Fausto Rossi

What did you get out of the AIB MBA?

It was a personal satisfaction, something I always wanted to do, “I have to do this MBA.” Roughly 15 years ago I had the opportunity with another employer to take the course and I passed on it because my two boys were young. I said, “I’m not a hundred percent ready here mentally.” By passing that opportunity, I always regretted. I go, “I’ve got to do it.” Then one year after the year, it goes by and then you realise, “If I’m going to really do this, I have to focus and do it.” And that was that.

Then just using it at work, with my colleagues, partners and clients. It was a very great experience. It’s been very helpful to me and I really enjoyed it.

What did you get most out of studying online?

That was one of the reasons why I chose AIB. I’ve been working, I’ve been travelling, I’ve got to find time here. Going to a physical classroom, that wasn’t what I wanted. Online was perfect. It was very flexible. I customised it to my needs. For example, I’m a late bird, so in reference to doing so I would stay late at night at a hotel room or at a home or whatever, at one, two, three in the morning. I just worked around with that, that was a lot of experience.

Also, one really nice experience I had in Montreal: it was a Sunday afternoon, it was summer not winter, and there was a webinar. So I’m home on my porch, having a glass of wine, taking my course.

How did you find the support at AIB throughout your MBA journey?

In reference to the support from AIB, anytime I needed some help, especially at the beginning – my first class, as I mentioned, was very difficult – from the administration to the professors to the assistant, they were always there. Just an email away and they’d get right back to you. The advantage I had was Adelaide was a day ahead of me, so I would get the answers promptly. I’m very satisfied with the service, and with the professors. I recommend AIB to everyone. My nephew is just about to finish his MBA and my youngest son, his girlfriend just graduated from AIB.

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