Richard Castleberry is the Director, Full-Time MBA and MS Business Programs at Mays Business School, Texas A&M University. In this interview, Richard takes us behind the scenes of what it’s been like over the past few months to prepare Mays graduate students for the fall semester. He talks about the decisions he and his staff have had to make, and their approach to doing what they can to provide a safe and valuable MBA experience for their students. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today.
Show Notes
- 3:10 – Richard’s background, and experience working in the MBA Education space abroad
- 6:50 – Mays Business School, and what makes it unique
- 7:40 – The qualities that they look for in MBA applicants at Mays
- 9:10 – The importance of culture and values in MBA programs
- 12:10 -The similarities and differences from programs abroad and in the US
- 15:50 – Challenges with navigating COVID-19 and fostering a safe MBA experience for students and faculty and staff
- 18:22 – The process of setting up the logistics and operations of a COVID-19 business school
- 22:12- Richard’s approach to providing creative ways to engage MBA students
- 24:52 – Richard’s advice on how to make the most of the MBA experience
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