Part-Time MBA Student Profile Courtnei Krider
Management Consultant, Finance and Enterprise Performance Practice, Accenture, PLC
City of Residence: Chicago, IL
Education: Bachelor of Economics, Spelman College
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I am a first-generation college student from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Working full time and being a Weekend MBA student has been very impactful to my professional career. It has helped me with time management, and it has also given me the ability to apply classroom principles on the job.
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I work as a finance and enterprise performance consultant with Accenture. At Accenture, I’m able to reach out to Booth alumni to get career advice or to get advice on a project. I’m able to craft my own MBA experiences by taking courses that help me further develop my path of tech entrepreneurship.
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I created an app called Now Watch. It’s a mobile chatting app for TV shows. Hopefully I’ll get to use my Booth experiences to help me grow the app exponentially.
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Diversity is important to me at Booth because, despite our different backgrounds, professional experiences, and cultures, we’re able to come together as one and find that commonality amongst each other. My classmates are actually truly my friends. It’s a safe environment. We can test assumptions with one another. It’s an environment that really fosters professional and personal growth, and I’m grateful to be here.
Advice to Anyone Considering Business School
Business school is a life changing and transformative experience! Immerse yourself in admissions events, connect with current students, and put your best foot forward.
What Surprised You Most About Booth?
Chicago Booth has a strong sense of community—despite our diverse professional experiences and backgrounds we all come together in the classroom as one Booth. I was also surprised at the willingness of professors to assist with career planning and entrepreneurial ventures. Chicago Booth professors truly want students to succeed.