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“I self-developed a corporate residency with the Coast Guard. I was assigned financial and accounting projects to complete, and this work will line up with my job duties when I return to active duty.” – Alexander Cropley, MBA'24

“One amazing aspect of this program is the flexibility and personalization opportunities. I built a schedule that works for me each term and I can both work and take classes. I love that I can select classes I am interested in and make this program my own. I've really been able to personalize my time in the program and pick a concentration that I am passionate about.” – Sandrine Vachon, MS x'23

“After two years in the workforce, I knew I wanted to be in the business world and build the skills to become an entrepreneur. Earning an MBA felt like a natural step for me to gain the education, network, and foundational business acumen to succeed in my career as an entrepreneur.” – Comus Hardman, MBA'22

“Working towards my MBA has helped me realize that I can solve problems, meet deadlines, provide insights, and work with others. This program has allowed me to realize my potential.” – Tyler Walker, MBA'22

“The practical focus of the program was really appealing to me. The curriculum is designed to give students a strong foundation in finance theory and analytical tools and to teach us to apply that knowledge to real-world situations. This emphasis was important to me–I want to work in finance and be prepared to hit the ground running after graduation. The MS in Finance seemed like the perfect fit.” – Alex Mella, MS in Finance'22

“The Graduate School of Professional Accounting (GSPA) faculty and career resources were extremely valuable in helping me land my role. They were supportive and wanted to see me succeed.” – Denisse Zavala, MS in Accounting'22

“I always had a dream to work on Wall Street. During my time as a financial analyst, I realized that I would need more knowledge and to educate myself further to build a successful finance career in the United States.” – Ayush Goel, MS in Quantitative Finance'22

“I was given case studies that emulated projects I would take on working in an accounting firm, allowing me to develop the practical and technical skills I would need after graduation. This experience provided me with practical knowledge that has made me more confident heading into my role at KPMG.” – Ian Duffey, MS in Accounting'22

“[My graduate co-op] allowed me to work within a startup while also learning to consult with larger private equity firms. I know the practical knowledge I gained through this hands-on experience will make me stronger in future consulting roles.” – Priyanshi Shah, MS in Quantitative Finance'22

“When hiring companies see I have a Bloomberg Market Concept certification, they know I've done my homework and have the skills. This certification is an important asset for any company when hiring a team member, and it put me in a favorable position during my hiring process.” – Kavan Pandit, MS in Quantitative Finance'22