Testimonials
Listed below are some testimonials from current Online MBA students and Alumni
Jonathan Ngah
Business Analyst, Milpitas, CA
"I have always wanted to associate myself with a challenging, global, and innovative environment; and the MBA program provided the perfect medium to make that possible. Many of my professors bring actual business experience to the classroom creating a very exciting learning environment. The size of the program facilitates professors working together, integrating learning from various courses to address complex real-world business problems. The return on investment I received from my education at UW-Whitewater has exceeded my expectations. The greatest assets of the program have been the small class sizes, supportive faculty, and well prepared CD-ROM lectures to help students understand the most difficult concepts, and review critical lecture information on a later date as the need arises. These assets have helped me develop relationships with professors and alumni that have further stimulated my professional growth. This has lead to a job offer from LifeScan Inc - a Johnson & Johnson Company in Milpitas, California as a Business Analyst prior to graduation in summer 2003. Obtaining my MBA from UW-Whitewater has helped me develop into a business professional who is equipped to handle the challenges of a global economy."
'Soldier Earns Whitewater MBA'
Sgt. Maj. Tom Gonzalez, U.S. Army
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Wisconsin State Journal - May 14, 2005
Story written by James Edward Mills
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Tom Gonzalez will receive a master of business arts degree today from UW-Whitewater -- and he never set foot on campus. Gonzalez did all his course work over four years while on active duty in Saudi Arabia.
Gonzalez, 38, is one of 21 MBA candidates to finish the program exclusively through online classes.
"It was a great experience, a tough course, especially with the tempo my work brings," Gonzalez said. "It's made a big difference in everything that I do."
Chris Clements, dean of the College of Business and Economics, said the program's flexibility is attractive to members of the military who can take online courses anywhere in the world.
"We've had some that started in the military and finished when they got out," she said.
Gonzalez, from San Antonio, joined the military right out of high school and earned a bachelor's degree in management from Regis University while serving in Denver.
Gonzalez said that in anticipation of his retirement from the Army he wanted to further expand the professional opportunities available to him.
"My future goal is to stay in civil service with the federal government," Gonzalez said in an interview with the UW-Whitewater public relations office. "I would like to make it to the senior executive service. They are the top managers in the government, equivalent to CEOs in the private industry."
Charles Neal
Financial Advisor, Louisville, KY
"After some additional research, I found my pot of gold - the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. From the beginning, the link between UW-Whitewater and myself was a perfect fit. Here, I could obtain my MBA completely online from an accredited university that was well known, at a comparable cost, fitting my schedule, and without having to travel and put my career on hold."
Daniel Beihoff
Branberry Gift House, Eagle River, WI
"I personally am delighted that I could further my education given the fore thought that the UWW administrators used in testing a program of this nature. I have found the program to be both challenging and rewarding in that I was able to immediately apply concepts learned to my business and personal investments."
Nathaniel Melby
American Standard Companies - Business Services, LaCrosse, WI
"This program has allowed me to achieve my life-long goal of obtaining a Master's degree from a well respected, nationally accredited, institution. As a result of this program, I was able to work full-time and receive a promotion, as well as serve my town as a Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief, First Responder, and Emergency Management officer."
Maureen Lockwood
Thombert INC, Newton, IA
"UWW's program has exceeded my expectations. The course have been exceptional - providing theory and application opportunities that focus on current business issues and challenges The curriculum is designed to meet a variety of learning styles through written, verbal and visual presentation. The professors have been quick to establish rapport and ensure an effective and valuable learning experience. The program has broadened my global perspective through regular interaction and teamwork with students, not only from the U.S., but from around the world."
Lt Jay R. Krueger, U.S. Air Force
Eielson AFB, AK
"My Academic experience has been outstanding, beginning with my initial phone call to the admissions office when I was selecting which MBA program to pursue. I applied to four graduate programs in total, and the ultimate deciding factor for choosing the UW-W can be attributed to the honest sincerity and interest the admissions staff extended to me. The first impression was extremely critical and I used these interactions to gauge how UW-W was going to run their curriculum in the future, which has met and exceeded all of my original expectations."
Ryan Krier
Micro-Coax, Fort Worth, TX
"The Online MBA program offered by the UWW was exactly what I needed. With the ability to access course work from my laptop I was able to participate anywhere at anytime. The flexibility was a Must!
My overall experience was extremely positive and in three years I was able to complete all of the requirements."
Mary Willman
Ridelity Business Systems Group, Santa Ana, CA
"When I decided to pursue an MBA degree, there were several programs from which to choose; several traditional on-campus programs and distance learning options were available. The On-line MBA program at UW-Whitewater was my first choice for several reasons. My primary considerations included the accreditation by AACSB International, the excellent reputation of the Whitewater business programs, and most important, the degree which is offered on-line is the full MBA degree, with the same requirements and benefits as provided on campus - not an abbreviated or compress substitute."
Adriane L Treasure
Atlanta, GA
"Choosing the on-line program at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater was definitely a good choice. It's a strong MBA program that gives you just the right balance of theory and detailed working knowledge. It has helped me to perform at new levels on my job."
Lewis Adams
Computer Consultant, Roswell, GA
"The course work of the UW-Whitewater on-line MBA program provides the convenience of career continuance with the practical approach and real-world methods of the traditional program."
Steve Lee
E-Commerce Project Manager, Web Analysis and Design Team, Jacksonville, FL
"I selected the UW-W on-line MBA because it is a traditional AACSB program that offers students flexible course electives. It allows busy professionals, like my self, to complete their MBA track utilizing the Internet and Lotus Notes. My classes were all faculty taught encouraging us to achieve the high level of interaction between faculty and students, and between students and students. Working as an IT manager in a multinational corporation, traveling and/or relocating is part of the norm. Last year, due to work I had to relocate to another state, and this program enabled me to do so during the semester without any interruptions to my classes."
James M. Jacobson, MD
Vice President Medical Doctor and COO Foundation Health (A Texas Health Plan), Irving, TX
"I wanted a top-notch MBA program characterized by innovative instruction, experienced students, and a stimulating environment, but I didn't want to quite my job and move my family. Here's what I found in the UW-W internet-based MBA program: Challenging course content. Texts addressed the course material from the perspective of the communication revolution and provided links to related Internet resources.
Innovative instructors. It takes courage for instructors to utilize new techniques and dedication to insure success - the very characteristics that make instructors interesting and stimulating. Even access to instructors was better than traditional classroom instruction - my e-mail questions were frequently answered on Sunday evening and many papers were graded within minutes after electronic submission. Hands on experience with technology. We didn't just learn about the technical revolution, we were a part of it. Accessing the virtual classrooms is only the first step in learning to use thousands of internet-based resources. Just knowing about the resources is an education in itself. We each designed web page using HTML and JavaScript.
An interesting and stimulating environment. Students come from diverse industries and cultures, enriching group discussions and projects. Their level of business experience creates and environment that emphasizes sound thinking and decision-making.
I believe that internet-based courses are far more that a demonstration of advancing technology -- they will entirely change the approach to graduate education by providing flexibility in scheduling, enduring learning materials, and wider access to learning resources."