Joshua Siegal
Program / Grad Year: Laurier MBA 2009
Previous Education: Honours BBA, Schulich School of Business
Current Employment: Customer Marketing Manager, Liquor Boards, Labatt Breweries of Canada
“The power of belief in one’s self is something that should never be underestimated. After spending 12 months in the Laurier MBA I really walked away knowing who I was and what I am truly capable of. The knowledge that I can tackle any problem thrown my way is an empowering feeling. This feeling of competence is something that has not only benefited me in the professional world — but is something that has greatly enriched my personal life as well.”
Why did you choose Laurier for your MBA degree?
The primary reason would be the power of the integrated core. I now have the ability to understand business problems from a multi-faceted approach which is 100% integral to success in today’s dynamic, ever changing business world.
How did the Laurier MBA help your career?
The degree has opened up the door to employees and career opportunities. And it has provided me with the skill set to excel once I started work with my new employer, and allowed me to quickly make a difference in my organization.
What opportunities has your MBA degree provided?
The Laurier MBA has allowed me to sit at the table with senior leaders within my company and feel comfortable contributing to the conversation and truly providing value-add to any business discussion.
What did you like most about your Laurier experience?
The opportunity to work with such a talented, diverse, and dynamic group of individuals. It was a great experience sharing ideas and debating with a brilliant team of professors and energetic group of students.
What’s next?
I look forward to continuing to leverage the MBA to identify positions that will help me broaden my skill set and further develop my business acumen. My goal is to continue to gain cross-functional experience and thus be able to take on a senior leadership role in any organization.