Not many other institutions are trying this approach, Kelley says. But after the first module was over, many of the students said they could not imagine doing it any other way. Taggart says the program is a good match for busy professionals like him who are deeply committed to their jobs. I didn't want to attend school full time. Like many others seeking an executive MBA, Taggart enrolled to heighten his advancement and promotion potential.
Few people move up the chain without an advanced degree.
It was envisioned they would welcome the opportunity to fly into Daytona Beach International Airport, hop over to the campus for two weeks, and fly home again to complete the module. The idea of employees having executive MBAs fits right in with the federal government's ongoing effort to become more business-oriented, as well, Taggart says. Accountability is ever more important these days, as financial controls grow tighter in government and employees must learn to make assets go further than before. He is a licensed pilot who earned his B.S. in aviation maintenance management at Embry-Riddle nine years ago, as well as his airframe and powerplant certification. He wants to expand his knowledge of the airline industry and be a more valuable asset to Southwest Airlines.