MBA for Executives
Student Testimonials
"The Loyola MBA for Executives at Carthage allowed me to tap into business perspectives I would not have otherwise been exposed to. Some of the connections I have made with other classmates I expect will last a lifetime and add increasing value to my professional and personal life moving forward."
Rebecca Yokley Hoeft
Manager of Operations
General Mills, Inc.
"Effective business leaders must be well-versed in areas such as corporate strategy, financial accounting, and operations management, and lead initiatives that drive more diverse practices and higher ethical standards. The Loyola MBA-E at Carthage program has given me both the competence and confidence to excel in these key critical success factors."
Steve Wright
General Manager, Americas X-ray Sales and Marketing
GE Medical Systems
"The program is truly designed to meet our needs as students and working professionals. The Loyola and Carthage staffs have been exceptional. The curriculum is geared toward the future; I'll apply tomorrow what I'm learning today."
Ann P. Ceschin
Manager
SC Johnson Wax Polymer
"I have acquired specialized knowledge and skills that I have been able to employ on the job, and more importantly a new perspective both here and abroad. The curriculum provides a good balance between theory and practical applications."
Joseph S. Campisi
Principal
STS Consultants
"The Loyola MBA for Executives provided me with greater confidence through increasing my overall business knowledge base. I was able to put the business theories and skills that I had learned to work immediately. However, the most fulfilling aspect of the program was the time spent with my classmates and the relationships and networks that were built during our eighteen months together."
Brandon Gartman
National Inventory Director
Sears Roebuck and Co.
"The Loyola MBA-E program was designed for busy professionals with diverse backgrounds like you and me. The strength of the program lies in the expertise and reputation of our professors and the wealth of practical knowledge that the students bring to the classroom. Meeting on weekends, I was able to solve a work-related problem the following week with valuable tips that I got during class discussion.
"The program was daunting from the start. But with hard work and input from our teammates, the learning process became a worthwhile experience.
"I invite you to consider an MBA degree in the value-based Loyola MBA-E program."
Theodore M. Amet, Ph.D.
Clinical Embryologist
"I would strongly recommend the Loyola/Carthage product to any executive, from small sole proprietor to CEOs in Fortune 500 companies. Knowledge beyond the book can be expected and will be appreciated long after those Loyola/Carthage MBA-E books are closed!"
D. R. Thomas
Vice President/Controller
Vista International Packaging, Inc,
A Hormel Foods Corporation subsidiary
"The Loyola MBA for Executives at Carthage was a great way for me to earn my MBA. The program was challenging in terms of managing work, home, class time, and study time. It was rewarding in building relationships and networking with classmates, learning new skills that could be immediately applied to my work, and providing that I could complete the program on top of an already-full schedule. On top of the classroom learning, the international trip to China incorporated our studies with real world experiences, and it was the highlight of the eighteen-month program."
Barb Huibregtse
Vice President Finance, Controller
SuperValu Eastern Region
"Balancing family, work, and school for eighteen months has been very difficult. However, I am glad for the experience, the knowledge, and new friends. I have gained through the Loyola MBA for Executives. I believe this experience will help me advance my career and better my understanding of the business world."
Holden Choi
International Sales Director
"As a registered nurse managing hospital program development, my job is to ensure quality healthcare. The Loyola MBA for Executives at Carthage enabled me to learn good general management practices used in other industries and apply them to healthcare.
"What makes the Loyola MBA for Executives unique are their committed and nationally recognized professors. Their professors provide a strong foundation in general management training and global issues."
Wende Fedder
Stroke and Neurovascular Program
Neuroscience Center
Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin
"The faculty in the Loyola MBA for Executives were first rate. They masterfully taught us theory and then, drawing on the expertise of the class, they brought theory to life.
"Overall, the Loyola MBA for Executives gave us both breadth and depth of business concepts. I feel as if my toolbox has been greatly replenished with a vast array of tools and business solutions. Many of these tools were put into practice in real time, as we learned them!"
Brenda Poggendorf
Vice President for Enrollment
"I did not understand why my boss requested that I get my MBA. After a couple of classes it was perfectly clear to me that I lacked some of the broader management skills that the course introduced. Now having completed the Loyola MBA for Executives I have increased confidence and new insights that allow me to manage my team more proficiently."
Neil Ward
Vice President, Foreign Exchange
Bank of Montreal
"The value of the Loyola MBA for Executives lies in the diversity of experience and backgrounds of the students. The faculty capitalizes on this diversity to enhance the curriculum and ultimately the learning. The Loyola MBA for Executives was a deeply satisfying personal experience along with a great education. I have made friendships that will last a lifetime."
Jean Horvath
Development Director
CNH
"The Loyola MBA-E Program at Carthage has enhanced my personal and professional growth immensely. The curriculum was carefully prepared and presented with an eye on the future. It has been a truly rewarding experience for me from the first residency at Carthage through the last week down in Chicago."
John Ficcadenti
Manager of Marketing Research and Planning
Snap-on Incorporated
"I wanted a part-time program to allow me to try the applications learned in class. I looked at three schools in Chicago, all excellent schools, but only one fit my requirements exactly. Loyola's MBA-E at Carthage was exactly what I wanted, and it has exceeded my expectations!"
Jeffery Hipelius
Business/Database Analyst
Sears, Roebuck and Company
