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Michael Orr

Undergraduate Degree

BA Economics cum laude, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1998

Employment

Director of Development, Alaska Village Initiatives 2001 – 2003 Commercial Relationship Associate, National Bank of Alaska 1998 – 2001

Career Goals

To develop my skills in project financing.

Why APU

APU has a reputation for focusing on individual learning needs. Additionally, the school attracts students with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. It is truly a learning environment.

Favorite feature of the MBA Program

I really appreciated APU’s focus on group dynamics and communication. The APU MBA program helped me develop the professional and interpersonal communication skills that are an excellent complement to any analytical skill. I am confident that the skills I acquired at APU will help me advance both professionally and personally.

Advice for future MBA students

The most important thing to consider when returning to college for an advanced degree is to determine what program will be right for you and will do the most to develop you both as a team member and team leader. There are a multitude of schools and programs to choose from, but be sure to factor in the level of personal attention that you will receive, since it will be critical to your success both during your program and afterwards.

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