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The Sam M. Walton College of Business

BRITTANY SIMMONS – EMBA CLASS OF 2016

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March 01, 2016

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“To have the natural inclination to want to give my absolute all and best to everything that I dedicate myself to necessitates a balance that keeps me sane as an individual and focused as a professional and student. I strategically plan my study schedule to fit around my needs, which means adjusting for work travel or rigorous work projects and ensuring that I am still able to get to the gym a few days after work or have a reconnect dinner with a friend.”

Brittany, a New Orleans native, is highly motivated to excel in all aspects of her life, especially her academic and professional careers.

Her decision to pursue her Executive MBA degree at the Walton College was fueled by her desire to gain knowledge relevant to her work and to grow professionally. She searched for a business school that would complement her goals and provide a solid academic foundation to her established experience.

brittany_simmons_execmba_profile_1-300x200-7627875“As I progressed further into my career, I knew that it was time to partner my professional brand with a reputable business school whose curriculum would take me to the next level professionally. Ultimately, I chose the Walton EMBA program because it met the criteria of affordability, industry relevance, and it embodies an increasingly strong reputation that I knew would grow my professional brand. Additionally, from the moment that I met the administration at the Walton College, I knew immediately that I would be supported and would be more than just another student.”

How critical is an MBA to moving her career forward?

“The Walton Executive MBA program has provided me with conceptual knowledge that has been immediately pertinent to my career and has given me the ability to think more strategically and truly have a seat at the table.”

Her advice for prospective students:

Apply now! This program has been so rewarding and it has only just begun. I will not say that it is easy to balance working full time and pursuing your masters, but I will say that it is worth it.”

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Since its founding at the University of Arkansas in 1926, the Sam M. Walton College of Business has grown to become the state's premier college of business – as well as a nationally competitive business school. Learn more...

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