News

“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

Faculty, staff, corporate partners, and alumni gathered for an engaging and successful afternoon of learning and networking. Congratulations to the top pitchers selected by our 16 esteemed judges: Kwong Chan, Curtis Odom, Jen Guillemin, and Michelle Zaaf.

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