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Gaining Knowledge and Perspective: Student Pursues Graduate Degrees in Supply Chain Management, Finance

Xinyu Wang ’20 M.S. had two main reasons for coming to Syracuse University for graduate school. First, the view. “To be honest, at first I was attracted by the fabulous view of campus,” she admits. However, her plans were solidified…

Student Brings Business to Technology with M.S. in Marketing

Julia Nowicki ’20 (iSchool) ’21 M.S. spent her time as an undergraduate majoring in information management and technology at Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies, and enjoyed learning about digital analytics and consumer insights. When it came to graduate school…

MBA Helps Student Get Closer to Dream of Sustainable and Inclusive Business

Nneka Akukwe ’20 (MAX) ’22 MBA didn’t know that she would be attending graduate school so soon, but when COVID-19 descended on the country in the midst of her last semester of college, her plans changed. “Universities were asking students…

M.S. in Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises Allows Student to Pivot

Christopher Zdenek ’20 (NEW) ’21 M.S. didn’t plan on attending graduate school. His plans included relocating to Los Angeles after graduating from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and beginning a career in the entertainment industry. However, once COVID-19…

M.S. in Business Analytics Allows International Professional to Dive Deeper

After graduating from PES University in 2017 with a degree in electronics engineering, Prathik Reddy ’21 M.S. entered the workforce. He stayed in Bangalore, India, which is where he grew up and went to college. After two years of working…

Canceling MBA Residencies was Never an Option

Canceling MBA Residencies was Never an Option When Syracuse University made the necessary decision to pivot to online learning in March 2020, Amy McHale, assistant dean for master’s programs at the Whitman School, and her team suddenly had a big…

Preparing for a Fall Semester Like Never Before

Preparing for a Fall Semester Like Never Before While the spring 2020 semester abruptly moved to online learning due to the pandemic, the Whitman School, along with the entire University, had the opportunity to learn from and improve upon that…

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Master’s Students Place 3rd in Regional Case Competition

The first annual Graduate Business Thruway Invitational Case Competition was held April 17-18, 2020 via Zoom. Hosted by the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester, it featured three teams each from SUNY Buffalo, University of Rochester and the…

Student Profile: James Coleman ’16, ’21 MBA

Student Profile: James Coleman ’16, ’21 MBA Hometown: Southington, Connecticut Degree: MBA Concentrations: Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics James Coleman graduated from Syracuse University in 2016 from the College of Visual and Performing Arts Bandier Program with minors in…

Student Profile: Jill M. Syracuse ’20

Student Profile: Jill M. Syracuse ’20 Hometown: Buffalo, New York Major: MBA/Online Jill Syracuse had always planned on going back to school to earn an MBA. For over 30 years, she worked for a managed care company, 15 of which…

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Why Should You Earn a Graduate Degree in Business Today?

Uncertainty is a lingering feeling that many people are experiencing right now given the current events surrounding COVID-19. This feeling is especially prevalent for individuals considering whether to apply and commit to a graduate program. Recent graduates, full-time workers trying…