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Essay / respect for the environment with petroleum product retailers, I developed a keen interest in finding innovative solutions to environmental problems. My professional experience in environmental and health risk mitigation at Environmental Compliance Services, Inc. has been rewarding; however, I concluded that a career in business and the environment was a better fit for my future goals. Through my skills and interests, my goal is to improve business and government processes and cultures. In this career path, I have the best opportunity to positively influence the efficient utility and conservation of scarce resources. An MBA at the Fuqua School of Business will provide me with the tools to understand the needs of industry, commerce, and progress, as well as the desire to justly conserve the environment. I will gain expertise in business strategy, sustainability and financial tools which, combined with my degree from the Nicholas School, will allow me to analyze private sector opportunities in the energy landscape. The Fuqua School of Business offers a unique curriculum and set of learning experiences. that aligns with my career goals and supports my academic growth. I am currently in my first year at the Nicholas School of the Environment, specializing in Energy and Environment. This first step, in tandem with an MBA at Fuqua, will prepare me to become a positive and influential leader in the energy sector. Fuqua's new focus on energy finance and emphasis on teamwork and leadership align with my short- and long-term ambitions. In particular, I am drawn to Fuqua because of the rigor and usefulness of courses such as Decision Models and Corporate Finance. Academic training at Fuqu...... middle of paper ......s is an important skill that I will improve during my Fuqua MBA experience and use to stand out as a professional. Finally, I was fortunate to have already had the opportunity to spend a semester at the Nicholas School and take advantage of the many experiences that Fuqua offers to students in graduate programs. Among various energy seminars and professional development events, I attended two energy industry conferences. These experiences have increased my desire to fully explore all of the opportunities that a Fuqua education in energy finance will provide. My interactions with Fuqua professors, such as finance professor John Buley, also confirmed my ambitions to pursue a Fuqua MBA now to advance my career goals. I am increasingly excited about the opportunity to continue my education at Duke with the MEM/MBA dual degree program..
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