Many people obtain an MBA prior to getting serious real-world business experience. Dave Russell, owner of PICA Corp. and Russell NDE Systems, did the reverse. He had already had multiple decades as a successful businessman before earning his MBA at age 70.
“I left school in England during what they call advanced level, which is about what would be first year in university in America,” Russell says.So eight years ago, at age 70, Russell decided to finally continue his education. He found a course through the Australian Institute of Business that allowed him to do at-home learning at his own pace
Back to School at 70
Dec 29, 2025 | by Kyle Rogers |
















