Georgia MBA Programs

By Maggie Rheney, MBA '20 Terry Full-Time MBA students (L-R): Lauren Fendt, Maggie Rheney, Ali Probst and Kaley Tabor “Let your authenticity shine.” “Forming relationships is the key to successful business.” “Your work reflects your character.” These were just a few of the wise words attendees of the 2018 Terry College of Business Professional Women’s Conference heard from a robust lineup of accomplished and encouraging professional businesswomen. Held at The Home Depot Store Support Center on November 29, the conference was a time to hear from panelists and speakers from various professional backgrounds. The event was not only an opportunity to hear from distinguished guests, but also to network with fellow attendees. A general theme that was iterated across the day was the importance of being fearless and taking risks. Illustrated by anecdotes and personal experience, the day’s speakers discussed how to live out fearlessness in work and in life, and shared some of ...

On October 30th, the University of Georgia’s Net Impact chapter program kicked off the fall season with an incredible event at Creature Comforts Brewery. The Net Impact chapter is led by 2nd year MBA, Zack Godfrey, who was the master of ceremonies for the event. Other notable MBA students on the Net Impact board include: Ratna Govin, MBA ‘20 – VP of University Relations, Tina Pu, MBA ‘20 – VP of Strategy and Operations, Jeremy Walton, MBA ‘20 – VP of Community Relations, and Jakob Kagel, MBA ‘20 – VP of Social Impact Events. (L-R): Matt Stevens, Christina Noel, Ariel Brassil, Nathan Stuck, Zack Godfrey The event began with an incredible discussion by four panelists who work in careers that infuse purpose in the work. Their conversation, moderated by Zack Godfrey, focused on the topic of Careers with a Purpose. After this engaging conversation, the panelists and audience grabbed a Creature Comforts’ brew and networked into the evening. A recap of the advice given follows: Ma...

It's no small task to research what MBA programs to apply to because the decision you make has long-lasting impacts on you personally and professionally (for the better!). But finding the programs that are the best fit for you is time well spent. Recently, two of our MBA program staff provided their insight on the admissions process, the MBA in general, and also a little information about how much great food there is in Athens! Visit MetroMBA for the whole story.

(L-R) Brandon A. Shah, Phillip Edmondson, and Nicholas Cherry, MBA Class of 2018 Below is summary of our three Active Duty Military Officers within the program, each has their own motivations for selecting an MBA, specifically at Terry, but cumulatively their choices have been influenced by slightly different motivators than the rest of their cohort. You’ll hear words that resonate with the military, retirement positioning, and family. Albeit other students have just as many special considerations, these members bring a much different perspective to selecting and experiencing Terry. Brandon A. Shah I debated incessantly about the right school, the right graduate degree, and right location, both internally and with family. The struggle was more than just finding and being accepted into a competitive school, it was about a strategic reflection on what would benefit my family and I during our remaining years in service and what I might find myself doing in a future civilian care...

Daniel Stykitus, MBA '19 A throwback Friday to the Georgia MBA trip to Omaha to meet Warren Buffett. First-year MBA student Daniel Stykitus recaps the student experience in Omaha, and how Buffett was just as interested in dispensing life advice as he is sharing insight on value investing: "The Q&A session closed with perhaps his two most important pieces of advice. First, be mindful of the company you keep. Warren told the audience to hang out with people who are better than you and marry someone who is better than you. Paraphrasing Winston Churchill, he said 'You shape your houses and they shape you.' Finally, he told us to never give up on our dreams. 'Work,' he said, 'but don’t settle.' As a boy he found a book on investing on his father’s desk and discovered his passion in life early. Some of us don’t discover our passion in life until we’re in our early twenties. Some of us don’t discover our passion until much later in life. Either way...