From Employee to Student: Virginia Tech MBA Graduate Reflects on his Hokie Experience

After working at Virginia Tech for more than a decade, Steve Filipiak wanted to experience what it truly meant to be a Hokie—not just as an employee, but as a student. As a salaried full-time employee, Steve was eligible for tuition benefits and had the cost of his graduate education paid for by the university. By pursuing his MBA at Virginia Tech, he discovered far more than he expected. Hear from Steve as he reflects on the exceptional faculty, diverse perspectives, and collaborative learning environment that shaped his MBA experience and transformed the way he approaches the world of business. Learn more about the Pamplin College of Business MBA: https://mba.vt.edu Learn more about Virginia Tech employee tuition benefits: https://www.hr.vt.edu/benefits/optional-benefits/continuing-education/tuition-assistance.html