“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
“I found my full-time role as a Strategic Finance Analyst at 1stDibs through networking, a skill I honed at D'Amore-McKim. Engaging with professionals and learning about their career paths helped me recognize that strategic finance was the right fit for me, as it blends financial analysis with business strategy.” – Harshita Bhambhani, MS in Quantitative Finance'24
“What truly set D'Amore-McKim apart for me was experiential learning, particularly through the 360 Huntington Fund and the graduate co-op. Getting experience in a real Mutual fund and gaining professional work experience sounded amazing, and once I discovered these, I knew this was the perfect program for me.” – Sumit S., MS in Quantitative Finance'24
“During my co-op, I researched four promising companies and even pitched a stock to the investment committee. This wasn't just a classroom exercise; it was a real-world challenge where I presented my analysis and defended my recommendations.” – Shikhar Gupta, MS in Quantitative Finance'24
“My experience at the 360 Huntington Fund shaped my career aspirations. The Fund's focus on investing in US public equities and managing portfolio holdings inspired me to pursue a role in investment management that combines my research background with practical investment skills.” – Isha Kulkarni, MS in Quantitative Finance'24
“My goal throughout my time as director of the 360 Huntington Fund was to evolve the fund into a holistically managed portfolio and investment vehicle. I learned a lot in my time here and enjoyed the opportunity this experience gave me to sharpen my management skills.” – Nicholas Douglas, MS in Finance/MBA'23
“My involvement with the 360 Huntington Fund provided me the opportunity to grow my knowledge of financial modeling, portfolio decision-making, and conducting research, all of which were vital to my work post-graduation.” – Jainee Shah, MS in Quantitative Finance'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
“[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