Experience It.

Karin Ziegler

Vice President of Clinical Support Services
Erie County Medical Center

As a Healthcare Administrator with teenage children and extended family obligations, Medaille’s accelerated program was the only way I could have completed my MBA. The module approach with assignments that are clearly delineated allowed me the flexibility to complete assignments in a manner that did not interfere with my other responsibilities at work and home. If need be, I could prepare assignments ahead of time when I knew my other responsibilities would be a priority during a particular week.

Although I am aware of other people who have completed their MBA coursework through an online program, this was not a consideration for me. Although I am extremely organized and able to handle multiple priorities, I was doubtful that I would have the discipline to complete my coursework without some external give and take. Besides, isn’t learning by nature a gregarious experience? I learned a great deal from not only the instructors – who were phenomenal – but my classmates as well.

As a Hospital Administrator with a clinical background and lots of hands on training in administration, I am very aware of my strengths and challenges. The extra tutoring in the finance areas helped to gel the material we were learning in a short period of time. The coursework gave me the confidence I needed to more effectively engage in conversations I had with the Finance department every day.

Through this process I learned a great deal about myself which I have utilized to be a more effective leader.