Business Administration majorInstructor of Business Administration, New Brunswick Community CollegePart-Time Lecturer of Organizational Management, Crandall University
Ty Abraham ’17, a business administration major, is now an Instructor of Business Administration for New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) and a part-time Lecturer of Organizational Management for Crandall University.
Abraham, originally from Trinidad and Tobago, moved to the United States to start his journey in higher education. He arrived with a scholarship to play tennis and began as an exercise science major. After taking classes in Asbury’s Dayton School of Business, he realized his calling was to study business.
Obtaining his bachelor’s degree from Asbury and completing both a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and a Master of Organizational Management degree (M.Org.M.), Abraham felt a calling to shift his vocational perspective from strictly business to mentorship. This passion for helping other’s find their full potential and teaching practical skills and useful lessons led Abraham to become an instructor and lecturer.
“In my younger years, I was a part-time tennis coach,” said Abraham, “I loved the feeling of helping someone learn a new skill, and aiding people to become their full potential. I began to feel the calling to coach and mentor again. However, I wanted to do so from the classroom. I wanted to help students learn business skills that would help develop them into competent and motivated professionals in the workplace. I truly believe gaining an education can be a transformative experience.”
Abraham discussed one of his favorite Asbury memories, an Organizational Behavior and Structure class taught by Asbury Professor, Dr. Mike Yoder.
“Dr. Yoder brought business concepts to life and had creative teaching methods that furthered my understanding,” said Abraham, “It was during this course with Dr. Yoder that I knew I wanted to learn more about the influence of human behavior in the workplace, which began my journey to graduate studies.”
Abraham also touched on the impact that Asbury had throughout his college years.
“Asbury is more than an educational institution; it is a place you can call home during your four years there. It is a place that goes beyond learning about a subject matter. Asbury has professors that take the time to know you, to invest in you. You will have the opportunity to make new friends and memories; to be bold and adventurous; and to grow spiritually.”
He continued, “If you are looking for a Christ-centered place to prepare you for the world, Asbury University is your answer.”