Wharton Stories: Advancement and Transition

Guljot Grover, WG’16, at Wharton’s graduation with Dean Geoffrey Garrett. (Image Credit: Gaurav Gupta)
“Wharton helps everyone, whether you’re looking to move up, broaden your scope, or completely change direction. It’s a springboard,” says Guljot Grover, WG’16.

Tech to Business Strategy and Operations with a Wharton EMBA

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That was a commonality I saw with myself and other classmates — we are all trying to solve complex problems and I could offer a different perspective to those problems.

Nuclear Engineer Shares Steps for Writing Admissions Essays

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“Wharton doesn’t just provide you with knowledge for two years—it gives you a lifetime of resources and connections that continue to support you long after graduation,” says Bo Zhao, WG’18.

Wharton MBA Exec Mom is Revolutionizing the Baby Gear Industry

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Within two months of graduating, Alex Daie, WG’24, transitioned from flying jets for the US Navy to becoming the CFO of a $100-million revenue business.

From Cockpits to C-Suites: How Wharton’s EMBA Propelled a Military Career into Finance Leadership

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“Students come to Wharton to amplify their impact and accelerate their careers, whether advancing within their current organization or exploring new opportunities,” says EMBA Admissions Director Barbara Craft.

5 Essential Career Support Insights for Wharton EMBA Students and Alumni

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“It goes beyond a benefit for me. Every day that I bring a new idea to work, my company sees the value of their investment in my Wharton education.”

EMBA Student Demonstrates the Benefits of Sponsorship at Work

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Chris Meyer, WG’19, came to Wharton to learn how to grow and scale his nonprofit organization to transform education in Louisiana.

How Wharton’s EMBA Program is Helping this Alumnus Transform Public Education

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After being “in the trenches” together for two years at Wharton, classmates are “the obvious first calls we make when we need advice or see an opportunity,” said Clay Andrus, WG’19, who now works with Nick Smith, WG’19, and Dan McCarty, WG’19.

Why EMBA Alumni Often End Up Working Together

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Barkha Saxena, WG’11, credits Wharton’s EMBA program with helping her achieve her goal of transitioning into the technology sector as a senior data science leader.

Six Tips for Women in Data Science from the Chief Data Officer of Poshmark

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Sheila Bangalore, WG’21, says “the sky’s the limit” when it comes to the value of Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives.

How this Lawyer Moved into the C-Suite