Roberto Soriano OneMBA® Class of 2006 TACA Airlines - Central American Airlines "The program has allowed me to build an incomparable network around the world."

Background

• Born in El Salvador, moved to the United States in 2001
• Travel to classes in Washington, D.C. and Chapel Hill from Weston, Fla.
• BSBA, Universidad Centroamericana Jose Simeon Cañas (UCA), El Salvador, 1991
• MBA, Universidad Francisco Marroquin (UFM), Guatemala, 1996
• Currently serving as finance manager for North America, TACA Airlines

Career Impact

"Some have asked why I am seeking another MBA. The OneMBA program is giving me a global perspective I did not have. And it has allowed me to build an incomparable network around the world."

Why I chose UNC

• The program's prestige and ranking
• Exchange with top universities around the world
• A convenient class schedule
• The value for your money compared to other MBA programs

My experience of the OneMBA program at UNC

• "International exchanges are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to meet business leaders in different regions of the world.
• "Experiences shared by students in our "worldwide classroom" have expanded my knowledge of different businesses, markets, practices and solutions.
• "The program demands self-discipline to meet deadlines. It requires flexibility to work with different cultures in different time zones. The OneMBA program provides a safe environment for learning to work within a shrinking international community."

Company sponsorship

"I was committed to paying for the program myself. But after realizing the value my education was bringing the company, the management offered partial financial aid."

My commute

"Classes meet for a couple of days every month. There are weeklong residencies around the world every six months or so. Being away for classes - traveling from Florida to Washington, D.C. - helps me focus on school."

Student life

"My classmates and I are in constant communication. I don't feel the competitiveness I thought I would. We recognize that we have a common goal and a great support group. Our motto is 'No one is left behind.' "

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