Goizueta Business School launched a new graduate degree last year, and the first cohort of students started in May.
The Master in Business for Veterans program is led by Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General and Associate Dean for Leadership Ken Keen.
“The Master in Business for Veterans cohort joins a strong Goizueta military and veteran community that has built a culture of supporting one another through their transition, educational journey, and pursuit of their personal and professional goals,” says Keen.
What makes the program unique is we work with each one of them individually, making it personal, as they work to apply their leadership experiences gained through military service toward seeking careers in the business world.
Ken Keen, Lieutenant General (Retired), U.S. Army, and Associate Dean for Leadership
“This program will help them build their network, business skills, and propel them to achieve their purpose beyond service in the military,” says Keen.
Meet the Class of 2025
The inaugural cohort of this working professional program includes 31 students. Among them are two Air Force, 19 Army, five Marines, and five Navy veterans and active duty service members.
These men and women have decorated and accomplished backgrounds, including several careers of service to the United States.
A few of the notable backgrounds include:
- – President of an open-source intelligence and technology company
- – A director of project management at a cybersecurity company
- – An Army veteran with 30 years of commissioned officer service
- – Three former Rangers with over 25 combat deployments
- – A practicing, board-certified registered dietitian and licensed nutritionist
- – A Naval intelligence officer with 12 years on the job
- – A lawyer, who received his degree from Emory University’s School of Law, and has also taught for almost 40 years
This new program is tailored to the experiences of service members. It aims to help them apply their military skills to civilian life.
“After deciding to retire after 23 years in the Army, I was looking for a graduate degree program. I needed one that could help me leverage my leadership, relationship-building, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills into the private and corporate business sectors,” shares Phil Paquette 25MBV, who served as an Army command sergeant major.
Goizueta’s strong reputation, combined with its dedicated support for military veterans, made it an ideal choice.
Phil Paquette 25MBV
“I am most excited about the future, where I will apply my military leadership and graduate education to real-world business challenges. The Master in Business for Veterans program’s focus on practical application and case studies will provide opportunities to do just that. I also look forward to collaborating with fellow veterans and learning from their diverse experiences.”
Learn more about the Master in Business for Veterans program.
Community and alumni support make this program possible. If you are interested in contributing to support veteran students enrolled in the program, please email gbsalumni@emory.edu to speak with the Goizueta Advancement and Alumni Engagement team.
