MBA at the Graziadio School of Business: Student Interview

TopMBA.com talks to Wei Zhang about how she chose the Graziadio School of Business and her experience as an MBA student there. 

1. Why did you choose the Graziadio School?

I chose the Graziadio School because of its small classroom, teaching style, good location, excellent reputation in the industry, and the full scholarship I was awarded.      

2. What were you doing before your MBA?

After I graduated from Peking University with a major in Marketing, I worked as a Management Consultant with Accenture in Beijing for 3 years.      

3. Did you apply for any scholarship/graduate assistantship? Were you successful?

Yes, I was awarded the full scholarship.  The scholarship covered 100% tuition.      

4. If you are an international student, what are the benefits of studying outside your home country?

As a business professional from China, I wanted to acquire most advanced knowledge and skills in America to run a successful business operation.            

5. Is there anything that you consider to be a "beyond expectation" experience, while you were at the Graziadio School?

My experience at Graziadio was very positive. Especially, some of the faculty did not only bring in real-world experiences in the classroom, but also helped me in building a career network.      

6. How has your Pepperdine MBA helped your career?

My MBA gave me the skills and experience I needed to advance my career.  I now have the ability and knowledge to always think outside the box, which is essential in the world of consulting.      

7. For alumni and recent graduates - your current company and title

I'm a Senior Consultant for Trianz Inc. in San Francisco, California.