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Finals prep looks different for everyone, but it almost always involves some mix of ritual, self-care and even superstition.

“What stood out right away was how thoughtfully the program was designed for career changers like me. It didn't require an accounting degree, but it offered a rigorous curriculum tailored for the CPA exam, a paid corporate residency, and a dual-degree structure that felt like a launchpad instead of a detour. That mix gave me the confidence to go for it.” – Jaewoo Bang, MS in Accounting/MBA'25

For Sam Quach, MBA'27, service is a way of life. A former Navy instructor shaped by his family's refugee journey, he now brings that same discipline and purpose to his MBA at D'Amore-McKim—grounded in structure, empathy, and leadership that lifts others up.

“The MS in Management program gave me flexibility, access to networks, and exposure to resources that directly support entrepreneurial growth. The marketing courses sparked the initial concept for our startup, while strategy and capstone courses provided frameworks and hands-on project experience that shaped how we designed and developed our platform.” – Alex Tian, MS in Management'24

“My coursework at D'Amore-McKim gave me a strong foundation in business and entrepreneurship. I learned essential theories and practical frameworks, and professors provided real-world insights that helped me apply these concepts to structuring a business, creating investor decks, and preparing for pitches.” – Dani Zheng, MS in International Management'24

“I'm incredibly grateful for the support I received from the Graduate Career Center. They were an invaluable partner in helping me find and secure my corporate residency. After talking with friends in other MBA programs who didn't have access to the same level of personalized guidance, I realized just how much of an advantage our Career Center really is.” – Daniel Hasan, MBA‘25

“My experience with the 360 Huntington Fund has been transformative. Coming in with no prior investment background, I quickly found the Fund's “learning by doing” approach, which balanced guidance with independence, invaluable.” – Pujan Patel, MS in Quantitative Finance'25