Owen Graduate School of Management

-I am a huge supporter of Vanderbilt's EMBA program. I joined the alumni circle, and I am an annual donor. I have made business connections in my new city, New York, as a result of my experience in Nashville. I attend Vanderbilt's alumni functions in New York to maintain my connection with the school.

-As someone looking for career advancement with no company sponsorship, I believe more effort to introduce students to executive recruiters and direct career placement services would be most beneficial. However, it is understandable that many companies would not invest in their employees' educations if they believed the school was going to expose them to outside opportunities.

-Several of the faculty could have been timelier in providing responses/feedback. The fact that students were balancing family, work, and academics was lost on a couple of the professors.

-A few classes were more focused on lecture, which was unusual for the program and not engaging for the students.

-I had an excellent experience and miss the program very much. It has opened doors for me that would never have been possible without it.

-Overall, I would participate had I the choice to make again. I made contact with many with whom I will have life-long contact. I know that years down the road, many of these individuals will go out of their way to help me.

-The school should add more elective course options.

-It was a great experience. I got a promotion and will have payback in less than two years.

-The school should provide more access to job recruiters.

-Administrative guidance throughout the process could be enhanced. Social gatherings could be more regular. Support from my company and expected outcomes, pathways, and benefits of the advanced education should be planned and discussed.

-There should be more diverse case studies and analysis.