MBA@Dayton Student Profiles

The students in the online MBA program from the University of Dayton (UD) come from a variety of backgrounds and work in industries such as education, banking and aviation. Ranging in age from 21 to 63 and attending classes from 27 states, our students have an average of 10 years of work experience. We are proud that:

  • 40 percent of all students are female.
  • 32 percent of U.S.-based students represent ethnic minorities.
  • 13 percent of all students are military-affiliated.

Learning alongside diverse classmates is essential to reaching your potential as an ethical strategic business leader. Meet some of the MBA@Dayton students and see how their education is preparing them to advance in their careers and change their communities.

Emily Barrett

Middletown, Ohio
Out of Branch Sales, PNC Bank

“Every course has been deliberate and purposeful. I feel that my experiences here will allow me to gain insight into different situations, see the big picture, and have the confidence to tackle any obstacle.”

Read Emily's Story

Moses Mbeseha

Dayton, Ohio
Co-Founder, The Conscious Connect

“For me, it was really important to find a program that aligned with my ideology. UD’s reputation and rigor are important to me, but having a program that values service was so important to me.”

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Casandra Adams

Medina, Ohio
Account Manager, Bearing Distributors, Inc.

“I wanted a flexible online program that worked with my work and personal schedule. I liked that each class had a live session where you interact with students and instructors, and I was attracted to the immersions.”

Read Casandra's Story

Kaye Rusov

Akron, Ohio
Designer, Yanni’s Interior Design

“Many of the courses I have taken have impacted my work through practical application. The program will allow me to advance my career by adding an additional level of credibility to my experience.”

Read Kaye's Story

Arnika Edwards

Dayton, Ohio
Director of Women’s Basketball Operations, University of Dayton

“I’m excited about learning something new. I am interested in a career in collegiate-level athletics administration. I felt an MBA would allow me to learn more about the business side of athletics.”

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Derek Warnick

Lexington, Kentucky
Community Pastor, Centenary United Methodist Church

“If you are coming to learn and grow, this is a great place to be. The University of Dayton is focused on producing servant leaders who desire to become lifelong learners.”

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Katherine Ma

Kettering, Ohio
Lead Materials Planner, GE Aviation

“At the servant-leadership immersion, we got to network with our peers face-to-face, and we really got to be surrounded for a weekend with likeminded people who want to advance in their careers.”

Read Katherine's Story

Praveen Savalgi

New Haven, Connecticut

“I use my skills every day. The courses are so practically focused, and my classmates are all management professionals — everything seems relevant.”

Read Praveen's Story

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