CMC MBA Alumni

What a great time with Depaul University's MBA it was! They really took care of us as of their own students. Sure, I still had to read books and do homeworks but if I compare the way of studying with Czech schools, it was the interactivity in class lessons and big focus on team work that were great on MBA and often ment a lot of fun, which is important when you spend next two days in the class after the whole working week. But the most valued part of MBA for me was the diversity of people in the class-in age, experience and career levels and nationalities.That community really makes you think about your opinions and ways how to look at things, which I believe is one of the most important things in management.

Jana Rydziová, Sales Executive, KPC-Group, Depaul/CMC 07

The great thing about DePaul MBA was the teaching style of professors and speakers. They combined the business fundamentals with experience from their own personal careers and offered interesting ideas and perspectives on the business environment. While I've learned a lot from reading books, case studies, attending sessions, etc., these activities represented only a part of my learning experience at CMC. I worked in groups with classmates ranging from consultants and bankers to lawyers or plant managers. The diversity of backgrounds and experiences of my classmates really exceeded my expectations. Their views of business issues in domains where I had no prior experience made my time at CMC beneficial and broadened my horizons beyond the information technology industry.

The time at CMC was intellectually challenging period of learning and I had a great deal of fun too. I've learned almost as much outside of the classroom as I have in the classroom. That the relationships I have formed at CMC will last a lifetime.

Martin Kaftan, Operations Director, Microsoft Asia-Pacific Regional Headquarters, DePaul/CMC 04

DePaul / CMC Weekend MBA advertisement in CSA's in-flight magazine immediately got my attention. As a former part-time MBA student with DePaul in Chicago, I had been searching for ways to complete the program that was interrupted to take advantage of a career opportunity in Central Europe. The weekend MBA has allowed me to obtain an accredited, reputable business education with an international flair. The curriculum provides well-rounded managerial tools in many disciplines (accounting, finance, marketing, IT) to best allocate resources to stay ahead in the competitive global business environment that we live in. I feel that the experience enhances my engineering / technical background broadening my future professional and personal career aspirations.

Melissa McLaughlin, General Manager, Customer Technical Servis, U.S. Steel Kosice, DePaul/CMC 04

The structure and design of CMC/DePaul MBA program offered me the top level of education and high level of knowledge giving the ability to understand and manage complex operational and strategic issues of contemporary business. It was the largest challenge in my life to test my ability to manage my time, set priorities and perceive my future carrier from long term, rather than short term perspectives. The program schedule enabled me both, absorbing new knowledge and expertise while continuing in my current profession. Yes, it was pretty demanding and sometimes also "painful, but, in my opinion, there would be no value without the "pain". I had the pleasure to be the member of the unexceptional team, working hard with abilities to "enjoy" life at the same time, that I perceive as "THE KIND OF MAGIC". MBA enabled me to gain new, not just colleagues, but also friends, that is, in current "fussy" world, the real scarcity.

Tomáš Suchomel, Risk Manager, Česká spořitelna, Czech Republic DePaul/CMC MBA ‘04

As an Engineer, looking to better understand today's business environment, it was a natural step for me to pursue the MBA education. The program at DePaul was a challenging and enriching experience that has given me a broad prospective of elements necessary to manage a business successfully. A huge competitive advantage, MBA has the potential to make a great difference both personally and professionally for all who attend, through being exposed to an international student body and networking.

Predrag P. Ivanovic, Sitronics Telecom Solutions, Vice President EMS Sales
DePaul/CMC MBA ‘04

The DePaul program provides an excellent foundation which can be utilized by different people according to their needs and situation. As a business lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions, it gives me insight into my client’s processes and how they go about evaluating a potential target. It also certainly opens doors that otherwise might be closed to me as simply a lawyer.

Michael Shaheen, COO & General Counsel, Ernst & Young Tax & Transactions, s.r.o, člen koncernu, DePaul/CMC Weekend MBA ‘03

I decided to attend the DePaul/CMC Weekend MBA program for two main reasons. First of all, I wanted to obtain an internationally recognized certificate of my educational background. Secondly, I wanted to update and expand my understanding of business. Despite having studied at the Prague University of Economics, I strongly believed that I would be able to broaden my knowledge of business on the MBA course, especially in finance and marketing. The classes I have taken so far have fully met my expectations in this respect. Moreover, I have found that the coursework is more meaningful to me now that I can relate it to my work experience. I am gaining the theoretical background on issues with which I already have practical experience.

Petr Nováček, Demac Financial Services, Portfolio Manager, Advisor to Goldman Sachs in CZ, DePaul/CMC ‘02

My choice to pursue an MBA with DePaul/CMC involves a quest to challenge my abilities and to further my understanding of business on an internationally charged and professional level. Jumping into an MBA course of the caliber of DePaul has been an eye-opener. I am pleased to witness how my own experiences complement what I am learning in our course work. And looking towards the future, whether I decide to continue in the arts, which is my background, or if I decide to move into a different field, having an MBA under my belt will help a great deal in opening doors to new opportunities.

Heather Mount, Wachovia Bank, Wachovia Wealth Management Group, DePaul/CMC ‘02

”I found that although I have a very desirable pharmaceutical degree, I still needed to know more about the entire business cycle to be a real difference for my company. MBA gave me the whole picture of how and why the pharmaceutical industry operates today and tomorrow. I have found the MBA to be both enjoyable and challenging. The most rewarding experience has been the interaction with students and faculty from all over the globe and from many different backgrounds.“

Šárka Vicendová, Corporate Affairs Manager, Eli Lilly, Czech Republic, CMC MBA ‘01

”It used to be a competitive advantage to earn a MBA degree from a program with an international focus, now it is a competitive necessity. CMC students benefit from the experience of multinational professors from the U.S., Canada, England and the Czech Republic as well a highly diversified student-body from around the world. With Western accreditation CMC offers a truly unique opportunity to earn an MBA in Central Europe that can lead to an international career.“

Nathan Seifert, Director of AsiaPac Sales and Marketing, Nivo International, USA, CMC MBA ‘00