M.S.B.A. Success Stories
Inayat Kaur
M.S.B.A. '14
Where are you working now?
I’m an ERS consultant at Deloitte.
Why did you choose the Gabelli School M.S.B.A. program?
Location, location, location! Also, because the business analytics program is part of the business school, you get the best of both worlds: an MS program taught in a managerial context.
What opportunities or experiences stood out for you during the program?
Attending the 2014 INFORMS Conference in Boston. A total of 21 students were nominated across the United States to be part of the professional colloquium. It was a huge learning experience.
Qinzhou Tian
M.S.B.A. '14
Where are you working now?
I’m a business associate at Cognizant.
What’s the biggest advantage you gained from the Gabelli School M.S.B.A. program?
I have learned how to use business tools, how to think in a business world, and how to use the knowledge I have gained to discover insights in different projects. Enrolling in multiple courses gave me a chance to meet and network with more of my fellow students as well.
How did the program affect your job prospects?
I feel as though I am now a more desirable candidate to companies. The business analytics program is gaining in reputation and recognition, and the resources available to students—such as software programs, professors and networking— are extraordinary.
Kanwal Wadhwani
M.S.B.A. '14
Where are you working now?
I’m a business intelligence analyst at Visible World.
Why did you choose the Gabelli School M.S.B.A. program?
I felt that the program would provide a good mix of technical and business skills, which are needed in a real-life working environment.
What’s the biggest advantage you gained from the Gabelli School M.S.B.A. program?
Everyone—including faculty and administration—was eager to help throughout every aspect of the program. From interview skills and career advice to help with selecting courses, support was always available.
What were some surprising benefits of the program?
Workshops arranged by Fordham’s Personal and Professional Development Center helped me to improve my communication skills and enhance my self- confidence. With those added skills, I was fortunate enough to find a full-time job prior to graduation.
Gerald Zhou
M.S.B.A. '14
Where are you working now?
I’m a digital analytics data analyst at J.P. Morgan.
What’s the biggest advantage you gained from the Gabelli School M.S.B.A. program?
The Gabelli School’s academic projects require you to “learn by doing” in almost every class. By doing projects, I was able to master the tools I need and learn how they can be useful in real life. In addition, collaboration among teammates taught me a lot of things that have proven valuable in my career.
What were some surprising benefits of the program?
The connection between the program and the real world. Professors managed to teach us the knowledge of business analytics as well as methods to use it outside campus.