Why EMBA  

Ryan Kaneshiro, EMBA class of 2007 Current Employment: Director of Business Analytics and FP&A, Oakley
 



The Executive MBA experience is like drinking from a fire hydrant. There is a surge of knowledge coming at you, not just from the textbooks, but from your peers, the environment, and the faculty.



Trusted Advisors

Today, I could pick up the phone and talk with somebody I trust who is an expert in their field to give me practical advice on a problem.  At Merage, you connect with so many sharp people. That’s the biggest benefit of the Executive MBA Program, and it is worth exponentially more than the tuition I paid for it.
 
Engaging Experience

The classroom experience was so dynamic, you can’t help but be engaged. The faculty, the format and your peers all come together to make classes very interesting.  It would be hard not to pay attention.
 
Merage Resources

Now that I have left Merage, I still find myself tapping into the resources there. I actively recruit for positions from Merage, I attend alumni events, and I keep in contact with my peers from class. Sometimes I wish I had another two years so I could continue to learn and interact with like minds.
 
Balancing Demands

It is a balancing act between work, family and school. It is a calculated sacrifice you have to make, but for a two-year period. After you do it for a few months, it becomes easier. Initially, your dedication keeps you going, and then you learn how to balance everything.