Investing in Your Professional Development: The Benefits of an Executive MBA

Today, I sat down with Executive MBA candidate Srilakshmi Amarnath, Senior Manager at BNB Paribas Fortis, and asked her a few questions about her experience at Solvay Brussels School Lifelong Learning.

How did you feel that it was the right moment to join an Executive MBA?

After almost 17 years in the banking and the financial sector, I felt my career was no longer moving forward and the day-to-day was beginning to get monotonous. This was a bit of a wake-up call for me. I decided to take action, challenge the status quo and invest more time in my professional development.

Why did you choose Solvay Brussels School in particular to accompany you in your career development?

I felt I was part of the "family" the moment I started interacting with Solvay Lifelong Learning. The course curriculum is well thought and well organised and combines the basics – finance, accounting, etc. – with such hot topics as innovation, global entrepreneurship and digital enterprises.

The schedule was perfect as it lets working professionals like me to combine work with an executive education. The international faculty are always helpful and go out of the way to assist you in your work.

How is your MBA helping you in your job today?

I feel the Solvay Executive MBA excels at providing us, participants, with a holistic view of today’s business challenges while equipping us with practical solutions for addressing real-world issues.

What would you say to potential future MBA candidates who are still hesitating?

I would strongly recommend anyone who wants to invest in themselves to pursue an Executive MBA. Combining your work experience with an Executive MBA will give you the skills you need to tackle any problem with confidence. An EMBA is also a place where you can meet like-minded individuals and grow your professional network.

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