Alumni Profiles
Laurier MBA Part-Time Weekends
Roisin Veckerelli, MBA 2007
Business Development Manager
National Accounts for CareCredit
GE Money
“There is never an easy or black-and-white solution in business and Laurier’s method of holistic teaching has given me the ability to tackle complex problems head-on. Achieving the degree itself is truly a mountain to climb and the confidence I’ve gained from getting to the top of this mountain has changed who I am. It is a way of thinking — not the letters after my name — that continues to help me to succeed.”
Mary Camello, MBA CMA 2008
Senior Auditor; Investment Banking Audit Group
TD Bank Financial Group
“After much research into other MBA programs, I decided that the Laurier MBA CMA was the best choice. The school has an excellent reputation, I was getting a full graduate degree and I could do the CMA in the same time frame with summers off! Two years into the program not only did my skill level increase, but so did my confidence and my opportunities. I’m very excited about my future career.”
Arthur H. Kwan, MBA CFA® 2002
Vice-President, Investment Banking
Thomas Weisel Partners, Calgary
“In my mind, the MBA and the CFA® designation are complementary educational programs. The critical-thinking skills I developed at Laurier helped me understand a company’s strategic and financial goals, and the rigor of the CFA® study option enabled me to expand my toolbox for a successful career in investment banking.”
Cameron Vernest, MBA 2007
Financial Analyst, Projects & Reporting
Research in Motion
“I wanted to accelerate the process for myself. I knew what I wanted to do in business and I knew I needed more education. The full-time MBA at Laurier allowed me to complete my degree in just 12 months and jump start my finance career after graduation with one of the world’s fastest growing, most reputable companies.”
Laurier MBA Full-Time with Co-op
Ronald Bell, MBA Co-op 2009
Co-op Work Terms:
IT Advisory for PricewaterhouseCoopers
Project Co-ordinator for Imperial Oil
“The integrated teaching style and team-based approach at Laurier allowed me to function effectively from day one in my co-op work term. I was immediately using the skills I learned, giving me a holistic understanding of the issues before proposing a solution to senior management. This position was extraordinary. I worked on 14 client engagements, reporting to the management teams of the top 100 firms in North America in my first work term!”
Laurier MBA Part-Time Evenings
Bev Duquette, MBA 2006
Controller
Natura World Inc.
“The Laurier MBA program offered me a foundation of solid education so that I could make a real difference to my corporation. By selecting specific courses in finance, marketing and strategy I could customize my MBA. The diversity and expertise of the faculty ensured that graduates found the MBA program invaluable. The part-time format gave me the flexibility and the time I needed for my family while pursuing my career goals.”