(5a) Introduction to the MBA

This is a tutorial-like presentation of the MBA In A Day session.  An invited speaker will give an overview of the title subject, who, tentatively, is faculty member from a regional business school.

The session will be of interest to those who want to learn about MBA programs and content: Those who may be considering enrolling in an MBA program, those who want to understand the type of information that is covered in an MBA program, and those who would benefit from having an overview of the content of a typical MBA program, for example. The speakers are subject matter experts who will take into account the interests and background of chemical engineers in the way that they present the information.   The average student who is enrolled in an MBA program has six years of experience and is 29 years old.  Students with engineering or science backgrounds comprise 35 to 40% of MBA programs.  As a consequence, the session will be highly of interest to young professionals.

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Ashlie Prioleau graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, a concentration in Inorganic Chemistry, and a minor in Hispanic Studies. At Carnegie Mellon, Ashlie conducted inorganic research on peptide nucleic acids and alkali metals. She was awarded a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) grant and honored as an HHMI scholar for her research.. After working in a number of administrative positions in student affairs and higher education, Ashlie decided to explore non-scientific opportunities. Currently, she is pursuing a Masters degree in Higher Education Management at the University of Pittsburgh while working in the Masters Admissions Office at the Tepper School of Business. In this position, she advises students with technical backgrounds on how to apply for a Masters in Business Administration and/or Computational Finance.