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Program: Full-time MBA
Graduating year: 2014
Undergraduate University: Arizona State University
Undergraduate Degree: Biomedical Engineering
Hometown: Yorba Linda, CA
E-mail:  lindw101@mail.chapman.edu

I decided to enroll in the Full-time MBA program at Argyros for a number of reasons.  The most important that comes to mind right off the bat would be the class setting.  I got used to a complete lack of personalized education at ASU while enrolled in classes with hundreds of students, so the prospect of classes with a cap of 30-35 classmates sounded like a great way to get more engaged in the material at hand.

I had several friends and even a few family members who attended the school, so I knew second-hand that Argyros had a team of insightful and capable faculty who, now that I've been enrolled in several courses, I can now personally assure are excited about the material they're teaching and do a great job making it even more interesting that I'd anticipated.

The entire staff, faculty and administration make it emphatically clear that they're not here just to make sure you get through your classes- they want you to either have a job when you leave or be ready to enter your professional field.  Thus, the school not only pushes you to excel in business, but also helps you get your foot in the door in the process.  I saw how beneficial this could be in tandem with my undergraduate degree, and thanks to Chapman, I'm optimistically excited to see how it all pans out.

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Program: Flex MBA
Graduating Year: 2014
Undergraduate institution: King Abdulaziz University
Undergraduate Degree: Accounting
Work Experience: 2 years
Hometown: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
E-mail:  alsha110@mail.chapman.edu

I chose the Flexible MBA program in Chapman University because it allows me to take my MBA at my own pace. I loved the small-size classes and the professors. The campus is very beautiful and relaxing too. The aspect I like the best is the reality based education that professors apply. It gives you the chance to search and experience the material and not just learn theory.

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Program: MBA/MFA
Graduating Year: 2015
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Undergraduate Major: Communication Design
Hometown: Allentown, PA
E-mail:  siedecoleman@gmail.com

I chose Argyros because of the personalized education which includes engaging professors and small class sizes. When I applied, I looked for a business school that would prepare me for the career transition into the business side of the film and television industry. At Argyros, I found the MBA/MFA program, an offering not found in most business schools.  The networking opportunities at Argyros and Chapman as whole have been phenomenal and the close proximity to my industry allows for great internship opportunities in the near future. Since coming to Argyros, I have been continually impressed by the emphasis put on professional development and the dedication of the Career Management Center towards helping students."

Want to know what it's like to be in the joint graduate degree program?  Send her an e-mail with your questions.