07/27/2026
Eyob Ahmed, an MBA student balancing a full-time job, a job outside of Alberta while raising two children and pursuing goals with Athabasca University is highlighting the flexibility that Athabasca University offers.
"AU gave me the flexibility to pursue my MBA without putting my career and family life on hold. I wasn't studying around someone else's schedule; I was building my education around my own."
Meet Eyob Ahmed, an Athabasca University Faculty of Business MBA student balancing a full-time job, a 14/7 remote work rotation outside Alberta, and raising two children while pursuing his long-term professional goals with Athabasca University.
"I was able to choose a university that could meet my needs without compromising on quality."
Working away from home on a remote construction project, Ahmed knew a traditional classroom-based program wouldn't fit his life. AU's online learning model gave him the flexibility to plan his studies around his responsibilities and continue moving toward his goals.
Originally from Ethiopia, Ahmed is building a future in Canada while developing the skills and confidence to grow his career and eventually start his own firm. https://athau.ca/45g1LQG
