One semester down, only 2 more to go.
Ever since my fiasco with the University of Hawai`i MBA program administration (which btw, has *never* been resolved), I’ve avoided from blogging about what a great (or lack thereof) education I’ve been receiving. I want to avoid denigratory remarks about the program because though I’ve previously bashed both the administration and educational quality of the program, I have made quite a few friends that I do hope to keep in touch with. And though I’ve *really* considered taking a few computer science classes and getting them paid for with tax payer money, I’ve decided against trying to show the administration how ridiculous and narrow-focused their policies are. (See previously referenced blog).
In any case, I digress.
The original intention for writing this blog was to rave about my Business 660 Strategy class with Professor Ito. Though I found Ito a bit quirky in his methods, strict in his grading, and peculiar with his humor - I must admit, I learned quite a bit from his course this semester. I can honestly say that this is the first time in the entire program (aside from Business 610) where I felt not only intellectually stimulated, but I actually felt that I received my money’s worth in educational value.
That’s how good the class was.
Having never had a discussion led via the Socratic method, the first few classes were an eye-opening experience. Every class would require preparation and well thought-out arguments to Harvard Business cases. Whether we focused on market responsiveness, mergers and acquisitions, or strategic policies, I really felt compelled to listen to each and every argument posed by my peers and the discussion led by the professor. From the drudgery of previous classes, this experience was refreshing and invigorating.
One semester down, two more to go.
