Success Stories: Insights from MBA Class of 2024 Members in Various Sectors

MBA students at Harvard Business School are gearing up for success in their respective industries as they enter their Elective Curriculum (EC) year. With a wide range of courses to choose from, these students are honing their skills and knowledge to excel in fields such as finance, healthcare, social enterprise, technology, and even video gaming.

Tricia Peralta, a member of the MBA Class of 2024, is focusing on finance and will be joining Ayala Corporation in the Philippines as a corporate strategy manager. She credits the Strategy and Value Creation course with Professor Benjamin Esty as instrumental in preparing her for her role. Tricia emphasizes the importance of integrating knowledge from various courses to create value for companies and society as a whole.

In the healthcare sector, Rhea Choudhury is set to join Oak Street Health as a strategy and operations director. She highlights the Transforming Health Care Delivery and Strategy and Technology courses as key in providing her with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the complex healthcare landscape.

For those interested in social enterprise, Alan Neider is taking on a role with the City of Cambridge as a special assistant to the city manager. He found the Public Entrepreneurship course with Professor Mitch Weiss invaluable in understanding how to drive innovation in the public sector and create solutions for challenging public problems.

In the technology sector, Katherine Manweilier is continuing to work on her startup, Montage, and credits the Entrepreneurial Sales 101 course with Senior Lecturers Mark Roberge and Lou Shipley for helping her develop essential sales techniques and strategies.

Lastly, Wabantu Hlohpe is venturing into the world of video gaming with a position at EA Games. He found the Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports course with Professor Anita Elberse and the STRATTECH course with Associate Professor Andy Wu crucial in understanding the intersection of technology and entertainment in the gaming industry.

These MBA students offer valuable advice to prospective students in their fields, emphasizing the importance of exploring different courses, building networks, and leveraging the resources available at Harvard Business School to achieve their career goals. As they prepare to graduate and enter the workforce, these students are well-equipped to make a significant impact in their industries.