experiential learning

My experience with Bloomberg Terminal through the 360 Huntington Fund gave me a strong advantage in finance. I learned how to access real-time market data, analyze trends, and build valuation models using professional-grade tools. Bloomberg isn't just about data, it's about making informed decisions quickly, and mastering it gave me a competitive edge.” – Anshika Gupta, MS in Quantitative Finance'25

“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

“After I complete the Take the Lead fellowship, I definitely plan to stay in the business side of sports. I've built a lot of connections within the industry, so I feel like I hold the key to my own future, which is really empowering.” – Joshua Davidson, MBA‘24

“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

“The [supply chain] professors do a great job connecting core concepts to current global and geopolitical issues, which makes the material feel practical and timely. During my corporate residency, my team was impressed by how much I already understood thanks to those courses.” – Hannah Josovitz, MBA'25

“I was a little intimidated by the idea of diving into the business world at first, but Mosaic helped me build my confidence to pursue my goals. Being immersed in a community of innovators, learners, and entrepreneurial thinkers really sparked something in me.” – Megha Varghese, BS in Psychology and Health Science'23, Graduate Certificate in Business Administration'24, MBA'26

“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

“This Community Impact Initiative experience has sharpened my strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, helping me approach challenges more creatively. These skills will be valuable as I pursue a career in analytics, where interpreting data and developing effective strategies are essential.” – Cassandra Knowles, MS in Business Analytics'25