Juan has enhanced his employability by combining his engineering background with business and management.
Master of Engineering Management Master of Business Administration
Juan Felipe Mendez Diaz –
Master of Engineering Management Master of Business Administration
When technology consultant Juan Felipe Mendez Diaz found himself getting involved in the business side of projects, negotiations started to become complicated.
“I’m an engineer, so I don’t have a business background,” he says. Originally from Colombia, Juan Felipe knew exactly what to focus on when undertaking a postgraduate degree. “I decided to go more for the management and MBA side.” Juan Felipe is very clear on why he chose UTS.
It’s the only university that offers a mix between business and engineering. That was perfect for me in terms of what I wanted to do, and how I wanted to build my career.
He found UTS’s modern learning environment engaging. “It’s group-focused, a more up-to-date way of teaching. The spaces are different – you can tell just by looking at the buildings. The classrooms are designed to how the subjects should be taught.”
The diversity of students was another appeal. “I’m always trying to learn from different cultures and interact with different people.”
Juan Felipe says the degree is broadening his business expertise in preparation for the future. “It helps me bridge the gap that I had.”
