CIM Executive MBA Profile

Brian Dechirico

School: Middle Tennessee State University

Class: Spring 2014

“Overall, the CIM MBA program has strengthened the value I bring to my company. It improved my ability to communicate financial information and provide strategies and solutions for executive-level activities.”

What school did you graduate from and in which year (undergraduate)?
MTSU 2005

When did you graduate from the CIM MBA program?
Spring 2014

Where are you currently working, what is your position and what are your responsibilities?
I work for BASF Agricultural Solutions as a Sales Specialist for a territory covering south Georgia and north Florida. My responsibilities include working with major end users (both sold and unsold) to create profitable growth within assigned territory. I also work with distribution partners, providing support to achieve in-channel growth.

How has the CIM MBA program prepared you for your current job responsibilities?
Overall, the CIM MBA program has strengthened the value I bring to my company. It improved my ability to communicate financial information and provide strategies and solutions for
executive-level activities.

Why did you choose to enroll in the CIM MBA program?
The unique opportunity to participate in the first graduating class of this program appealed greatly to me.

What advice would you give to others who may be considering the CIM MBA program?
Determine what you want to gain from the MBA program before you enroll. This will sharpen your focus, ensuring you get the best return on investment for yourself and — in my case — the company, as they paid for my MBA. Finally, the amount of effort you put into your studies will directly affect what you gain or take away from the program.