Life After College

Better Your Best With a miniMBA

ri Delta Woman of Achievement Jeri Sedlar, Michigan State, famously authored “Don’t Retire, REWIRE!” Providing opportunities and resources to support our sisters in their “rewiring” journeys has long been—and continues to be—a primary focus for Tri Delta. After all, growth and development is in our DNA, written into our Ritual by our Founders and central to the meaning of our most cherished symbols.

Created by women, for women, LEADDD offers dynamic personal and professional learning and development opportunities for Tri Delta's members. The miniMBA, in collaboration with Miami University’s Farmer School of Business, is one of our newest LEADDD offerings. Online, self-paced courses are taught by Miami University faculty, and the program culminates with a graduate-level certificate from the university—a powerful addition to your resume, CV and LinkedIn profile. Invest in yourself!

Considering an MBA?

Women who earn a full MBA see pay gains of 5565% of their pre-MBA salary within five years of graduation. Plus, 85% of MBA graduates credit their MBA with advancing their careers. However, the time and financial outlay required for a master’s degree isn’t feasible for everyone.

The miniMBA lets you explore the essentials of a full MBA, with courses on leadership, entrepreneurship, accounting and finance. What’s best is that the miniMBA comes in a fraction of the time and at a fraction of the cost! The total investment of $599 covers the 14 courses, available on demand, plus the monthly cohort sessions and networking. The program may also qualify for reimbursement by your employer, and full or partial financial assistance is available for alumnae from Tri Delta’s Foundation.

Grant recipient Adrienne Myer Bohannon, Wake Forest, noted, “I am very grateful to the Fraternity for offering this program to her members and to the Foundation for the grant which made it financially beneficial for me to complete my miniMBA. I plan to use the skills I learned through the miniMBA as I take on more leadership and management responsibilities in my workplace.”

Whether you’re contemplating a full MBA, wanting to level up in your career, needing to add business skills to your skillset or just looking to refresh your business knowledge, the miniMBA is a smart choice. Invest in yourself today at tridelta.org/miniMBA.

Looking to upskill or reskill?

The share of women taking advantage of online learning and professional certifications is on the rise. Business analysts see that as an encouraging sign about the future of women in the workforce.

The miniMBA is made up of 14 online modules to complete on your own time and at your own pace. Each course takes 1 to 2 hours to complete and includes an introduction, a series of lessons, an interview with a successful Miami University alumna/alumnus and a wrap-up. There is no coursework, homework or group projects— only a brief knowledge check at the end of each module.

Participant Jackie Thompson Swanson, Cal State/Northridge, said, “The miniMBA program was a wonderful introduction to an MBA. The courses are quick and easy to do from home. As a mom who works full-time, I was pleased that I could fit the courses in on the time I had open. I have learned a lot about entrepreneurs, supply chains, and diversity and inclusivity in the office. The entire program is excellent! It's also an awesome item to add to your resume.” Delta participants have the chance to join in monthly sessions with professional facilitators for any questions about the courses, discussion on how to apply the miniMBA in the workplace and dedicated time to work on the courses. Plus, participants can connect, brainstorm and share with others in the cohort on CONNECTDDD.org.

Coming soon: LEADDD Network

For Tri Deltas who want the very best in professional development, we’ve created the LEADDD Network. At an annual cost of just $99, members get a discount on the miniMBA, full access to future dynamic keynotes, American Association of University Women Work Smart live courses, opportunities for conversations with leadership coaches and so much more. Turn to page 9 to learn more about how we’re leveling up our investment in your growth and development.