MBA Students Visit Roanoke Businesses

MBA students recently visited several companies in Roanoke to learn more about business operations and management. "The aim is to give students exposure to real businesses and key executives," said Steve Skripak, Pamplin associate dean of graduate programs. "They hear about a variety of issues impacting businesses ranging from healthcare to to insurance to design and construction."

The 21 students visited Shenandoah Life Insurance, Carilion Clinic, and Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern/AECOM. The visits were arranged by Stuart Mease (MKTG '97, MBA '00), a special projects coordinator for the City of Roanoke. Mease, whose job involves retaining and attracting young adults to the area, accompanied Skripak and the students during the day-long program.

The MBA office is planning similar visits to companies in Richmond in February, Skripak said. The companies are selected with the assistance of alumni. "We seek a diverse set of workplaces to cover a broad range of issues and perspectives."