Student Testimonials

MBA students talk about their invaluable academic experiences at the UT Dallas Jindal School of Management, providing advice, perspective, and vision.

Justin Drummond-Murray, Class of 2013, Power of 2 Mentor

Justin Drummond-Murray, Class of 2013, Power of 2 Mentor

Having an experienced mentor is critical in helping students pivot their careers. Often, students undersell themselves and their previous experience. As a mentor, I get to help students successfully reposition themselves. One particular student comes to mind – they updated their resume with their mentor’s feedback. They went from having zero interviews to an employer creating a new, more senior internship position to hire them.

Conner Rhodes, Full-Time MBA Class of 2021

Conner Rhodes, Full-Time MBA Class of 2021

The Power of 2 Mentor Program has had such a positive impact on my professional development. My mentor helped me understand how I was presenting myself to employers through my resume and we worked together to determine where I could improve. I can attribute my success in finding a summer internship directly to the work that we did together over the course of our meetings. No matter what step of your career journey you are on, I have no doubt the Power of 2 Program will bring a return on investment!.

Megan Kling, Full-Time MBA Class of 2021

Megan Kling, Full-Time MBA Class of 2021

“The Power of Two mentorship program gave me the opportunity to form a meaningful relationship with a professional whom I deeply admire and wouldn’t have had a connection to otherwise. My mentor and I have honed in on my career goals, practiced interviewing, and discussed shared interests and relevant issues as I go through my MBA. This mentorship program is one of the things I looked forward to the most in my first year as a student, and I have already experienced the benefits of forming new networks and speaking to someone with the skills and experience I aspire to have myself someday.”

Jordan Pedigo, Class of 2016

Jordan Pedigo, Class of 2016

Assistant Vice President – Division Controller, BOK Financial Corporation

The MBA program provided a number of opportunities to work in team-based settings. These experiences improved my skills in communication, leadership, team-building and presentation. I have gained a new perspective into the challenges that businesses face, and I am ready to use the skills and knowledge gained to help add value in the workplace.

Jared Lange, Class of 2017

Jared Lange, Class of 2017

Administrator, Business Sustainability and Development, Parkland Hospital

When I researched MBA programs, the following were important: convenient location, accredited faculty, competitive tuition, hand-selected small cohort and strong alumni connections. UT Dallas met all of these needs. Additionally, the professors have been exceptional, and there have been numerous opportunities to connect with alumni.

Justin Figueredo, Class of 2016

Justin Figueredo, Class of 2016

Army Reserves Captain; UNT Assistant Professor of Military Science; Financial Analyst, City of Grapevine

The Professional MBA program at UT Dallas was invaluable for my transition from active duty military service to the civilian workforce. Because of the relationships formed within my evening cohort and the insight and knowledge passionately shared by the esteemed faculty, this is an experience that I will never forget.

Cale Hiroms, Class of 2017

Cale Hiroms, Class of 2017

Air Force SSgt.; Program Manager, Raytheon

One of the reasons I chose UT Dallas was because of the low tuition costs—using my veteran’s benefits reduced my out-of-pocket costs to almost nothing. The Professional MBA cohort structure has allowed me to connect more meaningfully with my classmates, more so than most other traditional MBA formats.

Janelle Manuel, Class of 2017

Janelle Manuel, Class of 2017

Inbound Analytics & SEM Manager, Mohawk Industries

The instructors are great about bringing real-time events into the classroom and encouraging us to apply our experiences to their material as well. You tend to read more intently and dig deeper for interesting information because you want to make sure that you are an active, knowledgeable participant in the class conversations.

Laura Albright, Class of 2016

Laura Albright, Class of 2016

Management Consulting Lead Analyst, RealFoundations

The program not only gave me the tools I needed to achieve my goal of a rewarding career in a new industry – the in-class experience, a close-knit community of alumni in business and a rigorous curriculum, to name just a few – but I found a group of like-minded professionals who I am proud to call my friends. If I can do it, anyone can do it!

James King, Class of 2016

James King, Class of 2016

Compensation, Benefits, & HRIS Manager, A. H. Belo

Switching careers is never easy, but getting my MBA at the Naveen Jindal School at UT Dallas made it far more manageable. As a result, I was able to secure an exciting and challenging career with excellent growth potential—an absolute must for a family man like myself.

Jakeb Spears, Class of 2017

Jakeb Spears, Class of 2017

Physician Compensation Analyst, Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting

The UT Dallas Full-Time MBA Program helped me make professional connections in my chosen industry, pushed me to challenge myself academically and professionally, and taught me both the quantitative and qualitative skills necessary to land my post-graduate job as an analyst in healthcare consulting.

Abhinav Sharma, Class of 2015

Abhinav Sharma, Class of 2015

Senior Program Manager, Amazon

The MBA program has helped me grow professionally, academically and personally. Looking back, I am a completely changed person in every aspect, and the Jindal School has played a key role in setting me up for success as I enter a new phase of my life. I am grateful for everything that I have learned.

Nadeem Panjwani, Class of 2017

Nadeem Panjwani, Class of 2017

Software Product Manager, Motorola Mobility

The program helped me bridge the gap by acquiring high-value industry skills, building connections, and preparing for real-world challenges. In retrospective, I feel the three things that contributed most were – my cohort batch, my professors, and the wonderful MBA office staff. I cherish every moment I spent being part of the Full-Time Cohort MBA program and will always be grateful for everything it gave me!

Wenet Wu, Class of 2016

Wenet Wu, Class of 2016

Sr. Category Specialist, Chick-fil-A, Inc.

As a young professional in the supply chain industry, I needed a graduate program that would challenge me to think outside the norms of traditional supply chain techniques. The MS SCM program at the UT Dallas provided me excellent networking opportunities through student organizations such as INFORMS, SCLC, APICS and ISM.

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