Sponsored study: Eaton Corporation's story

Mike undertaking the Warwick MBA was an investment in our company and our competitive viability. We recognised that how well we do as a company is largely determined by the effectiveness of our managers. Through the new skills Mike has acquired we have improved our competitive advantage by having a Director who has a more structured approach to doing business, a broader horizon, the skills and knowledge necessary to manage growth and change, and the capability to successfully face global competitive challenges.

Astrid Mozes
Vice President & General Manager, Eaton Corporation

The company benefited because it allowed me to mix with people from different industries and develop a much broader outlook. Whilst working towards the Warwick MBA I was able to take a step back from my organisation and look in from the outside.

Through studying alongside colleagues from around the world, I learned so much more about other cultures and business practices. The programme enabled me to gain a greater insight into the specifics of different functions within the company that I had limited previous experience of. Being given the opportunity to study other business management techniques and compare them to our practices will hopefully offer future payback.

Mike Smith MBA (Warwick)
Global Product Sales & Marketing Manager, Eaton Corporation