
