Weekend Executive MBA
Top Areas of Career Focus
IT (16%)
Financial Services (14%)
Health Care/Health Services (10%)
Manufacturing/Operations (9%)
Sales/Business Development (8%)
Consulting (8%)
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Anthony Appea
“The Weekend Executive MBA program has helped me to think about business challenges cohesively and bring solutions to the table. The program has boosted my confidence in speaking with senior business leaders and finding solutions to many business challenges.”
Global Procurement Manager
PepsiCo
Weekend Executive MBA
Class of 2022
Industry:
Food and Beverage
Prior Education:
Rutgers University
Supply Chain Management/Marketing, 2014
Supply Chain Management/Marketing, 2014
Hometown:
Norwalk, Connecticut
Nationality:
Ghana
Reflections
There is something special about the Fuqua community that makes this place unique. It is an intellectual environment that transforms individuals into business leaders who want the best for society. I hope to create more value in the business community and be a responsible leader. At some point in my career, I hope to return to Africa and contribute to the continent’s growth.
Before Fuqua
I work for PepsiCo North America. Within two months of starting the Weekend Executive MBA program, I was promoted to manager, giving me broader responsibilities, now with a global scope, and the opportunity to work with more senior leaders, including C-suite executives.
After Fuqua
I plan to continue my work at PepsiCo. There were several opportunities where I applied my learnings from the program to my job. One instance was leading a cross-functional team to drive new sustainable packaging for one of our product lines. I now have a better understanding of breaking down complex business problems and communicating effectively with senior leadership.
Advice
To be successful in the program, you need the support of your partner. You need to ensure that your partner is fully aware of your schedule and willing to pick up the slack at home when you are busy with schoolwork or classes. Block out time to spend with your family. It's important because the demands of the program will take up a lot of the free time you previously had to spend with your family.
Typical Class Demographics
Weekend Executive MBA
Age Range
28-45
Work Experience
5-20 years
Students with Advanced Degrees
32%
Countries Represented
19
Women
27%
