Eric Bushnell (EMBA '12)

Walmart Inc, Divisional Director

• Why did you choose to attend the Cox School?

I wanted to invest in my future and decided that the best way to do so would be to attend the Cox School of Business. I was impressed with the fact that the Executive MBA program is highly ranked among the top ten business programs in the world, also with their caliber of professors and the overall curriculum.

• How has the Cox Executive MBA Program helped you to achieve your career goals?

The Cox Executive MBA Program has positioned me to compete for and be considered for higher leadership roles within my company.

• What advice would you give to candidates considering the Cox Executive MBA Program?

The path to your future starts with courage, and ends with a higher self-efficacy.

• Please add anything else that is unique to your Cox Executive MBA experience.

Overall, the structure of the program really connects the dots for me. It is very satisfying to see the business theories and concepts that are taught in the classroom exemplified in real world business scenarios. I also think the EMBA Program's Group Concept allows you to build strong relationships with individuals with diverse business backgrounds.