2018 not only marks the 75th Anniversary of the Chicago Booth Executive MBA Program – the first of its kind in the world – but also the 100th Anniversary of suffrage for women in the United Kingdom (I write this from the Chicago Booth London campus).
The iconic British Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst famously said, "You must make women count as much as men." It's fair to say that there is still much to do on that score. At Chicago Booth, we aim specifically to develop female (and male) leaders across a wide range of industries globally, and prepare them for the many challenges they will face as senior leaders.
As we celebrate International Women's Day, we want to share some personal thoughts from several of the remarkable women who have completed the Executive MBA Program. Read below for their insights on balancing family, work and school, navigating career changes and investing in themselves.
As an admissions officer, it's energizing to recruit the determined, hardworking and successful women of the Executive MBA Program. I also relish the opportunity to engage with these talented women, as they progress through their MBA journey. I am consistently impressed by their resolve and commitment – not only to the MBA program, but to their families and careers – and how they support one another to persevere in pursuit of their goals.