“I chose Acton because it offered a ‘no fluff’ education in entrepreneurship. Acton focuses on teaching the fundamentals of planning, launching, growing, and ultimately selling a business.”

We recently caught up with three of our alumni, each having entered this critical industry in a different capacity. They shared their own unique perspectives on oil and gas, the larger energy industry, and how Acton has shaped their respective careers.

This blog post discusses the unique advantages that military members and veterans bring to MBA programs, highlighting their leadership, decision-making skills, and ability to handle high-pressure situations. It argues that an MBA can greatly benefit military personnel transitioning to the corporate world, reservists with business aspirations, and those seeking to further their military careers. The post emphasizes the value of a hands-on, action-oriented education for these students and outlines financial aid options, such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can help offset tuition costs. The piece concludes by encouraging interested military members to consider MBA programs that align with their goals and values, like Acton.

Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey is challenging not only for you but also for your spouse and family. It demands a significant investment of resources—both monetary and time.

At Acton, we often emphasize the importance of starting with the end in mind. Understanding the ultimate goal makes the entire process more bearable for everyone involved, especially if the rewards justify the risks and sacrifices that are necessary.

While enrolled at Acton, our students are run through the trenches, stepping into the shoes of real entrepreneurs as they dissect, decide, and debate hundreds of real-life business cases. But no matter how many great lessons you can take from a good case discussion, it’s always most exciting to check in with our alumni and learn about the real businesses, jobs, and value that they’ve created since graduating from Acton.

We recently caught up with Scott Donnell (’09) who founded Apex Fun Run about eighteen months after graduating from Acton. He related his company’s successes, some surprises, and talked about how the firm is the realization of both market needs and his pursuit of his own passion and calling.

Para quienes buscamos llevar nuestras habilidades y conocimientos al siguiente nivel, Acton MBA en Guatemala ofrece una oportunidad única. Hugo resaltó cómo el programa está adaptado a las necesidades y desafíos específicos de los emprendedores en nuestra región. Con un enfoque práctico y una comunidad de apoyo, Acton MBA nos brinda las herramientas y el entorno necesarios para transformar nuestras ideas en realidades exitosas.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Over the last decade, Acton has proven to hold a strong appeal to engineers who are looking to expand their business skills, understand markets, and launch their own enterprises.

Recently, we connected with three Acton alums with engineering backgrounds, representing several different engineering disciplines ranging from Environmental to Mechanical Engineering. Each of them shared some of their own experiences about coming to Acton as an engineer, some of their unique advantages and challenges, and what they’d recommend to other engineers considering or beginning an Acton MBA.

While they’re enrolled at Acton, students practice making tough decisions and analyzing complex and confusing data day in and day out. They step into the shoes of entrepreneurs in hundreds of real-life business cases, including many focused on growing companies and financing that growth.

With our “Acton in Action” series, we check in every so often with our alumni. We find out how lessons learned at Acton come into play after they’ve left the classroom and see what results they produce in the real world.

The article highlights the experiences of three female alumni from the Acton MBA program: Helen Mitchell, Angela Griffiths, and Shibani Limaye. Each alumna shares insights into why they chose Acton, the challenges and advantages they faced as women in a predominantly male classroom, and how the program has shaped their careers. They emphasize the importance of speaking up, leveraging personal strengths, and staying resilient. The alumni also offer advice to prospective and current students on making the most of the Acton experience.