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Our alumni

Today, our highly concentrated alumni network is at work in small, family owned businesses as well as in large global corporations. They run hospitals and churches, bring changes to large multinational business and are partners in law firms. They launch franchises and new companies. They are the leaders behind nonprofit, academic and government institutions. While our alumni are diverse they all came to Coles with one thing in common, the desire to thrive personally and professionally.

Coles Executive MBA's 5th Annual "Lessons in Leadership" series presents author and networking expert, Ricky Steele.

March 9, 2006: 5:30pm  - Reception, 6:30pm - Keynote Speaker - Ricky Steele - author of The Heart of Networking and Chief Development Officer for Thompson Technologies.

Coles Executive MBA alumni, current students, faculty, staff and special guests will join together for an evening of learning, re-connecting and networking.  The evening begins at 5:30pm at the KSU Executive Center with a special networking reception for all attendees.  Ricky Steele begins speaking at 6:30 pm and will take us deeper into the heart of networking. His latest book includes topics such as: How to create a savvy networking strategy and deploy effective networking tactics; how to overcome resistance in others; how to invest in networking; how to make the most of networking events; how to take ownership of your networking contacts; how to reach the people with the power to do business with you.

Visit Ricky's website for bio and details.  

An RSVP is required for this special event as limited seating is available.  Invited guests, please contact Susan Scarboro by phone or email today to reserve your seat by February 24th.  Click here for directions to the KSU Executive Education Center.

Lifelong learning

The Coles Executive MBA learning model embraces lifelong learning. Each year the Coles Executive MBA faculty offer lifelong Executive MBA refresher courses so our alumni can stay abreast of the latest business trends and insights.

Your professional network

Part of the value of your degree is your alumni network. The Coles Executive MBA alumni network combined with Kennesaw State University's 18,000 current student population is growing exponentially. The Coles alumni network is highly concentrated throughout the Southeast, in pockets around the globe and recently moving into the Northeast and up the Carolina coast. This concentration is a key benefit to our current students and is why our network strong and influential in the business community. The network stays in touch by attending leadership lectures, coaching current associates, providing opportunities and meeting with prospective students. As a graduate, you will benefit from a new alumni database and a "6 degrees of separation" tool. Initiated by our active Executive MBA alumni this online tool will further enhance strong alumni connections.