Name:   Scott Ruark

Title:   Controller

Company:   Astro Shapes, Inc.
 

I decided to pursue my MBA to advance my career in business, and YSU gave me the flexibility to continue to work while pursuing my MBA on a part-time basis. Not only did I gain the knowledge of core business topics, I also improved my networking, communication and presentation skills—and had plenty of opportunities to connect with business leaders. 

In addition to the obvious location advantage, I chose YSU because of the small class size and the ability to learn from classmates as well as lead others in a group. It was quite rewarding to work as a team on group projects throughout the MBA Program, and I found that the relationships built with classmates, who are from many different backgrounds, to be very beneficial.