The Falls School of Business was not in existence when I attended Anderson College in the early 1960's, however I did take several classes from Dr. Glenn Falls and I have to say that he was the most fair professor I had at Anderson College.
Academic credibility was the main reason I chose the Fall School of Business MBA program. In looking for an MBA to compliment my Juris Doctorate, I desired an accredited and academically challenging program.
The school’s ACBSP accreditation provided assurance of talented faculty and strenuous academic standards. Moreover, having studied at both private and state universities, I desired to further my education at a private institution.
SIFE truly opened the door for the success I am experiencing today. As a junior, I was selected to lead the entrepreneurship side of SIFE, where I was able to meet with small business owners and help them find solutions to their small business needs. Not only was I able to be directly involved with key individuals in the community, but I was able to see the direct impact of the students working with real businesses as well as the impact on the community.
I could write a book about how the FSB has impacted the world, the students, and myself in particular. For time's sake, let's just start with a summary.
1) The professors are great role-models of upstanding, honest, and successful business people. More importantly, they don't put themselves on a pedestal. They are more like mentors who teach something that they are passionate about. They equate your success with their success. In particular, Professors Jerry Fox and Deidra Colvin have been people I look up to in this aspect.
Expect the unexpected! I never thought 6 months after I graduated I would have 165 employees working for me and be fully responsible for the health care of 145 residents in a nursing facility. Prepare yourself for success now; expect the best within you to be discovered in the next 4 years.
Learn more about Shane's experience at the Falls School of Business [PDF].
