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with American Sentinel’s CEO, Rick Oliver. “Rick was an inspiration,”
Seun says. “He shared his own professional journey with me and it was
clear that he cared. I felt that the resources that American Sentinel would
offer me were so attractive. The fact that I had the chance to talk with the
school’s founder and the healthcare administration focus of the MBA were
both deciding factors for me. American Sentinel stood out from the rest.”

Beginning the MBA Journey

In 2015, Seun started the MBA Healthcare program at American Sentinel—
right as his personal life was in transition. His daughter was born just a few
months into the program. “It wasn’t easy, but I feel that American Sentinel
does a great job of laying out exactly what you need to do to succeed,”
he says. “I was able to balance work and life successfully, and I was able
to apply what I learned in my project-based program to my job, which my
employer found very valuable.” Seun finished his course work for the MBA
Healthcare in early 2017.

A Promotion and the 2017 American Sentinel Dean’s Award

Within a month of completing the MBA Healthcare, a lead clinical research
associate position opened up at Seun’s company. With the degree
completed, he was a strong candidate for the job—and was hired. “It’s
difficult today to get a lead position without a master’s degree, so my
education definitely helped me get there,” he says.

At the 2017 commencement, Seun was named a recipient of the Dean’s
Award, which signifies the highest grade point average in his program. He
attended the American Sentinel ceremony in Denver earlier this month
to accept the honor. “It was such a pleasant surprise, and I couldn’t have
achieved it without the support of my family, faculty coach and Carmen, my
student success advisor,” he says.

To others considering the MBA Healthcare, Seun advises them to not be
afraid to take a leap of faith. “If you have a defined path you want to follow
in the healthcare field, this degree will make a world of difference,” he
says. “The program is structured, but not rigid. The projects can be tailored
to your job so your employer sees the impact of the education you’re
receiving. Overall, this is a great program that helps you better yourself and
stand apart.”

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