MBA Student Profile: Julie Napier, Graziadio School of Business

- I spent a semester in Antwerp, Belgium through the study abroad program.
- I was also involved in the mentorship program through Pepperdine and was fortunate to make some great connections that will last for years to come.
- During the first year of the MBA program I was involved in an ethics group that met to discuss ethical problems and solutions in the world of business.
- My second year, I attended the Women in Business meetings and events.     

We were involved in several consulting projects - one of which was specifically for non-profit organizations.  This gave us a chance to serve in the community while also applying the business skills we were currently learning.

I had many opportunities (and assignments) to write business plans and was able to present my plan in front of some local Venture Capitalists for scrutiny.     

- I am more confident in making critical business decisions after completing the MBA program.
- I learned how to develop a network and also maintain those relationships.
- The MBA from Pepperdine has helped me to better understand the big picture of a situation while being resourceful enough to gather more details when needed.
- I was able to take on the challenge of my current position with confidence in my abilities, and the Pepperdine degree provided credibility because of the school's outstanding reputation across our nation.
- I still keep in contact with some of the professors and staff at Pepperdine and consider those contacts one of the best benefits of being a part of Pepperdine specifically.     

I am the Director of Development and Public Relations at Liberty University School of Law.