Based in Austin, Texas, Vanessa Lizcano is currently a Senior Research Manager at GLG. She is also a student in the Purdue University online MBA program, with a specialization in Innovation and Technology Commercialization.
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Vanessa recently shared her experience in the program during one of our online information sessions. Check out why she’s found Purdue’s online MBA to be a good fit.
I knew I wanted to get an MBA but didn’t want to leave my career. With Purdue University's high-ranking online MBA program—as well as the flexibility that it provided and just overall value—it was a top choice for me.
A good thing about this program is that a lot of students have full-time jobs, and they have families and other [responsibilities]. It’s a very flexible program. We can navigate what works best for us and when the best time to connect is.
[It’s been the] ability to take in the learnings throughout different classes and apply them in real time. That’s one thing I don’t think I would have the advantage of [doing] in a traditional MBA program.
Right now, I’m taking a data visualization class, and I’m able to apply what I’m using in that class for presentations at work the next day. I think there’s a lot of value in that.
After taking a data storytelling class, I found that I had more confidence in the way that I’m presenting [information] in my day-to-day role.
The marketing class was helpful to understand customer pain points and what they find valuable. Being able to dig deep into these [topics] is useful in my current role.
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Networking is made easy: We are put in a lot of groups for schoolwork, and you make friends—people based in California, New York, and Indiana (where the school is located).
[Students have] different backgrounds, and getting to hear more about the work that they do can be impactful.
There are [different] clubs too. There’s a women’s MBA program organization that I’m a part of that meets on a monthly basis. And it’s really helpful in giving me a good sense of what other people are working toward.
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