• Concentration: Finance and Entrepreneurship
• Pre-Degree Industry/Field of Work: Marketing
• Post-Degree Industry/Field of Work: Finance
• Undergraduate Degree: B.S. in Marketing
• Undergraduate Institution: Saint Xavier University
• Current Employer: Ally Bank/ Commercial Credit Analyst
• Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ccoopercfp

Q & A with Cory...

• Why did you return to school to obtain your Graduate Business Degree?
  I returned to school because I wanted to increase my opportunities for advancement in not only my career, but in my life.
• Why did you choose UIC Liautaud?
  I chose UIC because of its recognition in the Chicago business community, large alumni base and flexible programs. At UIC I was afforded the opportunity to study two passions, Finance and entrepreneurship.
• What has been the most unexpected gain resulting from your Liautaud degree?
  The meaningful business and personal relationships that I made.
• How has your Liautaud experience influenced your career to date?
  The business world demands that you always adapt to change. I now have the tools to adapt and leverage change to capitalize on the opportunities that change always presents.
• Which course or professor was your favorite and why?
  I seriously loved all of my professors, because they brought real world perspectives into the classroom.
• What was your favorite aspect of the UIC Liautaud program?
  My favorite aspect of the program is its flexible structure, which gives you the opportunity to really broaden your experiences.
• How would you define the Liautaud student?
  Determined, motivated and hardworking.
• Now that you've graduated, what advice do you have for current and/or prospective Liautaud Students?
  Be "all in." Apply yourself day in and day out and good things will happen.