College of Business

Congratulations to our August Student of the Month, Laurie Dale!

Currently living in Birmingham, AL, Laurie Dale is pursuing her MBA while working full time as a Compliance Manager for three pathology laboratories in her division. She oversees the accreditation process, creates/updates policies and procedures, and ensures employee compliance with all laboratory regulations. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science from Troy University in 2014, Laurie chose the online MBA program option to help her reach her career goals while continuing to work in her current position. She is pleased that her instructors care about students, help students stay on course with clear learning objectives, and foster professional growth through beneficial learning activities. After completing the MBA program, Laurie plans to further her career by pursuing a role in a human resource related field. “My professional goals motivate me while enrolled in the MBA program. I want to help make a positive difference for the employees and the company as a whole.” Laurie’s advice to students: “Starting a graduate program while working full-time can definitely be challenging, but time management is key for maintaining success. Also, if possible, having a strong support system such as family and friends that can help keep you accountable and motivated has been very important to me.”

Congratulations, Laurie for all of your accomplishments. The College of Business is proud to feature you as the Student of the Month!