Student & Alumni Profiles

I love that the Scheller MBA program is established yet offers the opportunity for students to influence and shape our community. Be it diversity recruiting, practicum strategy, or how we do service, I was able to have a direct impact on some of the most important parts of our student experience.

The strength of Scheller's career services was one of the reasons I was excited to get my MBA here. Working with my career advisor and the rest of the team was a major factor in getting my internship and full-time roles. They helped guide me through every step of the process and continue supporting me now.

My favorite thing about Scheller is the humble, intellectually honest, and collaborative community which makes for a strong network and great camaraderie.

The Jones Career Center was definitely a major factor for me in choosing Scheller. As someone making a big career pivot with my MBA, I knew I wanted to be at a school where I could have a close relationship with career advisors and ask them any questions. I found the staff extremely helpful and willing to help me put my best foot forward in interviews. Additionally, I loved the school’s focus on hands-on learning. With so many practicums to choose from, I knew I would get a chance to put what I was learning in the classroom to work in real-world scenarios. Given my nontraditional background, this was a critical factor for me.

My favorite thing about Scheller is my classmates. MBAs learn as much from their classmates as they do from their professors, so diversity of culture and experience is crucial. Scheller’s “we all win together” esprit de corps delivered in a big way.

The opportunities to work with multiple entrepreneurship programs like TI:GER don’t exist at many other top business schools. Gaining these business experiences sold me on coming to Scheller.

Tech Square is a wonderful ecosystem. It’s a two-sided exchange between tech-focused businesses and Scheller students who are yearning to be part of cutting-edge innovation. The resources are endless.

Being a veteran in the Scheller MBA program has been a unique experience. Meeting all of my classmates and learning about their experiences has helped me redefine what a traditional MBA background looks like. Coming to Scheller was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

The ties to technology in the curriculum and outside of class are unmatched. I've learned so much already about how to transform businesses (especially amidst today’s unique challenges) in my first semester.

I’m still in touch with my career coach and periodically connect with program management. I love how there’s not the distanced formality that usually exists within larger programs, where program staff doesn’t know all the students. While I was fortunate to start my new job on time after graduating during the pandemic, many people from our graduating class were extensively delayed. We all rallied around each other, stayed connected, and worked to find opportunities for those who were most heavily affected. We passed on leads and even helped with interview practice. One of the things that makes Scheller so special are the ways we continue to support and be supported by our classmates and community.

Since I didn't have a strict business background, I wanted a program with small class sizes and lots of career placement assistance so I could get the personalized attention I needed. Some of the best companies in the country, and all of the best companies in the region, recruit at Tech, so I knew I would be in a good program to find a great job.

The Jones MBA Career Center helped me pivot into the corporate finance world. The Center connected me with key alumni contacts around the Atlanta area in that field and provided invaluable interview practice and experience. My advisor, Dave Deiters, helped me by working with me to tailor a specific plan around recruiting and then holding me accountable for it.

I feel that Scheller has given me so much throughout my career. When I was a student looking for my next role, Scheller passed along my resume and gave me the foundation to build my professional network. I continue to give back to a school that has given me so much. I am thankful for Scheller and the opportunities it afforded me.

Scheller intentionally designs classes to account for the world’s rapid transformation in the face of new technologies and global challenges. Sit in a class at Scheller, and you’ll realize that the discussions revolve around the implications and present day impact of technology-driven change. Industry leaders are constantly invited to give talks at Scheller, which allows students to get a first-hand understanding of how to leverage technology to achieve results. Furthermore, real-world application is a central focus for Scheller and is particularly emphasized in the experiential learning opportunities and practicums.

As an international student, I had to deal with multiple challenges while navigating the U.S. job market. The team at the Jones MBA Career Center took cognizance of this fact early on, and my career advisor reached out to me even before the program started. He helped me craft a list of companies that would sponsor jobs for international candidates, which allowed me to have a targeted search process. The Jones MBA Career Center provided me with every resource possible, conducted mock interviews, connected me to alumni, and organized sessions with case coaches. As I reflect upon my experience, I can easily say that the support and the encouragement from members at the Jones MBA Career Center turned out to be the key difference-maker in my job search. The Jones MBA Career Center is an all-star team that sets you up for success!

Coming from an engineering background, I was surprised by the range of experiences that my classmates have. We have so many students who have done such interesting things and have a broad range of backgrounds, which make our discussions in and out of class fascinating. Even with a larger engineering presence in the classrooms, no two engineers have done the same types of roles, so sometimes, I feel I learn as much from my peers as I do from my courses.

For veterans specifically, the registrar’s office and the MBA office have been extremely flexible and understanding on different veteran issues, requirements, and necessities. Also, one of the values that I looked for in an MBA program was a tight-knit family culture and Scheller definitely has it.

My favorite thing about Scheller is the community. My peers are diverse, intelligent, and a lot of fun to be around. Being in a small class size, I’ve had the opportunity to get to know classmates on a personal, professional, and academic level. I’ve learned just as much from them as I have from the coursework itself, and I know that in the future, I will be leaning on some of them as I navigate my post-MBA career. It’s been helpful having the numerous other students with engineering backgrounds, and it has been great to have them as a sounding board as we relate concepts to our previous experience and learn together.