“Prior to my residency, I had planned on taking up supply chain management as my concentration, however this Corporate Residency has helped me gain a clearer picture of my career goals. I've decided to go with Marketing—specifically product management.” – Nakul Goramadugu Venkateshappa, MBA'15
“I sharpened my analytical abilities through multiple projects working with big data in order to pull out the key messages. I also further developed my communication skills by working with people from different backgrounds in order to reach a common goal. Overall, I feel that I am well prepared for my future in the supply chain industry.” – Kayla Rice, MBA'15
“Apart from the skills I developed during the Corporate Residency, the first-hand experience in working with the sell-side analysts also allowed me to directly interact with industry professionals from corporate executives and buy-side investors. And this experience has positioned me to pursue long-term career opportunities in the investment industry.” – Jenny Huang, MBA'15
“I chose the D'Amore-McKim MBA because of its strong Corporate Residency program and the opportunity to spend this time of my life in Boston, which many consider the Medical Mecca of the world. I have been in healthcare my entire life and the chance to be surrounded by some of my childhood heroes—the minds that are shaping the future of healthcare—was a dream opportunity.” – Matt Butler, MBA'16
“I went into the program unsure of my professional career path, but by the time I came out I was more confident in myself; more confident in that my career path was certain,” says Tom Kniola, MBA'15.
“I reported directly to a Vice President and was often asked to present to his boss, a member of the Senior Leadership Team.” – Andrew Acker, MBA'15
“I would recommend the D'Amore-McKim School of Business. It gives you insight. It's like a cradle of innovation for new ways of thinking.” – Eric Moses, MBA'15
Julian Jung and Christopher Wolfel, both D'Amore-McKim graduates in 2013, have made BetaBoston's “most innovative people under 25” list for 2015.
Fernando Suarez, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, highlights the importance of exposure to international innovation industries, how he plans to help D'Amore-McKim, and Boston's unique opportunities.
“Innovation can be uncomfortable as it shakes up the existing ways of doing things—but it is essential in the long-term success of a company.” says, Cook
Recognizing Northeastern's excellence in student-driven entrepreneurship, the Deshpande Foundation has given the Center for Entrepreneurship Education the 2015 “Excellence in Student Engagement in Entrepreneurship” award.
Northeastern's Women who Inspire Speaker Series continued Tuesday night with a panel discussion featuring three financial services leaders.