MBA Student Credits Whitman Program for New Job Offer

Sheung Au found the online MBA program at Whitman through extensive personal research of review sites and motivation to continue her education at an advanced level while managing her busy schedule. Au lives in the Bay Area of California and works full-time while caring for her 5-year-old son. She is the current senior demand planner at GoodEggs, an online grocery startup but credits Whitman for her upcoming job transition. 

In mid-October, Au will begin a new role at Zeiss, a German-based medical technology company that specializes in optical systems and medical devices. Au said that after seven rounds of interviews, her educational background at Whitman made her stand out from other candidates. “The reputation of the online MBA and the experiential skills that Whitman has given me allowed me to receive and accept this offer.” 

Au anticipates finishing her MBA and graduating from the Whitman program in March 2024. Until then, she continues to enjoy the coursework and opportunities provided. Au recently came back from Stockholm, Sweden, where she studied and observed large international companies through the residency program that the online MBA offers. Au gained valuable insights into the world of startup business during her trip to Stockholm. She said she acquired a deeper understanding of the challenges that startups face when they scale up, which is the same situation her current company is facing. Au said the residency program is also a good opportunity to interact and connect with the students and her professors. “The material that we studied at the residency is very relevant to my career, and the opportunity adds a lot of value to the program,” Au said.  

The online MBA program's flexibility is just one of the main takeaways that Au has recognized. “I’m able to commit to my family and my work and can still get a very good education that contains a lot of relevant advanced content,” said Au. “The content acquired through my classes have proven to be highly applicable in real world business scenarios.” 

For example, there are various theories that Au has learned in her classes that she has been able to apply within her current role, and during the interview process for her new job. Au said that while interviewing Zeiss, she was able to effectively demonstrate inventory management concepts that she learned in one of her Supply Chain courses. “The course material has led me to implement important trade strategies into my current job. Going forward, I’m excited to apply more concept theories into real business world situations, especially within my new job,” said Au. 

Despite managing her classes with a busy schedule, Au said that without the online MBA program, she wouldn’t have been able to secure her new job offer. “For me, Whitman has been life-changing,” Au said.