About this episode

Major General Matt Smith discusses Emory University's Masters in Business for Veterans program and its support for veterans transitioning to civilian life.

Major General Matt Smith (Ret.) is the Executive Director of Veteran Initiatives at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, which includes the Masters in Business for Veterans program. He discusses Emory University and its support for veterans at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Explaining the unique Masters in Business for Veterans program that recognizes their leadership and life skills while providing business skills. Matt talks to host Jim Fausone about veterans transitioning to civilian life and the importance of having a veteran community in academia.

People in this episode

Host: Jim Fausone

Guest: Major General Matt Smith (Ret.)

Topics covered

• veterans
• business education
• transition to civilian life
• leadership skills
• academic support

Keywords

• veterans
• business for veterans
• Emory University
• transitioning to civilian life
• leadership skills

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Emory University, Veteran Initiatives

Places: Atlanta, Georgia

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