The Portland MBA

"I wholeheartedly embraced the Portland MBA’s belief that business can be a force for good. It accelerated my ability to drive positive change by enhancing my skills in strategy, accounting, operations, and leadership."

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Victor came to The Portland MBA as an international professional looking for a 360-degree view of business and the tools to make strategic decisions. He learned about leadership, communication, strategy, finance and sustainability — all critical to any role in business.

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Carolyn’s background in nonprofit ventures complemented the skills she learned in The Portland MBA and how she utilizes her values of sustainability in her new career path. She’s empowered to lead using a systems perspective, looking beyond the immediate impacts for every decision.

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For Amanda, The Portland MBA gave her an opportunity to deepen her understanding of management and business principles that would in turn help her think strategically about equitable and inclusive entrepreneurship and economic development.

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As both an MBA instructor and alum, Trevor counsels students to leverage the networking opportunities offered and to build relationships within cohorts. His collaborative mindset led him to more strategic roles, including director of expansion projects at Precision Castparts.

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Colin believes the answers to business challenges often require a strong self-identity and willingness to leverage both personal strengths and weaknesses. He was seeking a holistic approach to leadership development — one where he could better understand himself, not just the material.

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As part of his MBA, Jason went abroad to study the sustainability of Tuscan Hilltowns in Italy. There he learned how sourcing locally not only provides a fresher product, but also helps support the community. That experience inspired him to start Life of Pie.

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