How a Summer Start Set Me Up for Success in the MS in MIS Program

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Written by: Shashank Shivananda, MS in MIS ’24  As I embarked on my journey towards a Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS in MIS) at the University at Buffalo, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of excitement Continue reading How a Summer Start Set Me Up for Success in the MS in MIS Program

Fun Things to Do at the University at Buffalo

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Picture of a zumba class, yoga class. Holi festival, Niagara Falls, Letchworth State Park, and 43North Competition

Written by: Steffy Suresh Thampy, MS in MIS ’23 At UB, there are many events hosted by different associations and clubs for its students. Here are some of the fun events I have participated in that helped me expand my Continue reading Fun Things to Do at the University at Buffalo

Why the UB Master of Science Program Is a Good Fit for Experienced Professionals 

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Written by: Nandini Mehta, MS in MIS ‘23 “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” —Abraham Lincoln  A few days ago, someone asked me, “What were your thoughts behind entering into the management school when you were Continue reading Why the UB Master of Science Program Is a Good Fit for Experienced Professionals 

Why I Chose UB’s Master of Science in Management Information Systems Program 

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Written by: Vikram Adithya Ganesh, MS in MIS ‘23  Once I decided to pursue a MS MIS program over an MBA degree, I began to investigate universities that offer MS in MIS. I shortlisted universities based on three criteria: a Continue reading Why I Chose UB’s Master of Science in Management Information Systems Program 

Why I Chose UB and the Impact of an MS Degree After Graduation

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Written by: Jitin Mehta, MS in MIS ‘23  It was a huge decision for me to pursue a master’s degree in the U.S. and it involved a multitude of factors to find the perfect program for me. I wanted to Continue reading Why I Chose UB and the Impact of an MS Degree After Graduation

Embracing Serenity: Life in Buffalo as a Graduate Student

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Written by: Anchal Sodhi, MS in MIS ’23 Are you a graduate student looking for a peaceful place to call home, away from the hustle and bustle? Look no further than Buffalo, New York. As someone who loves peace, quiet Continue reading Embracing Serenity: Life in Buffalo as a Graduate Student

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Buffalo

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Written by: Rachana Medihalli Shashidhara, MS MIS ’23 Moving to a new city, state, or country is a daunting experience. When I arrived at the University at Buffalo I wish I had known more about the following five things to Continue reading 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Buffalo

Alumni Insights: So you want to be a product manager?

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Tejaswini Kumar, MIS '22

Shradha Acharya, a recent University at Buffalo School of Management graduate, caught up with Tejaswini Kumar, MS in MIS ’22, a Product Manager at Walmart. Tejaswini shares her experiences and insights from her time at UB and how it prepared Continue reading Alumni Insights: So you want to be a product manager?

My experience with clubs as an MIS student

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Utsav Haldar MS MIS 22

Written by: Utsav Haldar, MS MIS ‘22  A full-time MIS student must complete 37 credits in two semesters. One credit will count towards an internship or certification while the remaining will account for your courses. With 18 credits (roughly 6 subjects) a semester, Continue reading My experience with clubs as an MIS student

Importance of Networking and Effective Ways to Network

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Written by: Prashant Mishra, MIS ’22  “Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities.” — Michele Jennae   It can be intimidating at first to reach out to people to building a Continue reading Importance of Networking and Effective Ways to Network